Rho Kappa Social Studies Honor Society is the only national organization for high school juniors and seniors that recognizes excellence in the field of Social Studies. Any accredited public or private high school can apply for a local chapter, through which individuals will be inducted into Rho Kappa Honor Society. Rho Kappa provides national recognition and opportunities for exploration in the social studies. Through its sponsorship of Rho Kappa, http://www.socialstudies.org hopes to encourage an interest in, understanding of, and appreciation for the social studies. For more information, visit http://rhokappa.socialstudies.org/rhokappa/Home/

What are the office responsibilities?

Secretary (2 year term) – Maintain meeting records for NCSS, Attend regular meetings as scheduled, Participate in committees, Assist with state NCCSS Conference in February

What are the requirements to hold office?

2. Agree to attend the NCCSS state conference in February

What do I need to do in order to nominate myself or someone else?

Nominations are due by Monday, October 31. Email John Spicer at jspicer@caldwellschools.com with the name and contact information for the nominee. John will be in touch and will provide the necessary details.

Make a difference in the social studies in North Carolina. We’d love to have you join the Council as we advocate for the social studies at such a crucial time in our state. Serving on the Council is fun and rewarding.

At the NCCSS Conference in February we kicked off a service-learning campaign in North Carolina schools to raise $20,000 for a mine detecting dog. The money raised will pay for the purchase and training of a dog that will be deployed in areas of the world where landmines are a hazard to adults and children. Each year thousands of children are maimed or killed by landmines left in the wake of war. A mine detecting dog can save thousands of lives in the region it is deployed.

The CHAMPS Kids program is part of the Marshall Legacy Institute. That organization will facilitate collecting donations and the purchase and deployment of the dog. We anticipate that the North Carolina-sponsored dog, “Tarheel” will be out saving lives and preventing injuries by next year.

So, how can yours school participate in this service-learning project?

1. Visit the CHAMPS Kids website at http://www.champskids.org/ for project details. Links on the website can lead you to more information on the Marshall Legacy Institute .
2. Raise money and donate to support the North Carolina campaign. The CHAMPS Kids website has a link to the North Carolina campaign. The direct link is: http://www.champskids.org/get_involved/campaigns_usa/NC/northCarolina.html.
3. Need more information? Contact Janet McElfresh to find out how her middle school in Gates County is participating. Her email is janet_mcelfresh@yahoo.com.

Help North Carolina sponsor a dog and help the children of the world.