2006 Annual Report - Lawrence Boys and Girls Club

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boys & girls club of lawrence 2006 annual report
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Is to maintain a Club for all youth without distinction as to race, sex, color or creed,
to provide behavior guidance and to promote the health, social, educational, vocational
and character development of all our members.
Member Profile
2006 Membership
2,882
Boys
1,672
Girls
1,210
Average Daily Attendance
500
6- to 9-year-olds
841
10- to 12-year-olds
1,109
13- to 19-year-olds
932
Latino
92%
Caucasian
4.5%
African-American
Other
2%
1.5%
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the president
As I look back on my first year as president of the board, I feel a sense of
have encouraged the youngsters who called that Clubhouse “home” to walk
deep pride in what we have achieved. We rose to great heights in 2006 and
over to our Water Street facility where we have re-created the computer and
had some very difficult times as well. Through it all, the staff, the board
media center formerly located at Merrimack Courts. Many do come, and
and the community came together in a spirit of celebration and support as
we are pleased that they now have a new Clubhouse to call their own.
we moved through a tumultuous year.
The highlight, of course, was the completion of our new Clubhouse,
summer, leaving us with little in the way of equipment or materials. But
Kelley’s Club, named for associate director Steve Kelley. The building
the Lawrence community responded with an outpouring of support that
opened officially on November 13, 2006, and a celebratory event followed
enabled us to replace what was lost. We are most grateful to all who helped
in January. Our kids are exuberant and absolutely delighted with their new
out during this very difficult time and made it possible for some of the
Clubhouse, and we are just as enthusiastic. You’ll see why in the pages
most disadvantaged kids in Lawrence to continue to enjoy their beloved
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Beacon Boys & Girls Club.
Although a new facility is a wonderful thing, it is only as good as the staff
Looking forward, I see us entering a period of rapid growth accompanied
that runs it—and we have the best there is. Nowhere will you find more
by several challenges. Our new facility and expanded programming are
dedicated, skilled and committed individuals than those who work at
attracting many new members and putting additional demands on our
Kelley’s Club. I am truly in awe of their abilities and what they have done to
budget. We need to support our growing operations and at the same time
turn around the lives of so many of our kids. They are my heroes.
build for the future. To that end, we will focus on developing an endowment
When I spoke at the Club’s high school graduation festivities, I looked
at the young people gathered there and saw on their faces the look of
to ensure the Club’s sustainability. This will be our number one priority in
the coming year—and with your help we will make it happen.
pride because of what they’d achieved. Almost every one of these kids
Thank you for your continued interest in our efforts and for your unfailing
had a story of struggle and a history of hard work that earned them their
support that has made the Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence one of the finest
diplomas. Many would not have been in that room were it not for the
clubs of its kind in the world.
concern, support and guidance they received from Club staff.
Sincerely,
In contrast to these highs, the year brought some setbacks as well. In
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August a devastating fire broke out at our Computer Clubhouse in the
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Merrimack Courts housing project. Fortunately, none of the children were in
the building, but it was completely destroyed in the blaze. Since then, we
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Two burglaries at our Beacon Courts satellite Clubhouse also marred our
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the executive director
This was the year in which all our hard work came to fruition. For months
They are the reason more than 500 youngsters come here every day. They
after Kelley’s Club opened in November 2006, most of us still couldn’t
are the reason we have had more national Youth of the Year winners than
believe it was real. Here was the house that we built—all of us together—
any other Boys & Girls Club in the country. And they are the reason so
and it was absolutely magnificent!
many of our kids eventually manage to break the cycle of poverty in which
This building, so caringly and carefully planned, has enabled us to enrich
our programming, attract new members and better meet our youngsters’
they live and go on to become educated, productive, fulfilled adults. No
Clubhouse, no matter how state-of-the-art, can do that alone.
interests and needs. Every room has been designed for this purpose. Our
Building Kelley’s Club has been a Herculean effort on the part of our
Science Room, for example, allows us to substantially increase the time we
board, our staff and all our community friends. We made it happen,
can devote to critical (and highly popular) science, math and engineering
but now we must preserve it for generations to come. Our kids need so
activities. The enlarged Learning Center and adjacent study rooms expand
much—and we are serving more of them every year. The new facility will
our capacity to provide homework help, tutoring, Internet access and
require maintenance; our new programs will require staffing, equipment
career-development programming to more children than ever before.
and materials. None of this will be possible without a substantial
Our Teen Center is packed each evening with kids who never came to the
endowment, and we will need your help to create one.
old Clubhouse, and thanks to a spacious new dance studio, we can finally
We built this house together, and together we must ensure that every child
say that every youngster who wants to dance can—to his or her heart’s
who walks through its doors has rich, rewarding experiences that put them
content. We now have dedicated space for our music and arts & crafts
on the road to success.
programs, an enormous pool and three extraordinary gyms, beautiful
games rooms and a new fitness center that has all the equipment you will
find in any modern health club.
years. You should take great satisfaction in what you have built and in the
joy it is giving to the boys and girls of Lawrence.
All this is undeniably wonderful! But a new facility is still only a shell: it
takes skilled, dedicated staff to use that shell to best advantage. I am
privileged to work with some of the best youth development professionals
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I am deeply grateful to all of you who have been there for us through the
Sincerely,
Markus Fischer
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in the country, the ones who are making this building truly come to life.
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“When I came to the Boys & Girls
Club in 2004, I went to the Learning
Center, but I could not do my
homework because I did not know
any English. Then I got help from the
volunteers and staff who come there
every day, and now I know how to read
and write in English. I understand my
homework too.”
Reyna Genao, age 9
a learning center.
thanks to the Paul W. Cronin Charitable Trust. Here, every Monday
through Thursday, 140 boys and girls do their homework, get homework
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help and complete school projects in a supportive environment rich in
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books, computers and the tools they need for academic success. Two
adjoining study rooms, funded by the Gable and Jonas families, provide
additional educational space. A broad spectrum of programming in
these areas was made possible by grants from the Amelia Peabody
Foundation, the Comcast Foundation, the Lincoln and Therese Filene
Foundation and Putnam Investments.
All our members are strongly encouraged to spend at least one hour
in the Learning Center when they arrive at the Club. Checking in,
they find volunteer tutors from more than 20 area high schools and
colleges waiting to help them with their work. Chances are they also
will gravitate toward one of the four educational corners in reading,
math, science and social studies. Here they have access to a wealth
of supplemental reference materials, books and educational activities
designed to engage their interest and build their knowledge base.
We reward our young people frequently—and visibly—for their school
achievements. On the Learning Center’s walls you will find the names
of boys and girls in the Academic Hall of Fame as well as those given
awards for Student of the Month, Perfect Attendance or Reader of the Month.
Our director of education is in close touch with many of our youngsters’
teachers and closely follows their academic progress. Over time, we
have found that the help and enrichment young people receive in the
Learning Center really does make a difference. In 2006, for example,
almost half the elementary and middle school children who visited the
Learning Center on a regular basis improved their grades in three or
more subjects.
We offer a variety of educational support to our youth, including career
exploration and counseling, help with getting into private high schools
and colleges and SAT tutoring—and always the Learning Center is
where it all begins. This is where our kids learn how to learn; where
they develop good study habits. And it is here that they can access a rich
assortment of educational materials to promote intellectual exploration
and instill a love of learning that can last a lifetime.
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that is the talk of the Club. And no wonder. This 1,000-square-foot room,
made possible by the Lindsay Family, has it all: a flexible floor that
“gives” with each step, a surround-sound stereo system, a plasma TV
for instructional videos, a mirrored wall and an instructor who
“The dance studio is the place
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where I’d rather be, instead of my
house, because of everything I
have been through with my
family. Coming here and looking
at the mirror while expressing my
emotions through dance helps
me forget all my troubles. Katiria
[Cuevas] has taught me a lot of
dance moves and the discipline
and dedication it takes to
attracts kids like a magnet.
perform in front of
an audience.”
Because there was no dance room in our old building, the program was
Arlene Disla, age 15
offered only sporadically. Since space was scarce, it had to be moved
from room to available room, finally settling in a gym corner that
afforded little privacy and countless distractions. The result was most
unsatisfactory, and many youngsters who wanted to participate had
to be turned away for lack of time and space.
Things are very different now. We have this beautiful Studio and
with support from the Merrimack Valley General Fund, have been
able to double the time devoted to instruction. Today, more than 80
youngsters—girls ranging in age from seven to eighteen—dance
regularly at the Club. There is something for everyone, with an
emphasis on Spanish dances such as salsa, tango and merengue.
Hip-hop is always a favorite with the younger set, while some of our
older girls are learning lyrical, a combination of jazz and ballet.
In 2006, two impressive talent shows gave our girls an opportunity
to show off in 30 acts involving more than 150 youth. Other costumed
performance opportunities included the Semana Hispana celebration,
the Puerto Rican Festival, Spanish Week in Lowell and a local church
program for the homeless.
