December 2008 to 2009 Media Compendium by Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri

Prepared By Development Department MaryLee Guthrie, Director of Development Jenelle Conner, Outreach Specialist

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'And the Winner Is... ' Sarah Jane's Boutique SMITHTON, MO. - December 10, 2008 - The Boys & Girls Cluhs of West Central Missouri's "And the Winner Is," Marketing Module culmination event on Tuesday, at 6:30 p.m. in the Smithton School Cafeteria was a huge success. Smithton Club members presented the teen颅 created ads for The Cake Lady, Sarah Jane's Boutique and Utopia Salon, Spa and Tanning. All members of the Boys & Girls Club worked extremely hard and are all considered winners, but the ad design for Sarah Jane's Boutique narrowly squeaked by as the proclaimed winner. The Boutique's ad will be featured on the back page of The Sedalia Demol'rar Cijl%RY paper to run later this month. The panel of judges: Jana Tague, The Cake Lady, Sarah Rae, Sarah Jane's Boutique, Theo Asbury, Utopia Salon, Spa and Tanning, Michelle Crooker, Smithton Family and Consumer Science Teacher and Mel Mercer, Smithton High School An Teacher picked the winning ad based on the creativity of message, the overall feeling of the ad and the students' presentations. "I think the kids showed just how much a teenager is capable of doing; a lot or people don't realize the talent that they have inside of them," said Boys & Girls Club's Marketing Module Coordinator, Chris Ruhnke."In seven weeks, they learned ahout a message and about their

client' hll ... il1e~". flll') LTl'Jll'd d \\<1) III pre ...enl that me~s.lge and Jcll\L'red LllI1 ,I \cr) profes,>ilmal manner The tcen-ue ...igned trJdl' bonth" that \}.CfC Oil Ji ... pIJ) \\-ere c ceptillnal Jnd I am extremel) rrnud Dr their hard v.:nrk." According to Sarah Rae. she plan'> to use hoth of the logos the winning team designeJ for her store and she hope'> to consult with them on her next endeavor'>. "1 am so glad to of had the chance to work with the Boys & Girls Cluh. The kids were more than I ever expected," said Rae. They did a great joh with their program and all of the kids were so professional and creative. Kudos to all of the teams!" The "And the Winner Is ... " event is the culmination of the Marketing Module in Smithton. The Boys & Girls Clubs will be presenting other culminating events throughout the week. On Friday, at 6:30 p.m. the Green Ridge Club members will host the "Brickhouse Theatre Winter Masquerade." a variety show which will feature improvisation, solo and duet performances of theatrical and musical selections. On Monday, December 15. at 6 p.m. the Sedalia Middle School Club members will host an amazing photography exposition featuring black and White. color. digital imagery and hand-colored photography that Club teen members from grades 6 th to 8 th completed during their seven-week Photography 101 course.

If you are interested in f.inding out more information abour the events. or what the Boys & Girls Club has to offer. stop by one of the events or call (660) 826-8331.

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Boys & Girls Club BrickHouse Theatre Winter Masquerade

GREEN RIDGE, MO. - December 15, 2008 - The Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri Green Ridge site hosted the "BrickHouse Theater Winter Masquerade," on December 12 al 6:30 p.m. in the Green Ridge school cafeteria. The masquerade was the culmination of the BrickHouse Theatre Module in Green Ridge. The event included demonstrations of group warm-ups, improy and vocal activities, a solo vocal performance by Renata Prado, an original accapella vocal compo::>ition by Alexis Roark, a keyboard performance by Ashton Jennings and Elvis impersonator DJ Strobel sang "If I Can Dream." According to BrickHouse Theatre Module Coordinator, Chris Clark, the Green Ridge Club members were a real delighl to work with. "II was wonderful watching these teens grow theatricaJIy," said Clark. ''These students were so eager to learn new tools and concepts. The members rcally embraced Ihe theatre module and 1 can't wail to work with them again next year." The BrickHouse Theater module will rotate to Smithton School for its next seven-week program and the Culture Club module will be heading to Green Ridge.

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December 15. 2008

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Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri Holds Cole Camp Fiesta COLE CAMP, MO. - December 15,2008 - The Boys & Girls Club~ of West Central Fiesta in the Cole Camp school cafeteria on December 10 at 6:30 p.m.

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The Fiesta showcased bright multicolored lights, festive music, dancing, bilingual poem presentations, hand-made pinatas, ~ducationaJ skit~ and explanations of what the Club members learned during the Culture Club Module. According to Culture Club Module Coordinator, Casey Wikstrom, the event

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"'The focus of this module was Mexico and Central America, but each year we will focus on a different regIOn or regions of lhe world," said Wikstrom. "'I grew up in Cole Camp and it brings me jOy to come back and teach the teen members that there is a great big world out there." The Boys & Girb Clubll of West Central Missuuri's Culture Club mudule was made posSIble in 2007 when the Club received a 21" Century Community Learning Centers grant through the Missouri Department of Education and Secondary Education. That grant allowed the organization to expand to include outlying areas and to introduce teen programming which utilizes a circulating module curriculum within the six districts served: (La Monte, Leeton, Smithton, Cole Camp, Green Ridge and Sedalia 1. The other teen program modules funded by the grant include Theater, Marketing, Photography and CSI. The 2 J $1 CCLC grant i~ a five-year, diminishing funds grant that will expire in 2012. The Culture Club Module will rotate to Green Ridge School [or its next seven-week program and the Crime Scene Investigation Module will he heading to Cole Camp. If you are interested in finding out more information about the events, or what the Boys & Girls Club has to offer stop by Cole Camp site or call (660) 826-~331 or toll free (877) 242-9260.

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Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri Member Artwork on Display SEDALIA, MO. - December 22, 2008 - In conjunction with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America's National Fine Arts Exhibit, the Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri will Jisplay local Club member artwork in the Sedalia US Bank main lobby located at 3615 West Broadway Boulevard, from January 5-14, The National Fine Arts Exhibit enables Club members 6 to18 years of age to uncover their artistic talents, develop their creativity and explore related career opportunities through visual arts, "I have seen the artwork that will be on display and it is truly exceptional:' said Boys & Girls Clubs of Wesl Central Missouri Executive Director. Brett Barth-Fagan. 'There is a recreation of Vincent Van Gogh'~ Slurry NighT hy a lO-year-old that gave me chills,"

.\ccording to the BGC\ ahout YOO Cjuh~ nation\\ ide participatt: in Ihe ;.ll1nual c\ent. The exhihit \\ ill features four age group" and LO categorie~: monochromanc dra\\ing. multicolorcd drawing. ra~teL watercolor. oil/aery lie. print making, rillxed media, collage, :-.culpture ,mu graphic art~. The artwork showcased at US Bank will he judged hy three local arti~t:-. under the directive leadership of Madge Gressley. The first-place winners in each age group and category advance to the regionaJ competition. In May, the top piece of artwork from each region in each age and category is selected as a national winner. The national winners receive a $100 award and prize from L'Oreal, the sponsor of the National Fine Arts Exhibit program. To find out more information on the Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri or the National Fine Arts Exhibit please call (660) 826-833 J or toll free (877) 242-9260.

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Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri 'Santa Paws' Service Project COLE CAMP, MO. - December 22,2008 - The Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri's Cole Camp Elementary Torch Club members have been husy collecting old t-shirts to sew into doggie pillows for their Santa Paws community service project. The doggie pillowf, were presented to a local pet rescue organization. The Club memhers, ages 5-12, stitched and stuffed the pilJow~ as gifts for the 7 Bells Sanctuary pet rescue. The key ohjectives of the Boys & Girls Club Elementary Torch Club are character development, leadership building and service projects geared at giving back to the community. According to Cole Camp Unit Director Tara Walker, the Torch Club members thought this was a great way to recycle old shins into something useful and helpful for animals. On December 19, the 7 Bells Sanctuary owner Judy Haushanhn, stopped by the Cole Camp Club to speak with the members about being responsible pet owners and she brought two dogs with her: Miles, an adult Shih Tzu that was found on a highway near the Lake of the Ozarks and Cinderella, a senior Maltese that was rescued from a pUppy mill. "The Torch Club members called their project 'Santa Paws' because they wanted the dogs to have a soft place to sleep during Christmas," said Walker.

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Photo contest entries Shown are some of the entries in the Boys and Girls Club of West Central Missouri's photo contest.

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The Boys & Girls Clubs the opportunity to delve into of West Central Missouri's' all aspects of photography. "I patterned this course Sedalia Middle School club members will showcase a similar to the photography photography exposition on program at the University of Dec. IS,at 6 p.m. in the Seda Central Missouri," said Coo per: "I think the expo is going lia Middle School cafeteria. , The exposition will feature to be exceptional. I don't think people will believe the level black and white, color, digi tal imagery and hand-colored' ofwode they are going to see." photography that the club Club members took pho members from sixth to eighth tography field trips to UCM grade completed during their Photographic Society, to see seven-week Photography 101 their computer lab with dem c o u r s e . o n s t r a t i o n s in Portrait Studio, During the weeks leading and to Happy Day Dream up to this event, students were Cars'to photograph classic'

Tracy Rapp Photography; jn grant through the Missouti Sedalia, a photographer from Department of Education and The Sedalia Democrtit's Secol1dary Education, that al award-winning staff and lowed the organization to ex Kelly, Hagen. the Sedalia pandto include outlying areas Middle School Art Teacher, and to introduce teen program Club members will be cC!m· ming which utilizes a circulat peting for "Best of Show," ing module curriculum within with the winner receiving a the six districts served: (La camera and printer combo to , Monte, Le,eton,Smithton, enCourage continued skills Cole Camp, Green Ridge and Sedalia), This program gives and development All partici pants will have compiled a students an opportunity to par professional CD portfolio. ticipate in the seven·week at After the showcase and ter school programs in theatre, presentation ofawards the ex culture, photography, market position will be open to the ing and'crime sceneinvestjga

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12/12/08 - Boys and Girls Club Masquerade - Click here to print this information Brickhouse Theatre Winter Masquerade 6:30 p.m. at the Green Ridge High School Cafeteria This theatre culminating event will feature solo and duet performances of theatrical and musical selections from Elvis Presley to Andrew Lloyd Webber and three lO-minute fractured fairytale plays. The plays featured will be: Hansel & Gretel & Co., Inc., Cinderella Finds Time, and Big, Bad Wolf at the Door. Light refreshments will be served.

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Greetings and Happy Holidaysl

It is hard to believe that another year has sailed by. I think for many reasons 2008 will not be a year any of us will soon forget. It was definitely a historic year on many fronts. We have been in our new building for a year now and while there is always something that needs to be done, it is working out great. We are just finishing out another 800 sq ft of office, meeting space and break room. Another plus with our new location is that we are right across the street from the main switch/POP in Sedalia so we have been able to keep expanding our bandwidth and hosting infrastructure. We have just signed off on adding a 100+ meg fiber optic pipe that should keep us in sizzling bandwidth for years to come. This is in addition to our 25 pair circuit already in place with AT&T. If you are in the 'hood' Friday, January 2,2009, please stop by as we are having a 305 Spin POST HOLIDAY PARTY from 5pm to 9pm. Fun food, Great drinks, and plenty of Wii gaming action. Last year's event was a huge success with many of you coming early and staying late. Thanks for all the great gifts and cards from everyone. Once again, we will be making a donation on behalf of all our clients to a worthy cause. We have been doing this for a few years and everyone seems to think it is a good idea. W... . e pleased to contribute to the Peggy White Memorial - Ponca Youth Camp for their camp in Ponca, Arkansas. 305 Kevin - is very involved with the organization and they provide a valuable experience for many kids. We are also making a donation to the local Boys and Girls Club who have done an incredible job in growing their outreach and is a huge plus for our community. We are so fortunate to have such a great group of clients, friends to work with day in and day out. We are excited about what 2009 will bring and look forward to celebrating more successes with you throughout the year. I am so proud of what 305 Spin has achieved in 15 years. And it is such a pleasure to have you be an important part of our success. Cheers' Blessings and all our best from the gang at 305 Spin

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,.' Elvis impersonator OJ The Boys' &"Girls'Clubs Strobel sang "If I, Can of Wesi Central. Missouri Dream," Green Ridge site hosted the According to BrickHouse "BnckHbuse Theater Winter Theatre Module Coordinator, , Masquerade," on'December Chris Clark, the Green Ridge )2 \It 6:30 p"m', in the Green Club members were a real , ~i4ge.sc~001 c:sJeteria.' deligh't to work with, The masquerade, was the "It was ,wonderful watchculmination of the ing these'teens grow theatri BrickHouse, Theatre Module cally," said Clark. "These in Green ,Ridge. The event" students were so eager to inCluded ,demClni;tflit'io~s of, learn new 'tools and concepts; group warm-ups', improv and' The memliers' really local activities, a, solo vocal embraced the theatre module perforin'ance by Renata,' and I can't wait to work with Prado, an originlll.accapel(a them again next year," vocal composition by Alex·is The B'rickHouse Theater Roark, a keyboard perl-om,- ' , moduie will ~otate to Smith .anc.e by Ashton Jennin'gs and continued on page 3

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The Boys & Girls Clubs of '. when the Cillb received a West Central Missouri's 21st Century, Community BrickHouse Theatre module Learning Centers grant was made possible in 2007 thrQugh the Missouri Department of Education and 'Secondary Education. That grant allowed the organiza tien to expand to include out lying areas and to introduce teen programming which uti lizes a circJlatiJig module CUITiclllum within the 'six disc tricts served: (La' Monte, ,Lee tCiiJ , Sil)'ithton,' Cole Camp, Green 'Ridge and Sedalia). The other teen pro gram modules funded by the grant' ,include ,Cult\.lre, Marketing, phPtography and .CSI: The:bJ'~tCCLC grant is' a. five_yea~, diminishing fu~ds grantthat wiU expire in. 2012.:.. .. " J f Y0U lire .jnterested.. in. . finding Out.more information about the ev~nts, Of what the. Boys' & Girls .Club. has to offer,: stop Iiy the Green, . Ridgesiteq~ caU (66Q') 826~ :,8:\3101' tqll'free .{~77),242" 9260: "

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Boutique; Theo Asbury, of Utopia Salon, Spa and Tan ning; Michelle Crooker, SMITHTON - The ad Smithton family and con design for Sarah Jane's sumer science teacher; and I Boutique won the Boys & Mel Mercer, Smithton High I Girls Clubs of West Central School art teacher. They Missouri's "And the Win picked the winner based on ner Is", module in Decemcreativity, the overall feeling be~ , of the ad and the students' , The judges were Jana presentations. Tague, ofThe Cake lady; "I think the kids showed' , just how much a teenager is Sarah Rae, of Sarah Jane's

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'Santa Paws' Service Project Hosted By Boys & Girls Club The Boys & Girls Clubs . community. of West Central Missouri's According to Cole Camp Cole Camp Elementary Unit Director Tara Walker, Torch Club members have the Torch Club members been busy collecting old t thought this was a great way shilts to sew into doggie pi 1 to recycle old shirts into lows for their Santa Paws something u'seful and helpful community service project. for animals. The doggie pillows were pre On December 19, the 7 sented to a local--pet rescue Bells. Sanctuary :owner Judy organization. Haushanhn, stopped by the The Club members, ages Cole Camp Club to speak .5-12, stitched and stuffed the with the memp~r~_ a9Q\l~ pillows as gifts for the 7 being responsible pet owners Bells Sanctuary pet rescue. and she brought two dogs The key objectives of the with her: Miles, an adult Boys & Girls Club Elemen Shih Tzu that was faun\! ona tary Torch Club are character highway near the Lake of the development, leadership Ozarks and Cinderella, a sen building and service projects ior Maltese that was rescued geared at giving back to the continued on page 3

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In conjunction with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America's National Fine Arts Exhibit, the Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri will display local club member artwork in the lobby of US Bank, 3615 W. Broadway Blvd. Jan. 9 to 14.

The National Fine Arts Exhibit enables club members 6 to 18 years of age to show their artistic talents. About 900 clubs nationwide participate in the annual event The-exhibit features four age groups and 10 categories: mono- . chromatic drawing, multicolored drawing, pastel, watercolor, oil/acrylic, print mak足 ing, mixed media, collage, sculpture and graphic arts. The artwork showcased at U.S.. Bank will be judged by three local artists under

the leadership of Madge Gressley. The first-place winners in each age group and category advance to the regional competi足 tion. In May, the top piece of artwork from each region in each age and category is selected as a national winner. The national winners receive a $100 award and prize from L'Oreal, the spon足 sor of the National Fine Arts Exhibit pro足 gram. For more information, call 826-8331.

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says thank you Dear Editor: The city of Sedalia is full of good-hearted people. In 2008 at the Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri, we had the good fortune to meet many of them. At this time of cheerful giving, we would like to publicly say thank you to some of the many that have made the lives of the children we serve so rich this year, ; Often times, goodness goes unnoticed. Sending a simple, heartfelt thank you card that may on'ly be' seen by a'few might wane in comparison to the gen 'erosity that has been bestowed. "Thank you" now goes out so that all may see how truly grate ful we are. To JC Penney and their associates, thank yOU for YOlli' year-long support and giv ing of over $10,000 this year and your eagerness to do even more for the youth of our Club. To Walmart and Staples for your donation of items and dolll\1'S, we say "thank you. ", To, the associates at Pizza Hut, thank you for providing us with pizza fO!' our teen members on culminating event nights. US Bank, County Djstributing, Pepsi, Thompson Hills Invest ments, andWK Chevrolet, thank you for your willingness to spon sor ouryearly·auctions and to the countless volunteers and, sup PQrters that year after year make this a strong traditipn of success.

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And to all'ofthe individuals and businesses that have supported our Neighborhood Assistance Program for tax credits, thank you for helping us move closer to realizing a dream for a brand new administrative headquarters located here in Sedalia. To the scho~1 administra tors, teachers, staff,and school ,boards in Sedalia, Cole CaJi.Jp, Gree.D Ridge, La Monte, Leeton and Smithton, thimk you for al lowing us to come into your house' and partner with you in providing hope and opportunity to nearly 1,800 members, ages 5 18,in 2008. And thank you, par ents, for trusting us to nurture the potential within your children so that each of them may realize their full potential and BE GREAT! At the Boys & Girls Club, we firmly believe that ev ery child has potential within them to become anything they want to'be! And finally, last but defmitely not least, thank you to the thou sands of-employers, employees l,Uld individuals throughout Pet-, tis County who support the pnited.Way \ybich in turn sup , ports our ,aftersch0!J1 programs year after year! In hard economic tim~s, the progradls and services we provide are going to be in even grea~er demand. I,n the words of our board of directors vice president, Dr. William Nicely, we say thank you to our wide comm,unity of supporters for realizing that our "children are not recession-proof." Now, more ' than ever, every dollar donated to and rais,edon ,behalf of the Boys & Girls q~b will be needed to ensure the sustainability of ,our afterschool programs. We remain tommi.tt~to being good stew ards of-all donations, and com

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A community-wide Smith-Cotton basketball pep rally will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the S-C . gymnasium.The event will feature a basketball game between the S-C and Sedalia Middle School faculty. Proceeds will benefit the Sedalia School District Foundation.

WEDNESDAY WEST CENTRAL BASEBALL MEETING

TheWest Central Missouri Baseball Association will hold a meeting for people interested in youth base!>all at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Fred E. Davis Multipurpose Center media room.

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The Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri's Smithton Site to host 'BrickHouse Theatre Student Showcase' SEDALIA, MO.- Fehruary 16, 2009-The Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Mi~souri'~ Smithton site will present the, "BrickHouse Theatre Stuuent Showcase," on February 19, al 6:30p,m. in the Smithton school multipurpose room. The event will showcase what the students have learned during the seven-week Boys & Girls Club BrickHouse Theatre Module. The showcase will feature the presentation of a one-act play, "Conflict," by Wade Bradford, a stage comhat demo and displays of technical theatre work. BrickHouse Theatre Module Coordinator, Chris Clark, has seen positive development in the Smithton youth participating in the program. "Each day I see our Smithton students taking bigger steps and accepting bigger challenge~ as they develop and refine their skills in acting, improvisation and stage combat," said Clark. "Drama is a valuable teaching tool that can help a student build greater confidence and self颅 esteem while developing a stronger sense of belonging and self-worth. It can also help strengthen a child's ability to communicate and express themselves."

( L.lrk ha" \l\ef 20 years ul experience in rrore,>~i(lnal. educJtlonal Jnd Li\ iL' Ll1L'atre ha been teaching the BrickHou~c Theatre module ~ince Jul~ 2()()X. The BrickHouse Theatre Module wa~ made po~sible in 2007 v.路hen the Cluh received a 21 ,I Century Community Learning Centers grant through the Missouri Department of Education and Secondary Education, which allowed the organization to expand to include omlying area~ and LO introduce teen programming. The module curriculums rotate within: La Monte, Leeton, th Smithton, Cole Camp, Green Ridge and Sedalia. This program gi ves 5 _12 th graders an opportunity to participate in the seven-week after school programs in theatre, culture, photography, marketing and crime scene investigation as well as scientifically-based Boys & Girls Clubs of America programs. Every seven weeks the modules host a culminating event to showcase what the members have learned. To find out more information about the Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri's next set of culminating events in April, please call (660) 826-833 lor toll free at (877) 242-9260.

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The Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri's Cole Camp Site to present 'Mystery on Elm Street'

COLE CAMP, MO. - February 17, 2009-The Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri's Cole Camp teen ~ite will present, "Murder on Elm Street," a crime .;cene investigation play, on February 25, at 6:30 p.m. in the Cole Camp school cafeteria. This, "Who done itT mystery was written hy and will be acted out by the Club lllcmber~ and the culmination of the Boys & Girls Club seven-week CSI module in Cole Camp. During the CSI module, members learned how to fingerprint, identify hlood splatter~, interview, write reports, analyze materials, cast lire and shoe prints, and discover the world of science and possibly a future career. The short play will incorporate many aspects of CSI as the teens unravel the murder mystery.

The CSI module is taught hy Cendy Harrell, recently hired by the Boy~ & Girls Club following retirement from her position as Commander of the Criminal Investigations Bureau tor the Sedalia Police Department. Harrell was employed by the police department for 25 year~ during which time she was instrumental in facilitating the DARE program. 'The students have seen how crime scenes are proce~sed and have enjoyed getting the hands-one activities and expefiment~ in the exciting world of science," said Harrell.

fhe CST mndule. alung \\ith four utller CHL'er exploration pwgratll. \\~L made PI}" iok In 2007 \\ hen the Club recci\ eli a 2 1'1 Century (\lIllillunlt) Learning Center" grant tllfuugh the Mi,,"oun Department of Education and Secondar~ Education. which allowed the organilation to expand W include outlying area" and to introduce teen programming. The module curriculum:-. rotate within: La Monte. Leeton. Smithton. ('ole Camp. Green Ridge and Sedalia. Thj" program give" 5 th _lih graders an opportunity for hands-on participation in the seven-week after school programs in theatre, culture, photography, marketing and crime scene investigation as well as scientifically-based Boys & Girls Clubs of America programs. Every seven weeks the modules host a culminating event to showcase what the memhers have learned. To find out more information about the Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri's next set of culminating events in April, please call (660) 826-8331 or toll free at (877) 242-9260.

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The Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri's Green Ridge Site to Hold Fiesta!

GREEN RIDGE. MO. - February 17. 2009-The Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri's Green Ridge teen after school program site will host a Fiesta on February 26. at 6:30 p.m. The Fiesta is the culmination of the seven-week Culture module at Green Ridge. The event will include a comedy skit. bilingual poem readings. an essay about ending stereotypes amI a presentation of bizarre facts. This event attempts to increase the Cluh members' understanding of Mexico and Central America. "We often fail to understand the Hispanic community because we fear their differences. However, it is those differences that make them a unique and valued culture," said Boys & Girls Club Culture module coordinator, Casey Wikstrom. "This event strives to demolish stereotypes and create unity within the school and the community." The event will be held in the school cafeteria from 6:30-8:00 p.m. and it is the culmination of the seven-week Culture Club program in Green Ridge.

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Community LL'arning Center:-. grant through the .\r!i",...oU[i Department oj Educatlnl1 amI Secondary Educatiun. which allowed the orga017atitm to expand to InL'iude oUll~ ing area~ ,1I1d to inrroduce teen programming, The module curriculum~ rotate within: La Monte. Leeron. Smithton, Cole Camp. Grecn Ridge and Sedalia, Thi" program give~ 5 rh -I 2rh grader... an opportunity to participate in the ..,even-week after school programs in theatre, culture, photography, marketing and crime scene investigation as well as scientifically-based Boys & Girls Clubs of America programs. Every seven weeks the modules host a culminating event to showcase what the member~ have learned. To find our more information about the Boys & Girh Club~ ufWest Central Mis~ouri's next set of culminating events in April, please call (660) 826-8331 or toll free at (877) 242-9260.

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The Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri's Leeton Site Helps Design Ads and Market Local Businesses

LEETON, MO. - February 17,2009- The Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri's

Leeton CLUB members will pre~ent the, "And the Winner is ... ," marketing showcase on

February 23, at 6:30 p.m. in the Leeton elementary WilJcockson gym.

This Marketing One-on-One competition will feature three ~tudent team:; pitching rhl:ir

marketing strategies and ad designs for Leeton-area businesses. The pannering businesses are:

Jodi's Place, The Bank of Leeton and the student-run Bulldog Express grocery store to a panel of

local experts. The judge~ for the event will he David Barabus, UCM graphics department; Scott

Smith, UCM marketing department; and the Leeton yearbook and an teacher, Jacki Landgrebe.

The winning team will get to see their marketing concept come to life when their ad appears in,

The DailY Star-Juurnal, the following week.

