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Volume 31 Number 3 www.fsbgc.org Summer 2017

FSBGC College Scholarship Recipients Honored DuringAnnual Awards Luncheon

2017-2018 Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club college scholarship recipients were honored during an annual board of directors luncheon held June 13 at the DoubleTree hotel in Fort Smith. $37,750 in support was awarded to 27 Club members, including nine incoming freshmen. FSBGC volunteer Dalton Person was guest speaker for the event. Person is a former recipient and recently graduated from Law School. Scholarship committee chair Hugh Maurras recognized donors during the luncheon. “We are proud of this outstanding group of young people” he said. “This program couldn’t exist without the generous support of our donors” he added. The scholarship program was established in 1985 by Jim & June Alexander. Since the creation of the program, 788 awards have been granted, with 324 FSBGC individual Club members receiving support. Applicants must have participated at the Club as a member or volunteer for a minimum of two years. Financial need, Club participation, and academic excellence are key ingredients that committee judges consider when making selections. The scholarship committee conducts interviews with all new applicants. The FSBGC College Scholarship program is one of the largest in the country (for Boys & Girls Clubs). Funding for the program is made possible by: Jim & June Alexander; FSBGC Alumni & Friends Association; Steven D. Jenkins memorial; Jack & Mollie Grober memorial; Vic Forsgren memorial; Reid Bartlett and Grant Ellison Plunkett memorial; Robert E. Miller Family foundation; Robert A. Young IV memorial; Bob Needham Sr. memorial; Sean Amos memorial; John & Kim McFarland; Bob and Janice Powell; Wade Walker Family; Stuart C. Crews memorial; Jane Morgan memorial; E.S. & Wanda Stephens memorial; ConocoPhillips/Scott Fretheim and Hugh & Kate Maurras.

2017-2018 FSBGC College Scholarship Recipients pose for a group photo during the annual awards luncheon held at the DoubleTree hotel. Bottom (left to right): Bret Pinter, Karla Palafox, Madison Needham, Taylor Wewers, Sean Franklin. Second row: Quincy Williams, Gunnar Moody, Davin Chitwood, Joey Kestner. Third row: Cara Shelby, Kirstyn Baker, Joi Flake, Tanner Cross. Back row: Jake Marrs, Claire Pinter, Omaima Mzee, Matthew Jackson, Tay Rollinson, Rachel Browning.

Lowe’s Employees FocusOn Club Improvements

After completion of a $50,000 “Renovation Across the Nation” grant at the Stephens Boys & Girls Club, employees from Lowe’s have made plans for facility upgrades at the Jeffrey Boys & Girls Club. During the second week of August, the Lowe’s team will be donating man power and materials to enhance the inside of the Jeffrey Club. The project includes: new paint, new counter tops, new ceiling tiles, new cabinets, new base trim, new sinks and faucets, and shelving. More than a dozen Lowe’s employees volunteered at Stephens and Jeffrey during the United Way of Caring held during the Spring. Store manager James Russell and design specialist Kimberly Kress have led efforts in helping with the Jeffrey project.

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In Memory of...Memorial contributions to the Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club are invested in the Club Endowment fund to generate perpetual support for the Club. The Endowment was established in 1940. Gifts received during the second quarter of 2017 (April, May, June) were given in memory of the following:

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MR. NICOL WINTORY

BOBBY NEEDHAM, SR. MEMORIAL (continued)

by Mr. & Mrs. Okla Ben Smith

MEMORIALS:

MR. JOHN BULLINGTONby Marla & Hank Needham

MS. MARY L. WINTERSby Marla & Hank Needham

MR. A. CURTIS GOLDTRAP, JR.

