10161 Moody Street

Cypress, CA 90630

714-527-2697

www.bgccypress.org

Saturday, October 20th, 2018 5:30pm - 10:00pm

at the Los Alamitos Race Course

The 12th annual Keeping Kids on Track Gala and Silent Auction will take

place on October 20th in the beautiful Finish Line Banquet Room of the

Los Alamitos Race Course. The evening includes a delicious buffet dinner,

exciting live and silent auctions, and a thrilling night of horse racing.

Join over 300 key community and business leaders to support the Boys &

Girls Club of Cypress.

Individual gala tickets are $100 per person

Available sponsorships range from $350 to $15,000. To become a sponsor

contact Anne Hertz, at ahertz@bgccypress.org. We are accepting donated

items for the silent and live auctions. Contributions can be mailed to:

Boys & Girls Club of Cypress

10161 Moody Street

Cypress, CA 90630

Nonprofit Tax ID # 95-2920990

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There are so many different

ways to donate to the

Boys & Girls Club of Cypress:

Complete and mail the

enclosed envelope

Visit us online at

www.bgccypress.org

Text BGCCgive and

amount to 50155

Join us at our upcoming

restaurant fundraisers

4/18 - Buffalo Wild Wings 11255 E 183rd Street

Cerritos, CA 90703 11am - 1am

4/25 – McTeacher’s Night 10115 Valley View Street

Cypress, CA 90630

5pm - 8pm

To inspire and empower all young people,

especially those who need us most, to

realize their full potential as productive,

responsible, and caring citizens.

Our Mission

HOW CAN YOU

SUPPORT THE CLUB?

Dear Friends,

Do you remember the old Public Service Announcements with the message

“Do you know where your children are?” The message played on televisions

in the 70s and 80s to remind parents of curfew laws and to ensure that kids

were home and not causing trouble in the neighborhoods. Making sure your

kids were home after dark or at least knowing where they were and who they

were with used to be sufficient for ensuring their well-being. A teen who was

home sitting on the sofa with friends or in their room doing homework, was

likely to be safe and not engaged in risky behaviors.

Today, just because they are home, doesn’t mean they are safe. The many

devices that make life much more convenient for us – also open our youth to

many influences and opportunities that are sometimes beyond their ability to

manage. One of our goals at the Club is teach children and teens safe and

appropriate use of technology. We provide internet safety classes and are

developing new curriculum regarding social media. Even more importantly

we provide them with a range of opportunities and guidance so they put

those devices down and develop healthy in-person friendships, actively

participate in fitness activities, get involved in service projects, complete

their homework and stay on track in school.

YOUR financial support provides a safe place with trained mentors who

provide highly engaging activities that help young people of all ages develop

the interpersonal skills, academic knowledge, and healthy habits they will

certainly need to succeed as responsible adults.

Thank you for your on-going support.

Anne Hertz

Chief Executive Officer

Words from our CEO

April 2018 Newsletter

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF CYPRESS

Thank you to

SoCal Office Technologies

for printing materials for

the Club

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Inside this Issue

BGCC Teen Center

Open Golf

Event Thank

You’s/Sponsors

Summer

Program

Volunteer

Spotlight

E-waste Event

April 22, 2018

Youth of the Year

Celebration

Month of the

Military Child

Molding

Musicians

Featured

Member Art

How you can

support the Club

Keeping Kids

on Track

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The First Annual BGCC Teen Center

Open was held on Sunday, March 25,

2018 at the beautiful Black Gold Golf

Club in Yorba Linda. Chaired by local

Cypress community member, Charles

Williams, the event raised $25,000 to

help fund the Boys & Girls Club of

Cypress new Teen Center. The Club

expects to break ground on the 1600

sq. ft. Teen Center in April.

After a delicious continental

breakfast prepared by Karen Williams

and Amanda Huizar, the shotgun

signaled the start of the tournament

and the nearly 100 golfers hit the

greens to raise some green for the

Club. In addition to golfing,

participants enjoyed the games on

the course, meeting the pros and the

very entertaining Apple-Drive hole.

