May 15, 2023- May 31, 2023

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Build a Better World
"The only limit to the height of your achievements is the reach of your dreams and your willingness to work hard for them.”
Michelle Obama
Photo Credit: Tomer Gat, Estrellon Team, Ecuador, April, 2023
Bi-Monthly News & Update
IN THIS ISSUE:  

  • B3 Raffle
  • B3 Open House THURSDAY
  • Despedida Recap
  • 2024 Destination
  • 2023/2024 Enrollment
  • President's Volunteer Service Award Winners
  • B3 Photo Contest Winners
  • Community Service Opportunity
  • Memorial Day Parade
B3 RAFFLE
THANK YOU! 
to everyone who purchased a raffle ticket in support of B3 and our mission to
Build a Better World
Winning tickets were chosen by the students with the most B3 community service hours for the year. This year Michael Amato, Tim Amato and Ben Landesman from the Odyssey team pulled the winning tickets for the 2023 raffle prizes.
And the lucky winners are....
Howard Greene - $500
Joe Palmer - $1000
Liz Milwe - $10,000
B3 OPEN HOUSE - THURSDAY
Introduce your friends to B3!
Tell them about the Open House on Thursday evening, May 18th!
Parents & Students are invited to attend.
DESPEDIDA RECAP
Students and advisors celebrated at the B3 Despedida party on Friday, May 12th at Stepping Stones Museum in Norwalk. 

It was a fun filled evening with the Estrellon Team winning the coveted Golden Shovel Award for best attendance.
Everyone had a great time enjoying food provided by the Super Duper Weenie and Mister Softee food trucks. 
All team members (students and advisors} received a keyring and special token to remember the year by. If you didn't pick yours up at the Despedfida, please stop by the office.
B3 Seniors were recognized in the 2023 Senior video produced by Colleen Claflin, Equipo Esperanza Team Lead and BOD member. (Click here to watch)

2023 was a great year and we can't wait for 2023/2024 to begin! 
2024 DESTINATION
The moment everyone was waiting for at Friday's Despedida...the announcement of the 2024 Destination!
The announcement was made by Colin Caricato, on the Rock-It! team, for selling the most raffle tickets. Colin is a rising senior attending Staples High School. It was a big night for Colin - it was his birthday, he won a President's Volunteer Service Award and he got to make the destination announcement.
Colin kept everyone in suspense until finally announcing that Builders Beyond Borders will be building a better world in the Dominican Republic in 2024!
2023/24 ENROLLMENT
Ready to Build a Better World in the DR?
Enrollment forms will be available soon. Watch your email, for enrollment info. coming to your inbox.
PRESIDENT'S VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARD WINNERS
Congratulations to the following students and advisors recognized with a President's Volunteer Service Award for contributing 100+ hours of community service over the past year:
Devin Agah, Michael Amato, Tim Amato, Aidan Baker, Elyana Blatt, Colin Caricato, Ava Cito, Jason Corsi, Skye Hamilton, Ben Landesman, Dylan Lebowitz, Blake Nelson, Cooper Schleef, Tony Riggio, Julia Wiener.

Kudos to all for such an impressive achievement!
B3 PHOTO CONTEST
The 3rd Annual B3 Photo Contest winners were announced at the Despedida by B3 Ambassadors; Brendan Howard of the Equipo Esperanza team and Ava Cito of the Rock-It Team.
Photos submitted for the contest were anonymously judged by the B3 Board of Directors in five categories:
All Things B3, Community Connections, People of Ecuador, Ecuador Sights and
Buld It! (The theme for 2023). Contest winners received a B3 logo duffel bag!

Thank you to all who participated!
Congrats to the winners!

All Things B3
Tony Riggio - Rock-It! Team
Community Connections
Judy Renacia - Odyssey Team
Ecuador Sights
Sydney Kay - Estrellòn Team
People of Ecuador
Kailey Dalton - Rock-It! Team

Build It!
Ethan Aitkenhead - Rock-It! Team
MEMORIAL DAY PARADE
March with B3 at the Westport Memorial Day Parade!

Mark your calendars for Monday, May 29th and plan on marching with B3!
March through the streets of Westport with your friends and teammates. Enjoy breakfast after the parade, courtesy of Amy & Tony Riggio.

Returning B3 students & Advisors will earn community service hours for next year!
Sign up to March!
COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITY
Get a jump on earning community service hours for next year and/or towards the President's Volunteer Service Award in 2024!

Sustainable Westport is looking for volunteers to help with Zero Waste Stations at the Sunrise Rotary Great Duck Race on June 24th in Westport. There are three (2) hour shifts. Sign up for one or more!