With our beautiful Dance Studio, an enthusiastic instructor and a
following that just won’t quit, dance has become one of the most popular
activities at the Club. Our next challenge… sell it to the boys!
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“Ever since I was little, I’ve lived
close to the water. But I never
knew how to swim. I would go to
the pool and stay in the shallow
end. Then I signed up for swimming
lessons and practiced every day.
After eight weeks, I passed my
deep-water test and was so happy.
Now I am on the swim team and
looking forward to my first meet.”
Janilex Castillo, age 12
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that is simply dazzling! It features six lap lanes, competitive diving
blocks, water basketball hoops and beautiful views of the Merrimack
River. Thanks to the Rogers Family Foundation and support from TD
BankNorth Charitable Foundation, 2,000 children have participated
in aquatics activities under the supervision of a full-time program
director.
Swim lessons and water safety instruction are the key elements in
“Keeping Kids Safe,” one of the Center’s most successful programs. This
initiative was developed four years ago in response to a tragic event
that involved four young Club members who drowned in the Merrimack
River. Since then, “Keeping Kids Safe” has taught thousands of youth
how to be safe in and around water and has helped to ensure that
similar accidents never happen again.
During this past year, more than 800 children received swimming
instruction, attended weekly water-safety sessions and viewed two
Lawrence Fire Department water-safety demonstrations. Half of all the
youngsters in this program achieved swimming competency by the end
of the year.
The Aquatics Center also offers plenty of opportunities for boys and girls
to have fun and stay healthy. In addition to daily free swim and weekly
water aerobics sessions, our youngsters can enjoy “Water Workout,” a
regimen that improves physical fitness and endurance through water
and land exercises. Advanced swimmers can join the Club’s swim
team and compete in meets with other Boys & Girls Clubs in the area.
Workshops leading to CPR certification are available to older members.
The culminating aquatics event of the year is the annual Water Carnival
showcasing our young people’s aquatics skills and giving them an
opportunity to enjoy a variety of water sports. The 2006 Carnival
attracted over 400 participants, leaving no doubt that our kids are “in
the swim” and enjoying every minute of it!
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“I’ve been making my own music since I was eight.
I used to go to the old Computer Clubhouse, but now
I come here. Walter [Velez] taught me everything I
know, and now I’m composing, singing and
recording music every day. I’m even going to
make a CD. I really like it because people know
me as a rapper.”
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that are two of the hottest areas in the Club! Every evening more than
60 young people line up to use the 27 computers and sound-proofed
Kingman Webster recording studio. Seven- to eleven-year-olds have the
room from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., and then older youth take over for the
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rest of the evening. An Internet safety course is required before they are
allowed access to Club computers. After that, most of these kids don’t
miss a day—and for good reason.
There is a lot to keep them busy and challenged. Under the tutelage
workshops in computer graphics, robotics, music composition and web
design. Once they have mastered the basics, they return to their own
workstations and our state-of-the-art recording studio to practice and
produce. Some of their productions are extraordinary.
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of a full-time technology director, boys and girls can attend daily
Last year, eight enterprising youngsters composed and recorded a CD of
original hip-hop and reggae songs; then they created their own music
video featuring three selections. Others used their computer graphics
skills to design the CD and DVD jackets for these discs. Members also
applied the skills they had acquired in web design to create their own
pages for posting on the Club’s website. Another group in a photography
class designed a calendar using the photographs they took.
In addition to these digital arts, boys and girls can hone their skills in
math, science and other academic subjects using educational software
purchased with funding from the Comcast Foundation. Or they can take
advantage of self-directed lessons in keyboarding and Microsoft Office.
Whatever their interests, whatever their needs, they’ll find something
enjoyable and educational in the Computer Room and Media Center
every night of the week.
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“After school I go straight to the Teen Center at the Club, where I get to make new friends from different backgrounds. It’s also
where I do my homework, play pool, listen to music and use
the computers. These are
things I can’t do anywhere
else, and I know this is safer
than hanging out in the streets
of Lawrence. The staff is always
there for you, and they teach
you respect and responsibility.”
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thanks to the support of the Sakowich family, and it has become
the place to be for many of our older members. Teens who had
been hanging out in the streets are now hanging out at the Club,
participating in a whole spectrum of constructive, fun-filled
activities—and loving every minute.
For the first time, they have a room of their own where they can play
table games, watch videos, use computers and enjoy a snack. Quiet
areas allow for reading in comfortable chairs, listening to music or
just “hanging” with friends. There also is ample space for special
programming that includes movies, socials and guest speakers. All of
this is coordinated and supervised by an experienced full-time director
and is made possible by support from the Josephine G. Russell Trust,
National Grid, the Louis S. Cox Trust and the Millipore Foundation.
Of course, our teens have the run of the entire Club, so they can take
advantage of a variety of sports, fitness and recreational activities,
receive help with academics and career planning, and use the Club’s
Computer Room for Internet research and instruction in keyboarding
and Microsoft Office. Tutoring for the Scholastic Aptitude Test, required
by most college entrance applications, plus career exploration using the
Boys & Girls Club of America’s award-winning Career Launch program
are two of the other supports available to them. At the same time, they
can develop their leadership skills and give back to the community
through membership in Keystone Club, a service organization for high
school age kids. They may also join the Youth Council, where their ideas
and suggestions can help shape Club policies and programming.
Field trips, weekly talks on a variety of topics—health and nutrition,
time and financial management and career planning—and extended
evening hours round out this rich menu of offerings designed to hold
their interest and nurture their commitment to the Club.
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that are the heart of the Club’s physical programming. With the help of
the Perocchi and Fitzpatrick families, our members can now play ball
to their hearts’ content.
Our two main gyms—one for boys and one for girls—can be opened
into one gigantic 8,000-square-foot area for special events and parties.
In addition, mindful of the special needs of our youngest members, we
built a third, separate minigym just for them. Here everything is scaled
down: the basketball court is smaller, the hoops are lower and, best of
all, kids don’t have to battle teenagers for a basketball. Every game from
street hockey and dodgeball to elimination and bombardment is played
here, and the youngsters love it.
Basketball, however, is by far the sport of choice, and passion for this
game runs high. Twenty-seven years ago, two of our senior staff, Steve
Kelley and Billy Robertson, decided to use that passion to promote
academic success. This vision gave birth to our award-winning
“Academic Basketball” program, which attracts more than 150
youngsters every year.
Most of our youth are struggling in school and need strong discipline,
direction and encouragement in order to succeed. “Academic
Basketball” addresses their needs by providing structured time for study
on a regular basis and demanding satisfactory school performance
as a prerequisite for competitive play. Youth learn that hard work,
cooperation and respect for others make them better basketball players.
Eventually, they come to realize that these same traits will make them
better people and pave their way to future success.
This program works. In a city with a high school drop-out rate of more
“I really like the minigym
because we get to play with kids
our own size and don’t have the
older kids in the way. We have
different activities all the time,
and they are all fun. I’ve been
coming to the Club since I was
seven. I love it because there is
always something for me to do,
and I’ve made new friends and
become more athletic.”
than 40 percent, 99 percent of “Academic Basketball” participants
Joseph Guzman, age 9
graduate, and almost all go on to some kind of postsecondary education.
Jack Welch, the former CEO of General Electric, once said: “Confidence
gives you courage and extends your reach. It lets you take greater risks
and achieve far more than you ever thought possible.” In our three gyms,
confidence in athletics promotes confidence in school and confidence in life.
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“I go to the science room every week. It’s my favorite thing to
do at the Club. I love it because it combines my two best
subjects—math and science. I’m very good with numbers,
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I grow up. I’d like to figure out how to stop world hunger.”
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J.C. (Julio) Figueroa, age 10
that has given our youngsters an opportunity to explore the
During 2006, there was plenty of activity here as 30 youngsters
worlds of science, math and engineering, in an area designed
in fifth through eighth grade explored life sciences and
just for this purpose. The room is a dream come true, made
physical sciences in curricula provided by Merrimack
possible by a generous grant from Philips Medical Systems.
College. From plants, pollination and pesticides to
Lots of counter space for experiments and activities, ample
storage areas for supplies and ongoing projects, two sinks
and a white board for teaching make it inviting to budding
scientists, mathematicians and engineers of all ages.
aerodynamics, oxidation and momentum, children learned
through hands-on experiments, demonstrations and projects
under the guidance of Merrimack College student volunteers.
During the summer months, many of these youngsters had the
additional opportunity to attend a math and science camp on
the Merrimack campus.
The word is definitely out—SCIENCE IS FUN! So look for
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increased programming in this area in the year ahead.
a ga mes room. . .
with the help of the Burkardt and MacMillan families.
Here you will find kids four and five deep around a game
table, waiting to be up next as the winners stay on and
the newcomers battle to dethrone the champs. Whether
it’s pool, table tennis or foosball, there is something for
everyone in this lively room. Games like Mancala, Connect
Four and Battleship are everywhere—sometimes on tables,
sometimes right on the floor. Our youngsters play to win
and will take you on in anything from chess to Monopoly.
This is the classic “drop-in” room, and it is never empty.
Girls and boys have separate areas in order to give
everyone a chance to get in on the action.
For meeting new friends, gaining confidence and just
having fun, there is nothing like the Games Room—and
don’t our kids know it!
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Instrument classes are carefully organized according to age
and you may see a small group lesson under way in guitar,
and competence, with youth progressing from beginner level
keyboard or percussion. Or perhaps our chorus will be
to a more advanced class as they gain confidence and skills.
practicing harmony and articulation.
At the end of each series of classes, youngsters put on a small
performance for family and friends—and it is amazing how
The Club’s “Music for All” program operates in collaboration
accomplished they become in just 10 weeks.
with Andover Chamber Music Series, which provides
the artistic direction and professional instructors for this
During 2006, more than 50 youngsters participated in “Music
venture. Because almost all music programs have been
for All” activities at the Club. Our strong partnership with
eliminated from the Lawrence elementary and middle
Andover Chamber Music Series will ensure that many more
schools, and private lessons are beyond the reach of most of
have this opportunity in the years ahead.
our families, this is the only musical instruction many of our
children will ever have.
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with the help of the MacMillan family. This is a special place where
creativity and self-expression reign, and the outcomes are often
stunning. Designed for artists of all ages, it features lots of counter space
for big projects, ample storage for materials and works in progress and
plenty of room to display their artistic creations.
“Arts and crafts mean a lot to me.
It’s how I express myself and is
my favorite thing to do here at
the Club. Maggie [Hernandez] is
a great teacher. I have learned so
much from her. I think everyone
should try arts and crafts. It’s
way awesome and cool. I love it!”
The Center is open daily and is very popular with both girls and boys.
Drop in anytime and you may find youngsters crafting origami birds,
beading jewelry, tie-dyeing clothes or painting self-portraits—all under
the supervision of our arts and crafts director, who is often assisted by
community volunteers.
With ordinary materials found around the house—egg cartons,
cardboard, paper, boxes, string, crayons, paint and glue—we challenge
Cheyenne Alexander, age 12
kids to be creative and to express themselves with originality. The
message is simple: you don’t need great talent to have fun and learn
in our Art Center. For many members, particularly those who are not
attracted to physical activity, this room affords an opportunity to excel
and to display the results of their work for all to see.
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for our older members, one that can compete with any
During the past three decades, the percentage of overweight
modern health club facility. Through the support of the GEM
teens in our country has tripled. Our Fitness Center is
Group, this state-of-the-art room features the very latest
designed to help reverse that trend by encouraging daily
body-strengthening machines. Now, our kids can get in shape,
exercise routines.
stay in shape and protect themselves against the obesity,
high blood pressure and diabetes that can lead to many
premature deaths.
Using solid weight-stack equipment, teens can perform
any workout set safely and with confidence. Customized
programs, created by experienced instructors, encourage
young people to set goals and work to achieve them.
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Every day more youngsters are getting the message
that Fitness Feels Fantastic! And every day they
are learning to take full advantage of what
our Fitness Center has to offer.
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a dining hall.
that can accommodate the more than 200 youngsters
who come for supper five days a week. Thanks to
generous support from the DeMoulas Foundation, we
can feed them easily—and still have room for more.
Many of these boys and girls would get no dinner if they
did not eat at the Club.
And how much easier it is to prepare those dinners in
our spacious, new state-of-the-art kitchen, complete
with a commercial freezer, dishwasher, refrigerator,
six-burner gas stove and two convection ovens. We even
have our own icemaker!
Each day, volunteers from Keystone Club, the service
and social club for our high school youth, make this
program possible, setting up tables in the dining hall
and cooking, serving and cleaning up after the meal.
Under the guidance of a staff supervisor, our Keystoners
“I feel good helping out with the
supper program at the Club. When I
pass out the food and see a big smile
on the kids’ faces, I know they are
very grateful. A lot of them come from
families that don’t have time to cook
supper, so we feed them instead.
I really care about these kids and know
that when I graduate, I’ll always come
back to the Club to help out.”
Chabelly Sanchez, age 14
work hard to ensure that our members have a hot,
nutritious meal every day.
The Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence considers itself
a family, and families feed their kids. We take this
responsibility very seriously. The supper program
clearly demonstrates our commitment to nourishing our
children in every way we can.
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“The Beacon Club is a place
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thrived and was nourished
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would have been like to grow
up without the Beacon.”
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Frequently overshadowed by our brand-new Water Street
building, The Beacon, as we fondly call our satellite Clubhouse
in south Lawrence, is truly “The Little Clubhouse That Could.”
In 1993, the Lawrence Housing Authority gave The Boys & Girls
Club space in its Beacon Courts housing project to establish
a small Clubhouse to serve the growing number of at-risk
youngsters living in that neighborhood.
Today, more than 200 boys and girls—all Beacon Courts
residents—take advantage of this haven and participate in a broad
array of entertaining, educational and enriching activities both
indoors and out. Although space is at a premium, The Beacon’s
highly dedicated and enterprising staff makes the most of every
square inch, lavishing care, attention and concern on all
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their charges.
Walk into The Beacon and you may find any number of small
miracles taking place: a local muralist teaching art with
incredible results; a group of dedicated dancers practicing
their routines and then going on to win first place in the
Club’s annual talent show; or music lessons in keyboard,
which have kids begging for more. Daily homework help
and a nutritious hot supper, lots of physical activities, table games
and a dedicated teen area are other Beacon hallmarks.
Yes, Beacon kids do get a lot, but they learn how to give back
as well. Two service and leadership Clubs—Torch Club for
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younger children and Keystone Club for teens—offer meaningful
opportunities for community involvement. Torch Club boys and
girls, for example, volunteer at citywide housing sites for the
elderly where they assist with Thanksgiving dinners and
summer cookouts for residents. Keystoners act as
mentors to younger members, providing homework
help, friendship and support.
Aptly named, The Beacon is a beacon to some of
the most disadvantaged youth of Lawrence, offering
a safe, structured alternative to the streets—in a
Clubhouse that Beacon kids frequently call
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their second home.
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This was a momentous year for The Boys & Girls Club of
Thanks to many supporters, we were able to initiate
Lawrence. Our old building came down and Kelley’s Club
several new programs to meet the needs of our
became a reality. We introduced more programs than ever
growing constituency. A grant from the Lawrence Police
before, served more kids than ever before, raised more
Department enabled us to provide conflict-management
money than ever before and honored many of our most
and gang-prevention workshops to nearly 200 young-
outstanding members with awards and scholarships. It
sters. The United Way of Merrimack Valley underwrote a
was also a year marred by sadness. We lost our Computer
“Family Literacy” program for parents and children who
Clubhouse to a devastating fire and sustained two
were recent immigrants. With the help of the Frances R.
break-ins at our satellite Clubhouse at Beacon Courts.
Dewing Foundation, we launched the wonderful “Raices”
The highlight of the year was, of course, the Kelley’s Club
opening on November 13, 2006. This spectacular 58,000square-foot building became a magnet to the children of
Lawrence, and our attendance soared to an average of 500
youngsters a day.
(Roots) program that enabled many of our girls to explore
their Latina heritage through music, dance, food,
literature and writing. Lastly, we began a collaboration
with CLASS, Inc., a Lawrence-based agency serving
youth with disabilities. In partnership with Outdoor
Explorations, CLASS boys and girls joined our teens
in rock climbing, snowshoeing and indoor kayaking,
activities that were a big hit with all participants.
We are pleased to report that the move into our new
building did not hamper any of our customary seasonal
celebrations. Just two weeks after opening our doors, we
threw the biggest Thanksgiving dinner in Club history.
The Exchange Club of Lawrence, Triton Regional High
School student leaders and many local families did a great
job serving turkey and all the trimmings to 450 attendees. December’s annual holiday party followed, setting
another attendance record when 575 children were treated
to supper and a gift from Santa at this traditional yuletide
celebration.
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Awards Night marked the end of an outstanding year as
Our 2006 Year in Review would not be complete without
we recognized more than 350 members for excellence in
acknowledging two outstanding Club fundraisers: the
Club activities. We also honored our Youths of the Year:
Club Auction, co-chaired by Steven and Tina Druth,
Jonathan Cruz, who matriculated at the University of
and the annual Golf Tournament, spearheaded by Larry
Rhode Island on a scholarship, Ana Hildago, who won a
Yameen. Together, these spectacularly successful events
full scholarship to Northeastern University and Stephanie
generated more than half a million dollars for The Boys
Perez, a Beacon Courts Club member and a sophomore
& Girls Club of Lawrence!
honors student at Central Catholic High School.
