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 MembershipThe various athletic leagues offer teams for differing age groups. The gymnasium and swimming pool are also pre-teen facilities at dedicated times. more »  VolunteerThe Club is a non-profit organization that relies heavily on the commitment of supporters throughout the community. We greatly appreciate those people who are equally as willing to donate their time.  VisitThe best way to see what the Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket offers children, teens and adults is to stop by for a visit. In the News
 Lou Gorman of the Boston Red Sox, far left, is interviewed by a television news crew along with longtime Club Director Mike Pappas, who was honored at a special ceremony. The Club reaches out to the community through a variety of communication methods such as mailings, e-mails, banners, posters, even by word-of-mouth. We also share the stories of Club programs, activities and individuals through the local media. Browse through these listings to learn more about the Club and all that we do for our 4,000 members in Pawtucket. News Releases
GOLFERS WILL TEE OFF AT BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF PAWTUCKET'S ANNUAL RAMSBOTTOM-BARLOW GOLF TOURNAMENT
PAWTUCKET, RI, JUNE 6, 2007 - Golfers can enjoy a challenging round, win prizes and help support a worthy local organization when the Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket hosts its 26th Annual Ramsbottom-Barlow Golf Tournament on Monday, June 18 at Pawtucket Country Club. Shotgun starts will be at 8:00 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. The entry fee is $175 per player. The one-day tournament will host dozens of foursomes during the afternoon and morning starts. Tournament proceeds support the programs of the Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket, a non-profit organization which serves 4,000 of the city's youths through educational and recreational initiatives year-round. The Club's mission is helping children and teens to succeed in life by building skills that will help them become productive, responsible and caring citizens. Again this year, due to its initial popularity, the tournament will include an auction for a trip to California with travel and accommodations for two. The winning bidder will play golf in December at several of the West Coast's finest courses. Bids for the trip are being accepted by calling the Club at 722-8840 or visiting bgcpawt.org. Inskip Lexus and the Lexus Champions for Charity, through which, since 1989, amateur golfers compete in over 195 charity tournaments held at the finest golf and country clubs throughout the United States, are sponsoring the auction. Ramsbottom-Barlow Golf Tournament sponsorship opportunities are available to businesses statewide with donations ranging from $125 to $10,000 to reserve logo placements, tee-signs, banners, and inclusion in tournament print materials. All donations go directly for kids' programs and initiatives at the Club. A sleek, new 2007 Lexus, provided by Lexus/Inskip of Warwick, Rhode Island, will tempt players who will shoot to win the car with a hole-in-one on the 161-yard 7th hole. More prizes can be won via a hole-in-one at various other holes. There is also a shootout hole. Major event sponsors include Crown Collision Centers, Almighty Cleaning, Inc., Stop & Shop, Navigant Credit Union, Twin River, Lexus/Inskip, Doheny & Pelletier, and Hayes & Sherry. More than 100 companies will be sponsoring tee signs. Last year's tournament netted $51,000. J. David Francis chairs the 20-member event committee, comprised of area business and civic leaders. The tournament's title has been changed this year to honor Ned Barlow, Club trustee and longtime booster as well as George R. Ramsbottom whose support established Camp Ramsbottom in Rehoboth, Massachusetts. For more information on the Ramsbottom-Barlow Golf Tournament and sponsorship opportunities, please call Amy Gravell at the Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket at (401) 722-8840 or www.bgcpawt.org. 
