In February, to help children to build stronger social skills, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA), continued a volunteer program using their strength and passion to teach chess, art, and more to children in the local community. Encourage Them To Communicate. … Teach Them To Share. … Help Them Develop Empathy. […]
Month: February 2024
AYLUS San Diego Branch Organized 32st Young Writers Club Session (February 3rd, 2024)
The “Young Writers Club” project, a program aimed at supporting and inspiring young writers in the San Diego Region, was a great success. Organized by Hans Yang from the AYLUS San Diego Branch, a Young Writers Club Session took place on February 3rd, 2024. The project got together and worked on the New York Competitions […]
San Diego Branch Organized Charity Sales Event at the Lantern Festival Celebration Event on Feb 11, 2024
To celebrate traditional Lantern Festival, Huaxia Chinese School organized a new year celebration event at Miramar Collere-Hourelass Park on Feb 11, 2024. AYLUS San Diego Branch students volunteered in helping set up this event and organized Charity Sales to raise fund and support project “Library with love” to ship books from US to East Africa. […]
AYLUS Scottsdale Member Tutors at Bogle Junior High (January 22, 2024)
On January 22, 2024, AYLUS Scottsdale member Nathan Shi, being an experienced debater, provided valuable speech & debate knowledge and assistance to students attending Bogle Junior High School. Members who attended (2 hours): Nathan Shi
AYLUS Scottsdale Member Tutors at Willis Junior High (January 22, 2024)
On January 22, 2024, AYLUS Scottsdale member Nathan Shi, being an experienced debater, provided valuable speech & debate knowledge and assistance to students attending Willis Junior High School. Members who attended (2 hours): Nathan Shi
San Diego Branch Prepared Sack Lunches for Interfaith Community Services on Feb 25, 2024
Reported by ERIC LI On Feb 25th, 2024, AYLUS San Diego Branch made sack lunches for Interfaith Community Services. Interfaith Community Services, founded in 1979, is a nonprofit based in San Diego, CA. The organization provides food, housing, employment, treatment and other emergency resources for local people in crisis. Food is our most basic human […]
San Diego Branch Prepared Sack Lunches for Interfaith Community Services on Feb 11, 2024
Reported by ERIC LI On Feb 11th, 2024, AYLUS San Diego Branch made sack lunches for Interfaith Community Services. Interfaith Community Services, founded in 1979, is a nonprofit based in San Diego, CA. The organization provides food, housing, employment, treatment and other emergency resources for local people in crisis. Food is our most basic human […]
San Diego Branch Prepared Sack Lunches for Interfaith Community Services on Feb 04, 2024
Reported by ERIC LI On Feb 4th, 2024, AYLUS San Diego Branch made sack lunches for Interfaith Community Services. Interfaith Community Services, founded in 1979, is a nonprofit based in San Diego, CA. The organization provides food, housing, employment, treatment and other emergency resources for local people in crisis. Food is our most basic human […]
San Diego Branch Prepared Sack Lunches for Interfaith Community Services on Feb 19, 2024
Reported by ERIC LI On Feb 19th, 2024, AYLUS San Diego Branch made sack lunches for Interfaith Community Services. Interfaith Community Services, founded in 1979, is a nonprofit based in San Diego, CA. The organization provides food, housing, employment, treatment and other emergency resources for local people in crisis. Food is our most basic human […]
San Diego Branch Participated the volunteer event at San Diego Food Bank on February 16, 2024.