During the seven-week program leading up to this event, members have learned the proces~ of

transforming an idea or message into a concise concept. Students were given training and acces~

to the same professional programs marketing experts use. These students were asked to research,

work hand-in-hand with community business owners and develop a trade booth to promote their

dient's nusiness. The final pitch will be revealed to the owners at the culminating evenr on

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gre...ll "erbl 01 ...lccomplI"hnll'nl.路 aid Bll)'" 6: (Iirl (Iuh. lar~eling. One-on-One Module CoordinJror. elm" Ruhnke. v"hu ha" Iner eight )ear~ experience helping. creale. hrand and market a wide range of companic-, trom "tart up hu"incs:'-.l'-'. Iu uni\er:-.ilies and large corpurations. "It i:-. ahsolUlel) am~lLing to "ec what the::.e Club youth are ahle to create in such a "horr period of time." l..I

Prior to the Leeton seven-week stop, the marketing module was featured in two other districts, Cole Camp and Smithton, and wiJl be heading to La Monte to close our the school year. During the two previous rotations, teens worked with and created professional-level ad campaigns for six businesses and have netted impressive results. The Dairy Bar and the Red Barron, businesses from Cole Camp, have asked to use the logo the Cole Camp teams designed a::- their new business logos. Sarah Jane's Boutique is implementing the module-created company logo and a new logo the kids designed for a line of perfume. Sarah] ane' s, located in downtown Sedalia, was selected as a business partner during the Smithton module experience.

"I am so glad to of had the chance to work with the Boys and Girls Club. The kids were more than I ever expected! What a great job they do with their program," said Sarah Rae of Sarah Jane's Boutique. "All of the kids were so professional and creative. I will be using both of the logos they designed for my store and wiJl consult with them on my next endeavors." The Marketing One-an-One module was made possible in 2007 when the Club received a 21'[ Century Community Learning Centers grant through the Missouri Department of Education and Secondary Education, which aJlowed the organization to expand to include outlying areas and to introduce teen programming. The module curriculums rotate within: La Monte, Leeton, Smithton, Cole Camp, Green Ridge and Sedalia. This program gives 5 th _12[11 graders an opportunity to participate in the seven-week after school programs in theatre, culture, photography, marketing and crime ::-cene mvestigation as well as ~cientifically-based Boys & Girls Clubs of America programs. Every seven weeks the modules host a culminating event to showcase what the members have learned. To find out more information about the Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri's next set of culminating events in April, please call (660) 826-8331 or toU free at (877) 242-9260.

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The Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri's La Monte Site to Host Photography Expo

SEDALIA. MO. - February 17, 2009-The Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri's La Monte site will showcase a photography expo of student work on February 24, in the La Monte school cafeteria. The exposition will feature black and white, color, digital imagery and hand-colored photography that THE CLUB members from sixth to eighth grade completed during their seven颅 week Boys & Girls Club Photography 101 course. The exposition will be judged by Tracey Rappe. Tracey Rappe Photography; Coleen Fritz, UCM Photography Professor; and La Monte art teacher, Amanda Trelow. THE CLUB members will be competing for "Best of Show," with the winner receiving a camera and printer comho to encourage continued skills and development. All participants will have compiled a professional print portfolio that will be on showcase at the event. The Boys & Girls Club photography module gives members an opportunity to work hands-on with state of the art photography and computer equipment, but photography isn'l Ihe only thing that kids learn from this course. According to Photography Module Coordinator, George Cooper. Ihe students get an opportunity to shine and grow a~ indi viJuals. Cooper said that as he sees the

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Cooper spoke about a specific experience during hi~ la~t ,e\ en-week module at Sedalia MJdd1c School where a girl came into the module not sure of her "kill anu ahiJitie" and left with a great ~ense of accomplishment. "One day about four weeks into the Module, she was working on digitally enhancing an image she had taken. After several frustrating attempts she realized. without any help from others, what techniques she needed to use in order to create the image she wa~ seeing in her 'mind's eye: said Cooper. "She applied a Photoshop technique she had juS! learned through the module and created a quite unique piece of art that would eventually win the "Sedalia Best of Show" at our culminating event." Cooper continued by stating that "she is one of the many students that have been profoundly influenced by this module and the other programs offered by the Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri." Cooper has been a professional photographer for 14 years and models his curriculum after the college program at the University of Central Missouri. The Photography 101 module was made possible in 2007 when the Club received a 2l Sf Century Community Learning Centers grant through the Missouri Department of Education and Secondary Education, which allowed the organization to expand to include outlying areas and to introduce teen programming. The module curriculums rotate within: La Monte, Leeton, Smithton, Cole Camp, Green Ridge and Sedalia. This program gives fifth- through 1t h-graders an opportunity to participate in the seven-week after school programs in theatre, culture, photography, marketing and crime ~cene investigation as well as scientifically-based Boys & Girls Clubs of America programs. Every seven weeks the modules host a culminating event to showcase what the members have learned. To find our more information about the Boys & Girb Clubs ofWesl Central Missouri'~ next set of culminating events in April, please call (660) 826-8331 or toll free at (877) 242-9260. ###

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 17, 2009

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Strengthening Tomorrows Leaders, Today

Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri Invites Community to Witness

Clubs' IMPACT on Youth

WHO: Everyone i:- invited! & Girb Club Week, the Boy~ & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri' ~ La Monte site wi Il host an open house' event to celebrate and showcase programs thai help kids

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The Youth of the Year program promotes and recognizes service to Club and community, academic performance and contributions [0 family life

WHEN Tuesday, March 24, 2009 at 5:30 p.m. WHERE: Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri's La Monte site in the La Monte school cafeteria WHY: Growing up in America today is tougher than ever. Consider the facts: 15-19 year-aIds account for more than 20 percel1\ of violent crimes in the U.S., according to a study released by Center for Child and Family Policy at Duke Universiry In 2005, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services found thar 9.9 percent of youth aged 12-17 were illicit drug users. U.S. Department of Education reports that less than 25 percent of grade-school students are proficient in civics and American history, the subjects meant to prepare them to be responsible citizens. Our young people know they can BE GREAT because we ha ve created a seamless network of support for them with some 4,300 Boys & Girl. Clubs across the country where caring, concerned adults lell them so every da)-. According to a Harris survey of Boys & Girls Club alumni: 85 percent of alumni say staff members helped them to know righr from wrong.

77 percent attributed their learning of good leadership sk.ill~ to Cluh staff.

1S I percent said that by participating in the Club, they developed a sense of responsibility to

give back to their community.

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BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF WEST CENTRAL MISSOURI

NEWS RELEASE 314 S. Washington Sedalia, Missouri 6530 ['(660)

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 25, 2009 FOR MORE INFORMATION Jenelle Conner

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BrickHouse Theatre Student Showcase - February 19 The Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri's Smithton site presented the, "BrickHouse Theatre Student Showcase," on February 19, at 6:30p.m. in the Smithton school mUltipurpose room. The event showcased what the students learned during their seven-week Boys & Girls Club BrickHouse Theatre Module. The showcase featured the prel>entation of a one-act play, "Conflict," by Wade Bradford, a stage combat demo and displays of technical theatre work.

BrickHouse Theatre Student Showcase Photo ID Back Row: Caitlyn Arnold, Schyler Ray, Kasey Kiem Middle Row: Kylee Walje, Tristan Wells, David Williams, Dalton Smith, Fahien Foster, Noah Ray Front Row: Seth Woolery, Savannah Halferty, Boys & Girls Cluh BrickHouse Theatre Module Coordinator, Chris Clark, Kalelyn Smith, Michael Catron ###

And the Winner is Oueendom Advertising! - Februarv 23

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Bo)" & GIrl. Cluh" of \\est ( crural ~lis"()L1n'" Lcetun eLLS Illember" prc l'l1LL'd the' .\nd the Winner is ... ,' marketing One on-One sill) \casl' un rebruUf) 23, at 6:30 p.m. In Lhl' Lcetun Elementaly Wi11cockson Gym.

The members, who ranged from SiX graders through high school juniors. were formed into three aJvertising/marketing teams: Creati\e Destructiun, Knockout AJ\'crtismg anJ Quecndum Advertising. The audience waited eagerly as members pitched their marketing strategies and ad designs to their Leeton-area business clients: Jodi's Place, the Bank of Leeton and the Bulldog Express grocery store. The clients, along with an expei1 panel of judges, determined that Queendom Advertising won the competition with their advertisement for the Bulldog Express. But every team wins as all of the advertisements will be featured in the, Daily Star-Journal, sometime during the week of March 9 through 13.

â&#x20AC;˘And the Winner... ' is Photo IDs Images attached: Bulldog Express Logo Designed by Oueendom Advertising Members

All Marketing One-on-One Members:

Back row: Boys & Girls Club Marketing Module Coordinator, Chris Ruhnke, Eric Edwards, Cody

McCormack, Nathan McCormack, Shelby Rhodes, Joey Khan, Kami Stoneking, Levi Manley, and Aaron

Smith.

Middle row: Leeton Club Site Director, Katie Dietzman, Becky WeiseL Elizabeth Roseberry, Alex Smith,

Mark Evans, Tim Bowen, and Michaela McCormack.

Front row: James Cavender, Chris Custer, Caitlin Prince, and Blade Smith.

Laying down: Club Youth Development Profes.sionals, Jennifer Bums and Megan Fennessy

Queendom Advertising Winners:

Caitlin Prince, Kami Stoneking, Marijayne Manley - BuIJdog Express manager and Leeton Marketing

teacher, Elizabeth Roseberry, and Shelby Rhodes.

Not pictured: Stephanie McCoy. Beth Hamline and Rachel Strauss.

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Boys & Girls Club Announces Exposition Winners - February 24 The Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri's La Monte site showcased a photography expo of student work on February 24, at 6 p.m. in the La Monte school cafeteria. The exposition featured black and white, color, digital imagery and hand-colored photography that CLUB members from sixth through eighth grade completed during their seven-week Boys & Girls Club Photography 101 course.

The LXPlhlflUIl \\ a.., Judged h~ 'f ral'l.~: Rapp. I race: Rapp Pholllgr,lph:. lIar, ) eC GUlhrie. Bo & Girb Cluh Director or Dnclopment: and Lal11nle art teacher. \manda 1 relm\ Stephame Trevino won. "Be:--l uf Show,"' tor her Image, Milhn'eJ Seed. and rccej\ed J C.llTlera and printer Lomba to encourage continued skills and development. Veronica Ncl\ arm ",wept fiN and ~eLond \\ ith her images. Blue alld Louvered. and. Ralnhow:-. in thc c\kr. Lmdsey Fostel received third for her image, Chrome CUITe'l. and she was also chosen for the In'itruclOr'~ Award which is given to the student who show~ a real dedication and an eagerne~s to learn during the program.

Photography Expo Images Attached: Milkweed Seed - "Best of Show" - Taken by Stephanie Trevino Blue and Louvered - lsr Place - Taken by Veronica Navarro Rainhows in [he Sky - 2 nd Place - Taken by Veronica Navarro rd Chrome Curves - 3 Place - Taken by Lindsey Foster ###

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF WEST CENTRAL MISSOURI

NATIONAL

fine arts exhibit NEWS RELEASE 314 S. Washington I Sedalia, Missouri 6530 I 1(660) 826-8331 I iconncr@bgckids.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fehruary 27. 2009

FOR MORE INFORMATION Jenelle Conner

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Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri Announce Local National Fine Arts Exhibit Winners

SEDALIA, MO. - February 27, 2009 - In conjunction with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America's National Fine Arts Exhibit, the Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri held a local National Fine Arts Expedition competition for Club members 6 to18 years of age.

The purpose of the National Fine Arts Exhibit is to uncover and encourage artistic talents, develop member creativity and explore related career opportunities through visual arts.

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The artwork was on display at US Bank from January 5-14, where it was judged by three local artists: Madge Gressley. Josephine Dey and Shirley Horacek.

The first-place winners in each age group and category have advanced unto the regional competition. In May, the top piece of artwork from each region in each age and category is selected as a national winner. The national winners receive a $100 award and prize from L'Oreal, the sponsor of the National Fine Arts Exhibit program.

According to the BGCA about 900 Clubs nationwide participate in the annual event.

To find our more information on rhe Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri or rhe National Fine Arts Exhibit please call (660) 826-8331 or toll free (877) 242-9260.

Boys & Girls Club National Fine Arts Winners

Top 3 Pieces Ages 9 and Younger

Monochromatic Drawing I.

Title of Work: "Fighter" Samuel Bello, Washington (7)

Title of Work: "Lizmark" Samuel Bello, Washington (7)

Title of Work: "Fashion Model Runway" Alexis Rodriguez, Washington (7)

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Title of Work: ''The Magical Bowl of Fruit" Hunter Gilliam, Washington (8)

Title of Work: "Piranhas Down Under" Hunter Gilliam, Washington (8)

Title of Work: "Blue Vases" Bridget Young, Skyline (8)

Watercolor

Title of Work: "Skyscrapers at Night" Bridget Young, Skyline (7)

Title of Work: "Building Action" Andy Martin, Skyline (6)

Title of Work: "Spinning Around" Morgan Mateja, Skyline (6)

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Title of Work: "Tiger Pride" Jackie Stidham, Horace Mann (9)

Title of Work: "Miracle Desert" Max Brown, Skyline (6)

Title of Work: "Destiny Land" Myranda Wirtz (6)

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Title or Work: "Ocean" Dillon Southard. Skyline (7)

Title of Work: "Arizon<:t" Mishaela CUller. Heber Hunt (7)

Title of Work: "Run Mouse Run" Justin Chancellor. Skyline (5)

Collage I.

TitJe of Work: "Pennington Capps" Jayce Capps. Skyline (5)

Title of Work: "Anonymous" Trenton Holmes. Skyline (5)

Title of Work: "Freddy" Jacob Ioeran. Skyline (5)

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Title of Work: "H Joshua" Wiford, Green Ridge (II)

Title of Work: 路'Mr. T" Darrin Prado, Green Ridge (12)

Multicolored Drawing

Title of Work: "Rainbow Sky" Caroline Young, Skyline (10)

Title of Work: "Streak" Aaron Pummel, Washington ( 10)

Title of Work: "Black Heart" Gregory Johnson, Washington ( 12)

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Title of Work: "Deep Purple" Caroline Young, Skyline ( 10)

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Title of Work "Spike" Brandon Thompson, Hebert Hunt ( 10)

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TitJe of Work: "Nike Shoes" Veronica Navarro, LaMonte (IIi

Title of Work: "Unknown Danger Zone" Heather Patrick, Skyline (10)

Title of Work "Starry Night" Caroline Young, Skyline (10)

Mixed Media 1.

Title of Work: "Meadows Aston" Jennings, Green Ridge ( 10)

Title of Work: "Josey Flowers" Josey Brown, Skyline (II)

3. Title of Work: "Space on Earth" Josey Brown, Skyline ( II)

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MEDIA ADVISORY 314 S. Washington I Sedalia, Missouri 65301 1(660) 826-8331 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 29. 2009

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Outstanding Teens to Compete for Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri Youth of the Year Honor ***Your Coverage is Invited ***

What: Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri members to compete for the local Youth of the

Year Title on March 2, at 6:30 p.m. in the Boys & Girls Club downtown location at 3 l4. S

Washington.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of America's Youth of the Year program is sponsored by [he Reader's

Digest Foundation and it recognizes teens for outstanding contributions to a member's family,

school, community and Boys & Girls Club, as well as personal challenges and obstacles

overcome. Being selected Youth of the Year is the highest honor a Boys & Girls Club member

can receive. After winning at the local level, the Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri'~

Youth of the Year candidate will move on to the state level competition in Jefferson City on

March 31. The Reader's Digest awards each state finalist a $1,000 college scholarship, each

regional finalist a $10,000 college scholarship and the National Youth of the Year receives an

additional $15,000 college scholarship The National Youth of the Year is installed oy the

President of the United States.

Who:

The 2009 Youth of the Year finalists from the Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri's

sites in La Monte, Cole Camp, Green Ridge. Leeton, Smithton and Sedalia.

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2/4/09 - West Central Missouri Baseball Association - Click here to print this information The West Central Missouri Baseball Association would like to invite anyone interested in volunteering with youth baseball from coaching to concession stands to the State Fair Community College Multipurpose Building (Room 119) Wednesday February 4th at 6:30 to learn more about a new brand of area baseball. Sedalias largest league has transferred its affiliation with Little League Baseball to RBI. RBI is a program operated under Major League Baseball. This program has already been in place locally for ages 13-16 years old for the past 2 years. Over this time, the league has noticed steady increase in participation. Major League Baseball has recently invited the local association to participate in a new program for school ages 5-12 years. This group will be classified as Junior RBI. It emphasizes real baseball at a younger age, while educating children in the areas of healthy decision making, positive relationship building, and the negative effects of alcohol, tobacco, and drug use. A major benefit with the change is that RBI operates in partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri. This partnership brings with it combined resources & opportunities through an already established regional youth organization. The major goals of RBI include: A more competitive baseball league; increased training programs for coaches which lead to better skills for each player; and ultimately lower participation fees. The association would like to eliminate as many barriers to entry as possible and make the baseball program available to every child.

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organization, please attend an informational meeting on Wednesday, February 4th. There will be many opportunities to serve, such as coaching, concession stand attendants, community outreach, and field maintenance. You will also be able to learn more about available resources & league structure. Committee chairs will also be available to answer further inquiries. Please contact Allen Wilken, West Central Missouri Baseball Association board president, at 660-826足 9356, wilkenmusic@sbcglobal.net, or Daniel Savage, RBI Coordinator for the Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri, 660-826-8331, dsavage@bgckids.com

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ABOVI:: JaycionCarli~le, 6, left, chases after Gauge Young, 8, tryil!g. pul! a flag from his belt during a . Wednesday afternoon game of flag football iIs p~rt of Boys and GI~ls Clul) after-school' activities the schqolyard behind Heber Hunt Elementary Sch0C!1. '

lEFT: Reagan Braverman, 8, tries to keep I>rake Peterson, 7, far left, anll Jacob Tubbs, 8, at bay during a Wednesday路 afternoon game of nag football at Heber Hunt Elementary School.

Sedalia baseball league drops Little League,

runs with RBI The West Central Mis souri Baseball Association would like to invite anyone interested in volunteering with youth baseball from coaching to concession stands to the State Fair Community College Multipurpose Build ing (Room 119) Wednesday .Feb. 4 at 6:30 to learn more about a new brand of area baseball. Sedalia's largest league has transferred its affiliation with Little League Baseball to RBI. RBI is a program op erated under Major League Baseball. This program has already been in place locally for ages 13-16 years old for the past 2 years. Over this time, the league has noticed steady increase in participa tion. Major League Baseball has recently invited the local association to participate in a new program for school ages 5-12 years. This group will be classified as Junior RBI. It emphasizes "real basebaJl" at a younger age, while educat ing children in the areas of healthy· decision making, positive relationship building,

and the negative effects of al cohol, tobacco, and drug use. A major benefit with the change is that RBI operates in partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri. This partnership brings with it combined re sources & opportunities through an already established regional youth organization. The major goals of RBI include: A more competitive baseball league; increased training programs for coaches which lead to better skills for each player; and ultimately lower participation fees. The association would like to eliminate as many "barriers to entry" as possible and make the baseball program avail able to every child. If interested in becoming a volunteer with this new and exciting organization, please attend an informational meet ing on Wednesday, February 4th. There will be many op portunities to serve, such as coaching, concession stand at tendants, communjty out reach, and field maintenance. You will also be able to learn more about available re sources & league structure. Committee chairs will also be available to answer further in quiries. , Contact Allen Wilken, West Central Missouri BasebaJl As sociation bo~rd president, at 8 2 6 - 9 356 , wilkenmusic@sbcglobal.net, or Daniel Savage, RBI Coor dinator for the Boys & Girls Clubs of West CentraJ Mis souri, 826-8331, dsavage@bgckids.com.

STUDENTS' VIEWS:Presidenfs Day

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Sedalia - The Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri's Smithton site will present the, "BrickHou~e Theatre Student Showcase," on Feb. 19, at 6:30 p.m. m the Smithton school multipurpose room. The event will showcase what the students have learned during their seven-week Boys & Girls Club BrickHouse Theater Module with the presentation of a one-act play, "Conflict," by Wade Bradford, a stage combat demo and demonstrations of technical theatre work. . . BrickHouse Theatre Module Coordinator, Chris Clark, has seen positive development in the Smithton youth participating in the program. . "Each day I see our Smithton students taking bigger steps and accepting bigger challenges as they develop and refine their skills' in acting, improvisation and stage combat," said Clark. . "Drama is a valuable teaching tool that can help a student build greater confidence and self-esteem while developing a stronger sense of belonging and self-worth. It can also help strengthen a child's ability to communi cate and express themselves." Clark has over 20 years of experience in professional, educational and civic theatre has been teaching the BrickHouse Theatre module since 2008. The BrickHouse Theatre Module was made possible in 2007 ~hen the Club received a 21st Century Community Learnmg Centers grant through the Missouri Depart ment of Educatio~ a~d Secondary Education, which allowed the ~rgamzatIOn to expand to include outlying areas and to mtrodu?e teen programming. The m9 d.ule curnculums rotate within La Monte, Le~ton, SmIthto~, Cole Camp, Green Ridge and Sedalia. ThIS. ~rogr~m gIves 5th-12th graders an opportunity to partlcIpate m the seven-week after school programs in theatr~, cul!ure.. photography, marketing and crime sce~e mvestlgatIOn as well as scientifically-based Boys & GIrls Clubs of America programs. Every seven weeks the. modules host a culminating e~ent to showcase what the members have learned. To fmd o~t mor~, about the Boys & Girls Clubs of West Cen tral MIssoun s next set of culminating events in April pl;.ase call (660) 826·8331 or toll free at (877) 242-9260. ' . Th,~. results are very real and very tangible," Clark sa~d. Students who had shown little interest in the .BnckH.ouse Theatre. initially are now some its most dynamIC and produc.tlve members. It's a real privilege to see thes~ h.ardworkmg students stretching themselves ~nd achIevmg what they may have thought impossible Just a few short weeks ago." »

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STUDENTS TO PRESENT SHOWCASE The Boys and Girls Clubs of West Central Mis souri's Smithton site will present the BrickHouse Theatre Student Showcase at 6:30 p.m. Thursday in the multipurpose room at Smithton School. The event will showcase what the students have learned during the sevenweek Boys and Girls Club BrickHouse Theatre Mod ule. The showcase will fea ture the presentation of the one-act play "Conflict," by Wade Bradford, a stage combat demonstration and displays of technical the aterwork. Chris Clark is the mod ule coordinator. "Each day I see our Smithton students taking bigger steps and accepting bigger chal lenges as they develop and refine their skills in acting, improvisation and stage combat," Clark said. Clark has more than 20 years of experience in pro fessional, educational and civic theater, and he has been teaching the BrickHouse Theatre module since July 2008. The module was made possible in 2007 when the club received a 21st Cen tury Community Learning Centers grant through the Missouri Department of Education and Secondary Education, which allowed the organization to expand to include outlying areas and to introduce teen pro gramming. The module curriculums rotate within La Monte, Leeton, Smithton, Cole Camp, Green Ridge and Sedalia. This program gives fifth- . through 12th-graders an opportunity to participate in the seven-week after school programs in theater, culture, photography, mar keting and crime scene investigation.

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The Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri's Smithton site will present the, I "Brickhouse Theatre Student Showcase," on February 19,' at 6:30p.m. in the Smithtoii I school multipurpose room. The event will showcase what the students have learned during the sevenweek Boys & Girls Club BrickhQuse Theatre Module. The showcase will feature the . presentation of a one-act' play. ~'Conflict," by Wade Bradford, a stage combat demo and displays of techni cal theatre work. Brickhouse Theatre' Module Coordinator, Chris Clark, has seen positive de velopment in the Smithton youth participating in the program. "Each day I see our I Smithton students taking ; bigger steps and accepting

bigger challenges as they de velop and refine their skills in acting, improvisation and stage combat," said Clark. "Drama is a valuable teach ing tqal that can help a stu dent build great~r confidence and self-esteeni~hile devel oping a stronger sense of be longing and'self-worth.lt can also help strengthen a child's ability to communicate and express themselves." Clark has over 20 years of experience in professional, educational and civic theatre and he has been teaching the Brickhouse Theatre module since July 2008. I The Brickhouse Theatre Module was made possible in 2007 when the Club received a 21st Century Community Learning Centers grant through the Missouri Depart ment of Education and Sec ondary Education. wlUch al

lowed the organization to ex pand to include outlying areas and to introduce teen pro gramming. The module cur riculums 'rotate' within: La Monte,' Leeton, Smithton, Cole Camp, Green Ridge and Sedalia This program gives 5th -12th graders an opportu nity to participate in the seven week after school programs in theatre, culture, photography, marketing and crime scene in vestigation as well as scientifi cally-based Bqys & Girls Clubs of America programs. Every seven weeks the modules host a culminating event to showcase what the members have learned. To find out'more information about the Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri's next set ofculminating events in April, please call (660) 826 833101' toll free at (877) 242 9260.

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Boys and Girls Clubs planning activities

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area businesses. The judges will be David Barabus, UCM graphics department; Scott Smith, University of Central Missouri marketing depart ment; and the Leeton year book and art teacher, Jacki Landgrebe. The winning team will get to see its mar keting concept come to life when its ad appears in the Warrensburg paper. -The La Monte site will showcase a photography expo of student work on Tuesday in the La Monte school cafeteria The exposi tion will feature black and white, color, digital imagery and hand-colored photogra phy that club members in sixth to eighth grade com pleted during the seven week Boys and Girls Club Photography 101 course. The exposition will be

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judged by Tracey RapP. of Tracey Rapp Photography; Coleen Fritz, UCM photog raphy professor; and Amanda Trelow, La Monte art teacher. Club members will be competing for best of show, with the winner receiv ing a camera and printer -The Cole Camp teen site will present "Murder on Elm Street," a crime scene investi gation play at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in the school cafeteria. This mystery was written and will be acted out by club members. It is the culmination of the Boys and Girls Club seven-week CSI module in Cole Camp. Club members learned how to fin gerprint, Identify blood plat ters, interview, write reports, analyz mat rial . ca t tire

and shoe prints and discover the world of science and pos sibly a future career. The short play will incorporate many aspects of CSI as the teens unravel the murder mystery. The CSI module is taught, by Cendy Harrell, who recently retired from the Sedalia Police Depart ment -The Green Ridge teen after school program site will host a fiesta at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. The event will include a comedy skit, bilin gual poem readings, an essay about ending stereo types and a presentation of bizarre facts. This event attempts to increase the club members understanding of Me~co and Central Amer ica.

