Clements Teen Centerof the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Texas

State of the Youth Town Hall Meeting

November 24, 2009

Statistics

Mission Statement

“To enable all young people, especially those who need us the most, to reach

their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.”

Programs

• Smart Leaders• Smart Moves• Smart Girls • Date Smart• Passport to Manhood• Career Launch • Project Learn• Goals for Graduation• Money Matters• Powerhour• Triple Play• Gourmet Cooking

• We Offer– 4 year scholarship– Daily snacks– Afterschool tutoring– Weekend backpacks– A safe place to learn and

grow– Ongoing relationships with

caring, adult professionals– Life-enhancing programs

and character development experiences

– Hope and opportunity

Vision for the Teen Center

To contribute to the development of young people by instilling a sense of

• Belonging

• Usefulness

• Influence or Power

• Competence

When this strategy is fully implemented;

• Self esteem is enhanced

• An environment is created which helps teens achieve their full potential

What does this mean?

We need support for our TEENS

Obstacles

1. Transportation• Teen support through attendance

2. Volunteer Services

3. Sponsorship for special events

4. Community Exposure and Support

5. Collaboration opportunities for all teen related services

• Not a competition but a collaboration

Solutions1. Put our heads together to find means of

transportation that will ensure the safe arrival of our teens

2. Teens who will attend3. Rally up individuals who will volunteer to assist in the

programming and implementation of club activities4. Sponsorship is not just monetary but your presence

and support is just as valuable and important5. Include the teen center in events that are taking place

that we can assist in to allow for publicity and collaboration to create a sense of community

How Can You Help?

1. Fill out the survey that you received and turn it in

2. Make a commitment that you can keep

3. Share your ideas

4. Give us your contact information and make a pledge to assist in saving the lives of our teens

Teen Center Wish list

• Pots and pans• Cooking utensils• Small appliances• Correct fatheads• Popcorn machine• Cotton candy machine• Pool sticks and tips• Sport equipment

– Jerseys– Footballs– Basketballs– Soccer balls

• Updated arcade games and consoles with accessories

• Up to date movies• Copy machine• Small projector screen• School supplies• Arts and craft supplies• Stereo • Butcher paper (assorted

colors)