February, 2013Club Notes

Time is quickly winding down to the Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri’s 23rd annual “An Evening of Heart & Hope” presented by Central Bank of Missouri on February 16th. With the help of a generous community and 45 sponsors, more than $150,000 was raised�  a er�  the�  final�  tallies�  were�  made�  last year. The Club has set a goal of $125,000�  this�  year;�  an�  ambi ous�  goal�  it�  feels can be met with hard work and a generous community.

The�  auc on�  has�  grown�  immensely�  in�  its 23 years. In its early years, board members provided the majority of the support in the purchasing of items. From those seeds that were planted, the auc on�  has�  grown�  so�  that�  in�  each�  of�  the�  last�  three�  years,�  the�  auc on�  has�  exceeded the $100,000 mark, and has set new records the last two years running. With one-of-a-kind works of art, travel, and sports experiences, “An Evening of Heart & Hope” has become the single largest charity event in west central Missouri.

“We’ve worked hard in the last few years�  to�  make�  the�  auc on�  into�  something that people don’t just like to�  a end,�  they�  can’t�  wait�  to�  a end,”�  said�  Club�  Execu ve�  Director�  Bre �  Barth�  Fagan. “Each year takes a tremendous

amount�  of�   me�  and�  energy�  to�  plan�  and�  execute, but we build on what we did and learned from the previous year to make�  the�  next�  one�  even�  be er.�  We’re�  ecsta c�  about�  what�  we�  have�  planned�  for this year.”

Many�  of�  the�  games�  a endees�  have�  grown fond of over the years will return. Those include the heads/tails game�  to�  kick�  off�  the�  live�  auc on�  and�  the�  beef�  raffle.�  The�  balloon�  pop�  game�  will also return from last year, with other�  new�  and�  exci ng�  games�  planned.

A�  huge�  part�  of�  the�  auc on�  is�  the�  Pink�  Flamingo�  Award.�  This�  year,�  five�  nominees�  are�  compe ng�  to�  have�  Flora�  grace them with a hug. Terri Paul, Ron Ditzfeld,�  Tony�  Gallagher,�  Cheri�  Heeren,�  and�  Deidre�  Esquivel�  are�  this�  year’s�  nominees. You can vote for them via Facebook,�  Twi er,�  or�  by�  dona ng�  to�  the�  Club in their name where $1 equals one vote.�  For�  more�  informa on,�  visit�  the�  Club’s website at www.bgckids.com.

Matt MelvilleBoard Member

Board of Directors

Boys & Girls Club Prepares for 23rd Annual “Evening of Heart & Hope” presented by Central Bank of Missouri

Boys & Girls Club Prepares for 23rd Annual “Evening of Heart & Hope” presented by Central Bank of Missouri

Board of DirectorsR.J. Lindstrom

PresidentR.J. Lindstrom

President

Darren PannierVice President

Darren PannierVice President

Todd GerltTreasurer

Todd GerltTreasurer

Sharon LowmanSecretary

Sharon LowmanSecretary

Dale MaloneBoard Member

Dale MaloneBoard Member

Chuck MarshallBoard Member

Chuck MarshallBoard Member

Greg NehringBoard Member

Greg NehringBoard Member

Tye JonesBoard MemberTye Jones

Board Member

Duane MartinHR Committee ChairDuane Martin

HR Committee Chair

Dr. Michael PerusichPast President

Dr. Michael PerusichPast President

Matt MelvilleBoard Member

Club NotesFebruary, 2013

Dr. Dana GilligBoard Member

Dr. Dana GilligBoard Member

Dear�  Friends,

If you know anything about the Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri, you know that our mission is to inspire and enable�  all�  young�  people�  to�  realize�  their�  full�  poten al�  as�  caring�  and�  produc ve�  ci zens.�  �  What�  this�  means�  is�  that�  we’re�  in�  the�  business�  of�  changing�  the�  lives�  of�  our�  members�  for�  the�  be er.�  Improving grades and lifestyle choices and developing character and leadership traits are what we do each and every day.

Cheyenne’s�  mother�  Tiffany�  Anderson�  with�  thenA orney�  General�  John�  Ashcro �  and�  her�  father,�  

Larry Gano as the Sedalia Boys Club’s Youth of the Year 25 years ago.

