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Our Mission:
To inspire, teach and enable the youth of
Bisbee and nearby rural border areas, espe-
cially those that need us the most, to have
fun while realizing their full potential as pro-
ductive, healthy, responsible and caring citi-
zens.
Our Purpose:
To promote the social, educational, health, lead-
ership and character development of boys and
girls during critical periods of their growth.
We Provide:
A safe place to learn and grow …
Ongoing relationships with caring, adult profes-
sionals…
Life-enhancing programs and character develop-
ment experiences…
Hope and opportunity.
2011 Annual Report
Celebrating 10 Years
SERVICE
In 1912 a Bisbee miner earned about $3.50 per day (purchasing power of $81.20); reference historian Gary
Dillard and Measuringworth.com. At the turn of the21st Century, when the Boys and Girls Club of Bisbee
received its initial endowment grant, 79 cents would purchase what a dollar does today.
This club opened its door in May 2002 with a membership fee of $5.00 for the school year. That is
what we are charging in 2012 and hope to continue, making membership affordable for all 1200 eligible
members.
Membership, and more importantly participation, is up and continues to grow. The Naco School
District is very active in both our summer and school year programs. This past year Community involve-
ment in the Halloween Party (the place was packed) and club use by Cochise College, CCAH, and lots of
private parties has kept the facility humming.
The success of this club is due to the hard work of the paid staff and past and present board mem-
bers. Ten years, 3 Chief Professional Officers, and 5 Chief Volunteer Officers later the club is still going
strong benefitting from the goodwill and financial help the Bisbee community has provided. Three of us Su-
san Rohrbach, Becky Orozco and I have been here from the beginning.
The response to the Arizona Tax Credit letter in November was very gratifying. Over 90 contribu-
tions were received from the 600 letters sent. That helped to balance the budget for the year ending De-
cember 2011. In fundraising jargon the response was huge.
Chair’s Report
After-school Membership fees are still what they
were 10 years ago, $5 per member or $10 per family
August to May. Summer fees for 2012 will be $85
for our 8 week program. No youth is turned away,
payment plans & scholarships available.
Offering Youth Services year-
round to 6-17 year olds, 5
days a week Monday–Friday,
by providing a FUN, SAFE,
POSITIVE environment.
FREE SNACKS were provided
in 2002. Ten years later, FREE
SNACKS still being provided.
2002-2011 Youth Development Strategy: a sense of usefulness, sense of com-petence, sense of belonging, and a sense of power or influence.
2012 Key Elements for Positive Youth Development : Safe, Positive Environment, Fun, Supportive
Relationships, Opportunities, Expectations and Recognition
CULTURE CLUB/THEME WEEKS
- Monthly, a culture or a theme
was chosen to plan activities and
programs around for the entire
week. These activities took place
in all areas of the clubhouse, from
the gym to the tech lab. Cultures
included Africa, France and Samoa.
ABC (Awesome Book Club)
This club, led by staff member, Angeline Car-
bajal, was made possible by “Wal-Mart’s
Bright Spot on Reading” grant. Ten pre-
teens, read, played word games, and listened
to stories. They also designed a reading cor-
ner in the library and chose books to add to
our collection.
Learning
Implementing POWER HOUR since 2002, a homework hour based program, focusing on one-on-one
work, small groups, quite reading and assisting peers with over 200 kids participating each year.
In 2005 Project Learn was introduced– a National program focusing on High-Yield Learning Activities. This
program is built into all Core Areas of the Club, reinforcing the knowledge and youths skills learned at
school while having fun. Staring in 2005 with an average 78 participants and in 2011, 285 youth participated.
Stand alone tutoring program implemented under the direction of Mr. Jose Delgado (retired educator) in
2007-providing one-on-one services to youth, referrals by teachers and parents opened the doors for a col-
laborative relationship to better serve the child. Today, Mr. Lito Franco is currently the coordinator for
this program serving children daily in language arts, math and social studies.
Over the years the Club Program Coordinators (Alexis
Marshall 2004-2010) and Christina Delgado 2010– present
have been creative in developing local based programs
focused on Learning.
SUMMER OF ACADEMIC SUCCESS Since 2009, Teri Olander Greenway Paraprofes-sional, has implemented our summer learning program. Mrs. Olander prepared members for the upcoming school year. Areas of focus in-cluded reading fluency and comprehension, basic math operations, fractions, money, and telling time.
Tutoring
The tutoring program provided members struggling with certain concepts or certain areas of their aca-
demics with additional academic support through one-on-one instruction and/or group direction. Key
components of the program included: parental involvement, incentives for members, and effective col-
laboration with schools and teachers. Throughout the entire year countless members were tutored in
specific areas . They were scheduled weekly and had designated times in which they were tutored.
