“To inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens.”

609 Ash Street Scranton, PA 18510

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AnonymousAT&T FoundationBlue Ribbon FoundationCharles Holman Foundation City of ScrantonGelb FoundationJA FoundationKistler Tiffany FoundationLackawanna County CommissionersLackawanna County Arts & Culture DepartmentMargaret Briggs FoundationMerrill Lynch & Co. Foundation, Inc.PNC Foundation

Price Chopper’s Golub FoundationRobert Y. Moffat Family Charitable TrustRosenberg Charitable FoundationScranton Area FoundationScranton Office of Economic and Community DevelopmentThe Luzerne FoundationThe Taco Bell Foundation for TeensTJX Foundation, Inc.York Children’s FoundationWachovia FoundationWalmart Foundation

Donor Honor RollGOLD $5,000 and upAnonymousL.R. Costanzo Construction Services Co. Inc.Pat & John AtkinsLouis & Judith PremselaarSanofi Pasteur

SILVER $1,000 to $4,999Scott Douglas AllenArnold & Sandy RifkinDr. Thomas ArtabaneBlue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania Terry & Eileen BurkeChamberlin & Reinheimer Insurers, Inc.CMC Medical StaffLouis A. CostanzoKristin DempseyLouis DomianoEugene DonahueE & R Roofing & ConstructionGordon FloreyGertrude Hawk ChocolatesJeffrey GhergoRichard HazzouriThe Late Charles HolmanPaul Horger, Esq.Dr. Bernard HylandAtty. Gerard & Dawn KaramErwin Kost Jr.Kost Tire & Auto ServicesJohn A. Kramer Jr.Paul and Kathy LantzJerry & Heather MahonMarket Share Development, Inc.Mazzoni & KaramRobert MericleFrank MerkelMerrill Lynch – The Preate Behr GroupJoseph MigliorinoMohegan Sun at Pocono DownsJohn D. & Patricia NardoneNorth Penn BankOliver, Price & RhodesPenn Foster Career SchoolPenn Security Bank & TrustPennstar BankPNC BankJoseph PreateDavid PriceKenneth ReinheimerDavid RudisSchiff’s Food Service, Inc.Shea DemolitionRobert Sheils, III. Esq.Snyder & ClementeTemple-Inland, Inc.The Yelen Hazzouri Group at Morgan Stanley Smith BarneyToyota Scion of ScrantonUnico, Scranton ChapterUnited Concordia DentalWayne & Laurie Whipple BRONZE $500 to $999A. Rifkin Co.Atlantic Fresh Trading, L.L.C.CareGivers AmericaCarl J. Savino, Jr. Funeral ServiceMargaretta ChesslerDevereux ClarkeComcastCommunity Medical CenterD.G. NicholasDempsey Uniform & Linen ServicesJames & Shirley FerrarioMr. & Mrs. L. Peter FriederG. R. Noto Electrical ConstructionEleanore HuddyJAJ Group LLCJohnson CollegeJoyce, Jackman & Bell InsuranceKiwanis Club of ScrantonMrs. Beverly KleinThe Late Jerry KleinMary Ann LaPortaLeber ElectricMcGrail, Merkel, Quinn & AssociatesH. Cass MorganPeter MoylanOnePoint Charity Committee

Original Organizing by TaraPeoples National BankPharmMerica CorporationHenry & Barbara PlattDonna StroudThe Bon-Ton StoresThe Wright Center for Graduate Medical EducationJoseph Van R. Clarke Jr.David WilliamsWm. Rosenstein & Sons Co. PATRON $250 to $499Abington Heights Boys BasketballAllied ServicesAmedisys Hospice ServicesLucian BirochakPeter & Sally BohlinFrank Ciero Jr.Citizens Savings BankCommunity Medical Center Healthcare SystemChristopher DiMattioFidelity BankFirst National Bank of PennsylvaniaFirst National Community BankFirst Presbyterian ChurchJ. Lawrence FriedmanBill GaviganCatherine GavinGlint of GoldH&J Vending/Hugo’s AmusementsDr. Albert HazzouriDavid HemmlerThe Late Mrs. Madge HolcombStephen HudacekJoseph KaramJohn KearneyLackawanna X-Ray LLCRichard MarquardtMarywood UniversityHonorable Robert MazzoniMcGregor Industries, Inc.Dr. Gino MoriNivert Metal SupplyNortheastern Rehabilitation AssociatesThomas OstrowskiPaper Magic Group Inc.PDQ Print CenterPrudentialTim SpeicherSprintPhil StevensThe Perry Law FirmThomas TulaneyTwin Cities Spin CenterUniversity of ScrantonViewmont Medical ServicesWesel Machinery CompanyWolf Block Government Relations FRIEND $1 to $249A+ SignsMichael AbdallaMary AckerWarren AckerAction PersonnelAdvanced Imagining SpecialistsAlan’s MenswearAllied Glass Industries, Inc.Toni Alperin GoldbergAmerican Homecare Supply CompanyAmerican Janitor & Paper SupplyAndy Gavin’sWilliam AntognoliArley WholesaleLouis AuriemmaAutomation Control Solutions IncBanko North, Inc.The Late Hank Belin IVWilliam BenderRichard BishopBMC Office FurnitureBob Thiel’s Body Shop Inc.Bonacci Plumbing & HeatingBurkavage Design Assoc., Inc.William CalpinElaine CampbellCarpenters Local #645 OrganizationVito CastelgrandeCatalano FoodsMichael Chorba

