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Boys & Girls Club of Greater Baton RougeCapital Area United Way Site PresentationNovember 17, 2011
Our Mission
To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.
Our Great Futures Vision
To provide a world class Club experience that assures success is within reach of every young person who walks through our doors.
IMPACT!
why we care
Our Journey
Intentional approach to our programming and operations that moves us from outcome-intended to outcome-driven.
Our Programs
Boys & Girls ClubOut-of-School Time Activities
Get Real About ViolenceYouth Legislature
Elementary School Youth
1936
995
248 238
743584
1086
629
75
590
Number of students by Parish 2010-11 school year 7,124 total students
Elementary School Youth
BainsBernard TerraceBruslyCaneviewCentral PrimaryCentral Middle CentervilleChamberlinChitimacha TribalCohnDaspitDodsonDoyleDuchtownDuplesisEast Iberville
Fifth WardFrost SchoolGalvezGrammercyG.W. CarverHattie WattsImmanuelJS AucoinLakeshoreLaSalleLoreauvilleMagnoliaM.E. NormanM.D. ShannonNorth LewisNorth Street
NorthwesternParkview OaksPattersonPaulinaPecan GrovePort AllenPrairievilleRomevilleShenandoahSpanish Lake PrimarySt. FrancisSt. JohnStephanvilleTwin OaksWyandotte
The GRAV Experience5 Key Elements
Safe, Positive Environment
Fun!
Supportive Relationships
Opportunities & High Expectations
Recognition
The Get Real About Violence Experience
• Series of eight, thirty-minute
classes
• Trained Instructors
• Proven & Tested Curriculum
• Role play
• Songs
• Drama
• Workbooks
Get Real About Violence Indicators
• Empathy
• Character & Citizenship
• Self Control
Students will be able to avoid and prevent teasing, bullying and violent behaviors.
“The animated style captured the children’s attention as they learned how to reduce violence in their school, to solve problems nonviolently, and the necessary skills to stay safe and healthy.”
Carol Harlow- Counselor, St. Thomas More (EBR)
“The Get Real About Violence program gives our students an opportunity to brainstorm peaceful solutions, learn methods to deal with violence if confronted and suggests actions and behaviors that can possibly prevent violent situations.”
Dorothy Temple, Principal, Bains Elementary (West Feliciana)
“The Get Real About Violence program gives our students an opportunity to brainstorm peaceful solutions, learn methods to deal with violence if confronted and suggests actions and behaviors that can possibly prevent violent situations.”
Dorothy Temple, Principal, Bains Elementary (West Feliciana)
Middle School Youth Legislature
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168 13645 109 48 43
number of students by parish6th, 7th & 8th graders
1,754 students served in 2010-2011 school year
Middle School Youth Legislature
Ascension CentralDutchtownGalvezSt. TheresaLakeLoweryPrairievilleSt. Amant
BossierElm Grove
Iberville Crescent Junior HighIberville Math & ScienceSt. John Middle
LivingstonDenham SpringsHolden Southside
St. JamesSt. Peter Chanel
St. MartinSt. BernardSt. Genevieve
West Baton Rouge Holy Family
West FelicianaWest Feliciana Middle
East Baton RougeBR LutheranCentralThe Dunham SchoolEpiscopalGlasgowLSU LabMost Blessed SacramentNortheastNorthwesternOur Lady of MercyPark Forest (BGC)Sacred HeartSherwoodSoutheastSt. AloysiusSt. AlphonsusSt. Francis XavierSt. GeorgeSt. Jean VianneySt. JudeSt. Thomas MoreWoodlawn
The Youth Legislature Experience5 Key Elements
Safe, Positive Environment
Fun!
Supportive Relationships
Opportunities & High Expectations
Recognition
Classwork & Preparation
• Draft bills
• Research and collect data
supporting bills
• Candidates draft & practice
speeches
• Debate preparation
Two-Day Mock Legislative Session(eight sessions, 230 students average)
• Committee Work• Election of Governor, House &
Senate Officers• Creation of Governor’s Cabinet• Legislators present Bills• House and Senate Sessions with
debate• Press Briefings & Interviews• Recognition Ceremony• Hall of Fame Session• Participation of Elected Officials
Peer Relationships
• Exposure to Diversity• Interaction between
schools• Respectful debate• Strict requirements for
attitude and dress• Social Media follow-up
and interaction
Youth Legislature Indicators
• Increased Confidence
• Increased Leadership
• Increased Knowledge of
Legislative Process
Students will be civic minded adults, engaged in their community.
