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THE SALEM BOYS &
GIRLS CLUB MONTHLY
NEWSLETTER
CONTRIBUTORS:
GREGG CASAZZA
SALEM HIGH
SCHOOL INTERN
Monthly Newsletter
V O L U M E
DENISE
DOLLOFF
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O C T O B E R / 1 / 2 0 1 4
New Chief Professional Officer Arrives
SCARLETTE
LEBLANC
MARIA
CAMERLENGO
COLIN HANLON
BETH KEANE
CYNTHIA
MCKEON
INSIDE THIS
ISSUE:
A SURPRISE TRIP TO
FENWAY
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GARDENING WITH
MRS. HALLORAN
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A PRESCHOOL
FIELDTRIP
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TRIVIA NIGHT
CHALLENGE
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THE EXCITING DAY
FOR KIDS &
SALEMFEST
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STAFF OF THE MONTH 6
FINE ARTS PROGRAM
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shares, that he
moved to Maui in
1992 where he
worked
at
the
Grand Hyatt and
later became the
head of three Upcounty Youth Centers, that he helped
to establish. It was
here that he raised
his three
children.
Colin always longed
to move back to
New England stating, “The only two
places I could ever
live are Maui, and
Southern
New
Hampshire. There is
just something so
special about the
Colin Hanlon CPO of the Boys & Girls Club of
people here, they
Greater Salem
are some of the
most
gracious
and friendly human
By Gregg Casazza
beings.”
Sitting across from Colin
Hanlon, the new CPO of the
Salem Boys & Girls Club of
Greater Salem, it was easy to see
how dedicated he was to the
growth and wellbeing of the
Club. As a Club kid himself he
told me that Mike Cassidy, his
Basketball coach at the time, was
who encouraged him to go to
college. As the first from his
family to graduate from college,
Colin attributes his success to
the profound impact Mr. Cassidy
had on him. After college, he
So when the opportunity to
move back to New Hampshire
presented itself, it was a no
brainer for him.
Back after
almost 22 years the Boys & Girls
Club was very different from
when Colin left, but he says the
changes were only just beginning.
As the new CPO Colin worked
extensively on making sure that
the people who worked at the
Club would be the best possible
fit for their jobs, and that they
would positively impact the lives
of the children at the Club, he
looked to make sure the Board
of Directors would have the
strongest, most engaged, and
passionate people on it to act as
a strong base for the rest of the
operations, and he worked to
make the Club feel like it truly
belonged to the community.
Though he has only been at
the Club for a month his passion
and drive have truly impacted
the club as a whole. Setting bold
goals and trying to make the
Club the best youth development
organization in New Hampshire
has been somewhat of a daily
task for Colin and he says that
what helps him make his
decisions is if he feels the
outcome will be good for the
kids or not. “If the kids aren’t
having fun,” he says, “then why
do it?”
In the brief month he has
worked in the Greater Salem
Area Colin has tried to make as
many positive changes as he can,
while still upholding the original
ideals of the Boys & Girls Clubs
that started in 1967. What keeps
him going he says is, “The evergrowing challenge of meeting the
need of the children in the
community, and getting them as
ready as possible for their
futures.” Colin says it is this that
keeps him coming back for each
50+ hour week, and it is this
passion which feeds his soul.
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Aquatics
By Scarlette LeBlanc
Boys & Girls Club of
Greater Salem offers a quality
swim lesson program that with
a variety of classes to meet the
needs of children of all ages
and abilities. A certified
lifeguard is always on duty
during all aquatic programs.
Programs include Swim
Lessons, Swim Team, Fun
Swim/Open Swim and more.
o
Two friends enjoying the
pool
The Boys & Girls Club of
Greater Salem is currently
taking registrations for the Sea
Lion Swim Team. Lessons are
for children 3 years old and
older. The session will run for
8 weeks with one lesson each
week, each for 45 minutes.
The session is $75 per child. A
Parent & Tot class (Thursday’s
at 9am) has been added, and
the Different Strokes program
(Friday’s at 5:15pm) is still
being offered.
9-10:30 am and 11:45am12:45pm, Cost is $5.00 per
visit.
