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MEMORANDUM
Item #4.1.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Mayor & City Council
Pat Klaers, City Admirfi~s~,rator
August 18, 1997
Boys and Girls Club
At the July 14, 1997, City Council meeting, Councilmember Thompson asked
the Council if it would be interested in meeting with a representative of the
Minneapolis Boys/Girls Club to discuss what the organization is all about, its
goals, how it is run, etc. After a brief discussion the Council agreed to this
type of presentation and discussion.
Councilmember Thompson has advised me that Mr. Phil Jackowicz from the
Minneapolis Boys and Girls Club will be at this Council meeting at 6:00 p.m.
to present information to the City Council on Boys and Girls Clubs.
13065 Orono Parkway · P.O. Box 490 · Elk River, MN 55330 · TDD & Phone: (612) 441-7420 · Fax: (612) 441~7425
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS
OF Abs~"vIICA
TO ACCOMPLISH OUR MISSION
THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB MOVEMENT is a nationwide affiliation of local, autonomous organizations and Boys & Girls Clubs of
America working to help youth of all backgrounds, with special concern for those from disadvantaged circumstances, develop the
qualities needed to become responsible citizens and leaders.
WE PRACTIC A SET OF PRINCIPLES
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS
are for boys and girls. They have a girl and boy membership
and satisfy the age-old desire of boys and girls to have a "club"
of their own.
have full-time professional leadership, supplemented by
part-time workers and volunteers.
require no proof of good character. They help a nd guide girls
and boys who may be in danger of acquiring, or who already
have acquired, unacceptable habits and attitudes, as well as boys
and girls of good character.
make sure that all girls and boys can afford to belong.
Membership dues are kept Iow so that all boys and girls can
afford to belong and even the least interested will not be
deterred from joining.
are for all girls and boys. Boys and girls of all races, religions
and ethnic cultures are eligible to become members.
are building centered. Activities are carried on in the warm,
friendly atmosphere of buildings especially designed to con-
duct programs.
are non-sectarian.
have an open door policy. Clubs are open to all members at
any time during hours of operation.
have a varied and diversified program that recognizes
and responds to the collective and individual needs of girls
and boys.
are guidance oriented. Clubs emphasize values inherent in
the relationship between the boys and girls and their peers,
and girls and boys and adult leaders. They help boys and girls
to make appropriate and satisfying choices in their physical,
educational, personal, social, emotional, vocational and
spiritual lives.
USING THREE BASIC METHODS
Individual
Individual assistance is a
purposeful contact made
by a Club worker with a
girl or boy on a one-to-
one basis.
Small group
Small groups consist of a small number of members
who meet regularly with an adult leader for a specific
program activity or other purpose. The interaction
between the participants is as important asthe interac-
tion between the staff, worker and participants.
Large Oroup or drop-in activities
These activities provide informal and indi-
vidual involvement to help girls and boys
achieve a high level of social skill develop-
ment, confidence and participation. They
allow for freedom and mobility.
TO PROVIDE A CORE PROGRAM
Based on physical, emotional, cultural and social needs and interests of girls and boys, and recognizing developmental principles,
Clubs offer diversified program activities in six areas:
Personal & Educational Development
Citizenship & Leadership Development
Cultural Enrichment
Health & Physical Education
Social Recreation
Outdoor & Environmental Education
BASED ON
A YOUTH DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY
a sense of competence--
the feeling there is something
boys and girls can do and do
well.
a sense of usefulness--the
opportunityto do something
of value for other people.
a sense of belonging---a
setting where an individual
knows he or she has a place
and where he or she "fits"
and is accepted.
a sense of power or in-
fluence--a chance to be
heard and to influence
decisions.
When this strategy is fully implemented, the self-esteem of girls and boys is enhanced and an environment is created which helps
them achieve their full potential.
IMPORTANT HISTORICAL DATES IN THE MOVEMENT
1860
1906
1915
1929
1931
1953
1956
1960
The Dashaway Club established in Hartford, CT
Birth of Federated Boys' Clubs in Boston, with 53 Clubs
as members
The national organization's name changed to Boys'
Club Federation ~
National organization's name changed to Boys' Club
Federation of America to distinguish it from Boys'
Club national organizations in other countries
Boys' Club Federation of America renamed Boys'
Clubs of America
The Boys' Clubs Professional Association established
Boys' Clubs of America celebrated its 50th anniversary
and received a U.S. Congressional Charter
Herbert Hoover National Headquarters in New York
dedicated
1963
1966
1972
1980
1981
1987
1990
National Association of Keystone Clubs formed
Honor Awards for Program Excellence begun
Goal of 1,000 Boys' Clubs serving one million boys
reached
New National Identity program unveiled, clasping
hands service mark adopted and apostrophe dropped
from Boys
75th Anniversary of Boys Clubs of America com-
memorated
OUTREACH '91 efforts to serve two million youth
begun and Commitmentto Quality Program instituted
Constitutional changes passed overwhelmingly by
the national council.
Name officially changed to Boys & Girls Clubs of
America on September 12.
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS