Blue Door Bulletin | Summer 2018
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MEET MIA<br />
& MEAGAN<br />
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MS. JANE GOES<br />
TO WASHINGTON<br />
PAGE 04<br />
RICK NAGEL<br />
SCHOLARSHIP<br />
PAGE 08<br />
TAKE A<br />
LOOK<br />
PAGE 10<br />
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Photo: Meagan is pictured on the left. Mia is pictured on the right.
MEET MIA &<br />
MEAGAN<br />
UNIVERSITY OF<br />
OKLAHOMA INTERNS<br />
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Oklahoma County is very excited about our<br />
new partnership with the University of Oklahoma School of Social<br />
Work to provide internship opportunities at our Club sites. Meagan<br />
Harden and Mia Kennedy are our first two interns who are working<br />
alongside Club staff and our Club members during the summer.<br />
Both Masters of Social Work students, Meagan and Mia bring lots of<br />
expertise, energy and compassion! Meagan’s undergraduate degree<br />
is in Environmental Sustainability, and Mia’s is in Human and Family<br />
Services. Both chose completing their practicum experiences at the<br />
Boys & Girls Clubs because they love kids and know the difference<br />
the right support systems can make in the life of a child. Welcome<br />
Meagan and Mia!<br />
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MS. JANE GOES<br />
TO WASHINGTON<br />
While our President/CEO Jane Sutter was in Washington D.C.<br />
representing the state as Oklahoma Mother of the Year at the<br />
American Mother’s Inc. awards, she was able to also testify to the<br />
House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human<br />
Services, and Education, chaired by Oklahoma Congressman<br />
Tom Cole. Jane spoke about the importance of 21st Century<br />
Community Learning Centers availble through the Department of<br />
Education.<br />
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Oklahoma County’s partnership with<br />
Santa Fe South (SFS) Elementary School in south Oklahoma City<br />
was started with 21st Century funding. We now have three clubs<br />
in schools and have doubled the number of youth we are able to<br />
serve through those partnerships.<br />
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Oklahoma County is raisng local money<br />
to keep the program going as we complete the fifth and last year<br />
of the 21st Century grant. Pictured are Sage Learn, Government<br />
Relations with Boys & Girls Club of America, Congressman Tom<br />
Cole and Ms. Jane.<br />
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Photo: Sage Learn, Congressman Tom Cole and BGCOKC President/CEO Jane Sutter<br />
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JOIN US FOR A NIGHT OF TASTY EATS, LIVE MUSIC<br />
AND BEERS AS WE HOST OUR ANNUAL FLIGHT FOR<br />
FUTURES EVENT BENEFITING OUR CLUB SITES.<br />
SEPTEMBER 14, <strong>2018</strong><br />
7:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.<br />
Valair Hangar 9 | Wiley Post Airport | 7200 N.W. 63 rd Street<br />
TO BUY TICKETS TODAY,<br />
CLICK HERE<br />
TO BECOME A SPONSOR PLEASE<br />
CLICK HERE<br />
For More Information WWW.BGCOKC.ORG/EVENTS/FLIGHT-FOR-FUTURES<br />
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ANNOUNCEMENTS<br />
Tee It Up! Fore Kids’ Sake<br />
As we continue to grow and evolve, change is sometimes necessary. After many<br />
great years of our Golf Tournament, we have made the decision to no longer host<br />
this event. While we know this was a favorite for many, we are excited for new<br />
opportunities and hope that you will join us at one of our other great events!<br />
Flight for Futures<br />
We are switching things up this year and moving our signature event, Flight for Futures,<br />
to September. Hop on board and join us Friday, September 14th for another fun evening<br />
supporting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Oklahoma County!<br />
GET INVOLVED<br />
Interested in getting involved with the Boys & Girls Clubs of<br />
Oklahoma County? Volunteering is an essential part of what<br />
makes our heart beat. We have several different ways to<br />
get involved whether it be mentoring, coaching, or teaching<br />
