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Newsletter Date
Volume 1, Issue 1
Business Name
Celebrating 10 Years
Our Mission:
To inspire, teach and enable the youth of Bisbee
and nearby rural border areas, especially those
that need us the most, to have fun while realizing
their full potential as productive, healthy,
responsible and caring citizens.
Our Purpose:
To promote the social, educational, health,
leadership 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
professionals…
Life-enhancing programs and character
development experiences…
Hope and opportunity.
2011 Annual Report
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In 1912 a Bisbee miner earned about $3.50 per day (purchasing power of $81.20).1 At the turn of the 21st 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 of our 1,200 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 involvement 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 members. 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, Susan 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 contributions were received
from the 600 letters sent. That helped to balance the budget for the year ending December 2011. In fundraising
jargon the response was huge.
Bisbee is one of the smallest communities in the nation with a self sustaining Club. Community support is what got us
started and keeps us moving forward.
On behalf of the board I would like to express my gratitude for your support.
Joe Delgado, Chief Volunteer Officer
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1Historian Gary Dillard and Measuringworth.com
645 kids are currently registered
65-110 children are served each day in the
after-school program
On average, 80 children are served on
Friday
After-school membership fees are still what
they were 10 years ago: $5 per member or $10
per family August to May. The 2012 Summer
fees will be $85 for the 8-week program. No
young person is turned away and payment plans
and scholarships are available.
Chair’s Report
2012 Key Elements for Positive Youth Development
Safe, Positive Environment, Fun, Supportive
Relationships, Opportunities and Expectations
and Recognition
SNACKS provided in 2002 FREE—
SNACKS 10 years later provided daily FREE
Providing Youth Services year round to young
people 6-17, 5 days a week Monday – Friday, by
providing a FUN, SAFE, POSITIVE Environment.
Service
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ABC (Awesome Book Club)
This club led by staff member Angeline Carbajal
was made possible by “Wal-Mart’s Bright Spot
on Reading” grant. Ten preteens, read, played
word games, and listened to stories. They also
designed a reading corner in the library and
chose books to add to our collection.
Learning
POWER HOUR—since 2002 a homework-based program focusing on one-on-one work, small
groups, quiet reading and assisting peers with over 200 kids participating each year.
In 2005 PROJECT LEARN was introduced. This national program focuses on High-Yield Learning
Activities. This program is built into all Core Areas of the Club, reinforcing the knowledge and
skills learned at school while having fun. In 2005 the program averaged 78 participants and in
2011, 285.
A stand-alone TUTORING program implemented under the direction of Jose Delgado (retired
educator) in 2007 provides one-on-one services to youth. Referrals by teachers and parents
opened the doors for a collaborative relationship to better serve the child. Today Lito Franco is
the coordinator for this program which serves 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 from Greenway
School has implemented our summer learning
program. Mrs. Olander prepares members
for their next school year, focusing on
reading fluency and comprehension, basic
math operations, fractions, money, and
telling time.
Tutoring
The tutoring program provides members struggling with certain concepts or areas of their academics
with additional support through one-on-one instruction and/or group direction. Key components of
the program include: parental involvement, incentives for members, and effective collaboration with
schools and teachers. Throughout the entire year countless members were tutored in specific areas.
They were scheduled weekly at designated times. 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 member independence has been fostered.
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Art
STORIES THAT SOAR DRAMA
WORKSHOP - Bevan B. Bluemer visited
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 techniques. The
group performed at the MAKE Youth Arts
Festival at Central School.
DRAMA CLUB- Year after year our Drama program has been
very successful. We are fortunate to have staff member Lito
Franco who has served as the leader of this program for several
years. Members ages 8 and up meet 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 - During
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
those youth who need us most.
KIDS IN THE KITCHEN
Staff members took turns in our kitchen guiding
this fun cooking project. Although the snacks
have not always been healthy, they are always fun!
Kids liked being involved in measuring, stirring, or
timing of the food they helped create.
