Youth of the Year........ 4 Opinion........................ 5 Arts & Culture.............. 6 Food Finds ................... 8 Music Beat ................... 9 40 Years & Counting 11
KIDS NEWS & REVIEW
Holiday Help ............. 13 Film ............................ 15 My Winter Window .. 17 Strengthening Families... 21 Kids Voice.................. 22 15 Minutes ................ 23
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MUSIC
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Welcome to the 2016
Kids news & review t
his is one of the Reno News & Review’s most important and unique projects, for it touches many people in the community while helping to create better awareness and understanding of one of the Reno area’s most valued organizations: The Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows. The “Kids N&R” has received 1st Place honors in its category for 7 years as “Best Special Section” in the Nevada Press Association’s Better Newspaper Awards – a statewide competition judged each year by an outof-state panel. Most of the stories and ads were created by kids from various locations of the Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows, so what you’ll see and read on the following pages is truly “through the eyes of children”.
MissiON
About the boys & Girls Club
iNTeResTed iN BeCOMiNG A MeMBeR?
HisTORY
This year, the Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows celebrates its 40th year of “Proudly Serving Kids in Northern Nevada.” 1976 marked the beginning of operations for the Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows. The Club was formed and financed by local business men and women and many concerned citizens. In late 1981, the Club’s main facility opened at its current location on E. 9th St. in Reno – the Club now boasts a total of 20 locations throughout Reno, Sparks and Fernley. The Club is open to any youth age 6-18. Membership to the Club is an affordable $20 annually. Additional site fees do apply for before & after school programming and for the full-day school break programs including WCSD summer, fall, winter and spring break. Please click here for membership information or contact the membership office at (775) 331-KIDS (5437). The Club provides transportation from select Washoe County schools, and nutritious meals are served daily at various sites. No child is ever turned away due to the inability to pay. Financial assistance is available.
To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.
PROGRAMs
The Boys & Girls Club offers nearly 130 different programs, events and activities to meet the diverse needs and interests of their members. Core programming areas include: Character & leadership Development education & Career Development health & life skills the Arts sports, Fitness & recreation
Visit our “Join” page on our website – www.bgtcm.org - for membership information or contact a membership coordinator: samantha elliott, Membership Coordinator at (775) 360-2410 sarah odom, Membership Coordinator at (775) 360-2471
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wAYs TO Give
From humble beginnings in 1976, the Boys & Girls Club has grown into the premier agency serving youth in the Truckee Meadows, with more than 13,000 Club members benefiting from before and after-school programming at 20 sites throughout the Truckee Meadows. Like so many non-profit agencies, it takes the generosity of a caring community to continue to provide high-level programming – especially at a time when our services are more in demand than ever before. Corporate and individual donations can be made online securely, on our website – www.bgtcm.org - or by calling us at (775) 331-KIDS (5437). Thank you for supporting the Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows and enjoy the 2016 Kids News & Review. Please tell our advertisers that you saw their ad in the Kids N&R!
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The content and opinions expressed in this issue do not necessarily reflect those of the Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows or Chico Community Publishing, Inc.
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What was your reaction to the outcome of the 2016 Presidential Election? I wasn’t expecting Donald Trump to win. I didn’t like either candidate. I knew the other two would win due to the polls. -Ava Bruskotter, 11
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The Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows 2016 Holiday Help Program T
he Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows, with tremendous support from the Reno, Sparks and Fernley communities, provides Christmas gifts and goods to local club families in need. In 2015, the Club matched more than 200 families with the help of generous adopters, as well as those who provided extra toys. We were able to help more than 1,500 children. Many of the families that receive help through our program are Club families that are either living on a very limited income or are homeless. The children in our Holiday Help program range in age from 5 to 18. All are currently enrolled at the Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows and have attended the Club at least 52 times in the last year. Each family goes through a pre-screening process before their application is approved for the Holiday Help program, so we know these are families in need of assistance. We ask that donors specify the size of the family they want to adopt. We always do our best to match donors with the family
size they request. Our families range in size from one parent and one child up to two parents with six or more children. It is our hope that donors will provide at least three new, wrapped gifts for each child. In most cases, these gifts will be the only presents our children receive. Many donors also want to give the parent a gift. We suggest a gift card to Wal-Mart or Save-mart (they can be purchased with restrictions such as no tobacco or alcohol), so the parent can buy food for their family and donors do not have to worry about buying additional gifts for the parents. Another option is if a parent has filled out specific needs they have on their application the donor may choose to purchase these items.
