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PRESS RELEASE April 23, 2008 Frank Ski Kids Foundation:

ATLANTA’s HISTORY-MAKING YOUTH
AWARDED A SCHOLORSHIP TO
RENOUWNED PREPARTORY SCHOOL


What: One of the winners of the 2007 history-making Frank Ski Kids Foundation Science Competition who travelled to the Charles Darwin Research Station in the Galapagos Islands, Elizabeth Oppong, will attend the same preparatory school that educated two American Presidents, George H. W. Bush and George W. Bush.

14 year-old Oppong of Malcolm Bridge Middle School in Athens, Georgia, has been awarded a scholarship to Phillips Academy Andover in Fall 2008.

Dear Mr. Frank Ski,

We hope this letter finds you and your family well. We wanted to inform you that Elizabeth will attend Phillips Academy in Fall 2008, and she has been awarded a scholarship to attend. We are very happy with this accomplishment and thank you and the foundation for providing Elizabeth great opportunities in the past year. All the support you have given her will enable her to attend one of the top high schools in the world. We thank you sincerely and will keep you informed about Elizabeth’s development.

Best Regards,
Dr. Nicholas & Grace Oppong

Phillips Academy (also known as Phillips Andover or P.A. or simply Andover) is a co-educational University preparatory school for boarding and day students in grades 9-12. The location of the school is in Andover, Massachusetts, 25 miles north of Boston. Phillips Academy is the oldest continuously running incorporated boarding school in the United States, established in 1778 by Samuel Phillips, Jr.

Phillips Academy’s endowment stood around $787 million in January, 2008, the third-highest of any American secondary school. The academy traditionally educated its students for Yale, Harvard and Amherst but students now matriculate to a wide range of colleges and universities.

Among other notable alumni, Andover has educated two American Presidents, George H. W. Bush and George W. Bush, law and Order creator Dick Wolf, four Medal of Honor recipients, inventor Samuel Morse, and author Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr..

V103 radio host Frank Ski and wife Tanya, their Frank Ski Kids Foundation and Legacy Communities provided the all-expenses-paid science experience of a lifetime to the Galapagos Islands as part of an annual Science Competition.


“Planet Green Eco Experience of a Lifetime” was a seven-day Science excursion held July 2007. Oppong was one of 11 kids who made U.S. history traveling to the Charles Darwin Research Station to trace the footsteps of Charles Darwin and his theory of evolution.


For interview requests with Frank Ski, contact JeNika Thomas jenika@frankski.com 404.870.0230


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PRESS RELEASE: April. 15, 2008 Frank Ski Kids Foundation

ATLANTA’s HISTORY-MAKING YOUTH TO GIVE SPEECH AT THE U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) CLEAN ENERGY & CLIMATE CHANGE AWARENESS DAY

FRANK SKI KIDS FOUNDATION WINNER TO BE INTERVIEWED ON V103FM’S FRANK & WANDA IN THE MORNING SHOW, April 16, 2008

What: One of the winners of the 2007 history-making Frank Ski Kids Foundation Science Competition who travelled to the Charles Darwin Research Station in the Galapagos Islands, Asha Carter, has been invited to give a speech by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

15 year-old Carter of Chapel Hill High School in Douglasville, Georgia,will present her winning speech to EPA executives about the topic:
IF YOU WERE ELECTED PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, WHAT WOULD YOU DO TO HELP CONSERVE ENERGY, PRESERVE NATURE AND THE ENVIRONMENT FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS?

V103 radio host Frank Ski and wife Tanya, their Frank Ski Kids Foundation and Legacy Communities provided the all-expenses-paid science experience of a lifetime to the Galapagos Islands as part of an annual Science Competition. “Planet Green Eco Experience of a Lifetime” was a seven-day Science excursion held July 2007. Carter was one of 11 kids who made U.S. history traveling to the Charles Darwin Research Station to trace the footsteps of Charles Darwin and his theory of evolution.

