Hello Everyone,
Three weeks ago the PEP Coalition lost its Executive Director, Terry Tipton; Terry has decided to move on and establish his own contracting business here in Beattyville. We would all like to thank him for the work that he did here, and wish him well with his business.
The new director of the coalition is Mrs. Brenda Campbell. Brenda has settled in to her new position, and we're ready to head into the summer months with a new slate of programs and activities that we hope will be beneficial to the youth that wish to participate.
Josh Neiderman
Youth Activities Coordinator
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Thursday, May 15, 2008
PEP Update
Hello everyone,
Sorry for delay in updating our blog, but things have been a bit hectic lately. We hope that you will continue to check back here often for the latest PEP Coalition updates.
The spring soccer season will come to an end this Saturday. We haven't had the numbers that we've hoped for, but those who came out to play came regularly, and the improvement that I've seen in the players is nothing short of remarkable. We will end up our season on Saturday by playing a 7&8 year old as well as 5&6 year old matches at 10 and 11:30 am at Douthitt Park in Jackson.
Thursday night activities are still going strong each week. A new Cooper Clayton Smoking Cessation class is being taught by former director Terry Tipton. Guitar, Karate and Yoga classes also meet on Saturday. If you are interested in any of these programs, please give us a call.
We hope that you are enjoying the warmer weather that comes with spring, and we hope that you'll stop by our office if you are in town.
Sincerely,
Josh Neiderman
Youth Activities Coordinator
Sorry for delay in updating our blog, but things have been a bit hectic lately. We hope that you will continue to check back here often for the latest PEP Coalition updates.
The spring soccer season will come to an end this Saturday. We haven't had the numbers that we've hoped for, but those who came out to play came regularly, and the improvement that I've seen in the players is nothing short of remarkable. We will end up our season on Saturday by playing a 7&8 year old as well as 5&6 year old matches at 10 and 11:30 am at Douthitt Park in Jackson.
Thursday night activities are still going strong each week. A new Cooper Clayton Smoking Cessation class is being taught by former director Terry Tipton. Guitar, Karate and Yoga classes also meet on Saturday. If you are interested in any of these programs, please give us a call.
We hope that you are enjoying the warmer weather that comes with spring, and we hope that you'll stop by our office if you are in town.
Sincerely,
Josh Neiderman
Youth Activities Coordinator
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
PEP Coalition Update
Hello everyone,
I apologize for taking so long to get a new post up, but we've been very busy with the coming of the warmer weather. Let me update you on the past week and what you can look forward to for the rest of the month.
On April 2nd, the PEP coalition hosted a town hall meeting at 6 pm. Several people were in attendance, including three students from Lee County High School. The topic of discussion was the underage use of alcohol. The students gave Powerpoint presentations relaying some of the information that they have learned while participating in classes with Kat Tipton at the High School. We appreciate having these students attend the meeting and giving their presentations.
On Saturday, April 5th, Terry and I took ten students selected from each of Lee County's public schools to the Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio. These students were nominated by their teachers for the trip based on their academic performance, and interest in the field of aviation and engineering. The trip was a great success, and we encourage you to check this week's papers for a picture of the group. I will have a special post on the blog later with more pictures.
We're still having soccer practices on Monday at 6 and Saturday morning at 10, and all who are interested are encouraged to attend. We're going to try to arrange some matches with the Breathitt county leagues, and we'll let you know when the details get worked out.
On Friday, April 11th, we will be showing the new movie "Enchanted" in the upstairs portion of the PEP building. Showtime will be around 7 pm, and as always the movie, popcorn and drinks are free.
PEP will be hosting a community golf event at the Beattyville Country Club on Saturday, April 19th. For more information, please contact Terry at 464-0494.
As always, make sure to check the paper for our monthly schedules, and advertisements for events. Terry plans to start a new round of Cooper Clayton smoking cessation courses in the next few weeks, and we encourage anyone who has the desire to kick their smoking habit to give us a call.
Have a great week and check back often for new posts.
Sincerely,
Josh Neiderman
I apologize for taking so long to get a new post up, but we've been very busy with the coming of the warmer weather. Let me update you on the past week and what you can look forward to for the rest of the month.
On April 2nd, the PEP coalition hosted a town hall meeting at 6 pm. Several people were in attendance, including three students from Lee County High School. The topic of discussion was the underage use of alcohol. The students gave Powerpoint presentations relaying some of the information that they have learned while participating in classes with Kat Tipton at the High School. We appreciate having these students attend the meeting and giving their presentations.
On Saturday, April 5th, Terry and I took ten students selected from each of Lee County's public schools to the Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio. These students were nominated by their teachers for the trip based on their academic performance, and interest in the field of aviation and engineering. The trip was a great success, and we encourage you to check this week's papers for a picture of the group. I will have a special post on the blog later with more pictures.
We're still having soccer practices on Monday at 6 and Saturday morning at 10, and all who are interested are encouraged to attend. We're going to try to arrange some matches with the Breathitt county leagues, and we'll let you know when the details get worked out.