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we were able to help more than 1,500 children.
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arts&Culture
Arts & CULTURE T
he Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows partnered with Reno Little Theater to bring theater to our members at the Club. Sarah Phillips, the education outreach coordinator for RLT, worked with 21 of our members from our Pennington facility
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for 14 weeks from February through May. They put together a 30 minute musical titled “Help, I need a vacation!” The production took place at our Pennington facility in the Estelle J. Kelsey Foundation Amphitheater. The production was such
a huge success that the group was able to perform the musical number, “Way out in left field”, from the play at our Annual Awards Banquet in November. Sarah will be returning in February of 2017 to work with our members again on another musi-
cal to take place once again at the Estelle J. Kelsey Foundation Amphitheater in June of 2017. Thank you to Reno Little Theater and Sarah for your support, hard work and a wonderful partnership.
BY EDDIE GUTH, ART COORDINATOR
How We Stay
SMART O
ur SMART Moves program is designed to teach our members – through fun, high-yield activities – how to abstain from, avoid and resist engaging in risky behaviors. Each component – SMART Kids (ages 6-9); Start SMART (ages 10-12); Stay SMART (ages 13-15) – addresses age-appropriate issues and provides information and skills needed for our members to adopt the attitudes and behaviors necessary to lead healthy, fulfilling lives. SMART Moves’ comprehensive strategy helps our members better navigate the
challenging path from childhood to adulthood. The activities and messages of the SMART Moves program are designed to enable young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. We are confident that the youth and teens at our Clubs who participate in this program will be armed with the crucial knowledge needed to lead a healthy lifestyle and have a great future.
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OPINION
LITERACY BY MAGGIE REPKO, EDUCATION COORDINATOR
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“We love our friends at the Boys & Girls Club!” -Dr. Cariann Champagne
e all know that childhood reading is important, but recent studies have shown just how important early literacy skills really are. In fact, if a child is behind in their literacy abilities by as early as third grade, they are at a much higher risk for dropping out of high school and dealing with other academic challenges in their future. To meet this need for our youngsters, BGCTM has taken our already successful literacy model and developed it into BGC Reads, a regional literacy program funded by United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra and run in partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs in Mason Valley, Carson City, North Lake Tahoe and Elko. BGC Reads works with Club members in kindergarten through third grade, targeting kids whose literacy skills are lagging and providing fun group and one-onone activities to get kids reading and improving their skills. As the administrative lead on the United Way grant, the Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows has taken the lead in creating an effective program for building literacy skills. Partner Clubs then take our model and finetune it to fit their community’s unique needs.
At the Boys and Girls Club of Truckee Meadows the BGC Reads program is held every Tuesday from 4:00-5:00, and Thursday and Friday from 4:00-5:00 and 5:00-5:30. Each grade level gets group and one-on-one help for a total of one hour each week. The kids were tested using the San Diego Assessment tool in order to obtain their level of reading. The literacy program consists of using the books and worksheets from the website Reading A-Z. This is a fundamental tool in how each session is approached and their guided reading lessons provide an appropriate and interesting starting point for helping with the members. Each week is designed to help the members take on a different approach to reading through the use of different reading strategies like sounding out words, breaking words apart or simply asking for help. Different activities are also used in the program to keep the members focused and eager to learn such as, using worksheets, writing in their journal, doing a group activity or a game. The members also receive rewards for their hard work which keeps them motivated and excited about the program.
they are at a much higher risk for dropping out of high school.
