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HomeMy WebLinkAboutGrant Request - CO Boxing ClubEconomic Development Fund Discretionary Grant Program Organization: Opportunities Unlimited/Central Oregon Boxing Club Organization Description: Opportunities Unlimited was established in 1998 to teach youths in the judicial system a new way of thinking through the On Solid Ground program. Central Oregon Boxing Club was founded in 1999 under Opportunities Unlimited. It has been a member of the United State Amateur Boxing Association since 2002. These organizations teach young adults the skills needed to become healthy, productive members of the community. Through amateur boxing, they are taught self- discipline, self-esteem, teamwork, goal setting and the value of hard work. Project Name: Oregon State Golden Gloves Tournament Project Description: Central Oregon Boxing Club was awarded the Golden Gloves sub- franchise for the State of Oregon allowing them to host Golden Gloves sanctioned competitions over the next four years. This is the only organization in the State of Oregon with such a distinction. The grant funds will allow the organization to rent space at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds to host the two-day Men's Oregon State Golden Gloves Tournament. Amateur boxers will compete to represent Oregon at the regional competition. The event also serves as a fundraiser for the organization, as well as raising money for Grandma's House. Project Period: March 13 & 14, 2009 Amount of Request: $2,800 to rent South Sister Building at Deschutes County Fairgrounds for two-day event. Previous Grants: None Deschutes County Board of Commissioners 1300 NW Wall St., Bend, OR 97701-1960 (541) 388-6570 - Fax (541) 385-3202 - www.deschutes.org DESCHUTES COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND DISCRETIONARY GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION Direct Application to: Commissioner Tammy Baney Commissioner Dennis R. Luke Commissioner Michael M. Daly All Three Commissioners Date: ° Q /2-7 /0 Project Name: 6 PE'(�O r) S TATE_ coati,.; Cr t,kir_j ii),)(2.A-a1--k Project Beginning Date: 3/,3/c ci Project End Date: 3 // y / 0 c Amount of Request: /2 ,'''()(2 Date Funds Needed: 1:)-5-4A? Applicant/Organization: 4-- 3oc�� c� Tax ID#: 61`'1—173S-7 it Address: 1 `1-79 Sw 1-1rti�Ic.s n Liao t City & Zip: CUL\J R , Ocz, 9-773ci Contact Name(s): M AR4, C dAt"5 Telephone: (S c-/ I) 3 i o - Vi cl Fax: Alternate Phone: (5-4i) 325 - S$ l l Email: M a A1QS (i 1—i.*1r r 8 t1�+� . rary On a separate sheet, please briefly answer the following questions: 1. Describe the applicant organization, including its purpose, leadership structure, and activities. 2. Describe the proposed project or activity. 3. Provide a timeline for completing the proposed project or activity. 4. Explain how the proposed project or activity will impact the community's economic health. 5. Identify the specific communities or groups that will benefit. 6. Itemize anticipated expenditures*. Describe how grant funds will be used and include the source and amounts of matching funds or in-kind contributions, if any. If the grant will support an ongoing activity, explain how it will be funded in the future. Attach: Proof of the applicant organization's non-profit status. * Applicant may be contacted during the review process and asked to provide a complete line item budget. Amount Approved: By: Date: Declined: By: Date: Improving our Community, One Youth at a Time Mission Statement: Opportunities Unlimited, Inc. and the Central Oregon Boxing Club provide a process for young women and nen to realize their full potential as contributing members of their communities. Vision Statement: Opportunities Unlimited, Inc. and the Central Oregon Boxing Club are dedicated to teaching young adults the skills they need to become healthy, productive members of our Central Oregon community. Through amateur boxing we teach young adults self-discipline and self-esteem, as well as teamwork, goal setting and the value of hard work. The goal of Opportunities Unlimited and the Central Oregon Boxing Club is to help each youth stay in school and learn to respect themselves and others. The Population we serve: Opportunities Unlimited and the Central Oregon Boxing club primarily serve youth in Jefferson County, from age 8 to age 20. However, any Central Oregon youth are welcome and the sport of amateur boxing includes up to at,e 35. Our target population is young men and women in school, including higher education, in need of direction, support and mentorship. The Boxing Club is open year around and has as many as 23 kids training at one time. Organization History Gordon Graham founded Opportunities Unlimited, a non-profit organization, in 1998. Its primary purpose was to teach young people in the judiciary system a new way of thinking through a cognitive program called On -Solid Ground. Deschutes County and Jeldwen Corporation funded the program. In January of 1999, The Central Oregon Boxing Club was started in Bend, under Opportunities Unlimited's non-profit status. The Boxing Club has since moved to