2018 ANNUAL REPORT
A PLACE TO BECOME...
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY
Annual Report 2018
OUR MISSION To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.
OUR VISION
what's
INSIDE
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Is to provide a world-class Club experience, assuring that success is within reach for every young person who walks through our doors, with Club members on track to graduate from high school with a plan for the future, demonstrating good character and citizenship and living healthy lifestyles.
Letter from the CEO
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Year in Review
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Our Programs
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Our Results
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By the Numbers
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Infinity Clubhouse Highlights
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Building Healthy Relationships
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2018 Youth of the Year
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Annual Events
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Great Futures Annual Campaign
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Club Locations
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Club Leadership
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Donor Acknowledgement
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BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY
Annual Report 2018
Dear Friends, Thanks to YOU, the 2017/2018 fiscal year was a winner for children in our community. More than 8,000 local children and teens benefitted from life-changing – and often life-saving - services and programs provided by Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County. YOU helped make GREAT FUTURES happen for those kids - especially for those who need us most. Do More, Give More, Be More was our guiding theme throughout this fiscal year. As you look through this Annual Report, you’ll see how this theme inspired us to reach new heights of achievement. Our 2018/2019 theme - Recognize Value, Create Value, Add Value – will guide our Board, staff, and volunteers to make Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County a super-valuable success for our kids. YOU are an important contributor to this success! You’re going to hear a lot more from us in 2018/2019 as we celebrate our 25th Anniversary. You’re at the top of our invitation list for activities celebrating this historic milestone.
#domore
Your support helped provide specialized training for Club staff and quality programs for Club members. Thousands of local kids had more opportunities to do more learning, playing, and becoming whatever they dream to be.
#givemore Club kids learned how to #givemore by volunteering in their community. Club staff focused on giving more individual attention to Club members. Club volunteers really gave more by volunteering for 15 consecutive nights at the Port St. Lucie Christmas House in exchange for thousands of new toys for local children.
Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County is "A Place to Become...” A ballerina. An astronaut. An all-star athlete. If kids can dream it, Boys & Girls Clubs can help them become it. You’re invited to visit a Club close to you, meet our professional staff and awesome Club members, and see your donations in action. We guarantee you will be inspired and impressed! With gratitude,
Will Armstead, CEO
Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County
#bemore Club membership grew from 3,359 to 4,200 members and an additional 1,100 children participated in Boys & Girls Club activities and programs. Report cards showed that 90% of Club members maintained or improved their reading skills. Also, we welcomed two new Board members and more than 100 new volunteers, and staff grew from 130 to 166.
Richard Del Toro Jr., Board President Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County
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BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY
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YEAR IN REVIEW 2018
BGCSTLUCIE Westgate K8 Club kids collected two hundred pounds of plastic caps to recycle into a Buddy Bench. The project introduces the Club kids to litter prevention, recycling and bully prevention.
BGCSTLUCIE Boys & Girls Club Members were honored at Disney World. Our Chuck Hill Clubhouse choir was selected from thousands of applicants to sing for the park crowd on Christmas Day.
BGCSTLUCIE The Truancy Prevention team contacted 959 families, addressing 1,169 youth with excessive unexcused absences. After initial contact 65% reduced their rate of absences. As a result of this successful program Boys & Girls Clubs went from serving 8 elementary schools to 14.
BGCSTLUCIE Now serving Dinner at all our Club Locations.
BGCSTLUCIE Children's Service Council's Champion of
BGCSTLUCIE The new 21st Century Program is a huge Success! 83% of students enrolled improved or maintained their grade in English Language Arts. 85% of students enrolled improved or maintained their grade in Mathematics. 87% of students enrolled improved or maintained their grade in Science.
BGCSTLUCIE We continue to grow! We now have 20 Clubs.
BGCSTLUCIE Our staff is working hard to be the best they
Over 2,000 Kids daily receive dinner before going home for the evening, thanks to a partnership with St. Lucie Public Schools and the Treasure Coast Food Bank.
We are very excited to have a new program at Forest Grove Middle School and to have re-opened our newly renovated Infinity Clubhouse in Fort Pierce.
Youth award presented to Club Director, Jarius Gilliam for his dedication to improving the lives of area youth.
can be for our Kids. This year staff became CPR certified, learned about the Trauma Informed Care Approach and implemented C.H.A.M.P.S programming.
BGCSTLUCIE Our Community Family continues to grow!
We attended over 100 community events and hosted several successful fundraising events. Our Steak & Stake Dinner & Auction drew a crowd of 500 people.
