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Yup, our Clubhouses have great blogs with videos and photos which give you a great look at what kids do each day at our sites. Check out Spalding's: http://bgchspalding.wordpress.com/

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For all the skaters out there! Join BGCH at this!Print Entry BlankT&C Skateboards and LRG Clothing invite skaters to come out and show their skills at A`ala Skate Park on August 22 at the 16th annual Sunburn Classic, presented by FreeSurf Magazine.More of a gathering than a hard-core contest, the event is one way T&C Surf Designs gives back to the community. Entry is $5 and includes an LRG

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Wow, can you believe we are entering August already? The Clubhouses have quited down a bit as all the kids have started school this week. We had a great summer with trips to Ice Palace, literacy programs with a Harry Potter theme and tons of ocean sports activities.Want to get monthly updates regarding BGCH fundraising activities and sponsorships? Sign up for our E-newsletter.August 2009July 2009

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Pros Minh Le and Wei Yu Su and Play Tennis! Free Clinic at Boys & Girls Club Spalding Facility August 8, 2009Talent HR Solutions, Hawaiian Isles Tennis and Boys & Girls Club partner for community.A free tennis clinic open to the public and featuring Visiting Pro, Minh Le and local Pro, Wei-Yu Su will happen at the Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii Spalding Clubhouse gym from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm on

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Smiling faces and sounds of laughter were prevalent at White Plains Beach recently as more than 50 Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii (BGCH) youth received one-on-one surfing lessons from 30 of Hawaii's foremost surfing legends including Brian Keaulana, Brock Little and Aaron Napoleon.Sanctioned by the Association of Surfing Professional -Hawaii Region, the half-day clinic was sponsored by HIC,

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Come enjoy a "DAY AT THE CLUB" a benefit for Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii Windward Clubhouse on September 4th. Event includes, golf green fees, brunch and dinner buffet, one month social membership, one month concierge service, access to wellness activities (e.g. yoga, massage, water aerobics, reflexology and more.) and watch the 1st UH football game of the season with us.Download Event

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Thanks Tasha Baker and our friends at Old Navy for helping us collect more than 1,600 pairs of slippahs for keiki! We couldn't have done it without the support of all of the generous donors that contributed to our slippah drive. Mahalo nui loa.Charles C. Spalding kids pictured in photo with Old Navy staff and representatives: Jin Cui, Darleen Cardenas-Tseu, Loreal Russell, Samantha Hong, Ninja

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Link to Honolulu Advertiser Article Posted on: Saturday, June 27, 2009 Wienermobile on the rollBy Katie UrbaszewskiAdvertiser Staff Writer Two distinct sounds hail the arrival of the Oscar Mayer "Wienermobile" — their classic jingle and the cacophony of Wiener Whistles.So it was yesterday as the Wienermobile arrived in Hawai'i by ship for a three-week Aloha Tour."This is what it sounds like

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By Paul Drewes Link to article and video. HONOLULU (KHNL) - While many were focused on the NBA finals, some young island basketball fans hit the court with pro players. They learned a little more about the game of basketball and even more importantly got some lessons on life.Dozens of kids spend their summer at the boys and girls club sharpening their basketball skills. These same young players

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Hale Pono Ewa Beach Boys & Girls Club kids performed at Ala Moana Center last Saturday. Thanks to the International Cultural & Friendship Association for teaching us the Rocksoran Dance with instructor Yuhi Yamasaki. Next up, our kids will learn taiko drumming.

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Photo: Frances Rivero, Hale Pono Ewa Beach Clubhouse Director, accepts $20,000 check from Ernie Els Charities and Mike Biscotti, General Manager Hoakalei Country Club.Ewa Beach welcomes their new neighbor, Hoakalei Country Club, located next to Ocean Pointe. Thanks Ernie Els (Hoakalei Golf Course) Charities for selecting Hale Pono Ewa Beach Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii to be a recipient of the

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Mentors and students provide encouragement as Randy works with a Waimea Canyon Middle School seventh- grader during the Teen Challenge Day last week at the Boys & Girls Club, Waimea Clubhouse. Dennis Fujimoto/The Garden IslandBy Dennis Fujimoto - The Garden IslandPublished: Monday, May 11, 2009 2:08 AMHSTWAIMEA — About 70 seventh-grade students from Waimea Canyon Middle School had an opportunity

