On Friday, April 16th, members of the South, Westside and Council Bluffs Units joined members of Campfire USA and Girls, Inc. at Creighton’s Morrison Stadium for the 2010 Kicks for a Cure Youth Soccer Clinic. The kids participated in fun group soccer activities and had the chance to interact with the Creighton men’s and women’s soccer teams. After the clinic was finished, all 150 youth in attendance were invited to bring their friends and family to Saturday’s Kicks for a Cure Soccer Tournament.

The primary purpose of the Kicks for a Cure weekend is to raise awareness for women’s cancer education and prevention.  It is also an opportunity to generate a broader interest in women’s collegiate athletics, and to showcase Omaha as a compassionate, vibrant community where health care, education, commerce and recreation intertwine (www.kicksforacure.org).

Fore more pictures from the 2010 Youth Soccer Clinic, click here.

The Winter 2010 edition of the Clubhouse Newsletter is available now by clicking the image below. Download the full version to read stories on financial literacy programs, Club celebrations, the State of the Clubs from President & CEO, Fred Schott and more.

The Stock Market Challenge returned to Omaha with two goals in mind: provide educational tools for Club members and needed operating dollars through charitable gifts and partnerships. Both were in abundance on November 12th  at the Scoular Ballroom, as Club members and corporate partners each had a chance to participate in this one- of-a-kind event.

In the afternoon, nearly 100 Boys & Girls Clubs members competed in the stock market simulation, using knowledge they gathered from training workshops in the weeks leading up to the event. Team “ROCK URSTOCKSOFF,” a four member team comprised of Westside Club members, won the Challenge, each taking home a $1000 scholarship to UNO.

The evening’s event brought great excitement as well, as over 200 participants and observers came together to try their hand at success. In the end, “The Energizers,” from Tenaska, took first prize for the second year in a row with the largest portfolio at the closing bell. Ryan Schroer, Brad Heisey, Jay Frisbie and Chris Leitner made up the winning team.

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands would like to thank all participants and event partners for making Stock Market Challenge possible.

Event Photos
To view photos from the student event, click here.
To view photos from the corporate event, click here.

After a highly successful first event in 2008, Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands has decided to bring the Stock market Challenge back in 2009. Scheduled for November 12th, 2009 at the Scoular Building at 2027 Dodge Street, the 2009 Stock Market Challenge will feature all of the fun and excitement of last year, with a few added twists to make things even more interesting.

To learn how you can take the Challenge, please visit the 2009 Stock Market Challenge page at http://www.bgcomaha.org/the-2009-stock-market-challenge/.

Title: 2009 On the Road: “Rebels with a Cause”
Location: Regency Court (South Parking Lot)
Start Time: 4:00 pm Motorcycle Ride – 6:30 pm Event
Date: 6-20-2009

Entering its 14th year, On the Road is the longest running fundraising event held by the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands. This year’s event, “Rebels with a Cause,” continues the outlaw tradition of the past with a motorcycle theme, rock band, and all the fun you can handle.

With everything from live music to fantastic food, this year’s On the Road promises to be the most fun and exciting yet. Please register below to reserve your spot at the summer’s must attend event!

If you’re interested in starting your chrome filled day early, sign up for our motorcycle poker run leaving from Dillon Bros. Harley Davidson at 4:00 pm. An “open air” tour of the Clubs will warm your rebel heart and feed your poker fix at the same time. Bikes will roll into the main event parking lot just in time to cool your engines and get ready to party.

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