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Our Mission: To inspire, teach and enable the youth of Bisbee and nearby rural border areas, especially those that need us the most, to have fun while realizing their full potential as productive, healthy, responsible and caring citizens. Our Purpose: To promote the social, educational, health, leadership and character development of boys and girls during critical periods of their growth. We Provide: A safe place to learn and grow …
2011 Annual Report
Ongoing relationships with caring, adult professionals… Life-enhancing programs and character development experiences… Hope and opportunity.
Chair’s Report In 1912 a Bisbee miner earned about $3.50 per day (purchasing power of $81.20).1 At the turn of the 21st Century, when the Boys and Girls Club of Bisbee received its initial endowment grant, 79 cents would purchase what a dollar does today. This club opened its door in May 2002 with a membership fee of $5.00 for the school year. That is what we are charging in 2012 and hope to continue, making membership affordable for all of our 1,200 eligible members. Membership, and more importantly participation, is up and continues to grow. The Naco School District is very active in both our summer and school year programs. This past year Community involvement in the Halloween Party (the place was packed) and club use by Cochise College, CCAH, and lots of private parties has kept the facility humming. The success of this club is due to the hard work of the paid staff and past and present board members. Ten years, 3 Chief Professional Officers, and 5 Chief Volunteer Officers later the club is still going strong benefitting from the goodwill and financial help the Bisbee community has provided. Three of us, Susan Rohrbach, Becky Orozco and I, have been here from the beginning. The response to the Arizona Tax Credit letter in November was very gratifying. Over 90 contributions were received from the 600 letters sent. That helped to balance the budget for the year ending December 2011. In fundraising jargon the response was huge. Bisbee is one of the smallest communities in the nation with a self sustaining Club. Community support is what got us started and keeps us moving forward. On behalf of the board I would like to express my gratitude for your support. Joe Delgado, Chief Volunteer Officer _________________________ 1
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Service Providing Youth Services year round to young people 6-17, 5 days a week Monday – Friday, by providing a FUN, SAFE, POSITIVE Environment.
2012 Key Elements for Positive Youth Development Safe, Positive Environment, Fun, Supportive Relationships, Opportunities and Expectations and Recognition
SNACKS provided in 2002 FREE— SNACKS 10 years later provided daily FREE
645 kids are currently registered 65-110 children are served each day in the after-school program On average, 80 children are served on Friday
After-school membership fees are still what they were 10 years ago: $5 per member or $10 per family August to May. The 2012 Summer fees will be $85 for the 8-week program. No young person is turned away and payment plans and scholarships are available. 2
Learning POWER HOUR—since 2002 a homework-based program focusing on one-on-one work, small groups, quiet reading and assisting peers with over 200 kids participating each year. In 2005 PROJECT LEARN was introduced. This national program focuses on High-Yield Learning Activities. This program is built into all Core Areas of the Club, reinforcing the knowledge and skills learned at school while having fun. In 2005 the program averaged 78 participants and in 2011, 285. A stand-alone TUTORING program implemented under the direction of Jose Delgado (retired educator) in 2007 provides one-on-one services to youth. Referrals by teachers and parents opened the doors for a collaborative relationship to better serve the child. Today Lito Franco is the coordinator for this program which serves children daily in Language Arts, Math and Social Studies. Tutoring The tutoring program provides members struggling with certain concepts or areas of their academics with additional support through one-on-one instruction and/or group direction. Key components of the program include: parental involvement, incentives for members, and effective collaboration with schools and teachers. Throughout the entire year countless members were tutored in specific areas. They were scheduled weekly at designated times. Some members have a language barrier and are not native speakers of English. The program has gone in a positive direction where active learning has been stimulated, confidence has been built, and member independence has been fostered.
Over the years the Club Program Coordinators (Alexis Marshall 2004-2010 and Christina Delgado 2010– present) have been creative in developing local based programs focused on Learning.