Some members have a language barrier and are not native speakers of English. The program has gone
in a positive direction where active learning has been stimulated, confidence has been built, and mem-
ber independence has been fostered.
ART STORIES THAT SOAR DRAMA
WORKSHOP - Bevan B. Bluemer visit-
ed the Club during Spring Break to write
a play with a small group of members,
then brought the play to life. Members
enjoyed learning acting and drama tech-
niques. The group performed at the
MAKE Youth Arts Festival.
DRAMA CLUB- Year after year our Drama program has been
very successful. We were fortunate to have staff member Lito
Franco be able to serve as the leader to this program for several
years. Members ages 8 and up met twice a week to learn the
fundamentals of acting. This year the program concluded with
the performance of “Spiderella”. It was a huge success!
NACO ART PROGRAM - Dur-
ing the 2010-2011 school year, we
partnered with Naco Elementary
School to provide an art class as
part of their afterschool program.
This has been a great way to reach
out to those youth who need us
most.
Health &
Nutrition
HEALTHY HABITS -
Staff member Cecilia Acosta implemented this
program which taught members the im-
portance of an active lifestyle and healthy eat-
ing. The program included activities such as
making healthy snacks, learning the benefits of
good nutrition, and practicing Zumba.
KIDS IN THE KITCHEN Staff members took turns in our kitchen guid-ing fun cooking projects. Although the snacks were not always healthy, they were always fun! Kids liked being involved in the measuring, stirring, or timing of the food they helped cre-ate.
HEALTH FAIR - Our 2nd Annual Health Fair, held dur-ing the summer program, was a huge success thanks to numerous businesses that provided free immunizations, sport physicals, healthy snacks, fire safety, bike safety, hygiene bags for girls and back-to-school supplies. Sponsors included: Copper Queen Hospital, Chiricahua Community Clinic, Cochise County Health Dept., Bisbee Professional Wom-en’s Club, Smokey the Bear, U of A South Cooperative Extension, and Naco Fire Dept.
MEMBER RECOGNITON Each week Program Staff recognize one member who had excelled in their achieve-ments or behavior. Members were recog-nized at our Monday Clubhouse meetings in front of their peers and given certificates. Staff members also voted for a Member of the Month who received a club shirt and cer-tificate and is show-cased on the club wall for the duration of the month.
CLUBHOUSE HIGHLIGHTS FAMILY FUN NIGHTS -
Each month had a unique theme; activities co-
ordinated with the theme. Family Bingo, craft
activities focused around holidays included give-
aways and a small meal or snack . These nights
allowed families to be engaged, get familiarized
with the Club setting and staff as well as HAVE
FUN!
DR. SEUSS DAY
Naco School students and club members participated in many fun Seuss-themed ac-tivities throughout the day including “Pin the Hat on the Cat,” “Hop
COCHISE COUNTY FAIR 4 entries and EVERY entry won a
ribbon! Yarn Art (2nd Place), Friendship Hands (3rd Place),
“The BGCB, Where Friends Come to Meet” Frames (1st
Place), and Silverware People (1st Place and Best of Show)
BREWERY GULCH DAZE KIDS CARNIVAL -
This year was special to us because in addition to our won-
derful volunteers from our families & friends and Cochise
College, we also had 8 previous employees, 9 current club
members, and 3 past club members volunteer their time. It
was great to see so many give back to our organization.
GREENWAY SCHOOL AIMS
VISIT - During the week of April
11th, Greenway students were busy
taking the AIMS test. As part of our
Wal-Mart Bright Spot on Reading
Grant, the Club visited the school
every day to distribute healthy
snacks and drinks to the students
to help keep them refreshed and
ready to succeed.
WEEKLY THEMES - Each week during the sum-
mer, staff members planned activities that coordinated
with themes. This year’s themes were: Viva Mexico,
Superheroes, Amazing Arizona, Readers are Leaders
Arctic Freeze, Making the World a Better Place, I
Love Me, and Memories: Summer 2011.
SUMMER Highlights SUMMER BAND PROGRAM
2009-2011
Mr. Hirales and assistant, Joey Valencia have
conducted our Summer Band.
Members were taught to play an instrument
and current musicians were given instruction
to sharpen their skills. The highlight of this
program was watching our musicians partici-
pate in the 4th of July parade.
JR.GOLF -
For several summers Turquoise Valley
Golf Course has provide a 4 week Jr.
golf program to 10 youth for a small fee.
FLAG FOOTBALL - This
program, led by staff members
Raul Hidalgo and Bryan Earnest
took place at Vista Park. Mem-
bers ages 8-12 were instructed
on basic drills and warm-ups and
taught basic skills.
LOCAL EXPLORATION Our members went on several local field trips
throughout the school year. Sometimes these trips were to places around town, other times we
were able to go out of town to Douglas or Sierra Vista. This year we went to the San Pedro Ripari-an House, Cochise College Men’s Basketball Clinic,
The Queen Mine Tour, and The Bisbee Historical Museum among others.
BASEBALL PROGRAM - Ron Ingrum returned for
the second year to head our baseball program, with
assistance from staff member, Manuel Flores and teen
member, Roman Garcia. Participants practiced at Ed-
die King Field, and joined the BHS Pumas for a prac-
tice at the Warren Ballpark. Twenty-two members
(male and female) enjoyed learning new techniques
and the opportunity to practice before Little League sea-
son began.
TEEN PROGRAM (Summer continued) MONEY MATTERS NATIONAL PROGRAM
The course promotes financial responsibility and
independence among members. Participants learned
to balance a checkbook, create a budget, and save
and invest for college and retirement. One of the
activities included a visit to the local Arizona Na-
tional Bank where our Teens were given a tour and
were introduced to how to open a savings and/or a
checking account.
ANTI-BULLYING CLASS
The teens learned about breaking the cycle that
goes along with the “bullying culture” and were en-
couraged to be mediators with their peers and the
younger club members when they witness bullying
occurring at the club.
BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
At the culmination of our summer program, the
Teens organized the Club wide Basketball Tourna-
ment. The tournament was open for all members
ages 8 and up and was divided into appropriate age
groups. It was a round robin tournament and ap-
proximately 45 members participated. At the end of
the tournament, 10 Sportsmanship trophies and 12
Sportsmanship basketballs were awarded to certain
participants worthy of the recognition.
TEENS : THE CLUB
TEEN PROGRAM (School year)
During the school year two Teen Nights
were held per week giving 13 yr. old mem-
bers and up an opportunity to come hang
out in a safe place to engage in something
fun and productive. We offered open gym to
these members as well as other activities
within the Teen Room. At the end of each
Teen night members were provided with a
hefty snack before they left home. In addi-
tion, we took a handful of Teens on various
field trips. These field trips included going to
watch the Cochise College Women and
Men’s Basketball teams play as well as field
trips to Sierra Vista to go watch movies at
the Cinemark Theatre.
TEEN PROGRAM (SUMMER)
GENERAL
On a daily basis during the summer, the Teens
engaged in multiple activities. They were offered
with structured activities, tournaments, art pro-
jects, community service opportunities, and pro-
grams. Certain times and days were designated
throughout the week for the Teens so that they
could have the gym exclusively to themselves.
The Teen room was available every day and par-
ticipants had access to computers and video
games including the Xbox 360. It served as a
popular place for them to just hang out. Mem-
bers were highly encouraged to stay active and
participate in all Teen activities. One particular
activity this summer was organized and carried
by staff, Cecelia Acosta and eight teen boys.
They organized a community service project
that consisted of cooking a full course meal and
delivering it to the homeless shelter. These
teens felt it was a good way of showing that we
also like to give back to our community .
The Club is governed by a Board of Directors,
a collection of (unpaid) local volunteers repre-
senting a variety of community businesses, mu-
nicipalities, schools, etc. Board membership
ranges – at any one time – from 10 to 15 peo-
ple. Each member is accountable to a code of
ethics and each is a financial supporter of the
Club,
2012 Board :
Joe Delgado - President
Ron Ingrum - Vice President
Becky Orozco - Secretary
Monika Patience - Treasurer
Pat Porter
Susan Rohrbach
Margaret Dillard
Joan Hansen
Sherry Hayes
Mike Jaworski
Bill Michalek
Friends of the Club: statement & Thank you JOE
Formation of the Friends of the Bisbee Boys and Girls Club; to be known as Friends. The
objective of the Friends group is to act as a support group for the Executive Director and/
or the Board to carry out the long term objectives of the Club and to give recognition to
its members.
2003 Budget 2003 First Full Year
Income Total 207,343
Expenses Total $229,234
2011 Budget
Income Total $ 375,000
Expenses Total $ 351,190
2012 Budget
$ 357,900
The Boys & Girls Club of Bisbee administrative
cost varies each year from 11-13%. Non–profits
must be below 16% to qualify for United Way.
Copper $5,000+ Arizona Alliance- Fiesta Bowl
Arizona Department of Education
Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation
Freeport-McMoRan
OJP- BGCA Grant
Tucson Conquistadores
Walmart Bright Spot for Reading
Initiative
Wolslager Foundation
Women and Children's Hope Foun-
dation
Gold $1,000+
21st Century Grant
Arizona Lottery
B & D Lumber & Hardware
Charles Bethea
Bisbee Rotary Club
Cardinals Charities
Cochise Community Foundation
Copper Queen Community Hospital
JC Penney Round-up
James & Theresa McEntee
Kay L. "Gussie" Motter
Qwest Foundation
Susan & Michael Rohrbach
San Pedro Partnership
Shaw Environmental, Inc.
