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Mock Interviews - Volunteers Needed
Apr
13

Mock Interviews - Volunteers Needed

Upward Bound is seeking dedicated volunteers for an exciting opportunity to support high school sophomores in their journey towards success. We are organizing mock interviews to help these students practice essential interview skills, preparing them for future career opportunities and scholarship interviews.

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Football Skills Camp: 2023 Summer Sports Bash (1st - 8th grades)
Jul
14

Football Skills Camp: 2023 Summer Sports Bash (1st - 8th grades)

Date: July 14th, 2023

Cost: $50.00 per camper

Where: Big George Athletic Complex Douglas High School 1670 Hwy 88 Minden, NV Football

Camp Instructors: Douglas High School Varsity Head Coach Kyle Mays JoJo Townsell and Douglas High School Varsity Assistant Coach - Ryan Moglich

Camp Directors - JoJo and Suzi Townsell

Times: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Non-contact Football Skills Training

Improve your SAS: Speed, Agility, and Skill

For more information email: team@mefiyi.org.


Football Skills Camp Registration Form

*Please fill out the online registration form below. Click the link after submitting the form to download the waiver.

For payment see the below button.

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Football Skills Camp: 2022 Summer Sports Bash (1st - 8th grades)
Jul
15

Football Skills Camp: 2022 Summer Sports Bash (1st - 8th grades)

Date: July 15th

Cost: $50.00 per camper

Where: Big George Athletic Complex Douglas High School 1670 Hwy 88 Minden, NV Football

Instructors: Retired NFL Player -JoJo Townsell and Douglas High School Varsity Coach - Ryan Moglich

Times: 8:00 am - 1:00 pm

Non-contact Football Skills Training

Improve your SAS: Speed, Agility, and Skill

For more information email: team@mefiyi.org.


Football Skills Camp Registration Form

*Please fill out the online registration form below. Click the link after submitting the form to download the waiver.

For payment see the below button.

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College Planning Series(Juniors & Seniors)
Nov
2

College Planning Series(Juniors & Seniors)



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College Planning Series(Freshman & Sophomores)
Nov
2

College Planning Series(Freshman & Sophomores)

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Football Skills Camp: 2022 Summer Sports Bash (1st - 8th grades)
Jul
15

Football Skills Camp: 2022 Summer Sports Bash (1st - 8th grades)

Date: July 15th

Cost: $50.00 per camper

Where: Big George Athletic Complex Douglas High School 1670 Hwy 88 Minden, NV Football

Instructors: Retired NFL Player -JoJo Townsell and Douglas High School Varsity Coach - Ryan Moglich

Times: 8:00 am - 1:00 pm

Non-contact Football Skills Training

Improve your SAS: Speed, Agility, and Skill

For more information email: team@mefiyi.org.


Football Skills Camp Registration Form

*Please fill out the online registration form below. Click the link after submitting the form to download the waiver.

For payment see the below button.

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Fitness Professional Mentor Program
Apr
12
to Apr 16

Fitness Professional Mentor Program

Interested in a future as a fitness professional? Spend a week with the Anytime Fitness team in Gardnerville to learn the fundamentals of the fitness industry, marketing, branding, and entrepreneurship.

This program will give you tools to succeed in creating your own brand, learning the fundamentals of the Human Movement System, and creating programs and training plans for athletes and clients.

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College Planning for Every Year of High School (Freshman)
Feb
23

College Planning for Every Year of High School (Freshman)

Savannah Allmett, Boise State University Admissions Counselor will be our guest speaker for this series of presentations. Savannah graduated from Boise State University in 2019 with a degree in Marketing and a certificate of elementary Spanish. She also graduated from Douglas High School. Working at Boise state has given her not only the chance to pursue a masters in workplace development but also put to use her passion for helping students on their path to higher education.

  • Never too early to start preparing

  • How to build your resume over the next 4 years

  • Beneficial course works

  • Scholarships-athletic scholarships

  • How to stay organized during the process




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College Planning for Every Year of High School (Sophomores)
Feb
18

College Planning for Every Year of High School (Sophomores)

Savannah Allmett, Boise State University Admissions Counselor will be our guest speaker for this series of presentations. Savannah Allmett graduated from Boise State University in 2019 with a degree in Marketing and a certificate of elementary Spanish. She also graduated from Douglas High School. Working at Boise state has given her not only the chance to pursue a masters in workplace development but also put to use her passion for helping students on their path to higher education.