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music
The
Music Beat
HUG HIGH SCHOOL D
espite the weight of public attention of Hug High School’s recent school lockdown Chance Cera and Finau Kohitolu still maintain positivity. If you were to walk through the Boys & Girls Club on a day when these two are around the whole attitude around is uplifted. As we crammed into their small tech/music room located in The Club at Hug’s Teen center other student members got excited to hear these two dabble in their musical stylings. Their sound encapsulates a large spectrum of jazz and reggae. Chance’s piano playing definitely has melodic jazz undertones and Finau’s
voice is a cross of Adele and Bruno Mars. He’s definitely got some power in those pipes. Both Chance and Finau grew up in music households. Although they both profess to be self-taught they also both hold their families as the core of their music tradition. Finau speaks very highly of his sisters and his dad as the main source of his talent and his influence for playing music. Chance also highlights his whole family as the foundation of his music. Chance and Finau began playing instruments in their early education including. Finau learned trombone and piano in 5th
grade than began singing in choirs in 8th grade. Chance started playing trumpet, ukulele, guitar and a variety of other instruments beginning in 6th grade. Presently, these two see music as a great outlet for having fun and bringing people together. Finau currently is lead first chair in jazz band and marching band at Hug High School. He sings at school events while Chance plays music at family reunions. The Boys & Girls Club recently has given them a chance to deepen their knowledge of music by offering classes on beat making and music production. They had a chance to visit the William N. Pennington Facility Boys & Girls Club to use the music recording facility their and are excited about the new Bill Burney studio to be opening at the Donald W. Reynold Boys & Girls Club Facility this coming school break. Chance says “Having a studio at 9th street will be great because it is closer than the Pennington site.” They also look
forward to the music program expanding at the Club with the prospects of having professional musicians and sound engineers coming to teach them new things. They both definitely perceive music as a part of their life in the future. Chance and Finau both believe that their music will be more about teaching others to express themselves and enhance their lives in the future. Chance believes that their music will bring more and more people together from different genres. He would love to be a part of doing cover songs with other musicians. He believes that people “should not hide their talent and actually learn to express their music in their own way.” Finau desires to learn more about music and eventually create music tutorials so that others can learn how to express themselves. Finau says, “practice…practice…practice…when you practice you get better.” BY DAN PIKE, TECHNOLOGY COORDINATOR
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40 YEARS OF
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sk a kid today about what life was like 40 years ago, and you might get some funny responses. References to the “old days,” way back before the internet, smart phones and Snapchat. For many, their parents aren’t even 40 years old yet, so 1976 is two generations removed from some youngsters. But while they may not realize it, kids at the Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows are living out a legacy 40 years in the making. This past year, the Club celebrated its 40th birthday. The organization has come a long way in the past four decades, from a small building on Terminal Way serving a few dozen boys to a 19-site operation that will reach more than 14,000 young people in 2016. But even in the midst of growth and expansion, the Club’s mission remains the same: to inspire and enable youth, especially those that need us most, to become responsible, productive and caring citizens. “Those out-of-school hours are an important part of a kids’ day,” said Mike Wurm, Executive Director of the Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows. “Yes, we want to keep them out of trouble during that time, but our goal is much bigger than that. We want to expose them to new ideas, give them new experiences, encourage them to dream big for their futures.” The Club’s 19 locations run the gamut, spanning urban, suburban and rural areas from Lemmon Valley to Neil Road and Verdi to Fernley. They have youth centers for the six to 12-year-olds, teen centers for the 13 to 18 crowd, and even the E. L. Wiegand Early Learning Center for little ones six weeks to five years, including an all-day kindergarten. While they have a large scope, the Club uses the same proven youth development strategies and program models at all of their locations to keep things consistent. Boys & Girls Club programs focus on five core areas: ·0 Education & Career Development: They offer daily afterschool homework help and tutoring as well as money management classes, college and career preparation, computer classes, science camps, literacy clubs and much more.