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OUR PROGRAMS EDUCATION & CAREER DEVELOPMENT
Homework help & tutoring offered College field trip opportunities Scholarship award opportunities Money Matters S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Enigineering Arts, and Math) 21st Century Explorers
HEALTH & LIFE SKILLS Trauma Informed Care Drug and alcohol prevention programs C.P.R. Program (Consent, Permission, Respect) A specialized teen program with Mindi Fetterman from 'Inner Truth Project'
Free lunch & dinner Free eye exams
CHARACTER & LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT Junior Staff program Community service initiatives Leadership clubs
THE ARTS
Music Makers program Choir Dance Drama
SPORTS, FITNESS & RECREATION
Soccer Program First Tee of the Treasure Coast Nutrition Education Program Yoga Taekwando
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OUR PROMISE... HELP
YOUNG PROVIDE PEOPLE A
WHO NEED US
HELP OUR KIDS
ACHIEVE purposeful ACADEMIC SUCCESS
AND
positive
MOST CLUB EXPERIENCE
ACADEMIC SUCCESS
GOOD CHARACTER & CITIZENSHIP
OUR RESULTS...
MISE! O R P R U O N D O WE DELIVERE
90%
of teen members plan to attend a four year college or trade school.
Academic Success
94%
of Club members recieved positive behavior marks in school
100%
of clubhouses went on a college tour.
1,048
Club members participated in Summer Brain Gain, which reduces the summer slide.
Good Character & Citizenship
Members contributed 16,028 hours of community service with a $363,835 total economic value
*Latest figure from independentsector.org shows $22.70 per hour is the estimated value of volunteer time in Florida.
Healthy Lifestyles 97%
of members abstained from cigarette smoking
92%
of teens reported abstention from alcohol within 30 days of the survey
93%
of youth maintained or improved their knowledge of how to avoid negative behaviors
778
members participated in 'Day for Kids'an organization wide field day
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY
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By The Numbers Race & Ethnicity
Member Ages 5-9 Years Old
31%
10-12 Years Old Teens
13%
56%
African American White/Caucasian Hispanic
12% Other 3%
Mixed
18%
31%
36%
Revenue & Expenses Ending September 30, 2018
85¢ of every dollar goes to programming for kids! 2% 8%
Percentage of revenue Program Income.................................................. 50% 50%
40%
Grants/County Revenue...................................... 40% Special Events Revenue and Contributions.........8% Investments, Foundation and Trust Revenue.....2% Total Revenue................................................... 4,364,982
3%
In-Kind............................................................... 1,268,536 12%
Percentage of Expenses Program Services................................................. 85% 85%
Management and General.................................. 12% Fundraising..............................................................3% Total Expenses................................................. 4,327,721
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To Infinity and Beyond The newly remodeled Infinity Club, the after-school and summer home for the Club kids of Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County, is aptly named for the infinite amount of opportunity afforded the members who attend the facility on 23rd Street in Fort Pierce. In partnerships with the City of Fort Pierce, Fort Pierce Housing Authority, and Allegany Franciscan Ministries, the Infinity Clubhouse has been restored to a shining gem in Lincoln Park and a beacon of hope for all who come to learn and play there. Inside the building, other partners shared in the transformation.
PNC Bank sponsored the Education Room and former Judge Cynthia Angelos sponsored the beautiful new game room, just to name a few.
Each day after school, more than 100 Club kids, each with their own stories to tell, take part in this next phase of their growth as young adults. “We want to make sure we
provide an atmosphere where our youth feel as if they ‘fit in’, can express who they are inside, and be accepted at the same time,” said Tanesha Jones, Infinity Club Director. We invite the community to be part of this revitalization and to call us and arrange a tour of this new version of Infinity. The Club Kids love to show their pride in what they’ve learned and created.
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Community Partners Come Together The Five Key Elements for positive youth development drive stronger outcomes for youth in Boys & Girls Clubs’ three priority areas — Academic Success, Good Character and Citizenship, and Healthy Lifestyles. We build strong relationships with Club members by focusing on the Five Key Elements for Positive Youth Development. We invested in advanced training for our youth development staff including CHAMPS; Trauma Informed Care with Tykes & Teens; Youth Coping Skills with Treasure Health, Positive Behavior Interventions & Support, CPR/First Aid training with American Red Cross, and Youth Mental Health Training. CHAMPS, also practiced at St. Lucie Public Schools, stands for Conversation, Help, Activity, Movement, Participation, and success. By using the same verbiage that students hear at school, they are better prepared to succeed in the group Club setting. Prior to CHAMPS, behavior procedures were inconsistent and varied. We have seen vast improvement in
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the behavior of youth and ability for staff to implement successful programming since starting CHAMPS. Trauma Informed Care involves understanding, recognizing, and responding to the effects of all types of trauma. “Children who have experienced trauma may not react to stresses in ways we would consider normal,” said Dr. Anastasia Legakes, VP of Operations. Tykes & Teens, a local mental health agency, provides specialized training for Club staff on how to identify signs of traumatic experiences in Club kids and how to manage their stress and behavior. How does stress feel to a 2nd grader? Where in your body do you feel anger? How do teens build inner self-resilience? These questions and more were answered by grief counselors with the Youth & Family Program at Treasure Health during the new Youth Coping Skills program. Florida Council of Mental Health provided training in Youth Mental Health – specifically how to avoid compassion fatigue for staff; and how to identify signs of suicide in teens.
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Five Key Elements for Positive Youth Development Key Element #1
A safe, positive environment “I feel respected at the Club – no bullying allowed!”
Access to fun and a sense of belonging “Being at the Club with my friends is a lot more fun than being home alone.”
Key Element #2
Volunteer Ron Bowen works with Colton on his homework at our Oak Hammock school-based Club
Key Element #3
Access to supportive relationships
“If I have a problem, I feel comfortable talking with staff at the Club.”
Meaningful opportunities and expectations “My Club Director expects me to be great so I am, and I earned my way to a college tour!” Key Element #5
Key Element #4
Formal and informal recognition “Staff notices when I try hard and they let my mom know.”
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“Your Past Doesn’t Define you.”
REBECCA JACQUES NAMED 2018
YOUTH OF THE YEAR As the 2018 Youth of the Year, Rebecca planned to be “The Voice of the Teen.” Her platform addressed three teen issues: expressing feelings, building self-esteem and self-confidence, and stopping cyber-bullying. “Obviously, teens are dealing with a lot more than these three issues, but I feel these have the most influence in teens’ lives today,” she explained. Jacques speaks from personal experience. In school, she was teased by other students for having dark skin. She felt ashamed and self-conscious. Looking for approval from her peers, she began bleaching her skin and made other bad decisions. After her mother discovered her selfharming habits, her parents decided to sign her up at Boys & Girls Clubs. At the Boys & Girls Club Chuck Hill Clubhouse, Jacques came to trust the staff and shared her story. “Sharing my feelings helped build my self-esteem and gave me confidence to deal with what was happening to me,” she explained. Jacques took leadership roles in Boys & Girls Club service programs and became a mentor to younger members. “The Club gave me encouragement and purpose – just what I needed to move on in my life.” As Youth of the Year for St. Lucie County, Jacques appeared on For More Information call (772) 460-9918
radio interviews and television programs and participated in community events. She met with local elected officials and community leaders and was even a guest speaker at the WPBF Health Fair, which featured author and TV personality, Dr. Mehmet Oz. Jacques was invited on stage by Dr. Oz, and shared her vision for America’s youth to live a healthy lifestyle with a crowd of 5,000 people. “I feel that by telling my story, I’m an example of someone who overcame these issues. I want to inspire teens, parents, teachers and Boys & Girls Club staff to be more aware, mindful, and supportive.” Jacques is proof that your past doesn’t define who you are or whom you can become. Once on a path of destruction, now Jacques is an outstanding student and role model to all. Last spring she graduated from Lincoln Park Academy with a 4.9 GPA, in addition to receiving her Associate of Arts degree in Health Management from Indian River State College. This past summer she began studying for her bachelor’s degree at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University. Upon completion of that program she plans to attend FSU for her master’s degree in health management. Her longterm goal is to own and manage her own medical clinic in Fort
Rebecca Pierce. “I know my goal is going to take hard work and dedication,” she said, “but I can do it – especially with the support I have from my family, friends, and the Boys & Girls Club. “They will always be with me and for me.”
The Youth of the Year winner embodies the values of leadership, character and service; academic excellence; and healthy lifestyles. As Youth of the Year, Jacques was awarded scholarships from Ken & Aileen Pruitt, Natalie’s Orchid Island Juice Company and Philip Busch- the Peter W. Busch Family Foundation. She also received an honor flight experience from Dr. Shamsher Singh and several other gifts. The Youth of the Year program creates opportunities for Club youth to receive recognition at the local, state, regional and national levels. Local Club winners go on to compete at the state level each year. The winner of five Regional Youth of the Year competitions, along with the Military Youth of the Year, travel to Washington, D.C. to participate in a process that determines the National Youth of the Year. 11
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY
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Our Events in 2018 Seafood Festival
Thousands of tourists and Treasure Coast residents enjoyed seafood and entertainment at the seventh annual Port St. Lucie Seafood Festival,
Boys and Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County, with presenting sponsor A&G Concrete Pools, brought back memories of Saturday morning cartoons by hosting the 36th Annual Chili Cook-Off July 14 with a cartoon theme. The event at the Havert L. Fenn Center in Fort Pierce saw Dan Kurek crowned as thie 2018 chili champion.
hosted for the first time by Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County, at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center on March 10. The event featured a wide selection of seafood, live music, vendors and a Kid’s Zone.
