Volume 09 | May 6, 2019
MAY 2019 NEWSLETTER
Great Futures Fair Connects Passion with Purpose

Our inaugural Great Futures Workforce Fair was held on April 2 at our Jerry Gamble Club, and we could not have been happier with the turnout! More than 200 Twin Cities teens had the opportunity to engage with 45 local businesses, colleges, and organizations.

Thank you to the vendors, partner organizations, and staff who came together to make this event possible, and especially to our sponsors--Best Buy, UnitedHealth Group, SearchWide Global, Bremer Bank, Koch Companies, and Great Lakes Coca-Cola Bottling--who supported our big idea from the very beginning.
Mt. Airy Wins Club-Wide Spelling Bee

On April 4, 30 star spellers from five Club locations competed in the Second Annual Club-Wide Spelling Bee! Congratulations to brothers Gudata and Gada, both of the Mt. Airy Club, for taking first place in the 1st-3rd and 4th-6th grade brackets, respectively. With two champions, Mt. Airy took possession of the Traveling Trophy this year! 
Club Members Visit Red Wing Waste Recovery Center for Tech Girls Rock

As part of the Tech Girls Rock program, funded through a partnership between Boys & Girls Clubs of America and CA Technologies, Club girls visited Red Wing Waste Recovery Center on April 19. There, they learned how Xcel Energy converts trash into energy to supply a portion of the area's electricity. Tech Girls Rock field trips like this help girls discover an interest in tech-related educational and career opportunities!
Minnesota United FC Joins BGCTC for Greener Goals Week of Service

The rain couldn’t stop  Minnesota United FC  and  Capitol Region Watershed District  from joining us at the Mt. Airy Club for a special project on April 17! As part of  Major League Soccer' Greener Goals  Week of Service, Minnesota United players helped Club youth decorate rain barrels for our gardens. We had some fun, got a little messy, and made the Club a greener place!
Michaels Stores Launch Campaign Supporting Boys & Girls Clubs 

It 's the perfect time to stock up on your craft supplies! Michaels Stores, the largest arts and crafts retailer in North America, is running a nationwide cause marketing campaign in U.S. stores in support of Boys & Girls Clubs of America. From Sunday, May 5, until Saturday, June 1, Michaels Team Members will invite customers to make a donation of $1, $3 or $5 at checkout.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Meat Raffle at Fulton Taproom

Thursday, May 30, 6 - 8 p.m.
Fulton Taproom 414 N 6th Ave. 
Minneapolis, MN 55401

Join us at the Fulton Taproom for a meat raffle benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs! There will be over 20 chances to win packages featuring steaks, chops, seafood, burgers, and brats, as well as free tickets to Kids in the City.
Kids in the City 2019

Tuesday, June 11
Fulton Taproom & Target Field

The 15th Annual Kids in the City event begins with a pre-game tailgate party at Fulton Taproom and concludes with a Minnesota Twins game at Target Field. Kids in the City is presented in partnership with FOX Sports North.

You Can Change a Child's Life

With your support, we can continue to provide life-changing academic, leadership, and healthy lifestyles programming to youth across the Twin Cities.
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