180 Boys & Girls Club members ages 6-12 had a blast learning how to be money smart, understand wants vs needs and practice philanthropy from Camp iCare Team 360 with the Cary Center for the Advancement of Philanthropy and Non-Profit Studies. The camp participants even received a surprise visit from Secretary of State John Merritt. Funding for this program was provided by the Davi-son Bruce Foundation.

Great Futures Start HereGrowinG Greatness

summer 2016

YOUR INVESTMENT MAKES AN IMPACT ON THE LIVES OF OUR CLUB MEMBERS

SUMMER SHOWCASEClub members enjoyed eight weeks of fun, engaging, theme-based activities, a mix of indi-vidual and small group activity, social-emotional or team-building exercises, English/Lan-guage Arts, writing, science and mathematics, arts & crafts, outdoor activities and field trips. The main goal of the Brain Gain program is to diminish summer learning loss. The culminating event to which the public and families were invited was a showcase perfor-mance demonstrating everything that was learned.

Funding support provided by the Old Navy

Estella’s Brilliant

Bus Tour

Lee CountY Humane soCietY The highlight of this service project was the opportunity to interact directly with the animals while learning what is involved in being a pet owner.

serVinG our CommunitYCommunitY marKet Teens learned the difference between the Food Bank and the Community Market and assisted in stocking and organizing food that will help hundreds of Lee County families that are in need.

"Just teens"Funding support provided by

DAVISON BRUCE FOUNDATION & TACO BELL FOUNDATION FOR TEENS

PreParinG For our FutureCOLLEGE CAMPUS VISITS

Teens visited Auburn University at Montgomery, Alabama State University, Jacksonville State and Columbus State Universities where they toured the campuses in hopes of getting a closer look at schools they might consider as choices for furthering

their education upon high school graduation. They learned about the different majors that are available at each school, what financial aid resources are available and about on campus student activities.

CAMP OLD NAVY

Camp Old Navy focuses on Job Readiness and Teens spent the day at the TigerTown location as an Old Navy employee learning job skills & training.

Lemon-aiD For a Cause Club members put their entrepreneurial skills learned in REAL Cents REAL Change sessions to work while giving back to worthy causes in the Auburn-Opelika Community during Lemon-Aid for a Cause month. Teens developed business & marketing plans, and designed and built their lemonade stand. They themed their stand "Thirst 4 A Cause". Board Member Donna Young hosted the lemonade stand in front of her downtown Auburn shop, "Behind The Glass". Lemonade sales to thirsty customers totaled over $100.00. The Lemon-Aid For A Cause project was sponsored by Allstate Prewett Insurance Groups' Community and Cause.

Teens shared Club members' artistic creations at Summer Night Art Walk. The exhibition of original drawings, paintings & pottery was host-ed by Donna Young of Behind the Glass

eXPression tHrouGH tHe artsFunded through the generous support of Auburn Rotary Club

The Teens' Arts experiences included weekly visits to the State of the Art Drop-In Art Club at the Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art where they learned about Printmaking, Bookbinding and studied the traditional Southern craft of Face Jugs which included the history of the craft and the role of metaphor and meaning in craftmaking. Throughout the summer, teens were immersed in Devised Theater Workshops to enhance their knowledge of current issues of diversity. Through the creation and performance of original works, Teens are able to explore the meaning of diversity in all forms using basic techniques of Theatre of the Op-pressed; made famous by Augusto Boal.