Additionally, the Club gave college scholarships totaling
more than $36,000 to 17 deserving high school seniors.
We concluded the year by planning for our January 20,
2007, grand opening party. On that auspicious evening,
close to 500 friends and supporters joined us in our new
Our 2006 summer session was a great success even though
home to joyously celebrate the house we built for the boys
the construction project left us without any outdoor
and girls of Lawrence.
playing fields. Rising to the challenge, our resourceful
staff developed a number of creative indoor programs
and encouraged “off-campus” activities such as horseback
riding, tennis and boating. This gave our kids a safe and
satisfying summer filled with new experiences and
lots of fun.
Academic Basketball Awareness (ABA) Camp at
Merrimack College was, as always, one of the season’s
most notable events. Led by Bert Hammel, Merrimack’s
head basketball coach, ABA was made possible by the
generosity of New Balance Foundation, the Rogers Family
Foundation, The Savings Bank, Essex County Community
Foundation, Merrimack College and Flagship Press.
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S U M M A R Y O F F I N A N C I A L S TAT E M E N T S – Y E A R 2 0 0 6
BALANCE SHEET
Assets
INCOME STATEMENT
Revenue
Cash .................................................... $
452,862
Individual Contributions ......................... $ 378,201
Restricted Cash –
Anti Smoking Program ................................. 10,406
Corporate Giving ........................................ 124,025
Restricted Cash –
Capital Campaign ...................................... 705,963
Foundations & Grants .................................. 753,045
Program Contract Income ............................. 83,622
Restricted Cash –
Endowment ............................................... 204,825
Special Events ............................................. 469,367
Restricted Cash –
Scholarships ................................................ 97,514
Other Sources ............................................. 190,988
Certificates of Deposit –
Capital ...................................................... 161,761
Accounts Receivable .................................... 276,403
Unconditional Promises to Give .................. 3,474,773
Property & Furniture ................................ 7,956,621
Donated Land ............................................. 146,000
Accumulated Depreciation ............................. (121,635)
TOTAL ASSETS ..................................... $13,365,493
United Way .................................................. 85,000
Restricted Revenues ................................... 2,197,330
TOTAL REVENUES ................................. $4,281,578
Expenses
Salaries, Benefits .................................... $1,089,874
Facilities ..................................................... 254,969
Fundraising................................................. 109,062
Program Supplies ........................................ 411,273
Depreciation................................................ 753,193
Restricted Expenses ....................................... 91,501
Liabilities and Capital
Accounts Payable .................................. $
706,275
Accrued Expenses........................................ 363,088
Accounts Payable/Notes Payable ................. 3,032,397
TOTAL EXPENSES .................................. $2,709,872
PROFIT/(LOSS) ........................................ $1,571,706
Net Assets – Unrestricted ........................... 8,491,838
Net Assets –
Permanently Restricted ................................ 49,451
Net Assets –
Temporarily Restricted ............................... 722,444
TOTAL LIABILITIES
AND CAPITAL .................................... $13,365,493
Revenues
Contract
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Restricted Revenues
Program Supplies
Facilities
Fundraising
Restricted
Expenses
Depreciation
Foundations
& Grants
Individual Contributions
Other Sources
Corporate Giving
United Way
Program
Special Events
Expenses
Salaries &
Benefits
1891 club
DONOR SOCIET Y
The 1891 Club is our most prestigious donor society and is comprised of an elite group of
Club supporters. To learn more about becoming an 1891 Club member,
call Kathy Boshar at 978-683-2747 x 118 or email her at kboshar@lawrencebgc.com
Founder’s Level
$10,000+
President’s Level
$2,500+
Thomas M. Burkardt Family
AAA Merrimack Valley/
Earle Seeley
William P. DeLuca/Bank of
New England
AMB Property Corporation
Jan and John D. Fitzpatrick
James Arnold
Flagship Press
Barbara L. and David Chase
Cheryl and Steve Jonas
Penelope and Frank Cieri
Louise P. and John H.
MacMillan, IV
D’Angelo Family/TEC
Morris, Rossi & Hayes
Kathleen and James Edholm
Caryn and Michael R. Harkins
Director’s Level $1000+
Joanne and Roland Baker
Joseph P. Beninato, DMD
Linda and Charles J. Boodro
Jo-anne and Michael J.
Bourque
Elaine M.and John Burke
Joseph B. Doherty, Jr.
David M. Douvadjian
Gail and Michael B. Feinman
Kathleen and Ross W. Fenton
Mr. and Mrs. Irving E.
Rogers, III
Jonathan Isaacson/GEM Group
Ziff Davis Media
Jackson Lumber /
Al Torrisi
Cliff Howe
Lawrence Pumps / Mill Family
Injured Workers Pharmacy,
LLC
Chairman’s Level $5,000+
Julie and Arthur A. Daniels
Donna and David McGrath
Gable Family Foundation
Mad Doc Software/Ian Davis
Betty and Richard Lindsay
Hiram Francis Mills Trust
Lyn and Gerald T. Mulligan
Mary Joan and Michael W.
Morris, Sr.
Kris and Peter C. Nordblom
Judith and Eugene Reilly
Hinks & Elaine Shimberg
Charitable Lead Trust
National Grid
Old Mother Hubbard
Alberto Nuñez
Timothy P. Horne
Lori and William Kavanagh
Peter Lafond
William L. Lane
Frank J. Leone
Betty and Richard D. Lindsay
Patricia and John F. McGarry
Suzanna and Kevin P. Maher
Vincent Morton
James W. O’Brien Foundation
Laurence J. Palmisano
PHD Communications
Carol and Charles Poor
RiverBank
Kathleen and Michael D. Rosen
Laurence J. Rossi
Anne Marie and Timothy
Samway
Richard Santagati
William P. Shack
Fred P. Shaheen
Howard W. Smith
Kathleen and Frank Terranova
Paul J. Theberge
UNICO Merrimack Valley
Foundation
Watts Industries
Every effort has been made to
acknowledge all gifts received.
If you have a comment, please
Debra and Jeffrey Mathias
contact Kathy Boshar,
Charles T. Matses Realty
978.683.2747 ext. 118.
Emil V. Stegowski Charitable
Trust
PR Restaurants LLC
(Panera Bread)
Tudor Investment Corporation
Mary and James W. Pannos
Robin and M. William Miller
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph J. Wadland
Claire and Ronald A. Radice
Louis A. Morrissey
Weinberger Foundation
Ana and Arthur Richter
Judith and David L. Morton
Director of Development, at
Kary Robertson and
Thomas Costello
Shaheen, Pallone & Associates
Nancy and William Sheehan
John Vitulli
Robert E. Webster
The White Fund, Inc.
Wyeth Pharmaceuticals
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our leadership
S U P P O R T
The Boys & Girls Club leadership is founded on a strong partnership between our board and staff. Board members
provide financial support and oversee the Club’s governance and fundraising activities. Staff creates and implements
programs and provides the guidance our youth need to succeed. One of the most experienced youth development teams
in the country, it has collectively contributed 216 years of service to the boys and girls of Lawrence.
Officers
Irving E. Rogers, III
Chairman of the Board
Arthur Richter
President
Michael Harkins
Vice President
William Shaheen
Treasurer
Larry Yameen
Assistant Treasurer
Hon. John E. Fenton, Jr.
Secretary
John Fitzpatrick
Assistant Secretary
Board of Governors
Robert Ansin
Thomas M. Burkardt
Barbara Landis Chase
Frank A. Cieri
James D’Angelo
Arthur Daniels, DDS
William DeLuca, Jr.
Steven S. Druth
James Edholm
Michael Feinman, Esq.
Donald W. Gallant
Roberto German
Jennelle Graziano
Richard Lindsay, DVM
Louise P. MacMillan
Jeffrey Mathias
Brian McCoubrey
Michael Morris, Sr., Esq.
Gerald Mulligan
Daniel J. Murphy, III
Alberto Nuñez
Carol Poor
Lynelia Raposo
Timothy Rock
Michael Rosen, Esq.
Frank Terranova
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Board of Directors
John Armano
Richard Asoian, Esq.
Joanne Baker
Thomas S. Barenboim
Joseph P. Beninato, DDS
Robert Bernier
Charles Boodro
Ann H. Bride
William T. Bride, Jr.
Elaine M. Burke
Thomas F. Caffrey, Esq.
Charles Caperonis
Daniel Cargill
Peter Caruso, Esq.
Penelope Cieri
Peter Coco, Jr.
Theodore J. Coletta
Mary Ellen Condon
Larry Condon
Socrates De La Cruz, Esq.
