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2017 Annual Report 1
ANDEAVOR IS PROUD TO SUPPORT
STEM programs
for the BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS of Skagit County From engineers to pipefitters, chemists to accountants, IT specialists to welders, Andeavor’s success relies on our ability to recruit and retain employees with exceptional STEM-related skills. As an employer constantly seeking out top-talent and as a socially responsible corporate citizen, supporting STEM education-related programs is the cornerstone of Andeavor’s community investment strategy. We are proud to collaborate with the Boys & Girls Club of Skagit County on the establishment of the Andeavor STEM Academy, and further its mission to enable all young people to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.
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2017
BOARD OF DIRECTORS President
MARK LAW RENCE Simply Yards Landscaping
Past President
ANNETTE BOOTH Booth Insurance/Allstate Insurance Co.
Vice President
Friends, Several years ago, after having moved to Anacortes from Bellingham and getting settled in, I was asked to join the Anacortes Community Council of my local Boys & Girls Club. Little did I know what saying yes would ultimately mean. My time on the Council was productive, and I learned more about what makes Clubs so special in the lives of the kids and teens served every day. My own personal journey was reflected in the lives of so many of our kids, and it invoked a great passion, which led me to join the Board of Directors for the organization. Since then, I have been blessed to serve alongside leaders from throughout Skagit County, each committed to the highest level to our mission: to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.
MIKE GUBRUD Mike Gubrud Farmers Insurance Agency
Vice President
HOLLY SHANNON Carson Law Group
Treasurer
BECKY TAFT Skagit Bank
Secretary
CARRIE WALLACE Skagit Bank
Members
For the last two years, as Board Chair, I have witnessed first-hand the incredible difference made in our communities through the hard work and dedication of our staff and volunteers, and as the leadership baton is handed off to incoming Chair, Holly Shannon, I know the organization will continue to strive to reach its own fullest potential.
DR. CARL BRUNER
Remaining on the Board, I will support Holly and our Board and Staff, and continue to be passionate about our Clubs. I encourage everyone to consider ways to become more deeply involved in the Clubs, to deepen the impact on our Club members. Become a volunteer, mentor, or perhaps even join your own local Community Council or an organizational Committee. You never know where the journey will take you, but rest assured, it will be special, and have a very meaningful impression on your own life.
Barrett Financial, LTD
Sincerely, Mark Lawrence 2016-2017 Board Chair Simply Yards Landscape & Design
MVSD Superintendent
TINA ASP Image360
PAT BARRETT RAY MOND GODA DreamchasersRV of Burlington
KELLY CODLIN Andeavor Corporation
BILL OV ERBY Skagit Valley College
MARK NILSON Retired, Education
BRENDEN JONES Savi Bank
ROB MARTIN Chinook Enterprises
JOSH AXTHELM Fisher Construction Group
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Dear Club family,
Thank you Heritage Club Members Pat & Annette Booth Mark Lawrence & Jackie Davison Kathie Roll Ron McHenry Joshua Anderson Glen & Kay Bartlett Mike & Dianne Crawford Anonymous Kenyon Knopf Joyce Nagel Maggie Potter
Thank you to our many supporters Anacortes Rotary Club Boxes and Bears Perdue Farms Inc. Holiday Market & Sports Shop Island Hospital Jeff & Linda Hendricks Family Foundation Medina Foundation Michael`s
This last year was one in which we caught our breath a little bit. After three sequential years of incredible growth, we had to take inventory, and ensure that we would remain a sustainable organization, with the right infrastructure in place, and capacity to take on the next challenge. To achieve this balance, the Board of Directors have made strategic investments, including in technology assets, additional staff development, and self-funding a capacity-building position in Resource Development. The Mission Support Team has remained the same size from 2014, when the budget was $950,000, to 2017 in serving 1,700 members with a budget of $1.9million. There was certainly room for growth in the beginning, but there’s just no room for growth left, and staff are a bit overwhelmed. Another project was undertaken starting in August—a strategic planning process to take the organization into the next several years. Community focus groups, encompassing more than 40 participants from diverse backgrounds and areas of the community, provided feedback, reflection, and input based on a number of factors outlined by facilitator, Greg Reed. Mr. Reed provided his services to the organization pro bono, and we are so very thankful for his investment in us. Board and staff leadership are now working through all the information, and look to release the new strategic plan this spring. In celebrating our first 20 years, we are cognizant of the importance of building upon that strong foundation provided by our Skagit community. And so, we now look to work on our blueprint for the next 20 years, and remain committed to empowering our youth to reach their own Great Future! To learn more, or become even more deeply involved in our mission, please contact me at rmchenry@skagitclubs.org. Our kids and teens today face challenges that are constantly evolving, and in order to be the most adaptable possible, volunteers and additional support systems are needed more than ever. Together, we create positive change in Skagit County. Yours in service,
Microsoft Matching Gifts Program Mount Vernon School District #320 Navsukh Enterprises, Inc. Northwest Linings & Geotextile Products, Inc. Quantum Construction Inc. Eagles - FOE #2069
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Ron McHenry CEO/Executive Director
IN THIS REPORT Letter from our Board President
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Board of Directors
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Letter from our CEO
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Credits
Thank you Supporters ...4, 8-9, 14-15, 19, 22-23, 25, 31-32, 38 Building the Workforce of the Future
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Our Dedicated Staff ...7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 19, 23, 25, 27, 29 Staff Training & Development Child & Club Safety
...10-11 ...13
By the Numbers: Year End Financials
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Staff Mentoring Moments
...20-21
By the Numbers: STEM Programming
The printing and mailing of this report was donated by K&H Integrated Printing Solutions Gala Photo of Evander Holyfield on page 28 contributed by Satva Photography
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Community Councils & Board Involvement ...26-27 Great Futures Gala Delivers a Knockout ...28-29 Planned Giving
...30-31
Youth of the Year
...34-36
Youth of the Year photos on pages 35-36 contributed by Sarah Arquitt Photography Keys for Kids photos on page 20 contributed by Foxlight Photography