For more information about the
aquatics program, please go to
their website at:
https://salembgc.org/programs/
aquatics
or call/ email Scarlette LeBlanc at
603-898-7709
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[email protected]
Don’t forget the Adult Lap
Swim is still being offered
Monday through Friday
Sports, Fitness and Recreation
“The tickets also
included a few
more perks that
Red Sox Game
Courtesy of 99
Restaurants
would make the
By Gregg Casazza
game even more
On September 9th,
2014 three Club kids,
Dominic Fosman, Cody
Rosario, and Jordan
Rosario
were
accompanied by Jeff
DiSalvo,
Athletic
Director, to Fenway
Park for Tuesday night’s
Red Sox game. This trip
From Left to Right: Dominic Fosman, Cody Rosario,
was funded by the 99
and Jordan Rosario, and Jeff DiSalvo,
Restaurants, which
generously gave four tickets
for the game. But the fun didn’t end there. The tickets also included a few more perks that
would make the game even more memorable. Shortly after arriving at the field the four met up
with several other clubs from the area, and before the game began the groups all met up under
the center field bleachers. Here they were informed of their involvement for the night’s opening ceremony.
memorable…”
-Jeff DiSalvo
The groups all had the honor of walking out onto the baseball field and got to stand in front
of the Green Monster for the pre-game ceremonies. During the ceremonies the Boys & Girls
Clubs were acknowledged and given a roaring round of applause. After their celebrity greeting
the four members returned to their center field seats to watch the thrilling game.
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The Multicultural Arts
and soil, and it has
produced tomatoes,
string beans, squash,
eggplant,
peppers,
zucchini,
and
sunflowers.
ingredients together in a big
pot. The class also takes the
sunflowers they grew and draw
them using oil pastels, creating
beautiful art while appreciating
nature.
The garden is a learning
Mrs. Halloran says
she is very excited experience for many of the kids
about this garden in Mrs. Halloran’s class. Many of
because she sees the the children tell Mrs. Halloran
children’s increasing that they have started gardens
enthusiasm
f o r of their own, or help their
agriculture and healthy parents and grandparents with
eating alternatives. She th eirs. Th ey learn th e
shares that one girl in importance of patience and
her class, who had hard work, while still having fun.
never before eaten The group plans to expand
tomatoes at home, ate their garden next year and to
an entire tomato for grow an even wider array of
snack. The impact is
easy to see and will
continue to posiBryce Butler age 6, with a massive cutively affect these
cumber he found
students for the rest
of their lives. Mrs.
Halloran also does a great
Mrs. Halloran’s Garden job
incorporating
the garden, which the kids
By Gregg Casazza
love, to other creative aveOne of the most exciting
nues that they soon find
things about this summer’s
they enjoy as well.
multitude of positive programs
Using only vegetables
was Mrs. Halloran’s Sprouts
Program and its bountiful from the garden she and her
garden. The garden is enjoying class prepared a whole grain
its second year and is run spaghetti and pasta sauce
almost entirely by Mrs. Halloran meal which the children
and her class of students, age thoroughly enjoyed. The
six to eight. The group was children help cut the
Some of the classes bounty, including
assisted by Michael Karantonis, tomatoes using plastic knives,
cucumbers, green beans, tomatoes and
a parent who donated fertilizer and have fun mixing all their
sunflowers
“...one girl in
her class, who
had never
before eaten
tomatoes at
home, ate an
entire tomato
for snack…”
-Mrs. Halloran
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Halloween Overnighter
“After trick-orBy Gregg Casazza
For only $10 you can be a part
of the Boys & Girls Club’s
Halloween Overnighter. After trick
-or-treating Club members who are
grade 6 and up can continue in the
Halloween spirit with an
overnighter at the Club. On
October 31st you can sign up from
8pm-9pm for the all night festivities,
and it costs only $10. There will be
food, drinks, music and games, for
everyone to enjoy. Be sure to
come in your costume as there will
be an all inclusive costume contest
to look forward to. Doors lock at
9pm and you can be assured that
not only will the overnighter be fun,
but also very safe. Parents be sure
to pick up your children by 7am
November 1st, and kids, remember
not to eat all your Halloween candy
in one sitting.
treating your
children can
continue in the
Halloween
spirit with an
overnighter at
the Club”
-Meghan Lopez
Preschool Program
to 6 years of age. Our school
philosophy emphasizes the
“whole” child. Our programs
are designed to address each
child’s total development. The
primary goal of ours is to foster a positive attitude towards
school and learning which will
last a lifetime. Through the
program experiences, children
are encouraged to express their
feelings, awaken curiosity and
develop self-confidence.
