Boys and Girls Club Of Pembroke

A Good Place To Be

CORE VALUES INCLUSION & OPPORTUNITY We strive to offer children and youth from all economic, cultural and social backgrounds access to the resources, supports and opportunities that will enable them to overcome barriers and achieve their positive potential in life. RESPECT & BELONGING We provide a safe, supportive place, where every child is listened to, respected and valued in an environment of inclusion and acceptance. Our staff and volunteers model honesty, fair play, positive attitude, cooperation and respect for self and others. COLLABORATION We work together with families and volunteers in each community, in partnership with the public and private sector, to create healthy community solutions to providing children and youth with what they need for optimal development. SPEAKING OUT We speak out on behalf of children, youth and their families to reduce disadvantage, enhance their lives and enable their voices and ideas to be heard. EMPOWERMENT We believe all young people can grow into responsible, contributing and self-reliant members of society. Children and youth are at the center of everything we do. Through adventure, play and discovery, we encourage and empower them to develop healthy lifestyles, a life-long passion for learning, leadership and life skills and a sense of social responsibility.

For 49 years we have been providing a safe, supportive place

Where children and youth can experience new opportunities,

overcome barriers, build positive relationships and develop

confidence and skills for life.

Boys and Girls Club Of Pembroke

WHERE WE ARE

1144 Lea Street Main Office

Club House Programming

Stafford Park 641 Third Avenue

PA Days

Knights of Columbus Hall 170 Ellis Avenue

Summer Day Camp

Pembroke Memorial Center 393 Pembroke Street West

Access Hockey

Wesley Community Church 210 Renfrew Street Community Supper

Champlain Discovery School

390 Bell Street Recreation Night

Holy Name School 299 First Avenue

After School Program

St. Anthony’s School 2 McCarthy Street

Chalk River After School Program

A MESSAGE FROM THE

BOARD CHAIR

Bob Walker

Dear Friends Welcome to this year in review for our Boys and Girls Club of Pembroke. It has again been a successful year, and thanks to the generosity of our many donors and volunteers the Club is poised for even more success in our delivery of impactful programs and services for the children and youth of our community as we enter the 50

th anniversary year of the Club in 2016.

We ended 2015 with our finances again in a strong position, thanks to significant donations to our Club from many, many donors and to careful attention to our program budgets. A very special thank-you to the Renfrew County United Way, to the Jason Blaine Charitable Foundation, to the 2CMBG Garrison Petawawa Ironman competition and to the RBC Foundation for making us one of their key funding priorities. In 2015, we made excellent progress on the second year of our new Strategic Plan. Under the strong leadership of our Executive Director, Rhodina Turner, we introduced a number of new and revamped program offerings for our members, which we will continue to improve and expand upon in 2016. We have a strong member and volunteer base on which to build. And we are close to completing a major overhaul of the Club’s administration policies and procedures to ensure excellence in the Club’s governance and management to the high standards set by the Boys and Girls Club of Canada. Consistent with our Strategic Plan, we have begun planning for a new Clubhouse. We have made excellent headway in consultation with a number of potential community partners. We are expecting to come to a decision on the new Clubhouse and to begin implementation in the second half of 2016 – which will be a wonderful contribution to our Club’s 50

th

anniversary celebrations! Since our last AGM, we welcomed five new Directors to the Board: Lynn Lavery, Mary Cahilll, Rick Dickinson, Jerry Muldoon and Judson Landrie. Three Directors resigned: Dan Mellen, Cindy Marquardt and Janet Slaughter. A very big thank you goes out to Dan, Cindy and Janet for their many contributions and to Lynn, Mary, Rick, Jerry and Judson for stepping up to the challenge. I know that the community, our members and their families deeply appreciate your commitment to the success of the Club. (continued next page)

It’s been another great year for the Boys & Girls Club of Pembroke. Over the past year, I have seen first hand the impact that the club has had on the children and the surrounding community. Thanks to funders like RBC Foundation, Renfrew County United Way, 2 CMBG Garrison Petawawa Ironman competition, and Jason Blaine Charitable Foundation, we were Able to offer new After School programs to our Children and youth. We are committed to nurturing the potential of our youth, and will continue our pledge to be responsible stewards of the contribution we receive. We continue to strive to be the best at what we do which is ‘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.’ With the dedication of our staff and the sup-port of our volunteers, we continue to be vigilant with the quality of programming to ensure that our growth never diminishes our core programs that have made us what we are today. This annual report outlines some of our many accomplishments over the past year. I am very proud of what we have achieved and would like to thank the staff, Board of Directors, volunteers and our donors who have helped make this all possible. I look forward to the year ahead where we will be celebrating 50 years of service to the children and youth of Pembroke and surrounding area. Rhodina Turner Executive Director