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hat do cosmetology, catering, veterinary science, and computer programming have in common? They are some of the careers that the teens at Boys & Girls Clubs of Skagit want to enter. Boys & Girls Clubs program staff throughout Skagit County collaborate with community partners to provide opportunities for our youth to explore careers and to build the necessary skills to pursue their dream job. As part of our mission of career-preparedness, all teens at the Skagit Clubs have an opportunity to participate in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) activities and field trips while also benefiting from speakers who come and share their expertise. Recently, Eddyline Kayaks invited five teens from the Anacortes Boys & Girls Club to tour their facility. While a couple had kayaked before, none of them had ever seen a kayak manufacturing center. Scott Holley from Eddyline led the teens through the facility and showed them giant ovens, sheets of plastic, assembly stations, and computer controlled cutting machines. Walking through Eddyline, the teens asked questions about the assembly of kayaks, business management, and new materials all while touching scraps of plastic and exploring the cockpits of high-quality kayaks. At the end of the tour, our teen kayak
“Most of the time, we think of STEM education as being similar to the textbook and lab combination most of us received in high school,” comments Director of STEM Initiatives Nathan Allen, “instead, the best scientists, mathematicians, and engineers are the ones who display perseverance, enthusiasm, and a willingness to collaborate.” enthusiast Kyla asked, “If I wanted to work here, what would I study?” On the drive back to the Anacortes Club, the teens browsed through their souvenir Eddyline catalogs and buzzed about the summer internship mentioned at the end of the tour. Although each of the teens mentioned different dream careers while introducing themselves to Scott, all of them could see themselves one day applying to work at Eddyline after they had seen the facility. “Most of the time, we think of STEM education as being similar to the textbook and lab combination most of us received in high school,” comments Director of STEM Initiatives Nathan Allen, “instead, the best scientists, mathematicians, and engineers are the ones who display perseverance, enthusiasm, and a willingness to collaborate.” According to Nathan who frequently mentors these young adults, few of them have
OUR Dedicated STAFF The members we serve count on relationships built with caring, professionally-trained staff. It’s through those relationships, built over time, that change occurs and impacts our kids and teens so positively. Playing a game of pool or Connect Four, reading to one another, or progressing through activities set the stage for staff to then engage Club members in proven curriculum to elicit our three priority outcomes: Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles, and Good Character & Citizenship. Most of our staff are part-time, working 20 hours weekly or less. Because of this, staff retention is a challenge; yet, keeping these staff who often work the closest with our youth is a priority. Limited financial resources, and a driving purpose to be the most excellent stewards of the resources entrusted to the organization by our Skagit community, mean we must be innovative. Wage increases related to the passing of I-1433 continue to create salary compression problems with our full-time salaried staff, meaning that some line staff now make more on an hourly basis than their supervisors. As such, simply raising wages is not enough. Over the last year, administrative staff, under the leadership of our Board of Directors, have been working to institute policies to provide these staff with additional flexibility, retention incentives, recognition, and most importantly, a voice. By deepening levels of ownership within their position, and increasing professional development opportunities, everyone benefits. Recently, an emerging leaders program has started that furthers our investment, and develops a pipeline for all staff to explore long-term careers within Clubs, allowing us to grow our own Club leaders for the future.
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Supporters continued... Skagit Valley Marine Corps League-Detach. 1043 Andeavor Companies, Inc. Whatcom Community Foundation Alice Bohnker Insurance City of Anacortes Anacortes Community Health Council Barrett Financial, Ltd. Bayside Specialties, Inc. Best Buy Foundation Birch Equipment & Sales Blade Chevrolet Bob’s Burger & Brew Boundary Bay Brewing Co. Boys & Girls Clubs of America The Brown Lantern Alehouse Savi Bank Cafe Burlington Cap Sante Inn, LLC Carl`s Towing Central Moving & Storage Children`s Museum of Skagit County Christ Episcopal Church Columbia Distributing Cook Road Shell Costco CPI Plumbing & Heating Craft Stove Edco, Inc. Enchanted Florist Epicure Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Fisher Construction Group Frontier Industries, Inc. Georgetown Brewery Hampton Inn and Suites Flowers on Woodworth Kiwanis - Anacortes Noon Club Anacortes Sunrisers Kiwanis Kiwanis Club of Mount Vernon Burlington-Edison Kiwanis La Conner Seafood & Prime Rib House Town of La Conner Lakeside Industries Louis Auto Glass, Inc. Lowman House LLC Majestic Inn & Spa Microsoft Software Donation Norm Nelson, Inc. North Cascade Veterinary Hospital Oasys OBT Company Oliver-Hammer Bart & Patty Smith PACCAR Technical Center Pacific WoodTech Corporation Pat Rimmer’s Les Schwab Tire Centers 8
thrived so far in a science or math classroom. Yet, they are incredibly personable, ask amazing questions, and demonstrate greater respect and responsibility than many of their peers. In the words of Scott, the teens are “a great delight,” and he encouraged them to apply for positions at Eddyline. When building the workforce of the future, STEM education at Boys & Girls Clubs of Skagit County aims to support students regardless of their passion. Some skills such as coding or knowing how to use computational and management tools like Excel will likely remain useful. However, as technology evolves in every industry, our youth need to be able to adapt and innovate with the tools around them. This year, our students have used 3D printers, virtual reality headsets, and explored some cutting edge technologies. They have also worked with simple motors, clay, and index cards to complete STEM challenges. Our focus is on teaching youth to adapt and finding ways for them to innovatively apply their passions. Field trips and speakers allow our kids to see how the skills they learn in the Clubs could one day be applied to a career. Through field trips like the Eddyline tour, Boys & Girls Clubs’ youth have an opportunity to explore careers near them and develop passions in their community. If you want our youth to share your passions and maybe one day grow your vision, contact Nathan Allen at nathan. allen@skagitclubs.org or at (360) 419-3723 ext. 4.
Peoples Bank
Thomas & Janet Becker
Per Dona Salon Spa
Joseph Bee
Porterhouse Pub
Cookson Beecher & Dean Harrington
Puget Sound Energy Foundation
Paul Benz
Rallye Auto Sales, Inc.
Donald D. Bienvenue
Reisner Distributor, Inc.
Cheryl Bishop
Riverside Health Club
Franklin Bjorseth
Burlington Rotary Foundation
Scott & JoAnn Blade
Rotary Club of La Conner
Ray & Carolyn Bloom
Mount Vernon Rotary Club
Boyd & Ginny Bode
Rotary Club - Mount Vernon/Skagit
William Boerner
Samish Tyee
Annette Booth- Allstate Agency
Seattle Seahawks Foundation
Jill & Daniel Boudreau
Semrau Engineering & Surveying
Gerald & Bonnie Bowers
ServiceMaster Clean by Roth, Inc.
Anne Braaten
Servpro Of Skagit
Robert & Caroline Braatz
Shell Puget Sound Refining Company
David & Michael Bonacci
Dwayne Lane’s Skagit Ford Subaru
Peter & Laurel Browning
Skagit Island San Juan School Retirees Association Skagit Law Group, PLLC Skagit River Brewery Skagit River Steel & Recycling Skagit Bank Dan & Debbie Boffey Smiley Insurance Services Corporation Soroptimist International of Anacortes Soroptimist International of Burlington Soroptimist International of Sedro-Woolley Keith Sorestad State Farm Agency State of Washington Stowe`s Shoes and Clothing Swinomish Tribal Community Swinomish Casino & Lodge The Drain Doctor The Stall Towne Foundation TRICO Companies, LLC TruckVault, Inc. United Way of King County United Way of Skagit County The Upfront Theater Van’s Equipment Company Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program WA State Boys & Girls Clubs Assoc. Wells Fargo Westminster Presbyterian Church Heritage Bank Williams & Nulle, PLLC, CPAs Worthington Foundation Wycoff Insurance Anonymous Arliss Abbott Ruth T. Adamitz Jerry & Elsie Annett Josh & Sarah Arquitt Elizabeth & David Bishop Jacqueline Beamer
Paula Brownrigg Gordon Bruchner Carl & Carmen Bruner Fred & Marilyn Buckenmeyer Jeff & Erin Burkholder Mary Ellen Byerly Mark & Judy Carabba Janette Carroll Rod & Karen Carter Mike & Suzzane Casey Jaci Chamness Gerry & Susan Christensen Duane & Nancy Clark Wendy Cobb Robert Coffey, MD Erik & Jennifer Crawford Ian & Whitney Crawford Mark & Nancy Crawford Mike & Dianne Crawford Barbara Dahlstedt Norman & Patricia Dahlstedt John & Nancy Darnton Angela Davidson Gregg & Lea Davidson Brian & Caroline Davis Lou Ann Davis Homer & Rosette Dawson Len & Jimmie Lee Dawson Jim & Carma DeGroot Melissa & Hugh Dougher Susan Duffy Ann Dursch Jason Easton Jim Eberhardt & Kaylene Farley James & Janet Ebersole Diane Eiesland Roy & Yvonne Engel
SARAH ARQUITT
8 Years Sarah serves our mission as the Director of Administration, responsible for all elements of Finance and HR. While she is perhaps the furthest removed from the day-to-day operations in our Clubs, Sarah has a tremendous impact. Because of her, staff can count on receiving a correct paycheck on-time, our bills get paid, and most important, because of her oversight of our food program, thousands of snacks and meals are provided to our kids and teens each month. One of her favorite memories was the opening of the Teen Center in Sedro-Woolley. Having a child at the Club herself, she recognized the importance of this, and the ability Club staff would have to run several different types of program concurrently. Mrs. Arquitt is also a semi-professional photographer, often lending her expertise to the organization at events and Club photo shoots. When she’s not editing photos or spending time with her family, she enjoys playing video games on the computer or Xbox.
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Staff
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We only want to offer the best for our Club members, families, and communities. Building Great Futures is what we do best, but we know that it is only possible if we have the best, knowledgeable and well equipped staff on the front lines.
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im Clark, Boys & Girls Clubs of America President and CEO, often comments that the “secret sauce” to our movement‘s advancement of our mission is our staff. We couldn’t agree more. Because of this, we have increased focus on efforts to ensure that we make better investments in our personnel. We know that in order to have high quality programs that produce top notch outcomes and results for our kids, we must have high quality staff. In the past year, our organization has taken steps to improve development opportunities for all staff. This includes a primary focus on providing front line supervisors with tools and skills on effective coaching techniques that involve strengthbased approaches, ongoing staff recognition, and ways to provide learning and growth opportunities through daily work responsibilities. One of the best opportunities for growth is through networking
with other similar organizations, in which the sharing of ideas, successes and challenges helps strengthen individual and team skill sets. Club staff had the opportunity to participate in trainings outside of Skagit county, such as a Teen Accelerator that took place at the Boys & Girls Club of Bellevue, The Washington State Youth Development Training in Olympia with Boys & Girls Clubs from around the state, and Youth Program Quality Assessment workshops in Seattle and Yakima. Within Skagit County, staff participated in a Youth Mental Health First Aide workshop hosted by the Skagit County Child and Family Consortium. All provided new skills and partnerships that contribute to the overall quality of staff output in the Clubs. In the fall, we had an opportunity come together as one organization for a full day of collaboration and training. This year, staff gathered at the Anacortes Club and underwent a full day of learning that included Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse, Managing Professional Boundaries, and more on Youth Program Quality. We only want to offer the best for our Club members, families and communities. Building Great Futures is what we do best, but we know that it is only possible if we have the best, knowledgeable and well equipped staff on the front lines.
MANNY SMITH
5 Years, Club Alum, Youth of the Year Manny came to Skagit County from Tucson, AZ, where he also grew up in Clubs, and began his Club career. In his first post as Director of Operations, Mr. Smith is responsible for all Club operations, and provides coaching and supervision to the Club leadership team. Cool under pressure, Manny has helped the organization build stronger processes and systems to improve functional capabilities, and respond as necessary to emergent situations. Of the organizational values of Fun, Respect, Integrity, Community, and Acceptance, Manny holds Integrity in the highest regard. His belief is that if you stay true to yourself, and to the mission, that everything else will fall into place. When he’s not providing leadership and direction to more than 30 staff, Manny is an avid fan of athletics, and is forgiven for his fervent support of Arizona athletic organizations. He is also a boxer, and was trained by professionals for four years.
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JACK GUBRUD Memorial Fund
A legacy of giving and community investment lives on through the Jack Gubrud Memorial Fund, providing ongoing support for youth development programs, and creating opportunities for the next generation of leaders. 12
Child Club Safety
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afety of our Club members is our top priority, and is essential to ensuring that we continue to deliver high quality programming. 2017 was a pivotal year for us as we made child and Club safety the focus area for coaching and training with staff. In the spring, we were visited by Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s Vice President of Club and Child Safety, Ju’Riese Colon. During her visit, Ms. Colon facilitated a safety training for Board Members and Club Staff. Additionally, she conducted safety assessments for our Sedro-Woolley and Mount Vernon sites. As a result, we benefited from recommendations regarding facility improvements and staff training that would further elevate the safety standards we are already guided by, and would ensure that we are in compliance with national expectations. Accountability is another key component to maintaining an expectation of excellence when it comes to the safety of kids. One step that the Boys & Girls Clubs of Skagit County has taken is the development of a Program and Safety Committee led by members of the Board. In 2017, the Program and Safety Committee was active in assessing, evaluating and setting expectations to make sure we align or exceed national standards. Committee members
conducted site visits, that included facility inspections as well as discussions with staff about program protocols at all Clubs. Equipped with information obtained from site visits in addition to recommendations provided by Ms. Colon, online safety assessments and data collected through the National Youth Outcomes Initiative, the group developed an improvement plan for the organization, and set a solid foundation for ongoing accountability and growth. The most critical piece of providing a safe environment for kids is making sure we have the most capable and qualified staff to deliver programs. For this reason, we have enhanced our hiring process to include a more thorough background screening and comprehensive reference checks. Onboarding of new staff will have a heavy emphasis on safety and program quality. Additionally, staff will be provided with more opportunities for growth and development to further their skills in being the best of the best in Youth Development. In 2018, we will further enhance our practices and protocols as we value and honor the trust we receive from the Skagit community. Without it, we wouldn’t be able to build the Great Futures our kids deserve.
SHANE COLLINS
13 Years What began as a volunteer engagement opportunity, ignited a deeper interest of working with youth in an after-school setting. After holding positions as a Youth Development Professional, and Program Director, Shane brings his servant leadership ethos into higher play now as the Club Director for the Sedro-Woolley Clubhouse—the largest Clubhouse operation in Skagit County. Passionate about the opportunities provided to our Club kids, one of Shane’s fondest memories was a field trip to the Ballad Locks. While there, a massive salmon run was making its way through. Seeing the excitement emanating from the Club members as they witnessed the natural wonder is something he enjoys reflecting on. Shane graduated from Northwest Nazarene University, has 3 years experience playing collegiate basketball, and enjoys collecting and flying kites.
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Supporters continued... Bruce & Margaret Evertz Jerry & Eva Fader Donald L Fenton John & Mary Ferlin Fred & Sharon Fisher Jennifer L Fix Brett & Laurie Fontes Brett & Eva Fox K.C. & Angela Freeberg Robert & Rebecca Gates Kendall & Nancy Gentry Laurie Gere
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Simply Yards Landscape & Design Thomas Lebovsky & Jane Billinghurst Barbara Legas Tod & Bonnie Lehecka Suellen Lemmon Keith Magee
Lee Mann Photography
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Rob Martin
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Catherine & Keith Wyman
Maggie Potter
Jeanne & Michael Youngquist
William & Wendy Rabel
Jonna Zieber
Dale & Susan Ragan
Aztec Self Storage
Kyle Reep
Skagit Aggregates LLC
George Reeves & Rosann Wuebbels
Deception Pass Tours
Will & Diane Reichardt
Draft Pic`s Bar & Grill
Betty Rockwell
Mark & Sandy Hagen
John Roozen
Hometown Values
Madeleine Roozen
KarMart USA for Kids
Chuck & Toni Ruhl
La Conner School District
Connie and Michael Russell
Land Title and Escrow Company of Skagit & Island County
Scott & Angie Rutherford David Ryberg & Joan Penney Bob & Marian Sadler Colin Sands Jon & Henrietta Schmidt Eric & Emily Schuh Robert & Sigrid Schumacher Michael Schweigert David & Eddylee Scott Jim & Mary Scott
Jack & Shirley McIntyre Family Foundation Northwest Hot Spring Spas, Inc. Pacific Party Canopies Safeway Joe & Diane Best Chuck & LuAnne Burkhart Craig & Carrie Cammock Jerry Chastain
ANGELA FREEBERG
16 Years In looking for a career where she could impact youth and families, Angela found the Clubs. She began as a part-time Youth Development Professional, and then began her career climb, quickly moving into the position of Anacortes Club Director, where she served nearly a decade. Currently the Mount Vernon Area Director, Angela oversees the daily operations of the Mount Vernon Clubhouse, and also provides leadership to the LaVenture and Mount Baker Boys & Girls Clubs. Her staff serve more than 200 kids and teens each day. What keeps her coming back is seeing the growth and change in the kids served, and she enjoys working in an environment where you are encouraged to be innovative to grow and develop programs for Club members and their families. Angela has the longest continuous service in the Boys & Girls Clubs of Skagit County, and is known to many throughout the community for her commitment to Clubs, and the kids and families served. Angela is also a talented pianist, loves to read, and her favorite place is the ocean.
Vince & Barbara Cicotte
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UNDERSTANDING THE FINANCIALS Our 2017 Year-end Totals are generated in-house, and come before a complete audit is conducted. Clubs, in accordance with IRS regulations, and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), operate in an accrual accounting system. The I-990 files with the IRS and most recent audited financial statements are available at any time for review at the Administration Office in Mount Vernon or can be requested electronically. As in all years, Personnel wages and benefits comprise the vast majority of expenses for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Skagit County. It is our professionally trained staff who work on the front lines with our Club members where the greatest difference is made. Despite overall expenses increasing more than 50% since 2015, administration and fundraising costs remained constant, and the same is expected in the reflection of 2017. This demonstrates investments are being made where they are needed most.
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With a strong staff effort to maintain a tight control on expenses, and a generous community providing needed revenue, the Board of Directors was able to restrict $110,000 for future years. Our first ever Operating Reserve was established with $50,000. Ultimately, the goal is to build this to $600,000 over time and ensure a fund is available to contend with any unexpected drops in revenue. The Board also established a capacity building fund for 2018, which provides the hiring of a Development Coordinator. After increasing the budget nearly 100% since 2013, staff in the administration office were beyond the capacity to provide stewardship and continue growing the resources necessary to meet the needs of our communities. Beyond these investments, a minor surplus is available to reinvest in our mission: to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.
By the Numbers
Year end Financials
*
PERSONNEL & BENEFITS: DONATIONS & CONTRIBUTIONS: $296,643
$1,113,121
PROGRAM ADMIN & SUPPLIES $33,259 OCCUPANCY:
EVENTS & FUNDRAISERS: $426,426
PROGRAM DELIVERY:
$52,794
$106,888
TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL: $38,549
MEMBERSHIP DUES/FEES: $212,875
INSURANCE:
Expenses
Income
GRANTS & OTHER INVESTMENTS: $685,574
$21,884
FINANCE & ADMIN FEES:
$48,588
MARKETING:
$10,434
OUTREACH: PROGRAM REVENUE: $76,029
IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS: $195,691
2017 TOTAL: $1,893,238
FUNDRAISING EXPENSE:
$14,911
$129,466
IN-KIND EXPENSE:
$195,691
BOARD DESIGNATED:
$60,000
OPERATING RESERVE:
$50,000
2017 TOTAL: $1,875,585
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It’s not just about exploring the future... It’s about helping them build it.
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. Because it’s not magic that makes dreams come true, it’s people. Like our youth development professionals, who tell every kid and teen who enters our doors that they believe in and care about them, and provide each with opportunities to become the person they want to be and achieve a great future.
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PATRICK DOUGHER
12 Years Patrick first forayed into youth development as a summer camp counselor. Following that summer, he began looking for a job while he attended Skagit Valley College where he came across a job posting for the Club in the student lounge. He felt it would be a good fit, so applied and continuously engaged Phil Prud’homme, the former Club Director in Sedro-Woolley, until he was hired. It certainly wasn’t the first time persistence paid off for Mr. Dougher, and it definitely won’t be the last. As the Teen Director at the Sedro-Woolley Clubhouse, Patrick must maintain that high level of dedication, and inventive spirit, as he provides programs and mentoring each day. Reflecting on the Values of the Club, Patrick holds Respect as the highest consideration in his career with the organization. “It’s the most important thing we can give or receive.” This is highlighted in his favorite Club memory, when a teen suggested seeing who could hold their hands above their head the longest. Forty-five minutes later, Patrick conceded that the teen was able to hold his hands above his head longer, and also believes it was the day Patrick won that teens respect. Leadership through modeling the way is inherent in Patrick’s professional career, as he is actively engaged in the community, and serves through his participation in the Sedro-Woolley Eagles. The College Road Trip in 2016 served as a bit of a homecoming for Patrick, as he was born in Yosemite National Park, where teens and staff made a stop to see Ol’ Faithful.
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RON MCHENRY
14 Years Ron began his career with Clubs when an opportunity presented itself that allowed for complete freedom of curriculum and development for kids and teens in the Arts. A former music educator, Ron was excited to open the first dedicated Music & Arts Center for Boys & Girls Clubs. Prior to coming to Skagit County in 2014, Ron was in Eastern Washington serving youth and families throughout Benton and Franklin Counties. A moment from his tenure as Executive Director of the Prosser Boys & Girls Club ranks high in his list of favorite memories—when then Governor Christine Gregoire announced Brenna Cherry, from Prosser, as the 2012 State Youth of the Year. She was the very first from Eastern Washington, and in Ron’s career, and would go on to graduate on full scholarship from the University of Washington. Since then, two more of his mentored Club kids would earn the same recognition—three total in five years. Ron enjoys traveling, reading, and spending time with Buster Brown, his furry sidekick who can often be found at the Administration Office looking for a belly rub. He currently serves as the President for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Washington State Association and Alliance, and on two national committees at Boys & Girls Clubs of America.
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By the Numbers
Stem Programming hours of STEM programming
career based field trips
kids participating in at least one STEM program According to a report by the National Math and Science Initiative, the United States economy may face a shortage of three million workers proficient in STEM skills by the end of 2018.* STEM programming at Boys & Girls Clubs provides opportunities for members to have hands-on opportunities with cutting-edge technology and potential careers right here in Skagit County. The time invested in STEM Initiatives for our youth will help them secure jobs in their chosen field and empower them towards long-term success. *National Math and Science Initiative, 2013 24
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ERIK PINEDA
5 Years, Club Alum Erik’s reason for starting with the Club is simple. When the Club moved to the LaVenture campus, he was going to LaVenture Middle School, and in fact, became member number one in Mount Vernon. After working in several roles, Erik’s commitment, dedication, and passion led to his selection as the Mount Baker Site Coordinator. In this position, Erik leads his team in executing a strong program aligned with 21st Century Learning Center practices and principles. The kids and staff keep him motivated and engaged as a Club leader. Having been a Club kid himself, Erik has memories that evoke positive emotion, and that he seeks to replicate for those he serves now. As a teen when a Club member himself, Erik remembers a teen night lock-in, and that it was one of his favorite moments. Now he replicates the concepts gained to provide a deeper impact for youth at Mount Baker Middle School, and indeed, throughout Skagit County. Erik enjoys fixing computers, playing video games, and reading. In fact, for a time, Erik voluntarily maintained several Club IT elements, until greater capacity could be found to invest in organizational infrastructure. 25
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dvocacy. The work of building & fostering the relationships that provide greater opportunities to our Club members. When we look at our Board, and look at the ongoing role that Club Community Councils play, or that event committees fulfill—everything boils down to a singular goal, fulfilled in our mission: opportunity. But the work of volunteer leadership, and volunteer committees is different than staff work, and comes back to advocacy. What is advocacy, and how does it relate to building great futures for our youth? Advocacy is about public support and awareness. The volunteer leaders who join our Board commit to ensuring the organizational strength of Clubs, providing the skills & expertise to fulfill procedural requirements for sustainability in the Clubs’ operations— financially and administratively. But more than that, they commit to engaging their friends, colleagues, and acquaintances about the mission of Clubs, and involve those people in supporting the impact that is made in the lives of our kids, and in service to families.
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At a more localized level, Community Councils and Event Committees build support for specific programs, or for a specific period of time. Each Club boasts a ded-
Advocacy is a crucial part of all that is made possible in the Clubs. The more that people are aware of the work and opportunities ensured through the Clubs, and the greater number of people who know what Clubs do, the greater the possibilities. icated group of community members who help support Club staff in the work of delivering high-impact programs– whether that’s through providing unique field trips, helping get specialized food items for a Teen Night cook-off competition, or coming in to present on their profession through Career Launch. Community Council members advocate throughout the local areas for increased volunteering, and providing the ongoing, and life-changing opportunities that make Clubs unique. And many committee members work tirelessly to introduce Club staff to other people who will be passionate and committed about serving those youth who need us most. Advocacy is a crucial part of all that is made possible in the Clubs. The more that people are aware of the work and opportunities ensured through the Clubs, and the greater
number of people who know what Clubs do, the greater the possibilities. So many of the relationships that have led to our most exciting programs started through a volunteer or Board member chatting with a friend or colleague about an interaction they had at the Club, or with a staff member. And the question arises: are there any opportunities that you would love to make possible for our kids?
ZAC H UNTER
9 Years, Club Alum Involvement in Boys & Girls Clubs was truly a family affair for Zac. With his dad serving as a school administrator and Club advocate in his community, and his mom an employee of the local Club, his participation started at age 6. When he was 14, he was mowing the baseball fields, and at 16, became a regular employee during the summer, working with a group of kindergartners. Zac continued working in the Boys & Girls Club of Albany, OR, until an opportunity for greater leadership and responsibility would call him to Montana, and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Yellowstone County. New to our area, Zac is now settling in as the Club Director for the Anacortes Clubhouse. A memory that holds a special place for Zac was during his first year as a Program Director in Albany, when he had the opportunity to award a Club member and their family a significant home improvement gift, and help for the Christmas holiday. He remembers that it was the first time he truly realized what a community can do to help youth. Interestingly, the only jobs Zac has ever held has been within Clubs, albeit in different locations, bringing a different perspective in program management and delivery, as well as observed best practices in youth development. He loves fly fishing and the outdoors, and is forgiven for having never missed a University of Oregon Football game. 27
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that, focus on guest experience, and providing an opportunity unlike any other are held in high regard.
