Join us for "The Big Event", formerly known as Global Gala, hosted by MetroOrg.

Saturday, June 5th, 2010, 5:30 to 9:30 pm
5th Avenue & Madison Event Center
441 W. Madison Street

Enjoy a fun evening of delicious food, specialty beverages, affordable live and silent auctions, youth entertainment and music.

Thank you to Pearle and Malcolm Marr for the generous donation of the venue site, the 5th Avenue & Madison Event Center.

Sponsorship opportunities are available, To attend or sponsor the event, please call us at 602-954-8182 or click here.

Get your chance to win $10,000! Adopt 5 ducks in the Arizona Lucky Ducky Derby for only $20. Proceeds benefit several Valley charities including the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metropolitan Phoenix.

Click here to adopt your duckies! Enter 9999 as the adoption number.

Then join us on April 24th at the Scottsdale Waterfront from 11:00-2:00pm for a Quacktastic BBQ, entertainment, games and the famous duck drop at 1:30pm. Thanks for supporting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metropolitan Phoenix. We hope to see you at the Lucky Ducky Derby! Winner need not be present to win.

Click here to see our own Club members featured in the Lucky Ducky Promotional video.

Preparing for life after high school can be both an exciting and overwhelming experience. Applying for college, finding a job, and entering the workforce can seem almost impossible without the right tools and guidance from mentors.

To help our teens feel confident and prepared for the new challenges ahead of them, the Jerry Colangelo Branch hosted a College and Career Fair on April 9th. At the Fair, teens had the opportunity to meet with representatives from Arizona State University, Grand Canyon University, Phoenix College, South Mountain Community College, Universal Technical Institute, and the Army. Also in attendance were professionals from a number of different trades to talk with students about potential career paths.

A special thank you to all of the schools and representatives that helped make this event a success!

Teens at the Jerry Colangelo Branch are learning how to express themselves through writing. During their meetings they learn the basic principles of writing, editing, photography and comics. This is a wonderful opportunity for teens to enhance their skills and also gives a voice to the topics that relate to the youth in the community. The Teen Journal Club produces a monthly newsletter that they share with the rest of the Jerry Colangelo Branch.  <<See here>>

Girls ages 8-12 are making a run for it! By participating in Girls on the Run, young women are learning lessons that help develop positive self-esteem, community leadership, healthy living, as well as enhance emotional, social, mental, and physical development.  

New Balance, a sponsor of Girls on the Run, donated three new pairs of running shoes to the girls at the Warner A. Gabel Branch. The program is a hit and they are always excited to attend the next session. 

These are some of the activities that take place in our Clubs. For more information about a Club near you, call 602-954-8182.

April 24
Techathalon helps young people in our communities gain technical skills. Through the sharing of information and ideas, participants maximize their learning experience while making friends and receiving recognition for their accomplishments.

Techathalon features four Challenge Events encompassing graphic design, technical know-how, productivity software mastery, and general technology knowledge. This year Techathalon will be held on Saturday, April 24th at the Boys & Girls Clubs of the East Valley’s Chandler Compadre Branch.  Go BGCMP Techathalon teams!

May 1
On Saturday, May 1, young men ages 11 to 14 will continue on their journey to manhood by participating in the Passport to Manhood conference. This conference promotes responsibility while reinforcing positive behavior. Passport to Manhood consists of 14 small-group sessions, each of which concentrates on a specific aspect of manhood through highly interactive activities. Each participant is issued his own "Passport" to underscore the idea that he is on a journey of maturation and personal growth.

May14
The International Festival, a day of fun, learning and culture. This year the festival will take place on May 14th, at the Louis & Elizabeth Sands Branch and will feature The Caledonian Society of Arizona who will take the kids on a journey through Scottish history as well as entertainment provided by a Folklorico Spanish dance group. Each Club attending will share an activity focusing on a different culture from around the world.

There are a variety of other activities going on throughout the month. Click here to find the Club nearest you.

The Big Event
June 5, 2010
5th Avenue & Madison Event Center
5:30-9:30pm
Ticket price: $75
Click here for tickets and sponsorship opportunities

Heat Stroke Classic
June 25, 2010
Legacy Golf Course
Foursome price: $500
For more information about this event please call 602-954-8182

For more info on these events, call (602) 954-8182 or visit www.bgcmp.org 

Eight year-old Adan is known at the Spencer D. & Mary Jane Stewart Branch for his optimism and positive attitude. One reason Adan loves coming to the Club is because he’s not alone -- his two older sisters and younger brother all attend the Club as well. Adan’s favorite part of the Club is the gym where he loves to play basketball and soccer. Adan claims that the Club “is the funnest place in the whole entire world!”

Another shining star at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metropolitan Phoenix is Alexxis. Like Adan, Alexxis’ Club experience is a family affair. She and her three brothers all attend the Tri-City West/Thornwood Branch. Alexxis is an outstanding student always completing her homework before she moves on to other activities at the Club. Once done with her studying, Alexxis likes to spend her time in the Art Room.

Congratulations to both of our Character Counts Kids of the Month!

To learn more about these outstanding youth, click on the names below to see a video of them in action at their Clubs.

Adan or Alexxis

Executive Council member, Noel Powell has been a member for the past five years. This year, Noel served as the Chairman of the Taste 2010 event that was held on April 10th, at the Kierland Commons.

The event was a huge success thanks to Noel and his volunteer committee who spent countless hours pulling it all together. Thank you, Noel for your continued support of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metropolitan Phoenix.

Did you know you can change your estate plan in ways beyond your actual will? You can make the following tax-advantaged types of gifts in conjunction with your will: IRA, 401(k), 403(b).

Contact your plan administrator and ask to update your plan beneficiaries. By following the procedures outlined by your administrator, you can easily make a change to include the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metropolitan Phoenix. Any funds gifted through these vehicles remain outside your estate and are not subject to estate tax.

If you would like more information on how to make a planned gift, please call (602) 954-8182 or e-mail Brad Kuluris at bkuluris@bgcmp.org.