What is the recipe to a GREAT future for Atlanta? Dedicated and caring staff mixed with fun and enriching after-school programming reaching young people who need them most. On November 10th,Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta will be hosting the 2011 Youth of the Year Gala to honor young leaders who benefited from this recipe for success and are now well on their way to achieving a GREAT future. Join us in supporting the youth destined to make Atlanta great. www.atlyouthoftheyear.org Sponsored by Radio One! About the Event BGCMA’s 2011 Youth of the Year Gala will celebrate 2011 Youth of the Year candidates from each of our Clubs. Each candidate represents their Club because they excel in academics, character, and service to community and their Club. You will have the chance to meet all candidates, watch them compete, hear personal stories of perseverance and be there as metro Atlanta’s Face of the Future is named. The event will be emceed by WSB-Tv’s Fred Blankenship and Erin Coleman. When & Where Georgia Aquarium 225 Baker Street Northwest Atlanta, GA 30313 5:00pm: Chairman’s Reception/Silent Auction 7:00pm: Dinner & Awards Presentation What is Youth of the Year? Youth of the Year, a year-round development program, honors Boys & Girls Club members as outstanding citizens and leaders. A panel of staff, community leaders and board members evaluate applicants for leadership qualities and activities through family, community, school and Club involvement. Additional criteria include demonstrated ability to overcome obstacles, essay writing, poise and public speaking.
Cordell Clark, a three-year member of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield (Musgrave Unit), was paired with Ryan Howard of the Philadelphia Phillies competing in the 2009 State Farm Home Run Derby tonight at Busch Stadium as part of the MLB…
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