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Page 1: Boys and Girls Club of Kingston & Area Annual Report 2011

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Our Mission

To provide a safe, supportive place where children and youth can experience new opportunities, overcome barriers, build positive relationships and develop confidence and skills for life.

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A GreAt PlAce to Be. From the desk oF scott mArshAll, chAir oF the BoArd

The success and impact of our club is the direct result of the dedication, skills, excellence and experience of our staff and volunteers like you. Our members are fortunate to have a staff team that every day makes our club not just a good place to be - but truly a great place to be. Our senior team lead Harold Parsons is 100% committed to our members and the values of our club. The continued growth of our club, our steady financial situation, the improvements to our programs, and the continued upgrading of our building speak to the overall success of our efforts to serve the children and youth of Kingston and Gananoque. We are grateful to our staff, board, volunteers, and the numerous donors who have all committed to help our club each in their own special way. Thank you so much for your commitment to the members of our club. Every volunteered hour or donated dollar is inspiring, impactful and appreciated. Your support continues to help move us forward in our mission to provide a safe place where children and youth can experience new opportunities, overcome barriers, build positive relationships and develop confidence and skills for life. On top of the numerous supporters the club has, the Board would like to acknowledge three of our long-time superstars that have had an enormous impact on our club: Reg Shadbolt, Karen Sutherland and Ron Brown - welcome to the board as honourary members! We look forward to continuing to work at making our club such an amazing place to be - with you...

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it tAkes A teAm to rAise A community. From the desk oF hArold PArsons, executive director

When contemplating the work of the Boys and Girls Club over a full year, you become aware of the entire community making such a huge commitment to the children, youth and families that we serve. We are fortunate to be a United Way member agency, which not only provides needed financial support, but also promotes the Boys and Girls Club to many more families in the community. Our United Way partnership ensures that we as an organization are accountable in every aspect of our club. Our programs are vibrant, needs based, and demonstrate outcomes that support the development of children and youth. Children may not remember all of the individual programs, who scored the winning goal on the Inter-City sports team they were on, or what they had for supper in our kitchen, but they will remember the staff and volunteers that made growing up at our club such a good place to be. Our program staff and volunteers are exceptional, and on behalf of our 2,000 children and youth members, I thank you for another successful year, and for truly making a difference!

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Your investment is paYing off!

Tyrrell, Malik, J.J. and Jazmyne have been attending after-school programming at the club for the past six years. Tyrrell, the oldest of the four siblings, started attending when he was seven-years old, with his brothers and sister to follow. In the past six years, this family has grown into a consistent, involved part of the Boys and Girls Club family. They have all went from being everyday members in programming, to mature, strong leaders amongst their peers. When we asked Irene about her grandchildren’s experience at the Boys and Girls Club, she replied, “It’s the best thing that has ever happened to them”. She added that while staff were running physical activity programs, crafts, and completing homework, her grandchildren were also learning how to deal with their feelings, and what is was like to have consistent routines and caring people surrounding them. “They went from having limited discipline, to being accustomed to rules, consequences and how to properly deal with various situations in everyday life. They learned what it’s like to be surrounded by positive influences in every way possible”.

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heal thyafter-school

snacks servedper month

in subsidiesprovided so k ids

could go to summer camp

riders in ourtransportat ion

program in 2011

programlocat ions

209 9 1 1 ,000 $ 150,947 8 ,000 15

M a kin g a Difference

Kids Zone

Special Events

Donations

Member Fees

Grants & Foundations

Facil ity Rental

Rotary ClubRotary Club

United Way

Other

Community-Based Funding Streams

After school hours represent the largest block of discretionary time in a child’s typical day. It is a time that many children spend in isolation, at home in front of the television or the computer. The Boys and Girls Club after-school programs offer children a constructive, supportive and safe way to spend their free time. At 5:30pm the after-school licensed program at the Robert Meek Community Youth Centre transitions into the evening program that includes supper and activities for health, evening program that includes supper and activities for health, literacy & education, physical activity and the arts.

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after-school connections

Licensed Programs:Robert Meek Community Youth CentreSydenham Public School Other After-School & Evening Programs:Robert Meek Community Youth CentreHarrowsmith Public SchoolSt. Patrick Catholic SchoolRideau Heights Public SchoolHoly Family Catholic SchoolJ.G. Simcoe Public SchoolJoyceville Public SchoolLinklater Public SchoolCataraqui Woods Elementary SchoolAmherstview Public SchoolSt. Martha’s Catholic SchoolWally Elmer Community Centre

health :: fitness :: education :: arts

Thank You To The MinisTrY of healTh, ProMoTion and sPorT for suPPorTing our afTer-school PrograMs in so ManY of our locaTions.

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120 youth in the Kingston area participated in our cost-free sports league that included floor hockey, basketball and indoor soccer. Each player received a team shirt, time to practice and time to play regardless of skill or experience. At the end of the season there was an awards banquet, where every child received a medal and celebrated their accomplishments of being on a team.

inter-citY athletic league

nhlpa hockeY programThe NHLPA Goals & Dreams helps our North Kingston youth play hockey by ensuring they have equipment they could not otherwise obtain. Rick Smith leads other local retired professional hockey players, the Queen’s women’s hockey team and the RMC men’s hockey team all who volunteer their time to get these kids on the ice - from coaching to tying skates.

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transportationTransportation was provided daily from:First Ave Public SchoolSt. Peter Catholic SchoolSt. Paul Catholic School Centennial Public SchoolCentral Public SchoolRideau Public School Frontenac Public SchoolPolson Park Public School Lord Strathcona Public SchoolSt. Thomas More Catholic SchoolSt. Joseph Catholic School

supper program

Our Supper Program is more than just supper. It’s a time for community discussions, learning and sharing. We teach menu planning, reading recipes, cooking and healthy choices. And it goes beyond supper too - we provide over 11,000 after-school snacks each month.