Frank Ciero Sr.Cipriani & WernerClassic PropertiesClemo Hunting & Fishing ClubTerry CochranCommunity Bank & Trust Co.Judge Richard & Mrs. ConaboyCosgrove’sAnthony & Judith CostanzoS. CottoneSharon CuffGeraldine CummiskeyHarris CutlerDavies & Jones Funeral ChapelRuth DaviesDfb, IncJoseph DeAndreaJennifer DempseyHarry & Allean DerrThe Late Dr. Henri & Marilyn DeutschDavid DicksteinFrank DietrickTimothy DohertyLinda DonovanSaid DouaihyDougherty, Leventhal & PriceE.R. DulworthDunmore Roofing & Supply Co.DxDempseyEast Coast SpecialtiesRobert & Helen EckersleyAnthony EmmiMary Beth FarrellFashionable Laundry, Inc.David FraazaWilliam FriedmanFriends of Andrew JarbolaFriends of Michael WashoJohn GearyGene Tranovich Bus CompanyBill GenelloGentex CorporationLaura GentileGerrity’s SupermarketsAttys. Sid Prejean and Melinda GhilardiAlbert & Diana GiallorenziGolden Living CenterDr. Charles & Marilyn GradJohn GrahamJoseph GranahanStephen & Lisa GuinanFrances GunsterJo Ann & Alfred HallRob HalletDavid & Ann HawkHazzouri Brothers & Co.Alex & Mary Ann HazzouriDr. David HazzouriLTC Charles HeverlyFred HickmanHigh Mountain HardwareLynn HillKaren HildebrandHilton Scranton & Conference CenterJudith HockJames W. Cox & Son, Inc.Jennings-Calvey Funeral HomeJohn Blake for SenateJoseph Vonderhey Blacktop Co. Inc.Joyce Electrical, Inc.Julianne KalasinskiJohn & Kimberly KaneLaura & Michael KellyAtty. Paul KellyFrank & Joan KennaKeystone CollegeJoan KleinmanKreder Brooks Hailstone LLPKronick Kalada Berdy & Co. P.C.Lackawanna AmbulanceLadies Auxiliary of Scranton Chapter Unico NationalJay LandauNoelle LantkaLaser Northeast Gathering CompanyGuy LeachWilliam LeesJude LeibmanKenneth LevineSteven & Janice LiddicMarie LittellElizabeth Lufkin

Robert & Karen LutzWilliam LynettAlbert MagnottaGerald & Pauline MahonMichael & Heather MahonMamma Mia, Inc.Gladys McCallBarbara McCrearyMark McDadeKen McDowellMesko GlassGordon & Mary MillerMoses Taylor HospitalLeo MoskovitzDr. Joseph MowadHonorable Margaret Bisignani MoyleMurphy, Piazza & Genello PCJennifer NaroTheodore NeubertJack NewmanLynn NicholsK. Marcy Nolan Northeastern Detachment Marine Corps LeagueNortheastern EnvelopeNortheastern Professional Golf AcademyCarlon O’MalleyOnePointOne Source RealtyFrank O’NeillOptimum Systems PlusLou OttDebbie ParisePasqualichio Bros., Inc.Arthur PattersonRoswell PattersonPenn State WorthingtonDr. P. Joseph PerrottiJohn PesaventoJoseph PetersDonald PreateAttys. Joseph and Judy PricePaul PriceSusan PricePride Mobility Products Corp.Professional Orthopaedic Associates, LTDR. Valvano Masonry, LLCNaomi RachleffKevin RogersRobert RosenbergCharles & Martha SchmidtMary SchumacherRobert & Carole SchumanScranton Federation of Teachers Retiree ChapterDr. Enrico SerineSheils Law AssociatesRobert SchlesingerColleen SnowdonSocial ClubSonicMark & Bray StahllerBob StanleyNorman & Susan StantonSteamtown Blue Print & Copy Center Inc.Carl SteindelCurt StevensPaul StevensAnthony SuraciDon TelescaThe Scranton Times-TribuneDavid ThomasJeff & Tricia ThomasUnited Association Local Union #524Victor Alfieri Literary SocietyVital Link ChiropracticW.D. Iacono & Co.Kristin WalshDr. John WandalowskiJohn WillsXeroxXPEDX – Paper ShopCynthia Yevich

A Po

sitive Place for Kids!

