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History Today Goals Program Highlight LEAP The LEAP concept was formed after a handful of professional staff and board members attended a conference and were inspired by a reading program offered by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Milwaukee. The first step we took was forming a committee tasked with coming up with a program that could be facilitated within the Clubs. The committee decided that the primary goal of LEAP should be to instill a sense of enjoyment for reading by offering a program focused on fun and interaction. The books and corresponding activities are stored in thematic bins; each containing 1-2 read aloud books, 25-30 other books, and a few activities to coincide with the theme. The initial goal was to have twenty-five bins within the first six months, each being pieced together and donated by a community individual, business, or organization. Leap has been an active program at the Boys & Girls Club of Portage County for a year. We are proud to say that we have thirty bins with different themes and are currently working on setting up a fund to create more bins. The LEAP program is facilitated at each site except for the teen club. The program takes place two times a week for an hour. During the first half hour a book is read from the bin, followed by activities relating to the theme. Children remain motivated with the LEAP program through the rotation of the bins every two weeks. Staff also keep participants in suspense by not revealing the new theme until LEAP begins each week. LEAP occurs at the same time as Power Hour, allowing an option for children who do not have homework to complete. • Increase youth’s appreciation for reading • Improve literacy skills in youth • Expand youth’s knowledge of the world around them • Promote reading outside of the club through using books as incentives • Provide bonding experience through one on one communication and positive attention Literacy Enrichment and Arts Program Mr. & Mrs. David & Donna Krommenacker Ms. Joan Mendyke Mr. Lee Messar Mr. & Mrs. Dennis & Betty Metz Ms. Amy Modrzewski Mr. & Mrs. Louis & Susan Molepske Mr. & Mrs. Jack & Connie Negaard Mr. Ronald Nitka Point Supply, LLC Polito`s Pizza Ms. Jeanette E. Prince Mr. & Mrs. Carlyle & Ruth Scanlan Mr. & Mrs. Thomas & Mary Lee Schulta Mr. & Mrs. Michael & Elizabeth Slowinski Mr. & Mrs. Robert & Linda Suchon Ms. Linda Thurnau Mr. & Mrs. James & Diane Turzinski Mr. & Mrs. Allan & Sandra Wendland Mr. & Mrs. JR & Heather Wynne Mr. & Mrs. Kent & Sue Zelhofer Mr. Robert Zimpel Ms. Tegan Anderson Ms. Lisa Bubla Ms. Lisa Hansen Ms. Tonia Hanutke Mr. Luke Olson Mr. Jason Pettis Ms. Trisha Reshel Ms. Dawn Ruder Ms. Tammy Shoemaker Ms. Barbara Stich Mr. Craig Ternouth Mr. & Mrs. Todd & Mary Kuckkohn Ms. Dolores Adamczak Ms. Sharon Adams Ms. Mary Austin Mr. Mike Behrens Mr. Neil Belshy Mr. & Mrs. Clifford & Pauline Bembenek Ms. Jennifer Benjamin Dr. & Mrs. William & Lynn Benn Mr. Mark Beyer Mr. & Mrs. Jack & Chris Bierman Bill`s Pizza Mr. & Mrs. Robert & Kathryn Bronk Mr. & Mrs. Frank & Dianne Cegielski Club Forest Bar Mr. & Mrs. Samuel & Amy Dinga Mr. & Mrs. Joe and Kris Dragan Mrs. Betty Eckberg Mr. & Mrs. Jack & Patricia Edgerton Ms. Kathy Ehr Mrs. Marguerite Euler Mr. & Mrs. Ken & Jackie Feltz Ms. Vicky Flanagan Mr. & Mrs. Clifford & Helen Gollon Mr. & Mrs. Warren & Rosa Greco Ms. Edythe Gukenberger Mr. Edward Hasenohrl Ms. Vanessa Hawkins