ANNUAL REPORT 2021
GREAT FUTURES START HERE.
MISSION To prepare young people, through enrichment opportunities and supportive relationships, to be responsible, caring and productive community members.
ON THE COVER: BGCG’s Torch Club members with First Selectman and Club alumnus Fred Camillo, with the access mat they donated at Byram Park.
DEAR FRIENDS & SUPPORTERS, FOR 112 YEARS, BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF GREENWICH has navigated
Cristina Vittoria Chief Executive Officer
times of triumph and trial to provide safe places for kids and teens. Last year was one of uncertainty due to the COVID-19 pandemic, where hundreds of our youth found themselves requiring additional support. With the help of a generous community and a dedicated staff, we learned to lean on one another during a time of crisis. We thank all of you for stepping up to meet the present needs of our kids and families so they can continue to work toward GREAT FUTURES.
Eileen Tang Chair, Board of Directors
You also showed us, as a community, what was important to you. Thanks to your support, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greenwich responded in myriad ways to help our members and their families navigate throughout a challenging year. We are proud of what we accomplished with your support. Some of these highlights include: · Opening a High School Remote Learning Center to serve the teen community that fol-
lowed a hybrid learning model. This structured setting allowed students to attend their virtual classes and complete their school assignments at the Clubhouse when their “team” was not on the Greenwich High School campus. · Offering a 10th week of Camp Simmons to the community when Greenwich Public Schools
delayed the opening of the 2020-2021 school year by a week. Throughout the summer, priority camp enrollment was given to Club members and children of essential workers. · Finding creative ways to continue offering BGCG signature events to our members and
the Greenwich community: Home Away From Home Annual Benefit, Thanksgiving Feast “To Go,” holiday gifts sent home, and an outdoor Youth of the Year Celebration. The impact of your generosity can be found in every statistic and photo contained in this report. Every homework assignment finished, every ball passed, every healthy snack eaten, and every smile made represents an unbreakable connection between our kids and the BGCG community that invests in their future. When we say “Great Futures Start Here,” we know all children have limitless potential and greatness inside them. It takes many stakeholders coming together to support them in reaching their full potential. Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich is proud to be a vital part of their journey, and we thank YOU for ensuring a bright future for the youth of Greenwich. With deepest gratitude,
Cristina Vittoria Eileen Tang Chief Executive Officer Chair, Board of Directors
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BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF GREENWICH MEETS KIDS WHERE THEY ARE
FIVE CORE OPERATING VALUES 1
INCLUSION We strive to ensure that all members feel a sense of connection and belonging.
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RESPECT We believe it is essential for everyone who interacts with the Club to be treated — and treat others — with respect and dignity.
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SAFETY We place the highest priority on creating a physically and emotionally safe environment for our members and staff.
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GCG meets kids where they spend 80% of their time: outside of school. Our Club is an integral part of the B community, offering safe spaces and the key ingredients that kids and teens need to build great futures.
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TEAMWORK We believe our best results come from working together.
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ACCOUNTABILITY We are committed to maintaining the highest professional standards in all our endeavors.
VISION
Where youth go to find their greatness! ANNUAL REPORT 2021 | 3
WHEN SCHOOLS ARE OUT, OUR CLUB IS OPEN!
A DAY IN THE LIFE WHILE NO TWO DAYS ARE EVER THE SAME, today will be a full afternoon for Club members Rafael and Nicole. When the school bell rings at the end of the day, both members take the bus from school directly to the Clubhouse. While the Club’s programming offers a full array of activities to choose from, there’s always time to get homework done and spend time hanging out with friends. While these two youth may not realize it now, sometimes the route is just as important as the destination.
ILLUSTRATION BY: Gabriela Aliaga, a seventh grade member of Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich who attends Western Middle School.
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By opening our doors for our community, we provide affordable after-school programs and activities that result in measurable positive outcomes.
RAFAEL
NICOLE
Second Grader at Hamilton Avenue School
Eighth Grader at Central Middle School
3:00
Takes the GPS bus from Hamilton Avenue School and arrives at the Club.
2:50
Takes the BGCG bus from Central Middle School and arrives at the Club.
3:10
Time for a snack of oranges and animal crackers.
3:00
Time for a snack of apples and string cheese.
3:15 Heads to the second floor Library and works on his homework.
3:00 Volunteers some time in the second floor Learning Center helping younger members with math homework.
4:00 Time for a swim lesson with other second graders.
4:00 Hangs out in the Teen Room and works on her homework.
4:45 Computer Lab for a STEM lesson on Scratch programming.
6:15 Enjoys a slice of pizza during her weekly Torch Club meeting in the Game Room.
5:45 Joins his friends on the field where they sharpen their soccer skills and have fun.
7:30 Works on her backstroke during Barracudas Swim Team practice.
6:30
Picked up by Mom.
8:30 Gets a ride home from a friend.
THE CLUB IS OPEN after school, Monday-Friday from 3–9 PM, during school vacations from 8 AM–5 PM, and during the summer from 7:30 AM–5 PM serving youth ages 6-18 years old.
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FORMULA FOR IMPACT
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AREAS OF FOCUS
ACADEMIC SUPPORT & ENRICHMENT
BGCG EQUIPS MEMBERS with the skills, training, and education they need to pursue their goals and interests. Whether through tutoring and homework help, access to technology, college and career readiness programs, or skill development, Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich has an outstanding track record of helping young people make academic advancements. The Club continued its college readiness program in 2021. In addition to SAT test prep, we added College Essay Writing to further prepare our teens for success. BGCG also supported 34 Club members with a record-breaking $181,200 in college scholarships.
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2020-2021 BGCG RESULTS* “Math is easy for me.” “Science is easy for me.”
100% OF BGCG SENIORS
96%
OF MEMBERS AGES 16-18 AGREE
Have taken the SAT, ACT or another college entrance exam, compared to 85% of seniors in Connecticut
When kids attend high-quality youth development programs at Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich, they excel academically, build life skills, and live healthy lifestyles.
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CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT
BGCG MEMBERS BUILD character while being taught to be productive, caring, responsible citizens through our high-quality programs and a supportive staff who model good behavior. In addition to fostering accountability, we also help young people develop leadership skills, a sense of civic duty, and an understanding of the value of giving back to their community.
2020-2021 BGCG RESULTS*
100%
OF MEMBERS AGES 13-18 AGREE
“I can talk to an adult at the Club if I have a problem.”
The Club “has rules for how we’re supposed to treat each other,” and “adults at the Club make sure the rules are followed.”
98%
OF ALL MEMBERS BELIEVE
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HEALTHY LIFESTYLES
BGCG TEACHES MEMBERS to make and model healthy physical, social, and emotional choices. We do this by providing safe spaces for members to practice healthy decision making, participate in physical activities, and engage in programming designed to promote social-emotional well-being. We also welcomed a full-time social worker on staff through a parternship with Kids in Crisis.
2020-2021 BGCG RESULTS*
2x
Members ages 13 - 15 are twice as likely as their Connecticut peers to be physically active for a total of at least 60 minutes per day on a weekly basis.