WE WILL ROCK YOU AT THE BATTLE OF THE BANDS
The Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket and the Pawtucket Arts Festival Partner to present Youth Music Competition and Art Show PAWTUCKET, RI, JUNE 1, 2007 - On Saturday, September 15, the hills around the Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket will be alive with the sound of music. But you won't hear the von Trapp Family. Not even close. Instead, the modern sounds of rock, blues, hip-hop and more will fill the air during the Battle of the Bands, hosted by the Club and sponsored by the Pawtucket Arts Festival. The musical competition, one of many events and activities on tap during the 2007 Pawtucket Arts Festival, will be on stage from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Club's Elson Branch, off School Street. It is open to student and youth musicians of Pawtucket in two age groups - middle or junior high school students, 12-14, and high school students, 15-18. Judging will be held in three inclusive musical categories: Rock and Blues; Rap, Hip-Hop and Rhythm & Blues; and, lastly, Latino and World Beat. Each band will be given 12-15 minutes on stage to strut its stuff and electrify the audience and judges. Prizes for winning bands will include cash awards and recording studio time at Mockingbird Music Facility. In addition, all bands that win and complete a four-hour recording session will be entered into a drawing to receive an additional eight hours of recording time at Mockingbird and a cash prize of $200. All participating bands will receive a Battle of the Bands Certificate of Participation. Winners will be announced in The Times and other local newspapers. Entry requires a $25 non-refundable fee, which is waived for members of the Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket. Checks should be made out to "City of Pawtucket." All participating bands must have at least one verifiable Pawtucket resident. The band member from Pawtucket must be active in the band and should fill out the application. To verify residency, he or she will need to provide a copy of a school-issued student I.D. card along with the Battle of the Bands application. Incomplete forms will not be considered. Deadline for showing interest is June 15. All musicians and bands wishing to express interest in the Battle of the Bands should send an email to BattleoftheBands@PawtucketArtsFestival.org by June 15. The email should include the band member's name, telephone number and email address. Also, please add a short paragraph about you and your band. The Youth Art Show will display works from the different age groups of the members from the Boys & Girl's Club of Pawtucket. Pottery, photography, sculpture, paintings and more will be shown. Battle of the Bands applications are available at the Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket or on its website at bgcpawt.org. Applications also can be obtained through music teachers at the following schools: Goff Junior High, Jenks Junior High, Slater Junior High, Shea High, Tolman High, Saint Raphael's, JMW Arts, Blackstone, The Charter School and Davies Vocational Tech. Finally, applications also can be downloaded at PawtucketArtsFestival.org. For more information, questions or comments regarding Battle of the Bands, please email Steve or Pam at BattleoftheBands@PawtucketArtsFestival.org. You can also contact Allan Young at the Boys & Girls Club at 722-8840 or ayoung@bgcpawt.org. Vendors wishing to be present during the Battle of the Bands should call or email the Boys & Girls Club.
"HOMERS FOR KIDS" CAMPAIGN TO HELP BOYS & GIRLS CLUB BEGINS APRIL 30 AT McCOY STADIUM
Pawtucket Red Sox and The Times Continue Support of Annual Effort PAWTUCKET, RI, APRIL 27, 2007 - Homers for Kids, the annual corporate fundraising effort of the Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket, will kick off Monday, April 30, at McCoy Stadium before the Pawtucket Red Sox take the field against the Buffalo Bisons. Homers for Kids is a summer-long, corporate solicitation effort, which is part of the Club's annual giving campaign. Funds raised benefit Pawtucket's children and teens through support of the Club's programs. The Pawtucket Red Sox and The Times are supporting partners of Homers for Kids, which is in its 13th year. As long-time partners, the PawSox supply event support at McCoy Stadium and pre-event promotion. The Times inserts periodic advertisements, recognizing contributors and tracking the success of the Homers for Kids campaign throughout the season. The committee, comprised of sponsors, local business people and Club leaders, has set a goal of $80,000 for the 2007 campaign. The Homers for Kids committee chairman is Donald Baker, vice president and area manager at Sovereign Bank. "Last year's Homers campaign was highly successful and greatly helped the Club provide quality educational and recreational programming to thousands of local boys and girls during 2006. We're always pleased and proud to have the commitment of the PawSox and The Times in promoting Homers for Kids. Their efforts, and those of other local businesses and sponsors who contribute, help the Club be a year-round safe haven for our kids. As always, we're looking forward to being at McCoy on the 30th to begin this year's campaign. We ask our friends in the business community to help us reach our Homers goal once again," said Club CEO James Hoyt. A brief ceremony celebrating Homers for Kids will be held at McCoy Stadium before the game on April 30. Representatives of the Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket will throw out the first ball. A wrap-up, appreciation event for supporters will be held on Monday, August 20 at McCoy Stadium. The event publicly recognizes those who contribute to Homers for Kids over the summer. The Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket has been serving the community through recreational and educational programs since 1900. Today, the Club has 4,000 members. Charitable donations through Homers for Kids are welcome to further the Club's mission of enhancing the lives of local youths and families and providing hope for the future. For more information on the Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket and sponsorship levels for its Homers for Kids campaign, please call Amy Gravell at 722-8840.