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Don’t miss this opportunity to be inspired!The Power of VisionBy Brian FrejoThursday, May 28, 20094:00 to 5:00 p.m.Boys and Girls Club of Hawaii – Hale Pono Ewa Beach GymBrian Frejo: Brian (Pawnee/Seminole) is a highly talented and multi-faceted individual who is best known for his work as a “Cultural Activist,” youth advocate, DJ, and performer. Brian is one of the most sought after DJ’s, music

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The public is invited to a grand opening celebration and community open house at the new multi-million dollar Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii’s NFL Youth Education Town Hawaii (NFL YET Hawaii) in Nanakuli on May 30, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.The new center is located next to Nanaikapono Elementary School at 89-159 Mano Avenue, Nanakuli, Hawaii 96792. The event is free and attendees will have an opportunity to

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Join our Facebook Ohana - BGCH HAWAII - or follow us on Twitter - BGCH.

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More than 300 supporters of the Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii attended the annual Jack in the Box Youth of the Year Luncheon at the Hawaii Prince Hotel on April 25, to honor the 9 finalists and the winner of the Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii Youth of the Year competition. At the luncheon, Jack in the Box presented the Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii with a check for $22,000 to benefit youth and teen

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Kids had the chance to surf with HIC, paddle with the Outrigger Canoe Club, learn ocean safety from Aloha Lifeguards, play volleyball with HPU wahine and jet ski! To top things off, Duke's Waikiki, put together a delicious lunch for all 300 of us. The kids always look forward to the sports activities but the li hing pineapple that Duke's prepares comes in at a close second place.Malaho to the

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Thank you to the generous donors and sponsors of the CCIM 5th Annual Charity Golf Tournament. We had a great time on the course and look forward to another year.More Photos Event Information The Tournament is made possible by the generous support of the Golf Planning Committee and CCIM:Adam Park, Bartt Tsuruda, Brian Wong, Dave Anderson, Debbie Siah, Dwight Mitsunaga , Elaine Lee, Hilary Arakaki

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Please join us at California Pizza Kitchen - Waikiki for a flavorsome fundraising event. All you need to do is bring in this flyer on Tuesday, May 5th and present it to your server when ordering. 20% of your check will benefit Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii Charles C. Spalding Clubhouse. So come out and enjoy something delicious from the CPK menu. Your taste buds will thank you, and so will

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Congratulations to our 2009 scholarship winners.David Nakada ScholarshipAwarded to a Boys & Girls Club member who is currently a high school senior and has documented over 80 hours of service learning, volunteerism or club service.Danny KekoanuiWaianae ClubhouseArizona WesternPriscilla RomeroHale Pono Ewa Beach ClubhouseGonzaga UniversityKellie SuehisaCharles C. Spalding ClubhouseOregon State

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Kaiwi Channel RelaySunday, May 3, 2009An exciting 40 mile, 1- and 2-man canoe relay race from the Island of Molokai to the island of Oahu. There are 9 divisions, with water changes for all participating athletes approximately every 20 minutes.Time: Leaves the island of Molokai at 9am, finish on Oahu at approximately 2pm. Celebration, food, refreshments, entertainment, and awards ceremony at Ala

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It's on, kids! Head down to Queen's and start pushing your skills to the limit to prep for this year's T&C Surf / Surfer Magazine Grom Contest.Set for May 30-31, 2009 at Queen's in Waikiki, the contest calls all youth shortboarders, longboarders and bodyboarders under age 14 for a weekend of fun and friendly competition. There will be games and killer prizes all weekend. Grinds provided by Wahoos

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Buy a $10 ticket and help support the programs of Boys & Girls of Hawaii at All Macy’s Oahu stores Saturday, May 30, 2009!Your ticket entitles a 10-20% discount off almost EVERYTHING* at all Macy’s Oahu stores, plus an additional $10 off of one purchase of $25 or more on May 30, 2009.Enjoy special events, product samplings, beauty galas, and more! Plus, enter to win a $500 Macy’s Shopping Spree!