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STATE OF OUR YOUTH
BGCG BY THE NUMBERS On a typical day during the pandemic, 126
*
by bus,
eat a healthy snack
games, homework help,
youth arrive at the Club
and participate in supervised
sports, or arts & crafts.
activities, such as swim lessons,
Additional
soccer, financial literacy instruction,
computer programming, and STEM classes
$75 annual membership fee.
are included in the
70% 1,472 members
1,200 additional
ages 6-18
55% 78% 38%
youth
are eligible for free or reduced-cost public school lunch** are African-American, Asian, Hispanic or Multicultural** come from singleparent households**
2,672 total youth
live at low-income levels as defined by HUD**
served
$75 $80K $181K
annual membership fee for Greenwich residents and $175/year for non-residents with a parent working in Greenwich. in waived or reduced fees enabled children to attend summer camp. awarded to members for college scholarships.
*Attendance numbers were restricted due to Covid regulations. ** Percentage of members who attend the Club 52 or more days a year. 8 | BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF GREENWICH
Every young person deserves to thrive! BGCG helps youth build great futures by helping them reach their full potential.
Alumna Spotlight
Sophia Daoud
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ophia joined Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich when she was 6 years old, participating in “pretty much every activity (she) could,” including Torch Club, Keystone Club (President her senior year), and the Barracudas swim team for 10 years. She was also a part-time staff member, becoming a lifeguard and swim instructor.
EDUCATION •Fordham University, M.A., 2021 Masters in Elections and Campaign Management •Fordham University, B.A., 2021 Summa Cum Laude with a major in Political Science and minors in History and American Studies AWARDS •Departmental honor in Political Science •Pi Sigma Alpha •Phi Beta Kappa INTERNSHIPS AND EMPLOYMENT •Finance Associate at Dynamic Strategic Resource Group, a top political fundraising and public affairs firm in New York City •Mentor at Breakthrough New York for underserved students in the city •Worked on political campaigns in Queens and the Bronx
“BGCG instilled a sense of compassion for others, dedication to serving my community, and a motivation to push myself to my fullest potential. When I was accepted into Fordham University and was granted the ability to attend through the BGCG scholarship and others, I made it my mission to take advantage of every opportunity.”
•Intern at Tucker Green Consulting, a provider of political consulting to candidates and campaigns •Intern at New American Leaders, a nonprofit organization that recruits people of immigrant heritage to run for elected office •Digital fundraising fellow at Mothership Strategies, a digital ad and fundraising agency
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Alumna Spotlight
Lauren Herrera
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s she sat at her desk every day at school, Lauren eagerly awaited the bell ringing and heading to the Club. While becoming involved in Club programs, Lauren discovered a hunger to learn new things. In Lauren’s words, “I joined the knitting club and then began taking classes for guitar, Italian, soccer, swimming, photography, creative writing, and everything artrelated. Little did I know that after sitting in the audience for the performance of ‘Annie Junior,’ I’d find my passion for performance.” A daily Club participant, Lauren’s life changed the summer before she entered eighth grade when she was diagnosed with a cancerous tumor above her spine. Having to relocate to Massachusetts General Hospital, Lauren’s life shifted to one of test tubes and treatments. “Staff and friends from the Club sent me letters of support and recovery, and even went as far as fundraising for my treatments,” recalls Lauren. “Four years after my radiation treatment, I returned to the Club as a Keystone member, and remain grateful for the support I received while in Massachusetts.”
EDUCATION • University of Connecticut, 2025 Studying Communications and Marketing AWARDS • 2021 Youth of the Year finalist, Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich • 4.3 GPA, High Honors, Greenwich High School • Day of Pride Scholarship, University of Connecticut: Awarded to outstanding Connecticut secondary school seniors from disadvantaged backgrounds who have proven academic ability as demonstrated through high school grades, test scores, class rank, and letters of recommendation.
“During my treatment, I felt alone and disconnected, but it was my connection with the Boys & Girls Club that gave me strength when I needed it the most.”
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Alumnus Spotlight
Ryan Cruz-Whittle
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urrently the Assistant Wrestling Coach at Millersville University in Pennsylvania, BGCG alumnus Ryan Cruz-Whittle began his wrestling career at Central Middle School and later joined the wrestling club at Greenwich High School. He credits his years from 6th through 12th grade at Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich as the spark for his career path in education. Being a counselor-in-training at Clubhouse Camp was how Ryan discovered his natural aptitude for working with youth. “I know it’s cliche, but I learned about leadership and service at the Boys & Girls Club, and I apply it daily. I work with kids now and I can only hope I am making positive lifelong impacts the same way my Boys & Girls Club mentors did for me,” said Ryan. Giving advice to today’s Club kids, Ryan states, “Recognize those around you who have extended a helping hand and be sure to thank those people for their time and services.”
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE • Millersville University, Assistant Wrestling Coach, former Admissions Counselor • Substitute Teacher, Lancaster Public Schools • Boys & Girls Club of Lancaster, Teen Director • Beat the Streets, Lancaster, Youth Wrestling Coach EDUCATION • Eastern University, MEd, 2022 Pursuing a Masters of Education in Curriculum & Instruction • Williams Baptist University, B.A., 2018 Bachelor of Arts in Health & Physical Education K-12 AWARDS • Founders Award, Williams Baptist University Given in recognition of students who exemplify the WBU ideals of faith, excellence, integrity, leadership, perseverance, and intellect. • Champions of Character Award, Williams Baptist University: Awarded to an athlete who represents the virtues of respect, responsibility, integrity, servant leadership, and sportsmanship. • US Open Greco Roman round of 12 finish (2018) Three-time NAIA National Qualifier (2016, 2017, 2018)
“I learned about leadership and service at the Boys & Girls Club, andOUR I do my CLUB bestmembers to apply TORCH had it daily. Every day I saw aadults whoin cared about blast working collaboration with Abilis on the Lights, Camera, Fashion kids and teens, and what their futures would show! It was a night of fashion, food, turn out to be. Aside from myandparents, these friendship fun! were adults that I saw as people with a heart of service.”
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THE IMPACT OF SUMMER CAMP
We were excited to serve more youth in Greenwich this summer!
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hile state regulations imposed some limits on our registration numbers, our programs and services impacted hundreds of youth this summer. The pandemic highlighted our team’s ability to be flexible, nimble, and more importantly, to provide essential services to our members and the Greenwich community.
Summer Camp Supporters Thank you to those who donated to support our summer camp programming. With your help, Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich offered over $80,000 in reduced fees so that these transformative experiences were available to all. Your support is a testament to your belief in the mission and vision of the organization. Thank you! • Cardinal Capital, LLC • Roxana Cooke • E-J Electric Installation Co. • Julie and Clarke Futch • Greenwich Physicians Association • Barbara and Joe Havranek • Lily Palmer Fry Memorial • Nancy and Frank Fazzinga • Sally and Larry Lawrence • Caroline and Greg Martinez • Kristen and Dan Rosenbaum • Shelby and John Saer • Michele Smith • State of Connecticut - Office of Early Childhood • Lisa and Scott Stuart • Andrea Thais • Transportation Association of Greenwich • Town of Greenwich - Department of Human Services • Cristina and Ed Vittoria 12 | BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF GREENWICH
Our Youth Development Professionals are attuned to the needs of our youth. Our campers put behind the stress of the past school year and experienced joy and discovery at our three summer camps.
