One of the strong points of working with Alternatives in Motion this school year and in the past is that they work so well with local communities. If there is a need in your community - someone needs mobility assistance, they work closely with the school to fundraise and promote events. This is a wonderful way to raise money because the schools know where the money is going and they can see it firsthand. For us here on staff at MASC/MAHS, we've always worked with the Charity of the Year in a very different way. We facilitate the process between them and the member schools. This year, something happened that allowed us a unique interaction with our Charity of the Year, Alternatives in Motion. Below is a letter I wrote to the staff of Alternatives in Motion (AIM) today...

Hey Center Eight/Michigan leaders!

I hope you all are learning the ins and outs of the new website! I'm still a rookie myself, but I learn more every time I log on! I'm here to keep you updated about the MASC/MAHS world and inform you of the opportunities for you to excel in StuCo and NHS as well as leadership.

In the first MASC/MAHS podcast, Student Leadership Coordinator, Kadi Pojeta, interviews Johnnie Tuitel, founder of Alternatives in Motion, which is the 2007-2008 Charity of the Year. Learn what Alternatives in Motion does, who they are and why they do what they do! For more information, please visit: http://mascmahs.org/charity and http://alternativesinmotion.org Having trouble seeing the Podcast Player? here is a direct link or you could download the latest Flash Player at http://labs.adobe.com/

Direct Download and Fileshare Link

http://www.divshare.com/download/2618136-c15

Speaking of Comstock High School, they are the focus of this month's news update by Alternatives in Motion! The theme for this year's charity is LIVE IN MOTION and they're certainly helping others do that! Don't forget, our goal for raising funds this year is.... well, maybe you should just listen to the podcast!

On Saturday, October 20th, the students of Comstock High School in Kalamazoo held a 5K run/walk to raise money for Alternatives in Motion as part of Charity of the Year program. Students, faculty and community members came together to raise over $3,500! Over 200 people showed up and participated in the event.

State Charity of the Year, 2007-2008

2007-2008 Donation Form (pdf)