Boys and Girls Club of Broward County February Club Highlights

Club Highlights

Black History Month

Honoring the legacy. Celebrating the impact. Empowering the future.

This Black History Month – and always – we proudly celebrate the leaders, trailblazers and changemakers who have shaped our communities and inspired future generations to continue making a difference.

We remain steadfast and committed to uplifting youth voices, creating opportunities and building a future rooted in equity, excellence and empowerment.

Congrats, Michele Clarke!

In conjunction with Black History Month and throughout the month of February, the Florida Panthers will be showcasing individuals in South Florida who are making a significant impact and going above and beyond in our community.

We are so proud to announce that our very own Michele Clarke, Chief Financial Officer, was hand-selected to be one of the esteemed “Celebration of Black Excellence” honorees!

The Panthers will host their annual Black History Night on Friday, February 27, so tune in at 7 p.m. to see Michele receive this exceptional recognition!

For many decades, Michele’s strategic leadership, can-do attitude, and unwavering dedication have powered our mission onward. We thank you, Michele, for being a valuable leader of the BGCBC Senior Leadership Team and showing us the true meaning of work ethic and integrity in all that you do.

Congratulations! There is no one more deserving of this honor than you.

Cove Check Presentation

From the fairways to the docks, The Cove community shows up.

Proceeds from their annual Golf Tournament and Billfish Tournament proudly support our Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County – helping fund our programs, expand digital learning, and create safe, enriching spaces for youth at the Jim & Jan Moran Club.

Thank you to the various sponsors, participants and guests who attended!

Fuel the Future Through Stem!

We are fueling innovation at our Clubs! We’re proud to share that Global Partners partnered with us through Boys & Girls Clubs of America for their inspiring “Fuel the Future” STEM Contest!

As part of the competition, our talented Club members from our Lester H. White Club/NFL Yet Center took on the challenge to design and build the “Fueling Station of the Future” using LEGO kits.

Each member received a kit complete with instructional videos covering rules and design guidance, and spent several weeks developing creative, forward-thinking concepts that reimagine the convenience store and gas station experience of tomorrow.

With Global Partners recently expanding their market here in South Florida, this initiative highlights their commitment to investing in the next generation of innovators in our community.

On February 12, members proudly presented their projects for final judging, showcasing their creativity, teamwork, and STEM skills.

Thank you, Global Partners, for helping support our youth!

2026 Youth of the Year And Hall of Fame Celebration

An impactful night that fuels dreams, shapes futures and celebrates legacy!

That’s a wrap on our Today’s Youth, Tomorrow’s Leaders/Rita & Rick* Case BGCBC Hall of Fame celebration! Thank you to all who came out and celebrated with us.

Re-live the celebration with us:

Sweeney Martini Band Rocked the Stage!

Recently we had a blast at our Jim & Jan Moran Club when the electric Sweeney Martini Band hit the stage!

As former Club ‘kids’ turned talented performers, the band shared more than just incredible music , they shared their journey reminding us and our youth of the possibilities made available at Boys & Girls Clubs.

A special shoutout to bandmate Jay Sweeney, who was named Youth of the Year in 1984 at Boys & Girls Club in Greenwich, CT. It was a full-circle moment that inspired everyone in the room!

We were honored to have Megan Sweeney, VP of Administration at BGCG and longtime BGCBC supporter, join us for the celebration, along with dedicated supporter Gary Wendt and Valerie Ahneman, who helped bring this special event together.

And the spotlight didn’t stop there, our Carver Ranches 2026 Youth of the Year, Ben S., wowed the crowd by stepping up to the mic and singing alongside the band!

Moments like these remind us that once a Club kid, always a Club kid and the impact lasts a lifetime.

Thank you:
Gary Wendt
Valerie Ahneman
Megan Sweeney, Vice President of Administration at Boys & Girls Clubs of Greenwich
Jay Sweeney
Patrick Sweeney

Family Strengthening Graduation

We are celebrating our Club members and their families on their “Family Strengthening Graduation”! This is a special milestone because families came together over the course of numerous weeks to build stronger bonds, improve communication, support one another, and grow in so many meaningful ways.

We are incredibly proud to keep this powerful program going strong year after year, creating lasting impact in our community. This continued success is made possible through our valued partnership with Children’s Services Council of Broward County whose commitment to families helps make opportunities like this possible.

Florida Boys & Girls Clubs Advocacy Days

Our Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County team was proud to participate in Florida Boys & Girls Clubs Advocacy Days, where we had the chance to meet with our legislatures to talk about the importance of investing in our youth.

We are so grateful for their continued support and advocacy for the young people we serve and for believing in our mission to help every child reach their full potential. Thank you for your time, your partnership, and your ongoing advocacy for Broward and Florida’s youth. Your support strengthens our mission and helps ensure that young people across our state have access to safe spaces, caring mentors, and life-changing opportunities.

Thank you for standing with us and for helping build great futures across Florida!

BGCBC Board Chair Peter Oldbury
BGCBC Board Member Marc Infante
Representative Hillary Cassel
Representative Dan Daley
Senator Tina Polsky
Representative Felicia Simone Robinson
Senator Jason Pizzo
Representative Robin Bartleman
Florida Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs
Boys & Girls Clubs of America
TSE Consulting Inc.
Candice Ericks
Robby Holroyd
Daniel Delagrange
Lauren Jackson

BGCBC: Champion for Youth!

We are honored to announce our 2025 status as a Champion for Youth through BGCA’s Club Advocacy Recognition Program!

With this recognition, we will proudly continue to excel at amplifying the needs and voices of our youth and strive to influence positive outcomes through community engagement.

February Work Anniversaries

Please join us to congratulate our Boys and Girls Clubs of Broward County February Work Anniversaries! These individuals have shown dedication, disposition, and passion in all they do for BGCBC. Thank you, Happy Anniversary!