Mr. & Mrs. Dave & Margaret Hillier Ms. Kortney Holmes Ms. Natalie Hooker Mr. Tom Hosking Houghton Mifflin Matching Gift Program Mr. Joseph Jersey Mr. Richard Johnson & Mrs. Deborah Pierce-Johnson Mr. & Mrs. Gene & Nancy Kemmeter Mrs. Marie Kippenhan Ms. Ruth E. Korth Mr. Tim Krause Ms. Kimberly Kronstedt Mr. & Mrs. Jerry & Barb Krueger Mr. & Mrs. James Lamar Lee Ayers Jewelers Ms. Jackie Lemke Ms. Mary Loomans Mr. Bob Lord Mr. & Mrs. Ray & Marlene Mansavage Mr. & Mrs. Richard & Jeanette Mansavage Mr. & Mrs. William & Patricia Maronek Mr. Mark Marti Michelle Martin Mr. Brian McIntyre Mr. Tim McKnight Mr. & Mrs. Dan & Brigitte Mortensen Dave & Carol Mueller Ms. Kelli Oligney Ms. Nancy Opperman Mr. & Mrs. John & Linda Pacyna Mr. & Mrs. Alan & Mickie Pagel Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas & Irene Pintar Plover Express Mart, Inc Mr. & Mrs. Harry Pokorny Mr. & Mrs. Gary & Gail Pucci Mr. & Mrs. Phillip & Dalene Rendall Mr. & Mrs. Dan & Linda Revai Mr. Walter Roth Ms. Theresa Ryskowski Mr. & Mrs. James & Margaret Schad Dr. Wally Schmitt Ms. Pamalla Schneider Janet Smith Mr. Rich Sweet Ms. Janette Taylor Mr. & Mrs. Gene & Marianne Timm Biolife Plasma Services Delta Dental Ellis Stone Lee Ayers Jewelers Mark Motors Ministry Medical Group/Saint Michael`s Hospital Polito`s Pizza @1800 Altmann Construction Company INC Anderson, O`Brien, Bertz, Skrenes & Golla Aspirus Stevens Point Clinic Associated Bank Auto Select Benefit Concepts of Wausau LLC BOLDT Book Look Brody Designs Mr. & Mrs. Brian & Jane Busler Campus Cycle & Sport Shop Cellcom Central City Credit Union Central Waters Brewing Company Central Wisconsin Children`s Museum Central Wisconsin Symphony Orchestra Clifton Gunderson LLP Contemporary Photography D & D Auto INC. Dave`s Tap Cleaning Designers II DigiCopy Dolce Digital Imaging & Printing Eco-Building and Forrestry, LLC Erbert & Gerbert`s Subs & Clubs Eye Clinic of Wisconsin Fazoli`s Furniture & Appliance Mart G & K Services Guth Farm, Inc. Hampton Inn Harmony Assisted Living Center of Stevens Point Harmony Living Centers LLC Harpsong Studio Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Center Mr. & Mrs. Andrew & Sheri Hopfensperger Hostel Shoppe IROW Mr. Peter Konkol Len Dudas Motors Lensmire`s Village Gardens M Photography LLC Manpower Maple Ridge Farms Mcvey Tent And Expo Midwest Communications Midwest Renewable Energy Association Moonshine Designs Mosinee Insurance Noel Group Notable Impressions Oso Brewing Company Papa Murphy`s Paramount Farms Pink Boutique LLC Pioneer Place Apartments Plover River Farms Point After Point Forward Physical Therapy Ltd. Portage County Dairy Promotional Committee, Inc. Portage County Gazette Rettler Corporation River Cities Bank Rockman`s Catering Russ Davis Wholesale, Inc. Sign Pro Silver Coach Ski`s Meat Market Slumberland Small Spaces Big Style Spectra Print Stevens Point Area Cooperative Stevens Point Brewery Stevens Point Country Club Stevens Point Journal Studio 2827 LLC Tesori Trovati Designs Thrivent Financial Trig`s UWSP Athletics UWSP College of Fine Arts and Communication Dave & Jan Way Wipfli LLP Wisconsin Woodchucks Woodhaven Animal Health Woodstreet Rental WSAW Channel 7 Paul & Mary Brandt Mr. & Mrs. Erik & Autumn Carlson Chapter EM of P.E.O. Fortnightly Study Club Frame Memorial Presbyterian Church Ms. Renee Behnke Mr. Matthew Kirsch Mr. & Mrs. Jose and Pam Murillo Physical Therapy Associates Mr. & Mrs. Steven & Christine Deroo Mr. & Mrs. Klaven & Vickie Embertson Hunger & Poverty Prevention Partnership - PCHHS Employee Foundation Koziol Family Fund Mr. & Mrs. Jim & Cindy Monien Mrs. & Mr. Tracy & Timothy Mueller Mr. & Mrs. Richard & Heidi Rashke Stevens Point Junior Woman’s Club Ms. Hannah Wetzel IMPACT APPROACH “I love doing stuff here, cooking mostly, Ahhhh.” TWO PROGRAMS THE CLUB (TEEN CENTER) PROVIDES TO ADDRESS THE 5TH ASSUMPTION SWEAT YOUR PANTS OFF Twice a week our Club members come prepared to workout with one of The Club staff. Sweat your pants off is meant to be a “fun” experience including activities ranging from exercising to 1980’s jazzercise videos to going swimming at the Ramada Inn. COOKING CLUB Cooking club is an exciting hands-on learning experience where teens prepare a snack or dinner for themselves and their peers. Every week members get to learn how to make a different dish and sit down together as a group and enjoy the meal together. Dishes have included grilled ham and cheese, penna rosa, and tacos. RESULTS OF A RECENT HEALTH AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY SURVEY CONDUCTED AT THE CLUB: Since participating in Sweat Your Pants off, has your physical activity level Increased – 85% Decreased – 0% Stayed the same – 15% Have you learned how to cook new meals since participating in The Club’s cooking program? Yes – 67% No – 33%
Approach to Impact WHY THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB IS NEEDED NEEDS The Boys & Girls Club of Portage County has recently formed a committee of individuals tasked with establishing a strategy for increasing and evaluating the IMPACT of the Boys & Girls Club. The first step was to identify 5 key “ASSUMPTIONS” or rationale as to why the Boys & Girls Club is needed in our community. Next, we developed a strategy that would help us address our assumptions. • There is a gap, in Portage County, in the opportunity for some youth to engage in positive, structured and safe activities, after school and on weekends, especially in rural areas. • Portage County youth need more positive social skills development and interactions, ultimately benefiting their relationship with the community. • Many of our youth don’t have enough opportunity for more direct interaction with positive adult role models outside the home and school. • Other than what youth receive at home, there is not enough academic support and reinforcement for what they’ve been taught in school. • Youth in Portage County need more support in their health and lifestyle decisions. “Since I’ve participated in Sweat Your Pants Off, my physical activity has increased. I now am more physical in gym and workout after school. Cooking Club has made my affection for food increase, but also I have been watching my serving sizes a lot more.” “Doing Cooking Club is a good time.” Club Founders Mr. Tim Copps Ellis Stone Hamerski Farms, Inc. Jay-Mar Inc Mr. & Mrs. Dan & Mary McGinnity Ministry Medical Group/Saint Michael`s Hospital Mr. & Mrs. James & Heidi Okray Solarus Mr. & Mrs. Nickolas & Dianne Somers Mr. & Mrs. Bob & Connie Worden Mr. & Mrs. Mike & Pam Zimmer Mr. & Mrs. Carl & Judi Carlson Mr. & Mrs. John & Chris Charewicz Mr. Jeffrey P. May Regnier Consulting Group The Green Co Mr. & Mrs. James & Tammy Koziol Edward J. Okray Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Dale & Annette Schuh AIG Matching Grant Program Mr. & Mrs. Richard & Barbara Pavelski Buffalo Wild Wings Worzella & Sons, Inc. Seramur Family