December 2019
Come to our Chapter Meeting
Sunday December 8
3:00 - 4:30 pm
299 Le Roi Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15208

Parents and kids are encouraged to attend. Junior Branch youth have CISV activities planned. Parents can learn more about CISV.
New families welcome.

Want to Learn More?
We have Meet and Greets in December. Meet our member families and talk with our youth who have attended international programs.

Come join us December 8 and December 15 from 5:00-7:00 pm. Pizza and drinks provided.

Please register at the link a
New: Interchange for Ages 14-15
Interchange 14-15 to Vilnius, Lithuania
June 21 - July 19, 2020

A delegation of six Pittsburgh teens and an adult leader will travel to Vilnius for two weeks to stay in the homes of the Lithuanian participants. Then, the program continues in Pittsburgh, where Lithuanian youth will stay in the homes of the Pittsburgh participants.

This program involves the whole family for a cultural exchange. Group activities and a 3-day retreat make this program possible for working families.

Other important news about our programs
Junior Counselor Male:
There is no Junior Counselor Male position at this time. However, there is a possibility of acquiring one in mid-February. We are asking boys to apply if they are interested in being considered for a JC male position should one become available. No application fee will be charged at this time. In addition, boys may apply to other programs for which they qualify. Apply today.

Interchange 12-13 Sweden Date Change: June 15 - July 16, 2020
The Pittsburgh delegation will travel to Sweden, June 15 – 29, staying with Swedish participants’ families. Then, the program continues in Pittsburgh, July 2 – July 16, with Swedish participants staying with Pittsburgh participants’ families. Apply today.

Leaders:
Interchange leaders are needed for Sweden and Lithuania - ages 21 and up. Spend 2 weeks in the partner city and 2 weeks in Pittsburgh. Apply today.

Junior Leader for Interchange:
An additional leader age 18 or older is needed for Interchange 12-13 to Sweden.  

Deadline to apply: December 15, 2019

JB Member Honored as a Young Entrepreneur
Congratulations to Sydney Birchard, CISV Pittsburgh Junior Branch Member, who recently received a Junior Women of Achievement Award from Pittsburgh nonprofit  Cribs for Kids .

The award honors individuals, ages 8 to 21, for their achievements in academics, service, and leadership. Sydney, age 13, was recognized for her ambition as a young entrepreneur.

She and co-founder Maeve Shaughnessy formed  ALS Kids  in 2015, a nonprofit that raises money for research and support of ALS patients in western Pennsylvania, when they both lost grandparents to the disease.

Sign up for the Winter Overnight
Our Winter Overnight isn't just for applicants to our international programs. Anyone can attend - youth ages 11-18 and adults as chaperones.

Sign up for a fun overnight on Saturday to Sunday, January 4 - 5. Bring a snack and a sleeping bag.
Cost: $55
Save the Date for a Fun Evening to Benefit the Scholarship Fund
January 15 from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Join us for an adults-only evening at the Independent Brewing Company , 1740 Shady Avenue in Squirrel Hill. Help us build our scholarship fund!

IBC will donate $1 for every beer sold that evening. We will also have a 50/50 raffle. The event is free and open to the public.
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SAVE THE DATES!    

  • December Chapter Meeting: Sun. December 8, 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
  • Meet and Greets: Sundays December 8 and December 15, 5:00 - 7:00 pm
  • Winter Overnight: January 4 - 5.
  • Winter Get-Together for the Scholarship Fund: Wed. January 15, 6:00 - 9:00 pm.

All events and more info can be seen on our   website calendar!