August Newsletter
CEO Letter
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School is officially back in full swing and my head is still spinning at how quickly the summer blew by and that we’re already getting ready for football season, cooler temperatures, and earlier sunsets. BGCLC completed our largest summer program in history, which included Summer of Discovery at all three of our traditional Club locations; Fort Collins, Wellington, and Loveland. Over 300 middle and high school students visited countless local business partners to explore the various industries in Northern Colorado and learn more about the opportunities waiting for them after graduation. We also hosted weekly field trips for kids of all ages and created new experiences and memories that will last well into the school year and beyond.
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Congratulations to our 2024 Doing It Wright Winner: Andy Te Slaa!
This award is named in honor of Kathi Wright. Kathi helped to create the Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County’s first Club and held the role of Executive Director for more than 18 years. Kathi was known for her leadership, positivity, and dedication to BGCLC; therefore, this award is given each year to a staff member who exemplifies those traits. Congrats to this year’s recipient, Andy Te Slaa, Area Director! Andy is always looking for new and innovative ways to advance our organization and brings a solution-focused approach and positivity to every new challenge. Thank you for your incredible work!
What was your first reaction to winning the award?
My first thought was of Directors and Club staff. The truth is my job is made incredibly easy because of these people. Trusting in them to do the amazing job they do has allowed me to branch out and think of other ways to promote BGCLC.
What is the most rewarding part of working at BGCLC?
The obvious response would be impacting kids. However, I get so much joy out of seeing the staff grow.
What is your favorite memory of your time at BGCLC?
TURKEY BOWL! I love seeing all the clubs get together for cool events.
Program Highlight: Summer of Discovery Graduations
We are happy to announce that we had 128 graduates of our 2024 Summer of Discovery program!
Congratulations to our Fort Collins, Wellington, and Loveland-Pulliam middle school-aged members who worked so hard over the 8-week program.
This year, we expanded Summer of Discovery to our Loveland-Pulliam Club. Our Loveland-Pulliam staff shined this summer to bring this program to their Club for the first time!
Overall, we worked with 20 different community partners to provide 12 different workforce-related field trips. What a great year!
Introducing our New Chief Development Officer: Tricia Vincent
As a long-time Fort Collins resident and mom of two, Tricia understands and believes in the critical role that community support plays in nurturing the potential of young people. She brings 15 years of nonprofit leadership experience, including strategic planning, fundraising, program development, corporate giving, and grantmaking. Throughout her career, Tricia has emphasized relationship-building and collaboration to effect meaningful change, and is eager to continue this approach in her new role.
“Boys and Girls Clubs of Larimer County has an incredible reputation for supporting young people in this community and I am honored to join the team and continue to grow our impact.” – Tricia Vincent
Upcoming Event: Fore the Kids Golf Classic
Monday, September 9, 2024
12:00 p.m. Shotgun Start
Harmony Golf Club
4175 Club Drive, Timnath, CO 80547
The Fore the Kids Golf Classic, our annual fundraising golf tournament, will be held September 9, 2024 at Harmony Golf Club. This is the perfect day of competition and networking, including a shopping experience, course games, an award banquet, and more!
Foursomes and limited sponsorships are still available! Please contact our Development Manager, Caitlin Carter, at ccarter@bgclarimer.org for more information.
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