Boys & Girls Clubs Washington State Alliance – Who We Are
- A separate 501-c-4 non-profit corporation
- Unites the independently operating Boys & Girls Clubs in the state of Washington
- Provides a mechanism for joint decision making, communication, exchange of ideas, and cooperative action among Clubs in the state of Washington
- Promotes public awareness of youth development and challenges facing today’s youth
- Provides a mechanism for distribution of state funding to the member Clubs, and a liaison between the Clubs and state government
Why are Boys & Girls Clubs a good investment for the State of Washington?
- Boys & Girls Club programs tie directly into helping the state achieve community goals
- We stretch state dollars through matching funding, thereby easing state costs
- Boys & Girls Club partnerships assist local communities in reaching educational goals in a highly cost effective manner
- Youth in the Boys & Girls Clubs have fewer contacts with law enforcement, stay in school more often, and achieve better grades—all important benefits to our state, local communities and families
Alliance Leadership
President: Francisco Bueno, Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Washington, Vancouver, WA
Vice President: Carrie Holden, Boys & Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound, Tacoma, WA
Treasurer: Mary Budke, Boys & Girls Clubs of the Olympic Peninsula, Sequim, WA
Secretary: Shellica Trevino, Boys & Girls Clubs of Thurston County, Olympia, WA
Government Relations: Larry Carr & Matt Watrous – Boys & Girls Clubs of America
Government Affairs Director: Jennifer Ziegler Public Affairs, Olympia, WA