2002 Keynote speaker Quin Snyder, Mizzou Tigers head basketball coach, gives the low five to some Mathews-Dickey Hoops players. Mathews-Dickey Alumnus & Anheuser-Busch VP/Sales Development & Community Affairs Johnny Furr, Jr. and Club co-founder Martin L. Mathews present the ‘Soaring Eagle’ to Quin Snyder. “Say Amen” Banquet The 14th Annual “Say Amen” Banquet which benefits the Educational Programs at the Mathews-Dickey Boys’ & Girls’ Club will be held, Saturday, August 16, 2003, at the Marriott Pavilion Hotel in downtown St. Louis. Last year's event featured keynote speaker Quin Snyder, Mizzou Tigers head basketball coach, followed by the presentation of awards for the outstanding youth volunteer, scholar athlete, academic scholars and outstanding tutor volunteers. The education of our youth is, indeed, “a wise investment,” said Martin L. Mathews, president, CEO & co-founder of the Mathews-Dickey Boys’ & Girls’ Club. “Over the years, ‘Say Amen’ helped us make tremendous strides in stamping out illiteracy in all its shapes and forms. When we provide a young person with a tutor, mentor and safe place after school, we demonstrate that someone cares about their success and well-being. When we connect youth and their parents to 21st Century technology, we are overcoming “the digital divide.” When we extend career and leadership training, we are ensuring the future of tomorrow’s workforce.” Guests enjoyed a first class meal and lively entertainment during the “Say Amen.” Since its inception in 1990, ‘Say Amen’ has generated more than $1 million, and the community support has enabled Mathews-Dickey to expand its educational programs to include Volunteer Tutorial, After School, Computer Literacy Instruction Program (CLIP) and career and leadership training components. These programs work in conjunction with area school districts and have served more than 4,000 students. ‘Say Amen’ Banquet Sponsors: Edward Jones, Charter Communications, US Bank, A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc., Anheuser-Busch Companies, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, KMOX, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, KSDK, Bank of America, Instituform Technologies, Inc., Laclede Gas Company, Maritz, Inc., the May Department Stores Company and its Famous-Barr and Lord & Taylor divisions, Nettie’s Flower Garden, Nestle Purina Pet Care Company, Raymond E. Maritz & Sons, Inc., and Schnuck Markets, Inc. Performance by the Mathews-Dickey Youth Ensemble at the “Say Amen” Banquet. Archived: 12th Annual“Say Amen” Banquet © 2003 Mathews Dickey Boys' & Girls' Club site. Designed by the Moore Design Group.