Remember our Fall Requirements? You had to get a minimum of three volunteers credits to get credit for the fall semester. Most of our members completed the requirement, so congratulations! We also mentioned our Rollover Program at the beginning of the semester. If you got more than three credits from the Fall semester, you can rollover the extras to the Spring semester. There was one catch though - you have to be present at at least one event in the Spring to receive active credit. The rollover program will not be in effect for the transition between Spring 2006 and Fall 2006. A new school year deserves a clean slate!

For Spring 2006, you must get at least five (5) volunteers credits in order to get active credit. The bar has been raised! As you all saw, it was ridiculously easy to get your three credits last semester. Five won't be much of a challenge either! In addition to the Chinatown fairs (Flower and Community, the Chinese New Year celebrations continue with participation in San Francisco's famous television-broadcasted Chinese New Year Parade. The details for that one are still in the works, so please keep checking back for updates! One thing for sure is that participation in the parade will count for at least two credits. You get to wear fun costumes, possibly be on Live TV, and earn easy credits? Too good to be true!

Remember, each shift at the Chinatown fairs count for one credit, so there's your chance to rack up easy credits!

If you have any suggestions for organizations or events for MAD to volunteer at, please feel free to contact me. All suggestions and comments are welcome!