2015 ANNUAL REPORTOur Mission

To produce well-educated, physically active and hopeful youth

with family at the center of our efforts.

Celebrating Our 56th Anniversary

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WELCOMEAchievement Avenue. This is the Mathews-Dickey Way, paving a road to future success for our young people. We know they can make it there safely - but first - we must guide them with a little push, lots of encouragement, some mentoring and, of course, the generous donations of those dedicated to bettering our great city and nation.

Our number one challenge and opportunity is making college both an expectation and reality for our children. Our own experience and national studies demonstrate that the most effective path to do so is focusing on Scholar-Athleticism. Seventy-five percent of corporate executives say that resilience, persistence and their notion of teamwork all were derived from participation in sports. Ninety

percent of our own alumni cite this factor in teaching them to work well in a team, develop a strong work ethic, self-confidence and leadership skills. Our Blue Chips Model is focused on scholarship, athleticism and character. With athletics as the core, we will surround our Blue Chips with the arts, supplemental education, healthy living and professional development opportunities to lead to college scholarships and mold them into responsible, productive citizens.

As the new President & CEO of Mathews-Dickey, it is an honor and duty to further the important mission established by Co-Founders Martin Luther Mathews and the late Hubert “Dickey” Ballentine 56 years ago. It’s all about giving our young people an opportunity to make it on Achievement Avenue. Won’t you please take a walk with us to a bright future?

Wendell Covington, Jr.

President & CEO Mathews-Dickey Boys’ &

Girls’ Club

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ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION AWARD WINNERSOur award winners have contributed greatly to the success of

Mathews-Dickey in 2015.

OUTSTANDING ALUMNI AWARD WINNERSIn a recent survey, 90% of our alumni cited the role of our organization in teaching them to work well in a team, develop a strong work ethic and dedication, self-confidence and leadership skills. This year, we’re pleased to honor two young leaders who exemplify these attributes.The Rev. William G. Gillespie

Spirit of St. Louis Award

Hon. Marvin Teer, Jr. Deputy Director/General Counsel | Missouri Department of Economic Development

Instrumental in revitalization efforts at the Mathews- Dickey Bob Russell Park in North County and securing $250,000 in state tax credits to help raise $500,000.

Meritorious Service Award

Vanessa Keith, Esq. Officer | Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, PC

Chaired successful Sheer Elegance Fashion Show fund-raiser, while supporting the organization with youth career seminars and human resources consulting.

Turan Mullins Director of Diversity Inclusion | Maryville University

Turan Mullins joined Maryville in 2009, and served as the Uni-versity’s assistant director of admissions and assistant director of multicultural programs. Previously, he served as an admissions counselor for Southeast Missouri State University. Mullins is working toward his master’s in strategic communication at Maryville. He is a 2014-2015 member of the St. Louis Business Diversity Initiative Leadership Program, and a Give Respect, Get Respect facilitator for the Diversity Awareness Partnership of St. Louis, and Co-Founder of The Consortium of Higher Educa-tion Professionals for Inclusion and Equity. “Playing baseball at Mathews Dickey taught me the value of not giving up and that a long journey starts with the first step. I learned to look at challenges in life with a positive attitude.”

Tasha Turner Analytical Chemist

A graduate of Riverview Gardens High School and Fisk University, Tasha Turner holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry. She began as a quality control chemist at Jost Chemical, and after almost two years, moved on to become an Analytical Chemist I at Covidien. After another two years, Turner made the move to Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals as an Analytical Chemist II, eventually working her way to Senior Analytical Chemist. A recipient of St. Louis American’s Young Leader Award in 2014, Turner loves to give back to the club that began her growth as a professional woman, Mathews-Dickey, by serving as a mentor and co-presenter of the “Careers in Science” workshop at “The Sky is the Limit” program. She also works diligently with the Club’s Development Committee, striving to help the organization stay on the front lines of betterment, change and progress.

In Appreciation Award Sherry Amen Qualifying National Marketing Director | Juice Plus

&Dawn Rathmann Owner | Fit for Exellence

Lent their time, talents and finances to help Mathews-Dickey launch the Green St. Louis Machine vertical, aeroponic gardening program in three area schools.