Reported by ERIC LI On February 16, 2024, AYLUS San Diego Branch run the volunteer event at San Diego Food Bank. Since its establishment in 1977, the San Diego Food Bank is on a mission to connect every person facing hunger with nutritious meals by maximizing food rescue. The San Diego Food Bank provides meals […]
Chatham Aylus branch volunteer at Library for table setup, Chatham, NJ (2/26/2024)
On February 26th, the Chatham Aylus Branch went to the Chatham Library to help setup bookshelves as well as tables and helped with various other tasks. 2.5 hrs: Ryan Klepper Mason Ludwig Weijie Layton Nydam Kevin Wang Michael Lin Spencer Matthews Hawi Ondondo Aidan Wong
ALYUS Syosset participates Lunar New Year Celebration at The State University of New York at Old Westbury on 02/21/24
On the Wednesday 02/21/2024, Volunteers of ALYUS Syosset participated Lunar New Year Celebration at The State University of New York at Old Westbury. Volunteers performed the Dragon Dance. Volunteers conveyed their passion of life and the joy of festivals to the audience through the Dragon dance. In Chinese culture, dragons symbolize wisdom, power, dignity, fertility, […]
AYLUS Roslyn helps out at a School of CCA of Long island (41st) on February 28th, 2024
On Sunday from 1:30pm to 5:00pm, the Roslyn AYLUS branch helps and works with teachers from the Chinese Cultural Association of Long Island. You have to tutor the kids while the teacher is busy as a teaching assistant (TA). Due to the incoming lantern festival, the staff set up some tables for kids to answer […]
AYLUS Oyster Bay Recognizes Outstanding Educator in its Teacher Spotlight Program on Feb. 15, 2024
Written by Christina Mink AYLUS Oyster Bay proudly announces that the January 2024 Teacher Spotlight goes to Robert Fiore, nominated by his student Christina Mink. Christina wrote: “Robert Fiori is awarded this certificate for being an amazing teacher! He is very supportive to students and always fosters an upbeat learning environment. He has taught us […]
AYLUS Oyster Bay Hosted a Fundraiser at Portledge School On February 23, 2024
Written by Christina Mink After obtaining permits from the school through an application process, AYLUS Oyster Bay members prepared various Chinese delicacies at home and created posters adorned with calligraphy decorations in advance. They also purchased various food packaging online. On February 23, 2024, AYLUS Oyster Bay members set up a food table covered with […]
AYLUS Oyster Bay Members Visited the Sangha Education Center to Explore Future Collaboration on Feb 20, 2024
Written by Wanying Yu The Sangha Education Center, originally a historic Quaker home, likely dates back to the 18th century, making it one of the older houses in the area with an unmistakable charm from a bygone era. While some furniture has been modernized, the essence of the house’s historical significance still shines through. In […]
AYLUS Oyster Bay participated in the Lunar New Year celebration at Syosset Public Library on February 11, 2024
Written by Christina Mink On February 11, 2024, Lunar New Year, members of AYLUS Oyster Bay participated in the Lunar New Year celebration at Syosset Public Library, hosted by the Town of Oyster Bay. Outside the theater, children demonstrated traditional Chinese cultural activities such as calligraphy and paper cutting. On stage, the festivities began with […]
San Diego Branch Hosted the Solution for Hope Online Tutoring Class on Feb 19 – Feb 25, 2024
Reported by Steven Xiao Coop with Libraries With Love, the AYLUS San Diego Committee kicked off the 2023-2024 Solution for Hope on-line classes for raising funds to build libraries in Africa. The Tutoring Class Activity continued in the week of Feb 19, 2024 – Feb 25, 2024. The goal of tutoring classes is […]
San Diego Branch Hosted the Solution for Hope Online Tutoring Class on Feb 12 – Feb 18, 2024
Reported by Steven Xiao Coop with Libraries With Love, the AYLUS San Diego Committee kicked off the 2023-2024 Solution for Hope on-line classes for raising funds to build libraries in Africa. The Tutoring Class Activity continued in the week of Feb 12, 2024 – Feb 18, 2024. The goal of tutoring classes is […]
Columbus Branch Volunteered to Prepare AYLUS T shirts to 10 branches in 12 boxes on February 28th, 2024