·1 Character & Leadership Development: These programs give members ample opportunity to serve their community and others as they build integrity, learn work ethic and grow into our community’s future leaders. ·2 Health & Life Skills: The Club plays an important role in helping their members make smart decisions and establish healthy habits. From building self-esteem to dealing with peer pressure to creating healthy eating habits, they offer comprehensive health and life skills programming. ·3 The Arts: The Club offers an array of arts programs that are as broad as their members’ interests. Whether its music, fine arts, drama or dance, the art room is one of the most popular places to be at the Club. ·4 Sports, Fitness & Recreation: They offer leagues, camps, instruction and informal play in a variety of sports like basketball, baseball, soccer and karate. Plus, plenty of time for cooperative games and informal play to get kids of all abilities up and moving. The Club’s program variety ensures that every child can find something they enjoy. “We like to say our programs are ‘fun with a purpose,’” said Wurm. “The fun part gets them in the door, but the purpose makes sure they’re learning and growing because of it. It could be leadership clubs, tutoring, athletics, computer classes. Every kid can find a connecting point at the Boys & Girls Club.”
learned to step outside his comfort zone. Today, Porter is one of the Club’s top Leaders in Training. He spends his afternoons mentoring kids at the Club, playing soccer with them and helping them with their homework. His dedication and resiliency earned him the title of 2016 Male Youth of the Year. “With each new challenge, the Club’s influence was strong in my life. They taught me to believe in myself and that I can accomplish anything I set my mind to,” Porter said. “That’s why you’ll hear me call it lifechanging. You’ll hear me call it home.” Kacie Nicholas, the Club’s 2016 Female Youth of CONTinued on page 13
Standout Youth For 17-year-old Jared Porter, his connecting point was sports. “When I was younger, I discovered activities like baseball and soccer at the Club and realized the passion I had for them,” Porter said. “Playing sports was a way for me to connect with others. I was shy and timid as a kid, but I loved being part of a team.” From something as simple as a soccer game, Porter’s involvement in the Boys & Girls Club grew. He built relationships with peers and staff. He began to succeed academically. He a special advertising supplement to Reno News & Review DECEMBER 15, 2016
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programs
Strengthening Families PROGRAM B
oys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows is excited to continue offering the Strengthening Families Program. This is a 10 week, evidence-based program in which children, ages 6-17, and their parents attend classes focusing on topics that help create happier, more successful families. Modules include topics such as: Communicating with Love and Understanding; Alcohol, Tobacco, Drug Use; Setting Consequences and Limits; and Choosing Good Friends and Monitoring Activities. Each class is two hours in length and allows for parents and their children to eat a meal together, separate for class, and engage in a family activity and
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discussion around each week’s module. Classes are available both in English and Spanish and there are weekly incentives for families who attend. The Strengthening Families Program is completely free, including a meal and childcare for children under the age of six. Children whose families participate must become members of Boys & Girls Club and will receive a scholarship. Classes will begin in January. For more information and to reserve your family’s space, please contact Anne Studebaker, Family PLUS Director at (775)360-2401 or astudebaker@bgctm.org. BY ANNE STUDEBAKER, FAMILY PLUS DIRECTOR
feature the Year, has a bit of a different story. “My first day at the Club was a whirlwind,” recalls Nicholas. “There were lots of games and activities, and so many kids around. But even in the midst of the size and busyness, I knew this was a place I wanted to be.” A Club member since she was eight, Nicholas calls the Boys & Girls Club her second home. “At the Club, I didn’t have to worry about my home life,” she said. “I could just be a kid.” In her 17 years of life, Nicholas has faced more than her fair share of difficulties. And yet, today she’s optimistic about her future. She looks forward graduating from Sparks High School this coming spring and becoming the first in her family to attend college next year. She credits much of her success to her time at the Boys & Girls Club. “Through the years, I’ve always known there was someone at the Club who cares about me,” she said. “And that’s what keeps me coming back.”
Changing with the Times The stories of youth like Jared Porter and Kacie Nicholas drive home the importance of the Boys & Girls Club. For them and thousands of other kids, the Club is a place for fun, exploration, support and refuge. And yet, with each young life impacted, there are many more in the wings. “We celebrate every success story, every accomplishment of our members,” said Wurm. “But we never feel like our job is done. There are kids in our community who don’t have access to the Boys & Girls Club, and a lot of them are the ones who ‘need us most.’” Never stagnant, the Boys & Girls Club is consistently seeking opportunities to reach those kids. “We’re always looking for the next big community need. This year, it was the Bresson Avenue property,” said Wurm. Earlier this year, Truckee Meadows Healthy Communities identified the 89502 zip code as the highest needs zip code in the region. Located at 1090 Bresson Avenue in Reno, the Club’s Bresson site sits right in the heart of 89502.
CONTinued from page 11 Over the years, the building has operated as a church, a school and a community center. The Club was first invited to assist in the facility’s operations in 2014. Ultimately, it was decided the property would function best as a full Boys & Girls Club, and the organization purchased the property this past summer. With 2,000 children attending one of four nearby schools and a free/reduced school lunch qualification rate of 95 percent, the need for youth services in the Bresson neighborhood was undeniable. A Boys & Girls Club in this community made perfect sense. Of course, it wasn’t enough to simply open the building for kids. It had to be up to the Boys & Girls Club’s standards. “When we first took over Bresson Avenue, the property was in disarray,” said Wurm. “Our team worked hard to clean things up, repaint, make sure the facility was safe.” Since then, the Club has seen a dramatic increase in attendance. The site now serves nearly 100 youth every day with the same quality programs offered at all Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows locations. There’s still work to be done on the aging facility, but for now, the kids couldn’t be happier with their new space. The refurbished gym and the renovated backyard—complete with a new grass field and playground—are particular highlights. “We’ve been able to bring in our trained staff, program models that we know work and an infrastructure to support the work we’re doing at this site,” said Wurm. “Basically, we’ve taken our 40 years of experience and used it to meet a very timely and pressing need in our community.” That’s a model Wurm says Club leadership plans to continue. “We’re planning today for the next 40 years, which will affect today’s kids’ kids and their grandkids. Just like our members today are benefitting from what was started back in 1976, decades from now we still want the Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows to be in the business of changing young lives.”
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BOYS & GIRLS CLUB MOVIE REVIEWS how he went to the guy’s friend and got harder and stood up to the girl who pushed him to the ground. It was funny how she then jumped into his arms after he said he wouldn’t let her bully him anymore. -Danilo
BRESSON TEEN CENTER
BRAH-MBiES
I like how it was unpredictable and you never knew what was going to happen. Also there was a lot of humor and most of the time it didn’t even seem like they were acting. The music made it really good as well. -Ali
Truth or Dare
Killer Doll
I thought that it was really good. The acting was good and professional. I liked that it was funny and scary. This was one of the funniest movies. I liked how everyone thought she was crazy. -Angelina G.
Haunt of the dead
The actors were pretty good. But the reason you want to watch this movie is because of the ending scene. It is hilarious. The camera view was one of the best I have ever seen. -Alan Z.
Scheels
Bad Luck Prank Trip
I like how they were going to more than one place to make the movie and the kids that helped make it were funny and looked like pros. -James
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I liked how it started with him getting pushed on to the ground. Then he went to go get harder after his friend suggested someone. And
This movie was very good for scary movies. It was very well scripted and acted, and was a very good representation of the game. -Ethan P.
