Russell Triolo, Chief Executive Officer of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Union County and a 35+ Club veteran, was one of four exceptional professionals recognized as a Masters & Mentors recipient from the Academy of Boys & Girls Clubs Professionals during the 106th Annual Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s (BGCA) National Conference in San Diego, Calif. As a testament to the Academy’s belief that “enduring lessons are taught by example,” Triolo was recognized for his inspirational leadership and mentoring of numerous staff within the Boys & Girls Club Movement. Masters & Mentors is a distinguished honor bestowed by the Academy’s National Advisory Council. Triolo was nominated by the National Training and Professional Development Advisory Committee based upon one or more of the following: contribution to the Boys & Girls Clubs Movement over a sustained period; successful mentoring of Academy members; demonstrated excellence in the Boys & Girls Clubs profession.

“We are proud to recognize Russell with the Masters & Mentors honor,” said Jim Clark, president and CEO, BGCA. “Each of the outstanding professionals has demonstrated a commitment to professional growth, development and high-level performance. We are delighted to have him among our distinguished group of leaders.”
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Children from military families eligible for free membership and mentoring at
Boys & Girls Clubs of Union County

Times of national crisis can dramatically disrupt a military family’s life. Youth Outreach partnership supports military youth, ages 6 to 18, coping with a deployed parent, or parents, by creating a positive, supportive network. Through this partnership, children of National Guard, Reserve and Active Duty families, who do not live near or have access to a military Youth Center, can receive a free membership and participation in the afterschool program at Boys & Girls Clubs of Union County at locations in Union, Elizabeth and Plainfield, New Jersey.
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Dear Friends of the Boys & Girls Club:

Giving the gift of membership to a child for one of our Clubs provides peace of mind and security. Your gift of membership can offer so much to struggling single parents, or grandparents raising children. Your gift can offer a safe place with adult supervision to a child who would otherwise go home alone after school or be out on the streets.  Thousands of youth each year stay out of trouble and develop positive character and leadership skills through Boys & Girls Clubs programs.
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Kids are Back in School. Are You Ready?

America’s future is at risk. Nationally, 30 percent of our youth drop out of high school. Such a situation threatens our nation’s future. Who will be tomorrow’s leaders?

It’s a crisis that affects everyone.

It’s daunting to think about solving such a widespread crisis, but those of us in youth organizations, such as the Boys & Girls Clubs of Union County have seen that it’s possible to turn things around.

For one thing, we don’t work alone. By creating partnerships with schools, community leaders and parents, and by hiring caring staff, Boys & Girls Clubs create a network and culture in which everyone embraces the importance of high school graduation.

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ENSURING OUR CHILDREN’S EDUCATION

We have clearly reached a consensus as a country: ensuring our children’s education is in everyone’s best interest.

How do we do this? Well, Boys & Girls Clubs have long focused on education – it is, in fact, one of the core values that guides our cause.
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