ABC (Awesome Book Club) This club led by staff member Angeline Carbajal was made possible by “Wal-Mart’s Bright Spot on Reading” grant. Ten preteens, read, played word games, and listened to stories. They also designed a reading corner in the library and chose books to add to our collection.
SUMMER OF ACADEMIC SUCCESS Since 2009 Teri Olander from Greenway School has implemented our summer learning program. Mrs. Olander prepares members for their next school year, focusing on reading fluency and comprehension, basic math operations, fractions, money, and telling time. 3
Art
NACO ART PROGRAM - During the 2010-2011 school year, we partnered with Naco Elementary School to provide an Art class as part of their afterschool program. This has been a great way to reach those youth who need us most.
STORIES THAT SOAR DRAMA WORKSHOP - Bevan B. Bluemer visited the Club during Spring Break to write a play with a small group of members, then brought the play to life. Members enjoyed learning acting and drama techniques. The group performed at the MAKE Youth Arts Festival at Central School.
DRAMA CLUB- Year after year our Drama program has been very successful. We are fortunate to have staff member Lito Franco who has served as the leader of this program for several years. Members ages 8 and up meet twice a week to learn the fundamentals of acting. This year the program concluded with the performance of “Spiderella�. It was a huge success!
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HEALTHY HABITS Staff member Cecilia Acosta implemented this program, teaching members the importance of an active lifestyle and healthy eating. The program included making healthy snacks, learning the benefits of good nutrition, and practicing Zumba. HEALTH FAIR -
KIDS IN THE KITCHEN Staff members took turns in our kitchen guiding this fun cooking project. Although the snacks have not always been healthy, they are always fun! Kids liked being involved in measuring, stirring, or timing of the food they helped create. 4
Our 2nd Annual Health Fair, held during the summer program, was a huge success thanks to businesses that provided free immunizations, sport physicals, healthy snacks, fire safety, bike safety, hygiene bags for girls and back-to-school supplies. Sponsors included: Copper Queen Hospital, Chiricahua Community Clinic, Cochise County Health Dept., Bisbee Business and Professional Women, Smokey Bear, U of A South Cooperative Extension, and the Naco Fire Department.
Clubhouse Highlights
FAMILY FUN NIGHTS Each month has a unique theme; activities coordinate with the theme. Family Bingo, craft activities focused around holidays includes giveaways and a small meal/ snack . This night allows families to be engaged , familiarize with the Club setting and staff and HAVE FUN!
GREENWAY SCHOOL AIMS VISIT - During the week of April 11th, Greenway students were busy taking the AIMS test. As part of our Wal-Mart Bright Spot on Reading Grant, the Club visited the school every day to distribute healthy snacks and drinks to the students to help keep them refreshed and ready to succeed.
DR. SEUSS DAY
COCHISE COUNTY FAIR 4 entries and EVERY entry won a ribbon! Yarn Art (2nd Place), Friendship Hands (3rd Place), “The BGCB, Where Friends Come to Meet” Frames (1st Place), and Silverware People (1st Place and Best of Show) BREWERY GULCH DAZE KIDS CARNIVAL This year was special to us because in addition to our wonderful volunteers from our families & friends and Cochise College, we also had 8 previous employees, 9 current club members, and 3 past club members volunteer their time. It was great to see so many give back to our organization.
MEMBER RECOGNITON Each week Program Staff recognize one member who has excelled in achievements or behavior. Members are recognized at our Monday Clubhouse meeting in front of their peers and given certificates. Staff members also vote for a Member of the Month who receives a club shirt and certificate and is show-cased on the club wall for the duration of the month. 5
Naco School students and club members participated in many fun Seussthemed activities throughout the day including “Pin the Hat on the Cat,” “Hop on Pop Bubble Pop,” “Create Your Own Story” on Seussville.com, decorated their own book bags with puff paints, and received other small goodies. CULTURE CLUB/THEME WEEKS Each month a culture or a theme was chosen to plan activities and programs around for an entire week. These activities took place in all areas of the clubhouse, from the gym to the tech lab. African, European and Pacific Island cultures were explored.