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by Lyn & Bruce Caselmanby Jackie & Carl D. Corleyby Cyndi & Jerry Glidewellby Fern & Birnie Harperby Bodie & Phil Hatcherby Pam & Buddy McMahonby Elizabeth & Joe D. Powersby Mr. & Mrs. Okla Ben Smithby Mr. & Mrs. James Wagoner

MR. MAJOR "BUD" GLIDEWELL, JR.by Lyn & Bruce Caselman

STEVEN D. JENKINS MEMORIALHONORARIUM:MS. CAROLYN JENKINS

by Connie Croy & Family

BOBBY NEEDHAM, SR. MEMORIALMEMORIALS:MS. STACY FORSGREN

by Marla & Hank Needham

MR. MAJOR "BUD" GLIDEWELL, JR.by Marla & Hank Needhamby Robyn & Bobby Needham, Jr.

MR. JACKIE "KERMIT" MANESSby Marla & Hank Needham

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CLUB MOURNS LOSSOF STACY FORSGREN

AstandingroomonlycrowdfilledthesanctuaryofChristthe King Church on May 31 to attend the funeral services of Stacy Boerner Forsgren, who passed away on May 27, 2017 at the age of 40.

Stacy fought a courageous battle against cancer. She was a graduate of Southside High and attended Arkansas State University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. Stacy was a realtor for Sagely & Edwards. Her true passion beyond all of her personal accomplishments was her family and friends. Stacy is survived by her

husband Dallas; children Brooklyn, Ben and Blake; parents Harold and Nancy Boerner; brother Craig and wife Courtney; brother-in-law Steve Forsgren and wife Gala and brother-in-law Justin Forsgren and wife Lori, as well as a large loving extended family.


Goldtrap Boys & Girls Club members gather for an assembly following lunch hour on June 20.

Members of the Stephens Boys & Girls Club surround their summer garden project.

Guitar instructor Ethan Echols teaches members of the Evans Boys & Girls Club chord progressions during the TJ guitar program.

Member of the MonthAward Recipients

April Kezavion Marks (Jeffrey) Zoey Bond (Evans) Abigail Button (Stephens) Noah Emery (Goldtrap)

May Daxon Gray (Jeffrey) Avi Releford (Evans) Sergio Lopez (Stephens) Daleah Thomas (Goldtrap)

June Nury Ibarra (Jeffrey) Derrick Lacy (Evans) Dominic Kruger (Stephens) Lance Smith (Goldtrap)

Volunteer of the MonthAward Recipients

April Margaret Summerhill (Jeffrey) Jordan Watts (Evans) Kennard Lawson (Stephens) Kannon Kuykendall (Goldtrap)

May Isaiah Belue (Jeffrey) Trent Welbern (Evans) Lamar Roberts (Stephens) Mike Williamson (Goldtrap)

June Jayde Flake (Jeffrey) Jaleyia Perry (Evans) Hulonda Chatman (Stephens) Daniel Romo (Goldtrap)

COX COMMUNITY CONCERT SET FOR

SEPTEMBER 15 For the fourth consecutive year, concession income from theCoxCommunityconcertwillbenefittheFortSmithBoys& Girls Club. The free event is scheduled for September 15 at Harry E. Kelly Park in downtown Fort Smith. A media announcement will be made in August regarding the guest artist and warm-up act. Previous acts have included Joe Nichols, Rodney Atkins and Chris Young. More than 40 FSBGC volunteers help man the concessions for the concert. Proceeds are split between the FSBGC and the Mercy Foundation.


Participants from 16 area elementary schools took part in the 6th annual Chess tournament held at the Evans unit on May 17.

