2019 Annual Report

What is happening in this photo? No, we aren’t pulling Rob’s arms off, although Board members can attest to the
feeling of being pulled in 10 different directions. At a recent Board retreat, Board members and Staff participated
in creating and acting out quick skits all in the spirit of learning to work together, and of course, fun!
BOARD MEMBER SPOTLIGHT:
ROB MARTIN
Board members at the Boys & Girls Clubs of
Skagit County get things done. In fact, Paul
Zdunek, Vice President of the PACWEST
Region of Boys & Girls Clubs of America
recently helped to facilitate
the Board retreat
and afterward commented,
“Most of the
time I go to these things,
the most I can hope for
is a plan of some sort
that may or may not be
executed on. The speed
at which these Board
members have complex
dialogue and set out actionable items is encouraging.”
Local Club staff feel the same way.
Rob Martin joined the Boys & Girls Club Board in
January 2017. Through strategic planning, and his
During meetings, Rob balances an
ability to find humor in nearly every
situation, with asking tough questions
as needed and sharing his passion for
building a sustainable Club organization.
early involvement, it was quickly realized that Mr.
Martin would make a good candidate for the organization’s
first Board Leadership Succession plan. His
acceptance, to serve as the Board Chair for 2022-
23, allowed both Staff
and Board Leadership
an opportunity to make
considerations beyond
the present, and prepare
Rob, Tina Asp, and Holly
Shannon for their respective
terms, better than
any preparations prior.
During meetings, Rob
balances an ability to find humor in nearly every
situation, with asking tough questions as needed
and sharing his passion for building a sustainable
Club organization. He champions Club Tours,
reminding all as to their importance in providing our
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