“Youth Legislature has given me the courage to express my own opinion and to always do the best I can do. Youth Legislature have given me the strength to stand up and be more than regular, and instead to be greater. ”
Joseph Eaglin (Student)
self-confidence
“Youth Legislature was a wonderful experience that made the quiet, shy, and even silly kids at my school come out of their box and show everyone how intelligent they really are. It showed that all of us, even though we’re only kids, that we can be great leaders. ”
Therese Walker (student)
leadership
…she truly understands the process because she has actually applied the process in the House and witnessed the passage of the bill from the committee to the floors of both chambers. She is also fascinated with the roles politicians play in government. She is running for Governor of our session this year. She is a student who sees the need for making a difference in our state and is will to be a catalyst in the process. Her philosophy is, “Make it happen!”
Joyce Lowe Prairieville Middle (Teacher)
knowledge of legislative process
Youth Who Need Us Most
Source: www.edweek.org2008 data (most recent available)
EBR LA USA
43.9%
59.6%
71.7%
Graduation Rates
Youth Who Need Us Most
Schools located in
areas with high
poverty rates
perform lower.
Free and Reduced Lunch Rates
% of students living in poverty
91.2%
73.0% 66.0%
41.8%BGCEBRLAUS
Youth Who Need Us Most
Black students
historically perform
lower than white
students on
standardized tests.
black white other0%
10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%
100%
student population
BGCEBRLA
Youth Who Need Us Most
Childhood Obesity
affects one of every
three children today.
LA USA
35.9%
31.6%
childhood obesity rates
Source: 2007 National Survey of Children’s Health
Youth Who Need Us Most
Service and civic
engagement, the
hall marks that make
America great are at
an all time low.
2002 2009
22.4% 21.0%27.4% 26.8%
volunteer rate
LAUSA
Source: www.volunteeringinamerica.gov
Young People Who Need us Most
65%
21%
14%
number of Boys & Girls Club Members 2010
5-10 yrs.11-13 yrs14-older
1,705 members in out-of-school time programs
Young People Who Need us Most
• Belaire High D• Delmont Elem. F• Forest Heights A• Glen Oaks Park C• Greenbriar Elem. D• Mayfair Middle F• Park Forest Elem. D• Twin Oaks Elem. D+• University Terrace Elem. D• Inspire Charter Academy F
School Performance Grades (2010-2011 performance)
The Fundamental Boys & Girls Club Experience
5 Key Elements
A strong Club experience is at the heart of our success.
Safe, Positive Environment
Fun!
Supportive Relationships
Opportunities & High Expectations
Recognition
High Yield Learning
Leisure –reading
Writing activities
Discussions with knowledgeable
adults
Helping others
Homework help and tutoring
Games that develop cognitive skills
Outcome Based & Targeted Programs
Boys & Girls Clubs of America offers tested,
proven and nationally recognized programs
in five core program areas –
• Character and Leadership Development
• Education and Career Development
• Health and Life Skills
• The Arts
• Sports, Fitness and Recreation
Regular Attendance
• participate 52 days per year
• 104 days per year
• participate for 2 of more years
*decreased times skipping school, increased academic
confidence, higher levels of community service involvement,
increased levels of integrity, increase connectedness, and
deceased number of negative peers.
Source: Public/Private Ventures study of BGC, 2009
Club Experience
• members feel a sense of belonging to the club
• members feel connected to an adult at the club
According to the Harris Survey of BGC Alumni, 85% say
that staff members helped them learn right from wrong;
77% attributed their learning good leadership skills to
Club staff.
Academic Success Indicators
Elementary School:– On time grade progression– Regular school attendance*– 3rd grade reading and math* proficiency– Passing LEAP scores for 4th grade members
Middle School:– On time grade progression– Expectations of academic success*– Regular school attendance*– 8th grade reading and math proficiency– Passing LEAP scores for 8th grade members
High School:– On time grade progression– Expectations of academic success*– Part-time or seasonal work experience– Regular school attendance– On-time credit accumulation– Graduation
Club members will graduate from high school ready for college, trade school, military or employment.
