113 TEENS INDUCTED INTO KEYSTONE CLUBS
Keystone is a leadership Club for members’ ages 14-18 that promotes character and leadership qualities among Club teens. Club activities are designed to promote awareness and impact in the areas of Academic Success, Career Preparation, Community Service, and Teen Outreach, which are the four focus areas of Keystone Clubs. The cultivation of good character and effective leadership supports the development of productive, responsible and caring citizens. It also fosters lifelong civic engagement, high school graduation and broader employment opportunities for our nation’s teens. On November 3, 2017 the Nan Knox Boys & Girls Club hosted the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County 2017 Keystone Installation. Teens from our eleven Clubs joined together and pledged to undertake their new responsibilities as officers as they were sworn in just as any honorable judge or even the President of the United States of America would be. This year we had two of our Club Alumni and former BGCBC Youth of Year, Ezekiel Shaw of the Lester H. White Unit and Mychaela Ojeda of the Dr. Harold Reitman Unit host the ceremony along with our motivational Keynote speaker Michael Rodriguez, VP of New Projects & JAE Restaurant Group, LLC and a current BGCBC Corporate Board Member. Michael delivered a very powerful and authentic speech that focused on Accountability, Commitment, and Teamwork which are all aspects that a TEAM possesses. In addition to our Keynote speaker we were equally excited to have another Club Alumni Mr. Alton Clayton of the Levine/Slaughter Unit. Alton served as the installer for the Keystone Advisors and Keystone members along with Ezekiel Shaw who installed the Presidents, Vice Presidents, and Secretaries with Mychaela Ojeda installing the Treasurers, the Sergeants-At-Arms, and the Historians. The event was a huge SUCCESS and the Keystoners had a FABULOUS time socializing and dancing after the ceremony was complete. BGCBC Teen Keystone Installation 2017
ANNUAL AWARDS DINNER HONORS BOARD MEMBERS AND STAFF
BGCBC was very grateful for many things this Thanksgiving. We are especially grateful for our employees and volunteers who have helped make our organization what it is today. On Thursday, November 16, BGCBC celebrated and recognized 375 years of service among our employees and volunteers at our Annual Awards Dinner. Several of our part time and full staff who reached specific year awards are also club alumni. In particular, Markes Thomas, celebrated 30 years of working for the BGCBC. He grew up attending the Nan Knox club and currently serves as the Director. Volunteers and board members, Claudette Bonville and Albert Miniaci celebrated 20 years of giving their time and support to our organization and we couldn’t be more appreciative. Along with honoring our board and staff, the Annual Awards Dinner is also when the traditional “passing of the gavel” happens for the Board of Directors. Paul Lopez was recognized for his service the past year as our Chairman of the Board and the ceremonial gravel was passed to Wayne Gilmore, who will be Chairman of the Board for the New Year. “We thank Paul for his wonderful leadership and look forward to Wayne’s vision as we work together to move our mission forward” said Brian Quail, President/CEO. Staff 5 Year Award: Kimberly Capre, D’Vetria Cunningham, Brittany Davis, Judith Fletcher, Kay Greene, Roberta Murphy, Kimberly Richardson, Lamarr Veal, Christopher Williams Staff 10 Year Award: Mark David Clifford, Edson Copeland, Tiffany Richardson, Jameel Smith, Toushika Sweeting, Janice Taylor, Marsha Williams Staff 15 Year Award: Derrick Brown, L’erin Cooper Staff 20 Year Award: Lagene Pascoe, Leonca Woods Staff 25 Year Award: Henry Estrada, Brenda Fulmore, Ron Lewis Staff 30 Year Award: Markes Thomas Corporate Board 5 Year Awards: Christy Hierholzer, Paul Lopez, Ronnie Oller, Vince Palazzolo, Andrew Wurtele Corporate Board 10 Year Award: Joseph Bamond, James Robertson Corporate Board 20 Year Award: Claudette Bonville, Albert Miniaci Congratulations to all honorees and thank you for your continued service to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County!