226
Clubhouse Camp Campers
396
Camp Simmons Campers
51
Teen Campers
604
Total BGCG Campers
SUMMER CAMP BY THE NUMBERS
30%
171
$80k
in campership discounts
received some level of financial aid
Applications for financial aid
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THE IMPACT OF SUMMER CAMP
THREE SUMMER CAMPS EQUAL...
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CAMP SIMMONS
77 acres of undisturbed land
Summer Brain Gain
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uring the 2020-2021 school year, students faced increased learning loss and isolation, making access to summer camps more important than ever, state program leaders said.
Painting
During a normal year, disadvantaged children often experience “summer slide,” or several months of learning loss over the break, said Michelle Doucette Cunningham, Executive Director of the Connecticut After School Network, a statewide non-profit focused on expanding access to quality summer and after school programs. “When others might be building their skills over the summer months, some of these students lose two months of math skills, or two to three months of reading in a regular summer,” she said. “We know that when kids aren’t engaged, they’re not building those skills, and this year we’ve had even less engagement than ever.”
Canoeing
Baseball
That’s where Summer Brain Gain comes in. Following a year of non-traditional instruction, addressing the “summer slide” learning gap by increasing Summer Brain Gain activities became more important than ever. Summer Brain Gain is comprised of one-week modules with fun, themed activities. Through a project-based learning approach, youth engaged in a process of learning through discovery, creative expression, group work, and a final project or production. As a result, kids developed higher-order thinking skills through the Summer Brain Gain modules while staying on track for the coming school year. 14 | BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF GREENWICH
Archery
Swimming
Our campers enjoyed a true summer break full of varied recreational activities. We were empowered to provide our campers a summer to remember!
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CLUBHOUSE CAMP
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TEEN CAMP
Structured Play
Island Beach Enrichment Activities
Museums
Swim Lessons
Field Trips
...THREE AMAZING EXPERIENCES!
Access Equestrian
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THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS! Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich depends on the generosity of contributions to provide the wide range of programs and services to its members. We are proud to list the names of our supporters on these pages. Their generosity truly helps build GREAT FUTURES for all our Club kids! GIFTS FROM JULY 1, 2020 – JUNE 30, 2021
PLATINUM $50,000+ Anonymous Cardinal Capital Management Greenwich Physicians Association Greenwich United Way George J. Fox Isabel and David Lasky The Estate of Vincent F. Masi Nancy and Robert Selander Stone Point Capital Lisa and Scott Stuart Titan Advisors LLC Victoria and Michael Triplett TMT Charitable Foundation Town of Greenwich Office of Community Development The Wolverine Foundation
GOLD $25,000-$49,999 Bank of America Frances Berger Nancy and James Better Bloomberg Philanthropies Boys & Girls Clubs of America Skye and William Brewer The Brewer Foundation CT Alliance of Boys and Girls Clubs Roberta and Steve Denning EMCOR Group, Inc. Elizabeth and Chris Harned The Windhover Foundation Susan and Bradford Hart
Barbara and Joseph J. Havranek Elizabeth and Douglas Lake Sally and Larry Lawrence Sally and Alexander Lynch Susan and Stephen Mandel, Jr. Sally and Anthony Mann Caroline and Greg Martinez Oaklawn Foundation Eileen and Richard Tang Kerry and Charles Tyler Richard and Jean Witmer Janet and Stephen Zide
SILVER $15,000 - $24,999 Bridgestone Corporation Kate and Jim Clark Karen and Brian Cohn Vicki and David Craver Fairfield County’s Community Foundation Icy and L. Scott Frantz Kristina and Michael Gabelli Gabelli Foundation Incorporated Greenwich Alliance for Education Marie-France and Rene M. Kern Joanna and Kenneth Schulman Leon Lowenstein Foundation RBC Capital Markets Kristen and Daniel Rosenbaum Krissy and Bill Schmitz Dorothy and Craig R. Stapleton
STAR SOCIETY The following individuals made unrestricted contributions of $20,000 or more to the Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich between July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021. We are proud to honor them as shining stars of our community. Anonymous Frances Berger Bloomberg Philanthropies Skye and William Brewer Cardinal Capital Management Roberta and Steve Denning EMCOR Group, Inc. Gabelli Foundation Incorporated George J. Fox Icy and L. Scott Frantz Elizabeth and Chris Harned Susan and Bradford Hart Barbara and Joseph J. Havranek Marie-France and Rene M. Kern Elizabeth and Douglas Lake Isabel and David Lasky Sally and Larry Lawrence Susan and Stephen Mandel, Jr. Sally and Anthony Mann Caroline and Greg Martinez Nancy and Robert Selander Stone Point Capital Lisa and Scott Stuart Titan Advisors LLC Victoria and Michael Triplett Kerry and Charles Tyler Richard and Jean Witmer The Wolverine Foundation Janet and Stephen Zide
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SEPTEMBER 12, 2020
ANNUAL BENEFIT HOME AWAY FROM HOME
The Annual Benefit was a huge success with attendees enjoying an at-home experience with friends and family to support our mission and our work in the community. Home Away from Home would not have been possible without our Co-Chairs, Eileen Tang and Kristina Gabelli, whose time and dedication to planning this special event was critical to its success. We are incredibly thankful for our lead sponsors Bloomberg Philanthropies, Titan Advisors, and Brescome Barton for helping to make this event a reality. We extend a big THANK YOU to our benefit hosts and guests for their generosity and enthusiasm.
