This Week at the Clubs

Chiefs Community Champions - Ongoing

Chiefs linebacker (and Club supporter) Derrick Johnson, has chosen the Boys & Girls Clubs as his charity of choice for the 2009 Chiefs Community Champions program. Through this program, the Clubs receive 10 season tickets for members to attend every Chiefs game this season. The youth will also receive food vouchers for hot dogs and soda and a special Chiefs baseball cap. Next up is the home opener on Sunday, September 20.Thank you to Derrick Johnson for giving our youth such a fun and exciting opportunity! Go Chiefs!

Flag Football Signups - Ongoing

All Club sites are now signing up players for the fall flag football league. There are two divisions - 7-9-year-olds and 10-12-year-olds. Most of the season will be played at the Chiefs Youth Field at Arrowhead Stadium. If you are interested in volunteering or participating, please contact Danny Capps at (913) 621-3260.

FREE Fall Softball Workouts - September 3-26

Calling all girls! Grab a glove, tennis shoes (or cleats if you have them) and your best friends and meet us out at the ballpark for FREE RBI Fall Softball Workouts. These workouts are focusing on the fundamentals of softball and are open to girls in elementary and middle school. All skill levels are welcome! The workouts are held at Clark Ketterman Athletic Fields (8049 E 107th Street in KC, MO) on Thursdays from 6-8 p.m. (Sept. 3, 10, 17 and 24) and Saturdays from 10 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (Sept. 5, 19 and 26).

Boys & Girls Clubs Day for Kids - September 19* (*NOTE NEW EVENT DATE!)

The Clubs have teamed up with the Kansas City Zoo to hold Boys & Girls Clubs Day for Kids at the Zoo this year. Club members will receive free admission to the Zoo with a special discount for their parents to celebrate the day. The community is encouraged to join in the fun so we hope you'll plan to participate! The Clubs will have an information booth set up to encourage new member registration and have also invited other community agencies to set up booths that day to promote their services to guests at the Zoo. In addition, you won't want to miss the special Day for Kids program on the KC Zoo LIVE! stage where VIPs from the community will join Club kids & staff in reciting the Day for Kids pledge and officially celebrating the day.

Current Club Needs!

*Swim Suits/Trunks *Health Care Products *Office and School Supplies *Televisions *Board Games *Refrigerator *Pool Tables *DVD Players *Ping Pong Tables *Exercise Equipment *Lifejackets *XBox/Wii/Playstation *Furniture *Fish Tanks *Construction Paper *DVD Movies

These items and many more are currently needed at the Clubs. If you would like to donate one or more of these items from our Wish List, please call (816) 361-3600 x229 or email giving@helpKCkids.org. For the full Club Wish List, visit our web site at www.helpKCkids.org.