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Zone 1

Club Name
Club Service Projects / Continuing Activities
(With Number of Youth Served)

INDIANAPOLIS-BFT, IN INDIANAPOLIS
1. Celebration of Life - 45 2. Special Olympics Bowling - 312 3. Youth Appreciation - 3 4. Jingle Bell Run - 37 1. Youth Appreication - 3 2. Hearing Aid Purchase for Royal Center Child - 1 3. Tri Star Basketball - 40 4. Oratorical Contest - 12 5. Esay Contest - 23 6. Sponsor Heritage Girls Basketball Team for "Countdown to Final Four" - 10 1. Special Olympics Bowling - 269 2. Golf - 90 1. Fire Safety

500 SPEEDWAY, IN INDIANAPOLIS
United Christmas Services--3 families served--15 Children's ID program--8 2nd Quarter Youth Appreciation Dinner-13; Girls Final 4 Basketball Luncheon-13; Speedway High School Athletic Ad-300;Boy Scout Troop 505 (2 activities) Optimist Foundation-Donation Brownsburg Optimist Club(donated funds to them for labor which they used for scholarships) Camp Carfree (Cancer Camp)

INDIANAPOLIS, IN INDIANAPOLIS
Pumpkin Caper (distribute Halloween pumpkins to youth groups) Harshman Middle School Super Citizen Awards Bell Ringing for Salvation Army (2 kettles for one day)Pumpkin Caper (distribute Halloween pumpkins to youth groups) Harshman Middle School Super Citizen Awards Bell Ringing for Salvation Army (2 kettles for one day) Oratorical Contest, Essay Contest, Clothe-A-Child Project, Harshman Middle School Super Citizen Awards (continues)
Harshman Middle School School Super Citizen Awards

INDIANAPOLIS-N SIDE, IN INDIANAPOLIS

INDIANAPOLIS-SUBURBAN WEST, IN INDIANAPOLIS
Thanksgiving Baskets
scholarships scholarships scholarships


Zone 2

Club Name
Club Service Projects / Continuing Activities
(With Number of Youth Served)

BARGERSVILLE-CENTER GROVE, IN BARGERSVILLE
2 Scholarships and 2 Eagle Scout Projects

MONROE COUNTY, IN BLOOMINGTON

COLUMBUS, IN COLUMBUS

GREENSBURG, IN GREENSBURG
Partners in Education Youth of the Month Youth Appreciation Week Head Start Christmas Program Cheer Fund Bell Ringing Decatur County United Fund Habitat For Humanity Partners in Education Youth of the Month Tri-Star Basketball Partners in Education Youth of the Month Tri-Star Basketball

SHELBY COUNTY, IN SHELBYVILLE


Zone 3

Club Name
Club Service Projects / Continuing Activities
(With Number of Youth Served)

MOORESVILLE, IN MOORESVILLE
essay contest=2 final four luncheon=17 essay contest=2 final four luncheon=17 supplies to martinsville for flood victims donation for town fireworks junior world golf donation tri-star soccer= 70 soccer-527 civil war reenactment

AVON, IN AVON
Oratorical contest - youth=1500 Girls Basketball luncheon-youth=20 Easter Egg Hunt-youth=300 Tri-Star Basketball Regionals-boys=72 Tri-Star Basketball Regionals-girls=62 151st Bear Project-youth=300 Math Bee Junior World Golf Hertiage Festival Parade - 6 Junior Miss Sponsorship - 1 Heritage Festival Sponsorship Fishing Derby - 80 Handi-Capable Camp - 90 RFL Picnic - 80 Camp Carefree - 100
Project Angel in conjunction with Sheriff, 40
Handicapable Camp, 100
Sheltering Wings, 20
Needy families (School Trans Dept), 11
Avon High School Band Avon Aerial Orioles Jump Rope Team Child Safety Awareness Avon Junior Miss Avon Boy Scout Troop Bainbridge Girl Scout Troop Avon High School Band - 400 Avon Aerial Orioles Jump Rope Team - 50 Learning Center - 500 Boy Scout Troop 309 - 35 Girl Scout Troop - 10