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BENEFACTOR
$10,000-$14,999
Kimberley and Neil Augustine Pat and W. Gillespie Caffray Cummings & Lockwood LLC Jill and Gordon Dyal Julie and Clarke Futch Bea and Anthony Gibney Judith O. Higgins Celeste and Burt Hilton Meg and John Hock Elizabeth and Charlie King Lily Palmer Fry Memorial Longitude Capital Management Company, LLC Kyle and Cameron MacDougall Annesley and David MacFarlane New York Mets Foundation Jill and Brian Olson Pamela and Richard Riggs Rite Aid Foundation Ruthanne Ruzika 1830 Family Foundation The Larry Feinberg Family Foundation Town of Greenwich - Department of Human Services Phyllis and Christopher Winham
PATRON
$5,000-$9,999
American Junior Golf Foundation Ashforth Properties Incorporated Jon Bass Clifford Berger Belinda and Carlos Brito Danielle and Patrick Coleman Cyril F. and Marie E. O’Neil Foundation Colleen and Kipp deVeer E-J Electric Installation Company Meagan and Paul Enright Geraldine and Steve Evans Shauna and Nick Graziano Anne and William B. Harrison, Jr. Kristy and Robert L. Harteveldt Henry E. Niles Foundation Inc The Jach Charitable Fund Jamieson Family Foundation Mary and Kim Jeffery Eileen and John Kim Isabel and Peter Malkin Alexandra and Steven Marks Simone and Andrew McEntire Leslie and John Moriarty Jennifer and Paul Pappalardo People’s United Bank Community Foundation Katerina and Dan Pergola PJT Partners The George Williams Pusack Family Fund Jordan and Noah Rhodes Lauren and John M. Roth Shelby and John Saer Laurel and Christopher Scarlata Jennifer and Martin Seidel Glenn and Hal Shaw Sheryl and David Sorbaro Magali and Matthew Swanson Annette and Kirk Wilson Shannon and Bart Wyand Debby and Peter Weinberg Peter Wright
CHAMPION
$2,500-$4,999
Rebecca and Darren Anikstein Anonymous Jannell and Lance Bakrow Jennifer and Michael Baldock Jonna Mesimaki and Dean Bell Susan Bevan and Anthony Daddino Gretchen and Lance Bylow Holly and Matt Cassin Kristin and Mike Custar Courtney and Jonathan Evans Kimberlie and Philip H. Fett Jr. First County Bank Foundation Inc. Elizabeth and Dario Galindo Cosby and Timothy George Greentree Toyota Griffith E. Harris Insurance Services Carter and Talbott Simonds Marina and Andrew Jacobson Brooke and Peter Jepsen Kristina and Frank Loverro Alexa and Fernando Maddock Liz and Arthur Martinez Audrey and Christian Meissner Samantha and Ryan Mollett Heather and Daniel Mosley Daisy Neumark Katharine and Willard Overlock William S. Paley Foundation, Inc. Lindley and John Pless Bryan Quackenbush Raether 1985 Charitable Trust Nancy Risman and Richard Browne Jeannie Weinberg Rose Santa Energy Corporation Patricia and Bruno Santonocito Barbara and O. Griffith Sexton Meredith and Darren Shames Vicki and Harold Tananbaum Thomas F. Staley Foundation Meg Nolan and Friso van Reesema Chrissy and Douglas von Oiste Bobbie and David Walker Claire and Jeremy Weil Jill and Jon Weiner Dr. Tom and Elisa Wilson ZAC Foundation
FRIENDS $1,000-$2,499
A.C. Israel Foundation Inc. Acme Markets Nisha and Harry Arora Christina Hansen Baker Jennifer and Taran Bakker Randi and Paul Barrett Lindsay and Patrick Barth Susan and Marvin Berenblum BHL Players Association Eryn and Michael Bingle Scottie and Jason Bonadio Lizzie and Taylor Boswell Elizabeth and David Boutry Broadridge Foundation Caitlin Brodie Ashley and JP Bruynes Nanette and David Burrows Corrie and James Butcher Lauren and Charles Caffray Karyn and Lawrence Calcano Molly and Robert Calhoun Kathy and Harry W. Clark III Robin and William Collins Communities 4 Action
Creamer Landscaping & Lawn Care, Inc. Monisha and Robert Crisell Ellen and Gary Davis Nancy and Robert Del Genio Alexandra and Brad DeMong Mary Kate and Jude Donato Julie and Douglas Dozier Julia and Tom Dunn Ilona and Onur Eken Ayla and Antonio Farnos Anne and William Farrell Nancy and Frank Fazzinga Erica and Thoms Fiorita Stephanie and Lawrence Flinn, Jr. Claiborne and James Frank Kaitlin and William Gambrill Heather and Andrew Georges Kara and Michael Gerardi Robin and Louis Gerstner Jr. Carey and Rob Giannetti Sarah and Robert F. Greenhill, Jr. Greenwich Rotary Foundation Dana and Jon Hammack Jeanne and Louis Hanover Jennifer G. Harris Briana and Greg Hart Kathryn and Douglas Heidt Cynthia and Andy Herr Debra Hertz Irene Buynoski Revocable Trust Genevieve and Devon Jarvis Cass and Alex Karnal Kristin and Michael Kelly Janine and Robert Kennedy Polly and Thomas Ketchum Joni and Kevin Kimberlin Margaret and Gudmundur Kjaernested Ali and Brian Kreiter Cindy and J. Richard Leaman Eve and Peter Lehrman Marianne and Thomas Love Kate and Jonathan Lupo Kerrith and Gavin Mackay Josephine Magliocco Tia and Michael T. Mahaffy Dolly and Charles Mayer Kathryn and Christopher McCormack Camilla and H. Whittlesey McGraw Sara and Brian Mendell Marsha and Ken Mifflin Susan Mirza Lauren and Alex Mitzner Ashlee and John Morningstar Mutual of America Life Insurance Company New York Life Insurance Company Christine and William Nichols Liz and Robert B. Nolan, Jr. Dara and Timothy O’Hara Cristina and Andrew Orchulli Elizabeth and Edward O’Reilly Lindsay and David Ormsby Suzanne and Craig Packer Steve Paradis Maris and Donald Pascal Jill Oberlander and Laurence Penn Isabel and Scott Phillips Dale and James Pinto Emilie and Richard Powers Amy Dana and Joe Profaci Lisa and Bruce Quackenbush Raybin Management LLC Ashley and Robert Reid
Scott Richman Leane Risman Iris and Julio Rivera Jennifer and John Roach Liz and John Roddy Dana and Gregory T. Rogers Nicki and Charles Rose Catie and Stephen Salyer Heather and John Sargent Laura and Philip Schacter Susan and Richard J. Schnall Siv and Paul R. Schultz Lauren and Andrew Schweibold Emily and Thomas Scott Susan Scully Kathryn and Rory Shaw Cheryl and Michael Jerome Siegmund Lynne and Scott A. Smith Alison and James Soldano Joanne and Christopher Stavrou The Robert K. Steel Family Foundation Erin and Andrew Stern Kelly and Kevin Steuerer Summer Rain Sprinkler Systems, Inc. Alease and Paul Tallman Neely and Rolf H. Towe Mina Tulchinsky Louise Adams and Henrik N. Vanderlip Velaj Foundation Kelly and Jason Vintiadis Cristina and Ed Vittoria Jerome Vittoria Sarah and Peter Von Der Ahe Peggy Blake and Jim Waugh Sue Ann Weinberg Nina and Thomas Weld Carolyn and Malcolm Wiener Karen and John Wood Amanda Richman and Douglas Wurtz Jacqueline Wyman Victoria Martin and James Young
SUPPORTERS $500-$999
Lucy and John D. Barrett II Eileen and Steve Bartels Lisbeth and Pete Beck Courtney and Laird Bieger Michelle and John Binnie Maureen and Neil Bonanno Brooke and Louis Bremer Nicola and Joshua Brown Nicole and Stephen Byrne, Jr. Leigh and Benjamin Carpenter Tiffany Burnette and Donald Casturo Sandra and Sonny Chan Tiffany Christensen Lindsey and Dan Collin Judy and Christopher Collins Commercial Mortgage Capital Jane Condon and Kenneth Bartels Lauren Corrinet Christine and Edward Danforth Meagan and Jim Davis Lauren deWangen Diamond Hill United Methodist Church Maria Dirube Aimee and Peter Early Kristin Peterson Edwards Jesse and James Eisenberg Cynthia and Michael Erensen Killeen and Joseph Faughnan, Jr. Annette and Amory Fiore Amy and Brian France ANNUAL REPORT 2021 | 19
OCTOBER 21, 2020
DONOVAN MITCHELL VISIT
Described as one of the most exciting and electric players to watch in the NBA, Donovan Mitchell made a surprise appearance at Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich, talking to a small group of BGCG high school basketball players, and Torch and Keystone members. A player for the Utah Jazz, Mitchell spoke to the members about the importance of education, hard work, and listening to your elders. “You look at guys who make it to the NBA and become professional athletes, the only thing that will stay with you is education,” Mitchell said. “Education is huge. Listening to your teachers is huge.” In 2019, Mitchell founded SPIDACARES, after his nickname, Spida. The nonprofit foundation helps to promote physical well-being and mental health, ethical character, confidence and good sportsmanship of children and adults through amateur athletic programs. It also assists communities in need by making athletic equipment and instruction available for young people, and also provides grants and scholarships to deserving students with financial need.
