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Serving Other Souls

S.O.S. Members posing for 2012 - 2013 yearbook photo
 
Upcoming SOS Events


On Saturday, May 18th, 2013, SOS will conduct a Relay for Life Event at the Franklin Regional HS field.  SOS members will collect $1 per person who wants to fire a SuperSoaker water gun at Mr. Cooley as he runs 52 laps (1/2 marathon) for the various friends of SOS that have suffered or died from the various forms of cancer that the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life supports.

On Thursday, May 23rd, Mr. Cooley and other Franklin Regional teachers and students will perform in "Franklin Idol" at the FR Senior High Auditorium at 7 PM.  Cost of the tickets are $6, and proceeds will benefit Soles for Souls, a non-profit that donates new and gently-used shoes to poverty stricken individuals in Africa.
 

Serving Other Souls Mission Statement

Serving Other Souls is a servant-leadership group built to create leaders through service based initiatives.  The members of S.O.S. are students of Franklin Regional Middle School who are dedicated to helping individuals with great need.  S.O.S members can offer their time, talent, or treasure to S.O.S service projects that aim to improve the lives of those who need support. 

The overall goal of S.O.S. is to increase empathy and decrease apathy in all S.O.S. members as we serve those souls who need assistance.
 
The Birth of Serving Other Souls


The founding opportunity for S.O.S. came in the wake of the tornadoes that damaged or destroyed many homes and schools in the Hempfield School District and the Japanese tsunami in the Spring of 2011.  Castle house students collaborated together to create in-school and out-of-school service projects.  2 teams of students traveled to the Westmoreland Co. Salvation Army to help stock supplies and organize donations to be handed out to families affected by the tornado.  The remaining Castle students (back at FRMS) made origami cranes to donate to an organization that would send $ to Japan for every crane created and mailed. The students read a story about the important tradition the crane plays in the Japanese culture.  The students at school also made Japanese bookmarks that signify faith, hope, and love.

The 2011 Japanese tsunami caused destruction and death on a level unparallel in modern times.  Out of every bad event, goodness can arise. This event marked the birthplace of an idea.  An idea of inspiring kids to serve those in need to make the kids better human beings and serve those in distress. Serving Other Souls became this idea.
The 2011 Hempfield Tornado caused terrible damage right in our back yard.  Out of every bad event, goodness can arise. This event marked the birthplace of an idea.  An idea of inspiring kids to serve those in need to make the kids better human beings & serve those in distress. Serving Other Souls became this idea.
 
Castle House students in Spring 2011 begin to load donations onto a bus.  The school bus, donated by Myers Busing Company, takes the donations and the kids to the Westmoreland Salvation Army Headquarters in Greensburg, PA.  Immediately after the Hempfield tornado, donations were in serious need for those affected by the storm.  These kids were the first unofficial members of Serving Other Souls.  S.O.S. was officially organized in October 2011. 		 
Castle House students in Spring 2011 begin to load donations onto a bus.  The school bus, donated by Myers Busing Company, takes the donations and the kids to the Westmoreland Salvation Army Headquarters in Greensburg, PA.  Immediately after the Hempfield tornado, donations were in serious need for those affected by the storm.  These kids were the first unofficial members of Serving Other Souls.  S.O.S. was officially organized in October 2011.

At the Westmoreland Salvation Army, students organized food donations for families affected by the Hempfield tornado.
At the Westmoreland Salvation Army, students organized food donations for families affected by the Hempfield tornado.
 
Students had to re-organize all the food donations and build a plan how to stock the food pantry.  These kids, many of who never had the chance to serve others in their lives, did an amazing job when they were placed in leadership opportunities while at the Salvation army.		  
Students had to re-organize all the clothing donations and build a plan how to stock the food pantry.  These kids, many of who never had the chance to serve others in their lives, did an amazing job when they were placed in leadership opportunities while at the Salvation army.
 
Thousand origami cranes (千羽鶴 Senbazuru?) is a group of one thousand origami papercranes (鶴 tsuru) held together by strings. An ancient Japanese legend promises that anyone who folds a thousand origami cranes will be granted a wish by a crane.  Students who did not attend the Salvation Army events created cranes.  A Seattle-based company was offering a dollar for each crane mailed to them up to 1 million dollars.  We mailed these cranes so to help in the aid send to Japan tsunami releif.		  
These bookmarks were created to reinforce that when other are in need, good folks have to help them strengthen their confidence, hope, and love.  By using the Japanese letting, the students tried to connect, to empathize with, those affected by the tsunami in Japan.
 
This true story is of a girl, Sadako Sasaki, who lived in Hiroshima at the time of theatomic bombing by the United States. She developed leukemia from the radiation and spent her time in a nursing home creating origami (folded paper) cranes in hope of making a thousand of them. She was inspired to do so by the Japanese legend that one who created a thousand origami cranes would then be granted a wish. Her wish was simply to live. However, she managed to fold only 644 cranes before she became too weak to fold any more, and died shortly after. Her friends and family helped finish her dream by folding the rest of the cranes, which were buried with Sadako. They also built a statue of Sadako holding a giant golden origami crane in Hiroshima Peace P
ark.  Franklin Regional students who read this text hopefully gained empathy to connect to those in the tsunami and make the cranes and bookmarks to help them.  		 
These are the 50 Castle students who won the lottery conducted to decide which students could attend the Hempfield Relief Activity over 2 days at the Westmoreland County Salvation Army.  47 of the 50 students stated in their post event interviews that they had never had the opportunity to serve others due to their busy schedules and lives.  All the students expressed a sincere appreciation for the opportunity to help others.  Their responses in the post event interviews are what formed the genesis of an idea that a service group should be started to address this need, that group became Serving Other Souls.
 
S.O.S. Executive Board Contact Info
 President  Vice President Secretary Treasurer Director and Sponsor of S.O.S.
Mikayla Durkoske Alison Simpkins Chris Jones Avery Westendorf Christopher Cooley
Primary Contact Options:
Contact my Gmail    Contact my FRSD email
(use only in emergency)
412.496.8994
 
S.O.S. Calendar
(S.O.S. meeting are usually the 1st & 3rd Mondays of month from 3 - 3:45 in Room 201)
September October November December January Febuary
Aug
30		 Intro Meeting for 2012-2013 (Meeting held today since 9/3/12 is Labor Day) 1 Meeting from
3 - 3:45 in 201		 Oct 29 to Nov 19 Thanksgiving
Food Drive		 Nov 27 to Dec 18 Homeless Clothing Drive 7 Meeting from
3 - 3:45 in 201		 2 SOS supports Plum Education Association at Spaghetti Dinner for Lorri Nixon. She is one of the ladies we supported through the Miles of Smiles 5K. Dinner is from 4 to 8.  We will either volunteer to work at event or eat as a group together to support Lorri. Email Mr. C if interested
Sept
17		 Speaker, Robert Fleming from Malayaka House ,an orphanage for 36 children and teens in Uganda from 3 - 4 PM in LGI 15 Meeting from
3 - 3:45 in 201		 4 Miles of Smiles for the Gals 5K to benefit 3 families afflicted with various forms of cancer 3 Meeting from
3 - 3:45 in 201		 21 SOS Habitat for Humanity MLK Service Project from 7:30 AM to 4 PM 4 Meeting from
3 - 3:45 in 201
5 Meeting from
3 - 3:45 in 201		 17 Meeting from
3 - 3:45 in 201
Various dates in Sept-Oct SOS donates and delivers meals and supplies to the Croyle family



SOS may have opportunities to volunteer with the Murrysville Miracle Field project that places volunteers with special needs children to assist them in playing sports such as baseball		 21 Wiffle Ball Tournament that benefits Sunny Carney Carcinoid Cancer Fund
-Meet @ 9:30 at Boyce Park (basketball courts) off of New Texas Road in Plum		 16 Purchase Hurricane Sandy Relief products at Shur Save and package on truck in Shur Save parking lot after school on Friday, Nov. 16. Click here to see the list of supplies that are needed for these hurricane victims 19 Christmas Caroling at Golden Living Senior Center in Murrysville off Logans Ferry Road at 5:45 PM (meet at 5:30 in parking lot) (permission slip) 23 Meeting from
3 - 3:45 in 201		 19 Meeting from
3 - 3:45 in 201
19 Meeting from
3 - 3:45 in 201
29 Meeting from
3 - 3:45 in 201		 20-21 Delivery of Thanksgiving dinners to families in need 24 Christmas
presents to homeless. Meet at FRMS at 6:30 A.M., bus leaves for Pgh. by 7 AM at the latest and returns to FRMS between 10 and 10:30 at the latest (permission slip)		     25 SOS exec board meeting to discuss and approve member service projects from 3 to 3:40 pm in 201
March April May June July August
4 Meeting from
3 - 3:45 in 201		 1 Meeting from
3 - 3:45 in 201		 6 Meeting from
3 - 3:45 in 201		 11 9 13
18 Meeting from
3 - 3:45 in 201		 3 Prepare, serve, and clean-up a complete Italian dinner for up to 40 people who are some of the families at the Ronald McDonald Home attached to Children's Hospital.  We leave by bus at 3:15ish and will return to school by 7:30 PM. 20 End of Year SOS Pizza Party in Room 201 25 23 27
April 3   15 Meeting from
3 - 3:45 in 201		 During May SOS Homeroom Fundraiser Contest for Relay for Life (running now till 5/17/13)

SOS also supports the Relay for Life on the event itself (Sat. 5/18/13) by participating in our Relay fundraiser. (SOS will sell for $1 a chance to squirt Mr. C with a super soaker as he runs 52 laps (1/2 marathon)

On Thursday, May 23 at 7 PM, at the Franklin Regional Senior High School Auditorium, SOS will support Franklin Idol to help raise money for Soles for Souls to provide shoes for needy souls in Africa.  You can purchase tickets from SOS before the event or buy tickets at the gate the evening of the event.		            
29 Meeting from
3 - 3:45 in 201
   
 
Making a Donation to Serving Other Souls
Donations

Make all checks out to:

Serving Other Souls

 

Send donations to:

 

Serving Other Souls

4660 Old William Penn Highway

Murrysville, PA 15668

Attn: Donations

For fundraising purposes, please email S.O.S.  if you do make an donation.  Please include your name and the amount of your donation.

Extremely important info below:

In the memo portion of the check please indicate reason for donation so funds may be channeled to proper recipent(s). Use one of these headings in the memo:

SOS Donation (helps SOS with operational costs like buses and materials for charity events)

Backpack Program (helps SOS to provide bi-monthly backpacks full of life-sustaining foods for the needy families in FRMS.

Miles of Smiles 5K Donation (donations go straight to race proceeds; once all required expenses from 5K race are paid, all net proceeds go to benefactors of 5K race) 

S.O.S. Donation Totals
2012-2013 Donation Totals (click here to see details)

$7,730.00

Total donations to SOS from dues/donors

$27,130.45

($19,235.45 in cash, $7895 in clothes/food)

Total donations ($ and goods) SOS generated at SOS Events

$21,459.22

 

Total $ donations from SOS either directly given or benefit needy
2011-2012 Donation Totals (click here to see details)

$2,811.00

Total donations to SOS from dues/donors

$16,922.38

($6,792.38 in cash, $10,130.00 in clothes/food)

Total donations ($ and goods) SOS generated at SOS Events

$7,110.89

Total $ donations from SOS either directly given or benefit needy
Grand Donation Totals (as of 1/8/13)

$10,541.00

Total donations to SOS from dues/donors

$44,052.83

($26,027.83 in cash, $18,025.00 in clothes/food)

Total donations ($ and goods) SOS generated at SOS Events

$28,570.11

Total $ donations from SOS either directly given or benefit needy
 

SOS Backpack Program

SOS & FRMS Student Council are proud to announce that we are working together to create a food pantry & clothing inventory to support the needy students of FRMS.  The food will be distributed using the same “Backpack Program” that is offered at Heritage Elementary School.  The program offers a backpack full of food to needy FRMS students & family on a bi-monthly basis (2nd & 4th Fridays of the month).  The clothing items will be added to bags on “as needed” basis.

The items listed below are needed to create a food and clothing inventory that will fill our food and clothing pantry and provide the goods that are placed in the backpacks twice a month.  Please consider making a donation today with one, many or all of these items, and please remember future donations to keep our pantry stocked and capable of serving the needy of FRMS. Please drop off your donations at the front office with label of “Backpack Program” on the donation bag.

Bread, fruit, and veggies will be bought fresh bi-monthly by SOS.  Please consider a financial donation to SOS to help us offset cost of the bread, fruit, and veggies.  Make checks out to:  Serving Other Souls

Backpack Program Item

Cost Point

 (items worth $14 per bag)

 

Diabetic Backpack Item

Backpacks (to carry food inconspicuously)

$10 to $15 (we need 30 to 40)

 

Backpacks (to carry food)

1 jar of peanut butter

$3.89 per jar

 

1 jar low sugar peanut butter

1 jar of jelly

$2.29 per jar

 

1 jar of low sugar jelly

1 can of soup

$1.50 per jar

 

1 can pasta

1 pack of raman noodles

$6.19 per 6 packs ($1.03 each)

 

1 pack raman noodles

1 can pasta

$1.25 per can

 

2 mac & cheese

2 microwavable packages (cups) of mac and cheese

$3.19 per 6 pouches ($0.53 each pouch/$1.29 per cup)

 

2 juice boxes (100% juice only)

2 juice boxes

$3.29 per 10 boxes ($0.33 each)

 

2 natural or low sugar apple sauce

1 apple sauce

$2 per 6 pack ($0.33 each)

 

1 fruit cup in 100% juice

1 fruit cup

$2.50 per 4 cups ($0.63 each)

 

1 sugar free pudding or jello

1 pudding or jello

$1.25 per 4 pack ($0.31 each)

 

1 peanut butter cracker

1 peanut butter cracker or snack cracker

$2.99 per 8 pack ($0.37 each)

 

1 low sugar cereal

1 fruit snack

$2.19 per 10 pack ($0.22 each)

 

2 low sugar granola bars

1 single serve cereal box or Pop Tart

$4.29 per 8 mini boxes/$3.29 per 6 packs($0.55 each)

 

2 sugar free oatmeals packs

2 granola bars

$3.25 per 8 bars ($0.41 each)

 

1 loaf of bread

2 packs of instant oatmeal

$2.69 per 10 packs ($0.27 each)

 

4 pieces of fruit or veggies

1 loaf of bread

(SOS will buy fresh)

 

 

4 pieces of fruit or veggies

(SOS will buy fresh)

 

 

Clothing Donations: Please only donate clothing in sizes that MIDDLE SCHOOL AGE KIDS can wear.

Donation sizes are as follows (Kid medium (10-12), Kid large sizes (12-16); adult small, medium, large)

New male t-shirts  

New female t-shirts

New or gently used male sweat pants)

New or gently used female yoga pants

New or gently used male belts (various sizes)

New female hair bands

New or gently used male blue jeans

New or gently used female jeans

New male zipped hoodies

New female zipped hoodies
S.O.S. News
 
The 2013 SOS Relay for Life Fundraiser was an amazing success due to the generosity of the Franklin Regional students and their families.  We raised our highest total ever this year!  In our Homeroom competition, the middle school raised an outstanding $2,805.  Special thanks goes to the students of the Castle House only represent 100 of the 900 children (11%) in the school, but they raised $2,207 in just the five Castle homerooms that represent 80% of all donations.  Mrs. See's HR took top prize by raising $826 over the three week competition.   They will receive a pizza party and be entered into a raffle in which students of this HR will win pre-paid gift cards in totals of: $200, $100, $50, & $25, as well as a 10.3 inch Samsung tablet.  HR 201 won the week 1 & week 2 total for most money and received a tootsie pop reward (week 1) and an ice cream party (week 2).    (pics to come)

SOS ran a second fundraiser that collected funds from students while they were at lunch.  This fundraiser still benefits the Relay for Life, but the reward for this contest is very unique.  A female student at FRMS approached SOS about the fact that she wanted to cut off most of her hair and donate the hair to an agency, Wigs 4 Kids, that makes wigs for children who have cancer or other diseases that cause the child to lose their hair.  The student has decided to offer a witness to her fellow students of sacrifice for others in need that she will have a barber cut her hair in the last week of school in the lunch period of the grade who raised the most money over the three weeks of the Relay for Life lunch contest.  The contest raised $225 with the 6th grade raising $211 for the cause.  The female to be named soon will arrive at the 6th grade lunch in the last week of school, and there, a barber will cut her hair to be donated to the non-profit agency that makes wigs for kids for free.  The brave female hopes that this inspires other students to possibly consider the same sacrifice.  Please visit Wigs 4 Kids website to learn more about this wonderful non-profit. If you or your child would consider donating hair on the same day as this brave young woman, please contact Mr. Cooley's email.  (pics to come)

Finally, on the day of the Relay for Life, SOS conducted a third and final fundraiser.  Mr. Cooley, a marathon runner, ran 52 laps (half marathon) around the track at the site of the Murrysville Relay for Life.  He ran the 52 laps for his mother, Marilyn Cooley (breast cancer), Lorri Nixon (leukemia), and countless other individuals who are cancer survivors of the various forms of this terrible disease.  He also ran for his mother-in-law, Carol Marney (melanoma), Sunny Carney (carcinoid cancer), Kristin Croyle (pancreatic cancer), and the other countless lives that have been taken by cancer.  As Mr. Cooley ran the 52 laps, SOS members collected money from students and individuals who wanted to shoot Mr. Cooley with a super soaker water gun and he ran through the SOS water booth 52 times during his half marathon.  SOS started the money pot with a $50 donation in one-dollar bills to provide change for people who gave larger bills to SOS members working the stand.  After the 52 laps, the booth had raised an additional $26.45 for our final donation of $76.45 to the Relay.  Mr. Cooley could not tell who had more fun soaking him with the water guns, the paying customers or the SOS members working the booth!!

So, our SOS grand total that will be donated to the 2013 Relay for Life is $2805 + $225 + 76.45 = $3106.45!!  Thank you so much!!
   
   

Students from Homeroom 201 enjoying the rewards of the ice cream party earned from donating the most after weeks of the contest.
Students of homeroom 201 had no problem downing 2 gallons of ice cream and multiple cans of whip cream and toppings!!

