Pumas Polynesian Dinner Show 2010

by admin on January 29, 2010

PUMA FUNDRAISER – HELP FUND OUR 2010 SEASON

The Pumas are a non-profit 501(c) organization. Our Coaches donate their time and efforts to help our team member realize their future softball goals. In the seven year history of the Pumas, our Coaches have secured college placement for every Puma player. This year we have a full schedule with lots of travel and tournaments that will showcase players to college scouts, including a tournament in Hawaii.

To make this possible for all our hard-working Pumas, we’re having a Polynesian-theme fundraiser on February 20, 2010. These funds will be used for tournament fees, equipment and travel expenses, etc.

These girls work hard and are worthy of your support. They perform well academically and participate in their respective high school teams and are wonderful examples to other teens in their communities. They volunteer in our hospitals, train seeing eye dogs and work with special needs children along with many other notable deeds.

We need your help!!

Please donate new items or services we can either auction or raffle off at our fundraiser.

These could include items such as:

Gift Baskets
Electronics
Trips
Vacation Condo Stays
Jewelry
Hotel nights
Air travel vouchers
Sporting events tickets
Theater tickets
Restaurant Gift cards
Theme parks tickets
Sports equipment

The Pumas are a volunteer based non-profit 501(c) organization so your generous donation will be tax deductible! Your support is gratefully appreciated! Please contact Gail Ho at 818.383.0667 for more information on how to participate and help the Pumas!

Download the event flyer here.

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The mental is such a big part of our game. It's often the determining factor between success or failure.

Tip #1 Overcome fear of failure. Fear of failure might be what is holding you back. Dare to be great by taking risks, chances. Nobody has ever achieved greatness without facing hardship first. Failing is a good thing if you learn from it. Instead of seeing problems or obstacles, see challenges to overcome. The most successful people on the planet are risk-takers. You will never achieve anything by risking nothing.

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