Our Mission:

To inspire, teach and enable the youth of

Bisbee and nearby rural border areas, espe-

cially those that need us the most, to have

fun while realizing their full potential as pro-

ductive, healthy, responsible and caring citi-

zens.

Our Purpose:

To promote the social, educational, health, lead-

ership and character development of boys and

girls during critical periods of their growth.

We Provide:

A safe place to learn and grow …

Ongoing relationships with caring, adult profes-

sionals…

Life-enhancing programs and character develop-

ment experiences…

Hope and opportunity.

2011 Annual Report

Celebrating 10 Years

SERVICE

In 1912 a Bisbee miner earned about $3.50 per day (purchasing power of $81.20); reference historian Gary

Dillard and Measuringworth.com. At the turn of the21st Century, when the Boys and Girls Club of Bisbee

received its initial endowment grant, 79 cents would purchase what a dollar does today.

This club opened its door in May 2002 with a membership fee of $5.00 for the school year. That is

what we are charging in 2012 and hope to continue, making membership affordable for all 1200 eligible

members.

Membership, and more importantly participation, is up and continues to grow. The Naco School

District is very active in both our summer and school year programs. This past year Community involve-

ment in the Halloween Party (the place was packed) and club use by Cochise College, CCAH, and lots of

private parties has kept the facility humming.

The success of this club is due to the hard work of the paid staff and past and present board mem-

bers. Ten years, 3 Chief Professional Officers, and 5 Chief Volunteer Officers later the club is still going

strong benefitting from the goodwill and financial help the Bisbee community has provided. Three of us Su-

san Rohrbach, Becky Orozco and I have been here from the beginning.

The response to the Arizona Tax Credit letter in November was very gratifying. Over 90 contribu-

tions were received from the 600 letters sent. That helped to balance the budget for the year ending De-

cember 2011. In fundraising jargon the response was huge.

Chair’s Report

After-school Membership fees are still what they

were 10 years ago, $5 per member or $10 per family

August to May. Summer fees for 2012 will be $85

for our 8 week program. No youth is turned away,

payment plans & scholarships available.

Offering Youth Services year-

round to 6-17 year olds, 5

days a week Monday–Friday,

by providing a FUN, SAFE,

POSITIVE environment.

FREE SNACKS were provided

in 2002. Ten years later, FREE

SNACKS still being provided.

2002-2011 Youth Development Strategy: a sense of usefulness, sense of com-petence, sense of belonging, and a sense of power or influence.

2012 Key Elements for Positive Youth Development : Safe, Positive Environment, Fun, Supportive

Relationships, Opportunities, Expectations and Recognition

CULTURE CLUB/THEME WEEKS

- Monthly, a culture or a theme

was chosen to plan activities and

programs around for the entire

week. These activities took place

in all areas of the clubhouse, from

the gym to the tech lab. Cultures

included Africa, France and Samoa.

ABC (Awesome Book Club)

This club, led by staff member, Angeline Car-

bajal, was made possible by “Wal-Mart’s

Bright Spot on Reading” grant. Ten pre-

teens, read, played word games, and listened

to stories. They also designed a reading cor-

ner in the library and chose books to add to

our collection.

Learning

Implementing POWER HOUR since 2002, a homework hour based program, focusing on one-on-one

work, small groups, quite reading and assisting peers with over 200 kids participating each year.

In 2005 Project Learn was introduced– a National program focusing on High-Yield Learning Activities. This

program is built into all Core Areas of the Club, reinforcing the knowledge and youths skills learned at

school while having fun. Staring in 2005 with an average 78 participants and in 2011, 285 youth participated.

Stand alone tutoring program implemented under the direction of Mr. Jose Delgado (retired educator) in

2007-providing one-on-one services to youth, referrals by teachers and parents opened the doors for a col-

laborative relationship to better serve the child. Today, Mr. Lito Franco is currently the coordinator for

this program serving children daily in language arts, math and social studies.

Over the years the Club Program Coordinators (Alexis

Marshall 2004-2010) and Christina Delgado 2010– present

have been creative in developing local based programs

focused on Learning.

SUMMER OF ACADEMIC SUCCESS Since 2009, Teri Olander Greenway Paraprofes-sional, has implemented our summer learning program. Mrs. Olander prepared members for the upcoming school year. Areas of focus in-cluded reading fluency and comprehension, basic math operations, fractions, money, and telling time.

Tutoring

The tutoring program provided members struggling with certain concepts or certain areas of their aca-

demics with additional academic support through one-on-one instruction and/or group direction. Key

components of the program included: parental involvement, incentives for members, and effective col-

laboration with schools and teachers. Throughout the entire year countless members were tutored in

specific areas . They were scheduled weekly and had designated times in which they were tutored.

