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Last chance to submit your school for the 2nd annual "BE A LEADER" Community Service Day

September 9, 2009 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Worcester Sharks News Release


WORCESTER - Worcester Sharks President and CEO Michael T. Lehr along with Abigail Williams, the principle of the Law Firm of Abigail Williams and Associates, announced that the Sharks will continue to accept nominations for the 2nd annual "Be a Leader" Community Service Day through September 30th.

Any school in central Massachusetts is welcomed to submit a request for an exterior makeover of their school's grounds. Parking lots, playgrounds, baseball and soccer fields, exterior painting, street hockey rinks and more! The winning school will be announced on October 20th.

Tell us why your school is most deserving of the 2nd annual "Be a Leader" Community Service Day by nominating your school today by logging on to SharksAHL.com and clicking on the "Be a Leader" icon.

Sharks players and staff will join the office of the Law Firm of Abigail Williams and Associates for the 2nd annual "Be a Leader" Community Service Day in late October.

Last year, the Sharks and the office of the Law Firm of Abigail Williams and Associates rolled up their sleeves and revamped the outside exterior and playgrounds of the Clark Street Elementary School in Worcester. The basketball court, playground, outside exterior of the school, parking lots, and street hockey rink were all refurbished by the Sharks players and staffs.

"Our entire office is really excited about this event and we encourage other local businesses to take the time and energy to help their community," said Abby Williams, principal of the Law Firm of Abigail Williams and Associates. "We hope to lead by example by rolling up our sleeves and getting things done. Today's youth will be tomorrow's leaders."

About the "Be a Leader" program

Created at the start of the 2007-08 season by the Worcester Sharks and the Law Firm of Abigail Williams and Associates, the "Be a Leader" program is designed to provide students in grades 4-6 with leadership tips to enrich their lives as well as others around them. Sharks players, in addition to Finz, the Sharks' mascot, will be present at the school assemblies along with the principle of the Law Firm of Abigail Williams and Associates, Abby Williams.

This exceptional "Be a Leader" program gathers students in a large assembly format where Sharks players, Sharks staff, and community leaders speak to students about leadership qualities and ways to better one's life.

Each participant in the program receives one ticket to an upcoming 2009-10 regular season Sharks home game and a "Be a Leader" booklet compliments of the Law Firm of Abigail Williams and Associates.

For more information about the "Be a Leader" program contact the Sharks front office at 508.929.0500 or visit www.SharksAHL.com.

The Sharks have reduced their 2009-10 season ticket prices and ticket packages are on sale now! Purchases can be made by visiting the box office, contacting the Worcester Sharks office at 508.929.0500, or by crashing the net at www.SharksAHL.com.



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