BROWNSBURG, IN BROWNSBURG
High School Scholorship Program

MILL CREEK, IN CLAYTON
Tri-Star Soccer Tri-Star Football Student Program promoting Making the right Choices Health Care Christmas Caroling TRi-Star local contest 24 girls & 26 boys Hosted Tri-Star District finals 31 Girls & 30 boys CHS Girls Basketball team to final 4 luncheon 15 Senior Scholar Dinner - 10 Scholarships - 4 Academic Achievement - 89 Student Leadership Recognition - 73 Hand in Hand with Optimist picnic - 53 Sponsor hole fro District Golf Tourney Paid entry fee for players - 3 Mental Attitude Award - 6 MC West Book Fair donation - 287 MC East 4th grade field trip donation - 136 Cascade Middle School field trip donation - 257 Hosted breakfast for Mill Creek School system staff Made donation to purchase books for High achieving readers at West Elementary Made donation for 5th grade project at East Elementary
Fall Soccer Program Mill Creek West Hiling ClubYouth Basketball Mill Creek West Hiling Club Youth Spring Soccer Mill Creek West Hiling Club

DANVILLE, IN DANVILLE
1. 5th Grade Trip to Wash DC - 150 2. Boy Scout Troop - 15 3. Girls Final 4 Luncheon - 15 4. Easter Egg Hunt - 125 5. DCHS Top 15 Student Banq - 15 6. Post Prom - 250 1. 5th Grade Trip to Wash DC - 150 2. Boy Scout Troop - 15 3. Girls Final 4 Luncheon - 15 4. Easter Egg Hunt - 125 5. DCHS Top 15 Student Banq - 15 6. Post Prom - 250 7. Litle League - 150 8. Summer Lunch Bunch - 200 9. Summer Swim Team - 225 10. Scholarships - 6
Boy Scout Troop Boy Scout Troop

N. SALEM-TRI-POINTE, IN NORTH SALEM
Boy's and Girl's State Scholarship Award Fishing Derby Youth appreciation week Santa claus day Youth Appreciation Week (285) Santa Claus Day (70) Tri-Star Basketball (20) Oratorical Contest (6) Easter Egg Hunt (60) Boy's and Girl's State Scholarship Award Fishing Derby

PLAINFIELD, IN PLAINFIELD
Oct. Boys Tri-Star Football (34 Youth) Oct. Girls Tri-Star Football (6 Youth) Oct. Boys Tri-Star Soccer (55 Youth) Oct. Girls Tri-Star Soccer (15 Youth) Nov. Youth Appreciation Week (14 youth) Nov. Youth Football All-Stars (60 Youth) Dec. Needy Family Christmas (3 Youth) Jan. Girls Tri-Star Basketball (16 Youth) Jan. Boys Tri-Star Basketball (50 Youth) Jan. Girls Tri-Star Basketball Regional (72 Youth) Jan. Boys Tri-Star Basketball Regional (72 Youth) Oct. Boys Tri-Star Football (34 Youth) Oct. Girls Tri-Star Football (6 Youth) Oct. Boys Tri-Star Soccer (55 Youth) Oct. Girls Tri-Star Soccer (15 Youth) Nov. Youth Appreciation Week (14 youth) Nov. Youth Football All-Stars (60 Youth) Dec. Needy Family Christmas (3 Youth) Jan. Girls Tri-Star Basketball (16 Youth) Jan. Boys Tri-Star Basketball (50 Youth) Jan. Girls Tri-Star Basketball Regional (62 Youth) Jan. Boys Tri-Star Basketball Regional (72 Youth) Feb. Essay Contest (2 Youth) Mar. Oratorical Contest (2 Youth) Mar. Operation Voices and Love Support (300 Youth) Apr. Senior Scholorships (19 Youth) Apr. Partners In Education Banquet Respect for Law Program & Cookout Firefighter's Appreciation Cookout Summer Lunch Bunch - 90 Youth Quaker Day Parade - 60 Youth Senior Scholarships - 2 Youth
July-Nov. Fall Soccer (400 Youth) July-Nov. Rec. Plus Fall Soccer (75 Youth) July-Nov. Youth Football (353 Youth) July-Nov. Youth Cheerleading (35 Youth) July-Nov. Fall Soccer (400 Youth) July-Nov. Rec. Plus Fall Soccer (75 Youth) July-Nov. Youth Football (353 Youth) July-Nov. Youth Cheerleading (35 Youth) Mar.-May. Spring Soccer (450 Youth) Mar.-Jul. Little League Baseball (170 Youth) Mar.-Jun. Junior Miss Program (10 Youth)Fall Youth Soccer - 420 Youth Youth Football - 390 Youth Cheerleading - 90 Youth Junior Miss Program - 11 Youth