Reg & Doris Turner
Gladys Tysdal
United Way
Wells Fargo Foundation
Silver $500+
Emily Anderson & Eddie Rivas
Mike & Judith Anderson
Jim Burke & Marian Weaver
Rosalie Butler
CCAH
Joe & Jessie Delgado
Joseph & Kyle Di Roberto
George's Brake Corporation
Joan Hansen
Becky Orozco
David Smith & Linda Barmore-Smith
Warm Hands Therapeutics
Bronze $250+
Al Anderson & Anne Carl
Anonymous
John & Adriana Badal
Dan & Carole Beauchamp
Berserkers Bike Club
Bisbee Community Foundation
Bisbee Realty, Inc.
Gayle Bratton
Community Montessori School
Ray & Esther Cotton
Joe & Dana Dorner
Ruth Dugie
Helen Fauland
Kenneth Fauland
Angela Ingrum
Ronald & Natalie Ingrum
Willie & Shirley Jones
Akos Kovach
Martha MacAlister
John MacKinnon & Elizabeth Bernstein
Charity Dennis Nelson & Louanne Sterbick-
Nelson
Pioneer Title Agency, Inc (Sierra
Vista)
Sue Quayle
Shane Reynolds
Stan & AnnaMay Stern
Helen Spring
Curtis & Sharon Stetter
The Body Shop Paint & Body, LLC
Joy Timbers
Barbara Weaver
Azurite $100+
ACE Hardware
Barbie Adams
Cliff & Sylvia Anable
Marguerite Askins
Paul Axelrod
Rick Balbach
Bank of America (Bisbee)
Irene Bayer
Ann Benson
Bisbee Breakfast Club
Bisbee Ministerial Fellowship
Robert Browder
Timothy & Julie Bruce
Kenneth & Mary Alice Budge
Cable One
Richard Caplett
Carquest
Andy & Cindy Cartwright
Kim & Tamara Collins
Copper Knights of Bisbee, INC.
Billie Cothrun
Richard & Carolyn Crane
Lawrence & Kay Lynn Cummins
Douglas & Natalie Danforth
Nancy Davies
Joseph & Anna Delgado Jr.
Jose & Cecelia Delgado
John Doty
Doug Dunn & Donna Gaab
Ed & Dot Eastberg
Judee Edmonds
Ann English
Marcie Escalante
Rudy & Diane Fahrner
Steve & Annette R Flores
Ray Fralkenberg
Frontier Accounting
Mark & Deborah Gardner
Bettie Gilliland
Mary & Chuck Graf
Marcia Hartwig
Clark & Pamela Hay
Hickman's Family Farms
Melissa Holden
Kit Hutchinson
Nancy & Mark Jacobsen
Michael & Mary Jaworski
Jimmy's Hot Dog Co
Jim's Electric
Karen Justice
Ken & Christina La Chance
Marie & Jack Ladd
M & R Auto
Malanga Law Office
Terry Markstrom
Marsh Development INC
Jill McCain
Anonymous
Cindy Mendez
Arnold Menke
Bill Michalek
Mile High Enterprises
Janet Nelson
Donald & Madelyn Olander
Ken Olander
Baker L. & Doris Olmstead
Carol Park & Sharon Strachan
Norman & Elizabeth Patten
Nick Pavlovich
Kathy Phillips
Pioneer Title Agency, Inc (Bisbee)
Bernadette Polley
Dave Prendergast
Melvin & Sue Ray
Guillermo & Mimi Retana
Stanley Rhodes
Rogers' Border Service
Paul Rohrbach
Thomas Schelling & Isidro Chavez
Lynda Schonert
Marilyn & Bill Seibold
Susan Skaggs
Rodney Smith
St. Elmo Bar
St. Stephen Nemanja Church
Daniel & Sandra Starr
The Art Entrée Foundation
Earl & Karen Tighe
Aileen Weaver
Nancy Weaver
Thomas & Lisa Westrick
Lois Wolhart
Martha Ann Worrell
FUNDRAISING 2012
7th Annual Bisbee Telethon,
April 28, 2012.
www.bisbeetelethon.com
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BGCB Golf Tournament
TVGC July 21st
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4th Annual Cars & Bikes near the
Vista
Labor Day weekend
Sept. 1st
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End of year Tax Appeal
November
Please also consider adding us to
your estate plan or honoring a spe-
cial event or a loved one through a
gift to the Club. You can always
contact us or send a direct dona-
tion.