15TH ANNUAL CADDYSHACK REVISITED GOLF TOURNAMENT
The 15th Annual Caddyshack Revisited Golf Tournament, founded by Rita Case and co-chaired by Chris White and Vice Mayor Susan Starkey, took place on Monday, October 9th (a Columbus Day Tradition) at the exclusive Grande Oaks Golf Club in the Town of Davie. Thirty-two foursomes took to the greens at 9am on a beautiful morning for the shotgun scramble to raise funds for the Rick & Rita Case and Florence A. DeGeorge Clubs in Davie. This year’s tournament included the “Million Dollar Hole in One Shot” and a “Golf Ball Bazooka Launcher.” Guests enjoyed a continental breakfast, putting contest, old fashioned BBQ, awards, and silent and live auctions. Thanks to our generous sponsors, our 15th Annual Caddyshack Revisited Golf Tournament was able to raise over $75,000 for the Davie Boys & Girls Clubs.
21ST ANNUAL DUNN’S RUN
This year’s 21st Annual Dunn’s Run 5 Mile Run/ 5K Run & Walk, benefiting the Jim & Jan Moran Boys & Girls Clubs, was held on Sunday October 1, 2017. The fun filled event attracted over 1,500 participants from families, companies and competitive runners alike. “J.R. Dunn Jewelers is proud to support the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County, along with local business, individual walkers and runners, who have helped raise over $2.1 million in its 21 years of existence” said Jim Dunn, owner of J.R. Dunn Jewelers and Founder of the Dunn’s Run. All participants received a Dunn’s Run T-shirt and goodie bag. This year, for the first time in Dunn’s Run history, all participants also received a finisher medal as a token of BGCBC’s appreciation. A DJ rocked out the crowd and motivated the participants as they crossed the finish line. Breakfast from Panera and Lucky’s Market was provided for all runners and guests! Awards were given in the 5 mile & 5K run to the top Male & Female overall, Masters Male & Female overall and Three Deep in Age Groups. Thank you to everyone who joined us and we look forward to seeing everyone next year to celebrate our 22nd Annual Dunn’s Run!
25TH ANNUAL HOLLYWOOD STARS HONORS THE LATE MARTI HUIZENGA
The 25th Annual “Hollywood Welcomes the Stars” benefiting the Marti Huizenga Boys & Girls Club in Hollywood, was held on Thursday, October 12, 2017 at the Diplomat Beach Resort. This year we had a special tribute honoring Philanthropist Marti Huizenga, “A Champion For Our Youth.” Marti, who attended almost every Hollywood Welcomes the Stars event with Wayne, was always ever so gracious in supporting this event to ensure its success. This year’s star-studded event featured red carpet arrivals from Actor and Comedian, Michael Winslow, NFL Hall of Famer, Dwight Stephenson, MLB Hall of Famer, Andre Dawson, Star of “Below Deck,” Captain Lee Rosbach, 1997 Marlins World Series Champion Catcher, Charles Johnson and many more! The night also included cocktails, a lavish buffet, live and silent auctions, and the exclusive opportunity to meet and mingle with the “who’s who” of Broward County. There was also a special presentation of the Caryl Boies Keystone Leadership award to two BGCBC members. With the support of our committed Advisory Council members, the event was able to raise $127,000! Over 1,400 at-risk children belong to the Marti Huizenga Boys & Girls Club. The well-trained and committed staff leads a wide range of programs in the areas of Academic Success, Good Character & Citizenship, and Healthy Lifestyles. The Club is a safe and positive place for children ages 6-18 years of age.
2017 CAREER LAUNCH – A DAY AT BROWARD COLLEGE
The 2017 Career Launch – A Day at Broward College, hosted by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County, exposed over 270 teen Club Members to the educational opportunities at Broward College – North Campus. During the event, teen Club Members were greeted by Dr. Avis Proctor, the President of Broward College – North Campus. Dr. Proctor told the Club Members about the importance of education in general and the benefits of attending Broward College in particular. Di Maharaj, the Chief of Club Operations addressed the Club Member to encourage them to take advantage of the activities and workshops during the day so that they can leave more knowledgeable about their educational opportunities after high school. Representatives from Broward College then informed the Club Members about the registration and admission process at Broward College. The Club Members were then dismissed to attend their breakout sessions. Breakout sessions are interactive workshops that focus on different majors offered at Broward College – North Campus. Breakout sessions included: (1.) Health Sciences; (2.) Education; (3.) Business; (4.) Arts, Humanities, Communication & Design; (4.) Social Behavioral Sciences & Human Services; (5.) Public Safety; (5.) Industry, Manufacturing Construction & Transportation; (6.) STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) workshops. BGCBC thanks the staff at Broward College – North Campus for their support leading the general sessions and the workshops. BGCBC is proud that Broward College has partnered with BGCBC yet again to be an educational partner demonstrating their investment in our young people as they strive to achieve their academic and career goals!
