Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield is a local affiliate of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America - the nation's oldest and largest organization with a primary mission of service to youth from at-risk circumstances. With more than 4,000 local clubs in all fifty states, more than 4.8 million children are served annually by Boys & Girls Clubs of America.
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield of today provides its services and programs from its three campuses located in the north and west sides of Springfield. The Club also offers a summer outreach program at the Campbell/McGregor schools. Membership is open to boys and girls, aged six to eighteen, who pay annual fees to participate in Club programs. Scholarship funds are available to assist children who genuinely cannot afford the fees.
Quick News
"Walk this Way" - Walkathon
The Boys & Girls Club's Auxiliary will host its 2nd Annual Walkathon on Saturday, May 3, 2008. Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m. at the Smith Park Pavilion and the walk will start at 10:00 a.m. along the Jordan Creek trailway. Proceeds from this event will go toward scholarships for the Boys & Girls Club youth. You are invited to form your own team. We ask that each walker of a team raise a minimum of $25, with $50-$100 the goal! Each participant will receive a t-shirt, food, refreshments, and a chance to win prizes! Individuals are welcome with no pre-registration necessary for a contribution of $50 for adults and $25 for students. We also have a variety of sponsorship opportunities available. If you have questions or would like more information, please contact the Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield at (417) 862-9249.
Boys & Girls Clubs' 1st Annual Golf Outing - May 2008
The
Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield will host its first annual golf tournament on
May 16th 2008 at Twin Oaks Country Club. We have a variety of sponsorship
opportunities available starting at $200. The cost for a foursome team to
participate will be $1,000. Food and beverages will be provided. The goal is to
generate $40,000 to help raise operational dollars in order to serve the youth
at our three facilities. If you would like further information, please contact
Chris Whitehead at (417) 862-9249 ext 113 or
cwhitehead@bgclubspringfield.org. See you there!
12th Annual Steak & Steak Dinner
Thank you for supporting this year's Steak & Steak Dinner featuring Dick Vitale. All proceeds will benefit the many programs for at-risk youth at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield.
Members Celebrate BGC Week with Triple Play Championships
Photo Gallery
THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF SPRINGFIELD ANNOUNCES THE 2008 YOUTH OF THE YEAR
Brandon Crouse
Brandon has been a member at Musgrave for almost thirteen years. He is actively participates in extra curricular activities such as FBLA and DECA at Glendale High School. At the Club, Brandon has served as Vice President of the Keystone Club and is a big part of the sports program for Boys & Girls Clubs where he referees basketball on the weekends and umpires baseball with the summer program. He is a big help at the club as well as a great role model for all the kids attending the club.
The Youth of the Year Luncheon was held at the University Plaza on February 19th. As the Youth of the Year winner, Brandon is a positive role model for today's young people. He will receive a $12,000 College Scholarship, funded by our Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield Auxiliary. He will also serve as the spokesperson for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield in 2008. As the 2008 Youth of the Year winner from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield, Brandon will now compete at the State Youth of the Year competition to be held in Jefferson City on April 1st.
The CHALLENGE - March 2008
Volume 19, Number 1
Highlights
- 12th Annual Steak & Steak
- New Board of Directors Announced
- 27th Annual Sertoma Chili Cookoff Recap
Take Charge Cooking Collection
March 2008
Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield, MO, Musgrave Unit
Take Charge Torch Club
Are you a cook searching for that very special cookbook? Or, maybe looking
for that perfect gift for the cook that has everything? This is something you
need - KIDS IN THE KITCHEN COOKING WITH TORCH CLUB. This 69-page book has more
than 150 recipes from appetizers to side dishes to candy to main dishes. It even
has a section with recipes for "This & That". This collection of recipes is
bound together with a side binder, allowing the cookbook to lay flat while
cooking. Any cook knows this is a must. These recipes were collected, sorted,
compiled and organized by the Take Charge Torch Club. Johnathan Key, Torch Club
Advisor, tells this cook that the money raised from the sale of this cookbook
will support the Take Charge Torch Club and their ongoing activities. For only
$10.00 each, this collection of recipes is sure to sell out quickly. Contact
Johnathan Key
(jekey@bgclubspringfield.org) for more information and to purchase one or
more books. For no extra charge, the Take Charge members will autograph your
copies.
