TD Banknorth Beach to Beacon 10K Race, Saturday, August 2, 2008

Boys & Girls Clubs, a Beneficiary Charity of the
11^th Annual TD Banknorth Beach to Beacon 10K Road Race!

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine gratefully acknowledges TD Banknorth for selecting the Clubs as beneficiary of the 2005 Beach to Beacon 10K Road Race.  This year, in 2008, Boys & Girls Clubs is listed as a "Beneficiary Charity".

The benefits of being associated TD Banknorth and the Beach to Beacon Race are numerous and have positive impacts on our organization.  In 2005 we were fortunate to have the unconditional support of TD Banknorth as "Beneficiary". 
TD Banknorth is a well known corporation that is deeply committed to the success of the communities it serves. Our relationship remains strong to this day.

As a previous beneficiary charity, Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine has a small supply of paid places in the race for anyone who is willing to do some fundraising in exchange for a registration.  Please call Ann at 874-1069.  If the line is busy leave a message at extension 227 or e-mail amessinger@bgcmaine.org

On behalf of Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine, thank you for your efforts, and thank you for supporting…The Positive Place for Kids!

Incorporated in 1909 and celebrating 100 years in 2009, our organization is a member of Boys & Girls Clubs of America and operates Clubhouses in Portland, South Portland, Auburn/Lewiston, and in Portland’s Riverton Park Housing Development.  The four locations serve youth from 36 area towns with an average yearly total of 2,800 Club members. Hundreds more youth participate in sponsored activities at all locations. Membership fees are $5 a year, and no child is turned away based on ability to pay. 

Known for its positive atmosphere, the Clubs offer a broad spectrum of opportunities for school-aged children (ages 6-18) primarily during after-school hours, weekends and school vacation weeks. Club programs are designed to improve the success of children while meeting kids’ educational and emotional needs, challenging and nurturing them, and giving them the opportunity to interact with positive role models over a sustained period of time. All of our programs and activities center around developing skills in teamwork, personal health and safety, conflict resolution, resisting peer pressure, and citizenship and community service.