The Seafood Festival brought in over $40,000 to help enhance the lives of thousands of children in St. Lucie County through club programs and activities.
Chili Cook Off Thirty-eight teams created booths to fit the cartoon theme while cooking chili with their own secret ingredients to compete for the title of ‘best’ chili, as chosen by a volunteer panel of judges. Each team did its own fundraising with the sales of pie, soda, snacks, cornbread and anything else to go with chili to earn the title of the highest fundraiser. The top fundraisers were the SLC Board of County Commissioners with over $11,600 followed by Southern Eagle Distributing with $5,400 and Treasure Coast Health with $4,300.
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Our Events in 2018 Great Futures Teen Summit Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County teamed up with Indian River State College (IRSC) for a “Teen Summit.” The “Teen Summit” was held at the
Fort Pierce IRSC campus and was created for the purpose of helping potential high school graduates get a glimpse of
what college life is like. The teens who attended were able to do activities and learn about other aspects of college life through breakout sessions and testimonies from current college students and Boys and Girls Club alumni. Breakout sessions included professionals from the community talking about another aspect of college life. For example, Adam Fetterman, a lawyer, spoke about punctuality and following through, and Sabre Mochachino, a fashion designer, spoke about appropriate attire. Business
members of the community came to show their support for our teens through the career fair. They interacted with the students and shared their career readiness experience. The event concluded with a “Dress for Success” fashion show, to which our youth learned the “dos and don’ts” of professional attire.
Day for Kids Fishing for Futures
With help from founder, Rick Miller of TRM Construction and the Law office of Villafranco & Garcia, the annual 'Day for Kids' event combined with the inaugural 'Fishing for Futures' event was a success.
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With several acres set aside for kids’ activities like bounce houses, water slides, and a kickball tournament, there was no shortage of space to play. A group of dancers from the Chuck Hill Clubhouse performed a choreographed routine to the crowd. Club Kids were also treated to some time on the water for fishing, thanks to a sponsorship by Children's Service's
Council of St. Lucie County. The kids went on either a morning or afternoon excursion with chaperones on the Fort Pierce Lady, a deep-sea fishing boat. Some of the kids had never fished before or even been on a boat. One of the event sponsors, Backcountry Fishing, earned a trifecta award taking the first, second and third place spots in the inshore portion of the tournament.
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BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY
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23rd Chuck Hill Golf Tournament Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County recently hosted the 23rd annual Chuck Hill Golf Classic at Club Med, Sandpiper Bay Golf Club in Port St. Lucie, raising a record $32,000 in the process. Twenty-five teams filled the course for this annual event, sponsored by Max Davis Associates. “The golfers got to meet and interact with our Club Kids who we have on various holes throughout the course. Some of them had never held a golf club but the players took the time to let the kids take their first swing before advancing to their next hole,” said Will Armstead, CEO. Golfers enjoyed a great day of
golf, filled with competition, fun, prizes and fellowship. The Chuck Hill Golf Classic’s goal is to provide support needed for Boys & Girls Clubs to fulfill its mission, to enable all young people, especially those who need the Clubs most, to reach their full potential, as productive, caring, responsible citizens. Money raised by the tournament was earmarked for the renovations of the Infinity Clubhouse.
Steak and Stake The proverbial village that influences 8,000 children in St. Lucie County came together for a dinner where guests were treated like royalty, served steaks, danced, and gallantly outbid one another for rich rewards. The Oct. 19th event was the 11th annual Steak & Stake Dinner & Auction benefiting Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center. Lavish packages that lined the Emerald Ballroom included jewelry, catered dinners, sports memorabilia, travel packages and more. The guests weren’t just there to raise money for the programs of BGCSLC. Club
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Kids also were there, seated at each table, to meet and interact with the adults over the dinner, prepared by Okeechobee Steakhouse. This year’s featured Club Kid was alumnus and presenting sponsor John Jacobs of John Jacobs Construction. “Before the event we spent time at some of the Clubs and got to meet and play with the kids. It’s eye-opening and I recommend that everybody take the time to see the world through their eyes,” said Jacobs, who was a Boys & Girls Club member in Indianapolis. It takes a village to raise the children of this community, and it was great to have 500 community villagers under one roof to celebrate the Club Kids they help raise.