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The Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri's I Cole Camp teen site present ed. "Murder on Elm Street," a crime· scene investigation \ play. on February 25, at 6:30 p.m. in the Cole Camp school cafeteria. This. "Who· done itT mystery was written by and wi II be acted out by the Club memb rs and is the culmina tion of the Boys & Girls Club seven-week CSI module in Cole Camp. During the CSI module, members learned how to fin gerprint. identify blood splat ters, interview. write reports. analyze materials, cast tire and shoe prints. and discover the world of science and pos sibly a future career. The short play incorporated many aspects of CSI as the teens unravel the murder mystery. The CSI module was taught by Cendy Harrell, recently hired by the Boys & Girls Club following retire ment from her position as Commander of the Criminal Investigations Bureau for the Sedalia Police Department. Harrell was employed by the police department for 25 years during which time she was instrumental in facilitat ing the DARE program. 'The students had seen how crime scenes are processed and enjoyed get ting the hands-one activities

and experiments in the excit ing world of science:' said Harrell. The CSI module. along with four other career explo ration programs, was made possible in 2007 when the Club received a 21stCentliry Community Learning Cen ters grant through the Mis souri Depal1ment (if Educa tion and Secondar'y"' Ed,llCa tion, which allowed 'the organization to eX:p~,nd to include outlying areas' and to introduce teen prog~amming. The module curriculutlls rotate within: La: M'onte. Leeton. Smithton. Cole . Camp. Green Ridge and .. Sedalia. This program gives fifth through 12th· graders an opportunity for hands-on participation in tIle seven week after school programs in theatre. ·culture. photogra phy. marketing and crime scene investigation as well as scientifically-based Boys & Girls Clubs of America pro grams. Every seven weeks the modules host a culminating event to showcase what the members have learned. To find out more information about the Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Mis souri's next set of culminat ing events in April. please call (660) R26-R33 I or toll free at (R77) 242-9260.

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NEWS RELEASE 314 S. Washington I Sedalia, Missouri 653011 (660) 826-83311 jconner@bgckids.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 14,2009

FOR MORE INFORMATION Jenelle Conner Outreach Specialist Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri jconner@bgckids.com (660) 826-8331

The Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri to Host Annual Auction 'An Evening of Heart & Hope' SEDALIA, MO. - January 14,2009 - The Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri's 19 th annual auction, An Evening of Heart & Hope, will be held Friday, February 6, at the MEC Building on the Missouri State Fairgrounds. The doors will open at 6 p.m. and the live auction will begin at 7:30 p.m, This year's auction will feature a full line-up of live auction items as well as silent auction packages that range from $300- $1,400 in value that are sure to entice the crowd. Posters showcasing the contents of the silent auction packages will be on display in the US Bank main lobby located at 3615 West Broadway Boulevard in Sedalia, from January 14-February 5. These packages will open for bidding at 6 p.m. the night of the event. Winning bids will be announced from 7:30 p.m. until the end of evening's live auction main event. The auction committee, chaired by Boys & Girls Club board member, Gena Swearingen, has set a goal of $65,000 for the evening. This goal is a $15,000 increase from last year's auction that netted $50,000. The money from the auction goes directly to helping the Boys & Girls Club offer kids a safe place to go after school, have a healthy snack, get homework completed and engage in positive relationships with peers and trained youth development professionals.

According to Brett Barth-Fagan, executive director of the Boys & Girls Club, "This year's goal is a huge one, but the true need for what we are doing and providing for over 1,800 kids in rural Missouri has never been greater. The event is always a great time for socializing while benefitting a great cause," he continued, "and it is the local businesses, countless volunteers and generous donors who year after year have made the auction a success." Barth-Fagan also added that with the state of the local, regional and national economy, it is important to understand how great the need is for quality after school programming. He continued by quoting Boys & Girls Club board Vice President, Dr. Bill Nicely, in that "kids are not recession proof, and it has been amazing to see the outpouring and support from the community." In addition to the silent and live auction packages, there will also be fun raffles, drawings and games from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Back again by popular demand is the beef raffle drawing for a half side of beef and processing valued at over $725. Other opportunities to support the Boys & Girls Club programming include a 50-50 raffle for auction bucks, a drawing for a Pampered Chef basket worth approximately $250, plus much more. The Heads or Tails raffle will kick off the live auction when the last person standing with their hands on their "heads or tails" after the final flip of the coin may claim their pick of any live item auction item. Auctioneers for the event will be local celebrity Leroy VanDyke and Donnie Ditzfeld of Donnie Ditzfeld Auction Services, Inc. The two will skillfully dance through words and numbers urging contributors to bid in order to reach $65,000 for the Club. "The $65,000 goal we have set this year is very lofty, but our kids need us now more than ever," said Barth-Fagan. "Just as in past auctions, a lot of planning and behind the scenes work has gone into the event to make it a success. Every dollar we raise that night will help to sustain the high level of programming we have established in all of our elementary and teen after school programs." Tickets for the event are $20 and can be purchased at: Woods Supermarket, Elite Dry Cleaners, Dugan's Paint and Flooring Centers, McLaughlin Brothers Furniture, Impact Sign or at the Boys & Girls Club downtown Sedalia site at 314 South Washington. Light refreshments for the event will be provided by Jimmy John's, Kehde's Barbeque and Walmart and beverages will be supplied by County Distributing, Glaziers Distributing and Pepsi. For more information about, An Evening of Heart & Hope, or to learn more about the Boys & Girls Club programs, please ca11826-8331 (toll free 877-242-9260). Opportunities still exist for individuals to donate their time, talent or treasure for the auction and the Club. An Evening of Heart & Hope ...Come for the fun; stay for the kids!

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF WEST CENTRAL MISSOURI

NEWS RELEASE 314 S. Washington 1Sedalia, Missouri 65301 1(660) 826-83311 jconner@bgckids.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 27, 2009

FOR MORE INFORMATION Jenelle Conner Outreach Specialist Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri jconner@bgckids.com (660) 826-8331

Flora the Flamingo is on the Loose!

SEDALIA, MO. - January 27, 2009 - Have you seen Flora the friendly flamingo? In conjunction with the Boys & Girl Club's 19th annual auction, An Evening ofHeart & Hope, Flora is on the

loose and she is surprising friends with special invitations to the auction. Fred, the zoo's safari bird keeper, said Flora was most recently seen visiting Don Weaver, last year's Pink Flamingo Award winner. Flora, who just came to life this year, is part of the Pink Flamingo Award that gets bid on during the Boys & Girls Club annual auction. The highest bidder during the live auction gets to bestow the Pink Flamingo Award to someone who has shown exceptional dedication and service to the community. The person chosen gets a surprise pink flaming yard flocking with 24 hot pink plastic birds. They are also given the Pink Flamingo Award to display proudly on their desk for a year until they relinquish it for the next year's auction. Don Weaver with Don's Truck Towing & Truck Wash and Jim Downing with First United Methodist Church have been past recipients and their names are engraved on the award. We spoke with zoo keeper Fred and he promises to have Flora wrangled in time for the auction on February 6. Fred, also known as Chris Clark, the Boys & Girls Club's Theater Module Coordinator, and Flora will kick off the auction as they emcee the event from 6-7:30 p.m. Do you know someone who deserves to receive the Pink Flamingo Award? Then come to the Boys & Girls Club annual auction, An Evening of Heart & Hope, on Friday, February 6, at the MEC building on the Missouri State Fairgrounds. The doors open at 6 p.m. and the live auction begins at 7:30 p.m. For more information please call 826-8331. ###

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NEWS RELEASE 314 S. Washington I Sedalia, Missouri 65301 1(660) 826-8331

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 10, 2009

I jconner@bgckids.com FOR MORE INFORMATION Jenelle Conner Outreach Specialist Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri jconner@bgckids.com (660) 826-8331

The Boys & Girls Clubs' An Evening of Heart & Hope' Auction a Success! SEDALIA, MO. - February 10,2009 - The Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri hosted its 19th annual auction, An Evening ofHeart & Hope, on February 6, at the Missouri Electric Cooperative building on the Missouri State Fairgrounds. The night kicked off at 6 p.m. as eager attendees looked over more than 100 silent auction items and placed bids. The room was flooded with pink accent lighting, bordered with auction items and buzzing with socialization. At about 7:30 p.m. the live auction began as the infamous auctioneer, Leroy Van Dyke, began a steady rhythmic chant urging bidders to reach a maximum bid. There were more than 50 live auction items and with around 300 people in attendance, the night brought in $45,000. "We are extremely pleased with the outcome of the night," said Boys & Girls Club executive director, Brett Barth-Fagan. "We knew going into this auction that that we are in tough economic times and although we didn't meet our monetary goal, we are extremely grateful to those who came out and supported the Club. The money raised at the auction," he continued enthusiastically, "goes directly to helping us provide quality afterschool programs in West

Central Missouri and when you think about how many kids lives this money will impact, every dollar raised is a success." Other exciting money makers for the night included the annual beef raffle, the Heads or Tails game and the 50/50 Bingo. At a $725 value the beef raffle (beef donated by Crook's Family Farms with processing by Remer Meat Co.) brought in more than $1,000 and was won by Loretta Nye from the Sedalia Police Department. In a stroke of luck, the 50/50 Bingo and Heads or Tails were won by a mother-daughter duo. Jean Eckstein won the Heads or Tails game and got to pick any item she wanted out of the live auction. The mother, Maren Schenewark, won the 50/50 Bingo and she received $630 to use for bidding on live auction items. In keeping with the spirit of Flora's frolics around town and the Pink Flamingo Award, Stafford & Gena Swearingen were the highest Pink Flamingo Award bidders and chose to bestow the award on Pam Barb. According to the Swearingens, she is a single mom who has done an amazing job raising her two children and supporting her community by being a highly involved member of many volunteer organizations. At some time in the near future, Barb's yard will be flocked with 24 hot pink flamingos and she will get to proudly display the Pink Flamingo Award on her desk at Shelter Insurance for the year. On top of the $45,000 raised, the Club reports that they received at least $10,000 worth of in足 kind gifts. "The local community is wonderfully supportive," said Boys & Girls Club director of development, MaryLee Guthrie. "There is a community wide understanding that at the end of the day, it is all about the kids."

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NEWS RELEASE 314 S. Washington I Sedalia, Missouri 65301 1(660) 826-8331 I jconner@bgckids.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 2, 2009

FOR MORE INFORMATION Jenelle Conner Outreach Specialist Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri jconner@bgckids.com (660) 826-8331

'Flora' Makes a Surprise Appearance During Rotary Meeting SEDALIA, MO. - March 2,2009- The Boys & Girls Clubs 2009 Pink Flamingo Award winner Pam Barb, was given the pink flamingo statue during a surprise appearance by Flora the friendly flamingo, and Gena and Stafford Swearingen at the weekly noon Sedalia Rotary meeting. The Pink Flamingo Award recognizes an individual for their community giving, philanthropic spirit, kindness, generosity, character, leadership and sense of humor. The Swearingens said that they chose Barb as this year's Pink Flamingo Award winner because on top of all of those attributes, Barb has done an amazing job raising her own two children. "I am honored and humbled to receive this recognition," said Barb. "Sedalia is blessed with numerous philanthropic giants. My efforts have been slight in comparison." Barb went on to say that that she hopes that her contributions will help send a message to all that regardless of the measure of your acts, when added to others, they bring positive benefits to all. According to the Swearingens, Barb has given back to the community from the moment she arrived in Sedalia in 1989.

When Pam Barb's two children were in school, she was a highly involved parent of PTA, the school's sports and music programs, the school enhancement propositions effort and the Sedalia Bandit Swim Team Board. Beyond her children's educational experience, she remains devoted to her First Christian church family. She has served on their board, taught vacation bible school, mentored at Washington School and currently serves on the Stewardship Committee and as a deacon. Some of Barb's involvement beyond her family includes serving on the Liberty Center board, Citizen's Against Spouse Abuse (CASA) board, the Smith Cotton Marketing/Accounting Advisory council, Chamber of Commerce, the Bothwell Regional Health Center Community 75th Birthday Celebration Committee and most recently highlights her membership with the Women's Service League and Philanthropic Educational Organization Chapter LQ. Pam has served on the Rotary board for two terms. She was auction chair last year, she embraces the Rotary Reads program, and she can be found smiling while ringing the Salvation Army bell and volunteering at the Community Cafe. When asked what the one thing she wished every child could have, Barb said she wished every child had a dream for their future. "I feel that children need to be nurtured in academics as well as in the arts and physical education," said Barb. "They need to be given opportunities to explore and enjoy all aspects of the arts, to experience a diverse range of sports, and encouragement to live a healthy lifestyle." Barb is a consummate example of what the Pink Flamingo Award is all about - giving back to the community. In an attempt to showcase the Boys & Girls Club's gratitude for her contribution, Barb has been given the Pink Flamingo Award to sit proudly on her desk at Shelter Insurance Agency for the 2009 year. And at some point in the near future, unbeknownst to Barb, her yard will be flocked with 24 hot pink flamingos. The Pink Flamingo Award is bid on during the Boys & Girls Club annual auction. The highest bidder is then given the opportunity to bestow the award on any member of the community who exemplifies the philanthropic spirit. For more information on the Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri or the Pink Flamingo Award please call 660.826.8331 or toll-free 877.242.9260.

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Benne Media Radio Ad Coverage KPOW FM, KDRO, Mix 92.7, KOUL FM102.7

Contact:

Garet Steinmetz

Advertising Executive

gsteinmetz@bennemedia.com

Cell 573-338-1312

Ad ran January 14- February 6, on all four stations, 10 times per day

Ad script written by Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri's

Resource Development Department

Ad recorded by Charlie Thomas - Benne Media Radio Personality

Ad Script Going once! Going twice! Are you SOLD on making a difference in the life of a child?

Then plan on attending the Boys & Girls Club's 19 th annual auction -An Evening of Heart and

Hope, on Friday, February 6, at the MEC Building on the Missouri State Fairgrounds.

Come bid, have fun, and support the Boys & Girls Club at the social extravaganza of the year.

For tickets or info, contact the Boys & Girls Club at 826-8331.

Come for the kids ....Stay for the fun ... An Evening of Heart & Hope

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KSIS/KXKXlBOB FM Radio Ad Coverage

Contact:

Julie Hoffert

Customized Business Promotions

KXKX 105.7/KSIS AMI050 /92.3 BOB fm

800.748.8354

660.826.1050x35

Ad ran January 27-February 6, on all 3 stations, 6 times per day for a total of 200 ads

Ad script written by Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri's

Resource Development Department

Ad recorded by the Club's Theater Module Coordinator, Chris Clark

Ad Script Chocolates melt,

roses fade,

but making a difference for a child lasts a lifetime.

Start this Valentine's Day early and come to the Boys & Girls Club 19 th annual auction, An

Evening of Heart and Hope, on Friday, February 6, at the l\1EC Building on the Missouri State

Fairgrounds. Come bid on extraordinary items and help support the Boys & Girls Club at the

social extravaganza of the year.

For tickets or more info call 826-8331.

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The Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri's 19th annual auction, An Evening of Heart & Hope, will be held Friday, February 6, at the MEC Building on the Missouri State Fairgrounds. The doors will open at 6 p.m. and the live auction will be gin at 7:30 p.m. , This year's auction will feature a full line-up of live auction items as well,as silent aUftion packages that range from $300- $1,400 lin -value that are sure tti entice ,the crowd: i~§ters'shoWb~Si~g' the contents of the'silent a\lC~ tion i;ackages will ~,?n dis- , plaY,.in the,p,:S,~~~k main. lobby >iocated 'at 3615 West Broadway BouleVard, until Feb.S. Packages will open for , bidding at 6 p.m. the night of the event Winning bids 'will be aDnoutlce<i'fro~7:30 until the end of evening's live , aUction mam event. The Auction Cdmmittee, , \, chaired' Boy's & Girls Club Board ,Member Gena Swearlngeri,'has ~etagoal of $65,000 for the e,:ening. This , goal is a' $15,000 increase from last year's aucO,on that netted" '$50,000. The mone>: from the'auction goes directly tohelp~g the Boys & Girls Club offer kids a safe place to go after School, have it healthy snack, get homework com-' pleted and engage in positive relationships with peers and trained youth developm~nt professiotlals~ " AccoI'd41g to Brett Barth Fagan, executive ,d,iiector of . the Boys &Girls Club, ':This year's goal is a hl!ge one, but , th~ true need for what we are 'doing and providing for ovet: 1,800 kids in niral Missouri , has never been greater. The event is always a great time for socializingwhile benefit ting a great cause," he contin

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The Boys & Girls Clubs of Club offer kids a safe place to West Central Missouri's 19th go after school, have a annual auction,' An Evening healthy snack, get homework of Heart & Hope, will be held completed and engage in pos Friday, February 6, at the itive relationships with peers MEC Building on the and trained youth develop Missouri State Fairgrounds. mentprofessionals. The doors will ope!! at 6 p.m. According to Brett Barth and the live auction will begin Fagan, executive director of at 7:30 p.m. ' th~ Boys & Girls Club, "This This year's auction w'iIl, year's goal is a huge one, but I)'e:at~re":a. fUII"'rj'~e;4P '01'. tiye' the true heed for what we are aiJetio'n items :a~ weI I as silent doing arid providing for over auction packages that' range 1,800 kids in rural Missouri from $300- $1,400 in val ue has neVer been greater. The that are sure to entice the' event is always a great time crowd. Posters showcasing for socializing while benefit the contents o(the silent auc~ ting a great cause," he contin tion packages will be on dis ued, "and it is the local busi play in the US Bank main nesses, countle~s volunteers lobby located at 3615 West and generous donors who Broadway Boulevard in year after year have made the , Sedalia" from January 14 auction a success." February' 5. These packages· In addition to the silent and will open for bidding at 6 p.m. live auctibn packages,th~re ,the night of the event. will also be fun raffles, draw Win'ning bids - will be ings and games from 6 to 7:30 announced from 7:30 p.m. p.m. Back again by popular until the end of evening's live ,demand is the beef raffle auction main event. drawing for a half side ofbeef The auction committee, and processing valued at over chaired by Boys & Girls Club $725. Other opportunities to board member, Gena support the Boys & Girls Swearingen, has set a goal of Club programming iriclude a $65,000 for the evening. This 50-50 raffle for auction bucks, goal is a $15,000 increase a drawing' fo~ a Pampered from last year's auction that Chef basket worth approxi 'netted $50,000. The money mately$250, plus much more. from the auction goes directly The Heads or Tails raffle will to helping the Boys & Girls kick -off the live auction when I

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more than 1,800 children every year, and runs pro grams year-round. ' ContinuedJrom Page Ai' The money allows the organization to run' pro the organization' has grams such as the 49~day; .grqWll," he said. l1.5-hours-per-daY summer . The event includes both . program.. a live and silent auction 'We have found that its withniore than 200 items, during times of economic as well as games, drawings slowdown that our services and raffles. Some items are are needed more' than part of themed packages, ever," Guthrie said. while others will beauc tioned off individually. . TiCkets to the ~vent 'm:~ $20 and available at Woo'cls ''There absolutely will b~ something for every Supermarket, Elite Dry body. We've got some $5 Cleaners, Dugan's Paint items and we've got some and Flooring Centers, - I hope - $5,000 items," . Mclaughlin Brothers Fur said MaryLee Guthrie, niture, Impact Sign. and director of development for Lighting or at the' oi-gaiiiza the organization. tion's Sedalia site, 3.14 S. " All funds raised by the Washington Ave. . .'., '.' : event will 'help pay for pro For more informa,tion:I gramming, Barth-Fagan contact , the Boys and Girl~ t ,I said. . Clubs at (660) 826-8331. : . The organization serves agualtieri@Sed(Jli(Jdem{)c!'(Jt.Com : .

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'Flora' the pink flamingo pays a visit to LaMonte Elementary School Principal Elizabeth Wilkerson. their names, are' engraved on the award. We spoke with zoo keeper Fred aDd be promises to have Flora wrangled in time for the auction on February 6. Fred, a~oknownasChrisClark,the

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who deserves to receive the Pink Flamingo Award? Then come to the Boys &. Girls Club annual auction, An Evening of Heart & Hope, on Friday, February 6, at the MEC building on the Mis souri State Fairgrounds. The doors open at 6 p.m. and the live auction begins at 7:30 p.m. For more information please call 826-8331.

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There were some first-time winhers among those that walked away from the Boys and Girls' - Clubs of West Central Missouri ;>; auctioIiFriday. <e: Connie Childs, of rural Nelson, o came out the Winner of a few silent ~ auction items as a first-time attendee. ' :::>: A ProEnergy employee, Childs t-- I said 'she got ticketS to the 19th <e: annual event from work. erJ"l thought, 'l'll come and try,'" ,she said, ' A few games for her graildchil dren and a package including a log 'k d' S'tihl rac an some products were hers at the~nd of the silent bid I:..r..

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The Boys and Girls Clubs of West Central Mis souri raised $45,000 at its 19th annual auetion, "An Evening of Heart and . Hope," on Friday. The auction drew about , 300 people to the Missouri Electric Cooperative bUilding on the,Missourj State ' I Fairgrounds, where more than 50 items w~nt up for bid.during the live auction. Stafford and Gena Swearingen were the high est bidders for the Pink Flamingo Award. The cou ple named Pam Barb, a sin gle mom with two children who supports her cominu nity by being a highly" involved member of many volunteer organizations, the winner of the award. The organization also received $10,000 worth of in-kind donations.

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"An Evening of H~art and Hope," the Boys '~' and 'Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri's . annual charity 'auction event held Feb. 6, ''. ', brought in $45,000;th7organization had set a VIew ' goal of $65,000, but thiSyear's total wasnotfar ,'" : : offlast year's take of a little more than $50,000., The $45,000 total must be considered a success - that's a lot of cash tlIat will do alot of good for our coriununity. Still, the dropoff from last year, albeit a slight One, should .' serve as a mild warning; " , While one event does not a trerid make, the national economic quagmire makes charitable donations a harder sell for farniliesjWhose budgets are already stretched thin. Sedalia has a tradition of rock-solid support for groups that support families, help the needy and comfort the afflicted; we trust that tradition will continue, yet we also expect it will beon a somewhat-r.educed scale through the end of this year. ; On Friday, the Sedalia-Pettis County United Way will ,

celebrate surpassing its 2008-09 campaign goal of $435,000. That is a testarilent to the giving nature of our

communityf but it must be noted that mtj'ch of that

fundraising was done beforethe economy began its rapid

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bestow the award on Pam Barb According to the Swearingens, she is a single mom who ha~ done an amazing job raising hel two children and <;upporting hel community by being a highly involved member of many vol unteer organizations. At some time in the near future, Barb's yard will be flocked with 24 hot pink flamingos and she will get to proudly display the Pink Flamingo Award on her desk nt Shelter Insurance for the :year. On lOp of the $45,000 raised, the Club reports that they received at least $10,000 worth of in-kind gifts. "The local community is wonderfully supportive," said Boys & Girls Club director of development, MaryLee Guthrie. "There is a community wide understanding that at the end of the day, it is all about the kids."

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BARB WINS PINK FLAMINGO AWARD The Boys & Girls Clubs 2009 Pink Flamingo Award winner Pam Barb was recently given the pink flamingo statue during a surprise appearance by Flora the Friendly Flamingo and Gena and Stafford Swearingen at the weekly meeting of the Sedalia Rotary Club. 'Ibe award recognizes an individual for community service. character, leader ship and sense of humor. TIle Swearingens said that they chose Barb as this year's Pink Flamingo Award winner because on top of all of tho e attribute , Barb has done an amazing job raising her own two children. "I am honored and hum bled to receive this recogni

tion," said Barb. "Sedalia is blessed with numerous phil anthropic giants. My efforts have been slight in compari son." Barb went on to say that that she hopes that her con tributions will help send a me sage to all that regardIe 'of the mea ure of your acts. when added to others, they bring positive benefits to all. Some of Barb's involve ment beyond her family include serving on the Lib erty Center board, Citizens Against Spouse Abuse Board, the Smith Cotton Marketing/Accounting Advisory Council, Chamber of Commerce, the Bothwell Regional Health Center Community 75th Birthday Celebration Committee and m mb rshlp with the

Women's Service League and Philanthropic Educa tional Organization Chapter LQ. Pam has served on the Rotary board for two terms. She was auction chair woman last year and a vol unteer at the Community Cafe. Barb will it the award on her desk at Shelter Insur ance Agency for the 2009 year. And at some point in the near future, unbe knownst to Barb, her yard will be flocked with 24 hot pink flamingos. The Pink Flamingo Award is bid on during the Boys & Girls Club annual auction. The highest bidder is then given the opportu nity to bestow the award on any member of the commu nity who exemplifies the philanthropic spirit

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Boys & Girls Club Announces Youth of the Year Winners SEDALIA, MO- March 3, 2009-The Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri held its local Youth of the Year competition on March 2. at 6:30 p.m. in the Boys & Girls Cluh downtown location at 314. S Washington. The Boys & Girls Club contestants were judged based on letters of recommendat ion written by influential people in their lives, moral character. community involvement, volunteer hours completed, and demonstrations of leadership and service in the home, at school and in the Club. The contestants were evaluated by three judges: Alice Carter, from the Sedalia COllllllunity Center, Tina Bogess, with the Missouri Valley CommuniTy Action Agency and Chad Haner, a Smith足 Cotton High School Teacher. After calculating the judges' results, Bailey Jenning~. an II-year old from Green Ridge Elementary School, won the elementary competition and Stephanie Trevino, a 14-year old from La Monte High SchooL won the teen competition. The Boys & Girls Clubs of America's Youth of the Year program is sponsored by the Reader's Digest Foundation. The program recognizes members for their outstanding contributions to their family, school, community and Boys & Girls Club, as well as for the persunal challenges and obstacles they have overcome. Being selected Youth of the Year is the highest honor a Boys & Girls Club member can receive. Boys & Girls Club Executive Director, Brett Barth-Fagan, said he is extremely proud of all of the contestants.

