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Our Towna publication of Boys Town North Florida

FALL 2014

Boys Town North Florida

Board of DirectorsCHAIRMAN

Paul SullivanPAST CHAIRMAN

Shane Burkhead, DVM

Rhonda BaldockChris Barkas

Marion CampsSuzanne Cognetta

Annie KelleyJane Marks

Audra PittmanBrian RamosSECRETARY

Natasha Simon Larry SokolowTed StraussPRESIDENT

Kenneth BenderFINANCIAL OFFICER/

TREASURER Cindy Berta

MARK YOURCALENDAR!

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GALA KICK-OFFThursday, October 23, 2014

5th Avenue Taproom

JUNE STRAUSS DAY & ART TOWN

GROUNDBREAKINGSaturday, November 1, 2014

HOPE FOR THE HOLIDAYSNovember-December 2014

CHRISTMAS CLASSICGOLF TOURNAMENTDecember 8, 2014

Golden Eagle Country Club

CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING

Thursday, December 11, 2014

SPIRIT OF YOUTH GALAFriday, April 24, 2015University Center Club

For more information and to register visit

www.boystown.org/northflorida

Boys Town Painting a Brighter Future with ART Town

Beth Desloge

Boys Town North Florida has launched a Capital Campaign to serve more children and families in a welcoming, therapeutic environment through “ART Town” (Arts • Resources • Training).

ART Town will be a multi-use retreat for therapy, mentoring, and creativity for children and families that are facing a wide variety of challenges or situations.

Your help and support will make ART Town a reality!

For more information, please contact Development Director Dena Strickland at 850-504-5007 or visit boystown.org/north-florida.

A heartfelt thank you to Beth Desloge and Laura Ervin for chairing our 2015 Spirit of Youth Gala:“A Royal Celebration!” We are looking forward to their leadership and are honored to have their commitment, giving spirit, and experience. Our children and families will benefit greatly, and the Gala will definitely be an evening to remember.

Don’t Miss It! Spirit of Youth Gala – Friday, April 24, 2015

Laura Ervin

Announcing our 2015 Spirit of Youth Gala Chairs!


Christmas Classic Golf Tournament...REGISTER NOW!

Birthday Buddies Make A DifferenceThank you for a great year Birthday Buddy Chairs: Anne Martin, Brian Ramos, and Joanna Copenhaver.

Thank you to our Birthday Buddy Sponsors: Greg and Anne Martin, Girl Scout Troop 565, Maclay Key Club, Brian and Kelly Ramos, Brad and Joanna Copenhaver, William and Susie McKinley, Dr. Leonard and Jeanne Dimitri, The Pod Advertising, Felton and Bonnie Wright, and Sammy and Nancy Deal.

If you are interested in making a Boys Town child’s birthday special by being a Birthday Buddy, please contact Anne Martin at 850.591.5360.

Congratulations to Anne Martin who received the Family Champion Award from our local

Quality Parenting Initiative earlier this year. Her dedication and

commitment to helping children is invaluable, and we are

thankful for her constant support!

Corey’s Kids Camp A Huge Success

A special thank you to Corey Simon for hosting our children at your camp for the fourth year in a row! Every year, our children look forward to this very special and memorable summer event!

Anne Martin Receives Family Champion Award

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Boys Town North Florida Recognizes Youth Success at Awards Banquet and Awards Picnic

Captions: 1. Ambassador of the Year, Whitney, with Marcus Lampkin and Ken Bender 2. Youth of the Year, Shawn, with Scott Mitchell and Nicole Wertz 3. Heart of Gold Recipient, Javohntay, with Marcus Lampkin and Ken Bender 4. Paul Sullivan, Marty Sipple, Dr. Shane and Michele Burkhead, and Kathleen Carter 5. Ian Kelley, Joey Kelley, Alex Fischer, Katelin Kelley, Guest Speaker Joe Kelley, and Annie Kelley 6. Dr. Will and Joyce Simmons and Jane Marks 7. Child enjoying a snow cone at the Awards Picnic 8. Eddrie Moore being recognized by Ken Bender for being a foster parent for over 15 years 9. Youth having fun at Awards Picnic with Foster Care Consultant Lynette Moriak

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HATS OFF TO OUR SPONSORS:

CAPTIONS: 1. Auctioneer Chris Diamantis 2. Rudy Rowe, Kari Rowe, Suzy Phipps, Mary Jayne Sokolow, Kevin Sokolow, Deavin Gibbs, Allen Durham, and Patty Durham 3. Charley Redding and Leslie Redding 4. Andrea Diamantis 5. Suzanne Cognetta, Dr. Armand Cognetta, Dr. Jana Forsthoefel, and Dr. Michael Forsthoefel 6. Colt Shiver, Katie Shiver, Somer VanLandingham, and Dr. Cody VanLandingham 7. Kevin Sokolow, Mary Jayne Sokolow, Jim Williams, Dena Sokolow, Jay Payne, Ann Gabor, Nikki Diamantis, Larry Sokolow, Beverly Sokolow, Emily Chase, April Gabor, Ken Cashin, Lisa Chase, Billy Gabor, Andrea Diamantis, and Chris Diamantis

BOYS TOWN STARSCrawford & Teresa AtkinsBen & Melissa BakasKyle & Hollee BollmanDr. Robert & Carolyne BradfordLt. Gov. Bobby & Patti Brantley Matt & Sheri BryanDr. Joe & Marion CampsKen Cashin & Lisa ChaseDr. Armand & Suzanne CognettaDr. Walt & Marybeth ColónDr. Moritz & Penny DehlerDrs. Chris & Rebekah DeRosierChris & Andrea DiamantisSammie & Kimberly DixonChris & Susanne DudleyAllen & Patty DurhamSteve & Linda EvansDrs. Michael & Jana Forsthoefel Billy & April GaborChad & Kristin GardnerZack Gibson & Julie MontanaroMark & Sandy GoldmanJoe & Caroline GruenMart HillDr. Alex & Sarah HoDr. Eduardo & Luzma HubardGannon HuntDr. Hank & Kelly HutchinsonTim & Stephanie JansenStan & Phyllis KupiszewskiDr. Gordon & Jennifer LowGreg & Anne MartinEmory & Autumn MayfieldJill MeenanJim & Laurye MesserPrentiss & Patricia Mitchell Bill & Mary MoorRob & Louise MurphyJay Payne & Ann GaborProctor Honda/Proctor Acura/Proctor SubaruBrian & Kelly RamosDr. Stephen & Elizabeth RichardsonCharles & Roxanne RobintonDrs. Laurence & Lori RosenbergRicardo & Juliana SchneiderSipple/Desloge/Kramer/CarterDena SokolowKevin & Mary Jayne SokolowLarry & Beverly SokolowMike & Jeannie SoleSam & Lynn SolomonSouthern Vitreoretinal Associates P.L.Paul & Cindy SullivanTheron & Heather TerhuneTripp & Susie TransouJason & Karen UngerVince & Christy ValentineTom & Susan VeithCamden & Denise WhitlockJim WilliamsDr. Brian & Meredith WilsonWood/Jackson/Hosman/Ekk/BastienBenjamin & Jenny WrightKen & Cheryl Wright

In-Kind SponsorsBrian Barnard’s Flooring AmericaEvolution MediaFred Astaire Dance StudiosFSU School of MusicFurniture Showcase and DesignHaute Headz SalonNarcissusPi Beta Phi LadiesThe Pod AdvertisingRapid PressS&L ProductionsSacino’s by VinceTally Swing – Swing Dance Club at FSUTerri Smith DetailsTerri Smith PhotoUniversity Center ClubWine and Spirits Distributors of FloridaThe Zimmerman Agency

A Heartfelt Thank You

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– PLATINUM – Dr. Armand & Suzanne CognettaDermatology Associates of TallahasseeTallahassee Democrat

– GOLD – BB&TDr. Shane & Michele BurkheadKen Cashin/Dr. Joe & Marion CampsNorth Florida Animal HospitalPeriodontal Associates of North FloridaShutts & Bowen LLPPaul & Cindy SullivanTallahassee MagazineTallahassee Woman Magazine