The Preschool class
By Cynthia McKeon
The Boys & Girls Club of
Greater Salem Preschool
program serves children from 3
September has been a time to
renew student and family
acquaintances, make new
friends and learn classroom
routines. The preschool staff
has been very proud of the way
“veteran” students are helping
to welcome all of our new
friends to the school.
The class enjoying a day at Apple Acres Farm
The Preschool’s first field trip of the 2014 2015 school year was to Apple Acres in
Windham. The children were treated with a
hayride, an explanation of how apple cider is
made and after picking apples, enjoyed fresh
apple cider and apple donuts. Many thanks to
Farmer Sam! A few upcoming Preschool events
are the Fall Fundraiser, which begins late
September and runs through mid-October and
the October 7th Salem New Hampshire Fire
Department visit.
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Spotlight On Community Partners
By Maria Camerlengo
As one of our most impactful
partners, The Salem Co-operative
Bank can look back at having had a
profound effect on many
generations of Salem youth. Ann
Lally, Bank President, and her team
never miss an opportunity to
support the efforts of the Club;
whether it be in
chairing the
auction committee and helping to
raise hundreds of
thousands of
dollars or sponsoring the Ganley
Luncheon, or the
Annual Golf
Tournament. Truth is the Boys &
Girls Club of Greater Salem and
the Salem Co-operative Bank
r e m a i n
great partners serving Salem’s Kids and
Salem’s Families.
We truly appreciate their latest
initiative– the evening
transportation program. Since its inception last
fall, the
transportation program has
provided service for more
than 30
members including elementary, middle and high school students
who would otherwise have been unable
to attend the Club. Before heading
home in the evening, these members
benefit from additional homework help,
a nutritious meal and take advantage of
many of the social and physical fitness
program offerings.
Ann Lally and Nicole DeGaspe supporting us by participating at our 36th
Annual Golf Tournament
Trivia Challenge VI- Grand Prize $600!
By Denise Dolloff
“Balducci’s is
The Boys & Girls Club of
Greater
Salem has set the date for
supplying
the next Trivia Challenge! This fun
chicken wings,
filled night of trivia and prizes will
the Weathervane be on Wednesday, October 22.
This event will be held at the Club
will provide clam in the Teen Center from 6:30 chowder, cookies 9:00pm (check-in begins at 6pm).
Teams will consist of 4 to 6 memfrom Chew New bers and can be made up of
Hampshire, and co-workers, friends or family! Are
you the SMARTEST FOLKS in
there will be
Salem? Your team could win the
grand prize of $600!
pizza from NH
Registration forms and
Beach Pizza!”
additional information is available at
-Denise Dolloff
www.salembgc.org.
There will be plenty of free
food and refreshments. Chunky’s
Cinema is supplying the popcorn as
usual. New this year, Balducci’s is
supplying chicken wings, the
Weathervane will provide clam
chowder, cookies from Chew New
Hampshire, and there will be pizza
from NH Beach Pizza! The Boys &
Girls Club staff will be
supplying
the hot dogs and drinks!
There will be chances to win
great raffle prizes too. “It will be
great fun for a great cause; the
future of our kids” says Denise
Dolloff, Director of Development
for the Club. There will be teams
from banks, real estate companies,
stores, municipal offices, schools,
corporations and groups of friends.
Entry fee is $180 per team. There
will be prizes given out throughout
the night during “bonus” rounds.
Bring additional friends and family
to fill the cheering section! ($10per person includes refreshments)
STUMP Trivia has been hired
to coordinate the event. They are
the same trivia company used by
Margarita’s Restaurant in Salem for
their weekly trivia.
Flyer for the Trivia Challenge
including the sponsors
If you have any questions, please contact Denise
Dolloff
at
898-7709
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or
at
[email protected]
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Day For Kids
establish a day to celebrate and honor American
children through the gift of meaningful time.
Research shows that when adults spend meaningful
time with kids it helps them develop a positive
self-image and a sense of belonging, usefulness and
purpose. Now, more than ever, BGC Day for Kids
provides adults and kids an opportunity to take a
break from their busy lives and celebrate the wonder of life and the fulfillment of spending time
together. So on September 20th 10am-2pm the
Salem Boys & Girls Club did just that. In
conjunction with Salemfest, the Club hosts an
annual party for the entire community to enjoy.
