In This Issue:
Message from the CEO 2010 Annual Report
Jonathan Davis Elected Chair of the Board Charity in Bloom
Volunteer Spotlight: Katie Kaizer
Josh Kraft Nicholas President and CEO
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Message from the CEO
Dear Friends,
As so many of us prepare to take a break and spend the holidays with our families, I can’t help but think about the families served by Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston. The holidays often bring an added level of stress as parents and guardians struggle to afford even basic gifts for their children or a special holiday meal. At this time of year, the many resources on which these caregivers depend are often unavailable. That’s why we are deeply grateful to our generous supporters and partners who help us ease the burden for these families at holiday time and all throughout the year. On behalf of the 14,000 children and teens we serve, thank you.
Wishing you and your family a happy and safe holiday season and all the best in the new year.
Josh Kraft
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2010 Annual Report now online!
Our 2010 Annual Report celebrates our “Legacy of Leadership” throughout our 117-year history. We are grateful to many of our former Board Chairs and alumni who contributed quotes on leadership, and the many photographers who donated their work to this effort.
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Jonathan Davis elected BGCB's Chair of the Board
Jonathan G. Davis, CEO of The Davis Companies, was elected Chair of the Board of Directors, replacing Sandy Edgerley, who stepped down after five highly effective years in the role. The Board also elected four Directors and 13 Overseers at the agency’s 116th Annual Meeting. In attendance were many of BGCB’s past Board Chairs and long-serving Board members, many of whom have
been involved for between 25 and 50 years.
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Holiday Giving that changes lives
Charity is in Bloom this holiday season when you give a holiday gift from Winston Flowers. Winston will donate 20% of the purchase price to Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston. Order the exclusive Charity in Bloom design and take advantage of this special offer.
Learn more and order flowers »
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Volunteer Spotlight: For Katie Kaizer, taking pictures means giving back
New England School of Photography student Katie Kaizer is making a real difference in the lives of Boston youth. She has chosen to use her school portfolio assignment as an opportunity to give back, and she selected Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston for her project. Her photos tell a compelling story about our work, and is giving meaning to her year in Boston.
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| Photo: Mark Duffy |
Music program helps members find their voice
Club members are finding their voice thanks to enhanced music programming in the Music Clubhouse. At the Yawkey Club, BGCB opened its second Music Clubhouse, supported by Music & Youth Initiative and Berklee College of Music. A music track performed and produced by Blue Hill Club members was selected for the new Dance Central game for Kinect by Xbox.
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| Photo: Katie Kaizer |
Club members get "Fit to Win"
Nearly 40 children from several Boys & Girls Clubs could barely contain their excitement when they saw Boston Celtics players Kendrick Perkins and Avery Bradley walk into the gym at the South Boston Boys & Girls Club where they had gathered for a special event on Nov. 4. The event was the official kick-off to “Fit to Win,” a new program aimed at creating awareness and preventing childhood obesity, sponsored by Covidien.
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| Photo: Dana Bisbee |
Yawkey Club of Roxbury Community Celebrates at Centennial Gala
It’s not too often that we get to celebrate a 100th anniversary, so we took advantage of this year’s Yawkey Club of Roxbury centennial to throw a big party. On Nov. 18, approximately 350 guests joined BGCB to celebrate. The Gala was the culmination of a year of activities celebrating 100 years of service to the Roxbury community.
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| Photo: Don West |
Jordan Club volunteer Paul Corcoran honored as local hero
Long-time Jordan Club volunteer Paul Corcoran accepts "Local Hero" award from Bank of America's Robert Gallery. Paul was also the inspiring subject of a Boston Globe column by Yvonne Abraham. "... there are tales of people who change things more quietly, just by showing up..."
Save the Date: Upcoming Events
Annual Dinner | Celebrating our "Legacy of Leadership"
Co-Chairs: Ted Kelly, Liberty Mutual; Herb Wagner, The Baupost Group
Wednesday, February 2, 2011 | Westin Copley Place Hotel | 5:30 PM
Join us for inspiring stories from Club members, parents, supporters