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Alexandra and Adam Friedman Martha and Jeff Gendell Greenwich Braces Greenwich Education Association Greenwich Jiu Jitsu Nancy and Philip Greer Kim and Grant W. Gregory Jr. Hilary and Andre Haroche The Per and Astrid Heidenreich Family Foundation Eleni and Peter Henkel Carrie and Richard Higgins Diana and James Higgins Dale and Stephen Hoffman Karen and Michael Horgan Barbara and Daniel Jackson Jolie and Matthew G. Johnson Ilona and Damien Kaali-Nagy Stefanie and William Kies Allison and James Knight Kristina and John Manganiello Christopher Mangold Maxine Mauricio Lauren and David Mazzullo Cara McCabe Anne and Philip B. Miller Donna and Dennis Monson Dr. Rebecca Stiritz and Dr. Caleb I. Moore Mimi and John Henry Moulton Linda and Steve Munger Lorraine and Raymond Nadeau Nature’s Tree Inc. Melissa and Oliver Nisenson Marie S. and Paul O’Connor Teresa and Charles O’Neil PepsiCo, Inc. Leslie and Michael Petrick Irene and Mario Ponce Melissa and Penry Price Allison and Norman Prouty Christopher Ragusa Karen and Andy Richard Gail and Daniel Rosen Margery and Stewart Russell Brice and Laurence K. Russian Leigh Ann and Robert Ryan Daisy and Jordan Sanders Kim and Martin Sands Heidi and Scott Smith Michele and Scott Smith Sandra and R. Stephen Soule Andrea Thais Sarah Toepke Catherine and David Tompkins Rebecca and Bobby Walker, Jr. Nancy Sarnoff and Scott Williams Dee and Herbert Winokur Dr. Leigh Shemitz and Dr. Christopher Winters Susan and Cliff Yonce Karen and Richard E. Zimmerman Lori and Doug Zych
SPONSORS $250-$499
Sabrina and Ralph Adorno Amazon Smile Foundation Kristen and Brent Atkins Amy Marisa and Charles Balducci David Bernhaut Courtney and Laird Bieger Susan Mitterling and Kevin Bohacs BridgePoint Risk Management Marisa and Matthew Brown
Olga and Douglas Bruce Claire and Jason Capello Jenny and Wylie Collins Connecticut Custom Aquatics, LLC Magdalene and Randolph Cook Roxana Cooke Lauren and David Cranston Leonard D’Andrea Kristy DeLasierra Susan and Michael Delepine Larisa B. DeMott Nancy Cooper and Andreas Duus, lll Danielle and Evan Eason Laura and David S. Erickson Danielle and John P. Esposito Elizabeth and Mark Feiner Serge Gabriel Melina Georgitsis Benjamin Gershenov Heather Dennis and Kevin Gillespie Eileen and Patrick Grasso Joann Gray Jennifer and Tom Groves Polly and Fridolf Hanson Ren and Spencer Harman Barbara and Edgar Harty Mary Machnicki and Scott James Bryanna and Jonathan Kallman Allyson and Kenneth Kates Ellen and Robert E. Kaufmann Tammy and Nick Kiratsous Jenny and John Klein Larry Lipman Georgianna and Marc Lissauer Margot and James Mabie George Madison Carolyn and James B. McArdle Jr. Edwina S. Millington Kevin Mincio Laura More Terence Moriarty Barbara and J. Timothy Morris Jane Kassab and Saleem Muqaddam Mary and Matthew Murray Carol and John Nicholson Scott Phillips Mary and Edward Posner Raymond James and Associates, Inc. Patti and Mark Renton Marie and Gino Rocha Colette Rogers Linda and Joseph Ross Lori and Stephen Rozmus The Schacter Family Tyler and Alex Schuessler Penny Shames Philip Smith Jacqueline and John Spang Natalie and Eric Stein Alice Tsao United Way of Coastal Fairfield County Emily Wakeling Corinne and Scott T. Welsh Joy White Ubina Mary White Alexandra and Gordon Williams Dawn Wojciechowski
CONTRIBUTORS
$100-$249
Jonathan Aaron Elaine Andersen Susan and Jason G. Anderson Anonymous Marjorie Appleby
Sara Arlotti Lisa Bagshaw Karena and Peter Bailey Celeste and Duane Baldwin Sean Bannon Sara Bartow Nina and Ronald Becker Karen and Eric Beiley Lori Leigh Bell and John William Scannell Beth Bemis Stanley Berizzi Kristine and Patrick Blake Laura and Daniel Botoff Brinton Family Jamie and Brent Brower Maureen and Doug Brown Emily Curry and McCain Brown Kelly Buchalter Marie and Philip Cacciola Ansela Callo Alicia and Robert Cammilleri Elaine Benoit and Bob Caporizzo Paul Cappuccio and Matt Shea Carl Caputo Carolina Cardosa Tracy Andersen Caruso Joanne and Robert Catalano Louise Cecio Maryann and Jay Chai Marissa Cohen Helen A. Conelias Theresa and John E. Conelias Ann and Richard Connors Hillary and Parker Corbin Edward D. Cosden, Jr. Theresa and Ed Cosden Laurie Costantino Tricia and Robert Coven Laurie and Andrew Craighead Sarah and Chris Crowley Linda Filar and Louis Csak Hilary and Andre Dash Lisa and Thomas Daur Fran and William Deutsch Laura Dianis Anne T. Drake Jon Drosos Whitney and Park Duncan Danielle Earls Rita Edelston Christine and Charles N. Edwards Kevin Edwards Ninette Enrique Andrea and Garrett Fardelmann Julie Faryniarz Marisa and Joe Femenia Amanda and Camryn Ferrara Megan and Michael Fina Howard Fine Kathleen A. Fitzwilliam Olivia and William Fleming Olivia and Douglas C. Floren Daisy and Kenneth Florin Barbara Long and Donald Foley Stacy and H. Andrew Fox Dr. Henry and Dr. Michele Gasiorowski The George Family Charitable Foundation Michael Gerald Elizabeth Gerbush Sabrina Getz Christy and Chris Girard Jen Danzi and Vince Glenn Sarah Simmons and Jeremy Goldstein
LEGACY GIVING The 2nd Century Founders Society embodies the spirit and reflects the vision of the Club’s original founding members. Legacy gifts are the cornerstone of the Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich’s future, and membership in the 2nd Century Founders Society ensures that commitment to the future. 2ND CENTURY FOUNDERS SOCIETY MEMBERS Jennie C. Accurso Marvin B. Berenblum Rebecca S. Breed Nicholas Camicia Josephine A. Camillo Miriam Lally Stella Kowalski Susan Marino The Kyle L. Miller Family Lisa & Scott Stuart Rita Tracey Mr. & Mrs. Adalbert von Gontard, Jr. ORIGINAL FOUNDING MEMBERS William J. S. Carey Lillian Butler Davey John S. Griswold Herbert Arnold Jackson Victor J. Mann Jonathan Prince Rowena Lee Teagle William S. Wilson
Lorraine and John Gowans Dina Grant Meredith and James Grant Greenwich Sentinel Helen and Howard Hall Charlotte Hamilton Sally and Mike Harris Gail and Thomas Hartch Emily Hatch Jennifer and Peter Hausmann Maureen and David Hays Kia and James J. Heavey HFO Group Incorporated Cynthia and Robert Holland Mimi and John B. Horton Genevieve and Michael Howe Binney and Jeffrey Huffman Noreen Izzillo Harriet Jacobs-Hannon Linda M. Jenkins Christine Doelger and Christopher Jensen Barbara Johnson ANNUAL REPORT 2021 | 21
NOVEMBER 24, 2020
THANKSGIVING FEAST
For the Club’s 18th Annual Thanksgiving Feast, the holiday was celebrated with dinners to enjoy at home. Each family received a full dinner consisting of turkey, gravy, cornbread, side dishes, two holiday pies, and sparkling apple juice. As in years past, dinners were distributed by community leaders and Club Board Members. This highly anticipated event was generously provided by individuals from the Greenwich community and the Acme store in Greenwich.
