Take-Charge Torch Club

Welcome to the Take-Charge Torch Club Webpage

Organized by members of the

Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield–Musgrave Unit

A Torch Club is a small group of Club members, ages 11 to 13, who engage in programs and activities agreed upon, developed and implemented by the members themselves. Groups typically involve between eight and 15 young people, and have as a primary focus the development of character and leadership skills of group members. The symbol of the torch, depicted in red, white and blue, is representative of the leadership and courage personified in the American spirit. Inherent in the Torch Club program are the principles of freedom, justice and tolerance, which are also the ingredients of citizenship in a democracy. Through participation in the Torch Club program, members can become caring, competent leaders who embody the values that are basic to the American heritage.

Torch Club Officers

Tyra Moore ~ President

Tyra has been a member of the Take Charge Torch Club at the Musgrave Unit for the last three years. The Torch Club is group that provides character and leadership opportunities. “Torch Club teaches you to help the community and be a better person,” Tyra said. At least twice a month with the Torch Club, you can find her cleaning up Park Avenue in front of the Musgrave Unit Boys & Girls Club or cleaning out the Jordan Valley stream. Tyra has also helped clean Sequiota Park’s caves and walking trails. Also, she helped collect pop tabs for the Ronald McDonald House, rang the bell for the Salvation Army, and sold concessions to benefit the Children’s Miracle Network & Make – A- Wish. Plus, Tyra helped collect food and other items for five adopted families during the Christmas holiday. She has impressed several of the staff with her personal character and her giving spirit in the past year. Tyra is quick to follow through with many projects that she is asked to start. As a result, Club staff have nominated Tyra for the Gift of Time Award. Tyra is not only really involved in helping her community she is also a very good student, typically keeping A’s and B’s in all of her classes. On the playing field, she has a competitive spirit, but also knows and understands teamwork.

Patrick Ayres ~ Vice – President

Patrick has been a member at the Musgrave Boys and Girls Club since he was five years old. Patrick is now 12 years old and is really involved in the Boys and Girls Club. If you can’t find Patrick playing pool in The C.A.V.E or trying to play basketball in the gym he is most likely helping out a staff with something or showing around new club members. Patrick has been a Torch Club member for the last two summers. In Patrick free time he likes hanging out with his friends, playing video games, texting, and playing pool.

Alyca Lee ~ Secretary

Aylca has been a member at the Musgrave Boys and Girls Club for the last 3 years. Aylca goes to Jarret Middle School and is in the six grade. This is Alyca first year in Take Charge Torch Club. Alyca joined Torch Club because it gives her a chance to help her community. Alyca likes coming to the Boys and Girls Club because it allows her to hang out with her friends and allows her to meet new kids. Aylca is an outstanding young lady that really enjoys helping and being around friends. In Aylca’s free time she likes to play basketball, hang with friends, draw and shoot hoops and like every pre-teen she likes texting.

Financial Council

This council is made up of several members. These members maintain meticulous financial records and budget. They also work on fundraising projects and ideas. Tristen Boykin is the Treasurer for the Take Charge Torch Club but it takes all the members of the Financial Council to do the things that they do. Without this council Torch Club would not be able to do the many things that it does such as helping the Make-A-Wish Foundation, New Born in Need, KTTS Christmas Crusade, and many other wonderful people and organizations.

Tristen Boykin

Cody Atwell

Allison Hazlett

Maggie Turner

Alexandra Hoyt

Kids Helping Their Community

Adopt-A-Street

Torch Club Adopted a 0.5 miles of Park Street in which they pick up litter pick-up at least three times a year will. Torch Club has had Park Street adopted for the past five years.