ROACHDALE, IN ROACHDALE
1. Halloween, 104 2. Christmas, 140


Combined Zone 4 & 5

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Club Service Projects / Continuing Activities
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CLAY COUNTY-BFT, IN CLAY COUNTY
Christmas decorations on the main downtown street Numbers served unaccountable Monetary donation to United Way earmarked for scouting Numbers served unaccountable Clothe-A-Child, 133 Christmas decorations on the main downtown street Numbers served unaccountable Monetary donation to United Way earmarked for scouting Numbers served unaccountable Clothe-A-Child, 133 Northview Bible Club and S.O.S. Community Safety Net Crossroads of America Boy Scouts Respect For Law Camp Youth Golf Tournament

TERRE HAUTE-BFT, IN TERRE HAUTE
1) Donated $500 Popcorn Machine to 14 & Chestnut Community Center - Center serves aproximately 2500 children in depressed neighborhood before and after school/Summer 2) Donated $400 Hot Dog Machine to Ryves Hall Community Center Serveing aproximately 5000 Local area children in economically depressed inner city neighborhoods. 3) Donated $375 to Junior Achievement of the Wabash Valley to sponsor a class of 25-35 local school corporation students in the JA program. FUND RAISERS - Christmas Tree Sales (325 Trees) raised $7050.00 - Poinsettia Sales (1050 Plants) riased $5200.00 1) Donated $500 Popcorn Machine to 14 & Chestnut Community Center - Center serves aproximately 2500 children in depressed neighborhood before and after school/Summer 2) Donated $400 Hot Dog Machine to Ryves Hall Community Center Serveing aproximately 5000 Local area children in economically depressed inner city neighborhoods. 3) Donated $375 to Junior Achievement of the Wabash Valley to sponsor a class of 25-35 local school corporation students in the JA program. FUND RAISERS - Christmas Tree Sales (325 Trees) raised $7050.00 - Poinsettia Sales (1050 Plants) riased $5200.00 Partnered in SADD Games with Triangle Frat @ Rose Hulman University also bought lunch for day 50 pizzas. Serves aproximately 300 kids. Essay Contest w/plaques and scholarship check $500,$300,$200 for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place winners. Sponsored MSA ball team (serves 20) Donated to the local youth tennis association for camp $250 (serves 800+ kids) Donated $300 to the local Miss Crossroads to America group for interview coaching assistance. (they assist our club in various projects) Bought $250 worth of hand made blankets from a local school aged gal making them to support cancer awareness/prevention/treatment. Donated blankets to local commnity centers. 1) Donated $500 Popcorn Machine to 14 & Chestnut Community Center - Center serves aproximately 2500 children in depressed neighborhood before and after school/Summer 2) Donated $400 Hot Dog Machine to Ryves Hall Community Center Serveing aproximately 5000 Local area children in economically depressed inner city neighborhoods. 3) Donated $375 to Junior Achievement of the Wabash Valley to sponsor a class of 25-35 local school corporation students in the JA program. FUND RAISERS - Christmas Tree Sales (325 Trees) raised $7050.00 - Poinsettia Sales (1050 Plants) riased $5200.00 Partnered in SADD Games with Triangle Frat @ Rose Hulman University also bought lunch for day 50 pizzas. Serves aproximately 300 kids. Essay Contest w/plaques and scholarship check $500,$300,$200 for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place winners. Sponsored MSA ball team (serves 20) Donated to the local youth tennis association for camp $250 (serves 800+ kids) Donated $300 to the local Miss Crossroads to America group for interview coaching assistance. (they assist our club in various projects) Bought $250 worth of hand made blankets from a local school aged gal making them to support cancer awareness/prevention/treatment. Donated blankets to local commnity centers. 1) Donated $500 Popcorn Machine to 14 & Chestnut Community Center - Center serves aproximately 2500 children in depressed neighborhood before and after school/Summer 2) Donated $400 Hot Dog Machine to Ryves Hall Community Center Serveing aproximately 5000 Local area children in economically depressed inner city neighborhoods. 3) Donated $375 to Junior Achievement of the Wabash Valley to sponsor a class of 25-35 local school corporation students in the JA program. FUND RAISERS - Christmas Tree Sales (325 Trees) raised $7050.00 - Poinsettia Sales (1050 Plants) riased $5200.00 Partnered in SADD Games with Triangle Frat @ Rose Hulman University also bought lunch for day 50 pizzas. Serves aproximately 300 kids. Essay Contest w/plaques and scholarship check $500,$300,$200 for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place winners. Sponsored MSA ball team (serves 20) Donated to the local youth tennis association for camp $250 (serves 800+ kids) Donated $300 to the local Miss Crossroads to America group for interview coaching assistance. (they assist our club in various projects) Bought $250 worth of hand made blankets from a local school aged gal making them to support cancer awareness/prevention/treatment. Donated blankets to local commnity centers.

