2011 summer club news - boys & girls club of american samoa newsletter

8/3/2019 2011 Summer Club News - Boys & Girls Club of American Samoa Newsletter

1/6

Troy Polamalu and SMU Head Coach June JonesSpeaks to BGCAS Summer Academy

Offering Special Remarks at the Opening Ceremony

launching the 2011 BGCAS/GUAS Summer Academy, Governor

Togiola Tulafono reminded the youth participants about how

fortunate they are to have such a unique opportunity to walk

the halls of an institution of higher education so early in their

academic journey. I commend the American Samoa

Community College for hosting this program and allowing

young, elementary level students from across American

Samoa to be exposed to higher education. This is an excellent

approach to creating the pathway to postsecondary education

and increasing college readiness. Governor Togiola Tulafono shared his commitment

to providing a Youth Center for the youth; a safe place with structured and

adult-supervised activities where students can learn and grow in a positive manner.

Programs such as the Boys & Girls Clubs of American Samoa (BGCAS) and the GEAR

UP give you opportunity and hope for the future. They work with you to make sure you

have all the tools, skills and knowledge you need to succeed in school and have a bright

future. In closing, Governor Togiola thanked the BGCAS Board of Directors, ASCC

President, Board of Higher Education, GEAR UP and all the partners from public

agencies and community organizations who worked to make the Summer Academy a

reality.

BGCAS Newsletter

Jones and Polamalu Speaks to

BGCAS & GUAS

Summer Academy Special

Remarks from Governor Tulafono

BGCAS Thanks Summer

Academy Sponsors

First Lady Presents at NCCEP

GEARUP Conference

NFL Visits BGCAS

New BGCAS Clubhouse

Operation Military Kids OMK

Military Youth Outreach

BGCAS/DOE 20 Week Mentoring

Program

BGCA Organizational Goals

How to Become a BGCAS

Club Member

BGCAS Board of Directors

1

Be humble. Be great. And be a good ambassador for American Samoa, no

matter where you go, advised Troy Polamalu of the Pittsburgh Steelers. During his

remarks Mr. Polamalu urged the young audience to always remember where you come

from and to never forget that you represent your country and your culture. Troy

Polamalu encouraged all the students to pursue their education to the fullest and to aim

their goals up high. Troy was grateful to visit American Samoa and to give a little of what

he has learned as a professional athlete to the young students of the territory.

Issue 1, JuneSeptember 2011

During the June Jones Goodwill Missions 3rd annual visit to Am. Samoa Coach

Joness keynote speech to BGCAS/GUAS youth participants emphasized four important rules

that were taught to him as a young child: 1) Always tell the truth, 2) Never steal, 3) Do not

cheat and 4) Choose good friends. He stressed that he has lived by these rules and teaches

them to all his student athletes. Applying these rules in your life will help you build good

character. Good character, powered by the desire to succeed in school, will help you

achieve anything in life; including playing in the NFL says Coach June Jones. June Jones

was a former Quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons and was nationally named Coach of the

year 1999 and three time Regional Coach of the year while at the University of Hawaii.

Summer Academy Special Remarks from

Governor Togiola Tulafono


2/6

A BIG THANK YOUto our Summer

Academy SupportersThe 2011 GUAS/BGCAS Summer Academy

was a great success. Over 400 students

ages 10-18 from the GEAR UP cohort and

BGCAS thoroughly enjoyed the academic

program, sports activities & motivational

talks from Head Coach June Jones & Sons

of Samoa who have succeeded in the NFL.

This event would not have been possible

without your commitment & support for

the youth of American Samoa.

Faafetai, Faafetai Tele Lava.

Governor Togiola T.A. Tulafono

First Lady Mary Ann T. Tulafono

TAITAITAMA Executive Board

BGCAS Executive Board of Directors

Dean Hudson, Fletcher Construction

Blue Sky Communications

SODEXO

Consolidators International Inc.