– SILVER – Advanced Business SystemsDr. Tyler & Rhonda Baldock/ Jeff & Dr. Mary SwainTerry & Mary BeboutBrian Barnard’s Flooring AmericaMatt & Sheri BryanCapital City Trust CompanyCapital EurocarsJim & Kathy DahlEkk & Hamilton Realty, LLC/King & Wood, PA/Bastien Dental Care/Florida First Capital Finance Corporation/ Dale & Angela Jackson Billy & Laura Ervin/Merrill LynchFlorida Power & Light, Co.Dr. Marc & Melissa IngleseLamar Advertising CompanyThe Pettit FamilyProctor, Renehan, McMullian, Campbell & Kasper FamiliesSoutheastern Plastic SurgeryThe Strauss-Redding Family/Clark Partington Hart Larry Bond & Stackhouse Dr. Neil & Lisa Torgerson/ Chris & Susanne Dudley

– BRONZE – Ausley McMullen Law FirmPaul & Sally BradshawDr. Ed & Moira DeslogeDrs. Michael & Jana ForsthoefelBob & Athena GillJimmy & Josie GustafsonInkbridge, LLCJoe & Annie KelleyLoli & the BeanMainline Information SystemsDr. Kirk & Diane MauroRob & Louise MurphyNorth Florida Pediatric Associates, P.A.Dr. Bob SoniJon & Angela Turner

EVENING SUPPORTERSMayor John & Jane MarksStan & Tenley BarnesKimberly CrowellDr. J. Anthony & Cindy GiraltPam JordanChristopher & Elizabeth MoyaSean & Audra PittmanRicardo & Juliana SchneiderMark & Betsy ScottColt & Katie ShiverDr. David & Kathleen SmithDr. Cody & Somer VanLandingham4M Design Group

FRIENDS OF BOYS TOWNAegis Sciences FoundationJudge Charles Dodson & Samantha BogeSamantha BogeRichard & Arlene ConklinEmilio DiamantisNicholas Stiglich & Mary Anne McSweeneyTed & Rhonda StraussRobert & Jill Zakarin

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CAPTIONS: 8. Cindy Sullivan, Theresa Lowder, Stacy Chick, Ken Cashin, and Calynne Hill 9. Rob Murphy, Louise Murphy, Young McConnell, Lisa Chase, Carolyne Bradford, and Hollee Bollman 10. Rhonda Baldock, Jon Turner, Angela Turner, and Dr. Tyler Baldock 11. Dr. Shane Burkhead, William Smith, Sophie Smith, and Mary Jayne Sokolow 12. Dr. Alex Jiménez, Kelly Ramos, Brian Ramos, and Dawn Jiménez 13. Tim Jansen, Stephanie Jansen, Diane Mauro, and Dr. Kirk Mauro 14. Mart Hill and Sam Solomon 15. Dr. Rob Bradford, Cindy Sullivan, and Dr. Joe Camps 16. Jack Campbell, Krista Campbell, Kimberly Dixon, and Sammie Dixon 17. Jim Williams 18. Anne Jolley Byrd and Beth Desloge 19. Carolyne Bradford, Lisa Chase, and Marion Camps 20. Bob Gill, Athena Gill, and Julie Montanaro 21. Rob Murphy, Louise Murphy, Linda Evans, and Steve Evans


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CAPTIONS: 22. Michael Kramer, Kari Rowe, Laura Ervin, Sara Barber, Jenny Bush Wright, Ansley Kramer, and Deavin Gibbs 23. Jane Marks, Mayor John Marks, and Dr. Audra Pittman 24. Cheryl Wright, Ken Wright, Dr. Shane Burkhead, Lt. Gov. Bobby Brantley, and Sara Gonzalez 25. Dr. William Simmons, Joyce Simmons, Martin Proctor, and Susan Proctor 26. Chris Dudley, Susanne Dudley, Mark Scott, and Betsy Scott 27. Kathy Maus, Juli Downs, Stacy Chick, and Kecia Dorsey 28. Dr. Marc Inglese, Melissa Inglese, Ronnie Bonds, Angela Bonds, Sara Sackett, and James Sackett 29. Bob Gabordi and Donna Gabordi 30. Dr. Brian Wilson, Meredith Wilson, Alex Medina, Leslie Reithmiller, and “Champ” 31. Kim Crowell, Kim Rivers, JT Burnette, Natasha Simon, and Corey Simon 32. Kevin Sokolow, Mary Jayne Sokolow, Kim Barnard, and J.R. Barnard 33. Dr. Walter Colón, Mary Beth Colón, and Laura Harwin 34. Kelly Pettit, John Pettit, Stephanie Jansen, and Melissa Wright 35. Bill Moor and Mary Moor