A Note:

Cheyenne Anderson 2013 Youth of the Year

2013 Youth of the Year Candidates2013 Youth of the Year CandidatesElementary CandidatesIsaiah Ewert - Heber Hunt

Riley Blankenship - Horace MannKylee Hedrick - LeetonJessie�  Layton�  -­‐�  Parkview

Broedy Neth - WashingtonAlexandria Phillips - SMS

Ada Tucker - Green Ridge (Winner)Tanner�  Mar n�  -­‐�  La�  MonteLeah Landon - SmithtonJacob�  Ideran�  -­‐�  Skyline

Intermediate CandidatesHunter Fisher - La Monte

Morgan Mummert - Cole CampTaylor�  Driskill�  -­‐�  Leeton�  (Winner)

Lyndon North - SMS

Teen CandidatesCheyenne Anderson - Smithton (Winner)

For�  an�  example�  of�  the�  kind�  of�  caring�  and�  produc ve�  young�  people�  the Club helps create, one need look no further than our 2013 Youth of�  the�  Year�  candidates�  and�  winners.�  On�  January�  24th,�  fi een�  Club�  members ages seven to 14 gathered at the Fox Theater to speak about the skills and�  life�  lessons�  the�  Boys�  &�  Girls�  Clubs�  have�  taught�  them.�  �  Presen ng�  to�  a�  packed�  house�  and�  five�  judges,�  they�  proudly�  shared�  their�  stories�  of�  how�  the�  Club�  has�  helped them succeed.

Ten-year-old elementary winner Ada Tucker talked about how the Club gives her a�  safe�  place�  to�  go�  a er�  school.�  �  Leeton�  sixth-­‐grader�  Taylor�  Driskill�  shared�  how�  the�  Club helps her with her homework. And teen YOY winner Cheyenne Anderson spoke about the pride she took in being nominated for the very same award her mother received as a Boys & Girls Club member 25 years ago. Cheyenne will go on�  to�  speak�  at�  the�  Missouri�  State�  Youth�  of�  the�  Year�  compe on�  in�  Jefferson�  City�  on�  April�  9th�  and�  10th,�  compe ng�  against�  12�  other�  Club�  members�  from�  across�  Missouri.

As always, thanks for your support of our Club and your interest in the success and achievements of our youth.

Sincerely yours,

Bre �  Barth-­‐Fagan

We are extremely proud of Cheyenne’s achievements with the Boys & Girls Club, and we believe that she (and many of our other members) are truly great�  representa ves�  of�  the�  work�  we�  do�  in�  West�  Central�  Missouri.�  I�  invite�  you�  to celebrate in the achievements of our members this month by logging on to check out Youth of the Year photos on Facebook, congratula ng�  our�  winners�  if�  you�  see�  them�  out�  and�  about�  or�  joining in our Feb. 16th annual “Evening of Heart and Hope” auc on�  to�  help�  further�  our�  mission�  for�  other�  youth�  just�  like�  Ada, Taylor and Cheyenne.

A Note:From Our StaffFrom Our Staff

Raising a busy and growing family can be difficult,�  especially�  when�  tragedy�  strikes.�  But with help from the Boys & Girls Clubs, one local family is able to get the a er-­‐school�  support�  they�  need�  to�  make�  their�   me�  together�  healing�  and�  family�  focused.

The Smith* kids’ mom died last year, sending the family reeling as they struggled to deal with their grief in addi on�  to�  their�  day-­‐to-­‐day�  work,�  school�  and chores. Thomas, the Smith’s oldest son, stepped up to help his hard working father care for the younger children; even though Thomas’ schedule was already�  filled�  with�  undergraduate�  courses�  at a local university. He says the Boys & Girls Club has been a saving grace for him and his folks.

“Because�  of�  Dad’s�  work�  schedule,�  the�  Club�  has�  helped�  fill�  the�  void�  our�  family’s�  been�  le �  with,”�  said�  Thomas.�  �  “If�  it�  weren’t for [the Club site manager] and�  his�  staff,�  I�  wouldn’t�  be�  able�  to�  keep�  

working towards my degree. More than anything, the Club has provided a sense of normalcy and structure for our family.”

