2015 Annual Report

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A n n u a l
R e p o r t
Mission
To provide a safe, fun and productive place where teens engage, connect, and
discover their true potential.
We are pleased to share with you our first dedicated Annual Report.
This past year was an active and productive year for our organization. Chop’s Teen Club is proud to serve
teens in grades 7-12. We strive to maintain an annual budget that protects the yearly membership fee of
just $1 so that there is not a financial barrier for any teen to become a member. We could not offer the
quality of programs and serve the number of youth that we do without your support.
We have seven main program areas: Technology Lounge, College & Career Hub, Gymnasium with
climbing wall, Music & Recording Studio, Art Studio, commercially graded Teaching Kitchen and Barista
Station, and Nightclub 509.
The following programs are examples of how we provide a platform for future success through skill-building programs:
The Awesome Pretzel Cart Work
Ready Program, a robust 10-week
work ready certificate program in
partnership with the Sonoma
County Office of Education
nnual Youth Empowerment &
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Leadership Conference for 200
middle school students
Culinary & Catering Program
Group sports and climbing wall team
outh Empowerment Council in
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partnership with Social Advocates
for Youth/Tomorrow’s Leaders Today
S ummer Side-by-Side Artist
Series and Annual Art Gala
omework help and tutoring
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each day after school
J obsMadeReal.com, an interactive
career exploration website
Digital film making and
Photoshop classes
Annual Teen Job Fair
Teen Jam Band
In 2015, 1,032 teen members utilized their membership 20,320 times. On average, 65 teens attend Chop’s each day during the school
year, and 90 attend each day during the summer. Chop’s has enjoyed a 40% increase in participation over the last two years.
Get Involved
Back to the Future Gala Event – September 10th
Become A Vo lun t eer
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At t e n d O u r Ev e n t s
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Art Gala – July 28th
I n v e s t I n O u r Pr o gra m s
Max Beach | Board President
As we begin 2016, we are blessed
to see the successful and vibrant
fulfillment of Charles DeMeo’s vision –
the creation of a safe and productive
place for teens in our community.
Building upon Mr. DeMeo’s ideals, this success has been
achieved by the hard work of a devoted, energetic staff
and executive director, and through the generous support
of many marvelous businesses and individuals here in
Sonoma County.
Walking into Chop’s, one can see and feel the success. In
the last two years alone, membership and participation
is up 40%. Teen participation in Chop’s activities and
programs continues to grow as the club serves an
increasing number of teens, through a wide offering of
enrichment, empowerment, and recreational offerings.
Chop’s is a jewel, a treasure for our kids and our
community. Every day, the building holds scores of active
kids; engaged, happy, and involved. Chop’s is a place
where kids are safe, productive and participate in a myriad
of activities. For myself and the other board members, it’s
a pleasure and an honor to serve a non-profit that provides
a strong, day-to-day improvement in the lives of so many
young people. It’s easy to love Chop’s Teen Club!
Diana Curtin | Executive Director
I am honored to serve as the
Executive Director of Chop’s Teen
Club, and grateful to lead such a
talented and committed team of
individuals who care deeply about
the youth of our community.
I continue to be inspired by the caliber of programs we are
able to create and provide to our teen members and to see
firsthand the significant impact they have. I walk through
the building each afternoon and am met with story after
story of engagement, growth, resilience, connectivity, and
gratitude from our teen members. Helping teens tap in to
their true potential is what we strive for with each member
we serve.
After a strong year of growth within our career readiness
program area, I am particularly proud of the recent launch
of our College and Career Hub, where we now have a
dedicated space for this important program.
2015 marked a pivotal year for Chop’s Teen Club. We have a
strong and dedicated board of directors who take pride in
serving our mission. We expanded our program offerings,
increased staffing, grew teen participation, increased our
partnerships and revenues, and maintained a well-cared
for facility.
I am excited to continue leading Chop’s as an organization
that provides tremendous value to our community.
