Tampa Teenagers Invited To Local Macy's To Shop For Wardrobe To Wear To Historic Presidential Inauguration

Tampa Teenagers Invited To Local Macy's To Shop For Wardrobe To Wear To Historic Presidential Inauguration
Local Teens Invited by Boys & Girls Clubs of America to take part in President-Elect Barack Obama Inauguration Activities

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WHO:     Six Tampa area teenagers are less than a week away from attending the 2009 Inauguration of President-elect Barack Obama. 15-year-old Amari Bennett, 15-year-old Cody Crawford, 16-year-old Devin Oliver, 16-year-old Tyler Placeres, 15-year-old Kristina Sutor, and 16-year-old Jennifer Tran were chosen by the Boys & Girls Club of America to represent the organization at the Presidential Inauguration, the parade, and at one of the Inaugural Balls. The teenagers were chosen because of their dedication to the Jim Walter Interbay Boys & Girls Club and for their extensive community service. The teenagers will depart on January 18, 2009 for Washington, D.C.
WHAT:     Before their departure to the nation's capital, the teenagers will be treated to a special shopping trip to Macy's at Westshore Plaza in Tampa. Each teen will receive a $500 electronic gift card from Macy's to purchase clothes, accessories or any items needed to look their best for the historic event.
WHEN:     Thursday, January 15th, 2009 1 p.m.
WHERE:     Macy's at Westshore Plaza
298 Westshore Plaza
Tampa, FL 33609
EDITOR'S NOTE:     Media wishing to attend must RSVP in advance to Ivonne Amor at 305-299-2091.

About the Boys & Girls Clubs of Tampa Bay
For more than 80 years, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Tampa Bay have provided young people with a safe place to learn and grow. Currently comprised of 21 facilities in Hillsborough and Pasco Counties, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Tampa Bay serves over 9,000 youth annually, through the generosity of United Way and Children's Board of Hillsborough County. Youth development professionals provide children, ages 5-18, through key programs that emphasize character and leadership development, education and career development, health and life skills, the arts, as well as sports, fitness and recreation.

About Macy's
Macy's, the largest retail brand of Macy's, Inc., delivers fashion and affordable luxury to customers at more than 800 locations in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and Guam. Offering distinctive assortments including exclusive fashion and home brands, Macy's stores are operated by four regionally based retail divisions - Macy's East, Macy's Florida, Macy's Central, and Macy's West - and an online store at macys.com.