CLINTON-BREAKFAST, IN CLINTON

NORTHERN VERMILLION CTY-BFT, IN NEWPORT
1 HillClimb Trophy --2 Welfare Toys-3--4-H Barn-4-Clothes to Elementary students--5 Santa Claus-- 6-Santa Claus---7--Santa Claus--8--Santa Claus-9-Now Dinner--10-- Now Dinners 4-H Plaque-80 Teddy Bears for Troops-3 Senior Scholarships-60 Swine Barn-80 Breakfast for Champions-80 HeadStart-Give a Book-30 Summer Softball-15 Spring School Musical-40 4-H Plaque-80 Teddy Bears for Troops-3 Senior Scholarships-60 Swine Barn-80 Breakfast for Champions-80 HeadStart-Give a Book-30 Summer Softball-15 Spring School Musical-40 Falcon Mascot uniform--350 Vermillion County fair Booth--

TERRE HAUTE, IN TERRE HAUTE
Every Minute Counts Superstore @ (3) Elementary Schools, MSA Sponsorship.
72nd Annual Clothe A Child 72nd Annual Clothe A Child

WABASH VALLEY, IN WABASH VALLEY
Tri Star Basketball-4 Tri Star Basketball-4 Plastic Bags for Table of The Good Shepherd Food Pantry-25 Plastic Bags for Salvation Army Food Pantry-25 Back to school supplies-Salvation Army-50 National Night Out-460 Family Learning Day-120 Table of The Good Shepherd Food Pantry, Plastic Bags-50 Salvation Army Food Panty, Plastic Bags-50


Zone 6

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Club Service Projects / Continuing Activities
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CLARKSVILLE, IN CLARKSVILLE
gobbler games Tri-Star Saturday Morning Youth Programs & Trips: roller skating, Gattiland, Slugger Museum, Science Center, Bass Pro Shop, Marengo Cave, bowling, & ice skating. Challenger Baseball Schlorships Swim Team Parent/Child Golf Tournament

GEORGETOWN, IN GEORGETOWN
benefit yardsale for cancer victim. Involved junior optimist kids and members of the adult club. Raised over $400 for the child. 1. Youth Dances 500 2. YU-GI-OH 200 3. Kids bingo 75 4. MasterGardeners 80 5. Yard Sale 30 Kids working for the summer @ Child Abuse Camp 6. JOOI Crue Lock IN 20 7. Respect for Law Camp 35 8. Gift Basket Sales 50 1. Youth Dances 500 2. YU-GI-OH 200 3. Kids bingo 75 4. MasterGardeners 80 5. Yard Sale 20
Kids Activity Night Fridays Dancing, Bingo, Foosball, Limbo, oragami, crochet, etc 1. Mastergardeners Summer garden program 240 2. Soup Kitchen 150 3. HYR Ball 4,800 1. Mastergardeners Summer garden program 240

