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| Girls on the Run of Austin Newsletter |
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WE'RE GROWING!
As summer is just getting underway for all of our girls, we've been busy on our expansion plans for the 2009-2010 school year.
As of today, our programs will be offered at the following locations in the Fall:
Austin Recreation Centers:
Alamo Recreation Center
West Austin Youth Assn.
Austin ISD:
Becker Elementary
Casis Elementary
Oak Springs Elementary
Eanes ISD:
Bridgepoint Elementary
Leander ISD: Giddens Elementary
We are finalizing all the details for our Fall programs, and will share more when we're confirmed. Many thanks to Maggie for leading our expansion plan.
Many girls in our target locations for next year are unable to pay and participate in the program. If you are interested in providing a program scholarship for girls enrolled in the Fall 2009 season, please visit our website and click the Donate button to make a donation. Scholarship amounts are from $25-125.
About Girls on the Run
GOTR is an after-school program that uses the power of running to help prepare pre-teen girls for a lifetime of self-respect, positive choices and healthy living. Over 12 weeks, girls are guided by trained volunteer coaches, and learn about the power of positive self-image. At the end of the semester, in celebration of their achievement, girls along with their families, coaches and volunteers participate in a local 5K race.
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Girls on the Run of Austin is beyond excited to announce our summer benefit:
"Runnin' Down a Dream"
The fun is scheduled for August 13th. This will be an amazing night of guitars, music, food, drinks, and great prizes! More details are below, and we'll be sending out a separate invitation soon...we hope you can join us!
We also want to thank everyone for coming to the Tiara Tuesday Happy Hour at Ruth's Chris Steak House on the May 26th. Tiara Tuesday is held each month, and proceeds from a raffle, silent auction and the venue go to the featured charity. GOTR received some great exposure thanks to the generosity of Austin Woman Magazine, Cupidz Closet, and Majic 95.5. Check out the Austin Woman Magazine website for more information on future Tiara Tuesday events.
Sincerely,
Shorey Russell
Girls on the Run of Austin
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| Coach Recruitment & Volunteer Info Session |
| Interested in becoming a coach? Want to know more about volunteer opportunties? Join us for an information session to learn more about the program from a coaching perspective. We'll also tell you about other volunteer committees & events we're planning.
WHEN: Thurs. June 25th, 6-7pm
WHERE: REI 6th & Lamar
601 N. Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX 78703
(512) 482-3357  Because we are expanding for the 2009-2010 school year, we will be holding a coaches' training workshop, so mark your calendars:
WHEN: Sun. August 23rd, 1-5pm
WHERE: REI Gateway
9901 N Capitol of Texas Hwy
Austin, TX 78759
(512) 343-5550
Contact KB for more information about either of these events. |
| Featured Event ... Runnin' Down a Dream |
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The Nelson Project with Keller Willams Realty is co-hosting an evening benefit for Girls on the Run of Austin. Here are the exciting details:
WHEN: Thursday August 13th, 5:30-8pm
WHERE: Gibson Guitar Showroom
BAND: Reckless Kelly
TICKETS: $25 adults, $10 children
There will be free food, open bar (wine, beer, water, soda). Every ticket holder will be eligible for door prize drawings, and we encourage everyone to bid on our silent auction items which will be sure to please.
With Reckless Kelly being a featured ACL band this year, we are expecting our event to sell out. Tickets are available now on our website. Buy early! | |
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With summer upon us and movie and TV watching at an annual high for kids out of school, think about this:
A Kaiser Foundation study by Nancy Signorielli found that in movies, television shows and the accompanying commercials, women's and girls' appearance is frequently commented on: 58 percent of female characters in movies had comments made about their looks, as did 28 percent in television shows and 26 percent of the female models in the accompanying commercials.
Mens' and boys' appearance is talked about significantly less often in all three media: 24% of male characters in the movies, and 10 percent in TV shows, and 7 percent in commercials. (source: National Institute on Media and the Family)
Get out & be active! And have a very safe summer.
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 The Bettysport Domain store will be offering 25% off EVERYTHING starting Friday, June 5th through Sunday, June 14th. This includes the already reduced SALE merchandise!
Bettysport at the Domain is located at the south end of the shopping center, near Macy's, Borders, and Zara. For directions to the Domain, click here.
Bettysport is a sponsor of Girls on the Run of Austin. Interested in being a sponsor? Contact Shorey. |
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Girls on the Run of Austin - PO Box 200594 - Austin, TX 78720
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