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56th ANNIVERSARY YOUTH AWARDS SHOWCASE1 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 21, 2015

Mathews-Dickey Richard B. Loynd Gymnasium

PR O G R A M

Baseball Hall of FameLuther Ginger

Football Hall of FameMartise Scott

Baseball Manager of the Year Eddie Hampton

Basketball Coach of the Year Malcolm Hill

Football Coach of the YearEric Kazee

Cheerleading Coordinator of the Year

Paige Tyler

Outstanding AlumniTuran MullinsTasha Turner

Medals of ExcellenceGold — Patrick SandersSilver — Rayna Sullivan

Bronze — Rolando Merriweather II

Meritorious ServiceVanessa Keith, Esq.

In Appreciation of the YearSherry Amen

Dawn Rathmann

The Rev. William G. Gillespie Spirit of St. LouisJudge Marvin Teer, Jr.

ENTERTAINMENT Acoustic Guitar Instructor Bill Ash

Cheerleaders Coached by Stacey Latimore

TROPHY PRESENTATIONS

8 Unlimited Football/Cheerleading – Division Champions,

Head Coach Levi Jackson & Cheer Coordinator Shanta Dozier

Atom Baseball The Rebels – Division Champions, Head Coach Gerald

“Chuck” Harbour

6/7 Unlimited Football/Cheerleading– Division Champions, Head Coach Ronald “Smokey” Harris &

Cheer Coordinator Brandie Harris

6/7 Unlimited Football/Cheerleading – Division Champions,

Head Coach Ryan White & Cheer Coordinator Sydney White

6/7 Unlimited Football/Cheerleading – Super Bowl Champions,

Head Coach Eric Kazee & Cheer Coordinator Paige Tyler

DOOR PRIZE DRAWING #3

All coaches and teams are to pick-up snacks and beverages prepared

and served by the Green St. Louis Machine students in the Annex, Special thanks to Aetna, Cardinals Care, Emerson, Griesedieck Vending and

Coca-Cola.

MASTERS OF CEREMONIESTom Sullivan

SVP, Sports & OperationsMathews-Dickey Boys’ & Girls’ Club

&Leroy Witherspoon

Director of OperationsMathews-Dickey

NATIONAL ANTHEMJaden Noble

WELCOMEMartin Luther MathewsCo-Founder & Emeritus President

Mathews-Dickey

Wendell Covington, Jr.President & CEOMathews-Dickey

DOOR PRIZE DRAWING #1

ENTERTAINMENTRyan Harper

Cheerleaders Coached by Paige Tyler

TROPHY PRESENTATIONS MVP’s, Outstanding Achievement

& Career Awards

RBI Softball St. Louis Lady Cardinals – National Finalist, Manager

Raeffel Merriweather

RBI Jr. Baseball Aces — Division Champions, Head Coach Mike Curry

12 Unlimited Football/Cheerleading – Division & Super Bowl Champions, Head Coach Cory White &

Cheer Coordinator Stacey Latimore

11 Unlimited Football – Super Bowl Champions, Head Coach

Willie Brandon

Bantam Baseball The Stars – Division Champions, Head Coach

Eddie Hampton

DOOR PRIZE DRAWING #2

ADULT VOLUNTEER AWARDSBill Fronczak

VP, PR & Special EventsMathews-Dickey

ANNIVERSARY AWARDS

Mother of the YearShapier McDavis

Father of the YearWillie Brandon

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2015 Highlights

The Girls RBI softball team headed to the World Series after winning the Central Region Championship for the fourth time in five years.

A North County Baseball League was established at the Bob Russell Park that served 127 new children from Bellefontaine Neighbors and surrounding communities. Former Redbirds Rick Horton and Bernard Gilkey attended the opening day.

Three Bulldog Football teams took home Super Bowl and one squad earned a trip to Florida to compete in the national tournament. The Rams’ Chris Long and Alec Ogletree engaged with the youth at the dome and Mathews-Dickey.

Bulldog Cheerleader Rikia Harris won the Metro Area Junior Football League Pixie title.

Not only did several swimmers place first in swim meets, they also began our 1st gardening club as part of the Green St. Louis Machine.

Field trips to cultural outings, Toys for Tots, winter coat drives and more were a boost to families.

Because ofYouOur athletes are 47% more likely to refrain from non-healthy behaviors such as smoking and drinking than the national average for teens not engaged in sports.

More than 77% of our athletes demonstrated an increase in exercise resulting from our programs.

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Athletics plays an important role in teaching children about sportsmanship, strong character, respect, restraint and responsibility and the importance these have on future success in life. According to the President’s Council on Sports, Nutrition and Fitness, sports participation leads to physical, social, and emotional health benefits for children. We use sports to engage young people, and once we have them engaged, we help them become more academically sound, especially in the areas of literacy, mathematics and writing. Strong minds and strong bodies build strong character.

