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7/05/06 - 7/06/06
World traveler and advocate for the environment Bruce Segal visited Bridesburg
and Germantown Boys & Girls Clubs. Mr. Segal talked to summer campers about the amazing rainforests of
the world, both entertaining and educating kids during his hour-long presentations.
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6/29/06
Our own Germantown Boys & Girls Club recently received national accreditation by the
National Association for the Education of Young Children, the nation's largest organization of
early childhood educators. Joining our Bridesburg child care program, Germantown earned
recognition for meeting rigorous quality standards in all aspects of its operation from health,
safety and equipment to appropriate curriculum and motivated staff.
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6/16/06
Forty Deloitte employees completed facility improvement projects at Germantown Boys & Girls
Club on Friday, June 16, 2006. As part of "Impact Day," Deloitte’s national day of service,
volunteers weeded, seeded, trimmed and cut the garden and side lot; painted the Learning Center;
water-sealed and painted the art room; and laid a vinyl rug in the future science lab.
Thank you to each volunteer who truly made a tremendous impact at our Germantown Club and to Deloitte
for its continued dedication to BGCP. Deloitte Managing Partner John Rooney was elected Chairman of
the BGCP Board of Directors in June 2006.
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6/10/06
On June 10, 2006, kids from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia participated in the Donovan McNabb
"All-Star Kids Clinic," hosted by the Philadelphia Eagles quarterback and his father, Samuel McNabb.
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6/05/06
The Exelon Invitational Golf Tournament, hosted
by Jim Furyk, was a great weekend of recreational and professional golf, plus a
golf clinic performed by the PGA tour stars, an expo area with national and
local companies, the Legg Mason Funds $1,000,000 Hole-In-One Shootout and the
$10,000 putting contest open to the public. John Daly claimed
six skins worth $130,000 to win the three-man Exelon Invitational on Monday,
June 5, 2006. For more on this story, visit here.
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5/24/06
The Nicetown Boys & Girls Club held its first Recognition Dinner on
Wednesday, May 24, 2006, honoring Club staff, members, and parents. Kuma Simon served as master of ceremony, and
Joseph Padgett-Mebane, junior staff member and Nicetown’s 2005 and 2006 Young
Man of the Year welcomed parents and members to the ceremony. Throughout the evening, many other important
Nicetown programs and clubs as well as their participants were recognized.
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5/20/06
Saturday, May 20, 2006, Torch Club members of Germantown and Nicetown Boys & Girls Clubs
enjoyed a super day at Circuit City on Roosevelt Boulevard in Northeast Philadelphia.
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>>ARCHIVED NEWS
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BGCA Unveils "Boys & Girls Clubs Day for Kids"
Created as a day to foster stronger relationships between adults and children, the mission of Boys & Girls
Clubs Day for Kids is to establish a nationally recognized day to celebrate and honor American children through
the gift of shared time. Research shows that when adults spend worthwhile time with kids, it helps them develop
a positive self-image and a sense of belonging, usefulness and purpose. Now, more than ever, Boys & Girls
Clubs Day for Kids provides adults and kids an opportunity to take a break from their busy lives and celebrate
the wonder of children and the fulfillment of spending time together.
While the national event has been moved to September 16, 2006, Boys & Girls Clubs of
Philadelphia will continue its tradition, also holding special events on Friday, August 4, 2006.
Join our campers that day at Hatfield Field at North 18th Street & Hunting Park Avenue, across from the
Nicetown Club, for staff-run kids' activities from late morning through mid-afternoon. There will be sports,
dance, arts and crafts - truly something for every child and adult. No reservations are required, and please
feel free to invite your friends to bring their children as well.
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Newsweek Magazine Names Boys & Girls Clubs of America one of its "15 People Who Make America Great"
Newsweek recently recognized 15 people, or entities, who "through bravery or
generosity, genius or passion, devote themselves to helping others." Our own
national organization, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, was recognized as an agency dedicated to "changing lives." For the full story,
click here.
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U.S Department of Education Airs Inspiring Story on Germantown Boys & Girls Club
On Tuesday, March 21, 2006, the U.S. Department of Education aired on Dish Network, PBS, and various cable stations
its monthly program "Education News Parents Can Use," focused on
providing America's at- risk youth with the "tools, resources, community
support and role models necessary to grow into healthy, productive
adults." The program, entitled "Helping America's Youth: Engaging
At-Risk Students," features a special segment about Germantown Boys
& Girls Club. To view this program, visit the Department of
Education archives (Germantown segment begins at 37 mins) at www.connectlive.com/events/ednews/.
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"Ad Agencies Are Typical. We Are Not." A marketing force to be reckoned with,
Eleanor Kubacki and her outstanding team at EFK Group throw an event unlike any
other, and BGCP has benefited immensely from their professional and creative
expertise.
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CRW Graphics Supports Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia
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