This is a one-person project approved by national AYLUS. Columbus branch volunteers, Brenna Li assisted AYLUS board of director, Dakun Wang, in packing and shipment of 145 AYLUS T shirts to 10 branches in 12 boxes on February 28th, 2024. Volunteer Brenna Li, assembled the USPS shipping boxes and prepared the address and recipient labels, […]
San Diego Branch Hosted 33rd Digital Art Workshop on Feb. 24th, 2024
Reported by Lauren Kan On Feb. 24th, San Diego students of Aylus hosted its 33rd digital art workshop. The goal of this workshop is to foster the talents and interests of 5-9th grade students interested in digital art and provide a platform for them to share their creativity with the community. Another goal of this […]
San Diego Branch Hosted 32nd Digital Art Workshop on Feb. 10th, 2024
Reported by Kevin Kan On Feb. 10th, San Diego students of Aylus hosted its 32nd digital art workshop. The goal of this workshop is to foster the talents and interests of 5-9th grade students interested in digital art and provide a platform for them to share their creativity with the community. Another goal of this […]
San Diego Branch Hosted the 14th monthly bottles and cans recycling event in San Diego on 2/10/24
Reported by Lauren Kan On Feb, 10th, San Diego students of Aylus hosted its 14th monthly bottles and cans recycling event. Inspired by the Earth Day 2023, we set a goal to take action and to be a part of the green revolution. The students collected recyclable items and sorted them in a nearby recycling […]
San Diego Branch Hosted the 15th monthly bottles and cans recycling event in San Diego on 2/24/24
Reported by Lauren Kan On Feb, 24th, San Diego students of Aylus hosted its 15th monthly bottles and cans recycling event. Inspired by the Earth Day 2023, we set a goal to take action and to be a part of the green revolution. The students collected recyclable items and sorted them in a nearby recycling […]
AYLUS Scottsdale Volunteers at Feed My Starving Children (March 2nd, 2024)
On March 2nd, 2024, AYLUS Scottsdale attended an FMSC event to help give back to children in impoverished conditions around the world. Members packed, stored, and processed parts of Soy, Rice, Vegetables, and Vitamins for those who are starving from malnutrition. Members that attended include: Session 5 (3 hours each): Jaiden Raghavan David Sun Edward […]
Greater Princeton AYLUS Continues Conservation Efforts (184th) in February 2024
In February 2024, the Greater Princeton Branch of AYLUS (GPA) Environment Committee continued its conservation, a continuing effort for the GPA students to put their influence on the local community since their last public speech to the West Windsor Council in 2019. GPA conservationists collected & recycled plastic bags, batteries, clothes, picked up trash at […]
Greater Princeton AYLUS Volunteers in Local Libraries (40th) in February 2024
In February, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) supported local libraries, such as the Summit Free Public Library, West Windsor Public Library, Montgomery Public Library, Plainsboro Public Library, Livingston Public Library, and more. BECOME A VOLUNTEER: HOW YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE Library Programs (teaching Chess, tutoring, etc.) Book sorting (categorize […]
Chapel Hill Branch Makes Handwritten Cards and Inspiring Journals for KTH in February 2024
In February, three members of the Chapel Hill Branch crafted Handwritten Cards and Inspiring Journals for KTH to include in Heart cancer care kits. Our team dedicated extensive time and effort, putting in hours to create these heartfelt cards and journals adorned with hand-drawn pictures and uplifting messages specifically for individuals battling cancer. We sincerely […]
Chapel Hill Branch Makes Heart Pillows and Masks for Cancer Patients in February 2024
During February, our AYLUS Chapel Hill members crafted these awesome heart-shaped pillows and masks for folks battling cancer. We chose the patterns and put in a ton of effort to make these crafts with lots of care. We truly hope they bring big smiles to the patients and provide them with hope and strength during […]
Pearland Branch Prepared for Spring Plant Sale Fundraiser on Feb. 25, 2024
