Been a great week of quizzo; we’ve had a lot of fun with the 1990s and we’ve also raised over $500 so far for Minds Matter. The action rolls on tonight, starting at Industry at 6:30 p.m. Great food, great service, let’s raise a few bucks for a great charity. And you have a chance to get a big win in the JGTAI, especially if you came of age in the 90s. Action continues at Bards at 9:15. Hope to see you tonight!
What 1-hit wonders had a 1990 hit with the song “Wiggle It”?
Thrilled about the fundraiser we’re doing this week as Quizzo for the Cause. We’re going to be doing 50/50 raffles all week to help raise money for this terrific cause, and I highly encourage you will donate. I spoke with one of the volunteers at Minds Matter , Ross Stewart, about the program, and why it’s such a great charity for us to get involved with. (If you can’t make it quizzo but would like to donate, you can do so here)
1) Tell us a bit more about Minds Matter. What is it, and what do they do? Minds Matter is a college access, mentoring program for highly-motivated Philadelphia high school students coming from low-income families. Each student is paired with 2 adult mentors. The entire group meets every Saturday for 4 hours from Sophomore through Senior year. During sessions, students receive SAT preparation, college skill workshops, and help with college and financial aid applications. In addition to Saturday session, MindsMatter funds each student to attend 2 college summer programs.
2) How did you get involved with the organization? I was approached by our former President almost 6 years ago when he was founding the organization in Philadelphia. He was a mentor for Minds Matter NYC and realized when he moved to Philly that we could also use this program.
3) When and why was it founded? Minds Matter New York was the first chapter, founded in 1991 by by six Wall Street professionals who understood that the gap in low-income student achievement is not one of intelligence, but resources. Other Minds Matter chapters have been popping up all over the country ever since. Minds Matter Philly was founded in 2011.
4) How do we know that the program has been effective? 100% of our students have been accepted into four-year colleges. Our students are currently attending (and thriving at) UPenn, Temple, Drexel, Swarthmore, UPitt… just to name a few.
5) How will the money raised be used? Our organization is made up of 100% volunteers. We have no paid employees, therefore all money raised goes right back to the students. Donations allow us to send our students to summer programs at colleges and universities all over the world, as well as provide SAT tutoring and Saturday mentoring sessions.
So come on out to quizzo this week to not only have our usual chicanery but to also help make a difference in your community.
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OK, take 2. The first one was built with a crappy poll builder, so we’re starting fresh. And I took out Sex, Drugs, and RnR because I forgot that we’re doing a fundraiser 50/50 next week and didn’t think it was the right week for it if it wins. It’ll be in the next poll. Whichever one of these has the most votes by Monday morning will be our winner.
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We wrap up a very fun TV quiz tonight. Action starts at Industry at 6:30 p.m. Great food, quizzo beer specials, great service and a great opportunity to get a win. $3 Sly Fox and Victory Beers.
On to Bards at 9:15. You know the deal. This is a great quiz. Get your squad together tonight and make it happen.
What sitcom about Adolph Hitler and Eva Braun ran for one episode in 1990 before it was taken off the air?
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We get it poppin’ at Industry at 6:30. Conshy Brewing Company is sponsoring the quiz this evening, which means terrific $3 beers and tons of giveaways. Gonna be a really fun night. Also a great chance to get a win in the JGTAI. Last week was dead, so I’m thinking you can sneak in and score a victory tonight.
On to Bards at 9 p.m. You know the deal. $3 Lagers and the Man the Myth the Michael behind the bar. Let’s do it to it.
Action starts at Lo Spiedo at 5:30 p.m. Great evening to be outdoors.
On to Locust Rendezvous at 6:15. Early September is always a slow time and now is no exception. Tonight could be a great opportunity to get a win.
We move to Founding Fathers at 8:30 p.m. Hope to see ya tonight.
As for the video, it’s Ron Gallo, who has performed at a couple of our invitationals. He’s moved down South to Nashville, but he’s still bringing some serious heat. You guys will dig this one.
