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SMILE Club

SMILE Club sponsored by Rae of Sunshine Foundation Inc. (KY) Mission: Promote acts of kindness & positivity Vision: Bring awareness to the importance of each individual’s social & emotional health Beliefs: A SMILE can change someone’s story A SMILE can make a positive change A SMILE can illuminate a room A SMILE can encourage leadership A SMILE can radiate energy General Expectations: Membership Guidelines: ● Ideal members are those students who do not normally seek out leadership opportunities, but have shown potential and are sometimes overlooked. (However, the sponsor of each club is welcome to determine what it believes is best for its school needs. Each sponsor will ensure that each member and the club supports the beliefs and activities.) ● Selection includes both teacher recommendations based on the above guidelines and student interview. ● Membership Fee: Optional but should not hinder participation Membership Participation: ● Monthly Meetings ● Monthly Activities ● Community Service Project ● Fundraiser ● SMILE Day on January 8th ● Retreat for planning & leadership training & team bonding ● New Student Support Funding: ● Startup Support from Rae of Sunshine ● T-shirt for members ● Ideas for potential funds
Monthly Activities Suggested & *Required August: Orientation Club Retreat Leadership Book Study *September: SMILE September Suicide Prevention Acitivity Emotional Regulation (elementary) October: Red Ribbon Week & Promote School Safety Kindness Challenge DRESS UP Days Learn a Name Day Red Ribbon Funding November: Service Project December RAE of Sunshine fundraiser Charity of choice fundraiser SMILE Basketball Game Christmas party staff appreciation January *January 8th SMILE DAY Proclamation signing Balloons & Cake to celebrate the Birthday of Rae of Sunshine at school /organization Have a party February Friendly February Animal shelter project Kindness week Valentine’s activities- March Support juniors taking the ACT Visit elementary schools with friendship lesson

If you are interested in starting a SMILE Club in your school, please fill out this interest form: