The Walton County Boys & Girls Club hosted a parent orientation recently filled to share with parents Club programs, updates to Club, specialty programs, and invite parents into participation of Club life.

Parents were able to meet and greet with the Club Board of Directors who also shared their vision for the Club and how parent support ties directly into members having successful outcomes.

“Our parent meeting was a huge success,” Lynn E. Hill, WCBGC Director, shared. “Parents, board members, and community partners had an opportunity to learn from each other, share their passion to empower our youth and game plan on how, together, we will ensure the best possible outcomes for every child that comes through the doors of the Walton County Boys & Girls Club for years to come.”

Kathy Ivie, WCBGC board chair, shared with parents how the Club holds a special place in her heart.

“The Walton Club is near and dear to my heart,” she shared. “I have roots here. My home used to sit on the corner, and it was torn down to build this Club. So, when I say, I have roots here, I literally do.”

Ivie shared how those roots drive her passion to be a part of the Club board and the youth’s lives at the Club.

“I love this club and I choose to be a part of the board so that I can give back and help make a positive impact on the lives of the kids here,” she shared.

Parent Advisor, Ms. West, shared how she has three kids in the Club currently with parents gathered.

“The club has been a tremendous support to my family. My oldest is in college and to this day, she still loves the Walton Club,” she shared. “I joined the parent committee because I want to be able to give back, work with your children and offer them programs that will allow them to have fun while at the Club.”

To learn more about Walton County Boys & Girls Club, visit www.bgcncg.com/waltonclubor call 770-207-6279.