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 JOSH KRAFT NAMED NEW NICHOLAS PRESIDENT AND
CEO OF BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF BOSTON
On July 1, 2008 Josh Kraft took over the reigns as the
new Nicholas President and CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of
Boston. Josh was selected following a thorough national
search.
Josh joined BGCB in 1990 to manage an
outreach program with at-risk youth at the South Boston Club,
and is the Founding Executive Director of the Jordan Club,
where his determination, commitment and passion for helping
youth created a safe haven for thousands of young people in
this under-served community. He built and successfully managed
an extremely loyal staff and deeply engaged local Board, led
major local fundraising campaigns, and piloted innovative
programming.
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 JORDAN CLUB ALUMNI CELEBRATE KRAFT'S NEW ROLE AT
BGCB
The Jordan Alumni couldn't let their
fearless leader and mentor, Josh Kraft, transition out of
the Club and into his new position without marking the
occasion. The group got together and planned a special
surprise. The alumni presented Josh with
a framed photo of themselves taken in front of the
Housing Development where Josh helped launch the Boys &
Girls Club in Chelsea 15 years ago.
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 BLUE HILL CLUB ALUMNUS
SPEAKS AT BGCB FUNDRAISER
Blue Hill Club alumnus, Camp Harbor View staff member,
and Hampshire College sophomore, Andre Woodberry (pictured
left with BCBB's then president, Linda Whitlock, and Board
Members Peter Nicholas and Rodger Nordblom) spoke at
the 3rd Annual BGCB House Party on Friday, May 16,
2008 in Wayland. The 400+ attendees listened intently as Andre
thanked them for their past support, told them how Club
programs had made a dramatic impact in his life, and urged
them to continue their support for future Club
members.
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CHARLESTOWN ALUMNI
ASSOCIATION HOSTS EVENTS FOR "CLUB KIDS" OF ALL
AGES
 The
Charlestown Club has been abuzz with Alumni activities in
recent months. On Thursday, May 8, 2008, Club members
from years past stopped by for a Club tour and light
refreshments prior to the Charlestown Old Schoolboys' Annual
Dinner. The alumni, the youngest of whom is 50 years young,
enjoyed meeting some of today's members and checking out
the Club's Putnam Performing Arts Center, which they
remembered as having been the Club's swimming pool. The good
old days were alive and well for a few hours on Green
Street.
Not to be outdone, the Charlestown Young Alumni hosted
an event for Club Alumni and Friends at the Ironside Grill in
Charlestown on Sunday, July 13, 2008. The group got together
to watch the Red Sox take on and defeat the Baltimore Orioles.
During the game the group reminisced about summers at the
Club, their families and friends, and of course got caught up
on events in each other's lives. The event raised more than
$800 for the Club. A special thank you to all who came to both
events!
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 SOUTH BOSTON ALUMNI REFUSE TO BE RAINED
OUT
The South Boston Young
Alumni turned out in force on Saturday, June 28th
for their 35 & Under Co-ed Softball Game. Despite the wet
field, cloudy skies and a last-minute change in venue,
a fantastic time was had by all. Ever the
resourceful bunch, the group turned the softball game at
M street park into a wiffleball game in the Club
gym. Good thing Tim Bothwell had his
keys!
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MEET NAYQUAN
ROBINSON
Yawkey
Club alumnus Nayquan Robinson isn't your typical 20-year-old.
He is both soft spoken and, at times
rambunctious. His dazzling smile is a good
indicator of his positive outlook on life.
In a few short weeks he will begin his junior
year at the prestigious Tuskegee University in Alabama. He is
a Political Science major, who helped re-establish the
Thurgood Marshall Debate Society at Tuskegee. While all of
this sounds impressive, it really doesn't surprise
those who have known this the former Keystone and Debate
Club member since he first joined the Club at the age of 10.
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MAKE A DIFFERENCE, BE A MENTOR.
You can make a difference in the life
of a child by investing less than two hours each week. (BGCB)
is currently seeking dedicated individuals to serve as mentors
for Boston-area youth as part of our new mentoring program,
made possible through a grant from the Massachusetts Service
Alliance (MSA).
The program will run from
October through May, and matches will be required to meet
weekly at one of our five Clubs across Boston and in
Chelsea.Training will be provided.
Please contact
Leah Reich, BGCB's Associate Director of Program Services at
617-994-4735 or lreich@bgcb.org for further
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