Columbus

CISV Fall Kick Off
2019-10-27 16:00 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | Cassingham Middle School, 300 S Cassingham Rd, Columbus, OH, 43209, United States
Please join our chapter for our fall kick-off, in the Cassingham Middle School Library. Find out what CISV is all about locally. Our summer programs will also be revealed. We would love to see you there!

Taco Tuesday at The Kitchen to benefit the Columbus chapter of CISV
2019-11-12 17:00 - 21:00 | The Kitchen, 231 E Livingston Ave, Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
Join us on November 12th from 5-9PM at The Kitchen for Taco Tuesday! 10% of the proceeds from all food and beverage sales will be generously donated to CISV Columbus. These funds will go directly to hosting our Village program, coming to Columbus in 2020! Bring your friends and family for a delicious night out, all while supporting CISV Columbus. Details below:
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Location: The Kitchen
Address: 231 E Livingston Ave, Columbus, OH 43215
Time: 5:00PM – 9:00PM
Parking: Free, across the street at the Livingston United Methodist Church
No reservation required; walk-ins welcome
Learn more at www.thekitchencolumbus.com/taco-tuesdays
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Aren’t sure what our Village program is all about? We’re more than happy to tell you all about it over a good taco. We’ll have representatives from CISV Columbus at the event to share information about who we are, what we do, and how you can get involved. See you there!

Noodle Night
2019-11-17 17:00 - 18:30 | Bexley United Methodist Church, 2657 E Broad St, Columbus, OH, 43209, United States
You’re invited to CISV Columbus’s Second Annual Noodle Night!

Come support our chapter and enjoy good food, learn more about CISV Columbus, and meet other families in our chapter! All funds we raise will help us continue our programming, which fosters peace through global friendship!

All are welcome–new friends and old! We are asking for a $5.00 donation for each person in attendance!

Thank you so much for your support of CISV Columbus! We look forward to seeing everyone on Sunday, November 17th.

When: Sunday, November 17th
Where: Bexley United Methodist Church
When: 5-6:30pm
Who: Any CISV families and friends
Why: To foster friendship, meet new people and support your local CISV Chapter!

Movie Night
2019-12-07 19:00 - 21:00 | The Levy House, 2544 Bryden Rd, Columbus, OH, 43209, United States
Join us as we watch The Lorax, then talk about sustainability and how it effects our everyday life.

APPLICATION DUE DATE HAS BEEN EXTENDED!
2020-01-04 | PA
All Application materials must be received by the Program Chairs:

CISV Selection Day for travelers
2020-01-12 11:00 - 18:00 | Cassingham Middle School, 300 S Cassingham Rd, Columbus, OH, 43209, United States
Selection Day on Sunday, January 12, 2020 from11:00am-6:00pm at
Cassingham Elementary School, Bexley. The Selection Committee members will read through the applications and references, will observe the applicants during activities and games and will conduct individual interviews

CISV JB Casserole Night
2020-02-22 18:30 - 21:00 | 2355 Sherwood Rd, 2355 Sherwood Rd, Columbus, OH, 43209, United States
The JB will be baking casseroles to donated to a local non-profit. In the past we have made cookies, this year we will make casseroles.

Vino And Volunteering
2020-02-22 19:00 - 22:00 | PA
VINO and VOLUNTEERING
CISV Columbus
Saturday, February 22, 2020
7:00 – 10:00pm
Please plan to attend this adult-only event which supports the Village the Columbus Chapter will be hosting this summer from June 26-July 23 2020.
Appetizers, wine and other beverages will be provided as you choose the ways in which you can help support the CISV Columbus Chapter and make our hosted Village a successful program! During the event you can bid on our silent auction items, sign up to volunteer, contribute goods/services to the Village, or donate money.
Many things are needed to host 40 eleven-year-olds from 10 countries along with 10 leaders, staff, and 6 junior counselors for 4 weeks.
Your children are invited to a Junior Branch event at the same time – details to follow.

