{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5a61200027e6ed787006544a/6021b415beb0a44465290dde?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Helping students succeed with STARS Book Clubs","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5a61200027e6ed787006544a/1612821239357-635e6633b34e597ba96794a5f2cb2a1b.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><strong>On this episode:</strong></p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://starsbookclubs.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">STARS Book Clubs</a> works towards a future where every student in Waco, TX can read on grade level and succeed in life.&nbsp;They do this through volunteers from churches in Waco who provide encouragement, positive role models, and focused reading support. Executive Director Michael Jeter tells us about the impact the program has made in the community.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>About the Charity Champions Podcast</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The <a href=\"http://charitychampions.org\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Charity Champions </a>Podcast is hosted by Randy Lane, AVP of Marketing and Bo Mello, Marketing Bank Officer for <a href=\"https://www.tfnbtx.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">TFNB Your Bank For Life</a>. The podcast is a way for Charity Champions to tell their stories through long-form interviews.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>About Charity Champions</strong></p><p>Charity Champions are nonprofit organizations chosen by <a href=\"http://tfnbtx.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">TFNB Your Bank For Life</a> employees after nomination by the community. Recipients get marketing support, media exposure, and leadership training at no charge to the nonprofit.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The awareness campaign begins with an interview on Midday with Julie Hayes on <a href=\"https://www.kwtx.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">KWTX</a>. Then on Baylor gameday, Champions are interviewed on the radio by the voice of the <a href=\"https://www.baylor.edu\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Baylor Bears</a>, John Morris, and are recognized by an on-field presentation at McLane Stadium in front of thousands of Central Texans during a <a href=\"https://baylorbears.com/sports/football\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Baylor Football game</a>. It continues with recognition at <a href=\"https://baylorbears.com/sports/mens-basketball\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Baylor Basketball</a> games and a feature on the <a href=\"https://www.charitychampions.org/podcast/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Charity Champions Podcast</a>.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>After football season ends, <a href=\"https://360solutions.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">360 Solutions</a> brings Charity Champions winners together for world-class leadership development training during the first and second quarters of every year.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>For more information on Charity Champions, visit <a href=\"https://charitychampions.org\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">charitychampions.org</a>. To nominate a charity for our upcoming season, visit <a href=\"http://charitychampions.org/nominate\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">charitychampions.org/nominate</a>.</p>","author_name":"TFNB Charity Champions"}