Culver, Oregon as the two volunteers for the club moved to Jefferson County and the need for youth outreach seemed high in this area of Central Oregon. The Boxing Club, a member of the United States Amateur Boxing Association, has been located in Culver since January 2002. Volunteers & Other Services Opportunities Unlimited and the Central Oregon Boxing Club primarily operate using volunteer time. Mark Ev ins, the head coach for the Boxing Club, volunteers and is a Level 3 certified coach and a Level 2 official. Mr. Evai s is also a State Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor and a Master Facilitator of the following Gordon Graham cognitive programs: A Framework For Breaking Barriers, On -Solid Ground and Seeds Of Success. Mr. Evans Opportunities Unlimited/Central Oregon Boxing Club 2008 1 works full time for the Oregon Department of Corrections as a Corrections Counselor. Mr. Evans daily uses his skills to train, teach, counsel and mentor the youth in the Central Oregon Boxing Club to prevent substance abuse, teen pregnancy and delinquent behavior. Another volunteer, Sonya Littledeer-Evans, is a Level 1 certified coach and a Level 2 certified official. Mrs. Littledeer-Evans helps with supervising youth, coaching, event promotion and Spanish translation. She works full time as a Supervisor for Jefferson County Department of Community Justice in the Juvenile Division. Mrs. Littledeer-Evans is often able to help with appropriate referrals from the Juvenile Justice System to the Central Oregon Boxing Club. For the youth of Jefferson County, Opportunities Unlimited and the Central Oregon Boxing Club serves to prevent further penetration into the justice system. Additionally, seven certified officials volunteer their time as judges and referees. Four local physicians work ringside at our local boxing shows and help ensure that each youth is fit to participate. Numerous adults and family members volunteer their time to put on fundraisers of all kinds. Current Board of Directors Jerry Andres Eagle Crest, Inc. Operation Linda Swearingen Mike Daly Bridge to Hope Deschutes County Commission Opportunities Unlimited, Inc. and the Central Oregon Boxing Club operates on money raised through fundraisers such as boxing shows, raffles, bake sales and car washes. Community partners help with the club's monthly expenditures and event travel expenses through small grants. We greatly appreciate the support of our Central Oregon community! Not for profit Tax ID number: 911735791 Opportunities Unlimited/Central Oregon Boxing Club 2008 2 Project Proposal Opportunities Unlimited and the Central Oregon Boxing Club were recently awarded the Golden Gloves Sub -Franchise for the State of Oregon for the next four years. This gives our organization alone the right to host sanctioned Golden Glove competitions in Oregon. If, at the end of the first four years, our organization has been successful at hosting the Oregon Golden Gloves, we are guaranteed to continue our contract for the next four years. The Lottery Funds Grant would allow us to rent space at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds for two days to host the Men's Oregon State Golden Glove Tournament. At this tournament, male boxers will be competing in amateur boxing to advance to the regional competition. Those who advance will be representing Oregon and will be sent to regional competition, held in Las Vegas, Nevada. Our tournament will draw boxing teams from Oregon, Washington, Idaho and even Northern California, Nevada, Wyoming and Montana. This year's event will be held at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds, as will the events for the next three years. Our events will bring hundreds of participants to the area where they will require hotel accommodations, travel services, and dining options in the surrounding area. These aspects of the tournament and the use of the Fairgrounds, provide direct economic benefit to Deschutes County. We anticipate approximately 500 spectators each day of the tournament; in addition there will be many boxing officials, coaches and staff in attendance — many who will be flying into the Redmond airport. Our organization will be purchasing catering services and renting chairs and tables from the Deschutes County Fairgrounds. Team Oregon will also fly out of Redmond to travel to the regional tournament in Nevada. 2009 will be our first year hosting this annual event, which will be a huge fundraiser for our non-profit organization as well as the other non-profit beneficiary; Grandma's House of Central Oregon. We have committed $5000 of the proceeds of this event to Grandma's House of Central Oregon. Additionally, proceeds from the event will also pay to send team Oregon to the regional tournament. Jerry Andres and Jeld-Wen Communities have donated the $1800 required to secure the Golden Gloves sub -franchise bid. We desperately need your assistance putting this first year's event on to ensure future events are successful and continue to bring such economic benefits to Deschutes County and Central Oregon. 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