LOCAL NEWS
3/29/2010
Jessie Ramirez to Represent the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities for One Man Minneapolis
| Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Contact: Angie Berthelot @ 651.329.4851 Scott Mayer @ 612.870.1234 |
AND CHARITIES OF THE TWIN CITIES
Voting Period Begins Friday to Select One Man Who Represents
the Best of Twin Cities
MINNEAPOLIS – March 25, 2010 – Twenty men in the Twin Cities have been selected from hundreds of nominations and applicants to compete for the title of ONE MAN MINNEAPOLIS. On Saturday, May 22 at the Pantages Theatre, one of the men will be identified as ONE MAN MINNEAPOLIS – the man who represents the best of the Twin Cities from the perspectives of community involvement, personality, intelligence, and fitness.
From March 26 – May 21, anyone 18+ can vote for their favorite man by visiting OneManMinneapolis.com. Profiles and pictures of all 20 men are posted online, and more information will be posted in the coming weeks. In addition, a series of five ‘Meet the Men’ happy hour cocktail parties at various Twin Cities locations will introduce the men to the community. Information for the happy hour cocktail parties is also posted online.
“When we hear the phrase ‘generate awareness for local charities,’ we immediately think of the traditional fundraisers, galas or small community events,” said Annette Hanley, Development Officer of Special Projects for Goodwill / Easter Seals Minnesota. “ONE MAN MINNEAPOLIS brings a fresh approach to generating awareness for local charities by helping us select an ambassador who supports our mission. Through media interviews and a series of happy hours organized by One Man Minneapolis, these ambassadors are able to educate the general community about the charities they chose to represent.”
The 20 semifinalists, and the charities they have chosen to affiliate with, are:
Jake Bowers Minneapolis One Voice Mixed Chorus
Grant Cermak Minneapolis Cornucopia Institute
Jeff Cloninger Minneapolis Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
Michael Dietrich Minneapolis Little Brothers - Friend of the Elderly
Zeke Dowd Minneapolis Plymouth Christian Youth Center
Mike Ferguson Mendota Heights Operation Glass Slipper
Brian Gioielli Minneapolis YMCA of Minneapolis
Josh Grove Shoreview The Gift of Adoption
Richard Kurhajetz Robbinsdale Multiple Sclerosis Society
Dan Lovinaria Minneapolis Smile Network
Blayne Miller Edina Goodwill / Easter Seals
Joel Morris Minneapolis Students Today Leaders Forever
Tony Nicholson St. Paul St. Joseph's Home for Children
Philip Pelto Minneapolis Bolder Options
Jessie Ramirez St. Paul St. Paul Boys and Girls Club
Jatin Setia St. Louis Park Twin Cities Film Festival
Bill Tamlyn St. Paul MN Reading Corps
Vik Uppal Minneapolis Big Brothers Big Sisters
Mike Vath Stillwater Hennepin Co. Medical Ctr. Burn Unit
Bradley Wagner Golden Valley PFLAG
The twenty semifinalists will participate in the ultimate event on May 22. During the final event, five finalists will be announced and will undergo a series of qualifying rounds that include an informal interview, a pop culture and a style segment. A panel of judges will then select ONE MAN MINNEAPOLIS from the five finalists. The winner and his affiliated charity split $5,000. The evening will showcase some of the finest live entertainers in town.
Tickets and more information are available at OneManMinneapolis.com.
1/28/2010
Jeffrey Weinhagen Named Boys & Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities Youth of the Year
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT:
Marlene Wright
612-435-1904
mwright@boysandgirls.org
Jeffrey Weinhagen Named
Boys & Girls Clubs of the twin cities
youth of the year
MINNEAPOLOIS, MN, January 28, 2010 – Jeffrey Weinhagen is a true example of an extraordinary young man. At age 17 he has just been selected as the Youth of the Year for the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities. Weinhagen is among hundreds of local Youth of the Year winners across the country recognized by Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) for his sound character, leadership skills and willingness to give back to the community.
Being named Youth of the Year is the highest honor a Boys & Girls Club member can receive. The title recognizes outstanding contributions to a member’s family, school, community and Boys & Girls Club, as well as personal challenges and obstacles overcome. This program was founded over 60 years ago through the generosity of the Reader’s Digest Foundation.