248 Elementary StudentsCompete in Chess Tourney

at the Boys & Girls Club A record number of students participated in the 6th annual Elementary Chess tournament held at the Boys & Girls Club on May 17. “We had an amazing turnout for this year’s event” said Tim Higgins, Evans Boys & Girls Club unit director and host for the tourney. “Our chess tournament continues to grow each year” he added. Tim Higgins, Ernest Cialone and David Israel established thecity-wideChesstournamentin2011.Duringthefirstyear,there were only 40 students competing. By 2013 the tourney reached more than 100 students and in 2015 the tourney topped the 200 mark. With two gymnasiums, the Evans Boys & Girls Club location works well for the tournament. One gym is used for the contest while the other gym is used as a play area for participantswhofinishtheirmatchesquickly.Severalteachersand volunteers helped provide snacks and lunch for the chess students. Many of the schools provided team t-shirts. Scientificstudiesprovethatyoungpeopleplayingchessona regular basis improve learning, thinking, analytical power and decision-making. Chess helps participants learn the importance of discipline, focus, foresight and planning. At the annual Boys & Girls Club tournament, the game helps participants gain self-confidenceandgivesthemtheopportunitytomeetnewfriendswhile representing their school. Each of the participants competed in four matches. After scores were totaled, Woods elementary school took the overall team title. Euper Lane was second. Other schools competing included: St. Boniface, Howard, Cook, Cavanaugh, Trusty, Howard, Orr, Bonneville, Morrison, Mansfield, Barling,Carnall, Beard and Sutton. Bus transportation was provided by the Fort Smith public schools and tables/chairs were furnished by Dr. Darren McKinney.

Two FSBGC Members Win 2017 Southwest Regional

Photography Contest Lianna Grimes (Jeffrey Boys & Girls Club) and Luke Higgins (EvansBoys&GirlsClub)wonfirstplace in the2017 Boys & Girls Clubs of America Southwest Regional Image-makers contest. Their photographs were selected from hundreds of entries in the eight-state region. The winning photos were forwarded to the BGCA nationalImage-makerscontestandexhibit.Grimeswasfirstin the 10-12 year old age group and Higgins won the 6-9 year old age group.

River Valley Corporate Games Benefit FSBGC For the third year in a row, the River Valley Corporate Games benefited the Boys & Girls Clubs. The event was held at various locations from April through June. Competition consisted of company based teams participating in a variety of athletic contests. Noel Sanger of United Federal Credit Union established the fundraiser with the help of Ty Matlock and Jason Morland. Teams competed in basketball, bowling, dodgeball volleyball, wiffleball, indoor soccer, kickball, flag football, wally-ball and billiards. The Fort Smith Chamber of Commerce, Children’s Emergency Shelter and the FSBGC all received income. UFCU captured the team championship.

After-School Transportation Set to Begin on August 14

FSBGC members needing transportation from area elementary schools will have the opportunity to participate in the Fall FSBGC Shuttle service. The program includes pick-up service at 15 local elementary school sites. Last year, more than 275 FSBGC members participated. Beginning August 14, the program will shuttle registered members from their school and transport them to the Club. Participants must be currently registered for the program. Parents are responsible for picking up their child. The cost for the shuttle program is only $25 per semester. Participants must have a current FSBGC membership card ($10 per year).


2017- 2018 Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club College Scholarship Recipients

Kirstyn Baker James Barrie Rachel Browning Davin Chitwood Tanner Cross Freshman Sophmore Sophomore Sophomore Freshman Hendrix College Arkansas Tech Univ. Central AR UAFS Dartmouth

Jayde Flake Joi Flake Brooklyn Forsgren Sean Franklin Rachel Harrell Junior Freshman Junior Freshman Junior Univ. Central OK Univ. Central OK Univ. of Arkansas Culver-Stockton Univ. of Arkansas

Cassidy Jackson Matthew Jackson Joey Kestner Matheson Ladd Jake Marrs Senior Freshman Senior Freshman Junior Oklahoma State Univ. Missouri Valley Univ. of Arkansas South Carolina UAFS

Gunnar Moody Omaima Mzee Madison Needham Karla Palafox Bret Pinter Junior Senior Junior Sophomore Junior Univ. of Arkansas Oklahoma State Univ. UAFS UAFS Univ. of Central AR


FSBGC College Scholarship

Donors & RecipientsJim & June AlexanderCassidy Jackson – Applied Health SciencesJake Marrs – Applied ScienceBret D. Pinter – Logistics ManagementCara Shelby - Radiography

Sean Amos MemorialJoey Kestner – Kinesiology

ConocoPhillips / Stuart C. Crews MemorialCooper Sisemore – Finance / Accounting / Economics

