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Celebrating 10 Years

Our Mission:

To inspire, teach and enable the youth of Bisbee

and nearby rural border areas, especially those

that need us the most, to have fun while realizing

their full potential as productive, healthy,

responsible and caring citizens.

Our Purpose:

To promote the social, educational, health,

leadership 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

professionals…

Life-enhancing programs and character

development experiences…

Hope and opportunity.

2011 Annual Report

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In 1912 a Bisbee miner earned about $3.50 per day (purchasing power of $81.20).1 At the turn of the 21st 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 of our 1,200 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 involvement 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 members. 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, Susan 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 contributions were received

from the 600 letters sent. That helped to balance the budget for the year ending December 2011. In fundraising

jargon the response was huge.

Bisbee is one of the smallest communities in the nation with a self sustaining Club. Community support is what got us

started and keeps us moving forward.

On behalf of the board I would like to express my gratitude for your support.

Joe Delgado, Chief Volunteer Officer

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1Historian Gary Dillard and Measuringworth.com

645 kids are currently registered

65-110 children are served each day in the

after-school program

On average, 80 children are served on

Friday

After-school membership fees are still what

they were 10 years ago: $5 per member or $10

per family August to May. The 2012 Summer

fees will be $85 for the 8-week program. No

young person is turned away and payment plans

and scholarships are available.

Chair’s Report

2012 Key Elements for Positive Youth Development

Safe, Positive Environment, Fun, Supportive

Relationships, Opportunities and Expectations

and Recognition

SNACKS provided in 2002 FREE—

SNACKS 10 years later provided daily FREE

Providing Youth Services year round to young

people 6-17, 5 days a week Monday – Friday, by

providing a FUN, SAFE, POSITIVE Environment.

Service

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ABC (Awesome Book Club)

This club led by staff member Angeline Carbajal

was made possible by “Wal-Mart’s Bright Spot

on Reading” grant. Ten preteens, read, played

word games, and listened to stories. They also

designed a reading corner in the library and

chose books to add to our collection.

Learning

POWER HOUR—since 2002 a homework-based program focusing on one-on-one work, small

groups, quiet reading and assisting peers with over 200 kids participating each year.

In 2005 PROJECT LEARN was introduced. This national program focuses on High-Yield Learning

Activities. This program is built into all Core Areas of the Club, reinforcing the knowledge and

skills learned at school while having fun. In 2005 the program averaged 78 participants and in

2011, 285.

A stand-alone TUTORING program implemented under the direction of Jose Delgado (retired

educator) in 2007 provides one-on-one services to youth. Referrals by teachers and parents

opened the doors for a collaborative relationship to better serve the child. Today Lito Franco is

the coordinator for this program which serves 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 from Greenway

School has implemented our summer learning

program. Mrs. Olander prepares members

for their next school year, focusing on

reading fluency and comprehension, basic

math operations, fractions, money, and

telling time.

Tutoring

The tutoring program provides members struggling with certain concepts or areas of their academics

with additional support through one-on-one instruction and/or group direction. Key components of

the program include: parental involvement, incentives for members, and effective collaboration with

schools and teachers. Throughout the entire year countless members were tutored in specific areas.

They were scheduled weekly at designated times. 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 member independence has been fostered.

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Art

STORIES THAT SOAR DRAMA

WORKSHOP - Bevan B. Bluemer visited

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 techniques. The

group performed at the MAKE Youth Arts

Festival at Central School.

DRAMA CLUB- Year after year our Drama program has been

very successful. We are fortunate to have staff member Lito

Franco who has served as the leader of this program for several

years. Members ages 8 and up meet 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 - During

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

those youth who need us most.

KIDS IN THE KITCHEN

Staff members took turns in our kitchen guiding

this fun cooking project. Although the snacks

have not always been healthy, they are always fun!

Kids liked being involved in measuring, stirring, or

timing of the food they helped create.