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Shining Star, Fusion and Hi Tribe have scheduled a summer dance party at Pipeline Cafe on May 15 to benefit three charities:Boys & Girls Club of HawaiiProject Visitation (Family Programs Hawaii)Ronald McDonald House Charities of HawaiiTwenty percent of total revenues (i.e. cover charge, ticket sales, VIP tables,corporate donations) generated from this benefit will be distributed equally to the

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Charles Cooke SpaldingBoys & Girls Club of Hawaii, FounderA Lifetime of Giving1920—2009Charles Cooke Spalding, founder of Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii, died March 14, at his home in Waikiki. He was 89.He had been in fragile health for many months. With him at his bedside was his wife Joan Baldwin, unfaltering in devotion during her husband’s long decline.A man of deep Island roots, representing

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You've probably seen them on TV. If not, enjoy!

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BGCH is partnering with the U.S. Census Bureau to lend assistance in the Census Bureau in providing support to the Census Bureau group who will be operating within our communities. By supporting this 2010 census, BGCH will help bring jobs to the community that are tied directly to the actual census. BGCH will:1. Include information about the 2010 Census in Newsletters, on bulletin boards, in

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Thanks to the generosity of General Manager, Connie, at California Pizza Kitchen in Waikiki, over 20 Spalding Clubhouse kids had a chance to tour the kitchen, learn about career opportunities and make their own pizzas! CPK’s generosity didn’t stop there. They also donated $250 to the Spalding basketball program for new uniforms. It’s through community partnerships with businesses like CPK that

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Our partnership with Macy's began a few years ago. Little did we know back then that their support would surpass our wildest imagination! Last year, their contribution of $102,000 towards BGCH made our eyes bulge. This year, we were bracing for a reduction in contributions...maybe 30% or so. After all, retail is taking a hard hit in this economy. Needless to say, when Director of Operations and

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Congratulations are in order for two of our Spalding Clubhouse members, Kawena and Zackary, for their 2nd place win at the Brown Bags To Stardom (BBTS) competition! Their hula kahiko performance made a great impression on judges which awarded them 2nd place in the middle school division of the competition. Both Kawena and Zackary are 8th graders at Washington Middle School and play on the

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Christian Nae'a, Waiamea Clubhouse, Mike Miranda, Lihue Outreach, Bernie Brown, Waimea Clubhouse and Matt Taba, Kauai Branch Board President at our 2009 annual BGCH meeting hosted at Phuket Thai restaurant.More Photos

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Benji Baclig, a Waimea High School senior, is backed by the staff of the Boys and Girls Club of Hawai‘i, Waimea Clubhouse where he has been a member for eight years. The staff includes Loel Mawae, Rowena Dela Cruz, Nicky Reyes, Heather Ward, Ann Bacud, Joyce Parubrub, Christian Na‘ea and Program Director, Bernie Brown. Baclig competes Saturday in Honolulu for the right to compete in Anaheim,

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Who: Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii-Waianae UnitWhat: Ohana BashWhen: March 7, 2009Where: Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii-Waianae - 85-165 Plantation Rd. Waianae 96792Why: Food, Games,Tours and Fun! Check out our new recording studio!Time: 11 am - 6 pm

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Thanks to Susan Friedl and her crew for organizing a garage sale for the Windard Arts Program. They raised $2,751!Many thanks to folks that donated items, volunteered to help coordinate the event and folks that stopped by to shop and buy!

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Photo: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell speaks with Dr. Ed Miyawaki, NFL YET Branch Board Member & Cincinnati Bengals Owner, and John Komeiji, BGCH board member at NFL YET Hawaii Preview & Mahalo Luncheon.On Feb. 5, 2009, the National Football League received a warm welcome and preview tour of the new Hawaii NFL Youth Education Town (YET) from the Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii, Hawaii State officials

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WINDWARD GARAGE SALE FUNDRAISERSaturday, February 21st8:00 am to 2:00 pmKailua Longs Drugs Parking LogProceeds from the sale will be used to support the art activities at the Clubhouse.Want to help? This is what we need…Trucks. We need a truck to pick up tables from the Clubhouse at 5:45 am on Saturday and return them at 3:00 pm.Donated items. Items can be brought to Long’s parking lot the

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Video by: Jonathan StraleyBoys & Girls Club of Hawaii (BGCH) youth, Campbell High School students, and Japanese and Chinese nationals will share their culture February 6 at the BGCH Hale Pono Ewa Beach Clubhouse. For many of the BGCH youth, this is their first hands-on exposure to the Japanese and Chinese cultures. The goals of this cultural exchange are to expand views on internationalism; gain

