St. Louis, MO, July 23, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Smith Management Group (SMG), an Associa company, sponsored a local youth swim team, the Monticello Recreation Corporation Killer Whales, through their Associa Supports Kids (ASK) program. The team is comprised of 119 children, ranging from 5-18 years of age. Associa Supports Kids (ASK) encourages children to be active, healthy, and strong by promoting physical activity through sports sponsorships. The sponsorship program financially assists teams to help purchase uniforms, equipment, registrations, playoffs, championships and much more. ASK is a valuable program for Associa community residents that is designed to enhance the neighborhood community experience. The program focuses on educating parents and kids about safety and fitness. Along with the ASK sponsorship, Smith Management Group also granted the team a corporate sponsorship. This allowed them to purchase much needed athletic equipment, including two laptops to help coordinate and run their swim meets. “Smith Management Group is honored to sponsor the Killer Whales,” stated Roger Kinney, SMG president. “Through our Associa Supports Kids program, we are able to provide local youths with the opportunity to learn valuable life lessons, including teamwork, leadership, and sportsmanship. One of our corporate values is family spirit, and there is no better way to embody that spirit than through the kids in our communities. We look forward to cheering them on during future meets.” With more than 180 branch offices across North America, Associa delivers unsurpassed management and lifestyle services to nearly five million residents worldwide. Our 10,000+ team members lead the industry with unrivaled education, expertise and trailblazing innovation. For more than 40 years, Associa has provided solutions designed to help communities achieve their vision. To learn more, visit www.associaonline.com . Stay Connected: Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SmithManagementGroup Subscribe to the Blog: https://hub.associaonline.com/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/associa Join us on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/associa

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