APRIL SCHOOL VACATION WEEK BUSY WITH FUN PROGRAMS AT THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF PAWTUCKET
"Discovery Week" Activities, Meals for Children, 6-12 PAWTUCKET, RI, APRIL 9, 2007 - The April school vacation week, beginning Monday, April 16, will be filled with fun and interesting activities at the Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket. Families can register their children, 6-12, now. Kids will be active, learn, and have fun during the Club's week-long activities. The Club's theme for the five days of programming and events is Discovery Week, which will involve all children attending programs at the Club. Each day has its own theme and will stimulate a sense of investigation, exploration and discovery. Discover Each Other will be offered on Monday when kids will learn about different cultures and traditions. On Tuesday, hands-on, creative activities will be the focus during Discover The Arts. Discover Hollywood frames Wednesday when kids will take a field trip to a local movie theater. Eating well and exercising properly will shape Thursday at Discover Fitness, using the Club's various recreational facilities and equipment. Lastly, Friday highlights will include a visit from Regal Reptiles and investigation of animals and their habitats in Discover The Wild. Some of the organized events include classroom time, races, competitions, contests, games room tournaments, gymnasium activities, swimming, arts and crafts, computer time and field trips. From Monday-Friday, the 16th-20th, drop off is 7 a.m. and pick up is 6 p.m. The Club provides children with two meals - breakfast and dinner. Lunch should be brought from home. The fee for the week's activities and events is $85 per child. Department of Human Services assistance is accepted. Registration has begun. For more information on pre-teen childcare, please call the Club at 401-722-8840.
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF PAWTUCKET OFFER SWIMMING ACTIVITIES
Sharks Swim Team Clinics and Lifeguard Training at the Club Pool PAWTUCKET, RI, APRIL 9, 2007 - The Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket will host ongoing swim team clinics from April thru August. The team, called the Sharks, will meet from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. each Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. This initiative provides an excellent way to practice competitive swimming and become more proficient in various strokes. The team practices will be coached much like a swimming clinic, focusing on a different stroke each week. To assist swimmers' styles, the Club will incorporate videos, games and drills for each stroke that is taught. The cost is $50 for the five months and can be paid in $10 per month installments. The Sharks swim team will compete in a swimming meet with the Boy & Girls Club of Newport during the summer. Also, for those seeking an enjoyable and rewarding summer job as a lifeguard, the Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket will be hosting a lifeguard training course during April school vacation week. The class will meet Monday, April 16 - Thursday, April 19 from 10 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. The cost for the training program is $180 and will include class materials, lifeguard certification, CPR/AED training and First Aid certifications. There are a limited number of slots available for this session. For information on either the Sharks swimming team clinics or the upcoming lifeguard training course please contact Holly Bubier, Club Aquatics Director, at 722-8840 x. 21.
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF PAWTUCKET'S SUMMER CAMPS ACCEPTING REGISTRATIONS
PAWTUCKET, RI, MARCH 12, 2007 - The Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket hosts three entertaining, interactive summer camps for local youth of all ages. The Club is now accepting registrations for each of its summer camps. Camp Sun 'n' Fun operates from the Club's Elson Branch, One Moeller Place, Pawtucket, from June 25 through August 17 for children 6-12. The camp offers two-week sessions and is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Children enjoy arts and crafts, field games, swimming, soccer, music, photography, rock climbing wall, outdoor basketball, kayaking and more. The fee per session is $170 per child with discounts for siblings. Extended care is offered, 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., at $80 per child, per session. No sibling discounts apply for extended care. Camp Ramsbottom, off Route 44 in Rehoboth, Massachusetts, is for boys and girls, 6-13, and runs from June 27 through August 17 in two-week sessions. The camp experience provides each child with fun, adventure and learning in an ideal, New England country setting. Culturally diverse children interact in a spirit of fellowship and sportsmanship, developing self-esteem and positive character traits. Activities include archery, art, basketball, crafts, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, soccer, swimming, tennis and much