A Letter from the CEO...
We had an amazing summer filled with countless fun opportunities and exciting experiences for our members. It was heart-warming to see the friendships our youth developed while visiting community partners like the Children’s Discovery Museum, Iron Coyote, Mass VR, and Camp Timber Pointe, just to name a few. These friendships and programs were enhanced by the amazing volunteers who selflessly spent time with our members. I was always aware when Mrs. Jen (Seidl) was in, because I could hear the laughter and joy the kids were expressing during the programs she brought to our members. It was also fun to see the Kiwanis Club bring the camping experience to the Club for a second Summer. The Young Men’s Club also joined us at the Clubhouse for one of their weekly meeting, visiting with and having lunch with our members. The Cargill Cares Committee also surprised our members by having Mr. Softee provide our members with ice cream.
In addition to our dedicated community partners and volunteers, we have a very passionate team. They build strong, supportive relationships with our members, reinforcing the confidence in our members that their dreams are within reach.
Bloomington-Normal is an amazing community. The Boys & Girls Club of Bloomington-Normal is extremely blessed and grateful for all the love and support our community provides the youth. All of our partners, volunteers and staff help make GREAT FUTURES possible! Thank you!
I CARE,
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Tony Morstatter
Chief Executive Officer
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The sun is shining, the birds are singing. Our world is slowly, cautiously going back to “normal”, or more so creating our new normal.
This summer we were able to expand our room capacity to accommodate for more youth. We found that perfect balance of 12 – 15 youth per space. It is enough people that you have several commonalities as well as some differences. It creates a dynamic that facilitates positive relationships and allows practice of those essential skills. For the high-quality Club experience we are making this the new normal. Small, intimate settings that foster a sense of belonging for everyone involved.
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"I'm just a volunteer..." This is what we hear all the time from the volunteers who serve alongside us each day. We are here to tell you there is no “just a” at our Club. Each and every individual that wants to work with our youth or support our team is appreciated to the fullest.
Some of our most under recognized volunteers are our interns. From colleges and universities near and far, this special group of volunteers help to ensure that our organization runs as efficiently as possible.
This summer...
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The Boys & Girls Club of Bloomington-Normal was established in 1992, hence the name Club ‘92. This prestigious club is for donors who want to contribute monthly recurring gifts online or through our Resource Development office to benefit kids' lives at the Club. |
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Thank You To Our Current Club '92 Members |
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Al & Barbara Nathan
Andrew L Finks
Angela & Todd Bossard
Angie Beasley
Anthony Rozanski
Aondover Tarhule
April Ann Eckhardt
Ashley Walter
Ashlyn LaNae Gramm
Austin James Myers
Barry & Lisa Reilly
Ben Matthews
Beth Whisman
Betsy Myers
Bill Nurczyk
Bill & Jan Lawrence
Blake & Jeseka Mier
Brandy Finney
Brett Myers
Brian & Sarah Day
Briana Turcotte
Caitlin Lanigan
Camille R. Taylor
Cheryl Magnuson & Sahan Kuruppuaratchi
Chris Deering
Christopher Clemens
Colin & Cheryl Logue
Cory Hartke
Dale & Laura Avery
Danielle Miller-Schuster & Andrew Schuster
Darren & Angela Brant
Dave & Cathy Oloffson
David Duffey & Sandra Rose
Deb King Ochs
Dean Carr
Deborah Boston
Delayne & Lori Stickling
Dodie & Jaci Dunson
Dennis M. & Jodi Brtva
DesaRae & Brian Ludolph
Donna Boelen
Douglas & Teresa Minter
Dr. Omar Khokhar
Duane & Toni Farrington
Edmund & Rebecca Miller
Evelyn Rose Young
Greg Troemel
Griffin Design - Tracy Feger
Jason and Audrey Davis
Jay & Jane Rich
Jay & Pamela Reece
Jeff & Melinda Leverton
Jeffrey Page & Family
Jennifer Hall
Jennifer Meiss
Jeremy & Krista DeHaai
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Jerry & Carol Ringer
Jim & Leslie Mullins
Jo-Anna RamsayJoel Ramseyer
John Burkhart
John Elterich & Karen Schmidt
Jon & Tracy Farney
Jonathen & Edith Voegele
Karen Schmidt & John Elterrich
Kathie & Alan Chapman
Kathleen Boudeman-Nicholas and Mark Nicholas
Katie Fudge & Brett Matthews
Katie Grojean
Keith & Falicia Cornille
Kelly Thul
Kelvin Schill
Kenneth Tolson
Kimberly Wright
Kris & Shannon Kline
Krupal Swami
Laurie Moore
Levi Bauer
Lori Baum & Aaron Henkelman
Mark & Holly Houska
Mary Bennett-Henrichs & Scott Henrichs
Matt Miller
Matt Riehle
Matthew & Stacy Spurgin
Melissa Isenburg Tremper & Mark Tremper
Mercedes & William Davison
Micheal O' Grady
Michael & Rachael Mosley
Michelle Ashendorf
Mike Flaherty
Natalie Willard
Neil Alcorn
Neil & Rochelle Gridley
Dr. Omar Khokhar
Pam Deaton - HealthMarkets Insurance
Paul & Mary Smith
Paul S. Hursey, Jr.