HEALTH FAIR -

Our 2nd Annual Health Fair, held

during the summer program, was a

huge success thanks to 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

Business and Professional Women,

Smokey Bear, U of A South

Cooperative Extension, and the Naco

Fire Department.

Health & Nutrition

HEALTHY HABITS -

Staff member Cecilia Acosta implemented this

program, teaching members the importance of

an active lifestyle and healthy eating. The

program included making healthy snacks,

learning the benefits of good nutrition, and

practicing Zumba.

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MEMBER RECOGNITON

Each week Program Staff recognize one

member who has excelled in achievements or

behavior. Members are recognized at our

Monday Clubhouse meeting in front of their

peers and given certificates. Staff members

also vote for a Member of the Month who

receives a club shirt and certificate and is

show-cased on the club wall for the duration of

the month.

Clubhouse Highlights FAMILY FUN NIGHTS -

Each month has a unique theme; activities

coordinate with the theme. Family Bingo, craft

activities focused around holidays includes

giveaways and a small meal/ snack . This night

allows families to be engaged , familiarize with

the Club setting and staff and HAVE FUN!

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

wonderful 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.

DR. SEUSS DAY

Naco School students and

club members participated

in many fun Seuss-

themed activities

throughout the day

including “Pin the Hat

on the Cat,” “Hop on

Pop Bubble Pop,” “Create

Your Own Story” on

Seussville.com, decorated

their own book bags with

puff paints, and received

other small goodies.

CULTURE CLUB/THEME WEEKS

Each month a culture or a theme

was chosen to plan activities and

programs around for an entire

week. These activities took place

in all areas of the clubhouse, from

the gym to the tech lab. African,

European and Pacific Island

cultures were explored.

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WEEKLY THEMES - Each week during the

summer 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 his assistant,

Joey Valencia, conducted our Summer Band.

Members are taught to play an instrument

and current musicians are given instruction

to sharpen their skills. The highlight of this

program was watching our musicians

participate in the 4th of July parade.

JR.GOLF -

For several summers Turquoise Valley Golf

Course has provided a 4-week junior 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.

Members ages 8-12 were instructed on

basic drills and warm-ups and

taught basic skills.

SUMMER BASKETBALL LEAGUE—The

entire staff worked together to make

this all-day “round robin” tournament

successful. Trophies and basketballs were

given to members who displayed strong

leadership and good sportsmanship.

LOCAL EXPLORATION - Our members went on several

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 Riparian 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. Practices were at Eddie King Field, and our

members joined the BHS Pumas for a practice at the

Warren Ballpark. Twenty-two male and female members

enjoyed learning new techniques and the opportunity to

practice before Little League season began.

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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 National 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

encouraged 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

Tournament. The tournament was open for all

members ages 8 and up divided into appropriate

age groups. It was a round robin tournament

and approximately 45 members participated. At

the end of the tournament, 10 Sportsmanship

trophies and 12 Sportsmanship basketballs were

awarded.

TEENS : THE CLUB

SCHOOL YEAR TEEN PROGRAM

During the school year two Teen Nights were

held per week. This gave members 13 and up an

opportunity to come hang out in a safe place and

engage in something fun and productive. We

offered open gym as well as other activities in

the Teen Room. At the end of each Teen Night

members were provided with a hefty snack

before they left. In addition, teens went on

various field trips. These included going to watch

the Cochise College Women and Men’s Basketball

teams play as well as trips to Sierra Vista to

watch movies at the Cinemark Theatre.

SUMMER TEEN PROGRAM

GENERAL

There were a variety of activities every day

for teens. They were offered structured

activities, tournaments, art projects, and

community service opportunities. 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

participants had access to computers and

video games including the Xbox 360. It

served as a popular place for them to just

hang out. Members were highly encouraged to

stay active and participate in all teen

activities. One particular activity this summer

was organized and carried out by staff-

member 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. This

was a great way of showing that our kids also

give back to our community!

