The Union Club will be the host of a blood drive on June 6th, 2012 from 4pm-8pm, run by The Blood Center of New Jersey. Please take the time to donate and save a life!

For more information, contact Ron Brangman, Union’s Associate Club Director, at 908-687-2697 ext 106.

Come out and support the Stand & Deliver Program of the Boys & Girls Club of Union County, Plainfield Club. We are hosting a Movie Night on Friday, April 20, 2012, at 7:30PM. The Plainfield site is located on West 7th on the corner of Plainfield Ave.

The classes will be taught by instructors from the Chandler Learning Center. It’s mission is to engage students using relatable yet applicable material and techniques. Chandler Learning Center strives to bridge the gap between the student and the SAT by deconstructing each component and offering insight into the design of the test, while concurrently capturing the students’ attention.

WHEN: Wednesdays & Fridays May 4, 11, 18, 23, 30, and June 1st

All classes begin @ 6:15PM, and will last approximately 1 1/2 hours

The cost per student is $20 per class, which may be paid at the start of each class, or as an incentive we are offering a $90 reduced rate when paying for all 6 classes up front. The Learning Center will provide all needed materials. Pre- Registration is mandatory to ensure to proper amount of materials are on hand for each class.

Register now for this course by contacting  Boys & Girls Clubs of Union County, Union Club directly at (908) 687-2697 ext.0. Click here for the flyer

Register for the new session of Self-Defense Karate and Safety Awareness on April 14th from 9am-11am at the Union Club. Click here for the flyer!

New! Super Tennis Lessons! A fun, affordable and exciting way to get your child involved in athletics! Lessons starting at $15 per hour for 6 weeks. For more information see the flyer and registration form or contact Katie at 201-993-8712 or hashemmn@yahoo.com Re: Super Tennis.

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.
Putting oneself in harm’s way to serve our Country cannot and must not be overlooked.  The men and women that do so deserve to have their family members reached out to. The very least we can do is provide opportunities for children of these brave men and women by providing free membership to our Clubs that includes a mentoring program that will provide these children with a dedicated staff to teach, help, and guide them. When National Guard, Army Reserve and other military parents living in civilian communities are mobilized, their children suddenly become different. Now they are “military kids” but they still look the same to teachers, friends and the rest of the community.

Military children face unique challenges, including frequent moves, separation from a parent, and other deployment related stressors. Last year, the White House reported there were 1.7 million American children and youth under 18-years-old with a parent serving in the military and approximately 900,000 children and youth with one or both parents deployed multiple times. Youth programs are an important protective factor in the lives of young people. Currently, there are more than 480,000 military youth participating in affiliated Boys & Girls Club programs on installations in the US and abroad and more than 17,000 military youth served in local BGC’s but there are many more, living in your community that could benefit from your programs.

Any child that is an “eligible military youth” can become a part of this free offering at one of our Clubs. An “eligible military youth” is as follows: a child of active duty personnel (Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps & Coast Guard), a child of deployed National Guard and Reserve personnel, a child of a Reservist on active duty or during  inactive duty personnel training, a child of active duty families assigned to newly established joint bases, a child of relocated spouse and family members of deployed active duty personnel.  To find out more, please call 908-687-7976 ext. 1.

Sincerely,

Russell Triolo
Chief Executive Officer

Dear Friend of Youth:
You’re invited to our 3rd Annual Monte Carlo Night Fundraiser to help assist in providing programs and services to over 4000 members of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Union County. It’s a “funtastic” evening of playing poker, blackjack, craps, roulette and more with great food, open bar and exciting raffle prizes. Please click on the links below for more information, to purchase tickets or to make a donation!

When:
Saturday October 13, 2012 from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM EDT

Get more information

Purchase Tickets Now!

I can’t make it, but I would like to make a donation.

For more information and to purchase tickets, please click on the link above or contact Alan Kornblum, Director of Development & Marketing by phone 908-687-7976 Ext. 4 or e-mail at akornblum@bgcuc.org.

