LOCAL NEWS
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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9/18/2009
Dine at Timber Lodge Steakhouse to support the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities
Supporting the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities has never been so satisfying.
Dine at the Eden Prairie Timber Lodge Steakhouse Thursday, November 12th and Friday, November 13th and 15% of all proceeds will go to the organization to help make the Holiday Season even brighter for the Boys & Girls Club.
Call ahead seating and reservations accepted. If you do make a reservation you will also receive one free dessert per table!
Just mention the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities when ordering and turn in your receipt to your server.
So join us November 12th and 13th—
Any way you slice it, it’s for a great cause!
Timber Lodge is located at 16936 Wagner Way, Eden Prairie, MN �� 952‐937‐7629 �� www.timberlodgesteakhouse.com
9/14/2009
Go to Pizza Hut & Taco Bell and Support the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities
Sign up at CravingsToGo.com for your chance at becoming Minnesota's next Favorite Fan. During regular season football, we have partnered with the Minnesota Vikings in search of Minnesota's Favorite Fan. If chosen, each winner of a Vikings Minnesota's Favorite Fan package will receive: two tickets for a Minnesota Vikings home game and two VIP Sideline Passes, a trip for two to a Minnesota Vikings road game (includes tickets, roundtrip transportation and hotel accommodations), and authentic "Minnesota's Favorite Fan" Jersey. Fox9 and the Extra Cravings Club are teaming up to give more fans a chance to win!
We're partnering with Fox9 and expanding the field of winners - Submit a Minnesota Favorite Fan photo and if your photo gets selected you will be highlighted on Fox9 and win Vikings game tickets and more PLUS you will be automatically qualified for the Grand Prize.
The Grand Prize winner will receive A YEAR'S SUPPLY of Pizza Hut Pizza and A PAIR OF 2010 Minnesota Vikings SEASON TICKETS. To win the Grand Prize, each finalist will submit the best photograph of themselves dressed to the max in Purple Pride! A photo of the contestants will be posted online at CravingsToGo.com in January and fans will have the opportunity to vote for who they think best looks like Minnesota's Favorite Fan. Whoever receives the most votes will win the Grand Prize!
Minnesota's Fan contest just got even better!
This year we are adding a charity component to help raise money for our local Boys & Girls Clubs of Minnesota. Check out these three ways you can help a great local charity:
• Purchase a Minnesota's Favorite Fan face painting kit and all proceeds
raised from our sales of the kit at Taco Bell will go directly to the Boys & Girls
Clubs of Minnesota.
• During the month of October, purchase a Pepsi at a Pizza Hut or Taco Bell and a percentage of your purchase will go towards
supporting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Minnesota.
• Also in October, all the money collected in our change canisters at Taco Bell
will be donated to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Minnesota.
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