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"School
starts tomorrow and I don't know what to
wear first!" - Weston,
9 years old, about Back-to-School shopping
 The
dust has settled and there are nothing but
smiles and a few sore feet after the
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metropolitan
Phoenix (BGCMP) hosted its annual
Back-to-School Shopping Day on August 20, at JCPenney. The
BGCMP also unveiled it's brand new mini bus
donated by Checker Auto Parts.
This
year 98 kids from central and west Phoenix
communities received the opportunity for
the shopping spree of a lifetime in
preparation for the new school year. Kids
were paired with a volunteer who took them
shopping for school clothes and
supplies.
Kids
and volunteers alike had a great time, as
it became typical to hear the kids say “shopping
is my favorite thing to do” and “we
just keep coming back for more” from
board members. Volunteers return year
after year to this heartfelt event.
Special thanks to Mountain
Telecommunications, Bell
Automotive Products, Robson Communities
and Sucato Masonry for each
sponsoring more
than five children at the event.
The
kids were able to walk out of the store
with bags-full of new clothing and new
haircuts thanks to the generosity of the
BGCMP Board of Directors and JCPenney Paradise Valley Mall location.
JCPenney
pulled out all the stops again this year
donating new backpacks
(purchased through employee
contributions), providing free hair
cuts and offering a 20-30 percent
discount on all items!
Some
lucky kids also got to ride in a brand new mini bus donated by
Checker Auto Parts, the familiar local
retail chain owned by Phoenix-based CSK
Auto, Inc.
BGCMP unveils strategic plan
The volunteers and staff of the Boys & Girls Clubs of
Metropolitan Phoenix are proud to share with you highlights of the
organization's new strategic plan. A thorough analysis of the organization
resulted in a comprehensive, multiyear tool to help guide us into the future.
The Clubs have benefited the youth in our community for over 57 years. Utilizing
the planning and vision of the strategic plan, we will continue to ensure that
at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metropolitan Phoenix, Kids Come First!
Our vision is that all kids should have a safe
and enriching environment to enjoy their childhood while learning to make
positive choices.
Our mission is to inspire and enable youth in
our community, especially those faced with difficult and challenging
circumstances, to realize their individual potential while learning responsible
citizenship.
Our core values are
- Kids Come First.
- Practice What We Teach.
- Aspire to New Heights.
- Recognize, Celebrate, and Thank All for
Their Accomplishments.
- Passion, Purpose and Play.
- Together We Achieve More.
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September 10, 2003
Beauty of a
Bonzer
BGCMP Steel Drum
Band will open for the Beach Boys.
Phoenix, AZ
more
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September 27, 2003
Mayors' Challenge 8th
Annual Golf Tournament
Goodyear, AZ more
info |
October
06-13, 2003
Gila River Golf Classic
Chandler, AZ more
info |
November
15, 2003
Holiday Auction
Scottsdale, AZ more
info |
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BGCMP
Steel Pan Drum Band
The BGCMP Steel Pan Drum Band consists of club
members living in south Phoenix ages
7 to 14. The band has proven to be a positive and
rewarding activity that also provides valuable
study skills and a strong sense of discipline
and responsibility. Playing the steel drum band
serves as an excellent introduction to
music and the creative arts for students who
have been intimidated by standard musical forms.
The BGCMP Steel Pan Drum
Band is currently scheduling performances to
help raise funds to travel to Port of Spain,
Trinidad W.I. and participate in a musical training
with steel pan drum masters. This trip will be a reward
for the kids hard work and dedication, a once in a
lifetime opportunity for them!
Help the kids earn this
fabulous opportunity by hosting a fun event for
your party or corporate function.
Schedule a half-hour performance for $500.
Please call (602)954-8182.
Catch
the band in action September
10th when they open for The Beach Boys! for more
information
click
here.
Club
& Board Members Visit Phoenix Art Museum
 ArtWeb
is a BGCMP program that begins with a literary
experience, moves into a studio experience, then
follows with a field trip to a local cultural
venue (museum, botanical garden) to view a
particular exhibition and work in a children's
studio culminating in an exhibition
of work. The pieces posted here are a result of
an ArtWeb program centered around a recent
exhibition at the Phoenix Art Museum. After
studying about their favorite artist &
technique, talented young artists recreated their
versions of the Masters. To view more samples of these paintings
please
click
here.
