21st Annual Benefit Dinner
The Boys & Girls Cub of Allentown’s twenty-first Annual Benefit Dinner will be held on Saturday, November 7, 2009 at the Inn at Bear Creek. This year’s event will honor Board member and Vice President Anthony Scarcia, Jr. for his long-time support and generosity to the Club. Music will be provided by the Ardvarks. Proceeds of this great event will support the many programs and services we provide for our members. The cost to attend is $175 per person. Please contact Pat Johnson at 610/432-9944 for more information.
The Boys & Girls Club of Allentown presents ...
2010 National Boys & Girls Club Week
Monday, March 22 from 4:30-6:30 pm
(Little Lehigh Clubhouse)
671 Lawrence Court
Gameroom Tournament
Tuesday, March 23 from 4-6 pm
(Sixth Street Clubhouse)
720 N. Sixth Street
Flick and Float
5:30 – 7:00pm
(Teen Center)
641 N. Seventh St.
Flick and Float
7:00 – 8:00 pm
Wednesday, March 24 from 3:00-6:30 pm
Youth of the Year
Thursday, March 25 from 3:30-5:30 pm
(Cumberland Gardens Clubhouse)
501 E. Susquehanna Street)
Wacky Field Day
Friday, March 26 from 4-6:00 pm
(Turner Street Clubhouse)
1302 Turner St.
Arts Fest/Digital Arts
Swing into Spring
With the arrival of spring, the Boys & Girls Club of Allentown is gearing up for our 25th Annual Benefit Golf Tournament. This fun-filled day will be held on Wednesday, May 5, 2010 at Center Valley Golf Club. Our golf outing is one of two major fundraisers BGCA holds during the year. Proceeds support the many programs and services for our youth.
You can get involved in several ways. Either you or your company can select a level of sponsorship from one of our six categories. These include: "Platinum Sponsor" at $1,500; "Gold Sponsor" at $1,000; "Silver Sponsor" at $500; "Bronze Sponsor" at $250; Hole Sponsor at $175; and "Sponsor a Child" for $100. You could also organize a foursome to play golf or we could add you to a group for $175 per golfer. The day includes a box lunch, golf fees, a buffet dinner and many great awards and prizes. PLEASE JOIN US! Call Pat Johnson at 610-432-9944 for more information.
2010 Boys & Girls Club of Allentown's Youth of the Year
Our representative this year is Jaleesa Davis, age, 16. She has been a BGCA member for ten years.
Currently, she is a Program Aide in our after school program in which she instructs various activities such as Recycled Art, Power Hour, Triple Play Fitness, Baking Company, and Let's Just Play. She has been involved in our Garden Club, neighborhood clean-ups, food & clothing collection drives, and aluminum can recycling drives that benefited local food banks, pantries and shelters.
After she graduates from high school next year, Jaleesa plans on attending Temple University to obtain a undergraduate degree and her teaching certification in Early Childhood Education. She hopes to pursue a career as an Elementary School Teacher instructing children in pre-kindergarten through second grade.
Good Luck Jaleesa!
Charity Softball Tournament
What: Charity slow-pitch Softball tournament benefiting the Boys & Girls Club of Alentown.
When: Saturday, October 16, 2010 (No Rain Date)
*Game times will vary (First game starts at 10 a.m.)
Team Captain will be notified with schedule and rules for the game.
Where: Fountain Park (Off Marting Luther King Blvd.)
To register a team or if you have any questions, please call Bobby Snyder at 610-844-3410.
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF ALLENTOWN FLIPS OVER FLICKS THIS SUMMER!
Regal Entertainment Group Gives Club Members an Opportunity to Go to the Movies for Free
Summer's just around the corner and soon parents and caregivers will be looking for ways to keep kids active, engaged and entertained. Thanks to a partnership with Regal Entertainment Group, members of Boys & Girls Club of Allentown will enjoy free admission to the movies this summer through the Free Family Film Festival. Regal Entertainment Group is also providing the Club with a stipend to help cover staff expenses and transportation.