History
Chop’s was made reality in Santa Rosa’s Railroad Square in
2001 through the generosity of a quiet, respected Santa
Rosa attorney who grew up in the then-mostly Italian
family neighborhood. In 1995 Charles DeMeo left the bulk
of his estate to Community Foundation Sonoma County
with instructions to create a safe and productive place for
teens. Public meetings and teen surveys fed into the plans.
DeMeo’s nickname – “Chop” – was a natural for the club’s
name: Chop’s Teen Club. Chop DeMeo’s bequest means this
unique teen club is guaranteed a home through debt-free
ownership of the beautiful building. However, operating
funds are still required and staff, volunteer board and teens
themselves make sure the programs thrive through their
fundraising activities. Many local businesses and individuals
support Chop’s efforts through donations of cash, in-kind
donations and volunteer time.
core values
Chop’s Teen Club believes in three core values that are
woven into all programs, activities and engagement with
teen members:
Caring Relationships – Through consistent daily check-ins
and mentoring, a sense of community is fostered
High Expectations – Through mentoring and modeling of
positive behaviors, teens are engaged and inspired to raise
to a higher standard of excellence
Opportunities to Shape Members’ Futures – Through
programs like the Awesome Pretzel Cart Work Ready
Program, tangible work and social skills are taught.
Programs, volunteer and leadership opportunities also
provide a portal into college and career exploration.
Our goal is to connect as
many dots for our teen
members as possible,
to help them achieve
future success and
see the possibilities
within them.
Financial Picture
Financial figures for the year ending December, 2015, unaudited
2015 Repair & Replacement Reserve
INCOME 2015 Actuals
TOTAL
INCOME
$912,836
54%
26%
10%
4.3%
3.5%
1.2%
.36%
.25%
DeMeo Endowment Fund......$495,000
Item
Donations...................................... $237,330
New Sound, Light and Video System
(covered by a donor designated contribution)
$35,740
Office Furniture and Computers for
New Staff and College and Career Hub
$14,231
Fund50 Module
(Fund Development Software)
$2,390
IT Server Addition
$2,655
Faucet Replacements
$2,510
Toilet Rebuilds
$2,480
New Fryer
$2,770
Miscellaneous Items
$704
Smoke Detector for HVAC Duct
$1,373
Security Alarm Wireless and Panel Repair
$932
Total (less cost of sound system)
$30,045
Grants.............................................. $92,018
Café Sales....................................... $39,669
Outside Use Fees........................ $32,416
Program Fees............................... $10,793
Membership Fees...................... $3,328
Interest and Misc........................ $2,282
Expenses 2015 Actuals
TOTAL
Operating
Expenses
$911,832
74%
12%
10%
1.8%
1.8%
Personnel....................................... $678,409
Occupancy.................................... $105,529
Program Costs............................. $94,208
Administration............................ $16,831
Marketing...................................... $16,855
These expenses were drawn from the Repair & Replacement
Reserve. Forecasts are based on the End of Life projections
and tracked in the 30 Year Repair and Replacement Plan.
The balance after 2015 expenses remains at $173,804.
Community Partners
Active 20-30 Clubs
Boy Scouts
Cradle to Career Sonoma County
Cost
Elsie Allen Music Department
Graton Rancheria Tribal TANF
MANA
Redwood Credit Union
Santa Rosa Rotary West
Santa Rosa School District
SAY/Tomorrow’s Leaders Today
Sonoma County After School Network
Sonoma County Office of Education
St. Joseph Healthy Sonoma County
West End Farmers Market
Megan High Expectations – Sowing the Seeds of Foundation through Caring Relationships and Setting High Expectations
At age three, Megan’s mom took all resources the family had and disappeared. Her dad quickly realized she had put them deep in debt
leading up to her leaving. This left Megan, her twin brother and their dad without a car and with a lot of work to rebuild financially and
emotionally. Still dealing with the emotional repercussions and the stigma of being socioeconomically challenged, Megan faced new
challenges when kids in school teased her for crying easily and lacking confidence. Often the target of bullying, she found it difficult
to talk to kids her age and had a hard time fitting in. Upon joining Chop’s at age 11, she was at first reluctant to believe that she could
trust staff or form friendships without feeling judged. Staff mentors helped connect Megan with her interests, and helped her form
meaningful friendships with other members. She grew to see Chop’s as a place full of opportunity to discover new things about herself,
her interests and her potential. Now 13, Megan attributes her new found confidence to the staff mentors at Chop’s, and has emerged as
a peer leader. Megan’s father is grateful for the support Megan has received at Chop’s and for providing her with the confidence to be
herself. Megan is most connected to the music program at Chop’s, and performs with our Teen Jam Band at events.