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VoLunteers in aCtion"The heart of a volunteer is not measured in size, but by the depth

of the commitment to make a difference in the lives of others."Laura FuLLer

Katie smitH

"I have been volunteering at the Potter-Daniel Boys & Girls Club for the past several years once or twice a week. I help tutor the younger kids which entails helping them with their homework assign-ments. Mostly it is calling out spelling words, easy math problems or listening to them read. If we get finished early enough, we would do puzzles together. I feel blessed to be able to devote time to these young children, who are for the most part eager to learn. Some of them need this special one on one time to help them grasp something that really did not understand during the school day. It is a real blessing to see the “light bulb” go off in their expres-sions. It is great to give back because I was one of these children who needed special tutoring when I was in elementary school. I remember the special one on one time with my tutor over 50 years ago. I just hope and pray that I will make a small impact on these young lives. I am thankful that God has

given me this opportunity to pay it forward. Please join me in investing in these young lives- you will be blessed!"

My name is Katie Smith and I’m currently a junior at Auburn University studying Elementary Education. I am from Madison, Alabama and graduated from Bob Jones High School. I’ve been working with kids in an academic setting for six years, and found my passion for education through teaching first grade Sunday School. I have experience working with kids of all different age ranges, including special education. I started volunteering with the Boys and Girls Club Linking Learning Program last year to fulfill service hours for my certification, but the strong bonds I formed with the kids made it impossible to stop coming. It is an honor to work with staff and volunteers who are genuinely invested in every single child’s well-being and success, and watching the kids I tutor grow and learn over the year is so incred-ibly rewarding. I am excited to continue serving your children during my time in Auburn!

During our Summer Camp, a team of college student participants in the QUADW Mis-sional Internship program provided eight weeks of valuable service at the Potter-Daniel Unit. At the time of year when Club enrollment reaches its peak and most of our Auburn University student volunteers are away for the summer, a blessing of eight QUADW In-terns representing various colleges & universities arrived just in time to lend helping hands. They served in every area of the Club assisting the Staff with program activities, coaching sports, and preparing breakfast & snack. Perhaps the most important and impactful role that the Interns played was investing in the lives of our Club members by spending quality time playing games, sharing conversation and building relationships.

suPPorter sPotLiGHtThanks for helping to enrich the lives of our Club members!

VIRCO, INC. DONATES NEW CHAIRS THROUGHOUT THE AUBURN UNIT

JUNIOR LEAGUE OF LEE COUNTY AWARDS

$4,300 GRANT TO SMART GIRLS PROGRAM

BUFFALO WILD WINGS AWARDS $2,000 GRANT Flag Football, Cheerleading & Dance Team Programs. The ALL Stars program motivates kids to lead a healthy lifestyle through team sports while building good sportsmanship and self-esteem for Club kids.

CHURCH'S CHICKEN CELEBRATES GRAND OPENING WITH CASH DONATION TO SUPPORT CLUB PROGRAMS

TACO BELL & PLANET FITNESS DONATE SCHOOL SUPPLIES

ACADEMY SPORTS PROVIDES $100 BACK TO SCHOOL SHOPPING

SPREES TO THIRTY CLUB MEMBERS

• CHAMPIONS FOR KIDS CAMPAIGN KICK - OFF LUNCHEON Thursday, January 19, 2017 - 11:30 a.m. • The Bottling Plant Event Center

saVe tHe Date:

• BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS "DAY FOR KIDS Saturday, September 17, 2016 • 9a.m. - 12 Noon

• LIGHTS ON AFTER SCHOOL • October 20, 2016

• 12TH ANNUAL MAYORS JEANS & JACKETS BALL Thursday, March 30, 2017 • The Bottling Plan Event Center

GiVinG a LeGaCY Did you know that 70% of Americans do not have a Will which sets out their final wishes? Everyone needs a Will. Have you thought about leaving a bequest in your Will to

the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Lee County?

As you discuss your estate planning with your family, at-torney and financial advisors, please consider adding a bequest naming the Boys & Girls Clubs as a beneficiary.

Your thoughtfulness will be sincerely appreciated by the children we serve and you will have the satisfaction

knowing your bequest will share the many blessings celebrating your life as a legacy to the future of our

community: Our Youth.

