1. Who are the Community Service Chairmen in case I need to contact them.
2. How do I sign up for events?
3. How do I cancel a community service commitment?
4. How do I cancel an Orthopaedic Hospital commitment?
5. How long do I have to 'pay back' a no-show/penalty hours?
6. How many hours can I earn baking?
7. How do I earn the Silver Heart Award?

Who are the Community Service Chairmen in case I need to contact them.

Community Service Chairmen:
   Mrs. Hillary Watts 310-265-8211 HillaryWah@aol.com
       (Sign up with Mrs. Watts)
   Mrs. Jean Zwarg 310-544-3273 JeanZwarg@aol.com   
       (Questions about event, web errors, or to follow up  on hours afterwards)

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How do I sign up for events?

Clip boards will be available at the Las Ninas meetings. You can also 
find the opportunities in the Las Ninas newsletter, the Las Madrecitas 
newsletter, or this webpage.

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How do I cancel a community service commitment?

You must cancel a community service commitment 48 before the event. 
Contact both the contact name and either Mrs. Watts or Mrs. Zwarg. 
(See above) If you cannot cancel, you may find a replacement for your 
position. Please let the chairmen know.

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How do I cancel an Orthopaedic Hospital commitment?

You must cancel a community service commitment 48 before the event. 
Contact the  Orthopaedic Hospital Volunteer Director, Mrs. Barbara Murray @ 
213-742-1532.

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How long do I have to 'pay back' a no-show/penalty hours?

Six weeks. Penalty hours do not count toward the accumulation of total 
hours. See your class adviser for specific instructions.

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How many hours can I earn baking?

You will earn 1 hour for every 2 dozen cookies or brownies you bake. You can 
also earn 1 hour for cakes and loaves of bread. Keep an eye out for any 
limits. YOU ARE LIMITED TO 50 HOURS IN YOUR 1ST 200 COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS. 
AFTER 200 COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS, YOU CAN EARN UP TO 25 ADDITIONAL HOURS 
FOR BAKING.

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How do I earn the Silver Heart Award?

The Community Service Award (Silver Heart) will be presented to every senior who has 300 hours 
over the required 200 hours and is a member in good standing, beginning with the class of 2012. 
The 2010 and 2011 classes must earn 200 over the required 200 hours.

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