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GREAT FUTURES<br />
CAMPAIGN<br />
PAGE 02<br />
YOUTH OF<br />
THE YEAR<br />
PAGE 04<br />
<strong>2018</strong> CONGRESSIONAL<br />
CHAMPION OF YOUTH<br />
PAGE 08<br />
TAKE A<br />
LOOK<br />
PAGE 10<br />
Winter 2017– <strong>2018</strong><br />
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The Boys & Girls Clubs of Oklahoma County has<br />
announced the public phase of its Great Futures Campaign<br />
to serve more youth, more often, with greater impact. The<br />
Campaign centers around adding a Teen Center space for high<br />
school students at the Memorial Park Boys & Girls Club, 3535<br />
N. Western, sustaining the Club programs in three elementary<br />
schools, enhanced programing at all four Club sites, and<br />
broadening the footprint by adding a fifth Club site.<br />
Campaign Co-Chairs Gene Rainbolt and Mark McCubbin have<br />
announced that the campaign has reached 83% of its $7.8<br />
million goal thanks to 100% of board giving and other generous<br />
lead gifts from individuals and foundations. Initial gifts for the<br />
Great Futures Campaign were made in memory of Aubrey K.<br />
McClendon in recognition of his support of the Boys & Girls<br />
Clubs and many other important causes in the community.<br />
In announcing the public phase of the campaign, the cabinet<br />
wants to encourage broad ranging community support.<br />
TO HELP US REACH OUR GOAL,<br />
CLICK HERE<br />
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$6.5<br />
$1.3<br />
3,400<br />
Winter 2017– <strong>2018</strong><br />
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YOUTH<br />
OF THE<br />
YEAR<br />
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Youth of the Year is the Boys & Girls Clubs’ signature<br />
effort to foster a new generation of leaders, fully prepared<br />
to live and lead in a diverse, global and integrated<br />
world economy. Each candidate is asked to prepare a<br />
speech to give to a panel of judges made up of local<br />
community leaders. After their speech, candidates take<br />
time to answer questions from the judges. We had an<br />
extremely talented group this year competing for the<br />
title and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Oklahoma County<br />
is proud to announce that our winner of this year’s<br />
competition is Johnnie! We are thrilled to have Johnnie<br />
serving as an ambassador for our club and eager to<br />
watch him potentially compete at the state, regional and<br />
national level. Please take a moment to learn more about<br />
Johnnie and our other Youth of the Year candidates.<br />
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WINNER!<br />
JOHNNIE<br />
CLASS OF 2019<br />
At the Boys & Girls Clubs of Oklahoma County Johnnie<br />
found lifelong friendships, staff who care and a place to call<br />
home. He goes to the Club to be around positive people<br />
and in a positive environment. Johnnie plans to attend the<br />
UCO School of Contemporary Music when he graduates.<br />
GPA: 3.0<br />
Member: 9 Years<br />
Activities: Keystone Secretary & Classen SAS Band<br />
Winter 2017– <strong>2018</strong><br />
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CALEB<br />
CLASS OF <strong>2018</strong><br />
At the Boys & Girls Clubs of Oklahoma<br />
County, Caleb found guidance and the<br />
opportunity to explore multiple career<br />
options.<br />
GPA: 2.9<br />
Member: 8 Years<br />
Activities: Soccer, Passport to Manhood<br />
& Pathways Program<br />
ANTHONY<br />
CLASS OF 2019<br />
At the Boys & Girls Clubs of Oklahoma<br />
County Anthony found inspiration, mentors<br />
and lifelong friends.<br />
GPA: 3.4<br />
Member: 1 Year<br />
Activities: Keystone, Cross Country,<br />
Classen Choral Society, Choir, Musical<br />
Theatre & Black Student Union<br />
KAVI<br />
CLASS OF 2020<br />
At the Boys & Girls Clubs of Oklahoma<br />
County Kavi found a mentor, her best friends<br />
and a place she could be herself.<br />
GPA: 4.0<br />
Member: 8 Years<br />
Activities: Keystone, Lyric Theatre<br />
Academy, Drama and Business<br />
Professionals of America<br />
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LEONARD<br />
CLASS OF 2019<br />
At the Boys & Girls Clubs of Oklahoma<br />
County Leo found a place where he didn’t<br />
have to hide his true self.<br />
GPA: 3.0<br />
Member: 10 Years<br />
Activities: Band, Cheer, Majorettes, Lyric<br />
Theatre Academy & Keystone<br />
SERGIO<br />
CLASS OF 2020<br />
At the Boys & Girls Club of Oklahoma<br />
County Sergio found lifelong friends,<br />
exciting hobbies and people he can look<br />
up to.<br />
GPA: 3.5<br />
Member: 10 Years<br />
Activities: Keystone, Basketball &<br />
Hispanic Union<br />
TYRESE<br />
CLASS OF <strong>2018</strong><br />
At the Boys & Girls Clubs of Oklahoma<br />
County Tyrese found opportunities for his<br />
future he couldn’t find anywhere else.<br />
GPA: 3.5<br />
Member: 8 Years<br />
Activities: Track, Basketball, TSA,<br />
Business Professionals of America,<br />
Yearbook & Keystone Historian<br />
