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Who
We Are
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A separate 501-c-4 non-profit corporation (think of it as a “trade association” of Boys & Girls Clubs in the state)
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Unites 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 Clubs in the state of Washington
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Promotes public awareness of youth development and challenges facing today’s youth
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Provides a mechanism for distribution of state funding to the member Clubs, and a liaison between the Clubs and state government
What
We Do
Altogether,
our Clubs offer programs at a total of 126 separate locations, including Clubhouses, Native lands, public housing, schools, and community centers. We currently serve
over 100,000 Washington state youth in grades K-12 through annual membership. We offer dedicated youth facilities that are open daily, staffed by professionals, and offer programs that work.
Our Clubs and programs are available and affordable to all youth. The average annual membership cost to join the Boys & Girls Club is about $20 per year, with scholarships available. The total cost of service to the Club for each child is approximately $500 per year. Hence the need for fundraising, grant development, and contracts for service on local, county and state levels.
Alliance Leadership
President: Greg Falk
Boys & Girls Clubs of Benton and Franklin County
Pasco, WA
Vice President: Joe Ingoglia
Boys & Girls Clubs of Thurston County
Tumwater, WA
Treasurer: Elise Menashe
Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Washington
Vancouver, WA
Secretary: Ryan Davenport
Boys & Girls Clubs of Spokane County
Spokane, WA
Government Relations: Noelle Hardt
Boys & Girls Clubs of America
Government
Affairs Chair: Bill Tsoukalas
Boys & Girls Clubs of Snohomish County
Everett, WA
Government Affairs Directors: Brad Boswell
& Vicki Christophersen
Olympia, WA
Our
Mission
To inspire and enable all young people, especially those
who need us most, 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.
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