BGCB Newsletter
Volume 3 | Number 1 | March 2011

Josh Kraft

Nicholas President

and CEO

 

Message from the CEO


Dear Friends,

An ice storm may have forced BGCB to postpone our Annual Dinner last month, but when we held the event on March 1, it was every bit the celebration of the strength of BGCB’s community that we could have hoped for.  I hope you’ll click to read the inspiring speeches and view photos (© Randy H. Goodman Photography) from the event.

As we enter the final quarter of our fiscal year, we turn our attention to House Party on May 13. This event, now in its 6th year, is responsible for raising over 25% of BGCB’s annual fund revenue.

This year, our theme has been Legacy of Leadership, and in this newsletter we remember a true leader and dear friend, Senior Advisory Board member Casimir de Rham, who passed away in early February.

There’s a lot going on at the Clubs, and we’ve highlighted an innovative media program from our South Boston Club and a Charlestown Club member’s much- deserved technology award.

Here’s hoping spring really is just around the corner.

Josh Kraft

                                 

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Teen Club members plan for the future at 7th annual Career Forum

Approximately 50 Boys & Girls Club teens had the opportunity to learn about a variety of careers - directly from professionals in those fields - at BGCB's 7th Annual Career Forum. The event was sponsored by Microsoft and held at the company's New England Research & Development Center in Cambridge. 

Unity Weekend basketball tournament brings teens closer together

Walking into a room full of unfamiliar faces was slightly awkward for Blue Hill Club member Corinne, age 14. But 24 hours later, she walked away from her Unity Weekend experience with new friends, more confidence in her basketball skills and having attended her first Celtics game. 

Remembering Senior Advisory Board member Casimir de Rham

September 5, 1924 - February 6, 2011

BGCB lost a dear friend and the youth of Boston lost one of their most dedicated advocates when Casimir de Rham, Jr. passed away. "Casie," a longtime supporter and board member, was 86.  

Computer Clubhouse scholarship unlocks future for Charlestown Club member

Quinlan Locke is pursuing his dream to become the first in his immediate family to go to college with a scholarship from the Intel Computer Clubhouse Network's "Clubhouse to College" (C2C) program. “I never thought I’d come this far, but this scholarship is really going to help me make my parents proud,” he said.   

Boloco makes tasty burritos and Cares4Kids

Starting with this edition of our eNewsletter, Boloco is BGCB's Cares4Kids partner. BGCB is now able to share timely news with our friends and supporters at no cost, allowing us to direct more of the funds raised to services that benefit our members and other youth we serve. Thank you, Boloco! 

Club members bring vocabulary to life through video in hopes of earning scholarships and prizes.

The Vocab Film Festival challenges youth to create and share their own vocabulary-based video projects for a chance to win over $20,000 in scholarships and prizes. Our Yawkey Club is competing and you can help them win.

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Speak UP South Boston gives teens a voice

"Speak UP South Boston" is a recently launched Club-produced media project giving teens a voice on community issues, including current events, local news, politics, Boston schools, and life for teens in general.

 

Members produce Jordan Club video tour

Ever wondered what goes on every day at a Boys & Girls Club? Jordan Club members invite you to take a look inside with their video tour, produced and edited entirely by Club members and staff.