DECEMBER 2020
HOLIDAYS
Our members were so thankful for all of the support of our BGCG community during the holiday season. From grocery store gift cards, to holiday wreaths, cornucopia gift bags, giant Santa sleep sacks, and so much more, the holidays were made bright. Thank you to everyone who donated items and gave their time to grant the holiday wishes of our members, especially Greenwich Garden Club, the Carino family, and Stone Point Capital. 22 | BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF GREENWICH
Patricia and Kurt Jomo Julie and Jeffrey Karish Jessica Kaye Lucille and Jeremy Kaye Verona and Keiron Keating Jacqueline and John S. Keeshan Laura and Brian Kelly Lisa Kerney Carole Kiachif Jason and Emmelyn Kim Joyce and Robert Kirkpatrick Erica and Todd Klair Mary Ann and Thomas Legan Liberty Wealth Advisors Andrew Loebelson Cathy and Walter Loffredo Joan and Terrence A. Lowe Laura and John Lowe, lll Andrea Mann Julie and Anthony Marek Joyce and Michael P. Marzulla JoAnn McCarthy Gillie McCreath Amy McGrath and Masood Bhatti Louise and Chris McKenna Joan Melville Patricia and Robert V. Mendelsohn Merry Go Round Inc. Erline and Kostantinos Michailides Tracy Michalek Cynthia and Lee Milazzo Melanie and Andrew Milgram Mary and Tom Milucci Rebecca Mincio Karen and Ron Mincio Donald Mohr Holly and Kevin Mora Judith and Richard Moran Shayne Muller Kelly Naku Claire and Justus O’Brien Marianne H. Olsen Lauren O’Malley Shannon and Edward Otte Patrick and Brendan Palmer Hovie Pandong Jennifer Passaretti Marjorie and Jon Pastel Sylvester Pecora Maureen and Alan Polo Jane and Erford Porter Patricia Presto Angelo Pucci Jaqueline and James B. Quigley William Reilly Cheryl Robbins Nancy Korobkin and Jerry Rosenband Marjorie and Robert Rosencrans Robert Rubinstein Brigitte Sajous Diane and Bernard Saperstein Lauren and Adam Schwartz Audrey Scrutton David Shaffer Irene Ryan and Ed Shaw Alina Sherman Joseph A. Siciliano Anna and Laurence Simon Jennifer Sozzi Karen Stanhope Kathy and Jeffrey Starcher Sunny Taylor The First Bank of Greenwich Pamela and John F. Thye Marianne and Kevin Tierney
Antoinette and John H. Titsworth John F. Toner Jean and Mark Tredinnick Lucinda and Daniel Tredwell Madeline Tugentman Elaine Ubiña Ashley Ulloa Sofia and Marco A. Viola Lauren Wagner Robbie Wakeling Roberta Warburton Margaret and Robert Warden Elizabeth and Jonathan Wells Eda Wolack Ali and Brian Wolfe Valerie and Robert Wuchert Lizora Yonce Carolyn and Charlie Ziebarth
DONORS $1-$99
Geraldine Agneto Sophia Albert Melissa Baccala Jean and George Bennett Catherine and Joseph Benvenuto Julia Bibeault Timothy Bibeault Nerida Bogdanovic Lana and Henry Bowers Myra Klockenbrink and Stephen Brown Lewis Bui Brandon Burke Josephine M. Burns Judith and Louis Caravella Angela and Peter Carino Susan and Joseph D. Catalano Maureen Chinchak Regina and Thomas Cholnoky Christa Chu Cheryl and James E. Clifford Seonaid Corbishley K.B. Cowan Penny and John Cronin Beatrice and Peter Crumbine Wendy and Philip Day John DeAngelis Jen Donnalley Hubert Dorsainvil Elizabeth Elsinger The Finance Champs of BGCG Greta Finkelstein Daphne Finney Alexa and Birche Fishback Wendie Force Nohora and Adilson Formento Lee and Richard Frenz Lynn Elise Friend Janet Froelich Jenny and William Fullilove Laura Gladstone Barbara Gleason Rachel and Peter Goulding Marie and John Green Elise Griffin Linda Grunow Stacy Guffanti Eleanor and Felix Guiffra, Jr. Mary Ann Hanson Alexandra Hardyment Arielle Hasson Rita-Emma and Alfred Hess Elizabeth Hohl Elizabeth and George Hopley IBM Corporation Employees
Carol and James Ienner Carey Gerwig Jones Diane and David W. Jones Michelle Kellie Amy Bologna Kerekes Choong Kim Janine Kim Keith Knechtel Matthew Kokoskie Michael F. Kristoff Christine and Sean Lavin Penelope Lehman Barbara and Lee Leonard Madeline Leung Shari Lynn Auer Susan and Stephen Maher Jessica and Jim Maloney Marguerite and Ernest Mammone, Jr. Paul R. Manka June Marks Kenneth McGrath Mary B. McNamee Nancy Mecca Jean Moriarty Tasha and Christian Nagler Nancy and Robert Natale Julie O’Neill Melissa Ortiz-Sinclair Penelope Pappas Elizabeth and Frederick Peldunas Pamela and Paul Pica Katherine Piro Vivian P. Pitney Sandra and Hans Plickert Amy and Anthony Polak Karen and Alex Popp Thomas Pulito Penny and Frederic Putnam Parthasarathy Ranganathan Robert L. Reis Nancy and Randy Robotti Katharine and Chris Roth Roberta Roth Amy Newmark and William Rouhana Ashley Sabia Marie Salerno Barbara and Evan Salop Marjorie and Juan Santa Cruz Carol and James Santora Beverly A. Schaaf Megan Schinella Iris Schwartz Harold Scuterud Jr. Susan and Mason Sleeper Stephanie Spooner Janice and Steven P. Stearns Barbara Strauss Martha Strom Bill Taylor Tyla Taylor Jill and Peter Tesei Geraldine and Robert Thompson Mitchell Tomalen Sharon and John L. Vecchiolla Christine Wakeling Karen Waugh Elizabeth Weikes Karen and Phil Welt Caralliene Westbrook Josephine and William Wiggin Mary Ann and Glen Yantorno Neile and Frank Yantorno Patricia and Craig Young Jeannette Zboray Mary Zecchino
CONTRIBUTIONS OF IN-KIND SERVICES
Jannell and Lance Bakrow Boxcar Cantina, Inc. Brescome Barton, Inc. Brunswick School Pat and W. Gillespie Caffray Michael Carino Regina and Thomas Cholnoky Susan J. Bevan and Anthony F. Daddino Jocelyne and David DeNunzio Terri and Matt DeSalvo George J. Fox Garden Catering Goodway Technologies Corporation Greenwich Academy Greenwich Academy Parents Association Greenwich Alliance for Education Greenwich Country Day School Greenwich Garden Club Greenwich United Way Anne and William B. Harrison, Jr. Jean Marie and Douglas Jamieson Junior League of Greenwich Gail and Victor Khosla Kids in Crisis KPMG LLP Sally P. and Larry J. Lawrence Amy and John Lowden Tia and Michael T. Mahaffy Kathy and Julian Markby Donovan and Nicole Mitchell Lindsay and David Ormsby Nell and John F. Otto Jr. Maris and Donald Pascal Pepsi Bottling Group, Inc. Pepsi Cola Company Poland Spring Pamela and Richard Riggs Ted Seides Vanessa Schenk Seides Stew Leonard’s Stone Point Capital Stop & Shop Supermarket Summer Rain Sprinkler Systems, Inc. Summit 7 LLC Alease and Paul Tallman Eileen and Richard Tang Tory and Walter Thorman Upper Crust Bagels Chrissy and Douglas von Oiste Warby Parker Annette Wilson GIFTS RECEIVED