Invest to Invest Competition - 2008
The Invest to Invest program is accepting applications for the 2008 competition. Individuals and teams may play. We are looking to expand this fundraiser so if you know of anyone who may be interested please contact Chris Whitehead at (417) 862-9249 ext 113 or cwhitehead@bgclubspringfield.org.
"A Christmas to Remember"
"A Christmas to Remember" was held on Friday, December 7th at the Sertoma Building located at 318 S. Campbell. The evening included a traditional Christmas dinner for 75 Boys & Girls Club sponsored children (the youth were from our three facilities: Henderson, Musgrave and the Stalnaker units). There were Christmas gifts for the kids and the reading of "The Night Before Christmas" as well as traditional music. We would like to say a special thank you to the Sertoma Clubs of Springfield for hosting this event for the 13th year.
Upcoming Events...
- 2nd Annual Auxiliary Walkathon - May 3rd (Smith Park)
- BGCA National Conference – May 6th–9th (San Francisco)
- Fore the Kids Golf Outing – May 16tth (Twin Oaks Country Club)
- Comedy Capers - September 27th (Sertoma Hall)
- Non-Celebrity Waiter - November 9th at 6:30 pm (Mille's Cafe)
The Board of Directors of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield celebrates the Grand Opening of the new Henderson Unit
Henderson Unit
(Grant Beach Park)
835 W. Calhoun
Springfield, Missouri
The Eagles and the Boys & Girls Clubs
We are pleased to announce that the Eagles (both the men
and women's civic group) has partnered with the Boys & Girls Clubs of
Springfield in order to provide an outstanding basketball program. The Eagles
approached Chris Whitehead, Director of Resource Development regarding a
partnership with our Club. Chris Whitehead and Casey O'Donnell,
Sports Coordinator met with the Eagles in order to discuss the support of our
basketball program. Chris and Casey shared that there are youth who participate
in our programs but are unable to afford the uniforms. The Eagles were willing
to support the idea of providing support that will allow the program to grow
within the community by increasing both the quality of the program along with
making it affordable for all. The Eagles plan to support a proposal for $12,000
which will provide a reversal jersey uniform for each child, trophies to all
individuals that are involved in the post season tournament and new square
backboards at the Musgrave unit. Thank you Eagles for your outstanding support
of our basketball program!
Scholarship Recipients For 2007-08 Announced
We would like to congratulate the following 2007-08 scholarship recipients:
Jonathan Key, Ashley Vann, Derick English, Casey Kays, Lacey Tindle, Jody Carey, Jennifer Talbert, Trent Talbert, Aundrea Winstead, Tony Haas, Erica Abbott, Jennifer Ristine, Brad Snow, Lori Flood, Kennon Choate, Nikki Wetteroth, Anje Willbanks, Leslie Lambeth, Heide Woodward, Jessica Frain and Kevin Hughes.
Also a big congrats to our 3 graduates this year: Jennifer Talbert, Jennifer Ristine and Brittany Carter.
Ebay
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield is looking for ways to support our
programs. Given the fact that our Club has received a variety of in-kind
donations, we will begin experimenting by selling these items on eBay. We are
looking for items with a value of at least $50. Obviously, shipping is a big
issue so…examples of great items might be: gift certificates, sport event
tickets, electronic equipment, music instruments, sports equipment, electronic
games, jewelry, books, printers, etc. If you are interested in donating, please
contact the Admin office (417) 862-9249. Thanks so much.
Certain program activities were underwritten by the
Department of Economic Development Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP)
Recycling
Program
