Key Club Members Clang for Cash
December 27, 2009 • written by Samantha Hartfiel
Despite frigid temperatures, some members of the Park High School Key Club braved the inopportune weather to attempt and raise money for the Salvation Army. The three seniors were bell ringing, the annual event in which volunteers stand outside major retail stores near the holidays and clang a bell beside a red Salvation Army collection pot to collect money. Over the course of two days and four hours, the girls claimed that not only did they raise a pleasant bundle of money, but that they also spread some holiday cheer.
The Park girls volunteered on December 14 and 15 outside of the local Rainbow from 5 PM to 7 PM, so they encountered many people coming home from work. Even though it was bitter cold, the girls utilized many techniques to stay warm, including wearing numerous layers of clothing, using hand and feet warmers, and donning Santa hats. However, the most effective and entertaining way that the youth kept warm was singing Christmas carols as well as dancing for incoming customers. “It was really enjoyable to sing carols while we were volunteering. Not only did it help pass the time and distract us from the cold weather, but it also seemed to make people more apt to donate,” one of the young volunteers believed.
The girls sang several holiday classics including “We Wish You a Merry Christmas”, “Frosty the Snowman”, and “Jingle Bells,” causing many consumers to smile or even sing along. Yet after two hours of singing holiday songs, the girls added variety to their musical repertoire and belted several Disney songs and Speech warm ups to passerby. Largely, the girls found the experience to be very enjoyable and gained a new appreciation for the Salvation Army volunteers.
“It’s not easy to stand outside in such cold weather,” the girls agreed “However, people seem to recognize the good cause and are openly willing to donate. It was really great to have that experience. ”
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