Vic Forsgren MemorialRachel Browning – NursingRachel Harrell - NursingLaTavia Rollinson – Nursing

Jack & Mollie Grober MemorialJoi Flake – Fashion MarketingMadison Needham – NursingTaylor Wewers – Political Science

Steven D. Jenkins MemorialJayde Flake – Forensic Science / Criminal JusticeSean Franklin - Biology

Hugh & Kate MaurrasMatheson Ladd – Sports Management

John & Kim McFarlandKarla Palafox – NursingJames Barrie – Business AdministrationKim Rollinson – Electronic Technology

Robert E. Miller Family FoundationTanner Cross - Business FinanceCassidy Jackson – Applied Health SciencesMatthew Jackson – Sports Management

Jane Dills Morgan MemorialBrooklyn Forsgren – Elementary Education

Bob Needham Sr. MemorialKirstyn Baker – ChemistryJayde Flake – Forensic Science

Grant & Reid Plunkett MemorialClaire Pinter – Communication Sciences

Bob and Janice PowellKirstyn Baker - Chemistry

E.S. & Wanda Stephens MemorialMatthew Jackson – Sports Management

Wade Walker FamilyDavin Chitwood - International BusinessGunnar Moody – Biology / Pre-medQuincy Williams – Applied Science

Robert A. Young IV MemorialOmaima Mzee - Nutrition

Claire Pinter Kim Rollinson Freshman Junior Univ. of Central AR UAFS

LaTavia Rollinson Cara Shelby Sophomore Senior UAFS Univ. of Central

Cooper Sisemore Taylor Wewers Sophomore Sophomore Univ. of Arkansas UAFS

Quincy Williams Freshman UAFS

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ALUMNI NEWS Summer 2017

Lowest Score – Matlock Media won the afternoon flight with a tournament low score of 53. Team members include (left to right): Ty Matlock, Bryan Penniman, Donnie Matlock and Chad Frazier.

Alumni & FriendsGOLF TOURNAMENT RAISES

FUNDS FOR FSBGC Rain couldn’t dampen the charitable spirit of 144 golfers who participated in the 21st annual FSBGC Alumni & Friends golf tournament at Fianna Hills Country Club on June 5. The event netted over $20,000 for the Boys & Girls Club. Proceeds will help benefitAlumni sponsoredprograms at the Boys & Girls Club. Weather conditions for the morning round were ideal, buttheafternoonflightenduredaonehourdelaybecauseofrain. 16 teams competed in the morning and 20 teams were in the afternoonflight.The top three teams in eachflightreceived gift cards from Academy Sports. First National Bank and Orr Chevrolet served as corporate gold sponsors. Coca-cola and Burford Distributing provided beverages and lunch was served by Hooters. Hole-in-One prizes were sponsored by Orr Chevrolet.

Morning Flight Results1st place - 55 - Taylor Brothers2nd place - 56 - Dr. Cole Goodman3rd place - 57 - Sportsman57 – Coca-cola 62 – Team Morland57 – Foundation Life Ins. 63 – Team Bittle59 – Orr Chevrolet 64 – Cox Communications59 – Orr Nissan 64 – Shelter Insurance61 – Team Orick 67 – Redbirds62 – Walmart 67 – KFSM TV-562 – Team Tabor Closest to pin # 5: Trent WelbernClosest to pin # 12: Kevin KeefnerAccurate Drive # 10: Juan BarbaLongest Drive # 4: J.P. SonnierB Flight Champion: Walmart

Afternoon Flight Results1st place - 53 - Matlock Media2nd place - 55 - First National Bank3rd place - 55 - Strategic Realty57 – MP Warehouse 66 - First Arkansas58 – Arvest Bank 66 - Bercher60 – Firstar Bank 67 - Team Milam60 – First National Bank 68 - Hooters60 – CSM 68 – Baldor63 – Forsgren 69 – Simmons Bank65 – Burford Distributing 69 – Roadrunners65 – Ci Ci’s Pizza 69 – Team Bray66 – Baldor 69 – JPauley Toyota # 2Closest to pin # 5: Joe CoxClosest to pin # 12: Richard LangAccurate Drive # 10: Addison MitchellLongest Drive # 4: Chris RogersB Flight Champion: Burford Distributing