Boys & Girls Club of Allentown shares the joy at Regal Cinema Northampton located at Northampton Crossings, where local members share summer fun at the movies.
22nd Annual Benefit Dinner Honoring Brenda McGlade
The Boys & Girls Cub of Allentown's twenty-second Annual Benefit Dinner will be held on Saturday, November 13, 2010 at the Inn at Bear Creek. This year's event will honor Board member Brenda McGlade for her long-time support and generosity to the Club. Music will be provided by the Ardvarks. Proceeds of this great event will support the many programs and services we provide for our members. The cost to attend is $175 per person. Please email bgcallen@aol.com or call 610/432-9944 for more information.
First Annual "12 Days of Giving"
The Boys & Girls Club of Allentown is pleased to partner with the Lehigh Valley IronPigs for the "12 Days of Giving". Thousands of IronPigs fans use the Majestic Clubhouse Store at Coca-Cola Park as a shopping destination for the holiday season.
For 12 select days during the month of December (December 2-3, 6-10, 13-17) the Boys & Girls Club of Allentown will receive 10% of any sale in the Majestic Clubhouse Store, excluding gift cards, when a customer mentions the Boys & Girls Club of Allentown. The Majestic Clubhouse Store is open Monday - Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and on Sunday from noon to 5:00 p.m.
Plus, if you use this customized on line link
http://ironpigs.milbstore.com/store.cfm?partner_id=5
the Boys & Girls Club of Allentown will also receive 10% of online sales when a customer purchases any IronPigs merchandise online.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!
Meet Bon-Ton Store's "Ice Dream Team"
Purchase a Snow Buddy and Proceeds will
benefit the Boys & Girls Club
This holiday season, The Bon-Ton Store's Inc. introduces two highly likable heroes that are sure to win over heart. With your help, the twosome will help save the day for a Club kid in our hometown!
Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. and its stores, Bergner's, Bon-Ton, Boston Store, Carson Pirie Scott, Elder-Beerman, Herberger's, Parisian and Younkers, will donate thousands of 10 percent of total sales from the 10" snowmen to Boys & Girls Clubs of America and its local Clubs. They're sure to enliven your holiday décor or make adorable stocking stuffers for someone special.
During the months of November and December, customers can support the Clubs by purchasing a Snow Buddy for $4.99 in stores or online at http://www.bonton.com/shop/home/holiday-shop.
In its eighth year, The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc.'s holiday promotion has raised more than $886,000 company-wide for local Boys & Girls Clubs through fundraising events.
Join the Ice Dream Team and support our efforts to nurture future local heroes!
SWING INTO SPRING
The 26th Annual Benefit Golf Tournament will be held on Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at Center Valley Golf Club. BGCA Board members, Gail Miller and Rusty Seyle are co-chairing the Golf Committee this year. The committee is in full swing planning a fun-filled day. Our golf outing is one of two major fundraisers BGCA holds during the year. Proceeds support the many programs and services for our youth at our seven Clubhouses.
You can get involved in several ways. Dinner Sponsor at $2,000, Platinum Sponsor at $1,600; Gold Sponsor at $1,200; Silver Sponsor at $600; Bronze Sponsor at $250; Hole Sponsor at $175; and Sponsor a Child for $100. You could also organize a foursome to play golf or we could add you to a group for $200 per golfer. The day includes a box lunch, golf fees, a buffet dinner and many great awards and prizes. PLEASE JOIN US! Call Pat Johnson at 610-432-9944 for more information.
A big thank you to Merrill Lynch and Alstom Power Inc., as this year's Tournament Sponsors, Leber-Andesa Advisors, Inc. our event's Beverage Sponsor and Tallman, Hudders & Sorrentino and AVERA NP Inc. as Dinner Sponors.
Youth of the Year 2011
This year, the nominees for Youth of the Year 2011 from three BGCA Clubhouses were judged based on their involvement and leadership at their Club; academic performance and extra-curricular activities at school; and their volunteer service both at BGCA and in the community. Please join us in CONGRATULATING our Turner Street Clubhouse member Kimberly Jones who was selected as our 2011 Youth of the Year! Kimberly, age 17, is a senior at William Allen High School. She will go on to Harrisburg in May to compete in the Regional Youth of the Year competition.