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CAPTIONS: 36. Dr. Laurence Rosenberg and Dr. Lori Rosenberg 37. Carlana Hoffman and Ken Hoffman 38. Jill Meenan, Sheri Bryan, Dr. Armand Cognetta, Suzanne Cognetta, and Pam Jordan 39. Marty Sipple, Angie Sipple, and Eric Stockstill 40. Dawn Jiménez, Dr. Alex Jiménez, Tom Veith, Susan Veith, and Crawford Atkins 41. Wendy Kerr, Rob Kerr, and Gina Proctor 42. Beverly Sokolow, Larry Sokolow, Dena Sokolow, and Kevin Sokolow 43. Fran Shaw, Cindy Sullivan, and Paul Sullivan 44. Cam Whitlock, Denise Whitlock, Dena Strickland, and Gene Strickland 45. Dr. Joe Camps 46. Whitney Davis and her daughter

Dining by DesignAthena Gill – The Gill FamilyBrittany Hales – Furniture Showcase and DesignCecilia Loeb & Catherine Copeland – Esposito Garden Center & The Loeb FamilyDavid Colucci – University Center ClubElizabeth Ekk – Ekk & Hamilton RealtyGina Hallam & Nicole Kokindo – Trader JoesGlenda Cato – FIT Weight Loss & MoreHollee Bollman – The Bollman FamilyJane Marks & Marion Camps – Jane Marks & Marion CampsJohn Gandy Events – The Hoffman FamilyKamala & Erika Snow – Advanced Business SystemsKathy Maus – Butler Pappas Kelly Dewall – Tallahassee NurseriesKelly DiSalvo & Karyn Tarmey – Bella Décor & Karyn Tarmey, Visual ConsultantKim & JR Barnard – Myst Me Spray TanningMeredith Wilson – The Wilson FamilyMichelle Bender – The Bender FamilyNancy DiGisi – Flower PowerRamsey Safley & Lauren Brannen – The Safley & Brannen FamiliesStacy Chick – The Chick FamilyStephanie Jansen – The Jansen FamilyTeresa Atkins – The Atkins FamilyValerie Covington – The Solomon FamilyVirginia Bell – Edit by VirginiaYoung McConnell – Vantay Property ManagementYoung McConnell – Young McConnell

A thank you to our Special Gala Hosts:

Chris Diamantis and Julie Montanaro

Event Chair: Mary Jayne Sokolow

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Committee Chairs:Audra PittmanBruce MooreCB LorchDeavin GibbsDrew WestlingGina ProctorJason JonesJuli DownsKari RoweKathleen CarterKelly PettitLaura ErvinLeslie ReithmillerLouise MurphyMonique WoodPatrick MeighanPatty DurhamRob KerrSomer VanLandinghamStacy ChickStephanie JansenSuzanne CognettaSuzy PhippsTerri SmithWendy Kerr

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A ‘Smokin’ Success’ Thanks to Carr Allison Law Firm

Allen, Norton & Blue, P.A. – “Red Red Swine”Grand Champion, 1st Place Chicken, and 1st Place Ribs

Having Fun Accessibility Solutions, Inc. – “Pettit Smokers”Reserve Champion, 1st Place Pork, and 2nd Place Chicken

Thank you to everyone who sponsored the event: Accessibility Solutions, Inc., Allen, Norton & Blue, P.A., Funeral Services, Inc., North Florida Animal Hospital, Prime Meridian Bank, Quest Engineering & Failure Analysis, Inc., Redwire, TALCOR Commercial Real Estate Services, Jansen & Davis, P.A. and Tor J. Friedman, P.A, SEA, Tampa, Millstone Corkers, Stan Barnes, Bloomburg Consulting, Blue Ribbon Cleaners, Dr. & Mrs. Shane & Michele Burkhead, Lawyers of Carr Allison, Farmers & Merchant Bank, Henry, Buchanan, Hudson, Suber & Carter, P.A., Law Office of Matt Liebenhaut, LLC, Law Office of Lee Meadows, LLC, Parks and Crump, Mr. & Mrs. Sam Rogers, Jr., Scott & Wallace, LLP, Southern Seafood Market, and Williams, Gautier, Gwynn, Deloach & Sorenson, P.A.