It was funny how they used trends from the current time to make a funny movie. I like how the doctor was acting and how he said to go to the event for a small loan of a million dollars. Then how Trump at the end killed everyone and never gave anyone a million dollars. -Danilo
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What I like about
the Boys & Girls Club There are many reasons I like the club. One of many reasons is because you learn to be a leader and how to help others. Another reason is you can interact with more than just your class friends. But that is not it, though there are a variety of clubs, this is by far my favorite. There is great staff, fun things to do, and a lot more. My favorite program is Torch club. I am vice president but I can help plan things. I have learned a lot, like teamwork and helping others is important. Hannah Blyveis, Age 9
Makayla, Age 11
What I love about the club is they give you a warning. Other clubs just give you write ups. What I love about the site is the staff is much nicer and kind. My favorite program is bully smart because if someone is bullying you we learn from the program so we become hero’s by sticking up for kids who are picked on or bullied on. I also like power jour because we get rewarded and it helps me with finishing my homework and reading a lot. One more thing I like is SFR (sports fitness recreations) because it helps me learn new games and stretches. Luis R., Age 10
Rylee, Age 8
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Being a staff member of the club for many years I would have to say the many amazing opportunities that are offered to the community and all the families that are in need of help are what I love about my Club House Site. As well giving our kids a safe place to be able to express themselves and accommodating to their personal and outside needs. What I love about my site, here at Lois Allen, are the different and oh so unique backgrounds that come with them. The amazing
help the kids offer without having to ask. In most cases staff has to ask to help. But these kids in particular always bombard us with excitement to help. In this days and age it’s so hard to get kids to stay involved and engaged. Most of all the family oriented feel that is in the air. With all the programs offered at the club I would have to say my favorite program would have to be keystone. Keystone is a leadership club offered for older guys, teen ages to help develop and highlight their great leadership skills within the community. The teens are able to go to different events to help out such as Halloween Haunted house, money matters lessons, fundraising, and just setting the great example for our younger generation. Giving hope to our young adults that there is an awesome world to be discovered. I love my club! Alex Gasetoto, Age 23
What I love about the club id they give you warnings other clubs just give you write-ups. We also do activities, they let you go outside if you are doing your work. They give a snack after school is over. What I love about our clubhouse site is they decorate the club when a holiday comes around like Christmas. They have a fake snowman and lights. Diego Garcia Hall, Age 11
What I love about the club is everything that is here. What I love about my club house site is that we get to do fun activities here. What my favorite program is at the Boys and Girls Club is the groups that we have here with our different staff. Anthony Serrano, Age 9
What I love about the club is the staff and how nice they are. I also love that we have a wide variety of programs that we can go into. What I love about the site is being able to do cooking in the cooking club. Also the sports I enjoy. What I also love about the site is that I get to see my friends. My favorite program is the cooking club because I get to learn new recipes. I’ve learned how to bake pudding from scratch, chocolate chocolate chip cookies, and I am learning how to make Oreo cupcakes Vanessa Rivas
I love the Boys and Girls club. It’s fun here. You get to play some activities like Team Up, it’s cool. You go in the morning and afternoon and you go in the Boys and Girls club. Liliana Arechiga
I love one thing about the club, it is how we can go outside and play games. I love the Club House Site because it’s fun and it has dinner and snacks. My favorite program is going to the library to color and stretch. My favorite game is called Shipwrecked. Caitlyn Clark
The things I love about the club is that I get to learn new things, be with friends, have fun, and many, many more. Things in the club could be fun or boring but at the end it’s worth it. That’s what I love about the club. I love my club house site because it is near home, it is at my school so when school is over I can just walk to school and be at my site. Also the staff, all of them are amazing. Xavier Simmons
15 MINUTES WITH A LEADER IN TRAINING
BY TA-TIANA ANDERSON-HALL, LIT COORDINATOR
J
oseph Ryan is a junior at Edward C. Reed High School and has been a member at the Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows since elementary school. His journey began at Marge’s Camp; he loved camping and being in the outdoors. Now that he’s a teen he has volunteered hundreds of club service hours and earned a paid Jr. Staff position at our Donald W. Reynolds Facility. Why are you a Leader in Training? “I Enjoy working with the kids! Being involved at the club and helping out when and where I can. The club is a second home.” What is your GREATEST accomplishment? “Finishing High School and getting into college will be. I’d like to become a business executive for a technology or retail clothing company.” How do you balance your active school life and club life? “I have it mapped out. I go to school and do what I need to do at school. I go to the club and do what I need to do at the club. It bothers me when stuff isn’t mapped out.” Joseph is also an active member of Leadership and African American Society; clubs at Reed High School. He enjoys theatre
class and supports the productions. In order to receive a paid position at the Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows LITs are required to complete BGCA programs: Money Matters (financial literacy), Diplomas 2 Degrees (college preparation), and Career Launch (career preparation). Which program is your favorite? “Money Matters. It is important to know how to manage and save money. You can’t get through life successfully without knowing how money works. “
Sierra, Age 10
Throughout the year we participate in various community events. Which one is your favorite? “Thanksgiving Dinner. It’s nice to help out people who don’t have food and the homeless people who don’t have any place to go.” Is there anything you’d like to add? “The LIT program is a very fun program and I encourage all the teens in the community to join.” Taylor, Age 9
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Anna, Age 13