A special recognition goes to our other Clubhouse nominees for this year that included:
Little Lehigh - Jomary Cruz-Ramos, Age 18, Senior at William Allen High School
Sixth Street - Ajai Tanea Timmons, Age 16, Junior at Allentown Central Catholic
WEEK WITHOUT VIOLENCE CAMPAIGN
OCTOBER 16-22, 2011
EVENTS
Tuesday, October 18-
3:30-4:30 p.m.
YMCA & YWCA Allentown
Anti Violence Programs for Children
Anger Management - Crime Victims of the Lehigh Valley
Character Counts - Center Humanistic Change
Community Forum
5:00 p.m. - Ed Pawlowski (not confirmed) Mayor, City of Allentown
Poster Contest Winners Crime Victims Council of Lehigh Valley
5:15 p.m. - Panel Discussion on Youth Challenges
Children's Program - New Games - Center for Humanistic Change
6:00 p.m. - Free Spaghetti Dinner - (must pre-register early 610-434-9333)
6:15 p.m. - 4 Corners Activities
Red E Fox - Allentown Communication Center
Hands are Not For Hurting - Turning Point of Lehigh Valley
Bullying Prevention Program - Allentown School District
Internet Safety - Crime Victims of the Lehigh Valley
Free baby sitting - (must pre-register 610-434-9333)
Tuesday, October 18-
6:30-8:30 p.m. Strengthening Families Program
Lincoln Leadership Charter School, 1414 E. Cedar Street, Allentown
Parenting Skills for parents; Peer Pressure & Avoiding Alcohol & Drugs for youth.
Wednesday, October 19-
4-7 p.m. Lights On After School
Boys & Girls Club of Allentown - 6th & Green Streets
Free Memberships available, anger management techniques demonstrated.
Thursday, October 20-
4:30-7:30 p.m. 4 Corners Fun & Education/Free Family Swim
YMCA & YWCA Allentown - (limited to first 50 people) - register 610-434-9333
4 Corners activities - Allentown School District
6:00-7:00 p.m. Free Family Swim
6:00-8:00 p.m. Strengthen Families Program
Roberto Clemente Charter School, 136 S. 4th Street, Allentown
DAVE LOBACH TO BE HONORED
INVESTING IN OUR KIDS' FUTURE
BGCA's twenty-third Annual Benefit Dinner Dance will be held on Saturday, November 12th at The Inn at Bear Creek. The event will honor Dave Lobach, a community leader and supporter of the Boys & Girls Club of Allentown. Dave has been investing in the Boys & Girls Club, along with the Embassy Bank employees.
Music will be provided by the fabulous Air Products band "The Difference". Proceeds support the many programs and services we provide for our members. We invite you to join us for this enjoyable evening. The cost to attend is $175 per person. Please call Pat Johnson at 610-432-9944 for more information.
BiddingForGood - Online Charity Auction
Starting November 1, 2011 through November 10, 2011
Preview dinner-only auction items and bid on online exclusives.