SMU Head Coach June Jones

June Jones Goodwill MissionMr. & Mrs. Paul and Penny Loyd

Dr. Seth Galeai, ASCC President

Director Leilua Stevenson, DHSS

Director Samana Veavea, DPR

Director Elizabeth Ponausuia, DOH

Director Jacinta Galeai, DOE

Director Ufagafa R. Tulafono, DMWR

EMS Chief Fuapopo Avegalio

Sia Figel, Reading Instructor

FIFA Football Federation Am. Samoa

Island-Wide Volleyball Association

Launiusaelua Softball Association

Am. Samoa Basketball Association

ASCC Security

KVZK TV Crew

BGCAS Coordinators

GEAR UP Staff and

the many, many volunteers who worked

tirelessly to make this event a success.

BGCAS Summer Academy Activities

2

Students working on Graphics Arts

Boys & Girls Clubs of American SamoaIssue 1, JuneSeptember, 2011

Island-Wide Volleyball Association

Choir session with Musical Instructor John

Mailo of THS and Rose Auvaa of FHS.

FIFA Soccer led by

Football Federation Am. Samoa

June Jones Goodwill Mission with NFL Players & Volunteers

First Lady Mary Ann Tulafono Presents atFirst Lady Mary Ann Tulafono Presents at

the NCCEP GEAR UP Conferencethe NCCEP GEAR UP Conference

First Lady Mary Ann Tulafono and GUAS Director Tupua Roy

Fua led a delegation representing American Samoa to the 2011

National GEAR UP Conference hosted by the National Council on

Community and Educational Partnerships (NCCEP) GEAR UP

Programs in San Francisco, California July 2011.

American Samoas GEAR UP program was invited to provide a

presentation featuring its partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs

of American Samoa (BGCAS) and how it will help GEAR UP

sustain its programs and services in the community. Entering its

final year of implementation, GEAR UP has documented over five

years of lessons learned in working with students and teachers

to improve academic achievement and better prepare students

for college. (see page #6)


3/6

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICAN SAMOA

20 week After School Mentoring Program

Boys & Girls Clubs Organization

BGCAS/DOE and GUAS serves

youth before and after school through

tutoring, mentoring, small group

sessions, educational technology,

performance management and most

importantly, integrating skill building

and fun sessions that keep children

engaged.

Beginning November, 2010 through

May, 2011, the After School Mentoring

Initiative served over 300 youth from

six public elementary schools including

Matatula, Alofau, Leatele, Tafuna,

Leone Midkiff & Alataualua/Taputapu.

Every student was required to complete

homework assignments during Home-work Help before engaging in fun, skill

-building activities including soccer or

volleyball; computer graphic arts &

robotics or agricultural farming, life

skills training, nutrition education and

lessons in ZUMBA! Before starting

fun sessions, all students received a

healthy serving of snacks provided by

SODEXO, Dept Human & Social

Services (DHSS) and Community

Coalitions. Dept of Health delivered

Body Works (a teen health curriculum)

GOAL: To inspire and enable young people, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their

full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens.

VISION: Boys & Girls Clubs of American Samoa will expand its vision of providing exceptional development andenrichment programs for American Samoas youth, especially thosefrom disadvantaged circumstances, so that theymay realize their full potential.

VALUES: In recognition of our responsibility to empower youth, Boys & Girls Clubs of American Samoa commits

to the following principles

*SAFETY: Create an environment that protects an individuals physical and emotional wellbeing.

*RESPECT: Recognize and take strength of our unique experiences.

*INTEGRITY: Nurture trust by being reliable and honest.

*OPPORTUNITY: Promote a culture of learning and growth.

5

Boys & Girls Clubs of American Samoa Issue 1, JuneSeptember 2011

and ZUMBA lessons.Community Coalitions facilitated

Botvins Life Skills Training while

ASCC GEAR UP featured robotics

and graphic arts.

Football Federation of American

Samoa provided developmental

coaches & sports equipment for

soccer drills at all school sites while

Island-wide Volleyball Association

supported volleyball practice sessions.