2017 FSBGC Alumni & Friends Golf Tourney SponsorsCorporate Gold -First National Bank /Orr Chevrolet

Corporate Silver –Walmart / J. Pauley ToyotaStrategic Realty / Matlock MediaSimmons Bank

Lunch/Beverage Sponsors –Burford Distributing / HootersCoca-cola

Hole in One Sponsor -Orr Chevrolet

Awards Sponsor –Academy Sports

Golf Ball Sponsor –Merrill Lynch - Don McDonald

Team & Hole Sponsors - Forsgren / Jerry TaylorDr. Cole Goodman / MP Warehouse / Ci Ci’s PizzaUnited Federal Credit Union / Foundation Life Insurance

Hole Sponsors - Drew Harmon Jim Harwood Optimist ClubJim Saviers Carman Trucking Brown-Hiller-ClarkHolmes Erection Harp’s Shamrock Bolt & ScrewUnited Federal Credit Union Midwest Sporting Goods Shamrock LiquorChem Lab

In-kind Contributions - Academy Sports Jerry Neels BBQ Shamrock LiquorBurford Distributing Juan’s Mexican Restaurant Sharum LandscapingBurger King McAlister’s Simmons BankCoca-cola Merrill Lynch – Don McDonald Taco Mayo Egg & I Olive Garden Taliano’sEunices Outback Steakhouse The Well LiquorsFianna Hills Country Club Red Lobster Village InnFirehouse Rolando’s Wild Hog LiquorGreat American Cookie Prestigious Pools Yeagers Hardware Hooter’s Schlotzsky’s 2017 Volunteers - Kristen Cox Meredith Marney Jean BelcherJim Wyatt Rhonda Murphy Patty CoxBilly Higgins Judy Phillips Helene LewisJason Morland Lyn Caselman Alex Bradford


SPORTSAthletes in the NewsTevin Brewer – was named MVP of the Arkansas High School All-star basketball game. The former Stephens Boys & Girls Club basketball star led the Northside High Grizzly basketball team to a state title. Brewer plans to attend Eastern State (OK) College this fall. Tevin’s father Virl Brewer, and high school coach Eric Burnett both grew up playing basketball at the Stephens unit.

Craig Gentry – is playing outfield thissummer for the Baltimore Orioles. Gentry has played on three other MLB Teams during his career, including the Texas Rangers, Oakland A’s and Los Angeles Angels. He is a former member of the Goldtrap Boys & Girls Club.

Koda Glover – a pitcher for the MLB Washington Nationals, has been on the injured reserved list during the past month. When healthy, Glover is considered one of the top closers in the league. Koda and his brother Clay, played American Legion baseball in Fort Smith.

Brett Goode – who just finished playinghis 9th season in the NFL, participated in the 2017 FSBGC Alumni & Friends golf tourney. Goode has played his entire professional career with the Green Bay Packers and was aSuper Bowl champion in 2011.

Tre’ Norwood – will be playing football this fall for the Oklahoma Sooners. Norwood was a star high school athlete in basketball and football. He is a former member of the Stephens Boys & Girls Club. Norwood received the “best Athlete” award at the River Valley Best of Preps dinner.

Tanner Cross - the 2017 FSBGC Youth of the Year will play football this fall at Dartmouth. Cross is a member of the Evans Boys & GirlsClub where he has served as a Lean On Me mentor and coach.

2017 Sportsman – front (left to right): Bradlee Chronister, Ryan Reeves, Alex DeMato, Dalton Sharp, Garrett Carter, Brock Thibodeaux, Max Frazier, Ryan Horn and Jake Smith. Back (left to right): Coach Randy Walker, Coach Bill Kincannon, Kinner Brasher, Ryan Daggs, DJ Reeves, Blake Pschier, Cody Smith, Jake Melton, Ethan Rauser, Daniel Demondesert and Manager Trey Prieur.