www.biddingforgood.com/bgcallentown
Youth of the Year 2011 - Kimberly Jones
Kimberly has been a member of the Boys and Girls Club of Allentown-Turner Street/Girls Club of Allentown since she was 7 years old. During her enrollment in the Club, Kimberly has taken part in all of the programs offered at the Turner Street facility. Among some of the activities she attended during the afterschool program were: SMART Moves, a prevention program that teaches youth how to resist alcohol, drugs and other risky behaviors, SMART Girls, a health education and self-esteem enhancement program for adolescent girls, Learning Club/Make Your M.A.R.K., an incentive-based program that provides individualized learning activities and programmed instruction in math and reading to members Computer & Internet classes, Career Awareness, Garden Club, Put Us on the MAP (cultures program), F.A.M.E. (Fun with Acting & Musical Expression), Take CHARGE (Children Handling Anger Responsibly through Guidance and Education), and Baking Company, to name a few. While attending the Club, Kimberly had the proud distinction of being selected as the "Youth of the Month" from among all of the members on several occasions over the years. As a member of the Jr. GALS Torch Club, our youth-led service clubs for middle-school aged members, Kimberly, along with her peers, organized bake sales to earn funds for Club needs and for their end-of-year achievement trips, conducted aluminum can recycling drives, held neighborhood clean-ups, visited elderly patients in nursing homes, helped raise money for charities, and conducted many other community service projects. This past fall, Kimberly served as a mentor to our younger BGCA members by volunteering a minimum of 40 hours in order to fulfill her high school graduation project requirement. As a Volunteer in our after school program, Kimberly supervised BGCA members and assisted the Program Staff in conducting various activities such as Seasonal/Recycled Art, Cooking, Power Hour, Educational Games, Storytime and Let's Just Play. Currently, Kimberly is a Tutor/Program Aide in the Make Your M.A.R.K. Program at Turner Street. Kimberly has gained a lot of experience in leading and instructing the girls, while demonstrating a lot of patience and maturity. Through her active service to the Turner Street Club, Kimberly has clearly demonstrated that she is a positive role model who possesses many leadership qualities.
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF ALLENTOWN RECEIVES A $2,500 GRANT FROM THE VERIZON FOUNDATION
PARTNERSHIP WILL SUPPORT MAKE YOUR M.A.R.K.TM
The Boys & Girls Club of Allentown is pleased to announce a $2,500 grant from the Verizon Foundation to support our Make Your M.A.R.K.TM. This program provides school-age youth in our community with an individualized, prescriptive curriculum in math and language arts/reading designed to improve areas of academic weakness, through an environment that challenges and enables them to continually expand their potential. Intensive 90 minute programs in language arts/reading and math are held one or two times per week for a period of 29 weeks in eight inner-city locations across the Lehigh Valley.
The Boys & Girls Club of Allentown has successfully partnered with the Verizon Foundation in a variety of educational programs. Through our joint efforts many inner-city youth have been provided with innovative opportunities to learn.
The staff at The Boys & Girls Club of Allentown looks forward to integrating Verizon's Thinkfinity resources (www.thinkfinity.org) into the curriculum. Thinkfinity is Verizon's keynote vehicle for delivering powerful education and literacy tools to teachers, librarians, students, parents and nonprofits. It's designed to improve learning and student achievement in traditional settings and beyond the classroom.
"Verizon is proud to improve the quality of life for youth and families in the Lehigh Valley by empowering the community with innovative tools and resources," said Daniel J. Reavy, Director of External Affairs for Verizon Pennsylvania. "We're investing in programs, such as our partnership with the Boys & Girls Club of Allentown, to reach every type of learner across the lifespan and to touch people's lives by focusing on education, health and family safety in the 21st century. We understand that education does not begin or end in the classroom. Visit www.thinkfinity.org to learn more".
Charity for Children
BGCA is proud to partner with Charity for Children in 2011. The goal of Charity for Children is to build and maintain relationships with in the community and to assist with funding enrichment programs that benefit children. For more information about Charity for Children please click on the this link: http://www.gocharityforchildren.com/.
The Boys & Girls Club of Allentown presents ...
2012 National Boys & Girls Club Week
Monday, April 16, 2012 from 4:30-8:30 pm
Cumberland Gardens Clubhouse
501 E. Susquehanna Street
"3 on 3 Basketball"
Tuesday, April 17, 2012 from 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Turner Street Clubhouse
1302 Turner Street
"Arts Fest"
Wednesday, April 18, 2012 from 3:30-7:30 p.m.
Teen Center
641 N. Seventh Street
"Wacky Wednesday"
Thursday, April 19, 2012 from 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Sixth Street Clubhouse
720 N. Sixth Street
"Swimming: Flick and Float"
Friday, April 20, 2012 from 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Little Lehigh Clubhouse
671 Lawrence Court
"Gameroom Tournament"
SWING INTO SPRING
The 27th Annual Benefit Golf Tournament will be held on Monday, May 7, 2012 at Silver Creek Country Club. BGCA Board member, Rusty Seyle is chairing the Golf Committee this year. The committee is in full swing planning a fun-filled day. Our golf outing is one of two major fundraisers BGCA holds during the year. Proceeds support the many programs and services for our youth at our seven Clubhouses.