SUMMER Highlights
SUMMER BAND PROGRAM
WEEKLY THEMES - Each week during the summer staff members planned activities that coordinated with themes. This year’s themes were: Viva Mexico, Superheroes, Amazing Arizona, Readers are Leaders, Arctic Freeze, Making the World a Better Place, I Love Me, and Memories: Summer 2011.
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2009-2011—Mr. Hirales and his assistant, Joey Valencia, conducted our Summer Band. Members are taught to play an instrument and current musicians are given instruction to sharpen their skills. The highlight of this program was watching our musicians participate in the 4th of July parade. SUMMER BASKETBALL LEAGUE—The entire staff worked together to make this all-day “round robin” tournament successful. Trophies and basketballs were given to members who displayed strong leadership and good sportsmanship.
BASEBALL PROGRAM—Ron Ingrum returned for the second year to head our baseball program, with assistance from staff member, Manuel Flores and teen member, Roman Garcia. Practices were at Eddie King Field, and our members joined the BHS Pumas for a practice at the Warren Ballpark. Twenty-two male and female members enjoyed learning new techniques and the opportunity to practice before Little League season began.
For several summers Turquoise Valley Golf Course has provided a 4-week junior golf program to 10 youth for a small fee.
FLAG FOOTBALL - This program, led by staff members Raul Hidalgo and Bryan Earnest, took place at Vista Park. Members ages 8-12 were instructed on basic drills and warm-ups and taught basic skills.
LOCAL EXPLORATION - Our members went on several field trips throughout the school year. Sometimes these trips were to places around town, other times we were able to go out of town to Douglas or Sierra Vista. This year we went to the San Pedro Riparian House, Cochise College Men’s Basketball Clinic, The Queen Mine Tour, and The Bisbee Historical Museum among others. 6
TEENS : THE CLUB
MONEY MATTERS NATIONAL PROGRAM The course promotes financial responsibility and independence among members. Participants learned to balance a checkbook, create a budget, and save and invest for college and retirement. One of the activities included a visit to the local Arizona National Bank where our Teens were given a tour and were introduced to how to open a savings and/or a checking account.
SCHOOL YEAR TEEN PROGRAM During the school year two Teen Nights were held per week. This gave members 13 and up an opportunity to come hang out in a safe place and engage in something fun and productive. We offered open gym as well as other activities in the Teen Room. At the end of each Teen Night members were provided with a hefty snack before they left. In addition, teens went on various field trips. These included going to watch the Cochise College Women and Men’s Basketball teams play as well as trips to Sierra Vista to watch movies at the Cinemark Theatre.
ANTI-BULLYING CLASS The teens learned about breaking the cycle that goes along with the “bullying culture” and were encouraged to be mediators with their peers and the younger club members when they witness bullying occurring at the club.
SUMMER TEEN PROGRAM
BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
GENERAL
At the culmination of our summer program, the Teens organized the Club wide Basketball Tournament. The tournament was open for all members ages 8 and up divided into appropriate age groups. It was a round robin tournament and approximately 45 members participated. At the end of the tournament, 10 Sportsmanship trophies and 12 Sportsmanship basketballs were awarded.
There were a variety of activities every day for teens. They were offered structured activities, tournaments, art projects, and community service opportunities. Certain times and days were designated throughout the week for the teens so that they could have the gym exclusively to themselves. The Teen Room was available every day and participants had access to computers and video games including the Xbox 360. It served as a popular place for them to just hang out. Members were highly encouraged to stay active and participate in all teen activities. One particular activity this summer was organized and carried out by staffmember Cecelia Acosta and eight teen boys. They organized a community service project that consisted of cooking a full course meal and delivering it to the homeless shelter. This was a great way of showing that our kids also give back to our community!
