March 6, 2023
GVBL Playoff Championships
This year's GVBL Winter Rec League playoffs saw some of the best games in recent memory. Several back-n-forth, down to the wire, buzzer beater games across all of the divisions.

No winner has been crowned in both the Girls and Boys 3rd/4th divisions yet. Both loser bracket teams came back and beat the winner bracket team this past Sunday, forcing final championship games this coming weekend.

For most of our GVBL finals there have been big crowds, and these final two games shouldn't be any different. Congrats to all the divisional winners this season.
 
Thank you to all of the coaches who gave a ton of time coaching and refereeing games this past season. GVBL wouldn't even be in existence without the wonderful volunteers year in, and year out.

A big thank you to the division coordinators. This group did a phenomenal job keeping everything in order throughout the season.
And last, and certainly not least, on key volunteer again this year. Matt McDaniel and his wizardry of managing all of our scheduling. Make sure you pat him on the back next time you see him!
 
Great season! Guess what?!? GVBL Summer League is just 3 short months away!! See below for additional info.
GVBL Shootout - March 4th
The Desmond Hotel was rocking Saturday night as GVBL's March Madness Shootout fundraising event saw the GV basketball community come together for some food, fun and a little basketball shooting competition. A ton of people walked out carrying raffle items they had won. A successful virtual auction with concert, sporting event, great restaurant tickets/gift certificates closed out at the end of the night. And most notably a new GVBL Shootout Champion was crowned. Anthony Spangler held off a host of brilliant Pop-A-Shot shooters to earn the right to add his name to the coveted GVBL Shootout trophy! Thank you to the Desmond for being a fabulous host once again this year. Thank you to a good number of people who chipped in to make the event happen. Most of all thank-you for the support from the entire GVBL basketball community for making the 2022-2023 GVBL Winter Rec League a huge success again this year!
3rd Grade Clinics
Calling all 3rd grade GVBL boys and girls.
Do you think you will be interested in playing on our 4th grade GV tournament team beginning next fall for the 2023-2024 ?

The clinics will be hosted by a group of GVBL tournament team coaches. During the basketball clinics, a GVBL tournament teams representative will present to answer questions that parents may have about the program, commitment, scheduling, cost, etc.

Clinic Dates:
March 13th at Gen. Wayne Elem. lower gym; 6-7PM Boys and 7-8PM Girls

March 20th at Gen. Wayne Elem. lower gym; 6-7PM Girls and 7-8PM Boys
 
Register for the Girls Tournament Clinics
Register for the Boys Tournament Clinics.
Summer GVBL
Registration for Summer Basketball is slated to open on April 15th. Look for information on GVBL News & Updates.

Students in grades 8th-12th as of Fall 2023 can sign up on the GVBL Student Referee Interest form.

We are looking for adults to referee alongside and mentor student referees. Participate as much as you would like through a weekly online referee sign-up form. Adults interested in reffing should sign up an Adult Referee Interest Form.

We will be in touch with additional details. Any questions can be sent to basketball@gvco.org.
Internship Programs

College Intern 
Summer 2023
40 hours per week

GVCO is looking for a self-motivated individual interested in assisting our organization with its summer 2023 programming. The ideal candidate should have strong interpersonal and organizational skills, be able to work in a team environment, and enjoy working with youth. The candidate should have a background or interest in athletics, an understanding of scheduling, and budgetary/finance capabilities.
For questions, contact internships@gvco.org.
High School Interns
Fall 2023 - Spring 2024

GVCO is looking for several high school juniors or seniors to assist with programming and administrative responsibilities during the 23-24 school year. Hours would be 2 to 5 hours per week between 3pm-5pm Mondays through Fridays. 

GVCO will work with you to create flexible scheduling around academic and extracurricular responsibilities. Compensation is $10 per hour. If interested, please complete the GVCO Internship Form. Application deadline is May 31st. Hiring decisions will be made June 15th.
Caring Hands
In April, volunteers will create decorated flower pots for patients at Green Meadows.

A food drive will be held in May for the Frazer People's Pantry. Volunteers will be needed to collect and organize donations.
Caring Hands is a student-led volunteer group that supports the community through various activities. Students in grades 7-12 and their parents can sign up for the Constant Contact Caring Hands News distribution list for the 2022-23 school year. More upcoming event information can be found on Caring Hands News & Updates
Project Update
The site contractor worked through the weekend at our GVCO Community Center project site. This equipment bores 10 or 12 foot holes and compacts crushed stone in those holes. There were 200+ filled boring done over the past 3 days to help stabilize the foundation and pad of the future facility.
Community Partnership
Adoption Fees Sponsored for Senior and Military Veteran Adopters

Here’s a chance to help older pets find homes with no adoption fee. In memory of a very generous donor named Lynda and her beloved first rescue dog, Simba, the “Sponsored by Simba” program focuses on helping older pets that might get overlooked find homes more quickly. This program is available to senior and military veteran adopters across all campuses and adoption events.

Seniors for Seniors: No fee for a person 65 years or older to adopt a senior dog or senior cat (age 8 years and up).
Pets for Vets: No fee for a military veteran to adopt an adult dog or adult cat (age 1 year or older).

Brandywine Valley SPCA: www.bvspca.org/adopt
Sponsor Spotlight
Kwality Ice Cream
Malvern
490 Lancaster Ave, Malvern, PA 19355
Mon-Thurs: 4:00 to 9:00
Fri-Sat-Sun: 11:00 to 9:00 
Tel: 814.855.3075
Visit us for a Wonderful Sweet Experience.
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We carry over 28 Flavors of Ice Cream and Cassatta and Kulfi Slices and Ice Cream cakes everyday.
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Order online or by telephone from our menu and it will be ready within 30 minutes.
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GIFT CARDS Available
GVBL Sponsors
Without our sponsor support, there would be a financial shortfall for equipment, administration and facilities rental. GVBL would like to thank all those who have stepped up to support GVBL. Please scroll to the bottom of this publication for a complete listing of those who have provided support. If you are familiar with who they are, please reach out to thank them. In addition, as always please try and support these local businesses throughout the year, shopping and doing business right here at home.
More Ways to Support GVCO
Do You Match?

Did you know your employer might have a Matching Gifts program?

It's a great way to contribute and help GVCO complete the entire new GVCO Community Center project.
Use code #47309 for GVCO!