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April 1, 2022 - April 14, 2022

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"Act as if what you do makes a difference. IT DOES.
William James
Photo Credit: Equipo Esperanza Team, Guatemala; March, 2022
Bi-Monthly News & Update
IN THIS ISSUE:  
  • Brains Beyond Borders TONIGHT
  • April Team Meetings
  • President's Volunteer Service Award
  • Westport Library Community Service
  • B3 Photo Contest
  • Guatemala Photos + Videos
  • Video Editor Needed
  • AmazonSmile
  • Important Dates
BRAINS BEYOND BORDERS TONIGHT!
YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS IT!
APRIL TEAM MEETINGS
The final meetings for both the
Estrellon and Rock-It! teams will be held
on Sunday, April 3rd  at the B3 office.
Estrellon Team meeting - 11:30AM
Rock-It! Team meeting - 1:00PM

Important team travel information will be discussed and supplies distributed at the meetings. 

All April Students + Advisors - Please bring your passport and vaccination card to the meeting.

This is a mandatory meeting for all students and at least one parent!

The B3 Bodega is fully stocked with travel supplies - Water bottles ($20),
Sunglasses ($10), B3 Buffs (2/$5). Get yours at the meeting!
PRESIDENT'S VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARD
B3 is proud to offer the President's Volunteer Service Award for volunteers (students and advisors) who complete 100 volunteer hours over a one-year period of time (5/1/2021 - 4/30/22).
These hours can be community service hours performed solely on B3 community service projects or combined with hours contributed to other volunteer organizations.
(if combining hours, the volunteer organization would need to send a letter to B3 certifying projects and hours)
The deadline for certifying hours earned for the award is April 15, 2022.
Please email Kathy Sabitsky (b3accounting@buildersbeyondborders.org) to let us know that that you are applying for the award and forward letters certifying your hours from volunteer organizations by April 15th.
WESTPORT LIBRARY COMMUNITY SERVICE
The book sales at the Westport Library are a community tradition; with the proceeds from these sales supporting library programming and operations.
The April Book Sale will be held from Friday, April 29th through Monday, May 2nd.
The Westport Library, has asked B3 to help with clean up on Monday, May 2nd from 3:00 - 5:30pm.

Sign up to support this meaningful community event.
B3 PHOTO CONTEST
Estrellon + Rock-It! team members don't forget to pack your camera!
Grab your camera & enter your favorite photos from Guatemala!

It’s easy to enter:
Bring a camera or use your team’s GoPro/FauxPro
Take photos in Guatemala*
Post photos using #B3Photo2022 when you return
Tag BuildersBeyondBorders in photos
Follow BuildersBeyondBorders on Instagram 
(Photos must be posted by April 30, 2022)

Sponsored by the B3 Ambassadors. Photos judged by the Board of Directors.
Prizes awarded at the Despedida, May 6, 2022.

*No limit on the number of photos entered
CALL FOR PHOTOS + VIDEOS
Students and Advisors from the Equipo Esperanza, Amanecer/Mejuntos and Odyssey teams -
PLEASE SEND US YOUR PHOTOS + VIDEOS

1. Visit wetransfer.com
2. Click "I just want to send files" or sign up for a free account.
4. Add your email address
5. Message: Enter your team name
6. Click on the "+ Add files button and upload the photos you would like to share
7. Click "Transfer"
*Please send photos and videos separately.
VIDEO EDITOR NEEDED

Do you have video editing skills?
Would you like to get some resume experience?
Want to have some fun? Be creative and help B3?
As the end of the B3 year approaches, there are various end of year videos that need to be created and B3 could use your help.
Contact b3news@buildersbeyondborders.org if you're interested in putting your skills to good use and create some lasting B3 memories.
B3 RAFFLE
Have you bought or sold the winning raffle ticket?
AMAZONSMILE
Shop at smile.amazon.com and Amazon will donate a percentage of every purchase to B3 without any extra fees or charges to you.

CLICK HERE to shop at smile.amazon and choose 
Builders Beyond Borders or turn AmazonSmile ON in the Amazon Shopping app.

IMPORTANT DATES

April 1
Brains Beyond Borders
Christ & Holy Trinity Church - 75 Church Lane, Westport
6:30 - 9:30pm

April 3
Estrellon Team Meeting
B3 Office - 66 Fort Point Street, Norwalk
11:30am
Rock-It! Team Meeting
B3 Office - 66 Fort Point Street, Norwalk
1:00pm

April 6
Estrellon Team COVID Testing
B3 Office - 66 Fort Point Street, Norwalk
4:30pm - 5:00pm

April 9 - 16
Estrellon team travels to Guatemala

April 13
Rock-It! Team COVID testing
B3 Office - 66 Fort Point Street, Norwalk
4:30pm - 5:00pm

April 16 - 23
Rock-It! Team travels to Guatemala