ANNUAL REPORT 2010-2011

Lights on After School

More Information:Julianne KalasinskiDevelopment Director

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HistoryThe Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeastern Pennsylvania has a long history in Scran-ton. Our Club was founded in 1899 as the Boy’s Industrial Association (BIA). The BIA was located in the basement of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. From its inception, the organization was non-sectarian and inter-racial in membership and administration. In 1906, we joined a growing federation of youth organizations, which later went on to become the Boys & Girls Clubs of America. In 1926, the organization moved into larger facilities at the corner of Mulberry Street and Adams Avenue, and was dedicated with a new corporate title, “Boys’ Club of Scran-ton”. The organization continued to grow and thrive in the city. In response to social developments and recognizing a strong local need for services

offered to girls, the Club opened its doors to girls in a pilot program in 1981. That first year, 225 girls became members, and the program was a huge success. In October of 1985, we changed our name to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Scranton. In 2000, the organization once again expanded services, adding extension sites throughout Luzerne County. In response to this regionalized approach, we changed names again to be more reflective our new service area. We became the Boys & Girls Clubs of North-eastern Pennsylvania. In 2006, our organi-zation was honored at the National Centen-nial celebration of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America for being one of the fifty founding members in the Country. Since 1899, many things have changed, but many more have remained the same.

Today, some 1,000 boys and girls, ages six to eighteen years old, take advantage of the programs, activities, and services provided by our agency at our full-service central unit in Scranton and our extension sites throughout Luzerne County. Our Core Promise to Our Members:To provide a safe, positive, and nurturing place and to have a significant impact on their lives. Our Core Promise to Our Donors and the Community:To uphold high ethical standards in all ar-eas, especially in overseeing our finances, reporting data on our membership, being good stewards of the donor dollar and rep-resenting ourselves to the public.

We are proud to announce our 2011 Youth of the Year… Joseph Evans! In the Youth of the Year Competition, four teen members participated and com-peted against each other for scholar-ship monies to an institute of higher education. All the participants were judged on family, school, community, Boys & Girls Club involvement, as well as personal challenges and obstacles overcome. After writing a stellar essay and being interviewed by a panel of volunteer judges in our community, Joseph was awarded a scholarship to an institute of higher education of his choice. The judges included (l-r) Elizabeth Balduino Nagy, Pennstar Bank; Peter Danchak, PNC Bank; and Bridget Orue, Wayne Bank. “If nothing else, I took away from the experience how much the Club has been an important part of the students’ adoles-cence. It was moving to hear how having a safe place to go after school and having a strong mentor has shaped who they are as young adults. It was obvious that the Club has given them self confidence which was apparent in the way they all answered their questions, and it was a delight to hear them describe what goals they were interested in pursuing after high school,” explained Bridget Orue, Wayne Bank com-mercial loan assistant. After the judging,

guest speaker Maureen McGuigan, deputy director of arts and culture, Lackawanna County, shared with the group why higher education is a wise choice to make after high school graduation. A major benefit of being named a Youth of the Year is having the opportunity to compete against other Pennsylvania Youth of the Year winners in another state-wide competition held in Harrisburg. A few weeks later Joseph visited Harrisburg for the state competition with his family, Board President John Kramer Jr. and Club Execu-tive Director Tricia DiBiasi Thomas After spending a few hours preparing, Jo-seph was interviewed by another panel of volunteer judges and representatives from

the state of Pennsylvania. These judges spent time getting to know Joseph and asked what winning the Northeastern Pennsylvania Youth of the Year meant to him. Tricia DiBiasi recalled, “Joe did a wonderful job representing our Club. I was very impressed at how well mannered he was when rubbing elbows with our local government officials. We are all very proud of Joe!” After the competition, all of Penn-sylvania Youth of the Year nominees

from the various Clubs throughout the state got to know each other in a casual setting. Having to get up early the next day, the teens called it an early night so they were fresh for the legislative breakfast the next morning where they would meet with their state government officials. Joseph had the opportunity to spend some time chatting with Senator John Blake and Stephanie Dicks, a representative from PA Representative Kevin Murphy’s office. Joseph enjoyed the face time with his local government officials. Currently Joseph is a senior at West Scran-ton High School where he hopes to attend East Stroudsburg University in the fall. He is planning on majoring in Communica-tions, focusing on journalism.

