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Dear Boys & Girls Clubs Supporter,
Great Futures Start Here!
Upcoming Events:
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These are actual Boys & Girls Clubs of Acadiana kids talking about their BGC experiences!
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Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Brings Ice Cream To The Jackie & Granberry Club
Employees at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney recently surprised our members with ice cream upon arrival at the Jackie, Granberry and J.W. Faulk Clubs. The bowls of ice cream were topped with goodies including sprinkles, cherries, candy, nuts, chocolate and strawberry syrup. The children could not contain their excitement.
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Triple Play Gamesroom Festival
The Triple Play Gameroom Tournament was held September 15, 2011, at the Jackie Club. The Club members from the Jackie and Granberry Clubs participated in games such as pool, foosball, shoe pong, chess, connect 4, & checkers. Club members also enjoyed sandwiches, baked chips, fruit juice and a healthy snack from the LSU Ag Center. Volunteers from JC Penney, the Junior League of Lafayette, the Ice Gators, the Southwest Group, M&J Valve Services, Chevron and special guest Alphonse from the Louisiana Ice Gators, came out to help and spend time enjoying games with the Club members.
  
  
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UL Architectural Students Visit Granberry
 The students asked our members what changes they would like to see at the Granberry Club. The kids suggested covering the basketball court, fixing the playground equipment, replacing basketball goals, and repainting the outside of the building.    |
Every Thursday 15 Granberry Members Visit The Acadiana Symphony & Orchestra
The members receive voice, piano, guitar, violin, and drum lessons.  |
Granberry Receives New Computers From Cox
Granberry has received new computers from Cox. The old computers will be refurbished by Cox and brought to the Vermilion Club "Rodney Unit." The unveiling of the computers will be this Tuesday at 3pm. Cox will have a cupcake tower for the kids.
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Kids participated in the World Wide Day of Play! It is a day for kids to learn the importance of staying active.
  
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Steak & Burger Pre-Party at Carrabba's
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Steak & Burger Pre-Party at Carrabba's
Steak & Burger has already proven to be a huge success. Board members have raised over $147,000. Our goal is $150,000. Sponsorships are still available.
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Sammy Kershaw & Mike Dean Concert
The Sammy Kershaw & Mike Dean concert was held September 16th and was an enormous success, raising approximately $11,000. The Opelousas Board did a wonderful job getting everything together.
  
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Meeting about the Brudley's Wild Game Cook-Off
Brudley's Wild Game Cook-Off
Some of the creatures that will be in the newly added reptile exhibit are:
·Turtles
·120 pound Python & other Snakes
·3 ½ ft. Iguana
·Savannah Monitor & Tegu Lizard
·Other animals on display will be:
·Pigeons
·Rats
·Love Birds
·A Rabbit
This snake and lizard will be at our Cook-Off! Thanks to our confirmed reptile exhibits! DESIGNS BY REPTILES WESDOM REPTILES ACADIAN ENCOLSURES |
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