July 2018 GVCO Newsletter

Our Mission Statement: The Great Valley Community Organization helps build a strong, vibrant and connected community by providing facilities, activities and programs enriching the lives of all local residents.

COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT

Please join us for the 4th annual Jonathan Moules Steps4hope 5k run/walk. This event is an opportunity to create awareness of the disease of addiction, an epidemic that has swept our country and taken too many of our loved ones lives much too soon. Over the past 4 years we have donated over $60,000 to help create awareness, break stigma, educate our communities and provide needed financial resources. Visit our website at Steps4Hope for more information.

Enjoy 20% OFF your entire purchase at Dicks Sporting Goods

THIS SATURDAY!

Visit their website for upcoming events.

We are excited to announce that GVHS alumnus Jim Wismer of Ivy Experience will be hosting a series of seminars this fall on navigating the college admissions process.

Learn more about the seminar series here. Seminars will take place at the GVCO Office at 120 S. Ship Road in Exton.

If you have an event to include in our community corner, please e-mail GVCO .

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GVCO SELECTED AS BENEFICIARY OF WHITFORD CHARITABLE FUND

One of the most important objectives for GVCO is to establish partnerships and cooperative agreements with other community organizations in our area. We are excited to announce GVCO has been selected as one of the local non-profits to be beneficiaries of the Whitford Charitable Fund and the associated Whitford Classic Event. Since 2011 the Whitford Charitable Fund, a fund of the Chester County Community Foundation, has donated over $800,000 to 48 non-profit organizations in Chester County.

The Whitford Classic will be held Friday to Sunday 21-23 September 2018 at the Whitford Country Club in Exton. This great event kicks off with a Gala Auction Dinner Dance on Friday evening 21 September, followed by golf and tennis events over that weekend. There are a number of ways you or your company can support this great event (and GVCO):

Purchase tickets for the Gala Auction Dinner Dance
Sponsor a hole for the Golf Event
Purchase 50/50 Tickets

Interested in supporting or attending this great event? Please e-mail GVCO for further information.

GVCO extends our thanks and appreciation to the Whitford Charitable Fund for the selection of our community organization as a 2018 beneficiary. Thanks in advance for any support you can provide for this great event and GVCO.

Tom Curran

GVCO Director

BUILDING CONNECTIONS CAMPAIGN

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GREAT VALLEY GIRLS YOUTH LACROSSE

GVGYL hosting a youth clinic.

Two of our amazing lacrosse coaches are hosting a summer clinic for girls entering grades 3-8. EMAIL US today to register.

GREAT VALLEY FOOTBALL LEAGUE

Calling all cheer athletes and flag football players!

It is time to sign up for FLAG FOOTBALL and SIDELINE CHEER! There is no experience necessary for these programs. Flag football is open to grades K-1. Sideline cheer is open to grades K-6.

If you are curious and would like to try out the programs free of charge, look for information on our "Bring a Friend" Nights coming in August.

GREAT VALLEY CREW CLUB

Join Fall Crew TODAY!

Be a part of something Great with us. www.gvco.org $50 off registration until 7/31.

GREAT VALLEY VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE

GVVL FULL-DAY camp starts soon..

What a great week of camp! The kids got the chance to learn many new skills and even play against each other in multiple competitions throughout the week. Next up is the Full Day Volleyball camp from August 6th - August 9th.

GREAT VALLEY BASKETBALL LEAGUE

Record number of registrations for the summer league!

GVBL Summer League has set another registration record with almost 500 players this summer! Single elimination summer playoffs for grades 3rd-8th are scheduled for July 26th-August 2nd. Playoff games will be held at the GVBL Center & the Church Farm School. All of the 7/8 Girls will participate in a season finale event on August 1st from 6:30-8:30 at the Church Farm School. Thank you to all of our summer referees who have been doing an outstanding job!

GVCO is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

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19 N. Bacton Hill Road, Malvern, PA 19355
Tel: (610) 990-6168