ANNUAL REPORT 2015 Executive Committee MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD Chair Peter Bermont CHAIR AND PRESIDENT Vice Chair Larry Rentz Secretary Robert M. Kramer Treasurer Victor Mendelson *James T. Bernhardt Erasmo A. Guilarte *Olga Guilarte Bertha Hamilton CONTENTS Shawn Khosravi Jorge Luis Lopez BOARD OF DIRECTORS *Raul G. Marmol • Message from the Board Chair and President 1 Yuni Navarro SPECIAL EVENTS David Plummer • 8th Annual “Wild About Kids” Gala 2 Wendy Poe Whitmire • 48th Annual Golf Classic in Memory of “Bebe Rebozo” 4 Eric Poms Peter Bermont Alex Rodriguez-Roig • 4th Annual Claws for Kids 5 C. Fred Rebozo Board Chair 2015-2016 President • Coral Gables Executive Physicians Reception 6 Richard Sepler • Jon Jay Celebrity Bowling Challenge 6 *Barry Stein This past year has been one of many innovations and amazing numbers. Eris Thomas • Alumni Reunion 7 On the tail of last years impact study which demonstrated that every $1 Joe Traba • Drive for Kids 7 invested into our clubs generated $18.76, a $78 million impact. We con- Ben Walker tinued to capture some of the amazing numbers that show our clubs CLUB FACTS 8 Mark Walker success on changing the lives of so many children. Here are just a few: CLUB PROGRAMS & EVENTS *Chair Emeritus • After School 10 • 8,000 youth benefited from the programs and activities • MISO 10 Board of Directors • 1.8 million service hours provided to youth • Little Chefs 10 • Dance Program 11 Richard A. Baker • 1 million hours of mentoring • Fishing Families 11 Charles Barton • Date Smart 11 Alan S. Berg • 108,000 hours of literacy instruction • Summer Camp 12 Matt Bernhardt Thomas J. Bezold • 8,800 filed trip experiences • Sports 12 Michael A. Cabanas • Camping Trip 13 Gary Curry • Over 55,000 lunches were served • NE-YO Event 13 Joe L. Fernandez • A-Rod Christmas Event 13 Rebecca Flores-Pena • Over 100,000 snacks were served • 2015 Florida Youth of the Year Celebration 14 Edward J. Gilhuly • Over 150,000 hours of volunteerism by parents and supporters • 2014-2015 Youth of the Year 15 Susan Geiger MATER GROVE 16 Michael Genden • Over 100,000 crayons were used in the Art rooms Jessica Goldberg CLUB BLUE 16 Jackie Gonzalez While the numbers are amazing, it truly is about changing one life AWARDS & RECOGNITION 17 Adolfo Guerrero at a time. Innovative programs such as our robotics program at our Clint Gulley CONTRIBUTORS 18 South Beach Club and Kendall Clubs truly inspire children. The Little Jeanie Hernandez Chefs program which teaches children and parents how to cook FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 20 William Ho healthy. Our partnership with MISO (Miami Symphony Orchestra) that BE GREAT CAMPAIGN 21 Ruth Jimenez Steven Lear introduced 50 children to music and the arts. The expansion of the 22 CLUB INFORMATION Norma Lindsey charter school that provides parents a complete educational care Rudy Lleonart program for their children from 7 AM to 7 PM each weekday. Gustavo Lopez Marile Lopez This is what makes our clubs and the programs we provide at a success. Elsa Pelaez-Lopez All of this is possible because of the dedicated staff that spends their OUR MISSION Howard Master days working with these children and their families. In addition, we want Alfredo Mesa to thank our community partners, generous donors and of course the To enable all young people, especially those Gail Mixer Board of Directors. We look forward to another wonderful year together. who need us most, to reach their full potential Robert L. Parks Liana de Mena Peter L Bermont Alex Rodriguez-Roig as productive, caring, responsible citizens. Jeffrey Samas Alex “A-Rod” Rodriguez Board Chair President BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF MIAMI-DADE | ANNUAL REPORT 2015 | 1 SPECIAL EVENTS (continued) 8th Annual “Wild About Kids” Gala Raises Over $310,000 to Benefit its Positive Programs for Local Youth Over 430 attendees enjoyed a “night of stars” at Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade’s Nov. 8 “Wild About Kids” gala at the JW Marriott Marquis in Miami. The eighth annual event raised over $310,000, which will benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade’s accredited and (Top Left to Right) 2014 Wild About Kids, Gala Committee Dr. Robert Thomas & Eris Andres Raul Lopez, Marile & Jorge L. Lopez (Recipients, 2014 outcomes-driven after school and summer programs. Charles Barton. Gabriela Rachandell de Delgado, Stephanie Gaywood, Thomas, 2014 Wild About Charles “Bebe” Rebozo Humanitarian Award) Annia Perez-Fuentes, Dr. Robert Thomas, Ralph Patino, Dr. Michael S. Gordon, (Next Row) Kids, Gala Chairs Carlos Perez-Fuentes, Saramelia Lopez, Luis Jorge Lopez During the event, local philanthropists/husband and wife Jorge Luis Lopez, Esq. and Marile Lopez were honored with Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade’s Charles “Bebe” Rebozo Humanitarian Award for their vision, leadership and dedication given to the organization and its children. St. Louis Cardinals outfielder/former Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade member Jon Jay was honored with the Community Leadership Award as an