View Evite here:Vino and Volunteering

CISV Program Orientation
2020-03-01 15:00 - 17:00 | PA
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Junior Branch Board Applications
2020-03-31 | PA
Please email your application at emilystout14@gmail.com
New JB Board applicant
Returning JB Board Members

ZOOM Spring Chapter Meeting
2020-05-31 16:00 - 17:00 | PA
REMINDER: Spring 2020 Meeting Re-Imagined!
Imagine this…… It’s Sunday, May 31st. You’re at Jeffery Mansion. You’ve brought your favorite dish to share at the pot luck. It’s your turn to get in line and grab some great food. Wait. What? We can’t do that this Spring!
Ok. Let’s re-imagine this. It’s 4:00pm on Sunday, May 31st. You’re sitting in the comfort of your home. You’re computer is in front of you. You log into Zoom, and….. You’re ready to participate in the Spring CISV meeting! Check out what JB National is launching to engage our kids, vote on the new adult board slate, find out who is on the new JB slate, and more!
Join us:
What: Spring CISV Meeting
When: Sunday, May 31st, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Where: Zoom Meeting

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JB Virtual Trivia Night!
2020-06-14 16:00 - 17:00 | zoom
Join us on Sunday, June 14th for a virtual JB trivia night! Enjoy time with your fellow CISV Columbus JB members in a virtual Zoom trivia. Trivia will be miscellaneous trivia questions from all categories so it is anybody’s game! There will be prizes for the top participants.

All you need is access to Zoom and a device to play Kahoot! We look forward to seeing you there–any and all CISV members and friends are welcome to join in on the fun!

Event Details
When: Sunday, June 14th @ 4-5pm
Who: Any and all JB members and friends!
How: ZOOM! (Link will be posted closer to date!)
Why: To enjoy time and see your CISV Columbus friends! Also, a chance to win some cool CISV Columbus merch prizes!

Join us for, CISV USA National Book Group
2020-07-27 20:00 - 21:00 | PA
Ouur first National Book Group discussion will be Monday, July 27, at 8 pm EDT. Links to join the call will be sent out closer to the date. The first book we will be discussing is “How to Be an Antiracist” by Ibram X. Kendi. (https://www.ibramxkendi.com/how-to-be-an-antiracist-1) Note: this is a change from the book suggested during the town hall. Since many of you expressed an interest in this book, we wanted to create as much interest in the dialogue as possible. From dialogue and discussion, we intend to create action. We hope many of you will commit to reading this book in the upcoming month and join us on July 27th.

CISV Columbus T-Shirt Contest
2020-10-09 - 2020-10-25 | Your house
Join the CISV Columbus JB members in designing a new t-shirt for the upcoming year. It is always a good idea to add CISV merch to our wardrobes and we hope to add another!

Submissions are open and we are accepting designs today! All designs are due by October 25. You can submit your designs here: T-Shirt design submissions . If you have questions please don’t hesitate to email the JB Advisors, Emily, Daniel and Betsy, at the following email: JB Advisors .We can’t wait to see what you come up with and our new shirt for the year! All shirt designs will be voted on and the winner will receive a free shirt of their design.

Check the CISV Columbus Instagram and Website for additional information!
Instagram: @cisvcolumbus

Adult Only Virtual Whiskey Tasting Event
2021-03-06 19:00 - 21:00 | PA
Through this virtual experience, you will have an opportunity to experience five whiskeys of the world: Scotch, Japanese Malt, Wheated and Traditional Bourbon, & a Canadian Rye and help raise money to support our 2022 Step Up Program. Our local Bourbon Steward, Robert C. Sharpe, will lead us through the tasting and comparison of the styles and history of each pour. We will also have an opportunity to rank our favorites to see if one comes out on top for all participants!
CISV Columbus will provide 1 ounce pours of the five offerings for each participant. Bottles will be available for masked, contact free pick-up in Bexley on the day of the event! Once you have signed up, we will notify you where and when pick up will be on March 6, 2020.

Event Date and Time: March 6, 2021 7:00 pm–9:00 pm -Zoom link will be sent prior to event
Cost:

$80.00 per couple
$40.00 per individual
Payment via Venmo – @CISVColumbus or by check made out to CISV Columbus at time of bottle pick-up

Since we need to know how many bottles we need, you must RSVP for the event by 5:00 pm Saturday, 2/27/2021. To sign up, please click this link: https://forms.gle/mDzkxh8HwbJezdrJ6

Junior Board Virtual International Candy Tasting Event
2021-03-07 16:00 - 17:30 | PA
Junior Board Virtual International Candy Tasting Event!
Through this virtual experience, you will have an opportunity to experience candy from different locations around the world, just like you may experience at a CISV summer program! We will taste, compare, and rank our favorite candies while learning a little bit about the country they come from!
CISV Columbus will provide baggies to each participant of the candy offerings. Candy will be available for masked, contact free pick-up in Bexley on March 6, 2020. Once you have signed up, we will notify you where and when pick up will be, so please be sure to use an email or contact you check regularly!
Event Date and Time: March 7, 2021 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm – Zoom Link will be sent prior to the event
Since we need to know how many bags of candy we need, you must RSVP for the event by 5:00 pm Saturday, 2/27/2021.
To sign up, please click this link: https://forms.gle/qz2BgeDp5QXButgk8

SAVE THE DATE....
2021-06-06 16:30 - 18:00 | TBD
GET EXCITED!!! CISV COLUMBUS IS COMING BACK IN A BIG WAY…MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR JUNE 6TH. more details to come

2022 Program Q&A with Board Members (via Zoom)
2022-01-23 13:00 - 14:00, 2022-01-30 13:00 - 14:00 | PA
Would you like to find out more about the Columbus CISV programs?
Do you have questions about the application process?
Would you like to check in CISV parents and board members?
Please feel free to pop into our Zoom “open house” to have your questions answered and connect with CISV Columbus?
This will be informal with no program, but we will have board members and parents available to talk to you about programs and applications!

Sunday, January 23, 4 pm to 5 pm: Zoom Link
Sunday, January 30, 1 pm to 2 pm: Zoom Link

*note if you can’t make these but have questions, please reach out to us. Contact information below.

Summer Travel 2023 Applications Open
2022-11-20 - 2023-01-14, 2022-12-20 - 2023-02-13 | PA
Applications are open for the 2023 travel year! They are all housed on our website under “Apply for a program!”

Summer Travel Informational Meeting
2022-11-20 14:00 - 15:00 | PA
Join the CISV Columbus chapter to discuss what CISV is, how to get involved in the organization and where our delegates will be traveling during the 2023 year! All are welcome to join us during this informational meeting to learn and ask any questions that you may have. We are hoping to see some familiar faces and welcome new faces to our program!

When? Sunday, November 20, 2022
Time? 2 -3:00pm
Where? Bexley Public Library 2411 E Main St. Bexley, OH 43209
What do I bring? Willingness to learn about CISV and what it has to offer!
Contact Us: Email cisvcolumbus@gmail.com with questions!

2024 Travel Program Reveal!
2023-11-12 16:00 - 17:30 | Bexley United Methodist Church, 2657 E Broad St, Columbus, OH, 43209, United States
Junior Branch is hosting a gathering on Sunday, November 12th from 4:00 – 5:30pm.
Everyone of all ages is invited. We’ll present overviews of the CISV travel programs and share those we’ll be offering.
Bring a friend for entry into CISV merchandise raffle!
Bexley United Methodist Church, 2657 E Broad St., Bexley, OH 43209

October Board Meeting
2024-10-06 16:00 - 18:00 | PA
*Updated Location: Pete’s home

Fall Meeting
2024-11-10 | Bexley United Methodist Church, 2657 E Broad St, Columbus, OH, 43209, United States
Board meeting 3:00-4:30
Slide show and JB presentation (past travelers) 4:30-5:15
Dinner, questions, etc. 5:15-6:00

CISV info session on Sunday, Dec. 8
2024-12-08 15:00 - 16:00 | PA
Join us for a CISV Info Session on Sunday, December 8th at 3:00 PM at Upper Arlington High School in the 1st Floor North Commons. This event is a great opportunity for anyone interested in learning more about CISV and our exciting programs.