Winter 2017– <strong>2018</strong><br />
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CONGRESSMAN<br />
TOM COLE<br />
<strong>2018</strong> Congressional<br />
Champion of Youth<br />
Award Winner<br />
Boys & Girls Clubs of Oklahoma County’s board Chairman Blair<br />
Naifeh and member Rick Nagel were on hand in Washington D.C.<br />
this week to present a Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s Champion of<br />
Youth Award to Oklahoma Congressman Tom Cole. Congressman<br />
Cole was honored at a Congressional Reception in the Hart Senate<br />
Office Building. The BGCA Champion of Youth Award recognizes<br />
distinguished leadership and extraordinary commitment to our<br />
shared goal of encouraging our nation’s young people to reach<br />
their full potential. Congressman Cole has supported efforts<br />
such as the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (how<br />
our Santa Fe South Club was funded), and engagement with the<br />
Native Clubs of Oklahoma.<br />
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Photo: Board Chair Blair Naifeh, Congressman Tom Cole and Member Rick Nagel<br />
Winter 2017– <strong>2018</strong><br />
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TAKE A LOOK<br />
Creating Valentine’s Cards<br />
Memorial Park Club<br />
Holiday Party<br />
Memorial Park Club<br />
Study Break for a Photo<br />
Telstar Club<br />
TENZI!<br />
Memorial Park Club<br />
Jr Committee Hangs Out<br />
Memorial Park Club<br />
Decorating Cookies<br />
Santa Fe South Club<br />
Bob Mills Santa Visit<br />
Memorial Park Club<br />
#ThankYourMentor Day<br />
Memorial Park Club<br />
Prepping for College<br />
Memorial Park Club<br />
Holiday Party Preparation<br />
Telstar Club<br />
Ballet Class<br />
Memorial Park Club<br />
Writing Santa Letters<br />
Cesar Chavez Club<br />
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Practicing Math<br />
Telstar Club<br />
Playing Games<br />
Santa Fe South Club<br />
Sports Animal Readings<br />
Memorial Park Club<br />
Lights on After School<br />
Santa Fe South Club<br />
Youth of the Year<br />
Memorial Park Club<br />
Basketball Practice<br />
Telstar Club<br />
Winter Power Hour Winners<br />
Memorial Park Club<br />
Members w/Samaje Perine<br />
Samaje Perine Football Camp<br />
Winter Showcase<br />
Memorial Park Club<br />
Basketball Champions<br />
BigTime Tournament<br />
#ThankYourMentor Day<br />
Memorial Park Club<br />
Working on the Computer<br />
Cesar Chavez Club<br />
Winter 2017– <strong>2018</strong><br />
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CHAMPIONS<br />
of<br />
YOUTH<br />
CELEBRATION<br />
Tickets Available Now<br />
Boys & Girls Clubs of Oklahoma County invites you to join our group of community<br />
leaders to invest in our youth. Your support will help INSPIRE them to reach their full<br />
potential and give them confidence to pursue a meaningful path through life.<br />
Oklahoma City Golf & Country Club<br />
Thursday, March 15, <strong>2018</strong><br />
To get tickets, Click Here<br />
or email Becca at bgiles@bgcokc.org<br />
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ANNOUNCEMENTS<br />
Champions of Youth<br />
Join us in celebrating our<br />
community’s Champions<br />
of Youth at our upcoming<br />
celebration on March<br />
15th. We will be honoring<br />
Mr. Gene Rainbolt with<br />
the Aubrey K. McClendon<br />
Lifetime Achievement<br />
Award and Love’s Travel<br />
Stops & Country Stores<br />
will be honored as this<br />
year’s Corporate Champion.<br />
Tickets and sponsorship<br />
opportunities are available<br />
now by clicking here.<br />
Flight for Futures<br />
We are switching things up<br />
this year and moving our<br />
signature event, Flight for<br />
Futures, to September. Hop<br />
on board and join us Friday,<br />
September 14th for another<br />
fun evening supporting<br />
the Boys & Girls Clubs of<br />
Oklahoma County!<br />
Tee It Up!<br />
Fore Kids’ Sake<br />
As we continue to grow<br />
and evolve, change is<br />
sometimes necessary. After<br />
many great years of our Golf<br />
Tournament, we have made<br />
the decision to no longer<br />
host this event. While we<br />
know this was a favorite<br />
for many, we are excited<br />
for new opportunities and<br />
hope that you will join us<br />
at one of our other great<br />
events, Champions of Youth<br />
or Flight for Futures!<br />
GET INVOLVED<br />
Interested in getting involved with the Boys & Girls Clubs<br />
of Oklahoma County? Volunteering is an essential part<br />
of what makes our heart beat. We have several different<br />
ways to get involved whether it be volunteering, mentoring,<br />
coaching, or teaching a special class, we will find the<br />
perfect fit for you. Please contact our Volunteer Coordinator,<br />
LaRissa Conn, at Lconn@bgcokc.org or 405.602.5711.<br />
Make sure to let her know you found her information in<br />
the Blue Door Bulletin. You can check for any employment<br />
opportunities through our website, bgcokc.org.<br />
Winter 2017– <strong>2018</strong><br />
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