Foundation Delta Dental Mr. & Mrs. William Lohr American Asphalt Of Wisconsin Travel Guard Mr. & Mrs. John & Patty Noel Other 2010 Contributors (Events, Programming, Miscellaneous) Best Buy Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Wisconsin Dave`s Guitar Shop Grazie`s Heid Music Co. Jerry Music Jim Laabs Music Superstore Toppers Pizza Applebee`s Beadle Enterprises Inc. Roto-Rooter Sewer & Drain Service Big Apple Bagels Mr. & Mrs. Charles Bloede & Julie Robinson Ms. Jessie M. Bostic Bull`s Eye Credit Union Burger King Culver`s Frozen Custard Ms. Susan Eckes Mr. & Mrs. Eric Erickson Family Video Galaxy Comics, Games, & More Gannett Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Joshua & Amber Garbe Mr. & Mrs. Robert & Leslie Gluck Home Depot Iola Old Car Show, Inc. Mr. Phillip Janowski JanSport Jock In A Box DJ`s K.B. Willett Ice Arena Mr. James Karbowski Kiwanis Club of Stevens Point Koerten Gallery Krebs Business Machines Inc. Ms. Meredith C. Langan Mr. & Mrs. Mark & Luan Leibham Mr. & Mrs. Russell & Merley Melius Necedah Metals Company Inc. Ms. Bonnie Normington O`Reilly Auto Parts Old Navy Perkins Restaurant and Bakery Mr. Dean Pieczynski Plover Kiwanis Point Bowl Mr. & Mrs. John & Anne Proctor Ms. Cindi Rickhoff Rolls n Rems Carpet One Rotary Club of Stevens Point Rotary Club of Stevens Point Saint Bronislava Parish Mr. Frederick J. Stoeger, Jr. Stucker Bus Service, Inc. Mr. Brad Sweet Target Team Schierl Companies Tech Lounge, LLC Teen Leadership Portage County Troy & Gina Tepp The House Doctor TransCanada Corporation Mr. & Mrs. Donald & Teri Treichel Mr. & Mrs. Gary & Mary Claire Ullmer University Store & Text Rental US Bank Mr. & Mrs. Don & Cathy Wachowiak Walmart Wisconsin Rapids Rafters Women`s Fund of Portage County Mr. Bill Worden Worzalla Publishing Younkers Ms. Laura Zelenak Zion United Methodist Church Mr. & Mrs. Jerold & Kathryn Trachte Ms. Elizabeth J. Trainer Mr. & Mrs. Robert & Rose Marie Wanserski Mr. Norman Wanta Mr. & Mrs. Pat & Linda Wenzl Dr. & Mrs. John & Stephanie Whitman Mr. & Mrs. Jack & Patti Wohlfeil Ms. Opal Zeleski Ms. Mary Zinda Mr. Craig Houtman Ms. Marion Aiken Auxiliary of Greater Plover - Area Memorial V.F.W Post No 10262 Ms. Shelley Binder Mr. & Mrs. Don & Gayle Geiger Dr. & Mrs. Dan & Carla Gilchrist Mr. & Mrs. Steven & Yamileth Hill Mr. & Mrs. David & Rebecca Jacobson Sally Overholt Mr. & Mrs. Dennis & Cathleen Palmini Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Taylor Mr. Carl Wartman Mr. & Mrs. James & Donna Winn Mr. Thomas Karch Mr. Jeff Vander Zanden Mr. & Mrs. Joseph & Leslie DeBauche Mr. & Mrs. Michael & Lorelei Horgan Mr. Michael Mutz Mr. & Mrs. Robert & Beverly Schmitz Mr. & Mrs. Steve & Cindy Schmitz Mr. & Mrs. Mike & Connie Onan Chili`s Mr. & Mrs. David & Patricia Anderson Bancroft State Bank Mr. Daniel Barth Ms. Dorothy E. Bartkowiak Mrs. Betty Bartsch Belts` Soft Serve Bonnie J. Benaszeski Mr. & Mrs. Michael & Sara Bilbrey Mr. & Mrs. Joseph & Liz Blonigen Mr. & Mrs. Thomas & Ann Bloom Kathryn Buatti Mr. & Mrs. Dean & Patricia Bushey Mr. & Mrs. Donald & Patricia Butkowski Catco Parts & Service Mr. & Mrs. Ted and Mary Cayford Mr. & Mrs. Jagdish & Jodi Chander Ms. Lauren Chilcott Mr. & Mrs. Don & Cheryl Copps Mrs. Shelby Czarniecki Ms. Betty Daberkow Dental Health Center, S.C. Burdette Eagon Mr. & Mrs. Edwin & Terrie Flatoff Mr. & Mrs. Kevin & Wendy Fletcher Mr. & Mrs. Gary & Annette Flugaur Mr. & Mrs. Stephen & Kathleen Fredock Mr. Nicholas Garigliano