Mr. C running through the SOS water booth while running his 52 laps to support those afflicted with cancer
Some of the SOS members having too much fun soaking Mr. Cooley

The money bag with $76.45 that was donated to the Relay after the half marathon was completed
Mr. Cooley and Lance Croyle, husband of Kristin Croyle, who passed away in August 2012 from pancreatic cancer pose for a picture.  SOS supported Lance's family and two other families in the fall of 2012 with the Miles of Smiles for the Gals 5K event.  The poster next to Lance became our icon for the event to show support for the three ladies we supported and all individuals who are fighting or lost the fight to the disease.
 
  SOS was contacted by the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank (GPCFB) in April 2013 to assist the Food Bank in decorating metal lunch boxes the GPCFB bought to use in their summer lunch programs at various summer camps in Pittsburgh.    These lovingly decorated lunch boxes would be given daily to needy children at day camps daily filled with a healthy lunch to keep these kids healthy.  During the last week of April and first week of May, 2013, members worked to decorate these metal lunch boxes.  The SOS loved helping decorate the lunch  boxes and hope the kids who receive them enjoy them as well.
Pics to be posted ASAP
On Wed., April 3, 2013, 21 members of SOS visited the Ronald McDonald House (RMH) to provide, cook, & serve a spaghetti dinner with all the trimmings to families that are currently living in the RMH while their child(ren) receive life saving medical care at the attached Pittsburgh Children's Hospital.  The event taught our members how to serve and allows them to listen to stories of children born with holes in their hearts, or a 2 year old whose intestines reject almost all food or a 2 year old with brain cancer and the pain that these families regularly endure.  This is a tailor-made event to help build empathy into our SOS members.

 The following 21 members attended the event:

Elizabeth Hahn     Jaden Seman     Sarah Seman     Sidney Beauregard     Paige Feorene     Hunter Hosaflock
Thomas Franey     Mikayla Durkoske     Ryan Durkoske     Domenick DiFalco     Matt Busche     Adrianna Feorene
Julia Scagline     Nikala Boyer     Chris Jones     Emma Tribur     Emily Olszewski     Justin Hamilton     Rebecca Scimio
Ceci Markley    Ava Pinkham
 
On Saturday, February 2, 2013, SOS members attended a spaghetti dinner put on by the Plum Borough Educational Association to benefit Lorri Nixon.  Lorri is stricken with leukemia, and she was one of the three ladies that was assisted with the proceeds from the Miles of Smiles 5K in 2012.  Lorri's leukemia has progressed since the race, and she is very sick and needs lots of care and support.  The proceeds of the spaghetti dinner's proceeds benefitted Lorri and her family.

Ceci and her sister pose while they enjoy their spaghetti dinner. SOS donated $300 towards Lorri at this event.
 
On Monday, January 21, 2013, three brave SOS members decided to brave a day off of school (MLK Day is an in-service day at FRSD) and offer their time, talent, and treasure to others in Habitat for Humanity's Martin Luther King Day of Service.  SOS went to a re-furbished church (repaired from a previous MLK Service Day) for opening ceremonies put on by Habitat for Humanity.  After opening ceremonies, the three SOS members delivered meals to shut-ins in Squirrel Hill.  The SOS members then spend the remainder of the morning and early afternoon visiting with Alzheimer's patients at a day care for seniors with the disease.

SOS members delivering Meals on Wheels to a soul in need.
SOS members prepare to deliver a meal to a shut-in.

SOS members pose for a pic before opening ceremonies at the re-furbished church in Braddock.
These were all the volunteers who attended opening ceremonies and then visited volunteer sites throughout the city to help all types of souls in need.

SOS members interacting in a game with Alzheimer's patients
SOS members interacting in a game with Alzheimer's patients
 
On Dec. 24, 2012, SOS took 2 buses with 104 members and their families to 2 different homeless shelters, Light of Life Mission and Shepherd's Heart Veterans Shelter.  One bus went to Light of Life and the other bus went to Shepherd's Heart.  Each group brought back inspiring stories of offering food, clothing, love, and respect to some of the neediest individuals in the city of Pittsburgh.  The event went flawlessly due to the tireless work of so many members in the days leading up to our Christmas Eve event.

SOS members sorted and organized all donations to create 52 homeless care packages.
SOS members creating homeless care packages.

SOS members creating and organizing homeless care packages
SOS members place care package labels and affixes them to box so clients know the contents of the packages.  Each box included a winter coat, gloves, tossel hat, scarf, thermal underwear, thermal socks, and fleece jacket or blanket.  Some care packages also had boots or other assorted warm weather gear.

Each care package was labeled for contents, size, and gender
SOS members load the care packages in Uhaul trucks that will follow the two buses to the shelters to give the boxes full of love and respect to the needy.

SOS members sing Christmas carols while we wait for our clients to visit us from Light of Life Mission.
These lucky SOS members were chosen at random to help serve the clients who stay in Light of Life breakfast in the Mission before they came over to visit SOS members

SOS members and parents visiting Light of Life Mission set up care packages and food to hand out to the clients of the Mission.
The crew that visited Light of Life Mission poses for a group picture
 
On Wednesday, December 19, 2012, SOS members visited the Golden Living Center for our 2nd Annual Christmas Caroling event.  The evening was amazing, but the kids really enjoyed performing for the seniors and especially for the Alzheimer's patients living in the center.

SOS members posing for a picture in the cafe of the Golden Living Center. We opened our evening in the cafe singing multiple carols while the seniors finished their dinners.
 
On Nov. 19th & 20th, 2012 SOS members and other students helped deliver several complete Thanksgiving Meals to the following groups of people:
18 Franklin Regional Middle School families were given 26 units and 26 turkeys based on size of the families

10 Fishes & Loaves Food Pantry (based in basement of Newlonsburg Presbyterian Church) families were given 10 units and 10 turkeys

20 Regency Park Elementary School families (Plum School District) were given 20 units and 19 turkeys (lost a turkey somewhere in transit)

5 Plum Borough families in need were given 5 units and 5 turkeys

6 Linton Junior High (Penn Hills School District) were given 6 units and 6 turkeys

1 Franklin Regional Middle School staff member was given a pre-cooked Thanksgiving dinner

29 turkeys and 10 boxes of extra canned food was donated to Westmoreland Co. Food Bank

Total of 94 turkeys were donated to SOS (each turkey on average valued at $15)

66 complete Thanksgiving Meals will boxed with all the trimmings (each complete meal w/turkey valued at $50)

SOS purchased 1 complete meal with frozen turkey & 1 complete pre-cooked Thanksgiving dinner

All together, SOS & FRMS families who donated provided 60 families with a reason to be

thankful on a day built to give thanks, Thanksgiving!  Thank you all so much for your generosity!!

Value of products donated: (66 X $50 per meal) + (29 X $15 per turkey) = $3,735 plus assorted extra canned food

Students from SOS and FRMS help deliver 10 complete Thanksgiving Dinners and turkeys to
Fishes & Loaves Food Pantry in the basement of the Newlonsburg Presbyterian Church.

Students from SOS & FRMS learn about how a food pantry works and what type of individuals are served by a food pantry.
Students learn details of the Fishes & Loaves Food Pantry from the food pantry director, Mrs. Radcliff.

20 complete meals at loaded to deliver to Regency Park Elementary School in Plum.  Regency Park has a large percent of families receiving free and reduced lunch for their children.
The matching turkeys for the 20 meals are loaded for delivery to Regency Park Elementary School.  The staff at Regency Park was very thankful for the generous gifts from the families of FRMS

29 frozen turkeys are left over after all the complete meals were prepared and delivered.  These frozen turkeys went to the Westmoreland Co. Food Bank and will be distributed to families over the winter holidays.
The additional boxes of beans, corn, and a variety of excess food after the Thanksgiving meals were prepared are loaded on the Westmoreland Co. Food Bank van to help the food bank provide these essential items to families throughout the county.
 
On Nov. 16th, SOS walked to Shur Save in Murrysville after school and purchased $1,278.39 worth of Hurricane Sandy relief items.  The kids had a blast finding the items on the relief need list and then waiting in line to be rung up for the items and then taking items outside to parents who helped organize the purchases into boxes that were labeled and sealed.  Once the box was ready, they kids and parents walked the boxes of items across the parking lot to the truck sponsored by a Franklin Regional retired teacher and her husband who owns the truck that they will drive to the eastern shore after the Nov. 16-18 weekend.
 
We purchased a variety of needs from cleaning supplies to paper products to dog food.  The kids did a great job.		  
A few of the young men attending our event pose for the camera while they wait in line to be checked out

The SOS members were so excited to shop for their own items that they could go and find in the store and wait to be rung up to the grand total spent of $1278.39.  It was organized chaos for about 45 minutes in Shur Save, and SOS is thankful that the management team at Shur Save afforded us this opportunity.
SOS kids helping loading purchased items onto the truck bound for eastern shore.  The truck is owned by the husband of a retired Franklin Regional math teacher, and she and her husband will take the truck (that was full by the time we got done) to New York City early next week. SOS is extremely thankful to Linda and J.T. that they afforded us the chance to help those in need.  When multiple groups work together to help those in need, the outcomes are nothing short of amazing.

50 kids, several SOS members and other kids who wanted to see what SOS was all about, made this event fun and rewarding for all involved.
 
Serving Other Souls conducted our annual Thanksgiving Food Drive, and as always, the Murrysville community came to the rescue by donating 94 frozen turkeys (new record) and enough food to create 60 complete Thanksgiving meals with all the trimmings.  Meals will be picked up by FRMS families in need and the remainder of the meals will go to Fishes & Loaves, a food pantry that is found in the basement of Newlonsburg Presbyterian Church, next to the FRSD campus.  The excess miscellaneous food will be donated to the Westmoreland County Food Bank, and we have close to 10 boxes full of assorted foods as well!  Amazing job as always Franklin Regional families!!!  (Each meal with a frozen turkey is valued at approximately $50.  Therefore, we have $3000 worth of complete meals donated & the remaining 34 turkeys sell for at least $10.  So, the entire drive is worth around $3500 - $4000 if you include all the assorted food that was donated as well!!!)

Students first created the 100 boxes that were donated from Westmoreland Co. Food Bank
All donated food needed to be sorted into the food categories of the Thanksgiving Dinner and non-dinner items. 

Henry Ford would be smiling at this assembly line of Thanksgiving meals being created.
Cans of corn, beans, cranberry... are given out to each box to create a loving complete meal that a family can give thanks for receiving.

Both SOS and non-SOS kids wanted to help create the meals
Students made decisions on the fly on how to best package and prepare their boxes so that they would be stackable.

The Franklin Regional Middle School Cafeteria staff was amazingly flexible in allowing us to store the 94 turkeys in their deep freezer.  As a bald person, I must say this room was COLD!!!!
We had to count turkeys to get an exact number so we know how many we had for each unit (a meal for a family of 4).  With 60 units created, we have turkeys to donate to other food panties in the area as well!  Great job Franklin!

The SOS ( not all SOS kids are in thier shirts) and non-SOS members pose for a pic after their hard day at work
 
SOS cut three checks for $4440 each to the Carney, Croyle, and Nixon families on 11/10/12 and 11/11/12. SOS is beyond thankful to the multitude of supportive individuals who offered their time, talent, or treasure to make these pictures and financial gifts to these families a reality.

The Carney Family                                                The  Croyle Family                                                The Nixon Family
 
On Sunday, Nov. 4th, 2012, Serving Other Souls presented the Miles of Smiles for the Gals 5K and 1 Mile Walk. The proceeds generated for the day of the event generated $7810.45.  We had over 100 walkers and 240 runners that participated in this wonderful event.  Overall proceeds including sponsors and pre-race registrations were $18,420.45 and the event costs were $5102.61.  Therefore, we our net proceeds were $13,317.84. 

Sunny spoke on behalf of her family at the 2011 Miles of Smiles 5K. The Miles of Smiles was conducted for 4 years at the Plum Midget Football Field and was known as the Miles of Smiles for Sunny.
Sunny's boys, (from left to right, Nolan, Logan, and Austen) speak with courage on behalf of the Carney family since their mother ended her fight against carcinoid cancer the morning before the 2012 Miles of Smiles 5K

"Children of the Gals"
These wonderful kids have more life experience than many adults due to their mothers' experiences with various forms of cancer.  These children show a maturity that is far beyond their years, and SOS is extremely hopeful that these children will grow up to positively impact society.  These kids represent what Sunny would call, "the good in cancer".  Out of all the pain from their experiences with mothers stricken with cancer, each child now possesses empathy, fortitude, courage, wisdom, and many other graces that kids their age do not know anything about. (From left to right: Logan Carney, Heidi Nixon, Kylee Buchanich (Kristin Croyle's daughter), Austen Carney, and Nolan Carney)ek

Members of S.O.S. working Day of Race Registration
SS.O.S. volunteers Jenn and Marilyn work the Chinese Auction

Members of S.O.S. working pre-registration and race chip distribution.
The S.O.S. Chinese Auction was am amazing assortment of wonderful gifts; from tablets & Galaxy S III phones to autographed Steelers football

We signed 80 runners up at Day of Race registration, a Miles of Smiles record
Participants take in the sights and sounds of the pre-race festivities leading up to the start of the 5K and 1 Mile Walk

Participants hanging out before the race starts.  The weather was nice for the first time since Hurricane Sandy.
Plum Sr. HIgh JROTC provided our race with honor and dignity as Emily sung the National Anthem

The turnout of the race was nothing short of amazing!!
Plum Sr. High JROTC proudly displaying our colors

Runners prepare for a fast 5K through beautiful Boyce Park
Runners, both child and adult alike ran to help support our three ladies!

The 240 runners set a new record for our Miles of Smiles events.
Chad Holderbaum, age 32, was the winner of the 5K in 17:27

Over 100 walkers participated in our event to support the Gals!
They walked for Sunny, Kristin, and Lorri because they could not walk themselves.

RunHigh provided awesome timing for our 5K runners
Tom Nixon, husband of Lorri Nixon, spoke on behalf of his family about the love and support that they felt from the event.  The Carney boys and Lance Croyle spoke of similar emotions.

S.O.S. provided sponsor signs at our event to businesses that donated towards supporting our three families.
S.O.S. displays its banner proudly with the banner to the left of all the Diamond sponsors of event who gave $ or product equal to $500 or more.
 
On Oct. 1, 2012, students of S.O.S. had the pleasure of being interviewed by the Tribune Review about what the group did and why the were members of the group.  The School Board of Franklin Regional had heard of the positive events that S.O.S. had put together and wanted an account from the members of the group.  Therefore, on Monday evening, Oct. 1, the executive board members and Mr. Cooley presented a brief explanation of the mission and purpose of Serving Other Souls and reinforced the importance of the district to support the upcoming S.O.S. event, The Miles of Smiles for the Gals 5K and 1 Mile Walk.  The article that was published in the Murrysville branch of the Tribune Review on Oct. 4, 2012 can be viewed if you click here.
 
On Sept. 17, 2012, S.O.S. had the pleasure of hearing Mr. Robert Fleming speak about his experiences in creating the Milakaya House, a orphanage he opened in Uganda, Africa that now houses 36 children.  This talk was to show the kids that one person has the power to do anything he/she sets their mind to achieve.  Robert's achievements are amazing and inspiring, and the kids hung on every word of his talk.  Enjoy the video below.
 
On, Thursday, Sept. 13,2012, S.O.S. was honored to conduct a Hat Day at FRMS to benefit the family of Grant Silversti, a FR student who underwent brain surgery in August.  The original surgery was successful but blood clots in Grant's brain caused him to be hospitalized as the 2012-13 school year began.  The proceeds of charging each child who wished to wear a hat $1 netted $815 in proceeds for the Silversti family to use for expenses related to Grant's hospitalization.  S.O.S. is happy to report that since this time Grant has recovered to a point where he was able to go home from the hospital in the last weeks of September 2012.
 
 
S.O.S. conducted a homeroom fundraiser in the weeks leading up to the 2012 Franklin Regional Relay for Life.  The homeroom that donated the most money won a free pizza party, free tickets to a Pirates game, and chances to win multiple gift cards in the winning HR gift card raffle.  Room 226, Mrs. Landsberg room won the competetion with $610.98 donated.  S.O.S. also conducted raffles at lunch for great gifts from the Pirates and Penguins that were donated by the mayor of Murrysville.  The homeroom donation cost raised $2,564.38 and the raffles netted another $346, for an entire donation to the Relay for Life from the entire middle school of $2,910.38!!  Way to go FRMS!!

In the pic below, some of the S.O.S. members came on May 19 to the 2012 Relay for Life where SOS conducted our own SOS fundraiser on-site at the event.  Mr. Cooley decided to run 52 laps (1/2 marathon) to show support for all the suffering that cancer patients go through in their treatment.  As Mr. Cooley completed each lap, he entered a cooling station where SuperSoaker water guns were waiting to soak Mr. Cooley as he ran through.  S.O.S. members collected $1 per person to shoot one of the 3 supersoakers that were in use in the cooling station.  We collected $162 to add to the other money that was raised to help cure a disease that destroys so many lives.  Good job S.O.S.!
 
From March 23 to March 30, 2012, FRMS asked S.O.S. to help organize a backpack drive for over 30 students in West Liberty, KY who lost most or all of their belongs, including school supplies to two terrible tornadoes that struck the town over a 36 hour period.  S.O.S. asked families of the middle school to donate enough backpacks and school supplies to fill 32 new backpacks full of school goodies for the students West Liberty.  The families of FRMS exceeded that goal by filling 39 backpacks and we had an additional 42 packs (unfilled) to donate to other schools in the area. Mr. Fleming delivered the supplies and donated gift cards and clothing that the Endeavor House was organizing to KY on Sat. March 31.  The students and staff of West Liberty thank you for your dedication to their needs!

Donated supplies were piling up during the collection.
Students work in assembly line to load the packs.

Completely filled packs are prepared for our KY friends. These packs not only brought needed supplies, they brought hope!!!
Castle students and S.O.S. members deliver finished packs to Mr. Fleming who drove the donations down to KY.
 