Some members have a language barrier and are not native speakers of English. The program has gone

in a positive direction where active learning has been stimulated, confidence has been built, and mem-

ber independence has been fostered.

ART STORIES THAT SOAR DRAMA

WORKSHOP - Bevan B. Bluemer visit-

ed the Club during Spring Break to write

a play with a small group of members,

then brought the play to life. Members

enjoyed learning acting and drama tech-

niques. The group performed at the

MAKE Youth Arts Festival.

DRAMA CLUB- Year after year our Drama program has been

very successful. We were fortunate to have staff member Lito

Franco be able to serve as the leader to this program for several

years. Members ages 8 and up met twice a week to learn the

fundamentals of acting. This year the program concluded with

the performance of “Spiderella”. It was a huge success!

NACO ART PROGRAM - Dur-

ing the 2010-2011 school year, we

partnered with Naco Elementary

School to provide an art class as

part of their afterschool program.

This has been a great way to reach

out to those youth who need us

most.

Health &

Nutrition

HEALTHY HABITS -

Staff member Cecilia Acosta implemented this

program which taught members the im-

portance of an active lifestyle and healthy eat-

ing. The program included activities such as

making healthy snacks, learning the benefits of

good nutrition, and practicing Zumba.

KIDS IN THE KITCHEN Staff members took turns in our kitchen guid-ing fun cooking projects. Although the snacks were not always healthy, they were always fun! Kids liked being involved in the measuring, stirring, or timing of the food they helped cre-ate.

HEALTH FAIR - Our 2nd Annual Health Fair, held dur-ing the summer program, was a huge success thanks to numerous businesses that provided free immunizations, sport physicals, healthy snacks, fire safety, bike safety, hygiene bags for girls and back-to-school supplies. Sponsors included: Copper Queen Hospital, Chiricahua Community Clinic, Cochise County Health Dept., Bisbee Professional Wom-en’s Club, Smokey the Bear, U of A South Cooperative Extension, and Naco Fire Dept.

MEMBER RECOGNITON Each week Program Staff recognize one member who had excelled in their achieve-ments or behavior. Members were recog-nized at our Monday Clubhouse meetings in front of their peers and given certificates. Staff members also voted for a Member of the Month who received a club shirt and cer-tificate and is show-cased on the club wall for the duration of the month.

CLUBHOUSE HIGHLIGHTS FAMILY FUN NIGHTS -

Each month had a unique theme; activities co-

ordinated with the theme. Family Bingo, craft

activities focused around holidays included give-

aways and a small meal or snack . These nights

allowed families to be engaged, get familiarized

with the Club setting and staff as well as HAVE

FUN!

DR. SEUSS DAY

Naco School students and club members participated in many fun Seuss-themed ac-tivities throughout the day including “Pin the Hat on the Cat,” “Hop

COCHISE COUNTY FAIR 4 entries and EVERY entry won a

ribbon! Yarn Art (2nd Place), Friendship Hands (3rd Place),

“The BGCB, Where Friends Come to Meet” Frames (1st

Place), and Silverware People (1st Place and Best of Show)

BREWERY GULCH DAZE KIDS CARNIVAL -

This year was special to us because in addition to our won-

derful volunteers from our families & friends and Cochise

College, we also had 8 previous employees, 9 current club

members, and 3 past club members volunteer their time. It

was great to see so many give back to our organization.

GREENWAY SCHOOL AIMS

VISIT - During the week of April

11th, Greenway students were busy

taking the AIMS test. As part of our

Wal-Mart Bright Spot on Reading

Grant, the Club visited the school

every day to distribute healthy

snacks and drinks to the students

to help keep them refreshed and

ready to succeed.

WEEKLY THEMES - Each week during the sum-

mer, staff members planned activities that coordinated

with themes. This year’s themes were: Viva Mexico,

Superheroes, Amazing Arizona, Readers are Leaders

Arctic Freeze, Making the World a Better Place, I

Love Me, and Memories: Summer 2011.

SUMMER Highlights SUMMER BAND PROGRAM

2009-2011

Mr. Hirales and assistant, Joey Valencia have

conducted our Summer Band.

Members were taught to play an instrument

and current musicians were given instruction

to sharpen their skills. The highlight of this

program was watching our musicians partici-

pate in the 4th of July parade.

JR.GOLF -

For several summers Turquoise Valley

Golf Course has provide a 4 week Jr.

golf program to 10 youth for a small fee.

FLAG FOOTBALL - This

program, led by staff members

Raul Hidalgo and Bryan Earnest

took place at Vista Park. Mem-

bers ages 8-12 were instructed

on basic drills and warm-ups and

taught basic skills.

