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Join Us for a Special Valentine's Day Benefit
for the Boys & Girls Clubs of
St. Helena and Calistoga
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Calistoga Club News
 Artful Expression...Calistoga held their second and final Art Exhibit of 2011 in December as part of the Boys & Girls Club of America's National Fine Art Exhibit Program. Fifty pieces of Member Art Work was put on display at the Calistoga Elementary School's Library for the month of December with an opening Gala on the 14th. (A similar exhibit was held in January in the St. Helena Clubhouse.)
The National Fine Art Exhibit Program encourages artistic expression,while providing opportunities for Members art work to be displayed in local exhibits. Club Members can show their creativity through drawing, painting. printmaking, collage, mixed media, ceramics and sculpture. Calistoga Member's art was judged by a panel of three local artists. Those whose artwork was selected for an award will have their work go on to the regional exhibit with the possibility to move onto to the national exhibit.
Congratulations to the award winners, Jessica Servine, Litzy Infante, Lesly Chavez, Yanny Romero, Carolina Velasco, Dayana Cardona, Noemi Ramirez, Jazzmin Murrillo, Xochitl Tapia, Fernanda Mendieta, Aelene Perez, Casandra Hernendez, Rosalinda Martinez, and Joanna Castro...and all the Members who contributed to the success of the exhibit.
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St. Helena Club News
 Follow the bouncing ball...Another New Year brings another Boys & Girls Club Basketball Season. Seven teams of 6 and 7 year olds and eight teams of 8 and 9 year olds are up and running, dribbling and shooting. Practice, practice, practice is the main goal right now for these 130 (up from 100 last year) future all-star hoopsters. Its the first time many of these Club Members have engaged in a team competitive sport. Teams consists of girls and boys, and are balanced with members selected on their readiness, agility, and basketball skills. Each team member is valued for their contributions to the team. Fun, cooperation, communication, and respect are integrated into the practice session as well as good sportsmanship, learning the rules, and following instructions. Adrian Lopez, Unit Direction in St. Helena and Coach extraordinaire is fortunate to have 35 volunteer parent coaches and assistant coaches to help him with keeping teams focused and motivated. A big Thank You to the coaches and assistant coaches. A big Thank You for Team Sponsorships goes to: Classic Party Rental, Carpy Gang, Caldwell-Snyder Gallery, Bernstein Orthodontics, Gott's Roadside, A.G.Isdahl Construction, Webster Construction, The Christopher Hill Gallery, Salvestrin Wines, Oak Knoll Farming, Madison Lynn Wines, and Blakeley Landscaping. The first game is Tuesday, January 24th. GO TEAMS!!! |
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Calistoga Teen Center
 Get ready to ride...Tuesdays at the Calistoga Teen Center is Bike Club day. The Bike Club gives Members the chance to ride on a variety of Calistoga bike paths and trails, or just a chance to repair and spruce up their non-motorized ride.
Staff member and professional cyclist, Jason King plans Bike Club Tuesday according to who shows up. For those new to riding he'll choose a mellow path that follows the outskirts of the Calistoga City limits. For others who like to ride a bit more off road, he'll head up the Oak Hill Mine Trail for a few miles. Most of these rides however end in the same way, stopping at a local eatery for treats and snacks. As Jason and Teen Center Members are becoming familiar faces to the managers and owners of the local restaurants, complimentary goodies have been showing up on a regular basis much to the delight of hungry and tired riders. Bike riders, Jason and the Teen Center greatly appreciate the generosity and support of these thoughtful businesses.
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Members and parents who come into our St. Helena and Calistoga Clubs are familiar with many of the names and faces of the Staff Members who guide, teach, care for and engage with the Club's Youth. I'd like to take a moment to introduce you to a couple of staff members who are not highly visible but whose presence helps the Clubs stay on solid footing and keep us moving into the future. They both work "behind the scenes" in their offices in our St. Helena facility.
Trent Yaconelli, Director of Operations has been with the Clubs since 1997. He started as the St. Helena Club Manager, and as the programs grew was asked to fill the newly created Director position. Trent played an important role in the design of the St. Helena Clubhouse and in the creation of the Calistoga Boys & Girls Club. He understands the importance of taking the long view while tending to the day to day needs. Trent's daily schedule includes communication with both the St. Helena and Calistoga School Administrators and facilities; working with Napa County Office of Education to ensure program quality; and making sure that the Staff are well supported to give their best game.
If that's not enough, Trent also works with several Board Committees and commits time to organizing special fundraising events. Trent, and his wife Ondrejka, have two sons; Wilder (8) and Easton (5).
Renee Sweezey, Resource Development and Marketing Director, began her career with the Boys & Girls Club in May 2011. Jumping right in, Renee, along with Board Members, produced the first annual Youth of the Year Award Ceremony and Fundraising breakfast. Next she organized and created materials for the Clubs' Business and Individual Support Campaigns.
Renee also took over the production of the monthly newsletter, keeps the local media abreast of the Clubs' current events, and works with the Board of Directors on future fundraising events. Renee recently adopted a new rescue puppy...ZaZi.
I encourage you to stop by and introduce yourself to Trent and Renee. They enjoy meeting those in the communities they serve. The Clubs could not operate without their dedication and commitment.
You can check out their pictures on the Club's website..."About Us" Tab, then "Meet Our Staff".
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