WHITTIER - Members of the Whittier Host Lions Club and the Boys & Girls Club of Whittier recently took to the streets to raise more than $10,000 for Haiti earthquake relief.
About 20 club youths and staff members joined area Lions Club volunteers to collect money for disaster relief in Uptown Whittier.
They worked side by side blanketing Greenleaf Avenue collecting money for four hours.
"We were pleased to be able to support the Whittier Host Lions Club in their endeavor to raise money for disaster relief in Haiti," said Samantha Ridout, executive director of the Boys & Girls Club of Whittier.
"It was a wonderful experience for our teens on many different levels," she said.
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Whittier Daily News reports on Meet the Masters at the Boys & Girls Club of Whittier:
WHITTIER - Learn from the best.
That's the motto of the art program, Meet the Masters at the Boys & Girls Club of Whittier.
Every Monday for the past two years, members of the club have been given the opportunity to explore the amazing world of art through this program, which is made possible though a grant from the Whittier Cultural Arts Foundation.
Officials say the obvious choice to teach kids about drawing and painting is by showing them examples of the "masters."
"The program affords our club members the chance to learn about various artists and their style of artwork," said Deborah Arroyo, the club's director of development.
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By Sandra T. Molina, Staff Writer
Posted: 12/19/2009 05:45:16 PM PST
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Members of the Boys & Girls Club of Whittier created lasting lifetime memories when they were given the opportunity to play a few rounds of soccer, sign autographs, and take pictures with three players from the LA Galaxy; Sean Franklin, Edson Buddle, and Tony Sanneh. Galaxy players visited the Boys & Girls Club of Whittier, as part of KIIS FM’s and Ryan Seacrest’s “12 Days of Giving.”
The Club was chosen to be one of the charities featured through the “12 Days of Giving” and Seacrest’s two million listeners and tweeters were invited to come by the Club on December 6, 2009 to donate a toy for the Boys & Girls Club of Whittier.
“These and other toys will be given out to Club members during our annual Christmas party on Wednesday, December 16th,” commented Samantha Ridout, Executive Director.
“It was awesome that KIIS FM came to the Club and let us kids sing. I also thought the Galaxy players were real fun to play soccer with”, said Club member James Anguiano, age 10, who attended yesterday’s event at the Boys & Girls Club of Whittier.
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Dear Friends:
As a mother, the time I spent hearing about my children’s day was always so important. I would ask them to share with me all of the details…their successes and challenges academically, physically, and socially. At times I cried with them when there were small defeats and at other times I cheered as loud as I could when there were victories. I sent them off each day knowing that there were no limits to what they could accomplish.
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NFL official speaks on empowerment, enthusiasm at Whittier Boys & Girls Club
WHITTIER - Members of the Boys and Girls Club of Whittier got a chance most football fans would relish - a discussion of the rules with a National Football League referee. The visit recently by NFL referee Carl Cheffers was part of the club's Professional Speakers series.
Cheffers, 49, who is also vice president of the Boys and Girls Club of Whittier's Board of Directors, grew up in Whittier and played football for California High School. He moved to the other side of the gridiron at age 19, when his refereeing career began.
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Sandra T. Molina Staff Writer
Posted: 11/23/2009 07:39:45 PM PST
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NFL Referee Carl Cheffers at Boys & Girls Club of Whittier
As part of the Boys & Girls Club of Whittier’s Professional Series, National Football League Referee Carl Cheffers spoke to Club members, teens, parents, and local community members about his experiences within the NFL. Cheffers, who is also Vice President of the Boys & Girls Club of Whittier’s Board of Directors, grew up in Whittier, played football for California High School, and began his refereeing career at the age of 19.
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 New Bicycles from the Mark J. Reynolds Memorial Bike Fund
Sixteen members of the Boys & Girls Club of Whittier received the gift of a new bicycle on Saturday, September 19, 2009 from the Mark J. Reynolds Memorial Bike Fund. In addition to the new bicycles, G’s Cyclery in Uptown Whittier generously provided the kids with brand new Schwinn helmets.
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As part of the 2009 back-to-school season, Staples is partnering with the Boys & Girls Club of Whittier for their Do Something 101 Campaign. The campaign, which runs from July 5th through September 19th, will allow Staples customers the opportunity to donate much needed school supplies to deserving members within the Boys & Girls Club of Whittier.
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Boys & Girls Club of Whittier Installs New President
And Honors National Medallion Recipients
On June 23, 2009, the Boys & Girls Club of Whittier installed their new Board of Directors Officers for the 2009-10 fiscal year. Mrs. Theola Kirschenbaum will serve as President; Carl Cheffers, Vice President; Larry Clanton, Treasurer; and Dean Crowley, Secretary.
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Flip Flops for Friends
Old Navy West Covina hosts “Flip Flops for Friends”
to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Whittier .
More than 581 pairs of flip flops were donated by Old Navy West Covina to the Boys & Girls Club of Whittier. Over a period of ten days, Old Navy sales associates invited their customers to support the Club with a “by one; donate one” offer on all flip flops. The flip flops were then delivered to the Boys & Girls Club of Whittier and distributed to all members of their summer program.
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