a special class, we will find the perfect fit for you. Please<br />
contact our Volunteer Coordinator, LaRissa Conn, at Lconn@<br />
bgcokc.org or 405.602.5711. Make sure to let her know<br />
you found her information in the <strong>Blue</strong> <strong>Door</strong> <strong>Bulletin</strong>. You<br />
can check for any employment opportunities through our<br />
website, bgcokc.org.<br />
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RICK NAGEL<br />
SCHOLARSHIP FUND<br />
From humble beginnings and being a Club member himself, Rick<br />
Nagel knows the challenges that many of our teens face when<br />
preparing life after high school graduation. As a member of the<br />
Boys & Girls Clubs of Oklahoma County’s Board of Directors, as<br />
well as the national BGCA council, Rick has played a pivotal role<br />
in shaping our programs for maximum success and motivating<br />
and inspiring our Club Members to reach their full potential.<br />
Thanks to Rick’s ongoing support and dedication, we are thrilled<br />
to announce the newly established Rick Nagel Scholarship Fund,<br />
housed at the Oklahoma City Community Foundation.<br />
Rick shared the exciting news with our teens earlier this year<br />
and it generated interest among both our middle school and<br />
high school Club Members. The Rick Nagel Scholarship Fund will<br />
benefit current members and alumni of the Boys & Girls Clubs of<br />
Oklahoma County who are seeking post secondary education. The<br />
three scholarship winners announced at the March Champions<br />
of Youth Celebration are Caleb Price, Madison Clayton and Tyler<br />
Michael. The scholarship gives priority to students majoring in a<br />
science, technology, engineering or math subject in college. We<br />
are so grateful to have Rick as part of the Boys & Girls Clubs<br />
family and cannot wait to see the lives that are transformed<br />
through this opportunity!<br />
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Photo: Rick Nagel speaking about scholarship to Club Members<br />
Photo: Rick Nagel awarding the scholarship at the Champions of Youth Celebration.<br />
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TAKE A LOOK<br />
<strong>2018</strong> Champions of Youth<br />
OKC Golf and Country Club<br />
Power Hour Awards<br />
Cesar Chavez Club<br />
<strong>2018</strong> Champions of Youth<br />
OKC Golf and Country Club<br />
Friends Having Fun<br />
Cesar Chavez Club<br />
<strong>2018</strong> Champions of Youth<br />
OKC Golf and Country Club<br />
Pizza Party<br />
Cesar Chavez Club<br />
<strong>2018</strong> Champions of Youth<br />
OKC Golf and Country Club<br />
Member playing soccer<br />
Memorial Park Club<br />
<strong>2018</strong> Champions of Youth<br />
OKC Golf and Country Club<br />
Kickball w/ Junior Committee<br />
Memorial Park Club<br />
<strong>2018</strong> Champions of Youth<br />
OKC Golf and Country Club<br />
Kickball w/ Junior Committee<br />
Memorial Park Club<br />
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$6.9<br />
$900,000<br />
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Oklahoma County has<br />
announced the public phase of its Great Futures Campaign<br />
to serve more youth, more often, with greater impact. The<br />
Campaign centers around adding a Teen Center space for high<br />
school students at the Memorial Park Boys & Girls Club, 3535<br />
N. Western, sustaining the Club programs in three elementary<br />
schools, enhanced programing at all four Club sites, and<br />
broadening the footprint by adding a fifth Club site.<br />
Campaign Co-Chairs Gene Rainbolt and Mark McCubbin have<br />
announced that the campaign has reached 88% of its $7.8<br />
million goal thanks to 100% of board giving and other generous<br />
lead gifts from individuals and foundations. Initial gifts for the<br />
Great Futures Campaign were made in memory of Aubrey K.<br />
McClendon in recognition of his support of the Boys & Girls<br />
Clubs and many other important causes in the community.<br />
In announcing the public phase of the campaign, the cabinet<br />
wants to encourage broad ranging community support.<br />
TO HELP US REACH OUR GOAL,<br />
CLICK HERE<br />
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