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hen the Board of Directors made the leap of faith to transition from a traditional Dinner & Auction format to the new Great Futures Gala concept, there was a safety net, provided by the generosity of the Jack Gubrud estate, in his honor. Jack was a founding Board member of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Skagit County; he almost quite literally willed the organization into existence through his persistence and passion to see youth served in such a manner that only Clubs can provide. For this reason, it is perhaps most fitting that such a return on the investment made through the event is directly attributable to the Jack Gubrud Memorial Fund. In mitigating the financial risk to the organization for trying something so audaciously new, the Board was more comfortable in moving forward. The inaugural Great Futures Gala was not only a wonderful way to honor Jack’s legacy, it marked another landmark shift in the development of the organization and its place as a leader in philanthropic endeavors in Skagit County. The cacophony of causes and events makes it difficult for all missions to be understood clearly above the din. In engaging in a format that no other has access to delivering, your Club staff leadership work hard to ensure that the necessary resources for changing the lives of kids and teens are secured. Beyond
All records were broken for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Skagit County. With more than 425 in attendance, and the event grossing more than $200,000, the bar has been set high for futures years. The Gala Committee, comprised of Board members and community volunteers takes that challenge and will work to refine the event from lessons learning in 2017. Soon, our new speaker will be announced, and the process begins anew. For the organization, beyond engaging the community and securing resources, the Great Futures Gala affords another opportunity. It is intentional that Club alumni are engaged. They know best the experiences our members gain through participation, but also, they fully understand the obstacles and challenges so many of our kids and teens face in their lives. As part of the event each year, a Club tour and engagement is scheduled. This year’s Gala, Leonard Johnson and the Fidalgo Island Boxing Club made a visit to the Mount Vernon Club earlier in the week. The Club members learned about boxing, and the different stances, and were quite confident and comfortable when the four-time Heavyweight Champion of the World, Evander Holyfield, entered their Clubhouse. Mr. Holyfield was transported back to the day when a caring staff member pulled a quarter out of their blouse to pay his membership fee and welcomed him on the first day. In sharing his own story, he set members on the conceptual pathway to their own Great Future.
BRIAN GUSTAFSON
23 Years With more than two decades of volunteer and staff service in Boys & Girls Clubs, Brian has the most years of service, but also holds another distinction in that his tenure has taken him to Club organizations in each of the five regions of Boys & Girls Clubs across the country. Brian came to Skagit County two years ago from New Mexico, to take the lead as the LaVenture Boys & Girls Club Site Coordinator. For Brian, the Club value of Acceptance is what he holds highest. “As a management professional I have been able to express my sincere passion for the Boys & Girls Club Movement. Since I have been here, I have had a great ability to show that desire to Club members, staff, and the Board. Most of all, I just feel a great deal of acceptance here.” Mr. Gustafson was recently named to an Emerging Leaders Program, and selected as a representative for a Boys & Girls Club of America national development planning committee. Brian enjoys cooking, traveling, playing basketball, and spending quality time with his family.
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Giving O ver the past two years, Club leaders have had the benefit of participating in the Advancing Philanthropy Project, provided as a service to local high-performing Clubs by Boys & Girls Clubs of America. Through this, staff have gained greater insight not only to the importance of building a strong Planned Giving program that ensures ongoing sustainability, but knowledge as to the specific means and products available to constituents. Whether it is a specified direct bequest, gifts of appreciated stock, contribution to the endowment, disbursement from a qualified retirement plan, or engaging in the more complicated structures of Charitable Remainder Trusts and Charitable Gift Annuities, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Skagit County is prepared to be the best stewards possible of an investment in our mission for now, or the future. Undesignated or unrestricted investments provide the greatest flexibility, and empower the incumbent Board of Directors to make the best determination on balance for immediate needs and infrastructure investments, along with those that provide a continued foundation for the future. As each is received and vetted, even when they are completely 30
unrestricted, honoring the donor and their legacy is paramount. In 2017, the Clubs were saddened by the passing of a dedicated volunteer in Sedro-Woolley. That volunteer had made an unrestricted bequest to the Club, previously unknown to the organization. As a former home economics teacher, their passion for education and projects in the kitchen was known. The result is targeted investments in those areas, including the acquisition of a much-needed freezer and institutional-quality cooking and baking equipment for a program that serves more than 3,000 snacks and meals a month. Members of our Heritage Club have made a specified designation to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Skagit County as part of their end-of-life plans. In some instances, the nature of the product necessitates some sharing of information, largely from the organization to the financial planner assisting. However, many don’t. For more information on the Heritage Club, or to notify that Clubs are included in your plans and you have a desire to be recognized as such, please contact Ian Faley, Associate Executive Director, at 360-419-3723.
Kathie Roll’s Cooking Club
Mike & Dianne Crawford at the Great Futures Gala
Josh Anderson at the Mount Vernon’s Dinner with Friends
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Mike & Dianne Crawford
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Club Supporters & Founders
Allstate Insurance Agent
Kristi Lindholm Tammy Dellotri Heather Shand Adam Blacksher Blake Schluter Associated General Contractors
Why did you decide to include the Clubs in a Planned Gift?
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We are deeply passionate about the Clubs, and we have been since the start of the organization; we care about the work being done, and want to see it succeed. More than that, we want to see it continue after we’re gone. Our kids, and the kids of this community deserve the great opportunities created by Clubs, and that will help our community in the future.”
Why did you decide to go with a Charitable Remainder Trust? Were there any benefits that others should consider?
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We had a sizeable investment that we wanted to use towards an endowment for the Clubs, but we also wanted to make sure that we’d have some income while the funds continued to grow. The CRT gave us that option, where we could have it designated to the Clubs, but also receive some funds each year. At this point, we’ve decided that we’d prefer to have all those funds go towards the Clubs, and continue building the lasting support, so we transferred it over.“
How does this play into your own legacy, and your goals for philanthropy?
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We love this community, and we love that there are people so invested in making it better that they would work to create better opportunities for our kids. We want to see that continue. Our kids benefited from great opportunities, and we want great opportunities be available to more kids. This is the best option that we see for so many kids, and for so many families. It’s living out a dream for great futures.”