“While�  our�  situa on�  is�  difficult,�  we�  don’t�  expect or want sympathy,” Thomas said. “We simply want to thank the Club for helping our family. The kids get a healthy snack, help with homework and a safe place�  to�  be�  a er�  school.�  Dad�  is�  able�  to�  keep his work schedule, and I can con nue�  my�  educa on.�  This�  would�  be�  much�  more�  difficult�  than�  it�  is�  without�  the�  Club.“

With daily pressures like homework and scheduling�  li ed,�  the�  Smiths�  are�  able�  to�  bond as a family. For them, and others like them, the Boys & Girls Club ensures that�  family�   me�  together�  can�  be�  truly�  family-focused every night of the week.

*Names changed to protect privacy

Club Meets Family’s Needs In More Ways Than OneA er�  the�  death�  of�  a�  parent,�  a�  family�  con nues�  to�  search�  

for normalcy as the Boys & Girls Club lends its help

Boys & Girls Club

So far in the 2012-13 school

year, the Club has issued 108

scholarships

The Club serves 1,465 youth

across its 11 sites every year

About 600 youth a end�  Club�  

programming each day during

the school year

The Club issued 81

scholarships during the 2012

summer program

1 out of every 5 kids�  na onwide�  live in poverty

Club Meets Family’s Needs In More Ways Than One

We see a future where all youth are nurtured in a safe, creative, and engaging environment that enables them to realize their potential through excellent and

sustainable programming; impact by community support and involvement.

Boys & Girls Club

Vision:Vision:

Facts:Facts:

Program CornerHighlighting everyday programs

our members paricipate in

Power HourPower Hour is at least 60 minutes of homework help every member receives each day at the Club. Our staff�  is�  in�  constant�  communica on�  with�  classroom�  teachers, which enables us to target our help to specific�  areas�  each�  member�  has�  problems�  with.�  If�  members don’t have homework in a given day, they engage�  in�  other�  academic�  ac vi es�  such�  as�  reading�  or�  cri cal�  thinking.�  

SMART MovesThe SMART (Skills Mastery and Resistance Training) Moves�   program�   is�   a�   na onally�   acclaimed�   preven on�  program originally developed in the 1980s with help�   from�   preven on�   specialists�   and�   Clubs�   around�  the country. Newly revised in 2011, the program incorporates�   the�   latest�   informa on�   and�   approaches�  that�   BGCA�   has�   learned�   about�   effec ve�   preven on.�  Par cipants�  are�  exposed�  to�  various�  ac vi es�  designed�  to�   hone�   their�   decision-­‐making�   and�   cri cal-­‐thinking�  skills, as well as learn how to avoid and/or resist alcohol, tobacco,�  other�  drugs�  and�  premature�  sexual�  ac vity.

85% of the more than 113,000 youth who participated in SMART Moves statewide showed an increase in the knowledge

in pre and post testing.

Passport To ManhoodPassport to Manhood promotes and teaches responsibility in Club boys. Passport to Manhood consists of 14 sessions, each�  of�  which�  concentrates�  on�  a�  specific�  aspect�  of�  manhood�  �  �  �  through�  highly�  interac ve�  ac vi es.�  Each�  Club�  par cipant�  receives�  his�  own�  “passport”�  to�  underscore�  the�  no on�  that�  he�  is�  on�  a�  personal�  journey�  of�  matura on�  and�  growth.�  Passport�  to�  Manhood�  represents�  a�  targeted�  effort�  to�  engage�  young�  boys�  in�  discussions�  ac vi es�  that�  reinforce�  posi ve�  behavior. 100% of participants in this program across the state

of Missouri reported no pregnancies, and 93% of adults reported� an� increase� in� self� confidence� and� self� control� with�

a reduction in aggression amongst all participants.

77% of Cole Camp elementary members improved their math grades in the 2011-12 school year. 62% of Cole Camp teen members increased their

grades in reading during the same time period.

Power Hour

Passport To Manhood

SMART Moves

Program CornerHighlighting everyday programs

our members paricipate in

Volunteering

Want to help us make a difference in the lives of the youth in our area?

February 16th: An Evening of Heart & Hope presented by Central Bank of MissouriJoin�  us�  as�  we�  prepare�  for�  our�  largest fundraising event of the year. We need volunteers to help set up for the event on Friday, Feb. 15th beginning at 1 p.m. at the MEC Building on the State Fairgrounds. For more details, contact Melissa Boeschen at 826-8331.May 18th: 2nd Annual Race 4 ReasonsWe experienced a great deal of success with our inaugural event last year entailing a 5K, 10K, half marathon and a Rascal Race for Club members. We’re looking for volunteers to help race par cipants�  keep�  on�  the�  right�  course, serve water and other drinks along the race course, and for�  logis cs�  the�  day�  of�  the�  race.�  For�  more�  details,�  contact�  Jessica�  Pyle�  at 826-8331.

Each of our programming sites welcomes volunteers. Each volunteer must undergo a full background check before working with�  our�  kids.�  Our�  Director�  of�  Human Resources Staci Harrison will by happy to answer any

ques ons�  you�  may�  have.�  We�  have�  many�  different�  programming�  opportuni es�  that�  require�  volunteer help. An example of that is�  “X-­‐Gen”,�  or�  cross-­‐genera onal�  programming. This program provides an environment for our members�  to�  develop�  rela onships�  with older adults that might not otherwise be accessible.

Older�  adults�  possess�  a�  life me�  of�  knowledge and experiences. The Club hopes this program will allow them to share their knowledge and�  experience�  with�  par cipants.�  These “lost arts” include hand sewing�  and�  embroidery,�  kni ng�  and�  croche ng,�  quil ng,�  canning�  and�  food�  preserva on,�  carpentry,�  basic auto maintenance, etc.

It would be impossible to deliver all of our programming, and conduct all of our fundraisers, without the help of volunteers. Our�  staff�  is�  grateful�  for�  help�  from�  

volunteers�  who�  can�  offer�  a�  helping�  hand�  with�  field�  trips,�  fundraising�  events, mentoring, homework assistance and many other opportuni es.�  For�  informa on�  on�  volunteering�  opportuni es�  at�  each�  site�  you�  may�  contact any of our site managers at 826-8331.

Sedalia:Jeremy�  Bartz�  

Heber Hunt Site Manager Shannon Harter

Horace Mann Site Manager Kim Watkins

Parkview Site ManagerJames�  Cramer�  

Washington Site Manager Donal�  Buckner

Skyline Site Manager Vicki Hart

SMS Site Manager

Feeling Inspired?

OpportunitiesOpportunitiesVolunteering

Outlying Sites: Tara Walker

Cole Camp Site Manager Tyler Hudson

Green Ridge Site ManagerMari Asbury

La Monte Site ManagerLance�  Dorrel

Leeton Site Manager Judy�  Moore

Smithton Site Manager

Feeling Inspired?

Jeans�  Day�  at�  four�  local�  banks�  and�  six programming sites - $1343Zumba Classes - $155Cuffs�  vs.�  Ladders�  game�  -­‐�  $1696

BGC�  Day�  At�  Fringe�  Salon�  -­‐�  $300

Lunch�  at�  Firefighter’s�  Poker�  Run/�  Party�  On�  The�  Pa o�  -­‐�  $1,000

Fundraising NotesBGC�  Day�  at�  Perkins�  -­‐�  $362BGC Night at Patricia’s - $465BGC Night at Wendy’s - $244

Fundraising Notes

Fall Into The Holidays - $650BGGC Night at SFCC - $100Teach & Trot - $732Heckart Wreath Ceremony - $250Honeybaked Ham Sales - $454Black Friday Blowout at Dukes�  &�  Boots�  -­‐�  $1,924

Economic�  Development�  Dinner�  -­‐�  $1,664BGC�  Day�  at�  PaPa’s�  Pumpkin�  Patch�  -­‐�  $200ATV Rodeo - $1322Golf Tournament at Triple Creek Golf Course - $7878

Nearly 100 runners to complete the�  Race�  4�  Reasons�  in�  the�  first�  year�  displays great community support and an interest in healthy lifestyles. Healthy lifestyles is one of our three program pillars, teaching youth how to�  make�  posi ve�  health�  life�  choices.�  �  �  �  �  �  -­‐�  Jessica�  Pyle

BGC�  Night�  at�  Calgaro’s�  Pizza�  -­‐�  $384Race 4 Reasons - $4345La Monte Ham & Chicken�  Dinner�  -­‐�  $580BGC Night at Colton’s - $320

“Special thank yous to Ken Weymuth, Lenny Gerken, the Triple Creek Golf Course�  staff,�  and�  Tara�  &�  Stormy�  Walker. The event was a tremendoussuccess�  due�  to�  their�  efforts.”�  �  �  �  �  �  -­‐�  Bre �  Barth-­‐Fagan

S.A.Y. YES!Every year, the Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri awards hundreds of scholarships to help kids attend its programming. Each dollar you give to the S.A.Y. YES fund is used for that purpose. $2,040 allows one child to attend Club programming for one calendar year.

