Georgia Bahá’í School http://www.georgiabahaischool.org Georgia Bahá’í School Committee, under the auspices of the National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of the United States Sun, 29 Jan 2012 20:24:03 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 2010 Scholarships http://www.georgiabahaischool.org/docs/scholarships http://www.georgiabahaischool.org/docs/scholarships#comments Wed, 24 Mar 2010 22:20:32 +0000 GBS Committee http://www.georgiabahaischool.org/?p=12 Where to find Scholarships

In the past, scholarships have come primarily from Institutions sending community members. Your Local Spiritual Assembly may be able to assist you with a half-scholarship or more! Please ask them!

How are Scholarships Used?

Over the past three years, scholarships provided to children, youth and families have more than doubled! With this assistance, the School has been able to welcome entire families to last year’s school! This year, we hope to do even more!

Where can you send your pledge?

You may contact the Georgia National Bahá’í School treasurer with your pledge and donation:

The GA Baha’i School
c/o Victoria Muhammad
500 Mellview Court
Stockbridge, GA 30281-2369

Please make all checks and money orders payable to the GA Baha’i School.

Thank you!

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2009 Arising Communities

  • Marietta Youth
  • Augusta
  • South Dekalb County
  • Avondale Estates
  • Anonymous Donors from somewhere in Georgia

2008 Arising Communities

  • South DeKalb
  • Gwinnett County North
  • Gwinnett County South
  • Alpharetta
  • Baha’is of Bibb County

2007 Arising Communities

Already arising to assist people from all over Georgia to experience the Georgia Baha’i School:

  • Gwinnett County North
  • Hall County
  • South DeKalb (many individuals - thank you!)

2006 Arising Communities

Many communities arose during the 2006 Session to remove the barriers which keep people from attending the Georgia Bahá’í School! Collectively, they gave over $2,500 to the scholarship fund!

  • Atlanta
  • Gwinnett County South
  • Gwinnett County North
  • Hall County
  • Peachtree City
  • Roswell
  • South DeKalb (many individuals - thank you!)
  • Stockbridge
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  • Provide assistance to the featured speaker
  • Room setup
  • Materials and audio/visual equipment needed for the program
  • Scheduling of afternoon workshops
  • Recruit afternoon workshop facilitators
  • Plan the afternoon workshops
  • Submit schedule of activities, program outline and teachers info. to the Secretary for review by ___________
  • Seek assistance from the committee and volunteers
  • Communicate with the committee through the Secretary
  • All expenditures must be approved by the Treasurer
  • Maintain accounting records

Children’s Program Coordinator

  • Recruit teachers
  • Plan the program
  • Prepare class material
  • Room setup
  • Materials and audio/visual equipment needed by the teachers
  • Scheduling of classes and activities
  • Submit schedule of activities, program outline and teachers info. to secretary for review by ______
  • Seek Assistance from the committee and volunteers
  • Communicate with the committee through the Secretary
  • All expenditures must be approved by the Treasurer
  • Maintain accounting records

Youth Program Coordinator

  • Recruit teachers
  • Plan the program
  • Prepare class material
  • Room setup
  • Materials and audio/visual equipment needed by the teachers
  • Scheduling of classes and activities
  • Submit schedule of activities, program outline and teachers info. to Secretary for review by __________
  • Seek assistance from the committee and volunteers
  • Communicate with the Committee through the Secretary
  • All expenditures must be approved by the Treasurer
  • Maintain accounting records

Nursery Coordinator

  • Room setup
  • Scheduling of volunteers
  • Materials needed (toys, mats, etc.) and audio/visual equipment needed.
  • Submit volunteers’ info. to Secretary for review by __________
  • Seek assistance from the committee and volunteers
  • Communicate with the Committee through the Secretary

Publicity/Promotion Coordinator

  • To promote the school to individuals and communities
  • To do presentations on the school at Baha’i events and meetings
  • Correspond with communities and individuals
  • Prepare announcements for distribution
  • Provide visual displays and/or materials
  • Seek assistance from the committee and volunteers
  • Communicate with the Committee through the Secretary
  • All expenditures must be approved by the Treasurer
  • Maintain accounting records

