BGCA Awards $75K to BGCNCG

Boys & Girls Clubs of Americ recently donated $75,000 to Boys & Girls Clubs of North Central Georgia, which serves Greene, Morgan, Walton and Putnam Counties. This gift will help further the organization’s mission of enabling “all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.” The check was presented by Paula Mackelburg, BGCA Interim Director of Development for the Southeast Region & David Roark, past Director of Development for the Southeast Region.

Our job is to offer world-class opportunities for our youth, Bob Mackey, CEO & President of BGCNCG said.

“Not too long ago, our organization faced tough decisions. But we vowed not to give up, and we took the right way - the only way we believe in as we keep fighting for our youth,” he shared. “Our doors remained open, and our communities stayed committed. The support and National recognition from Boys & Girls Clubs of America makes a support statement of fulfillment. Our system is all about building a better tomorrow! Our youth are the future!”

Mackey says that BGCNCG is so grateful for the generous gift from Boys & Girls Clubs of America and that the organization is committed to providing the tools and mentorship to help shape the future generation.

“Great futures start here and together we are making a lasting impact.”

BGCNCG serves over 1,500 youth in North Central Georgia. Its vision is to provide a world-class experience that assures success is within reach of every young person who enters our doors. For more information, visit www.bgcncg.com. If you’d like to get involved please contact 770-267-8034.

Belles & Bowties set for March 9

A Community Gala for a Cause

Walton County will soon have the opportunity to get involved locally with Walton County Boys & Girls Club in a unique and fun opportunity with a worthy cause at hand – our youth.

This year the Club’s staple event is back with a new spin!

Belles and Bowties will be March 9 from 7-10 PM at The Engine Room, located at 601 S. Madison Ave. Monroe, GA.

The event will be a community gala featuring a live auction, catered dinner by Silver Queen, live cigar rolling, music, community and more!

All funds raised from Belles & Bowties will go toward the efforts of creating brighter futures in our community!

“This is my favorite night of the year and the one word that comes to mind is ‘electric,’” Ross Bradley, WCBGC Board Chair said.

“Belles & Bowties Gala is a time for our community to come together and celebrate all of the wonderful opportunities our local Walton County Boys & Girls Club does for our next generation,” he said.

Bradley says the night will be fun and set in an era of achievement and elegance.

The auctioneer for the evening is known statewide as the best in the business. “Dean Crownover is one heck of an entertainer,” Bradley said.

Belles and Bowties will be night to remember with local community friends, business leaders, and like-minded individuals that want to make a better life for the Youth in Walton County.  

Tickets are $65 and available on www.bgcncg.com/bellesbowties.

“The Walton County Boys & Girls Club's sole responsibility is to enrich the lives of the next generation in our community. The Club gives opportunities to youth that they might not have in other areas of their life. By supporting the Club, you're not only helping individual children, but you're supporting a healthy, developing community,” Bradley said.

Great futures start together and we hope that you’ll come out to our event to support fostering great futures within our youth!

For more information about Belles and Bowties, call 770-207-6279 or visit www.bgcncg.com/bellesbowties.

VIzitech USA 3D Technology Given to Pete Nance Boys & Girls Club

Pete Nance Boys & Girls Club members will be taking their STEM education into the third dimension with the newly installed Vizitech USA software.

VIzitech USA is a 3-dimensional, augmented reality, company that is based out of Eatonton, Georgia. The company specializes in education and training in 3D technology, augmented reality, and virtual reality learning programs.

PNBGC staff members recently received training on the newly installed software received on behalf of a PNBGC Advisory Board Member.

The software will allow Club members to learn about science first-hand by manipulating various items included in the Z Space Software used by VIzitech USA.

Club members will be able to learn about many different academic topics from anatomy and biology to trade skills such as building engines and electrical currents. They will have the opportunity to actively participate in activities, such as learning how the heart functions, and what parts make up the entire heart. Students also have access to learning about biomes, the environment and life cycles through further navigating through the Z Space technology.

“Our goal for using this equipment is to provide our club members with the opportunity to have a hands-on, 3-dimensional, experience with the content they learn during the school day so the students can better retain what is being taught in the classroom,” Brad Parr, PNBGC Club Director said.

The Pete Nance Boys & Girls Club would like to thank Vizitech USA Owner, Stewart Rodeheaver, and Senior Account manager, Richard Boyer for showing us how to use this equipment effectively with our Club members.

For more information or to donate to Pete Nance Boys & Girls Club, visit www.bgcncg.com. If you’d like to get involved please contact 706-920-1400