LOCAL EXPLORATION Our members went on several local field trips

throughout the school year. Sometimes these trips were to places around town, other times we

were able to go out of town to Douglas or Sierra Vista. This year we went to the San Pedro Ripari-an House, Cochise College Men’s Basketball Clinic,

The Queen Mine Tour, and The Bisbee Historical Museum among others.

BASEBALL PROGRAM - Ron Ingrum returned for

the second year to head our baseball program, with

assistance from staff member, Manuel Flores and teen

member, Roman Garcia. Participants practiced at Ed-

die King Field, and joined the BHS Pumas for a prac-

tice at the Warren Ballpark. Twenty-two members

(male and female) enjoyed learning new techniques

and the opportunity to practice before Little League sea-

son began.

TEEN PROGRAM (Summer continued) MONEY MATTERS NATIONAL PROGRAM

The course promotes financial responsibility and

independence among members. Participants learned

to balance a checkbook, create a budget, and save

and invest for college and retirement. One of the

activities included a visit to the local Arizona Na-

tional Bank where our Teens were given a tour and

were introduced to how to open a savings and/or a

checking account.

ANTI-BULLYING CLASS

The teens learned about breaking the cycle that

goes along with the “bullying culture” and were en-

couraged to be mediators with their peers and the

younger club members when they witness bullying

occurring at the club.

BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT

At the culmination of our summer program, the

Teens organized the Club wide Basketball Tourna-

ment. The tournament was open for all members

ages 8 and up and was divided into appropriate age

groups. It was a round robin tournament and ap-

proximately 45 members participated. At the end of

the tournament, 10 Sportsmanship trophies and 12

Sportsmanship basketballs were awarded to certain

participants worthy of the recognition.

TEENS : THE CLUB

TEEN PROGRAM (School year)

During the school year two Teen Nights

were held per week giving 13 yr. old mem-

bers and up an opportunity to come hang

out in a safe place to engage in something

fun and productive. We offered open gym to

these members as well as other activities

within the Teen Room. At the end of each

Teen night members were provided with a

hefty snack before they left home. In addi-

tion, we took a handful of Teens on various

field trips. These field trips included going to

watch the Cochise College Women and

Men’s Basketball teams play as well as field

trips to Sierra Vista to go watch movies at

the Cinemark Theatre.

TEEN PROGRAM (SUMMER)

GENERAL

On a daily basis during the summer, the Teens

engaged in multiple activities. They were offered

with structured activities, tournaments, art pro-

jects, community service opportunities, and pro-

grams. Certain times and days were designated

throughout the week for the Teens so that they

could have the gym exclusively to themselves.

The Teen room was available every day and par-

ticipants had access to computers and video

games including the Xbox 360. It served as a

popular place for them to just hang out. Mem-

bers were highly encouraged to stay active and

participate in all Teen activities. One particular

activity this summer was organized and carried

by staff, Cecelia Acosta and eight teen boys.

They organized a community service project

that consisted of cooking a full course meal and

delivering it to the homeless shelter. These

teens felt it was a good way of showing that we

also like to give back to our community .

The Club is governed by a Board of Directors,

a collection of (unpaid) local volunteers repre-

senting a variety of community businesses, mu-

nicipalities, schools, etc. Board membership

ranges – at any one time – from 10 to 15 peo-

ple. Each member is accountable to a code of

ethics and each is a financial supporter of the

Club,

2012 Board :

Joe Delgado - President

Ron Ingrum - Vice President

Becky Orozco - Secretary

Monika Patience - Treasurer

Pat Porter

Susan Rohrbach

Margaret Dillard

Joan Hansen

Sherry Hayes

Mike Jaworski

Bill Michalek

Friends of the Club: statement & Thank you JOE

Formation of the Friends of the Bisbee Boys and Girls Club; to be known as Friends. The

objective of the Friends group is to act as a support group for the Executive Director and/

or the Board to carry out the long term objectives of the Club and to give recognition to

its members.

2003 Budget 2003 First Full Year

Income Total 207,343

Expenses Total $229,234

2011 Budget

Income Total $ 375,000

Expenses Total $ 351,190

2012 Budget

$ 357,900

The Boys & Girls Club of Bisbee administrative

cost varies each year from 11-13%. Non–profits

must be below 16% to qualify for United Way.

Copper $5,000+ Arizona Alliance- Fiesta Bowl

Arizona Department of Education

Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation

Freeport-McMoRan

OJP- BGCA Grant

Tucson Conquistadores

Walmart Bright Spot for Reading

Initiative

Wolslager Foundation

Women and Children's Hope Foun-

dation

Gold $1,000+

21st Century Grant

Arizona Lottery

B & D Lumber & Hardware

Charles Bethea

Bisbee Rotary Club

Cardinals Charities

Cochise Community Foundation

Copper Queen Community Hospital

JC Penney Round-up

James & Theresa McEntee

Kay L. "Gussie" Motter

Qwest Foundation

Susan & Michael Rohrbach

San Pedro Partnership

Shaw Environmental, Inc.

