ARTICLES BY HOWARD GOTTLIEB

Fundraising can be an overwhelming task Particularly during times of economic hardships; coordinating, running, or participating in a fundraiser is the last thing someone WANTS to do, and the first thing that is NEEDED

Boy scouts all across the country share similar values and beliefs They take pride in learning new skills and creating a better environment for everyone around

Being a cub scout is a full-time job You have to recognize that you are a scout in and out of your troop time

In the world we live in today, our lives our controlled by computers There are computers in your car, computers in your television, there are in almost every aspect of your life

Whether you are involved in a tennis team, a chess club, a prayer group, or boy scouts, there is always something that is needed You might need new tennis balls, chess boards, more Bibles, or new uniforms, whatever your group or team needs it usually costs money

In the fast changing world of technology today there are so many different ways for people to share ideas and information, it is no different for teachers to do the same As old school teachings such as chalkboards and textbooks gradually disappear, the computer and internet are entering in all classrooms in America

Teaching a preschooler the alphabet is like teaching an elephant how to skip, in other words it is really hard Preschoolers have what you call a small attention span

If you were looking in a dictionary of what exactly a booster club is, you would find this: A Booster Club is an organization that is formed to contribute money to an associated club, sports team, or organization In other words most booster clubs are set up to run booster club fundraisers

Elementary school is usually a blast You get to play new games, meet new friends and not be around your parents 24/7

There are so many sports in the world today that you can play a different one everyday for the rest of your life Of course there are the most popular ones such as baseball, soccer, and football

For many parents as soon as they drop their kids off at school they do not have any connection with them until they get home later that night This can be good for students because it allows for them to focus on school and then focus on the home rather than mixing them together, but this is usually not the case

In today’s world, we are surrounded by all kinds of new technology Everyday there seems to be a new type of cell phone of computer that is faster, smaller and more efficient

Sending your child to daycare seems like such a great idea, and then sometimes you just aren’t sure There are times that you want to send them away for a year, and then there are times that you don’t want them to leave your side

Quite often PTA’s and PTO’s purchase playground equipment with the proceeds of their fundraisers Now many are purchasing Playground Safety Equipment

Both of my daughters swam for many years In addition to the great workout they received while they were swimming, was the many friends that they made along the way

Child fundraising can be frustrating Unless there is some sort of prize involved, children often aren’t concerned with putting in the effort it takes to do a fundraiser

Football is a sport that has been played for more than a hundred year There may have not been referees and field goals in the 1800’s, but there was a new game created that allowed you to tackle, and defend

If you or someone you know is an elementary school teacher, than you know that the hours are long, the job is tough, and the pay stinks Elementary school teachers are overworked and underpaid

There are millions of charities and fundraisers going on at this very moment You probably have bought or donated something to a charity that you don’t even know what it is

It’s five o’clock in the morning and you’re still asleep, cozy and warm in your bed You might work out a couple of days a week

Although you might not recognize them as unique, a choir uniform is a way for people to clearly see who the members of the choir actually are It also provides a team look that would not otherwise exist if not for the choir uniform

Church There are thousands of words that can describe what a church is

Having a great, educational and successful school goes hand in hand with having a great PTA With a strong PTA, parents get more input in what the kids are doing and what they will do in the future