Mr. & Mrs. Scott & Deb Gile Ms. Jane Graham-Jennings Mr. & Mrs. Scott & Joan Gralla John Greendeer & Christine Munson Ms. Cathy Guth Dr. Philip K. Hacker, M.D. Mr. & Mrs. Richard & Deanne Halderson Mr. & Mrs. David & Judi Hall Gurdon & Luann Dickinson-Hamilton Mr. & Mrs. Mark & Mary Hansen Ms. Nancy Harris Heavenly Hair Ms. Fay Heikenen Mr. & Mrs. Mark & Maryvonne Hemmrich Mr. William J. Hinner Mr. & Mrs. Douglas & Melinda House Mr. & Mrs. Josh Jandrain Mr. & Mrs. Doug & Janet Janssen Mr. & Mrs. Kevin & Jeanne Karch Ms. Lois A. Knope Dr. James Koehl Mr. & Mrs. Paul & Sue Koehl Mr. & Mrs. Pete & Jackie Koppa Mr. & Mrs. John & Ann Larsen Mr. & Mrs. John & Kathleen Leek Mr. & Mrs. Warren & Nancy Lensmire Mr. & Mrs. Robert & Mary Lindstedt Mr. & Mrs. Bruce & Judy Mason Dr. & Mrs. George & Phyllis May Mr. & Mrs. Ron & Laureen Mayek Ms. Leslie J. McClain Mr. & Mrs. Roy & Marge Menzel Nancy Mezyk Mr. & Mrs. Edward & Susan Morganroth Mr. & Mrs. Bill and Judy Nantell Mr. & Mrs. John & Jill Norton Mr. & Mrs. Michael and Valerie O`Meara Mr. & Mrs. Richard & Janet Oligney Mr. & Mrs. Chad & Liz Orlowski Mr. & Mrs. John & Judy Picconatto Pioneer Bank Mr. & Mrs. John & Cynthia Porter Mr. & Mrs. Thomas & Carol Prijic Mr. & Mrs. Ronald & Sandy Roth Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth & Linda Schmidt Roland & Patricia Schroeder Schulist’s Custom Cabinets INC Volunteer Spotlight LEAP Volunteer Leslie McClain is a professor in the School of Education, UW-Stevens Point. She teaches undergraduate courses in content literacy for future middle and high school teachers. She also teaches graduate courses for teachers seeking their Reading Specialist license. She has been a professor in the School of Education for 25 years and during this time also served as Associate Dean and Head of the School of Education for 12 years. Her research interests center around effective literacy practices, as well as wisdom and compassion in education. She has presented at numerous conferences and has published in various journals including the International Journal of Educational Leadership, Journal of School Leadership, the Hmong Studies Journal. Leslie lives in Plover with her dog, Maddie. She enjoys walking, reading, and gardening, in her spare time. Prior to living in Stevens Point, Leslie lived in Lawrence, Kansas. She earned her Bachelors Degree and PhD from the University of Kansas in Lawrence. She also taught high school English in southeast Kansas. Leslie became involved with the Boys & Girls Club through the work of the Club’s new literacy program, LEAP. She has served on the Advisory Committee for the program and helps with the design and implementation of the program. She feels the work of this program is “essential to young learners and readers. It is our hope that we can instill an on-going love of learning and reading, while giving them a chance to read together, explore books and their meaning, and see adult role models who also appreciate the benefits of reading.” When asked about the highlights of her experience with the B& G Club she responded: “Many. The intentions of the Boys and Girls Club, and the benefits they are offering to children in our community is astounding. The staff are such responsive, caring adults. And of course – working to instill an appreciation for literacy in young people – is key! I am so grateful to be a part of helping out with this good work.”
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