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Who We Are
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The
professional association of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America
executives in Washington State including staff membership of our
military partners
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A 501 c
3 non – profit corporation in the State of Washington
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Unites
all the independently operating Boys & Girls Clubs in the State of
Washington
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Provides a mechanism for joint decision making, communication,
exchange of ideas and cooperative action among Boys & Girls Clubs in
the State of Washington
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Promotes public awareness of youth development and the challenges
facing today’s youth
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Developing and expanding quality youth development throughout
Washington State
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Promoting and strengthening Boys & Girls Clubs’ relationships with
public and private agencies throughout Washington State
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Provides a mechanism for distribution of raised funds to member
clubs
What We Do
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The
Association strives to advance the BGCA mission and programs in
local communities, and to provide support and development
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Promotes and administers the Washington State “Youth of the Year”
program
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Promotes and administers the Governors “Community Service
Scholarship” awarded annually at the Governors Youth of the Year
reception
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Offer
BGCA programs at over 130 separate locations, including Clubhouses,
Native lands, public housing, school sites, and community centers
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Serve
over 147,000 Washington state youth in grades K – 12 through annual
membership and outreach
services through 102 Clubs and an additional 100 outreach sites
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Offer
dedicated youth facilities that are open daily, staffed by
professionals, and provide proven programs that provide positive
outcomes
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Clubs
and programs are available and affordable to all youth; average
annual membership cost to join the Boys & Girls Club is about $20
per year, with scholarships available. The total cost to serve each
child is approximately $500 per year, hence the need for
fundraising, grant development, and contracts for service on local,
county and state levels
Association Leadership
President: Joe Ingoglia
Boys & Girls Clubs of Thurston County
Tumwater, Washington
Vice-President: Daniel Johnson
Boys & Girls Clubs of King County
Seattle, Washington
Secretary: Ryan Davenport
Boys & Girls Clubs of Spokane County
Spokane, Washington
Treasurer: Elise Menashe
Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Washington
Vancouver, Washington
Chair: David Sykes, BGCA
M.V. Prasad, BGCA
Noelle Hardt, BGCA
Heather Campbell, BGCA
Lloyd Tolle, BGCA
Executive Director: Matt Watrous (Bio)
603 Stewart St Suite 300
Seattle, WA 98101 206.818.5802
mwatrous@positiveplace.org
Mission Statement
"The Washington State Boys & Girls Club Association is the
professional association of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America executives in the state, including staff membership of our military partners.
The Association agendas include issues and matters pertinent to the BGCA movement. The Association strives to advance the BGCA mission and program in local communities, and to provide professional opportunities, training and development.
The Association chairperson is selected by the membership. He/she serves as the group's organizer and spokesperson.
The Association may accept and provide funding, under the control of the chairperson, in service to the BGCA mission locally, regionally and nationally."
Association Chair 2004
Bill Tsoukalas, Executive Director
Boys & Girls Clubs of Snohomish County
Everett, WA
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