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MVP 20/30 2008 Club Officers and Board of Trustees

MVP 20/30 today announced its 2007 Annual Report and Financial Statement as well as its 2008 Club Officers and Board of Trustees. According to the Report, the third annual 40 Under 40 Awards raised nearly $15,000 for the Young Philanthropist Fund (YPF), with a three year donation to the Fund of over $41,000.
In 2007, the MVP 20/30 Club received 13 applications for the YPF and made its first $1,000 grant to the Teen Educators Affecting Children 's Health (TEACH) program in which students from Volney Rogers Junior High teach Kirkmere Elementary students about the dangers of using tobacco.
In 2007, the MVP 20/30 Club, in cooperation with the Mahoning County United Way Vision Council and its Achieving Our Potential committee, issued the Brain Gain Mahoning Valley Report, addressing key issues regarding the attraction and retention of young professionals in the Mahoning Valley. The full report can be read online at the organization's website mvp2030club.org. MVP 20/30 also welcomes its 2008 slate of Club Officers and Board of Trustees: Officers: Brian Laraway, President; Heather McMahon, Vice President; Sharon Schroeder, Secretary; Joe Damore, Treasurer. Board of Trustees: Anthony Daprile, Bob McGovern, Brianna Komara, Cari Haviach, Carole Arendas, Steven Jones, Greg Sinchak, Jim Leugers, Michele McBride, Phil Kidd, Chris Jaskiewicz, James Blaylock, Kelly Kiraly, Mike Humphries, Ryan Day.

From Poodle Socks to Disco and Beyond

A Half Century of Musical Styles will be explored in this annual gala evening.
Ballet Western Reserve and Friends of Fellows Riverside Gardens will present Enchanted Evening at the Gardens an Evening of Dance at the Butler. In honor of the Garden's 50^th Anniversary the evening is entitled   "Dancing Thru the Decades" on Friday, May 2.
The wine and cheese reception will begin at
7 P.M. on the Davis Education Center patio and the performance will follow at 8 P.M. in the auditorium. Following the performance, guest will enjoy a dessert and champagne; an elegant silent auction and dancing under the stars to the music of a local band.
This performance will bring to life a song and dance number from every period and style of the last half century giving the performance a bit of a cabaret feel, says Richard Dickinson, Artistic Director of Ballet Western Reserve. Dickenson will serve as director and lead choreographer for the event but will share the night with BWR's seven other choreographers. In addition to classical ballet, tap, modern, hip hop and salsa dancing will be featured.
This event is generously underwritten. The cocktail party is compliments of numerous area restaurants. Seating is limited and is on sale now for $55.00 per person. For tickets, please call James McClellan, BWR Business Manager, at
(330) 744-1934.
For press rehearsal tapings, photographs or interviews, please call Aundréa Cika of insite at
(330) 646-4082 or acika@designwithinsite.com.

Gary Locket. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO.

"I've got the power to
beat Pavlik" -Locket
By Mike Varveris

"I've got the power to beat Kelly Pavlik!"
So says 31-year-old Gary "The Rocket" Locket from Wales, who is Kelly Pavlik's first challenger for the WBO middleweight title. The two will meet on June 7 at Atlantic City in a 12-round bout to be carried live by HBO -TV.
Locket has a record of 30-1 with 21 KO's. All but one of his fights have been staged throughout the United Kingdom mostly in Wales. The only bout outside the United Kingdom was in Italy in 2005. His only loss was in 2002.
Locket, who stands, 5-10, earned the fight by being rated the No.1 challenger by WBO.  He is not rated by the WBC, the other championship belt Kelly owns, but is regarded the champion by the lightly regarded WBU.
Eighteen of Locket's 21 knockouts have come inside three rounds, and his handlers say he has a punch "to be very afraid of."
"I train in a gym full of world champions, and I'm happy to be given this shot in the big time against Kelly Pavlik and establish myself as a world star," the Welshman said.
"Kelly is a fantastic fighter, but I've got the power to beat anyone," he added.
Locket is scheduled to meet an unnamed opponent in a tune-up fight in Cardiff, Wales tomorrow night, March 22.
While he is regarded as an explosive puncher, most observers feel Locket has no speed as well as the power to defeat the 6-2 Kelly who is favored to win by an early KO.
One thing for sure….Kelly will not take this guy lightly and will train like he's fighting Jermain Taylor for the third time.                                             

Highlighting Valley Memories

Remembering Youngstown's landmarks part of the fun at upcoming fundraiser
The Alzheimer's Assistance and Referral Network will present "Valley Memories," its annual charity auction and dinner on Saturday, March 15th at Mr. Anthony's in Boardman to benefit the organization's support efforts.
Saturday evening's highlights will include thematic photo and memorabilia displays on loan from Steeltown Studios, the Mahoning Valley Historical Society, Youngstown State University and General Motors Lordstown. Expect top-notch epicurean fare as well as an exclusive Chinese, basket, silent and live auction featuring exceptional items. These include: a pair of Allegiant Airlines tickets to Orlando; four Disney Hopper Passes; Youngstown Symphony Orchestra tickets and a variety of sports tickets and outings.
The hors d'oeuvre will begin at 6 p.m. and a buffet dinner will follow at 7 p.m. Take II will be performing throughout the evening, offering selections from a variety of Youngstown's most popular eras.
Although the Network often gears its events around reminiscences, what is unique about this year's event is that the memories we are remembering our own. "Too often even we Valley residents don't appreciate all that we have to be proud of in out history," says Dorothy Barto, director of the Alzheimer's Network. "We think that reminding ourselves of this history is important as we go forward. It also helps us value what is really being lost by those Alzheimer's suffers who are no longer are able to look back and remember."
Tickets are on sale now at the Network's offices at 4214 Market Street in Youngstown. To charge by phone with a major credit card, call the office at 330-788-9755. Individual ticket prices start at $40 with tables of eight available for $290. Seating is limited. For more information on Valley Memory sponsorship opportunities and auction donations, call 866-822-2102.

St. Patrick School news

St. Patrick school 38 E. Water St. Is now accepting K-8 registrations for the 2008-09 school year. Financial assistance forms are now available and the school accepts the EdChoice Scholarships for students from eligible school districts. the school also offers a monthly tuition payment plan for families. The school offers an old day Kindergarten program as well as small class sizes for individual attention for all students. Call the school at 330-534-2509 for a registration packet and more information. Visit www.stpatshub.com to find out more about the school.
St. Patrick School 38 E. Water St. will be conducting Kindergarten screening May 6 through out the day, by appointment. Call the school at
330-534-2509 for a registration packet and to secure a time. Some of the programs the school has for kindergarten students are foreign language class and computers. Visit www.stpatshub.com to learn more about everything the school has to offer.
St. Patrick school is now scheduling shadow days for students and there families who want to know more about the school. A shadow day allows students to spend a regular school day in the respective grade with the students at St. Patrick School. Students who will be in Kindergarten in 2008-09 are also encouraged to participate in this wonderful opportunity. Call the school at 330-534-2509 to set up a day that is convenient for your family and visit www.stpatshub.com to learn more about the school.