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Hip Hoppin' with Mary Poppin' | | |
 This month, Hip Hoppin' with Mary Poppin' took to the road for successful tour stops at Hillcrest Church and Oaklawn United Methodist Church! At both camps, a total of 205 kids were able to participate in a variety of theater-related classes - from creative writing and choreography, to prop and stage design. Throughout the week, kids were able to exercise their creativity, make their own props, (including kites for "Let's Go Fly a Kite", gloves for "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious"), as well as design spoons, pillows, silly hats, and chimney sweeps for other songs in the performance.
 Each camp was divided into groups, with each group reflecting one of Rainbow Days' major messages - I Am, I Can, I Have, I Will, and I Believe (as well as I Dream, I Imagine, I Aspire, I Succeed, and I Accomplish at Camp Broadway II). At the end of the week, each group performed a song from the Disney movie Mary Poppins.
At Rainbow Days' performing arts camp, children are able to get away from the shelters and experience being onstage in front of an audience while showing off their many talents. This is also an opportunity for the children to be in the spotlight in front of their parents and friends, show off their skills and imagination, and help inspire one another - believing that anything is possible. |
| Staff Changes and Updates | |
 As some of you may already be aware, Shawn Wills' last day at Rainbow Days was Friday, August 16th. In the two years that Shawn was Director of Development, she made many contributions including the launching of the Heroes of Hope Society, cultivating new corporate volunteer and donor groups, and overseeing POG and Texas Hold'em to name a few. We certainly wish her the best in her new endeavors!
 Tiffany Beaudine has been named the Director of Development. Tiffany has worked with Rainbow Days for ten years this October and has been extremely instrumental in helping us achieve our long term goal of diversifying our revenue streams by increasing individual, corporate and foundation support. Tiffany began as a Resource Development Coordinator and has been in the role of Resource Development Manager for the past few years. Assuming the role of Development Director is an appropriate next step in her professional growth and just the person our organization needs to direct our continued efforts on growing individual giving. Please let Tiffany know if you have any questions concerning how to make a donation to Rainbow Days.
 Wendi McMullen will be returning to Rainbow Days part-time as our new Special Events Director, responsible for Texas Hold 'Em and the Pot of Gold Luncheon. Wendi's many years of experience with Rainbow Days will be an asset to supporting the Board and volunteers who work with us each year on these two important events. I know you will join me in welcoming Wendi back to Rainbow Days! If you would like to learn more about Texas Hold 'Em or the Pot of Gold Luncheon please contact Wendi.
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| 6th Annual Texas Hold'em Tournament & Casino Night | | |
Please join us on Thursday, October 28, 2010, at the DoubleTree Hotel - Campbell Centre, for the 6th Annual Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament and Casino Night!
Players will once again compete for some outstanding prizes. Sign up now to reserve your spot!
Registration for the Poker Tournament is only $125 for individuals or $200 for couples. Blackjack registration is $75. All proceeds from this event will benefit the programs and services of Rainbow Days. Sponsorships are also available ranging from $500 to $5,000.
For more details or to register, please contact Wendi McMullen via email or by phone 214.887.0726.
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United Way Campaign Kick-Off | | |
Give. Advocate. Volunteer.
As the United Way Campaign kicks off, we would like to thank all of the generous donors who give to United Way. We also want to encourage you to "spread the word" at your workplace about the good work that United Way is doing in our community.
Your gift can be designated to the Community Fund, to a specific United Way Partner Agency or to one of the Special Initiatives. By giving to United Way, you are helping to support and strengthen our community as we all "Live United".
As one of the proud partner agencies of United Way, we thank you for your ongoing support!
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| Rainbow Days on Univision Radio | |  Univision has given Rainbow Days a unique opportunity by providing 1 hour of radio time for three weeks in July. A rebroadcast was aired for a Sunday slot. The radio program with host Claudia Torrescano and Rainbow Days staff Leo Gutierrez. The program is an opportunity for the Hispanic community to learn more about Rainbow Days and its services, to allow dialog with Hispanic parents, and to inform them of drug trends and available resources in the community.
Rainbow Days will also be working with Univision on other projects through their VIA-23 Community affairs program and may be offered a spot that will be aired monthly. Rainbow Days has already been a highlighted organization and continues to serve a rapidly growing Hispanic population. Rainbow Days' partnership with Univision is a testament to our commitment to children, youth and families. |
| Stomp Out Drugs Hike | |
 Rainbow Days staff member, Robert Lopez, lead 25 kids from Good Shepherd Community Center in West Dallas on a hike through the woods of Arlington's Veteran Park on July 20, 2010. Prior to the hike, Robert provided the kids with some substantial nourishment and refreshment via a cookout in the park complete with hot dogs, hamburgers, and lots of water. Following lunch, each child made and decorated a sun visor in preparation for the hiking adventure. Lastly, Robert shared with the children that there was a twofold purpose to the hike ahead: to stomp out drugs and march for health, and also to explore, have fun and enjoy nature. The children and staff members of Good Shepherd all agreed that a new hiking adventure with friends and safe people was a much more exciting way to spend an afternoon than to giving one's life away to alcohol, tobacco and other drugs.
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| Goodsearch.com Raises $ for Rainbow Days | |
What if Rainbow Days earned a donation every time you searched the Internet? Or, what if a percentage of every purchase you made online went to support our cause? Well, now it can!
GoodSearch.com is a Yahoo-powered search engine that donates half its advertising revenue, about a penny per search, to the charities its users designate. Use it just as you would any search engine, get quality search results from Yahoo, and watch the donations add up!
GoodShop.com is a new online shopping mall that donates up to 37% of each purchase to your favorite cause! Hundreds of great stores including Amazon, Target, Gap, Best Buy, ebay, Macy's and Barnes & Noble have teamed up with GoodShop and every time you place an order, you'll be supporting your favorite cause.
To start raising money for Rainbow Days through your internet searches, just go to www.goodsearch.com and be sure to enter Rainbow Days as the charity you want to support. |
| Volunteer in the Spotlight: Aron Finn | |
 Aron Finn, a first-time volunteer at this summer's Kids' University II, is our spotlight for the month.
Aron learned about Rainbow Days through a friend of a friend, Elizabeth Lockhart, who is a long-term volunteer at Rainbow Days. After hearing Elizabeth talk about the organization, Aron became interested and wanted to get involved. "The idea of it is great. Once you hear about what [Rainbow Days] does, it's hard not for that to hit your heart," said Aron. "Helping out these kids' education in a healthy environment is really important to me".
When asked if anything specifically touched him at the graduation ceremony, Aron mentioned that he overheard a kid ask the president of the University if his friend could live with him. "That really brought everything down to earth for me," Aron explained.
Impressed by the kids and their willingness to learn, Aron would love to continue working with Rainbow Days, adding, "Rainbow Days is doing a lot of good and I want to be involved in that. I can tell they are really making a difference in kids' lives."
Thank you Aron, for your time and commitment to Rainbow Days! |
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eConnection is a monthly newsletter published by the staff of Rainbow Days, Inc. For more information on our programs, please contact us at:
8150 N. Central Expwy.
Suite 1600
Dallas, TX 75206
214-887-0726 / 214-887-0729 FAX
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