Contact Name: Rebecca Deschane 920-593-3406
Green Bay, Wis. (Jan. 30, 2008) Partners in Education Drug Alliance is hosting the third annual Great Paper Airplane Toss in the Lambeau Field Atrium this Saturday, Feb. 2, 2008 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. The Lambeau Field Atrium is located at 1265 Lombardi Ave. in Green Bay.
Join in a day of fun with the Flight Against Drugs, a family event where young people and their families can make and toss airplanes in the Lambeau Field Atrium. The first airplane toss for students is free with each additional throw at 25˘. The individuals with the two longest flights in each age category will receive $50 savings bonds and the individual with the longest overall flight will receive a $100 savings bond. Pre-made airplanes can be brought to the event and thrown, but are not eligible for prizes.
Families from the 432nd Family Readiness Group will serve as honorary captains by throwing the first toss of the day. This year’s captains will be Pamela Schauer and her sons, Michael, Alexzander, and Lance; Karen Nicholson and her sons, Jacob and Joseph; and Dianne LaChance and her sons, Trevor and Mason. Chris Schroeder, coordinator of the 432nd CA BN FRG, said the families were excited about the opportunity to participate in this year’s event. “The families of the 432nd truly appreciate the support they have received from the community. As our soldiers set to deploy, please continue to keep them and their families in your thoughts and prayers.” The families will also team up with local celebrity dignitaries at 2:30 p.m. for a special dignitary toss.
Families will have a number of opportunities for fun throughout the day. The Family vs. Family Team Challenge Series will be held at 3 p.m. and teams of four are encouraged to participate. Interested teams can register by 2:30 p.m. at the event. Teams may be comprised of family members or separate individuals. Kids will also have a chance to test their flight skills on flight simulators, talk with area pilots, and meet with local D.A.R.E. officers.
The Partners in Education Drug Alliance works to raise funds to sponsor post-prom and grad-night parties for high schools in the area school districts. The Alliance also provides mini-grants to partner groups when funds are available. The Alliance is comprised of community groups, business people, educators, healthcare, and law enforcement professionals who meet regularly to discuss the solutions for issues regarding drug and alcohol abuse in the community. For more information about the Partners in Education Drug Alliance contact Rebecca Deschane at 593-3406 or rdeschane@titletown.org.
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The Education and Leadership department includes programs such as Partners in Education (PIE), Leadership Green Bay and Current Young Professionals. PIE’s most prominent programs include the Golden Apple Awards, Brown County Teen Leadership, Youth Apprenticeship, WisCareers, Career Expo and Educators in The Workplace--programs designed to strengthen the economic future of our community.
Established in 1882, the mission of the Green Bay Area Chamber of Commerce is to promote economic and community development. Chamber programs include Advance, Partners in Education, Leadership Green Bay, Brown County Teen Leadership, Current-Young Professionals Network, Good Government Council, the Highway 41 International Development Program, and the Small Business Council.
For more information about the Green Bay Area Chamber of Commerce and its programs, call 437-8704 or visit www.titletown.org.
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