You can get involved in several ways. Tournament Sponsor at $4,000, Dinner Sponsor at $2,000; Beverage Sponsor at $2,000; Golf Cart Sponsor; Lunch Sponsor; Platinum Sponsor at $1,600; Putting Green Sponsor at $1,000; Driving Range Sponsor at $1,000; Hole Sponsor at $250; and Sponsor a Child for $100. You could also organize a foursome to play golf or we could add you to a group for $200 per golfer. The day includes a box lunch, golf fees, a buffet dinner and many great awards and prizes. PLEASE JOIN US! Call 610-432-9944 for more information.
WEEK WITHOUT VIOLENCE CAMPAIGN
October 14 - 20, 2012
EVENTS
Tuesday, October 16- 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
YMCA & YWCA Allentown
Anti violence Programs for Children
Anger Management - Crime Victims of the Lehigh Valley
Character Counts - Center for Humanistic Change
Community Forum
5:30 p.m. - Poster Contest Winners Crime Victims Council of Lehigh Valley
5:45 p.m. - Panel Discussion on Youth Challenges
Children's Program - New Games - Center for Humanistic Change
6:30 p.m. - Free Spaghetti Dinner - (must pre-register early 610-434-9333)
6:45 p.m. - 4 Corners Activities
Red E Fox - Allentown Communication Center
Hands are Not For Hurting -Turning Point of Lehigh Valley
Bullying Prevention Program - Allentown School District
Internet Safety - Crime Victims of the Lehigh Valley
Free baby sitting - (must pre-register 610-434-9333)
Wednesday, October 17
4:30 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. Lights On After School (3 Sites)
Boys & Girls Club of Allentown - 6th & Green Streets - Free memberships available
Mosser Elementary School - 129 S. Dauphin St.
Sheridan Elementary School - 521 N. 2nd St.
Thursday, October 18
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - 4 Corners Fun & Education/ Free Family Swim
YMCA & YWCA Allentown - (limited to first 50 people) register (610)434-9333.
4:30 - 5:30 p.m. 4 Corners Activities-Allentown School District
7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Free Family Swim
6:00 p.m. Domestic Violence Vigil at Cedar Crest College Turning Point of Lehigh Valley
Saturday, October 20
10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Neighborhood Summit at Sacred Heart Hospital Conference Center
Adult Programs on communicating with teens, emergency preparedness and housing and the empowered neighborhood
Youth Programs on dating safety and sexual violence
Boys & Girls Club of Allentown and the Darden Foundation Partner to Advance Career Exploration
Grant is one of nearly 900 to be awarded through the inaugural Darden Restaurant Community Grants Program
Allentown, PA - April 20, 2012 - The Boys & Girls Club of Allentown, (BGCA) has been providing challenging programs and services to youth, ages 5 - 18, in our
community. Our mission is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.
Boys & Girls Club of Allentown, today announced it has been selected to receive a $1,000 grant as part of the inaugural Restaurant Community Grant Program from the Darden Foundation, the charitable arm of Darden Restaurants Inc. The Restaurant Community Grant Program is a local grants program intended to help support nonprofit organizations in the hundreds of communities Darden and its restaurant brands serve. The donation will enable the Boys & Girls Club of Allentown's project to provide disadvantaged teens with a comprehensive program that promotes career exploration, postsecondary education achievement, and the skills needed for job success.
Restaurants within the Darden family - Red Lobster, Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, The Capital Grille, Bahama Breeze and Seasons 52 - are helping to award more than $1.7 million in local grants to nearly 900 exceptional nonprofit organizations nationwide. Nonprofits receiving grants support one of Darden's three key focus areas: access to postsecondary education, preservation of natural resources and hunger.
"The generosity of the Darden Foundation has truly been the catalyst in advancing our educational efforts, by giving the children we serve greater hope and opportunity" said Deborah Fries-Jackson, Chief Professional Officer.
