New Fundraiser - Dick's Auto Oil Change

Visit to KSEE 24 to do news spot

Jon Brent - What a nice guy...

Ben & Jerry's Fundraiser Update

Make-A-Difference Day

National Make A Difference Day is the most encompassing day of service. Annually over 3 million Americans work nationwide to complete community based projects fueled by volunteer efforts.

Fresno will be celebrating Make A Difference Day by launching 7 large scale projects in each city council district allowing the entire community to benefit from the volunteer event. This project has the combined goals of uniting our community as neighbors and working to make Fresno a more beautiful place to live and work.

Update: Taytum Popp gets Valley Support

http://www.ksee24.com/news/local/33294449.html


By Jon Brent
Story Published: Oct 25, 2008 at 2:58 AM EDT
Story Updated: Oct 25, 2008 at 2:58 AM EDT
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WATCH THE VIDEO

An update to a story from Thursday night where we introduced you to a unique 10 year old from Clovis, Taytum Popp.
She's attempting to take her message as humanitarian and Fresno County Youth of the Year to a national stage.
Friday's fund raiser attempted to raise 2000 dollars.
But as Jon Brent explains, the final number isn't in yet, but the event went a long way to help her get there.

Ben & Jerry's Fundraiser and additional Donations

Well we were there with smiles on our face. Our invited list was close to 1500 and we saw about 200 people come out. KSEE24's Carolyn Bruck and Jon Brent came out as well as Brian from Mega 97.9. It was a night of fun for the kids.


We will post photos soon!

We are still unsure how we did as we are awaiting David's (owner of Ben & Jerry's) call today! We are crossing our fingers and saying our prayers. We did have $126 in personal giving last night! Thank you everyone! Thank you Kiwanis club and Hanford Rotary for coming out as well as some members of the Clovis Elementary Cheer and the wonderful Mrs. Peck!

In the event that you were unable to make the event and would still like donate to the cause contributions can be sent to 1544 Van Ness Ave, Fresno CA 93721 c/o Shawna Laycock or you may call 559-367-8737.

Once again THANK YOU to everyone who came out!

Bridal Show Link!

http://mygirlsshow.blogspot.com/

Link to National 08 website

http://taytumwinsnamiss.blogspot.com/

KSEE 24 News Story - Thursday Night News

http://www.ksee24.com/news/local/33206134.html

FRESNO COUNTY YOUTH OF THE YEAR SEEKS HELP TO REPRESENT THE VALLEY ON NATIONAL STAGE

By Jon Brent
Story Published: Oct 24, 2008 at 2:56 AM EDT
Story Updated: Oct 24, 2008 at 3:16 AM EDT
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WATCH THE VIDEO In the short term Taytum Popp of Clovis, Fresno County's Youth of the Year, is attempting to take her 10 year old inspiration of humanitarianism and volunteerism to a national stage....And we all can help. Taytum is half way to her goal of raising 4000 dollars to go to the national competition for Jr All American Miss pre Teen Queen. Jon Brent sat down with Ms. Popp.

Fresno Famous

http://www.fresnofamous.com/node/16890

Grace Garden Senior Care

Our adopted grandparents...

Clovis Adopt A Park -

Brit Helps



Zen loves the park! and the ride there!



And with a smile on her face!



Rounding up help is easy!


One of our new projects is our adopted park! It is our neighborhood hang out, a nice place to be but with the budget cuts, maintenence needs help.. so here we come our little park!







Taytum recruited 4 other kids playing on this day to come help. It is in children to assist. Won't you incourage your family to help too??

Chairman Henry Perea congratulates Taytum Rose Popp

Chairman Henry Perea congratulates Taytum Rose Popp, Fresno County Community Champion Youth of the Year, at the Grand Opening Celebration of the 2008 Big Fresno Fair.

http://www.co.fresno.ca.us/DepartmentPage.aspx?id=16475

Check out Taytum on KSEE24

http://www.ksee24.com/younews/30672149.html?vid=a

Fresno County Youth of the Year

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Danielle LeBouef
(559) 650-3229
(559) 994-3133
THE BIG FRESNO FAIR ANNOUNCES RECIPIENTS OF FIRST EVER
COMMUNITY CHAMPIONS AWARDS
Awards to honor individuals who have made a difference in Fresno County communities
FRESNO, CALIFORNIA…TBD…The Big Fresno Fair is proud to announce the recipients of the first ever
Big Fresno Fair Community Champions Awards, which formally recognize individuals who have
demonstrated an extraordinary passion for the betterment of Fresno County. The 2008 award-winners
represent the following four categories: Youth, Volunteer, Humanitarian and Educator.
The following recipients of the new Big Fresno Fair Community Champions Awards will be announced and
formally recognized during the 2008 Big Fresno Fair Opening Ceremonies on October 1st.
• Taytum Rose Popp – Community Champion, Youth
• Larry M. Fortune – Community Champion, Volunteer
• Israel Lara – Community Champion, Humanitarian
• Alfred Sanchez – Community Champion, Educator
These individuals were nominated by community members, Big Fresno Fair staff or past Fair Board of
Directors. Nominations were reviewed by The Big Fresno Fair Board of Directors and voted on at the
August 2008 board meeting.
“We are honored and excited to announce the winners of the new Big Fresno Fair Community Champions
Awards,” said John C. Alkire, CEO, The Big Fresno Fair. “It is an incredible experience to be able to
recognize these individuals for all they do for Fresno County. To be able to recognize and tell their story
serves as an inspiration for others … it has definitely inspired and touched our Board of Directors as they
reviewed the nominations.”
- more -
Page 2 – Big Fresno Fair Community Champions Award Winners cont
All Big Fresno Fair Community Champions Award-winners will receive prominent visual recognition at the
Fairgrounds, as well as receive a special Community Champions Award plaque at Opening Ceremonies.
Award-winners will also be listed on the Fair website.
The Big Fresno Fair, founded in 1884, is the fifth largest fair in the State of California and represents the 21st
District Agricultural Association. Nearly 550,000 people from throughout the state visit The Big Fresno Fair
each year making it the largest event in the Central Valley. Members of the Board of Directors include: Larry
Serpa, President; Tim Bakman, Vice President; Joseph De Los Santos, Secretary Treasurer; Ardie Der
Manouel, Elizabeth Hudson, Debbie Jacobsen, Vernon Jones, Wangyee Vang and William White. John C.
Alkire heads daily operations in his role as Chief Executive Officer. Additional information about The Big
Fresno Fair can be found at www.FresnoFair.com.
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http://www.fresnofair.com/bf/press/documents/CommunityChampionsWinnersPR_091108FNL.pdf

Cheer Camp for the new year~!

FUN~ RAY~SER

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Pageant 2008

I am proud to say that I went and participated and won!




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Start of A New Cheer Year

Long time since last post

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