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EW ROCHELLE, NY — On Saturday, June 1st the Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle (BGCNR) kicked off its Career Launch Program by offering Club members a unique educational opportunity at Tasti D-Lite/Planet Smoothie in New Rochelle’s Wykagyl Shopping Center. Tasti D-Lite/Planet Smoothie is well known as a low-calorie frozen dessert favorite among the health conscious and celebrities alike. The New Rochelle franchise is owned and operated by Bill Warshaw, a Boys & Girls Club “It Just Takes One” Annual Fund Donor. During their visit at Tasti D-Lite/Planet Smoothie, Warshaw shared with BGCNR Club members the benefits of owning a franchise as well as the challenges associated with inventory control, staff management and product marketing to attract new customers. When asked what some of them wanted to be when they grew up the responses included from attorney, teacher, nurse and one child expressed interest in becoming a CEO! “I’ve run a number of successful businesses” said Warshaw to the Club members in attendance. “It’s not easy but I love what I do for a living and couldn’t dream of doing anything else! Believe me when I tell you anything you dream is possible, you just have to work hard, study and remain focused on your goal.”
A highlight of the children’s visit was the reveal and private tasting of the Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle Black Cherry Tasti D-Lite treat. This limited edition flavor will be available the entire month of June and a percentage of each sale will benefit programs offered by the Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle for children between the ages of 6 and 18. Anyone interested in supporting the Club while enjoying a delicious low calorie treat should visit Tasti D-Lite/Planet Smoothie in the Wykagyl Shopping Center at 1282 North Avenue in New Rochelle between the hours of 11:30 am and 9 pm.
“Bill’s generosity appears to have no end” says Quay Watkins, Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle Executive Director. “The opportunity offered today will certainly inspire the entrepreneurs among our kids and that’s exactly what the Career Launch Program is about. I hope others will follow his example and find ways to become supporters of our Club, our kids and their dreams for successful careers! “
Career Launch is a Boys & Girls Club of America program that encourages Club members to assess their skills, explore careers, make sound educational decisions and ultimately prepare themselves for the nation’s workforce. As part of the program Club staff, volunteers and local business owners partner to showcase career opportunities, become mentors, enhance employment search skills and improve the job readiness of participating Club members.
About Tasti D-Lite
Since its inception in 1987, Tasti D-Lite’s popularity has grown largely by word of mouth
and has resulted in a huge base of raving fans who line up day and night to get their favorite guilt-free treat, available in more than 100 flavors. In 2008 the company launched its first franchise program. Since then, the company has grown to 60 locations across four countries and has already secured commitments to open more than 500 locations around the world in the coming years. In December 2011 Tasti D-Lite acquired Planet Smoothie which has more than 100 units in operation, mainly in Georgia and Florida. Over the coming months, Tasti D-Lite products will be added to select Planet Smoothie stores and likewise, Planet Smoothie menu offerings will be made available to Tasti D-Lite locations. The two brands are poised for growth throughout the U.S. and around the world with plans to build a global franchise network through a combination of single- and multi-unit franchises, area developers and international master franchises. Tasti D-Lite, a pop culture favorite, has been featured in numerous movies and TV programs such as “30 Rock,” “Sex and the City,” “The Apprentice” and “My Idiot Brother.”
About the Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle
For over 84 years, the Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle has provided a safe, structured and positive environment for children. The organization is also charged with helping kids develop the attitudes, skills, values and behaviors that enable them to succeed in life. With six locations throughout the city of New Rochelle, The Club impacts 2,000 children annually by offering a wide array of programs and services after school, during school holidays, and the entire summer.
To learn more about the Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle its programs and ways you can become a supporter visit www.BGCNR.org or call Rudy J. Breedy at 914-235-3736 extension 18.