HEALTH FAIR -
Our 2nd Annual Health Fair, held
during the summer program, was a
huge success thanks to 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
Business and Professional Women,
Smokey Bear, U of A South
Cooperative Extension, and the Naco
Fire Department.
Health & Nutrition
HEALTHY HABITS -
Staff member Cecilia Acosta implemented this
program, teaching members the importance of
an active lifestyle and healthy eating. The
program included making healthy snacks,
learning the benefits of good nutrition, and
practicing Zumba.
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MEMBER RECOGNITON
Each week Program Staff recognize one
member who has excelled in achievements or
behavior. Members are recognized at our
Monday Clubhouse meeting in front of their
peers and given certificates. Staff members
also vote for a Member of the Month who
receives a club shirt and certificate and is
show-cased on the club wall for the duration of
the month.
Clubhouse Highlights FAMILY FUN NIGHTS -
Each month has a unique theme; activities
coordinate with the theme. Family Bingo, craft
activities focused around holidays includes
giveaways and a small meal/ snack . This night
allows families to be engaged , familiarize with
the Club setting and staff and HAVE FUN!
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
wonderful 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.
DR. SEUSS DAY
Naco School students and
club members participated
in many fun Seuss-
themed activities
throughout the day
including “Pin the Hat
on the Cat,” “Hop on
Pop Bubble Pop,” “Create
Your Own Story” on
Seussville.com, decorated
their own book bags with
puff paints, and received
other small goodies.
CULTURE CLUB/THEME WEEKS
Each month a culture or a theme
was chosen to plan activities and
programs around for an entire
week. These activities took place
in all areas of the clubhouse, from
the gym to the tech lab. African,
European and Pacific Island
cultures were explored.
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WEEKLY THEMES - Each week during the
summer 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 his assistant,
Joey Valencia, conducted our Summer Band.
Members are taught to play an instrument
and current musicians are given instruction
to sharpen their skills. The highlight of this
program was watching our musicians
participate in the 4th of July parade.
JR.GOLF -
For several summers Turquoise Valley Golf
Course has provided a 4-week junior 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.
Members ages 8-12 were instructed on
basic drills and warm-ups and
taught basic skills.
SUMMER BASKETBALL LEAGUE—The
entire staff worked together to make
this all-day “round robin” tournament
successful. Trophies and basketballs were
given to members who displayed strong
leadership and good sportsmanship.
LOCAL EXPLORATION - Our members went on several
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 Riparian 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. Practices were at Eddie King Field, and our
members joined the BHS Pumas for a practice at the
Warren Ballpark. Twenty-two male and female members
enjoyed learning new techniques and the opportunity to
practice before Little League season began.
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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 National 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
encouraged 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
Tournament. The tournament was open for all
members ages 8 and up divided into appropriate
age groups. It was a round robin tournament
and approximately 45 members participated. At
the end of the tournament, 10 Sportsmanship
trophies and 12 Sportsmanship basketballs were
awarded.
TEENS : THE CLUB
SCHOOL YEAR TEEN PROGRAM
During the school year two Teen Nights were
held per week. This gave members 13 and up an
opportunity to come hang out in a safe place and
engage in something fun and productive. We
offered open gym as well as other activities in
the Teen Room. At the end of each Teen Night
members were provided with a hefty snack
before they left. In addition, teens went on
various field trips. These included going to watch
the Cochise College Women and Men’s Basketball
teams play as well as trips to Sierra Vista to
watch movies at the Cinemark Theatre.
SUMMER TEEN PROGRAM
GENERAL
There were a variety of activities every day
for teens. They were offered structured
activities, tournaments, art projects, and
community service opportunities. 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
participants had access to computers and
video games including the Xbox 360. It
served as a popular place for them to just
hang out. Members were highly encouraged to
stay active and participate in all teen
activities. One particular activity this summer
was organized and carried out by staff-
member 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. This
was a great way of showing that our kids also
give back to our community!