After all 18-holes, the golfers enjoyed

a delicious pasta buffet luncheon,

which included more than 100 raffle

and auction items donated by local

b u s i n es s e s a nd c o mmun i t y

members. Charles Williams was the

master of ceremonies for the very

energetic exciting afternoon. Awards

were presented to the winning Golf

Team of “Peat Out” (Jon Peat, Doug

Bailey, Paulo Morales and JT

Teutimez) and to the Most Honest

Team of “Rotary” (Andy Lachina,

William Hannah, Hank Machal, and

Josh Quonones). The crowd enjoyed

the Last Man Standing Game where

donors Frank Sherren of the Los

Alamitos Race Course, and Ken

Vecchiarelli of Golden State Water,

helped pull the numbers. The

winners, Paul Lussman and Doug

Haley, generously donated their

winnings back to the Club.

The Boys & Girls Club of Cypress is

expanding to better serve the growing

number of Teen members that

continue to join. The new Teen Center

will provide an additional 1600

square feet to the Main Clubhouse

building, allowing more Teens to join.

Thanks to the generous donations

from Bandai of $120,000, $100,000

from an anonymous Cypress resident,

local residents contributing another

$50,000, and now this golf

tournament, we have almost reached

our goal.

We are very grateful for the support

of our many Golf Tournament

Sponsors. With their support and

yours, the Teen Center will soon open

to help our members graduate on

time with a plan for their future and

the skills they need to make their

dreams a reality.

If you would like to join them in

helping to support the Teen Center,

inspire great futures, and build a

space for our Teens to belong.

Donate to the Teen Center by going

online to www.bgccypress.org, calling

714-527-2697 or completing the

enclosed envelope.

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BGCC Teen Center Open

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Molding Musicians Program

The Molding Musicians program is a

free after-school music instruction

program offered as part of the Boys &

Girls Club on the Clara J. King

Elementary School campus. Many of

the 45 students enrolled in the

Molding Musicians program are

economically disadvantaged 10 to 12

year-olds who would not be able to

participate in music education

programs.

Additionally, 25 high school band and

orchestra students have an

opportunity to gain valuable teaching,

service and leadership experience by

volunteering up to 3 hours each week

to teach an instrument to a younger

child. The lessons take place in a

small group setting with volunteer

teachers working in pairs or small

groups to teach the students in their

respective instruments. Lessons are

offered in trumpet, flute, saxophone,

clarinet, trombone, violin, and piano.

Students and teachers received special awards and certificates for their

accomplishments in the Molding Musicians program.

Instructors and students meet twice a

week for a 1 hour practice session.

Currently in its fourth year, the

program continues to be a

tremendous success. Many of the

elementary students participating in

the program may have not had

access to instrumental music lessons

without this free program. After just a

few short months of instruction the

students proudly perform in a concert

for their families, teachers, and

friends.

Featured Member Art

Created by Sophia, grade 2

On Friday,

M a r c h

9th, the

Boys &

Girls Club

of Cypress honored their Youth of the

Year recipient at the Orange County

Youth of the Year Banquet: Travis

from the Boys & Girls Club After-

School Program at King Elementary.

Travis was honored alongside youth

and teen representatives from the

other Clubs in Orange County. The

theme of the event was “Discover

Your Future” and was held at the

Discovery Science Center in Santa

Ana, CA. Travis was selected as the

representative for the Club due to his

posi tive atti tude, h is act ive

participation in school and Club

activities, and his willingness to

always help others.

Travis is a 6th grader at Clara King

Elementary. He participates in the

Club’s basketball team, the Club’s

soccer team, and has started playing

guitar in the Club-sponsored Molding

Musicians program. While at the

Club, Travis works hard to finish all of

his personal school work, then

frequently assists Club staff with

younger members, as well as

managing equipment and leading

sports activities. Travis’s favorite

activities are playing soccer and

basketball, and his favorite thing

about the Club is that there is always

somebody who cares about you there

to help you if you need anything. In

the future, Travis is planning to join

the Boys & Girl’s Club’s Teen

Clubhouse and to work towards his

goal of becoming a professional

soccer player.

