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Raffle for Free Braces at Sandhills Orthodontics!
Existing Patients: Payoff your balance
Everyone else: A free set of braces
Purchase tickets at the Sandhills Orthodontics Booth in Depot Park during the festival or prior to April 29th at Sandhills Orthodontics (1129 Carthage Street) or at both Club locations (O.T.-1414 Bragg Street/Church St.-200 Church Street)
The winner will be announced at the conclusion of the kids bike race at the corner of Steele and Carthage Street. Winner does not have to be present to win.
ALL PROCEEDS from this raffle will be donated to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sanford! Tickets are $10.00 a piece. For more information, please click on the link below or call Shannon Gurwitch at 919-776-3525.
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11th Annual Charity Golf Tourament
April 24th, 2012
Help support "The Positive Place for Kids" in Lee County by participating in our annual golf tournament. Over 900 Lee County children are counting on your support. Please join us on April 24, 2012 at Tobacco Road Golf Course located in Sanford, NC. Tobacco Road was named the "Best new golf course in North Carolina in 1999; Top 10 you can play-Golf Magazine; Top 10, upscale public division-Golf Digest; 10th hardest course in America-Golf Digest; and Best New Clubhouse in America-Golf Inc." If you have never played Tobacco Road visit them at http://www.tobaccoroadgolf.com/ and see what you will be missing. The format will be a four person Superball Tourament with an 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. shotgun start. There will be a first, second, third, and fourth place winners for gross and net divisions. There will also be prizes for closest to the pin and long drive. All proceeds will go to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sanford/Lee County to carry out the following mission: To inspire and enable all youth served to realize their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens. Lunch will be available between the end of the morning round and the beginning of the afternoon round. Live entertainment is scheduled for lunch. Awards will be presented immediately following the completion of each round. Hospitality carts will be on the course with complimentary beverages and snacks. The number of players will be kept to a level that will allow for 4 1/2 hour rounds. Below is a link to the Golf Tournament Registration form. For more information, please contact Bo Hedrick at 919-776-3525. If you would like to pay for the Golf Tournament, please click on the Donate Now button to the right and designate your money for the Golf Tournament 2012 under program designation.
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Attention Military Families
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Sanford/Lee County is pleased to announce the creation of our new mentoring program for military children:
Club Troopers
Program Benefits Include:
Free Tuition for Active Duty Military Dependents
1/2 Price Weekly Summer Fees ($10/Week for Club Troopers Member;
includes USDA Approved Breakfast and Lunch)
Free Transportation from Lee County Schools to the Boys & Girls Club
On Site Counseling for Military Parents
Military Parent's Night Out
Special Field Trips & Activities
Weekly Small Group Mentoring Sessions with a Dedicated Mentor &
Other Military Kids
Free Transportation Home for Carolina Trace Residents
For more information, please ask to speak to Shannon Gurwitch at
919-774-6652 or email Shannon at sgurwitch@yahoo.com.
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Taisia Johnson-2011-2012 Youth of the Year, Mr. J-Teen Director
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Great Futures Start Here!
Annual Award Banquet
Youth of the Year Announced!
Taisia Johnson was named Youth of the Year for the 2nd consecutive year for the Boys & Girls Club. "This was totally unexpected. I didn't think I would get the honor back-to-back," said Johnson. "The Boys & Girls Club means so much to me. I would not be the leader I am today without the staff here." The club holds a special significance to Johnson, as it was a comfort to her during a troubled time. She credits the Boys & Girls Club with seeing her through the most trying periods of adolescence. "The staff here feels like family, the building feels like home, and it is the Club that made me believe that even after difficult struggles, I could continue to be a leader and the very smart young lady that I am," Johnson said. Johnson's 11 years with the club have led her to become a mentor to a group of four young girls. They regularly meet to discuss any issues or fears they have. Through the programs offered at the Club, she has also received her first paying position at Walgreens. Now, with a new plaque in had, Johnson will go on to represent Lee County in the state competition Youth of the Year.
There were 6 other youth vying for Youth of the Year. They were: Unique Lee, Christopher McLean, Gabrielle Judd, Gabrielle Holmes, Shaquille Stepney, and Jerraysheya Fox. All of the kids are winners.
Along with announcing our 2011-2012 Youth of the Year, other members and people of the community were recognized.
Youth Awards
OT Sloan:
Education: Josh Randolph/ Art: Madison Lambert/ Sportsmanship: Austin Varner/ Student Athlete: Aaron Blockman/ Character and Leadership: Shantel Bennett/ Be Great Award: Jerraysheya Fox.
Church Street:
Education: Anthony Quartman/ Art: Spencer Reece/ Sportsmanship: Markiah McEachin/ Student Athlete: Tyrique Cameron/ Character and Leadership: Nicole Escobar/ Be Great Award: Bryson Perry
Teens:
Job Ready: Taisia Johnson/ Public Speaking Excellence: Shaquille Stepney/ Certification of Appreciation: Jerraysheya Fox
Dr. A.M. Oelrich Award: Joseph Hart
Volunteer and Community Awards:
Lee County School Ambassadors, Oscar Keller Jr., Augustine Literacy Tutors, Bob Smith, Ethel King, Amy Lundy, Mo Weathers, Jim Jamison, Keisha Sumpter.
Bo Hedrick, CPO, also recognized several board members for their unyielding support of the Club. Some of these members are stepping down from the Governing Board and joining our Emeritus Board. Some of the board that was recognized was: George Harvey, Mark Davenport, Munsey Wheby, Ann Barkley, Don Perry. All of the board was recognized as a whole and the new board members were welcomed; Sherry Shudra, Mary Jo Parks, and Beth Stutts. Overall the night was a huge success. We thank all of the supporters who came out to help us celebrate this night.
To view a slideshow of pictures from this night, please click on the link below.
http://sanfordbgc.ezsitelaunch.com/page162527.aspx
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Want your kids to have a positive place to join and feel like they are a part of something? Look no further! Sign your kids up for the Boys & Girls Club!
There are always things happening at the Club. Be a part of one of our many programs. Be a part of a group.. for more information, please contact Cephonia Gilmore at 919-776-3525 (O.T. Sloan Site Unit Director) or Dana Ellis-Petty at 919-776-6304 (Church Street Site Unit Director).
School year membership fee: $32.00 a year!
Homework help is offered every Monday through Thursday from 3:45-4:45. This is called "Power Hour." After homework, the kids are in age groups and rotate to their different areas. Some of the areas include: Gameroom, Art Department, Gym, and our Education Department where our specialty programs are run like Hooked on Phonics and Phenomenal Girls. We also have a Middleschool Room and a Teen Center dedicated to our older members.
Below is the link to our membership page where you will find more information and the link to our membership application.
http://sanfordbgc.ezsitelaunch.com/page11521825.aspx
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