Pictured above from left to right; Lea Cobb, Branch Director & Mentor, Robert Addison Center; John Brant, Emeritus Board Member & Mentor; Stewart Sinclair; Gil, former Club Staff Member & Mentor; Diane Koranda, CEO, Boys & Girls Club of Ventura.

 

Pictured above from left to right; Jane Deal, Regional Service Director for the Boys & Girls Clubs of America; Alex Rodriguez.

Pictured above from left to right; Jane Deal and Alexa Diaz.   Sergio Romero was unable to attend the Youth of the Year Luncheon.

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Rotary Club of Ventura - East to host a Casino Night to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Ventura and Rotary Club of Ventura - East Community Projects!  For more information just click here...

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Senator Barbara Boxer Visits

Boys & Girls Club of Ventura

March 18th, 2008

Robert Addison Center

1440 N. Olive St., Ventura 93001

 

Senator Boxer authored the law creating the first authorization for federal funding for after-school programs.  The Ventura Boys & Girls Club is partially funded under this program.

 

Senator Boxer was welcomed to the Club by the Board of Directors and to the City of Ventura by City Council members and other dignitaries.

 

Following her tour, Senator Boxer made brief remarks and gave Diane Koranda, CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of Ventura, an "Excellence in Education Award".  She also presented the club members with an United States Flag that was flown over the United States Capitol.

 

Thank you Senator Barbara Boxer!

Pictured below Board President Tareq Hishmeh presented Sen. Barbara Boxer with an Honorary Membership Card to the Boys & Girls Club of Ventura along with a Special Certificate of Appreciation for her dedication to the youth of California.

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St. Patrick's Day Parade Proves to be a Hit Year After Year...and BG Club Ventura wins 1st Place for Best Float in the non-profit catagory!

Our Clubs offer enriching and diversified programs that focus on 5 Core areas:

Character & Leadership Development   Health & Life Skills

Education & Career Development   The Arts

Sports, Fitness & Recreation

"Things I've learned" from the perspective of Boys & Girls Club of Ventura's 14 year olds: I've learned that work comes first; fool around later. I've learned that being pretty on the inside is better than being pretty on the outside. I've learned that not everything in life is fair. I've learned that all people want is someone to listen to them. I've learned that girls seem to fight with their friends a lot, but almost never with their enemies. I've learned that it takes a long time to make a friendship and a fraction of a second to destroy it. I've learned that your imagination is as important as your knowledge. I've learned that to say no to someone is not wrong. I've learned that by following others, you aren't following yourself. I've learned that the harder it is to do something, the stronger it makes us. I've learned that I am responsible for me. I've learned that teenagers will do dumb things. I've learned that if you respect your elders, they will respect you. I've learned that words do hurt people more than sticks and stones. I've learned that when I come to a fork in the road, ask for help. I've learned that the easy way is not the best way.