A special thank you to the following sponsors and vendors who made this event possible: Carr Allison Law Firm, Tallahassee Police Department, City of Tallahassee, Marpan Supply Company, Awards 4 U, Production Support Group, Inc., A-Z Rentall, Howdy’s Rental, Blue Bell Ice Cream, and Ken Kaline and the Crossroads Band.

Our wonderful judges: Keith Baxter (Kool Beanz Café), Doris Brickhouse-Hayes (First District Court of Appeals), David Gwynn (Cypress & Vertigo), Jerry Harkness (Florida Bar), Jerry Hill (AAA Cooper), Stefanie Janson (Certified BBQ Judge), Paula Kendrick (Black Fig), John Lazerra (DOAH Judge), Martin Schaeffer (Blue Water Cooking), Corey Simon (FSU Great/NFL Football Player), Chuck Stubbs (Blue Water Cooking), Mark Suber (Black Fig), and Tom Thompson (Thompson, Crawford & Smiley, P.A.).

This year’s Smoke-Off was a huge success! Thank you, Carr Allison Law Firm, for putting on this fabulous event for the 10th year. The event raised more than $8,000 for the programs at Boys Town North Florida. It was a great day for our kids and supporters to connect and have fun, and everyone had such a great time!

Congratulations to the 10th Annual Smoke-Off winners!

GRAND CHAMPION:Allen, Norton & Blue, P.A. – “Red Red Swine”

RESERVE CHAMPION:Accessibility Solutions, Inc. – “Pettit Smokers”

Chicken Category:1st Allen, Norton & Blue, P.A. – “Red Red Swine”2nd Accessibility Solutions, Inc. – “Pettit Smokers”3rd TALCOR Commercial Real Estate Services Pork Category:1st Accessibility Solutions, Inc. – “Pettit Smokers” (TIE)2nd Redwire (TIE)3rd Quest Engineering & Failure Analysis, Inc. – “Questionable BBQ”

Ribs Category:1st Allen, Norton & Blue, P.A. – “Red Red Swine”2nd Redwire3rd North Florida Animal Hospital

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Thank you to our “ART Town” party hosts: Sean & Audra Pittman, Rob & Louise Murphy and John & Kelly Pettit. You truly make a difference in helping us reach our goal and get closer to providing a life-changing experience for children and families!

Bella Bella: A great thank you to Amy Schwartz for not only providing a delicious dinner at our Youth Awards Banquet but for choosing Boys

Town’s “ART Town” as your charity of choice for “Tallahassee Magazine’s Tally Top Singles” and raising over $4,865 for “ART Town”!

Vertigo Burgers & Fries: Thank you for hosting “Vertigo-berfest” share event on behalf of Boys Town and raising $1,131.85 for “ART Town”!

Please help us bring joy to over 350 at-risk children this holiday season by

sponsoring a child and making their wishes come true!

For more information, please contact Lindsey McDole at 850-504-5026 or visit www.boystown.org/north-florida.

Boys Town Employees Give Back

A huge thank you to our Boys Town North Florida Staff for reaching 100% Employee Gift Giving

for the sixth year in a row!

Mother & Son Make A Difference A heartfelt thank you to

Gannon Hunt for being such an awesome volunteer and writing stories about our special Boys Town children! Also, thank you for bringing your son, Beau Turner Jr., to our campus, providing delicious dinners for our families, and sharing your time with our children.


Around Town Community SupportActs of Kindness:

HELPING OUR HOMES

Bobby & Patti Brantley: Thank you for your generous donation of books that will provide fun reading for our children!

Pam Jordan: A huge thank you for your donation of an iMac computer to assist in our children’s studies!

Marlo Fulton & Daisy Troop #109: Thank you for your kind and delicious donation of Girl Scout Cookies for our children and families to enjoy!

Dr. Armand & Suzanne Cognetta: A very special thank you for your generous donation of a MacBook Pro laptop for our families!

Stephanie Bridges: A heartfelt thank you for your wonderful donation of books and games for our youth to enjoy!

Bruce & Candace McKibben: Thank you for your thoughtful donation of backpacks to help send our children off to school!

Brenda Tindell: Thank you for providing nutritional meal plans for all of our Boys Town families!

Jim Williams: Thank you for your kind donation of a TV, two TV stands, bookshelves, and other household items for Boys Town to enjoy!