more. Bus service to Camp Ramsbottom is provided from convenient locations in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, with camper drop off between 8:15 - 8:30 a.m. and pick up between 4:15 and 4:30 p.m. daily. Extended care is available from 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. at an additional cost of $80 per child, per session. The fee for a two-week, day camp session is $240 with discounts for additional siblings. An open house is scheduled at Camp Ramsbottom in Rehoboth, on Sunday, June 24, from noon until 4:00 p.m. In addition to registering at the open house and the Pawtucket Club, families wishing to enroll children for Camp Ramsbottom may do so by visiting the Rehoboth camp Saturdays during May and June from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. For teenagers, 13-18, the Club offers Teen Explorers, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. One-week sessions run from July 2 until August 10. Headquartered at The CLUB in the Elson Branch, Teen Explorers exposes participants to athletics, computer skills, music, dance, pottery, cooking, boating, games, as well as field trips. Teens will travel to Block Island, the Basketball Hall of Fame, Cape Cod, Laser Gate, Purgatory Chasm, Six Flags, state beaches, Water Country and more. Many of the field trips are free and included in the summer session fee of $85 per week. Camp Sun 'n' Fun, Camp Ramsbottom and Teen Explorers attendees must be members of the Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket. An annual membership fee is only $30 per child and provides an array of year-round benefits and programs. Some scholarship funds are also available for the summer day camps. For more information or to register for Camp Sun 'n' Fun, Camp Ramsbottom or Teen Explorers, please call the Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket at (401) 722-8840 or visit bgcpawt.org. to access and download application forms.
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF PAWTUCKET TO HOST ARTS FESTIVAL
PAWTUCKET, RI, MARCH 24, 2007 - Members of the Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket will lead off the organization's spring events by hosting the Club's annual Arts Exhibit. Dance routines, musical performances and art displays will highlight the evening on Friday, March 30, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at the Club, One Moeller Place, off School Street. The public is invited; refreshments will be served. Performances begin at 5:30 p.m. with songs from the musical band, Key Soldiers, followed by the dance group, Bazerka, and culminating with a hip-hop act by Young Regards. On display, there will be youths' digital photography in the exhibit Shoot. Who Am I features plaster castings while Our Club is a raised ceramic mural. Additionally, the Club youth will offer poetic lyrics as well as arts and crafts. The Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket has been serving the community through recreational and educational programs since 1900, and today enhances the lives of 4,000 local youth and their families by providing hope for the future. For more information about the annual Arts Exhibit please call 722-8840 or visit bgcpawt.org.
MARCH MADNESS TIPS OFF AT THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF PAWTUCKET
Registrations Open for Local Youth Basketball Teams in Nine Divisions PAWTUCKET, RI, FEBRUARY 14, 2007 - There's a local version of "March Madness" soon to take place on the basketball court of the Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket at One Moeller Place. From Saturday, March 17 until Sunday, March 25, hundreds of local hoopsters will dribble, pass and shoot their way through the First Student Invitational and 93rd Annual Youth Basketball Tournament at the Boys & Girls Club. Youths - boys and girls - will compete in nine different age divisions including: Boys' divisions will be 10, 11, 12, 14, 16 and under, with an Open Division for any high school players. Girls' divisions will be 12, 14, and 16 and under. The single-elimination tournament features experienced officials, and each level awards championship and runner-up team trophies. Individual players receive medals, and a Most Valuable Player is selected for an award in each division. Recreational, travel, and CYO Teams are all welcome to register and compete too. The fee for a single team entry is $90 each. For more information contact Luke McLaughlin, Director of Athletics, at (401) 722-8840 or e-mail: lmclaughlin@bgcpawt.org . Please enter early to participate in this tournament as teams will be accepted on a first-come basis. Registration runs through Saturday, March 3. The Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket has been serving the community through recreational and educational programs since 1900, and today enhances the lives of 4,000 local youth and their families by providing hope for the future. Fitness of body and mind are key components in helping Club youth members to realize good health and possess a positive attitude in all endeavors.
