
Mission Statement
The Association’s mission is to deepen the impact and mission of Boys & Girls Clubs in communities across Washington through communication, resource development, and collaboration.
Mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America
The mission of our Clubs is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, caring citizens.
What is the Washington State Association?
The Association is a collaboration of 20 independent member organizations located in Washington. Each of these 20 Club organizations has their own board of directors, operating budget, and staffing to provide the programs of Boys & Girls Clubs of America in their respective communities. The Association provides a unified voice for all Clubs in Washington, as well as brand consistency and a fellowship-partnership among the members. Altogether we serve 59,732 Club members in 171 Club sites, as well as 49,904 youth through sports and outreach programs.
What is the purpose of the Association?
The Association was formed in 2006 to accomplish the following goals:
- Increase financial support for Washington Clubs.
- Organize statewide programs and grants.
- Increase the awareness of the work of Washington Clubs.
- Provide government relations and grassroots advocacy on issues affecting Washington Clubs.
Our Core Beliefs
The Boys & Girls Club provides a safe place to learn and grow ongoing relationships with caring adult professionals, life enhancing programs, character development experiences, hope, and opportunity.
WA Association & Alliance Membership

Board of Directors
Francisco Bueno, Board President
Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Washington
Mary Budke, Treasurer
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Olympic Peninsula
Larry Carr, BGCA Member
Boys & Girls Clubs of America
Jason Penegar, BGCA Member
Boys & Girls Clubs of America
Carrie Holden, Association Vice President
Boys & Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound
Shellica Trevino, Secretary
Boys & Girls Clubs of Thurston County
Matt Watrous, BGCA Member
Boys & Girls Clubs of America
Joe Ingoglia, BGCA Member
Boys & Girls Clubs of America
Elizabeth McLaughlin, Alliance Vice President
Boys & Girls Clubs of Benton and Franklin Counties
Tim Motts, Immediate Past President
Boys & Girls Clubs of Bellevue
Catherine Vowell, BGCA Member
Boys & Girls Clubs of America
Ryan Scheel, BGCA Member
Boys & Girls Clubs of America
Contact Us:
Boys & Girls Clubs of Washington State Association
Lauren Day, Interim Executive Director
P.O. Box 1774
Olympia, WA 98507
Lauren@washingtonclubs.org