Club kid Sabrin Marchoud and staff member
Jennifer Roberts getting their faces painted
By Gregg Casazza
Created as a day to foster
relationships between adults and children,
the mission of BGC Day for Kids is to
Chris Woodby, and the entire Club, wants to
give back to the community, and an event like the
Day for Kids does just that. Boys & Girls Clubs of
America hopes to make BGC Day for Kids a
permanent part of our national culture. They soon
hope the month of September not only recalls the
full swing of the fall and back-to-school season, but
also BGC Day for Kids, the day they devote their
hearts and their minds to our children as a nation.
Rain or shine the Boys & Girls Club celebrates
this Day for Kids with moon bounces, carnival
games, cotton candy, snow cones, and much more.
Chris Woodby, grill master and the head of the
event for the last 2 years, says the club enjoyed
upwards of a few hundred people this year and
that the event was highly enjoyed. What he says he
loves most about the event is the wide range of
people who attend. He continues, “Like every year
almost every age group was in attendance, from
babies to adults, and everyone had a great time
celebrating the kids.”
Kelsey Magoon and another Club kid
enjoying the Day for Kids festivities
August Staff of the Month
By Beth Keane
The August Staff of the Month was Cyndy Haidaichuck. Some
nice things said about Cyndy were: "Cyndy works hard at what
she does! She's so nice! Cyndy opens the building daily and her
job has become more extensive within the last couple of years,
the front desk gets very busy! She works hard and does her best
to keep all our parents happy!"
And from a parent: "I would like to nominate Cyndy for Staff
of the Month. She is always very nice and helpful whenever I have
a question." Not to mention, I have had parents verbally tell me
how much they appreciate Cyndy at the front desk.
Tweens and Teens Fine Arts Program
By Camille Flaherty
Tween art class is held on
Thursday from 4:00 and 5:00, Teens
Art Class from 5:00 and 6:00 The
Boys & Girls Club Members develop
their own personal style of creativity.
They will learn to explore the art
elements and principles of design by
using line, form, color, shape and
textures, balance, movement and
rhythm.
To achieve their own creativity
and to develop an awareness of
exploring with multi-media ( pencil,
charcoal, clay, acrylic paints, etc.) the
class completes various fun and
engaging art works. They are also
introduced to the influence of
different cultures and historical
periods of fine art.
Some of this months artwork made in the Fine Arts Program
Letter From The CVO
July 1st 2014 marked the beginning of my tenure as the President (a.k.a. Chief
Volunteer Officer) of the board of directors for the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Salem,
NH. It’s with great enthusiasm that I begin this journey. Having been on the board for
many years, I know the value of a Club to the community. I look forward to working with
our new Chief Professional Officer, Colin Hanlon and this year’s board to continue serving our youth with the best programs and services available.
Since 1967, the Boys & Girls Club of Salem has provided a safe place for our youth to
learn and grow with ongoing relationships with caring adult professionals, life enhancing
character development experiences, hope and opportunity. The Club serves hundreds of
youth daily in a variety of essential programs focusing on health and life skills, character
and leadership, education and career development, the arts, and sports fitness and recreation.
Joanne Flynn Chief
Volunteer Officer
I would like to thank all of the sponsors, golfers and volunteers who participated in
this year’s golf classic which took place on September 15th. This tournament was dedicated to the memory of my dad, NEPGA Hall of Fame Member and pioneer of junior golf, Bill
Flynn. Thank you to Techneeds Staffing Excellence, our Gold Partner Sponsor, for their
generous support of the 36th Annual Boys & Girls Club Golf Classic. The event was a huge
success and raised $50,000 for the kids!
As the CVO of the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Salem, I look forward to another year
of serving this great place for kids!
Happy Autumn!
Joanne
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October 2014 Calendar
Mon
Tue
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Swim Team
Starts
Final Day for Fall
Fundraiser
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CLOSED
Columbus day
Preschool
Picture
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Second Session
Swim Lessons
Starts
Fire Dept. Visit
Wed
Thu
Fri
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2
3
4
8
9
10
11
Teen Night 6-9
15
Bulldog Reg.
6:30-7:45
Swim Team
Parent Meeting
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Bulldog Reg.
6:30-7:45
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Hot Wing Contest
at the 99
Restaurant
3 Geremonty Drive
Salem, NH 03079
Trivia
Challenge VI
(6:00)
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Red Cross
Blood Drive 9-2
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Second Session Open
Swim Lesson Reg.
Sat
25
Teen Halloween
Overnighter
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