ANNUAL REPORT 2016 OPEN THE DOOR. TAKE THE TOUR. 1 | FYGREAT 2015-2016 ANNUAL REPORT FUTURES STARTBoys & Girls ClubsHERE. of St. Lucie County W H A T ‘S INSIDE AWARDS & ACCOLADES ..................................................................................................................................................................... 3 CEO & BOARD PRESIDENT’S LETTER .............................................................................................................................................. 4 ABOUT OUR CLUBS ................................................................................................................................................................................5 BY THE NUMBERS ...............................................................................................................................................................................6-7 SUMMER PROGRAM ............................................................................................................................................................................. 8 TEEN CENTER ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 9 2016 YOUTH OF THE YEAR .................................................................................................................................................................10 ANNUAL EVENTS ...............................................................................................................................................................................11-13 GREAT FUTURES ANNUAL CAMPAIGN ..........................................................................................................................................14 CLUB LOCATIONS ................................................................................................................................................................................ 15 CLUB LEADERSHIP ...............................................................................................................................................................................16 THANK YOU TO DONORS .............................................................................................................................................................. 17-19 2 | FY 2015-2016 ANNUAL REPORT Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County AWARDS& ACCOLADES United Way, Spirit of St. Lucie Agency Excellence Award. This award is conferred on an agency that demonstrates significant improvement and has made a notable impact on the vitality of the St. Lucie community. St. Lucie Chamber of Commerce, Business and Industry Award for Non-Profit Business of the Year. The Links Incorporated, The Arts Community Service Award. Honors Boys & Girls Clubs community service and commitment and dedication to the Arts. Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Marketing and Communication (MAC) Award. A national award demonstrating significant achievements in the field of marketing and communications. Children Services Council, Champion of Youth Award presented to Linda Soto, Director of Prevention Services. Awarded for dedication to improving the lives of children in our area. 3 | FY 2015-2016 ANNUAL REPORT Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County CEO & BOARD PRESIDENT’S LETTER DEAR FRIENDS: As I began composing this letter, I realized how quickly my first year has passed as Chief Executive Officer of the Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Lucie OUR County. It has been a year with many rewarding moments, as well as some Nate Spera Will Armstead challenges. Though this past fiscal year MISSION… was one of transition, we made solid progress on many fronts such as building out To enable all strategic platforms and establishing exciting new ones with our board of directors. young people, I am honored to be just the fourth CEO in our 22 year history. This legacy of leadership is a tribute to the success and stability of the board of directors, and to especially those the shared belief in the importance of providing a safe place for youth who need us most to learn, grow and play. I am truly humbled to lead the incredibly talented and who need us most, dedicated people who work for the Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County. to reach their One challenge we all face is the growing demand and need for mentors and volunteers. Therefore, one bold step in our three year strategic plan is to grow our full potential as volunteer base by 150 this upcoming year. The addition of these volunteers will productive, caring, provide resources to support our CORE program areas; Character & Leadership Development, Education & Career Development, Health & Life Skills, The Arts, Sports, and responsible Fitness and Recreation. citizens. The Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County is so thankful for the many volunteers we have and the remarkable amount of time given to our organization. We are also very grateful to our generous donors, businesses, and leaders who have provided their time, talents, and treasures throughout the year. As we embark on this new year, the Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County will continue to grow internally in terms of providing quality services to the youth who need us most. We will provide increased training to our youth development professionals and continue to review and improve our best practices to enhance the services we provide families in St. Lucie County. On behalf of our youth, Board of Directors, and Staff, we thank you for your continuous support of the Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County. Sincerely, Will Armstead Nate Spera CEO Board President Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County 4 | FY 2015-2016 ANNUAL REPORT ABOUT OUR CLUBS For over 22 years, the Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County has been at the forefront of youth development, working with young people from disadvantaged economic, social and family circumstances. With 17 locations throughout the county, we are able to serve over 6,000 youth annually with our afterschool, summer and outreach programming such as truancy. Our vision is to provide a world class Club experience, assuring that success is within reach for every young person who walks through our doors, with Club members on track to graduate high school with a plan for the future, demonstrating good character and citizenship and living healthy lifestyles. Belonging to a Boys & Girls Club nurtures young people’s self-esteem by instilling in them a sense of belonging, usefulness, influence, and competence. The Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County focus on five core program areas: Education & Career Development Character & Leadership Development These programs help youth become proficient in basic Youth are empowered to positively support and influence educational disciplines, set goals, explore career choices, their Club and community, sustain meaningful relationships, prepare for employment, and embrace technology to achieve develop a positive self-image and good character, and success in their career and in life. respect their own and others’ cultural identities. Health & Life Skills Sports, Fitness & Recreation These initiatives develop young people’s capacity to engage These programs help develop fitness, a positive use of leisure in positive behaviors that nurture their own well-being, help time, stress reduction skills, appreciation for the environment, them to set personal goals, and live successfully as self- and social and interpersonal skills. sufficient adults. The Arts Programs Specialized Programs-Truancy In this core area we enable youth to develop their creativity Sponsored by the Children’s Services Council of St. Lucie and cultural awareness through knowledge and appreciation County, our staff works with elementary schools, parents of the visual and performing arts, crafts, music, and creative and elementary aged students who miss five or more days writing. of school. The goal of the program is to educate parents on the school policy and state law, while recommending services and suggestions on how to help lower the number of unexcused absences from school. 5 | FY 2015-2016 ANNUAL REPORT Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF ST. LU GOOD CHARACTER & CITIZENSHIP 2016 YOUTH COMPLETED 6,115 HOURS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE. $135,019 TOTAL ECONOMIC VALUE* * Latest figure from independentsector.org shows $22.08 per hour is the Estimated Value of Volunteer Time in Florida of teen Club members 62% volunteer monthly. HEALTHY LIFESTYLES of surveyed teens reported abstained from abstention from drinking 100% smoking cigarettes. 91% alcohol within 30 days of the survey. of the youth maintained or of members reported improved their knowledge 67% engagement in 60 minutes 89% of how to avoid negative of moderate to vigorous behaviors. physical activity 5 or more days during a week. ACADEMIC SUCCESS of our teen Club members members plan are passing 78% to attend a 99% literacy/ 4yr college or reading. better. Club members Club members received are passing 92% positive 98% math. behavior marks. 6 | FY 2015-2016 ANNUAL REPORT Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County CIE COUNTY: BY THE NUMBERS Member Members 5-9 years old 63% Age Group Members 10-12 years old 25% Breakdown Teens 12% African American Race & 38% Ethnicity Hispanic 15% White/Caucasian 31% Mixed 11% Other 5% REVENUE & EXPENSES For fiscal year ending September