Where: Sam Nunn Atlanta Federal Building Conference Center 61 Forsyth Street S.W. Atlanta, GA 30303

When: April, 16, 2008; 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM


TUNE IN TO V103 FM WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16, 2008, 6:00AM-10:00AM, ON THE FRANK AND WANDA IN THE MORNING SHOW – ASHA CARTER WILL DISCUSS HER PRESENTATION TO THE EPA


For interview requests with Frank Ski, contact JeNika Thomas jenika@frankski.com 404.870.0230

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ATLANTA’s HISTORY-MAKING YOUTH TO GIVE SPEECH AT THE U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)

FRANK SKI KIDS FOUNDATION WINNER TO BE INTERVIEWED ON V103FM’S FRANK & WANDA IN THE MORNING SHOW, FEBRUARY 14, 2008

What: One of the winners of the 2007 history-making Frank Ski Kids Foundation Science Competition who travelled to the Charles Darwin Research Station in the Galapagos Islands, Elizabeth Oppong, has been invited to give a speech by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

14-year-old Elizabeth Oppong of Malcolm Bridge Middle School in Athens, Georgia, will present her winning speech to EPA executives about the topic:
IF YOU WERE ELECTED PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, WHAT WOULD YOU DO TO HELP CONSERVE ENERGY, PRESERVE NATURE AND THE ENVIRONMENT FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS?

V103 radio host Frank Ski and wife Tanya, their Frank Ski Kids Foundation and Legacy Communities provided the all-expenses-paid science experience of a lifetime to the Galapagos Islands as part of an annual Science Competition. “Planet Green Eco Experience of a Lifetime” was a seven-day Science excursion held July 2007.

Oppong was one of 11 kids who made U.S. history traveling to the Charles Darwin Research Station to trace the footsteps of Charles Darwin and his theory of evolution.

Where: U.S. EPA Region 4 Science and Eco System Support Division980 College Station Road, Athens, GA 30605

When: February, 14, 2008; 3:00 PM

TUNE IN TO V103 FM THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2008, 6:00AM-10:00AM, ON THE FRANK AND WANDA IN THE MORNING SHOW – ELIZABETH OPPONG WILL DISCUSS HER PRESENTATION TO THE EPA

For interview requests with Frank Ski, contact Cherry Bañez at cherrypublicity@hotmail.com or 404-607-8032

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ATLANTA (FOX 5) -- The Frank Ski Kid’s Foundation’s goal is to provide educational opportunities to under-served children in the metro Atlanta area. Frank Ski talks about the foundation’s annual Youth Bowl IV and the annual Wine Tasting and Auction. Click Here to see the interview.


See the photos on Ben Rose Photography of the 2007 Wine Tasting/Live Auction Click Here.


See the photos on www.sandrarose.com.


See Diddy Bid on a large bottle of Opus One.

PRESS CONTACT: For Immediate Release 11/20/07
Cherry Bañez 404-607-8032
cherrypublicity Sports & Entertainment Publicity

RADIO STAR FRANK SKI TO ANNOUNCE TEAMS FOR UPCOMING FRANK SKI KIDS FOUNDATION’s 4TH ANNUAL YOUTH BOWL and details about Celebrity Wine Tasting and Live Auction

WHAT: Frank Ski will announce on V103’s Frank and Wanda in the Morning during the week of November 26, the teams competing in the much-anticipated Frank Ski Kids Foundation Youth Bowl IV game for kids ages 12 and 13 from the Atlanta area football leagues.

Youth football leagues are welcome to participate by contacting the Frank Ski Kids Foundation. Four teams will be selected. Teams compete for their share of grants, prizes and trophies of more than $20,000.

FRANK SKI KIDS FOUNDATION YOUTH BOWL DATES: PLAY-OFFS:Saturday, December 8, 2007 10:30am and 12:30pm

CHAMPIONSHIP:Saturday, December 15, 2007 12:00PM

WHERE: HALLFORD STADIUM 3789 Memorial College Drive, Decatur, GA 30321



CELEBRITY WINE TASTING & LIVE AUCTION

Frank Ski and wife Tanya, founders of the award-winning Frank Ski Kids Foundation proudly present their 4th annual Wine Tasting and Live Auction another much-anticipated fund-raiser by the Frank Ski Kids Foundation. Both the Youth Bowl, Wine Tasting and Live Auction have become celebrated signature events in Atlanta. Renowned wines from Opus to Silver Oak and unique memorabilia will be part of an exciting live auction.