On Friday, April 11th, we will be showing the new movie "Enchanted" in the upstairs portion of the PEP building. Showtime will be around 7 pm, and as always the movie, popcorn and drinks are free.
PEP will be hosting a community golf event at the Beattyville Country Club on Saturday, April 19th. For more information, please contact Terry at 464-0494.
As always, make sure to check the paper for our monthly schedules, and advertisements for events. Terry plans to start a new round of Cooper Clayton smoking cessation courses in the next few weeks, and we encourage anyone who has the desire to kick their smoking habit to give us a call.
Have a great week and check back often for new posts.
Sincerely,
Josh Neiderman
Friday, March 28, 2008
PEP Update
The weather forecast for Saturday has the rain moving out of here, although by the looks of it outside right now things are pretty wet. Barring heavy rain tomorrow morning, we still plan on having soccer practice at 10:00 am. We will also be meeting on Monday night, March 31st at 6 pm.
On Saturday, April 5th, there will be no practice due to a pre-planned PEP Trip. We will be taking twelve students from LCHS, LCMS, BES and SSE to the National Museum of the United States Air Force at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio. Each of the students participating were nominated by teachers at their respective schools due to their academic work and overall behavior during the school year. Look for a recap of the trip in future posts, as well as pictures from the trip. If you happen to come across any of the students participating, please congratulate them on their accomplishment.
Enjoy the weekend and the more agreeable weather!
Josh
On Saturday, April 5th, there will be no practice due to a pre-planned PEP Trip. We will be taking twelve students from LCHS, LCMS, BES and SSE to the National Museum of the United States Air Force at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio. Each of the students participating were nominated by teachers at their respective schools due to their academic work and overall behavior during the school year. Look for a recap of the trip in future posts, as well as pictures from the trip. If you happen to come across any of the students participating, please congratulate them on their accomplishment.
Enjoy the weekend and the more agreeable weather!
Josh
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Welcome to the PEP Coalition Blogspot
The PEP Coalition is proud to launch it's newest feature for keeping the community informed, the PEP Blogspot. At this site you can catch up on reviews of past events, pictures, upcoming events, and changes in schedule. This is our newest effort to keep the community informed, and we hope to make it easier to gather your comments and answer your questions. Check back regularly for updates, and be sure to check out our collection of links to partner organizations on this page.
Sincerely,
Josh Neiderman
Youth Activities Coordinator
Sincerely,
Josh Neiderman
Youth Activities Coordinator
PEP Ski/Snowboard/Tubing Trip to Perfect North Slopes
On Saturday, February 23rd, 2008 the PEP Coalition took ten students from Lee County H
igh School and Lee County Middle School to Perfect North Slopes in Lawrenceburg, Indiana for a day of fun in the snow.
With the end of the ski season near, there was a very large crowd of people out on this day. Our kids handled themselves perfectly though, and picked up their skills quickly. Terry and I along with the other chaperons were very proud of the group, who behaved themselves perfectly and made every minute of the opportunity count.
For those of you who have never been skiing or snowboarding, it is much harder than it looks. Flying out of control down the hill and falling are surprisingly easy, but maintaining course and stopping while standing do not come naturally. Hats off to all of these kids for sticking with it.
By the end of the day, everyone's feet were cold and hurting from their ski boots, so hot chocolate and a warm place in the van to ride home were welcomed. Though the ride was a little cramped, we all survived and made the trip safely. PEP would like to say thank you to all of the participants, and we hope to bring you updates on future trips soon.
igh School and Lee County Middle School to Perfect North Slopes in Lawrenceburg, Indiana for a day of fun in the snow.Here you can see a group of our boys trying out the bindings on their snowboards and trying to get used to the new and uncomfortable feeling of snowboard boots. Before venturing out to the hills on their own, each participant took the time to go through the ski/snowboard school to learn basic skills in the snow. Needless to say, there was a lot of time spent laying in the snow wondering how to get back up.
With the end of the ski season near, there was a very large crowd of people out on this day. Our kids handled themselves perfectly though, and picked up their skills quickly. Terry and I along with the other chaperons were very proud of the group, who behaved themselves perfectly and made every minute of the opportunity count.
For those of you who have never been skiing or snowboarding, it is much harder than it looks. Flying out of control down the hill and falling are surprisingly easy, but maintaining course and stopping while standing do not come naturally. Hats off to all of these kids for sticking with it.
After an afternoon lunch, we decided to go as a group to the tubing park for some high speed fun. Though crowded, there was only about a 15 minutes wait between each ride. A long conveyor belt that you step on and ride carries you all the way to the top of the hill, so really all of the work is taken out of the equation. We spent the rest of our day here.
By the end of the day, everyone's feet were cold and hurting from their ski boots, so hot chocolate and a warm place in the van to ride home were welcomed. Though the ride was a little cramped, we all survived and made the trip safely. PEP would like to say thank you to all of the participants, and we hope to bring you updates on future trips soon.
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