On Tuesday, March 27, 2012, 18 S.O.S. members visited the Ronald McDonald House (RMH) where families live while they have a sick child in Pittsburgh Children's Hospital.  These families come to a common dining room in the Penthouse level of the Ronald McDonald House to receive free meals donated and prepared by local non-profit organizations.  S.O.S. purchased, prepared, served, and cleaned a complete pasta dinner with all the trimmings for over 40 individuals living in the RMH.  It was one of the most rewarding S.O.S. events to date.

S.O.S. hanging with Ronald
Preparing meat for the pasta meat sauce

Creating place settings for our guests
Dinner is just about ready

S.O.S. members serving and sharing time with our guests
This group did amazing work. They rocked!!
 
On Friday, March 2, 2012, members of S.O.S. traveled to Legacy Lanes in Bethel Park to participate in "Pins for Kristin".  This charity bowling event was created by friends and family of Kristin Croyle, a Murrysville mother of 8, who has been stricken with Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer.  S.O.S. members who could not attend did make donations as well to the Croyle Cancer Fund.  If you are interested in helping the Croyle family, you can learn more info by clicking this link.

S.O.S. members bowl to help support Kristin Croyle and her fight against pancreatic cancer.
S.O.S. members pose for a picture w/ Kristin (in the black & pink).  Kristin appreciated our support.
 
On Wednesday, February 29, 2012, S.O.S. members traveled to the Greater Pittsburgh Food Bank for a field trip to offer their talent and time to help needy families by re-packaging fish sticks from two larger 5-pound bags to four 2.5-pound bags.  The 2.5 pound bag was the serving size for each needy family, and the Food Bank re-packages 2.2 million pounds of food each month in this  fashion to make serving sizes that allow all needy families who apply for help to be served.

S.O.S. members work in pairs to re-package  fish sticks to be delivered to local food pantries to help needy families
S.O.S. worked for 3 hours on the floor helping re-package the fish sticks from two 5-pound bags into four 2.5-pound bags.
On Fri. Dec. 23 2011, S.O.S. departed for 1st annual trip to deliver clothes to the homeless. Families of FRMS donated over 500 gifts of clothing and other cold-weather gear to our S.O.S. collection drive.  The students of Castle House (many of which are S.O.S. members) hand-wrapped, organized, and packed a 17 ft. Uhaul truck full of these over 500 items, and S.O.S members with their parents (over 75 members and parents combined) delivered the gifts to 4 different shelters or agencies that serve the homeless or needy.  We sung carols as well with those whom we served.  It was an amazing day that many of us will never forget!

Students working to wrap donated clothing items for the homeless and needy souls of Pittsburgh
Students working to wrap donated clothing items for the homeless and needy souls of Pittsburgh

Over 500 gifts wrapped for the homeless waiting to be loaded on the UHaul truck by the students
Over 500 gifts wrapped for the homeless waiting to be loaded on the UHaul truck by the students

The Uhaul track packed with S.O.S. goodies for the homeless!
Some of S.O.S. who helped pack the UHaul truck

S.O.S. members and families unload gifts at Shepherd's Heart Homeless Shelter to prepare for our first encounter with the neediest of Pittsburgh and bring them love and joy.
S.O.S. members & their families standing near 5th Avenue next to Bethlehem Haven Women's Shelter.  We sung Christmas carols to the ladies & those on 5th Avenue.
 
On Thurs., Dec. 22, 2011, S.O.S. members met outside Golden Living Senior Center off of Sardis Road to prepare to sing Christmas carols to the elderly residents of Golden Living Center.  We visited multiple rooms and the Alzheimer's Center to visit some of the neediest patients and bring them love and joy.  The kids and the patients truly enjoyed the experience. 

S.O.S. meets outside of Golden Living Senior Center. The team was excited to go in and talk to and sing for the elderly. Man of these members will be visiting a center like this for the first time.  My children are the 2 in the front in green and pink.  My hope is to inspire them to grow into awesome souls!
S.O.S. members convene in the Golden Living cafeteria and open with multiple Christmas carols for the elderly and needy we are there to serve.   The twinkle in the eyes of the patients built hope in me that through acts of service, these kids can acquire the empathy needed to be a successful adult.
 
S.O.S. held a Thanksgiving Food Drive from Oct. 30 - Nov. 17. During these 3 weeks, a grand total of 72 frozen turkeys were donated and 70 boxes of complete side dishes such as stuffing, potatoes, cranberries, ... were collected and organized.  These donations were then delivered to many families or the families came to Middle School to pick up their meal.  50 families to date have received a complete Thanksgiving Dinner to date.  Many families, due to size of family, received multiple boxes of sides and multiple turkeys.  S.O.S. thanks all FRMS parents for your amazing support!!!

Mr. Cooley motivating the troops before we start the food organization during one of the days of the food drive
Students organized food into categories so that when we created our assesmbly lines, we could make complete meals.

An assembly line that Henry Ford would have been proud to see.  The students worked over multiple days during their lunch periods to complete the task of preparing over 70 complete meals that included potatoes, stuffings, dessert, vegetables, fruit juice, bread, sweet potatoes, cranberries, and of course a frozen turkey that we added later to the meal.
On Nov. 9, We delivered our first 10 complete meals to Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry for needy families in our community.  We had 8 of the 20 meals ready and prepared for families of FRMS that picked up their meal on 11-18-11.  The kids walked a quarter mile from the middle school to Fishes and Loaves and enjoyed their time transporting these dinners.

Westmoreland Co. Food Bank benefits from our food drive my accepting 450 pounds of extra food that we have left over after all 70 meals were organized and boxed for delivery.  They were thankful for the donations from our members and families of FRMS. Food Bank depend on food drives like these to help at the holidays.
Mr. Cooley's van packed with meals that he and his family delivered the Monday evening before Thanksgiving. The ability to show my own children what generosity looks like from the donation to the delivery and the look they saw in the eyes of the recipients is worth more than all the world's gold.
 
On Wed. Nov 2, a Murrysville family of nine lost 99.9% of their belongs to a fire.  Due to over 40 generous donations from FRMS families, S.O.S. was proud to present $2,239.50 worth of gift cards on Friday, Nov. 11th to the family.  The gift cards to local businesses will help the family replace clothing, shoes, and daily living essentials lost in the fire.  S.O.S. members used $200 from their bank account to purchase one of the cards in the grand total.  There have been additional donations, and S.O.S presented the new gift cards to the family on Friday, Nov. 18th. The new overall grand total donated to the family was $3,450.50.  Thank you!
 
S.O.S. Documents
S.O.S. Contract/Contact Paperwork S.O.S. Event Paperwork
Each school year, S.O.S. members or new members must fill out :

S.O.S. Rules and Contract
(all members must complete)
S.O.S. Contact Info Sheet

New members or members without a shirt should complete:

S.O.S. T-Shirt Order Form

(all members must complete)		 Thanksgiving Food Drive Info
and Donation Sheet
Christmas Caroling at Senior Center Field Trip Permission Slip
Clothing for the Homeless Field Trip Permission Slip
Ronald McDonald House Dinner for Field Trip Permission Slip
2013 MLK Service Day - Habitat for Humanity Permission Slip
 
 
 
 
S.O.S. Financial Statement
S.O.S. is a registered EIN account bearing non-profit who is currently filing for official 501c3 non-profit at the federal level.  S.O.S. has an account at a local bank, and our records are listed here on our site for transparency.  S.O.S. records and keeps all receipts from purchases for our tax records.  S.O.S. will file yearly tax return by a local CPA to comply with non-profit tax laws.  If you would like to donate to S.O.S., have any questions, or need to view the official bank records of S.O.S., please contact Mr. Cooley.

Date (most recent listed from top to bottom)

Reason or topic of debit or credit

 When deposit of dues is listed, S.O.S. lists how many members made a dues payment and lists the total number of paying members of S.O.S.

 (Dues are not required to participate in S.O.S., but if your family can afford the dues, it helps us fund our mission)

Blue Deposits - Deposit to Miles of Smiles 5K race

Red Expenses - Expense to Miles of Smiles 5k race

Green Deposit  - Spotlight: Soul in Need donation(new 1/5/13)

Light Green Expenses - SOS checks cut for Souls in Need

Purple Deposit - Backpack Program (Food/Clothing Pantry)