Thanks to all sponsors who provide groceries for a week and to McDonald’s for supporting our milk program.

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In 2011, the local Boys and Girls Club with the support of Canadian Tire Jumpstart, launched Kids Zone; a small social enterprise within the club. Kids Zone initially offered air castles for birthdays and special events as a revenue source to support their after school programs. Our air castles and Kids Zone staff were at many local community events such as Taste of Kingston and Canada Day Celebrations at Grass Creek Park.

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In 1999, the Boys and Girls Club of Kingston & Area Board of Directors began looking into the feasibility of securing a program facility for youth. The Robert Meek School had been vacant for four years, was constantly vandalized and its grounds served as a spot for drinking, drug use and prostitution. It had one of the highest crime rates of any police zone in the city, making the neighbourhood and schoolyard unsafe for children, and an eyesore for everyone. The centre is now home to the Boys and Girls Club of Kingston & Area and its many partners including: Youth Diversion, Kairos, Youth Access, The Reading Clinic, Transitions to Success, Alternative Choices in Education, Pathways to Education, Kingston Community Health Centres and the Joe Chithalen Memorial Musical Instrument Lending Library. The original school building was named in honour of Robert Meek, managing editor of the British Whig, first chairman of the Kingston Board of Education, which formed in 1897 and who was very active in the life of the community. He would be proud if he saw it today.

robert meek communitY Youth centre

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gananoqueOur after-school program at Linklater Public School in Gananoque served 71 members, provided 9400 nutritious snacks and provided homework help and support to children and youth 188 days of the school year with 71% of the members participating in the program.

our iMPacT..

“Our 7 year old has been attending B&G Club for 2 years now and his 4 year old brother started this year. Both boys enjoy all of the different activities they get to do at the club, from crafts to homework help. They enjoy snack time too! They really like all of the staff at the club too! Its great to have after school care that keeps the kids entertained as well as physically active. My husband and I take comfort knowing that the kids are safe and well looked after when they are with the Boys and Girls Club!”

Kudos to Katie and all the staff! Crystal M.

“One of the things that I like so much about Linklater Public School is the way that the community partners with us in so many ways. One of the shining stars in this partnership is the Boys and Girls Club that operates out of a room in our school. The children who attend, head down the hall with a smile on their face and are warmly welcomed by a caring staff. They do innovative activities, they play, they learn and they are part of a fun and vibrant group where everyone belongs. The Boys and Girls Club helps to teach the children responsibility and they work hard to carry on the character traits and values that are so important to our school. It is a pleasure to offer them a home with us.”

K. Melvin-Long Principal, Linklater Public School

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board & staff

Scott Marshall President

Peter Dawe Vice President

Gary McCabe Treasurer

Chris Stafford Past President

Michael Adamcryck Member-at-Large

Karyn Beacock Member-at-Large

Barbara de Mora Member-at-Large

Anita Harnden Member-at-Large

Wayne Hill Member-at-Large

Matt Hutcheon Member-at-Large

Lucie Levesque Member-at-Large

Ben Mills Member-at-Large

Harold Parsons Executive Director

Tony Gargaro Operations Manager

Alicia Coffin Supervisor, Programs

Lisa Parsons Manager, Administration

Brian B. Mabee Manager, Facilities

Erin Allen Manager Community Development

Sara Gervais Manager, After-School Connections

Jeff Helsby Manager, Programs

Nick Kukucska Coordinator, Kids Zone and Special Projects

Tanya Westlake Coordinator, Administration

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in the communitY

mchappY daY

kingston dragon boat festival

canada daY @ grass creek park

angel tree program

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taste of kingston

pink shirt daY

making a difference speaker series

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full financial statements available upon request.

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Alex McCoy's Plumbing & HeatingAlgonquin Lakeshore Catholic District School BoardAmbassador HotelAmerisourcebergen CanadaAnchor ConcreteBarr Homes / Barr ConstructionBest BuyBoys and Girls Club of CanadaBrowns Fine FoodsCanadian Tire JumpstartCapital MoversCataraqui Golf & Country ClubCIBCCity of KingstonCommunity Foundation for Kingston & AreaCommunity Response to Neighbourhood ConcernsCupidoDavies FoundationDr. Greg DaviesEmpire LifeForzani GroupFuture ShopGiant TigerGreater Kingston Chamber of CommerceHenk WeversHomestead Holdings Ltd.Home DepotJames Brown & Joan LeeJankins ComputersJim VowlesKaren MillsonKen TallackKids for Kids OrganizationKingston Community Health Centres

it takes a communitY to raise a child

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Kingston Financial CentreKPMGKingston PoliceKingston Whig StandardLimestone District School BoardMcDonaldsMinistry of Health, Promotion and SportNHLPA Goals & DreamsOld NavyOntario Trillium FoudnationProFormaQueen’s UniversityRideau Acres CampgroundRick SmithRBCRotary Club of KingstonSearsSecker, Ross & Perry Chartered AccountantsServiceMasterSoutheastern TelecomSt. Lawrence CollegeStevenson ElectricalSvendsen Bros Automotive LtdTim Horton'sTown of GananoqueTrueSportUnited Way Kingston Frontenac Lennox and AddingtonUnited Way of Leeds and GrenvilleUpper Canada District School BoardWestbrook Golf ClubWilkinson W. P. Scott Charitable Foundation

... and counTless oThers

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Boys and Girls Club of Kingston & Area559 Bagot StreetKingston, ON K7K 3E1 Telephone: 613-542-3306Fax: 613-542-7964Email: [email protected]: www.bgckingston.caTwitter: @bgckingstonONKids Zone: www.kingstonkidszone.ca