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Fewer and fewer Americans exercise their primary right and responsibility to vote, and even fewer of our young adults vote. To help turn this trend around, the Boys & Girls Club of Cape Cod holds elections every November and the entire Club takes part in the electoral process.  

The kids learn first hand about leadership, organization, public speaking, and how to run a campaign.  Just like real candidates, our kids have to pull nomination papers & get the signatures of 15 registered Club members within a week to qualify and get their name on the Club ballot.  This year they had 18 active candidates!  Once the signatures on their nomination papers are certified, the teams refine their campaign platforms, find volunteers, make posters & campaign literature, and get ready for the all-Club debate.  The campaign goes on for 8 days, with posters everywhere, and at the end of that time, the candidates all take part in a Club debate. 

Everyone in the Club is required to attend the debate and preparation for the Club debate is comprehensive because the candidates are asked questions that relate to the Boys & Girls Club - and about issues that are being discussed at the state and national level.  On the day of the election, Club members are given a ballot & are told how to mark it so that it is valid and can be counted.  The Club Youth President and Club Youth Vice President are announced at the Club’s Friday dinner that day.

 As a result, the Boys & Girls Club members understand the electoral process from start to finish and learn first hand how the process works.  More importantly, they understand the need for every citizen to vote and to participate in our democracy.   This year’s Club Election was decided by just one vote.  Nothing could drive the point home more graphically than that that every vote counts.

The Board of Directors of the Boys & Girls Club of Cape Cod cordially invite you to join them at the  First Annual PARTY AT THE POPPY.   Come and “Enjoy the First Sip of Summer” on Thursday, June 12 from  5:30 - 7:30 pm at the Popponesset Inn at New Seabury.  Open Bar & Appetizers - $50 per person.  Please  RSVP to (508) 477-8845 or Info@BoysGirlsClubCapeCod.org

Boys & Girls Club Academic Awards Night will be held on Wednesday, June 4th, the Award Ceremony starts at 5:30.   Please join us to applaud our kid’s academic efforts!

 Friday, June 6 is the final Friday Dinner of the Year.  This is an All-Club Cookout and parents are invited to attend.   Donations of snacks or desserts are always welcome!   

HELP NEEDED!  Boys & Girls Club Clean Up Day - Saturday, June 14 from 9-1.  Please help us weed, spread mulch, and cleanup outside for the summer.   We’ll have coffee, donuts, and pizza for lunch; you bring yourself, your favorite weeding tools, gloves, and a garden cart if you have one, along with your enthusiasm and willingness to get down and dirty!   Rain Date:  Sunday, June 15.  (there will be a message on the answering machine if we need the rain date!) Let us know if you can help!  Email the Club at info@BoysGirlsClubCapeCod.org   

The Mashpee 99 Restaurant is holding a Car Wash on Sunday, June 1 from 11 am to 3 pm to benefit the Boys & Girls Club.  Make sure that you drive by there to get your car all shiny and clean and help support our kids!  

The 99 Restaurant is also holding a BIG RAFFLE in all of their Restaurants with ALL of the proceeds coming to the Boys & Girls Club starting on June 2 and running through June 15.  You don’t want to miss this one!   

(3) Grand Prizes: Three people will win a free 7 day/6 night trip for two with airfare and hotel (!!) to either Mexico, Aruba or the Dominican Republic.  Approximate value of trips is $2,500-$3,000.
(1) First Prize: One person will win four tickets to a Boston Red Sox/New York Yankees game at Fenway Park in the State Street Pavilion on July 25th.  Tickets will be on sale for $2.00 each or three for $5.00! Stop by the 99 in Mashpee, Centerville, Falmouth and Yarmouth, starting on June 2 or anywhere else, for a great meal and a chance to win big!

2nd Annual Raw Bar Bass & Blue Tournament - Sunday June 7.  Hosted by the Mashpee Yacht Club from 7 am-4 pm with a party to follow at Bob’s Seafood Cafe.  Food, prizes, and raffles.  $300 for boat of 4 angler’s; $50 for each additional angler.  Entry Deadline: was May 25 (but we bet you can still register!) with a Captains meeting on June 6 at 7 pm at the Raw Bar. Half of all proceeds will go to the Boys & Girls Club & half to the Special Olympics!!  You can download a registration form at the Raw Bar website, click on the “events” tab.”

 10th Annual Boys & Girls Club of Cape Cod Golf Tournament and Dinner Auction - Monday, August 4th at New Seabury! If you can join us a sponsor or make a donation to the auction, we would appreciate it.   The Golf is played on the Ocean Course and foursomes fill up fast!  It is not too early to reserve your spot!  Play is $250 a person and includes lunch, gift, and dinner!   If you can only come to the delicious dinner and fabulous auction with Susan Wornick of TV-5, it’s $50 a person.  Auction items include tickets to the opening home game of the New England Patriots, a week in a fabulous private Florida home in an exclusive golf resort with access to a private gated beach and club on the Gulf coast, a mini vacation in Falmouth or a ski weekend in New Hampshire at an InnSeason Resort at Loon and much more!  Call 508-477-8845 or email BGCCC@comcast.net today!

