City Mission Youth Group Challenge

We've been challenged! The City Mission is in need of many items to help reach the people of Erie County. So they've developed a contest. The youth ministry that can accumulate the most items by weight will win a FREE all - u - can eat tailgate party and Seawolves game on August 5th. They will also have the chance to receive other prizes and be able to select a member of their group to throw out the first pitch that night.

We're going to step up to the plate and win! For all of June we will be collecting. Here's the deal; Every person that brings in at least 100 lbs. of stuff will be entered into our own contest to win a $50 Mall gift certificate. Simply pick up our items list and weight sheet and start bringing stuff in. We will record you weights and announce the winner after the contest.

100lbs. sound to hard to acquire? It's not Here's how things are scored:

1. Food and other items must be packed in boxes and will be weighed on a scale, except for the following items that carry specific weight values.

2. Toilet Paper – Value=1 lb./roll

3. Paper Towels – Value=3 lbs./roll

4. Napkins – Value=2 lb./package

5. Feminine Hygiene Products=5 lbs./box

6. Baby Diapers=10lbs./package

7. Box of Cereal=5 lbs./medium or large box

8. New Coats (with tags on) – Value= 20 lbs.

9. Almost New/Gently Used Coats – Value= 10 lbs.

10. New Clothing (with tags on) – Value= 15 lbs.

11. Monetary Donations – Value= Tripled ($100.00=300lbs.)

Prizes to be won Include:

1. Splash Lagoon Party Package for Winner and 10 guests

2. Pentagon Paintball Party Package for Winner and 9 guests

3. Holland Dairy Queen-Frozen Dessert Cakes for a Year Certificate

4. Best Buy-Video MP3 Player

5. Max & Erma’s Certificates

6. Longhorn Steakhouse Certificates

7. Outback Steakhouse Certificates

8. Family First Fun Park-Ultimate Access Passes

9. Tinseltown-Movie Passes

10. Carnegie Science Center Passes

11. Pizza Hut Certificates

12. Chick-Fil-A Certificates

13. Wendy’s Certificates

14. Eat ‘n Park Certificates

15. Smokey Bones Certificates

16. Brusters Certificates

17. Krispy Cream Gift Certificates

So get involved. Serve someone!!!