boys & girls of central florida: annual report 2010

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ORLANDO FLORIDA

ANNUAL REPORT // 2010

801 N. Magnolia Ave., Suite 305Orlando, FL 32803

407.841.6855 | www.bgccf.org

Our Mission:

// 2010ANNUAL REPORT

Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida...

Inspiring hope and opportunity in our leaders of tomorrow.

To inspire and enable all young people, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.

Table of ContentsBoard Chair & President Perspective

Executive Committee | Board of Directors

Core Programs

A Success Story: Becoming Youth of the Year

Milestones & Successes

Demographics

Tupperware Brands Branch Opens its Doors

Financial Summary

Jeremiah Milbank Society Members

Faces of the Future: Giving Society Members

Celebrate The Children: Event Sponsors

Club Locations

Our Club Members

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Our Mission:

Core Programs

Demographics

Financial Summary

Club Locations

Our Club Members

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Board Chair & President PerspectiveDear Friends,

Last year, the need to continue mobilizing important funds and resources for Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida was great. Yet, in spite of another year of economic strain, volunteers, donors and corporations rose to meet this challenge.

Strengthening the effectiveness of our organization and our Clubs was another top priority over the course of the year. Thanks to impactful events such as our five Faces of the Future Fundraising Breakfasts last fall, and to our signature event, Celebrate The Children Dinner & Auction in the spring, we were able to garner heightened awareness toward our mission and raise vital funds needed to maintain a thriving operation.

We are proud of the strides we have made collectively in a relatively challenging economic environment and feel confident in the work of our Clubs and in the positive outcomes we deliver each year. Looking ahead, we are realistic in the fact that there is still much work to be done.

There is still a significant need to grow our current base of support and engage new friends in the community. Our goal is to serve even more at-risk children in the four-county area, as well as open additional Clubs where our communities need them most. In order for Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida to move forward and bring powerful change to young lives, we must rely on the continued support and encouragement of our community leaders, corporate partners and neighbors—people like you!

We thank the thousands of people who have been a part of our Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida family of giving since 1944, and to all those who joined our great network of generosity last year. Working together can only strengthen our organization, our community and our Club members who are destined to become the future leaders and decision-makers in Central Florida.

With Gratitude,With Gratitude,

Robert UtseyBoard Chair 2010

Gary W. CainPresident

Annual Report // 2010 116 Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida |

Mike HatcherHatcher Insurance, Inc.

Leonard HicksLockheed Martin

Jim HuckebaRenaissance Strategy Group

Gary KaltbaumKaltbaum & Associates

Tom KohlerReal Estate Research Consultants

Kim LopdrupRed Lobster

John LoweSeaWorld - Aquatica - Discovery Cove

Kyle MaryanskiPricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

David MaxonProgress Energy

Brian McDowellHolland & Knight LLP

Sonia McTaggart-AndersonChristian Credit Counselors, Inc.

Jill MickleFlorida Citrus Sports Foundation, Inc.

David ParkerDavid R. Parker, Ph.D., PLC

Deborah Rios-BarnesOrlando Magic, LTD.

Steve RuoffLand Advisors Organization

Michael RyanLowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed, P.A.

Russell SalernoUnited Legacy Bank

Deanne SchaffnerSeminole County Public Schools

Jeff SweeneyGrubb & Ellis Co.

Jack SwopeOrlando Magic, LTD.

Jennifer TobinShutts & Bowen LLP

Marshall VermillionOrange Bank of Florida

Jay WheelerOsceola County School Board

Kay WolfFord & Harrison, LLP

Executive Committee // 2010Robert Utsey, Board ChairSkanska USA Building Inc.

Steve Appel, Chair ElectKPMG, LLP

Mark Shamley, Vice ChairACCP

Ric Cieslak, TreasurerShredder Experts

Elizabeth Dvorak, Vice ChairWorkscapes, Inc.

Bob BillingsleaWalt Disney World Co.

Jacqueline Bradley Wesley BrumbackTRB Groves, LLC

Robert CalcuttPricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (Retired) Cristina Calvet-HarroldCCH Marketing & Events, Inc.

Myrna CaninCanin Associates, Inc.

Sean ConnollyThe Jones Connolly Group - Merrill Lynch

Rick ContinelliWalt Disney World Resort

Wesley CovellHarris Corporation

Jerry DemingsOrange County Sheriff's Office

Dennis DonohueUniversal Orlando Resort

Mike DosalJPMorgan Chase Bank

Les EisermanLarson Allen LLP

Jim EtscornBaker & Hostetler LLP

Mike FlemingMerrill Lynch

Luciano Garcia-RangelTupperware Brands Corporation

Leonard HabasAdvance Publishers, L.C.

“At Darden, we’re about opportunity. The opportunity for our guests to relax and reconnect with friends and family over a great meal. The opportunity for our employees to realize their professional and personal dreams. And the opportunity to contribute to the betterment of the communities in which we operate. It’s why we’re proud to support the outstanding work Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida does to create opportunity for young people to realize their full potential.”

—Clarence Otis Jr.Chairman & CEO, Darden Restaurants

Board of Directors // 2010

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Core Programs

Youth of the Year is Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida’s premier recognition program for Club members, promoting service to the Club, community and family; academic success; strong moral character ; life goals; and poise and public speaking ability. The program is used as a year-round tool for fostering young people’s character, personal growth and leadership qualities.

Local Clubs recognize members ages 14 to 18 as Youth of the Month winners and select a Youth of the Year, who then participates in state competitions with Boys & Girls Clubs of America, with the potential to move their way up to the State, regional and then the national competition.

What is Youth of the Year?