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CLUBHOUSE LOCATIONS CORPORATE OFFICES St. Lucie County Boys & Girls Clubs Corporate Office 3104 Avenue J Fort Pierce Florida 34947 (772) 460-9918
School Based Administrative & Truancy Prevention Office 607 N. 7th Street Fort Pierce Florida 34950 (772) 409-4491
NEIGHBORHOOD CLUBS
Our neighborhood clubhouses are strategically located in areas of the county where the youth need us most. Clubhouses are open five days a week after school until 7:00 pm serving ages K-18
Chuck Hill Club
Ken Pruitt Club
Garden Terrace Club
198 NW Marion Avenue Port St. Lucie, FL 34983 Phone: (772)-249-4173
10673 SE Lennard Road Port St. Lucie, FL 34952 Phone: (772)-398-0028
3104 Avenue J Fort Pierce, FL 34947 Phone: (772)-464-6634
Fort Pierce Teen Center 2902 Ave D Fort Pierce, FL 34947 Phone: (772)-460-7868
Infinity Club 1011 N. 23rd St. Fort Pierce, FL 34950 Phone: (772)-460-7868
School Based Clubs Allapattah Flats K8 12051 NW Copper Creek Dr.
Port St. Lucie, FL 34987 Phone: (772) 359-7961
Bayshore
Lakewood Park
Northport K8
7800 Indrio Rd.
250 N.W. Floresta Drive
Fort Pierce, FL 34951
Port St. Lucie, FL 34983
Port St. Lucie, FL 34986
Phone: (772) 468-5397
Phone: (772) 302-2600
Phone: (772)-216-1964
Manatee K8
Oak Hammock
Westgate K8
St. Lucie West K8 1501 SW Cashmere Blvd.
1661 SW Bayshore Blvd.
1450 SW Heatherwood Blvd.
1251 SW California Blvd.
Port St. Lucie, FL 34984
Port St. Lucie, FL 34986
Port St. Lucie, FL 34953
Port St. Lucie, FL 34986
Phone: (772) 878-0657
Phone: (772) 216-3484
Phone: (772) 216-1958
Phone: (772) 216-1957
Floresta
Mariposa
Palm Pointe
Windmill Point
1501 SE Floresta Dr.
2620 SE Mariposa Ave.
10680 SW Academy Way
700 Darwin Blvd.
Port St. Lucie, FL 34983
Port St. Lucie, FL 34952
Port St. Lucie, FL 34987
Port St. Lucie, FL 34953
Phone: (772) 302-6001
Phone: (772) 519-6537
Phone: (772) 216-1971
Phone: (772) 216-1967
Forest Grove
Morningside
Rivers Edge
3201 S 25th St,
2300 SE Gowin Dr.
5600 NE St James Dr.
Fort Pierce, FL 34981
Port St. Lucie. , FL 34952
Port St. Lucie, FL 34983
(772) 409-4491
Phone: (772) 216-1961
Phone: (772) 216-1956
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1050 NW Cashmere Blvd.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS Officers Richard Del Toro Jr. President
Angelique Lyons Secretary
Leslie Kristof President Elect
Jay McBee Treasurer
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Board Members Sean Baldwin Brian Hester Linda Bartz Diane Hobley-Burney Judith Cruz Dr. Marty Lesin Charles Cuomo Shannon Martin Doug Farrell Nick Mimms Lori Finkel Dr. Kevin Perry
Mike Piazza Jack Reisinger Nate Spera Mark Tremblay Darrin Waldkoetter Dr. Pamela Welmon
Sarah Pride Vice President
Special Feature
Forever Mr. Jarius Recognized as a Champion of Youth by Children’s Service's Council, Boys & Girls Club staffer Jarius Gilliam has proven to go above and beyond for the youth of St. Lucie County. Gilliam is a 10-year employee and club director of the Fort Pierce Teen Center who is dedicated to making a real difference. Jarius lives his values, evidenced by becoming leagl guardians of two Club teen aged members in need, Tavaris Riley and Terrance Thomas. “A hero is someone who gives his or her life to something bigger than oneself. I learned this from Mr. Jarius and because of him I am now serving my country in the Army. The Army gives me a sense of direction. The Army, and life, is about what you make it – stay positive and motivated.” - Tavaris Riley, Infantryman in the 11th Bravo at Fort Bliss, Texas, Boys & Girls Clubs Alumni.
until Jarius stepped in. “Tavaris came to stay with me first,” said Gilliam, who was 23 at the time. “It was supposed to be temporary, but then became long term.” Terrance, Tavaris’ best friend, was also struggling at home and soon joined Terrance and Gilliam. “Our agreement was you stay in school, graduate and I will do my best to help you get to the next level,” Gilliam said. He required the teens to make passing grades and participate in sports in addition to being a part of the Boys & Girls Clubs. The agreement worked. The teens graduated from high school and they started their adult lives. “Tavaris realized he needed something more
“I’d be a completely different person if not for the Boys & Girls Club. “Mr. Jarius helped us study, showed us how to dress and good penmanship. My GPA went up from 2.0 to 2.7 – not great, but better. “No matter where my future takes me, I will always go back to the Club. It’s an amazing place.” Terrance Thomas, Boys & Girls Clubs Alumni
challenging, so he joined the Army and is doing well,” said Gilliam. Terrance hopes to become a physical therapist and is attending college in Orlando. “Like all my past members, Tavaris and Terrance still call me Mr. Jarius and that’s OK with me. I think that shows I’m making a difference through Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County. We want to give every child at the Club a foundation to build on so they can mature into their full potential,” said Gilliam.