72 BGCBC FAMILIES COMPLETE FAMILY STRENGTHENING PROGRAM
The Family Strengthening Program (FSP) is an evidence-based nationally and internationally recognized parenting and family strengthening program for high-risk and general population families. The program is designed to increase family cohesion, communication, and organization by teaching children and parents problem solving, resilience, and how to improve positive interactions. With a grant from the Children’s Services Council, this is BGCBC’s second year of successfully implementing the FSP in our Clubs. To date, we served 72 families at the following Clubs: Levine/Slaughter, Lauderhill, Nan Knox, Rick & Rita Case, Marti Huizenga and Carver Ranches. During each session, parents and their children are provided a meal, and then Group Leaders spend the first hour teaching beneficial skills to parents and children separately. The second hour is used for combined instruction where parents and children can practice family strengthening techniques with the assistance of the Group Leaders. FSP is found to significantly improve parenting skills and family relationships, reduce problem behaviors, delinquency and alcohol and drug abuse in children and to improve social competencies and school performance.
2017 FLORIDA YOUTH OF THE YEAR CELEBRATION
Being selected as a Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County Youth of the Year is the highest honors that a member can receive within the Boys & Girls Clubs program. This year we had the privilege to accompany Jasmin M. for the Florida Youth of the Year Celebration in Orlando, FL, April 6-8, 2017. The Florida Youth of the Year Celebration is where the selection process takes place to determine who will represent the Boys & Girls Club for the Regional Youth of the Year. We are extremely proud of Jasmine, she has made so many contributions to her family, school, community, and to her home Club, the Dr. Harold Reitman Boys & Girls Club. We want to celebrate the opportunity that we had to have all 11 Youth of the Years from each Club go to the Florida Youth of the Year Celebration to support Jasmine during the interviews and also represent Boys & Girls Club of Broward County in this excellent state event. This year, Youth of the Years and alternate from each Club, received the great opportunity to attend the Dale Carnegie Leadership Course. The course allowed the youth to gain knowledge and confidence in public speaking. The tools that they learned in the course allowed the members to be prepared for a successful future.
50TH ANNUAL FLORIDA PANTHERS DINNER AUCTION PRESENTED BY PROSCAPES
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County hosted the 50th Annual Florida Panthers Dinner Auction Presented by ProScapes on Saturday, April 29, 2017 at the Signature Grand. Over 600 attended Broward’s longest running charitable event, chaired by Marc Infante and Jim Robertson. The evening celebrated 50 years of the Dinner Auction and raised over $450,000. Guests enjoyed live entertainment by No Limits, a check presentation from the prestigious General’s Club for $300,000 and live & silent auctions. The evening’s festivities also included the Hall of Fame Induction of BGCBC supporters: Ann Marie & Jim Dunn, the Ed Morse Automotive Group and the Gary Wendt Foundation. BGCBC is thankful for the support of these outstanding inductees!
31ST ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County (BGCBC) hosted the 31st Annual Golf Classic on Friday, March 31, 2017 at the exclusive Woodlands Country Club in Fort Lauderdale. Founded by brothers Bill & Gary Rotella in 1987, the Annual Golf Classic is known as the longest running and finest charitable golf scramble event in Florida. The tournament kicked off with registration and brunch with live entertainment by Steel Away. A shotgun start teed off 42 foursomes on the east and west courses. The golfers enjoyed on course refreshments, snacks, wings provided by Hooters and entertainment by Mike Betters. After the tournament, guests enjoyed refreshments, hors d’oeuvres, guitarist Mike Corbin, and a lavish buffet dinner featuring silent & live auctions and awards presentations. The first place winners on the East Course were Daniel Hotte, Jack Melnicoff, Michael Hotte and Jamey Copley (top right). The first place winners on the West Course were Michael Murray, Joe LaRocca Jr., Angelo Marzano and Nick LaRocca (top left). The 31st Annual Golf Classic was graciously supported by Jonathan DeLuca, Leo Goodwin Foundation, Ed Morse Automotive Group, Michele Cousin & Tommy Hartmann, Publix Charities, Deborah & Gary Wendt, Dr. Allen Blosser, Betolli Vending, Echion Development, Guardian Life Insurance Company, Lincoln Financial, Northwestern Mutual, The Lagomarsino Foundation, Castle Group and The McDonald Family Foundation. All the proceeds benefit the Levine/Slaughter Boys & Girls Club in North Lauderdale.
