The Portland Pirates, in conjunction with our sponsors
Healthy Maine Partnerships and Aquafina, would like to take this opportunity to introduce you to a community outreach program called "Goals For Success".

"Goals For Success" is considered an assembly and would require the use of the school's gymnasium or auditorium. The program is aimed at students in grades 3-6, and we request that a minimum of 100 students be present. The program is intended to run 45-60 minutes with two (2) Portland Pirates players combining audience participation with their remarks.

Last season, the program reached over 1,500 students and in the program's six year history, over 11,000 children have participated in the "Goals for Success" program.

In 2009, Pirates players Derek Whitmore and Mike Funk
presented the program at the Mahoney Middle School in South Portland.


Derek Whitmore speaks to students at Martel Elementary School in Lewiston.

In 2009-10 the Portland Pirates are excited to again offer this fun and interactive program to schools in the local area. All dates are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis.

The following is a list of dates available:

Tuesday, November 24		Wednesday, February 10
Wednesday, November 25		Wednesday, February 17
Tuesday, December 8		Wednesday, March 3
Wednesday, December 9		Tuesday, March 9
Monday, December 28		Wednesday, March 10
Tuesday, December 29		Tuesday, March 23
Tuesday, January 5		Tuesday, March 23
Wednesday, January 6		Tuesday, March 30
Monday, February 8		Wednesday, March 31
Tuesday, February 9

More about the program...

The program was created to educate school children about the importance of leading healthy lifestyles, to influence them to set goals and to make correct choices in their lives, and to get involved in extra-curricular activities. The Pirates speak to the group about their own experiences as professional athletes, their goals, and what healthy choices they have made to achieve success in their careers.

The program's objectives are to help educate kids about the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle, help them understand the important life decisions they will need to make on a daily basis, and to influence them to set goals and be actively involved in extra-curricular activities. The topics that will be covered during the assembly are:

• The importance of setting goals for yourself (short- and long-term)
• Achieving your goals
• Maintaining a healthy lifestyle
• Maintaining proper nutrition and keeping your body fit by exercising
• The importance of balancing schoolwork with extra-curricular activities (work before play)
• Maintaining a positive attitude and good work ethic
• Giving back to the community

If your school would like to inquire about scheduling a "Goals For Success" program for the 2009-10 season contact Marc Gosselin by sending an e-mail to mgosselin@portlandpirates.com. Please be sure to include your name, the name of your school and town along with the principal's name and contact information.