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2011 Boys & Girls Club Golf Classic
Southern Pines Golf Club -- Pine Hills Course
Friday, April 29, 2011

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A Message from Robbie Bach
Chairman of the Board
Boys & Girls Clubs of America

To our donors, supporters, volunteers, and employees:

In relation to a proposed reauthorization of federal funds for Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA), a request was made by four U.S. senators for additional information about the organization’s operational policies and expenditures. While BGCA looks forward to responding to this request, in light of recent news reports, I believe it is vitally important that the facts are available and understood by all stakeholders and constituents of the Boys & Girls Club Movement. I want all of you to know that BGCA is an exceptionally well run organization, both nationally and locally, and I am very confident that your time, money, and commitment to the Movement are well managed.

BGCA is an effective and efficiently-run organization. In 2008, 83 percent of BGCA’s expenses were used to provide programs and services to local Clubs. The organization has been cited by Forbes, Newsweek, SmartMoney, and U.S. News & World Report as a leading charitable organization based on societal impact and efficient use of donor dollars.

BGCA is a responsible steward of donor dollars, including federal grants. Of the $41 million in federal grants received in 2008, 91 percent was passed through directly to local Clubs to provide services to children. The rest was used for grant administration and compliance with all federal regulations.

The national organization is focused on the needs of local Clubs. Every Boys & Girls Club organization is locally managed. When economic times are challenging, sometimes difficult decisions must be made locally to reallocate Club services or, as last resort, close a unit. Last year, BGCA worked with local affiliates to prevent 125 local Club units from closing, and despite the economic climate, saw 80 new sites established.

BGCA has a competitive, equitable compensation policy. The Board of Governors seeks to attract the most capable talent to achieve the Movement’s vital mission. The organization’s salaries and expenses are in line with similar organizations in the nonprofit sector. This is confirmed by independent third-party experts, including Mercer Incorporated, who recently completed the review and analysis of BGCA’s current CEO compensation. Her compensation is regularly reviewed by external consultants and continues to be comparable to the total compensation of other large, complex nonprofits. The CEO has not received a base salary increase since 2006 and none of her salary is funded from government sources. Our President and CEO Roxanne Spillett is an extraordinary leader who has dedicated 32 years to BGCA and serving America’s youth.

On a personal note, as a longtime local Board member for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Bellevue, Washington, I can directly attest to the value the national organization brings to its local affiliates. The services that BGCA provides are unparalleled in the nonprofit sector, enabling local Clubs to maximize their impact on the lives of the young people they serve.

As chairman of the national Board of Governors, I speak for the entire board in pledging our ongoing commitment to ensuring that Boys & Girls Clubs of America continues to earn the trust and support of its many friends and constituents.

If you have thoughts or comments, please feel free to reach me at chairman@bgca.org.

Sincerely,


Robbie Bach
Bellevue, WA

Chairman
Boys & Girls Clubs of America

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Join the Summer Fun!


Sign up NOW!

And join us for the summer fun at the Boys & Girls Club

Computer lab, gamesroom, arts & crafts, gym games, swim in our pool. Field trips, Day in Kiroli Park, movies and more, more FUN.

Lunch provided. T-shirt included with $25 registration.

June 1-Aug. 6, 2010 – 10 weeks!

7:30-5:30 Monday through Friday

Ages 5-18 (5 YOs must have completed kindergarten)

Summer Program fees:

$10 annual Club membership fee and $25 Summer Activity/registration fee.

$40/week for first child -- $20/week for 2nd and 3rd child in family ($80/week family maximum) Responsible to pay for all 10 weeks.

Don’t wait too long to register. Waiting list usually starts in mid-May.

Sign up at the program site – 500 Evergreen St.West Monroe unit.





Welcome to Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Louisiana

Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Louisiana is a unique organization consisting of three sites: 

**500 Evergreen Street, our original site;

**2800 Burg Jones Lane, Monroe, The Henrietta Johnson Recreation & Community Center.

**1300 Richwood Rd. #1, Monroe, The BJ Washington Fitness & Community Center.

 Our goal is to provide every child, aged 5-18, with the essential tools needed for a successful and bright future. Since 1962, the vision of Boys & Girls Clubs in the Monroe-West Monroe, La. area has grown and changed with the needs of our children. As the needs of our children and their families continue to change, so will the dynamics of our programs and services.

Every day, Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Louisiana strive to improve each child's life by implementing self-esteem, courage, and positive values through all of the educational programs. Our youth come to the Boys & Girls Clubs to receive tutoring, computer training, sports education, homework help, and mentoring. Our youth gain confidence by developing a sense of usefulness and belonging.

Our annual membership fee is a low, low $10. (Additonal program fees may be charged at the different sites.)

If you are looking for an exciting place for children to learn and grow or would like to volunteer, Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Louisiana has something for you. Find out more about the Boys & Girls Club by exploring this Web site.

Information about programs, locations, volunteer and donation opportunities are included. Keep reading to learn more about what we do. We guarantee that you will find what you are looking for at Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Louisiana.

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Boys & Girls Clubs

After-School program

is held from

3-7 pm weekdays


After-School activities include Power Hour

Homework Hour;  fun in the gamesroom,

gym, arts & crafts, computer lab, along with a free snack.


If you have not signed up to be a Club member

now is the time to do it!   Ages 5-18.


Free membership forms are available at each site:


Evergreen Unit

500 Evergreen Street — West Monroe 323-1644


Henrietta Johnson Community & Recreation Center

2800 Burg Jones Lane — Monroe 557-6016


BJ Washington Fitness and Community Center

1300 Richwood Rd. #1 — Monroe 557-6016




 

It just takes one encouraging word to build confidence; one positive place to build brighter futures; one caring adult to change a child's life.

For more information on the ONE CAMPAIGN
go to the link to the left.
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