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The Club relies on donations to
maintain its quality of program
offerings and financial strength.
As a 501(c)3 organization,
contributions to the Club are tax-
deductible to the full extent of
the law. The Club is also one of
the few Bisbee organizations that
qualifies as a “charitable
organization” for the Arizona
State Tax Credit. Many
employees use payroll deductions
such as the Combined Federal
Campaign (#13045). Please
consider adding us to your estate
plan or honoring a special event or
loved one through a gift to the
Club. You can always contact us or
send a direct donation. Just call
or click: 520-432-3010 or
www.bgcbisbee.com.
Boys & Girls Club of Bisbee
PO Box 5205
Bisbee AZ 85603
Friends—Although the Club has always received help from many community members, the Board
recently decided to formalize this relationship. The Friends of the Boys & Girls Club (to be known as
the Friends) has as its objective “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 the members of the
Friends”. The Friends not only support our three major fundraisers - the Telethon, Golf Tournament
and Car Show – they provide many other services. Some Friends work through the 8 weeks of the
summer program helping staff in many different ways. They have participated in the Halloween and
Holiday parties, Brewery Gulch Days, and the Telethon. They have helped with setup and take down at
our major events. Some Friends have worked with members on art, cooking and athletic programs.
They have also helped to maintain the facilities with work parties, gardening, roof repairs and regular
inspections. We could not function without their help. If you’re interested in becoming a Friend, you
can contact the Club anytime at 520-432-3010, or talk to one of our Board members.
2003 2011 2012
Actual Actual Budget
Income
ACF Endowment 85,091 153,545 150,000
Campaigns & Events 32,338 56,217 60,000
Donations 16,817 36,152 41,000
Grant Income 51,175 85,931 60,000
Summer Program1 20,768 43,155 44,000
Other Income 2,900 0 2,900
Total $209,088 $375,000 $357,900
Expenses2
Club Supplies 25,596 26,263 34,800
Contract Services 27,712 30,736 32,000
Insurance 17,836 13,489 13,500
Maintenance 3,720 7,957 5,000
Payroll Expenses 133,272 228,089 206,000
Utilities 12,330 21,656 22,000
Food Service 0 23,000 25,000
Other Expenses 26,168 0 19,200
Total $246,635 $351,190 $357,500
$(37,547) $23,81033 $400
1 Summer program income allocated to Club Supplies, Food Services,
Contract Services and Payroll 2 Administrative costs over the years vary from 11 to 13%,
according to audits 3 Surplus was due to $80,000 borrowed from Fund 2
Budget
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Copper $5,000+
Arizona Alliance – Fiesta Bowl
Arizona Department of Education
Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation
Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold
OJP – BGCA Grant
Tucson Conquistadores
Walmart Bright Spot for Reading Initiative
Wolslanger Foundation
Women and Children’s Hope Foundation
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
Steve & Annette R Flores
Angela Ingrum
Ronald & Natalie Ingrum
Willie & Shirley Jones
Akos Kovach
Martha MacAlister
John MacKinnon & Elizabeth Bernstein
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
Anonymous
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
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
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
Our Donors
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Boys & Girls Club of Bisbee
PO Box 5205
Bisbee AZ 85603
The Club is governed by a Board of Directors, a
group of local volunteers representing a diverse
cross section of the community including
businesses, municipalities, and schools. Board
membership ranges—at any one time—from 10
to 15 people. 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
Margaret Dillard
Joan Hansen
Sherry Hayes
Mike Jaworski
Bill Michalek
Pat Porter
Susan Rohrbach
FUNDRAISING 2012
7th Annual Bisbee Telethon
April 28, 2012
www.bisbeetelethon.com
BGCB Golf Tournament
Turquoise Valley Golf Course
July 21, 2012
4th Annual Cars & Bikes
Near the Vista in Warren
Labor Day Weekend
September 1, 2012
End of Year Tax Appeal
November 2012