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The Buddy Program strengthens our community by guiding and inspiring youth through mentoring and experiential programming. |
Buddy Program Newsletter
May 2010 Issue | |
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"One of the things I keep learning is that the secret of being happy is doing things for other people." ~ Dick Gregory
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Buddy Program News
Greetings!
It's almost summer in Aspen and we are busy gearing up for the annual Boogie's Bash for the Buddies and Boogie's Diner 5-Mile Race. This year's Bash is absolutely going to be the best party ever! We have updated the music to include a West Coast DJ and Peter Helburn, our new Event Producer, is planning some very exciting surprises for you.
We need
support from every one of you to continue our mission and offer every child
the opportunity to fulfill his or her potential. On behalf of our program participants and volunteers, thank you for making the Buddy Program available for over 400 youth in our
community.
With gratitude,
Catherine Anne Provine
Executive Director
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Top 5 Reasons Your Contribution Matters to the Buddy Program...
5...BOOGIE'S BASH is one of the hottest parties of the summer.
4...CELEBRATE with Nancy & Richard Rogers and Laura & Lantz
Welch, our distinguished 2010 honorees, for their continued support of our
Roaring Fork Valley youth.
3...SUPPORT the Buddy Program in the continuation of Aspen Youth
Experience's experiential programs.
2...CHAMPION successful mentoring and experiential programming for over
400 local youth in 2010.
1...RECONNECT with good friends and dance the night away.
This year's fabulous Live Auction items include:
- Fendi - A Fendi Chestnut Sable Fur Blouson
- ATI Jet -
Luxury Mexican Holiday with Private Air
- JAS Aspen - Private Meet and Greet with 9 time Grammy Award winner Natalie Cole
To learn more about this event or to purchase tickets, please click here. Hope to see you there! |
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What: Boogie's Diner Buddy 5-Mile Race to benefit the Buddy Program
Date: Sunday, July 4th, 2010
Time: 8:00 a.m. Start and Finish at Boogie's Diner. This year there will be one Start for all runners. Pace signs will be clearly
marked to designate different paces (7 Minute Mile, 8 Minute Mile, 9 Minute
Mile, etc.). We ask that all participants line up according to their ability.
Registration: To register on-line, click here, or register in person in front of Boogie's Diner from June 30 - July 3.
To learn more about the 5-Mile Race or
the 1-Mile Family and Canine
Walk, click here for the Buddy Program's
website.
This event has become one of Aspen's FAVORITE summer traditions. It's a wonderful way to begin the Fourth of July celebration - among family and friends while supporting local Roaring Fork youth. |
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Buddy Program Waitlist
Name: Estefany
Age:8
Favorite part of school:Everything
Favorite
animals: Bears and
Mountain lions
Favorite
things to do: Play with her dolly, do homework, and snowboard!
When I grow
up:"I want to
be Doctor!" While kids are on the Buddy Program's wait-list, they are still able to access our additional services which include counseling and scholarships. However, what they want most is a Big Buddy! Call us today at 970-927-1001 to find out how you can guide and inspire a young person. |
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Fried Chicken Night at Rustique Bistro
 On the evening of May 5, a group of Big and Little Buddies enjoy a family style fried chicken dinner at the cozy and intimate Rustique Bistro in Aspen. Owner and Big Buddy, Rob Ittner, invited Buddy Pairs to enjoy French Farmhouse cuisine in a setting reminiscent of a country inn. Buddies socialized over fresh salad, delectable fried chicken and savory vegetables, followed by a decadent chocolate brownie for dessert. Big and Little Buddies left with full bellies, new friends and happy memories. Many thanks to our gracious host, Rob, for this amazing night!
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A Special Thank You
The Buddy Program would like to sincerely thank Susan and William Plummer, National Council Co-Chairs, for hosting our annual National Council Reception in March. We are grateful to those who attended, including National Council Co-Chairs, Tony Mazza and Mona Look-Mazza. Thank you to all of our supporters who have generously joined or re-joined the National Council, our most treasured group of donors. You are truly helping us fulfill our mission of strengthening the community by guiding and inspiring youth through mentoring. |
May Anniversaries
Happy 6th anniversary, Kelly Ish and Erika D.!
Steve Bartolacci & Roger R. 2006
Kelly Ish & Erika D. 2004
Michelle Kister & Morgan K. 2001
Zach Lentz & Grayson H. 2006
Cat Leonaitis & Ava. O. 2008
Tricia Louthis & Cinthya C. 2008
Beth Meager & Aeelyn V. 2007
Mary Anne Meyer & Cliara S. 2006
Jan Panico & Johanna V. 2005
Nate Peterson & Dylan F. 2008
Mike Schermer & Sergio V. 2007
Lucy Tremols & Ana Laura M. 2006
Chad Yates & Logan G. 2003
Brad Borne & Kai L. 2009 |
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Thank you for your continued support. We would love your feedback on this newsletter. Please email kelly@buddyprogram.org with any comments or suggestions.
Sincerely,
The Buddy Program
110 East Hallam Street, Suite 125
Aspen, CO 81611
P: (970) 920-2130 | |
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