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How you can give: Give a secure online donation at www.bgcofslc.org/donate Mail your donation to 3104 Avenue J, Fort Pierce, FL 34947 Call the BGC office at (772) 460-9918 to make a donation or arrange to volunteer. Ensure children’s futures by including “BGC of SLC” in your will, estate plans, or life insurance. Donate your stocks and/or bonds – It’s easy and could give you tax advantages. Drop off in-kind donations of cleaning supplies, sporting goods, school supplies and other items.
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BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY
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A Special Thank You to our Donors Fiscal Year ending September 30, 2018 These generous individuals are improving the future of our community by providing critical resources to help Clubs implement successful programs and serve more young people.
INDIVIDUALS
A.J. Constantine Alan Bucksot Albert Cornish Alfred Lark Allison Spellman Andre Noisette Andrea Davis M/M Andrew Hunt Angelique Lyons Anne Holahan Ann Marie Watoskey Arlena Lee Arthur Poolt Arthur Thomas Barney Horan Beth Hewitt Beulah Ewing Bill Wagner Billy Brians Bob Castellano Bob Kantor Brenda Delong-Benary Brian Hester US Rep. Brian Mast Brian Slusser Bruno Perree Burton C. Conner C. Travis Turner Candace Messina Carol Dawkins Cathy Mourning Cathy Townsend M/M Charles Cuomo Charles Hill Charles Lunceford Charles Saurers Charles Walkoff Charlie Dagata Cherlyn Pietrzak Chris Cicio Christian Soriano Christine Rigg Claudia Cosetti Colton Hester Cynthia Angelos Dale Saurers Dan Cushman Dan Taylor
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Dan Williams Daniel Bandklayder Daniel Deiulio Daniel Kurek Daniel McIntyre Darlene McLaughlin
David Makowski David Mingace Dawn Kirk Debra Cardiff Debra Terrio Dennis Deacetis Desirea Mazzilli Devin Moberg Diamond Litty Dolores Bowman Donald Savage Doretha Hair Dorothy A. Scotto Doug Farrell Douglas Beam Ed Vazquez Edmond Hypolite Edward Kosis Elaine Bendeck Elaine Tatum Elizabeth Horner Elizabeth Lambertson Erick Armstead Florence Seitz Frances Keating Frank Crugliano Frank H. Fee Gary Berger Gayle Harrell George Kalidonis George Matter George Smiley Gertrude Walker M/M Glenn Wiles Gloria Clarizo Gloria Seidule Greg Oravec Greg Pay Heather Keith Hugh Pierce Ike Perlmutter Jack Crumbo Jack Mitchell Jacob Sanders
M/M Jason Baran James Brann James Busby II James Coffing James Rizzo James Silverberg M/M James Leonard
Jamey Capers Jamie Bond Jane Massaro Jason Berger Jason Richardson Jay Garcia Jay Schorr Jeff Deans Jeffrey Heinhold Jennifer Mitchell Jenny Tomes Jeremiah Johnson Jerry DiBartolomeo Jerry Walters Jess W. Gaines JessLee Jillian Von Ohlen Jim Carr Jimmy Freitas John A. Wilson John Bayne John Beasley John Boudrot John Finnegan John Kuhn M/M John Jacobs M/M John Magon John Mathias Johnny Lee Thornton Jonathan Gerber Jonathan Thomas Jose Ruiz Joseph Bisceglia Joseph Coppola Joseph Jones Joseph Nachez Joseph Smith Josh Sexton Judi Miller Judith Wright Judy Cruz Julia Elson Justin Tedder
Kaitlyn Spera Karen Schmandrak Kellie Ignelzi Kelly Nicol Ken & Aileen Pruitt Kenneth Dupont Kenneth Martin Kenneth Mills Kenneth T Scott Khalil Mack Kristin Guettler M/M Kyle Greene Lauren Logsdon Leonard Berg Lesea Brinker Leslie Haviland Leslie Kristof Linda Fitzpatrick Linda Hudson Lindsey Concannon Lisa Floyd Lisa Johns-Grose Lori Finkel Lucky Harmon Luis Gonzalez M/M Luis Quinteros
Margaret Lloyd Marisa Courson Maritza Duncan Mark Floyd Mark Valinote Martin Kahn Marvia Lindsay Mary Anne Gieseler Mat Churchey M/M Matt Piscitelli Matthew Smartt Maureen Saltzer Maurice G. Bonner Maygan Johnson Melisa Alicea Michael D'Angelo Michelle Hornsby Mike Brown, Sr. Mike & Sarah Pride Mike Fogarty Mitch Silverman Monique Waters Mylo Carbia Nancy Spalding
