OUTSTANDING RED LAKE NATION TEEN TO
COMPETE FOR BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF
AMERICA’S STATE YOUTH OF THE YEAR
Red Lake, MN, Feb. 16th, 2010 - Cody James Roberts is a true example of an
extraordinary young man. At age 16, he has just been selected to compete
against other Boys & Girls Club members for the Minnesota Youth of the Year title
and a $1,000 scholarship from the Reader’s Digest Foundation. As the Youth of
the Year for Red Lake Nation Boys & Girls Club, Cody Roberts is among hundreds
of local youth across the country recognized by the Boys & Girls Clubs of America
(BGCA) for his sound character, leadership skills and willingness to give back to
the community.
Being named Youth of the Year is the highest honor a Boys & Girls Club member
can receive. The title recognizes outstanding contributions to a member’s family,
school, community and Boys & Girls Club, as well as personal challenges and
obstacles overcome. This program was founded over 60 years ago through the
generosity of the Reader’s Digest Foundation.
At sixteen years of age and attending 10th grade at the Red Lake High School,
Cody now holds a part-time job after school at the Red Lake Nation Boys & Girls
Club, which is sponsored through the MNCep Program that began as a summer
job. When he’s not working or volunteering, Cody is involved in the many
Programs the Club has to offer where he is also a registered member of the Club.
Descending from two respected grandfathers, one serves as one of the seven
Hereditary Chiefs for the tribe and the other a former Tribal Chairman. Cody
continues their cultural involvement being a Red Lake Tribal member, and
recognizes his dodem, the Kingfisher Clan. He looks forward to his future of
pursuing a career in Game Design Technology at a University, but in the meantime
he loves playing basketball and spending time with his brothers and sisters.
“Cody Roberts is truly an inspiration to all of our youth. His continued commitment
to the Club, service to the Community and leadership to youth is a fine example of
what our missions is; ‘To inspire and enable all young people, especially those
from the Red Lake Nation, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible
and caring citizens.’ Congratulations Cody! You’ll go far!” said Rebecca
Wierschke, Chief Professional Officer of the Red Lake Nation Boys & Girls Club.
If Cody Roberts wins at the state competition, he will compete for the title of the
Midwest Region Youth of the year and an additional $10,000 scholarship. The five
regional winners will advance to Washington, D.C., in September 2010, to
compete for the title of BGCA’s National Youth of the Year. The National Youth of
the Year receives an additional $15,000 scholarship and is installed by the
President in an Oval Office Ceremony.
About Red Lake Nation Boys & Girls Club
Red Lake Club provides diverse activities that meet the interests of all youth.
Core programs engage young people in activities with adults, peers and family
members that enable them to develop self-esteem and to reach their full
potential. Based on physical, emotional, cultural and social needs and interests
of girls and boys, and recognizing developmental principles, Clubs offer
program activities in five areas.
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