SPORTSMAN WINS TITLE GAMEAT BARTLESVILLE

Fort Smith Sportsman won the 58th annual Glen Winget American Legion tournament in Bartlesville, Oklahoma during the July 4th weekend. Fort Smith defeated Hillcrest 4-0 in the finals. It was the third tournament championship the team has won this season, with wins at the Maurice Katzer tournament and the Border War championship in Missouri. The team has a record of 25-7 (through July 5)

2017 Forsgren – front (left to right): Brennan Janes, Hunter Taylor, Jackson Webb, Grant Johnson, Luckas Quenga, Brevon Harper, Matthew Moore. Back (left to right): Coach Robert Burris, Jackson Scrivner, Micah Nesbit, Joseph Mills, Landon Chaffin, ColtonMcBride, Hunter Linam, Bennett Weindel, Ryan Hamilton, Lucas Wood and Manager Shea Hamilton.

Forsgren Captures Springfield Tourney With a record of 23-5, the Forsgren Junior American Legion team recently won the Price-Cutter tournament in Springfield, Missouri. “We are very pleased with this group of young men” said team manager Shea Hamilton. “Our kids competed hard and represented Fort Smith very well” he added. The newly formed team consists of mainly 16 year-olds. Forsgren will compete in a zone tournament for a chance to qualify for state later in the summer.


2017 FSBGC BASEBALL STANDINGST-BALL - 6 year olds conference overallNolan, Caddell & Reynolds 10 - 0 12 - 0Dr. Cole Goodman Mudhens 5 - 4 - 1 6 - 5 - 1Orr Chevrolet 5 - 4 - 1 6 - 5 - 1FS Deltas 5 - 5 7 - 5Pepper Source 3 - 5 - 2 3 - 7 - 2KHILCO 1 - 6 1 - 8Tourney Champion: FS DeltaTourney Runner-up: Orr Chevrolet

PEE WEE - 7 & 8 year olds

American Division conference overallPerspectives 7 - 0 - 1 12 - 0 - 1A.S.E. 5 - 2 - 1 8 - 4 - 1Quality Child Care 3 - 4 - 1 4 - 8 - 2Sharum Landscaping 1 - 5 - 2 3 - 8 - 3Forsgren Inc. 0 - 5 - 2 0 - 9 - 3

National Division conference overallWagoner - Shelter Ins. 7 - 0 - 1 11 - 2 - 1Simmons Bank 6 - 2 9 - 3 - 1McDonalds 3 - 5 5 - 8Midwest Sporting Goods 2 - 5 - 1 5 - 6 - 1Midland U.M.C. 1 - 7 3 - 9Tourney Champion: PerspectivesTourney Runner-up: Wagoner Shelter Insurance

ROOKIE - 9 & 10 year olds conference overallWater Tech 9 - 0 - 1 11 - 0 - 2Walrod’s Hardware 5 - 3 8 - 3Popped Popcorn Co. 5 - 3 6 - 6Corley’s Hairstylers 3 - 4 - 1 5 - 5 - 1O’Hern Law 3 - 7 3 - 10Pinnacle Telcom 4 - 6 5 - 7Acme Janitorial 2 - 7 - 1 3 - 9 - 1Shoe Carnival 4 - 6 4 - 8Cooper Coin & Pawn 6 - 2 7 - 2 - 2

Tourney Champs: Walrod’s HardwareTourney Runner-up: Water Tech

GIRLS SOFTBALL - 4th, 5th & 6th graders thru July 1 overallEastside Animal Clinic 1 - 1Fraternal Order of Police 1 - 1Eunice’s Country Cooking 1 - 1Glidewell Distributing 1 - 1

