The Jacksonville Quarterback Club annually awards a scholarship to a local high school senior who is an active participant (athlete, trainer, manager or cheerleader) in his or her school’s football program. Each scholarship is for four years made payable to the recipient’s college or university. Our 1996 scholarship recipient, Gennaro Jackson, was a 2 year starter as a wide receiver at Raines High School where he ranked #13 in his graduating class of 267 students. Gennaro attended Florida State University where he was a walk-on on the Seminole football team. His hard work paid off as he was rewarded with an athletic scholarship his senior year. Our 2005 recipient was Jessica Harris, a cheerleader from Andrew Jackson High School who currently attends the University of North Florida. Our most recent scholarship recipient was Trevor McCarter. Trevor attended Mandarin High School where he was a star defensive back on the football team and a National Honor Society member. Beginning this fall, Kevin will attend the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado on an athletic scholarship. The Jacksonville Quarterback Club takes great pride in providing financial aid through its scholarship program to outstanding young men and women from the greater Jacksonville area to assist them in completing their college educations.
NEWS RELEASE
6110 Grelot Road
Mobile, AL 36609
Phone: 251-635-1515
Toll Free: 877-635-0010
Fax: 251-635-1517
www.teamfocusonline.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - April 14, 2009 Contact: Ben Woods
Cell: 904-699-5446
Ben@teamfocusonline.com
Team Focus’ Give Back Weekend To Benefit Uncle Dick’s Home http://www.btea.org/orphanage.asp
(JACKSONVILLE, FL.) –Team Focus designates April 17 - 18, 2009, as Give Back Weekend in over 15 cities nationwide.
Team Focus will conduct a community sale at 2327 Broadmoor Lane, Jacksonville, Fl, 32207 from 8 am to 12 pm on April 18th. Founder Mike Gottfried said, “On this Give Back Weekend in over 15 cities our teams will participate in various fundraisers. All proceeds from Jacksonville’s sale will benefit Uncle Dick’s Home http://www.btea.org/orphanage.asp , founded by Bob Tebow. This fundraiser will help provide living facilities and education for over 50 orphaned boys and girls in the Philippines.”
Team Focus is a year-round program for boys without fathers. “It is our goal to teach our young men to share and so into others.” says Team Focus Director Ben Woods.
Anyone interested in donating or for more information on Team Focus or Team Focus Events, please contact Team Focus Headquarters at 251-635-1515 or www.teamfocusonline.org .
www.teamfocusonline.org
TEAM FOCUS, INC.
Team Focus, Inc. is a nonprofit, nonsectarian, 501(c) (3) foundation devoted to improving the lives of young men without fathers in their lives.
BACKGROUND ON TEAM FOCUS:
A boy growing up without a father figure in his home cries out for affirmation. A father affirms a child -- builds character -- gives him self-esteem, worth and confidence. Through summer camp programs and ongoing, year-round mentoring and educational programs, Team Focus strives to provide these young men with role models and positive influences that change their lives while encouraging them to attend college, and helping them to achieve victories in their lives.
Team Focus provides young men ages 10 to 18 with leadership skills, guidance, spiritual and moral values, and a continuing relationship with a carefully selected adult mentor. Team Focus strives to provide potential leaders of tomorrow with a positive influence and lessons that will benefit them throughout their life.
Team Focus offers a model summer camp training program uniquely designed to:
- Provide guidance and support to young men who do not have a father in their home;
- Encourage young men in academics, athletics, social skills, and moral and spiritual values;
- Develop leadership skills and teamwork;
- Motivate young men to strive for higher positive goals and achieve victories;
- Create a safe environment for young men to grow in society; and
- Build support through work with families, teachers, counselors, and positive role models.
At Team Focus, the young men are taught educational and social skills motivated and counseled. Guest speakers make an influence in campers’ lives through classroom sessions, lectures, and talks. Campers are educated on manners, appropriate dress, telephone etiquette, and how to be a better student. When campers are not in lectures or motivational talks, they are learning sports and outdoor activities. They learn the meaning of teamwork in every sense of the word. Importantly, Team Focus programs are made available at no cost to participating youths and families.
EXCITING NEWS!
The Jacksonville Quarterback Club Board of Directors has approved camp Team Focus for June 14 – 18 2009.
TEAM FOCUS, INC.
Team Focus, Inc. is a nonprofit, nonsectarian, 501(c) (3) foundation devoted to improving the lives of young men without fathers in their lives.
BACKGROUND ON TEAM FOCUS:
A boy growing up without a father figure in his home cries out for affirmation. A father affirms a child -- builds character -- gives him self-esteem, self-worth and confidence. Through summer camp programs and ongoing, year-round mentoring and educational programs, Team Focus strives to provide these young men with role models and positive influences that change their lives while encouraging them to attend college, and helping them to achieve victories in their lives.
Team Focus provides young men ages 10 to 18 with leadership skills, guidance, spiritual and moral values, and a continuing relationship with a carefully selected adult mentor. Team Focus strives to provide potential leaders of tomorrow with a positive influence and lessons that will benefit them throughout their life.
Team Focus offers a model summer camp training program uniquely designed to:
- Provide guidance and support to young men who do not have a father in their home;
- Encourage young men in academics, athletics, social skills, and moral and spiritual values;
- Develop leadership skills and teamwork;
- Motivate young men to strive for higher positive goals and achieve victories;
- Create a safe environment for young men to grow in society; and
- Build support through work with families, teachers, counselors, and positive role models.
At Team Focus, the young men are taught educational and social skills while being motivated and counseled. Guest speakers make an influence in campers’ lives through classroom sessions, lectures, and talks. Campers are educated on manners, appropriate dress, telephone etiquette, and how to be a better student. When campers are not in lectures or motivational talks, they are learning sports and outdoor activities. They learn the meaning of teamwork in every sense of the word. Most Importantly, Team Focus programs are made available at no cost to participating youths and families.
Quarterbacks……………….you will be hearing more on Team Focus in the near future. We are looking for sponsorships and volunteers from the membership.
Mile Gottfried founder and CEO of Team Focus will speak at our August 20th meeting. Please plan to attend and learn more about this exciting opportunity for our club to make a difference in our community!