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The Club relies on donations to maintain its quality of program offerings and financial strength. As a 501(c)3 organization, contributions to the Club are taxdeductible to the full extent of the law. The Club is also one of the few Bisbee organizations that qualifies as a “charitable organization” for the Arizona State Tax Credit. Many employees use payroll deductions such as the Combined Federal Campaign (#13045). Please consider adding us to your estate plan or honoring a special event or loved one through a gift to the Club. You can always contact us or send a direct donation. Just call or click: 520-432-3010 or www.bgcbisbee.com. Boys & Girls Club of Bisbee PO Box 5205 Bisbee AZ 85603
Budget 2003 Actual
2011 Actual
2012 Budget
Income ACF Endowment 85,091 153,545 150,000 Campaigns & Events 32,338 56,217 60,000 Donations 16,817 36,152 41,000 Grant Income 51,175 85,931 60,000 1 20,768 43,155 44,000 Summer Program Other Income 2,900 0 2,900 $209,088 $375,000 $357,900 Total Expenses2 Club Supplies Contract Services Insurance Maintenance Payroll Expenses Utilities Food Service Other Expenses Total
25,596 27,712 17,836 3,720 133,272 12,330 0 26,168 $246,635
26,263 34,800 30,736 32,000 13,489 13,500 7,957 5,000 228,089 206,000 21,656 22,000 23,000 25,000 0 19,200 $351,190 $357,500
$(37,547) $23,81033
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Summer program income allocated to Club Supplies, Food Services, Contract Services and Payroll 2 Administrative costs over the years vary from 11 to 13%, according to audits 3 Surplus was due to $80,000 borrowed from Fund 2
Friends—Although the Club has always received help from many community members, the Board recently decided to formalize this relationship. The Friends of the Boys & Girls Club (to be known as the Friends) has as its objective “to act as a support group for the Executive Director and/or the Board to carry out the long-term objectives of the Club and to give recognition to the members of the Friends”. The Friends not only support our three major fundraisers - the Telethon, Golf Tournament and Car Show – they provide many other services. Some Friends work through the 8 weeks of the summer program helping staff in many different ways. They have participated in the Halloween and Holiday parties, Brewery Gulch Days, and the Telethon. They have helped with setup and take down at our major events. Some Friends have worked with members on art, cooking and athletic programs. They have also helped to maintain the facilities with work parties, gardening, roof repairs and regular inspections. We could not function without their help. If you’re interested in becoming a Friend, you can contact the Club anytime at 520-432-3010, or talk to one of our Board members.
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Our Donors Copper $5,000+ Arizona Alliance – Fiesta Bowl Arizona Department of Education Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold OJP – BGCA Grant Tucson Conquistadores Walmart Bright Spot for Reading Initiative Wolslanger Foundation Women and Children’s Hope Foundation Gold $1,000+ 21st Century Grant Arizona Lottery B & D Lumber & Hardware Charles Bethea Bisbee Rotary Club Cardinals Charities Cochise Community Foundation Copper Queen Community Hospital JC Penney Round-up James & Theresa McEntee Kay L. "Gussie" Motter Qwest Foundation Susan & Michael Rohrbach San Pedro Partnership Shaw Environmental, Inc. Reg & Doris Turner Gladys Tysdal United Way Wells Fargo Foundation Silver $500+ Emily Anderson & Eddie Rivas Mike & Judith Anderson Jim Burke & Marian Weaver Rosalie Butler CCAH Joe & Jessie Delgado Joseph & Kyle Di Roberto George's Brake Corporation Joan Hansen Becky Orozco David Smith & Linda Barmore-Smith Warm Hands Therapeutics Bronze $250+ Al Anderson & Anne Carl Anonymous John & Adriana Badal Dan & Carole Beauchamp Berserkers Bike Club Bisbee Community Foundation Bisbee Realty, Inc. Gayle Bratton Community Montessori School Ray & Esther Cotton Joe & Dana Dorner
