BOYS & GIRLS CLUB Of

Greater Waterbury

Annual Report 2018 – 2019

Our Mission

By providing a wide range of educational and recreational opportunities, a safe environment, and supportive relationships, the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Waterbury helps young people who need it most discover their interests, have a positive outlook for their future, and be confident, successful stewards of their communities.

Our vision

• Our programs will positively impact the lives of those we serve and will

be based upon evidence-based best practices in youth development. We will be viewed as offering progressive and innovative opportunities for Club members.

• Our youth members will be supported and encouraged by their caregivers who are engaged in the Club and able to participate in their child’s success.

• Our facilities will be experienced as top-notch, welcoming, and safe by all who visit our Club.

• Our organization will be viewed positively by the public and will be supported by a wide range of donors, funders, and supporters both in the Waterbury community and beyond.

• We will continue our investment in our staff to expand and cultivate their skills through professional development and expanded opportunities for contribution to our organization.

• Our organization will be led by a passionate, engaged group of Board members, who act as ambassadors for our work and are reflective of the diverse communities we serve. We have created a pipeline of future Board members who are interested in serving on our Board.

• Our organization will be financially sustainable with a sizable endowment to support our work now and for many days to come.

A message from our chair

This past year, the Board of Directors and staff of the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Waterbury adopted an Extension Plan 2019 – 20 of its Strategic Plan to continue the work of strengthening the Club in its entirety and to remain focused on the important work done at the Club. New Board members have joined these efforts to create a more effective team. Continuing their efforts to better serve our youth, all staff participated in professional development programs, including a three-day training offered by Boys & Girls Clubs of America. Staff and board also gave specific attention to safety at the Club. All staff participated in abuse prevention trainings and improvements were made around the building. The Board led Safety Committee will continue these very important efforts. Through these trainings and regular staff meetings, staff became more effective teachers, role models and leaders. Staff changes resulted in a stronger team serving our members and families. Club programs and partnerships continued to develop and to provide exciting programs to members. The Club’s partnerships with ShopRite of Waterbury, Safe Haven of Greater Waterbury, Girls Scouts of Connecticut and Youth Health & Collegiate Health Service Corps at UCONN continued and grant funding allowed for exciting enrichment programs with Flanders Nature Center and the Connecticut Science Center. The staff and Board look forward to continuing to serve Waterbury’s youth by providing a wide range of educational and recreational opportunities, a safe environment, and supportive relationships. We appreciate your support as well.

- Chris Szpryngel, Chair

Who we served

212 after-school members in grade K – 12 200 non-members 57% male/43% female

69% elementary school members 25% middle school members

6% high school members 60% live in single parent household 10% live with someone other than a parent

Over 85% qualify for free or reduced cost lunch Over 80% ALICE households

41% black 24% Hispanic/Latino 11% white 21% two & more races 3% other

Our supporters

Restricted Gifts & Grants

American Savings Foundation Boys & Girls Clubs of America Buffalo Wild Wings City of Waterbury Connecticut Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs Connecticut Auto Retailer’s Association Eversource Energy Foundation, Inc. Ion Bank Foundation Liberty Bank Foundation

Mike & Debbie Orsatti Red Rhino Fund – Taft School State of Connecticut – Judicial Branch Thomaston Savings Bank Foundation United Way of Greater Waterbury USA Lacrosse Watertown Foundation Woodward Foundation

Unrestricted gifts Aetna

Al Vagnini and Liz LaCava

Albert and Linda Generali

Albert Brothers Inc.

