Monarchs Announce August Investing In Our Youth Winners
October 4, 2005 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Manchester Monarchs News Release
MANCHESTER, NH - The Manchester Monarchs, the primary affiliate of the Los Angeles Kings, have donated $1,000 scholarships to Woodland Heights Elementary School for funds to establish the Parent Connections: Parent Resource Center and to the Webster House for the purchase of athletic equipment as part of their Investing In Our Youth grant program, the team announced on Tuesday. Through the program, the Monarchs Care Foundation, the charitable arm of the Monarchs, is able to award two different $1,000 scholarships each month. One of the scholarships goes to a deserving youth sports teams. The other scholarship goes to a deserving school organization.
The Monarchs are currently taking applications for the program. Athletic and educational organizations are encouraged to apply. For an Investing In Our Youth grant application, visit www.monarchshockey.com and click on "In The Community," or contact Cheryl Abbott, the Monarchs Vice President of Community Affairs at (603) 626-7825, extension 6102.
Woodland Heights School is a K-5 elementary school in the Laconia School District with a total enrollment of 387 students. The goal of the Parent Connections: Parent Resource Center is to develop a network of resources for parents to connect within the school and in the community. Other facets of the project will include providing connections to local area support agencies and programs; providing math and literacy nights for parents at the school; and expanding the volunteer program at Woodland Heights School in addition to many other elements that will evolve throughout the school year.
Webster House is a private non-profit home for children located in Manchester. Twenty-one youngsters, ranging in age from eight to 18, currently reside at the facility. The Webster House strives to keep the children engaged in healthy recreational activities that promote an active, fun and positive lifestyle.
Are you a resident in Monarchs Country? Season tickets for the Monarchs fifth anniversary season are on sale now. Visit www.monarchshockey.com or call (603) 626-7825 for more information on the team's Full-Season, Half-Season and 10-Game ticket packages.
Catch all of the play-by-play action of Monarchs hockey this season with Ken Cail on the Monarchs Radio Network (WGIR-AM 610, Manchester; WGIN-AM 930, Rochester; WGIP-AM 1540, Exeter; WTSL-AM 1400, Lebanon) and at www.monarchshockey.com.
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