Ruth Dugie Helen Fauland Kenneth Fauland Steve & Annette R Flores Angela Ingrum Ronald & Natalie Ingrum Willie & Shirley Jones Akos Kovach Martha MacAlister John MacKinnon & Elizabeth Bernstein Dennis Nelson & Louanne Sterbick-Nelson Pioneer Title Agency, Inc (Sierra Vista) Sue Quayle Shane Reynolds Stan & AnnaMay Stern Helen Spring Curtis & Sharon Stetter The Body Shop Paint & Body, LLC Joy Timbers Barbara Weaver Azurite $100+ ACE Hardware Barbie Adams Cliff & Sylvia Anable Anonymous Marguerite Askins Paul Axelrod Rick Balbach Bank of America (Bisbee) Irene Bayer Ann Benson Bisbee Breakfast Club Bisbee Ministerial Fellowship Robert Browder Timothy & Julie Bruce Kenneth & Mary Alice Budge Cable One Richard Caplett Carquest Andy & Cindy Cartwright Kim & Tamara Collins Copper Knights of Bisbee, INC. Billie Cothrun Richard & Carolyn Crane Lawrence & Kay Lynn Cummins Douglas & Natalie Danforth Nancy Davies Joseph & Anna Delgado Jr. Jose & Cecelia Delgado John Doty Doug Dunn & Donna Gaab Ed & Dot Eastberg Judee Edmonds Ann English Marcie Escalante Rudy & Diane Fahrner
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Ray Fralkenberg Frontier Accounting Mark & Deborah Gardner Bettie Gilliland Mary & Chuck Graf Marcia Hartwig Clark & Pamela Hay Hickman's Family Farms Melissa Holden Kit Hutchinson Nancy & Mark Jacobsen Michael & Mary Jaworski Jimmy's Hot Dog Co Jim's Electric Karen Justice Ken & Christina La Chance Marie & Jack Ladd M & R Auto Malanga Law Office Terry Markstrom Marsh Development INC Jill McCain Cindy Mendez Arnold Menke Bill Michalek Mile High Enterprises Janet Nelson Donald & Madelyn Olander Ken Olander Baker L. & Doris Olmstead Carol Park & Sharon Strachan Norman & Elizabeth Patten Nick Pavlovich Kathy Phillips Pioneer Title Agency, Inc. (Bisbee) Bernadette Polley Dave Prendergast Melvin & Sue Ray Guillermo & Mimi Retana Stanley Rhodes Rogers' Border Service Paul Rohrbach Thomas Schelling & Isidro Chavez Lynda Schonert Marilyn & Bill Seibold Susan Skaggs Rodney Smith St. Elmo Bar St. Stephen Nemanja Church Daniel & Sandra Starr The Art Entrée Foundation Earl & Karen Tighe Aileen Weaver Nancy Weaver Thomas & Lisa Westrick Lois Wolhart Martha Ann Worrell
The Club is governed by a Board of Directors, a group of local volunteers representing a diverse cross section of the community including businesses, municipalities, and schools. Board membership ranges—at any one time—from 10 to 15 people. Each member is accountable to a code of ethics and each is a financial supporter of the Club.
FUNDRAISING 2012 7th Annual Bisbee Telethon April 28, 2012 www.bisbeetelethon.com
2012 Board
BGCB Golf Tournament Turquoise Valley Golf Course July 21, 2012
Joe Delgado ............................................ President Ron Ingrum ..................................... Vice President Becky Orozco......................................... Secretary Monika Patience .................................... Treasurer
4th Annual Cars & Bikes Near the Vista in Warren Labor Day Weekend September 1, 2012
Margaret Dillard Joan Hansen Sherry Hayes Mike Jaworski Bill Michalek
End of Year Tax Appeal November 2012
Pat Porter Susan Rohrbach
Boys & Girls Club of Bisbee PO Box 5205 Bisbee AZ 85603
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