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The Club relies on donations to

maintain its quality of program

offerings and financial strength.

As a 501(c)3 organization,

contributions to the Club are tax-

deductible to the full extent of

the law. The Club is also one of

the few Bisbee organizations that

qualifies as a “charitable

organization” for the Arizona

State Tax Credit. Many

employees use payroll deductions

such as the Combined Federal

Campaign (#13045). Please

consider adding us to your estate

plan or honoring a special event or

loved one through a gift to the

Club. You can always contact us or

send a direct donation. Just call

or click: 520-432-3010 or

www.bgcbisbee.com.

Boys & Girls Club of Bisbee

PO Box 5205

Bisbee AZ 85603

Friends—Although the Club has always received help from many community members, the Board

recently decided to formalize this relationship. The Friends of the Boys & Girls Club (to be known as

the Friends) has as its objective “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 the members of the

Friends”. The Friends not only support our three major fundraisers - the Telethon, Golf Tournament

and Car Show – they provide many other services. Some Friends work through the 8 weeks of the

summer program helping staff in many different ways. They have participated in the Halloween and

Holiday parties, Brewery Gulch Days, and the Telethon. They have helped with setup and take down at

our major events. Some Friends have worked with members on art, cooking and athletic programs.

They have also helped to maintain the facilities with work parties, gardening, roof repairs and regular

inspections. We could not function without their help. If you’re interested in becoming a Friend, you

can contact the Club anytime at 520-432-3010, or talk to one of our Board members.

2003 2011 2012

Actual Actual Budget

Income

ACF Endowment 85,091 153,545 150,000

Campaigns & Events 32,338 56,217 60,000

Donations 16,817 36,152 41,000

Grant Income 51,175 85,931 60,000

Summer Program1 20,768 43,155 44,000

Other Income 2,900 0 2,900

Total $209,088 $375,000 $357,900

Expenses2

Club Supplies 25,596 26,263 34,800

Contract Services 27,712 30,736 32,000

Insurance 17,836 13,489 13,500

Maintenance 3,720 7,957 5,000

Payroll Expenses 133,272 228,089 206,000

Utilities 12,330 21,656 22,000

Food Service 0 23,000 25,000

Other Expenses 26,168 0 19,200

Total $246,635 $351,190 $357,500

$(37,547) $23,81033 $400

1 Summer program income allocated to Club Supplies, Food Services,

Contract Services and Payroll 2 Administrative costs over the years vary from 11 to 13%,

according to audits 3 Surplus was due to $80,000 borrowed from Fund 2

Budget

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Copper $5,000+

Arizona Alliance – Fiesta Bowl

Arizona Department of Education

Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation

Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold

OJP – BGCA Grant

Tucson Conquistadores

Walmart Bright Spot for Reading Initiative

Wolslanger Foundation

Women and Children’s Hope Foundation

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

Steve & Annette R Flores

Angela Ingrum

Ronald & Natalie Ingrum

Willie & Shirley Jones

Akos Kovach

Martha MacAlister

John MacKinnon & Elizabeth Bernstein

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

Anonymous

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

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

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

Our Donors

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Boys & Girls Club of Bisbee

PO Box 5205

Bisbee AZ 85603

The Club is governed by a Board of Directors, a

group of local volunteers representing a diverse

cross section of the community including

businesses, municipalities, and schools. Board

membership ranges—at any one time—from 10

to 15 people. 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

Margaret Dillard

Joan Hansen

Sherry Hayes

Mike Jaworski

Bill Michalek

Pat Porter

Susan Rohrbach

FUNDRAISING 2012

7th Annual Bisbee Telethon

April 28, 2012

www.bisbeetelethon.com

BGCB Golf Tournament

Turquoise Valley Golf Course

July 21, 2012

4th Annual Cars & Bikes

Near the Vista in Warren

Labor Day Weekend

September 1, 2012

End of Year Tax Appeal

November 2012