There are several legacy gifts options which we can help you and your attorney select which one is best for you and your heirs. Often, there may be significant estate

tax savings from legacy gifts. Call Tom Livers, Development Director at

334-502-1311 for a confidential no obligation discussion

wisH ListHeLP... KROGER REWARDS PROGRAM Have you signed up for the Kroger Community Rewards Program?www.krogercommunityrewards.comEach time you shop a percentage of your purchase is donated to the Boys & Girls Clubs.

Donate Your Car or truCKWant to help the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Lee County and help you get a tax deduction by donating a car, truck, boat, farm equip-ment, jet skis, motorcycles, and vans? Call 800-320-0476 today and the helpful friendly customer service representative will help you. There is no cost to you. The company will pick up or tow do-nated vehicle, give you a receipt, sell it at auction, and send you a tax deduction letter. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Lee County will receive the net proceeds of the auction in your name as a donation.

Do you have an old clunker sitting in your back lot? How about the truck, car or farm tractor that will cost more to repair than its worth? Donate it today and help yourself solve a problem and at the same time help the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Lee County. One toll-free phone is all it takes: 800-320-0476.

• Dance Instructor-Volunteer

• Choral Instructor- Volunteer

• 15 Passenger Vans• Laptop Computers/Tablets

• Sofas (for Teen Center & Gamesroom Lounge area)

• Board Games• New Basketballs

(boys & girls) basketballs• New Footballs

GREAT FUTURES

START HEREWe believe every child has the potential to BE GREAT. Every day, we ask our children and teens at Boys & Girl Clubs of Greater Lee County to push through their challenges, overcome adversities and encourage them to BE GREAT.

How will you BE GREAT?BE PRO-ACTIVE: Connect your friends, family and colleagues to widen BGCLEECO’s circle of supporters. BE A MENTOR: Volunteer to spend at least one hour per week with a Club member providing emotional support, counsel and friendship.BE AN ADVOCATE: Schedule a Club tour and bring your friends and colleagues to show them why you support BGCLEECO. Club tours are available to individuals, groups and corporations.BE A CORPORATE FRIEND: Contact BGCLEECO to discuss how supporting BGCLEECO may enhance your company’s community presence and impact the lives of hundreds of children and teens.

2016 GOALS & PRIORITY CLUB NEEDSTwo NEW VANS to transport kidsUpgrade COMPUTERS & PRINTERS in tech labs & learning centersReplace CHAIRS & TABLES in learning centers

Add needed BOOKCASES & SHELVING in both Clubs

For more information, contact Wanda Lewis at 334-502-1311 or email wlewis53@bgcleeco.com

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Make a difference in the life of a child.

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• During the Power Hour, Club members complete homework assignments, practice reading skills, & recieve tutoring services.• Get Fit/Gym is the time the kids enjoy playing basketball learning teamwork, sportsmanship, perseverance & hard work. The focus of Get Fit is to provide healthy exercises such as power walking, jogging, toe touches, sit ups & push ups. The kids really like the fact that they are working on getting into shape & want too learn more. • Social Recreation is an important part of the Clubs’ activities where the kids learn the expectations for behavior & conduct at all times including games in the game room.• The Arts where the Bells Choir is rehearsing and learning new songs. The kids ebjoy free style drawing as well as painting & pastel drawing.• Seasonal Programs are mixed according to age groups. Third, fourth & fifth graders work on the pencil project whereas the Smart Girls work on issues of self-esteem, building relationships & respect. • SMART GIRLS is all about guiding young women toward a healthy lifestyle, healthy attitudes & getting good health care.• Pine Hill Literacy Program where the kids enjoy reading age appropriate books with old & new friends.• Teen Program focuses on academic goals to identify their short & long term academic goals.• Tech Tuesdays at the Roundhouse in Opelika where teens learn coding, #D printing, robotics & web apps.• Summer Camp activities are always a popular series of events each day as well as helping some maintain their grades when they return to school in the Fall.

What Do the Clubs Do?