BGCMP recipient of
Power Hour Grant supported by JCPenney
Afterschool Fund.
The
BGCMP
is
proud to announce that it is the recipient
of a $5,000 Power Hour grant
supported by the JCPenney Afterschool
Fund. This highly effective homework
assistance program is based on the premise
that youngsters need to view homework as an
opportunity to learn how to work
independently, to learn how to
successfully complete projects on time and
to enable them to feel positive about
their accomplishments.
Power
Hour
is an interactive after-school homework
assistance program for children, ages 6 –
18. Unlike assignments in class, Power
Hour is conducted in a
non-threatening, after-school environment
using “Homework Helpers,” adults or older
students to supervise completion of a Club
member’s homework. Extensive research has
repeatedly shown that good after-school
education programs can raise math and
reading performance, improve school
attendance, decrease students’ involvement
in crime and reduce dropout rates.
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Volunteer
of the month
The
BGCMP is proud to recognize volunteer Executive
Council Member, James Dew.
Dew has
been a member of the Executive Council at the
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metropolitan Phoenix
since 1996 and has been awarded the
groups’ most prestigious award, the Steve
Schwanz Top Producer Award three years in a row.
“Jim
has taken our golf tournaments to new levels; he
has played an integral part in the continuing
improvement of our special events,” said
Tony Sokolowski Director of the
Executive Council.
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Kid
of
the month
 The
BGCMP is proud to recognize I.G. Homes Member
Pedro Corral. Seven-year-old Pedro has been a
member of the Club for one year.
The youngest of
four children, Pedro is very mature for his age. He
is very helpful around the Club and has really
made an effort to get to know all the staff
members. He is also excited to participate in
all core areas at the Club.
Pedro is a courageous
and happy child who puts on
a smile even in the most challenging
situations. We're very happy to name Pedro kid
of the month because he's such a great kid!
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The Boys & Girls Clubs of
Metropolitan Phoenix depends on friends like
you to make a difference to 17,000 kids in our
community every year!
You can make a
difference in the life of a child by:
- Volunteer to
coach a team or mentor at the Club
- Volunteer for
Special Events
(more)
- Sponsor-A-Youth
(more)
- Donate planned
or outright gifts
For more
information on how to get involved, please call
(602) 954-8182 or email lforsythe@bgclubs-phx.org.
To make an online donation today please
click
here.
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The Boys & Girls
Clubs of Metropolitan Phoenix inspire and enable
youth in our community, especially those faced with
difficult and challenging circumstances, to realize
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Branch Locations:
Warner A. Gabel Branch
1330 N. 15th St. Phoenix, AZ
85006 Phoenix Phone: (602)252-7968
I.G. Homes Branch
1601 W. Sherman St.
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Phone: (602)254-5814
Herbert Kieckhefer Branch
548 W. Southern Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85041 Phone: (602)268-3486
Harry & Sandy Rosenzweig Branch
2242 W. Missouri Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85015
Phone: (602)249-1338
Louis & Elizabeth Sands Branch
4730
W. Grovers Glendale, AZ 85308 Phone: (602)375-0400
Tolleson Branch 9251 W. Washington
St. Tolleson, AZ 85353 Phone: (602)936-9020
Jerry & Helen Wisotsky / Peoria Branch
11820 N. 81st. Ave. Peoria, AZ 85345
Phone: (623)979-3559
Tri-City West / Thornwood Branch 301
E. Western Ave. Avondale, AZ 85323 Phone: (623)932-1154
Dave Pratt Dental Clinic (I.G. Homes Branch)
1601 W. Sherman St. Phoenix, AZ 85007
Phone: (602)271-9961
Del E. Webb Administrative Center
2645 N. 24th. St. Phoenix, AZ 85008-1824
Phone: (602)954-8182 Fax: (602)956-3320
Job
Hotline:
(602)954-3939
www.bgclubs-phx.org
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