Elim
Future Success – Unleashing the Key to Potential through Shaping Future Success
Born in a poor province of Kenya, Elim endured considerable hardship, having to work on farms or collect scrap metal to help
his family survive. Once in middle school, the move to the states proved difficult with the language barrier and the reality of
an unstable family life, as Elim and his mother were forced to live in shelters for a period of time. Elim was behind his peers in
school, and he quickly became disinterested in his studies. He joined Chop’s where he was met with staff mentors who helped
guide him towards bettering his grades, he found a new network of friends, and began to flourish. He grew more confident
and enrolled in our Awesome Pretzel Cart Work Ready Program because he wanted to gain the necessary skills needed to get
a job to assist with family finances. The work ready program helped him gain work experience and critical skills like confidently
talking with employers and customers, and the skills to create a resume and cover letter. With the support and mentoring
of Chop’s staff, Elim, now 18, completed the work ready program with flying colors and received a handful of job offers.
His current job at Panda Express helps support his family and gives Elim a sense of purpose and accomplishment.
Thank you to our 2015 Supporters
Premier
Platinum
Anonymous
BoDean Fund c/o Community Foundation Sonoma County
Brandon Blevans, Blevans & McCall
Sonoma Wine Country Weekend
Victor and Karen Trione
Titanium
The John Jordan Foundation
Evert B & Ruth Finley Person Foundation
Silver
Dick & Mary Abbey
Abbey, Weitzenberg, Warren & Emery
Active 20-30 Club of Santa Rosa
Active 20-30 Club of Redwood Empire
Cal & Cher Ares
Bank of America Charitable Foundation
Burr, Pilger & Mayer
Collotype Labels
Comcast
Bronze
Jessica Adams
Chad Anderson
Anicia Astobiza
Catherine Barnett
Lea & Allen Barron-Thomas
Max & Suzanne Beach
Liz & David Berry
Victoria Bigelow
Julian Blair
Brad & Corine Bollinger
Jerry & Sabrina Bonfigli
Michelle Boucher
Boudin Holdings, Inc. & Subsidiaries
Doug & Carol Bower
John & Carol Bribiescas
Frank Briceno
David & Catherine Busé
Marilyn Canclini
Michele Carr
Lisa Carreño
Janet Condron
Lisa Correia
Gold
Best Buy Foundation
Bill & Suzie Friedman
Mike & Suzy Marzalek
Perry, Johnson, Anderson, Miller & Moskowitz
Norma Person
Sonoma County Department of Health Services
Wright Contracting
Community Foundation Sonoma County
Honorable Bradford & Rosalie DeMeo
Jack & Judy DeMeo
Donna Halloway Endowment Fund
Herb & Jane Dwight
Exchange Bank
Steve Falk
Friedemann Goldberg LLP
Friedman’s Home Improvement
Ghilotti Construction Company
La Tortilla Factory
Jeff & Shannon Ledger
Robin & Rob McKenzie
Montgomery Village
Lawrence & Louise Moskowitz
Rolf & Becky Nelson
Catherine Neto & Richard Hirsh
Press Democrat
Rebecca Rappensperger
Redwood Credit Union
Bill & ML Reinking
Claudia Sarmiento & Efren Guzman
Craig & Judy Schulz
Tom & Jackie Schwedhelm
Alan & Susan Seidenfeld
Sonoma Clean Power
Sonoma County Children’s Charities
Sonoma Paradiso Foundation
Speedway Children’s Charities
St. Joseph Health Sonoma County
Mark & Terri Stark
Summit State Bank
The Lenore & Howard Klein Foundation
Treasurer of the County of Sonoma
Eileen Trione
Bill & Valerie Williams
Herb Williams
Kenn & Elaine Cunningham
Diana Curtin
Joseph Cutler & Ellen Schwartz
Howard Daulton
Dave’s Market
Brien Farrell
Pam Field
Annie Finkemeier
Kyle & Janet Fisher
Douglas & Kimberley Fitts
Debi Fitzgerald
John Friedemann
Judith Fromm
Katria & Ray Fullerton
Suzanne Gilbert
Stacey & Kelly Gilligan
Pete & Jill Golis
Judy & Jules Gotlieb
Karl & Lynn Grimm
Doug Hanford
Emily & Kevin Harrington
Joanne Harris
Susan Hayes
Jim & Mary Henderson
Matt & Jill Hernandez
Stephanie & Eric Hess
Tony Hildesheim
Tom & Kim Hinde
Bill Hirsh
Matt & Kelly Hunstock
Michael Hyman
Greggory Jennings
Kristine Keith & Matthew Watson
Melissa & Scott Kelleher
Barbara Kelley
Suzanne & Kenny Knowlton
Lisa and Davis Kuehn
Andrea Learned
Gaye LeBaron
LEMO USA, Inc.
