Miami Beach Police Athletic League http://beachpal.org Cops and Kids Working Together Tue, 04 May 2010 11:57:39 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 4th Annual MBPAL Fundraiser http://beachpal.org/2010/05/04/4th-annual-mbpal-fundraiser/ http://beachpal.org/2010/05/04/4th-annual-mbpal-fundraiser/#comments Tue, 04 May 2010 11:57:39 +0000 Joey http://beachpal.org/?p=313 44-Fundraiser

Here are some photos from last week’s fundraiser for the Miami Beach PAL. Special thanks to Philippe at the Gansevoort, who hosted the event.

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The Miami Beach Youth Directors Council and Police Explorers recently helped the Miami Beach Coalition’s Sticker Shock program. The kids placed red tags on alcohol in participating stores to discourage people from buying it to give to minors.

Below are some photos.

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Andrea slates a scene in front of the Tower of Terror

In January, 10 YDC kids went to Disney for the weekend to participate in Disney’s YES (Youth Educational Series) Program. On the first day they went to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, where they learned how movies are made, from storyboard to filming to editing.

The next day they went to Magic Kingdom, where they learned about Light and Sound. They even got to go backstage beneath the Haunted Mansion to see how light is used to create the illusion of ghosts.

On the final day they went to EPCOT, where they learned about different career paths and options. Everyone learned a lot and had a great experience.

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YDC learns about communication

Natasha, Nadia, and Andrea show off the logo for their dog care company

Natasha, Nadia, and Andrea show off the logo for their dog care company

Everyone assembles the storyboard for the ride Tower of Terror in chronological order

Everyone assembles the storyboard for the ride Tower of Terror in chronological order

YDC gets a talk on career paths

YDC gets a talk on career paths

Alex captures a shot for their movie Alex looks at Tower of Terror storyboards David looks at a pre-production checklist Nadia and Andrea build their logo Natasha, Nadia, and Andrea show off the logo for their dog care company Learning different values Everyone assembles the storyboard for the ride Tower of Terror in chronological order YDC in their carrer talk The boys pitch their pet product Building a brand YDC gets a talk on career paths Yoly and Ivan debate their product's value YDC learns communication Nadia and Natasha act on the stairs of the Hollywood Tower Eric brainstorms David listening to a talk on waves YDC draws light waves ]]> http://beachpal.org/2010/02/22/ydc-kids-get-smart-at-disney/feed/ 0 PAL Gives Over 500 Thanksgiving Baskets http://beachpal.org/2010/01/27/pal-gives-over-500-thanksgiving-baskets/ http://beachpal.org/2010/01/27/pal-gives-over-500-thanksgiving-baskets/#comments Wed, 27 Jan 2010 19:31:10 +0000 Joey http://beachpal.org/?p=230 PAL-Thanks-4

This past November, PAL donated over 500 Thanksgiving baskets filled with food and turkeys to low income families, to make sure they had a great holiday.

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On Veteran’s Day PAL served hot dogs, chips, and cookies to over 1000 parade participants in Flamingo park, helped by the Youth Director’s Council and Teen Club.

]]> http://beachpal.org/2009/11/27/mbpal-helps-veterans-day-parade/feed/ 0 8th Annual Back to School Fair http://beachpal.org/2009/08/19/8th-annual-back-to-school-fair/ http://beachpal.org/2009/08/19/8th-annual-back-to-school-fair/#comments Wed, 19 Aug 2009 13:23:42 +0000 Joey http://beachpal.org/?p=178 Chief Noriega hands out a back pack

Chief Noriega hands out a back pack

On Monday, August 17, PAL hosted its Annual Back to School Fair where 500 back packs filled with school supplies were given to kids. PAL also provided pizza and drinks and the event was a huge success!  Over 300 parents and children showed up to pick up the much needed back to school supplies and back packs. The rest will be distributed to local Miami Beach area schools.

The previous day YDC and Explorer kids spent the afternoon preparing the back packs, forming an assembly line to pack all 500 bags.

A special thanks to the YDC and Explorer kids for their assistance in the event and giving back to the community in which they live.  Also Lori Freedline, Ken Stowe, Jane Greenberg, Dov Knoetz, Karen Frye, Joey Daoud, Traci Sierra, Pete Socarras and Glaister who all assisted with registration, assembly, passing out the bags and clean up.  Thanks to Chief Noriega and Asst. Chief Martinez for their support and assistance.

Click after the jump to see a photo gallery!

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The Child Safety Journal includes a personal profile (to be filled out by the parents/guardians), safety guidelines for parents to teach their children, and a message from John Walsh (America’s Most Wanted).

Right to Left (Dr. Martin Karp (Miami Dade School Board Member), Chief Carlos Noriega, Executive Director Harry Morgan, National PAL Executive Board Member (Sgt. At Arms) Bernie Winer, Retired Miami Beach Sergeant Joe Matthews (founder, DNA LifePrint, Inc.) and Vice President Lori Freedline

Right to Left (Dr. Martin Karp (Miami Dade School Board Member), Chief Carlos Noriega, Executive Director Harry Morgan, National PAL Executive Board Member (Sgt. At Arms) Bernie Winer, Retired Miami Beach Sergeant Joe Matthews (founder, DNA LifePrint, Inc.) and Vice President Lori Freedline

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The PAL team of PAL Board Members Assistant Chief Ray Martinez, Division Chief and PAL Treasurer Bill Riley, PAL Executive Director Officer Harry Morgan, and PAL Vice President Lori Freedline battled Coral Gables PAL in a donut decorating contest.

Their decorating skills brought in a payday to PAL of $1,000, compliments of Dunkin’ Donuts in recognition of National Police Week.

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Yes, learning can be fun, especially in Ms. Lori’s computer class!

Kindergarten and First Grade students from Ms. Lori’s afterschool computer class learn about Physics while playing World of Goo.

The children are sorry to see the afterschool program come to an end for this year, but were excited to receive their invitations for an Ice Cream Social to mark the occasion!

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K-1 Computer Students

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Executive Director Harry “Rocky” Morgan, Retired Sgt. Joe Matthews, DNA LifePrint Founder and PAL Consultant Bernie Winer were honored by Mayor Matti Bower, City Commission and Chief Carlos Noriega for bringing the DNA LifePrint Biometric Fingerprinting program to Miami Beach students.

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Assistant Chief Ray Martinez, PAL VP and Retired Officer Robert Jenkins, Consultant Bernie Winer, Retired Sgt. Joe Matthews from DNA LifePrint, Chief Carlos Noriega. Photos by PAL VP Lori Freedline

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