Raymond Baue
Rex & Valerie Schaeffer
Ronald Greene
Ross & Amber Amend
Ryan & Kelcie Sundberg
Senator Sally J. Turner
Scott & Molly Davis
Shelleigh & Kevin Birlingmair
Sonya Stremming
Steve & Sue Seibring
Steven & Erin Kennedy
Terry & Dele Ogunleye
Terry and Sarah Gliege
Tom & Jamie Sennett
Tony & Steph Morstatter
Travis & Kate Williams
Wade & Jeanne Koehler
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TAKE ACTION. BECOME A MEMBER TODAY! |
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It’s easy and worth it! Membership is granted to any donor who pledges to any MONTHLY gift amount.
Contact Kimberly Wright, Development Director, to set up your recurring gift or visit our website at the link below!
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2021 GREAT FUTURES ANNUAL APPEAL |
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Thanks to all of our relentless supporters for their steadfast dedication to our community's youth! With a few last-minute pledges and donations, we reached our goal of $124,000! Our members, staff and volunteers are so grateful for your support! WE DID IT!
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Didn't get your donation in yet? Please CLICK HERE!
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Over The Edge
Raises over $75,000!
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Over 70 Edgers rappelled 11 stories down the North side of the Marriott, and, boy, did we have fun!
Click below to see all of our event photos!
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2021 Golf Event Raises Nearly
$8,000 More Than Ever Before!
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Thank you to all of our sponsors, golfers and committee who made this year's golf outing such a great success! We raised nearly $8,000 more than we ever have before! Fun was certainly had by all, despite the rain and delays! |
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DOUBLE YOUR DONATION
Does your employer have a matching gift program?
If so, you can double your gift to the Club!
Check with your employer TODAY!
Companies that match gifts include:
State Farm, Bank of America, Verizon, Home Depot and more!
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WORKPLACE GRANTS
Does your employer provide grants to non-profits in exchange for your volunteer service?
If so, your employer can provide a financial gift to the Club!
Check with your employer TODAY!
Companies that offer volunteer grants include:
State Farm, COUNTRY Financial, Walmart, Sam's Club, Best Buy, Kohl's and more!
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DONATE THROUGH PAYROLL
Does your employer have a workplace giving opportunity through payroll?
If so, you can gift to the Club PRE-TAX!
Check with your employer TODAY!
Companies that have a workplace giving program include:
State Farm, AFNI, FedEx, UPS and more!
Don't have a workplace giving program?
Click HERE to donate through the Club's recurring gift program!
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Do you shop on Amazon? If so, Amazon will donate .5% of EVERY Amazon purchase to the Boys & Girls Club of Bloomington-Normal! Just log in to your Amazon account and visit our organization link: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/37-1308723 to select the Club as your charity of choice. Thank you!
#EveryDollarCounts
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Would you please invite us to come and share our mission? |
We would love to share our mission with your company, group, or organization.
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Upcoming Events:
December 1, 2021: Be GREAT Breakfast
April 1 - June 30, 2022: Great Futures Annual Appeal
September 9th & 10th 2022: Over The Edge Bloomington-Normal
June 17, 2022: 19th Annual Golf Outing
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