FRANK SKI KIDS FOUNDATION WINE TASTING and LIVE AUCTION WILL BE HELD ON SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2007.

TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE for $250 as well as sponsorship opportunities.

Please call 404-870-0230 or visit www.frankskikids.org for more information.

For press coverage and/or interviews with Frank Ski, contact Cherry Bañez via email at cherrypublicity@hotmail.com or call 404-607-8032 by Dec. 7, 2007.

V-103’s Frank Ski joins Hands on Atlanta Board

ATLANTA – August 10, 2007 – Four new members, including V-103 personality Frank Ski, were elected to the Hands On Atlanta Board of Directors in July.

Ski is the host of the Frank Ski and Wanda in the Morning radio program on WVEE – 103, rated by Arbitron as the top radio station in Atlanta. A 15 year veteran of radio, Ski is an alumnus of Leadership Atlanta and a former member of the board for the Latin American Association. In addition, the Frank Ski Kids Foundation provides educational and experiential opportunities for youth in an effort to promote achievement and self expression.

“We’re excited to welcome these community and business leaders to Hands On Atlanta’s Board,” said Hands On Atlanta Chief Executive Officer Tracy Hoover. “they each bring unique talents and a demonstrated commitment to our community. We know they will have an important impact on Hands On Atlanta’s work.”


About Hands On Atlanta - As the nation’s largest community-based volunteer service organization, Hands On Atlanta brings people together every day to transform neighborhoods, support nonprofit organizations and strengthen our city’s public schools. In the late 1980s, Hands On Atlanta sparked a grassroots volunteer movement in Atlanta, igniting a dynamic service model that has since spread to communities across the country.

Hands On Atlanta is an affiliate of Hands On Network, an international alliance of volunteer organizations with 68 affiliates in the U.S., the Netherlands, the Phillippines, Brazil, China and South Africa. For more information or to volunteer, visit www.HandsOnAtlanta.org or call 404-979-2800.


Frank and Tanya Ski host the 20th Anniversary Celebrating Bishop Eddie L. Long's Ministry.

Frank Ski Of the Frank Ski Kids foundation awards Bishop Eddie L. Long with a Crusader Sword for his tireless efforts helping children across the nation as New Birth Celebrates Bishop Eddie Long's 20 th Anniversary. Dignitaries and Guests pay tribute during this special Ceremony.

Mayor Shirley Franklin, Ambassador Andrew Young and R&B artist Kem were among the 1200 guests celebrating Bishop Eddie Long's 20 th pastoral anniversary on August 17th at the Georgia World Congress Center. The black tie affair, hosted by Atlanta radio personality Frank Ski and wife Tanya Ski, will highlight the many accomplishments of Bishop Long's ministry and international outreach efforts.




GALAPAGOS ISLANDS

The 11 lucky winners of "Planet Green: The Eco Experience of a lifetime were very excited about going on such a life changing excursion. The community and the media outlets are were interested in what the school kids would be doing and learning while on such an amazing jouney. 11 alive news teams showed up to the Fernbank Museum of Natural History on July 11th 2007 to cover our behind the scenes tour.


A History breaking news story from Karen Grier from 11 Alive news. To see the news coverage of how Frank Ski's Frank Ski Kids Foundation picks ten talented winners to go on a excursion of a lifetime click here.



History maker Frank Ski's Frank Ski Kids Foundation Galapagos Excursion on Fox's Good Day Atlanta. Click here to see Frank Ski on Good Day Atlanta.

History maker Frank Ski and the Frank Ski Kids Foundation is making national headlines as Frank Ski, the Georgia Aquarium, Zoo Atlanta and the Frank Ski Kids Foundation get ready to travel with 10 lucky winners to the Galapagos Islands in South America. Ages 13 to 15 will write a speech as the President of the United States about what they would do to help conserve energy and preserve nature and the environment for future generations. Click Here to see the news story from the Fashion Insider



Press Release

For Immediate Release May 26, 2007

Press Contact:Cherry Bañez, 404-607-8032, cherrypublicity Sports & Entertainment Publicity

ATLANTA AREA SCHOOL KIDS MAKE U.S. CONSERVATION HISTORY

WHAT: Radio star Frank Ski’s idea to take a group of kids to the Galapagos Islands and the Charles Darwin Research Station is setting a precedent in the United States – it’s the first time an African American Foundation is traveling to the Galapagos Islands for a science excursion; Frank Ski is the first radio star and the first Atlanta-based group to go.

