Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Mississippi

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI HOSTS LIGHTS ON AFTERSCHOOL! RALLY AND GOALS FOR GRADUATION RALLY

On October 20, the Lights On Afterschool! Rally and Goals for Graduation Rally were held for Club members. Each unit participated with a skit emphasizing the importance of quality, affordable afterschool programs for all children and the importance of setting goals for their school year. Goals for Graduation, a Boys & Girls Club program, introduces academic goal-setting for Club members, ages 6-15 by linking their future aspirations with concrete actions today. Members set achievable "Know-I-Can" Goals, more challenging "Think-I-Can" Goals and yearly "Believe-I-Can" Goals. They also create an action plan with daily and weekly goals leading to short- and long-term academic gains. Lights On Afterschool!, the only nationwide event celebrating afterschool, brings attention to the need for afterschool programs that keep kids safe, help working families, and improve academic achievement.

WALKER UNIT CLUB MEMBER WINS WEB DESIGN CATEGORY IN NATIONAL DIGITAL ARTS FESTIVAL

Donald Buckley, a member of the Walker Unit, was recently named a national winner in the Boys & Girls Clubs of America Digital Arts Festival. Donald won the National Web Tech award for his webpage design. He is a 2004 graduate of Terry High School and is currently attending Hinds Community College. He spends his time at the Club in the Teen Center, the Computer Lab and volunteering with programs for the younger age groups. The Digital Arts Festival celebrates Club members’ creativity. They advance through three levels of animated lessons online and participate in instructor-led group activities while gaining skills in various Microsoft software programs. The Club Tech program is designed to develop advanced technology skills, creativity and critical thinking through projects. It helps Club members discover their potential at the Boys & Girls Clubs. Congratulations Donald!

10TH ANNUAL STEAK AND STAKE FUNDRAISING DINNER SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 21, 2006

On Tuesday, March 21, the TradeMart will come alive again as the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Mississippi host their 10th Annual Steak and Stake Fundraising Dinner. Again, this evening will be lots of fun for the children and the adults who attend the event. For more information on table sales please contact Bo Bounds at 601-969-7088, Ext 26 or bbounds@bgccm.net. Mark your calendar – you won’t want to miss this!

The Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Mississippi offer several opportunities for you to join our mission, from donating equipment to sponsoring a child to participating in our annual fundraiser.

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