"Each grant is not just a check - it is an opportunity to make an impact, from providing essential supplies to food banks in Oregon, to mentoring students in Phoenix and supporting environmental education in New England," said Drew Madsen, president and chief operating officer of Darden Restaurants, Inc. "Our service philosophy extends far beyond the walls of our restaurants. These grants bring that philosophy to life by helping to develop a better future for those we serve, one community at a time."
For more information about the Darden Foundation, please visit http://www.darden.com/commitment/community.asp. For additional information on Boys & Girls Club of Allentown please visit www.bgcallentown.org.
About Boys & Girls Club of Allentown
BGCA is in the forefront of youth development, working with young people from disadvantaged economic, social and family circumstances. We offer daily access to a broad range of opportunities in five Core Program Areas that include: Education and Career Development; Character and Leadership Development; Health and Life Skills; the Arts; and Sports, Fitness and Recreation. Members benefit from trained, caring, professional staff and volunteers who help them take control of their lives, envision productive futures and achieve their goals.
Our Clubhouses are neighborhood based with eight inner-city locations throughout the Allentown area. These include our main facility on Sixth Street; the Allentown Housing Authority locations at Cumberland Gardens and Little Lehigh; the Teen Institute on Seventh Street; our girls-only location at 13th and Turner Streets; Roosevelt Elementary School Extension Site; Central Elementary School Extension Site; and McKinley Elementary School. BGCA membership currently totals 3,300 boys (52%) and girls (48%): 92% are minority youth; 70% are from low-income families; and 58% come from single parent homes.
About Darden Restaurants
Darden Restaurants, Inc., (NYSE: DRI), the world's largest full-service restaurant company, owns and operates more than 1,900 restaurants that generate over $7.5 billion in annual sales. Headquartered in Orlando, and employing 180,000 people, Darden is recognized for a culture that rewards caring for and responding to people. In 2012, Darden was named to the FORTUNE "100 Best Companies to Work For" list for the second year in a row and is the only full-service restaurant company to ever appear on the list. Our restaurant brands - Red Lobster, Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, The Capital Grille, Bahama Breeze, Seasons 52 and Eddie V's - reflect the rich diversity of those who dine with us. Our brands are built on deep insights into what our guests want. For more information, please visit www.darden.com.
The Darden Foundation
The Darden Restaurants, Inc. Foundation is the charitable arm of Darden Restaurants, Inc. The Foundation's mission is to maintain a spirit of volunteerism and philanthropy as defining characteristics of Darden Restaurants. Since 1995, the Darden Foundation has awarded more than $60 million in grants. Total giving in fiscal year 2012 amounted to $7.8 million, 20 percent of which is represented by the Restaurant Community Grants Program. The Darden Foundation carries out its mission by focusing philanthropic efforts and resources on the following program areas: Access to Postsecondary Education, Preservation of Natural Resources and Good Neighbor Grants.
CONGRATULATIONS AMY
Academic success is a key priority for Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) and with partners like University of Phoenix, youth are receiving education opportunities to help them graduate from high school and prepare for college. However, many adults long for additional education opportunities and Boys & Girls Club staff, parents and alumni like Amy Jahn deTorrez are getting that chance.
Amy de Torrez was one of 20 recipients nationwide to receive a full-tuition scholarship from BGCA and University of Phoenix to complete an undergraduate or master's degree. More than 200 Boys & Girls Club staff, parents and alumni applied for the scholarship opportunity.
"Serving youth is the number one priority here at BGCA, and it's great to see such a wonderful opportunity for the staff, parents and alumni that are so devoted to our young people," said Judith J. Pickens, senior vice president for BGCA's Program & Youth Development Services. "Thanks to the support of University of Phoenix, we are able to reward these people for all their hard work and dedication to our movement."
Amy Jahn deTorrez, a Boys & Girls Club of Allentown staff member, is the Community School Director at McKinley Elementary School. She plans to pursue her Masters in Elementary Education. Her hope is to use this degree to continue working with children and young people.