RIPKEN - 11 & 12 year olds conference overallOneMain Financial 8 - 1 9 - 2Pink Flamingo BBQ 6 - 2 - 1 8 - 2 - 1Parker Solvents 5 - 4 - 1 6 - 5 - 1Crain Hyundai 3 - 5 3 - 7Carman Trucking 3 - 7 5 - 7DMI 2 - 8 2 - 10Tourney Champs: Parker SolventTourney Runner-up: Carman Trucking

BABE RUTH - 13, 14 & 15 year olds conference overallKwiki Carwash 7 - 2 8 - 7Eagles 6 - 3 6 - 9Butcher Block 6 - 4 9 - 6Forsgren 5 - 5 6 - 8Matlock Media 4 - 6 5 - 10McCutchen Sexton Law 1 - 9 1 - 11

AMERICAN LEGION - 16-19 year olds overallSportsman (Sr. Legion) thru July 5 25 - 7Forsgren (Jr. Legion) thru July 5 23 - 5

Check the runner – during American Legion baseball action at Hunts Park, the catcher, umpire and batter all glance at the runneronfirstbaserightbeforeapickoffattemptismade.Both FSBGC American Legion teams (Sportsman and Forsgren) have had successful seasons.


GREAT FUTURES START HERE.

BRAIN?????GAMEBOYS & GIRLS CLUB

ANSWERS:

Jeffrey Boys & Girls Club Evans Boys & Girls Club Stephens Boys & Girls Club Goldtrap Boys & Girls Club 4905 North “O” Street 6015 Boys Club Lane 3101 North 6th Street 8800 South Dallas Fort Smith, AR 72904 Fort Smith, AR 72908 Fort Smith, AR 27904 Fort Smith, AR 72903 (479) 782-8126 (479) 646-9519 (479) 782-6392 (479) 452-5579

TRIVIA TIME

A. In a one-story pink house, there was a pink person, a pink cat, a pink fish, a pink computer, a pink chair a pink table, a pink phone, a pink shower. What color were the stairs?

B. A girl is sitting in a house at night that has no lights on at all. It is totally dark. There is no lamp, no candle, nothing. Yet she is reading. How?

C. Name four days of the week that start with the letter “T.”

D. Two mothers and two daughters went out to eat, everyone ate one burger, yet only three burgers were eaten in all. How is this possible?

E. A man was walking outside when it started to rain. The man didn’t have an umbrella and he wasn’t wearing a hat. His clothes got soaked, yet not a single hair on his head got wet. How did this happen?

F. What 5-letter word becomes “shorter” when you add two letters to it?

G. If a king can sit on gold, who can sit on silver?

1. a 5. b 8. a A. no stairs (1-story house) E. the man was totally bald2. c 6. a 9. b B. she’s blind & reading braille F. short3. a 7. b 10. d C. Tuesday, Thursday, G. the Lone Ranger4. a Today, Tomorrow D. grandmother, mother daughter

1. In the U.S., what is the highest mountain peak east of the Mississippi River? a) Mt. Mitchell b) Mt. Craig c) Mt. Guyot d) Potato Hill

2. What is the second most spoken language in the world? a) English b) Chinese c) Spanish d) Hindi

3. How fast can a grizzly bear run? a) 40 mph b) 30 mph c) 20 mph d) 15 mph

4. Which country is the biggest island (land size) in the world? a) Greenland b) Iceland c) Borneo d) New Guinea

5. Which U.S. president was never married? a) John Tyler b) James Buchanan c) James Polk d) William McKinley

6. What is the old college west of the Mississippi River? a) St. Louis University b) Rice University c) University of California d) University of Kansas

7. If you travel 3.1 kilometers, how far is that in miles? a) 2.5 miles b) 5 miles c) 7.5 miles d) 10 miles

8. Which state is nicknamed the “Pine Tree State?” a) Maine b) Michigan c) Minnesota d) Oregon

9. Who was the last person to win the “Best Actor” Oscar two years in a row? a) Denzel Washington b) Tom Hanks c) Jack Nicholson d) Spencer Tracy

10. Which NCAA men’s baseball team won the 2017 national championship? a) LSU b) TCU c) Oregon State d) Florida

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