http://mjbfoundation.org/blog Sharing our Joy with children with challenges Sat, 06 Feb 2010 04:03:46 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Note: This post is cross posted at The Life of Jimmer as Neither Rain nor Sleet nor Snowpocolypse 2010. Sitting in my office watching the snowfall tonight and wondering just what kind of impact it is going to have on our very first Bowl for Joy tournament tomorrow. In 15 years ... http://mjbfoundation.org/blog/2010/02/05/bowl-for-joy-weather-watch/ Well, it seems simple enough. We are having a bowling event at 1:00pm on February 6th at Sawmill Lanes. It is $100 for a four person team. You get three games, shoes, one pizza and pitcher of pop per team for your money. There will be a raffle and prizes ... http://mjbfoundation.org/blog/2009/12/29/answering-questions-about-bowl-for-joy/ It has been some kind of year for The MJB Foundation. A banner year, A gigantic year, And of course - A Joyous year. We have been blessed to work with an almost entirely new Board. We were able to make a major donation toward The MRDD Early Childhood Education Barn ... http://mjbfoundation.org/blog/2009/12/10/2009-in-review-and-a-look-ahead-to-2010/ There is a small supply of the commemorative golfballs from the 15th Annual Golf for Joy. They sell individually for $1 each (plus shipping costs). Let us know if you are interested in purchasing one of these limited edition items. http://mjbfoundation.org/blog/2009/09/10/leftovers/ Getting back on track while revising and revamping the website, we have this great bit of news to share about The MJB Foundation and Kroger. Another way to help us share our Joy! The Kroger Company has a program available to non-profit organizations called The Kroger Community Rewards Program. This program donates ... http://mjbfoundation.org/blog/2009/08/17/kroger-mjb-foundation/ Skill prizes Hit the Beach: Beach chair in the bunker, Hole #8 - Greg Hegstrom Closest to the Picnic Basket (women only), Hole #16 - Joan Cox Closest to the Cooler, Hole #17 - Tony Myer Closest to the Pin, Hole #9 - Rick Bruhn Straightest Drive, Hole #2 - Jaime Brooker Scramble scores/teams: 58 - Joe ... http://mjbfoundation.org/blog/2009/08/13/golf-for-joy-2009-scores-prizes/ The 15th Annual Golf for Joy is over - golfclubs have been cleaned, bills have been paid, and the pictures have finally been posted! You can scroll through the slideshow in the upper right of this site and look at all 100 photos in the album, and if you right ... http://mjbfoundation.org/blog/2009/08/08/golf-for-joy-2009-photos/ We are transitioning to a new site/format. We're hoping it will prove easier for you to navigate and to give us feedback and leave comments. Check back to see what's new! http://mjbfoundation.org/blog/2009/08/02/changes/ I am Meghan's grandmother. Each year I am awed by the commitment that Jim and Annette have to this remembrance of their daughter. I am one of the lucky mothers who never had to have a memorial for a daughter. When I married Annette's dad I became the mother of ... http://mjbfoundation.org/blog/2009/06/09/meghans-grandmother/ Frequently during the time of year leading up to Golf for Joy I find myself meeting new people, shaking many hands, and handing out business cards. Friends introduce me to their friends and tell them about the outing and the foundation, how cool it all is, and what a good ... http://mjbfoundation.org/blog/2009/06/08/talking-about-meghan/