It Just Takes One Newsletter   - November 2014
Enabling & Inspiring Youth to Reach Their Full Potential in a Safe and Nurturing Environment.
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It Just Takes One
The finals for the local Family PLUS (Parent Leading, Uniting, and Serving) Cook-Off competition were held on October 23rd at the Carl and Alleen McKinney Unit. Competing families included the Alvarado Family, Colt Stacy's Team, Robinson Family, and Ayala Family. Each family finalist was assigned a cooking station - all stocked with the same ingredients. Fifteen minutes into the competition the secret ingredient, blueberries, was introduced and had to be used by each family. The objective of the Cook-Off was to use the ingredients to make the most mouthwatering theme dish in just one hour. Dishes were judged based on presentation, conformance to the theme, taste, and originality. Although the judging was close, the winning family team was the Alvarado Family from the Rogers Unit.
Marissa Kargas, anchor for KNWA-TV news, was the Master of Ceremonies for the event. Event judges (pictured here with the Alvarado family) include State Senator Bart Hester, Pinnacle International Real Estate Group; John Scholes, VP Walmart International at Kimberly-Clark; Scott Winchester, Director of Sales with Blue Rhino; and Trent Weller, VP Beverages Sam's Club. 2015.     

Johnson & Johnson Dental Screening   

For the fifth year running Johnson & Johnson has stepped up to the plate to ensure the Kids at the Boys & Girls Club of Benton County have healthy smiles.  The screenings kicked off this week at the Bella Vista Unit and continued at the Carl & Alleen McKinney Unit and Rogers Unit through November 12th.  This year 309 children were screened.  This year was a big success thank to Johnson & Johnson!
Rogers Kids Build 747 Gliders

Thanks to funding from the Arkansas Space Grant Consortium, Rogers and Bella Vista kids will be engaged in a variety of hands on S.T.E.A.M activities that will involve aerodynamics and flight.  Here Boys & Girls Club of Benton County Rogers Unit kids are building 747 gliders.  Once build they will experiment with different wing shapes and weight shifts that may affect the flight of their gliders.  Thanks to the grant funds, activities of this nature will be ongoing through May of 2015.    

The Boys & Girls Club of Benton County received a $5,000 grant through the Northwest Arkansas Economic Development District. The grant will enable more program space and the further installation of security cameras to enhance the safety of our kids at the Carl & Alleen McKinney Unit.  The grant was facilitated through the support of State Representative Jim Dotson.  Representative Dotson has been a long-time champion of the children of Benton County.   

 

Carl & Alleen McKinney Fall Festival

To welcome kids back to the fall after school session, the Boys & Girls Club of Benton County McKinney Unit held a Back to School Bash.  Kids were treated to a variety of organized games and events and prizes.  A great time was had by all!
 
Launching Careers at Bella Vista

The Boys & Girls Club of Benton County Career Launch program assists youth in exploring career choices and identifying postsecondary educational requirements to achieve them.  On Thursday, October 30th architect Dennis Wilson (Top) came to the Bella Vista Unit to speak to the teens about a career architecture, his work, and the education needed to get into the field.    

HLM Teen Center Halloween Party

The HLM Teen Center of the Boys & Girls Club of Benton County held its annual Halloween party.  In between the tricks and  camaraderie there were plenty of treats to go around.

Keeping it Clean At McKinney Unit
Volunteers came to the McKinney Unit to help the Torch Club learn about hygiene.  While there, they played some games and theme activities activities, and had a blast discussing the "touchy" subject with the kids.  Everyone had a great time and got some solid information about "keeping it clean". 


During the kick-off to this Holiday Season, we are thankful for all of our friends, volunteers, and supporters. Because of them...   
 
2014 Texas Hold'em Tournament 

Register ONLINE 
Time: Registration begins at 11:00am and play will start at 12:30pm 
Location: Avondale, 2005 East Central 
Bring your poker face and strategy to the Texas Hold'em Tournament, sponsored by Unilever. Lunch, snacks, and beverages will be provided.

Giving Tuesday is December 22nd


 
Click Here to Support 
Heard of Black Friday or Cyber Monday?  Now there's Giving Tuesday. Go to our Crowdrise page anytime after 12 noon on 11/25. Help to support  a 2015 membership for a less fortunate kid!  
 

When you shop at Amazon, use Amazon Smile and 5% of your purchase will be donated to programs for our kids.  Click on the link & bookmark the page for your next  online shopping event.


DEVELOPING HEALTHY CHILDREN 
WHO ARE SUCCESSFUL IN SCHOOL &
MAKE POSITIVE LIFE CHOICES

Stay Connected  

October '14 Youth of the Month 
 
Jose Venegas  - Rogers


  Quinten Goodie - McKinney  
    
Naomi Thompkins - HLM Teen Center

 

Makenzie Lawvey - Bella Vista   



Toy Bowl Winds Down Football Season
 

The 2014 Football Season is all but a memory.  It was a great year full of fun, skill learning and competition. In the Toy Bowl, the Bears came out in top in the 3rd & 4th grade division and the Buccaneers won the 5th & 6th grade division. While the younger teams competed in the Toy bowl, the 7th grade teams memorialized their fallen friend and teammate Floyd Smith, #22, who passed away early in the season.  As the teams were announced, each player placed their jersey at the 22 yard line.  Seen here in black is Lincoln, Washington is red, and Fulbright is green.  

Support for Football is provided by:

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Volleyball Season Comes To An End 

 There were many winners in the 2014 Volleyball season.  In the 4th and 5th grade league the Badgers won the Sportsmanship award while the Volunteers were the Finalist and Lions were the Champions.  In the 6th and 7th grade league the Bears won the Sportsmanship award while the Hawkeyes were the Finalists and the Sooners were the Champions. Pictured are the Hawkeyes. A full list of names and awards can be seen HERE
Girls Volleyball is sponsored by:

Supports Healthy Children

The Boys & Girls Club of Benton County received a $20,000 grant from General Mills to support the Healthy Lifestyles programs at the Clubs.  Thank you General Mills!

The Boys & Girls Club of Benton County is 
A AGENCY


Is a Sustaining supporter of the Boys & Girls Club of Benton  County