Grey Expenses - SOS checks cut for Backpack Program

Pink - Number of recognized SOS members for 2012-2013 & donations from dues

Deposit / Check

$ Amount

Balance
         
5/20/13 Purchase of $200, $100, $50, and $25 gift cards as reward and incentive for FRMS students to donate to Relay for Life Homeroom Fundraiser Competition.  The Middle school raised $2805 in the HR contest (up from $2600 last year), and Mrs. See's HR won the contest by raising $826.  Students in Mrs. See's HR will receive a raffle ticket at the upcoming pizza party where SOS will raffle off the purchased gift cards and 10.3 inch Samsung Tablet to members of this HR.  Congratulations! SOS Debit Card 7    
5/20/13 SOS purchased pizza from Rob's Pizza in Murrysville to reward the SOS members for their hard work during the 2012-2013 school year at our annual end of year party. SOS Debit Card 6 -$58.00 $549.04
5/17/13 SOS used the SOS debit card to purchase 5 mini super-soakers from Pat Catan's to use at our SOS booth at the Relay for Life SOS Debit Card Purchase 5 -$10.70 $607.04
5/17/13 SOS used the SOS debit card to withdrawal $50 from ATM (only way we could ask S&T to provide us a receipt for the $50 cash withdrawal) and then asked S&T Bank to convert the $50 to one dollar bills to use as change at our SOS "Run for a Cure" Relay for Life booth.  Students paid $1 to squirt Mr. Cooley with a super soaker as he ran through the SOS booth while running 52 laps (half marathon) to show support from SOS to those afflicted with cancer. SOS Debit Card ATM Withdrawl -$50.00 $619.74
5/14/13 SOS wrote check 389 to a follow middle school teacher who has been on medical leave for an extended time period. SOS wanted to help this family cope with the financial hardships of an extended medical leave with a donation to supplement the donation the middle school is providing the family from a recent dress  down day. Check 389 -$100.00 $669.74
5/13/13 SOS purchased ice cream and toppings for homeroom 201 at the middle school for winning week 2 of the Relay for Life Contest.  Room 201 raised another $93 to bring their total to $188 SOS Debit Card Purchase 4 -$32.63 $769.74
5/13/13 Deposit of $30 (Clemente Family) towards FRMS Backpack Program Donation 119 +$30.00 $802.37
5/9/13 SOS wrote check 388 to March for Babies for their annual non-profit fundraiser Check 388 -$50.00 $772.37
5/8/13 SOS purchased tootsie pops for homeroom 201 at the Middle School for winning week 1 of the Relay for Life Contest. Room 201 raised $95 during week 1 of the contest. SOS Debit Card Purchase 3 -$4.58 $822.37
5/6/13 Deposit of $100 (Cloherty Family) towards FRMS Backpack Program (They also made a huge donation of food items when they dropped off the check. Donation 118 +$100.00 $826.95
5/1/13 SOS wrote check 387 to the State of PA to amend our Articles of Incorporation document we filed back in 2011 to align this doc with the 501c3 application being sent to the IRS in May of 2013. Check 387 -$70.00 $726.95
5/1/13 SOS wrote check 386 to the IRS for $850 to pay for the 501c3 Application that SOS has been working with a lawyer from Babst Calland (a law firm specializing in 501c3) to complete.  We will be mailing the application by the middle of May, 2013 Check 386 -$850.00 $796.95
4/29/13 SOS purchased a meal for Lance Croyle who just recently returned back to full time work after his wife, Kristin Croyle passed away in 2012 from pancreatic cancer.  Lance is raising and supporting eight children from their marriage, and family and friends are helping support Lance by organizing meals so Lance can work full time and provide quality meals for his family.  It was great seeing Lance for the first time since the Miles of Smiles 5K. SOS Debit Card Purchase 2 -$40.10 $1,646.95
4/29/13 SOS purchased at Pat Catan's several glitter glue sticks to decorate the lunches boxes from the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank to assist the food bank in providing quality lunches in the summer to needy, low income children SOS Debit Card Purchase 1 -$16.29 $1,687.05
4/19/13 Deposit of $25 (Toner Family) towards the FRMS Backpack Program Donation 117 +$25.00 $1,703.34
4/11/13 Deposit of $50 (Constantin Family) towards the FRMS Backpack Program Donation 116 +$50.00 $1,678.34
4/3/13 Check 385 for $177 to AJ Myers Bus Company to pay for 1 bus to transport members of SOS to the Ronald McDonald House (RMH) so we could prepare, serve, and clean up dinner for families living at the RMH. Check 385 -$177.00 $1,628.34
4/2/13 Check 384 to Bottom Dollar to purchase $145.50 worth of food to feed the families living at The Pittsburgh Ronald McDonald House. (they gave us a $25 gift card to help offset cost for event) Check 384 -$120.50 $1,805.34
4/2/13 Deposit of $25 (Swift Family) towards the FRMS Backpack Program Donation 115 +$25.00 $1,925.84
3/27/13 Deposit of $25 (Busche Family) towards the FRMS Backpack Program Donation 114 +$25.00 $1,900.84
3/27/13 Check 383 to TNJ Designs for 10 SOS t-shirts. One current SOS member ordered a new shirt, so we ordered 1 shirt for the current member and 9 shirts for potential future members Check 383 -$100.00 $1,875.84
3/22/13 Check 382 to Mike Dell & Associates (CPA for SOS) for 2012 tax return fees to process all the 2012 SOS financials donations to meet all non-profit requirements for 2012 Check 382 -$550.00 $1,975.84
3/19/13 Deposit of $1000 from anonymous  donor to FRMS Backpack Program Donation 113 +$1000.00 $2,525.84
3/19/13 Deposit of $25 (McCarthy/Choi Family) & $20 donation from Popko family towards the FRMS Backpack Program Deposit 112 +$45.00 $1,525.84
3/16/13 SOS Check #381 written to Lowe's to purchase three large metal shelving units to help store food and clothing in the SOS food and clothing pantry in FRMS. The donated goods stored on these shelves will help fill our bi-monthly Backpack Program for the needy students at FRMS Check #381 -$224.64 $1,480.84
3/15/13 Deposit of $10 to pay for our most recent new SOS member to get his SOS shirt Deposit 111 +$10.00 $1,705.48
3/15/13 Deposit of $20 (Politano Family) and $15 (Christ Family) towards the FRMS Backpack Program Deposit 110 +$35.00 $1,695.48
3/4/13 Deposit of $50 by Dr. Romanelli, FRMS English teacher, to the Backpack Program Deposit 109 +$50.00 $1,660.48
3/4/13 Deposit of $20 by the family of student, Harris Khan, to the Backpack Program Deposit 108 +$20.00 $1,610.48
2/22/13 Dunkin Donut was contacted by SOS once we saw the error and they refunded our $150 (and they kicked in a few coupons for free donuts so we would not have any hard feelings) Deposit 107 +$150.00 $1,590.48
2/22/13 Check #348 (written to Dunkin Donuts back on 11/2/13) to serve as a security deposit for the 3 urns that carried and served the coffee SOS offered at the Miles of Smiles 5K race was accidently deposited by Dunkin Donuts. Check 348 -$150.00 $1,440.48
2/9/13 Check #380 written directly to landlord (Mrs. L) of Soul in Crisis to pay for small portion of back rent that is owed to Mrs. L Check 380 -$50.00 $1,590.48
2/8/13 Deposit of check from Lorri Nixon (lady with leukemia we helped with the 5K) to our original soul in crisis.  Lorri is amazing!! This is an example of true self giving that shows the definition of generosity. Deposit 106 +$25.00 $1,640.48
2/7/13 Deposit of check from anonymous donor for our Soul in Crisis Deposit 105 +$25.00 $1,615.48
2/3/13 Check #379 written directly to landlord (Mrs. L) of Soul in Crisis to pay for small portion of back rent that is owed to Mrs. L Check 379 -$95.00 $1,590.48
2/2/13 Check #378 written to Plum Borough Educational Association (PBEA) to pay for SOS members who came to eat spaghetti dinner to raise money for Lorri Nixon (our current soul in crisis), the Plum mom of 3, who is fighting leukemia.  PBEA organized and worked the spaghetti dinner, and they did a great job.  SOS paid for all SOS members & families that came to support Lorri and SOS provided an additional amount to help Lorri's family Check 378 -$300.00 $1,685.48
2/1/13 Check #377 written to TNJ Designs for two SOS shirts Check 377 -$20.00 $1,985.48
2/1/13 Deposit of check from anonymous donor for our Soul in Crisis Deposit 104 +$20.00 $2,005.48
2/1/13 Deposit of check from anonymous donor for our Soul in Crisis Deposit 103 +$75.00 $1,985.48
1/26/13 Check #376 written directly to landlord (Mrs. L) of Soul in Crisis to pay for small portion of back rent that is owed to Mrs. L Check 376 -$250.00 $1,910.48
1/25/13 Deposit of check from Knights of Columbus for our Soul in Crisis Deposit 102 +$250.00 $2,160.48
1/25/13 1 new SOS members dues (78 members) ($30 X1 = $30) and no SOS shirt ordered ($10 X 0 = $0) Deposit 101 +$30.00 $1,910.48
1/22/13 Check #375 got $1600.00 to Babst Calland (a law firm specializing in 501c3).  Babst Calland will draw up the bylaws and 501c3 application to submit to the IRS to allow SOS to be fully recognized as a non-profit by all institutions SOS will do business with. This application will take several months (must be submitted to IRS by July 28, 2013) to complete and SOS will still need to pay the IRS an additional application fee (around $800) to register as a 501c3 non-profit. Click here to view the document that SOS signed to hire Babst Calland to act on our behalf Check 375 -$1600.00 $1,880.48
1/16/13 Cash withdrawal of $600.00 that was given on 1/12/13 to our Soul in Need shown in current spotlight Bank Counter Check -$600.00 $3,480.48
1/16/13 Deposit of 2 checks ($500 & $100) as donations to our Soul in Need shown in our current Spotlight Deposit 100 +$600.00 $4,080.48
1/12/13 Cash withdrawal of $30.00 that was given on 1/12/13 to our Soul in Need shown in current spotlight Bank Counter Check -$30.00 $3,480.48
1/12/13 Deposit of 2 checks ($20 & $ 10) as donations to our Soul in Need shown in our current Spotlight Deposit 99 +$30.00 $3,510.48
1/12/13 2 new SOS members dues (77 members) ($30 X2 = $60) and two SOS shirt ordered ($10 X 2 = $20) Deposit 98 +$80.00 $3,480.48
1/12/13 Deposit of $30.00 from anonymous donor who continues to these $30.00 frequently. Thank you!! Deposit 97 +$30.00 $3,400.48
12/24/12 Deposit of $10.00 to pay for new shirt that new SOS member received from extra SOS shirts left over from 5K race.  (one other new SOS member did not have resources for dues) (75 members) Deposit 96 +$10.00 $3,370.48
12/24/12 Check #374 to Uhaul to pay for truck #2 to drive food and clothing supplies to the Shepherd's Heart Veteran's Shelter that SOS visited on Christmas Eve. Check #374 -$142.19 $3,360.48
12/24/12 Check #373 to Uhaul to pay for truck #1 to drive food and clothing supplies to the Light of Life Mission shelter that SOS visited on Christmas Eve. Check #373 -$160.36 $3,502.67
12/24/12 Check #372 for $100.00 to Bus driver 2 as a Christmas bonus  for driving SOS families to Shepherd's Heart Shelter (drivers volunteer to drive on dates like Christmas Eve when school is not in session) Check #372 -$100.00 $3,663.03
12/24/12 Check #371 for $100.00 to Bus driver 1 as a Christmas bonus  for driving SOS families to Light of Life Shelter (drivers volunteer to drive on dates like Christmas Eve when school is not in session) Check #371 -$100.00 $3,763.03
12/24/12 Check #370 for $250.00 to Myers Busing to pay for 2 buses to drive 104 people including SOS members and their families. Check #370 -$250.00 $3,863.03
12/21/12 Check #369 for $126.80 to rent 8 tables from Party Savvy (4 at each homeless shelter) so SOS could set up donations sites to distribute donated food and clothing to the needy individuals at these shelters Check #369 -$126.80 $4,113.03
12/21/12 Check #368 for $293.76 paid for all the food SOS purchased to provide the needy a free breakfast that includes bagels, fruit, snack cakes, breakfast bars, water bottles, yogurt, and fruit snacks. Check #368 -$293.76 $4,239.83
12/20/12 Our care packages donations were short in the areas of thermal socks, thermal underwear, and men's XL coats.  With check #367, SOS paid Walmart for 4 XL coats, 20 thermal tops, 20 thermal bottoms, and 20 pairs of thermal socks. Overall, we were able to create 48 care packages (30 male & 18 female) Check #367 -$433.27 $4,533.59
12/20/12 Check #366 paid Uhaul for 50 boxes to package the homeless care packages in. We placed donated coats, gloves, hats, scarves, thermal socks, thermal underwear, and assorted other clothing into these boxes to create care packages. Check #366 -$40.13 $4,966.86
12/14/12 Check #365 paid TNJ Designs for 9 SOS shirts for nine of our latest students.  I also gave out the last 4 members their shirts from left over SOS shirts we had purchased to sell at Miles of Smiles 5K. All members to date have shirts! Check #365 -$90.00 $5,006.99
12/13/12 Deposit from a generous anonymous donor who was moved by the events SOS offers those in need. Deposit 95 +$50.00 $5,096.99
12/13/12 1 new SOS members dues (73 members) ($30 X1 = $30) and one SOS shirt ordered ($10 X 1 = $10) Deposit 94 +$40.00 $5,046.99
12/10/12 Runner's High finally invoiced SOS on 12/09/12 for our 5K race chips for a total fee of $822.70.  Runner's High told us to estimate the fee to be $830, and that is what was listed below with Check #360 when we listed the credit to help determine proceeds cleared after the race to split with our benefactors. Adjustment to SOS account +$7.30 $5,006.99
12/07/12 3 new SOS members dues (72 members) ($30 X3 = $90) and three SOS shirts ordered ($10 X 3 = $30) Deposit 93 +$120.00 $4,999.69
12/06/12 Deposit of donation from Bob Muro, a fellow teacher at FR who wanted to make a donation to help SOS help others Deposit 92 $20.00 $4,879.69
12/06/12 Deposit of donation from Ventana USA, a company based in Murrysville who wanted to make a donation to help SOS help others Deposit 91 $100.00 $4,859.69
11/29/12 The FRMS family that received the pre-cooked Thanksgiving meal was so thankful to the SOS members who visited and delivered the meal shortly before Thanksgiving that the family made a donation to SOS so we could help other families in need.  Deposit 90 +$100.00 $4,759.69
11/29/12 Members of FRHS SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) conducted a fund-raiser to donate the proceeds to several non-profits. SOS received a generous donation of $100 from SADD!  SOS thanks Mrs. Leopold, the SADD sponsor and teacher at the senior high for helping coordinate the efforts in the fundraiser and choosing SOS as a worthy recipient of a portion of their donations. Deposit 89 +$100.00 $4,659.69
11/21/12 A member of the staff of Franklin Regional Middle School had a health emergency in the last 2 weeks and has been at home recuperating. SOS purchased a pre-cooked Thanksgiving Dinner for her and her family so she did not have to cook and could concentrate on her recovery. Check #364 -$62.06 $4,559.69
11/21/12 SOS purchased the pizza party for the winning homeroom from the SOS Thanksgiving Food Drive.  Mr. Aganad's HR 204 will have their party today. Check #363 -$55.50 $4,621.75
11/21/12 A Murrysville family with 2 students in our school district lived in an apartment in Delmont that was a total loss due to a terrible fire.  SOS bought 5 $100 prepaid Mastercard gift cards to help the family buy essential items. The SOS donation will be included in the FRMS donation that will be collected on 11/21/12 from our Dress Down Day. Check #362 -$529.75 $4,677.25
11/20/12 The invoice from Allegheny Co. Police that was stated to be around $256 (Check #359 already subtracted from race total to get final proceeds), was discounted by the Allegheny Co. Police since SOS is a non-profit.  SOS just got the invoice today, and the invoice is for only $240.84.  Since $256 was already subtracted from account balance,  $15.16 will be debited to account Adjustment to SOS account +$15.16 $5,207.00
11/20/12 SOS delivered 66 complete Thanksgiving Dinners with a frozen turkey.  One extra family came forward, so we needed 67 meals, so SOS went to Bottom Dollar and purchased one additional complete meal Check # 361 -$29.76 $5,191.84
11/16/12 Check #355 written to Shur Save to purchase $1278.39 worth of Hurricane Sandy relief to include in the truck leaving Shur Save parking lot during week of Nov. 19th.  Shur Save omitted $40 for tax exeption from bill and Linda & JT who own the truck going to the deliver the relief supplies gave SOS $120 in donations they had received to help keep our bill near our goal.  Deposit 85 for $145 is broken into $45 to cover the boxes bought for event and the $100 increased our donation level to $1100.  With all that said, we came very close to our bullseye and wrote a check to Shur Save for $1,118.39. Check #355 -$1,118.39 $5,221.60
11/16/12 Check #354 written to Uhaul to purchase 30 boxes to use with Hurricane Relief Check #354 -$45.00 $6,339.99
11/16/12 2 SOS member ($30 X2) (69 members) & 2 SOS shirt ($10 X 2) Deposit 87 +$80.00 $6,384.99
11/16/12 6 SOS member(1 member had financial hardships so dues were omitted) ($30 X5) (67 members) & 5 SOS shirt ($10 X 5) Deposit 86 +$200.00 $6,304.99
11/16/12 Deposit of $100, $25, and $20 donations to SOS to help with our Hurricane Sandy Relief efforts Deposit 85 +$145.00 $6,104.99
11/10/12 Check #358 to Nixon family for their portion of race proceeds Check #358 -$4440.00 $5,959.99
11/10/12 Check #357 to Croyle family for their portion of race proceeds Check #357 -$4440.00 $10,399.99
11/10/12 Check #356 to Carney family for their portion of race proceeds Check #356 -$4440.00 $14,839.99
11/27/12 Deposit of check #3 from Race360 for online registration Deposit 88 +550.00 $19,279.99
11/9/12 Plum Midgets Football Association sent donation for race Deposit 84 +$50.00 $18,729.99
11/8/12 1 SOS member ($30 X1) (61 members) & 1 SOS shirt ($10 X 1) Deposit 83 +$40.0000 $18,679.99
11/8/12 Deposit of check #2 from Race360 for online registrations Deposit 82 +$210.00 $18639.99
11/8/12 Deposit of 5/3 Bank for donation towards race Deposit 81 +$100.00 $18,429.99
11/20/12 Check #359 to Allegheny Co. Police for police coverage at race Check #359 -$256.00 $18,329.99
12/10/12 Check #360 to Run High for 250 running chips to use at race (only used 240, but they do not take the 10 back) Check #360 -$830.00 $18,585.99
11/8/12 Check #353 to D-Signwork for sponsor signs used at event Check #353 -$275.00 $19,415.99
11/6/12 Deposit of Plum Teacher Dress Down Day $ Deposit 80 +$728.00 $19,690.99
11/6/12 Deposit of anonymous donor towards race Deposit 79 +$20.00 $18,962.99
11/6/12 Bank made an error in deposits last week and credited the account with an additional $25.00 (sounds like a Monopoly Chance Card) Deposit 78 +$25.00 $18,942.99
11/6/12 Deposit of check from Crank Sports for online registration check #1 of 3 Deposit 77 +$2140.00 $18,917.99
11/5/12 Deposit of cash from Miles of Smiles event Deposit 76 +$7510.45 $16,777.99
11/5/12 Deposit of checks from Miles of Smiles event Deposit 75 +$3320.00 $9267.54
11/3/12 Check #352 to Shop n Save for balloons for event (bought the balloons, brought to them to ski lodge, and at some point in set up, they blew out the door!!!) I was disappointed! Check #352 -$18.45 $5947.54
11/3/12 Check #351 to Shop n Save for bake sale needs like plastic forks, plates, napkins, etc Check #351 -$24.74 $5965.99
11/3/12 Check #350 written to cash at S&T Bank of an additional $1000 in 10's, 5's, & 1's for change at booths at our event. Check #350 -$1,000.00 $5990.73
11/3/12  Anonymous donation towards race Deposit 74 +60.00 $6990.73
11/2/12 22 mail-in registrations Deposit 73 +405.00 $6930.73
11/2/12 Deposit of 1 members dues ($30 X 1) (60 members) and 1 SOS shirt ($10 X 1) Deposit 72 +$40.00 $6525.73
11/2/12 Anonymous donation from SOS business friend Deposit 71 +$50.00 $6485.73
11/2/12 S&T Bank donation to race from 5 local branches of S&T Bank Deposit 70 +$500.00 $6435.73
11/2/12 Heritage Elementary School dress down day donation to race Deposit 69 +$136.00 $5935.73
11/2/12  Expense for coffee to sell at the race Check #349 -$275.60 $5799.73
11/2/12 Check for $150 security deposit for coffee urns from Dunkin Donuts Check #348 Void $6075.33
11/2/12 Expense for 250 race shirts for first 250 participants; 50 cancer ribbons shirts to sell at race Check #347 -$1375.00 $6075.33
11/2/12 Expense for 20 S.O.S. shirts for members (given out on 11/2/12) (needed 22 shirts, so gave out 22 shirts by taking 2 SOS shirts from shirts sold at race) Check #346 -$200.00 $7450.33
11/2/12 Expense for 21 S.O.S. shirts to sell at race (discounted price from $10 per shirt to $7 offered from TNJ Designs to benefit race) Check #345 -$147.00 $7650.33
11/1/12 Expense of $2000 in 1's , 5's, and 10's to give all cash boxes at the various events the proper amount of change to help in sales of items Counter check -$2000.00 $7797.33
11/1/12 Deposit of 1 members dues ($30 X 1) (59 members) and 1 SOS shirt ($10 X 1) Deposit 68 +$40.00 $9797.33
11/1/12 Deposit of FRHS dress down day Deposit 67 +$41.00 $9757.33
10/31/12 Deposit of 2 mail-in registrations Deposit 66 +$50.00 $9716.33
10/31/12 Deposit of 3 members dues ($30 X 3) (58 members) and 4 SOS shirt ($10 X 4) Deposit 65 +$130.00 $9666.33
10/31/12 Donation from Miller family and $5 additional donation from the FRMS dress down day last Friday Deposit 64 +$25.00 $9536.33
10/30/12 Check #344 to Pat Catan's for 2 gift baskets, wrapping, and filler for baskets to create a gift basket for All-Pro Dads who donated an autographed Mike Tomlin & Jeff Hartlings football with and autographed Tony Dungy book. SOS also is preparing a Samsung basket for donations coming straight from Korea as a Samsung rep is in Korea as we speak and will be bringing at least a Samsung tablet and possible other devices for our basket. Check #344 -$42.95 $9511.33
10/30/12 Deposit of 15 mail-in registrations Deposit 63 +$320.00 $9554.28
10/30/12 Deposit of East Suburban Sports Medicine check & donation from SOS family Deposit 62 +$265.00 $9234.28
10/27/12 Check #343 to Pat Catan's for Chinese Auction ticket bags to use to hold tickets for each gift basket Check 343 -$10.70 $8969.28
10/26/12 Deposit of 2 mail-in registrations Deposit 61 +$40.00 $8979.98
10/26/12 Deposit of 1 members dues ($30 X 1) (55 members) and 1 SOS shirt ($10 X 1) Deposit 60 +$40.00 $8939.98
10/26/12 Deposit of Dress Down Day donation from Franklin Regional Middle School Deposit 59 +$80.00 $8899.98
10/25/12 Deposit of 1 members dues ($30 X 1) (54 members) and 2 SOS shirt ($10 X 2) Deposit 58 +$50.00 $8819.98
10/25/12 Deposit of 1 mail-in registration Deposit 57 +$25.00 $8769.98
10/25/12 Deposit of $100 donation from Bondi Printing & 2 $50 donations Deposit 56 +$200.00 $8744.98
10/24/12 Deposit of 1 members dues ($30 X 1) (53 members) and 1 SOS shirt ($10 X 1) Deposit 55 +$40.00 $8544.98
10/24/12 Deposit of 9 mail-in registrations (7 X $25 and 2 X $20) = $215 Deposit 54 +$215.00 $8504.98
10/24/12 Deposit of Schilling Financial Group donation and Behnke family donation Deposit 53 +$175.00 $8289.98
10/23/12 Deposit of 2 mail in registrations Deposit 52 +$55.00 $8114.98
10/23/12 Deposit of donation from Gentech Deposit 51 +$500.00 $8059.98
10/22/12 Deposit of Simpkins Family donation Deposit 50 +$250.00 $7559.98
10/22/12 Deposit of 13 mail-in registrations Deposit 49 +$285.00 $7309.98
10/22/12 Deposit of 3 mail in registrations Deposit 48 +$60.00 $7024.98
10/22/12 Deposit of $500 UPMC donation, $250 PRISM Response, Inc. donation, $50 Sanders Video donation Deposit 47 +$800.00 $6964.98
10/21/12 Check written out to Kristin Croyle Fund for SOS donation to flea market fundraiser for Croyle family Check #342 -$100.00 $6164.98
10/21/12 Check #341 written to Sunny Carney Carcinoid Cancer Fund for SOS donation to wiffle ball  tournament fundraiser for Sunny Carney Check #341 -$100.00 $6264.98
10/20/12 Check #340 written to Calvary Lutheran Church for SOS donation to their fundraiser for Lorri Nixon Check #340 -$100.00 $6364.98
10/19/12 Deposit of 4 members' dues ($30X4=$120) (52 members) and 5 SOS shirts ($10X5=$50) Deposit 46 +$170.00 $6464.98
10/19/12 Deposit of 15 mail-in registrations Deposit 45 +$300.00 $6294.98
10/19/12 Deposit of $500 donation from CNN America, LP; deposit of $250 donation from Trimbur Insurance Co.; deposit of $250 from Pittsburgh East Nissan Deposit 44 +$1000.00 $5994.98
10/19/12 Deposit of anonomous FR school board member towards S.O.S. and our mission Deposit 43 +$15.00 $4994.98
10/18/12 Check #339 written to Boyce Park Administration to rental of Boyce Park Ski Lodge (They gave us 50% discount on rental) Check #339 -$257.50 $4979.98
10/17/12 Deposit of 4 race registrations Deposit 42 +$80.00 $5237.48
10/16/12 Deposit for 8 race registrations Deposit 41 +$160.00 $5157.48
10/16/12 Deposit of anonymous business donor Deposit 40 +$30.00 $4997.48
10/16/12 Deposit for 2 members (48 members) and 2 SOS shirts Deposit 39 +$80.00 $4967.48
10/15/12 Check #338 written to United States Postal Service for 408 stamps to mail trifold registrations to 407 former race participants.  Over 600 participants over last 4 years, but only one trifold sent per family Check #338 - $183.60 $4887.48
10/15/12 Deposit for 2 members (46 members) and 1 SOS shirt Deposit 38 + 70.00 $5071.08
10/15/12 4 mail-in race registrations Deposit 37 + 65.00 $5001.08
10/12/12 Check #337 written to Minuteman Press on Rt. 286 for flyers printed for all elementary school children in Plum Borough to take home next week Check #337 -$176.58 $4936.08
10/12/12 Check #336 written to Giant Eagle-Murrysville to 2 reams of paper for printing flyers to advertise race at Croyle Walk tomorrow & trifolds for previous race registrants Check #336 -18.53 $5112.66
10/11/12 Check #335 written to Trophy Depot to pay for the 36 medals that will be awarded at 5K race on 11.4.12 Check #335 - 106.23 $5131.19
10/10/12 (check #333 was voided by writing out wrong amount to Lowes) Check #334 for $118.67 to purchase 21 posts to hang banners for race and future SOS advertisements (This is a expense SOS will absorb and not a race expense) Check #334
(Check #333 voided)		 -118.67 $5237.42
10/10/12 Deposit of 1 mail-in registration for race. Deposit 36 + 20.00 $5356.09
10/10/12 Deposit of $40 for 1 member dues (44 members) and 1 SOS shirt Deposit 35 + 40.00 $5336.09
10/9/12 Deposit of $100 business donation from from J & B Schreck Construction to become a Gold Level Sponsor of race and deposit of 2 mail-in registrations for race. Deposit 34 + 140.00 $5296.09
10/8/12  (#331 written last Thanksgiving) SOS Check #332 written to pay for 10 reams of paper that will be used to print Miles of Smiles Flyers/Registration Forms for all students in Franklin Regional School District Check 332 - 44.93 $5156.09
10/8/12 SOS Check #330 written to pay Chase Financial for credit card payment to Half Price Banners for payment of four 3 ft X 20 ft banners that advertise race that will be displayed in Murrysville & Plum. Check 330 - 421.80 $5201.02
10/8/12 SOS Check #329 written to Cubby's Creations to pay for 50 road signs to advertise Miles of Smiles 5K race in Murrysville and Plum. Check 329 - 300.00 $5622.82
10/1/12 SOS Check #328 for 35 SOS shirts for SOS members that ordered Check 328 - 350.00 $5922.82
9/28/12 SOS Check #327 written to Shilling Financial Group (Erie Insurance Rep) to pay for Day of Race Insurance to cover S.O.S., runners, and Boyce Park Check 327 -338.00 $6272.82
9/25/12 Deposit of donation from extremely generous business owner who was inspired to enable SOS to "Serve other souls" Deposit 33 + 5,000.00 $6,610.82
9/25/12 Deposit of 3 members' dues ($30 X 3 = $90) & 3 SOS shirts ordered ($10 X 3 = $30)
(43 paying members of S.O.S. for 2012-13)		 Deposit 32 + 120.00 $1,610.82
9/19/12 Deposit of 13 members' dues ($30 X 13 = $390) & 8 SOS shirts ordered ($10 X 8 = $80)
(40 paying members of S.O.S. for 2012-13)		 Deposit 31 + 470.00 $1,490.82
9/17/12 Check paid to Malakaya House as donation to help the African orphanage house 36 orphaned children.  Robert Fleming, the creator of the orphanage, came to speak to SOS students on Sept. 17, and we offered him a SOS shirt and $200 gift from SOS (see video above) Check 326 -$200.00 $1,020.82
9/14/12 Deposit of 4 members' dues ($30 X 4 = $120) & 5 SOS shirts ordered ($10 X 5 = $50)
(27 paying members of S.O.S. for 2012-13)		 Deposit 30 + 170.00 $1220.82
9/12/12 Deposit of dues 8 members' dues ($30 X 8 = $240) & 10 SOS shirts ordered ($10 X 10 = $100) for a total deposit of $340
(23 paying members of S.O.S. for 2012-13) 		Deposit 29 + 340.00 $1050.82
9/7/12 Deposit of dues 15 members' dues ($30 X 15 = $450) & 12 SOS shirts ordered ($10 X 12 = $120) for a total deposit of $570
(15 paying members of S.O.S. for 2012-13)		 Deposit 28  + 570.00 $710.82
8/15/12   Deposit of donated monies to SOS from local businesses supporting SOS Deposit 27  + 90.00   $140.82
7/17/12   Check paid to CPA at Complete Business Services in Penn Hills to paid for required advertising in local papers about SOS to comply with 501c3 application process SOS Check 325  - 200.00   $50.82
6/4/12   Check to Ferri's ShurSave for paper supplies for SOS End of Year Party SOS Check 324  - 11.20  $250.82 
6/4/12   Check to Rob's Pizza for SOS End of Year Pizza Party SOS Check 323  - 50.00   $262.02
5/21/12   Deposit for SOS T-Shirts for SOS kids
($15 shirt fee = $11 cost per shirt & $4 donation to boost SOS funds)		 Deposit 26  + 30.00   +312.02
5/21/12   Deposit for SOS T-Shirts for SOS kids
($15 shirt fee = $11 cost per shirt & $4 donation to boost SOS funds)		 Deposit 25  + 180.00   $282.02
5/20/12   Check to TNJ Designs for SOS T-Shirts SOS Check 322  - 242.00   $102.02
5/15/12  Deposit of $ paid for SOS shirts from SOS  kids for upcoming Relay for Life Event
($15 shirt fee = $11 cost per shirt & $4 donation to boost SOS funds)		 Deposit 24 + 105.00   $344.02
3/29/12   Check to Walmart to purchase 2 $25 Walmart Gift Cards for KY tornado relief (placed gift cards in filled back packs) SOS Check 321  - 50.00   $239.02
3/29/12   Deposit of $ donated for KY tornado relief fund to purchase school supplies Deposit 23  + 50.00   $289.02
3/27/12   Check paid to Bottom Dollar for dessert to serve at Ronald McDonald House SOS Check 320  - 24.43   $239.02
3/26/12   Check paid to Myers Buses to paid for bus to drive students to Ronald McDonald House SOS Check 319  - 150.00   $263.45
3/26/12   Check paid to Bottom Dollar for food to cook at Ronald McDonald House event SOS Check 318  - 98.92   $413.45
3/2/12   Check written to Croyle Fund from donated $ to give at bowling fundraiser SOS Check 317  - 60.00   $512.37
3/2/12   Deposit of donated $ for Kristin Croyle for bowling fundraiser held by supporters of Kristin Croyle Deposit  22  + 60.00 $572.37
2/29/12  S.O.S. check written to Myers Buses to pay for transportation for S.O.S. field trip to the Greater Pittsburgh Book Bank (pics to follow) SOS Check 316 -150.00 $512.37