As a younger professional, what led you to make plans in advance?
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Two things are certain in life. Death and taxes. As an insurance agent, this is something I understand very personally, and I wanted to be sure that I had a plan in place, should anything happen. I see it as pretty critical to have some sort of a plan for your family, and for what happens after you’re gone.”
Mary Budke Mark Tohrnie Brandon & Laura Carter Michelle Hurteau Carolyn Conner Rodney Delseg Sedro-Woolley School District Papa Willies BBQ Alex Harmon Esteban Vivanco-Meza Burlington Mid-Day Rotary. Skagit Auto Licensing, Inc. David & Mary Lynne Courtney Kurt & Julia Kolmos
Why did you choose to make the Clubs a beneficiary in your will?
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I’ve been deeply supportive of opportunities for kids, my entire life. Growing up in a tougher situation, I now see the incredible benefit to having the Boys & Girls Clubs there for kids and families. I want to see those opportunities continue– because many kids won’t see them, otherwise. This is also a way for me to leave the legacy, and the impact that I want to have. This is a way that I can leave a mark.”
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What was the process like, working to set up your will?
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It was very easy to set up, once I made the decision to do it. I contacted an attorney and asked them if I could set up the process, and they helped me through the whole thing. It’s just a matter of doing the paperwork, and figuring out what your plans are going to be. Sometimes, it can be a little tough to think through all the options, but ultimately it’s about making a plan, and having it there for your family and as a way to accomplish your goals after you’re gone.”
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hile the annual Youth of the Year dinner is always an extraordinary event, there was one more element being added to the announcement of who would represent the 1,700+ members of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Skagit County at the state program in March. Before a packed house at Eaglemont Golf Course in Mount Vernon, the guests assembled heard the finalists from Anacortes, Mount Vernon, and Sedro-Woolley,
deliver their prepared speeches with panache. In each, a common theme emerged, though the circumstances that evoked the feelings were so very different.
and homework help.” For them, it has been that the Club is a safe, welcoming place. There are staff and volunteers that care for them, no matter what.
For one, it was a matter of being accepted somewhere. Another, seeking refuge from bullying. One needing support as a family member battled health problems. All three quickly came to share what they felt the Club provided more than anything else, including “the awesome programs
During the judging process, Tony Cook, a CPA with Larson Gross and a Mount Vernon School District School Board member, asked each of the three an interesting question: ‘…when you think of all the activities in the community, Clubs at continued on page... 36
L to R page 34: Lusana S.(2018 Skagit County Youth of the Year), Cameron Q (Sedro-Woolley YOY), Paula B. (2017 Skagit County YOY), Ceana D. (Anacortes YOY), Charlie B. (Sedro-Woolley YOY candidate). Top: Skagit Valley College’s Cardinal, Lusana S., Dr. Thomas Keegan (President, Skagit Valley College), Anne Clark (Executive Director, Skagit Valley College Foundation). Middle: Ron McHenry(CEO) presents 20 Years of Club Service Award to Brian Gustafson. Bottom left: YOY finalists with the SVC Cardinal. Bottom right: Lusana with her mother.
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school, sports, etc., are there other places that provide the same experience?’. One finalist mentioned that there was some commonality in Girl Scouts regarding leadership development before echoing what the other two finalists quickly honed in on—no other program or place provides the complex activities, opportunities, and love, that Boys & Girls Clubs does. For staff observing the interaction, the flood of emotion was overwhelming, hearing how appreciative Club members were for the people on the front lines with them, creating positive change in the lives of Skagit youth and teens. This year, the participants repeatedly communicated about their feelings of safety and acceptance, and how opportunities the Clubs provide helps shape the future hopes and aspirations each has. Because of 36
this, the significant aspect of the surprise announcement that would be accompanying the award of Skagit County Youth of the Year would make it even more emotionally charged. Having long-established, deep partnerships with area School Districts has been of great benefit to youth and teens in Skagit County. Additional efficiencies are created, and more quality services can be delivered, especially in communities with open data-sharing policies. The organization is looked to with envy by many other Clubs across the country who endure great difficulty and developing a collaborative relationship with their School Districts. It became a wholly natural evolution to begin seeking a deeper connection with Skagit Valley College, especially after staff heard Dr. Thomas Keegan, SVC President, speak on their three driving themes—Access; Achievement; Community. The outcome has elevated our Youth of the
Year program, as Skagit Valley College and the Skagit Valley College Foundation quickly responded to an audacious request. Lusana Spitler, from Mount Vernon High School, was selected as the 2018 Youth of the Year for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Skagit County. While standing on stage with her friends and fellow finalists, Ceana Dyer from Anacortes, and Cameron Queen from Sedro-Woolley, Lusana heard Dr. Keegan make the exciting announcement: The Youth of the Year would earn a two-year, full scholarship to Skagit Valley College worth nearly $10,000. Her life is forever changed, having all obstacles removed from being able to achieve a post-secondary education. Thank you to Skagit Valley College for saying yes, and making this opportunity available to our Youth of the Year.
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Join the Heritage Club The Heritage Club is an association of friends of Boys & Girls Clubs from all across the country. Like you, these people seek to ensure that the future needs of our nation’s youth are met by including their local Boys & Girls Clubs in their estate plans. This planning might include a will, charitable gift annuity, a trust arrangement, a real estate gift or a life insurance policy.
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Joining The Heritage Club is easy! Simply communicate your intentions by printing, signing and returning the enrollment form available at www.clubgift.org or contact Ian Faley at ifaley@skagitclubs.org or 360-419-3723 x7.
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