Asset Builder of the Month:
Monthly Grind
January 29, 2007
Monday
Ketchikan, Alaska - PATCHWorks has selected the Monthly Grind
as the Asset Builder of the Month for January, 2007. PATCHWorks
Director Karen Eakes said, "As a community organization,
the Monthly Grind has become a valued source of entertainment
for Ketchikan's families and provides opportunities to build
developmental assets in Ketchikan's youth by including them in
its monthly shows at the Saxman Tribal House. Whether they are
participating as performers, hosts, volunteers, poster designers,
or audience members, youth are made to feel welcome at the Grind."
Karen Eakes and members
of PATCHWorks present the Asset Builder of the Month for January
2007 to the Monthly Grind and honored its producers
Peggy Hovik, Tom LeCompte and Cherry Rice...
Photograph courtesy PATCHWorks
Eakes said, "By performing in the show, youth are exposed
to the assets of Responsibility, Creative Activities, Personal
Power and Self-esteem. Volunteering and working behind
the scenes help youth learn the benefits of Service to Others,
and meet the wonderful, responsible Adult Role Models who
support them and make them feel welcome. Simply attending the
Grind can expose young people to the assets of Cultural Competence
and Interpersonal Competence as they socially interact
with others. In addition, the Grind is an excellent example
of how our Community Values Youth and encourages
the asset of Family Support by providing an opportunity
for families to enjoy evenings of fun and entertainment together."
Monthly Grind producers
Peggy Hovik, Tom LeCompte and Cherry Rice...
The wall hanging donated by the Rainy Day Quilters was part of
the award.
Photograph courtesy PATCHWorks
The presentation, which included a lovely quilted wall hanging
donated by the Rainy Day Quilters, was made during intermission
at the Grind's spectacular show on January 20th.
The producers of the Grind,
Peggy Hovik, Tom LeCompte and Cherry Rice, were honored, along
with the many individuals and families that make this event happen
month after month and year after year. These dedicated Grind
volunteers make this intergenerational event possible. "They
are supporting and empowering the younger generation of Ketchikan
and making our community a better place to live," said Eakes.
Eakes said, "The Monthly
Grind is a true community effort and PATCHWorks wants to thank
and congratulate the Grind producers, hosts, performers, coordinators,
volunteers and attendees for being powerful asset builders. "
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