 02/06/12

 Payment of $125 to State of PA to file for Incorporation as a registered non-profit in PA (1st step to federal 501c3 non-profit status)

SOS Check 315 

 - $125.00 $662.37
01/17/12 Deposit of anonymous donation Deposit 21 + 10.00 $787.37

01/13/12

S.O.S. check written to cancer fund of local mother of 8 children with stage 4 cancer

SOS Check 314

- $100.00

$777.37

12/23/11

Deposit of dues (2 members) (41)

Deposit 20

+ $60.00

$877.37

12/23/11

S.O.S. check written to pay for rental of UHaul truck to deliver gifts to the homeless (They gave us a nice discount)

SOS Check 313

- $74.70

$817.37

12/23/11

S.O.S. check written to Myers Buses for 2 school buses (They gave us an amazing discount!!!)

SOS Check 312

- $250.00

$892.07

12/23/11

S.O.S. check written to bus driver #2 as bonus for driving on no school day

SOS check 311

- $100.00

$1142.07

12/23/11

S.O.S. check written to bus driver #1 as bonus for driving on no school day

SOS check 309

- $100.00

$1242.07

12/22/11

S.O.S. check written to purchase additional wrapping paper for Homeless Clothing Drive

SOS Check 310

- $69.55

$1342.07

12/21/11

S.O.S. check written for gasoline for UHaul truck to haul wrapped gifts to homeless shelter

SOS Check 308

- $50.00

$1411.62

12/17/11

S.O.S. check written to purchase gift bags and wrapping paper for Homeless Clothing Drive

SOS Check 307

- $50.87

$1461.62

11/23/11

S.O.S. check written to purchase pizza to reward Homeroom 202 that raised most food for Thanksgiving Food Drive

SOS Check 306

- $20.00

$1512.49

11/23/11

Deposit of dues (1 member) (39)

Deposit 19

+ $30.00

$1532.49

11/23/11

Deposit of donation to S.O.S. from East Suburban Sports Medicine Center

Deposit 18

+ $250.00

$1502.49

11/23/11

S.O.S. check written for complete Thanksgiving meal for additional needy family

SOS Check 331

- $45.51

$1252.49

11/18/11

S.O.S. check written for $100 gift card for fire victims (deposit 17)

SOS Check 305

- $100.00

$1298.00

11/18/11

Deposit of parent/teacher donation to fire victims

Deposit 17

+ $100.00

$1398.00

11/18/11

Deposit of dues (1 member) (38)

Deposit 16

+ $30.00

$1298.00

11/17/11

S.O.S. check written for $50 gift card for fire victims (deposit 15)

SOS Check 304

- $50.00

$1268.00

11/17/11

S.O.S. check written for $45 gift card for fire victims (deposit 15)

SOS Check 303

- $45.00

$1318.00

11/17/11

Deposit of parent/teacher donations to fire victims ($45 donation and $50 donation)

Deposit 15

+ $95.00

1363.00

11/17/11

S.O.S. check written for $30 gift card for fire victims ($30 teacher donation {deposit 11})

SOS Check 302

- $30.00

$1268.00

11/16/11

Deposit of dues (4 members) (37)

Deposit 14

+ $120.00

$1298.00

11/15/11

Deposit of dues (4 members) (33)

Deposit 13

+ $120.00

$1178.00

11/15/11

Deposit of donation to S.O.S. from donor who wishes to remain anonymous

Deposit 12

+ $333.00

$1058.00

11/12/11

Deposit of teacher donation to fire victims

Deposit 11

+ $30.00

$725.00

11/12/11

Deposit of dues (1 member) (29)

Deposit 10

+ $30.00

$695.00

11/11/11

S.O.S. check written for $650 for Walmart gift card for fire victims ($450 parent donations (deposits 7 & 8) plus $200 donation from S.O.S.

SOS Check 301

- $650.00

$665.00

11/10/11

Deposit of dues (2 members) (28)

Deposit 9

+ $60.00

$1315.00

11/10/11

Deposit of parent/teacher donations to fire victims

Deposit 8

+ $50.00

$1255.00

11/09/11

Deposit of parent/teacher donations to fire victims

Deposit 7

+ $400

$1205.00

11/09/11

Deposit of dues (5 members) (26)

Deposit 6

+ $150.00

$805.00

11/04/11

Deposit of dues (5 members) (21)

Deposit 5

+ $150.00

$655.00

11/01/11

Deposit of dues (2 members) (16)

Deposit 4

+ $60.00

$505.00

11/01/11

Deposit of dues (5 members) (14)

Deposit 3

+ $150.00

$445.00

10/27/11

Deposit of dues (6 members) (9)

Deposit 2

+ $180.00

$295.00

10/25/11

Deposit of dues (3 members) (3)

Deposit 1

+ $90.00

$115.00

10/6/11

Initial Deposit to open S.O.S. Account

Initial Deposit

+ $25.00

$25.00
 
Spotlight: A Soul in Crisis

Welcome to a new section of our SOS page! Here you will find a spotlight with a particular soul in need (may or may not be anonymous) and why SOS felt compelled to assist in anyway possible to help bring peace, joy, and relief to souls such as these.  Previous Souls in Crisis include Sunny Carney, Kristin Croyle, and Lorri Nixon who were spotlighted in the Miles of Smiles 5K portion of site.  If you would like SOS to consider a Soul in Crisis for our SOS Spotlight, please print and complete the application form listed below.
Donation form: A Soul in Need
(Click above for form)

1.) Complete form
2.) check to Serving Other Souls
 3.) memo on check: Soul in Crisis
4.) Mail to address listed on form		 Spotlight: A Soul in Crisis Application (pending)

(click link above for copy of application to apply for help)

Date of Spotlight 2 : TBA

Our current soul in need: TBA

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Date of Spotlight 1: 1/5/13 to 1/31/13
Our soul in need is a woman around 40 years of age and is living in the eastern suburbs. She recently approached SOS to share her sincere need for help.  Over multiple conversations covering many days, the following life events unfolded to SOS in this woman's life as a backdrop to the need in this person's life.

  • This woman is a single mother of an autistic child  who is a teenager
  • She has severe auto-immune disease that makes her sick and weak on a daily basis and requires expensive drugs.
  • She lost her job recently (Oct-Nov) due to her sickness and inability to work.
  • She is now behind in many of her bills and has no income coming in.
  • She could never apply for SSI due to her disability because she had to keep working to pay for her medicine and the rent to keep her son's life as normal as possible. (SSI requirements unemployment and takes 3-4 months to process.)
  • She is now applying for SSI but it will take 3-4 months for it to process through all the red tape.
  • She is becoming more sick as well since she can not afford the medicine.
  • Auto-immune disease and/or the medication taken for the disease can lead to an increased chance of growths of cancer. In November 2012, a doctor told her that she needed to get to Magee hospital for pathology tests when the lady showed the doc a lump on her breast.
  • She became so depressed over all these heartaches to bear that she never acted on the advice of the doctor and over Christmas break, a second lump on her chest showed up.
  • This woman was physically and sexually abused as a young child by her father and was forced into foster care at age of 6. She bounced around in several foster families before ending up with a foster family in the region.
  • Her foster parents adopted her but she did not feel loved in the home and emancipated herself when she turned 18.
  • Her entire family was separated by the abuse and she has no contact with her siblings, original parents, or adoptive foster parents.

Due to three generous benefactors, SOS was able to generate $1100 for this Soul in Crisis over the Christmas break.  The $1100 purchased a few gifts for her son for Christmas and paid for a month of previously owed back-rent.  After the multiple conversations referenced above, SOS determined that the need for this woman exceeded our means to act alone as an organization to help her.  Therefore, SOS is attempting to help generate funds to help this soul in need cover her monthly expenses and past due bills for the next three to four months (from January through March or April 2013).  This time period is required for the red-tape and processing of the SSI (Social Security Disability) application that would permanently protect this woman and her son from financial distress.  SOS is seeking to generate between at least $7598.71 (3 months of expenses plus past due bills) and and at least $9156.96 (4 months of expenses plus past due bills). Click here to see a copy of her month to month expenses and past due bills. If you can assist in anyway large or small to this situation, please complete the donation form listed above and enclose the donation form and check made out to "Serving Other Souls".  Pleased include in the memo of check: "Soul in Crisis Donation".  Thank you.

Date Name of Donor Amount of Donation Total Amount Donated towards 3-4 month goal
12/22/12 Mrs. P $800 $800.00
12/22/12 Anonymous $250 $1,050.00
12/22/12 Mrs. C $50 $1,100.00
1/12/13 Mary Helen H. $30 (two separate
donations of $10 & $20)		 $1,130.00
1/16/13 Mrs. C $100 $1,230.00
1/16/13 Anonymous $500 $1,730.00
1/25/13 Knights of Columbus
Council 4925 (Monroeville, PA)		 $250 $1,980.00
2/1/13 Anonymous $75 $2,055.00
2/1/13 Mr. & Mrs. V $20 $2,075.00
2/7/13 Mr. & Mrs. M $25 $2,100.00
2/8/13 Lorri Nixon $25 $2,125.00
This ends the donations for our soul in need Spotlight #1.  Thank you to our donors who helped provide this lady and her creditors with $2,125.  This money and the steps SOS helped her with will allow her hopefully to transition from this crisis state in her life to a period of stability.  Thank you!!

Update (2/9/13)

Our soul in crisis had her initial SSDI interview that will start her on the path towards Social Security Disability payments that will allow her live as normal a life with her ailments as possible.  She is now receiving a monthly SSI check from the government for her disabled son to help with medical and physical needs.  She qualified for food stamps and received her Access card recently.  She recently paid down some of the back rent owed to the landlord and with the assistance of SOS. Additionally, SOS worked with the landlord to create a deal that allows our soul's unfiled tax returns for last few years in which she will receive refunds upon to repay the past rent and pay for some of the upcoming future rent. Our soul in need and the landlord visited H&R Block to deal with the taxes and acquire the tax refunds.  H&R Block wanted $300 per year for a three year return of $900 in fees.  SOS has decided to help defray costs by using Turbo Tax to file for the last three years and the landlord will receive a copy of the tax statements.  Even though our window of exposure has ended with this soul in need, SOS hopes to sit down with her tax paperwork and file all three years using Turbo Tax in the next week or two.  This deal will allow our soul in need to stay in her home and not force her into a housing situation that would have worsened her story.  With all of these improvements in her life, SOS would like to thank those who reached out to make a difference in this soul's life.  Your generous donations made a huge impact to her and her son's quality of life.  Thank you!!

 

Update (1/16/13)

Our soul in crisis poses anonymously with her son holding her most recent donation of $600.  As of 1/16/13, SOS helped her set up a SSDI appt at the Monroeville SSDI office for 2/1/13.  SOS also helped her get to her doctor's appt. where she was tested for the lumps on her chest for cancer.  The tests as of now have come back benign.  SOS has set her up with resources from Catholic Charities which can offer physical, financial, and emotional support to get through this crisis.  With this recent $600 donation, she was able to pay for her car payment that was just about to go to collections; pay for an overdue bill from an online pharmacy that she was receiving medicine from; and hopefully pay a portion of her overdue rent.  Her landlord has been flexible, but she has not paid rent in sometime, and it is becoming apparent, we may have to help her acquire an housing option that offers more financial options if an agreement with the landlord can not be met.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Miles of Smiles for the Gals 5K & 1 Mile Run
November 4, 2012  @ Boyce Park Ski Lodge @ 8:30 AM
Race Information Time,Talent,Treasure Donate, sponsor, & S.O.S. Info
Info on registration fees Plumline Nursery Tree and Shrub Sale Presented by:

 		Visit the Miles of Smiles Volunteer Headquarters Click here to see 2012 sponsor levels, view previous sponsors, or print sponsor form to give to business
Registration
(use check or credit card )		 Event Itinerary Email S.O.S. about sponsoring  Click to to make donation to S.O.S or Miles of Smiles 5K
How Race Proceeds
Will Be Distributed		 Packet Pick-up Info Email S.O.S. to donate basket S.O.S. and the Miles of Smiles 5K
Previous 5K race results View the virtual tour of the Miles of Smiles 5K Email S.O.S.to help advertise Click here to read about S.O.S in Tribune Review
Directions to Race
(Click "Get Directions" under Google and enter your address)		 Chinese Auction of Gift Baskets Help distribute race event flyer Meet the S.O.S.
Executive Board
Click each logo to learn about "the gals"
                             

Information on Registration and Fees
Cost of race:

Present thur Oct. 5, 2012 - 5K/1 Mile costs $15 donation

Oct. 6, 2012 thur Oct. 20 - 5K/1 Mile costs $20 donation

All runners/walkers registered by 10/20/12 will receive a race t-shirt

10/21/12 thur 10/29(Mail) or 11/01(online) - $25 donation

Day of Race (11/4/11) - $30 donation

Visit www.race360.com/17960 for race details
Click logos below to either register online or fill out a registration form and mail in
                                               
Online Registration                  Print and Mail Registration
                Use credit card to pay                                           Use a check to pay
        (Race360 charges a service fee)                   (made out to Serving Other Souls)
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How Race Proceeds Will be Distributed
Serving Other Souls is a non-profit organization that is fronting the required monies to conduct this year and all future years of the Miles of Smiles 5K events.  Any 5K requires immense planning and fronting of money that is spent before a single runner steps on the course.  Below you will find all expenses, dates of payment, and reasons for purchases that Serving Other Souls has fronted the Miles of Smiles event in order to have our event on November 4, 2012.

