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| National Boys & Girls Club Week
Thank you to all of our volunteers, supporters and staff who made last week so much FUN! You have all helped to make a positive difference in our community. Some of the activities members participated in include an ice cream social, game room tournament (staff vs. kids), community walk through Abbot Kinney, YELL Program, club auction, henna workshop by Shani Jones and a club-wide BBQ!
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| Club Member Spotlight |
Eduardo "Paco" Guerrero has been accepted to the Art Institute of California, Los Angeles, pursing a degree in Culinary Arts.
Eduardo has been a club member for over six years. He was a 2007 Youth of the Year nominee, has been involved in our Junior Staff program, and has volunteered a lot of his time to assist other Club members with homework and tutoring.
Eduardo is a very dedicated young man with a bright future. The Boys & Girls Club of Venice staff and Board of Directors proudly congratulate Eduardo Guerrero for having earned his acceptance to the Art Institute of California, Los Angeles! |
| Program Spotlight |
Sophomores, start now and get ahead before your Junior year! Juniors, time is running out to take the SAT; take this practice test and see if you are ready for the May exam.
To sign up, print and return the registration form along with a $10 donation to the Boys & Girls Club of Venice, or mail to: 2232 Lincoln Blvd, Venice, CA 90291 by Wednesday, April 7th.
ASSET's Program at Venice High School
The After School Safety and Enrichment for Teens (ASSETs) program is federally a funded partnerships between LAUSD's Beyond the Bell Office, Venice High School and the Boys & Girls Club of Venice to provide safe and exciting learning, health, social services, cultural and recreational programs after school and on weekends for high school students.
The ASSETs program strives to bring back the most at-risk children and youth into a safe educational environment that is inviting and one in which they feel that they can succeed. Paid and volunteer mentors and tutors, as well as teachers working after-school, help to care for and educate students. Students participate in leadership activities at their school to promote student awareness of issues and problems caused by drug and alcohol abuse, smoking, and domestic violence. Students take part in a wide range of programs. Click here to check out the program schedule. |
| Volunteer Opportunities |
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We need experienced tutors to help in our learning center with our Power Hour program. Power Hour is a comprehensive homework help and tutoring program designed to raise the academic proficiency of Club members.
For more information, visit our website or contact Michelle Shegda, Education Director, at (310) 574-5064 or email: michelle@bgcv.org. |
| Parents' Corner |
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Ten Weeks of Wow!!!
Monday, June 28 through Friday, September 3
Enrollment Dates
Current Club Members: April 1 - April 30 Open Enrollment (New &Past Club Members): May 1 - May 31
Sports, Fitness & Recreation
BASKETBALL IS COMING... APRIL 6
MATH HELP availailable twice a week in the Learning center!
Tuesday @ 2:30 p.m.
Wednesdays @ 3:30 p.m. |
| Upcoming Events |
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Tee Off With Us on April 19th!
Fourth Annual Celebrity Golf Invitational
Monday, April 19
Sponsorship Levels
Presenting Sponsor - $10,000
Reception Sponsor - $5,000
Putting Contest Sponsor - $2,500
Team Foursome - $1,500
Tee/Hole Sponsor - $500
Individual Golfer - $300
Hole-in-One Constest sponsored by Byron Jackson of Long Beach BMW
Thank you to our past sponsors!
For more information or for sponsorship opportunities, contact Aileen Martinez at (310) 574-5053 or email: aileen@bgcv.org. | |
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