Marion DeLuca
Joan Dinu
John D. Doykos, III, DMD
Tina Druth
William Dunn
Kathy Edholm
Thomas Fardy, CPA
Joseph Faro
David Fazio
Gail Feinman
Jeffrey Ferrante
Robert Ford
Mary Geaslen
Aaron A. Gilman, Esq.
Joseph P. Giordano, DMD
Manny Gonzalez
David Hartleb
Robert Hatem
Ronald Hill
Timothy P. Horne
Clifford Howe
Bernard Kavanagh
Brad Koffman
James Lacourse
Peter Lafond
William L. Lane
Martin Lapham
Philip Laverriere
Steven Leed
Frank Leone, Jr.
Francis MacMillan, MD
Hon. Mary McCauley Manzi
Suzanne Manzi
Thomas Manzi
Debra Mathias
Stephen Matses
Francis R. McCarthy, DDS
David Minicucci
Louis P. Minicucci, Jr.
Jeremiah F. Minihan
Constance Miragliotta, Esq.
James Miragliotta, Esq.
David Morton
Donald Morton
David Murphy
Ellen Murphy
J. Richard Murphy
Henry Nassar, Jr.
Nancy Norbedo
Peter C. Nordblom
William T. Novelline, Jr.
Laurence Palmisano
Charles Poor
John C. Reilly
Holly Rogers
Stephen Rogers, Esq.
Laurence J. Rossi, Esq.
Margaret Salafia
Paul Salafia
Anne Marie Samway
Timothy Samway
Richard Sandman, Esq.
Richard Santagati
Lana Schofield
Earle Seeley
William Shack, Esq.
Fred Shaheen
Sandra Shaheen
Stephen Shaheen
Michael Shannon, DDS
Robert Sheehan
Howard W. Smith, DDS
Richard Stanley
Hon. Michael Stella, Jr.
Karen Stevens
Louisa Tanner
Kathleen Terranova
Paul Theberge
Al Torrisi
Joseph J. Wadland, Esq.
Robert N. Webster
Staff Leadership
20+ years of service
Shirley Clark –
Administrative Assistant
Maureen Kelley –
Volunteer Coordinator
Steve Kelley* –
Associate Director
Billy Robertson* –
Director of Operations
10 – 14 years of service
Manny Ayala* –
Director of Program Services
Noemi Hernandez –
Social Recreation Director
Jill Rodriguez –
Beacon Club Director
Raisa Carrasco-Velez –
Director of Program Services
Katiria Cuevas* –
Dance Director
Markus Fischer –
Executive Director
Jody Raineri – Program
Director/Beacon Club
Walter Velez –
Director of Technology
Dorothy Anger – Grant Writer
Kathy Boshar –
Director of Development
Stephanie Bryant –
Events Coordinator
Gina Castillo – Registrar
Melissa Gonzalez* –
Girls Physical Director
Magaly Hernandez –
Health & Life Skills Director
Kenneth Henriquez* –
Teen Director
Karyn Hickey –
Aquatics Director
Rhonda Kapelson – Bookkeeper
Raquel Nova* –
Director of Education
Jose Otero* –
Boys Physical Director
Julie Tankersley –
Development Assistant
Kersten Theberge—
Assistant Director of Education
*denotes a former Club member
legacy of hope
C A P I T A L
C A M P A I G N
Legacy of Hope Contributors from 01/01/05 – 7/31/07
$1,000,000 and more
$10,000 to 24,999
Donna and John Kelleher
Lourdes and Mark Levesque
Robert Ansin
Stephanie and Dan /Tim and Lisa Bryant
Lydia and Tom Lamson
Patricia and Michael Lombard
Ronald Ansin
Marie and G. Thomas Catalano
Elizabeth and Steven Leed
Francis J. MacDonald
Nanci and Bill Perocchi
Joseph McManus
Sue Maker
Bank of New England/Woodworth Motors
Cowan, Bolduc, Doherty & Company
Kelley and Mancebo Family
Marist Brothers, Lawrence, MA
Bill DeLuca Family of Dealerships
Julie and Arthur Daniels
Sandy and Mark Muscatello
MA State Auto Dealers Association
Bill DeLuca Family Charitable Trust
David M. Douvadjian
Alexandra and Radhames Nova
Christopher T. Mbiye
Tina and Steven J. Druth
Mary and James W. Pannos
David J. McDonald
Charlotte and Robert Preston
Cynthia and Shawn McKallagat
Enterprise Bank
Mary and William Robertson
Deborah Merced
Gail and Michael Feinman
Sylvia and James M. Shannon
Maria Mercedes
French Foundation
Ann and Charles L. Smith
Metropolitan Credit Union
Howe Insurance
Lisa and Murray Smith
Dorothy and Raymond Murgia
Lawrence Pumps Inc.
Loretta and Larry Yameen
David W. Nesbitt
$500,000 to $999,999
Department of Housing & Urban
Development
Louise P. and John H. MacMillan, IV
Rogers Family Foundation
Martha and David Lindsay
Raquel Nova
Margaret and Kevin O’Brien
Up to $999
DeMoulas Foundation
Karen and James K. Oppenheim
Maritza Almodovar
Peter Paladino
Kresge Foundation
Carol and Charlie Poor
Naomi and Michael Andon
Joe Parolisi
Lyn and Gerry Mulligan
Pritchard Family Foundation
Felicia Antione
Altagracia and Juan Peralta
Gladys and Tony Sakowich
Judith and Eugene Reilly
Maria Bartlett
Victoria Pereyra
Abbot and Dorothy H. Stevens
RiverBank
Carolyn and Walter Beaulieu
Timothy J. Perry
Grace and Lawrence Becker
Karen and Chuck Putney
George H. Bixby
Lynelia Raposo
Margaret and Paul Salafia
Susan and Thomas Brockway
Al R. Richards
Marilyn and Richard Santagati
Kathleen and Robert Burke
Lourdes Rios
Fred and Donald Shaheen
Serena and Charles Caperonis
Luz Rosado
Nancy and William Shaheen
David Christensen
Sandra M. Rosario
Kathleen and Frank Terranova
Donald Christensen
Adele M. Saab
Paul J. Theberge
Shirley A. Clark
Gayle Saks
Gordon Clarke
Elizabeth and Charles Santagati
James W. Coleman
Arah Schuur
Conlin’s Pharmacy
Wayne Simmons
Robert Corkery
Denise and Robert C. Soboleski
Susan and Joseph Couture
Stoneham Savings Bank
Janet and Carl Croce
Janice and Harold Sullivan
Daher’s Shoes
Michael J. Terlizzi
Barbara and Ray Decker
Amy Thompson
Kathleen and David DeFillippo
David Torrisi
John W. Delaney
Rep. Sue Tucker
Richard C. Dewhirst
Earline and Robert Tweedie
Linda J. Dixon
Frank S. Vacirca
Laura and David A. Dolce
Raisa and Walter Velez
William Douty
Sally Wallace
Linda and Steve Early
William F. Walters
Maureen and Michael Ecker
John Wheeler
$250,000 to $499,999
Foundation
$100,000 to $249,999
Amelia Peabody Charitable Fund
Jan and John Fitzpatrick
Jeanne and Robert Gable
GEM Group
Cheryl and Stephen Jonas
Philips Medical Systems
Holly and Irving Rogers, III
$5,000 to $9,999
The Savings Bank
AAA Merrimack Valley
$50,000 to $99,999
Anonymous
Linda and James D’Angelo
Timothy Horne
Andrew Hunt
Fred C. Church Insurance
Betty and Richard Lindsay
Jackson Lumber/Al Torrisi
Ana and Arthur Richter
Dean Webster
R. Kingman and Dee Webster
$25,000 to $49,999
Elaine M. and John Burke
Citizens Bank
Barbara and Carmine DiAdamo
Megan and Douglas Evans
Coleen and David Fazio
Raylene Wentz-Fischer and Markus
Fischer
Sonya and Stephen J. Kelley
Beverly and William S. McLeod
Constance S. Miragliotta
Robert Needham
Susan and Howard Redgate
June and Timothy S. Rock
James Arnold
Ann Marie and Timothy Samway
Theresa and John E. Fenton
Georgia Harris and William Schlott
Caryn and Michael Harkins
Norman Shack
Catherine McCarthy Memorial
Jeffrey Sheehy
Trust Fund
Mary Joan and Michael W. Morris, Sr.
Jan and Clyde Sylvia
Daniel J. Murphy, III
$1,000 to $4,999
New Balance Foundation
Anonymous
Kris and Peter C. Nordblom
AMB Corporation
Laurence Palmisano Family
American Food Products
Paul W. Cronin Charitable Trust
Dorothy Anger
Jane and Jack Sullivan
Linda Carpenter and Larry Ardito
Marisol and Manny Ayala
Kori and Thomas Barenboim
Butcher Boy Market, Inc.
