Club Member Earns Youth of the Year Honors 
Pictured above: Michelle Reed (Preston's mother), Preston Green, Diane Stockard
Club member, Preston Green took second place at the 2010 Tennessee Youth of the Year competition
"I am so proud of Preston," said Diane Stockard, Unit Director, Boys & Girls Clubs of Rutherford County, Smyrna Unit. "For the past five years I have watched Preston grow into a successful and confident young man. I know that he is going on to great things and I cannot wait to see what he chooses in life."
Youth of the Year is the Boys & Girls Club's premier youth recognition program that promotes and celebrates Club members' service to Club, community and family; academic performance; spiritual values; life goals; poise and public speaking ability.
The competition was tough between the top 16 Youth of the Year from across Tennessee. All of the competitors were outstanding youth, worthy of recognition.
Along with his win, Preston also received a $3,000 scholarship. He plans to attend a four year school then join the military upon graduation. | |
BE GREAT
BE HELPFUL
Occupation: Adult and Child Case Manager
Member Since: 1997
Janine credits the Boys & Girls Club with providing her hope and teaching her to never give up. They showed her how to work hard as a professional in everything she does.
When Janine left for college, the Boys & Girls Club made sure she was prepared and would have every opportunity to succeed by providing her with a backpack, bed set, small refrigerator, school supplies, and a scholarship. While in school at MTSU, Janine worked for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Rutherford County. It was here that she grew as a leader and received support as she moved into her career.
Janine challenges today's youth to BE HELPFUL. "Helping someone who cannot help themselves is our responsibility," says Williams. "For me, it is the reason I am excited about the next day." |
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Who Knew Healthy Could
Taste So Good? 
Jaylun enjoying his yogurt smoothie.
Our Kids Café, and after school dinner program, has been extended to include a nutrition class once a month.
Recently, the children learned about the importance of dairy and the many roles it plays in their lives from nutrition to their smile. Rebekah Jacques, a Dietician with Second Harvest, led them in fun learning activities and helped them prepare yogurt smoothies.
During the summer, this program will extend once again to include the children planting their own mini gardens. They will tend to their gardens regularly and cook meals with the vegetables. Stay tuned to find out what grows! |
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April 1
Summer Sign-Ups
April 21
Board of Directors Meeting
April 22
23rd Annual
Steak & Burger
BE GREAT Celebrate
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 BE GREAT Celebrate
World Outreach Church
April 22
Doors open - 5:00PM
Program begins - 7:00PM
Steak & Burger is the largest fundraising event for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Rutherford County. All proceeds from the Steak & Burger event will benefit the 1,700+ children who are proud members of the Boys & Girls Clubs in Murfreesboro and Smyrna.
Our Boys & Girls Clubs believe every child has the potential to BE GREATand we all play a vital role in helping young people find and achieve their dreams.
Attendees will spend the evening visiting with our aspiring youth and hear how Coach Insell has inspired many girls in Middle Tennessee to BE GREAT.
Tables for the evening's event include a total of 10 seats; 8 seats for your guests and 2 reserved seats for our Club members. If you are interested in tickets or a table, visit our website at www.bgcrc.net or give us a call at 890-2582.
BE THE ONE to make a
difference in the life of a
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