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Students showcased their talents and progress in the Winter Guitar Showcase.

A new partnership with the Classical Guitar Society taught children to play guitar over the summer and after school.

Forty girls ages 6-12 and 12-18 took part in eight weeks of choreography and personal development programming in preparation for a performance on the grand stage at the Sheer Elegance Fashion Show.

Because ofYou97% of youth learned something during participation that made them more hopeful about their future

96% of Sheer Elegance participants reported that they were better able to resist negative peer pressure

ART S Arts education can level the “learning field” across socio-economic boundaries – improving student retention and reducing the achievement gap. Our arts program also removes the price barrier for families of children with artistic interest and talents, exposing them to different art forms and the opportunity to practice them. Music and performing arts gives children who have experienced trauma a variety of creative outlets for expression and can be therapeutic.

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Highlights

Students were able to choose two electives for each five-week session.120 low-income families were able to attend our camp free of charge because of funding provided by the City of St. Louis and United Way of Greater St. Louis.

Students received cooking lessons and competed in our Top Kids Chef competition.

Emerson engineers and kids made vehicles out of food and raced them.

All students received one hour a week of health education in partnership with area community and health organizations.

Because ofYou83% of youth felt encouraged to maintain a physically active lifestyle

87% of youth gained positive self-concept/self-esteem/self-confidence.

SUMMER CAMP While parents are working during the day, their children’s participation in the Club’s 10-week summer program keeps them safe and engaged in beneficial activities including recreation, music, performing arts and health.

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2015 Highlights

All four CLIP After-School classes created “Get Fit for the Future” PowerPoints spotlighting the young people’s research on the importance of health and nutrition.

Express Scripts, Edward Jones, Ameren and Nestle’ Purina lent employees to serve as after-school computer instructors with students from Dunbar Elementary, Grand Center Arts Academy, Preclarus Mastery Academy and Pamoja benefiting from the instruction.

CLIP volunteers and students, Study buddies and parents celebrated the conclusion of the program at a Recognition Breakfast sponsored by Express Scripts at the University of Missouri St. Louis.

Because ofYou93% of youth maintained or increased their school grades.

EDUCAT ION ENR ICHMEN T Education Enrichment strives to increase students’ literacy and overall technology skills as it’s been proven that these routes can affectively increase students’ academic interest, attendance and potential wage earnings and lower absenteeism and dropout rates. Professional volunteers help youth see the connection between their studies and future employment, something 80% of high school dropouts cited as a problem in a study by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

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HelpLiteracy Instruction Program (CLIP)

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Inspired by award winning educator Steven Ritz’s Green Bronx Machine, Mathews-Dickey established the Green St. Louis Machine aeroponic gardening program led by Mathews-Dickey within Grand Center Arts, North Side, and Pamoja Schools. The student gardeners hosted a Harvest Dinner for Ritz, parents and school officers making pesto, bok choy soup, lettuce wraps and other dishes from their yield.

Health screenings by groups like BJC, Fitness seminars by Build-A-Body Fitness and Centene and Health & Energy Assistance Fairs with the Urban League, Ameren and Laclede Gas were a great resource for Club families.

Because ofYouAmong gardeners the number of students who enjoyed eating fruits and vegetables increased to 83% from 48%.87% of summer campers were inspired to make healthier life choices.

HE ALT HY L I V ING

Healthy living works to develop youth from the inside out — helping them become whole and well individuals, learn to shop for, prepare and even grow nutritious foods. We offer tips and health resources to counteract childhood obesity, diabetes and other chronic illnesses which can lead to problems with day-to-day functioning and even carry over into adulthood. By teaching youth and their families to live healthier overall, we are contributing to the FLOURISH regional effort to lower the high rates of infant mortality in St. Louis city.

2015 Highlights

With funding from the Missouri Foundation for Health, Mathews-Dickey hosted a series of informational events to call attention to the infant mortality crisis: Charles Glenn Band Concert, Top Kids Chef Competition and Movie Night Under the Stars.

The Healthy Babies, Children & Families is morphing into a cross-agency initiative focused on preconception and sexual health for youth and families in 2016 led by Mathews-Dickey with the Teen Pregnancy & Prevention Partnership (TPPP), City Academy, Girls, Inc. and St. Louis University School of Public Health as partners.