Dena Smith: Your generous gift of a laptop meant the world to one of our graduates! Thank you!

Josh & Elisha Bamfield: Big thanks for your generous donation of a children’s bunk bed along with an art table and chairs!

Margelet Hamilton: A special thank you for a full size mattress and clothing for our girls!

Tiona Cage: Your donation of school supplies made going back to school an easy transition for our children. Thank you!

Edie Wetherell: Thank you for always thinking of our girls with your sweet gift of back-to-school clothing!

Kenny Smith: Thank you for the hot water heater for one of our homes!

Alex Regalado: Thank you for your generous clothing donation for all of our youth!

Charles & Roxanne Robinton: Thank you for the awesome television for one of our families!

Colt & Katie Shiver: A huge thank you for providing our Boys Town youth with school supplies including pencil boxes, notebooks, and folders!

Emily Pritchard: Thank you for your kind donation of a bunk bed, two mattresses, linens, and comforters for our Boys Town homes!

Becca Beck: A big thank you for your generous donation of two TV’s, entertainment centers, a Wii console, a treadmill, a refrigerator, and movies for all of our families!

Cecilia Loeb: Thank you so much for providing our Boys Town children with school supplies!

Jen Taylor: A very special thank you for donating a trundle bed, dresser and desk set for our families!

RECREATION AND EVENTS

RedEye Coffee: A special thank you for hosting our foster parent recruitment mailbox!

Thomas Smith: Thank you for taking time to provide Boys Town families with foster parent training!

World Ballet Inc.: A special thank you to Henry Hernandez for

tickets to the “World of Rock” performance and a week of summer camp for our youth! Greg & Anne Martin: Thank you for the awesome bicycle for our children to enjoy!

Chubby’s Chicken Fingers & More: Thank you so much for providing food for our foster parent trainings!

Monticello Opera House: A huge thank you for providing tickets to your production of “The Space Oddity”. What a fun night out!

Kelly Tucker: Thank you for donating your time to teach our children tennis and providing a fun after school activity!

Verizon Wireless: A big thank you for providing a docking station and staff assistance at our Spirit of Youth Gala!

Beau Turner: Thank you so much for taking our youth on a fun filled day of fishing at the Beau Turner Youth Conservation Center!

Leon County Division of Emergency Medical Services: Thank you Shane Weaver for providing our foster families with CPR/AED training!

Newk’s Eatery: A big thank you for providing delicious lunches for Boys Town board meetings. What a treat!

Carr Allison Law Firm: Thank you so much for your generous donation of Florida State football tickets for our youth to enjoy! They had such a blast!

Sunshine Cycles: A big thank you for providing our Boys Town families with bicycle repairs!

Sacino’s Formalwear: A special thank you to Vince Raffington for providing our youth with tuxedos for all of our special events!

Genesis Church: Thank you for hosting a Back-To-School event and providing our youth with all of the back-to-school supplies they needed!

The Egg Café & Eatery: A big thank you to Mike Schmidt for providing our staff with a delicious breakfast during the kick-off of our Employee Gift Giving Campaign!

EVERY GIFT IMPACTS BOYS TOWN

Ink Pot of Tallahassee, LLC: Your continuous support means the world to the Boys Town family! Thank you for your generous donation of a discount on design and print services.

SMOTJ: A special thank you for your generous donation of stuffed animals and fun games for our youth to enjoy!

The Pod Advertising: A heartfelt thank you for providing the program layout for this year’s Spirit of Youth Gala!


Around Town Community SupportActs of Kindness:

GTO, Access Systems, LLC.: A special thank you to Jay Payne for designing our post-cards and flyers for our 22nd Annual Christmas Classic Golf Tournament! Michele Burkhead: Thank you for creating and donating the beautiful centerpieces for our Youth Awards Banquet! They were fabulous!

Gene Madden: A special thank you for your continuous support and donations of toiletries for our youth!

Bobby Dick: Thank you so much for your generous matching gift donation of $1,600 to help the children of Boys Town North Florida!

Forms Management, Inc.: A big thank you to Walt Haley for printing our post-cards for our 22nd Annual Christmas Classic Golf Tournament!

Tallahassee Memorial Hospital: Thank you to Christine Southerland and her team of nurses for providing health assessments for our youth!

Junior League of Tallahassee: Thank you so much for providing our young ladies with their beautiful prom dresses. They looked stunning!

