November 15, 2022 - November 30, 2022

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Build a Better World
"You move forward by focusing on your path."
Cleo Wade
Photo Credit: Colleen Claflin, Equipo Esperanza Team; Guatemala; March, 2022
Bi-Monthly News & Update
IN THIS ISSUE:  
  • Community Service Challenge
  • Filling in the Blanks Community Service - Saturday
  • November Team Meetings
  • Operation Hope Adopt a Family Team Wish Lists
  • B3LOCAL Report
  • B3 Enrollment
  • Amazon Smile
  • Happy Thanksgiving
  • Important Dates
COMMUNITY SERVICE CHALLENGE
Congratulations to the Estrellòn team for winning the Community Service Challenge! The Estrellòn team was the first team with 100% of the team (students and advisors) completing at least 6 hours each of local community service.
We can't wait to find out what special activity the Estrellon Team will enjoy in Ecuador this April!
 
Please remember that all students and advisors must complete 6 hours of local community service hours by December 31, 2022.
LOCAL COMMUNITY SERVICE
BUILD A BETTER WORLD WITH B3 
Earn community service hours
Complete your B3 local service requirement
Earn hours towards the President's Volunteer Service award
Work with your friends - service projects are open to Students + Advisors on all teams!
IF YOU NEED HOURS, PLEASE VOLUNTEER!
Filling in the Blanks
Saturday, November 19th
9:30 - 11:30am

MUST SIGN-UP BY THURSDAY 11/17/22!
(Must be age 14+ to volunteer)
NOVEMBER TEAM MEETINGS
The November team meetings are coming up this Sunday, November 20th at the B3 office; 66 Fort Point St. Norwalk
Rock-It! from 9:30 - 10:30am
Estrellon from 10:45 - 11:45am
Equipo Esperanza from 1:15 - 2:15pm
Amanecer from 2:30 - 3:30pm
Odyssey Team Retreat+Meeting from
4:15 - 6:15pm

Please RSVP if you haven't already and bring in any gift card donations for the Operation Hope Adopt a Family Wish List.
ADOPT A FAMILY TEAM WISH LISTS
B3 is proud to once again partner with Operation Hope in Fairfield to support our neighbors in need this holiday season.
Help us spread a little joy and make the holidays a bit brighter by purchasing a gift card to support your team's Adopt a Family Wish List.
 (Operation Hope recommends purchasing gift cards in $20 or $25 denominations, however you can donate a gift card in any amount.)

Gift cards can be brought to the team meeting on Sunday, November 20th and must be at the B3 office no later than Wednesday, November 30th.

Please put all gift cards in an envelope with your name and team name on the outside.
There is a locking mailbox by the B3 office door to drop off after business hours.
B3LOCAL REPORT
Team Retreat Recap
The B3LOCAL Team Retreat was held last Tuesday, November 8th at the B3 Office. B3LOCAL students, led by team leader, Molly Claflin, played some games, had a snack, learned a little about Ecuador and had a lot of fun getting to know each other better.
B3LOCAL is looking forward to the B3LOCAL team community service project at Sherwood Island State Park this Saturday, November 19th and the next B3 LOCAL team meeting on Sunday, November 27th at the B3 Office.
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B3LOCAL Community Service Project
Work with the B3LOCAL team at Sherwood Island State Park this Saturday, November 19th from 9:30 - 11:30am.
Click here for directions to the parking lot at Sherwood Island State Park where we will be meeting. (follow signs for Bus parking)
Please wear your RED Build a Better World T-Shirt and work boots, bring gloves and dress for outdoors.
B3LOCAL Team Meeting
The B3LOCAL team meeting is scheduled for Sunday, November 27th from
3:30 - 4:30pm.
Please RSVP for the team meeting and let us know if you will be able to attend.
B3 ENROLLMENT
AMAZON SMILE
Shop on Black Friday and Support B3!
When you shop with Amazon Smile, Amazon donates to B3!
Sign up for AmazonSmile and select Builders Beyond Borders as your charity of choice.
There is no extra cost to you and B3 will receive a small percentage of the sale. This is a simple way to support B3. If you are already an Amazon customer, you can use your same login in information when you visit smile.amazon.com and select Builders Beyond Borders or with AmazonSmile ON in the Amazon app, AmazonSmile will donate to B3 at no cost to you.
IMPORTANT DATES
November 15
1st B3 Milestone Due

November 19
Filling In The Blanks (Community Service)
(Open to students + advisors)
346 Main Ave. #3A, Norwalk
9:30 - 11:30am

November 19
Sherwood Island State Park (Community Service)
(Open to B3LOCAL students)
Sherwood Island State Park Model Airplane Parking Lot
9:30 -11:30am

November 20
Team Meetings
B3 Office - 66 Fort Point St. Norwalk
9:30 - Rock-It! Team
10:45 - Estrellon Team
1:15 - Equipo Esperanza Team
2:30 - Amanecer Team
4:15 - Odyssey Team Retreat/Meeting

November 24
Thanksgiving

November 27
B3LOCAL Team Meeting
B3 Office - 66 Fort Point St. Norwalk
3:30 - 4:30pm
B3 is grateful to our families and to all who have contributed their time, talent and treasure helping to build a better world. We wish everyone a very happy Thanksgiving holiday.
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