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Youth of the Year candidates and their advisors enjoyed a weekend of team building, personal growth and fun at Winners Camp. Participants learn to create a positive sense of self-identity through a safe, supportive environment where they break through self-imposed limitations. By regularly setting, meeting, and achieving goals they have a dramatic experience of the exhilaration of "winning." This

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The University of Hawai`i at Manoa Health Careers Opportunity Program (HCOP), in partnership with Kaplan Testing and Admissions, will offer practice SAT and PSAT exams for students in grades 9-12 on Saturday, February 14, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the UHM Art Building, room 132. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m., with testing to start at 9. To register, email the student’s name, school,

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Lihue Outreach is hosting its "Stages of Change" b-boy/girl battle at the Koloa Neighborhood Center this Saturday, January 17 from 6 PM to 8 PM.

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Article from BGCA website Gap’s Give & Get promotion generated $628,000 for BGCA, bringing in some unexpected holiday cheer! Boys & Girls Clubs of America was among six nonprofit partners selected to benefit from Gap’s Give & Get four-day promotion. Selected customers were invited to shop at a 30% discount while designating a nonprofit partner to receive a donation equivalent to five percent of

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Thanks to all the generous listeners of ESPN 1040 for donating 2 vans full of sporting equipment for our keiki through the Pflueger Honda's Sporting Goods for Neighborhoods program. The drive ran through the month of December and got a fantastic response! Thanks to all that donated and for ESPN 1040 for their generous support.Donors recieved a coupon packet from community-minded sponsors such as

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Some of you may have already heard but BGCH has received some very good news. Our three sites in Kauai have received the grant for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funding for 2009 in the amount of $370,000. This is the entire amount we wrote for! Congrats to Ron, Keith and the Kauai staff for a job well done! These funds will support programs in sports, fitness, health and life

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Honolulu Advertiser, December 3, 2008By Simplicio ParagasSpecial to Windward PeopleIt could be the most valuable lesson they'll learn in class. Tweens from the indward Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii will learn how to save lives during two cardiopulmonary resuscitation workshops on December 10, scheduled for 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. at Kailua Intermediate School. As part of the American Heart Association's

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‘Slippah Project’ provides footwear to youngstersBy Dennis Fujimoto - The Garden IslandPublished: Sunday, December 21, 2008 1:10 AM HSTLink to articleSome need toys, others need food, and still others need slippers, the basic of footwear to children in Hawai‘i.Three years ago, Lynn Vasquez and Blaine Fergerstrom of O‘ahu saw little children barefoot and were inspired to start a project to shod

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Thanks to Action on the Plains for putting together this great article about BGCH Club member, Jonathan Straley. His award wining Clubhouse PSA will be posted online soon. 96706 Video Genius, Jonathan StraleyBy Denise OliveiraI was amazed at the focus this young man possessed. His eyes were filled with excitement as he booted up his laptop, anxious to play his video to a room filled with 96706

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More than 400 youths, staff members and volunteers from the Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) and Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii (BGCH) were treated to a sneak preview of the Peter Pan theater production, courtesy of the Toyota Dealers of HawaiiServco Toyota Hawaii (STH). Toyota Hawaii STH donated 270 tickets to BBBS and 150 tickets to BGCH.The lucky BBBS children, with their "Bigs," along with BGCH

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Our elves were at Macy's Kailua this weekend promoting the Thanks for Sharing program.

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The Boys & Girls Club Band will be giving their debut performance at the Pearl City Cultural Center as part of our HYS Academy Concert. Sunday, December 143:00 pmPearl City Cultural Center (at the end of Waimano Home Road, next to Pearl City High School)$5 General Admission; kids 17 & under FREEno reserved seats The band will open the concert, followed by our Beginning String Ensemble,

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Subaru is sharing the love with Boys & Girls Clubs of America this holiday season. From Nov. 24, 2008, through Jan. 2, 2009, for every new Subaru sold or leased, a $250donation will be made to the consumer’s choice of five charities – one of which is Boys & Girls Clubs of America. The more people who choose BGCA, the greater the final donation. It is simple and easy – and the perfect gift for

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Taco Bell’s “Bid at the Bell” promotion has started! Help raise $ for BGCH.“Bid at the Bell” -- From November 19 to December 26:1. Get a new code card with every Taco Bell purchase and earn points.2. Go to their website: www.tacobellhawaii.com3. Enter the 8-digit code off of your code card code to see how many points you are awarded. Each code card is worth a random number of points that

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Honolulu Star BulletinPartnership tunes up kids' love for musicMany benefits come with the $1-per-year membership feeBy Nancy Arcayna - POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Nov 24, 2008 Link to ArticleA dozen students danced around with paper plates as "Russian Dance" from Tchaikovsky's "Nutcracker Suite" played in the background. Ballet masters they are not, but their enthusiasm for the familiar tune was

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Winter intersession is coming up.Check out the Nanakuli Clubhouse!

