1/11/2013 - Amazing Oaklyn Teens

Had more of a FB hiatus than I thought (from the computer, was just mobile) so the LUCKY 2013 Update for Friday, 1/11/12 was delayed - apologies......Friday ended a busy work week, but we all survived and we have a new addition for next month! GREAT NEWS! But, although I am lucky to have a new teammate at work, what I REALLY felt lucky about on Friday is that I get to work with some amazing teenagers in Oaklyn. Our OMAYSC Gym Night Counselors, led by Jessie Super, were able to take the chaos of 76 kids, in a packed gym, on a rainy Friday night, and make sure everyone had exercise, had fun, and were safe. I am so glad to be working with Jessie and her compatriots, Bruce Lawless, Kelly Rodgers, Doug Forbes, Rachel Galante, and Becca Hall. These are the future leaders of Oakyln, if not America!  And, as always, thanks to Claudia Super who organizes them for me and for Vincent Mondile, Anne Tiedeken Mondile, Michele Lavanture Phillips, Eric Smith, and the officers of the OPD who all made sure the chaos was controlled. Another success for OMAYSC, but all because of the teens and the community of Oaklyn!

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