Being named Youth of the Year is the

highest honor a Boys & Girls Club

member can receive. Since 1947,

Youth of the Year has been Boys &

Girls Clubs of America’s premiere

recognition program, celebrating the

extraordinary achievements of Club

members. Youth of the Year

recognizes outstanding contributions

to a member’s family, school,

community and Boys & Girls Club, as

well as overcoming personal

challenges and obstacles. Youth of

the Year encourages Club members

to reach their full potential by

achieving academic success, leading

healthy lifestyles and contributing to

their communities. Youth of the Year

honorees, such as Travis, are shining

examples and living proof that great

futures start at Boys & Girls Clubs.

C y p r e s s p r o v i d e s

important resources,

relationships and a

supportive home-away-

from-home environment.

This month, we want to

proudly shine a light on

the inspir ing and

resilient military youth

we have the honor to

serve. We have families in the Army,

Navy, Marines, Coast Guard and

National Guard.

April is the “Month of the Military

Child” and the Boys & Girls Club of

Cypress will celebrate the 45 military-

connected youth we serve each day.

The financial support of community

members helps us to provide free

program services and much-needed

resources to these deserving kids

and families. We are grateful for the

support of the Cypress residents who

make this happen.

For all kids, but especially military

children, Boys & Girls Club of

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Youth of the Year Celebration

Travis poses with his parents after

receiving his certificates at the YOY

Month of the Military Child

Presenting Sponsor - $3,250

Los Alamitos Race Course

Eagle Sponsor - $2,000

Charles and Karen Williams

Birdie Sponsor - $1,000

Golden State Water

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Thank you to our Event Sponsors!

Stacy Berry,

Cypress Mayor Pro Tem

Cameron Bickell,

Tabak's - Pain Ease

Big 5 Sporting Goods

Richard Butler,

Ron's Lube and Tune

Michele Connell and Crew,

National Creditors Connect Inc.

John "JD" Defazio,

Electric Sales Unlimited

Andy Einhorn,

Los Alamitos Orthopedic

& Sports Physical Therapy

Kim Erickson

David Frias,

Board President

Gourmet Pie Café

Dr. Terrisa Ha

Anne Hertz

Amanda Huizar

Hyatt Die Cast

Impact Dance Center

Joe Schmoe's

Kevin Kelly,

Chicago Title

Kim Zander Real Estate

Andrew Lachina

Denise Lodato,

National Escrow

Greg Maingot,

Maingot Electric

Barry Martinez,

Fellowship of Christian Athletes

Donette Ortiz and Family,

Subs N Grub

Jon Peat,

Cypress Mayor

Jeff Peterson,

Collectible Supplies

Scott Reynolds,

SoCal Office Technologies

Roger Dunn Seal Beach

JoAnna Schilling PhD,

Cypress College President

Anne Silavs,

Cypress School District Supt.

John Smith

Angel Terrazas,

Cypress Braves Baseball

Byron Von Korper,

Papa Wheelie Bicycles

Rob Weil,

Dr Pepper

The Whitney Team,

First Team Real Estate

A special thank you to all of the volunteers, board members, and staff for all your hard work and dedication to our event!

The 9-week Summer Program is

offered from June 4th through August

3rd. Contributions from community

members help the Club provide free

services for active military families

and scholarships for families who

qualify.

The Club is open Monday through

Friday from 7:00am to 6:30pm.

Morning and afternoon snacks are

included for all members. The Club

also offers a daily lunch program for a

nominal weekly fee. Families who

qualify for free and reduced lunch

receive further discounts.