Alison Amato

American Millwork & Lumber

Ametek Inc

Andrew Veale

Anita Bologna

Anne Elvgren

Attorney Brian Flood

Bill and Kelly Cekovsky

Bob and Shelley LaBonne

Bob Sembiante

Brand Inspiration

Brandon and Teresa Dufour

Brass Axe

Breanna Aurigema

Brian Hobart

Brooks Goodison

Burton and Sylvia Albert

CarMax Foundation

Carpin Manufacturing

Cassie Michaels

Charles & Eileen Stango

Charles and Kris Jacobi

Chaz Ryan

Christopher & Ashley O'Connor

Comcast

Craig & Arlene Lucian

Dale and Patricia Hotze

Dave Daddona

David and Brenda Ferraro

David and Jodi Drescher

David and Missy Martin

David Bissillion

David Theroux

Deborah Verzino

Denis and Rita O'Sullivan

Diane and Richard Lieberfarb

Donald Milot

Duane and Nina Postupack

Edith M. Kingsbury Fund

Edward and Cynthia Gilbode

Edward and Tamara Bushka

Eric and Adrienne Brown

Eric and Donna Bushka

Eric Somma

Eversource Energy Foundation

Francis and Mary Brennan

Frank & Sandra Monteiro

Frankies Enterprises

Fred and Denise Coleman

Gary and Pamela O'Connor

GEICO

George & Betty Curley

George and TIna Dogramatzis

George Haddad

H.J. Bushka & Sons Lumber & Millwork Co.

Iconic Studio Lashes

Ion Bank Foundation

Jackie Frazier

Jackie Freesen

Jad Harb

James and Cindy Miller

James and Diane Cipriano

James and Michelle Bowman

James and Michelle Harris

James and Patricia Crichton

Jane Pihno

Jason Fusco

Javier and Martine Lopez

Joel and Nancy Becker

John and Dawn Sprano

John and Jody Rowley

John and Marilyn McMahon

John and Marisa Daddona

John and Sandra Vaz

John and Susan Sojka

John Hopkins

John Houston

John Orsini

John Sarlo

Jon Fusco

Joseph and Joanne Tropasso

Joseph and Lori Geraci

Joseph and Stacie Schiaroli

Joseph Begnal

Joseph Gurga

Joseph Shanahan

Joseph Skorvanek and Celina Finlayson

Joseph Yamin

Joyce Haskel

Judith and Adelino Magalhaes

Karen Senich

Kate Crovo

Kathleen Brady

Kevin Shugrue

LaBonne’s Market

Lauren Stanley

Leonard and Maribeth Mecca

Lynn Ward

Mallory Kenny

Marianne Bushka

Marjorie Ross

Matthew and Bettina Sali

Matthew Hunt

Melissa Fusco

Michael and Debbie Orsatti

Michael and Margaret Ackley

Michael and Patricia Wilkowski

Michael Desroches

Michone Arrington

Middlesex United Way

Morgan Stanley

Norman and Sandra Jellinghaus

Our Lady of Loreto Church

Patrick and Christina Ney

Patrick Quinn

Patti Taylor

Paul and Jane Matasavage

Peter and Mary LaBarbera

Peter Baker

Peter Justin D'Amelio

Peter Longo Jr.

