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Local Acadiana Boys & Girls Club Member Selected as National Winner in Cox Mobile Phone Case Design Contest  

We’re excited to announce Gracie A. from Abbeville is the winner of Cox Mobile and Boys and Girls Club of America’s Cell Phone Case Design Contest. On March 25, we’ll announce that she’s the winner of a $25K scholarship. What’s more – her local Boys and Girls club will win a $25K Cox Innovation Lab Grant, and her Otterbox phone case design will be sold in Cox Retail Solutions stores across the country. Gracie beat out young artists across the nation. On her design, she said: “Hands of the World reflects the beauty of connection and the power of dreams. As a teenage artist, I wanted to create a design that celebrates how people from all over the globe can reach out, inspire, and uplift each other.”

When: Tuesday, March 25, 4:30pm – 5:00pm

Where: Children Museum of Acadiana (201 E Congress St, Lafayette, LA 70501)

What: Members of all organizations will gather for a celebratory event honoring Gracie A.’s big achievement and name her as the Cox Mobile phone case contest winner.

Who: National and Local Representatives from Cox Communications, Boys & Girls Clubs of America/Acadiana, Vermilion Club Members, VIP Guest of Board Members and Government Officials

Key Attendees:

• · Colleen Langner, (EVP Chief Residential Officer, Cox)
• · Tony Krueck, (SVP Residential Mobile & Product, Cox)
• · Erin Monroe, (Greater LA Market VP, Cox)
• · Dr. Mona Dixon, (BGCA Alumna & 2010 BGCA National Youth of the Year)
• · James Frison, (BGCA National Director, Corporate Partnerships & Account Management)
• · Otterbox Representative & Mascot, Ollie the Otter

Agenda

4:30PM – Welcome & Intro

4:35PM – Gracie’s Story

4:10PM – Special Message

4:15PM – Remarks

Embargo Policy: All information remains under embargo until March 25, 4:30pm.

ABOUT BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF ACADIANA

This year marks the 55th anniversary of Boys & Girls Clubs of Acadiana. Boys & Girls Clubs of Acadiana operates under a mission to empower all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens. Serving youth in 9 different locations, Boys & Girls Clubs provide opportunities through after school and summer programs which focus on Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles & Habits, and Good Character & Leadership.  

If interested in supporting the Boys & Girls Club, visit www.bgcacadiana.com/donate or call 337-268-9555.