Dear Friends,
Thank you to everyone who took part in our 2012 Reach for the Stars Grand Gala and Auction benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Snohomish County! The event, held at Comcast Arena in Everett on Saturday, October 20, 2012 brought together nearly 450 guests who together raised over $300,000 to help further BGCSC’s Mission – To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.
Jervin Villena enchanted the crowd with a heart-warming performance of The Greatest Love of All.
Andrew Urie shared his experience of raising foster sons as a single parent and how the Boys & Girls Clubs of Snohomish County has helped him by providing a safe place for his kids afterschool.
Board President Diana Clay welcomed the guests.
Area Director Marci Volmer served as Master of Ceremonies. She introduced the Board President Diana Clay who got the evening started by thanking everyone who attended, the sponsors, and the donors. A highlight of the live auction was the Raise-The-Paddle portion, which raised nearly $100,000. The audience was entertained by auctioneer Don Jones from the Stokes group and moved by stories from University of Wyoming’s Head Football Coach, Dave Christensen and parent, Andrew Urie. They were captivated by Snohomish Clubs Kid, Jervin Villena’s rendition of The Greatest Love of All for the evening gala.
Thank you to Union Bank’s sponsorship.
Whitfield United-Leavitt sponsored the Mystery Wine Silent Auction.
Tiger Budbill, livening up the crowd during the Heads & Tails Game.
- Thanks to the many local bakeries and pastry shops and Union Bank’s organization the Dessert Dash was a hit!
The Blue Section of the Silent Auction brought in over $10,000 which will go to support the many programs provided by our Clubs.
The Red Section of the Silent Auction brought in nearly $5,000 to support our Clubs.
Club kids from the South Everett/Muklteo Club before greeting create the guests.
It’s not too late to still contribute and be a part of this momentous occasion, pledge any amount right now and donate under the contribution tab here. With 86 cents of every dollar donated to BGCSC going directly to Club programs and services, you can be assured that your gift is having a significant impact on helping young people achieve academic success, to learn how to live healthy lifestyles, and to become good role models and citizens of their community.
- Some of our amazing volunteers, Melissa Cushman and Dexter Registe from the Edmonds Boys & Girls Club helping out at the coat check.
Volunteer, Shaila Davis with Event Planner, Terry Freeman. Terry has been organizing the Reach For the Stars Grand Gala Auction for over 10 years.
Thanks to the Union Bank Volunteers, the event registration went smoothly!
Lastly, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our committed and hardworking staff, Gala Chair Mary Wetmore, and volunteers who lent their time, expertise, relationships and resources to the event. Without everyone’s dedicated assistance – this event would not have been possible, and we are truly grateful for everything you each contributed to making this a wonderful evening and a successful event!
On behalf of the Reach for the Stars Gala Committee, and the nearly 15,000 thousand youth we serve, we hope you enjoyed the evening and learned more about the crucial and impactful work we do.
Best wishes,
Bill Tsoukalas
Executive Director
Boys & Girls Clubs of Snohomish County
About Boys & Girls Clubs of Snohomish County
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Snohomish County is a non-profit organization providing kids ages 5-18 with a safe and positive place to spend their time before and after school and during the summer. Our 17 Clubs and 16 school-based extension sites offer programs helping nearly 15,000 kids achieve academic success, live healthy and active lifestyles, and develop good character and leadership skills. Clubs are strategically located in neighborhoods and are accessible to all kids.
Since 1946, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Snohomish County has been helping kids stay out of trouble, stay in school, and succeed in life. Clubs provide a safe place, caring adult mentors, fun and friendship, and high-impact youth development programs on a daily basis during critical non-school hours. Priority programs emphasize academic success, good character and citizenship, and healthy lifestyles. In a Harris Survey of alumni, 57 percent said the Club saved their lives.
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