With the total proceeds of race, Serving Other Souls will:

1.) Repay the debts the organization incurred to put the race together

2.) Once all debts have been re-paid, S.O.S. will make a financial contribution to the new net total so the organization can too donate towards the benefitting families.

3.) The net total proceeds after all expenses have been repaid and S.O.S. has made a contribution to the event, will be split equally into three shares for the Carney, Croyle, and Nixon families.

You will find the race expenses listed in our financial statement (click here to view statement) in red;  also you will see any donations or proceeds deposited into S.O.S. account listed in blue.
Serving Other Souls places all these details on our website to remain transparent about our mission, TO SERVE OTHER SOULS, in an honest method that allows us to continue to offer these services for years to come.  Please contact S.O.S. with questions or concerns.
Overall summary of all deposits and expenses for 2012 Miles of Smiles 5K & 1 Mile Walk
Deposits   Expenses
Pre-Registered Online $2900.00 Boyce Park Fees $851.50
Pre-Registered Mail-Ins $2145.00   Advertising Expenses $1420.44
Sponsors $5365.00 Race Event Expenses $478.67
Anonymous donations $0180.00   Shirts for race event $1,522.00
Day of Race Proceeds $7810.45   Race chips for event $830.00
         
Grand Total Deposits $18,420.45   Grand Total Expenses $5102.61
$18,420.45 - $5102.61 = $13,317.84
(round up to $13,320 to divide even) net proceeds

$13,320 divided between three families =
 $ 4440 per family
Below you can find a line by line account of event deposit or expense and the dates of these items
Date Expense or Deposit Reason Expense Cost or Deposit Total Total Net Proceeds to Date
9/28/12 Expense for Day of Event Life Insurance S.O.S. and Boyce Park required event to carry insurance policy -338.00 -$338.00
10/08/12 Expense for 4 banners (check #330) 4 different 3 ft X 20 ft banners to advertise race in Murrysville & Plum -$421.80 -$759.80
10/08/12 Expense for 50 road signs (check #329) 50 different road signs that advertise race in Murrysville & Plum -$300.00 -$1059.80
10/8/12 Deposit for registered runners/walkers As of 10/8/12, we have 9 runners and 6 walkers have registered at race360.com (checks from race360.com are only cut every 2 weeks once registration totals are $250, so this money will not post into general ledger above until future date) +$230.00 -$829.80
10/8/12 Expense for 10 reams of paper to print flyers/registrations for all FRSD students Franklin Regional School District graciously is allowing all students to receive flyers/registration forms for race.  S.O.S. purchased 10 reams of paper to offset costs for the printing with district photocopiers -$44.93 -$874.73
10/9/12 Deposit of J & B Schreck Construction donation J & B Schreck Construction (parent of SOS member) made a $100 donation to become a Gold Level Sponsor (payment received) +$100.00 -$774.73
10/9/12 Deposit of mail-in registrations 2 mail in registrations (2 mail-in) +$40.00 -$734.73
10/9/12 Deposit of MedExpress donation Today, MedExpress announced they would become a Gold Level Sponsor by donating $300 to race!! (payment pending) +$300.00 -$434.73
10/10/12 Deposit of 1 mail-in registration and 2 online registrations 2 race registrations from race360.com (now 17 online registered) and 1 mail-in (3 total mail-in)

 (online registered check from race360 will ship this week for the $230 earlier stated and the $40   Will post these in the general ledger bank account when it arrives.		 +$60.00 -$374.73
10/11/12 Expense for 36 medals for 5K Our 5K offers eight different age classes that award 1st & 2nd per class per gender plus overall 1st and 2nd per gender -$106.23 -$480.96
10/11/12 1 online registration 1 race360.com registration (18 online) +$20.00 -$460.96
10/12/12 2 online registrations 2 race360.com registrations (20 online) +$30.00 -$430.96
10/12/12 3 mail-in registrations 3 Mail-in registrations (6 total mail-in) +$45.00 -$385.96
10/12/12 Expense for  paper printing for flyers from Minuteman Press on Rt.. 286 Flyers to distribute to Plum elementary school students -$176.58 -$562.54
10/12/12 Expense for paper to print 2 reams 2 reams of paper to trifolds to be mailed out to previous runners and flyers for Croyle walk this weekend -$18.53 -$581.07
10/14/12 3 online registration 3 race360.com registrations (22 online) +$60.00 -$521.07
10/14/12 Deposit of East Suburban Sports Medicine donation East Suburban Sports Medicine donates $250.00 to become Gold Level Sponsor (check received) +$250.00 -$271.07
10/15/12 UPMC East donation UPMC East, the new hospital in Monroeville, became a Diamond Level Sponsor of our event today with a $500 donation!!! (Check received) +$500.00 $228.93
10/15/12 1 mail in registration 1 new mail in registration (7 overall mail-in) +$20.00 $248.93
10/15/12 Expense to mail trifold registrations Mailed 407 former race participants and family registration form -$183.60 $65.33
10/16/12 Deposit of Plum Borough Educational Association donation PBEA pledges to donate $728 for a dress down day from all Plum teachers in support for our race. They will conduct the dress down day on 11/2/12. +$728.00 $793.33
10/16/12 Deposit of CCN America, LP donation A local company,CCN America, LP,  that is owned by an SOS parent donated $500 today (check received) +$500.00 $1293.33
10/16/12 Deposit of S&T Bank donation The 5 local branches of S&T Bank each donate $100 in support of our race (check received) +$500.00 $1793.33
10/16/12 11 online registrations 11 new online registrations brings us to 31 online runners!! (a Check for $550 for all 31 online runners was cut by race360.com today and will be deposited soon!) +$220.00 $2013.33
10/16/12 8 mail-in registrations 8 new mail-in registrations brings us to 15 mail-in registrations +$160.00 $2173.33
10/17/12  5 Online registrations 5 new online registrations (new total 36) +$100.00 $2273.33
10/17/12 4 mail-in registrations 4 new mail in registrations (new total 29 since both Carney & Nixon families were entered in as walkers. Hope to add the Croyle family as well) +$80.00 $2353.33
10/18/12 Deposit of Trimbur Insurance Company donation Trimbur Insurance Co. of Murrysville (parent of an SOS member)donates $250 towards SOS to help the gals!! (check received) +$250.00 $2603.33
10/18/12 12 online registations 12 new online registrations (new total 48) +$240.00 $2843.33
10/18/12 Expense for rental of Boyce Park Ski Lodge Boyce Park offered SOS a 50% discount to rent the ski lodge for the MOS 5K event -$257.50 $2585.83
10/18/12 Deposit of PRISM Response, Inc. donation PRISM Response, Inc. donates $250 towards SOS to help the gals!! (check received) +$250.00 $2835.83
10/18/12 7 mail-in registrations 7 new mail-in registrations (36 mail-ins) +$140.00 $2975.83
10/19/12 8 mail-in registrations 8 new mail-in registrations (44 mail-ins) +$160.00 $3135.83
10/19/12 Deposit of Pittsburgh East Nissan donation Pittsburgh East Nissan donates $250 towards SOS to help the gals!! (check received) +$250.00 $3385.83
10/19/12 7 online registratrions  7 new online registrations (55 total now) (99 combined registrations with 2 weeks to go!!!) +$140.00 $3525.83
10/20/12 4 mail-in registrations 4 new mail-in registrations (48 total mail-in and 103 total registered) +80.00 $3605.83
10/21/12 13 online registrations 13 new online registrations (68 total now) (116 combined registrations) +$260.00 $3865.83
10/22/12 10 online registrations 10 new online registrations (78 total now) (126 combined registrations) +$250.00 $4115.83
10/22/12 13 mail-in registrations 13 new mail-in registrations (61 total mail-ins) (139 combined registations) +$320.00 $4435.83
10/22/12 Deposit of Gentech donation Gentech donates $500 to become the latest Diamond Level Sponsor (payment received) +$500.00 $4935.83
10/22/12 Deposit of Simpkins family donation The Simpkins family,  Alison is our VP and Frank is a 7th grade S.O.S. member (payment received) +$250.00 $5185.83
10/22/12 Deposit of Sanders Video donation Sanders Video of Plum makes a $50 donation to become a bronze level sponsor (payment received) +$50.00 $5235.83
10/22/12 Deposit of Schilling Financial Group donation Schilling Financial Group makes a $75 donation to become a silver level sponsor (payment received) +$75.00 $5310.83
10/22/12 2 online registration 2 new online registration (80 total now) (141 combined registrations) +$50.00 $5360.83
10/22/12 Deposit of Serving Other Souls donation Serving Other Souls makes a $500 donation to become a diamond level sponsor (payment received)
(S.O.S made 3 additional individual $100 donations to the three independent fundraisers this weekend for each of the gals)		 +$500.00 $5860.83
10/23/12 Deposit of 2 mail-in registrations 2 new mail-in registrations (63 total mail-ins) (143 combined registations) +$55.00 $5915.83
10/23/12 Deposit of 4 mail-in registrations 4 new mail-in registrations (67 total mail-ins) (147 combined registations) +$90.00 $6005.83
10/23/12 Deposit of 3 online registrations 3 new online registration (83 total now) (150 combined registrations) +$75.00 $6080.83
10/24/12 Deposit of 5 mail-in registrations 5 new mail-in registrations (72 total mail-ins) (155 combined registations) +$125.00 $6205.83
10/24/12 Deposit of Behnke Family donatopm The Behnke Family generously donates $100 towards the race. +$100.00 $6305.83
10/25/12 Deposit of Bondi Printing and two other donations Bondi Printing Co., Inc.made a $100 donation and  Perercam Cleaning & Karen Brezarich made $50 donations. +$200.00 $6505.83
10/25/12 Deposit of 1 mail-in registration 1 new mail-in registration (73 total mail-ins) (156 combined registations) +$25.00 $6530.83
10/25/12 Deposit of 1 online registration 1 new online registrations (84 total now) (157 combined registrations) +$25.00 $6555.83
10/26/12 Deposit of 1 online registration 1 new online registrations (85 total now) (158 combined registrations) +$25.00 $6580.83
10/26/12 Deposit of 2 mail-in registrations 2 new mail-in registrations (75 total mail-ins) (160 combined registration) +$40.00 $6620.83
10/27/12 Deposit of 8 online registrations 8 new online registrations (93 total now) (168 combined registrations) +$200.00 $6820.83
10/27/12 Expense for ticket bags Expense for ticket bags for use at Chinese Auction to hold tickets for each basket -$10.70 $6810.13
10/28/12 Deposit of 5 online registrations 5 new online registrations (98 total now) (173 combined registrations) +$125.00 $6935.13
10/29/12  Deposit of 4 online registrations  4 new online registrations (102 total now) (177 combined registrations)  +$100.00  $7035.13 
10/30/12 Deposit of 14 online registrations 15 new online registrations (117 total now) (192 combined registrations)  +$325.00 $7360.13
10/30/12 Deposit of 15 mail-in registrations (plus 9 members of Croyle family members) 24 new mail in registrations (99 total now) (216 combined registration) +$320.00 $7680.13
10/30/12 Expense for material for 2 baskets for Chinese Auction Expense from Pat Catan's for 2 baskets, wrapping, and filler for 2 gift baskets (Steeler gift basket and Samsung gift basket) -$42.95 $7637.18
10/31/12 Deposit of Franklin Regional Middle School Dress Down Day donation FRMS conducted a dress down day to benefit the race. +$85.00 $7722.18
10/31/12 Deposit of Franklin Regional Senior High School Dress Down Day donation FRHS conducted a dress down day to benefit the race. +$41.00 $7763.18
10/31/12 Deposit of 2 mail in registrations 2 new mail-in registrations (101 total now) (218 combined) +$50.00 $7813.18
10/31/12 Deposit of 9 online registrations 9 new online registrations (126 total now) ( 227 combined) +$225.00 $8038.18
10/31/12 Donation from Miller Family Donation from Miller Family of FRMS +$20.00 $8058.18
11/1/12 Deposit of 7 online registrations (online registration closed today as of 6 PM) 7 new online registrations (133 total now) (234 combined) +$160.00 $8218.18
11/1/12 2 anonymous donations 2 different $15 donations +$30.00 $8248.18
11/1/12 Deposit of 17 mail-in registrations from Plum Cheerleaders 17 mail-in registrations (118 total) (251 combined) +$240.00 $8488.18
11/2/12 Expense for race shirts and ribbon shirts to sell at race 250 race shirts were purchased to give to the first 250 participants and 50 ribbon shirts were produced to sell at race -$1375.00 $7113.18
11/2/12 Expense for SOS shirts to sell at race 21 SOS shirts were purchased to sell to families who are proud to wear the Safety Green!! -$147.00 $6966.18
11/2/12 Expense for road signs for sponsors of race All sponsors receive a road sign advertising their business per the donation perks contract. -$275.00 $6691.18
11/2/12 Expense for coffee to sell at race Dunkin Donut price for 4  urns of coffee to sell at race -$275.60 $6415.58
11/2/12 Deposit of 5 mail-in registrations Last of the mail in registrations.  All registrations from here are Day of Registrations. 5 mail in registrations (123 total mail-in) (256 combined registrations) +$135.00 $6550.58
11/2/12 Expense for Allegheny County Policeman to work race When events have more than 250 people, Allgeheny Co. Police must be paid $64/hr for min. of 4 hr -$256.00 $6294.58
11/2/12 Heritage Elementary School dress down day donation Heritage Elementary offers help to race in form of dress down day donation +$136.00 $6430.58
11/3/12 Anonymous donation of $60 cash to race Donor gave $60 cash to event +60.00 $6490.58
11/3/12 Expense for change to use at event $3000 in change taken to event to ensure all booths could run smoothly -$3000.00 $3490.58
11/3/12 Expense for bakes sale items Forks, plates, napkins, etc for bake sale -$24.74 $3465.84
11/3/12 Expense for balloons (that somehow blew away before event) 16 balloons in colors of 3 ribbons (purple, orange, and black/white).  Too bad they blew away before I could use them! -$18.45 $3447.39
11/5/12 Deposit of checks from our event Participants used their checkbooks in force at our event!! +$3320.00 $6767.39
11/5/12 Deposit of cash from our event Participants supported these ladies with their hard earned cash +$7510.45 $14277.84
11/6/12 Deposit of anonymous donor One kind lady dropped off gift basket and check at Packet pickup on Saturday night +$20.00 $14297.84
11/6/12 Expense for timing chips for race 250 chips were ordered, and 240 used.  I keep the extra ten to use next year.  Each chip costs $2.85 + $100 one time registration fee + gas expense ($250 X $2.85 = $712.50 + $100 registration fee + $17.50 in gas expense) -$830.00 $13467.84
11/6/12 Removal of Med Express from Sponsor List Med Express committed to sponsorship, received signs and advertisement, and to date has not send donation check.  They are the only sponsor who did not live up to verbal agreement! I am extremely disappointed, they had been a great sponsor in past years -$300.00 $13167.84
11/6/12 5/3 Bank sent in a last minute sponsorship just to support Sunny and the gals 5/3 Bank in Murrysville donates $100 +$100.00 $13,267.84 (round up to nearest dollar divisible by 3 $13,269
         
         
         
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Previous Miles of Smiles 5K Results
2008          2009          2010          2011
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Race Packet Pick-up Info

Packet pickup at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Annex  in Plum from 4-6 PM (updated and shortened so that I can take my kids out for Halloween that was rescheduled) on 11/3/12.  For Directions click here.

 For any 5K run or 1 mile walk participants who pre-register, race packet pick-up location is at the Annex Building of the campus of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church from 4 to 8 PM on Saturday, Nov. 3rd. Directions to St. John's can be found by clicking here.  Once you click the link, click "Get Directions in the upper left corner of the Google page, then enter your address in Location "A", and click submit.  This will provide you with detailed directions to packet pickup.  Look for signs in the parking lot for "Miles of Smiles Packet Pickup" and follow them to the annex.

Any other pre-registered runners and walkers can pick up their race packet the morning of the race by visiting the "Pre-Registration booth" inside the Boyce Park Ski Lodge between 7 AM and 8:15 AM on Nov. 4th.
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Itinerary for Race Day on 11/04/12
6:15- 6:20 AM - Volunteers arrive
7:00 AM - Registration table opens
7:30 AM - Bake sale with goodies from Max & Erma's, Spinola's Bakery, and cakes from Jennuine Cakes and Cafe plus tons of homemade baked goods from loving Franklin Regional families. We will also have coffee from Dunkin Donuts or another local eatery.
7:30 AM - Chinese auction that include a tablet and smart phone from Samsung for gift baskets opens
7:30 AM - Plumline Nursery trees & shrubs go on sale
8:20 AM Opening ceremony & National Anthem
8:30- 5K Race Begins
8:35 - 1 Mile Walk Begins
8:45 to 9:30 - Refreshments & music
9:30 - Chinese auction and tree sales closes
9:40 - 10:00 AM  - 5K awards & auction winner named
10 - 10:15 AM - Participants leave event.  See you next year!
10:15 AM - 12 PM - Volunteers Clean Field and Race Course
 
Miles of Smiles Virtual Tour
 
Miles of Smiles Volunteer Headquarters
Here at the Miles of Smiles Volunteer Headquarters, individuals who want to reach out to help S.O.S. create an amazing race experience for "the Gals" can choose a volunteer opportunity based on interest and time commitment.  Please click email S.O.S. link below and indicate the volunteer position you wish to fill.  Once your request is received and reviewed, S.O.S. will reply to review with you the position requirements, time commitment, and reporting time. At that point your name will be added to the "Filled by" slot to indicate the spot is filled.

Pink text - Pre-Race Help Position
Blue text - Outdoor Volunteer Position
 Red -Text - Indoor Volunteer Position

All volunteers report to the Boyce Park Ski Lodge at reporting time.

Look for Volunteer Check-in signs near the entrance of Ski Lodge.

Please check your position off to verify you have showed up to cover the position.  Report to your position at the requested time or ask for assistance.

