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This Week at the Clubs
July 26-August 1, 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? |
Congratulations to Ryan Allen from the Wyandotte County Unit (photo at left) who was recently selected as the winner of a Boys & Girls Club Youth of the Year Award from Marquette University for fall, 2010! This full-tuition award is renewable for four years (eight semesters)! Way to go Ryan!
The 3rd Annual SMART Girls Conference "You Can't Block My Flow" was held at Park University this past weekend, July 23-24, for 150 girls between the ages of 12 and 18. The conference is intended to show the young ladies of our community the many avenues of support and resources they have at their fingertips.
The Teen Summer Camp this summer has been based on various areas of art - each week is themed with program activities and field trips in conjunction with each media. Recently, the teens created murals at Loose Park and also participated in a community event at Crown Center for the annual Chalk & Walk Festival, where they marked off areas for mural designs, stuffed gift bags and set up vendor tables and chairs. It was a great community service project for our teens!
The Clubs hosted the Geek Squad Summer Academy July 19-21 at the Thornberry Unit. The Academy, presented by Geek Squad and Best Buy, hosted 200 members, grades 6-12, from all Club sites for this 3-day event. The program's mission is to inspire the younger generation's direct involvement with technology. Through fun interactive classes and activities, the Academy aimed to demystify technology for students and help them navigate an increasingly "techie" world. Classes included basics of building a computer, internet safety, and optional classes were offered in digital video and music production. Many thanks to Geek Squad and Best Buy for providing such an innovative and engaging program for our youth!
Once again this year, Team Smile provided free dental screening and treatment to several hundred Club youth on Friday, July 16. Club kids were bussed to the Stadium where they spent the morning not only receiving free dental care, but playing in the Outfield Experience at the K. The next Wednesday, the kids were invited back together at the Stadium to watch a Royals game! Thank you to Team Smile and the Kansas City Royals for making this day possible for our kids!
A group of Club teens recently had the opportunity to tour the KMBC Channel 9 News Station with sports reporter (and RBI supporter) Nick Griffith. The teens role played as weather reporters and news anchors and got to tour the whole facility. It was the perfect experience for those interested in Broadcasting & Journalism as potential future careers.
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 | |
July 31, 2010
A 50-mile, scenic ride through Historic Independence Square to benefit Club kids in Eastern Jackson County. More info below.
August 27, 2010
An exciting evening at the water park to benefit the Wyandotte County Unit. Details below or click here to buy your tickets now! |
| Club Sites |
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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? | |
 Double Your Impact: Camps for Kids Match - Through July 31
1st Annual "Ride for the Kids" - July 31
Sign up now to participate in the 1st Annual "Ride for the Kids" on Saturday, July 31 - a 50-mile, scenic ride from Blue Springs through Historic Independence Square (with photo stops at the Truman Library and on the Square), followed by lunch and a silent auction at the Leslie Unit with special guest "Mac", the Missouri Mavericks mascot. There will also be a parade escort from the Library by the Independence Police Department. Pre-register for only $20 per rider ($10 per passenger), including lunch, by contacting Rich Baldwin at (501) 773-1010 or emailing rbaldwin@helpKCkids.org. You can also register the morning of the ride for $25 ($15 for a passenger).
Keystone "Show Our Support (SOS)" Campaign - August 5
Keystone Club members from the Hawthorne and Leslie Units will again be participating in the Taco Bell Foundation for Teens "Show Our Support (SOS)" Campaign this year, a national campaign aimed at bringing awareness to and support for those affected by war whether locally, nationally or globally. The Keystoners will hold a Power of "1" Health & Safety Fair on August 5 from 3-6 p.m. at the Hawthorne Unit, with free medical, eye and dental screenings, vendors, free food, fun activities, and prizes. Come out and support our teens!
*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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