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Looking back in history and looking ahead to the future
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Join us for the Boys’ & Girls’ Brigade’s 125th Anniversary Gala, a milestone celebration honoring over a century of positive impact in the Fox Valley! This special event will take place on January 18, 2025, at Bridgewood Resort Hotel & Conference Center, and offers an evening filled with memories, entertainment, and an inspiring tribute to our legacy. By attending, you’ll be supporting our mission to empower and inspire future generations, with proceeds helping to modernize our historic Neenah facility that has served as a safe haven for thousands of teens since 1955. Together, let’s commit to another century of guiding youth to “Be Your Best.”
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Sponsorship Opportunities
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Become a Mentor Sponsor and celebrate the 125th Anniversary in a meaningful way! For $1,000; enjoy a table for 10 with your closest family & friends, VIP access, and prominent recognition throughout the evening. This is your chance to support our legacy while connecting with others who share your passion for the work we do. Join us in empowering future generations—secure your spot today! For more information, contact Llahoma Jackson.
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History
Exhibit
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Oct 30 – Dec 4, 2024
The Brigade is hosting a pop-up exhibit from History at the Castle Museum, “We Stand on Their Shoulders: A History of Wisconsin Women and Voting.” This exhibit explores moments when women in Wisconsin gained political rights and highlights a few key leaders.
To learn more about the exhibit, visit the History at the Castle Museum’s website!
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Friendsgiving
Potluck
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November 29, 2024
Celebrate Friendsgiving with us on Friday, November 29! The Brigade will provide the main entrée, and we invite you to bring a dish to share potluck-style. Enjoy games, good company, and a festive evening with family and friends.
Click the button below to RSVP and tell us what you’re bringing!
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Giving
Tuesday
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December 3, 2024
This Giving Tuesday, we look forward to celebrating 125 incredible years of fun, connection, grace, and leadership – all because of you! Join the legacy and help shape the next chapter for the Boys & Girls Brigade. Whether you’re ready to give or simply spread the word online, we hope you join us on December 3rd!
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Wreaths Across America
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December 14, 2024
Honor our veterans by joining us for Wreaths Across America. Help place wreaths on the graves of those who served, paying tribute to their legacy and sacrifice. Click the button to register and be part of this meaningful tribute!
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State of the Brigade Address
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December 16, 2024
On December 16, tune in to our State of the Brigade Address, where we’ll share updates on our budget, financials, program highlights, and our outlook for 2025. This event will also be live-streamed, offering a chance to stay informed about our vision for the future!
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2024 Program Holiday Breaks
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There will be no programming during the following dates:
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Nov. 25-28
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Dec. 16-Jan. 6
The offices will closed during the following dates:
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Nov. 28-29
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Dec. 24-Jan. 1
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Become a Host Family!
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We’re seeking host families in the Fox Valley area for Australian Brigade members visiting from December 30 to January 21. Share a slice of everyday American life with our guests! All adults in the household must complete a background check. Click the button below to email Nick Malcore for more information!
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125th Anniversary Year of Events
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This year marks the Brigade’s 125th anniversary, and we’re celebrating with a series of special events! We’ll kick off with our Gala on January 18, 2025, honoring our legacy and looking to the future. Stay tuned for more info on all the ways we’ll be commemorating 125 years of empowering youth and building community!
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Seasonal Events & Opportunities
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Holiday Pop Up Sale!
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Just in time for the holiday season, Brigade gear will be available for gifting (or keeping)! Stay tuned—details coming soon!
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Wreath
Sale
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Ends December 7, 2024
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The wreath sale ends December 7! Thanksgiving gatherings are a perfect chance to connect with family members who might want a festive wreath. This is a great way to boost your fundraising and support Brigade programs.
Click the button below to visit our Wreath Sale webpage!
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We’re looking for volunteers to help in the wreath sale warehouse—lend a hand and support Brigade by loading wreaths into cars this season! This is open to adults and high schoolers 10th grade and up. Click the button below to sign up and view openings!
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Christmas Giving
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December 3-11, 2024
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Our Christmas Giving Program is here, and you can sign up to sponsor a family in need this holiday season. This Brigade tradition provides gifts and essentials to those who could use extra support.
Click the button below for more information!
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We’re looking for volunteers to help pack gifts for unsponsored families in our Christmas Giving Program. Your time and support will ensure that every family receives the holiday cheer they deserve. Sign up today to make a difference this season!
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Volunteer Recognition Dinner
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November 2, 2024
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Our Volunteer Recognition Dinner at The Done on November 2 was an unbe-LEAF-able evening! We were delighted to see so many volunteers. A huge shoutout to The Dome for generously donating the space, our generous board members for donating over a dozen raffle baskets, and our wonderful Community Linkage Committee members! We were especially grateful for Ellie Hammerschmidt (Grade 12), Izzy Murray (Grade 12), and Jobea Potter (Grade 8) who shared how Brigade volunteers have impacted their lives. It was a fabulous night celebrating our amazing volunteers!
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SAVE THE DATE:
Annual Volunteer Appreciation Party
April 25, 2025
Greene’s Pourhouse, Neenah
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Fall Adult Work Week and Co-Leader Work Weekend
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A huge thank you to our co-leaders and adult volunteers for all their hard work winterizing Camp Onaway! Your dedication ensures the camp is ready for next season, and we’re grateful for the time and effort you put into closing up for the winter. We couldn’t do it without you—thank you for helping keep Camp Onaway a special place for everyone!
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Golf FORE Children
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A big thank you to the Appleton-Fox Cities Kiwanis for sponsoring the Brigade at the Golf FORE Children outing! We’re so grateful for their generous support and for choosing us as one of this year’s beneficiaries. They presented us with the check last month, and it will go a long way in helping us continue our mission. Thank you, Appleton-Fox Cities Kiwanis, for making a difference in our community!
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