HEALTH FAIR TO BE HELD AT BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF PAWTUCKET
Topics Will Focus On Fitness, Nutrition and Comprehensive Wellness PAWTUCKET, RI, JANUARY 11, 2007 - On Saturday, January 13, the Boys and Girls Club of Pawtucket will host a health fair, welcoming the public to participate along with youth members and their parents. The fair will be at the Club's Alfred Elson Jr. Branch located at One Moeller Place, off School Street in Pawtucket. The event runs from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. A number of local organizations and businesses will attend to share information and demonstrations with attendees. The fair's main topics will be fitness, nutrition and wellness. There will also be information available on various healthcare issues. Additionally, there will be free blood pressure screenings and demonstrations of massages. Martial arts and self-defense demonstrations will be presented. Among those organizations scheduled to attend are: Blackstone Massage Therapy Center; Blackstone Valley Community Action Program; Memorial Hospital; Neighborhood Health Plan of R.I.; Planned Parenthood of R.I.; and the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, known as the WIC Program, which is sponsored by the R.I. Department of Health. The program serves to safeguard the health of eligible women, infants, & children, up to age five, who are at nutritional risk. W.I.C. provides nutritious foods to supplement diets, information on healthy eating, and referrals to health care. The Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket has been serving the community through recreational and educational programs since 1900, and today enhances the lives of 4,000 local youth and their families by providing hope for the future. Fitness of body and mind are key components in helping Club youth members to realize good health and possess a positive attitude in all endeavors. The Club also offers adult memberships that include use of its modern fitness room and equipment, swimming pool and gymnasium.
Supporters Gather to Learn of Recent Accomplishments and Future Vision
PAWTUCKET, RI, NOVEMBER 16, 2006 – More than 100 members, supporters and staff of the Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket attended its 106th annual meeting held, November 16, for the first time in recent years at the Club’s Alfred Elson, Jr. Branch at One Moeller Place. Highlights from the past year include the renovation of 5,000 square feet at the Elson, Jr. Branch to accommodate the shift of youths and activities from downtown to Elson. The Teen Club is there to centralize teen programs and create a state-of-the-art wellness center, technology lab, homework classroom, games room and other amenities. The Champlin Foundations awarded $300,000 for the project. All facilities, with the exception of Camps Ramsbottom in Rehoboth, Mass., are now housed at the Elson Branch. The central theme of the annual meeting, however, focused on the Club’s recently approved five-year, strategic plan, which has been created during the last six months. According to Club CEO James R. Hoyt, Jr., to assist the Club’s programs and activities improve, expand and meet the needs of today’s kids, administrators, trustees, directors and supporters must be diligent in their stewardship. Keys to the Club’s success will be the seeking of new resources and the widening of its support network. Hoyt cited increased statewide competition among non-profits for a limited pool of funding sources as well as shrinking United Way support. “We must run as a successful business,” said Hoyt, “because what never changes are the kids themselves. They have always needed a place to play, a place to learn, a place to grow, a place to be safe. Since 1900 that place locally has been the Boys and Girls Club of Pawtucket. Today’s kids still need the same attention that kids did in 1900. That is what we’re in the business of giving them.” In Hoyt’s talk as well as that given by Board of Directors President Augusto “Cookie” Rojas, Jr., the strategic plan was presented and outlined. The five-year plan is a blueprint for Club operation that addresses four major categories. First, continuing board development will help us to increase organizational excellence with a diverse Board of Directors dedicated to our Mission. The strategic planning process will guide the work of our board and committees while recruiting a diverse base of volunteers reflective of the youth and families we serve. Second, we will strengthen our organization through carefully planned growth, while continuing to make sound financial decisions. The result will be continuing quality improvement of our programs and services that in turn will attract youth and meet the diverse needs of our ever changing community. Next, the Club will continue to attract and retain quality staff through competitive salaries and benefits, comprehensive training and opportunities for advancement and growth. It will increase teens’ influence in governance through creation of a Teen Council and establishment of a position for a teen member to represent our youth on the Board. Lastly, the Club will use fund development and marketing efforts as its primary community outreach. These tactics will emanate from an annual sub-plan, which will