JEFFERSONVILLE-BFT, IN JEFFERSONVILLE
1. Boys Tristar Basketball 36 2. Girls Tristar Basketball 24 3. Oratorical Contest 16

JEFFERSONVILLE-FALLS CTS, IN JEFFERSONVILLE
Salvation Army Bell Ringing Christmas Basket - Food and Gifts for a Family 3-2-1 Reading Program Kids Cafe Teddy Bear Collection3-2-1 Reading Program Kids Cafe 3-2-1 Reading Program Kids Cafe Scholarships School Supplies for Maple Elementary
3-2-1 Reading Program Kids Cafe3-2-1 Reading Program Kids Cafe Kids Cafe Reading 3-2-1

JEFFERSONVILLE, IN JEFFERSONVILLE
Kid's Cafe Clark County Youth Shelter Boy's & Girls Club Kid's Cafe Clark County Youth Shelter Boy's & Girls Club Tri-Star Basketball Competition Tri - Star Basketball Competition Essay Contest 17 Oratorical Contest 10 Respect for Law 6 Financial Support for Jeff/GRC Little League Team - 20
Kid's Cafe Clark County Youth Shelter Boy"s 7 Girls Club Kid's Cafe Clark County Youth Shelter Boy"s 7 Girls Club Kid's Cafe Clark County Youth Shelter Boy's & Girl's Club Kid's Cafe - 550 Clark County Youth Shelter - 75


Zone 7

Club Name
Club Service Projects / Continuing Activities
(With Number of Youth Served)

SPRINGS VALLEY/ FRENCH LICK, IN FRENCH LICK

JASPER, IN JASPER
Youth appreciation (4) Youth Bowling (50) Avenue of Flags Providence Home Christmas Party Youth appreciation (4) Youth Bowling (50) Avenue of Flags Providence Home Christmas Party 1/13 Tri Star basketball (50 kids) Youth appreciation (4) Youth Bowling (50) Providence Home Christmas Party 1/13 Tri Star basketball (50 kids) 4/10/08 - Just Say No t-shirt distribution at area schools (250) 4/30/08 - scholarship selection (5) 5/8/08 - REspect for law dinner 5/10/08 - Special needs program (15) 6/26/08 - Tri-star Soccer (60) 7/17 - Tri-Star Football (200)
151st Bear Project (300) Special Needs Programs (Monthly) 15 each month 151st Bear Project (300) Special Needs Programs (Monthly) 15-20 each month 151st Bear Project (300) Special Needs Programs (Monthly) 15-20 each month Ave of Flags Special Needs program ( monthly program going on all year)

LOOGOOTEE, IN LOOGOOTEE
Annual Christmas Parade Annual Christmas Parade Tri Star Basketball competition Annual Christmas Parade Tri Star Basketball competition

PETERSBURG-PIKE, IN PETERSBURG


Zone 8

Club Name
Club Service Projects / Continuing Activities
(With Number of Youth Served)

EVANSVILLE-EAST SIDE, IN EVANSVILLE

EVANSVILLE, IN EVANSVILLE
1. YAW 80 2. Santa's Clothes 23 3. Our Foundation 2790 1. Essay - 38 2. Oratory - 4 3. Tri Star Basketball - 14 TRI-STAR SOCCER 51 CAMP CARSON 25

EVANSVILLE-LAKEVIEW, IN EVANSVILLE

EVANSVILLE-W SIDE, IN EVANSVILLE
Youth Appreciation Week Youth Appreciation Week Reitz Softball German Twonship Jr Fire Wardens Gibault Home for Boys & Girls Tri-Star Basketball

FORT BRANCH, IN FORT BRANCH


Zone 9

Club Name
Club Service Projects / Continuing Activities
(With Number of Youth Served)