$2,040 - Covers Club’s operating costs for 1 year of programming for a child $1,020 - Just two people giving covers Club’s operating costs for 1 year of programming for a child

Name: Address:

$510 - Just four people giving covers Club’s operating costs for 1 year of programming for a child $204 - Just ten people giving covers Club’s operating costs for 1 year of programming for a child

Email: Phone:

$102 - Just twenty people giving covers Club’s operating costs for 1 year of programming for a child$51 - Just forty people giving covers Club’s operating costs for 1 year of programming for a child

Detatch this form and mail with your donationBoys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri3100 Aaron Ave.Sedalia, MO65301

S.A.Y. YES!

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Bre �  &�  Cara�  Barth-­‐Fagan

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Interstate StudiosJohn�  &�  Pam�  Lindstrom

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Wilson, Toellner & AssociatesBackbone of Health

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Heart ($1,500 - $2,499)Heart ($1,500 - $2,499)

Opportunity ($1,000 - $1,499)Fi er’s�  5th�  Street�  Pub

Marcum Hauling & LandscapingJake’s�  Crea ve�  Woodworks

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Johnson-­‐Bay�  Auc on�  ServiceLes BourgeoisBenne MediaBright�  Design

County�  Distribu ngCrooks FarmFormal�  AffairsImpact SignsWalgreens

Paul WilburnStaples

Mars ChocolateBoys & Girls Clubs of America

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Rob Rollings ArchitectsTown & Country MotorsWilliams-Woody NissanTravis�  &�  Keri�  Dickman

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McDonald’sMurdock Banner Financial Group

David�  &�  Stephanie�  ParkhurstSedalia Internal Medicine

Crazy�  Old�  BikersJim�  &�  Doris�  Mathewson

Heather�  Dickman�  &�  Ron�  FentonWalmart

Great Futures Start Here ($500)

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David�  &�  Susie�  HoweDr.�  Michael�  AshRichard�  Pe tJeff�  &�  Jill�  HanesBill & Melody Parris

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2012

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2012

3100 Aaron Ave.Sedalia, MO65301

The Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri has been given a limited number of Youth Opportunity Program (YOP)�  tax�  credits.�  100%�  of�  what�  you�  donate�  helps�  benefit�  the�  lives�  of�  members,�  enabling�  us�  to�  con nue�  to�  inspire�  and�  enable�  all�  young�  people�  to�  realize�  their�  full�  poten al�  as�  caring�  and�  produc ve�  ci zens.�  

What�  are�  YOP�  tax�  credits?�  From�  the�  Missouri�  Dept.�  of�  Economic�  Development,�  the�  purpose�  of�  these�  credits�  is,�  “to�  broaden�  and�  strengthen�  opportuni es�  for�  posi ve�  development�  and�  par cipa on�  in�  community�  life�  for�  youth, and to discourage such persons from engaging in criminal and violent behavior.”

Sounds great, right? Help improve the lives of kids, and get a break on your taxes. What next? Glad you asked. We�  have�  an�  easy�  five�  step�  process:

1. Contact your tax advisor and see if YOP tax credits are right for you or your business.

2.�  Make�  a�  life-­‐changing�  dona on�  to�  the�  Boys�  &�  Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri. For every dollar�  you�  donate,�  you�  receive�  a�  50�  cent�  reduc on�  in�  your�  state�  tax�  burden�  (and�  make�  a�  difference�  in�  the life of a child!)

3. Complete and return the tax form available on our website as soon as possible.

4. File your return along with a form MO-TC. Bonus:�  You�  can�  s ll�  claim�  your�  gi �  as�  a�  charitable�  dona on�  for�  both�  federal�  and�  state�  tax�  returns!

5.�  DON’T�  WAIT.�  We�  have�  a�  limited�  number�  of�  tax�  credits,�  and�  they�  are�  available�  on�  a�  first-­‐come,�  first-­‐serve�  basis.

Boys & Girls Club has YOP Tax Credits Available for Purchase

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Boys & Girls Club has YOP Tax Credits Available for Purchase

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