Desiree & Todd Lindemann
Bill & Anita Markoff
Kay Marquet
Mary’s Pizza Shack
Damien McAnany & Margaret Fleming
Laura Lee McConnell
John & Michelle Meislahn
Mary Michela
Phyllis & Jeff Miller
Rob & Kristin Muelrath
J Mullineaux & Matt Malik
Rainer & Diedre Navarro
Steve Nielsen & Elisa Regalado
Richard Nowlin
Denise & Jason Oldfield
Oliver’s Market
Brian O’Malley
Bob O’Neil
Cristina & Matt Orchard
Scott Ormerod
Nancy Owen
Mark Payne
Randy Pennington
Jan Post
Anne Prather
Rabobank
Don and Stephanie Ricci
Harry & Dee Richardson
Dave & Laura Robertson
Christine Rodman
Santa Rosa Middle School
John Schalich
Marie & John Scherf
Hank & Lisa Schreeder
Jodi Shubin
Peter & Felicia Simon
Jim & Dana Simonds
Chris Smith
Dawn & Troy Soiland
Sonoma Sterling Limousines, Inc.
Robin Stephani & Klaus Rappensperger
Gary Stone
Frances Templin
Chris & Heidi Thompson
Laura Thorson
Lynda Trombetta Angell
Jeff Weber
Western Farm Center
Michele & Dirk Wooden
Esin Zamora
Managing Staff
Lisa Alexander, Marketing & Communications Director
Diana Curtin, Executive Director
Brenda Russell, Finance Manager
Koy Stewart, Operations & IT Director
Melissa Stewart, Program & Events Director Ananda Sweet, Program & Outreach Manager
Board of Directors
Executive Committee
Max Beach, President – Perry, Johnson, Anderson, Miller & Moskowitz LLP
Michael Tonjum, Vice President – Retired Clinical Psychologist
Hank Schreeder, Treasurer – Santa Rosa Police Department
Rolf Nelson, Secretary – Exchange Bank
Joanne Harris – Work Injury Law Center
Sierra Castillo, Development Associate
Shannon Hagler, Program Associate
Gabe Hirsh, College, Career & Youth Sports Coordinator
Members
Jessica Adams – Vintners Inn, John Ash & Company
Terry Darcy – Darcy’s Fine Jewelers
Judy Fromm – Railroad Square Merchants Association
Stacey Gilligan – Burr, Pilger, Mayer
Karl Grimm – Community Foundation Sonoma County
Michael Hyman – The Pawn Advantage
Heidi Hebein, Café & Culinary Coordinator
Maggie Kirk, Art Studio Coordinator
Taylor Krenwinkel, Club 509 & Program Coordinator
Mary Henderson – Leap Solutions
Suzanne Knowlton – Redwood Credit Union
Andrea Learned – Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital Foundation
Jeannie Schulz – Charles M. Schulz Museum
Jodi Shubin – Pisenti & Brinker LLP
Robin Stephani – Wright Contracting