  • What can I be doing now to best prepare for college

  • What do colleges look for in their students

  • When to go on college visits

  • Scholarships-athletic scholarships

  • How to stay organized during the process




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College Planning for Every Year of High School (Seniors)
Feb
11

College Planning for Every Year of High School (Seniors)

Savannah Allmett, Boise State University Admissions Counselor will be our guest speaker for this series of presentations. Savannah Allmett graduated from Boise State University in 2019 with a degree in Marketing and a certificate of elementary Spanish. She also graduated from Douglas High School. Working at Boise state has given her not only the chance to pursue a masters in workplace development but also put to use her passion for helping students on their path to higher education.

  • Making the final college decision

  • How do I accept financial aid

  • Best questions to ask AC’s leading up to leaving

  • Scholarships-athletic scholarships





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College Planning for Every Year of High School (Juniors)
Jan
26

College Planning for Every Year of High School (Juniors)

Savannah Allmett, Boise State University Admissions Counselor will be our guest speaker for this series of presentations. Savannah Allmett graduated from Boise State University in 2019 with a degree in Marketing and a certificate of elementary Spanish. She also graduated from Douglas High School. Working at Boise state has given her not only the chance to pursue a masters in workplace development but also put to use her passion for helping students on their path to higher education.

  • How do I start my college search

  • Deadlines are everything

  • Best way to find scholarships

  • How to figure out a major

  • When to start brainstorming for your college essay



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24 Days of Giving
Dec
1
to Dec 24

24 Days of Giving

Our non-profit is participating in the “1st Annual 24 Days of Giving”, sponsored by the Carson Valley Chamber of Commerce. A Giving Board will be set up at the Chamber of Commerce/Carson Valley Museum location from 1 December through 24 December. The Giving Board has envelopes for each participating non-profit that contain donation slips and instructions. A secure, large, wrapped “Christmas present” box will be the deposit box for donations. The box will be picked up every other day at a minimum and the donations will be distributed to each non-profit. Tell your neighbors and friends … we will be grateful for any donations you are able to give. Online donations can be accepted through https://www.mefiyi.org/ways-to-give.

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2020 Fall Sports Bash
Oct
27
to Nov 14

2020 Fall Sports Bash

Fall Sports Bash

Me for Incredible Youth (MEFIYI) and Douglas County Parks and Recreation is offering sport clinics for boys and girls 1st-8th grades.  Due to COVID-19 Fall Youth Sports has been cancelled.  The Fall Sport Bash will be available, starting September 8th, after school to provide supervised sports and recreation programs.  The clinics will provide football, basketball and volleyball instruction and meet the State Health Guidelines. For more information and registration call 775-782-5500 ext 1. 

September 8 - November 14; $40 per week / per player / per sport

Mondays & Wednesdays - Volleyball

Grades 6th to 8th - 3:00pm to 4:30pm

Grades 1st to 5th - 5:00pm to 6:30pm

Tuesdays & Thursdays - Basketball

Grades 6th to 8th - 3:00pm to 4:30pm

Grades 1st to 5th - 5:00pm to 6:30pm

Fridays & Saturdays - Football

Friday:

Grades 6th to 8th - 3:00pm to 4:30pm

Grades 1st to 5th - 5:00pm to 6:30pm

Saturday:

Grades 6th to 8th - 8:00am to 9:30am

Grades 1st to 5th - 10:00am to 11:30am

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News

Mastering our Mountains

 

MEFIYI awards 20 seniors Molly scholarships

Twenty high school seniors were recognized during the 19th annual Molly Scholarship awards.
Click here for the article.

20/30 Men's Club Sponsors Molly Youth Award Scholarships

The 20/30 Men's Club #85 has approved its annual sponsorship for the Molly Scholarships presented by Me for Incredible Youth (MEFIYI). Read Article here.

Please check out our Newsletter

 

Francis C. and William P Smallwood Foundation supports REWARD Club-Leadership 4 Teens Programs.

Carson Valley Health awards Me for Incredible Youth

Carson Valley Health has awarded Me for Incredible Youth a grant for its REWARD Club

 

Northern Nevada Giving Tree Award MEFIYI

Thanks to Northern Nevada Giving Tree for awarding us with this generous donation. Shout out to Ginger Easley & Toni Van Winkle who lead this wonderful movement. Glad to say we are not just a Recipient but we are a member. Me for Incredible Youth.


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