Richard A. Collier
Cyr Associates
Melissa and Gregory S. Danisch
Linda and Tom D’Orio
Mary and Joe Gill
Karen Hammond
Noelio and Danny Espinal
Robert J. O’Sullivan
Marianne and Timothy Felter
In-kind Contribution
Gina and Jeffrey Ferrante
Kevin and Earl Bartlett (Security System)
William Foster
Flagship Press (Printing)
Edna P. Gacioch
Lapham/Miller Associates (Design)
Donald W. Gallant
Wild Bill Melton (Photography)
Percia Gancia
Merrimack Engineering (Engineering)
Kathleen M. Gerow
Morris, Rossi & Hayes (Legal)
Dorothy and Edward Gorrie
Party Connection (Events)
Thomas J. Grant
Paul & Margaret Salafia (Video)
Cathy and Alan Greene
Trident Properties, LLC (Owner’s
Susan and Lawrence Hall
Ann and John Hanson
Representative)
Wain’s Irrigation (Irrigation System)
Kathleen and Thomas Harkins
Tracy L. Harris
Wynetta and Frank O. Hausner
Elizabeth and Dana Hirst
Pauline and Francis Judge
Kristen L. Kelleher
Francis W. Kennedy
Frances S. Keogh
Helen and Mihail M. Kostakis
Land Acquisitions, LLC
Lawrence Lodge #65 Elks
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C O N T R I B U T O R S
The generous individuals, corporations, foundations and trusts listed below
helped provide quality programs to the boys and girls of Lawrence in 2006.
Cynthia Ade
Advantage ESM
Advantage Pezrow
Advertising Management Services
Aero Dynamics
Deborah and Paul Akmakjian
Maritza Almodovar
Michael Anders
Eve & Dag Anderson
Andover Animal Hospital
Andover High School
Andover Law, P.C.
Nicole Andrade
Sharon and Lawrence Andrews
Dorothy Anger
Anheuser-Busch, Inc.
Heather and Charles R. Annaloro
Anonymous
Robert Ansin
Ada O. Arakelian
Karl Arakelian
Arbella Charitable Foundation
Architectural Heritage Foundation
Lawrence Ardito
James Arnold
Stefan B. Arnold
Alexander J. Asch
Peg and Richard Asoian
Atlantic Retail Properties
Auto Use
Elizabeth and Donald E. Avery
The Bachman Company
BAE Systems Employee Comm. Fund
Edythe and Robert A. Baker
Adria Balaam
Kim and Mark Baltier
Bank of America Charitable Foundation
Bank of America United Way Campaign
The Banks-Baldwin Foundation
James R. Barber
Gino J. Baroni
Margaret Barrett
Maria Bartlett
William Bateman
Neil J. Bateson
Janet M. Beaudoin
Susan and Robert J. Beaulieu
Joseph Bevilacqua
Mark A. Benetatos
Diana and Douglas A. Berthiaume
Margaret and Henry A. Bessel
Dianne and Magdi Bichay
Margo and George H. Bixby
Jonathan I. Blackman
Bonnie Blanchette
Dudley F. Blodget
BlueCross BlueShield of MA
Lester D. Blumberg
Peter Blunt
James P. Bomer
Mary Ann Bonelli
Kathleen Boshar and Steven Reynolds
Boston Sand & Gravel
Rich Boudreau
Judith and Daniel Bourque
Lisa and Norm Bouthilette
Boys & Girls Clubs of America
Boys & Girls Club of Greater Nashua
Boys & Girls Club of Greater Salem
Kathleen F. Brady
Lisa and Douglas O. Brady
Ann H. and William T. Bride, Jr.
Norren and Frank Britt
Broadway Electrical Co., Inc.
Craig Brooks
Brooks Properties, Inc.
Cindy and Richard E. Brown
Brownie Troop #683
Stephanie and Daniel P. Bryant
Lisa and Timothy J. Bryant
David E. Buco
Lorraine and Robert E. Buco
Pam and Thomas M. Burkardt
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Kathleen and Robert K. Burke
Lorraine Burns
Andrew Caffrey
Cains Foods
Cambridge Health Alliance
Leon Cangiano
Capital Distributions Inc.
Lauren and John F. Carnes
Joan M. Cashman
Roger Cassin
Catania-Spagna/La Spagnola Oils
Patricia G. Cavanaugh
Richard L. Cavanough
Central Catholic High School
Century 21 / Mario Real Estate
Century Bank
Chrissy and Andrew Chaban
Robert J. Champion
Channel Building Company, Inc.
The Charlotte Home
Cheever Mechanical, Inc.
Mary and Bill Chile
Vanessa Chirichiello
Elizabeth and James Chongris
Daniel Christopher
Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
Cigna
Citizen’s Bank
Shirley A. and Joseph Clark
Clark Chrysler Jeep
Deborah A. Clements
Clipper Ship Foundation
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola Bottling Co.
Coco, Early & Associates
Brian Cole
Diane and Theodore J. Coletta
The Comcast Foundation
Peter Comeau
Margaret and Martin J. Conley
James Conlon
Jody A. Connor
Patricia and R.J. Conte
Melissa Cook
Erin Cormier
Corporate Express
Kevin Costello
Kathleen and Michael J. Costello
Thomas Costello and Kary Robertson
Cote & Foster, Inc.
Roland Cotton
Cowan, Bolduc, Doherty & Co.
Cox Capital Management
Louis S. Cox Trust
CPM, Inc.
Paul W. Cronin Charitable Trust
Jean S. Cummings
D’Angelo Family
Maryetta and John J. Dailey
Martha and Michael Dailey
Lisa I. and Michael Daily
Phyllis and Clive D. Dalby
Julie and Arthur A. Daniels
Jennifer and Matthew Daniels
Peter S. Daniels
Melissa and Gregory S. Danisch
Charles A. Dapolite
Albert Darling
Collins Dauber
Amy and Brian Dauphin
Ed Davis & Company, Inc.
Parker A. Davis
Rose M. DeFusco
DeFusco & Son Italian Bakery
John W. Delaney
Delmonte Foods
John Deloury
Kay and William P. DeLuca
DeMoulas Foundation
Stephen DeNuzzio
Peter F. DePesa
Constance T. Dery
Robert J. Devaney
Devine, Millimet & Branch, P.A.
Jean Dewberry
Frances R. Dewing Foundation
Barbara and Carmine DiAdamo
Colleen and John R. Dias
Nancy Digiulio
Anthony DiNapoli
Cora and William J. Diodati
Karen and Jerry Diorio
Mary Ann and Craig Divino
Lynne Dodge
James Doherty
Barbara Donovan-Rizzo
Jennifer Doonan
Maria and Bob R. Dow
Caitlin S. Downey
Bernadette Doykos
John D. Doykos
Marcia and Gerald R. Druth
Steven J. Druth
Arlene Dubrowski
George L. Duncan
Patricia and Daniel Dunn
Maureen and Thomas Dunn
Dylan’s Bar and Grill
Dynasty International
Eagle Air Freight
Gayle and Morgan Eames
Beverley and Thomas Eccleston
Maureen and Michael J. Ecker
Sandra B. Edwards
Encore Staffing Services
Enterprise Bank
Michael L. Eskew
Essex County Community Foundation/
Greater Lawrence Summer Fund
Essex Orthopaedics, Inc.
Megan and Douglas Evans
Excalibur Data Recovery, Inc.
Exchange Club of Lawrence
Hope and Steve Fabiani
Fallon Community Health Plan
Ruthven S. and Douglas Farber
Thomas Fardy
Kate and Edward Farrington
Colleen and David Fazio
Theresa and John E. Fenton
Liliana and Juan R. Fernandez
Donna and Francis Ferraro
Susan and Marshall L. Field
Lincoln and Therese Filene Foundation
Yda and Allen W. Filiberti
Finelines
Myrtis Fineman
Edward J. Finerty
Anne and Frank Firicano
Jan and John D. Fitzpatrick
Flagship Press
FM Global Foundation
Football Scouts, Inc.
Pamela and Robert Ford
Forest St. Union Church
Gr. Lawrence Community Action Council
Edna P. Gacioch
Anne M. Ganzenmuller
Howard M. Gardner
GE Foundation
GEM Group
Josephine Genovese
George Weston Bakeries
P. Giallongo
Wendy and Mark Gilbert
Aaron A. Gilman
Stephanie and Scott Ginsberg
Joseph P. Giordano, DMD
Larry Giordano
Jo-Anne L. Giuffrida
Wendy and David Giunta
Karl Gladstone
Global Structured Finance Advisors,
LLC
Glory Restaurant
Gloucester Transit Mix, Inc.
David M. Goldstein
Frank J. Gorman
Dorothy and Edward J. Gorrie
Mary and Michael Graffeo
Jacqueline P. Graham
Christine J. Grange
Granite State Glass
Chad Greene
Eileen Grenier
Marion and Peter J. Grillo
Daniel L. Grover
Patricia M. Hagan
George Haginicolas
Barbara Hajjar, M.D.
Patricia A. Halloran
T. Halloran Plumbing & Company
Laura Hardy
Donna L. and Timothy Harrington
Irene G. and Paul Harrington
Michael P. Harrington
Robert Harris
Harvey & Martin, P.C.
Harvey Signs
George Haseletine
Wynetta and Frank O. Hausner
The Hay Scales Exchange Inc.
James Hayes, Esq.
Heritage United Way
Nancy and John G. Higgins
Highland Street Foundation
Janis and Ronald Hill
Helen Hinkle
Lori and Adrian Hodge
Cliff Howe
The Howe Agency
Howland Development Company
Lorraine and Paul Hubrich
Nancy P. Hudson
Linda and Robert Hughes
Mark Humphreville
Kristen and Donald W. Hunt
Roy A. Hunt Foundation
Converse P. Hunter
Edmund D. Hyder
Phyllis and Dave Iacoviello
Shirley Iacozzi
iCare
Inbev, USA
Injured Workers Pharmacy, LLC
Insurance Professionals of N.E.
Gary Jaffarian
Jeans Addiction
Jensen-Sheehan Insurance Agency, Inc.
Corrine Johnson
Russell H. Johnson
Johnson O’Hare Co.
Joseph’s Pasta Co., Inc.
Nona D. Juknavorian
Julia’s Travel
Joseph G. Kalil
Alan Kaplan
Judy and Edward Kaplan
Jeffrey S. Karelis
Naomi Karetnick
Denis Keaveny
Ken Kellaway
Donna L. and John Kelleher
Mary and Barry Kelleher
Maureen Kelley
Sonya and Stephen J. Kelley
George J. Khoury
Mary Jane King
Linda H. and James Kistler
Kiwanis Club of Greater Lawrence
Kent D. Klueber
Gordon G. Kluzak
Keri A. Kowalchuk
Barbara and Bombar G. Kramer
Vel and Alan P. Kraunelis
Karen Kravchuk
Saleha Kronenewetter
Davor B. Kvaternik
Julien Lacourse
Wayne Lacriox
Vincent Landers
Frances and William L. Lane
Francis E. Lanevin
Jody A. and Stephen Lannan
Geoff Lansberry
Rudolph L. Lantelme, DDS
Margaret Larned
Diane M. Larocque
Barbara and Bill Latham
Lawrence Cultural Council
Lawrence Firefighters FCU
Lawrence Firefighters Local 146
The Lawrence Housing Authority
Lawrence Pumps Inc.
Lawrence Rotary Club
Learning Express
Christopher Leary
John Leary
S. Jason Lebowitz Company
Jeffrey Lentz
Frank J. Leone
John E. Levey
Jacqueline and James J. Lewis
Nicholas Libro
William R. Lickert
The Agnes M. Lindsay Trust
Betty and Richard D. Lindsay
Cheryl Lister
Susan and Brendan Macaulay
Marie and Robert MacCormack
Susan and Bruce MacDougall
Allan R. Macgregor
Beverly and William S. MacLeod
Louise P. and John H. MacMillan, IV
Heidi A. MacSweeney
Lynne and Michael J. Macwade
Thomas Maher
Ronald Maheu
Sheila M. Mahoney
Jill O’Connor Mainiero
Katherine Malarney
Mann Orchards, Inc.
Joseph M. Mansour
Michael Manzi
Tom Manzi Dodge
Anthony F. Marino
Robin and Warren Markwosky
Karen and John A. Marshall
Massachusetts Dental Society
Merrimack Valley
Massachusetts Elks Association, Inc.
Massachusetts Executive Office of
Public Safety
Massachusetts Medical Society
John P. Matthews
Jill and William McCann
Dennis McCarthy
Francis R. McCarthy
The McCarthy Companies
Peter K. McColgan
McCormick & Co.
Mary Fran and John P. McDermott
Allyson Mcdonald
Donita and Michael C. McDonald
Sean McDonough Foundation
Patricia and John F. McGarry
Hedwig M. McIntire
Mary and Brian McKernan
William McKinney
Mary E. McLaughlin
Beth McLaughry
Tom McNaughton
Melissa I. Melendez
Mark Mellman
Jean Mendes
Ross Merchant
Merrill Lynch
Merrimack College
Merrimack Engineering Services, Inc.
Merrimack Plaza Mobil
Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce
Merrimack Valley Credit Union
Merrimack Valley General Fund
Sue and Anthony Mesiti
Christine Methvin
Michael’s Motor Sales, Inc.
Michaud Insurance Associates
Giancarlo Micozzi
Pamela W. Micozzi
Paul A. Miller
Miller Brewing Company
Millipore Foundation
Minco Development Corp.
Constance M. Miragliotta
Christine Mohr
Moody, Famiglietti & Andronico, LLP
Brian Mooney
Rosemary Mooney
Kristen and Michael W. Morris, Jr.
Mary Joan and Michael W. Morris, Sr.
Judith and David L. Morton
Vincent P. Morton
Maryann Muhilly
Lyn and Gerald T. Mulligan
Timothy Mullin
Geraldine Mungo
Edward T. Murad
Raymond Murgia
Matthew F. Murphy
Teresa M. Myers
Lisa Nardone
Nassar Ford
National Grid
Frank Navin
Robert Nazarian
Steven Neri
Thomas E. Neve
New Balance Foundation
New England Patriots Foundation
John Niceforo
Joyce G. Nichols
Michael Nicolaisen
Joseph L. Nocera
Nancy B. and Robert Norbedo
Michael E. Normandeau
Terrill J. North
Northeast Oral Surgery &
Dental Implant Center
Northern Essex Community College
Alexandra and Radhames Nova
Raquel A. Nova
Alberto Nuñez
O’Brien Family
Joan K. and Joseph O’Brien
O’Brien Family
Margaret O’Connor
O’Connor & Drew, P.C.
Robert O’Neil
Susan Ohman
Denise Olivares
Ruthy and Stephen R. Olney
Norma Ortega
Richard M. Osgood
Osram Sylvania Inc.
David Ouellette
Gary Ouellette
Hugo A. Owen
Ozzy Properties, Inc.
Lydia Page
Mary Morris Pannos and
James W. Pannos
Nick Papapetrus
Alfred J. Pappalardo
Joseph S. Pappalardo
The Party Connection, Inc.
Wayne Pasanen
Steven W. Paskah
Peggy Patenaude
Amelia Peabody Foundation
John W. Pearce
Christina Penta
Pepsi-Cola Bottlers
Douglas R. Percy
Annie and Bill Perkins
Albert F. Perrault
Susan Perrault
William Perrone
Walter L. Perry
Donald Peters
Kevin Peters
Theresa and Pete Peterson
PHD Communications
Philips Medical Systems
John F. Phillips
Mike Phillips
Phoenix Foods, Inc.
Katherine K. Piraino
Jacqueline R. Platt
Pleasant Valley Chiropractic LLC
Carol J. Poole
Jeff Poor
James M. Prendergast
Charlotte K. Preston
Charles G. Pringle Foundation
Pritchard Family Foundation
Project Bread - The Walk for Hunger
K. R. Proposki
Prudential Howe & Doherty Realtors
Putnam Investments
George W. Pynn Masonry, Inc.
Rita Rand Conroy
Jason C. Rathbone
Joan and Fred Ravens
Bob Reading
Tom Ready
Redco Foods, Inc.
Reddish Foundation, Inc.
J. Michael Redmond
Eugene Reilly
Arthur and Ana Richter
Raymond Riseberg
Christopher Ritchie
Mayte Rivera
RiverBank
Mary and William Robertson
June and Timothy S. Rock
Rocky Club
Craig A. Rodman
Rogers Family Foundation
Irving and Holly Rogers, III
Nancy Roome
Hollace E. Rooney
Alan M. Rosenberg
Richard A. Rosenthal
Laura Ross
Rumbo
Josephine G. Russell Trust
Katherine Russo Santone
Gladys Sakowich
Gayle Saks
Susanne E. Salerno
Samuel Adams/The Boston Beer
Company
Ann Marie and Timothy Samway
Arlene E. and James Santangelo
Jeff Sarkisian
Amy Savignano
The Savings Bank
James Scaia
William Scarborough
Robert Schell
Thomas D. Schiavone
Eric Schneider
Lana Schofield
Schruender Real Estate
Anthony M. Segala
Justin Segalini
Marci and William P. Shack
Shaheen Brothers/Fred and
Donald Shaheen
Shaheen, Guerrera & O’Leary, LLC
Charles Shannon Community
Safety Grant
John F. Shaw
Shawsheen Village Women’s Club
Shirley and Andrew Shea
Eleanor L. Sheehan
Thomas Sheehan
Jeffrey Sheehy
Susan M. Sherman Family Living Trust
Javed I. Siddiqi, MD
Robert A. Sidney
Debra Rahmin Silberstein, Esq.
