For the past four years, through the generosity of community organizations, businesses and individuals were able to award scholarships to play basketball to over 30 children from Kilauea and Hanalei whose families are economically challenged. And with registration for the
For the past four years, through the generosity of community organizations, businesses and individuals were able to award scholarships to play basketball to over 30 children from Kilauea and Hanalei whose families are economically challenged.
And with registration for the 2005 North shore spring basketball season beginning in January for boys and girls, kindergarten through fifth grade, the scholarship committee is once again asking for help.
This year, they’d like to award scholarships to all children who are on the school’s free or reduced lunch program. These children have been federally certified as “in need.” With over 404574270f Kilauea and Hanalei School’s children on this program, there is a challenge.
But, with the community’s help, they can support these children so they may enjoy a structured sports program, a program that teaches the fundamentals of basketball with an emphasis is on social interaction, sportsmanship, teamwork, and with an objective to have fun.
This will be Bill Troutman’s sixth year as volunteer coordinator for the North Shore. He continues to be supported with excellent coaches who serve as role models and promote the goal of the Boys & Girls Club, “a positive place for kids.”
The children who participate in this program have shown remarkable improvement in behavior and schoolwork, as attested by the Kilauea and Hanalei School staff, as well as the Kaua‘i Christian Academy and other private school staff.
The games will be played at the Kilauea gym from April through May.
For the last four years the community supported this scholarship program. These scholarships are confidentially awarded.
Thank you to last year’s donors: Kilauea Neighborhood Association, Kilauea Seniors, Kilauea Community Outreach Program, Kilauea School PTSA, North Shore Lions, Ching Young Village, Island Soap, Spencer’s Masonry, Kauai Seal Coat, Island Hardware, Mokihana Pest Control, North Shore Pharmacy, Pau Hana Pizza, Kokonut Kids, “Cake” at Kong Lung Center, O’Connor Reality, Pasavada family, Blaich family, and Janey Kanter.
The committee would welcome new donors too. Donations are tax deductible, please make checks payable to: Boys & Girls Club of Hawai‘i and mail to: Bill Troutman, North Shore Coordinator, P. 0. Box 595, Kilauea, HI 96754, or call him at 828-2844.
Last year over 200 children participated. We even had two senior teams (up to 94 years young). Dr. Goodman and Terri Sullivan donated shirts for the seniors. They’re always looking for coaches. You are invited to watch our games, all day Saturdays in April and May. Smiles on the kids faces will make your day!