A member of the West Side Boys & Girls Club, Weinhagen stands out among his peers. During difficult times for his family, he remained positive and never gave up hope. His high moral character and desire to contribute to the community provides a model for others. Weinhagen is an active member of the Keystone Club, a teen leadership group that focuses on service through community projects and learning.
Weinhagen is currently a junior at Cristo Rey High School and in addition to being an outstanding student, he is active in student government, choir, and a member of the soccer team. His is also very involved in his church and volunteers for more than 100 community service hours each year.
Upon graduation in 2011, Weinhagen hopes to attend Loyola University in Chicago and study sociology and pre-law with a minor in the Spanish language and hopes to study abroad. He has proven himself by overcoming many obstacles in his personal life to succeed at school, in his community and in the Clubs.
“Club is more than just an afterschool activity for me”, said Weinhagen “It is my second home; a place that brings love, joy, happiness and comfort into my life. The staff are great role models and mentors to me. From them I have learned about leadership, life skills, teamwork, and helping others.”
This April, Weinhagen will compete against other Boys & Girls Club members for the Minnesota State Youth of the Year title and a $1,000 scholarship from Reader’s Digest. If he wins at the state level, then he will compete for the title of Midwest Region Youth of the Year and an additional $10,000 scholarship. Five regional winners will advance to Washington, D.C., in September 2010 to compete for the title of BGCA’s National Youth of the Year. The National Youth of the Year receives an additional $15,000 college scholarship and is installed by the President in an Oval Office ceremony.
The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities (BGCTC) represent more than 75 years of service to youth. The Clubs provide activities and support to more than 13,000 young people, ages 6-18. With eight locations, the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities is one of only a few local organizations dedicated specifically to youth development. “The Positive Place for Kids” offers programs in Education & Career Development, Character & Leadership Development, Health & Life Skills, the Arts, as well as Sports, Fitness, and Recreation. BGCTC has also been recognized for outstanding impact in the area of gang prevention and reintegration. The mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. For more information, contact BGCTC at 612-435-1900 or visit us on the Web at www.boysandgirls.org.
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2/19/2010
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities is Awarded $25,000 Grant from Taco Bell Foundation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT:
Marlene Wright/612-435-1904
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities
mwright@boysandgirls.org
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities is Awarded $25,000 Grant From Taco Bell Foundation
MINNEAPOLIS, MN, February 19, 2010 —The Boys & Girls Club of the Twin Cities has been awarded a $25,000 grant from the Taco Bell Foundation to help support a career, community service or academic hands-on experience for teens that will help inspire them to graduate and succeed. Money from this grant was provided by your local Taco Bell® restaurants.
This support will help to sustain the Club’s efforts to serve young people at the Clubs’ and help develop their interest, awareness, and understanding of career choices.
The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities (BGCTC) represent more than seventy-five years of service to youth. The Clubs provide activities and support to more than 13,500 young people, ages 6-18. With eight inner-city locations, the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities is one of only a few local organizations dedicated specifically to youth development. “The Positive Place for Kids” offers programs in Education & Career Development, Character & Leadership Development, Health & Life Skills, the Arts, as well as Sports, Fitness, and Recreation. BGCTC has also been recognized for outstanding impact in the area of gang prevention and reintegration.
The mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible, citizens. For more information, contact BGCTC at 612-435-1900 or visit our website at www.boysandgirls.org.
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10/28/2009
Boys & Girls Clubs Gets a Donation When You Search or Shop at www.igive.com
When You Search or Shop at www.igive.com
Now by logging onto www.igive.com and becoming an igive shopper, the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities will receive a penny a search and a portion of each purchase made will be donated back to the Clubs.
Searching or shopping means a donation.
A penny or more per search, a $5 bonus for your first purchase and up to 26% of your purchases at over 730 stores like Amazon, eBay, Travelocity, Best Buy, Staples, and many more.
Exclusive coupons & free shipping deals are also offered to shoppers.
Go to www.igive.com to sign up or click on the icon located on our home page at www.boysandgirls.org.
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