'The Youth u1 tl1e Yeal lootc"tant ,JTe e~clllrial. rule lll()tJeh and perfcll L'xalllpk ot \\ b;lt it meaD'> to be dedicated to the Cluh Jnd the c()Jllmuoit~:' ,,;lid Barth-ragan. "Icollldo', he lIllH"l proud of the L()nte"tant~ or their etl()n~." Tcen Youth of the Year candidate, TrevIno, w111 move on to the ~tate level competition in Jcffcr~on City on March 31. If "he 'vI,.in~ at the state level, The Reader's Digest \\<ill award her a $1,000 college scholarship and she will have an opportunity to compete at the regional level for an additional $10,000 college scholarship. The winner of the regional contest move~ onto to the national competition where the winner receives a $15,000 college scholarship and the honor of being installed by the President of the United States. The Boys & Girls Clubs of America boasts 4,300 Clubs throughom the United States and on military installations domestic and abroad, all of which will have an opportunity to send their local winner through the same competitive process. "Because of the Club I now make homework a top priority," said Trevino while reading her essay to the judges. "Over the past couple of years my grades have gone from Ds and Cs to As and Bs. My grades are really important to me because now that I am in high schooL, 1 realize how important college is. I realize that good grades in high school are the building blocks to my future." Elementary Youth of the Year, Jennings, isn't old enough to compete at the state leveL but the Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri believes it is important to encourage and honor all youth for their achievements. "We open the competition up to all age groups," said Barth-Fagan. "This allows the younger members an opportunity to gain valuable experience in public speaking, personal development and volunteerism. We are grooming them to he National Youth of the Year candidates and developing their character and leadership skills." To find out more information abour the Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri or its upcoming summer program please call (660) 826-833 I, or toll-free (877) 242-9260.

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Cole Camp Boys & Girls Club Member Wins Third Place at Youth of the Year Competition SEDALIA, MO- March 3, 2009-The Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri's Cole Camp member Leslie Neas, won third place in the elementary Youth of the Year competition on March 2, at 6:30 p.m. in the Boys & Girls Club downtown location at 314. South Washington in Sedalia. The Boys & Girls Clubs of America's Youth of the Year program i~ sponsored by the Reader'~ Digest Foundation. The program recognizes members for their outstanding contributions to their family, school, community and Boys & Girls Club, as well as for the personal challenge~ and obstacles they have overcome. Being selected Youth of the Year is the highest honor a Boys & Girls Club member can receive. The Boys & Girls Club contestants were judged based on letters of recommendation written by influential people in their lives, moral character, community involvement, volunteer hours completed, and demonstrations of leadership and service in the home, at school and in the Club. The contestants were evaluated by three judges: Alice Carter, from the Sedalia Community Center, Tina Bogess, 'With the Missouri Valley Community Action Agency and Chad Haner. a Smith足 Cotton High School Teacher. After calculating the judges' results, Stephanie Trevino. a 14-year old from La Monte High School, won the teen competition. The elementary winners were: first place. Bailey Jennings, an II-year old from Green Ridge Elementary School: second place, Jacquelyne Stidham. a JO-year uld fwm Sedalia; and third place, Leslie Nease. an ll-year old from Cule Camp.

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Elementary Youth of the Year conte~tants arcn't old enough to compete at the ~tate level, but the Boy~ & Girb CLub::. llf We~t Central Mi:-.:-.oun believe~ it l~ important to encourage anll honor all youth for their achievements. "We open the competition up to all age groups," said Banh-Fagan. "This allows the younger members an opportunity to gain valuable experience in public speaking, personal development and volunteerism. We are grooming them to be National Youth of the Year candidates and developing their character and leadership skills." Neas has been involved in 4-H for six years where she has lead held positions as both club and county officer. While serving as President of the Boys & Girls Club Torch Club for the past two years and she has orchestrated numerous community service projects. It is obvious that Neas is passionate about basketball and music. She is a strong member of the fifth- and sixth-grade basketball team and when she is not on the court, she finds time to be a member of the fifth- and sixth-grade band as well as a member the fifth-grade honor choir. According to an essay that Neas read to the judges Monday night, she wants to go to State Fair Community College for her Associate's degree in music and then transfer to the School of the Ozarks to finish her Bachelor's degree in music. "I want to be a music teacher," said Neas. ''There are so many bashful kids that need to know that music can he their way of communicating and 1 want to be that kind of teacher." To find out more information about the Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri or its upcoming summer program please call (660) 826-8331, or loll-free (877) 242-9260.

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Summer Youth Baseball Fundraiser Planned

SEDALIA, MO. - March 4, 2009- On March 14, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. the West Central Missouri Baseball Association will host a Schwan'" food truckload sale in the W-K Chevrolet parking lot located at 3310 W Broadway BI Yd. Proceeds will be used to help fund the summer baseball program. In a partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri the WCMBA has transformed its summer league into the Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) league to help lower costs and make baseball more accessible to all youth.

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increase the number of talented athletes prepared to play in college and minor leagues, promote greater inclusion of minorities in the mainstream of the game, develop self-esteem and teach the value of teamwork. The league runs from early June until late July, with many activities planned such as attending a KC Royals game, trainings and clinics by baseball professionals, and a closing end of season BBQ with family. To find out more information about the Schwan's products that will be available at the truckload sale, please caJl 1-888-724-9267. For full details about membership in the Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri or the RBI summer basebaJl program, please call (660) 826-8331 or toll-free (877) 242-9260. ###

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A Reason for Optimism and Hope By: Brett Barth-Fagan, Executive Director Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri Given the headlines these days, who needs more bad news? As with seemingly everything ebe, it's easy to find reasons to be aLtrmed abom the state of our nation's youth and the enormous challenges they have growing up in a rudderle~s society and facing an uncertain future. The national public high school dropout rate stands at nearl y one-third, approaching a staggering 50 percent in some communities. Good nutrition and physical activity don't seem to be a priority - nearly 9 million young Americans are overweight. And our youth continue to struggle with dangerous substances - almost 10 percent of teenagers use drugs. Add a faltering economy to the mix, and it's hard to find any good news about young people these days. But there is good news to be found, right in our own community, at the Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri. Even as everything around us tells us to be pessimistic, we are full of optimism. ThaI's because we work with incredible young people every day. Their hope for the future gives us all hope. Why are they confident about the future'? Because they belong to the Boys & Girls Club 颅 a place that enables young people to achieve academic success, embrace healthy

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anJ JeYeiap J strang "cnsL' olci\ iL Jut). Cluh" pnl\ I tic 'young people \Jlh the '>upport, gUIdance anJ "kill" they need tll i>uccceJ. 10gether, parents, ~ch()ob. c(llrnnunit) leaderi> and Boy,> & Girb Clubs create a safety net la ensure no child (alb Ihruugh Ihe crach. March 22 through 28, wai> National Boys & Girls Club Week, an annual celebration of Boys & Girls Clubs' success in helping kids be great and reach their full potential. Thousands of fun events, such as open houses, food drives and ball games were held in Clubs throughout the country. Last week, Mayor Wasson proclaimed Boys & Girls Club Week in Sedalia and the mayors from our other sites in Cole Camp, Green Ridge, La Monte, Leeton and Smithton did the same in those communities. The Cluh partnered th with Wendy's for a Boys & Girls Club Community Night on Thursday night, March 26 to further celebrate the week. Our kids participated in spirit week and family involvement events at all of our sixteen sites.

In June 2010 we will be celebrating 50 years of service to the community and we invite you to join us as we prepare for the celebration. Because these days, we could all use some good news.

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Local Mayors Sign Proclamation Declaring March 22-28 National Boys & Girls Club Week SEDALIA, MO- March 27, 2009- In celebration of National Boys & Girls Club Week and in conjunction with more than 4.8 million young people nationwide, the Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri hosted multiple events from March 23 through 27, to celebrate and showcase programs that help kids develop leadership skills and provide opportunities for planning, decision-making and service to the community. Local Mayor Wasson of Sedalia, Mayor Owen of Smithton, Mayor Harris of Cole Camp, Mayor Hering of La Monte and Mayor Rohrbach all signed a proclamation earlier this week declaring March 22 through 28, Boys & Girls Club week in their towns. During the proclamation they called upon all citizens to join them in recognizing and commending the Boys & Girls Club

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March 4, 2009-The Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central MIssouri held its local Youth at the Year competition on March 2, at 6:30 p.m. in the Boys & Girls Club downtown location at 314. S Washington. The Boys & Girls Club contestants were Judged based on letters at recommendation written by influential people in their lives, moral character, community Involvement, volunteer hours completed, and demonstrations of leadership and service in the home, at school and in the Club The contestants were evaluated by three judges: Alice Carter, from the Sedalia Community Center, Tina Bogess, with the Missouri Valley Community Action Agency and Chad Harter, a Smith-Cotton High School Teacher. After calculating the Judges' results, Bailey Jennings, an II-year old from Green Ridge Elementary School, won the elementary competition and Stephanie Trevino, a 14Â year old from La Monte High School, won the teen competition. The Boys & Girls Clubs of America's Youth of the Year program is sponsored by the Reader's Digest Foundation. The program recognizes members for their outstanding contributions to their family, school, community and Boys & Girls Club, as well as for the personal challenges and obstacles they have overcome. Being selected Youth of the Year IS the highest honor a Boys & Girls Club member can receive. Boys & Girls Club Executive Director, Brett Barth-Fagan, said he is extremely proud of all of the contestants. "The Youth of the Year contestants are exemplary role models and perfect examples of what it means to be dedicated to the Club and the community," said Barth-Fagan. "I couldn't be more proud of the contestants or their efforts." Teen Youth of the Year candidate, Trevino, will move on to the state level competition In Jefferson City on March 31. If she wins at the state level, The Reader's Digest will award her a $1,000 college scholarship and she will have an opportunity to compete at the regional level for an additIOnal $10,000 college scholarship. The winner of the regional contest moves onto to the national competition where the winner receives a $15,000 college scholarship and the honor of being installed by the PreSident of the United States. The Boys & Girls Clubs of America boasts 4,300 Clubs throughout the United States and on military Installations domestic and abroad, all of which will have an opportunity to send their local winner through the same competitive process. "Because of the Club I now make homework a top priority," said TreVino while reading her essay to the Judges. "Over the past couple of years my grades have gone trom Ds and Cs to As and Bs. My grades are really Important to me because now that I

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Local winners named in National Fine Arts Exhibit In conjunction with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America's National Fine Arts Exhibit, the Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri held a local National Fine Arts Expedition competition for Club members SIX to 18 years of age. The purpose of the National Fine Arts Exhibit is to uncover and encourage artistic talents, develop member creativity and explore related career opportunities through visual arts. The member artwork was judged in four age groups and 10 categories: monochromatic drawing, multicolored draWing, pastel, watercolor, oil/acrylic, pnnt making, mixed media, collage, sculpture and graphic arts. The artwork was on display at US Bank from January 5-14, where It was Judged by three local artists: Madge Gressley, Josephine Dey and Shirley Horacek. The first-place winners In each age group and category have advanced onto the regional competition. In May, the top piece of artwork from each region in each age and category IS selected as a national Winner. The national winners receive a $100 award and prize from L'Oreal, the sponsor of the National Fine Arts Exhibit program. According to the BGCA, about 900 clubs nationwide participate in the annual event. Boys & Girls Club National Fine Arts Winners Top 3 Pieces Ages 9 and Younger Monochromatic Drawing 1. "Fighter" Samuel Bello, Washington (7)

2. "Llzmark" Samuel Bello, Washington (7) 3 "Fashion Model Runway" AleXIS Rodriguez, Washington (7)

Multicolored Drawing Ddydream Night Dreams" Ldura Hanesy Washington \ 7, 2 "Anonymous" Cassie Mankll1, Skyline (5) 3 "Antarctica Drake Hamson, Washington (7)

Pastel "The Magical Bowl of FrUit" Hunter Gilliam, Washington (8) 2. "Piranhas Down Under" Hunter Gilliam, Washington (8) 3. "Blue Vases" Bridget Young, Skyline (8)

Watercolor 1. "Skyscrapers at Night" Bridget Young, Skyline (7) 2 "Building Action" Andy Martin, Skyline (6) 3. "Spinning Around" Morgan Mateja, Skyline (6)

Oil or Acrylic 1. "Tiger Pride" Jackie Stidham, Horace Mann (9) 2. "Miracle Desert" Max Brown, Skyline (6) 3 "Destiny Land" Myranda Wirtz (6)

Mixed Media 1. "Ocean" Dillon Southard, Skyline (7) 2. "Arizona" Mishaela Cutler, Heber Hunt (7) 3. "Run Mouse Run" Justin Chancellor, Skyline (5)

Collage 1. "Pennington Capps" Jayce Capps, Skyline (5) 2. "Anonymous" Trenton Holmes, Skyline (5) 3 "Freddy" Jacob Ideran, Skylrne (5)

Top 3 Pieces Ages 10-12 Monochromatic Drawing

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Multicolored Drawing "Rainbow Sky" Carolrne Young, Skyline (10)

"Streak" Aaron Pummel, Washington (10)

"Black Heart" Gregory Johnson, Washington (12)

Pastel "Deep Purple" Caroline Young, Skyline (to)

"Dark Side of the Vase" Caroline Young, Skyline (10)

Title of Work "Spike" Brandon Thompson, Hebert Hunt (10)

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Unknown Danger Zone" Heather Patrick, Skyline (10) Title of Work 'Starry Night" CarolJlle Young, Skyline (10)

Mixed Media "Meadows" Aston Jennings, Green Ridge (10) "Josey Flowers" Josey Brown, Skyline (11) "Space on Earth" Josey Brown, Skyline (11)

Top 3 Pieces Ages 13-15 Monochromatic Drawing 1. "A for Amanda" Amanda Meyer, Green Ridge (13)

Oil or Acrylic "Dots" Kelsie Wright, LaMonte (15)

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Summer youth baseball fund-raiser planned On March 14, frotn9 a.m. ting Cages or the Boys & leagues, promote greater in~ to 2 p.m. the West Central Mis ,Girls Club schoof locations elusion of minorities in the souri Baseball Association will in: Cole Camp, Leeton, La mainstream of the game, de host a Schwan's food truckload ,Monte, Smithton, Grtlen velop self-esteem and teach sale in the W-K Chevrolet Ridge and Sedalia. the value ofteamwork: 'The league ruris from parking lot located a13310 W. .' TheJffilleague started Broa.dwayBlvd. Proceeds will ' In 1989'and is a youth out-May through the endoOuly, be used to help fund the SlIDl reach program presented by , with many activities planned mer baseball program. 'the ' accounting, firm such as ,attending a KC Roy in a partnership. :with: the "¥.lynveld Peat Marwick ,als trainings and cliIiics Boys & Girls Clubs of West ,~GoerdeIer (KPMG) in Part-I by baseball professionals, and Centql) Missouri the WCMBAinership' with the Boys' & elbsing end of season BBQ hils trJnsformed itssillnmer' ~GirlsClubs ofAro~riCa and "with fannly. leagUe into the Rtwiying B~e~. '~M~jor4eague Baseball. Ac ' ,To find out more informa ,ball in InnerCittes (RBI),;t:ording to Major League 'tio~ about the Schwan'sprod~ league to help lo~ercosts and Baseball's" website,' ucts that wilLbe available at make baseoall more accessible www.I11lb.com. the program the truckload sale, please call to all youth. is designed to increase par-· ~-888.:n4~9267., ticipation in baseball, en i The RBI program is avail ',For. full d~tails ,about able for youth ages five to 18' courage academic participa membership ,in the Boys & years old. The deadline to sign tion and achievement, in G'irls Clubs of West Central up is March 31, and applica-' crease the number of tal Missouri or the RBIprogram, tionsareavaiIab1eatPumniill's 'cnted athltltes prepared to please call (660) 826-8331 or , Sporting Goods, Sure Hit Bat- play in college and minor toll-free (877) 242-9260. I

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Boys & Girls Club Member, Neas, Wins Third "Place At Youth Of The Year Competition . I

The Boys & Girls Clubs of While serving as President of of teacher." .' Teen Youth of the Year , West Central Missouri's Cole the Boys & Girls Club Torch I Camp· member Leslie Neas, Club foi- the past two years, candidate, Trevino, will move on to the state level : won third place in the ele she has orchestrated numer mentary Youth of the Year ous community service proj competition in Jefferson City I competition on March 2, at ects. She is a member of the on March 31. 6:30 p.m. at the Boys & Girls fifth- and sixth-grade basket Elementary Youth of the. Club downtown location at ball tearn and when she is not Year contestants aren't old

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Sedlalia rookie league making IP ro gn-ess By Seth Stringer

March 17,2009 - II :04PM

The West Central Missouri Baseball Association and the Boys and Girls Clubs of West

Central Missouri's quest to start a rookie league in Sedalia has taken a couple of major steps

forward.

The WCMBA has been accepted into the Junior Reviving BasebaIl in Inner Cities pilot

program for 5- to 12-year-olds and has received equipment grants from Major League

Baseball and Nike Inc.

The local organization received equipment bags, catcher's mitts, left-handed and right-handed

fielder gloves and bats.

Gloves and bats will be loaned to players who can't afford them. "No one who wants to play the game should have to go on to the field without a decent glove

and bat this year," WCMBA President Allen Wilken said in a press release.

The group had been seeking donations for used equipment but the grant makes a lot of that

equipment available.

The WCMBA may be eligible for future equipment grants because of its membership in the

pilot program.

The junior program, which will be available to youths in surrounding communities and seeks youths who normally couldn't play baseball because they couldn't afford it, will play alongside the 2-year-old local RBI program for players ages 13 to ] 8. The WCMBA will offer umpire and player clinics and requires its coaches to go through the Boys and Girls Clubs of America QuickSMART program. The QuickSMART program screens all coaches and gives them the tools to teach basebaIl and provide life skills. The organization, which has already begun registering players for this summer, continues to seek donations for the purchase of uniforms and catching equipment, among other items. If you are interested in signing up for the pilot program or contributing, visit the Boys and Girls Clubs office at 314 S. Washington Ave. in Sedalia.

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Given the headlines these days, who needs more ba{l

news? As with seemingly everything else, it's easy to find

reasons to be alarmed about the state of our nation's youth .'

and the enormous challenges they have growing up in a

rudderless society and facing an uncertain future.

TheI),ationalpublic high school dropout rate stands at nearly one-third, approaching a staggering 1 50 percent? in some communities. Good nutrition : and physical activity don't seem to be a priority I nearly 9 million young Americans are c;werweiglit And our youth Gontinue to struggle with dangerQus substances - almost 10 percent of teenagers use drugs. Add a faltering economy to the mix, and it's .hard to find any good news about young people th~se days. But there is good news to be found, right in our own

cqmmunity, at the Boys & Girls Clubs ofWest Central Mis

souri. Even as everything around us tells us to be pes

simistic, we are full of optimism. TIlat's because we work

with' incredible young people every day. Their hope for the

future gives us all hope.

Why crre they confident about the future? Because they

belong to the, Boys & Girls CJub - a place that enables

young people to achieve academic success, embrace

heaithy lifestyles and d~velop a strong sense of civic duty.

Clubs provide young people with ~support, guidance and the

,'skills they need to succeed. Together, parents, SGhools, " coinmunity leaders and Boys & Girls Clubs,create a safety . :' n~t,to ensure no child faUs through t4e cracks. I, ; Last week was National Boys & Girls Club Week, an : ann:ual celebration of Boys & Girls Clubs' success in helping : kiOs be great and reach their full potential. Thousands of : fun, events such as open houses, food drives and ball games : were held'in clubs throughout the country. Mayor Bob WaS : son proclaimed Boys & Girls Club Week in Sedalia, and the : mayors from our othersites in Cole Camp, Green Ridge, La , .Monte, Leeton and Smithton did the same in those comniu- , nities. .

It was a lot of fun, and we thank you for joining us for.our

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Brett Barth-Fagan Executive Director Boys & Girls Clubs of West 'Central Missouri

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PRESS RELEASE 314 S. Washington I Sedalia, Missouri 65301 I (660) 826-8331 IILllnrll'r<r h!..!d.ld .C(l111 FOR 1MMEDIATE RELEASE April 10, 2009 FOR MORE 1NPORMAT10N Jenelle Conner Ou[reach Sperialisr Boys & Girls Clubs 01 Wesr Central Missouri Iconner@bgcklds.com (660) 826-8331

Easter Bunny Makes Surprise Visit at Boys & Girls Club SEDALIA, MO- April 10, 2009- As part of a US Bank-sponsored celebration, the Easter Bunny hopped in on April 10, to surprise over 30 youth during the drop-in program at the Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri's downtown location at 314 S. Washington. The Easter Bunny handed out candy, gave hugs and posed for pictures before hopping off to its next set of activities. US Bank employees brought this Easter celebration to life by donating $ L80 to the Club as part of their Casual Friday donation program. If a bank employee chooses to wear casual clothing on a Friday. they contribute money to lhe program to later be donated to a chosen charity. For the past several years, US Bank employees have chosen to donate the money raised lO the Club by spon~oring an EaSler Party. The Boys & Girls Club~ of West Central Missouri's drop-in program at the downtown location i~ a service that the Cluh makes available for members 5 to J 8 years of age during weekday school in-service days and hul.iday hreaks. To find out more information on the Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri, please call 660. 826.8331, or toll free 877.242.9260.

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BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF WEST CENTRAL MISSOURI

NEWS RELEASE 314 S. Washington Sedalia, Missouri 65301-(660) 826-8331路jconner@bgckids.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 20, 2009

FOR MORE INFORMATION Jenelle Conner

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The Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri to Host Final School Year Culminating Events SEDALIA, MO. - April 20, 2009-The Boys & Girls Cluhs of West Central Missouri's sites in Cole Camp, Smithton, La Monte, Leeton and Sedalia will host their end of the school year culminating events in crime scene investigation, photography, culture club. marketing and theatre. Ghostly ghouls, mystery and mayhem, cutting-edge photography, plus stellar graphic design and ad layout is what is in "tore [or those attending the upcoming teen program modules. Each event will be a celebration of skills learned, knoViledge gained and diversity appreciated. According [0 Brett Barth-Fagan, executive director vf the Club, "It's amazing how quickly these teens are picking up the skills and information heing taught by our team of module experts. This facet of our after school teen programming is giving these kids exposure [0 future career possibilities, Vihile giving them an opportunity to work not only with experts in each field, bur with state-of-the-art technology. ,. Since expanding the after school program [0 include teens in 2007. the Boys & Girls Club has done so with a unique platform of curriculum. During the school year, the Cluh has rotated five,

clght-\\ eek ether I.,chuo] program~ Il1 crllll~ >,cent' il1\'C'itigatllH1 pht)!l)graplJ~, culture. marketing and theatre for ...ixth- through I t h - grade Cluh members The...e program:-. hL!\ C heen offered tll teem, in Colt' Camp. Green Ridge. La Monte, LeelOl1, Sedalia and C;;mithtul1.

'Throughout the last weeks of ApriJ and fin,t weeb of May, THE CLllB member:-. \\ iJI he presenting our end of school year round of these imponant. interesting and interacti\ e culrrunating events," continued Barth-Fagan. The first culminating event on tap for this final round will he held Monday, April 27. at 6:30 p.m. in the Smithton schooJ mUlti-purpose room. Mystery on Elm StreeT will be presented by the CSI module participants. This "Who Done It')" mystery was written by and will be acted out by THE CLUB members. The CSI curriculum is based upon giving CLUB members the opportunity to explore forensics and have fun with science. For the last eight-weeks, CLUB members have learned how to fingerprint, identify bJood spatter~, photograph a mock crime scene, analyze materials, cast tire and shoe prints and discover the world of science in a unique and interactive way. "These youth can now understand the crime shows they watch on television and realize the magnitude of work that goes into solving a crime. SoJving a crime rarely happens in an hour like the movies depict," said CIS Module Coordinator Cendy Harrell, who was hired by the Boys & Girls Club following retirement from her position as Commander of the Criminal Investigations Bureau for the Sedalia PoJice Departmenr. Next up, on Monday, May 4. at 6:30 p.m. in the Cole Camp School cafeteria. is the Photography 101 Module which will be presenting a photography exposition. This expo wiJl feature black and white, color, digital imagery and hand-colored photography that THE CLUB members completed during their eight-week Boys & Girls Club Photography 101 course. The expo will be open for viewing beginning at 6:00 with the program heginning promptly al 6: 30. The members' image work is going to be judged by local photography professionals Kelly Cline, with KeJly Cline Photography in Sedalia and Heidi Bowman. Colc Camp school art teacher. A first, second and third place ribbon will be gi ven and THE CLUB members will be competing for "Best uf Show," with lhi~ winner receiving a high quality digital camera/printer combo to be used to further foster and encourage digital photography skills development. "It is amazing to see what THE CLUB members can du with a little bit of direction, state of the art photography equipment and an opportunity to be creative:' "aid Photography Module Coordinator, George Cooper. On Wednesday, May 6. at 6:30 p.m. in the Leeton Willcocksun Gym, the Culture Club Mudule will host a Fiesta. This event celebrates THE CLUB member~' understanding uf Mexico and Central America a" learned during the eight-week moduJe.

