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Our
Mission
To inspire and enable all young people, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.
Our
Mission Statement
"The Washington State Boys & Girls Club Alliance is a registered 501-c-4 non-profit corporation, governed by it's approved bylaws and the IRS.
It's leadership includes the incorporating Board of Directors and Officers elected by the membership.
The Alliance membership includes the chief professional officers of all Boys & Girls Clubs of America chartered organizations, and military partners, in the state of Washington.
The purpose and function of the Alliance is to secure influence and funding from the Washington state legislature; such funds to be utilized for programmatic and capital purposes in Clubs throughout the state.
The Alliance normally meets quarterly, or 3-4 times per year.
Minimum expectations of members are to attend at least 75% of all meetings, to participate and support the State Youth of the Year program, to pay Alliance dues in a timely fashion, and to participate in the legislative
process if and how needed."
Alliance President 2005
Lynn Templeton, Executive Director/CEO
Boys & Girls Clubs of Whatcom County
Bellingham, WA
Our
Core Beliefs
The Boys & Girls Club provides a safe place to learn and grow, ongoing relationships with caring adult professionals, life enhancing programs, character development experiences, hope and opportunity.
We strive for young people to achieve:
Demographics
of Boys & Girls Clubs of America Kids
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49% live in single parent families
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63% are from minority families
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56% are male
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42% are from families with annual incomes less than $22,000
Boys
& Girls Club Programs Work!
In studies sponsored by the Carnegie Corporation and Columbia University, young people participating in Boys & Girls Clubs showed the following results:
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15% overall higher grade point average
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87% fewer school absences
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81% increase in homework completion
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22% reduction in drug activity
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13% reduction in juvenile crime
Why Are the Boys & Girls Clubs a good investment for the State of Washington?
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Boys & Girls Club programs tie directly into helping the state achieve community goals
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We stretch state dollars through matching funding, thereby easing state costs
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Boys & Girls Club partnerships assist local communities in reaching educational goals in a highly cost effective manner
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As indicated above, kids in the Boys & Girls Clubs have fewer contacts with law enforcement, stay in school more often, and achieve better grades—all important benefits to our state, local communities and families.
Washington
State Boys & Girls Clubs Association 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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