English/LA Math0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
77%73%
63% 62%66%
62%
74%71%
Boys & Girls Club*
Schools where the Club is located*
EBR School System
State of Louisiana
4th grade LEAP Resultspassing rate
(% basic or above)
English/LA Math0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
52%
33%
39%
31%
58%
51%
67%
60%
Boys & Girls Club*
Schools where the Club is located*
EBR School System
State of Louisiana
8th grade LEAP Resultspassing rate
(% basic or above)
5%
95%
Boys & Girls Club Park Forest Middle School
Retained Since 06-07
Not Retained Since 06-07
• Third graders in Boys & Girls Club
summer programs increased
reading level by almost half a
grade in six weeks.
Third Grade Reading Levels
On-time grade progression
• 97% of Club members were
promoted to the next grade
level.
On-time grade progression is indicator of
likelihood of a child graduating from high
school.
Healthy Lifestyles Indicators
Elementary School:– Exercises regularly– Healthy BMI*– President’s Physical Fitness Award*
Middle School:– Exercises regularly– Avoids Risky Behavior*– Healthy BMI*– President’s Physical Fitness Award*
High School:– Exercises regularly– Avoids Risky Behavior*– Healthy BMI*– President’s Physical Fitness Award*– Healthy Diet*
Club members will adopt a healthy diet, practice healthy lifestyle choices and make a life long commitment to fitness.
• 1,621 youth completed BGCA’s Triple Play Fitness and
Nutrition Program
• 160 girls completed Go Girls Go running and fitness
curriculum
• Kickball tournaments
• 700 youth participated in Violence Prevention in
afterschool programs
• 550 youth participated in “Stomp Out Bullying”
• 602 participated in Triple Play kick-off
Healthy Lifestyles
Character & Citizenship Indicators
Elementary School:– Participates in Club and/or Community Service*
Middle School:– Participates in Club and/or Community Service*– No involvement with Juvenile Justice*– Conflict Resolution Skills*
High School:– Participates in Club and/or Community Service*– No involvement with Juvenile Justice*– Conflict Resolution Skills* Club members will become
engaged citizens involved in the community, registered to vote and model strong character.
Character & Citizenship
• 1,315 community service hours
logged by Club members
• Baton Rouge youth, Adrian Augustus,
named Louisiana Youth of the Year
• 125 middle and high school members
completed Passport to Manhood and
SMART Girls Curriculum
CAUW Investment History
2008 2009 2010 20110
50,000
100,000
150,000
200,000
250,000
GRAV/YLBoys & Girls Club
Our Journey
Intentional approach to our programming and operations that moves us from outcome-intended to outcome-driven.
3 critical questions:
1. What are we ultimately trying
to achieve for our members?
2. How will we know we are
successful?
3. What is our plan to get there?
Requested Investment from Capital Area United Way
• $250,000-Boys & Girls Club
out-of-school time programs
• $25,000-Youth Legislature
• $25,000-Get Real About Violence
Requested Investment from Capital Area United Way
• $250,000-Boys & Girls Club
out-of-school time programs
• $25,000-Youth Legislature
• $25,000-Get Real About Violence
Requested Investment from Capital Area United Way
• $250,000-Boys & Girls Club
out-of-school time programs
• $25,000-Youth Legislature
• $25,000-Get Real About Violence
Building Strong Organizations
Board• Governance• Public Trust• Leverage the power of BGCA
Building Strong Organizations
Staff• Recruitment• Selection• Training• Online university• Leverage the power of BGCA
Building Strong Organizations
Financial• Sustainability• Less grant dependent• Increase Individual Giving• E-philanthropy• Leverage BGCA
Requested Investment from Capital Area United Way
• $250,000-Boys & Girls Club
out-of-school time programs
• $25,000-Youth Legislature
• $25,000-Get Real About Violence
Requested Investment from Capital Area United Way
• $250,000-Boys & Girls Club
out-of-school time programs
• $25,000-Youth Legislature
• $25,000-Get Real About Violence