Capital Periodontal Associates, P.A.: A big thank you to Dr. Tyler Baldock and his wonderful staff for providing our children with dental assessments!

Waffle House: A very special thank you for your generous donation of

free waffle coupons, t-shirts, and pencils for our families!

Samuel Febres Photography & Design: Thank you so much for providing photography services at our Youth Awards Banquet!

Target Copy: A heartfelt thank you for your continuous support and for providing a discount for our Gala and Awards Banquet programs!

Periodontal Associates of North Florida, P.A.: A special thank you for providing dental assessments for our youth.

Terri Smith Photo & Details: A very special thank you for donating the beautiful chandeliers and for being our official gala photographer for many years including this year’s Spirit of Youth Gala!

Bastien Dental Care: A heartfelt thank you to Dr. Shiveler and her awesome staff for providing our youth with dental services!

Boys Town Youth’s Creativity Shines

A special thank you to The Cake Shop for featuring Nathan’s Banana Pudding flavor as the cupcake of the month and for treating our youth to a wonderful field trip!

GRANTS & MAJOR GIFTS

Rose Speech & Academic Center: We cannot thank you enough for continuously providing our children with an opportunity to learn and be successful. Thank you for donating yet another scholarship and helping our children be the best they can be!

Tallahassee Ford Lincoln: A heartfelt thank you to Bob Hudson and his wonderful staff for providing our Boys Town families with yearly van repair services! We can’t thank you enough!

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Modern Mailers

Boys Town is a beacon of hope for America’s children and families through its life-changing youth care and healthcare programs across the United States. Now 97 years strong, Boys Town is embarking on a new mission to affect change in a fragmented system of youth care by building a continuum of family services to provide the right services at the right time based on a child’s or family’s needs. The nonprofit, nonsectarian organization provides children and families with services in their own homes, or, when necessary, family-like out-of-home services to children with special treatment needs. Boys Town works with communities and schools in order to meet the growing and more diverse needs of today’s children and families. In 2013, 3,509 children and families in North Florida received assistance through Boys Town North Florida’s integrated continuum of Youth Care Services.

BOYS TOWN NORTH FLORIDAFor more information contact:

Dena Strickland, Development Director3555 Commonwealth Boulevard • Tallahassee, FL 32303

Phone: 850-575-6422 • Fax: 850-575-7225Email: [email protected]

We’re on the web! www.boystown.org/northflorida

Want to Make A Difference in the Life of a Child? Here is how:Employee Gift Giving Campaign – Boys Town North Florida is now offering a convenient way to donate: Automatic Payroll Deduction. By contributing each pay period, your commitment will add up to a significant amount by the end of the year. Be sure to ask your employer if they offer a matching gift program to create an even larger impact in our children’s lives.

Financial Contributions – Your gift is always appreciated. Every dollar you give goes directly to programs that help our children and families succeed.

In-Kind Contributions – Our kids typically can’t afford to attend special events, such as going to recreational parks, dining out or attending sporting events. Donate tickets to events in the community for our families to enjoy.

Volunteer – Sharing your time, energy and talents – either by tutoring, mentoring or supporting special events – will help a child in a special way.

Help-a-Home – Each of our homes have six to seven youth who live with a married couple and their children. Help support us by funding an interior or exterior makeover, or by donating items such as new silverware, dishes, flowers, plants or landscaping materials – anything that will help make a house a home.

Help-a-Family – Help a family in our In-Home Family Services and Care Coordination Services programs by asking about donating items like furniture, beds and new bedding, or by helping with bills or other household expenses.

Help-a-Child – This is your opportunity to support a single child while he or she stays at Boys Town. You can help by purchasing gift cards, clothes, birthday or holiday gifts, school supplies, etc.

Leave-a-Legacy – Your legacy gift will ensure your spirit of giving will live on in the life of a child.

Pray – For the children in need in our own communities and all across America, and for the funds to be available to continue to expand and help more children and families.

Donation Drives – Our biggest program expenses include typical day-to-day necessities like toilet paper, cleaning supplies, school supplies, etc. You can contribute directly to the kids by having a donation drive. Or ask us about our Birthday Buddies, Hope for the Holidays and Back to School programs.

Find out more ways you can give by calling Dena Strickland, Boys Town North Florida Development Director, at (850) 575-6422.

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