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This Week at the Clubs
April 19-25, 2010 |
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In an effort to keep you more informed on what's happening at the Clubs in 2010, we will send out out this bi-weekly e-newsletter with the latest and greatest Club events and activities! |
| What's Been Going On? |
After a very busy week in an "Extreme Makeover", the Leslie Unit revealed its fabulous face-lift on Friday afternoon with a special unveiling and ribbon cutting ceremony. The makeover was made possible by Community of Christ, along with various donations and support from the Independence business community. 300 Community of Christ volunteers from around the globe worked all week long (in town for their 2010 World Conference) upgrading the facility for the over 900 Independence-area youth served by the Unit. Renovations included a brand new kitchen, carpet, lighting, fresh paint inside and out, and an upgraded gymnasium. The Clubs thank Community of Christ (especially Project Coordinator Tom Cochran) and the many volunteers and supporters who helped make this possible for our kids!
This past Saturday, 50 Club members participated in a Culinary Arts Class at Applebee's in Lenexa. AMC Theatre and Junior League "Kids in the Kitchen" sponsored this fun day of teaching and empowering youth to make healthy lifestyle choices and help reverse the growth of childhood obesity and its associated health issues. We thank them for including our kids!
The East Side Unit held a Super Duper Sleepover on Friday night for young Club members, and they are also looking forward to a Teen Party on April 30 at the Club.
Annitra McDonald, our very own 2010 Missouri State Youth of the Year winner is busy preparing for the Youth of the Year Regional Competition which will take place this summer. In the meantime, we will post updates of her preparations on our web site. Click here to check out Annitra's Fox 4 "Reaching for Excellence" feature with Phil Witt.
Vote for our kids! Vote once a day during the month of April to help Variety Kansas City win $250,000 towards the purchase of mobility vans for special needs children through the Pepsi Refresh Everything Project. If Variety gets funded (a top 2 ranking) the Clubs benefit as well! Click here to vote daily during April!
Don't forget to use GoodSearch.com for your online searches and GoodShop.com for your online shopping to benefit the Clubs. Just enter "Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City" as the charity you want to support! |
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| Save the Date | |
RBI First Pitch Event
April 27, 2010
Join us for this kick-off to the 2010 RBI season at the K. More info below.
Summer Job Fair
May 9, 2010
Job Fair for the 2010 Summer Program for certified teachers and Group Leaders - 6-8 pm at the Thornberry Unit. More info below.
Ride for the Kids
May 15, 2010
A 50-mile, scenic ride through Historic Independence Square to benefit Club kids in Eastern Jackson County. More info below. |
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East Side Unit
5101 E 24th St
Kansas City, MO
(816) 241-5252
Hawthorne Unit
16995 Dover Ln,
Independence, MO
(816) 257-7010
Leslie Unit
315 S Leslie
Independence, MO
(816) 461-1422
Thornberry Unit
3831 E 43rd St
Kansas City, MO
(816) 861-6300
Wyandotte County Unit
1240 Troup
Kansas City, KS
(913) 621-3260 | |
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| What's Coming Up? | |
 First Pitch Event - April 27
Join us for this annual kick-off to the RBI season on April 27 at Kauffman Stadium in the Hall-of-Fame suites. Learn more about RBI, sponsor a team or Bat-A-Kid-In for 2010 and then enjoy a tour of the Hall of Fame before watching the Royals take on the Mariners. For more details and information on how you can attend, email giving@helpKCkids.org. Summer Employment Job Fair - May 6
The Clubs are holding a Summer Employment Job Fair on May 6 from 6-8 p.m. at the Thornberry Unit for its "Atomic Blast Math & Science Summer Enrichment Program" that will be held at Thornberry and both Independence sites this year. We are seeking qualified teachers and Group Leaders (youth development professionals) to facilitate academic-based summer programming. Applicants must have a minimum of one year experience working with youth in a similar environment and must be willing to work one or both summer sessions (June 7-July 9 and July 12-August 6). Interviews will be conducted on-site. For more information, visit our web site, or contact Barbra Upton-Garvin, VP of Human Resources at (816) 361-3600x 230.
1st Annual "Ride for the Kids" - May 15
Sign up now to participate in the 1st Annual "Ride for the Kids" on Saturday, May 15 - a 50-mile, scenic ride from Blue Springs through Historic Independence Square followed by lunch and a silent auction at the Leslie Unit. Pre-register at Blue Springs Harley-Davidson on Saturday, May 1 for only $20 per rider ($10 per passenger), including lunch. You can also register the morning of the ride for $25 ($15 for a passenger). For more information, call Rich Baldwin at (501) 773-1010 or email rbaldwin@helpKCkids.org. Vote for the Clubs - Best of Business Kansas City
Voting is now open for Ingram's Best of Kansas City awards. In the March issue of Ingram's Magazine (and subsequent issues), the Official Ballot is included for you to vote for your Kansas City favorites. New in 2010, there is a category for Best Non-Profit Organization - and the Clubs would appreciate your vote! So grab your copy of Ingram's and vote! Ballots are due on July 9.
RBI Enrollment & Events 2010 - Ongoing
RBI registration is now open for the 2010 season. Youth ages 5-18 are encouraged to sign up today and individuals as well as teams are welcome to enroll. Cost is $25 per child, which includes free physical, uniform, all gear, certified umpires, scholarship opportunities, end-of-season picnic & awards, life skills instruction, clinics AND a school year membership to the Boys & Girls Clubs! Quite a deal! Click here to enroll today! Volunteer coaches are also needed! Call the RBI office at (816) 361-3600 for more information.
Shamrock Oil Change Promotion - Month of April
Shamrock Tire Co. is running a promotion during the month of April - $5 promotion on oil changes and $20 promotion on all alignments with all proceeds going to our local Clubs. Offer is good at the Shamrock location at the corner of Main and Kansas on the Historic Independence Square. Call (816) 254-7002 to set an appointment today!
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. |
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Thanks for your support of the Boys & Girls Clubs Clubs of Greater Kansas City! For more information on the Clubs and our programs, visit our web site at www.helpkckids.org.
Sincerely,
Dave Smith
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City
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