Post University

PowerStation Events

Ralph Carpinella

Randall and Tamah Bushka

Raymond and Lucy Brown

Raymond Noeker

Richard & Robin Guisti

Richard and Joyce Mini

Richard and Maria Stolfi

Richard King

Rite Aid KidCents Foundation

Robert and Anne Brown

Robert and Debra Lombardo

Robert and Dorothy LaBonne

Robert and Kimberly Roscoe

Robert and Lauren Porzio

Robert and Sally McGovern

Robert Naccarato

Robert Wilson

Roger and Denise Boucher

Romeo and Sabrina Josef

Ryan Gobstein

Samantha Sojka

Samuel and Concetta Salvatore

Selim and Linda Noujaim

Shelly Sundie

Smith Brothers Insurance

Spectre

Sterling Security

Steve and Holly Shaker

Steve Dohoney

Terrance and Jennifer Ballou

Terry Bushka

The Flood Law Firm LLC

The Next Street

The Taft School

The Walt Disney Company Foundation

The Walt Disney Foundation

Theresa DeLaurentis

Thomas and Janine Pettinicchi

Thomaston Savings Bank Foundation

Todd and Nichalene Genovese

Travelers Insurance

Triple Stitch Sportswear

Trish Lindenman & Bob Terenzi

Truist

United Way of Central & Northeastern Connecticut

United Way of Greater Waterbury

United Way of Massachusetts & Merrimack Valley

United Way of Naugatuck & Beacon Falls

Vania Guerrera

Victoria Stemmer

Vincent and Maribeth Imbimbo

Vincent and Dana Cipriano

Vincent Bartolini and Bonnie Anne Lees

Vladimir Mariano

Wade and Annie Colli

Walter Davis

Waterbury Firefighters Association Local 1339

Waterbury Hospital

Waterbury PAL

Wayne Pesce

William and Paula Campion

William Coe

In-kind gifts

American Millwork & Lumber, LLC AutoBox Bella Luna Gifts Brand Inspiration Brass City Barber & Salon Bromley Mountain Delmar Electrical Contractor, LLC Derek Ward Fascia’s Chocolates Frank Pepe Development Co. Infinity Music Hall & Bistro Joe Begnal Litchfield Distillery LaBonne’s Mohawk Mountain Ski Area Mohegan Sun Casino & Resort Mount Southington Outfront Media Palace Theater Peter Justin D’Amelio

Porzio Chiropractic Center PowerStation Events R. Velez Plumbing Richard & Robin Guisti Schmidt’s & Serafine’s Seven Angels Theatre Shaker Automotive Group ShopRite of Waterbury The Art of Yum The Pheasant The Pointe at Castle Hill Resort The Scargo Manor Bed & Breakfast TheaterWorks Thomaston Opera House Tidy Tails Mobile Dog Grooming Total Wine & More Two Roads Brewing Company Universal Copy/Todd Genovese Warner Theater Worx Branding

A night at the Club sponsors

POWER HOUR SPONSORS Blasius Chevrolet Post University

Shaker Automotive Group The Flood Law Firm

BLUE DOOR SPONSORS

Albert Brothers Inc. Brand Inspiration/TripleOne Consulting Brass Axe Capital Carpin Manufacturing Connecticut Community Foundation Delmar Electrical Contractors LLC Dunkin Donuts/B & Z Management Group Franklin Products Ion Insurance Corporation

Northwest CT Public Safety Communication Center PowerStation Events Smith Brothers Insurance Spectre The Next Street Thomaston Savings Bank Webster Bank Zackin Zimyeski Sullivan CPA, LLC

Volunteers

Alwin Hanchard Alycia Thomas Collegiate Health Service Club @ UCONN Waterbury – Health 360

-Selina Osei & Daphine Donniri & Maame-Adjou Edjah

Dave, Jodi & Henry Drescher Domingo Parides Dwayne Mitchell Holly, Sam & Joe Shaker Jacob Maisto Jasmine Platero Kaileen Torres

LiveGirl - Kimolee Cowell Mental Health Connecticut/Mending Art Program

-Amy Smith & Frank Richo Old Navy, Waterbury Owen & Parker Barnell Safe Haven of Greater Waterbury – Sarah Holmes Shoprite of Waterbury - Lauren Hassan Stephen (Isaiah) Jackson Taft School, Community Service Program Tamara, Madison, Paydon & Devon Bushka Westover School, Community Service Program

Board of directors*

Chris Szpryngel - Chair David Martin - Vice-Chair

William Cekovsky – Treasurer

Edward Bushka William Coe

Michael Desroches Michael Marshall Manny Martinez

Patrick Ney Ashley O’Connor

Robert Porzio Steve Shaker Linda Tutolo Al Vagnini John Vaz

Joseph Yamin

Staff*

Executive Director - Karen Senich

Director of Operations – Drew Postupack Director of Development – Richard Guisti

Development Assistant/Education & Technology Coordinator – Alyssa Giordano Social Media Specialist/Photographer – Derek Ward

Membership Coordinator/Front Desk – Wendy Anderson & Tony Solla Leadership & Teen Program Coordinators – Terrence Bell & Sarah Elayana

Youth Development Coordinator - Chelsiah Joseph Program Staff – Dewayne Mitchell, Anastasjia Lebron

* - current