The comprehensive approach of

serving the holistic needs of children

is directly aligned with goals of both

the BGCA & GEAR UP: Provide a

positive environment, challengestudent academic capability, provide

social, emotional guidance, prepare

students for college and to have

wholesome fun while doing it.

Partnerships made this initiative a

great success.

This program was made possible

by the U.S. DOJ Office of Justice

Programs National Mentoring

Program and the National Boys &

Girls Clubs of America.


4/6

AM. SAMOA FINDS NEW HOME FORTHE BGCAS CLUB HOUSE

Its official! Known in the 70s as the Tree Top; later U.S.Army Reserve offices and then the former AAFES postal exchange,

this building facility will take on a new mission and purpose as thefirst-everBoys & Girls Clubs of American Samoa Club House.

Centrally located & easily accessible to schools in the Tualautaarea, the BGCAS Club House will open its doors to provide a safeenvironment for high yield learning & enriching activities. Focusedon college completion, all programs & services aim to help all youth

ages 6 through 18 succeed in school and prepare for college.Research shows that effective youth programs are comprehensive indesign and work with children and their families. BGCAS and itspartners are committed to working with interested youth to address

their health, behavioral health, social & emotional, physical andacademic needs. In keeping with the National Boys & Girls Clubs ofAmerica, the local club will offer: 1) Education & CareerDevelopment, 2) Character & Leadership Development, 3) Health &Life Skills, 4) The Arts and 5) Sports, Fitness & Recreation.

The BGCAS is a 501(c)(3) charitable non-profit organization.We are asking our community for help to build a youth center that

will serve our children for generations to come.

Make A Difference. Support your localBoys & Girls Clubs of American Samoa.

Please [email protected] more info.

Boys & Girls Clubs of American SamoaIssue 1, JuneSeptember, 2011

Reagan Mauia born inAm. Samoa: drafted by the

Miami Dolphins, playedfor the Cincinnati Bengals

and is currently a fullback

for the Arizona Cardinals

Alex Holmes a startingight end for two national

hampionship teams:Miami Dolphins, 2005 and

Saint Louis Rams, 2006.

Reno Mahe is of Tongandescent. He playedcollege football for BYU.He was signed by thePhiladelphia Eagles in2003. In 2005, he led theNFL in punt returning with21 returns for 269 yards.

Jesse Sapolu is one of s49ers to own 4 SuperBowlChampionship Ring(1984, 1988, 1989,

and1994). He earnedPro Bowl honors in 1993and 1994.

Colt Brennanplayed aUH where he holds theNCAA Division 1 record most touchdowns in asingle season with 58.Drafted in 2008 with theWashington Redskins(2008 2009), Brennanplayed for the OaklandRaiders in 2010.

Maa Tanuvasa wasborn in Am. Samoa. Heplayed college football atUH helping them win the1992 Western AthleticConference Champion-ship. He played 9 yearsin the NFLwinning 2Super Bowl champion-ships with the DenverBroncos

Taitusi Deuce

Lutui was born inHaapai, Tonga &

grew up in Mesa, AZ.

In 2006 Deuce was

drafted by theArizona

Cardinals. In 2009, hestarted 16 games as theCardinals NFC West

Champions with a 10-6record.

3
http://localhost/wiki/Super_Bowlhttp://localhost/wiki/Super_Bowlhttp://localhost/wiki/Super_Bowl_XIXhttp://localhost/wiki/Super_Bowl_XXIXhttp://localhost/wiki/Super_Bowlhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arizona_Cardinalshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arizona_Cardinalshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arizona_Cardinalshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arizona_Cardinalshttp://localhost/wiki/Super_Bowlhttp://localhost/wiki/Super_Bowl_XXIXhttp://localhost/wiki/Super_Bowl_XIXhttp://localhost/wiki/Super_Bowlhttp://localhost/wiki/Super_Bowl


5/6

OPERATION: MILITARY KIDS & MILITARY YOUTH OUTREACHWorking with the Department of Defense, the Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA)

developed partnerships with the United States Armed Forces. The BGCA partnershipoffers members consistent programming and stable support. No matter where families aretransferred, children in any military community will find the same quality services and

programs.

