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Broward Teen, Jakeclaude M. Selected for BGCA National Youth Advisory Council!

Congratulations Jakeclaude M.!

We are ecstatic to announce that our very own Jakeclaude M., Teen Club Member at Leo Goodwin Foundation Teen Center, has been thoughtfully selected to serve on the Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s inaugural National Youth Advisory Council.
Broward Teen, Jakeclaude M. Selected for BGCA National Youth Advisory Council!
BGCA National Youth Advisory Council teen Selected, Jakeclaude M. 2025

Out of candidates from across the country, Jakeclaude was 1 of only 12 teens selected for this prestigious role — a distinction awarded to just a handful of like-minded youth nationwide. This recognition provides Jakeclaude with a unique opportunity to:

• Represent the unheard voices of Club members nationwide.
• Brainstorm and collaborate on important topics and innovative ideas to enact improvement/change.
• Shape and influence future programs/services on a national level. 

Jakeclaude will proudly serve as a key advisor to Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s national office, collaborating with staff on programs and offering a unique perspective to help the organization support local Clubs as well as Youth Centers on U.S. military bases. This term will run for one school year, from August 2025 to May 2026 and will provide him with a formal platform to further shape the BGCA legacy.

Two images of Jakeclaude. On the left he is pictured with his back against a Boys and Girls Club staff member - both he and the staff member point towards the camera with smiles on their faces. Both are wearing blazers over a Boys and Girls club shirt. On the right he is pictured talking to a fellow teen club member of the Boys and Girls club, both are wearing purple Boys and Girls club shirts.

Congratulations and kudos to Jakeclaude on this incredible accolade. BGCBC is proud to honor and celebrate his unwavering dedication and hard work. He continues to pave the way for his peers while inspiring others along the journey. 

Through his relentless passion, charisma, and leadership, Jakeclaude has truly earned this recognition. He consistently leads by example and represents BGCBC in the most positive light. We look forward to the significant impact he will continue to make in the coming year and beyond.

The Boys Girls Clubs of Americas inaugural National Youth Advisory Council, with Jakeclaude pictured seven to the right n the line up.