alumnus who has demonstrated tremendous support, leadership and commitment to the enrichment, development and well- Janelle Jay, Jon Jay (Recipient, 2014 Boys & Girls Dr. Michael S. & Lynda Gordon (Honorary Olga Guilarte (Special Larry & Colleen Barfield, Connie & Fred Rebozo being of the children in the Miami-Dade community. Clubs of Miami-Dade, Community Builder Award) Co-Chairs), Janet & Ahmed Khamsi Event Chair), Alfredo Mesa & Nikkie Jay, Justo & Maria Jay Acclaimed local artist Alexander Mijares, a Miami native with Cuban and Spanish roots, created/ donated a beautiful piece for the gala. Internationally renowned fashion designer Angel Sanchez was among the VIP guests at the event. Miami Marlins infielder Adeiny Hechavarria gave a special and surprise donation on the spot. The event kicked off with a cocktail reception at 6:30 p.m., followed by dinner, the program, dancing and live Adeiny Hechavarria, Diana Diaz, Peter L. Bermont, Ana & Raul Marmorl Eris Thomas, Angel Sanchez, Gabriela Rachandell Richard & Diane Sepler, Susan Geiger, Judy & entertainment from 8 p.m.–12 a.m. A fun-filled after party Eris Thomas, Ahbria Marshall, Chef Ralph Pagano, de Delgado Robert Kramer Dr. Robert Thomas including entertainment, D.J. music, dancing, an open bar and small bites, also at the JW Marriott Marquis, took place from 12–3 a.m. Longtime supporters of Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami- Dade and local philanthropists, Dr. Robert H. Thomas and Eris Thomas (Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade Executive Board member) served as chairs of the event. Serving as gala honorary co-chairs were Dr. Michael S. Gordon and Lynda Gordon, and Boys & Alex & Cristina Rodriguez-Roig, Kerrin & Alfonso & Miriam Macedo Alex (A-Rod) Rodriguez, Elizabeth Elias Lourdes & Miami-Dade County Mayor Peter L. Bermont Carlos Jimenez, Eris Thomas Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade former Board President and current Special Events Chair Olga Guilarte. “Wild About Kids” gala committee members were Donna Abood, Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade Board of Directors Member Charlie Barton, Tom Bezold, Katie Cabanas, Gabriela Rachadell de Delgado, Jackie Gonzalez, Judy Kramer, Eddie Lacasa, Marile Lopez, Alfredo Mesa, Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade Executive Board Member Yuni Navarro, Melissa Pallett, Elizabeth & Ralph Patino, and Maggie Zulueta. Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade, HanK Kline Club Dancers Juan Jose Delgado, Gabriela Tom Bezold, Alina Guashc, Alex (A-Rod) Rodriguez Rachadell de Delgado 2 | BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF MIAMI-DADE | ANNUAL REPORT 2015 BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF MIAMI-DADE | ANNUAL REPORT 2015 | 3 SPECIAL EVENTS (continued) 48th Annual Golf Classic in memory of “Bebe Rebozo” 4th Annual “Claws for Kids” Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade hosted its 48th Annual members included: Kevin Cote, Jim Fanelli, Adolfo Over 400 guests came together at the renowned Joe’s Golf Classic in Memory of “Bebe” Rebozo on Monday, Guerrero, Carrie Jems, Peter Tstos and Bob Wyner. The Stone Crab in Miami Beach on May 3 to attend Boys & March 16, 2015. The tournament took place at the event raised $130,000 for the Club’s programs. Girls Clubs of Miami Dade’s 4th Annual “Claws for Kids” Deering Bay Yacht & Country Club, located at 13610 fundraising brunch. The amount raised at the event rose The daylong tournament began with a putting contest at Deering Bay Dr., Coral Gables, FL 33158. The event over $105,000. Proceeds from the event will benefit the 11 a.m. and was followed immediately by a shotgun start. offered players the choice to simply play for fun or at a newly built Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade’s state-of-the- competitive level. All golfers received a gift bag, complimentary parking, green fees, cart, range balls, lunch provided by McDonalds art South Beach Club, opening June 2016. Event participants engaged in a memorable golf and Olive Garden Aventura, on-course chicken wings Attendees enjoyed a delicious meal of stone crabs and (2015 Claws for Kids co-chairs) Ruth Jimenez Lynda & Dr. Michael Gordon, Peter L. experience, which raised funds for the Clubs’ youth and liquor shots, and dinner at the awards banquet and other signature Joe’s cuisine at the private brunch for & Judy Kramer, Alex Rodriguez-Roig, Olga Bermont, Alex Rodriguez-Roig development programs. The programs are based on ceremony. Charity Gold International’s Bobby Bradley Guilarte (Special Event Chair), Peter L. supporters of Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade’s “Claws Bermont (Board Chair) fostering skills in computer, education, cultural arts and the Miami Marlins Energy Team provided on-course for Kids.” homework, educational assistance, and social life entertainment while Stretch Zone Miami helped participants competencies, as well as sports and recreation. Chaired warm up and relax. THE COLLECTION Audi has sponsored THE COLLECTION, a long-standing supporter of Boys & by Ben Walker from CCU Inc.