Charlotte M. and Douglas Small
Charles L. Smith
Mary and Howard W. Smith
Joel D. Smith
Peter Smith
Carolyn Snyder
Davis Sollars
Dave Souter
Sovereign Bank
Aaron Spencer
Georgia Stanley
Artemas W. Stearns Trust
Clay Steininger
Wendy and George B. Stern
Abbot and Dorothy H. Stevens
Foundation
Charles Stevens
Robert Stevens
Salvatore J. Stile
Matthew Stover
Christopher Sullivan
John F. Sullivan
Lawrence E. Sullivan
Sullivan Bille, PC
Charles J. Sweet
Tallman Eye Associates
TD BankNorth, N.A.
TD BankNorth Charitable Foundation
TEC, Inc. & Kodiak Corp.
Michael J. Terlizzi, MD
Kathleen & Frank Terranova
Paul J. Theberge
Scott H. Thomas
3M Foundation
Three Saints, Inc.
Melannies Tirado
The TJX Foundation
Dorian and Michael Topalian
Walter W. Topham
Torromeo Industries, Inc.
Tripoli Bakery
TSB Charitable Foundation, Inc.
Tufts Health Plan
Shaun M. Twomey
Salvatore R. Uglietto
Joann L. Ulmer
United States Department of Education
United Way of Central Massachusetts
United Way of Merrimack Valley
United Way of the Capital Area, Inc.
United Way of Tri-County, Inc.
Jacquelyn A. Urcinas
David Valletta
Jacqueline Valouch
Robert Vanbuskirk
Andrew Vaz
Nardy L. Vega
Anna Marie Ventura
Carol Vercauteren
Verizon Foundation
VICOR
David Vining
James S. Vittorioso
Raymond A. Vivenzio
Wal-Mart Foundation
The Waldo Trust
Kathleen and Robert M. Wallace
James Warren
William F. Waters
Joseph W. Watson
J. W. Watson Jr. Excavating, Inc.
Wayside Compartments, Inc.
Jeff A. Weiss
Sara A. Welch
Wellpoint Foundation
Christopher S. Wernik
Meredith and Greg Wiech
Duncan Will
Winthrop, Inc. and Fisher Scientific
Wise Foods, Inc.
Woburn Pediatric Associates, LLP
John M. Wojcik
Karen M. Wolff
Woodworth Chevrolet-Cadillac
Bruno Wroblewski
H. Jeremy Wu
Kay and Kenneth Yameen
Loretta and Larry Yameen
Dorothy Zazopoulos
Bonnie L. Zeigler
Joanne Zine
In-kind Contribution
Corporate Express
DeFusco & Son Italian Bakery
Flagship Press
The Party Connection
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major fundraising events
Six hundred supporters joined with sponsors to make our 2006 fundraising events
the most successful ever. Through the generosity of participants and sponsors, our annual auction
and golf tournament contributed nearly $450,000 to the Club.
the platinum anniversary
A U C T I O N
Event Sponsor
Sponsors
North Andover Pediatric
Advertising Management
Associates
Auction Co-chairs
Northeast Oral &
Steven and Tina Druth
Major Sponsors
Services
AMB Property Corporation
The Bryant Family
Maxillofacial Surgery
Bank of New England
Cowan, Bolduc, Doherty
Associates
Kathleen Boshar
The Richter Family
Chrissy Chaban
Kary Robertson and
Frank Cieri
Brickstone Square/Spaulding
& Slye
& Company, LLC
The Druth Family
The Burkardt Family
The Edholm Family
The Cieri Family
The Gable Family
The Daniels Family
Gilbert Insurance Agency,
The DeLuca Family
Devine, Millimet & Branch,
Inc.
The Gilman Family
Tom Costello
Shaheen, Pallone &
Associates
Penelope Cieri
Erin Cormier
Arthur Daniels
Vicor
Julie Daniels
The Webster Family
Amy Dauphin
Joseph’s Pasta Co., Inc.
Brian Dauphin
Finelines
RiverBank
James Edholm
The Fitzpatrick Family
Learning Express–Andover
Flagship Press
Moody, Famiglietti &
P.A.
Special
Acknowledgments
Kathleen Edholm
Chateau Restaurant
Mary Geaslen
The Mulligan Family
Frank A. Cieri
Mark Gilbert
Nassar Ford
DiBurro’s
Aaron Gilman
The Jonas Family
The Nordblom Family
Dylan’s Bar & Grill
Karen Gilman
Lawrence Pumps, Inc.
Ozzy Properties, Inc.
Glory Restaurant
Scott Ginsberg
Les Fleurs
The Radice Family
Malco
Stephanie Ginsberg
Transportation, Engineering
Rachel Morrill
Lori Hodge
Injured Workers Pharmacy,
LLC
The MacMillan Family
The Morris Family
Andronico, LLP
David Geaslen
Geoff Lansberry
& Construction Inc.
Rachel Morrill
New England Patriots
Donors
Well-wishers
David Murphy
Century 21 Mario Real Estate
Radhames Nova
Andover Dermatology
Cindy Parnagian
The Rogers Family
The Berthiaume Family
Enterprise Bank
Annie Perkins
The Rosen Family
The Callahan Family
Harvey Signs
Sam Petrovich
The Savings Bank
Endodontic Specialists
The Hausner Family
Carol Poor
Sovereign Bank
The Harkin Family
Leslie and Alan Kaplan
Steven Reynolds
Michael Rosen
Unico Merrimack Valley
Francis McCarthy, DMD
Donita and Michael C.
Margaret Salafia
Foundation
PR Restaurants, LLC
(Panera Bread)
Foundation
Wadland & Ackerman
The McGrath Family
McDonald
Paul Salafia
McLay’s Florist
Cynthia Mohr
Sandra Shaheen
Mesiti Development
David Murphy
Ned Williams
Corporation
Alberto Nuñez
Clay Steininger
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Auction Committee
27th annual
G O L F
T O U R N A M E N T
Tournament Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
Donors
DeMoulas Foundation
Coca-Cola
Angel Babies - Molly Kate
Anheuser-Busch, Inc.
Joanne Baker
James Edholm - BBI Benefits
Cains Foods
Cantania-Spagna/La Spagnola
Oils
Channel Building Company, Inc.
Cheever Mechanical, Inc.
Cigna
Andover Law
Andrew Shea, Esq.
Cote & Foster, Inc.
Beatrice Gassner
Frank O. Hausner
Rob Luschenat
Alfred J. Pappalardo
Joseph S. Pappalardo
George W. Pyn Masonry, Inc.
Renaissance Golf Club
Schruender Real Estate
Conlon Products
Arthur Daniels, DDS
Eagle Air Freight
Enterprise Bank
Exchange Club of Lawrence
Fidelity Charitable Services
Flagship Press
Greater Lawrence Community
Action Council, Inc.
Johnson & Johnson
KMPD Capital
Mathias Insurance
McCarthy Insurance
McCormick Company
McLay’s Florist
Mott’s
Nassar Ford
Osram Sylvania Inc.
Prudential Howe &
Doherty Realtors
P. T. Trading
Samuel Adams/The Boston
Beer Company
Shaheen, Pallone & Associates
Sullivan Bille, PC
TEC, Inc. & Kodiak Corp.
Tom Manzi Dodge, Inc.
Topham, Fardy & Co.
Trident Properties, LLC
UNUM
Wild Oats
Standard Insurance
Torromeo Industries, Inc.
Toscano & Ardito
Gerri and Jeff Weiss
Gold Sponsors
The Bachman Company
Corporate Express
Del Monte Foods
Frito-Lay
George Weston Bakeries
InBev USA
Miller Brewing
Molson/Coors Brewing
Pepsi-Cola Bottlers
Wise Foods, Inc.
Silver Sponsors
BlueCross BlueShield of MA
The Burkardt Family
The DeLuca Family
Dynasty International
Insurance Professionals of N. E.
PHD Communications
Kary Robertson and
Tom Costello
PR Restaurants, LLC
(Panera Bread)
Sovereign Bank
Unico Merrimack Valley
Foundation
Watts Regulator
Golf Tournament
Committee
Larry Yameen, Chairman
Joanne Baker
William T. Bride, Jr.
Stephanie Bryant
James Lacourse
John C. Reilly
Timothy S. Rock
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We wish to thank the following
for their generous in-kind support
that made this book possible:
Flagship Press—Printing
John Earle—Photography
Katherine R. Santone—Copyediting/Proofreading
Lapham/Miller Associates—Design
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136 Water Street, Lawrence, MA 01841
978 . 683 . 2747
www.lawrencebgc.com

2006 Annual Report - Lawrence Boys and Girls Club

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