2016 Annual Report

Gubrud still come out when Club leaders visit community
members to update on progress.
Most current staff are new to the organization, joining
in just the last three years. However, Jack’s contribution
is so significant that his legend is palpable and
goes deep into our history. It’s because of this that
Club staff take so seriously the legacy that Jack, and
many others, have created, that inspire Club professionals
to fulfill the mission of Boys & Girls Clubs to
the best possible outcome: to enable all young people,
especially those who need us most, to reach their full
potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.
Unfortunately, Club leadership was at a pre-scheduled
Conference the day of Jack’s memorial, and
could not attend. Thankfully, we were able to celebrate
his memory the night before during a dinner
with 500 other leaders from throughout the Boys
& Girls Club movement, assembled in Phoenix to
engage in training and professional development.
Jack was recognized on stage for his contributions
to youth, and his leadership as a Club founder and
former Board President.
On behalf of the thousands upon thousands of kids
who have benefited, and will continue to do so
because of Jack’s moxie, our Board of Directors, past
and present, and all Club professionals, we offer a
hearty thank you to Mr. John V “Jack” Gubrud for
making “a place for youth” in Skagit County.
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L to R: The first logo for the Skagit Valley Youth Association created by Jack.
Claudette & Jack at the 2013 Annual Gala. Joyce Nagel, Jack, Blase Dillman,
and Claudette at the Soroptomist International of La Conner, 1997 Microbrew
Festival to raise funds to build a Club in La Conner. Claudette & Jack at the at
the 3rd Annual Golf Tournament in 1998.