A MESSAGE FROM THE

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Rhodina Turner

(continued previous page)

I will be stepping down from the position of Board Chair at the AGM to assume the role of Past Chair. Lynn Lavery has generously agreed to take on the Chair role. Indeed these are exciting times for the Club and the future is bright. On behalf of the Board, I thank you for your support. Bob Walker Board Chair

Your contribution of hard work, time and talent ensure the continued

success in fulfilling the mission, vision and goals of the association.

Board:

Bob Walker, Chair Cheryl Palubiski, Vice Chair Dan Mellen, Treasurer Jacklyn Stott, Secretary Kim Krueger, Director

Lori Crewe, Director Cindy Marquardt, Director Mary Cahill, Director Lynn Lavery, Director Janet Slaughter, Director

Staff:

Mallory Brooks Melanie Burton Kattie Gallant Katherine Godding Shannon Jessup Justin Lair

Amanda Lanthier Jennifer Levair Danielle McKenna Alicia Mercer Melanie Pratt

Ashley Rosien Kathryn Ryan Rhodina Turner Taylor Whaley Rebecca Woodley

Volunteers:.

Angie Andrews Lana Beaupre Tara Bell Jamie Benn Sue Bergin Rachel Bertrand Johanne Berube Karen Berube Ana Black Maegan Blackmore Tammy Blackmore Holly Carter Dianne Cashin Dawn Cassista Brenda Chartrand Sean Chase Catherine Colosimo Annie Conroy Carla Conroy Vanessa Cormier Lori Corriveau Donna Cotnam Shallan Dament Margo Draper Bailey Gilchrist Kayla Gilchrist Roxi Godin Kim Graveline Donna Grichen Jamie Hammel

Cheryl Hanniman Lisa Hawkins Tasha Hayward Maddison Hollywood Shannon Jessup Christine Kelly Rick Klatt Lynsay Lane Johanne Laroche Eileen Lau Gabrielle Lau Tyler Leblanc Melissa Levair Danielle Levasseur Michelle Locke Brenda Lowe Joanne Mallet Ann McKay Gary McKay Darcie Miller Eddie Minns Marianne Minns Cameron Montgomery Sarah Moreau Marcel Mousseau Brooke Mulvihill Laurie Murphy Christine Norman Emily Norman

Ashaila Ouellet Kristine Ouellet Ashley Parsons Ryan Paulsen Pembroke Lumber Kings Stephan Plumley Melanie Pratt Harish Rao Denise Ray Vanessa Ringuette Megan Ruffolo Tina Sauve Abby Schonnop Bonnie Schryer Jacob Schryer Nadine Senack Corinna Shannon Nancy Slepica-Stewart Jean Smith Cedric Sonier Riley Stacey Sullivan April Stewart Erin Tennian Jessica Thurby Candace Tibel Tanya Tompkins Patsy Wade Sasha Wieland Arild Yonkeu

Individual Donors:

Dawn Byers Steve Cliché Nathan Cunningham Joshua Dayment Luke Derouin Candace Florent Sukhdeep Gill Poa

Mark Huckabone Shannon Kargus Jeremy Lum Patricia McDaniel Chris Minns Eric & Nada Offak

Pat & Kathleen Quinn Scott & Estelle Roussin William & Wendy Shields Garry Smith Bradley Stewart Christina VanDrunen

Corporate Donors & Sponsors:

2 CMBG Ironman 7th Toronto Regiment Algonquin College Alice & Fraser Minor Sports Alterna Savings Boardwalk Gaming Centre Buske Office Equipment Calvin United Church Canada Summer Jobs Capital One CHEO CNL in honour of Robert Walker County of Renfrew Child Care Services Daily Observer Eganville Leader Family and Children Services Fellowes Key Club Food For Learning Frank Carroll Financial Ltd General Mills Giant Tiger Integrated Health Center Jason Blaine Jumpstart KI Pembroke Kinette Club Kiwanis Club of Pembroke Knights of Columbus Pembroke Maurices Clothing Store Michaels Arts and Crafts