help build an effective alumni relations program and better diversify the Club’s funding sources. The Club’s mission and value system anchor the five-year plan. The youth organization teaches attributes including caring, courage, discipline, excellence, integrity, respect, responsibility and tolerance. Also at the meeting, officers of the board of directors were elected. They are: Augusto Rojas, Jr., President; William A. Catelli, Jr., 1st Vice President; Raymond E. Wynne, Jr., 2nd Vice President, Thomas J. Westgate, Treasurer; and Brian E. Rawnsley, Secretary. Newly elected members to the Board of Directors are: John J. Lund, owner of Lundco Painting Company; Rose P. McHale, affiliated with John J. McHale & Sons and PRM Concrete Corp.; and Thomas J. Westgate, CPA, CVA of Carlin, Charron, & Rosen LLP. Three new trustees were nominated and elected. They are: Henry S. Kinch, Jr, Chief Clerk of Providence Superior Court and Councilman-Elect, District 3, City of Pawtucket; Kristin E. Lyons, Associate Director of the Women’s Center of R.I. and a Club alum; and Victor Ventura, Assistant Superintendent, Parks and Recreation, City of Pawtucket and a Club alum who was the1960 Youth of the Year. Among the directors and trustees receiving the club’s Service to Youth awards for their longevity of commitment were: Ramsbottom Society – William F. Harty, Jr. – 45 years and Allan R. Bellows – 40 years. Trustees who were recognized: John J. Partridge, Esq. – 20 years; Thomas J. Westgate, CPA, CVA – 20 years; John Nazarian, Ph.D. – 15 years; Robert P. Andrade – 10 years; Leon C. Boghossian, III, Esq. – 10 years; Alfred P. Degen – 10 years; and Paul F. Shannon, OD – 10 years. Staff honorees include: the Club’s CEO James R. Hoyt, Jr. – 30 years; Harris Nachbar – 15 years; Ardeen B. Cartier – 10 years; and Allan W. Young – 10 years. Luis Delgado, the Club’s 2006 Youth of the Year, was also recognized. The Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket has been serving the community through recreational and educational programs since 1900. Today, the Club has 4,000 members. Charitable donations further the Club’s mission of enhancing the lives of local youths and families and providing hope for the future.
PAWTUCKET, RI, NOVEMBER 28, 2006 – The Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket acknowledged the generous contributions of Arthur and Mary Kaufman, of East Greenwich, and Edward and Rachelle Breault, of Lincoln, at an annual luncheon hosted recently by the Rhode Island Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP-RI) during National Philanthropy Day. More than 600 community leaders from across the state attended.
According to the AFP-RI’s web site, National Philanthropy Day acknowledges the entire spectrum of services provided by the nonprofit community and recognizes the profound impact that philanthropy has on the fabric of society. Each year AFP-RI honors individuals, businesses and groups who, through their hard work and dedication, have enhanced philanthropy, their communities and the world. AFP-RI considers nominations from local organizations in categories including philanthropic citizen, service organization, business, and corporation. More than 100 partners in philanthropy receive recognition. Submitted by the Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket, in recognition of their ongoing charitable support to the Club, and listed among the 2006 partners in philanthropy, are the Breaults and the Kaufmans. Both couples support the Pawtucket Club through personal as well as corporate giving. Rachelle and Ed Breault, owners of Crown Collision Centers with locations in Pawtucket and Bristol, contribute to the Club’s general fund and have established the Crown Collision Endowment Fund for After-School Programs. Annually, the Breaults make significant investments in the Pawtucket Club through its Annual Campaign and their business serves as a corporate sponsorship of the Club’s golf tournament The Kaufmans, associated with of AM Source in East Providence, make substantial donations to the Club and have established the James T. Boylan Memorial Endowment Fund for Music and Art. They also have created the Joseph T. McHale Memorial Endowment Fund in support of youth literacy. Their contributions stand as challenges to peers and colleagues to help better the lives of Pawtucket’s children. “The Club doesn’t just benefit from the financial support that the Kaufmans and Breaults provide because they also give of their time, their wisdom and possess an abiding commitment that helps our kids in so many ways. These four individuals are shining examples of philanthropic good deeds. They all share a spirit of giving that is truly worthy of recognition,” said Club CEO James Hoyt. The Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket has been serving the community through recreational and educational programs since 1900, and today enhances the lives of 4,000 local youths and their families and providing hope for the future.
PAWTUCKET, RI, OCTOBER 4, 2006 – If you remember jitterbugging to Rock Around the Clock by Bill Haley and the Comets or holding that special someone tighter while swaying dreamily to Santo and Johnny’s Sleep Walk, then the Come on Home Reunion at the Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket is for you.
