2018 Annual Report
Boys & Girls Clubs of Skagit County
Boys & Girls Clubs of Skagit County
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Studies have shown that Club Members who attend at least 52 times per year are<br />
most likely to reach our priority outcomes. Each of our Clubs strive to increase our<br />
average daily attendance (to get as many Members in our Clubs as possible each<br />
day) and to improve our retention/renewal rates (keeping our Members in the Club<br />
through high school graduation).<br />
HIGH-YIELD ACTIVITIES: Fun with a purpose! These activities are designed to<br />
provide Members with fun experiences that are hands-on, interactive and intentionally<br />
develop critical thinking or other skills.<br />
Supporting all three Priority Outcome areas is the responsibility of every Club staff<br />
member. Our goal is to infuse Academic Success, Good Character & Citizenship,<br />
and Healthy Lifestyles outcomes into every Targeted Program at each of our Clubs.<br />
TARGETED PROGRAMS: These curriculum-based programs combine elements<br />
of fun and learning, while working towards helping our members achieve the<br />
following priority outcomes.<br />
FIVE KEY ELEMENTS: Through extensive research, the Boys & Girls Clubs of<br />
America identified Five Key Elements that make it possible for Clubs to assure positive<br />
developmental experiences for our Members.<br />
A SAFE, POSITIVE ENVIRONMENT: Our Clubs are a safe haven where Members<br />
feel physically and emotionally secure at all times. Club Staff, facilities, program<br />
offerings and age-appropriate settings create stability, consistency and a sense of<br />
safety for members.<br />
FUN: Attendance at our Clubs is choice-based, and so are our programs. Our<br />
members vote with their feet, and engage in the programs that appeal to them. That<br />
is why fun is key to participation.<br />
SUPPORTIVE RELATIONSHIPS: Youth at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Skagit<br />
County develop meaningful relationships with peers and adults. Staff members<br />
actively cultivate such relationships to ensure that every member feels connected<br />
to one or more adults and peers. Staff members demonstrate warmth,<br />
caring, reliability, appreciation, acceptance and proper guidance in their interactions<br />
with Members.<br />
OPPORTUNITY: Our Club Members acquire physical, social, technological, artistic<br />
and life skills through attendance at the Clubs as well as the tools to develop<br />
moral character and behave ethically. Staff members establish and reinforce high<br />
expectations and help our young people to do well in school and to pursue a<br />
post-secondary education that fits their career goals.<br />
RECOGNITION: We recognize and affirm our young people’s self-worth and<br />
accomplishments. Staff members encourage our youth and provide positive reinforcement<br />
as they make improvements and experience successes. We showcase &<br />
recognize their achievements through our Youth of the Month and Youth of the Year<br />
programs, awards presentations, and healthy incentives and rewards.<br />
Steve & Teresa Fulton<br />
North Coast Credit Union<br />
Dick’s Sporting Goods<br />
Drina McCorkle<br />
Kecia Fox & Brian Adams<br />
Mary Gleason<br />
Patrick Harrington<br />
Home Depot<br />
Sierra Pacific Foundation<br />
Cargill Incorporated<br />
Andrew Mayer<br />
Mike & Dawn Durham<br />
Sean & Diana Bartlett<br />
Thomas Bluhm<br />
Tom & Cathy LaCroix<br />
Mike McCallum<br />
James & Michele Tangaro<br />
Mark & Tammy Burris<br />
Eugene & Doris Benson<br />
Holly Swanson & Tammy Findlay<br />
Bret Pugmire<br />
The Arthur W. Perdue Foundation, Inc.<br />
Rod Cann<br />
Debbie Shaffer<br />
Anne Perry<br />
Donna Sitts<br />
Zane Morrison<br />
Dan Roupe<br />
Enterprise Rent-A-Car<br />
Andeavor Foundation, Inc.<br />
Holly Shannon & Josh Johnson<br />
Woods Coffee<br />
Christopher & Cassandra King<br />
Katie Mauricio<br />
Triple Play Family Fun Park<br />
Thurston Wolfe Winery<br />
Tony & Tina Asp<br />
Kari & Steve Ranten<br />
Roland & Ramie King<br />
Jim Davison<br />
Heather Powell<br />
Ken & Susan Johnson<br />
Travis Hernandez<br />
Charlie & Ute Collins<br />
Dustin & Dreabon Knowles<br />
Wendy Gray & Mac Madenwald<br />
Sushi By Chin<br />
Shelly’s Shack<br />
John & Carol Mosier<br />
George & Suzanne Santino<br />
GAP<br />
Gap Foundation<br />
Christina Jepperson<br />
Betty Romtvelt<br />
Diederick Bron<br />
Lynn Wade<br />
Jim & Kay Zielinski<br />
Tamara Straub<br />
Sherry Hendrix<br />
Chad Fisher Construction, LLC<br />
Terje & Jessica Culp<br />
Darcy Swetnam<br />
Karen & Douglas Fryer<br />
Robert Shrumm<br />
BYK Construction, Inc<br />
Alicia & Glenn Huschka<br />
Dan Berard<br />
John & Bonney Howe<br />
DreamChasers RV<br />
Windermere Foundation<br />
Cassidy & David Dent<br />
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