Midlife Krisis MyFM Pembroke Lumber Kings Pembroke Mall Pembroke Swinging Swallows Petawawa Post President’s Choice Children’s Charity Province of Ontario RBC Foundation Renfrew County Catholic District School Board Renfrew County District School Board Renfrew County Housing Corporation Renfrew County United Way Riverview Heights RY-Js Climbing Adventures Salvation Army Youth Center Shampoo Room Sisters of St. Joseph Stafford Park Recreation Center Star 96 FM Thai Gardens The Coca-Cola Foundation Value Village Walmart Waterloo Catholic District School Board Wesley Community Church Wesley United Church Zion Evangelical United Church Zion Lutheran Church

In Memorium of:

Ann Raabe Doug Stewart

Leadership & Social Skills

Objective: Foster character building and confidence

through participation in lead-ership and skill development activities that promote both self-acutalization and civic

responsibility.

Creative Arts

Objective: Foster creative expression and identity

development through active participation in the arts to

promote positive self-attitude.

Education

Objective: Foster knowledge-inspired development and applied learning skills to promote positive

attitudes towards education.

Physical Activity

& Healthy Lifestyle

Objective: Foster self development through constructive group and individual physical activity that promote a

positive attitude towards physical well being.

287 youth

served

165 families

served

141 volunteers

12 staff

members

$14,742 dollars saved

by having volunteers

1092 volunteer

hours

3234 snacks

served

1527 meals

served

After School Programs

The After School program is a fun-filled program that provides a safe and caring environment for children after school which focuses on cooperative learning, team work and sportsmanship. Crafts, games and physical activities are rotated on a daily basis. Daily snacks and homework help are offered during this program time, and children are encouraged to seek help. This year we offered afterschool

program in three locations.

Community

Supper

Community Supper runs once a week and is provided by generous donors from our community. Community partners can join us by making a delicious meal to share with the children or by making a monetary donation for the cost of a meal. The children get to enjoy a nutritious meal while working on their dinner etiquette, social skills, and cleanup responsibilities.

Recreation

Night We have two Recreation Nights, one for children and one for teens. On Tuesday evenings children gather at Champlain Discovery School to participate in crafts, drama, games and organized sports. On Thursdays nights teens gather at our clubhouse for a youth driven program with the opportunity to help plan their program, choosing topics, events and themes. We focus on community service, where the youth learn the value of giving back.

Steve Nash Youth Basketball program is a program designed to develop fundamental skills, sportsmanship and a love for the game of basketball. Children learn the importance of team playing, cooperation and leadership through friendly competitions.

Steve Nash Youth Basketball

This is an opportunity for children to learn the art of Ottawa Valley Step Dancing. Children develop new skills such as coordination, self regulation, self discipline and encouragement.

Ottawa Valley

Step Dance

Movie Night

Sometimes kids just want to relax!. Once a

month we have a movie night with popcorn and drinks. Just come out and enjoy the show. PJ’s and teddy bears

are welcome!

Kids & Teens In The Kitchen

Kids & Teens in the Kitchen is a six week program focusing on making healthy choices, meal

planning and budgeting. We look at flyers, price match, prepare the food and enjoy the

delicious product, while practicing safe food handling

and dinner etiquette.

Access Hockey Access Hockey is a 10 week program with full equipment provided. It is a great way to get out on the ice. We learn team work, sportsmanship and essential hockey skills. This program is aimed at children ages 6-10 who have never played hockey before or have little experience with it.

Camps We offer PA Day Camp, March Break Camp, Christmas

Break Camp and Summer Day Camp. Our camps provide a range of social, educational and skill development

opportunities that will appeal to children of all interests. Our staff are highly qualified, including certifications in

First Aid and HIGH FIVE, but most importantly they are fun and engaging positive role models who ensure that all

participants enjoy a camp experience to remember for a lifetime and many friends are made.

HIGH FIVE The Boys and Girls Club of Pembroke is registered with

HIGH FIVE, Canada’s only quality assurance

standard. High Five is a program of Parks & Recreation

Ontario, and is supported by the Ministry of Tourism,

Culture and Recreation, and the Ontario Trillium Founda-

tion. HIGH FIVE is a quality assurance program designed

to support the safety, well-being and healthy develop-

ment of children in recreation and sport programs

through safe and developmentally appropriate programs.

1144 Lea Street PO Box 1354

Pembroke, Ontario K8A 6Y6

Phone: 613-735-1933 Fax: 1-613-706-0130

Email executivedirector@boysandgirlsclubofpembroke.org

Website www.boysandgirlsclubofpembroke.org

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