"I am honored and so thankful to the Boys & Girls Clubs of America and the University of Phoenix for providing me with this opportunity to further my education. My sincere hope is that the knowledge and skills that I obtain through earning my Masters in Education will help me to better serve my community, the students and families at McKinley Community School and the Boys & Girls Club of Allentown."
THE KATHLEEN & JB REILLY FAMILY HONORED
BGCA's Twenty-Fourth Annual Benefit Dinner Dance was held on Saturday, November 3rd at The Inn at Bear Creek. The Boys & Girls Club of Allentown was proud this year to honor the Kathleen & JB Reilly Family because of their long-standing commitment to Allentown and the Boys & Girls Club.
Their dedication and unparalleled family support epitomizes what volunteering is all about, making them truly worthy of this year's honor.
BGCA would like to acknowledge our key sponsors for the evening and thank them for their partnership. They included:
- Diamond Level - PPL Services Corporation & CityCenter Lehigh Valley
- Gold Level - Air Products
- Silver Level - Computer Aid, Inc.
- Bronze Level - Univest Bank and Trust Co.
Many thanks to the Dinner Committee of our Board of Directors for their hard work in planning such an elegant evening! They are: John Bassler (Chairperson), Mark Aurand, Jason Barnes, Pam Handwerk, Tim Kurtz, Patrick Loughlin, Ted Lyons, Debbie Morgan, Liz Ortiz, Steve Russo, Anthony Scarcia and Barbara Wood.
Music was provided by the fabulous band "Truth and Soul". Proceeds support the many programs and services we provide for our members.
Lights On Event – October 22, 2009
The 10th annual nationwide celebration of afterschool programs will take place October 22, 2009 in more than 7,500 communities when we nationally spotlight attention on the importance of afterschool programs for America’s children, families, and communities across the country. Lights On at the Boys & Girls Club of Allentown will help call attention to the afterschool programs that keep our kids safe, inspire them to learn and help working families
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January 12 2010
21st Annual Benefit Dinner
The Boys & Girls Cub of Allentown’s twenty-first Annual Benefit Dinner will be held on Saturday, November 7, 2009 at the Inn at Bear Creek. This year’s event will honor Board member and Vice President Anthony Scarcia, Jr. for his long-time support and generosity to the Club. Music will be provided by the Ardvarks. Proceeds of this great event will support the many programs and services we provide for our members. The cost to attend is $175 per person. Please contact Pat Johnson at 610/432-9944 for more information.
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January 12 2010
Iron Pigs
There is no doubt that with the opening last year of Coca-Cola Park and the Iron Pigs Minor League Baseball team establishing a home in the Lehigh Valley that our community has greatly benefited on so many levels. In addition to providing affordable and fun family entertainment, the Iron Pigs immediately became a great partner with local organizations serving children and youth. The Boys & Girls Club of Allentown was fortunate to be included among these.
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October 19 2009
Annual Golf Tournament a Big Success
On a cloudy but rather cool afternoon of May 6th nearly 100 enthusiastic golfers teed off at the Boys & Girls Club of Allentown’s 24th Annual Benefit Golf Tournament. Held at the Center Valley Golf Club, this enjoyable day raised much needed dollars to support our programs and services. A special THANK YOU to our Platinum Sponsors: Air Products & Chemicals; Allied Building Corporation; ALSTOM Power; AREVA; C.M. Stauffer Insurance Agency; Computer Aid; GE Energy; John & Joan Maxwell; John & Brenda McGlade; Shaw Power Group; Siemens Energy; and WorleyParsons Group. We also greatly appreciate the generosity of other category sponsors, donors and golfers who made the tournament a huge success!
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October 19 2009
Youth of the Year
One of the highlights of National Boys & Girls Club Week is our annual Youth of the Year event. Nominees from each BGCA Clubhouse are judged based on their involvement and leadership at their Club; academic performance and extra-curricular activities at school; and their volunteer service both at BGCA and in the community. We want to CONGRATULATE Joel Brito, age 16, and a junior at William Allen High School, who has been selected as this year’s winner!
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