FALL 2011 BECAUSE I’M BEAUTIFUL GIRLS CLUB, INC. NEWSLETTER

Because I’m Beautiful Girls Club, Inc. held its First Annual Celebrity Bowling Tournament at Sparez. It was a night full of fun, music and prizes. The event was an opportunity to bring awareness to the organization, as well as raise funds to assist with organizational operations and implementing a scholarship program.

The event was a huge success with Channing Crowder and Duane Starks, from the Miami Dolphins and Baltimore

Ravens, respectively, attending. The winner, Harris Williams, was awarded a crystal trophy and a gift certificate to Outback Steakhouse.

We would like to thank our sponsors for their support with this event, Publix, Nutrition Ocean, Not “Til it Sprinkles Cleaning Solutions, All Graphic Designs, Inc., Outback Steakhouse, Wells Fargo, Orion’s Kids, V&L Research and Consulting, Inc. and F.A.C.E.S Learning

Academy. We would also like to thank Sparez for its time and cooperation, especially John Gullion, General Manager. We would like to recognize all of our volunteers, your time and commitment is invaluable.

by Latoya Sales

BOWLING WITH A PURPOSE

B.I.B BOWLING TOURNAMENT WINNER HARRIS WILLIAMS

DUANE STARKS

BALTIMORE RAVENSSTRIKE!

CHANNING CROWDER

MIAMI DOLPHIN

PHOTOS

Because I’m Beautiful Girls Club, Inc., for the second year, has partnered with The Family Christian Association of America’s summer camp to provide Life Skills Management and Self-esteem . FCAA has served the community for over 25 years with an impeccable reputation in the community. The eight week sessions consist of girls ages 8-15 who participate in hands-on activities, field trips, and group workshop with guest speakers. BIB has received positive reviews from the FCAA staff as well as the parents. “My daughter listens to

everything that is mentioned to her in each session and she takes it to heart. She can literally repeat everything that is said to her. She loves the program,” said Jonelle Curry.

Each year we try to bring engaging activities and lessons that will provide today’s girls with possibilities and choices. Its paramount that they make wise choices, explore their interests and set goals for themselves for a brighter future.

B.I.B 2011 SUMMER OUTREACHB.I.B SUMMER OUTREACH

EIGHT SESSIONS OF :

BUILDING CONFIDENCE AND

SELF -ESTEEM

LIFE SKILLS MANAGEMENT

FIELD TRIPS

GROUP DISCUSSIONS

SPEAKERS

Bullying Statistics• Thirty percent (30%) of U.S.

students in grades six through ten are involved in moderate or frequent bullying — as bullies, as victims, or as both — according to the results of the first national survey on this subject.

• Bullying is increasingly viewed as an important contributor to youth violence, including homicide and suicide.

• 1 out of 4 kids are bullied. The American Justice Department says that this month 1 out of every 4 kids will be abused by another youth.

• Surveys show that 77% of students are bullied mentally, verbally, & physically.

• In a recent study, 77% of the students said they had been bullied. And 14% of those who were bullied said they experienced severe (bad) reactions to the abuse.

• 1 out of 5 kids admits to being a bully, or doing some "Bullying."

• 8% of students miss 1 day of class per month for fear of Bullies.

BULLYING IS REPEATED (FREQUENT) INTENTIONAL ACTIONS THAT BRING HARM TO AN INDIVIDUAL.

B.I.B Shout Out!“Learning about ancient art was fun, especially seeing a real mummy.” Erica 5th grader

BASS MUSEUM FIELD TRIP

The key to encouraging development in girls is to facilitate exploration and positive interactions with the world around them. A field trip to the Bass Museum to view the Egyptian exhibit is just one of those times. The girls were amazed at the paintings and artifacts. They were also able to create their own works of art..

“COMMUNITY SERVICE AT ITS F INEST”

B.I.B’s girls at Watkins Elementary

Magnet kicked-off their first “Cash for

Trash” beautification project for the

city of West Park, FL. It was a huge

success and the girls were recognized

by Vice Mayor Brunson as well as the

commissioners of West Park.

2011 MOTHER/DAUGHTER SYMPOSIUM

This year Watkins Magnet Elementary

hosted our 4th Annual Mother/

Daughter Symposium. Our theme this

year was “Celebrating Women. “

Women from various professions were

on hand to speak to the girls as well as

local venders. Thank you Costco for

s p o n s o r i n g a l l t h e wo n d e r f u l

refreshments.

At B.I.B Girls Club., every participant, member, coordinator, and volunteer strives to meet the highest standard of commitment, performance, quality, and service as we work to achieve our mission. B.I.B is committed to the professional development of our members and volunteers. We take our responsibility to support, nurture, teach, and inspire our young girls seriously.

Our S.U.P.A program is designed to provided girls with the necessary tools to succeed in life. The overall objective is to build confidence and self-esteem, reduce the impact of negative peer pressure, and reduce substance abuse while promoting abstinence and discouraging other high risk behaviors.

If you would like to become a sponsor or make a donation, you can visit our

website or send a check/ money order to:

Because Iʼm Beautiful Girls Club, Inc.

P.O. Box 840335 Pembroke Pines, FL 33084

2027 Lawrenceville- Suwanne, Rd. #300 Suwanne, GA. 33024

www.bibgirlsclub.com

1-888– BIB-0209

Donations to B.I.B will support our programs, and are tax-deductible.

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