Last Tuesday evening, we joined with our Boys and Girls Club kids in a graduation ceremony, for those participating in our Tuesday night program over the past three years. Our message to them...
"Thank you for the privilege of getting to know you over these past years, on Tuesday evenings at the Boys and Girls Club. We've learned so much! We hope you will take a few things away too. Some of our best memories...
MASH - Mansion, Apartment, Shack, or House
Dress for Success
TED Talk - Power Pose
Shadow Opportunities in Spring of 2015
Chinese Christmas Parties
Field Trip to BBVA Bank (going into the Vault)
Lunch at our Tucson House
Field Trip to UA for campus tour
Lesson on Body Language - playing charades
Secrets to Success
Resume Writing and Interviewing
Salaries by Major - learning what professions make the most money
Speakers - David Rodriguez, Hotel Management, Real Estate, Fire Chief, Insurance Broker, Financial Advisor, Bank Credit Specialist, Robot Store Owner, Radiology Technician, Military, Engineer from Caterpillar, UA Science Students (lots of them!) and college advisors, BGCT CEO, Fundraisers, and HR
Visiting the Ranch - roping, hiking, feeding horses
So much more... and last but certainly not least - How to Become a Millionaire!
We hope you will stay in touch with us. We want to hear about what is going on in your life. You have become an important part of our lives. We love you."
Everyone received a Grand Prize Award. The Award List:
David - The Man with the Plans
Rabija - Girl on the Go
Belle (Isabela) - Future Judge of The Voice
Natalia - Best Smile
Edwin - Most Detail Oriented
Paola - Miss Congeniality
Valeria - Most Determined to Succeed
Karla - Most Thoughtful Emailer
Meybelyn - Most Inquisitive
Sergio - The Next Nanobot Billionaire
Zratie - Most Likely Future Hotel Executive
Corvell - Best Burger Man
Haji - Future Business Mogul
Velen - Best Artist
Alex - Most Likely Elementary Chemistry Teacher
Gabi - Best Roper
Tatiana - Future WNBA Player
Alexis - Most Courteous (even after I called him the wrong name over and over!)
Blanca - Charade Queen
Rudy - The Longevity Award - for coming on Tuesdays with us for 3 yrs!
