Philadelphia

End of year Chapter Potluck, May 21st
2023-05-21 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Reaume’s backyard, 6118 Ardleig street, Philadelphia, PA, 19138
Join us for our final event before the summer! This is a family-friendly event.
Junior Branch will run an activity for everyone, then have elections to elect their 2023-24 board.
We will also review the year and recognize delegates who will participate in summer 2023 programs!
For the potluck, please bring something to drink + food for 6 to 8 persons.
The following is suggested to ensure variety:

a salad if your last name starts between letters A and I
main dish for last names between J and R
dessert for last names between S and Z

About Junior Board elections:
As you may know, one of the major parts of the Philadelphia Chapter is the Junior Board. These members are young, passionate individuals committed to representing CISV’s mission within our community.
The Junior Board plans and runs local activities through the year, works collaboratively with other CISV Chapters, and strives to make positive change in our society. As a member of the CISV Junior Board, you will have the opportunity to develop your leadership skills, work with like-minded individuals, and contribute to meaningful projects and initiatives that promote peace, cultural exchange, and global understanding. Joining the CISV Junior Board is a unique opportunity to grow as a person, meet new people and make friends, all while contributing to a noble cause. Whether you are interested in community service, social media, or planning activities, there’s a place for you on JB! We hope you’ll consider this opportunity to make a difference and join our community of peacebuilders.

To apply, submit a copy of this document, answer the questions and email it to either of our current LJRs, (katespin30@gmail.com and ava.terosky@gmail.com). The document details all of the different positions available, along with who to reach out to with questions. We’ll be hosting our elections at our next activity on May 21st, so please complete this by May 20th at the latest.

We can’t wait to hear from you!

Ava Terosky and Kate Spindler (2023-24 LJRs)

Virtual chapter meeting, Monday May 8th, 7pm
2023-05-08 19:00 - 20:30
All adults and JB board members are welcome to join.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://cciu.zoom.us/j/99468165644?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 994 6816 5644
Passcode: [REDACTED]

CISV Volunteer Event - Miles for Malawi 5k
2023-05-06 07:00 - 13:00 | Smedley Park, 20 Papermill Rd, Springfield, PA, 19064, Smedley Park, 20 Papermill Rd, Springfield, PA, 19064, United States
Please join us on Saturday, May 6th, for an exciting family-friendly morning in beautiful Smedley Park!
We will be joining forces with Pamoza International, an organization that aims to better the lives of people in rural Malawi. Pamoza is run by CISV Philadelphia member Temwa Wright.
Pamoza is planning a Miles for Malawi 5K to raise funds, and we can help either by volunteering or by signing up to run/walk. The race will be followed by activities where we will have the chance to learn about Pamoza and life in Malawi. Activities will include learning how to balance something on your head, make a soccer ball, drum a beat, and even taste some Malawian food!
Don’t miss this opportunity to:

Enjoy the outdoors
Meet friends and new people
Volunteer for a worthy cause
Learn about Malawi

To volunteer, sign up here.
If you’d rather run or walk, sign up here.

Regional Mini Camp, April 21-23
2023-04-23 08:00 - 17:00
This mini camp is for kids ages 10 and up, and will gather participants from different chapters in the region: Philly, Brandywine Valley, Pittsburgh and Washington DC.
MOVING MOUNTAINS REGIONAL MINI CAMP

April 21-23
Arrive by 7:30pm on Friday, depart at 11am on Sunday

College Settlement Overnight camp
597 Witmer rd
Horsham, PA 19044

$140 for early registration (before March 20th)
$155 if registering after March 20th
$0 for chaperones

Click HERE to register !

Check out the Pre Camp for more info

Payment information:

– you can pay your registration through paypal on this link (click on donate and enter amount)

– or you can mail a check to our treasurer:
Oksana Billington
1295 N Providence Rd Apt C201
Media, PA 19063

Virtual chapter meeting, Monday April 17th, 7pm
2023-04-17 19:00 - 20:30

Junior Branch event, Friday March 24th, 6:30-9pm
2023-03-24 18:30 - 21:00 | 429 Vernon Rd Jenkintown PA 19046, 429 Vernon Rd, Jenkintown, PA, 19046
The Junior Board will be running a classic CISV activity and having ‘lullabies.’ At a camp, ‘lullabies’ are when we sing songs such as ‘Let It Be’ and ‘Wonderwall’ before going to bed, and so at this activity, we will be having ‘lullabies’ before you go home. It’s a great event for anyone new to CISV and interested in getting a feel for what the organization does, so we highly recommend attending if you are new!
Kids should eat before being dropped off.
Parents have the option to hang out at a local restaurant (after our chaperone needs are met)

Virtual chapter meeting, Monday March 13th, 7pm
2023-03-13 19:00 - 20:30

Junior Branch Activity, Saturday February 25th, 11am-2:30pm
2023-02-25 11:00 - 14:30
In order to honor Black History Month, we will be visiting the Constitution Center’s Community Day which celebrates Black history. The Constitution Center is a museum that examines the role the U.S. Constitution plays in our lives.

We will be doing the “The Road to Freedom: The Story of Slavery in America” Program. Here’s what the website says about the program:

“This interactive program explores the story of slavery in the United States through a constitutional lens, taking visitors on a journey from the time of the Constitutional Convention to the start of the Civil War. It spotlights historic figures—like Thomas Jefferson, Angelina Grimke, Harriet Tubman, William Still, and Abraham Lincoln—and key events—such as the Missouri Compromise, the Compromise of 1850, the Kansas-Nebraska Act, the Dred Scott case, and the secession of the South.”

After the program, we will gather for a brief debrief, after which you are free to explore what the museum has to offer. Admission is free!

Virtual chapter meeting - Monday February 13th, 7pm
2023-02-13 19:00 - 20:30
All adults and JB board members are welcome to attend.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://cciu.zoom.us/j/99468165644?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 994 6816 5644
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Virtual chapter meeting, Monday, January 9th, 7 pm
2023-01-09 19:00 - 20:30
All adults and JB board members are welcome to attend.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://cciu.zoom.us/j/92650289005?pwd=[REDACTED]

Meeting ID: 926 5028 9005
Passcode: [REDACTED]

CISV info session - focus on Village program
2023-01-08 18:30 - 19:30
Please join us virtually to learn more about CISV. We will focus on the Village program, but there will be time to talk about CISV in general as well!
Join Zoom Meeting
https://cciu.zoom.us/j/97821406888?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 978 2140 6888
Passcode: [REDACTED]
