Daisy was seven years old when she joined the Loveland Boys & Girls Club. Back then, it was just a small three-room building on 10th Street. However, she eventually had the chance to ride in a limo from that little building to the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Loveland-Pulliam Building on 1st Street.
Did you have a favorite program, activity, or space at the Club? What made it special to you?
My favorite programs were Girls Group and Keystone. Girls Group gave me a safe, supportive place to talk about challenges I was facing at school or with friends. We learned about our bodies and could ask the “uncomfortable” questions you’d never bring up in a school health class. It made me feel seen, cared for, and truly heard. Keystone gave me my first chance to fly—traveling to a conference in Orlando, Florida—and it opened the door to learning about community service, responsibility, and public speaking.
Was there a staff member, mentor, or volunteer who made a lasting impact on you? What did they do or say that stuck with you?
The staff member who made the biggest impact on me was Ashley Prow. She was always there to listen, to comfort me when I needed it, and to offer thoughtful advice. Ashley never shied away from the uncomfortable questions my best friend and I asked, and she made us feel valued by incorporating our ideas into programs and taking us on fun field trips. I still keep in touch with her today. She’s been there for every milestone—big and small—and has always encouraged me to be my best, most authentic self.
Did any leadership opportunities at the Club (like Keystone, Torch Club, or events) influence the kind of person you are today?
Torch Club, Keystone, Girls Group, and nearly every program I participated in at the Loveland-Pulliam Boys & Girls Club shaped the person I am today. Without Club, I don’t think I would have the confidence I have now or the drive to make a positive impact on children. Being part of these programs helped me develop leadership, communication, and responsibility, as well as teamwork, problem-solving, organization, creativity, adaptability, and patience—the skills I rely on every day as a preschool teacher and an efficient event coordinator.
In what ways did the Club help you develop emotional skills or confidence during challenging times?
Club helped me build emotional resilience and confidence during challenging times by showing me that I would always have someone to lean on. They also guided me in developing healthy coping strategies for stressful situations. Through Club, I learned public speaking and how to communicate effectively with adults—skills that are essential to my success as an event coordinator.
What was the most fun or joyful memory you have from your time at the Club?
My most joyful memory at the Boys & Girls Club was going on a college road trip. We traveled to the East Coast and visited several campuses, including Baltimore University, the University of Rhode Island, and UMass. Along the way, we explored historical landmarks, toured the Smithsonian museums, and even stayed at a few Boys & Girls Clubs in different cities. This trip completely changed my perspective on higher education—before going, I was very adamant about not attending college, but it opened my eyes to new possibilities and inspired me to think differently about my future.
What lessons or values from the Club have stayed with you into adulthood?
The lessons and values that have stuck with me are responsibility, integrity, overcoming obstacles, and leadership—and also the understanding that it’s okay to let my inner child shine from time to time. Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County taught me how to grow while still holding onto the joy, curiosity, and creativity that make me who I am.
What path did you take after leaving the Club—education, career, passions?
After my time at the Loveland-Pulliam Club, I went into banquets and events for a few years and loved every single second of it. Eventually, I realized how much I missed working with kids, so I returned to the childcare field in a different capacity by joining a daycare. While working there, I took four college classes in early childhood education to deepen my knowledge and skills. I spent a year at the daycare before switching gears again to return to the events world.
I’m now an Event Coordinator at Main Event—and I absolutely love what I do! I still work part-time at a daycare as well, combining both of my passions: creating memorable experiences and working with children.
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As the organization celebrates 40 years, what message would you share with today’s Club members?
Happy 40th Anniversary, Boys & Girls Club!
I joined the Loveland Club when I was seven, and it quickly became a place where I felt seen, supported, and inspired. Programs like Girls Group and Keystone taught me leadership, responsibility, and confidence—and even gave me my first chance to travel to college campuses on the East Coast, which completely changed how I viewed my future.
The lessons I learned—integrity, overcoming obstacles, leadership, and letting my inner child shine—have stayed with me into adulthood. Today, I’m an Event Coordinator at Main Event and still work part-time with kids, combining my passions for creating memories and helping children grow.
To all current members: dream big, try new things, and know that the Club believes in you. Once a Club member, always a Club member!