A Sense of Place: Children on military bases face more than the usual challenges of

growing up, from moving and re-establishing friendships every few years to worryingabout family members who have been deployed. Youth Centers are here to help, providingstability and a sense of place. With time-tested Boys & Girls Club programs at everymilitary installation Youth Center, members will always feel at home.

What the Youth Center Offers: The Youth Center is a positive place that offers awide variety of educational, recreational, cultural and social activities. Using a

comprehensive youth development strategy, caring, trained staff provide guidance inhelping girls and boys to: discover their needs, pursue their interests, nurture their talents,

broaden their viewpoints, dissolve their prejudices, resolve their conflicts, set their goals,understand themselves, and have fun!

Supporting Military Families: There are military families in every community. With

this in mind, the Boys & Girls Clubs of American Samoa gives priority preference tochildren of all military families. Giving these young people a safe place to go, staffed withcaring adults, provides relief to these families. To join Military Youth Outreach &

Operation: Military Kids, contact the local club for an application by [email protected].

Vincent Manuwaiwas born in Hawaii, hishonors include:All-America first-teamchoice byCollege Foot-ball News, All-WACfirstteam, received theWarrior Club Award(teams best player).Manuwai was draftedby the JacksonvilleJaguars in 2003.

Ryan Clark wasmoved by the islandculture, music andphysical talents of ourstudents. As an out-standing Safety for thePittsburgh Steelers,Clark made 72 tackles, 1interception and 3 fumblerecoveries in 2006.Clark re-signed a 4-year

contract with thePittsburgh Steelers.

Boys & Girls Clubs of American Samoa Issue 1, June-September, 2011Boys & Girls Clubs of American Samoa

Rey Maualuga waspicked in the 2nd round bythe Cincinnati Bengals. Hefinished his rookie season

with 64 tackles, 1 sack, 3forced fumbles and 3 passdeflections in 15 gamesstarted.

Domata Peko. andhis wife Ana attended

the BGCAS Closing.

Peko a Samoana High

School graduate was

drafted by the Cincinnati

Bengals in 2006 . The

Bengals recently signed

Peko to a five-year

contract extension.

Matt Toeaina was born inAm. Samoa and attended

Samoana High School. Mattwas drafted by the

Cincinnati Bengals in 2007.Matt is currently a defensivetacklefor the Chicago Bears.

Shaun Nuabornin Am. Samoa and

attended TafunaHigh School. Nua

was drafted bythePittsburghSteelers in 2005 .

Nua earned a SuperBowl ringwith the

Steelers in Super Bowl XL. He alsoplayed for theBuffalo Bills; is currentlya free agent.

4
mailto:[email protected]://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All-Americahttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All-Americahttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/College_Football_Newshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/College_Football_Newshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Western_Athletic_Conferencehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cincinnati_Bengalshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cincinnati_Bengalshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2007_NFL_Drafthttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Defensive_tacklehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Defensive_tacklehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago_Bearshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pittsburgh_Steelershttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pittsburgh_Steelershttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2005_NFL_Drafthttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Bowl_ringhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Bowl_ringhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Bowl_XLhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buffalo_Billshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buffalo_Billshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Bowl_XLhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Bowl_ringhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Bowl_ringhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2005_NFL_Drafthttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pittsburgh_Steelershttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pittsburgh_Steelershttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago_Bearshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Defensive_tacklehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Defensive_tacklehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2007_NFL_Drafthttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cincinnati_Bengalshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cincinnati_Bengalshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Western_Athletic_Conferencehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/College_Football_Newshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/College_Football_Newshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All-Americahttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All-Americamailto:[email protected]


6/6

2011 summer club news - boys & girls club of american samoa newsletter

Documents