2012 Annual Report

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ANNUAL REPORT 2012
A MESSAGE FROM OUR CEO
The Boys & Girls Club of Lake County (BGCLC) is proud to report that 2012 was another year of
growth and success. We welcomed new staff and new Board members, opened a new schoolbased site and developed partnerships that will have a lasting and positive impact as we
continue to fulfill our mission of;
”Inspiring all young people, especially those who need us most, to
reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.”
Always looking to increase our impact, we are encouraged by the growth experienced over the
last year. In 2012, Club membership reached 573 youth, a 4% increase over 2011. The Club has
intentionally directed resources to support the growth of our high-quality after school and summer programming, in a safe
and healthy environment with positive role models. We want to create systemic change, helping to break the cycle of low
academic achievement, hopelessness and severe lack of healthy lifestyles for our youth and their families. To this end, our
nationally recognized programs, implemented by our professionally trained staff, are focused on 3 priority outcomes;
Academic Success, Good Character & Citizenship, and Healthy Lifestyles.
As we move into 2013, with a budget of $1.3 million, the Club is excited about continued growth
including; an additional summer club site, the beginning of an endowment fund, and new relationships within the community. With the ongoing support of our donors, partners, Board members and
volunteers, the Club can and will serve more youth, more often with greater impact.
ACADEMIC SUCCESS
Marcus, like many youth, has dreams for success; currently he hopes to go to college. But,
like many youth we serve, the path to success is an up-hill struggle.
• The average graduation rate for the communities the Club serves
is 46.8%, well below the national average of 73.4%
• During the summer, youth from low income families lose over 3x the learning in
math and reading than their peers from middle - income communities
• 76% of incoming kindergartners have no knowledge of books and 53%
are unable to write their name
The Club provides youth like Marcus a place that supports him in maintaining or improving
his grades, progressing to the next grade level and graduating high-school on time, with a
plan for the future. Through daily homework tutoring during “Power Hour” and
academic programs like Club Tech and Project Learn, the Club has been able to provide
an environment that supports academic success.
The Club is a good
place to learn... [the
Club] helps me do
homework better
and gets me the
help I need to be
more successful and
achieve my goals.
- Club Member,
age 10
Club Impact:
- 81% of members in our summer program maintained or improved their reading scores
- 73% of members in our summer program maintained or improved their math scores
- 85% of our members have a plan to go to college
On Time Grade Progression
State of Illinois
BGCLC
98%
On-time
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2%
92%
8%
Not on-time
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF LAKE COUNTY
Access to Information about College
BGCLC
87% 13%
Access to
Information
State of Illinois
72%
18%
No Access / No Desire
for Information
HEALTHY LIFESTYLES
Alleyah, like many youth, faces many decisions everyday. What will she eat
for lunch at school? Will she play outside or watch T.V.? Will she accept a
peers offer to do drugs? How does she learn to make the right decisions?
• The cities of Waukegan and North Chicago experience teen
birth rates 2 to 3 times the county average
• 41% of 10th graders have been involved in or threatened by
physical violence
• Over 76,000 Lake County residents live below the poverty line, a
24% increase over the previous year
Rather than succumb to these staggering statistics, Alleyah has made the
decision to reach for a brighter future at the Club. While the Club provides
immediate needs such as healthy meals and a safe place to play, it is
primarily focused on developing Alleyah’s capacity to engage in positive
behaviors that nurture her well-being. Through programs such as Wanna
Play?, Passport to Manhood and Smart Girls, the Club is supporting youth
in making responsible choices regarding food and exercise, avoiding
alcohol, drugs and premature sex and setting personal goals that result in a
life as a successful, self-sufficient adult.
The Club inspires me to do better and
shows me that the rewards that come
from hard work are worth the wait...at
the Club everyone is treated with respect,
we are like another family for each other.
- Club Member, age 18
Marijuana Use by Members with Past Experience
BGCLC
Club Impact:
State of Illinois
33%
- In 2012, the Club served over 50,000 meals, many times meals eaten at the
Club are the only meals youth will have that day
- 96% of members abstained from cigarette smoking
- Youth who attend the Club more frequently have better school attendance
58%
42%
67%
Did Not Abstain
Abstained
GOOD CHARACTER & CITIZENSHIP
John wants to go to school every day, to go to college instead of prison, to become a person his peers respect and trust. Unfortunately,
John has very few examples of how to graduate high school or become an upstanding citizen. Full of potential, John finds role models
amongst the trained, professional staff at the Club.
• There are over 3,500 active gang members in Lake County
• 7,000 youth ages 16-24 live below the poverty line
• Youth from disadvantaged circumstances are less likely to engage in positive civic behaviors or hold positive civic attitudes
For youth like John, the Club is a not only an escape from the negative influences, it is a place where he can learn responsibility, respect, and
accountability. Programs like Torch Club, Youth of the Year and Keystone Club help youth become responsible, caring citizens. Youth develop
leadership skills and are provided with opportunities for planning, decision making, conflict resolution, contributing to the Club and community
and celebrating all cultures.
We need the Club because kids don’t have stuff to do when
they get home. The Club teaches us how to stay out of trouble
and it is FUN!
- Club Member, age 13
Club Impact:
-In 2012, 98% of our youth avoided the criminal justice system
- Club Staff are often the only positive role model in the lives of Club youth
- Club youth regulary particpate in community service projects,
reinforcing the importance of helping others
- 84% of parents notice an increase in their child’s self-confidence
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF LAKE COUNTY
ANNUAL REPORT
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OUR DEMOGRAPHIC
OUR LEADERSHIP
Ethnicity
Founders
African American (60%)
No Data (4%)
Hispanic (30%)
Caucasian (1%)
Multi-Racial (5%)
Ed & Kitty Shumaker
Executive Leadership
Chief Executive Officer
Cesilie Price
Resource
Development Director
Donna Funk
Annual Household Income
Executive Committee
Less than $14,999(38%)
$35,000 - $49,999 (9%)
$15,000 - $24,999 (21%)
$50,000 or more (8%)
$25,000 - $34,999 (13%)
No Data (11%)
President
Rick Zaharias, Retired Allstate
Vice President
Reese Marcusson, WTTW Channel 11
Treasurer
Sedrik Newbern, Allstate
Secretary
OUR LOCATIONS
Willard Helander, County Clerk
Past President
Lyle McCoy, BMO Capital Markets
1 - Adminstrative Office
Board Members
1801 Sheridan Rd. Suite 202
North Chicago, IL 60064
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2 - Genesee Club
Donna Coffin, Community Volunteer
Brett Finley, IDEX Corporation
724 S. Genesee St.
Waukegan, IL 60085
Jeff Howard, Retired United Stationers
3 - Teen Center
John January, Retired Educator
730 Martin Luther King Dr.
Waukegan, IL 60085
Peter Gountanis, BP
Jill Kadam, AbbVie
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Chris Mosbarger, MB Financial Bank
4 - Oakdale Club
Vera Purcell, Realtor
2230 McAree Rd.
Waukegan, IL 60087
Steve Svendsen, Chicago Transom Partners
5 - Zion/Benton Club
Curt Wang, Make the Leap! Coaching
1415 27th St.
Zion, IL 60099
6 - AJ Katzenmaier Club
Marko Vajda, PricewaterhouseCoopers
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6
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1821 Kennedy Dr.
North Chicago, IL 60064
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