Club Awards 2011 Youth of the Year

Pictured are (l-r) Jalen Parker, runner up; Richard Kasavage, Club director; and Joseph Evans, first-place winner.

Letter from the OfficialsDear Friends of the Club, When we develop our Annual Report, we are given the opportunity to reflect back over the past year and review all that the Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeastern Pennsylvania has done for this great community. We have con-ducted programs, raised funds and so much

more. But, what is really the most important thing we have done? We think it is basic… we have been here! We have kept our “LIGHTS ON AFTER SCHOOL” to a group of local children and teenagers who really need us. In many communities, boys and girls are left to their own de-vices and to find recreation and companionship in the streets. An increasing number of children are at home with no adult care or supervision. That is not the case in Northeastern Pennsyl-vania. In our community, young people know someone cares about them. The Club shows them this everyday by keeping our “LIGHTS ON AFTER SCHOOL”. The Club offers that and more. We are not only just a place to be, but also a place to participate in a plethora of programs

and services that promote and enhance the development of boys and girls by instilling a sense of competence, usefulness, belonging and influence. Our Club is a safe place to learn and grow, all while having fun. It is a place where great futures are started each and every day. Please allow us to say THANK YOU! So many people just like you have made it possible for us to do our important work and keep our “LIGHTS ON AFTERSCHOOL”. Whether a volunteer, a donor, or a community partner, rest assured that you have done your part. Whatever piece you may have played in working with us, it is all significant. We appreciate your dedication to the chil-dren we serve, and your investment in our community. Going forward, no matter how you participate, you can assist us in helping young people reach their full potential. We ask that you join us in helping kids find their path to a great future. Please remain our partners in this important work as you con-tinue to help us keep our “LIGHTS ON AFTERSCHOOL”!

John A. Kramer, Jr. President

Tricia DiBiasi Thomas Executive Director

Look at all that the Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeastern Pennsylvania has to offer:• Homework Assistance• Educational Games• Computer Education• Internet Safety Programs• Arts & Crafts• Visual Arts Program• Health & Life Skills Programs

• Nutrition Education• Character & Leadership Development Programs• Youth Recognition Programs• Youth of the Year Program• Sports• Athletic Leagues• Digital Photography Program

• Healthy Futures (Fitness and Nutrition Program)• Recreation Programs• Games Room Activities• Day Camp Programs• Field Trips• Guest Speakers

2010/2011 Staff 2010/2011 Board of Directors

Staff are front row (l-r) Evelyn Evans, registrar; and Julianne Kalasinski, development director. Middle row are (l-r) Richard Kasavage, central club director; Debbie Parise, business manager; Laura Gentile, director of operations; and Tricia DiBiasi Thomas, executive director. Back row are (l-r) John Geary, maintenance supervisor; and Lloyd Blackwell, athletics and recreation director.

Pictured are front row (l-r) David Rudis, Louis Costanzo, Noelle Lantka, Scott Douglas Allen, Mary Ann LaPorta and Execu-tive Director Tricia DiBiasi Thomas. Second row (l-r) are Paul Walsh, Cass Mor-gan and Linda Thomas-Hemak, MD. Third row (l-r)

are Erwin Kost Jr., Joseph Preate and Paul Horger, Esq. Fourth row (l-r) are Jerry Mahon, Robert Sheils III, Esq., and Jerry Karam, Esq. Fifth row (l-r) are John Kramer Jr., Philip Rosenstein and Gordon Florey. Top row (l-r) are Louis Domiano and Joseph Migliorino. Missing from photo are Thomas Artabane, MD, the late Hank Belin IV, Jeffery Ghergo, Kristin Dempsey, Eugene Donahue, Thomas Guzek Jr., Stephen Hudacek, the late Jerry Klein, Peter Moylan, Honorable Margaret Bisignani Moyle, Paul Lantz, Richard Hazzouri and Wayne Whipple.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of NEPA recently added two new board members: Scott Douglas Allen, Managing Principal at S|D|A Architects, P.C.; and Linda Thomas-Hemak, MD at The Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education. The new board members responsibilities include: serving on two committees; establishing Club policies; and continuing the Club’s mission.