Every July, as part of the Frank Ski Kids Foundation’s science competition initiative, trend-setter and adventurous radio star Frank Ski awards kids the opportunity to experience NASA’s Space & Rocket Center in Alabama. This year, Frank Ski has decided to give kids an even more unique experience of a lifetime in the name of science and learning.

20 kids ages 13-15 were chosen to deliver essays in speech form as if he or she were the President of the United States addressing the nation on Thursday, May 31, 2007 at the Georgia Aquarium, 7:00pm-10:00pm. 10 winners will be awarded the opportunity to travel, all expenses paid, with the Frank Ski Kids Foundation to the Charles Darwin Research Station in the Galapagos Islands, the world’s best conserved oceanic and tropical archipelago, July 26-August 1, 2007

Experts Albert A. George, second Director of Education from the Georgia Aquarium and Zoo Atlanta’s Curator of Birds, James Balance, will be traveling with the winners to provide insight and education.

Youth ages 13-15 were encouraged to participate in a science competition and were required to write an essay on the following topic: “IF YOU WERE THE PRESIDENT, WHAT WOULD YOU DO TO HELP CONSERVE ENERGY, PRESERVE NATURE AND THE ENVIRONMENT FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS?” For details, visit www.frankskikids.org

For interviews with Frank Ski or press coverage information, please contact Cherry Bañez of cherrypublicity at 404-607-8032 or cherrypublicity@gmail.com


**********************2006 Wine Tasting Live Auction********************


Celebrities, Dignitaries, Sports and Movie Stars attend V103 Radio Star Frank Ski's Wine Tasting and Live Auction Held at Frank Ski's home. Celebrities pour and score for Charity.


WHO: Celebrity guests...

R&B/Hip-Hop Stars: Jermaine Dupri, Video Producer Hype Williams, Q (112), Sammie, Producer SHEK'SPERE; NFL Stars Victor Green, Chuck Smith;

Dignitaries: Mayor Shirley Franklyn, CEO OF Dekalb Vernon Jones, Clayton County Sheriff Victor Hill and Commissioner Eldrin Bell;

News Anchors: FOX 5'S Mark Hayes, CBS-46'S Cynne Simpson, WSB-TV'S Elenora Andrews, Jaquitta Williams, WXIA-TV 11'S Tiffany Cochran;

Hollywood Star Idris Elba;

RADIO STARS WANDA SMITH and RYAN CAMERON OF V103...


WHAT: Radio star Frank Ski of V103-FM (Atlanta) and his Frank Ski Kids Foundation's Pouring and Scoring for Youth Wine Tasting and Live Auction, his signature fundraiser, is a unique soiree for wine connoisseurs and novice alike to experience exotic and international wines such as Opus One, Caymus Special Select, Louis Roederer Cristal Champagne and Frank Ski's international wines from Australia and South Africa

A live auction of rare, authentic, autographed sports memorabilia by sports icons including boxing legend Muhammad Ali's Adidas training shoes, jerseys by 2006 NBA Hall of Fame Dominique Wilkins, Atlanta Falcon Michael Vick, NBA great Magic Johnson, Washington Redskins Clinton Portis, Grammy winner India Arie's guitar as well as other items

More than $100,00 was raised during the live auction. Proceeds benefit the Frank Ski Kids Foundation, a 501.c.3 organization dedicated to helping underprivileged children through science, technology, athletics and the arts. Frank Ski is an award-winning veteran radio host, disc jockey, recording artist (hip hop classic Doo Doo Brown), actor, philanthropist and the host of the #1 urban morning radio show in Atlanta, the Frank and Wanda In the Morning Show on V103


WHERE: Frank Ski's Atlanta Estate


WHEN: SUNDAY, DEC. 10, 2006