Click here for directions to lodge from your home or location

Click here to email S.O.S. to volunteer
Volunteer Position Filled By: Position Responsibilities Position Reporting Time Position Time Commitment
         
Pre-Race Setup 1 Chris C. Meet at Boyce Park on Nov. 3 to set up most of physical materials for race on Sunday 2 PM at Boyce Park Ski Lodge on Sat. 11/3/12 As much or little as you can offer. SOS will be there for 2-4 hours
Pre-Race Setup 2 Chris J. Meet at Boyce Park on Nov. 3 to set up most of physical materials for race on Sunday 2 PM at Boyce Park Ski Lodge on Sat. 11/3/12 As much or little as you can offer. SOS will be there for 2-4 hours
Pre-Race Setup 3 Scott P. and family Meet at Boyce Park on Nov. 3 to set up most of physical materials for race on Sunday 2 PM at Boyce Park Ski Lodge on Sat. 11/3/12 As much or little as you can offer. SOS will be there for 2-4 hours
Pre-Race Setup 4 Students from Plum Boro Meet at Boyce Park on Nov. 3 to set up most of physical materials for race on Sunday 2 PM at Boyce Park Ski Lodge on Sat. 11/3/12 As much or little as you can offer. SOS will be there for 2-4 hours
Race Eve Packet Pickup AnnMarie M. & family Hand out packets, chips, and shirts to pre-registered runners and walkers the night before race at site TBA (site in Plum, Murrysville, or Monroeville) 4 PM on 11/3/12 2 hours
Race Eve Packet Pickup cancelled time slot due to Halloween makeup in Plum & Murrysville Hand out packets, chips, and shirts to pre-registered runners and walkers the night before race at site TBA (site in Plum, Murrysville, or Monroeville) canceled slot 2 hours
Cakes pickup from Jennuine Cakes and Cafe Mrs. S. Jennuine Cakes and Cafe has generously donated 2 cakes for our volunteers to eat and to sell at our bake sale.  Volunteer would pick up the cakes from the bakery, store the cakes, and bring the cakes to the bake sale the morning of the bake sale at the race at 6:30 AM Please contact Jennuine and work out pick up on on 11/2 or 11/3 As needed
Sweets pickup from Spinola Bake Shop Marilyn Cr. Spinola Bake Shop has generously donated $125 worth of baked goods to sell at our bake sale.  Volunteer would pick up the baked goods from the bakery, store the goods, and bring the goods to the bake sale the morning of the bake sale at the race at 6:30 AM Please contact Spinola Bake Shop and work out pick up on 11/2 or 11/3 As needed
Cookies from Max & Erma's Restaurant Marilyn Cr. Max & Erma's Resturant of Monroeville has generously donated 150 of their luscious cookies to sell at our bake sale. Volunteer would pick up the baked goods from the resturant, store the goods, and bring the goods to the bake sale the morning of the bake sale at the race at 6:30 AM Pick up cookies from April at 2 PM on 11/3/12 at Max & Erma's Restaurant in Monroeville As needed
Coffee from Dunkin Donut   Pick up 4 urns of coffee to provide coffee for the 300+ people who will attend the Miles of Smiles event.  Pick up the urns the morning of the race and bring directly to the bake sale by 6:30 AM to sell with the baked goods Pick up coffee urns on 11/4/12 at 5:45 AM As needed
Bake Sale Baker 1 Rebecca S. Produce baked goods to donate to S.O.S. bake sale to take place during event for snack for patrons to enjoy. Baked goods will be dropped off at FRMS on Nov. 2 in the office.  Bake Sale organizer 4 will take items home and bring to race early Nov. 4th for setup Drop off baked goods on Friday 11/2/12 at FRMS  
Bake Sale Baker 2 Nicole B. Produce baked goods to donate to S.O.S. bake sale to take place during event for snack for patrons to enjoy. Baked goods will be dropped off at FRMS on Nov. 2 in the office.  Bake Sale organizer 4 will take items home and bring to race early Nov. 4th for setup Drop off baked goods on Friday 11/2/12 at FRMS  
Bake Sale Baker 3 Trey & Paula C. Produce baked goods to donate to S.O.S. bake sale to take place during event for snack for patrons to enjoy. Baked goods will be dropped off at FRMS on Nov. 2 in the office.  Bake Sale organizer 4 will take items home and bring to race early Nov. 4th for setup Drop off baked goods on Friday 11/2/12 at FRMS  
Bake Sale Baker 4 The family of Matt B. Produce baked goods to donate to S.O.S. bake sale to take place during event for snack for patrons to enjoy. Baked goods will be dropped off at FRMS on Nov. 2 in the office.  Bake Sale organizer 4 will take items home and bring to race early Nov. 4th for setup Drop off baked goods on Friday 11/2/12 at FRMS  
Bake Sale Baker 5 The family of Aimee S. Produce baked goods to donate to S.O.S. bake sale to take place during event for snack for patrons to enjoy. Baked goods will be dropped off at FRMS on Nov. 2 in the office.  Bake Sale organizer 4 will take items home and bring to race early Nov. 4th for setup Drop off baked goods on Friday 11/2/12 at FRMS  
Bake Sale Baker 6 The family of Avery W. Produce baked goods to donate to S.O.S. bake sale to take place during event for snack for patrons to enjoy. Baked goods will be dropped off at FRMS on Nov. 2 in the office.  Bake Sale organizer 4 will take items home and bring to race early Nov. 4th for setup Drop off baked goods on Friday 11/2/12 at FRMS  
Bake Sale Baker 7 The family of Jessica B. Produce baked goods to donate to S.O.S. bake sale to take place during event for snack for patrons to enjoy. Baked goods will be dropped off at FRMS on Nov. 2 in the office.  Bake Sale organizer 4 will take items home and bring to race early Nov. 4th for setup Drop off baked goods on Friday 11/2/12 at FRMS  
Bake Sale Baker 8 The family of Ana L. Produce baked goods to donate to S.O.S. bake sale to take place during event for snack for patrons to enjoy. Baked goods will be dropped off at FRMS on Nov. 2 in the office.  Bake Sale organizer 4 will take items home and bring to race early Nov. 4th for setup Drop off baked goods on Friday 11/2/12 at FRMS  
Bake Sale Baker 9 The family of Jake S. Produce baked goods to donate to S.O.S. bake sale to take place during event for snack for patrons to enjoy. Baked goods will be dropped off at FRMS on Nov. 2 in the office.  Bake Sale organizer 4 will take items home and bring to race early Nov. 4th for setup Drop off baked goods on Friday 11/2/12 at FRMS  
Bake Sale Baker 10 The family of Ann Marie M. Produce baked goods to donate to S.O.S. bake sale to take place during event for snack for patrons to enjoy. Baked goods will be dropped off at FRMS on Nov. 2 in the office.  Bake Sale organizer 4 will take items home and bring to race early Nov. 4th for setup Drop off baked goods on Friday 11/2/12 at FRMS  
Bake Sale Baker 11 The family of Ava P. Produce baked goods to donate to S.O.S. bake sale to take place during event for snack for patrons to enjoy. Baked goods will be dropped off at FRMS on Nov. 2 in the office.  Bake Sale organizer 4 will take items home and bring to race early Nov. 4th for setup Drop off baked goods on Friday 11/2/12 at FRMS  
Bake Sale Baker 12 The family of Justin H. Produce baked goods to donate to S.O.S. bake sale to take place during event for snack for patrons to enjoy. Baked goods will be dropped off at FRMS on Nov. 2 in the office.  Bake Sale organizer 4 will take items home and bring to race early Nov. 4th for setup Drop off baked goods on Friday 11/2/12 at FRMS  
Bake Sale Baker 13 The family of Dom D. Produce baked goods to donate to S.O.S. bake sale to take place during event for snack for patrons to enjoy. Baked goods will be dropped off at FRMS on Nov. 2 in the office.  Bake Sale organizer 4 will take items home and bring to race early Nov. 4th for setup Drop off baked goods on Friday 11/2/12 at FRMS  
         
Outdoor Volunteer Coordinator Matt O. Meets each shift at the front of ski lodge and takes roll to make sure spots are filled; reminds each volunteer what his/her responsibilities are and time commitment; answers any questions volunteers have about positions; stays in connection with key outdoor department leaders during event to ensure smooth day 6:30 AM on 11/4/12 3.5 hours
Parking Attendant 1 David S. Fill Primary Lower Lot 6:45 AM on 11/4/12 1.75 hours
Parking Attendant 2 Adam P. Fill Primary Lower Lot 6:45 AM on 11/4/12 1.75 hours
Parking Attendant 3 Randy K. Fill Primary Upper Lot 6:45 AM on 11/4/12 1.75 hours
Parking Attendant 4 Mr. H. Fill Primary Upper Lot 6:45 AM on 11/4/12 1.75 hours
Water Table 1a Sebastian F. Fill cups and hand out to runners; clean cups and place in garbage bag throughout race 8:00 AM on 11/4/12 1.5 hour
Water Table 1b Nick F. Fill cups and hand out to runners; clean cups and place in garbage bag throughout race 8:00 AM on 11/4/12 1.5 hours
Water Table 1c Lauren S. Fill cups and hand out to runners; clean cups and place in garbage bag throughout race 8:00 AM on 11/4/12 1.5 hours
Water Table 1d Mr. S Fill cups and hand out to runners; clean cups and place in garbage bag throughout race 8:00 AM on 11/4/12 1.5 hours
Water Table 2a Christine M. Fill cups and hand out to runners; clean cups and place in garbage bag throughout race 8:00 AM on 11/4/12 1.5 hours
Water Table 2b Allie M. Fill cups and hand out to runners; clean cups and place in garbage bag throughout race 8:00 AM on 11/4/12 1.5 hours
Water Table 2c Jennifer B. Fill cups and hand out to runners; clean cups and place in garbage bag throughout race 8:00 AM on 11/4/12 1.5 hours
Water Table 2d Nikki B. Fill cups and hand out to runners; clean cups and place in garbage bag throughout race 8:00 AM on 11/4/12 1.5 hours
Set up water tables David M. (need truck or use SOS van) Fill water coolers; load cups, coolers, and tables in truck; and drop off coolers, tables cups at 2 water locations 7:00 AM on 11/4/12 .75 hour
Break down water tables Randy K. (need truck) Pick up tables, coolers, and remaining cups and return to lodge 9:30 AM on 11/4/12 .5 hour
Course Control 1 Matt & Phillip O. Stand on course point 1 (near airplane entrance) and help flow of runners to stay on course 8:00 AM on 11/4/12 1 hours
Course Control 2 Sandra K. Stand on course point 2 (at upper parking lot entrance) and help flow of runners/walkers to stay on course 8:00 AM on 11/4/12 1.5 hours
Course Control 3 Randy K. Stand on course point 3 (top of airplane hill) and help flow of runners to stay on course 8:00 AM on 11/4/12 1.25 hours
Course Control 4 Victoria K. Stand on course point 4 (at top of rock path near Pierson Run entrance) and help flow of runners to stay on course 8:00 AM on 11/4/12 1.25 hours
Course Control 5 Julia M. Stand on course point 5 (at Y in road near pond) and help flow of runners/walkers to stay on course 8:00 AM on 11/4/12 1.25 hours
Pace Setter Bicycle Rider Joey H. (Need bicycle)  Ride bicycle through course and set pace for front runners of race to stay on course and set fastest time 7:30 AM on 11/4/12 1.5 hour
Front Gate Traffic Control Chris B. Monitor traffic as it enters main entrance (off Center Rd.) of park and stop cars if runners are passing by the entrance then allowing cars to proceed into park slowly 8:00 AM on 11/4/12 1.25 hours
Back Gate Traffic Control Lisa K. Monitor traffic as it enters back entrance (off Pierson Run Rd.) of park and stop cars if runners are passing by the entrance then allowing cars to proceed into park slowly 8:00 AM on 11/4/12 1 hour
Plumline Tree/Shrub Sales Person 1 Cathy D. Organizes all donations from Plumline Nursery into a beautiful display of items that can be purchased for massively discounted prices; places sales tag sticker on each item so that it is clearly marked; writes receipt up of items purchased 6:30 AM on 11/4/12 3.5 hours
Plumline Tree/Shrub Sales Person 2 Alexis D. Organizes all donations from Plumline Nursery into a beautiful display of items that can be purchased for massively discounted prices; places sales tag sticker on each item so that it is clearly marked; writes receipt up of items purchased 6:30 AM on 11/4/12 3.5 hours
Plumline Tree/Shrub Cashier Perry D. collects money from patrons and gives receipt that tells parton to pull car up to loading area once event is over;    
Plumline Tree/Shrub Strongman Perry D. helps load items into car if requested 9:30 AM  on 11/4/12 30 to 45 minutes
Sponsor Signs Placement Nicole B. Places designated high level sponsors of event and places their sign(s) in highly visible locations outside of lodge 6:30 AM on 11/4/12 1.5 - 2 hours
Cheerleading Squad(s) Available Plum Cheerleaders  (some will be away at competetion) Group of cheerleaders from local school(s) district (1 squad or multiple squads break into teams at different locations of course to cheer for runners and walkers 8:00 AM on 11/4/12 1.5 hours
Stand by volunteer 1 Dave Z. No job requirements if all jobs are filled properly.  If a volunteer fails to show up, stand in will assume the responsibilities of the job in need. 6:30 AM on morning of race As needed
Stand by volunteer 2   No job requirements if all jobs are filled properly.  If a volunteer fails to show up, stand in will assume the responsibilities of the job in need. 6:30 AM on morning of race As needed
Stand by volunteer 3   No job requirements if all jobs are filled properly.  If a volunteer fails to show up, stand in will assume the responsibilities of the job in need. 6:30 AM on morning of race As needed
More outside positions may still be posted in near future        
Awards Setup
Awards Setup(may be inside or outside depending on weather)		 Joe M. Set up awards table with medals for race age-group winners; draw winning tickets from door prize tickets that registrants completed when they pickup up their race bag and write winners on large poster displayed at awards setup site (setup could be indoor or out and will be decided morning of race) 7 AM on 11/4/12 3 hours
Photographer
(take photos of event both inside & outside) 		Tracy S. Photograph all aspects of the event.  No need to be a professional nor have a professional camera.  A caring person with a smartphone or nice camera who can capture smiles and love in multiple opportunities throughout the day may apply 6:30 AM on 11/4/12 4 hours
Master of Ceremonies

 (DJ like job without needing equipment)		 Lina Z. & Jimmy M. Walk around event using microphone (both indoor & outdoor) announcing keys idea & sponsors of events and hit play button on music in between annoucements 6:30 AM 4 hours
50/50 Ticket Seller
50/50 Ticket Seller (sell indoor & out)		 Shari O. Roam indoor & outdoor selling 50/50 tickets 6:45 AM 3 hours
Race Refreshment Organization 1
Race Refreshment Organization 1 (refreshments may be placed outside based on weather)
 Ava P. Prepares bottles of water with ice in provided coolers; cuts bananas into half pieces; cuts bagels or carb provided food into smaller portions; organizes food into beautiful display so as runners/walkers finish event, they may grab refreshments. (setup could be indoor or out and will be decided morning of race) 6:30 AM on 11/4/12
6:30 AM on 11/4/12		 3 hours
3 hours
Race Refreshment Organization 2
Race Refreshment Organization 2 (refreshments may be placed outside based on weather)		 Julie P. Prepares bottles of water with ice in provided coolers; cuts bananas into half pieces; cuts bagels or carb provided food into smaller portions; organizes food into beautiful display so as runners/walkers finish event, they may grab refreshments. (setup could be indoor or out and will be decided morning of race) 6:30 AM on 11/4/12
 6:30 AM on 11/4/12		 3 hours
3 hours
         