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Mathews-Dickey employed 17 teens directly and provided job placements for 40 more youth from the Urban League, The City of St. Louis and St. Louis County. The youth learned job skills and gained funds in our summer camp and as referees, umpires, Life Guards and Recreational counselors in the Earn & Learn program.

Because ofYouStudents increased their test scores to 90% from 65% on the entrepreneurial exam. 100% learned something to improve their networking skills.

Our Professional Development Programs connect youth with positive mentors, equipping them with important business acumen and expose them to the world outside of their neighborhood, expanding their view of the possibilities for education, career and community involvement.

Highlights

In partnership with Jaylen Bledsoe, a 17 year-old celebrity brand, business and digital strategy consultant (Steve Harvey and Jordin Sparks are clients), a new Young Entrepreneur’s University was formed with major funding by MasterCard. Last June teens learned to start a businesses and pitched ideas to a panel of experts.

Teen Youth Ambassadors, in a program funded by the Deaconess Foundation, devoted five weeks to identifying 10 issues and citing interventions for their peers, parents and the community to keep youth from getting derailed from

their educational goals. The youth planned a rally that captivated an audience of peers, parents, elected officials, teachers and lawyers.

The Sky is the Limit and Maleness to Manhood programs provided more than 200 teens with seminars on career fields and topics while connecting young women and men to business mentors in April through June. The support of Maritz was vital in hosting the annual Women in Careers Workshop as was Morgan Stanley’s sponsorship in bringing in keynote speaker Carla Harris, author of “Expect to Win,” a singer and the firm’s vice chairman, global wealth management and senior client advisor managing director.

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SPECIAL EVENTS The world-famous Isley Brothers featuring Ronald & Ernie Isley performed a benefit concert for the Mathews-Dickey on Feb. 21 at the Fabulous Fox Theatre. This event, which raised $500,000, marked Co-Founder Martin Luther Mathews’ retirement as the organization’s President & CEO, celebrated his 90th birthday and contributions to improving the lives of 2 million children over more than a half-century of service to our community. Leading the charge for this effort as honorary co-chairs were St. Louis Rams Chief Operating Officer and EVP of Football Operations Kevin Demoff, St. Louis Cardinals President Bill DeWitt III, St. Louis Blues Chairman Tom Stillman and Fox Associates Owner Mary Strauss. Major support was provided by Emerson, Centene, Ameren and a distinguished committee of more than 80 community leaders as team captains.

Mathews-Dickey generated “Blues for Thought” at its 26th Annual Clifton Davis “Say Amen” Gala on Aug. 8 at the Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark. Missouri Governor Jeremiah “Jay” Nixon announced $250,000

in state tax credits to raise $500,000 for the organization’s Bob Russell Park in Bellefontaine Neighbors. The black-tie optional gala featured a performance by the Daryl Darden Band out of Los Angeles; and keynote address by former Pulaski Bank Chairman & CEO Bill Donius, author of the New York Times Best-Seller “Thought Revolution: How to Unlock Your

Inner Genius.” Award winners included Teen CEO Jaylen Bledsoe, Edward Jones Principal Bob Ciapciak, Deaconess Foundation CEO Rev. Starsky Wilson, St. Louis Surge Owner and Club Alumnae Khalia Collier, BJC Nurse and Club Alumnae and tutor Jocelyn Davis, Express Scripts’ Andre Edison, MDBGC youth Sydney Green and Quentin Phillips.

Attendees enjoyed games of skill and chance, good food and networking at the 26th Annual Donald E. Fahey Golf Classic with Ford on Aug. 24 at Old Hickory Golf Course. The St. Louis Metro Area Ford Dealers were the headline sponsor and Coca-Cola sponsored the dinner. KTRS’ “Farmer Dave” Schumacher was the emcee and Rams cheerleaders presided over the putting contest. The committee chaired by The Private Bank’s Jim Binz raised over $47,000!

The Sheer Elegance No.27 Fashion Show transformed the Chase Park Plaza into a giant arcade of style in the video-game flavored

“Fashiontron” fund-raising production on Dec. 12. Forty young women had a special moment in the spotlight and the $140,000 fund-raising goal was surpassed under the leadership of Chairperson Vanessa Keith. The show featured exciting virtual reality based entertainment including America’s & Britain’s Got Talent featured 3D video-map dance outfit Freelusion, “Project Runway” alumni designers, celebrity escorts like Actress Anna Maria Horsford, international model Jennie Runk and 20 outstanding Girls’ Honorees recognized for academics, community service and citizenship. Awards were presented to American Family Insurance’s Britt Stender, FOX 2/KPLR 11’s Mary Hill and the St. Louis Business Diversity Initiative’s Roz Reese.