'The c\ elll I' Je'lg-ned to he a fun, entertall1ll1g clnct eJul',lri\ll1al L: pcncncc'" ,aiJ Culture Cluh Module Coordindtor. Ca~e~ \\ ibtrom. ""The Leeton CLUB prog-rClm ha:-- :--OJl1C d,lounding memher... who have not only embraced the concept \)l" lolerance. but are clclivel y emhracing npportunilJes In learn ah(lut nev, culture:--.路' On Monday, May 11, at 6:30 p.m. in the La Monte school cafeteria, the Marketing One-an-One Module will host the "And the Winner is ... T Marketing One-on-One competition. The Marketing One-an-One CLUB members were split into three learns and they have been designing logos, working on layout design, creating slogans and taking product photography shots for actual local busine~s clients: El Aucente, Corona Market and La Monte Community Bank. During the marketing competition the three Club teams: Mission Strike Advertising, Xclusive Ladies Advertising and Club Diversidad Advertising, wilJ present how they worked with the local businesses to transform ideas and concepts into concise marketing me~sages. Each team will also present the newspaper ads they have designed to help promote their client's business. All newspaper ad designs will be featured in a local newspaper sometime in the near future. "We want THE CLUB members to feel a great sense of accomplishment," said Marketing One颅 on-One Module Coordinator, Chris Ruhnke. "Each teen in this program will accomplish something great. Through this program, they discover more about themselves, the gifts they have to share, and how their efforts will have a direct and positive impact on the La Monte community." And as the final end of the school year culminating event, the BrickHouse Theatre Module will present, "An Evening of Thrills and Chills," on Wednesday, May 13, at 6:30 p.m. in the Sedalia Middle School on the gym stage. The evening will include a presentation of the one-act play, "The Lion, the Witch, & the Wardrobe," by C.S. Lewis, adapted by Don Quinn, produced by special arrangement with The Dramatic Publii->hing Company of Woodstock, lllinoii->, and a dance performance based on the "80s pop music video, "Thriller." "For eight weeks these CLUB memhers have trained diligently in the acts of improvisation, stage combat, dance and technical theatre," said BrickHouse Theatre Module Coordinator, Chris Clark. "This is an incredibly di verse and energetic group. Each member has brought something special and different to this projecl." Even though these final modules indicate the end of the school year, all Club members will have the opportunity to experience some features of the modulei-> during the BOyi-> & Girls Club's cleven-week summer program. The Cluh's summer program will lasl from June J through Aug.

I'-L Wilh cx.citing. opporlunitie,,- planncLl tor all )OUI!l <ttlc ~ I\l I~. parent/me11lhl'l urientaliul1 "" ill he held Ma) 2~. at Parb le\~ Elementar) for lhll'-c ~ allting more infoflllatJun ahout the "ummel' program. Call the Cluh for complete details For marc information about the Boy:-- & Girls Clubs of West Central Mis"ouri or the upcoming culminating events and -;ummer program, please call 660-826-8331 or toll-free 877-242-9260.

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NEWS RELEASE 314 S. Washington Sedalia, MissoufJ 65301,(660) 826-8331路jconner@bgclUds.com

FOR I1v1MEDIATE RELEASE May 4, 2009 FOR MORE INFORMATION Jenelle Conner

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The Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri to Host Meth Awareness Events SEDALIA, MO. - May 4, 2009-Throughout the next few weeks the Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri's sites are scheduled to host MethSMART Methamphetamine awareness events to educate and discus~ the broader impact that meth production and use is having on our communities. The Boys & Girls Clubs of West Cernral Missouri's site in Cole Camp will host a MethSMART event on May 6, at 5 p.m. in the Cole Camp School and the Club's Leeton site will host the event on May 13, at 6:30 p.rn. in the Leeton School cafeteria. "As a community-based organization, we have seen firsthand how drugs like meth can destroy lives," said Boys & Girb Club Executive Director, Brett Barth-Fagan. "We have been successful in educating the youth we serve about the danger of drugs by using prevention programs like SMART Moves, but the Widespread and aggressi ve impact of meth requires additional effort." The Boy~ & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri has called upon Mid-Missouri Drug Task Force detectives Trampus Jackson and L1. Williams to educate individuals on Melh hy explaining how to identify potential hazards, see the signs and make a difference. According to the US Drug Enforcement Administration statistics, there were 1,47 I DEA, state and local Meth lab incidents in Mi~souri in 2008. The US DEA statistics also cited that last year, 257.9 kilugrams of cocaine, 1.6 kilograms of heroin, 14.1 kilograms of methamphetamine and 949g kilograms of marijuana were seized in Missouri.

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NEWS RELEASE 314 S. Washington Sedalia. Missouri 6530['(660) 826-8331路Jconner@bgckids.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 19,2009 FOR MORE INFORMATION Jenelle Conner Outreach Specialist Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri jconner@bgckids.com (660) 826-8331 Kate Parkhouse JCPenney Afterschoo1 Fund jcpcorpcomm@jcpenney.com (972) 431-3400

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Donationsfrom Recent "Round-Up" Program & Day of Giving Benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri, a JCPenney Afterschool Fund Partner Sedalia, MO (May 19,2009) - Thanks to funds raised through the "Round-Up" and "JCPenney Day of Giving Back" programs al the JCPenney in Thompson Hi1h Shopping Center in Sedalia, local children will continue LO have acces~ to afterschool programming at the Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri, a JCPenney Afterschool Fund partner. In December, JCPenney customers were invited to "round-up" their JCPenney purchases to the nearest whole dollar and donate the difference to the JCPenney Afterschool Fund, a public charity that provides at-risk children access to life-enriching afterschool programs that inspire children to be smart, strong and socially responsible.

LIke tht. ' Round-lip:' TCPennc) also bunched a ne\\ caillpaign in ScptLlllhcr LntJlled tile "JCPenney D;Jy of Gi\ ing Back'" From September l-l through 2X, .rCPenne) customers had the opportunity to purchase a 5.5 coupon good tor 20 percent \lff almo,>t all purchase:-足 made on Seprember 28. AIJ proceeds from the coupons sold at rhe local JCPenne~ store during that two week period were donated to support the Club.

"It is obvious that the JCPenney organization cares about the wellbeing of area youth," said Boys & Girls Club Executive Director, Brett Barth-Fagan. "On top of these local fundraisers at the Sedalia JCPenney store, the corporate Afterschool Fund also provide~ yearly scholarship grants to 20 Cluh members from low-income families." With the $2,899 raised from these two fundraisers, children get the opportunity to enjoy Boys & Girls Club's afterschool programming, which includes character and leadership development, career and education development, health and life skills, the arts, and sports, fitness and recreation. Studies show that 14.3 million children in the United States are un~upervised after school between the hours of 3 to 6 p.m. each day. Additionally, studies show that youth are at greater risk of involvement in crime, drug abuse and other destructive behaviors during these hours. To address this issue, JCPenney created the .rCPenney Afterschool Fund in 2001, and together they have contributed more than $70 million to support the afterschool cause nationwide, giving tens of thousands of children the opportunity to participate in essential afterschool programs. The JCPenney Afterschool Fund continues working toward the day when all children in America will have access to life-changing afterschool programs that help them reach their full potential. For more information ahout the Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri or the JCPenney events please call660.826.8331, toll-free 877.242.9260 or find us online al www.bgckids.com.

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About The JCPenney Afterschool Fund The JCPenney Afterschool Fund is a charitable organization cormnitted to providing children in need with access to life-enriching afterschool programs that inspire children to he smarr, strong and socially responsihle. To date, JCPenney and the JCPcnney Afterschool Fund have contributed more than $70 million to local afterschool programs in every JCPenney community through partnerships with the YMCA of the USA, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, National4-H and United Way of America. For more information, visit www.jcpenneyafterschool.org for more information.

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NEWS RELEASE 314 S. Washington Sedalia,

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 20, 2009 FOR MORE INFORMATION Jenelle Conner Outreach SpeciaLiST Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri .icDnncrCi./' hgck.icb.c(Hll (660) 826-8331

The Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri Now Enrolling Members for 11- Week Summer Program SEDALIA, MO. - May 20, 2009- The Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri encourages aJl local youth to come experience and explore, Summer Fun AROUND THE WORLD, during the Club's II-week summer program. Summer Fun AROUND THE WORLD will run from June 1 through Aug. 14, Monday through Friday and from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. This year's theme will focus on taking youth ages 6 to l~ on a journey through the many mysterious geographic areas of the world.

The Club has scheduled fun hands-on activities, field trips and games for two teams of traveler~, Junior Around tht> World Explorers and Chief Around the World Ad1'enturers. Junior Explorers is designed for youth in Kindergarten through fourth grade and is scheduled to meet at Parkview Elementary, located at 140 I S New York Ave. in Sedalia. Chief Advenrurer~ is designed for fifth through twelfth graders and is scheduled to meet at the Club's downtown facility at 314 S Washington in Sedalia. "We always strive to provide an enriching environment that is fun and exciting," said Executive Director Bretr Barth-Fagan. "Whether it is the science experiment of the day or learning how to paint like artists from around the world, we are working hard to ensure that the opportunities in this year's summer program will keep the kids intrigued and involved." With field

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If a youth is currently a memher of the Cluh and attends the after ,",chool program, they Jo nor need to complete an Application for Membership or pay the $10 memher'ihip fee hut they do neel! to fill out a nevv enroll ment form. All other~ vv ill need to complete a new Application for Membership and pay the $10 membership fee. Applications are currently av;:nlable at the Club's downtown office or on the Club's website- www.bgckids.com.

For in-depth information about the summer program, plan to attended the Boys & Girls Club Summer Program Parent/Member Orientation on May 28, from 5:30 - 7 p.m. ar Parkview Elementary. Staff will be available to answer questions after the shorr presentation on the summer program plans. To find out more about Boys & Girls Clubs of Wesr Central Missouri or the upcoming summer program, please call 660.826.8331, toll-free 877.242.9260 or find information online ar www.bgckids.com.

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The Boys & Girls Club receives a $2,000 donation from Inter-State Studio SEDALIA, MO. - May 26, 2009-The Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri received a $2,000 donation from Inter-State Studio in December. This generous donation is helping support area youth by encouraging positive youth development through the Club's after-school and summer programming.

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Wendy's Shift Mana,gerShannon nity Night was held in celebration of Chadwick and crew ,member, Leona . National Boys & Girls Club Week. In Anson, recently presented the Boys & conjunction wIth more than 4.8 million Girls Clubs of West CehtralMissouri young people nationwide, the Boys & , Girls Clubs of West Central ,Missouri with a check for $196:. ' The check repIJ:esented 10 percent hosted multiple events' from March of, the' store's, total proceeds earned 23-27, to celebrate and s,howcase pro d,uting th;e Boys &6:itls Club Com grams that help youths dev~iop leader munity,Night hosted,' by Wendy's on ship skills a~d provideopportlin,ities MarGh,21L' " .". ,. fOr planning, decision-making and ser . The Boys & Girls Club Commu vice to' the community.

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Area ews brief Boys & Girls Clubs ofWest Central Mis souri to host Meth awareness events

. The Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri has called upon Mid~Missouri Drug Task Force, detectives :Trampus Jackson and Lt. Williams to educate individu als on Meth by explaining how to identify potential haz I ards, see the signs and make I a difference. According to the US Drug Enforcement Administration statistics, there were 1,471 DEA, state and local Mett lab incidents in Missouri in '2008'. The 0SDEA statistics ! also cited that last year; 2f>7.9 kilograms of cocaine, 1.6 ki lograms of heroin, 14.1 kilo grams of methamphetamine and 949.8 kilograms ofmari juana were seized in Mis souri. "The local drug statistics are staggering," said Bmth Fagan. "We want to take ev ery opportunity available to help educate the local youth and families on drug aware ness. We are working hard to

Throughout the next few weeks the Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri's sites are sched uled to host MethSMART Methamphetamine aware ness events to educate and discuss the broader impact that meth production and use' is having on our communi ties. The Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri's site in Cole Camp will host a MethSMART event on May 6. at 5 p.m. in the Cole Camp School and the Club's Leeton site will host the event on May 13, at 6:30 p.m. in the Leeton School cafeteria. "As a community-based organization, we have seen firsthand how drugs like meth can destroy lives," said Boys & Girls Club Executive Di show our members that they rector, Brett Barth-Fagan. don't need to become a part "We have been successful in of the meth statistic." educating the youth we serve For more information on about the danger of drugs by the Boys & Girls Clubs of using prevention programs West Central MissoUl'i or the like SMART Moves, but the upcoming MethSMART widespread and aggressive events call 660.826.8331 or impact of meth requires ad 'toll-free 877.242.9260. ditional effoI1."

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Leeton - Throughout the next few weeks the Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri's sites are scheduled to host MethSMART meth amphetamine awareness events to educate and discuss the broader impact that meth production and use is having on our communities. The Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri's Leeton site will host the event at 6:30 p.m. May 13, in the Leeton School cafeteria. "As a community-based organiza tion, we have seen firsthand how drugs like meth can destroy lives" Brett Barth-Fagan, Boys & Giris Club executive director said. "We have been successful in edu cating the youth we serve about the danger of drugs by using prevention programs like SMART Moves, but the widespread and aggressive impact of meth requires additional effort." The Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri has called upon Mid-Missouri Drug Task Force detectives Trampus Jackson and Lt. Williams to educate individuals on meth by explaining how to iden tify potential hazards, see the signs and make a difference. According to the U.S. Drug En,f?;cce~l'!,nt A9,rni;t}L~tration statis tics, there were;1,471 DEA, s~ate and local meth.lab .ineidents in Missouri in 2008. The U.S. DEA statistics also cited that last year, 257.9 kilograms of cocaine, 1.6 kilograms of heroin, 14.1 kilograms of methamphetamine and 949.8 kilograms of marijuana were seized in Missouri.

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Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri to host Meth awareness events Throughout the next few weeks the Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri's sites are scheduled to host MethSMART Methamphetamine awareness events to educate and discuss the broader impact that meth production and use is having on our communities, The Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri's site in Cole Camp will host a MethSMART event on May 6, at 5 p,m. in the Cole Camp School and the Club's Leeton site will host the event on May 13, at 6:30 p.m. in the Leeton School cafeteria. "As a community-based organization, we have seen firsthand how drugs like meth can destroy lives," said Boys & Girls Club Executive Director, Brett Barth-Fagan. "We have been successful in educating the youth we serve about the danger of drugs by using prevention programs like SMART Moves, but the Widespread and aggressive Impact of meth requires additional effort." The Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri has called upon Mid-Missouri Drug Task Force detectives Trampus Jackson and Lt. Williams to educate Individuals on Meth by explaining how to identify potential hazards, see the signs and make a difference. According to the US Drug Enforcement Administration statistics, there were 1,471 DEA, state and local Meth lab incidents in Missouri in 2008. The US DEA statistics also cited that last year, 257.9 kilograms of cocaine, 1.6 kilograms of heroin, 14.1 kilograms of methamphetamine and 949.8 kilograms of marijuana were seized In Missouri. "The local drug statistics are staggering," said Barth-Fagan. "We want to take every opportunity available to help educate the local youth and families on drug awareness. We are working hard to show our members that they don't need to become a part of the meth statistic." For more information on the Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri or the upcoming MethSMART events call 660.826.8331 or toll-free 877-242-9260.

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Wendy's donates to Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri Wendy's Shift Manager Shannon Chadwick, and Crewmember Leona Anson recently presented the Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri with a check for $196, which was ten percent of the store's total proceeds earned during the Boys & Girls Club Community night hosted by Wendy's on March 26. The Boys & Girls Club Community Night was held in celebration of National Boys & Girls Club Week. In conjunction with more than 4.8 million young people nationwide, the Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri hosted multiple events March 23 - 27, to celebrate and showcase programs that help kids develop leadership skills and provide opportunities for planning, decision'------------' making and service to the community.

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Members of the Boys and Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri will get to explore the world this sum mer. Activities related to the theme for this year's sum mer program, "Summer Fun AROUND· THE WORLD," will introduce children to different places around the world. "It'skiI1d of representa tive of an imaginary travel I, througHout the world, with : brief stops exploring artists, ~ cultures and kind of a peek : into what that world might : be like," said Steve Bier mann, director of operations : for the organization. . : Shannon Harter, site director fot Horace Mann Elementary School: said children will explore each country through learning about the art and artists ~that represent places, looking at different animals and their habitats, and finding out about the food and family life of different places.

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Parents interested in finding out more infonnation about dle "Summer Fun AROUND THE WORLD" program are invited to attend an orientation from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.Thursdayat Parkview Elementary Schoof. Boys and Girls Clubs staff will be aVjlilable at the orientation to answer any questipns regarding the sum,mer program plans.

Games and sports from the different countries will also be part of the activities, said Daniel Savage, unit director for the La Monte .site. The summer program will also include trips to Centennial Park and the pool, games and other activ- : itles. : Savage said the group : will hold a daily challenge : wh.ere children can track : their athletic progress in dif- : ferent activities over the: course of the program. : The summer program will run from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Fri day from lime 1 through Aug. 14..Children who fin ished kindergarten through fourth grades will beat P~rkview . Elementary School and fifth- through 12th-graders will be at the organization's downto'Yn: location, 314 S. Washington: Ave. The program is $10 per day for younger children and free for teens. Member ship in the Boys and Girls Clubs is $10 per child. agualtiel'i@sedaliademocrat.com

Bo & Girl lub to go 'Around the World' The 80)'s & Girls Club of We. t Central Mis.oufl encour足 ages all 1(x.aJ youth to come ex.足 p'rit:nce and ex.plore. ummer Fun ARO 'D 1 Hf WORI D, during the Club's II-\\>eek ummcr program, ummer Fun AROUND 1 HE: ~ OR! D \\ ill nm from June I through Aug. 14, Monday through Frida) and from 6:30 a.m. 106 p.m. Thl )0 ear , theme will focus on taking )outh ages 010 18 on ajourney lhrough the man) m) sterious gt:ographic ,If<:as 01 the world. The Club has .cheduled fun hands-on acthitlc~, field trips and game for l\\O teams oflravelel'i, JUnior \round the World Explor足 t:r and Chiel round the World Ad\enturer Junior f\plofCl'i IS deSigned lor . outh in Kindcrgar len through fourth grade and i~ chedulcd to meel al Park vi '" H:m nlll). I OJ e \' rlAw

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Scott Joplin Ragtime Festival Pianists to Perform At Boys & Girls Club Summer Program ***Your Coverage is Invited ***

What: Scott Joplin Ragtime Festival pianists William Perkins and Morgan Siever to showcase their musical talents on June 4, from 10:30 to II :30 a.m. during the Boys & Girls Club summer program at Parkview Elementary.

Who: William Perkins is a 16-year-old pianist from a small town in the Central Valley of California called Riverbank. At eleven, Will began taking piano lessons. After 2 years of regular lessons and studying baritone in school, he discovered the genre of Ragtime. This music captivated Will, thus he went out to the music store and bought the first book he found with Scott Joplin's origi nal song "Maple Leaf Rag." And as they say, the rest is history. Will also enjoys baseball, football, and is currently working on attaining his Eagle Scout. For the last two years, he placed 1st in the West Coast Ragtime Festival Youth Competition for his divisions. More recently, Will has been exploring into the world of Jelly Roll Morton and Fats Waller under the guidance of Frederick Hodges and his hometown teacher, Bob Dahlin.

Morgan Siever is twelve years old and lives in Carlyle, lilinois. This is Morgan's fourth year performing at the Scott Joplin Festival here in Sedalia. Morgan's recent honors include a 1st

Superior for "Golliwogs Rag" for District band competition in February. "Golliwogs Rag" was also performed by Morgan at SlUE in October. Since she received a 1SI place, she went on to play it at Wheaton College for the state level competition in November. She performed at the Festival for the Classic Ragtime Society of Indianapolis in August. At The Friends of Scott Joplin Competition at Meramec College, she received a I st place for "I've Found a New Baby." At the same competition in St. Louis, Morgan received an Honorable Mention in 2005 and 2nd place in 2006, 2007, and 2008. At the World Championship Old-Time Piano Playing Contest in Peoria. illinois, Morgan participated with the juniors (8-18) in 2005, placed 4th in 2006, 7th place in 2007, and 3rd in 2008. Morgan was a guest soloist with the Alton Symphony Orchestra in April 2006. Morgan has also performed at the Missouri Historical Society and performs regularly at the Ragtime Rendezvous at Dressel's in St. Louis, as well. When: On June 4, from 10:30 to 11 :30 a.m. at Parkview Elementary located at 190 I S New York Ave in Sedalia, MO.

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Scott Joplin Ragtime Festival pianists William Perkins and Morgan Siever to showcase their musical talents on June 4, from 10: 30 to 11.30 a.m. during the Boys & r Girls Club summer program at Parkview Elementary. HITH til .... lvllt William Perkins is a 16-year-old pianist from a small town In the Central Valley of M:f1VATIOH 'Eft ,....OHL California called Riverbank. At eleven, Will began taking piano lessons. After 2 years of regular lessons and studying baritone in school, he discovered the genre of Ragtime. This music captivated Will, thus he went out to the music store and bought the first book he found with Scott Joplin's original song "Maple Leaf Rag." And as they say, the rest IS history. Will also enjoys baseball, football, and is currently working on attaining hiS Eagle Scout. For the last two years, he placed 1st in the West Coast Ragtime Festival Youth Competition for his divisions. More recently, Will has been exploring into the world of Jelly Roll Morton and Fats Waller under the guidance of Frederick Hodges and hiS hometown teacher, Bob Dahlin. Morgan Siever is 12 years old and lives in Carlyle, Illinois. ThiS IS Morgan's fourth year performing at the Scott Joplin Festival here in Sedalia. Morgan's . recent honors include a 1st Superior for "Golliwogs Rag" for District FrH Overnight Shippin9 band competition in February. "Golliwogs Rag" was also performed by .1:,('"'" r ·,r( r Morgan at SIUE In October. Since she received a 1st place, she went on to play it at Wheaton College for the state level competition in November. She performed at the Festival for the Classic Ragtime Society of Indianapolis in August. At The Friends of Scott Joplin Competition at Meramec College, she received a 1st place for "I've '---' Found a New Baby." At the same competition In St. LOUIS, Morgan received an Honorable Mention In 2005 and 2nd place In 2006, 2007, and 2008. At the World Championship Old-Time Piano PlaYing Contest In Peoria, Illinois, Morgan participated with the Juniors (8-18) in 2005, placed 4th in 2006, 7th place in 2007, and 3rd in 2008. Morgan was a guest soloist with the Alton Symphony Orchestra In April 2006. Morgan has also performed at the MiSSOUri Historical Society and performs regularly at the Ragtime Rendezvous at Dressel's in St. Louis, as well. Get cool phon es

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THE DEMOCRAT SALUTES

The Boys and Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri received a $2,000 donation from Inter-State Studio in December. The donation is helping support area youth by encouraging positive youth development through the Club's after-school and summer programming. Pictured, from left, Jeremy Ellis, Tammy Williams Smith, Boys and Girls Club executive director Brett Barth-Fagan; Lori Williams and Sarah Sartain.

J.C. PENNEY HELPS BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS J.C. Penney in Thomp son Hills Shopping Center in Sedalia raised $2,899 for the Boys and Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri with two fund raiser , the

round-up and JC. Penney Day of Giving Back pro grams. In December, j.e. Pen ney customen; were invited to roundup their 1.c. Pen ney purchases to the near est dollar and donate the dif

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From Sept. 14-28, JC. Pen ney customers could pur chase a $5 coupon good for 20 percent off almost all pur chases made on Sept 28. All proceeds from the coupons sold at the Sedalia lC. Pen ney were donated to the Boys and Girls Clubs.

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The Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri Receives Donations On June 17, the Pettis County R-12 summer school's 51\ 6 th and 7th graders presented the Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri with a check for $41.40 during the Clubs teen summer program. The Pettis County R-12 students have been collecting cans as part of their summer school service project and they choose to donate the money they made from recycling the cans to the Boys & Girls Club. Photo ill: Back (L to R): Logan Tyler, Morgan DeMoss, Brenda Carveyal, Boys & Girls Club Executive Director, Brett Barth-Fagan, Middle (L to R): Khris Williams, Cora Hathaway, Kaya Archsmbault, Brittany Roberts, Addison Selvey, Miranda Boggs Front (L to R): Trevor Crosswhite, Blaide Comfort, Parker Schouten, Casey Baldwin

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The Sedalia Lions Club is an active part of our community. Each year they donate approximately

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On June 17, the Pettis County R-12 summer school's Qth, 6th and 7th graders presented the Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri with a check for $41.40 during the Clubs teen summer program. The Pettis County R-12 students have been collecting calls as part oftheir'summer school service project and they choose to donate the money they made from recycling the cans to the Boys & Girls Club. The Sedalia Lions Club is an active part ,of our community. Each year they donate approximately $10,000 to area charities, youth groups, and hearing and sight loss-prevention programs. On June 17, during a noon meeting at Best Western, the local Lions chapter donated $250 each to the Boys & Girls Clubs ofWest Central Missouri and to two other local non-profit organizations. Donations to the Boys & Girls , Clubs helps the Leeton branch ofthe club.

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The RBI League is a Major League Baseball sponsored summer youth program. It offers free college-level coaching clinics, free Kansas City Royals tickets on the des ignated RBI Night, and opportunities to partici pate in tournament play beyond the league. Regis tration runs from mid February to May 1. It is free to those children eli gible for the free lunch program, and $20 for all others. There are 53 tean1S for ages 5 to 18. Information can be found at the Boys and Girls Club, local schools, and Pummill's Sporting Goods. The Web site is www.sedaliarbi.org.

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After the morning snack at the Boys and Girls Club of Central Missouri, it's rally or spirit time for kindergarten through fourth grades. The group splits in half and competes to garner the most points. The format on this morning was trivia questions and Megan Nusser, 8, shot her hand up before staff member Daniel Savage, right, could ask the question.