Recreation Coordinator

  • Schedule recreational activities for Saturday and Sunday afternoons
  • Plan the activities
  • Recruit volunteers as needed
  • Arrange for needed equipment
  • Submit recreational program and volunteers’ info. to Secretary for review by _________
  • Seek assistance from the committee and volunteers
  • Communicate with the Committee through the Secretary

Entertainment Coordinator

  • Schedule entertainment activities for Saturday and Sunday nights
  • Plan the activities
  • Recruit the performers
  • Arrange for need equipment and room setup
  • Submit entertainment program and performers info. to Secretary for review by __________
  • Seek assistance from the committee and volunteers
  • Communicate with the Committee through the Secretary
  • All expenditures must be approved by the Treasurer
  • Maintain accounting records

Coffee House Coordinator

  • Setup coffee house
  • Recruit volunteers
  • Provide product for sale
  • Maintain an accounting of costs and sales
  • Seek assistance from the committee and volunteers
  • Communicate with the Committee through the Secretary

Fundraising Coordinator

  • Plan a fundraising strategy
  • Communicate with Baha’i Communities on fundraising
  • Design materials and presentations
  • Seek assistance from the committee and volunteers
  • Communicate with the Committee through the Secretary
  • All expenditures must be approved by the Treasurer
  • Maintain accounting records

Devotions Coordinator

  • Provide devotional program before each day’s sessions
  • Provide devotional program for the Ascension of Baha’u’llah commemoration at 4:00am
  • Recruit volunteers
  • Decorations, readings and audio/visual equipment
  • Submit a brief descriptions of the programs and the names of volunteers
  • Seek assistance from the committee and volunteers
  • Communicate with the Committee through the Secretary
  • All expenditures must be approved by the Treasurer
  • Maintain accounting records

Archivist

  • Gather together archival materials
  • Preserve and organize all materials
  • Communicate with individuals and communities regarding the acquisition of archival materials
  • Seek assistance from the committee and volunteers
  • Communicate with the Committee through the Secretary
  • All expenditures must be approved by the Treasurer
  • Maintain accounting records

Medical Staff Person

  • Provide medical assistance in the event of injury or illness to participants
  • Submit to the committee a brief outline of the services you are willing to provide during the camp session
  • Seek assistance from the committee and volunteers
  • Communicate with the Committee through the Secretary

Website Coordinators

  • Design, setup and maintain the Website
  • Seek assistance from the committee and volunteers
  • Communicate with the Committee through the Secretary

Blessed Journey Coordinators

  • Design and setup the Blessed Journey set
  • Provide the program
  • Recruit volunteers and performers
  • Submit a brief description of the program and the volunteers’ info. to the Secretary for review by ______________
  • Seek assistance from the committee and volunteers
  • Communicate with the Committee through the Secretary
  • All expenditures must be approved by the Treasurer
  • Maintain accounting records
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The Georgia Bahá’í School is seeking your help in the following areas:

Service Opportunities Description
Devotions Coordinator One person to coordinate and organize the devotions each day and plan the commemoration of the Ascension of Bahá’u'lláh
Bonfire Supervisor One or two people who will help the friends learn to roast a hot dog and determine when a marshmallow is done! These folks must be at Camp John Hope by 7pm, Friday, May 28th.
“Aunties & Uncles” “Aunties and Uncles” to work with the children ages birth through three years old in the Nursery during the sessions.
Coffeehouse 4 People to work the sales of Coffeehouse goods.
Story Tellers The Blessed Journey needs to have good story tellers to tell the tale of their location.
Dress Up Clothes We need dress up clothes for the story tellers which are reminiscent of the period such as turbans, shawls and outer wear.
Dance Music Coordinator One person to coordinate the music for a Saturday night dance.
Recreation Director One sports enthusiast who can organize the walks, volleyball, swimming and other free time activities.
Paint Board Monitor One person to monitor and coordinate the children’s paint boards.
Old Timers A group of old timers willing to share their experiences, memories and old photographs.

Please review Job Descriptions for more information on these positions.

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