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Directors

Terence “Terry” Baer

Jim Binz

Nina Caldwell

Bob Cerame

Bonita Cornute

Sherman George

Linda Griffith

LaVicki Hart

Rita Heard Days

Eleanor Higgins

Steve Hodapp

Everett Horne

Dennis Jenkerson

Lethorne Johnson

Nicholas Karakas

Vanessa Keith, Esq.

David Landesman

Andrew Mitchell, Esq.

Rev. Earl Nance, Jr.

Steve O’Loughlin

Elizabeth “Beth” Pagett

Frank Robinson, Sr.

Matthew Schuckman, Esq.

Rev. E.G. Shields, Sr.

Tom Sieckhaus

Tarandeep Singh

Paul Spinner

Mike Spotanski

Howard Stephens

Rev. T.D. Stubblefield

Michael Weiss Keith Williamson

STAFF

Karl GriceChairman

Jack RaymondVice Chairman

Robert Minkler, Jr., CPATreasurer

Tamee Reese, Esq.Secretary

ExecutiveWendell Covington, Jr.President and CEO

AdvisoryMartin Luther MathewsCo-Founder and Emeritus President

FinanceRandy SandersonCFO

Saundra McNeal

Nasrin Shadman-Atkins

Sports & OperationsThomas SullivanSVP, Sports & Operations

Chantal Brown

Willie Ford

Arthur Humphrey

Brenda Joyce Jones

Raeffel Merriweather

George Peoples

Dennis Tate

Paige Tyler

Aaron Waddell

La Juan Williams

Ray Williams

Leroy Witherspoon

Charles Woods

PR & Special EventsBill Fronczak, CSEPVP, Public Relations &

Special Events

Grace Boykin

Rachelle Branch

Tylinisha Howard

Sheleia Phillips

Wendell Covington, Jr.

Martin Luther Mathews

Randy Sanderson

Thomas Sullivan

Bill Fronczak

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AUDITED FINANCIALSStatements Audited by Rubin Brown

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GET INVOLVEDVolunteer

Become one of more than 2,000 volunteers who devote over 400,000 hours of service every year. You can be a coach, instructor, mentor, study buddy or give your professional expertise.

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Provide a gift now to help produce Scholar- Athletes, have fun while helping a worthy cause at our events or work with our Planned Giving Council to put the Martin Mathews Legacy Fund in your will. Gain state tax credits for a gift to restore our Bob Russell Park in Bellefontaine Neighbors.

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$100,000 & Above

Anonymous DonorEmerson

INTERCO Charitable Trust Missouri Foundation for Health

St. Louis Cardinals (Cardinals Care)United Way of Greater St. Louis

$50,000-$99,999Ameren

Centene CorporationN. Evelyn Williams

Johnston Family Foundation

$20,000-$49,999The Catherine Manley Gaylord

Foundation The Dana Brown Foundation

Dowd Bennett

Edward JonesExpress Scripts

Steven D. HarrellNestlé Purina PetCare Co.

$10,000-$19,999American Direct Marketing

Resources Inc.The Clifford Willard Gaylord

FoundationDeaconess FoundationThe Engelhardt Family

Foundation

Ben LandesmanDavid Landesman

MasterCardMorgan Stanley

The Saigh FoundationSteward Family Foundation

St. Louis Blues St. Louis Fire DepartmentSt. Louis Metro Ford Dealers

Wells Fargo Keith Williamson

$5,000-$9,999Sherry Amen

American Family InsuranceClayco

Bank of AmericaBJC HealthCare

August A. Busch III Charitable TrustDavid CadeCoca-Cola

Commerce Bancshares FoundationFerring Family Foundation

General Motors Yvonne HammondsMaritz

James and Helen O’Connor IIISt. Louis Children’s Hospital

St. Louis Metropolitan Sewer DistrictSt. Louis Trust Company

Mary StraussTri-Rinse

WHO WE SERVE MAJOR SPONSORSThe Mathews-Dickey Boys’ & Girls’ Club is a 501(c)(3) United Way member agency that provides direct services to more than 3,000 children and one-time services to thousands more each year. Here is a little more about the youth we serve.