Thank you, and I look forward to seeing you at the event!
Sincerely,
Russell Triolo

Chief Executive Officer

Boys & Girls Clubs of Union County

We are only halfway through the first month of 2012 and we already have tons of new and exciting information for you to look at!

Karate Lessons – January 21st through April 7th (12 Lessons at only $8.00 per Lesson!)

Tee-Ball – Ages 5-6 years old (must be 5 by April 1st, 2012) Registration is open now and fills up quickly!! The program fee is only $60.00!!

Junior and Teen Basketball Leagues – Ages 11-16 (Registration ends February 10th) Fee: $60.00

BGC Roundup – Issue 2 – In this Issue: Tournament Winners, Staff Spotlight, Members of the Month, Holiday Fun and more!

Blood Drive – January 25th from 3:30pm-7:30pm at the Union Club. Donate and Save a Life!

Members of the Month – Hillside, Plainfield, and Union Members are Highlighted each month!

“Welcome to our first issue of the BGC Roundup. We hope you enjoy our first issue. This is a newsletter that highlights what goes on in our club. The BGC Roundup is a product of the members of the Boys & Girls Club of Union. Through their creativity you will see the club from their eyes and perspective. So please read and enjoy their hard work and dedication.  They did an amazing job with their first issue.”

Click here to read our very first issue!

Stay tuned for Issue 2, coming soon!!

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.
Each year, because of generous donors, many kids are able to spend their after-school hours at one of our clubhouses or teen centers in Union, Elizabeth, Plainfield, Roselle and Hillside. They learn new skills and social competencies, express their feelings and creativity through the arts, play sports and most importantly, have fun in a safe and secure place.

It is easier than ever to donate.  You can invest $25, $50, $100, or any amount to fit any budget. On this website, simply click on the “Donate” tab and then click on “Sponsor a Child”  for an easy tax-deductible donation.

Our clubs will never turn away any child because of their inability to pay. Our impact is too strong to deprive them of such an  experience. Which is why in this season of thanks and giving we ask our friends and neighbors to help in  supporting this positive place where our kids can grow and flourish.

Without financial support there would be no Boys & Girls Clubs of Union County. We impact youth  everyday by providing them with the gift of time, compassion, and generosity along with the message that they have the power to create a good life for themselves and a better community for all of us.

As Chief Executive Officer of this organization for over 30 years, I have learned that the world our children face is more difficult, services are more expensive, alternatives for our youth often have many more harmful outcomes, but, with your help, and with our shared knowledge that one person can make a positive difference in the life of a child, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Union County will continue to build upon the foundation we began in 1955 when we signed our first member.

Happy Holidays and may the new year ahead be a happy and healthy one!

Sincerely,

Russell Triolo
Chief Executive Officer

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Union County was invited to take part in the weekend re-grand opening celebration.  Youth members from the organization’s Union and Plainfield Clubhouses participated in a fashion show and were treated to refreshments.

As a result of this cause related marketing effort, Old Navy will be donating 5% of its store sales from the three day weekend celebration to the Boys & Girls Clubs of America to benefit teen career programs.
Gap, Inc. through it’s national partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America also supports “ CareerLaunch”.  This career exploration and mentoring program for teens aims to take some of the guesswork out of education and career decisions. Using an interactive Web site, background materials and volunteer mentors, CareerLaunch exposes teens ages 13–18 to a variety of careers and motivates them to take steps toward reaching their career goals.

The program, available to more than 2,800 Clubs nationwide, incorporates a strong mentoring element with practical resources teens can use. Participants can build skills that will help them get a job today, while researching school and career options for future success. Using the available interactive CareerLaunch Web site, teens can also assess their interests and access job profiles that parallel them.

CareerLaunch provides an excellent opportunity for Gap Inc. employees across the country to work with their local Boys & Girls Clubs. Simple and effective, CareerLaunch is a great tool that allows volunteers to share their knowledge and experience with teens in their communities, letting them imagine what their future could be while helping them take steps to get there.

To view more photos from the event, click here.