CHRISNEY, IN CHRISNEY
1. We clothed 35 Chrisney Elem. students during the month of December for approx. $80.00/student. 2. We sponsored a Grandparent/Special Friends spaghetti supper in November - served approx. 400! 3. We sponsored a hayride celebration in October for the Chrisney Elem. students for the end of the grading period achievements. 4. We prepared, and had Santa present 250 treat bags to the Chrisney Elem. and Cornerstone Baptist Church preschool students in December. 5. We bought, and had Santa present Christmas books to the Chrisney Elem. Kindergarten students. 6. We had a game booth at the Chrisney Fall Fest in October. 1. We clothed 35 Chrisney Elem. students during the month of December for approx. $80.00/student. 2. We sponsored a Grandparent/Special Friends spaghetti supper in November - served approx. 400! 3. We sponsored a hayride celebration in October for the Chrisney Elem. students for the end of the grading period achievements. 4. We prepared, and had Santa present 250 treat bags to the Chrisney Elem. and Cornerstone Baptist Church preschool students in December. 5. We bought, and had Santa present Christmas books to the Chrisney Elem. Kindergarten students. 6. We had a game booth at the Chrisney Fall Fest in October. In February (Dental Health Month) with the help of the Braun Dental Clinic we distributed 250 toothbrushes to all Chrisney Elem. students and to the 2 area daycare/preschool facilities. In May we bought tennis shoes, sandals, and socks for 25-30 students at Chrisney Elementary School. In June, we sponsored a golf scramble at the Chrisney Golf Course as an annual fund raiser. 1. Provided funding for the Back to School picnic for Chrisney Elementary School. 2. Provided funding for Chrisney Elementary School summer school students.

HUNTINGBURG, IN HUNTINGBURG

PERRY CENTRAL, IN LEOPOLD

SANTA CLAUS, IN SANTA CLAUS
1. 10-6 HH Scholarship Foundation - 2 2. 10-24 Lincoln Trails Banana Split - 52 3. 12-1 HHHS Jazz Choir - 25 4. 12-1 Christmas gifts for boys and girls - 5. 12-1 Elementary School Coloring Contest - 6. 12-13 Santa Claus Christmas Parade - 800 7. 12-13 and 12-14 Optimist Booth at American Legion - 1. Jan 4 Lincoln Trail Banana Split - 52 children served 2. Jan 6 Tri Star Basketball - 31 3. Jan 7 People to People Student Ambassador -1 4. Jan 7 School supplies for children in Jamaica - 180 5. Jan 27 Regional Tri Star Basketball - 7 6. Feb 18 Optimist International Essay Contest - 80 7. Mar 3 Optimist International Oratorical Contest - 146 8. Mar 3 American Legion Girl's State - 1 9. Mar 3 American Legion Boy's State - 1 10. Mar 13 Lincoln Trail Banana Split - 52 11. Mar 17 HHHS Prom - 400 12. Mar 17 BPA students to National Leadership Conference - 9 13. Mar 17 HHHS after Prom party - 400 1. July 7 - HHHS Marching Band Contest Ad and Trophy - 1000 2. Aug. 1-3 - Cancer Camp - 30 3. Sept. 4 - HH Middle School Banana Split - 154 4. Sept. 6 - Dale Fall Festival Parade - 1200 5. Sept. 20 - Tri-Star soccer - 129 6. Sept. 20 - Tri-Star golf - 11

TELL CITY, IN TELL CITY
1) Supported the Jasper Optimist Club in their voice recorder/teddy bear project 1) Supported the Jasper Optimist Club in their voice recorder/teddy bear project 2) Held 1st Oratorical Contest at Tell City Junior High School 1) Supported Big Brother/Big Sister Camp 2) Held 2nd Annual Golf Outing
1) Member of the Tell City High School Renaissance Century Donor Club 1) Member of the Tell City High School Renaissance Century Donor Club 2) Donated baseball throwing machine to After Prom Committee 1) Member of the Tell City High School Renaissance Century Donor Club Back to School Picnic Baseball Throw Popcicle @ Parade

FERDINAND, IN FERDINAND
1. May 2nd, Movie Night, 75 kids. 2. May 16th, Helped with End of School Year Party, 230 kids. 3. June 20th, Car Cram Event at Ferdinand Heimatfest, 1. May 2nd, Movie Night, 75 kids. 2. May 16th, Helped with End of School Year Party, 230 kids. 3. June 20th, Car Cram Event at Ferdinand Heimatfest. 4. July 21st - July 25th, Food Stand at the 4-H Fair, 300 kids 5. September 19th, Ice Cream Social at Intermediate School, 225 kids.

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