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The Response <br /> <br />From: Ricky Solomon <rsolomon@izoom.net> <br />Sent: Thursday, January 27, 2022 12:48 PM <br />To: Pat Briggs <pat@thebriggscompanies.com> <br />Cc: Ricky Solomon <rsolomon@izoom.net> <br />Subject: RE: Confidential Briggs companies <br />Good afternoon Patrick, <br />How true, referring to Henry David Thoreau quote. I appreciate you reaching out, as Boys & Girls Clubs <br />of the North Star Elk River Branch is seeking a long-term community partnership with someone like <br />you, striving to have a positive impact on the community and surrounding areas. <br />for the opportunity to explore potential key elements. <br />I believe that a fishing pond could be critical component in the development years of our youth, who need <br />us most. Developing a partnership with you Pat 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, <br />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 they can <br />enjoy the outdoors <br /> <br />On top of that, reports indicate that only 12% of American households have good diets. Then add in the <br />fact that people of color and low-income populations still face disparities regarding health and access to <br />parks. Furthermore, research indicates that interacting with nature can improve cognition for children with <br />attention deficits, and proximity to green space be associated with mental health benefits, such as lower <br />levels of stress, depression and anxiety. If you are interested I can go into more details when we talk. <br />I will give you a call later this afternoon. Have a wonderful day. <br />Ricky Solomon <br />President/CEO <br />Boys & Girls Clubs of the North Star <br />905 6th Street NW <br />Elk River. MN 5533 <br />th <br />905 6 --2197 <br />