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Many MANY generous folks donate to the BGCH silent auction during our Walk in the Country Fundraiser. Just got a note from a happy donor that purchased a Pohnpei Surf Camp Package at our recent auction. Here's what he had to say..."Our group just got back from a great week in Pohnpei. I wanted to send a note of thanks to you (Pohnpei and BGCH) both for making it possible. Allois, your camp,

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Members of the BGCH 21st Century Leadership Development Institue - Total Excellence program had an opportunity to meet and speak with the Consulate General and Vice Consulate General of Japan.The purpose of the visit was to learn about the important role and responsibilities Consul General Toshio Kunikata and his staff play in Hawaii, and in turn, for them to understand the mission of BGCH and

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Get 30% off during our best-ever friends and family event. We're calling it Give & Get, because for every purchase you make, we give 5% of the amount you spend to one of our nonprofit partners, Boys & Girls Clubs of America.During our August Give and Get event, we donated $1.3 million to our nonprofit partners. So here's a proven way to make your shopping count. Download the coupon and share with

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Nanakuli Teen Center Grand Opening Coveragehttp://www.honolulu.gov/council/d1/081021newsletterfalloctnov08final.pdf

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More than 150 BGCH kids from Oahu joined the Prudential Locations Foundation Movie Day on November 9, 2008 at Ward Theaters. Along with Big Brothers, Big Sisters, BGCH kids were treated to the Dreamworks movie Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa. The family friendly movie paired nicely with the activities prepared by Prudential Locations Foundation volunteers and event coordinator, Mary Edu. Besides

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Thanks to Todd Bedford of Lifeline Fire & Security Llc for donating a state of the art security system to our Nanakuli Teen Center. Not only did he donate the alarm, Lifeline Fire & Security Llc also installed the system for us, too! This will help keep our kids and equipment safe. We don't want another break-in!

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In response to the call for more effective homework assistance programs for low-income youth, Charity Projects Entertainment Fund/America Gives Back (CPEF/AGB) awarded a $25,000 grant to support the continued implementation of Power Hour at Waianae Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii (BGCH). BGCH is one of 180 organizations to recieve this support.This highly successful homework assistance program,

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There are good habits and bad habits. Voting and getting invoved is a good habit. Over 600 kids participated in the BGCH Elections with interesting results. Kids voted on who they'd like to see as president, mayor and a host of other questions.Thanks Nanakuli for the photos and for making your site resemble a polling place!

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Thanks to the 200 guests that braved the rain to join us at our 1st annual alumni luau on October 25, 2008 at the Charles C. Spalding Clubhouse. Proceeds of the event will go towards creating the Jack and Edith Leong Building Maintainence Fund. Was good fun seeing alumni, watching a special video presentation, bidding on opihi (yup, we got fresh opihi compliments of alum, Harry Morck) and

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When I first saw this photo, I thought "that's interesting, his shirt is advertising shoyu." Shoyu, aka, soy sauce, that stuff you eat with sushi. Then, I looked closer and had an ah-ha moment. It reads "Shoyu" as in "I'll Show You." Pretty smart slogan. He's indeed showing me he can do something I can't.More than 150 teens came to participate in the Expression Session Dance Competition on

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BGCH welcomed Dr. Noam to the Spalding Clubhouse to talk about the RALLY Prevention Program. The RALLY Prevention Program bridges social and academic support in school, afterschool, and community settings.Pictured:Edralyn Caberto, Office of Youth Services, Senator Norman Sakamoto, Senator Suzanne Chun Oakland, David Nakada, BGCH, Dr. Gil Noam, Harvard University, Senator Jill Tokuda, Mike