The Pearland Branch is gearing up for its much-anticipated Spring Plant Sale Fundraiser. A dedicated team of volunteers has diligently embarked on the preparations for this event. With its inception in 2021, this marks the third consecutive spring plant sale season for the organization. The volunteers have already successfully hosted a seeds exchange in early […]
Chapel Hill Branch Collects Flowers for Charles House on Feb 25 , 2024
On February 25, 2024, Chapel Hill volunteers, led by members Andrew Zhao and Yanhong Li, collected flowers donated by Trader Joe’s for Charles House. These flowers are intended to be delivered to elders with dementia. With the belief that this action will significantly improve their lives, our team will look ahead to continued collaboration. We’re […]
Chapel Hill Branch Organizes Dry Creek Trail Trash Pick Up Event on Feb 25, 2024
On February 25, two members from AYLUS Chapel Hill volunteered to collect litter near the Dry Creek Trail and East Chapel Hill High. Despite the muddy conditions caused by recent rain, they successfully gathered 1 bag of trash. We hope that our efforts will inspire others in the community to join us in making the […]
Chapel Hill Branch Bakes Cookies for Meals on Wheels on Feb 25, 2024
Over the weekend, members of the Chapel Hill Branch dedicated their time to baking nearly 400 cookies for Meals on Wheels, an organization committed to alleviating hunger. This program has long provided essential support for seniors and individuals facing difficulties accessing food, ensuring they receive the necessary nutrients. Our volunteers worked from their kitchens to […]
Pearland Branch Volunteers for Data Tracking Project of LSA in February 2024
As a long-time partner of AYLUS Pearland, light and salt association (LSA) stated their need for a data tracking system in order to better track their volunteer events and classes progress. In collaboration with a professional DBA, AYLUS members Jonathan Niu, Matthew Niu, Ranbin Yao, Aiden Li, Katherine Wu and Alvin Zheng using Apex Oracle […]
Pearland Branch Prepared for Lunar New Year Festival on Feb 23, 2024
In preparation for the 2nd annual lunar new year festival, AYLUS Pearland volunteers provided support in making posters, taking care of plants, preparing brochure and red pockets, and more. All the works has to be done before the festival on Feb 24. Our volunteers spent several nights in a row to complete these tasks, and […]
Pearland Branch Hosted 2nd Annual Lunar New Year Festival on Feb 24, 2024
On February 24th, 2024, AYLUS Pearland worked with Pearland Chinese Association (PCA) to host the 2nd annual Lunar New Year Festival. This year’s festival happened at Pearland Recreation Center gym, where we can host as many as 2000 visitors simultaneously. Volunteers arrived as early as 7 am to label the event parking area and set […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Host a Balloon Twisting Event for Children on February 25th, 2024
RCA Members got together for a balloon twisting event on February 25, 2024. After thinking about the possibility of the different types of activities that the branch was planning on hosting, it was decided that ballon twisting would be a great way to raise awareness of AYLUS within the community while providing cheer and laughter […]
Pearland Branch Host a Course Selection Forum on February 25th, 2024
On February 25th , 2024, AYLUS members met to answer questions regarding high school course selection pathways and extracurricular activities to the 2024-2025 Dawson Freshmen Class. The panel was a part of the 3 rd annual High School forum, and the panel members were gathered and prepared a week in advance. Questions were written and […]
Pearland Branch Assisted in Lunar New Year Festival through February 24th , 2024
On Friday, February 23 rd , 2024, Edwin Gao and Derek Zhu met to write their script introducing all the events for the Lunar New Year festival the following day. The finished product was then practiced and put on notecards. On Saturday. February 24 th , 2024, Edwin Gao and Derek Zhu helped set up […]
Pearland Branch Volunteers Support Lunar New Year Gala through Feb 10, 2024
Throughout 2 weeks preceding February 10th , 2024, Kara Li, Derek Zhu, Edwin Gao, and Tina Dong met up with Shawn Xiao to discuss, plan, write, and refine their script for hosting the 2024 Lunar New Year Gala. On January 27th and February 3rd , the hosts spent Saturday nights to review the rehearsals to […]