Dear Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito Family,
Despite the recent tragic events and deep unrest occurring across the nation, I write this letter with hope. Each year at this time I write a letter to our members, supporters and community to express my gratitude for being able to serve this incredible organization as CEO since 2015. The challenges of this year have been unlike any other, and if anything, I am even more proud and grateful because of all we have been able to accomplish and overcome as an organization and as a community. Together, we have kept the doors to Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito open, and together, we have created a community of support for our youth. Read More
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Announcing Our 2020
Overall Youth of the Year Winner
Quinn O’Donnell
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In a virtual ceremony held for the nominees on Tuesday, November 17th, Bulldogs Basketball member Quinn O’Donnell was awarded Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito’s 2020 Overall Youth of the Year. Quinn was chosen from a field of seven nominees from three of our Clubhouses and four of our specialty programs. Her poise, style of communication, and leadership both on and off our courts make her an ideal representative of our organization in the Countywide competition. O’Donnell is a sophomore at San Dieguito Academy, has a 4.0 GPA and is taking several honors classes. She also plays guitar and piano and sings. Read More
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RSD Swim Team receives Silver Medal Club Excellence honor from USA Swimming
On average only 200 club teams out of more than 3,100 nationwide receive medal recognition from USA Swimming, and RSD has placed in the competition every year for the past 10 years. This year marked RSD Swim Team’s advancement to silver medal status. Read More
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Keegan Ruckdaschel
Aquatics Administrator
& Lifeguard
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“I love working at The Club and for an organization whose main goal is to support our youth and our community at large.” |
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Karla Contillo
Site Lead, Polster Clubhouse, Carmel Valley
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“I feel very fortunate to have the opportunity to work within an organization whose members and staff are like family to me and to have the privilege to really make a difference in the lives of our youth.” |
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Ally Hanlon
Donor Relationship Manager
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"This organization is my family. Some of the staff here at BGC San Dieguito literally helped shaped the person I am today. Twenty years ago, I never imagined I would still be here, but now, I can’t imagine ever being anywhere else.” |
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The holidays at BGC San Dieguito looked a little different this year, but the end result remained the same: an experience filled with joy, laughter and FUN! |
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Sponsor A Child For The Holidays
While the holidays are often thought of as a happy time, the reality for some of our members is quite different, with feelings of sadness, frustration, and uncertainty due to financial unrest and food insecurity. Our Sponsor A Child Program this holiday season helped relieve some of those emotions for over 60 families throughout Carmel Valley, Del Mar, Encinitas & Solana Beach. Donations of presents, food, and gift cards were abound from individuals as well as organizations throughout our community. Read More
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La Colonia's Christmas Craft Class With Santa
The format of this year’s La Colonia Holiday Family Event was altered to ensure the health and safety of all. On Thursday, December 10, 2020 the children and staff at BGC San Dieguito La Colonia Clubhouse “zoomed” in with Del Mar Rotary members during their after-school programs to enjoy craft making, music, treats and a visit from Santa. The party featured craft sessions led by a handful of Rotarians teaching the children how to make their own jewelry, Christmas ornaments, and sculptures. BIG thank you to Del Mar Rotary for their time, effort and support in ensuring our kids had a fun and memorable holiday experience.
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Griset Drive-Thru With Santa Event
In lieu of the traditional Breakfast with Santa, members and their families were invited to attend a drive-thru event featuring a meet-n-greet with Santa. Activities included photo op with Santa, picking out a “stuffy” from Santa’s toy box and taking home gift bags which included breakfast gift cards to a local eatery. Over 30 families drove through the event, held Saturday, December 5, 2020 in the Griset Clubhouse parking lot in Encinitas. Big thank you to our Griset Board for donating and assisting in handing out stuffies and setting up the event décor.
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BGC San Dieguito Staff Keeps Current on Safety and CPR |
Safety is always a priority at The Club. Our annual CPR certification class was moved outdoors this year. The three-hour training held Saturday, December 12th, gave up-to-date information and hands-on practice of CPR and first aid protocol to 17 of our employees. |
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Thank You To Our 2021
Chip-In For-Kids Sponsors
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This year's tournament will look a little different, with an even greater need. Thank you to all of our TEE-rific sponsors who have committed to making sure this year's event is a success.
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Your family's health and safety are important to us.
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If we are open to learning more about each other, we can do more together.
At Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito, we cultivate an inclusive environment in which our members and staff feel valued and free to be their authentic selves. We believe in great futures for youth and welcome all races, sexual orientations, ethnicities, identities, religions, and abilities.
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Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito is an IRS 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. All or part of your contribution may be deductible for Federal tax purposes. Tax ID 95-2470435 |
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