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U.S. Congresswomen Mazie Hirono and staff visited the new Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Teen Center in Nanakuli on October 22, 2008. We are excited about potential partnerships which will help addresses the challenges we face in Nanakuli. Endless opportunities await!In the group photo, there is from left to right:Myron Brumaghim (NFL YET Board President/Chair), Dr. Maggie Ma'aka (Ho'okulaiwi), Ashley

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Many thanks to Lori, Donovan, Frances, Kutmaster Spaz, and the Dance Crews for coming out early this morning for the live remote with Manolo Morales KHON at Hale Pono. We were able to do 4 live interviews on the news this morning. Here is a clip of one of them and information they have posted on their website:http://www.khon2.com/news/local/31307219.html

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Ever seen Lil Demon dance? Join us as we help celebrate his 7th birthday at the Hale Pono Ewa Beach Boys & Girls Club. Now, that he is turning 7, he is eligible to apply for his BGCH membership card.Watch a video of him dance on So You Think You Can Dance: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZ6rhM41d5Y&feature=related

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Have you seen one of these in your neighborhood?BGCH-Kauai is fortunate to have two Mobile Outreach vehicles stationed at the Kapa’a and Waimea Clubhouses. The purpose of the Mobile Outreach Program is to provide services to youth in rural communities who do not have transportation to Clubhouse locations. They are, in essence, “Clubhouses on Wheels.” More than 1,000 boys and girls are served

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It was indeed a great honor to participate in the National Day of Action. Great job, Kauhale Nani Outreach for taking the time and energy to keep Wahiawa clean and tidy.Photos of Cleanup: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bgch/sets/72157607556353364/Takeaways for participants:Smoking is bad (we found a lot of cigarette butts)Cleanliness is next to Godliness (the younger youth mentioned this to

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Read about how the upcoming Hoakalei Country Club will support BGCH programs.

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For every customer who uses a reusable bag for their purchases, Global Village in Kailua will donate a quarter to the Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii’s Windward Clubhouse. The promotion begins October 15th and will run through the end of the year.“We’re going green for a cause,” said Debbie Hopkins of Global Village. “By encouraging our customers to reuse what they have, we will take the money we

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Place your vote for Boys & Girls Clubs of America and help BGCH win a donation of up to $10,000. Wells Fargo has selected Boys & Girls Clubs of America to be one of three beneficiaries of their current Wells Fargo Someday Stories contest. It’s fast and easy!1. Visit Wells Fargo Someday Stories2. Submit your e-mail address and the BGCH ZIP code (96826)3. Vote!The last day to vote is Nov. 10th. Don

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Buying a bottle of wine is similar to checking out a book at the library. So many choices! Join us at the annual Hale Fairbanks Wine Tasting & Pupu Party on Sunday, September 28, 2008 from 3 pm – 6 pm. The goal of wine tasting is simply to find wines that you will thoroughly enjoy! We promise good wines & great company. Limited seating. $75 per tix. Call 949-4203 to reserve/location details.

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By Nancy Arcayna narcayna@starbulletin.com Link to article: http://starbulletin.com/2008/09/16/features/story02.html The Hawaii Youth Symphony is launching a pilot program with the Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii to bring an enjoyment of music to youths who otherwise might never be able to hold a musical instrument.Many club members come from disadvantaged circumstances and have few musical

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Thank you all for your effort in making the Boys & Girls Club Windward Half Marathon, 5K, and keiki races such a success! PhotosWe had 293 entrants for the half marathon and 97 entrants for the 5 K. 16 people signed up the morning of the race. ( I think Kay said 1 5K, 15 Half.) 251 runners finished the Half Marathon. 83 finished the 5 K. You can see the results at timelinehawaii.com or look in

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This month, Nuuanu Gallery at Marks Garage will host two events--"Dirty Laundry: The Art of the Stain in Modern T-Shirt Design," and the gallery's second "T-Party." "Dirty Laundry" runs from September 4-20, 2008 and features more than 25 local and national graphic designers, illustrators and artists using stains as an integral part of the design and fashion of a t-shirt. "T-Party" takes place on

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Photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bgch/sets/72157606877336967/Event Survey: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=xkpknnbq3dwNL5XqIRj8yw_3d_3dPaina PhotosEvent Website

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Young Brothers, Ltd. grant benefits 2009 Youth of the Year program.Dennis Fujimoto - The Garden IslandExcerpts from article:“We are very pleased to be able to play a key role in ensuring Kaua‘i youth are given the opportunity to explore and expand their leadership skills and participation in their communities,” said Wanda Shibata of the YB CAB.How much did they donate? Find out the details at:

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Enjoy these photos of the Hale Pono Ewa Beach Golf Tournament!