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SUMMER SERVINGS: BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF WEST CENTRAL MISSOURI'S

SUMMER FOOD PROGRAM GETS BOOST

The Walmart Foundation Grant Helps Provide Wholesome Meals for Club Members Sedalia, MO -- July 1, 2009 -- It is estimated that more than 12 million children who qualify to receive a

free or reduced-price lunch during the academic year may be deprived of this vital meal during the summer months when school is out. To help combat that trend locally, Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri is the recipient of a little extra help in the form of a $6,000 Summer Servings grant through a partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) and the Walmart Foundation to ensure that Club members have access to nutritious meals and snacks this summer. "With the current economic downturn, we've seen a decline in resources while simultaneously receiving a record number of requests from families and children in need - many of whom have never had to ask for public assistance," said Brett Barth-Fagan, Executive Director, Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri. "This grant from the Walmart Foundation is greatly appreciated as it comes at a time when so many families are struggling to provide their children with healthy meals this summer. We are able to step up and help our families during these hard economic times." Through support from the Summer Food Service Program and the Walmart Summer Savings grant, the Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri is providing a free lunch and snack to all youth ages 6 to 18 at two of the Sedalia Club locations. The food is served at the Club's Downtown facility located in at 314 S Washington and at the Parkview Elementary location at 1901 S New York Ave. The Club also serves a lunch for youth at the Sedalia Housing District located at 500 Welch Ct. from noon to 12:30 p.m. lunches are available to any youth in the community and to eligible disabled adults over 18 at any of the three sites serviced by the Boys & Girls Club. The collaboration between the Walmart Foundation and BGCA, is an example of how private-public partnerships can help alleviate some of the nation's pressing problems, by combining efforts from corporate, non-profit and governmental sectors to ensure that Americans have access to wholesome meals. "We continue to see the impact that the economy is having on our neighbors - they are stretching their budgets and looking to us for help in our stores and through our giving," said Margaret McKenna, president of the Walmart Foundation. "Hunger relief is a cause that enables our company's strengths to work for the greater good. From supporting ummer feeding programs to donating food, we're

committed to doing all we can to help end hunger for our nation's children, parents, homeless and all who have found themselves in need" The Walmart Foundation IS working With BGCA to provide wholesome meals and snacks to more than 93,000 children, who may have otherwise gone without food over the summer Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri is one of 50 local Boys & Girls Clubs receiving assistance to aid the increasing number of Americans who lean on hunger relief organizations to provide for their families during difficult financial periods. The funds provided by Walmart are part of its ongoing commitment to help people live better by fighting hunger and supporting U.S. food banks. With a new commitment to providing healthy, summer meals to children who receive free or reduced-price lunches during the school year, the Walmart Foundation is donating $7.8 million to expand its hunger relief efforts, of which BGCA is one of the beneficiaries. The Summer Program of the Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri is hosted in two locations: Parkview Elementary and the Downtown Club at 314 S Washington. The Boys & Girls Club provides program opportunities for over 2,000 boys and girls each year. During the summer, the Club is open Monday - Friday, 6:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Youngsters interested in joining the Club, learning more about summer programs or other youth programs can contact the Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri, 660.826.8331, toll-free 877.242.9260 or visit www.bgckids.com.

About the Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri For almost 50 years, the Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri (www.bgckids.com) has been providing hope and opportunity to local communities by helping youth realize their ability to "Be Great." There are more than 4,300 Boys & Girls Clubs nationwide that serve some 4.5 million young people through Club membership and community outreach. Known as The Positive Place for Kids, the Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri helps young people 6-18 years old with guidance-oriented character development programs conducted by trained, professional staff. The Club positively impacts lives by helping youth reach their full potential as productive, caring citizens. Key programs emphasize leadership development; education and career exploration; community service; technology training; financial literacy; health and life skills; the arts; sports, fitness and recreation; and family outreach. In a recent Harris Survey of Club alumni, 57 percent said the Club saved their lives. For more information call 660.826.8331, toll-free 877.242.9260 or find the Club online at www.bgckids.com.

About Philanthropy at Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT) and the Walmart Foundation are proud to support the charitable causes that are important to customers and associates in their own neighborhoods. Through its philanthropic programs and partnerships, the Walmart Foundation funds initiatives focused on creating opportunities in education, workforce development, economic opportunity, environmental sustainability, and health and wellness. From February 1, 2008 through January 31, 2009, Walmart - and its domestic and international Foundations - gave more than $423 million in cash and in-kind gifts globally. To learn more, visit www.walmartfoundation.org.

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The girl in the photo is Autumn Lindsey. She is a current kindergartener (incoming first grader 2009-20 I 0 5>chooJ year) and this summer is the first time ~he enrolled in the Club. They were having (l snack which consisted of (l milk and Keebler Scooby-Doo Gram Cracker Cinnamon Sticks. It looked pretty tasty!

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The Boys & Girls Club Pink Flamingo Award winner, Pam Barb, came to work last week and found a large flock of plastic pink flamingos basking in the water feature located outside her office in Sedalia at the Thompson Hills Shopping Center. The Pink Flamingo Award, created to recognize an individual for their community giving, philanthropic spirit, kindness, generosity, character, leadership and sense of humor, is bid on during the Boys & Girls Club annual auction in February. The highest bidder is then given the opportunity to bestow the award on any member of the community who exemplifies this philanthropic spirit. This year's highest bidders were Gena & Stafford Swearingen who chose Pam Barb as the recipient.

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The Boys & Girls Club Welcomes Finance Professional to Speak With Teens SEDALIA, MO. - July L7,2009- On Jul) 22, Jt ~ p.m., the Boy~ &: Girb Cluh~ of West Central Mi~~ouri will welcome Warren~hurg Citi Financial Manager, Ali~on Fuemmeler, to speak with the teen summer program Club members ahOLH ho\.\ to make intelligent financial dcci~ion~. Fuernmeler's presentalion will place a ~trong emphaw, on the fiscal induding the steps in huying a car and how to plan for college.

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"It gives us a chance to he able to know what it is like to have a job and be able to pay for stuff on our own," said Schrills. The presentation hy Fuemmeler should last about an hour and iT is open to all local teens. For more information ahout this opportunity or the Boys & Girls Clubs of West Cenrral Mi...souri路s summer program plea~e call 660.826.833l or to1l-free 877.242.92260.

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For Immediate Release July 21, 2009 For Additional Information, Contact: Allen Wilken, WCMBA CEO 660-826-9356

Brett Barth-Fagan, Boys & Girls Club Executive Director 660-826-8331 brett@bgckids.com

RBI Teams Head to Minnesota for Regional Tournament Sedalia - July 21, 2009 - The Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri and the West Central Missouri Baseball Association joined teams this summer to bring baseball opportunities to 640 youth. Players, ages 8-18, have been spending the summer forming teams, getting to know new teammates, finessing their ball playing skills and participating in America's favorite pastime .. baseball!

On Thursday, July 23, two teams of area All-Stars will be traveling to Minneapolis/S1. Paul, Minnesota to participate in the RBI (Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities) Central Regional Tournament. Regional winners will advance to the 2009 RBI World Series to be hosted at Roger Dean Stadium, the S1. Louis Cardinals and Florida Marlins shared Spring Training site in Jupiter, Florida, August 5 14. The RBI World Series is the championship round of the RBI program, the Major League Baseball youth baseball initiative presented by KPMG. According to Daniel Savage, Boys & Girls Club RBI Coordinator, two teams will be making the four day trip to Minneapolis, one team representing the Junior League and one representing the Senior League. The Central Regional Tournament will be hosted by MLB's Minnesota Twins and Twins RBI. The tournament will bring together youth baseball teams from Minneapolis/St. Paul, Beloit, Chicago, Denver, Kansas City, Milwaukee, Seattle, Sedalia and St. Louis. Tournament games will be held at Dunning Fields in S1. Paul and Neiman Fields and Parade Stadium in Minneapolis. "This year's RBI program has been a huge success," said Savage. "We had 640 youth sign up to play ball and countless parents and baseball coaches volunteered to help coach, raise money, and support our kids. We had players from Sedalia, Sweet Springs, Smithton, Knob Noster, Versailles and Leeton sign up to play this year," he continued.

According to Savage, the two teams, coached by Zach L ston, Don Munson, Brad Rea and John Kozak. have be n raising money to help offset the $300 per player expenses Bake sales and car washes have been held and the players sold Sonic Cards as a way of helping to pay for the triP The All-Stars were selected by the RBI coaches based on their overall behavior, attitude and playing ability. This IS the second year the Boys & Girls Club's RBI program has participated In the regional tournament. The Central Region championship game will be played in the Hubert Humphrey Metrodome, home of the Minnesota Twins. The Dome has also been the venue for other notable games including the NFL Super Bowl (1992), Major League Baseball's All-Star game (1985) and two MLB World Series (1987 and 1991). In response to the location of the 2009 RBI World Series, Allan H. (Bud) Selig, MLB Commissioner of Baseball commended the RBI program. "The RBI program does a tremendous job creating opportunities to play baseball that would otherwise not exist for many young people. It is im portant to note that these games feature more than just great baseball; they create a unique experience of exposing young athletes to new environments, people and communities outside of their everyday lives. I am confident," Selig continued, "that many new friendships and memories will be made." (taken from MLB.com) National RBI Statistics: RBI, celebrating its 20

anniversary in 2009, was founded by former Major Leaguer and Scout John Young, and has provided a path for many players to enter the college and professional game. More than 180 RBI participants have been drafted by Major League Clubs in the programs 19-year history. RBI alumni currently playing in the big leagues include: Carl Crawford (Tampa Bay Rays), Coco Crisp (Kansas City Royals), James Loney (Los Angeles Dodgers), CC Sabathia (New York Yankees), and Justin Upton (Arizona Diamondbacks). Crawford, Loney and Crisp each played in an RBI World Series. Last year, seven current and former RBI participants were selected in the First-Year Player nd Draft, including Atlanta RBI members Xavier Avery (2 round Pick 50 by the Baltimore Orioles) and nd Joseph "Jay" Austin (2 round Pick 56 by the Houston Astros). Eight Major League alumni players of the program played in the Postseason thiS past October. About RBI Program: RBI presented by KPMG is a Major League Baseball initiative dedicated to

enhancing youth participation and interest in baseball and softball. RBI is designed to promote interest in the sport, and encourage kids to stay in school. RBI programs have been started in more than 200 cities worldwide, and annually provide as many as 100,000 boys and girls the opportunity to play ball. About the Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri: For almost 50 years, the Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri (www.bgckids.com) has been

prOViding hope and opportunity to local communities by helping youth realize their ability to "Be Great." There are more than 4,300 Boys & Girls Clubs nationwide that serve some 4.5 million young people through Club membership and community outreach. Known as The Positive Place for Kids, the Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri helps young people 6-18 years old with guidance-oriented character development programs conducted by trained, professional staff. The Club positively impacts lives by helping youth reach their full potential as productive, caring citizens Key programs emphasize leadership development; education and career exploration; community service; technology training; financial literacy; health and life skills; the arts; sports, fitness and recreation; and family outreach. In a recent Harris Survey of Club alumni, 57 percent said the Club saved their lives. For more information call 660.826.8331, toll-free 877.242.9260 or find the Club online at www.bgckids.com. .

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Boys & Girls Club Offers Safety Town to Educate All Local Youth SEDALIA. MO, - July 22, 2009 - In an attempt tn raise Jv'arenes~ and educate tbe community ahout rbe importance of day-to-day safet). the Boy~ & Girl:-, Club i~ creatin& Safety Town - a mock town designed to show children bow to make ~mart decisions in a \ ariety or "ituat ions On July 30, from 4 [06 pm. the Boy,,, & Girb Club~ of We"t Central Mis:-,ouri \Nill ht.' hosting a "Safety Town" event out"ide the Parbiew Elementary School in order to imroduce youth to ,..;arety un ~idewalks and nlad\\JY~. in rbe communil) dnd in their heHne". According to u~a.safekid:.-,mg. "Each year, one our of t.'ver) four L'hilJrcn :.-ustaills an injury seriou:.- enough to require medical artention," The Cluh'~ teen surruner program member.., ha\e been \\'<lrking on creating large di'iplay model:.颅 of recognizable bu~ine~se:-, and huilding~ rhrougbout SedaJiu ,,() that rhe yllUlh walking or biking through Safety To\\.n get the feeling th~y arc realJy na\ ig:.lting thmugh the to\'vlll1f Sedalia. Local bu~ine~~es ~uch a" BorhweJJ Lodgc. Lowc路s . .rvlcf)(lllaJd路~ . .l..nrer-Stale Studio, Pizza Hut. Wend .. '". Iht.' Pettis Cnunty Court!ll1u..,e. 1I1t1 Illan: m(lr'. ha\ been huilt llur llJ' large piece.., or cardbnard and will be on di"'play al tbe Safety Town t.'\'ent. fhe idea for SafelY f0v,n came fwm fanner ScdalJJ Pollcc ('llllllllanJel an I rllC Club':,> current CSI Mudule Coordinator. ('endy Harre]J-Car..,on,

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"We continue to See the impact price lunch during the academic. :year D..: CLUBS". that the. economy is having on our may be deprived UU &- I gL I of this vital meal OF WesT CENTRAL MISSOURI neighbors - they . .-. ' during the Summer .' -'..,.. , a.re,$tr:e.tcJ;1ing tp.eif mortths 'j,>: 'wh~tr' " ,.. , Cl~b'l~~~tions: ';: -".... , ;/.1 . 'budgets'and looking sthodl is'out ;.;:,;. The food is serVed at the to us ror'help ill o~::stor~s To help combat that Club's Downtown facility and through our giving," said Margaret McKenna, ; , trend locally, Boys & Girls' located in at 314 S. Wash Clubs of West Central Mis· ington and at the Parkview president of the Wal-Mart souri is the recipient of a Elementary location at1901 Foundation. Boys & Girls Clubs of S New Yiork A little extra help in the form .. . ve.·· ' of a $6,000 Summer Serv The Club also serves West CentraJ·. Missouri lngs' grant through a part a lunch for youth 'at the is one of 350 local Boys & nership with Boys & Giris Sedalia Housing District Girls Clubs receiving assis Clubs of America and the .,located at 500 Welch Ct. tance to aid the increasing nuriltler of Americans who Wal-Mart FoundaJion to from noon to 12:30 p.m. ensure that Club members Lunches are available to lean on hunger relief orga nizations .to provide' for have access to nutritious any"youth in the commq meals and snacks this nity 'and to eligible disabled' their families' during dif ,summer. adults over, 18 at any of the ficult financial periods. Youngsters' interested in "With the current eco- three sit~s serviced ·by the joining the Club, learning I' nomic downturn,. we've Boys & Girls Club. ~een a decline in resources The' collaboration more about summer' pro while simultaneously between the Wal-Mart grams or other youth receiving a record number· Foundation and Boys & programs can contact the of requests from families Girls Clubs of America, is Boys & Girls Clubs of West · and . children in need· an example of how private Central Missouri, (660) 826 ,many of whom have never public partnerships can 8331, toll-free (877) 242-9260 . had to a,sk for public assis help alleviate some of the, or visit www.bgckids.com. tance," said Brett Barth nation's pressing problems,

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of WeSt Centrill Missouri. "This grant from the WalMart Foundation is greatly appreciated.as it comes at a tiine whenso manyfamilies are struggling to provide their children with healthy meals this summer. Weare ·able to step up and help our families duriJig these hard economic times." Through support from , the Summer Food Service · Program and the Wal-Mart Summer Savings grant, , the,Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri is . \ .providing a free lunch and '\ snack to all youth ages 6 · to i8 at two of the Sedalia

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Summer Servings grant to feed Boys and Girls Club members It is estimated that more than 12 million children who qualify to receive a free or re- . duced-price lunch during the academic year may be de prived of this vital meal dur ing the summer months when school is out. To help combat that trend locally, Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri is the recipient of a little extra help in the form of a $6,000 Sum mer Servings grant through a partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs ofAmerica (BOCA) and the Walmart Foundation to en sure that Club members have access to nutritious meals and snacks this summer. "With the current eco nomic downturn, we've seen a decline in resources while si multaneously receiving a record number of requests from families and children in need - many of whom have never had to ask for public as sistance," said Brett Barth Fagan, Executive Director, Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri. "This grant from the Walmart Foundation is greatly appreciated as it comes at a time when so many families are struggling to pro vide their children with healthy meals this summer. We are able to step up and help our fami lies during these hard eco nomic times."

J1lrough support from the Summer Food Service Pro gram and the Walmart Summer Savings grant, the Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri is providing a free lunch and snack to all youth ages 6 to 18 at two ofthe Seda lia Club locations. The food is served at the Club's Down town facility located at 314 S Washington and at the Parkview Elementary location at 1901 S New York Ave. The Club also serves a lunch for youth at the Sedalia Housing District located at 500 Welch Ct. from noon to 12:30 p.m. Lunches are available to any youth in the community and to eligible disabled adults over 18 at any of the three sites ser viced by the Boys & Girls Club. "We continue to see the impact that the economy is having on our neighbors - they are stretching their budgets and looking to us for help in our stores and through our giving," said Margaret McKen.na. presi dent of the Walmart Founda tion. "Hunger relief is a cause that enables our company's strengths to work for the greater good. From supporting ~ summer feeding programs to donating food, we're commit ted to doing all we can to help end hunger for our nation's children, parents, homeless and all who have found them selves in need."

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Parents looking !to till in the gap between the :nd of the Missouri State FaIr and the start of school in Sedalia now have another option for their children. The Boys and Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri will offer drop-in days for its members from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 24 through Sept 4. Sedalia schools start after Labor Day, whi'ch falls on Sept. 7 this year. MaryLee Guthrie, direc tor of development for the Boys and Girls Clubs, said the organization ends its summer program with the start of the fair. '''Our history has shown us that during the fair, our attendance wanes so much that it's not economical for us to have staff here during

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the fair," she said. The late start for Sedalia schools prompted' the organization to offer drop-in days at its downtown loca . tion, as the group does dur ing spring break and over the winter holidays. "Opening our doors that additional week is in addi tion to what we've ever done, and (we're) just trying to respond .to the commu nity needs and partner with the school and provide as much opportunity for these kids as we can," Guthrie said. CL"lj'i5S:-~~~'P;;g~A5"-"'----;

CLUBS Continuedfrom Page Al Parents picking their chil dren up Tuesday from the Boys and Girls Club sum mer program for elementary school-age children at Parkview Elementary School thought the drop-in days were a good idea. Michelle Burton said she and her family will use the drop-in days. She was pick ing up Olivia McClain, 6, one of three children she has who attend the organiza tion's programs. "I'll be restarting my semester at the college, so I'll go back before she will," she said. Burton is a student at State Fair Community Col lege. Parent Missy Comfort, who was picking up 7-year old Jacob, said the stretch between the beginning of the fair and the beginning of school is a long one, and drop-in days will help her. "I think it's an awesome idea: They really needed to do that," she said. Comfort said she was try ing to figure out who could watch Jacob, who attends the summer program every day. Parent Kris Knight said he planned to talk to his fam ily's back-up baby-sitter, but

would keep the Boys and Girls Club in mind for his daughter, g-year-old Maddie, who attends the summer program four days per week. ''We'd have to take a look at them and keep that as an option, because she's liked it," he said. Guthrie said participation in the club's summer pro grams is up this year. Between 40 and 50 children attend the teen program on any given day and atten dance among younger chile dren reached a peak of 150 children before the Sedalia School District 200 summer school program ended. "I'm confident that now that summer school is over, that number is going to go even higher. We probably have close to 400 youths enrolled," she said. The group has about 100 new members this summer. The drop-in days at the organization's downtown location will offer activities for children who have com pleted kindergarten or are enrolled in first grade through 18 years old. Chil dren must be members of the club and bring a lunch. Children may also still register for the summer pro gram. For more information, visit the group's Web site at bgckids.com. agllo!tieri@ser!a/iarlnJloollt.rom

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The Boys and Girls Clubs' summer Programs typically end before the Missouri State Fair, as MaryLee Guthrie, director of development for the clubs, told The Democrat's Allison Elyse Gualtieri. . . "Our history has shown us' that during the fair, our atten~ dance wanes so much that it's'.not economical for us to have staff here during the fair," Guthrie said.. The wrench in ,the wi'lrks this To find out more year, however, is that students don't about the Boys and . return t6 school until Sept. 8. So the Girls Clubs ofWest Boys and Girls Clubs came to the Central Missouri or to make a donation, rescue and are offering."drop'in . call 826-833 i or go days;" which will provide childto bgckids.com supervision relief for those Sedline callers and other working parents. As Gualtieri reporteq, '1bedrop-in days C).t the, organiza- ( tion's downtown location will offer activities for children who have coinpletedkindergarten or are enrolled in first grade through 18 years old. Children must be members of the club and bring a lunch." Guthrie said. the Boys and Girls Clubs are "just trying to . respond to the community needs.... and provide as much opportunity for these kids as we can." Indeed, the Boys and Gir,ls Clubs are.fanmstic commu nity resources that are so much more than just a place for kids to hang out while their parents are at wodeStepping up to fill the gaP between the end of the fair and the start 'of school is not the clubs' obligat;ion, but is further' testimony to the vital role they play. , While we are certain parents appreciC).te the Boys and Girls Clubs' help, we also are hopeful that those same par ents will provide financial support to en,able the clubs to do even more. I

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Sedalia - At 3 p.m. on July 22 the Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Mis souri will welcome War rensburg Citi Financial· Manager, Alison Fuem meIer, to speak with the teen summer program Club members about how to make intelligent finan cial decisions. Fuemmeler's presenta tion will place a strong emphasis' on the fiscal responsibilities facing teens including the steps in buying a car and how to plan for college. "Given the current economic situation, we believe it is imperative that we provide resources for teens to learn about finances and the ways to make sound decisions that will benefit their future," said Boys & Girls Club executive director, Brett . Barth-Fagan. Over the past six weeks the teen summer pro gram members have been working through the Citi group Financial Ejduca tion Program curriculum. This program provides a foundation of basic knowl edge about financial ser vices, saving, investing and credit and is made possible by a grant from Citigroup. According to Teenage Research Unlimited, "U.S. teens between the ages of 12 and 19 were projected to spend $169 billion in 2004. Their parents were

projected to spend an addi tional $278 billion on them, th~reby giving these teens direct influence over $447 billion." In an effort to teach the teens to spend wisely, the teen summer program directors created a Club store full of items donated by local businesses. Sup port for the. program has been strong in the commu nity and small items such as gift certificates, free food coupons and personal items have been donated. New donations come in frequently. Once a week, the teen Club members can purch;lse items with the "Club Bucks" that they "earn" by attending the different programs offered at the ClUb throughout the week. "You can have fun and feel like an adult," said 12-year-old teen Club member Alicia. Shirey when asked about the Club store: "I am trying to get the astronaut ice cream· (donated by Sedalia Book & Toy) that is $25 Club bucks. I currently have $24." The presentation by Fuemmeler should last about an hour and it is open to all local teens. For more information about this opportunity or the Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri's summer program call (660) 826-8331 or toll-free (877) 242-9226.

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Sedalia -:: In an attempt to raise awareness and edu cate the community about the importance ofday-to-day safety, the Boys & Girls Club is creating Safety Town - a mock town designed to show children how to mak«; smart decisions in a variety ofsitu ations.. On July 30, from 4 to 6p.m. the Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri' will be hosting a "Safety Town" event outside the Parkview Elementary School in order to introduce youth to safety on sidewalks and roadways, in the community and in their homes. According to usa.safekids. org, "Each year, one out of every four children sustains an injury serious enough to require medical attention." The Club's teen summer programmembers havebeen wo~kirig on creating .large display modelS of recogniz able businesses and build ings throughout Sedalia so that the youth walking or bikmg through Safety Town get the feeling they are really navigating through the town of Sedalia. Local businesses such as Bothwell Lodge, Lowe~s, McDonald's, Inter-State Studio, Pizza Hut, Wendy's, the Pettis County Court .house, and many more, have been built out oflarge pieces of cardboard and will be on

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display at the Safety Town event. The idea for Safety Town came from former Sedalia Police Commander and the Club's current CSI· Module Coordinatbt, Cen4Y Har rell-Carson. "A lot of kids suffer avoid able injuries and" Safety Town is desiglled to educate youngpeopleabout the safety on the rmidwa,y, helmet safety, in-home safety, fire prevention. and emergency situation awareness," said Harrell-Carson. HAs a police officer for 25 years, I saw a lot ofkids seriously hurt and killed because they weren't paying attention to road signs while on a bicycle." Local emergency per sonnel froin the Sedalia Police and Fire Departments

as well as the Ambulance Service and Air Evac will be on hand to answer ques tions and to help youth plot· their way through the Safety Town course. . Along with the Safety Town course, there will be fun carnival games, a cake walk, face painting, refresh ments and prizes as part of the event. The Boys & Girls Clubs would like to welcome and encourage all local youth to bring their bicycles, tri cycles, scooters, skateboards or skates arid come out and enjoy Safety Town. For more information about Safety Town or the Boys & Girls Club summer program please call (660) 826-8331 or toll-free (877) 242 9260.