Tonjanika Smith, a ten-year member of the East Altamonte Branch, was named 2010 Youth of the Year for the state of Florida by Boys & Girls Clubs of America. Along with the prestigious title, Tonjanika also received a $1,000 scholarship from the Reader’s Digest Foundation and a $5,000 scholarship contribution from the Petro Family Foundation.

Through her years at the Club, Tonjanika demonstrated Youth of the Year qualities with hard work and tremendous dedication to her academics, community involvement and

even through her work at the Club as a mentor to younger members.

Tonjanika graduated high school with a 4.23 grade point average and was accepted to the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business on a full scholarship. She intends to follow a career path in nonprofit organization management and realize her all-time life goal to build and operate a Boys & Girls Club in years to come.

“Because of the Boys & Girls Club, I always see the purpose of why we do something, why we face adversities. We face trials to learn from them, grow stronger and help someone else avoid negative situations in the future. Through this emotional journey, I discovered my impulse to be great stretched far beyond the realms of titular glory.

While some members will agree that the Club saved and changed their lives, I personally believe the Club is and will always be my life. After all, I am not concerned with making lots of money and I am not concerned about having my name internationally known. My focus, my drive, my life revolves around representing the underrepresented, the forgotten and all who seek refuge at the Club. It is difficult to explain the significance of this place to those who have not experienced it for themselves.”

—Tonjanika Smith

Each year, Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida serves over 12,000 at-risk children between the ages of six and eighteen, and provides them with a safe place to learn and grow. At each of our 29 Clubs in Brevard, Osceola, Orange and Seminole Counties, nationally recognized core youth development programs are offered to meet the diverse needs and interests of members, as well as teach them the skills needed to achieve their full potential in life.

Core Programs

Youth of the Year is Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida’s premier recognition program for Club members, promoting service to the Club, community and family; academic success; strong moral character ; life goals; and poise and public speaking ability. The program is used as a year-round tool for fostering young people’s character, personal growth and leadership qualities.

Local Clubs recognize members ages 14 to 18 as Youth of the Month winners and select a Youth of the Year, who then participates in state competitions with Boys & Girls Clubs of America, with the potential to move their way up to the State, regional and then the national competition.

What is Youth of the Year?

Tonjanika Smith, a ten-year member of the East Altamonte Branch, was named 2010 Youth of the Year for the state of Florida by Boys & Girls Clubs of America. Along with the prestigious title, Tonjanika also received a $1,000 scholarship from the Reader’s Digest Foundation and a $5,000 scholarship contribution from the Petro Family Foundation.

Through her years at the Club, Tonjanika demonstrated Youth of the Year qualities with hard work and tremendous dedication to her academics, community involvement and

even through her work at the Club as a mentor to younger members.

Tonjanika graduated high school with a 4.23 grade point average and was accepted to the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business on a full scholarship. She intends to follow a career path in nonprofit organization management and realize her all-time life goal to build and operate a Boys & Girls Club in years to come.

“Because of the Boys & Girls Club, I always see the purpose of why we do something, why we face adversities. We face trials to learn from them, grow stronger and help someone else avoid negative situations in the future. Through this emotional journey, I discovered my impulse to be great stretched far beyond the realms of titular glory.

While some members will agree that the Club saved and changed their lives, I personally believe the Club is and will always be my life. After all, I am not concerned with making lots of money and I am not concerned about having my name internationally known. My focus, my drive, my life revolves around representing the underrepresented, the forgotten and all who seek refuge at the Club. It is difficult to explain the significance of this place to those who have not experienced it for themselves.”

—Tonjanika Smith

Each year, Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida serves over 12,000 at-risk children between the ages of six and eighteen, and provides them with a safe place to learn and grow. At each of our 29 Clubs in Brevard, Osceola, Orange and Seminole Counties, nationally recognized core youth development programs are offered to meet the diverse needs and interests of members, as well as teach them the skills needed to achieve their full potential in life.

M ilestones & Successesof 2010Demographics

“What I like best about my Boys & Girls Club is that the staff helps me solve my problems in a respectful way.”

“My Boys & Girls Club gives me an opportunity to be successful in life.”

“Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida provides opportunities for our youth to believe in themselves and aspire to positions of greatness."

—Chief Val B. DemingsOrlando Police Department

54% Male

46% Female

41% African-American

30% Hispanic

13% Caucasian

8% Multi-Racial

5% Haitian

2% Asian-American

1% Native American

50% Came from single-parent families

73% Were eligible for free or reduced school lunch

69% Came from families with annual householdincomes of $30,000 or less

In 2010, Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Floridareached significant milestones:

Our membership totaled over 12,000 children at our 15 Clubs and 14 middle school sites in Brevard, Orange, Osceola and Seminole Counties.

Academic Success: At the end of the 2009-10 school year, 100% of all Club members who were high school seniors graduated.

At the end of the 2009-10 school year, of Club members surveyed, 88% achieved a 2.0 GPA or better; 53% achieved a 3.0 GPA or better; and 11% had a perfect 4.0 GPA.

Good Character & Citizenship: Less than a tenth of 1% of our Club members were arrested. In comparison, 7,063 juveniles made up 12% of all arrests in Brevard, Orange, Osceola and Seminole Counties during just the first six months of 2010 (Florida Department of Law Enforcement).

Healthy Lifestyles: During 2010, there were NO pregnancies among the 4,531 female members ages 10-18 of Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida. There were 1,857 babies born to girls 18 and younger in Brevard, Orange, Osceola, and Seminole Counties (Florida Department of Health, Vital Statistics).

Good News: We proudly opened our new Tupperware Brands Branch. Replacing the former Osceola Branch in Kissimmee, the new Club has the capacity to serve twice as many members.

We started construction on the new Joe R. Lee Branch in Eatonville, slated to open in 2011.

To learn more about how you can help instill hope and opportunity in our local children, please visit www.bgccf.org or call 407.841.6855.