Seminar Camp Applications due!
2025-01-01 | PA
We have opened up our Seminar Camp Applications. The deadline to submit applications is Jan 1st. Applicants must submit the full application; application including essay, proof of age, chapter endorsement and 2 separate references. Repeat applicants should still submit a new application. Applications will not be accepted until they are complete and parents are not permitted to submit applications as this is an independent program. Seminar Camp Application Info Link

8 Hours of Peace
2025-01-20 09:00 - 17:00 | Pioneer Electric Cooperative, 344 US-36, Piqua, OH, 45356, United States
Join Us for an Inspiring Day of Friendship and Action!
Kick off 2025 with us as we team up with the Midwest Ohio Chapter to practice peace and put words into action! This is your chance to experience the spirit of CISV and see what camp life is all about—right in our own backyard. Ride shares are available!
What to Expect:

Engaging Activities: Get a glimpse into the CISV experience with hands-on activities.
Meals Included: Enjoy both lunch and dinner with new friends.
Build Connections: Plenty of opportunities to make lasting friendships.

Event Details:

Date: Monday, January 20, 2025 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day)
Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: Pioneer Electric Cooperative Community Room
510 E US Route 36, Piqua, OH 45356
Registration Fee: $25

Let’s make 2025 a year to remember—together!
Register Here

CISV Interview & Informational Meeting
2025-01-26 13:00 - 16:00 | PA
When:
Sunday, January 26th – Times vary (see additional details)
Where:
Maryland Elementary School
2754 Maryland Ave, Bexley, OH 43209
Please use the Remington Road door.
Who:

Applicants and Parents
(At least one parent is asked to attend an informational meeting during the time your child is being interviewed.)
If your child is new to participating in a CISV program and was unable to attend the 8 Hours on Peace on January 20th, please arrive at 1:00 PM for activities with the Junior Branch.

Additional Details:

Interviews will last 20-25 minutes.
Please sign up for an interview slot using the following link: CISV Interview Sign-up

We look forward to seeing you there!

🌐☮️ Join CISV Columbus for our Bon Voyage!! ☮️🌐
2025-06-08 16:30 - 18:30 | Jeffrey Park Shelter House, 165 N. Parkview, Bexley, OH, 43209, United States
🎉 Dinner, dessert, and beverages will be provided! Tableware too — just bring your smiles and good vibes!
This cherished CISV Columbus tradition sends off our amazing delegates traveling to Village, Youth Meeting, Step Up, Fortnight, and our Junior Counselor! 🚀✈️🌍
We’re also combining this celebration with our Spring General Meeting, where we’ll share a recap of a vibrant year and elect new members to the local Adult Board.

🗳️ Local Adult Board Nominees:

Co-Presidents: Emily Alaudini & Pete Klingelhofer

Secretary: Kate Mosca

Treasurer: Evan Heiser

🌟 JB Board Congratulations!

Co-Local Junior Representatives (LJRs): Evan Alaudini & Ruthie Gravelle

Junior LJR: Declan Scheid

Secretary: Annmarie Carleton

Comms/Instagram: Cyrus Turner

Philanthropy: Wilson Klingelhofer

Member-at-Large: Neve McCutcheon

🎒✈️ Bon Voyage to Our Delegates!
🇩🇪 Village – Germany

Leader: Monty Parker

Delegates: Cecilia Dillon, Trevor Meyer

🇮🇹 Youth Meeting – Italy

Leader: Vanessa Vargo

Delegates: Elena Guarraci, Langston Matthews, Aanshi Mittal, Amiyah Williams

🇫🇷 Youth Meeting – France

Leader: Megan Fiscus

Delegates: Corina Cardillo-Heathcock, Zia Cardillo-Heathcock, Sam Gravelle, Theo Smith

🇦🇹 Step Up – Austria

Leader: Annie Terez

Delegates: Evan Alaudini, Ruby Dillon, Neve McCutcheon, Declan Scheid

🇺🇸 Fortnight – Portland, OR

Lily Howes

🇺🇸 Junior Counselor – Jacksonville, FL

Kai Tran

🎈 Let’s celebrate our travelers, connect as a community, and kick off an incredible CISV summer together! 🌞🌎🕊️