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--lowers made from tissue paper, songs, N dances and the makings for a mural are all N N in a days work at the Arts ;r. Adventure summer day ...J ;::;camp. About 100 children ages 6 to 11 are participating in the sixth ~ . annual Arts Adventure camp, ~ which features an "Oz" theme this year. The Liberty Center Associa 0tion for the Arts sponsors the :r. ,eek-Iong camp at Convention :.r.:: I all in Liberty Park. Z Art can help children feel ,.." ,rou I and boost their self-esteem, ...... aid Nancy McDowell, who organ ~ "es the camp and is the director :::: f the Liberty Center. The camp, which ends Friday, is offered free of charge. "1 think it's an opportunity for ,children who do not normally have the opportunity to have an .experience with the arts," McDowell said. . The children will follow "the yellow brick road" throughout the

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week as they make crafts, sing songs from the musical, learn dances and finish art projects with an "Oz" theme. Four people have volunteered as teachers for the camp and the Bo. and Girls Club of West Cen trallVlissouri. which has 50 ele

mentary members participating i the camp, provides helpers and lunch for all the children. In the art class, children are coloring pictures of characters from "Oz" that will be used to cor, struct a mural. They also have made handprints from a variety 0 colors to make a rainbow. Art teacher Shawn Harris said art allows children to express themselves creatively and work ir teams. OZ, see Page AS

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skills that they don't nor mally get." Art also incorporates ele ments from history and math. "It's just an overall well rounding experience for students," he said. Campers got to act like flying monkeys Tuesday in music and drama class. Melissa Westphal, who directed the youth produc

tion of "Oz" at the Liberty Center. is teaching music and drama at the camp. "It gives them a chance to do things they don't nor mally do," she said of the camp. "It just gives them a little bit of something else. The kids seem to really enjoy it and having a good time." Ashlynn Liebl, 9, of Sedalia said she's enjoyed

the crafts and dancing. "It's just fun," she said. Children learn dance routines and play games under the direction of Leigh Chaves. ''I'm trying to get them aware it doesn't have to be tights and tutus," she said. "It can be hip-hop and break dancing." sllai/@sedrtliadelllocml.((J1II

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BUCK (,'rJlltillll('((!mm PfI!!/' \ I spend the buck~ at the club store, open ome a w ek. or buy timl' on a computer or play the J intendo \\ ii. "We're trying to teach them persOI al accollntabil ity and financial responsi bility, ,. said Chris Ruhnke one of the teen progran~ coordinator '. Dalton ,howman, 12, said he spent a lot of hi bUl k playm r ii thi Wet k, and bou hap ae

We't C ntral Missoun on Wedne day. Members of the teen program listened to gue t speaker about peranal finance, then put those les on' into practice a part of the club's pro gram on financial literacy thi summ r. The members get "Club bucks" for attending differ ent programs throughout the week, then receive an itemized paycheck. To cash the checks, they mu t fill out a deposit slip at the 'Iub's bank, and may then ... --- --.... --.- .. UCK, see Page A8

The ston 0 f 'red it III ran 1U~ flo I 11 tov~ to re t311rant 1 t l' rtifit at . DVJ) anrl atellit radio. '" find it reaJJ: hard to l.," Dal 01 'lid Fellow club membel Taylor Gilliam, 13, elected to ave his money instead. He said he like' the pro gram. "It teaches you when you get older, what you have to do." he said. Member Katie Swearingin. D. wa~ also savin~ her mon }. "I don't lik p n Ii r it. becall I~ r' I Jthing ov r th r I r all t, llP 'ai 1

1he mt mber. Ii t ned tn a pre ent tion by Beth Henke, Marshall branch manager for Citi Financial. and Alli on Fuemmeler, Warren burg branch man ager, about how to earn and save money and how loan work. The two "try to give them the basics for the age group," said Fuemmeler. Henke said the financial literacy program gives the children a foundation to build on. 'This is a very impres sionable age. (We) let them know that just because they aren't of age, it doesn't mean they can't work for the things they want," said Henke. Member Drew Patrick, 11, 'aid he thought the presentation was good. "They were pretty cool. They had a lot of patience with the kid ," he aid. ~ Ifdl' 17 rdlllillf/t 1IIf)( mllOlII

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cate all local ou h In an .lttempt to ral awarenes dnd educate the community about the Impor tance of day-to-da) afcty the Boys & Girl· Club is creatmg Safety Town - a mock town designed to how children how to make smart dCl.:isions in a variety of situatIOns. On July 30, from 4 to 0 p.m. the Boys & Girls Clubs of We ·t Central Missouri will be hosting a "Safety Town" event outside the Parkview Elementary School in order to introduce youth to safety on sidewalks and roadways, in the community an IJ1 theIr homes.

lordln t) 10 0 [ h ) ar, ont: out of ever) four chtl drcn ust In an II1Jur sen ou enough to lequire medI cal attcntlOn," In lub' t n ummcr program mcmber ha\ e been working on creating large display model of recogniz able busincs. e and build ings throughout Sedalia 0 that the youth walking or hik mg through Safety Town get the feeling they are really navigating through the town of Sedalia. oeal businesses such as Bothwell Lodge. Lowe's,

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PettI. County Courthouse, and many more. have been built out of large pieces of card hoard and will be on di play at the Safet Town event. The idea for Safety Town came from former Sedalia Po lice Commander and the Club' current CSI Module Coordinator, Cendy Harrell Carson. "A lot of kids suffer avoidable injuries and Safety Town is designed to educate young people about the 'afety on the roadway, helmet safety, in-home safety, fire prevention and emergency situation awareness," aid Harrell Carson. ."As a Police Officer for 25 years, I saw a lot of kids seriously hurt and killed be cause they weren't paying at tention to road signs while on a bicycle," he noted. Local emergency person nel from the Sedalia Police and Fire Departments as well as the Ambulance Service and Air Evac will be on hand to answer questions and to help youth plot their way through the Safety Town course. Along with the Safety Town course, there will be fun carnival games, a cake walk, face painting, refreshments and prizes as part of the event. The Boy: & Girls Clubs would like to .... ekome and encourage all local youth to bring their hlcyclt.: tricycles, scoot J , skateboards or skates ld come out and en joy Sat ty Town. for more information about Safety Town or the Boy & Girls Club ·ummer program please call (00) 826 833 r \I-free ( 77) 242- 9260.

PHOTOS BY SYDNEY BRINKIDEMOCRA

ABOVE: Cassie Mankin, 6, continues on her way in Safety Town after making a stop in front of a mockup of the Pettis County Courthouse where Andrea Bowers, 16, left, ueried her about the colors in a signal light. The youngster was among the participants Thursday in the Boys and Girts Club of West Central Missouri summ r program who rode through Safety Town, a cardboard mockup of Sedalia set up in the play d at Parkview Elementary School. V . us stations around the 17 cardboard buildings that compri d Safety Town required the k' s to stop and listen to safety I u s from the dub's teens, 0 bui the town. At every stop the emphasis was on awareness of one's surroundings and the importance of paying attention to traffic signs.

aVE: T.J. Dixon, 8, right, and lyza Cooper, 10, rac 0 fill th orange buckets, b ckground, up a certain level with a spong . RIG T: A happy Makena Fluegel, 6, gives her piece of cake to an adult to hold after winning it in the cake walk.

juror' humbs up declar s Taylor Gilliam innoc nt during a civil tri I again t him for ch atin t pool.

"I won," Taylor Gilliam, 13, said while looking at Caitlyn Keele, 13, the plaintiff 'n a civil dispute ora game of pool during Friday morning's club court esslon at the Boys &: Girls Club. Gilliam's two-word answer to the judge asking "What Happened" cau d a brief episode of laughtel mong th trial participants and th club members watching from their seats. Court. For more photos. see Page A4

Photo ID Back Row L to R: Jesse LeClair, Morgan Foote Front Row L to R: Mayor Horn, Taylor Gilliam

Mayor Eats Lunch at the Club Clip:

(Submitted to The Sedalia Democrat and Sedalia News Journal on August 18, 2009)

Mayor Horn Eats Lunch at the Boys & Girls Club On August 18, at 11 :30 a.m. Mayor of Sedalia, Elaine Horn, visited the Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri at 314 S. Washington and ate lunch with the Teen Club members. While at the Club, Mayor Horn spoke with members about what her job as Sedalia's Mayor requires and then listened as the members detailed the activities they had been involved in during the Teen Summer Program. The Club's Director of Development, MaryLee Guthrie, extended an invitation for all City Council Members to have lunch at the Club while the City Council was conducting their annual visit of the Community Center building on August 17.

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dalia Mayor Elaine Horn, front left, visited and ate lunch with Teen Club members T e day at the Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri, 314 S. Washington St. Horn poke with members about what her job as Sedalia's mayor requires and then listened the members detailed the activities they had been involved in during the Teen u mer Program. Eating lunch with th mayor are, clockwise from top left, Jesse LeClair, organ Foote and Taylor Gilliam.

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Now see this The 2009 Missouri State Fair Opening Day parade will begin at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13

COURTESY OF SEDALIA PEniS COUNTY UNITED WAY

Front row. from left, Elle Wasson. United Way director. and Brett Barth.Fagan, executive director of Boys & Girls Club of West Central Missouri. accept a check for $436.50 rom Tom Van Leer, business manager for UPS. They are pictured with youth participating in the summer program. The money was raised at a UPS employee fundr i r for th Boys & Girls Club.

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lincoln-Hubbard School Reunion and the unveiling of the lincoln-Hubbard Apart ments (the old school ha been turned into a dandy senior living facility), olen wrote: i~' the editor of "Fortunately, the reunion The J)f/llfJrmt I la ted for only three days. : Thi allowed our visitors only enough time to remem ber the community as it wa ' when we were growing up, not a - we experienC!t' it, as it is today. Much like Sedalia as a .. I whole, those of us who have been ,. : around the town for a long time realize that our quality of life i gradually det riorating." 111 grant Nolen that dalia is not an idyllic wonclerland then again, no community is. Certainly Sedalia ha its problem , but to say that "our quality of life i gradually deteriorating" come acros a pretty pes~imi tic. Now, I have only lived here since January, 0 I cannot personally attest to life in dalia over the d cade . What I can say, though, is that I see an awful lot of good in the community. I'll tart ~ith th Unl:oln·lIubbard Apartm nt .'Illi i a [anta til u of an exi tin ,hi tori' m ' lingful true I

ture. It' d. hinin e ampl of po itive action in our community. From my office at The D mocrat, I can hear scores of Smith-Cotton High

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nteo youm leO oy oeOlcatea in tructors, all of whom are for going ummer fun to n ure they bring honor to th ir hoo!. I see example of neigh borline aero the city. In Februar ,I wrote about my neighbors helping me out a I ked out of my rental u, a.m. no Ie . hortly aft r 11 fami! m d into our home, one f ur n . hOO organized a block party to Ip Ie newcomers and long tim r id get acquainted. Action such a the happen r gularly s.,rroup garage sales, neighbor-to-neigh bor child care a i tance and so on are . mall yet meaningful ways to build community. And they are happening throughout town. Nolen noted that nearby communi ties are offering "all kinds of summer entertainment" Sedalia has its share of entertainment and activities, as well. Residents acro s the city have heaped glowing well~eserved prai e on Amy EI pie, I' r '1tio u rint ndent for dalia P rk and ation. Epple ha laun ra t Ii . e ent and opportunlti tor re ldents er ing from pirate parti for youths to .ckballieagues for adults. Sedalia's dogs even get a couple of days where they can swim in city pools. You don't even have to take part in these activities; just watching them provides hours of free entertainment And let's not forget a summer's worth of Sedalia Bombers baseball games, where tickets were only $5 and youths 12 and younger got in free. Parents who need a place for their kids to be active and safe can tum to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Mis souri. Need a ride? OATS is on the way. Having trouble making ends meet? Open Door, the Salvation Army soup kitchen and the Community Cafe will ensure you don't go hungry. And to experience the true spirit of our community, check out the annual United Way awards event, where hun dreds ofloca1 businesses and residents are honored for their volunteerism. So do all of these positives out weigh our community's negatives? That is for each resident to decide for herself or himself. I'm a "glass half-full" kind of guy, so I see Sedalia as being big enough to offer its residents a lot, but small enough for folks to know one another and better understand who could use a hand. We have opportunities to make dalia a better place to live, work and play for all of its residents. olen pointed out some of those opportuni tie ,and indeed they deserv atten tion. But it also i worth no . that there i a lot of good in alia h0111il not In<;#' iuht ofth:lt f"ithf"r

COURTESY OF JENELLE CONNER

From left, Shannon Chadwick, Wendy's shift manager, and Leona Anson, Wendy's crew member, recently presented the Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri with a check for $196. This was 10 percent of the store's total proceeds earned during the Boys & Girls Club Community night hosted by Wendy's on March 26.

COURTESY OF FRED BIGGS

Sonny Broyles, president of the Sedalia Noonday Optimist Club, presented $250 to Pam Allan, president of the Boys and Girls Club. Also pictured are Keri Harris, far left, and John Meehan, Optimist board membe , far rig t.

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During a recent noon meeting at Best Western State Fair Inn, the Sedalia lions Club donated $250 to the Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri. Pictured from left are Sedalia lions Club member and Pettis County Sheriff Kevin Bond and Brett Barth.Fagan, Boys & Girls Club executive director

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[he Seu;llia-Pelli Count\. l nited \\ d\. Kicked oil it" 2()()l)-IO campaign Tbur~day dunng ;l luncheon hdd at lir"t Chri~tidn Church \\ilh a goal or ral:-.ing \435.0()(). Each of the 22 agencies ,>upporreu hy the Sedalia-Pctti~ County United Way showell the cro\\d of bu"incs'> and communi!) member~ what the} are about through a fashion ~hov", A representative from each of the agencies wore this year's campaign shirt which reads, "Live United. '" The shins were decorated to match \\ hat the agency does in the community. The Boys and Girls C1uh of West Central Missouri shirt \-as held together with yarn showing the connection with the organization and community. The Melita Day Nursery representative'" shin was decorated with neon colored hanll prints of children. Brent Bate~, president of the Sedalia-Pettis County United Way hoard 01 director__ , saId although the economy is shaky, people :-.till need [Q dig deep into their pocket~ this year.

"It is more important today than ever before," Bates saiJ, This year's campaign slogan, "Li 'e United" encourage'> people to L'ome togcther and help out their neighbors and friends. Doug Benitz, campaign chair. said Sedalia is a gi "ing communi!) and hL' has no douht that they will rea~h ur exce 'd the gO;ll. "Together we can do a lot more than we can do individually:" Benitz

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The United Way funds the counry's charitahle organizations through upnations from busine'>se" and individuab in the communil), The United Way has only one paid part -Wne employee, Elle Wasson. which means Sl3 percen! of each dollar llonareu goes direCTly to the agencie". Lasr

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 16, 2009 FOR MORE INFORMATION Jenelle Conner Outreach Speciulisl Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri jconncr(g hgck.ili".col1l (660) 826-833 L

The Boys & Girls Clubs Presents Awards to Outstanding Board Members SEDALIA, MO. - September J6, 2009- On September 11,2009, the Boy~ & Girls Club~ of West Central Mi~wuri honored outstanding bLlard members Dr. WillIam Nicely and Pam Allan, by presenting them with nationally recognized awards for their countless hour'> or dedication to ctllnmunity and Club. Dr. William Nicely and Pam Allan were hoth awarded the :-.ilver President's Volunteer Service Award for liedicuting o\'er 250 hours 01 \olunteer service to the Cluh in 2008. The award, which includes a congratulatory letter from President Obama and the President's CounCil on Sen ice and Civic Participation, was established in 2003 to thank and honor Americans who, hy their demonstrated commitment and example, inspire others to engage in volunteer service. According to a statement aboLlt the award on www.presidentialserviceawards.gov, "America has a long and proud tradiTion of volunteer service. Now more than ever. volunteers are renewing their commitment to helping others and making new connections that bring us closer together as families, as neighbors, as communities, and as a Nation:' The website continues thaI, "recognizing and honoring. volunteers set~ a standard for service, encourages a sustained commitmenr to civic participation, :.md inspires others to make service a central parr of their lives." Nicely and Allan's dedication to the Club hasn't gone unnoticed by the Boy... & Girls Cluhs of West Cemral Missouri'~ Executi\e Director, Brett Barth-Fagan.

\cL'ordini,. 1\1 \\ \\ \ pre"identlal"~1"\ Iu.:a\\ dnkt!0 . "In JdnUar} \It 2003. h) I. ~cutl\ c ()rdel. Pre'Jdent (;(urge \\. Bu"h anllullI1ced the fmmdtwll of the Pre..,ltlcllt路, ( ouncil Oil Sen ILe dill! Ci \ lL Part ICl pat W!1 I hc Council \\ a.., c..,t aoli..,h 'd !l) rccognlfc the Impllr!dllt contn blltioll \mencan, oj all age,", arc mJ!Ung within their L'ommullltlC. thrnu~b en ICC alld ci\ IC engagemenr. On January 27.2005. Pre"idcnt Bu~h amended the E ccuti\e Order. ctending the President'" ('pulled tlu'ough Janum) 2007. I he I::xecuti \ e Order \\ J" further amended extending the Council until June 30. 2009 Admini~tered by the Corporation for NatlOnaJ and Communit} Service. the Council brings together leaders from the worlds oi business. entertainment. sports. education, government. nonprofits, and the media. One of the first prioritie:-. of the Council was to establish a volunteer recognition program. Since 2003, the Council has recognized more than 1.5 million Americans with the President's Volunteer Service Award," To learn more about the Award. please visit www.presidentialserviceawards.gov

About the Boys & Girls Clubs of America National Silver Medallion According to the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, "The National Silver Medallion may he awarded by the National Awards Committee to any board volunteer four outstanding and extraordinary service to the Boys & Girls Club and the Boys & Girls Club Movement in an area or reglOn, An individual may be conSIdered to have rendered such service if: He/She brought about the founding of a Boys & Girls Club by per~istcnt leadership. persuasion, attempts to interest others, securing of funds and extraordinary personal effort He/She had a top leadership role in a capital fund or special project campaign of real significance or has personally raised a large part of the funds from several sources He/She has promoted the Boy~ & Girls Club in an area or region outside his or her own city over a considerable period of time. This may include helping other communities establish Boy~ & Girls Clubs. pcrsonall.' stimulating interest in the Boy" & Girls Club Movement and interpreting the Movemenl LO gfl)LlP~ in conllnunitie~. The pwmotion must he ~ustained and must invoh'e an unul>uaJ amount of rime,

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~ biro de enthu. iasis lake 10 th road ~ for the Tour of. tissouri. the Katy Depot i. di playing bicycle that have been off the road for a while. TIlt' Antique Bike Dis pia. featur more than 20 bicycle· from Ih pa.'t. Pam Unci tnll}) coorru nah. the museum displays at the Katy Depot. "\ T(' have done variations f this bike display before." 1'lId~trom said. . nil.' depot hosted the dis pi,,', in 2004. 2006 and 2007. hit' alwa:s b n very rood," lind ·trom said. The olde t bik on di play i. a lR90 r plica of a big wheel bikp. There is also a 1939 bicycle in the mix. lind ·trom said most of thp bicycl are from the

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Si ters helyn Sailor. of Prairi \ il1age. Kim .. and . tarr Cro b:ofKan a City, check d out th dis pia. saturtla~ "It' . lOOI," . ailor said. Marge said th two used to ride bike., "once upon a time," but have not been on on in a while. Sailor e 'C}min d a 1952 Montgomery Ward girl bike. whit h . he think he 1"13. ha\ ridd n hen h OUll

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them growing up." Sailor, the youngest of four si ters. said. The di play aL 0 giv a hi tory Ie on about how bicycles have evolved over the years and includes old photograph . "It brings back youthful memorie :. Lind. trom said. The Boy' and Girl Club of West Central Mi 'souri also helped out with the dis play. The first- and second grade tudent. in the sum mer program made bicycle art and posters. The group also decorated the "Bicycle Rag." a bicycle completely covered "'ith rag of cloth. Other bicycle. on di play include a 1981 Unicycle. a 1940 Schwinn Cadillac Auto cycle. a 1952 Columbia Tan dem and a 1971 Husky Steering Wheel. The bike' Hu ky handlebars have bet'n replaced with a steer ingwheel. All of the bikes on dis. play have b en given to the depot temporarily for the exhibit Lind. trom said any· on who ha' an antique bicycle is encouraged to show it at the display and can do ~o by calling 826 2932. ext 18. The display i open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through I'riday~ and 10 a In to 3 p.m. turda thr u h th nd of pt m r I/Ild l doltat!.#.ml. rr.IT "It"

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"The time It took to go to the Sedalia school administrators and complain about the band shirts could have been spent ... in the

Community Cafe, visiting the elderly, taking clothing or food to

Open Door or tutoring a child. I believe this Is what God put us

on Earth to do, to help each other, not to criticize a T-shirt."

< "The shirts should not have been made showing the evolution of man ...

the public school system should not endorse evolution." "What does a 53-year-old white man with above average intelligence have to do to get a job in this town?"

• Got a great idea. a

suggestlon to make life better, or a humorous take on the events of the day? Call Sedline, 826-1000, ext. 228, or 800-892-7856. Sedline ,s a Sunday feawre of The Sedalia Democrat.

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"It would be really nice if our Boys and Girls Club here in tOWI could have their own building.... It would be nice if they could use the old Woods building. That would be an excellent, centralized (location) for our club."

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"To the 40 & 8, I loved their car and everything looked fine to me when I was at the fair....They're wonderful people."

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"Does the state fair control the nation's gas prices? And has everyone forgotten gas was almost $4 a gallon at this time last year? Maybe we should be thankful for where the price is now anc not complaining all the time."

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"Sedalia, after 40 years, you've finally done it.You've taxed me out. I'm going to get ahold of a real estate person today and put my house up for sale and move elsewhere."

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"The Our View in the Sept. I paper ('Group wrong in snake case'), I can't believe for the life of me that the people handling this at the Humane Society wouldn't have made the suggestion as you made about taking the picture to th.e home."

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"On Fridays after school starts ... (with) the traffic going the lakes and the new stop Signs, the traffic"jams are going to be tremendously bad. I suggest that the people who helped get (Smith-Cotton High School) where it is should volunteer to help keep the traffic moving."

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"Sydney Brink comes through again. The photographs at the fair were excellent. It is great that we can keep such a good photogra pher in Sedalia."

"After going to the fair this year, I realized just how bad the economy is.You used to go out there and get yourself a good one inch thick yardstick- this year they're g vmg out sIx-Inch rulers."

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Displayed at Katy Depot

"Bicycle Rag" created by Taylor, Hannah, Maegan, Derrick Alexis, Abbey, Miss Mary Addy, Daniel, Andrew and Dylar with the Boys and Girls Club of West Central Missouri. Get geared up for the Tour of Missouri bicycle race or kick start your trip on the Katy Trail this Fall with a stop at the Antique Bicycle Display at Sedalia's Katy Depot located at 600 E. 3rd SI. See if you remember some of the long ago styles and check out the display of photos of bicycles from the past. Mixed in with antique bicycles attendees will find bicycle art pieces created by the Boys and Girls Club of West Central \1i .ouri.

The bicycles will be on dis足 play through September 30, 2009. The Katy Depot is open Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sat足 urday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Katy Depot will be closed on Labor Day, September 7. A one-dollar admission fee gets attendees into the Antique Bicycle and Ozark Music Festival displays and helps to offset the costs of future ex足 hibits at the Katy Depot. For 10( rtoO miormation please visit www.katydepot.edalia.com.

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County drug courthostihg fundraiser

DEMOCRAT STAFF People can come out for food, drinks, live music, carni val games and a chance to dunk local officials at .a fundraiser Saturday ,for the Pettis County Drug Court .The fundraiser kicks off at 10 a,m. Saturday at the Ub erty Park Stadium entrance. The event will feature raffles, prizes, carnival games, C0n cession stands, rides in .the DARE. race care and 15 pre vention and' educational booths. ' Attendees will also have the opportunity to make a splash atthe dunk tank, fea turing Pettis County Sh~riff, Kevin.Bond, Det Sgt Tolbert

Rowe, Pettis County Jail med ical officer Missy Grose and

drug court graduates and par ticipants.'

'. Local band Tobacco Road

~ill perform from 10 am. to noon. , 'Therese .Ware, Pettis County Probation and Parole diversion officer, said the pro ceeds raiSed will help fund the .program for first-time,. nonvio lent drug offenders that offers a chanceto avoid hav". ing a conviction on their· reCord. Drug courts are treat ment-based - alternatives to pfison, youth services facili ties and detention centers,. jails, and standard probation models.

"Irs a very intense, struc- : tured and supervised pro- : gram," Ware said. 'The goal : 'is to change their behavior : 'ti~O~,?,ot them into this situa- ,: ,.. , The inaugural drug court : fundraiser in 2008 generated ~ just under $1,000. Ware said : she expects the turnout to be : . higher this year, but orgariiz- ,: ers perceive the event as an educational and family fun day as much as a fundraising opportunity. ''We don't have 'a goal;

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RECEIVING AWARD: William Nicely, ex-superintendent of Leeto~ R-X Sch~ol District recei~es the Sflve President's Volunteer Service award from Brett Barth-Fagan for his work with the Boys & Girls Club.

Sedalia - On Sept. 11, He "has been an inte- National Silver Medal the Boys & Girls Clubs gral part of our Boys & lion for his outstanding of West Central Missouri Girls Club," said Barth- and extraordinary ser . honored outstanding Fagan. "As for Dr. vice to the Boys & Girls board member William· Nicely," Barth-Fagan Club movement. During Nicely by presenting added, "I have never met Nicely's four years on him with a nationally a person more willing to the Boys & Girls Clubs of recognized award for his give all that he has to West Central Missol1ri's countless hours of dedi help benefit the children board he was instru cation to community and in the community." ment~l in casting· a Club. Nicely served as high vision that transformed Nicely was awarded school principal in the the Boys & Girls Club of the silver President's Sedalia No. 200 School Sedalia into the Boys & Volunteer Service Award District from 1999-2004 'Girls Clubs of West Cen for dedicating over 250 { and became Superinten tral Missouri. hours of volunteer ser dent of Leeton R-X School "I recall sitting at vice to the Club in 2008. District in 2004. the Boys & Girls Club The award,. which Nicely relocated this National . Conference includes a congratula year to Kearney where in Orlando with Dr. tory letter from Presi he is the Superintendent Nicely and plotting out dent Barack Obama and of the Kearney R-I School a strategy for growth the President's Council District. As a result of where over a 15 year on Service and Civic his move, Nicely resigned period, half of rural Mis Participation, was estab his Boys & Girls Club souri would have access lished in 2003 to thank position as Board Vice to a Boys & Girls Club. It and honor Americans President in June. is because of this vision who, by their demon In recognition of his that we have been able strated commitment and c?mmitment and dedica to accomplish incred example, inspire others hon to the youth of West ible growth" said Barthto engage in volunteer Central Missouri, he was Fagan. ' service. .~o a\varded tbbliWt~1&221 For more information Nicely's dedication 1 tlubs of AmerIca about the Boys & Girls to the Club hasn't gone Clubs of West Central unnoticed by the Boys & Missouri please call Girls Clubs of West Cen (660) 826-8331 or toll-free tral Missouri's Executive 877-242-9260. Director, Brett Barth Fagan.

