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NEW SOURCE OFOUTREACHKyodai traveled to Searcy's Spring Park November6 to string up Christmas lights as a part ofSearcy's third annual Holiday of Lights. Clubmembers enjoyed this activity, not simply as an offcampusexcursion, but as a chance to meet andserve area residents.In keeping with Kyodai's commitment to communityservice, member Steve Adams, who alsoserved on the city's Holiday of Lights committee,suggested to the club that they assist with thisproject in fu lfillment of their service project for theyear. The club chose to accomplish this taskbecause "it was an opportunity for club members tobe exposed to people who were not in any wayassociated with Harding," club president ScottManuel said.Throughout the holiday season, Kyodai alsohelped to raise funds for more lights and collectedtoys for the Toys for Tots drive. They also continuedtheir regular seIVice project - assisting in thecleanup of city streets.By working at the park, the courthouse and inthe streets and through interaction with ci ty officials,area residents and local journalists, clubmembers were able to encourage a positive outlooktoward Harding within the community.- Alia Casey"It was an opportunity for clubmembers to be exposed topeople w ho were not in anyway associated with Harding."SCOll Manuel al1d SCOll Balentine share the news in their box illthe Student Center. Boxes were an important communicationmethodforclubs. Photo by Michae/ Bass.Kyodai. lsI roW: Yve(te Messenyer, Claytonj ames, Scott Manuel, Shanna Lumpkins, SharonPowell, Scon Balentine, Mario Arana. 2nd row:Max H olfer, Brandon jackson, jacksonMcKeown, Stephen Hammonds, Pete Goode,jamie Banks, Allen Cansler. Photo by MichaelBass.KyodaiSro~c7i~al~C~I~u~b~s ------~eo- 217