The Pawtucket Club will host a dance party for alums, friends and supporters, which will rekindle the sights and sounds of the ‘50s and ‘60s, on Saturday, October 21, starting at 7 p.m. The Club, at One Moeller Place, will be decorated by the event committee, chaired by Dave Barber of WPRO-am and Jack Lund of Seekonk, to recreate the groovy atmosphere from dances and parties of the rock ‘n’ roll era. Streamers, movie posters, photographs and record album covers will take you back in time to when the world was simpler and fun. Period dress and costumes are encouraged. Prizes will be awarded. Party-goers are encouraged to spruce up their bobby socks, penny loafers, pegged jeans, poodle skirt or black leather jacket and gel that ducktail. Everyone is welcome. So whether you’re a James Dean, a Diana Ross, a Fabian or an Annette Funicello, you’ll fit right in. A dee jay will spin vinyl from the Coasters, Chicago, The Beatles, Elvis and many more of your favorite recording artists. You can Walk like a Man be a Venus in Blue Jeans and start Twistin’ the Night Away. If you want a soda and a burger then you’ll be on Cloud 9. Refreshments will be served car-hop style – roller skates and all. You can have something a little more cool than soda after 8 p.m. if you B.Y.O.B. When you’re outside the Club you’ll ogle some of the real beauties of the ‘50s and ‘60s. Classic custom machines will be parked out front. Remember that chromed ’57 Chevy? Or that boss ’65 Dodge Charger? They’ll be a few classic choppers on display too. For entertainment, some of the Club’s hippest kids will offer a few tunes and some dancing. Need a Lindy lesson? The kids can help you out with that too. Tours of the Club will be offered. All the proceeds from the Come on Home Reunion will help the Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket provide the educational programs and recreational activities that help make the planet a better place for today’s teens and children. And that’s very cool. Tickets to the party are only $25 per person and $45 per couple. You can reserve yours now by calling the Club, 722-8840. See you later, alligator. Be there or be square, Peggy Sue. Come on Home will be the most.
Open House for Pawtucket Residents on Thursday, October 12
PAWTUCKET, RI, SEPTEMBER 22, 2006 – The Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket is planning its second annual month-long membership drive in October, highlighted by four special events and coordinated by the theme – “You can find me at the Club.” The showcase events - to bolster Club membership of youths ages 6-18 - include an open house, teen dance, Halloween family night and the Pawtucket Fall Festival at Slater Park. A $10 discount off the regular $30 annual membership will be given to all new members who sign up during October. The Boys and Girls Club offers Department of Human Resource reimbursement for families that qualify. The open house will be held on Thursday, October 12, 4:30 – 7:30 p.m., at the Elson Branch, One Moeller Place, off School Street. All are invited to attend. At the event, parents and children will be given the chance to participate in activities such as a basketball shoot-out, pool games, rock climbing wall competition and a games room challenge between 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. Winners from different age groups receive discounts and passes for a basketball season, field trips, dances, or swim lessons. Also offered will be a free, one-week, school vacation tuition, a free Club membership, a basketball, and many other prizes. There will be free hot dogs, hamburgers and soda at the open house. The youths from the Keystone Club will offer tours of the facility, providing an opportunity for visitors to see Club kids showcase their achievements. The teen dance will be held Friday, October 13, 7:00 – 11:00 p.m., at the Club. Tickets are $3 for members and $5 for non-members; however, those who register and pay for a new membership will receive a free dance pass, good for eight teen dances in the coming months. On October 27, the Boy and Girls Club will hold a fun-filled evening for kids and their families featuring a Halloween theme. A best Halloween costume contest will be held, refreshments served, and more. Lastly, Club staff members and youths will host a Boys & Girls Club booth at the Pawtucket Fall Festival in Slater Park on Saturday, October 29. Discounted annual memberships of $20 will still be available, and information about all Club programs and activities such as before and after-school, KinderCare, adult memberships, swim programs and recreational leagues will be available. The Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket, with more than 4,000 members, has been serving the community through recreational and educational programs since 1900, enhancing the lives of local youths and families and providing hope for the future. For more information on discounted annual memberships, the open house, and the Club’s October events, please contact the Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket at 722-8840.
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