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Sharing Tree -
2008-2009 School Year
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The Alexandria Jaycees are teaming up with United Way to help kids
returning to school this fall. This joint effort between the Jaycee's
Sharing Tree campaign and the United Way's "Stuff the Bus" program
should prove to be a great way to help out even more kids who need
school supplies and backpacks.
This is a community problem and therefore will take a community effort
to help remedy it.
This year, we will be attempting to help at least 250 kids.... and
hopefully a lot more; That all depends on the funds we receive from
people like you. The majority of the funds will go to help children
within the Alexandria area school district; however, if you'd like
contributions to go to a specific school, please indicate that as
well with your contribution.
The "Sharing Tree" will be on display at Wal-Mart from August 1st to
August 18th. People can stop in, pick a name off of the tree and buy
the supplies required for that specific child. History has taught us
that not everyone has the time to do this, so your funds can help all
of the children who don't get picked.
The "Stuff the Bus" bus will be parked outside of Wal-Mart the week of
August 18th through the 22nd. This will be another opportunity to drop
off needed school supplies. Because so many children fall through the
cracks when an effort of this magnitude takes place, the addition of
the "Stuff the Bus" program is so vital.
This program costs approximately $10,000 to run overall with cost
averaging about $40 per child. We are asking your (company/organization)
for either a monetary donation, participation in the Stuff the Bus or
Sharing Tree efforts firsthand, or by volunteering your time to help.
This program benefits children in need of school supplies.
Help us buy backpacks and school supplies for kids in need for
the 2008-2009 school year. We need your help in funding this program, no matter what time of year it is!
Please mail monetary donations to:
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Jingle Bells Foundation-Sharing Tree
P.O. Box 131
Alexandria, MN 56308
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We sincerely appreciate anything you can do for this great cause! Thanks.
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Punt, Pass, & Kick Competition 2008-
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WHEN:
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Saturday, September 6th
Registration @ 12:30pm
Competition @ 1:00pm
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WHERE:
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Jefferson High School's "Citizen's Field", Alexandria
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WHO:
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Boys and Girls ages 8-15
(Age as of Dec. 31, 2008)
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SPONSORS:
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The Alexandria Jaycees, Major League Football, LEJ Sports Group, Pepsi, and the Alexandria High School Football Team.
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CONTACT:
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Alexandria Jaycees - Joe Korkowski - 834-3030 - contact@alexjaycees.com
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DESCRIPTION:
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The Punt, Pass, & Kick event allows boys and girls in different age brackets
to compete separately against their peers in punting, passing, and place
kicking skills.
The National Football League wants every child to be given an equal opportunity
to compete. Therefore, there is no registration fee or purchase required
for any participant to enter.
Prizes awarded for first place in each age category courtesy of the Alexandria Jaycees.
1st place finishers are eligible for Sectional Competition.
Kids with the Top scores in the state compete at the Metrodome in December.
Sectional All-Around Champion's score will be compared to the other Major League Football 1st place All-Around Team Champions. The top four will compete in the Nationals held in late January, 2009.
*** MUSTS! ***
Please bring a valid copy of your birth certificate for age verification!
Each participant must be accompanied by a parent or guardian!
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DETAILS:
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Participants will compete in three categories:
Punt- one football punted for distance and accuracy
Pass- one throw for distance and accuracy
Kick- one football kicked for distance and accuracy off of a tee
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AGE GROUPS:
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The four age divisions are: 8-9, 10-11, 12-13, and 14-15 with boys and girls
competing separately (age is determined as of December 31 of the current year).
The top scorer in all age divisions from each Local Competition from each of the
boys’ and girls’ divisions will advance to the Sectional Competition. (if they
so desire)
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MORE INFO:
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Click here to see more information regarding Punt, Pass, & Kick.
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RULES:
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Click here to open the rules (PDF). You must understand these rules BEFORE filling out the registration form.
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REGISTRATION:
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Click here to open the registration form (PDF) to print, fill out, and bring along to the event.
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