Eric

My son and others at the same high school have also had their volunteer hours denied by the school for mentoring FLL teams and demonstrating FIRST Robotics at the State Fair, Libraries, etc for the last 3 years. My son was told by the "community service in charge" at the school that the State Fair was a "for profit" because they charged admission. If you Google it, it clearly tells you the the State Fair of Virginia is a 501 3 c but this person did not even bother to check it out. We have just about opted not to worry about getting "credit" for community service at this high school and county. They have a preconcieved notion of what that is and giving hours of your time sharing science and engineering with other children is not one of them. You can get credit tutoring priviledged kids at the elementary school across the street from the high school and I have witnessed kids sitting around socializing with each other while they earn credit for community service at other places. I know my son and others on the team work hard when they volunteer for FLL, the State Fair, etc because I am usually there with them. These kids put in countless hours and love every minute of it. Their passion and commitment is truly amazing.

Let me know if I can help educate the County of Henrico.

Ann Kutz

My daughter's High School has denied approval for her community service work

at the FLL Maggie Walker tournament for what seems like dubious reasons.

(Deep Run High School).



For example: 



What exactly was the charity work she did?  Well she did work for a

501(c)(3) which is a charity so by definition the work is charity



The Event wasn't specifically designated for minority or underserved

children was it? As they acknowledge that FLL benefits those specific types

of children.  



I have appealed to the county and the county is defending the actions of the

HS.  I am aware of other HS young adults getting approval at Maggie Walker

for Henrico Community Service Hours. 



Frankly I'm a bit shocked by the whole thing. So are FLL staff that I have

communicated with.



I have reviewed the written rules and FLL qualified on all counts - see

http://www.henrico.k12.va.us/students/volunteer.html



I'd like to hear if other young adults have been approved for FLL, FTC or

FRC volunteer hours (my daughter volunteers at all 3) or if you are aware of

denials as well.  I'm trying to build a case on consistency and fairness.

They have rules, don't go beyond the rules. I don't need the names of the

people just the high school involved and the action that the school took.



Advice and information about other Young Adult volunteer hours is welcome.



Thanks





Eric F. Palmer

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