Celebrate Youth Dinner & Auction - Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale

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WHEN:

Saturday, March 20, 2010
5:30 pm – Hosted Bar & Silent Auction
6:30 pm – Dinner, Live Auction, Paddle Raiser & Youth of the Year Ceremony

WHERE:

Scottsdale Resort & Conference Center
7700 E. McCormick Pkwy.
Scottsdale, AZ 85258

2010 Highlights Video

BE INVOLVED. Celebrate Youth Dinner & Auction is the annual gala featuring a silent auction, live auction, paddle raiser, dinner, and live entertainment performed by Club members. All event proceeds benefit youth development programs provided by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale. Complimentary valet parking will be available. Cocktail attire.

BE GREAT. This year's theme of BE GREAT will be reflected throughout the gala. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale believes every child has the potential to BE GREAT. In support of this strong conviction, we strive to build caring, responsible citizens. Our family of staff, volunteers, parents, youth, and supporters work together to create a positive place, full of hope and opportunity for every child. Whether you are donor, alumnus, or volunteer, we can all pitch in to help kids BE GREAT.

BE A ROLE MODEL.

2010 Youth of the Year Christian Rodriguez
Christian has been a Boys & Girls Clubs member for nine years and has attended the Hartley & Ruth Barker Branch for the past four years. He has participated in Club programs like Passport to Manhood, Building Unique Development Skills (BUDS), a mentoring program where he is partnered with a youth and serves as a positive role model, and is the current vice president of his branch’s Keystone Club. By participating in these programs, Christian has learned to be accepting and grateful for what he has in his life and to be compassionate to others who are in need. He is currently a junior at Coronado High School and plans to pursue a career in the medical field.

Congratulations Christian!

BE INSPIRED. The highlight of the evening is the presentation and speeches of the eight candidates vying for the honor of the 2010 Youth of the Year. The Boys & Girls Clubs of America "Youth of the Year" program is a premier character and leadership initiative which has been in existence for over 60 years. Recipients of the award are determined by candidates' demonstration of service to the Club, community and family, academic performance, moral character, life goals, leadership, poise and public speaking ability. Youth of the Year is the highest honor given to members of the organization.

BE GENEROUS. Thank you to our Sponsors:

Casino Arizona
General Dynamics C4 Systems
David Lorsch, Cindy Lubin & Family
Mutual of Omaha Bank
University of Phoenix
Jokake Construction
Salt River Materials Group
American Express
The Capital Group Companies
Cox Communications
First Western Trust Bank
Snell & Wilmer LLP
Valor IT

Thank you to our Branch Table Hosts:

Advantec
Hartley & Ruth Barker
Casino Arizona
Dunlap & Magee Property Management Inc.
Mary Ellen & Robert McKee
Maureen & Paul Rubeli

Thank you to our Scholarship Sponsor:

General Dynamics C4 Systems

BE THERE. Individual tickets start at $75/each. To purchase tickets by phone with a credit card, contact Josh Mundy at 480.344.5680. Tables and other sponsorship opportunities are now available. See the 2010 Celebrate Youth Dinner & Auction flyer (PDF) for more details.

Contact Chris Marshall at 480.344.5681 for more information.

Meet the 2010 Youth of the Year Candidates:

Click to get more info about the candidates!