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Read more about the article Background Check System Maintenance 10/30-11/2

Background Check System Maintenance 10/30-11/2

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  • Post published:October 27, 2015
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For those of you who use the background checks that are part of our National Child Protection Toolkit, we wanted to share with you this message from our service provider,…

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Read more about the article Twin Cities, come out and join us this Saturday, Oct. 24th!

Twin Cities, come out and join us this Saturday, Oct. 24th!

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  • Post published:October 22, 2015
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On October 24th, the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation and Minneapolis Parks & Recreation Board are partnering to provide local youth with a FREE Youth Field Day Experience at Farview Park…

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Read more about the article Power of a Smile

Power of a Smile

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  • Post published:October 20, 2015
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“I just like to smile!  Smiling is my favorite!”  - Buddy the ElfHave you ever noticed how smiling is contagious?  When you’re passing a stranger who is beaming at you,…

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Read more about the article The PRICE to Prevent Bullying

The PRICE to Prevent Bullying

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  • Post published:October 14, 2015
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October is National Bullying Prevention Month.  The Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation offers many resources that you can use with your kids to help prevent bullying, including blog posts on how…

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Read more about the article Welcoming Tim Bancells!

Welcoming Tim Bancells!

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  • Post published:October 8, 2015
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This Monday, we welcomed a new program coordinator to our team: Tim Bancells.  We’ve already thrown him right into the mix with a Badges for Baseball Kickoff event with Living…

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Read more about the article 2015 Cal, Sr. Day and our 50th Youth Development Park

2015 Cal, Sr. Day and our 50th Youth Development Park

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Last Tuesday, September 29th, was a big day for the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation:Today's the day we open our 50th YDP! Thanks @Cubs @UnderArmour @Sports_Fields @ChicagoParks for making this happen!…

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Read more about the article Spotlight on Badges for Baseball Participant Juwan

Spotlight on Badges for Baseball Participant Juwan

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This week’s spotlight shines on Baltimore County high school senior and former Badges for Baseball participant Juwan.  Juwan’s accomplishments were brought to my attention by Jeff Johnson, who is the…

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Read more about the article Creating Success in the Game of Lacrosse

Creating Success in the Game of Lacrosse

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For those who don’t know, lacrosse is a fast-paced game full of long sprints and abrupt whistles. Using a stick, the objective is to run down the field and score,…

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Read more about the article Nonverbal communication: What are you saying?

Nonverbal communication: What are you saying?

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Most coaches and mentors agree that communication is a core principle needed both on and off the field.  One of the qualities a good leader should have is effective communication. …

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Read more about the article Can we count you in for Cal, Sr. Day 2015?

Can we count you in for Cal, Sr. Day 2015?

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  • Post published:September 11, 2015
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In case you missed it, read our last blog post to learn how you can participate in our second annual “Cal, Sr. Day” on September 29, 2015.We’re getting very excited…

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