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BOYS &. GIRLS CLUBS OF WEST CENTRAL MISSOURI

MEDIA ADVISORY 314 S. Washington I Sedalia, Missouri 65301 1(660) 826-83311 jconner@bgckids.com FOR IMMEDIAIE RELEASE October 20, 2009

FOR MORE INFORMAnON Jenelle Conner

Outreach Specialist Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri jconner@bgckids.com (660) 826-8331

Boys & Girls Club Participates in National Lights on Afterschool Celebration ***Your Coverage is Invited ***

What: In the month of October, in conjlillction with 7,500 events throughout the nation and with over a million people who will be urging leaders to show support for afterschool programs that keep children safe, inspire them to learn and help working families, the Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri's 16 Club locations in Cole Camp, Green Ridge, La Monte, Leeton, Smithton and Sedalia will be celebrating Lights on Afterschool.

This year is the lOth annual rally for Lights on Afterschool. Each year this event brings together students, parents, educators, afterschool program directors, and community and business leaders from across the country to show their support for afterschool programs. In support ofthis national rally for afterschool program support, the top of the Empire State Building will be glowing with yellow lights and the historic Los Angeles City Hall Lindbergh Beacon will be lit by city officials. For the first time, national landmarks on both coasts will be beaming with support for afterschool programs on Thursday, October 22.

Interesting Missouri Afterschool Statistics: As shown in the newly released America After 3PM survey of 666 households in Missouri conducted by RTi, a market research firm and sponsored by the JCPenny Afterschool Fund, there is a vast demand for afterschool programs in Missouri because almost one third of Missouri's children go unsupervised after school.

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32% (318,282) of Missouri's K-12 children are responsible for taking care of themselves after school. These children spend an average of 9 hours per week unsupervised after school. This is 6 percent higher than the national average.

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Only 12% (120,867) of Missouri's K-12 children participate in afterschool programs. This is three percent lower than the national statistic.

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16% of Missouri's K-12 children are in the care of their brothers or sisters afterschoo 1. This is two percent higher than the national average.

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32% (283,634) of all Missouri children not in afterschool would be likely to participate if an afterschool program were available in the community, regardless of their current care arrangement.

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89% of adults surveyed in Missouri agree that there should be an organized place for children and teens to go after school that allows them opportunities to learn and 83% supported public funding for afterschool programs.

Who: The Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri's after school program which is working to decrease the significant number of children who have to take care of themselves after school by providing life enhancing programming for west central Missouri's youth at its 16 Club locations in Cole Camp, Green Ridge, La Monte, Leeton, Smithton and Sedalia.

When: October 22 - National Lights on Afterschool Celebration Smithton Club presents "A Light in the Attic for Lights on Afterschool"

From:4 - 6 p.m.

At: Smithton School Cafeteria

In Celebration of Lights on Afterschool, the Smithton elementary and teen Club members will be reading,

drawing and performing selected poems from Shel Silverstein's book, A Light In the Attic. All parents,

Club members, school administrators, community members and city officials are encouraged to come and

support Lights on Afterschool.

Sedalia Middle School Club - "Lanterns on for Lights on Afterschool"

From: 5 - 6 p.m.

At: Sedalia Middle School Entryway

The Club members from the Sedalia Middle School will be setting up a canopy where they will be

hanging lanterns and spelling out "Lights on Afterschool," with bags lit by tea light candles. All parents,

Club members, school administrators, community members and city officials are encouraged to come and

cut out a letter for Lights on Afterschool.

Green Ridge Club- "Family Portrait Night"

From: 6:30 - 7 p.m.

At: Green Ridge Rec Center and School

In order to encourage family building and strengthening, the elementary and teens sites will work in conjunction with the photography module to provide each member with an 8" x 10" family portrait. The teen Club members will be taking the pictures of the families. The night will also feature ideas about simple family meals and the top 10 things families can do together for little or no money. All parents, Club members, school administrators, community members and city officials are encouraged to attend and get their family picture taken.

October 28 & 29 La Monte - "Lights on Afterschool in Conjunction with Parent Teacher Conferences" From: 6:30 - 8:30 p.rn. At: La Monte Elementary School The purpose of this event is to highlight the Club's amazing after school programs like the homework assistance program-Power Hour. At tables set up along the hallway of the elementary school, individuals can find information about the Boys & Girls Club and how the Club has life-enhancing opportunities for La Monte youth. All parents, Club members, school administrators, community members and city officials are encouraged to stop by to see how Power Hour is making a difference.

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MEDIA CLIP 314 S. Washington ISedalia, Missouri 653011 (660) 826-83311 jconner@bgckids.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 29, 2009

FOR MORE INFORMAnON Jenelle Conner Outreach Specialist Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri jconner@bgckids.com (660) 826-8331

Boys & Girls Club Contributes $5,791 to United Way Campaign

On October 28, the Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri presented the Sedalia-Pettis County United Way with a pledged donation of $5,791 for the 2009-2010 "Live United" campaign. This year's donation by the Club employees is three times greater than last year's pledged donation. The Boys & Girls Club is one of the 22 local agencies the Sedalia-Pettis County United Way serves. "Out of all the 22 agencies we are the number one recipient of United Way funds and every day we see the value of what those dollars can do to help local youth. I am extremely proud of our employees and their dedication to our community," said Boys & Girls Club Executive Director, Brett Barth-Fagan Pictured from left: Connie Rehmer, Boys & Girls Club Human Resource Specialist; MaryLee Guthrie, Boys & Girls Club Director of Development; Doug Benitz, United Way campaign chair; Elle Wasson, United Way Executive Director; Jessica Pyle, Boys & Girls Club Comptroller.

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The Boys &. Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri are cele brating "Lights on Afterschbol" in October. According to a Boys & Girls Club news release,. the local events will be held in conjunction with 7,500 events throughout the nation to show support for after school programs that keep chil dren safe. . In support of the national dilly, the top of the Empire State Build ing will be glowing with yellow lights and the historic Los Ange les City Hall Lindbergh Beacon . will be lit by city officlals. The Smithton Club will present "A Light in the ~ttic for Lights on Afterschool" from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday in the Smithton School cafeteria. The elementary and teen. members 'will be reading, drawmg and performing selected

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The Green Ridge Club will host "Family Portrait Night" from 6:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Green Ridge Recreation Center and School. Th~ elementary and teen sites will work in conjunction with· t~e photography module to pro VIde each member with a family portrait.' . All, parents, club members school administrators commu: nity members and ci~ officials are encouraged to .attend the events. La Monte will hold "Lights on Afterschool In Conjunction with Parent Teacher Conferences" from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 28 and Oct. 29 at La Monte Elementary School. Tables will be set up in the school's hallway where individu als can find information about the Boys & Girls Club and the oppor tunities for La Monte youths.

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In the month of October, in conjunction with 7,500 events throtj.ghout the nation and with over a million people who will be urgihg leader~ to show sup port for afterschool pro grams that keep children safe, inspire them to learn and help working families, the Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri's 16 Club locations including Leeton will be celebrating Lights on Afterschool. . This year is the lOth annual rally for Lights on Afterschool.' Each year this event brings together students, parents, educa

tors, afterschool program directors,' and community and business leaders from across the country' to show their support for after school programs. In support of this 1 national rally for after school program support, the ~op of the Empire State Building will be glowing with yellow lights and the historic Los Angeles City Hall Lindbergh Beacon will be lit by city officials. For the first time, national landmarks on both coasts will be beaming with support for afterschool programs on Thursday, Oct. 22.

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Hundreds of mourners wait Thursday at,First Baptist Church to pay respects to Ross Dey, Smith-Cotton High School's baseball coach who lost his battle to cancer this week.

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Students who attend school in Sedalia School District 200 will be dis missed early today to attend Ross Dey's funeral. Dey, Smith-Cotton High School baseball coach and seventh-grade teacher, died Oct. 20 after a three year battle with melanoma. According to Assistant Superintendent Brad Pollitt, the district will follow the normal two hour early-out schedule. High school students who drive will be dismissed at 1 p.m. All other high

school students will be released at 1:34 p.m. Any student attending the funeral will be allowed to check out at an earlier time. "This will allow all stu dents and staff to attend the funeral and help the family celebrate the life of a man that touched so many in our cOl11l11unity," Pollitt said. Elementary students will be released at 1:07 p.m. Middle School students will be released at 12:21 p.m. and junior high school stu dents will be released at 12:34 p.m. Boys & Girls Club activi

ties will be available. The Smith-Cotton foot ball game against Grain Val ley will kick off at 7:30 p.m. to accommodate those attending Dey's funeral. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. today at First Bap tist Church in Sedalia with the Rev. Dr. Drew Hill offici ating. Burial will be in Crown Hill Cemetery. ,

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West Central Missouri jconner@bgckids.com (660) 826-8331 Sedalia JCPenney Customers "Round-Up" For Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central

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Donationsfrom October "Round-Up" Program Benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri, the JCPenney Store's Afterschool Fund Partner

SEDALIA, MO. - November 3, 2009 - Thanks to funds raised through a recent "Round-Up" program at the JCPenney store in Sedalia, local children in need will continue to have access to afterschool programming at the Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri, the store's JCPenney Afterschool Fund partner. From October 16 through 25, JCPenney customers were invited to "round-up" their JCPenney purchases to the nearest whole dollar and donate the difference to local afterschool programs that provide at-risk children access to life-enriching activities that inspire children to be smart, strong and socially responsible. According to Sedalia's JCPenney Supervisor/United Way Coordinator, Sarah Martin, the local JCPenney store holds four "Round-Up" events throughout the year and this October "Round-Up" raised $1,298 which represented a 43 percent shopper participation rate. Over the past six months, Martin said the shopper participation rate increased by nearly 10 percent. "With the $1,298 raised from the Sedalia JCPenney's recent 'Round-Up' program, even more children can benefit from the Boys & Girls Club afterschool programs," said Boys & Girls Club Executive Director, Brett Barth-Fagan. "We appreciate JCPenney and the local community'S support as we work towards our goal of providing high-quality afterschool programs that provide academic, physical and social development for children in West Central Missouri."

JCPenney's "Round-Up" program was held in conjunction with the Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri's celebration of Lights on Afterschool. October 22 is the largest organized national afterschool awareness day with more than 7,500 events throughout the nation. More than a million people celebrated the Lights on Afterschool event and urged leaders to show support for afterschool programs that keep children safe, inspire them to learn and help working families. This year, as part of Lights on Afterschool, JCPenney and the Afterschool Alliance released results from America After 3 PM' A Household Survey on Afterschool in America, an in-depth study to explore how America's children spend their afternoons. Sponsored by the JCPenney Afterschool Fund, a public charity that inspires children to be smart, strong and socially responsible, the study measures progress and includes updated information on afterschool participation nationally and in all 50 states.

"Lights On Afterschool is an exciting event that honors the importance of afterschool programs for America's children, families and communities," said Sedalia JCPenney Store Manager, Don Lambertz. "Based on results from the America After 3PM survey, 12 percent of children in Missouri participate in afterschool programs. We know we need to do more to keep up with the rising demand of afterschool programs locally. We look forward to continuing our strong, long term commitment to this issue and appreciate our customers for their support of this worthy cause." The full America After 3 PM report with state summaries is available online at www路icpenneyafterschoo1.org. About the Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri For almost 50 years, the Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri (www.bgckids.com) has been providing hope and opportunity to local communities by helping youth realize their ability to "Be Great." There are more than 4,300 Boys & Girls Clubs nationwide that serve some 4.5 million young people through Club membership and community outreach. Known as The Positive Place/or Kids, the Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri helps young people 6 to 18 years old with guidance-oriented character development programs conducted by trained, professional staff. The Club positively impacts lives by helping youth reach their full potential as productive, caring citizens. Key programs emphasize leadership development; education and career exploration; community service; technology training; financial literacy; health and life skills; the arts; sports, fitness and recreation; and family outreach. In a recent Harris Survey of Club alumni, 57 percent said the Club saved their lives. For more information call 660.826.8331, toll-free 877.242.9260 or find the Club online at www.bgckids.com. About The JCPenney Afterschool Fund The JCPenney Afterschool Fund is a charitable organization committed to providing children in need with access to life-enriching afterschool programs that inspire children to be smart, strong and socially responsible. To date, JCPenney and the JCPenney Afterschool Fund have contributed more than $80 million to local afterschool programs in every JCPenney community through partnerships with the YMCA of the USA, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, National4-H and United Way of America. For more information, visit www.jcpenneyafterschool.org for more information. ###

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On Oct. 28, the Boys & Girls Clubs of WestCentralMis souri presented the Sedalia-Pettis County United Way with a pledged d(mation of $5,791 for the 2009-2010 "Live United" campaign. This year:'s·donation by the club employees is three tim~s greater ~han last year's pledged don~tion. The Boys & Girls Club IS one of the 22 local agencIes the SedalIa-

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, 10re than 2,000 students participate in the Boy' and (Tir1., Club of West Central Missouri, but Executive Director Brett Barth-Fagan would like to reach more. lhe mission of the Boys and Girls Club is to enable all young people to reach their full potential as productive, caring- and respon ible citizens. The club marked its cen tennial yearin 2006. Arecent survey of 30,000 households, sponsored by the j.c. Penney Afterschool Fund, shows a marked increase in demand for after-school programs and that there are more unsupervised children in the afternoons than in previous years. The in-depth study, called America After 3PM, found

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that 32 percent of Missouri's kindergarten through 12th grade students are re ponsible for taking care of them selves after school. 111ese children spend an average of nine hours per week unsupervised after school. The 1ational average for self-<:are children is 26 percent "t:v1issouri trails the nation and has a long way to go in making after-school programs available to all families that need them," Afterschool Alliance Executive Director Jodi G~t sa!d. 'The data tells us that the great majority of Missoun parents who want their kids in after-school pro g-rams aren't able to find them, usually because programs aren't available, they can't afford the fees, or transportation issues make it in1possible." Although the Boys and Girls Club ofWest Central 3

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competitiye salaries and gTeat benefit",." Another reason children can't or don't participate in the progTam is transportation Barth-Fag'dJl said low-income families often rely on the bus to drop their children at home after school. "Parents may not haw a way to pick their child up at 6 p.m.," Barth-Fagan said. While adding a 6 p.m. bus route would be ideal, Barth Fagan said it would be expen sive. 11le club would need to pay for fuel, maintenance, insurance and bus driver's salaries. The Boy' and Girls Club, a nonprofit organization, is funded through grants and donations. One local corpo rate donator isJ,C. Penney in Sedalia. TIle tore holds four "ROWld-Up" evenl", through out the year, where customers . re invited to round-up their purchases to the nearest dol lar. 11le difference js donated to the Boys and (~irls Club of \\'(·",t Central Mi~sol11i. '!1l(' sture donated $1,004 in April and ~1,754 in AugusL Anotller $l2YR\\a wvt'ntothedub by tht' tort' in Ol1obu: Anoth I' round-up i. plannt'd

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in December. According to].c. Permey Supervisor Sarah Martin, 43 percent of shoppers partid.. pated in the October round-up event. During the last six months, Martin said the shop per participation rate increased by nearly 10 per cent. ]. c. Pemley also has funded 20 children to partici pate in the program free of charge, which costs about $6,000 aJUlUally. 'That is a huge commit ment," Barth-Fagan said. One progran1 funded by the donations is Power Hour, which is a comprehensive homework help and tutoring program designed to raise the academic proficiency ofclub members. Barth-Fagan said parents of club members are huge fans of the homework program because it enables them to spend quality time with their children. "Parents say tllank you because they can have dinner and intera<.1. \vith their chil dren," Bartll-Fagan said. "Par ('nt~ don't have to fight that home\\ork battle." !wen tile kindergarten stu dUlt , 1v'h I don't have hom '

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SFCC kicks off 5th annual 'Rowdie for Kids' holiday benefit State Fair Community College today kicked off its fifth annual "Rowdie for Kids" holiday project to benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Sedalia. Students, staff 'and community members are invited to select an omament featuring a child's name and age from a Christmas tree in the lobby of the Fred E. Davis Multipurpose Center. Participants are asked to buy the child an age-appropriate gift costing between $10 and $25. Gifts, either wrapped or unwrapped, with ornament ,tags attached should be returned to the' Davis Center office no later than Dec. 18. College mascot Rowdie the Roadrunner will deliver the gifts, to the Boys and Girls Club of Sedalia. Anyone donating a gift will receive a complimelitary admission ticket to use at a future SFCC game of the' donor's choice. The SFCC Athletic Department and ,the pavis t eehHU :staff' to-sponsoyLtW~ 'I prqject. . J ~

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Photo Clip was Sent to Media Outlets on 12/1/2009 On November 18, John Main, recipient of the Sedalia Knights of Columbus Council 831 Frank V. Mehl Lifetime Achievement Award, presented the Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri's La Monte Unit Director, Daniel Savage, with a $200 check to support the Club's afterschool programming at its La Monte site. In celebration of Main's 30 years of service to the Knights of Columbus, he was allowed to select a charity to receive the $200 donation. Main chose the Boys & Girls Club because of their commitment to the youth of his community. The Frank V. Mehl Lifetime Achievement Award is the Knights of Columbus' highest honor awarded at the local level.

Pictured L to R: John Main, with the Knights of Columbus Council 831 and Daniel Savage, Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri's La Monte Unit Director

BOYS & GIRlS cums OF WEST CENTRAL MISSOURI

MEDIA ADVISORY 314 S. Washington I Sedalia, Missouri 65301 1(660) 826-8331 I jconner@bgckids.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 2, 2009 FOR MORE INFORMAnON Jenelle Conner Outreach Specialist Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri jconner@;bgckids.com (660) 826-8331

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Boys & Girls Club to Present Winter Showcase ***Your Coverage is Invited ***

What: Over the next three weeks, the Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri's teen Club members will be showcasing their newfound skills in communications, photography, theatre and crime scene investigation. Dancing ghostly ghouls, mystery and intrigue, cutting-edge photography, plus a stellar video broadcast is in store for those attending the upcoming Winter Showcase events. Information about the Modules: Since expanding the after school program to include teens in 2007, the Boys & Girls Club has done so with a unique platform of curriculum. During the past three months, the Club has been rotating four after school programs in crime scene investigation, photography, culture and theatre for sixth- through 1i h- grade Club members. These programs have been offered to teens in Cole Camp, Green Ridge, La Monte, Leeton, Sedalia and Smithton. Communications: The Communications module, let by Casey Wikstrom, has teens talking up a storm. Through

games and writing exercises over the past three months, Club members have discovered the important role communication plays in their daily lives. ShutterBugs Photography: The ShutterBugs Photography module, let by George Cooper, is exposing teens to a angle on the world through the lens of a camera. This fall the teens have been learning new photography techniques and how to work with a green screen. Multiple teen Club members have created high quality work that will be submitted into the Boys & Girls Clubs of America PhotoTech National Competition.

BrickHouseTheatre: The BrickHouse Theatre module, let by Chris Clark, focuses on the fundamentals of theatre and performance. Through games, activities, projects and performance pieces over the past three months, members have developed greater confidence, stronger public speaking skills and they now know the value of working with others. CSI: The Crime Scene Investigation Module, let by Cendy Carson, shows teens the exciting field of Forensics. Over the past three months Club members have learned how to: fingerprint and lift fingerprints off of items, sketch and photograph crime scenes and the art of making plaster cast molds. When: • Green Ridge School Winter Showcase - 12/212009

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NEWS RELEASE 314 S. Washington I Sedalia, Missouri 65301 1(660) 826-8331 [ jconner@bgckids.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 7, 2009

FOR MORE INFORMAnON Jenelle Conner Outreach Specialist Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri jconner@bgckids.com (660) 826-8331

Boys & Girls Club National Fine Arts Exhibit on Display at Katy Depot

SEDALIA, MO. - December 7, 2009 - In conjunction with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America's National Fine Arts Exhibit, the Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri will display local Club member artwork in the Sedalia Katy Depot located at 600 East Third Street, [rom December 7 through 10. BGCA's National Fine Arts Exhibit program is a comprehensive initiative promoting young people's creativity and encouraging artistic skills and cultural enrichment. The exhibit enables Club members 6 to18 years of age to uncover their artistic talents, develop their creativity and explore related career opportunities through visual arts.

"When you give youth the opportunity to express themselves through art, the outcome is truly amazing," said Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri Executive Director, Brett Barth-Fagan. According to the BGCA about 900 Clubs nationwide participate in the annual event. The exhibit will features four age groups and 10 categories: monochromatic drawing, multicolored drawing, pastel, watercolor, oiVacrylic, print making, mixed media, collage, sculpture and graphic arts. The artwork showcased at the Katy Depot will be judged on December 8, by three local artists Byron Knight, Cindy Morris and Madge Gressley. There will be a reception following the judging at 7 p.rn. The first-place winners in each age group and category advance to the regional competition. In May, the top piece of artwork from each region in each age and category is selected as a national winner. Thirty足 seven national winners will be named and their artwork will be featured by BGCA throughout the year. To find out more information on the Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri or the National Fine Arts Exhibit please call (660) 826-8331 or toll free (877) 242-9260.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 8, 2009 FOR MORE INFORMATION Jenelle Conner Outreach Specialist Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri jconner@bgckids.com (660) 826-8331

"ROUND-UP" HOLIDAY PURCHASES FOR THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB 100 Percent of Donations Raised at Local JCPenney will Benefit West Central Missouri Youth

SEDALIA, MO - December 8,2009 - From December 4 through13, shoppers at the JCPenney store in the Sedalia Thompson Hills Shopping Center are invited to "round-up" their purchases to the nearest whole dollar and donate the difference to the Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri to support quality afterschool programs. JCPenney has partnered with the Boys & Girls Club to provide at-risk children with access to life-enriching afterschool programs that foster their academic, physical and social development. ''The availability of affordable afterschool programs continues to be an important community objective in order to meet the needs of working families," said Brett Barth-Fagan, Boys & Girls Club Executive Director. "As customers shop for the Christmas season, we hope they will keep our mission in mind by rounding-up their purchases to benefit a local cause." All funds raised from JCPenney's "Round-Up" campaign will make it possible for more local youth to participate in the Boys & Girls Club's afterschool programming, which includes 22 site programs in Cole Camp, Green Ridge, La Monte, Leeton, Smithton and Sedalia. Recent studies show that more than a quarter of America's school children are on their own between the hours of 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. each day.* More parents seek the resources to enroll their children in a beneficial afterschool program that helps kids develop social skills, provide opportunities to be physically active and achieve academic success in school. JCPenney's

continuing support and commitment to the afterschool cause has made it possible for tens of thousands of children to participate in essential afterschool programs nationwide.

About the Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri For almost 50 years, the Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri (www.bgckids.com) has been providing hope and opportunity to local communities by helping youth realize their ability to "Be Great." There are more than 4,300 Boys & Girls Clubs nationwide that serve some 4.5 million young people through Club membership and community outreach. Known as The Positive Place for Kids, the Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri helps young people 6 to 18 years old with guidance-oriented character development programs conducted by trained, professional staff. The Club positively impacts lives by helping youth reach their full potential as productive, caring citizens. Key programs emphasize leadership development; education and career exploration; community service; technology training; financial literacy; health and life skills; the arts; sports, fitness and recreation; and family outreach. In a recent Harris Survey of Club alumni, 57 percent said the Club saved their lives. For more information call 660.826.8331, toll-free 877.242.9260 or find the Club online at www.bgckids.com. You can also follow the Club on Facebook (www.facebook.com/pages/Boys-G iris-Clubs-of-West-Central足 Missouri/190529020627)and Twitter (http://twitter.comfbgckids).

About JCPenney's Commitment to Afterschool As the leading corporate advocate for the afterschool issue, JCPenney works with mission-driven organizations to increase the accessibility and affordability of afterschool programs across the country. Through its legacy of supporting youth and charitable organizations such as the Boys & Girls Club of America, YMCA of the USA, NationaI4-H, United Way and FIRST, JCPenney formalized its commitment to the afterschool issue by making it the company's signature cause in 1999. Since its inception, more than $80 million has been distributed to afterschool programs in every JCPenney community thereby making it possible for more children to participate in life足 enriching programs that inspire them to be smart, strong and socially responsible. For more information, visit www.jcpenneyafterschool.org.

* Data from Afterschool Alliance 2009 report America After 3PM, commissioned by JCPenney Afterschool, is the most in-depth study of how America's children spend their afternoons.

For further information contact: Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri Brett Barth-Fagan, 660-826-8331, brett@bgckids.com

JCPenney Daphne Avila, 972-431-3400, jcpcorpcomm@jcpenney.com

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Sedalia Area Chamber of Commerce [chamber=visltsedallamo com@mcsv61.netj on behalf of Sedalia Area Chamber of Commerce [chamber@vlsitsedaliamo.com] Monday. December 14. 2009 10 05 AM Jenelle Conner Sedalia Chamber Weekly Newsletter

SEDALIA AREA C A HER OF COM ERCE E-News etter local Happenings

Greetings Ms. Conner!

Chnstmas IS Just around the corner' As you

12/1/2009 - 12/31/2009 Click here to see the Sedalia Senior Center Menu and

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head out to find all the Items on your list, we encourage you to support our local economy by doing business with Sedalia Area Chamber of Commerce members! For a list of current members please click here.

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12/15/2009 Frohe Weihnachten und elDen guten Rutsch inS Neue Jahr'

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