RAFFLING OFF A FISHING CHARTER FOR FOUR

If you like fishing, buy a chance at a charter

for you and three friends out of Fairhaven Shipyard.

Mac-Atac Sportfishing contacted us with a donation of a charter in honor of their friend Tom Stevenson, a fishing customer living with A.L.S.

The Charter date is Tuesday, September 2, 2008.

Numbers will be drawn on Friday, August 15, 2008.

Chances are $10 each or 3 for $20.

For more info call 508-759-9696 or visit alsfamily.org

or download the Raffle Order Form

The Sanctuary for Healing offers supportive therapies for those whose lives have been touched by cancer& other health issues, including caregivers. Sessions are offered as gift from credible practitioners of various complementary healing modalities such as Reiki, reflexology, Therapeutic touch, Yoga, meditation, nestled in an enchanted forest there are walking areas along the Mashpee river providing a natural, peaceful environment along with a community garden to plant or sit and enjoy. We offer a small, safe, supportive space. We are a group of 9 volunteers looking to be a part of the Earths healing and we will start at home. We would love to share this special day with you. 103 Meetinghouse rd. Mashpee

12-3pm Dedication @ noon refreshments kite flying bubbles scavenger hunt thru woodland walk

meeting new friends enjoying Heaven on Earth experience some of the techniques and peace

Saturday ,May 25th Giant YARD SALE to benefit Sanctuary to defray costs so we may provide services of support, various complementary healing modalities, and a peaceful, natural environment as a gift to those touched by cancer, pain, pre/post surgery,loss of a child,or other health issues. Time is donated by skilled, credible practitioners.5084773361 donations deeply valued & appreciated. 8-3pm 103 Meetinghouse rd. Mashpee

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5th Annual “Take Aim at A.L.S.” Paintball Fundraiser will be held at Cape Cod Paintball in Bourne on Saturday, June 14, 2008. Tickets for this fun and family friendly event are $45 and can be purchased by calling the A.L.S Family Charitable Foundation, Inc at (508)-759-9696 or by visiting www.alsfamily.org and downloading an ORDER FORM.

The event is open to participants’ ages nine and up. Ticket price includes four-hour tournament-style play, equipment rental, 300 rounds of paint and lunch (pizza). Registration will begin at 10:15 am and the tournament will run from 11:00am to 3:00 pm. Additional rounds of paint can be purchased as needed. Space is limited to 100 players.

Proceeds from the fundraiser benefit the A.L.S. Family Charitable Foundation, Inc. a non-profit dedicated to raising and distributing funds for research and patient services for those suffering from Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (A.L.S.) commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease.

The 5th Annual “Take Aim at A.L.S.” Paintball Fundraiser is held in honor of Grace Probert, a Mashpee woman currently battling Lou Gehrig’s Disease.

ALS Family Newsletter

Thanks to all of our supporters who joined us on our 2nd Annual Mother’s Day “Cruise to Cure A.L.S.” Sponsored by the WarehamWal*Mart and held in Loving Memory of Joan E. MacLeod, last Saturday May 10, 2008. The sold-out luncheon cruise was the perfect Mother’s Day gift for the woman who has it all, and raised over $4,000 for the fight against A.L.S.The MacLeod Family hold the annual fundraiser in memory of their mother Joan. Joan battled A.L.S. valiantly in her final years. Joan’s compassion for others and strength of character inspired her devoted children to help others in their fight against Lou Gehrig’s Disease. Bill MacLeod (also a board member of our Foundation) spoke about his mother and also took a moment to remember her dear friend, Tom Osborne, the wonderful man who was the love of Joan E. MacLeod’s life, who passed away earlier this year. Event goers were encouraged to take mom on a luncheon cruise around Sesuit Harbor on the SS. Lobster Roll as a Mother’s Day gift and enjoy an afternoon of sightseeing, delicious food and raffles. THANKS to everyone who purchased raffle tickets, we raised over $500 on the raffle alone!

The delicious buffet was prepared by the Chef/Owner of the Sesuit Harbor Café, JC Cuchetti. The flawless meal included ½ Lobster Savannah(baked stuffed), Black Angus Prime Rib, Vegetable Pasta Primavera, Chicken Caesar Salad and dessert.

We couldn’t have put on such a successful and fun event without the generosity and professionalism of the crew of the S.S. Lobster Roll, especially Dan Schadt and JC Cuchetti. Lobster Roll Cruises are out of Sesuit Harbor in East Dennis.

Proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit patient programs/services and cutting edge research. Our Foundation owes a dept of gratitude to the MacLeod Family for their unwavering support and loyal dedication to our cause. SPECIAL THANKS TO LOBSTER ROLL CRUISES AND OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS

Donna Jordan of Colonial Supplemental Insurance
Gilfoy Construction

Music of the Bay
Printing Specialists of Cape Cod
Adele Sciaba
Shoreline Remodeling

TD Banknorth

Village Trading Company

Wal*Mart

Thanks to Alexis Cronin for volunteering to greet all passengers with carnations and Program Books filled with loving words about our moms and ads for the donating businesses.