Nate Spera Nick Lecher Nick Mimms Nicole Mules Patricia Jenkins Patricia Scott M/M Pat Cochran Paul A. Zinter Paul Gillease Paul Taglieri Peter Adler M/M Peter Crocitto Peter G. Grimm Peter Igel Philip Gleason Porky Leitch Richard Pecor Richard Marotta Richard DelToro Jr. Richard Rocheleau Richard Roros Rob Norris Robert & Lisa Floyd Robert Bangert Robert Burr Robert Gluckman Robert J. Dusanek Robert Knowles Robert Simons Ron Gilbert Ronald Jones Rosa Lee Ross Pillari Ruben Mosovich Sandra Piloto Sarah Casto Scott Johnson Sean Boyle Sean Hopkins Shamsher Singh, MD Shane Kozac Sheldon Dodson Sherri Sullivan Sherry Horton Stephanie Morgan Stephen O'Neal Stephen Watters Steve Klassen Steve Ward Steven Johnson
Steven Mamangakis Susan Mangiarelli Susan Marshall Susie DeVito Tammy Callabria Tammy Schwerin Tangelia Jennings Ted Riley Teej Cummins Thomas Long Thomas Marcello Thomas Siplin Tiffany Barnes Tiffany Staehler Tish Stevens Tobin Overdorf Travis Walker Troy Ingersoll Veronica Kolibab Victoria Armstead Victoria Rodriguez Wendy Grow William Fleming William Miller William T Bogley William Thompson,III Willie Jones M/M Will Armstead Willow Sanders
BUSINESS
19th Hole at the Saints 2nd Street Bistro A&G Concrete Pools ACCH Insurance Agency All Smiles Family Dentistry
Allroads Truck & Auto Repair All Things Treasure Coast AMC Theaters America's Best Eyeglasses
American Cafe American Legion Post 40 AmeriGas Andy's Italian Ices Ann Maries Creations AR Workshop
For More Information call (772) 460-9918
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY
Annual Report 2018
ARC of SLC Aramark Arrigo Dodge Aztec Graphix Bagel Brothers of NY BankUnited Bass Pro Shops BBL Hospitality Bella Roma Ben's Pest Control Benevity Community Impact Fund Berger, Toombs, Elam, Gaines & Fran Billy Bob's Corn Blackfin Rods LLC Bonner Mobile Bar Boudrot's Wedding Photography BGC of Miami-Dade
BGC of America Bradford Portraits Brinker Int'l Busch Gardens Cactus Moon Dance Club
Capt. Charlie's Fish Tales Charters Captec Engineering Cardita Formal Wear
Carefree Boat Club of Fort Pierce Carrabba's Italian Grill
Carroll Collins Bail Bonds Casino Miami Jai Alai Causeway Cove Marina CenterState Bank Children's Services Council of SLC Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen
Christian Convery LLC Christopher Melly Agency Inc Chuck's Seafood City of Fort Pierce City of Port St. Lucie Coastal Orthopaedic Coastal Pest Control Coca Cola Beverages Fla. Colorado Pawn & Jewelry Community United Methodist Church ComoPromo Concession Depot Conchy Joe's Restaurant Cygnus Apparitions Dales BBQ Debrooks Fishing Corner Dee's Salon Inc. DiBartolomeo, McBee, Hartley & Barnes DLF Media Consultants DoTerra Essential Oils Dragonfly Graphics
Dyer Chevrolet Ft. Pierce Eagle Luxury Transport Eastern Water & Health Elliott Museum Engel Coolers Family Dollar Fire Equipment Services First Freedom Financial First Watch Florida Community Health Centers Forbes Cleaners Fort Pierce Police Dept. Fort Pierce Utilities Authority Fort Pierce Woman's Club Florida Alliance of BGC Florida Power & Light Freedom Boat Club Friendly's Fusion Aveda Salon & Spa Garber Buick GMC GL Homes of Florida Good Samaritan Ministries Gordon & Doner, PA Guanabanas Restaurant Guettler Brothers Construction Hair & Beyond Haisley Funeral and Cremation Harbour Ridge Yacht & CC
Heathcote Botanical Gardens HopLife Brewing Co. Hoskins, Turco, Lloyd & Lloyd Humana Humane Society of SLC IBEW Local 627 IBMECU IHeart Media Mgt. Inlet Fisheries, Inc. Inside Out ITD Associates, PA Jay's Fine Jewelry Jennings Trucking Jimmy Johns #2476 John Jacobs Construction Keiser University Kent's Karpentry & Painting
Key Chiropractic, P.A. Key to Music
KRK Pumping & Plumbing
Larry's Landing Law Office of Cynthia G. Angelos, PA Lawnwood Regional Medical Center Legacy Golf & Tennis Club Lewis Industries, Inc.