Indoor Volunteer Coordinator Matt O. Meets each shift at the front of ski lodge and takes roll to make sure spots are filled; reminds each volunteer what his/her responsibilities are and time commitment; answers any questions volunteers have about positions; stays in connection with key outdoor department leaders during event to ensure smooth day 6:30 AM on 11/4/12 3.5 hours
Event Banker Paula C. Event banker controls all money distribution between the different events (bake sale, Chinese auction, registration, & tree sale)
Records initial money placed in bank cards that go into each money box and keeps log of all money coming in and out of the bank such for change for the various stations.		    
Money Runner 1 Trey C. & Dom D. Goes around to different money stations in 20 - 30 minute intervals and takes big bills from each station (Runner records on money total taken on bank card); runner takes deposits from each station to the Event Banker    
Money Runner 2 Rebecca O. Goes around to different money stations in 20 - 30 minute intervals and takes big bills from each station (Runner records on money total taken on bank card); runner takes deposits from each station to the Event Banker    
Pre-Registered A - L Julia K. Record and crosses name (A - L) of all pre-registered runners when they pick up they race bag 6:30 AM on 11/4/12 2 hours
Pre-Registered M - Z KC F. Record and crosses name (M - Z) of all pre-registered runners when they pick up they race bag 6:30 AM on 11/4/12 2 hours
Pre-registered Bag Distribution Ana L. Hands out race bag/goodies to any runners as they check in 6:30 AM on 11/4/12 2 hours
Pre-registered Chip Distribution Tom F. Hands out timing chips to all pre-registered runners after they get their race bag 6:30 AM on 11/4/12 2 hours
Pre-registered Shirt Distribution Carrie L. Hand out shirts to pre-registered runners/walkers after the pick up their packet and/or chip 6:30 AM on 11/4/12 2 hours
Day of Race Registration 1 Alison S. Collects completed registrations forms and payment of $30 from runners and walkers whom are signing up morning of race. Runner forms are passed on to Day of Race Chip Distributor 6:30 AM on 11/4/12 2 hours
Day of Race Registration 2 Grace K. Collects completed registrations forms and payment of $30 from runners and walkers whom are signing up morning of race. Runner forms are passed on to Day of Race Chip Distributor 6:30 AM on 11/4/12 2 hours
Day of Race Registration Chip Distribution O'Block JH Reach Out Club Member Receives all Day of Race registration forms and writes chip number to runners 6:30 AM on 11/4/12 2 hours
Day of Race Bag Distribution O'Block JH Reach Out Club Member Hands out race bag/goodies to each runner/walker after they have paid $30 and received their chip (if runner) 6:30 AM on 11/4/12 2 hours
Day of Race Shirt Distribution O'Block JH Reach Out Club Member Hands out shirts (while supplies last) to each runner/walker after they have paid $30 and received all required handouts 6:30 AM on 11/4/12 1.5 - 2 hours
T shirt Sales Person Maddie V. and Mrs. V. sell SOS shirts (20 in stock) and special edition cancer ribbons t-shirt (50 in stock) 6:30 AM on 11/4/12 Until shirts run out
Bake Sale/Drink Ticket Seller Patty M. Sells 1 dollar tickets to be used to purchase drinks and bake sale items; 6:30 AM on 11/4/12 3.5 hours
Gift Basket Ticket Seller 1 Jenn C. Receives cash/check (made out to Serving Other Souls) and in return provides number of raffle tix to be placed in basket buckets that will be raffled off at end of event 7 AM on 11/4/12 3 hours
Gift Basket Ticket Seller 2 Marilyn C. Receives cash/check (made out to Serving Other Souls) and in return provides number of raffle tix to be placed in basket buckets that will be raffled off at end of event 7 AM on 11/4/12 3 hours
Gift Basket Auction Organization 1 Linda N. Organizes gift baskets by number; labels buckets with numbers to match gift basket; places matching ticket bucket number with gift basket; creates beautiful layout for baskets and buckets before auction begins; walks grounds of auction during event to help or answer questions 6:30 AM on 11/4/12 3.5 hours
Gift Basket Auction Organization 2 Linda N. Organizes gift baskets by number; labels buckets with numbers to match gift basket; places matching ticket bucket number with gift basket; creates beautiful layout for baskets and buckets before auction begins; walks grounds of auction during event to help or answer questions 6:30 AM on 11/4/12 3.5 hours
Bake Sale Organizer 1 Rebecca S. Works bake sale by organizing food in pleasing display; places price tags on all items so that items are clearly marked; receives bake sale tickets equal to value of bought goods. 6:30 AM on 11/4/12 3.5 hours
Bake Sale Organizer 2 Emily O. Works bake sale by organizing food in pleasing display; places price tags on all items so that items are clearly marked; receives bake sale tickets equal to value of bought goods. 6:30 AM on 11/4/12 3.5 hours
Bake Sale Organizer 3 Maddie M. Works bake sale by organizing food in pleasing display; places price tags on all items so that items are clearly marked; receives bake sale tickets equal to value of bought goods. 6:30 AM on 11/4/12 3.5 hours
Bake Sale Organizer 4 Harris C. Works bake sale by organizing food in pleasing display; places price tags on all items so that items are clearly marked; receives bake sale tickets equal to value of bought goods. 6:30 AM on 11/4/12 3.5 hours
Bale Sale Organizer 5 Family of Aimee S. Collects all baked goods from Mr. Cooley in the days leading up to event and brings them to event to hand over to bake sale organizer 1 & 2 & 3 6:30 AM on 11/4/12 1 hour
Bale Sale Organizer 5 David M. Picks up 10 dozen donuts donated from Nowalk Daily Grind on morning of race at 5:30 AM and brings them to the race 5:30 AM on 11/4/12 at Nowalk Daily Grind 1 hour
Bake Sale Cashier O'Block JH Reach Out Club Member Sells 50 cent and $1 tickets to use at bake sale. Handles all cash taken in for bake sale and gives change.    
Sign Pick Up 1   Remove signs (with metal sign stand) and banners (with 7 poles per banner) from road side positions in Plum, Murrysville, Penn Hills, Monroeville    
Sign Pick Up 2   Remove signs (with metal sign stand) and banners (with 7 poles per banner) from road side positions in Plum, Murrysville, Penn Hills, Monroeville    
Stand by volunteer 1 Dave Z. No job requirements if all jobs are filled properly.  If a volunteer fails to show up, stand in will assume the responsibilities of the job in need. 6:30 AM on morning of race As needed
Stand by volunteer 2 Jessica B. No job requirements if all jobs are filled properly.  If a volunteer fails to show up, stand in will assume the responsibilities of the job in need. 6:30 AM on morning of race As needed
Stand by volunteer 3   No job requirements if all jobs are filled properly.  If a volunteer fails to show up, stand in will assume the responsibilities of the job in need. 6:30 AM on morning of race As needed
More inside positions may be posted in near future        
         
 
Donations

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Serving Other Souls

 

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Serving Other Souls

4660 Old William Penn Highway

Murrysville, PA 15668

Attn: Donations

For fundraising purposes, please email S.O.S.  if you do make an donation.  Please include your name and the amount of your donation and how donation is to be used.  Thank you for your support of Serving Other Souls or Miles of Smiles 5K.

On the memo line of your check, please indicate "S.O.S. donation" (for S.O.S. to use on activities throughout year) or "Miles of Smiles 5K donation" (for donations to be split by Carney, Croyle, & Nixon family)
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Chinese Auction of Specialty Gift Baskets

The previous Miles of Smiles 5K events collected an amazing assortment of specialty gift baskets from the 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2011 basket auctions that were part of the Chinese Auctions in which all proceeds went to Sunny.  We hope to add even more baskets this year for our 2012 auction that will benefit the family of Kristin Croyle, Lorri Nixon, and Sunny Carney. If you chose to donate one to our cause, please contact S.O.S. if you wish to donate a basket to our auction.  Please bring your cash or checkbook to our event and plan on spending a great deal of money to pay tribute to three courageous ladies and a wonderful cause!! (Please make checks out to Serving Other Souls)

 

All Baskets need to be delivered to Franklin Regional Middle School by Oct. 31.

Cost of tickets to use in Chinese auction TBA.

Winners not present at 10 AM to claim prizes for Chinese Auction Baskets will be contacted to pick up prizes
 
Plumline Nursery Tree and Scrub Sale
Plumline Nursery has been very generous to the Miles of Smiles 5K over the years.  The time of year of the 5K works well for Plumline to donate the remaining trees and scrubs from their summer inventory before the winter, and Serving Other Souls will offer these items at an amazingly discounted rate.  Cash and checks will be accepted at this sale.  Checks should be made out to Serving Other Souls.  The proceeds of the tree and scrub sale will be added to the total net proceeds of our 5K event that will be split equally between our three families.
 
Sponsors 

Click here to print a business sponsor level letter & take to businesses asking for help

2009         2010          2011        2012 

Click a year to see different sponsors for our event

(Levels indicate amount of $ donated & reward that earned for the donation)
Diamond Level
 $500+		 Gold Level 
$100 - 499		 Silver Level 
$75 - 99		 Bronze Level
 $50 - 74

  Name on street sign, top billing on race shirt, web link to business, and name on race day banner

Name on street sign, 2nd from top billing on race shirt, and web link to business

Name on street sign and third from top billing on shirt

Name on street sign
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2012 Sponsor
Name of the Company Level of Donation [either cash ($) or product (p) ]
Diamond Level Sponsors ($500 + donation) (in order of date of donation)
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Diamond Level ($)
Diamond Level ($)
Diamond Level ($)
Diamond Level ($)
Diamond Level ($)

Samsung, a leader in technology worldwide, has offered S.O.S both a smartphone and a tablet to raffle off at the Chinese Auction.  These baskets will be big sellers!!		 Diamond Level (P)

(Foxes is providing free tote bags to race particants; free small assorted toys and gifts in race bag; discounted price on top quality t-shirts given to participants; printing and sticking our registration form and race flyer on their pizza boxes in Plum, Delmont, and Monroeville)		 Diamond Level (P)

Minutemean Press is printing multiple posters and banners for Serving Other Souls to use at this event and future events free of charge so that our proceeds of the race can benefit "the gals" instead of paying for printing needs.		 Diamond Level (P)

Plumline is providing free unsold inventory from the 2012 growing season.  These products offered freely to SOS will be sold by SOS at discounted prices that are so substantial that race patrons will receive wonderful products for their yard at a fraction that they would have paid going to a nursery.		 Diamond Level (P)
Gold Level Sponsors ($100 - $499) (In order of date of donation)
J & B Schreck Construction Gold Level ($)
MedExpress Urgent Care (Never received check!) Gold Level ($)
East Suburban Sports Medicine Center Gold Level ($)
Trimbur Insurance Agency Gold Level ($)
PRISM Response, Inc. Gold Level ($)
Pittsburgh East Nissan Gold Level ($)
Bondi Printing Co. Inc. Gold Level ($)
The Behnke Family Gold Level ($)
The Simpkins Family Gold Level ($)
Fusionbodyworks Gold Level (P)
Artisan Colour Spa & Salon Gold Level (P)
Jennuine Cakes and Cafe Gold Level (P)
Spinola Bake Shop Gold Level (P)
Nowalk Daily Grind Gold Level (P)
Ferri's Shur Save Gold Level (P)
Elite Runners and Walkers Gold Level (P)
D-Signworks Gold Level (P)
Atria's Resturant & Tavern of Murrysville Gold Level (P)
Silver Level Sponsors ($75 - $99) (in order of date of donation)
Schilling Financial Group Silver Level ($)
Giant Eagle - Murrysville Silver Level (P)
Monster Mini Golf - Monroeville Silver Level (P)
Johnny's Hallmark of Murrysville Silver Level (P)
Bronze Level Sponsors ($50 - $74) (in order of date of donation)
Perercam Cleaning Bronze Level ($)
Karen Brezarich
Associate Broker at Prudential Reality		 Bronze Level ($)
Dick's Diner Murrysville Bronze Level (P)
Subway of Murrysville Bronze Level(P)
Pat Catan's of Murrysville Bronze Level (P)
TNJ Designs of Murrysville Bronze Level (P)
Donna Lynn's Pizza Bronze Level (P)
2011 Sponsor
Name of the Company Level of Donation [either cash ($) or product (p) ]
Diamond Level Sponsors ($500 + donation) (in order of date of donation)
Elite Runners and Walkers Diamond Level (P)
Plumline Nursery Diamond Level (P)
D-Signworks Diamond Level (P)
Pittsburgh East Nissan Diamond Level ($)
Gold Level Sponsors ($100 - $499) (In order of date of donation)
Stitt Chiropractic Gold Level ($)
Silver Level Sponsors ($75 - $99) (in order of date of donation)
 
Bronze Level Sponsors ($50 - $74) (in order of date of donation)
 
2010 Sponsor
Name of the Company Level of Donation [either cash ($) or product (p) ]
Diamond Level Sponsors ($500 + donation) (in order of date of donation)
Diamond Athletic Club Diamond Level ($ and P)
Elite Runners and Walkers Diamond Level (P)
Plumline Nursery Diamond Level (P)
D-Signworks Diamond Level (P)
Pittsburgh East Nissan Diamond Level ($)
Micheal Robert Printing Diamond Level (P)
Gold Level Sponsors ($100 - $499) (In order of date of donation)
Stitt Chiropractic Gold Level ($)
Silver Level Sponsors ($75 - $99) (in order of date of donation)
 
Bronze Level Sponsors ($50 - $74) (in order of date of donation)
 
2009 Sponsors

Diamond Level Sponsors ($500 + donation) (in order of date of donation)
Diamond Athletic Club Diamond Level ($ & P)
Senator Sean Logan Diamond Level ($)
Elite Runners and Walkers Diamond Level (P)
Kubit Chiropractic Diamond Level ($)
Plumline Nursery Diamond Level (P)
PBEA - Plum Borough Educational Association Diamond Level ($)
D-Signworks Diamond Level (P)
I & M Printing Diamond Level (P)
Gold Level Sponsors ($100 - $499) (In order of date of donation)
Flagship PDG Gold Level ($)
Panthro Fitness Gold Level ($ & P)
Stitt Chiropractic Gold Level ($)
East Suburban Sports Medicine Gold Level ($)
Fox's Pizza - Headquarters Gold Level (P)
Nike Gold Level (P)
Mizuno Gold Level (P)
Frazetta Chiropractic  Gold Level ($)
Pittsburgh East Nissan Gold Level ($)
Dinnin & Parkins Associates Gold Level ($)
Med Express Gold Level ($)
Dr. William Garver, DMD Gold Level ($)
Mayor Richard Hrivnak Gold Level ($)
S&T Bank (Holiday Park Branch) Gold Level ($)
Panera Bread - Murrysville Gold Level (P)
Christopher and Ann Donahue Gold Level ($)
Paul Dern - Dern Electric Gold Level ($)
Nicholas Concrete Gold Level ($)
Studio 22 Full Service Salon Gold Level ($)
Nesbit's Bowling Gold Level ($)
Stoney Creek Golf Center Gold Level ($ & P)
Silver Level Sponsors ($75 - $99) (in order of date of donation)
Bill's Pharmacy Silver Level ($)
Dr. Richard Sante, DMD Silver Level ($)
Bronze Level Sponsors ($50 - $74) (in order of date of donation)
Sanders Video Service Bronze Level ($)
Ed's Auto Service LLC Bronze Level ($)
Jennuine  Cakes and Cafe Bronze Level (P)
Dr. Rick Rivardo, DMD Bronze Level ($)
Thomas Faulhaber & Associates Bronze Level (P)
Waste Management Bronze Level ($ & P)
Monster Mini Golf Bronze Level (P)
Favero's Hair Salon Bronze Level (P)
Rob's Pizza Bronze Level (P)
PA Rep. Tony DeLuca $40 donation
St. John the Baptist Catholic School PTG $25 donation
 
S.O.S. and the Miles of Smiles 5K

Serving Other Souls (S.O.S.), www.servingothersouls.org, is a servant-leadership group built to create leaders through service based initiatives.  The members of S.O.S. are students of Franklin Regional Middle School, in Murrysville, PA, who are dedicated to helping individuals with great need.  S.O.S members can offer their time, talent, or treasure to S.O.S service projects that aim to improve the lives of those who require aid.  The overall goal of Serving Other Souls is to increase empathy and decrease apathy in all S.O.S. members as we serve those souls who require assistance. As S.O.S. members participate in service events, they are trained in finding those in crisis and developing a plan to help those individuals attain the necessary material, physical, or emotional support to relieve the crisis. With these beliefs and goals in mind, Serving Other Souls creates service events that have the opportunity to help those in need; improve the character of the students who volunteer; and possibly most important, offer hope to all those who attend an S.O.S. event that the world and the souls who live on it are worth smiling about. 

     Therefore, Serving Other Souls was excited about the opportunity to assume the responsibility of the Miles of Smiles (MOS) for Sunny 5K from Running for a Reason (R4R), a recently disbanded non-profit organization. Over the last four years, MOS 5K has generated tens of thousands of dollars for the namesake of the event, Sunny Carney, a Plum mother of three sons.  Sunny has been afflicted for ten years with a rare and incurable form of cancer called carcinoid cancer.  Since the disease is so rare, insurance rarely covers the treatments for this type of cancer.  Sunny has fought this disease with a determination and grace regardless of the financial obligations and these actions have inspired those who know her.  The MOS 5K events allowed so many people to share their financial and emotional support with Sunny, and in return, these races provided Sunny the faith, hope, and love to help in her fight of  the incurable disease.  

     In early 2012, S.O.S. met two other women stricken with other forms of incurable cancer. Lorri Nixon, of Plum, is suffering from leukemia, and Kristin Croyle, of Murrysville, passed away from pancreatic cancer in August 2012. Lorri shows and Kristin showed the same grace and dignity in their fight with a deadly disease as Sunny does.   The Nixon and Croyle families share in not only Sunny’s burden of dealing with an incurable disease, but the amazing cost of treatment just in an attempt to find a cure.  Lorri and, her husband, Tom are the parents of two daughters and a son, and Kristin and, her husband, Lance provided love and care for their eight children.  S.O.S. saw that all three families shared in their passion to fight the cancer, love for their children, and desire to have the financial opportunity to care for the family while fighting the cancer. Therefore, Serving Other Souls decided to renamed the event to “The Miles of Smiles for the Gals” 5K.  The net proceeds of the Miles of Smiles for the Gals 5K & 1 Miles Walk will be split between the families of Sunny Carney, Lorri Nixon, and Kristin Croyle equally.
   

"Kristin Croyle was very passionate about her family of five boys and three girls and her loving husband, Lance.  Not only was she nurturing to her family but to everyone who knew her.  Kristin lived her life by the word of the Lord. Her incredible drive to help and do things for others had a very special way of building faith and strength in the people that met her and knew her.  In December of 2011, Kristin was diagnosed with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer.  On August 12, 2012, after an intense battle, determination and strong will to be here to raise her children, the Lord took her home.  Along this short journey, Kristin unknowingly brought so many people together with her faith, hope, and passion for the Lord and her family.  Her love and spirit will continue to bless our hearts."
                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                                                                                       Written by Lance Croyle on Sept. 27, 2012

Sunny Carney lives in Plum Borough with her husband, Mark, and their three sons. After over a decade of suffering from Carcinoid Cancer, Sunny Jennings Carney has decided to fight back. She has currently undergone two proven treatments in Basel, Switzerland and is planning to return for two more. She is also planning on going to Houston, Texas for a six month period to undergo experimental treatments that look promising but are not FDA approved. She has exhausted all the FDA approved treatments here in the United States and will not accept that this is all there is for her. She has dedicated her fight to help others understand this rare cancer and to find successful treatments in the United States. Her strong faith in God and will to never quit has turned a 6 month life expectancy to over two years presently.  Sunny has written a book consisting of the blogs from her website.  The book is amazing.  Click the book to go to her website and order a copy of the book for yourself.


Lorri Nixon is a mom of three who is battling Leukemia. She and her husband Tom reside in Plum Borough with their son and two daughters. Lorri suffered a cerebral aneursym 16 years ago and developed hard to control seizures after the surgery. Five years ago Lorri had a mini-stroke and they discovered she had a serious blood disorder called Aplastic Anemia. She then developed Leukemia. She has undergone many blood transfusions, rounds of chemotherapy and clinical trials and they have not been able to get her into remission. Lorri has also endured a great amount of bone pain, physical exhaustion, and long periods of isolation due to a compromised immune system. She was an elementary teacher and reading specialist before she became ill and has tutored many children in our community.Lorri has a strong faith in God and cherishes each day she has with her family.

Click above for the Miles of Smiles 5K and 1 Mile Walk on Nov. 4, 2012
Lorri Nixon's daughters, Hayley & Heidi, show their true colors for the cause.

 Remember to set your clocks back one hour on Sat. night so you show up for the race on time!


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