If you’ve been reading my blog for a while, you know about the neighborhood book club my daughter initiated last year. She recruited friends to help and it turned into a very successful and appreciated service, despite my minimal involvement. A regional newspaper even did a feature story on her project.
In March, I nominated her for the Kohl’s Kids Who Care Scholarship Program, which recognizes and rewards young volunteers (ages 6-18) who help make their communities a better place. By the end of May, we were informed that she was named a store winner. And last month she was notified she was selected one of the regional scholarship winners. She’s with excellent company. Check out the national winners. Pretty inspirational volunteers.
Our community newspaper interviewed Darla and the two friends she recruited to help with BookWorm Wednesday, and published a front-page story to recognize their service. We’re so proud of her accomplishment, and impressed that organizations and communities are recognizing young people for their contributions to society.
It just gives a glimmer of hope in the world.
Other torch-passers:
Where’s the Sun – Is it all too much?
Strengths Movement – Future is in the Voices of Our World’s Youth
Smart Girls Know – Smart Girls Know Affirmation
Pensieve – Time: Another Four-Letter Word
What does passing the torch mean to you? Is it teaching? Passing traditions? Or good news about youth? Join us each week for Pass the Torch Tuesday.Former PTT posts.
BookWorm Wednesday Series:
A Teacher in the Making
A BookWorm Wednesday Halloween
BookWorm Wednesday Potion Recipe
Buy with Amazon and Donate to BookWorm Wednesday
BookWorm Wednesday Gets Some Press
BookWorm Wednesday Featured
Tags: BookWorm Wednesday, Kohls, service, volunteer
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2:10 pm
Ooo! That is so cool! I imagine there’s a cash prize to be tucked away for college there.
I always tried to start a book club when I was younger but it never quite worked.
2:15 pm
Yes there is! It’s a great addition to her college fund – I’m so excited for her!
2:23 pm
That’s FANTASTIC! Good job, Mom, being the example and teacher for such a smart, giving little lady!
5:08 pm
A thousand congrats! That is SO cool – - way to go D!
(and mom!)
Hugs,
Holly
6:49 pm
Congrats! That is awesome! That will look good on her college scholarship forms!
12:26 am
D,you R.O.C.K
8:51 am
Congratulations to your daughter! That is GREAT!
9:10 am
Congratulations on D’s accomplishments!! She reminds me of someone I knew in high school.
1:40 pm
Kelly,
Congratulations to her! I clicked over and saw the other winners…what inpiring kids! Thanks for sharing,
Genny
2:30 pm
Wow! That is SO exciting! Congrats to her and your family on that wonderful scholarship and her work to pass the torch.
4:47 pm
That’s my FAVORITE grandaughter at work!!! As the good book says (something like) “Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old he will not depart from it”. Works for us!! that was before the politically correct use of “he”……..I know they meant SHE.
5:42 pm
That is so awesome! Congratulations!!! How cool is that going to look on all her college apps?!
6:32 pm
Congrats to your daughter–we need more kiddos like her!
10:54 am
Congrats to your daughter, you must be busting with pride!Robin of Pensieve sent me over:)
4:09 pm
Congratulations! What an honor!
9:44 am
Congratulations to your daughter and to you for her success in winning the Kohls Scholarship! No doubt, your heart is smiling as it should…both for her efforts & your own.
I love your stuff…really admire your work with young people. The resources you’ve created really hit the mark! Several months ago, I stumbled upon the Search Institute & shared some of that insight, links & resources on my own blog.
Thanks for sponsoring at Pensieve!
10:33 pm
How cool! Do they do it once a year? What an awesome thing for your daughter to win. Congrats!!
1:49 pm
Congratulations! That’s impressive!!