July 2011 Boys & Girls Clubs Newsletter

Our mission: To inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.

Great Futures Start Here.

Jackie Joyner-Kersee's future began at Boys & Girls Clubs.

Jackie Joyner-Kersee: BE GOLD

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Inside the Numbers

Percentage of high school senior Club members who graduated with their class in 2010, compared to a 66% average graduation rate among all students.

100

Percentage of Chalmers Courts Club members who advanced to the next grade level.1

100

Percentage of Lanier H.S. Club members who began college in fall of 2010.1

100

Number of Club teens that participated in our Torch Club and Keystone Club leadership programs.

Number of Club members who participated in the TEXSYN Mentoring Program from June 2008-2010 who had contact with the juvenile justice system.

Our Mission in Motion

Thanks to a generous grant from St. David's Foundation ,
our kids will continue to enjoy nutritious meals and snacks

via the Kid's Cafe program and will get in their exercise with theTriple Play physical fitness program. And that's not all. With the addition of three new vehicles, our kids will get
to take advantage of fun and educational field trip opportunities.
To the entire St. David's Foundation team - we can't thank you enough!

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pennies from heaven campaign

Your small change can make a big difference!

From July 31 through August 27, round up your store purchases to the nearest dollar when you shop jcpenney . All funds stay in Austin, directly benefiting Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area.

Join the challenge online and help jcpenney collect

100,000,000 pennies for afterschool programs across

the country. It's fun and free!

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Brian Jones Celebrity Golf Classic

Last call for golf! On August 22nd, join former UT and NFL Linebacker Brian Jones and friends for the 9th Annual Brian Jones Celebrity Classic.There are only two teams available, so register today!

Black & White Gala

Gala Logo rev

Join us on November 11th at the Four Seasons Austin for our annual fall gala. Festivities will include dinner, silent and live auctions, and live entertainment by Cory Morrow. Tickets are $275, tables start at $2,500. To register, contact Lauren at Lauren.Huffman@bgcca.net or 444-7199.

DFK Star National Day for Kids

Mark your calendar for September 24th to bring a special child in your life to National Day for Kids.

Brush up on your Astronomy skills in the Austin Planetairum Discovery Dome, take a physical challenge on the rock climbing wall or Quick Start tennis court and don't forget to get your face painted! Don't miss the fun! Click here for event details.