The Great Valley Community Organization helps build a strong, vibrant and connected community by providing facilities, activities and programs enriching the lives of all local residents. |
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GVCO
Project Update
July 1, 2021
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Chester Co. Conservation District |
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Do You Match?
Did you know your employer might have a Matching Gifts program?
It's a great way to contribute and help GVCO complete the entire new GVCO Community Center project. Read more about Matching Gifts.
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We are on our way...
to a world-class community resource that delivers a broad range of sports, educational, arts, recreational and senior programs that address key community needs.
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We need your help to finish what we've started! We will not get the necessary financing to complete the project without raising additional funds.
DONATE NOW to finalize the building of our brand new GVCO Community Center! The time is NOW.... Together we can make it happen!
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Great Valley Community Organization |
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High School Internship Opportunities
Fall 2021
GVCO is looking for several high school juniors or seniors as interns for the Fall 2021 to assist with programming and administrative responsibilities.
Internship will last throughout the ‘school year'. Hours would be after school, 3-5pm Mondays through Fridays; 2 to 5 hours per week.
GVCO will work with you to create flexible scheduling around academic responsibilities, sports seasons, theater and arts commitments, etc. Compensation will be $9 per hour. If interested, please complete the GVCO Internship Form
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The GVCO Caring Hands Foundation is perpetually looking for students in grades 7-12 who are interested in helping the community:
Our GVCO Caring Hands Foundation received a $6000 donation...a truck load of kids hand sanitizer, lip balm and masks. The generous donation was courtesy of PALM Sellers, a local liquidator. GVCO Caring Hands will work with some local charities to distribute these to families in need in the region.
GVCO Caring Hands assisted Senator Comitta’s Shredding Event at Burke Park in Malvern.
Individuals safely disposed of confidential and sensitive documents which were shredded onsite. The shredded paper will be recycled later.
Donations were also accepted for Chester County Food Banks. The incredible turnout resulted in three carfulls of food for local families.
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What I try to tell young people is that if you come together with a mission, and its grounded with love and a sense of community, you can make the impossible possible.
- Congressman John Lewis
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GVCO Community Partnership |
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This school year brought with it many challenges. Students should be looking to finish this school year as strong as possible while any academic deficiencies need to be addressed to ensure future success.
This summer presents an opportunity for students of all ages to catch up on any school subjects they have fallen behind on, especially in cumulative courses like math, where each prior year builds on the last. Whether your student needs to catch up on course content, or get a head start on preparing for the SAT/ACT, contact us to set up a call to discuss their academic situation and what Ivy Experience can do to support them.
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GVCO Cheer
· Fall Flag Cheer for grades K-1
· Fall Cheer for grades 2-6
Fall Cheer begins in early August. Athletes will learn cheers and routines to be performed during Fall football games.
Cheer for Grades 2-6 will include Fall competitions and early Winter basketball games.
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GVBL Summer Basketball
Hello summer basketball families! This week will be filled with lots more games and excitement for all divisions! Let's hope for good weather. You may have noticed we are posting daily (Tuesday-Friday) on our Instagram and Facebook pages with action shots of some summer basketball! Share them with friends and family to help support our summer program. Be sure to follow us on Facebook (@GVCOBasketball) and Instagram (@gvcobasketball) and drop likes on your favorite posts.
Heat Advisory:
Going into this week, we will have some hot days! Be sure to bring lots of water, sunscreen, and maybe even a pair of sunglasses for the sunny side of the courts.
GVBL App:
Our cell phone app is a great way to stay up to date on the latest GVBL news, schedules, and scores. Download it today on your device and follow your team! We will be reaching out through the app in the future for rain cancellations and other pertinent news.
Rain Rescheduling:
In the event of a rainout, games will be rescheduled into rainout slots later in July.
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Fall Football:
- Flag for grades K-1
- Tackle for grades 2-6
- High Co-ed Flag Football
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The Great Valley Football League is an instructional youth football league. The purpose of the program is to create a fun experience for the kids, playing and learning the game of football while competing with their peers from the surrounding communities. We pride ourselves on creating a strong sense of community among our volunteers, parents and athletes throughout our season and beyond. We are looking forward to another season of football.
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Register for Fall Crew
Rowers must be area High and Middle School Students in grades 8-12 for Fall 2021.
Great Valley Crew will be rowing out of the John S. Trinsey Jr. Memorial Boathouse in Bridgeport. There is a Voluntary Parent-led carpool for those that want to participate.
PRACTICES are MONDAY-WEDNESDAY-FRIDAY 3:45-6:15PM and SATURDAYS at Trinsey from 10AM to 1PM. The first practice, weather permitting, will be Wednesday, September 8th.
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Richard E. Schoeninger
I am a lifelong resident of Chester County and would not live anywhere else. My two children, Allison and Drew, went through the Great Valley School system from 1 - 12th grade. My wife, Danielle, was the Director of Special Education for the school district and now is the Co Director of Human Resources at the CCIU. My son played in the GVCO basketball league and I coached his team. It was a great experience for him and me as well.
I was an avid tennis player, but in recent years have gravitated to Pickleball as my sport of choice. I became involved with GVCO through Pickleball. I enjoyed helping new players learn how to play the game and watching new players become avid participants. When we started out, we had about 25 players. Since then, we have over had 200 players who have come to the old GVCO gym to pick up the game. It was great to see the success of a new program and to join a group of people who managed the growth and administration of the sport in our facility.
I also wanted to contribute monetarily to help build a new facility for not just Pickleball, but all the activities the GVCO offers. The community desperately needs this organization to help our community. GVCO is coming close to opening this facility, but still needs contributions.
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Charlestown Paving is one of GVCO’s longstanding sponsors over the past two decades. Drew Alleva, the company and his family have been instrumental in GVCO’s success through the years. We are thankful for all they have done and proud of the long time partnership.
Charlestown Paving & Excavating offers a variety of services including township/municipality work, industrial/commercial work and residential paving. They provide dependable solutions to your paving problems, and ensure that your project stays within your budget while minimizing any disruption to your operations.
Expect top-notch workmanship and service from Charlestown Paving because they have loyal, experienced employees, and they own and maintain a full fleet of trucks and heavy equipment. They have built our reputation on the referrals of satisfied clients and earned the trust of property managers, business owners, and homeowners throughout the region.
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Does your company match employee gifts? It's a great way to maximize your impact!
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Use code #47309 for GVCO! |
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