NRG PROJECTS

As of November 1, 1997, NRG became an official organization on campus with a project under our belts. The first project we worked on was with Habitat for Humanity, an organization that through donations and volunteers build homes. Arriving at the sight around 8 am, NRG brought with them hope, determination, and doughnuts. All the doughnuts would be gone in minutes while the determination to get the job done, and the hope that the thunderstorms of last night would stay away.

After a pep talk from those in charge, NRG got to work in the dirt, and started the process of moving a house from the lot it was on to one a few blocks away. The day was great, and laughs were shared by all that were there.

SPECIAL OLYMPICS

With Habitat a success, NRG moved on to participate in the Central Florida Special Olympics on March 07th, 1998. NRG, along with LEAD Scholars, were on hand to join the thousands of volunteers, officials, and most importantly, the athletes themselves, at University High School in Orlando. NRG was proud to be the group who aided in the running of the torch, to open the games! From there, all eyes were on NRG as we manned stop watches, and were official timetakers for the track events. our work prompted one official to comment, "You guys are the best we've ever had! I don't remember it ever running so smoothly!" NRG Members also walked with athletes to the awards podium, to see they got their awards.

All in all, NRG had much to be proud of that day. Not only had they accomplished a great deal... but we shared many laughs, beat the heat, and had a wonderful time. We look forward to working with Special Olympics for years to come.

NRG is also involved in Earth day, right around the corner!

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