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DANCIN'SPIRATION -A Benefit for swift

1/16/2018

Swift Youth Foundation is proud to announce we have be chosen to be the beneficiary for the 2018 DancIN'spiration show presented by the local dance company: DanceMotion. DanceMotion not only teaches dance, but also inspires young dancers to give back and share their talents with the community. Swift is lucky to have Sophi Moyer, a DanceMotion dancer, as a member of our Team Swift teen leadership program. Sophi nominated Swift to benefit from the event and has been instrumental in connecting DanceMotion and Swift. Below, please read a letter from Sophi describing the event and why she decided to nominate Swift to be the beneficiary.

Hi! My name is Sophi Moyer and I am a member of the teen mentor group for the Swift Youth Foundation, called Team Swift. I am also part of a dance company called DanceMotion. Every year DanceMotion partners with several other dance studios to put together a show at the Orpheum Theatre called DancIN’spiration. The ticket money from this show goes to a nonprofit organization chosen by the DanceMotion board. This year, the DanceMotion board was searching for a nonprofit organization worthy to receive the profits from the show, so I chose to nominate Swift after seeing the impact it has made on my life.

Before writing the nomination, I was looking into what I could do to combine my passion for Swift and the amazing virtues and life lessons I learn at dance. The owners of my dance studio -Meri and Kevin Bender- emphasize the importance of leadership, respect, and kindness in the environment of the dance studio. These virtues are taught in the studio with the ultimate goal of being brought into our everyday lives. Throughout the year Mr. and Mrs. Bender lead many meetings in which all of the dancers set goals, learn about how we can become better leaders, friends and citizens to our community.

The impact that the DancIN’spiration meetings have had on my life is immeasurable, so I thought the best thing I could do is share it by nominating Swift to benefit from the show!

DancIN’spiration has been going on for many years now and has gone to benefit so many people. I am beyond excited to see how my two passions with grow together and how this show will benefit the Swift Youth Foundation. The show is Sunday, January 21st at 7p.m. the Orpheum Theatre. Tickets can be purchased at the Swift office and are sold at the door beginning at 6 PM.

Thank you for your support!

Sophi Moyer

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Camp Swift 2018 Dates

11/14/2017

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Session 1
May 24 - Support Staff Orientation
May 25 - Counselor Orientation
May 26-May 30 - Camp Swift Session 1 2018

Session 2
July 30 - Support Staff Orientation
July 31 - Counselor Orientation
August 1-August 5 - Camp Swift Session 2 2018

Other Dates to Know
Pre-Camp Orientation - all counselors are required to attend one of the following dates:
May 6th: 1pm-4pm
May 12th: 9am-12pm
*Both pre-camp orientations are held at 17835 N 44th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85032

Don't forget to stay connected with Swift through the newsletter and be the first to fill out your volunteer application when they are released in February!

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Outstanding board member 2017

4/3/2017

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Mark Kaplan: Outstanding Board Member 2017

Mark Kaplan is the proud recipient of the Outstanding Board Member for 2017! We interviewed Mark to find out more about what he loves so much about Swift!

Q: How long have you been involved with Swift?
Mark: 22 years

Q: What is your favorite Camp Swift activity?
Mark: Ropes/Cooking

Q: What is your favorite thing to eat at Camp Swift?
Mark: Whatever I make for snacks

Q: What is your greatest/most memorable experience with Swift?
Mark: Too many to count in my 22 years. Many years, many tears (of laughter and joy) But two are lasting memories :1) The road from near disbandment to where we are today. 2) Watching my kids grow up with Swift from coming up as pre-teens with me to volunteer, to being counselors and now support staff.

Q: What has Swift given you that makes giving back to the organization worth your while?
Mark: The pride of accomplishment and achievement in our goals and expanding programs - a dream being fulfilled. And, of course, being able to be a part of the Happiest Place on Earth. Peace, Love, Happiness!

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