Over 500 people “hit the beach” at On the Road benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands (BGCM) on Saturday, June 11, 2011 at Stinson Park at Aksarben Village. The event was sponsored by Battle Sports Science.

Honorary chairs, Howard Kooper and Tom Fellman along with chairs, Kirk and Sue Swartzbaugh commented, “the energy surrounding the event really shows the support the community has for the youth served by the Boys & Girls Clubs.”

BGCM President and event emcee, Ivan Gilreath, dedicated the event to long-time Club supporter Phil Schrager. Terri, Rick and Harley Schrager joined Ivan on stage to accept a memorial plaque and to say a few words about Phil’s legacy and the impact he had on underprivileged youth in Omaha.

Chancellor Smith, the 2010 Nebraska Boys & Girls Clubs Youth of the Year and a beneficiary of a Phillip and Terri Schrager Foundation Scholarship, spoke at the event. “Chancellor showed us all why the Clubs are so important. He shared his story and got the crowd excited about the work the Clubs do every day,” said Kirk Swartzbaugh.

The event itself brought in $240,000 to support the Club’s five core program areas:  character and leadership development, education and career development, health and life skills, the arts, and sports, fitness and recreation.

A very special thanks to all of the sponsors, supporters, volunteers and staff that made On the Road possible.

For event photos go to http://www.bgcomaha.org/gallery/?album=1&gallery=45

We are very excited for On the Road this Saturday at Aksarben Village. For those of you attending, we just wanted to give you a few tips to help make this year’s event the best yet.

• Dress is island casual
• Comfortable footwear is strongly recommended
• Photo ID will be required to enter, no exceptions

If you are hosting a table, please make sure that your guests receive this information as well.

If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at events@bgcomaha.org or by phone at 402-342-1600.

See you Saturday!

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands

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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