“A Place to Become….The trusted champion for our youth” Familiarize audience with BGCC and answer any questions they may have. “A Place to Become….The trusted champion for our youth”

Our mission is to “inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens.” Our mission is (read mission)… We must remind ourselves that the children of today will be the citizens of the Carbondale area. And we want them to be prepared to be good citizens.

Great futures start Read slide.

In the USA National statistics tell us that between the hours of 3 pm and 7 pm Juvenile crime escalates. And 3 out of 10 children will not graduate on time. But we are encouraged because there are boys and girls clubs in all 50 sates as well as Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands serving children.

The Boys & Girls Club of America Our Impact The Boys & Girls Club of America In these clubs serve 4 million kids are served by 276,00 staff and volunteers. 62% of the alums of B & G Clubs say that their experience in the club helped the them commit to their education.

Boys & Girls Clubs Alumni Here are a few of those alums. Can you identify them? Shaquill Oneal, Denzel Washington, Jennifer Lopez, Kerry Washington, Mario Lopez, Cuba Gooding, Gen Wesley Clark, Bill Clinton, Queen Latifah Martin Sheen, Usher

BGCC Service Sites There are four club service sites in Carbondale The Home club at 250 N. Springer Street Unit Director – Kurt Ford Rebound Alternative High School (S.T.E.P.S) Unit Director – Stephen Shannon Lewis School (P.R.I.D.E) Site Coordinator– Adam Vagner Carbondale Middle School (J.U.M.P.) Site Coordinator– Paul Beckmeyer

BGCC Ages served – 6 -18 years Total membership – 1283 in 2017 (Kindergarten – High School Total membership – 1283 in 2017 Teen members – 51% of total membership Average daily attendance – 325 during school year and 246 during summer Read from slide.

Staff Chief Executive Officer Director of Operations Finance Director Tina Carpenter Brittany Swims Monique House Staff and interns from SIU. Also many volunteers. 18 seats on Board only 16 filled at this time. 25 Youth Development Professionals ~ 20 Interns per year Over 750 Volunteers Board of Directors – 18 positions

2017 Annual Report Card Membership 1283 Teen membership 51% Increase in average daily attendance 30% This growth reflects the addition of the three sites. We are able to serve more children, especially teens.

Core Programs Areas Leadership and Service Education and STEM Health and Wellness The Arts College and Career Sports and Recreation Service learning

Tiana Myers 2017 and 2018 Youth of the Year Knowledge Gayles 2017 and 2018 Jr. Youth of the Year Tiana Myers 2017 and 2018 Youth of the Year

This daily program helps young people develop academic, behavioral and social skills through homework completion, high-yield learning activities and tutoring.

Service Learning Help build character, leadership, and community engagement Perform regular neighborhood cleanup The Club adopted Senior Adult Services and Good Samaritan House for service projects.

Sharing a day with Seniors Our Book Sharing a day with Seniors

Looking to the Future BGCC Building – new home site Become a regional program and change our name to reflect it: Expand to other communities i.e. Murphysboro, Cobden, Marion, Mt. Vernon Increase membership to 1500+

How Can I Serve? Be an advocate Volunteer (tutors, mentors, serve on committees) Donate supplies Invest in our Youth Take this information and share it with others. So many people do not know just how much we offer at BGCC. As you have learned today it is so much more than a recreation center. Volunteer – we need people to work directly with children but we also need volunteers to swerve on committees and help with fund raising. We need supplies – there is a list on our web page. And of course we need money.

BGCC is a safe place to go after school where children find encouragement, understanding and positive role models. “We make magic happen everyday!” OUR VISION To raise up a generation of children who will change the culture of the community for generations to come.

Website: www.bgc-cdale.org 250 N. Springer Street P.O. Box 3092 Carbondale, IL Phone: 618-457-8877 Email: tcarpenter@bgc-cdale.org Website: www.bgc-cdale.org Visit BGCA at www.bgca.org