IN HONOR OF
Damarys Aceituno Roxana Cooke Courtnay Arpano Dara and Timothy O’Hara Rebecca Breed Helen and Howard Hall Karen and Brian Cohn Steve Paradis George Fox Jonathan Aaron Icy Frantz Lisa and Bruce Quackenbush Brad and Susan Hart Charlotte Hamilton Karen Stanhope ANNUAL REPORT 2021 | 23
APRIL 7, 2021
YOUTH OF THE YEAR Some of Greenwich’s best and brightest were celebrated on April 7, during the Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich’s Annual Youth of the Year celebration. Damarys Aceituno, a junior at Greenwich High School, was named the Club’s 2021 Youth of the Year. Lauren Herrera (Greenwich High School senior) and Karen Maldonado (Greenwich High School junior) were finalists for the 2021 award. “Through the interview process here’s what I learned about the finalists - each of them are smart, super smart, and have overcome incredible personal challenges with grace,” said Icy Frantz. “Each one has been positively impacted by their tenure at the Boys & Girls Club.” In addition to naming the Youth of the Year winner, Lisa Stuart was honored as the 2021 Champion of Youth. A huge thank you to our 2021 Youth of the Year Co-Chairs: Lisa and Bruce Quackenbush, and Icy and Scott Frantz and title sponsors: Brescome Barton, Skye and Bill Brewer, Roberta and Steven Denning, Icy and Scott Frantz, Marie-France and Rene Kern, Susan and Stephen Mandel, Jr., RBC Capital Markets, Lisa and Scott Stuart, and The Wolverine Foundation.
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DAMARYS ACEITUNO 2021 YOUTH OF THE YEAR ANNUAL ANNUAL REPORT REPORT 2021 2021| |2525
JUNE 10, 2021
AWARDS NIGHT
MARCH 9 - APRIL 6
TASTY TUESDAYS
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On five Tuesdays throughout the spring, ten local restaurants supported Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich in an initiative called, “Tasty Tuesdays.” Members of the Greenwich community were asked to support one of the 10 local restaurants, who then in turn made a donation to the Club. Run by BGCG’s Torch Club, the fundraiser brought in enough donations to fund two access mats at Byram Park, as well as a host of recreational supplies for local senior facilities. Many thanks to the local community and restaurants who supported the Club: Cobber North, Corbo’s, Famous Greek Kitchen, Firehouse Deli, Garden Catering, Grigg Street Pizza, Joey B’s, OG Social Club, Old Greenwich Deli, and Sam’s Bar & Grill.
Philip Jacobs Harriot Jacobs-Hannon Robert B. Kirkpatrick Joyce and Robert Kirkpatrick
Awards Night Recipients 2021
April and Jonathan Larkin Lauren deWangen
Youth of the Year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Damarys Aceituno
Sally Lawrence Jane Condon and Kenneth Bartels Lindsay and David Ormsby
Junior Youth of the Year. . . . . . . . . . . . . Jasmine Scott
Fine Arts Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gabriela Aliaga Lillian Butler Davey Education Volunteer Award. . . . . . . . John Breitfelder Midget Member of the Year. . . . . . . . . . Aayush Dalal Community Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sam’s Bar & Grill Project Learn Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yasmine Bruce Knuckles for Life Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . Gabriel Lustosa
Tia Mahaffy Dara and Timothy O’ Hara James and Ryan Mora Holly and Kevin Mora Lisa Quackenbush Christine Doelger and Christopher Jensen Meredith Shames Penny Shames James Shanahan Kelly and Jason Vintiadis
Athlete of the Year. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lara Javier
Michele Smith Lynne and Scott Smith
Awards Night Recipients 2020 Due to Covid pandemic restrictions, 2020 recipients were announced and recognized in 2021. Youth of the Year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lara Javier Junior Youth of the Year. . . . . . . . . . . . . Giorgio Michailides Fine Arts Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monika Brown-Smith Theatre Art Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joell Molina
Lillian Butler Davey Education Volunteer Award. . . . . . . . Silvia Gordon Midget Member of the Year. . . . . . . . . . Anthony Cebanos Community Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sue Scully Watson’s Catering Junior Swimmer of the Year. . . . . . . . . . Kazu Yamasaki-Fisher Camp Simmons Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Katie Coyle Clubhouse Summer Camp Award. . . . . Christopher Garcia Junior Boy Athlete of the Year. . . . . . . . Donte Adams Project Learn Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Destiny Alexandre Junior Girl Athlete of the Year. . . . . . . . Camilla Belnap Joanna Schulman Teen Community Service Award . . . . . . . . Maria Arrinda Knuckles for Life Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . Kenny Santoro James R. Natale Swimmer of the Year. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marcos Cueto Athlete of the Year. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Max Pisacreta
Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich is a member agency of the Greenwich United Way
Lisa Stuart Jennifer and Michael Baldock Nancy and James Better Belinda and Carlos Brito Susan Bevan and Anthony Daddino Christine and Edward Danforth Roberta and Steven Denning Icy and Scott L. Frantz Kristina and Michael Gabelli Kristy and Robert Harteveldt Kathryn and Douglas Heidt Eleni and Peter Henkel Judy Higgins Meg and John Hock Marie-France and Rene Kern Elizabeth and Robert Kirkpatrick Allison and James Knight Susan and Stephen Mandel, Jr. Sally and Anthony Mann Heather and Daniel Mosley Jill and Brian Olson Lisa and Bruce Quackenbush Jeannie Weinberg Rose Shelby and John Saer Nancy and Robert Selander The Stuart Family Foundation Debby and Peter Weinberg Nina and Thomas Weld Alexandra and Gordon Williams Nancy Sarnoff and Scott Williams Jean and Richard Witmer, Jr. The Wolverine Foundation Karen and John Wood Schuessler Family Jesse and James Eisenberg The Staff of BGCG Elizabeth and Robert Kirkpatrick Eileen Tang Kevin Mincio Karen and Ron Mincio Rebecca Mincio Tarantino Family Marie and Philip Cacciola Cristina Vittoria Christa Chu Stuart Family Foundation Andrea Thais