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Can’t decide what to cook for dinner? Don’t know where to grab a quick bite with co-workers during lunch?Join us at California Pizza Kitchen in Kailua on Wednesday, July 9th to support Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii – Windward Clubhouse. Simply print and bring the attached flyer and present it to the cashier when you order and 20% of your check will benefit BGCH.

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Hale Pono Ewa Beach kids take a field trip to visit the USS Missouri at Pearl Harbor. "Mighty Mo" or "Big Mo" is a U.S. Navy battleship and was the third ship of the United States Navy to be named in honor of the U.S. state of Missouri. Kids learned that the USS Missouri was the final battleship built by the United States.

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Jake Shimabukuro visited the Spalding Clubhouse on Tuesday, May 20, 2008 to teach general ukulele concepts to 30 clubhouse youth. Besides demonstrating the nuts and bolts of music, he shared how music shaped his life.

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Macy's Community Shopping DaySaturday, June 21Buy your $10 ticket today and help support the Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii! Your ticket entitles you to a $10 discount on a purchase and a 10-20% discount off almost EVERYTHING* at Macy's on June 21, 2008. 100% of ticket proceeds directly benefit BGCH youth programs.Enjoy special events, special samplings from event sponsors and more! Plus, enter to

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On May 14th, 2008, 5 teams participated in the Dodge Ball Tournament from Schofield, Helemano, FS/ AMR and Wahiawa BGCH. Each team had 6 members and played 5 minute rounds with double elimination. All teams had a great time and look forward to the next tournament.Thanks to Kristine Yasuda, Middle School Teen Program Manager, for coordinating this fun event.

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Thanks to our partners at Gear Up, Hale Pono Ewa Beach kids had an oppotunity to learn about electrical enginerring throught the robotics program, nursing jobs and much much more.

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This aired on national TV (on TNT, I think) during Game 2 of the Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets game on April 23. L.A. Lakers Game 2 –http://boss.streamos.com/wmedia/nba/footage/cares-offairs_lal_gm2.asx

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Thanks David, for taking the administrative gang out to a dim sum lunch in celebration of Administrative Professionals Day. We missed you Melissa, Jim and Hilary!I didn't know the holiday exsisted until I looked it up online. According to wikipedia, Administrative Professionals Day formerly known as Secretary's Day is an unofficial holiday observed on the Wednesday of the last full week of April

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Checkers Auto Parts presented a new 12-passenger GMC van to BGCH at a special unveiling on April 30, 2008. The new van will enable us to expand our capacity to provide transportation. Many of the enrichment activities for our members take place outside of their community. Having a van to safely and economically transport our members will enable us to continue to expand our enrichment

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(Photo caption) Former Alliance President, John Katihara, Councilmember Donovan Dela Cruz and Macy's HR Manager, Deborah Leung congradulate YOY winners at the Youth of the Year luncheon.Highlights of the day...Hearing inspiring speeches from Bengie, Raymond and winner, Jazzlyn.Takitani Foundation awards BGCH with a Youth of the Year scholarship...and it gets matched by anonymous donors in the

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Nanakuli Clubhouse kids had a chance to meet with UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, Quinton "Rampage" Jackson, at the “Unlimited Unleashed” day of fun, action and competition on Saturday, April 5th. Thanks for giving our 15 kids VIP treatment as they oohed and ahhed at the freestyle motocross, streetball and UFC athelets.Much mahalo for the additional $5000 donated by Boost Mobile!

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The 2-page teen fashion photo layout ran in this week’s Midweek. We had 4 of the Youth of the Year finalists participate in the fashion shoot. They were joined by members of the Sassy Magazine Teen Board. All teens also participated in Macy’s Center Stage Fashion Show last month. You can see a sample of the fashion layout online.

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Enter Now! 105 lucky people will be selected to participate in the Unlimited Unleashed consumer contest at Aloha Stadium on April 5! Of these 105 contestants, 3 very fortunate people will have a chance to earn $25,000 for themselves and $10,000 for Boys and Girls Clubs of Hawaii by making a 45-yard field goal; or sinking a 50-foot putt; or making half court basketball shot. (You do not have to do

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