Scott Douglas AllenAllen’s professional affiliations in-clude, American Institute of Archi-tects, National Council of Architec-tural Registration Boards (NCARB) and International Code Council (ICC). Allen resides in Ransom Township with his wife, Stephanie, and their three children, Zachary, Isabella and Victoria.

Linda Thomas-Hemak, MD Dr. Thomas-Hemak is a board certi-fied Internal Medicine and Pediatrics primary care doctor at the Wright Center for Primary Care’s Mid-Valley practice. She is the Internal Medicine Residency Program Director for the Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education. She is an active and found-ing board member and secretary of the board of trustees for The Commonwealth Medical College. Dr. Thomas-Hemak notably participates in the Pennsylvania Chronic Care Practice and Residency Medial Home trans-formation initiatives. She is a vested advocate of the Patient Centered Medical Home delivery model and Meaningful Use of electronic medical records to enhance patient care, patient engagement and community health. Dr. Thomas-Hemak resides in Jermyn with her husband, Mark, and three children Mason, Maya and Antoinette.

Ups and Downs of the Fiscal Year Many great programs and activities took place throughout 2010 and 2011. Our usual After School and Summer Day Pro-grams served hundreds of disadvantaged children during the out of school time keeping them safe and out of trouble. Here is a quick overview:

• Over 1,000 children were served through our After School and Summer Day Camp Programs • An average of 250 members dropped in daily and took advantage of the programs and activities

• Kids visited our sites approximately 61,250 times throughout the year in both Lackawanna and Luzerne Counties

• Club members spent over 40,000 hours doing homework, receiving tutoring and learning computer skills during the course of the school year • The Club served almost 34,000 meals and snacks to our Club members through-out the year

• Our Fine Arts Program, which includes digital photography and visual arts, provided hands-on art experience to 262 Club members • A new program offered, the Dance Program, instructed 50 Club members in Salsa, Ballroom, Meringue, and a variety of other dance genres

• Our Teen members, ages 13-18, spent a total of 840 hours in the Teen Room

• 1,543 Club members attended our spe-cial events, including Thanksgiving, Holi-day Celebration, Valentine’s Day, Easter, Fourth of July and Halloween As one can see many great things took place at the Club in 2010-2011. We did, however, experience deep sad-ness. We are sad to report that we lost two of our beloved board members this year: Hank Belin IV & Jerry Klein. Both Hank and Jerry were long standing board members who put in countless hours of hard work and enthusiasm to help spread the word about our organization. They also both helped raise thousands of dollars for the Club. They will be greatly missed by our entire Boys & Girls Club Fam-ily, but most especially, by our staff and board who had the honor and privilege of learning from them and working with them the most. For those of you who didn’t have the pleasure of knowing Hank, he was born in Scranton, grew up in the Abington’s and served in the U.S. Army. He joined the Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Com-pany in 1959 and worked as a financial representative for 47 years until his retire-ment. Hank was a proud, enthusiastic and

involved member of the Board of Direc-tors since 1962, serving on many commit-tees. He was the founding Co-Chair of the ONE Campaign. In 2007, Hank was named as one of the Club’s 2007 “Champions of Youth”.

For those of you who didn’t have the pleasure of knowing Jerry, he was a proud and active member of the Board of Directors, served with Hank as Founding Co-Chair of the ONE Cam-paign, and was also hon-ored as one of the Club’s 2007 “Champions of Youth”. Jerry spent two years in the Pacific theatre as a medical

corpsman in the Navy.

After graduating from college, he and his father operated K & K Auto Parts for many years. At the time of his passing, Jerry was a financial advisor

at 1st Financial Services Inc. in Dunmore. Even though Hank and Jerry don’t have a physical presence at the Club anymore, their memories, efforts and love for children will be re-membered for many years to come.

Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2011

Revenue:Fees - $102,433Investments - $37,525Fundraising - $63,421Individual Contributions - $107,127Corporate Contributions - $28,000Memorial Contributions - $6,865Government Grants - $87,094Foundation Grants - $130,607Occupancy - $68,119United Way - $111,760Miscellaneous - $0 Total: $742,951

Expenses:Employee Related Expenses - $570,138Occupancy and Related Expenses - $108,011Transportation and Related Expenses - $60,822Program Expenses - $71,966 Other Expenses - $2,308

Total: $813,245 Excess of Support & Revenue over Expense: (70,294).

Demographics ServedGender:

Females: 46%

Males: 54%

Ages:

13 & over 28%

6-9 37%

10-12 35%

Ethnicity:

African American: 28%

Asian: 1%

Hispan

ic: 10

% Caucasian: 51%

Multi-Racial: 1

0%

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