Reg & Doris Turner

Gladys Tysdal

United Way

Wells Fargo Foundation

Silver $500+

Emily Anderson & Eddie Rivas

Mike & Judith Anderson

Jim Burke & Marian Weaver

Rosalie Butler

CCAH

Joe & Jessie Delgado

Joseph & Kyle Di Roberto

George's Brake Corporation

Joan Hansen

Becky Orozco

David Smith & Linda Barmore-Smith

Warm Hands Therapeutics

Bronze $250+

Al Anderson & Anne Carl

Anonymous

John & Adriana Badal

Dan & Carole Beauchamp

Berserkers Bike Club

Bisbee Community Foundation

Bisbee Realty, Inc.

Gayle Bratton

Community Montessori School

Ray & Esther Cotton

Joe & Dana Dorner

Ruth Dugie

Helen Fauland

Kenneth Fauland

Angela Ingrum

Ronald & Natalie Ingrum

Willie & Shirley Jones

Akos Kovach

Martha MacAlister

John MacKinnon & Elizabeth Bernstein

Charity Dennis Nelson & Louanne Sterbick-

Nelson

Pioneer Title Agency, Inc (Sierra

Vista)

Sue Quayle

Shane Reynolds

Stan & AnnaMay Stern

Helen Spring

Curtis & Sharon Stetter

The Body Shop Paint & Body, LLC

Joy Timbers

Barbara Weaver

Azurite $100+

ACE Hardware

Barbie Adams

Cliff & Sylvia Anable

Marguerite Askins

Paul Axelrod

Rick Balbach

Bank of America (Bisbee)

Irene Bayer

Ann Benson

Bisbee Breakfast Club

Bisbee Ministerial Fellowship

Robert Browder

Timothy & Julie Bruce

Kenneth & Mary Alice Budge

Cable One

Richard Caplett

Carquest

Andy & Cindy Cartwright

Kim & Tamara Collins

Copper Knights of Bisbee, INC.

Billie Cothrun

Richard & Carolyn Crane

Lawrence & Kay Lynn Cummins

Douglas & Natalie Danforth

Nancy Davies

Joseph & Anna Delgado Jr.

Jose & Cecelia Delgado

John Doty

Doug Dunn & Donna Gaab

Ed & Dot Eastberg

Judee Edmonds

Ann English

Marcie Escalante

Rudy & Diane Fahrner

Steve & Annette R Flores

Ray Fralkenberg

Frontier Accounting

Mark & Deborah Gardner

Bettie Gilliland

Mary & Chuck Graf

Marcia Hartwig

Clark & Pamela Hay

Hickman's Family Farms

Melissa Holden

Kit Hutchinson

Nancy & Mark Jacobsen

Michael & Mary Jaworski

Jimmy's Hot Dog Co

Jim's Electric

Karen Justice

Ken & Christina La Chance

Marie & Jack Ladd

M & R Auto

Malanga Law Office

Terry Markstrom

Marsh Development INC

Jill McCain

Anonymous

Cindy Mendez

Arnold Menke

Bill Michalek

Mile High Enterprises

Janet Nelson

Donald & Madelyn Olander

Ken Olander

Baker L. & Doris Olmstead

Carol Park & Sharon Strachan

Norman & Elizabeth Patten

Nick Pavlovich

Kathy Phillips

Pioneer Title Agency, Inc (Bisbee)

Bernadette Polley

Dave Prendergast

Melvin & Sue Ray

Guillermo & Mimi Retana

Stanley Rhodes

Rogers' Border Service

Paul Rohrbach

Thomas Schelling & Isidro Chavez

Lynda Schonert

Marilyn & Bill Seibold

Susan Skaggs

Rodney Smith

St. Elmo Bar

St. Stephen Nemanja Church

Daniel & Sandra Starr

The Art Entrée Foundation

Earl & Karen Tighe

Aileen Weaver

Nancy Weaver

Thomas & Lisa Westrick

Lois Wolhart

Martha Ann Worrell

FUNDRAISING 2012

7th Annual Bisbee Telethon,

April 28, 2012.

www.bisbeetelethon.com

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BGCB Golf Tournament

TVGC July 21st

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4th Annual Cars & Bikes near the

Vista

Labor Day weekend

Sept. 1st

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End of year Tax Appeal

November

Please also consider adding us to

your estate plan or honoring a spe-

cial event or a loved one through a

gift to the Club. You can always

contact us or send a direct dona-

tion.