Bobby Walker, Jr. Jamie and Brent Bower Jenny and Wylie Collins Nancy and Robert Del Genio Julie Faryniarz Pusack Family Fund Krissy and Bill Schmitz GIFTS RECEIVED
IN MEMORY OF
Budge Blum Harold Scuterud Jr. James Berger Frances Berger Joseph V. Biase Joseph E. Biase Thomas Conelias Helen A. Conelias Lisa and Thomas Daur Janet Froelich Penelope Lehman Liberty Wealth Advisors Beverly A. Schaaf Madeline Tugentman Joseph Esposito Merry Go Round, Inc. Lt. Col. Richard J. Havranek Barbara and Joseph J. Havranek Rebecca L. Hohl Elizabeth Hohl Henri Jonker Commercial Mortgage Capital Peter Knudsen Geraldine Agneto Marjorie Appleby Elaine Benoit and Bob Caporizzo Carl Caputo Angela and Peter Carina Louise Cecio D’Andrea Family John DeAngelis Susan and Michael Delepine Andrea and Garrett Fardelmann Greta Finkelstein Annette and Amory Fiore Olivia and Douglas Floren Mary Ann Hanson Carol and James Ienner Noreen Izzillo Carey Gerwig Jones Erica and Todd Klair Mary Ann and Thomas Legan Laura and John Lowe, III Marguerite and Ernest Mammone, Jr. Christopher Mangold JoAnn McCarthy Mary and Tom Milucci Jean Moriarty Terence Moriarty Shayne Muller Elizabeth and Frederick Peldunas Cheryl Robbins Nancy and Randy Robotti Lori and Stephen Rozmus Lori Leigh Bell and John William Scannell Jacqueline and John Spang Valerie and Robert Wuchert Patricia and Craig Young Mary Zecchino ANNUAL REPORT 2021 | 27
FINANCIALS 2020-2021
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
INCOME
Special Events, net 23%
JUNE 30, 2021
CURRENT ASSETS Cash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,680,268
Grants* 20%
Membership & Other Fees 10%
Pledges and other receivables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $78,055 Investment Income 1%
Individual Contributions 46%
Restricted Cash*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,500,000 Investments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,807,587 Prepaid expenses and other assets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $39,133 Beneficial interest in perpetual trust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $388,026 Property and equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,494,123 TOTAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $29,987,192
EXPENSES
*
LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS Current liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,759,513 General Administration 11%
Net Assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $28,227,679 TOTAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $29,987,192
Programs 81% Fundraising 8%
Audited Financials CohnReznik 10/20/2021 *Includes PPP Loan Forgiveness
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GIFTS IN MEMORY CONTINUED
Vincent Masi Jenny and William Fullilove Elizabeth McGrath Anonymous Kenneth McGrath Judith and Richard Moran Robert G. Nardi Nancy and Robert Natale Eric Nadeau Lorraine and Raymond Nadeau
BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2020-2021
John O’Mara Stephanie and Lawrence Flinn, Jr. Robin and Louis Gerstner, Jr. Dina Grant Judy Higgins Mimi and John Moulton Edwina S. Millington Jane Kassab and Saleem Muqaddam Mary and Matthew Murray Marie S. and Paul O’Connor Cyril and Maire E. O’Neil Foundation Roberta Roth Neely and Rolf H. Towe Lizora Yonce Flora Bethell Osborne Alease and Paul Tallman Rose Presto Joyce and Michael P. Marzulla Patricia Presto Neile and Frank Yantorno
Board Chair Eileen Tang Chief Executive Officer Cristina Vittoria Vice Chairs Rebecca S. Breed George J. Fox Christy F. Girard Bradford D. Hart Robert B. Kirkpatrick Lisa F. Quackenbush Kristen Rosenbaum Christopher A. Winham Secretary Sally P. Lawrence Treasurer Burton E. Hilton Directors Juliet Tammenoms Bakker Dean W. Bell Skye M. Brewer Charles Caffray Kristina Gabelli Nick Graziano Christopher B. Harned Cynthia Herr
Elizabeth Lake Isabel Lasky Cameron MacDougall Anthony E. Mann Alexandra Marks Greg Martinez Iris Rivera Patricia P. Santonocito Heather Sargent Joanna Schulman Krissy Schmitz Hal Shaw Friso van Reesema Peter Von Der Ahe Christopher S. Winters Bart Wyand Advisory Board Advisory Board Nancy Better Susan J. Bevan Michelle Binnie Gretchen Bylow James D. Carey Virginia V.F. Day James A. DeNaut Peter Drittel Leslie Fahrenkopf William L. Farrell Roberto Fernandez Cosby W. George
Robert L. Harteveldt Judy O. Higgins Marina Jacobson Robert E. Kaufmann David B. MacFarlane Andrew W. Marcus Kyle L. Miller Elizabeth C. Nolan Allison Prouty Nancy M. Risman John S. Routh Charles M. Royce Bob Selander Lisa Stuart Henrik N. Vanderlip Bobby Walker, Jr. Richard T. Warner Debby Weinberg Annette S. Wilson Jean H. Witmer Janet Booth Zide The following members were elected to BGCG’s Board of Directors as the Class of 2024: Garfield Charles Nancy Fazzinga Kevin Gillespie Marie Rocha Kelly Vintiadis
Andy and Nonie Prozes Dale and James Pinto Harry, Agnes and Tyler Reis Robert L. Reis Dr. Willam Smith Philip Smith Kristian “KT” Thompsen Kristen and Brent Atkins Jean and George Bennett Cheryl and James E. Clifford Theresa and Ed Cosden Edward D. Cosden, Jr. Laura Dianis Elizabeth Gerbush Barbara Gleason Linda Grunow Cynthia and Robert Holland Lori and Stephen Rozmus Joseph Vittoria Monisha and Robert Crisell Finn “May” Weidmann Barbara and Lee Leonard Evelyn White Mary White SPECIAL THANKS
Design: Sarah Fey/Philofect Photography: Blucher Photography, Chi Chi & Elaine Ubiña, Laura Dianis
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UPCOMING EVENTS YOUTH OF THE YEAR WEDNESDAY 4.6.22 ANNUAL BENEFIT FRIDAY 9.9.22 MUDDY UP 5K SUNDAY 10.2.22
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