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OF THE NORTH STAR <br />February 23, 2022 <br />Elk River City Council <br />City of Elk River <br />13065 Orono Parkway <br />Elk River, MN 55330 <br />Good afternoon, <br />Our mission is to inspire all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential <br />as productive, caring, responsible citizens. Assuring the safety of our Club members and applying the <br />highest level of integrity to our business practices has enabled the Boys & Girls Clubs of the North Star <br />Elk River Branch to remain a trusted and valuable community institution. <br />Boys & Girls Clubs of the North Star Elk River Branch is seeking a long-term community partnership <br />with Patrick Briggs, Briggs Companies and City of Elk River striving to have a positive impact on the <br />community and surrounding areas. ally excited for the opportunity to explore potential key <br />elements through a discussion between Council Members, Patrick Briggs and myself (Ricky Solomon) <br />next month. Goals of the discussion would include designing and construction of a potential fishing pond <br />near your local Boys & Girls Club, next to Lions Park and allowing Club aged kids closed proximity to <br />quality programs and activities, which would have a great benefit to our community as outlined below. <br />I believe that a fishing pond could be critical component in the development years of our youth, who need <br />us most. This creative and beneficial component would allow Boys & Girls Clubs of the North Star have <br />access to several impactful programs and activities pertaining to: outdoor environmental education, <br />Department of Natural Resources, hooked on fishing; not on harmful substances, financial literacy, family <br />cohesion and entrepreneurship type of opportunities. Example: The Ultimate Journey (listed below). <br />Boys & Girls Clubs of America has developed an amazing program called The Ultimate Journey. This <br />curriculum based program provides: <br /> Opportunities for youth to take part in the healthy outdoor activities <br /> Helping youth and teenagers become good stewards on the environment through fun and engaging <br />science activities <br /> Connecting youth with local resources in the community, such as parks and green spaces, where <br />they can enjoy the outdoors <br />th <br />905 6 --2197 <br />