Wake Forest-Rolesville Middle School

Social-Organization and Service Club

CONTACT SOS BY WRITING information@sosclub.info or call (919) 554-8451

DOWNLOAD a flyer on the SOS Club at SOS Flyer.pdf

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WHAT IS SOS?

SOS is the largest after-school club at Wake Forest-Rolesville Middle School. We focus on teaching students citizenship and to be proud Americans. We work hard and we also play hard! This is our website.

SOS CLUB MISSION STATEMENT

The Mission of the SOS Club is to introduce youth to the needs of others in their community and the ethical management of business.

OBJECTIVES:

* Introduce youth to the management of an ethical, charity focused business including how to develop and manage

  - Business Plans

  - Budgets

  - Marketing/Advertising

  - Project Management

  - Event Execution

* Introduce and invigorate a passion for helping people less fortunate and to recognize how each of us can make a positive difference

* Create a sense of national and local pride that will help our youth recognize their value in society and recognize how their skills can be used to become better citizens

* Work Hard and Play Hard!

WHAT DO WE BELIEVE?

* The Power of the Individual

By giving students opportunities to do something positive, we teach that EVERYDAY PEOPLE CAN DO GREAT THINGS! We are not a good ole boy network and we have no political power.

We are about teaching our youth that It is all about the power of the individual! In this case, it is all about middle school youth, who society does not expect much from in terms of giving back.

People are impressed when they find our club’s events have raised $75,000 PROFIT in 5 years for Duke and NC Children's Hospitals.

* The Opportunity to Succeed or to Fail

SOS believes there is no better way to teach responsibility than to give responsibility, with the possibility of success and the possibility of disappointment. We recognize that many of our nation’s greatest success stories did not experience their success right away or without severe disappointment.

* Fiscal Responsibility - Don’t Spend What You Don’t Have

We use NO public funds! SOS emphasizes the importance of fiscal responsibility to make an honest profit while providing a quality product to our school and our customers!

* Leaders are Assertive and Remain Steadfast in the Face of Adversity Because You Believe in What You Are Doing.

Above all, SOS wants students to become responsible, independent, and caring citizens, who will neither be passive nor aggressive when facing adversity, but will be assertive when standing up for what is just and for what is right.

WHAT DO WE DO?

1. *DANCE MARATHON
   

Dance Marathon is the biggest endeavor SOS undertakes each year. Besides organizing this large charity event at the school, members learn how to run the project much like a small business using free enterprise and teamwork to accomplish our goals.

Students learn:

* How to “sell” our product to real business leaders to obtain business sponsorship

1. *How to plan a budget by determining project needs vs. wants
   

* How to make business involvement a win for all participants

1. *How to market the event to school and community members via posters, video commercials, and press releases
   

1. *How to choose appropriate theme items, decorations, etc.
   

* How to choose appropriate activities and plan the timeline for the day of the event

1. *How the importance of thanking sponsors is critical for building long term business relationships
   

Dance Accomplishments:

1. *Dance Marathon is the biggest endeavor SOS undertakes each year. The project has raised $92,000 profit for Duke Children’s Miracle Network and The North Carolina Children’s Hospital since 2006. ($132,000 since 2001 at 3 different middle schools)
   

* Moving to RBC Center for 2012 Dance Marathon

1. *Took two field trips to Penn State THON, the largest student run philanthropy in the world!
   

* Participated in Elon University’s Dance Marathon and UNC’s Dance Marathon

1. *WRAL weather done live by Greg Fishel at 2009 Dance Marathon
   

* G105 interview with SOS students to discuss Dance Marathon

1. *Personal thanks for the donations from Dance Marathon by UNC Coach Roy Williams and Duke Coach Mike Krzyzewski
   

1. *Invitation for SOS students to present at National Middle School Conference (Baltimore, 2010; Louisville, 2011)
   

* Invitation for SOS students to present at North Carolina School Counselor’s Conference (Greensboro 2010, 2011)

1. *The Children’s Miracle Network in Salt Lake City, Utah has asked SOS to produce a DVD on how to organize a Dance Marathon that they can market to middle schools across America
   

OTHER PROJECTS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

1. *Placed a memorial in Shanksville, PA at the Flight 93 crash site (memorial was used as a backdrop by Senator John McCain during the campaign)
   

1. *Annual Christmas Caroling at local nursing homes
   

1. *Polar Bear Plunge for Special Olympics
   

1. *Reading program in which SOS members tutor elementary school students and assist them with homework
   

1. *Annual organization of dunk tank at Relay for Life
   

1. *Annual organization of dunk tank and pie in the face at Meet in the Street
   

* Fun Fair for Fisher House & Wake Forest Purple Hearts Recipients Dinner

* SOS member Ally Teresko won the The Prudential Community Service Award and represented North Carolina at the national level in Washington, DC (2010)

* Becoming a truly unique program at the middle school level

Who do I contact?

E-mail club leader, Mr. Meyer at information@sosclub.info with comments or if you wish to start a similar program at your school or church.

Read Comments from former SOS Members

Click here to read what past members say about their experience and how it has helped them.

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