Weekly Update 5/19

Hello Phoenix Knights supporters,

Our awesome game-based youth development programs continue in Belfast!

Great News: We have a Givebutter Donation Platform!

(Just click the link to check it out!)

This means folks can donate to Phoenix Knights directly, and contributions will go toward:

• – Fresh, healthy food and game supplies to keep participants fed and engaged.
• – Administrative costs of setting up a new organization, including insurance and legal fees.
• – Compensation for the former Game Loft staff – now Phoenix Knights volunteers – for their time and effort running games and coordinating all programming and events.
• Please share the link, spread the word, and donate! Thank you!
• **And don’t forget to “round up” when you check out at the Belfast Community Co-op this month – those proceeds also go directly to PKG for the Month of May!
• — !! We’re Looking toward Summertime !! —

The Steering Committee recently met to discuss Live Action Combat programs for the Summertime (most likely on Wednesdays, beginning in June), so keep an eye out for that info in the coming weeks…

Remember, we’re back to four days a week of programming in Belfast!

1. THE SCHEDULE:

Monday 5/19: First Baptist Church (95 High St, Belfast)

Ages 7 – 11yrs  2:30pm-5:30pm

**Please note the earlier end time on Monday**

Tuesday 5/20 and Thursday 5/22: First Church in Belfast (8 Court St, Belfast)

Ages 12 – 18yrs 2:30-6pm

**Please enter through the Parish House doors facing Court St.**

Programming will be held in the Parlor on the ground floor:

Enter through the doors and go straight down the hall

Second door on the left.

Friday 5/23: UU Church (37 Miller St, Belfast)

Ages 12 – 18yrs 2:30pm-6pm

2. COMMON CENTS AT THE BELFAST CO-OP IN MAY

Phoenix Knights are the recipients of the Common Cents Program in May!

“When you’re checking out at the Co-op in May,

Round up so the Phoenix Knights can play!”

3. CARPOOLING

** If you live in greater Waldo County and you need transportation to PKG

OR

** If you’re able to drive for a carpool

PLEASE REACH OUT TO US!

In an effort to connect with families who live outside of Belfast and want to participate in PKG programming, we’re starting the “Carpool Conversation”

EMAIL US TO LEARN MORE!

4. The Survey

If you haven’t filled out the survey yet, please consider doing so soon! Your input is crucial to the success of the Phoenix Knights. Please CLICK HERE to take the survey.

5. Facebook Page 

We’ve made a Facebook page to keep you abreast of last minute changes! Check it out here: Phoenix Knights Facebook Page. We will still send emails regarding substantive changes or notifications, but for the day to day please check Facebook! 

We are staying focused on the fundamental services that the Game Loft provided:

– Positive relationships with mentors and peers

– Youth development through non-electronic games

– A safe and supportive place to play and grow

Thanks so much for your continued support of the youth of Waldo County!

Please don’t hesitate to reach out to this email address to sign up to volunteer, to ask questions, or to tell us your thoughts.

With gratitude,

Belfast Phoenix Knights Steering Committee

~~Rio Greeley, John Jurcheck, Courtney Hayes, Pen Occhipinti, Anne Saggese, Esther Williamson, Logan Marietta, Oliver Jurcheck, Sara Moscoso, Graham Mallory, Stephen Colby, Rory Williamson, and Leo Smith~~