LifeBuilders of the TC Lisa Jill Allison Art Gallery Little Princess Spa Lum Wealth/ Raymond James Lyric Theatre Lytal, Reiter, Smith, Ivey & Fronra Main Street Fort Pierce Manatee Pocket Yacht Sales Marsh & McLennan Agency
Martin Health System Mary Kay Cosmetics Master Craft Aluminum Products Max Davis Associates Maverick Boats Melita MidFlorida Credit Union Mister Hibachi Moon Golf Mulligans Acquisition My Treasure Coast Natalie's Orchid Island Juice National Vision Inc. Nature's Grounds Landscape Nelson Family Farms NY & St. Lucie Mets Booster Club New York Mets Nick's Family Restaurant Nutrition Smart O'Donnell Contracting LLC Office of Justice Programs
Okeechobee Steakhouse Optimal Care Pediatrics Painting with a Twist Panda Contractors Papa Chiropractic Paradise Car Wash Parent Academy Parks Rental & Sales Phoenix Metals PNC Bank Port St. Lucie Police Dept Port St. Lucie Utilties Systems Pride Electrical Services of FL Pro Duct Services, LLC PSL Business Women PSL Downtown Lions Club PSL Moose Lodge #513 PSL Sunset Rotary Club Programming Methods of Florida Publix Charities, Inc. Pueblo Viejo Quail Creek Plantation Red Zeppelin, Inc. Renaissance Charter
School of SLW Reynolds Pest Mgt River Palm Cottages Robert J Gorman & Associates, P.A. Rush Jensen Beach Sailfish Brewing Co. Saltwater Playground Salt Therapy Sea Turtle Concessions Seacoast National Bank Select Autos SFS Tax & Accounting Svcs
Shadetree Studio Shell Bazaar, Inc. Signature Embroidery Snook Nook Special Olympics Southern Salt Therapies South Florida Orthopaedics
Southern Eagle Distributing Southwestern Consulting St Andrews Episcopal Academy St James Social Club St Lucie Battery & Tire St. Lucie Draft House St. Lucie Eye Associates St. Lucie County Fair St. Lucie Firefighters Benevolent St. Lucie Jewelry St. Lucie Medical Center St. Lucie Mets St. Lucie Public Schools St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church SLC Board of County Commissioners SLC Sheriff's Office SLC Supervisor of Elections
Stamm Manufacturing Stuart Airshow Studio 207 Sunfest Sunrise Ford Sunrise Theatre Target TC Bounce House & Party Rentals TD Bank The Cake Lady The Christmas House The C.O.R. E. Program The Fur Seasons The Law Office of Travis Walker The Vine & Barley Thrivent Financial Tommy Hawkins & Sons Traxx Entertainment Treasure Coast Food Bank
Treasure Coast Alliance TC Ear Nose & Throat PA Treasure Coast Financial Corp. Treasure Coast Lexus Treasure Coast Urgent & Family Care Triple L Insurance Agency TRM Construction Tryon Plumbing & Solar Tutto Fresco Twin Vee Powercats Two Men & A Truck United Way Connecticut United Way of Martin County United Way of SLC U.S. Dept. of Justice Villafranco & Garcia PLLC Wallace Lincoln Walmart DC 7038 Waste Pro West End Grill West St. Lucie Elks #2823 Whimsy Whole Family Health Center Woolridge Tax Service, Worldwide Golf Shops WPBF Channel 25
FOUNDATIONS
Allegany Franciscan Ministries Bank of America Charitable Foundation Bernard A Egan Foundation Community Foundation Martin-St.Lucie Dannahower Family Foundation Enterprise Holdings Foundation IRSC Foundation NY Mets Foundation Peter W. Busch Family Foundation Redwoods Foundation Roy A. Hunt Foundation Suntrust Foundation Taco Bell Foundation TD Charitable Foundation Thomas A. Scott Charitable Foundation Van Duzer Foundation Wawa Foundation Wild Roses Foundation & Dance Team William & Helen Thomas Charitable Trust
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