The Summer Program is appropriate

for a wide range of ages and

interests. The youngest members

must have completed Kindergarten

and be entering 1st grade. Tweens

and Teens have their own program

with separate activities and field

trips. Each week features sports

activities, arts and crafts, science

experiments, game tournaments,

weekly theme-based Club challenges,

and much more. The Club’s games

room includes ping pong, foosball,

pool tables, and a variety of video

and electronic games.

Special interest classes and clubs are

offered at no additional charge and

include internet safety, health and

nutrition, S.T.E.A.M. (Science,

Technology, Engineering, Art, and

Math) clubs, dance, leadership

opportunities, cooking, and much

more. Optional field trips are offered

for an additional fee each week and

include outings to exciting locations

such as Boomers, Thrill It, Big Air,

Knott’s Berry Farm, and Glow Zone.

their service to our country by offering

their children free services at our

Club.

By investing in the Boys & Girls Club

of Cypress, you can partner with us to

ensure that the children who need us

the most continue to receive our

service. Your dollars can provide a

summer of lifelong memories to kids

Summer is the most extraordinary

time of year at our Club. But it is also

the most expensive. Nearly 40% of

our members receive scholarships to

attend the Club. Many of the children

who attend our Club have parents

actively serving in the U.S. Armed

Forces. We our proud of our local

military men and women and reward

who deserve to have some fun and

excitement in their lives. In return,

you will always have the satisfaction

of remembering that in the Summer

of 2018, you helped improve the lives

of some local children.

Please donate today.

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Support our Summer Program

Summer is Near!

Summer

Supply Drive

First–Aid

Band-Aids

Disinfect Wipes

Gloves

Kleenex

Paper Towels

Ziploc Bags

Hand Sanitizer

AA Batteries

Basketballs

Board Games

Deck of Cards

Fooseballs

Frisbees

Hand Balls

Hula Hoops

Jump Ropes

Mancala Beads

Ping Pong Balls

Pool Sticks

Soccer Balls

Water Balloons

Whiffle Balls

Sidewalk Chalk

Snacks

CapriSun

Case of Water

Fruit Snacks

Otter Pops

Packs of Chips

Paper Plates

Popcorn

Cups

Art

Beads

Crayons

Felt

Glue

Googly Eyes

Markers

Lanyard

Copy Paper

Pencils

Sharpies

Watercolor

Construction

Paper

Scissors

Games

We are very grateful to Sheri Whitney

and the First Team Real Estate

Rossmoor and Seal Beach office for

their many hours of volunteer

service. Every month a group of

awesome volunteers, spend an

afternoon at the Club. They help

members complete homework, teach

sports skills, help with crafts and

provide high-energy encouragement

to the members and the staff. We

appreciate First Team’s commitment

to the community and their

willingness to work for the betterment

of others.

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Volunteer Spotlight : Board Member Sheri Whitney and

The First Team Real Estate Rossmoor & Seal Beach Office

Sheri Whitney, a First Team

Realtor and Secretary for the

Club’s Board of Directors,

created this partnership. Sheri

has been on the Board for five

years. During this time Sheri

has been very active on the

Fundraising Committee and on

the Marketing Committee.

Sheri has spent countless

hours obtaining donations of

items and sponsorships for the

annual Keeping Kids on Track Gala

which raises over $100,000 each

year to provide program activities for

a t - r i s k

youth. Her

marketing

exper t i se

has helped

us to

i n f o r m

even more

p e o p l e

about the

Club.

"First Team Real Estate has a culture

of devotion in doing what we can to

serve our community. It has been a

pleasure in helping the Boys and Girls

Club of Cypress. I am truly

appreciative and proud of the time

and dedication our sales associates

have taken in making this possible."

Fred Nassab - Rossmoor - Seal Beach

Office Manager

Sunday, April 22, 2018

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

At the Boys & Girls Club of Cypress

10161 Moody Street, Cypress, CA 90630

Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva, in partnership

with the Boys & Girls Club of Cypress,

Invites you to attend a FREE RECYCLING EVENT.

Celebrate Earth Day,

Drop off recyclable items,

and discuss legislative issues

that affect the community.

When

Where