Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich 2022 Annual Report

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ANNUAL REPORT

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OUR MISSION To prepare young people, through enrichment opportunities and supportive relationships, to be responsible, caring and productive community members.

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OUR VISION Where youth go to find their greatness.

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Dear Friends,

HOW DOES THE CLUB MAKE A DIFFERENCE?

We are often asked, “How does the Club make a difference?” Youth and teens in our community face headwinds on their journey toward growing into healthy, successful adults with a solid foundation of character. For example, during the past two years of the pandemic, academic achievement has significantly declined, while social and emotional concerns have been on a steep incline.

Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich is a game changer for over 1,800 youth and teens by providing quality programs to young people ages six to 18 who come from a wide variety of backgrounds, a population reflective of Greenwich today and most certainly our future. We offer access to resources such as caring mentors, homework support, athletic leagues, art programs, college visits, first jobs, summer camps for youth and teens, and more. This access, coupled with a safe community space — 97% of BGCG members say they feel safe at the Club — is transformative.

In a time of mounting barriers to educational achievement and emotional wellness, our Core Operating Values serve as a foundation to elevate our youth and let them know they are capable, worthy, and respected members of society. These values are the standard around which our programs are developed and our staff is trained.

Inclusion: We strive to ensure that all members feel a sense of connection and belonging.

Respect: We believe it is essential for everyone who interacts with the Club to be treated — and treat others — with respect and dignity.

Safety: We place the highest priority on creating a physically and emotionally safe environment for our members and staff.

Accountability: We are committed to maintaining the highest professional standards in all our endeavors.

Teamwork: We believe our best results come from working together.

In this report, we highlight the impact of our work, including words of recognition and thanks from our families (page 2), the reasons why youth need the Club (page 4), our proven formula for impact (page 6), a summer of enriching camp programming (page 12), and a year of special events.

Our work is made possible by a broad community of supporters, including our dedicated Board of Directors, professional staff, host of volunteers, and body of donors. We collaborate with education, nonprofit, corporate, and foundation leaders as well as individuals to advance our mission. Your continued partnership fuels our unwavering commitment to supporting every child who needs us.

Many of us were helped along our journey by supportive adults in nurturing environments that encouraged us to be responsible, caring, and productive community members. Your support is essential in helping to ensure today’s youth continue to have access to all the opportunities our Club provides.

Thank you for your generous support of our youth.

With deepest gratitude,

Cristina Vittoria Chief Executive Officer

Eileen Tang Board Chair ANNUAL REPORT 2022

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Dear Cristina,

All Board Members, We are incredibly grateful to have you in our lives. Your kindness and support have helped us get through these difficult times.

Love, Mary & Family

Dear Don and Counselors, Camp Simmons is the best! Thank you for having us. We had so much fun! I am looking forward to going to Camp Simmons next year!

Thank you so much for putting kids like me through to reach community leaders and mentors through the Scholarship Program.

Not only that you were eager to check in with me and to try to ease other life stresses I had during the school year, your work has helped ease the stresses of low-income families like mine, and make our dreams a tangible reality. From myself and my whole family, thank you and we hope you continue to do good work for families in need.

Matt

Love, Maya

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Dear Scholarship Committee,

Dear Don, The Boys & Girls Club has been a special place for our family.

Swimming lessons have been perfect – best thing we could have done. Thank you for the great programming at the Club. The Boys & Girls Club is the best and your staff is wonderful.

The kids love the Club!

Love, The Schacter Family

I want to express how thankful and appreciative my family and I are to the Scholarship Committee and Greenwich Boys & Girls Club in its entirety. The generosity shown to me by this organization has not only allowed me to pursue a college degree but has lifted a tremendous burden off my family. I promise to finish my college education as strong as possible, and continue with the tradition of helping and giving back instilled in me by this organization.

Thank you for simply believing in me, Nicholas

Dear Deelia, Dear Cristina, Thank you so much for loaning your staff to us and helping us get through a very difficult time. It is so reassuring to have partners willing and able to step up and help at a moment’s notice.

Thank you!

The Transportation Association of Greenwich Staff

Where do I even begin? I was given more than just a job when I was hired. I was blessed with a support system and I was given a sense of belonging when I felt like I didn’t fit in with my peers.

Seeing the kids each day made my semester off and summer so much brighter.

Working at the Club gave me a sense of purpose that I so desperately needed this year. You gave me a safe and happy home and I cannot thank you enough.

Xoxo, Julia

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WHY DO YOUTH N TO CLOSE THE JOB SKILLS GAP

TO BREAK CYCLES OF INEQUITY

Workforce Readiness builds knowledge, skills, and learning experiences that will help youth prepare for the 21st century workforce and economic potential over a lifetime.

BGCG believes all young people should have access to quality after­ school programs.

No matter their economic status, race, gender, sexuality, or religion, Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich is a champion for all young people to have positive experiences and opportunities.

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IN THEIR OWN WORDS

When my mother enrolled me at the Boys & Girls Club, I found my sense of belonging. There were boys and girls from all different backgrounds, adults who wanted to see me succeed, and activities that I had never been exposed to before. There was even

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H NEED THE CLUB? TO ­CREATE SAFER CHILDHOODS

TO MENTOR TOMORROW’S LEADERS

TO MAKE THE UNHEARD HEARD

We are committed to creating safe and fun spaces for all kids. We provide extensive training for staff as well as tools for kids to deal with any safety threat they may encounter.

BGCG understands the importance of mentorship.

Having someone in your corner to provide guidance and support makes a world of difference. We motivate, coach, advocate, and tutor young people.

We know all voices deserve to be heard and never silenced or talked over.

We provide kids with a platform to express themselves in an intentional and effective manner.

We provide kids with tools needed to be inclusive of voices that are different from their own.

someone to help tutor me in math. Instead of crying at the kitchen table because I didn’t understand the work, I had someone eager to help me. The Club is the most amazing family!

—ASHLEY, COLLEGE STUDENT, BGCG ALUMNA ANNUAL REPORT 2022

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BGCG FORMULA

YOUTH OF OUR COMMUNITY + CLUB EXPERIENCE =

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Proven Elements for Positive Youth Development • Inte

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IN THEIR OWN WORDS

We are thrilled to learn Mike is still at the Club. Our son is looking forward to seeing him, and learning hoop tips from him.

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ULA FOR IMPACT

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MEASURABLE POSITIVE OUTCOMES

nt • Intentional Programs & Activities • Regular Attendance

Mike is truly a fantastic member of the Club’s staff and basketball program!

Thank you!

— NEIL , CLUB PARENT ANNUAL REPORT 2022

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THREE AREAS OF FOCUS $10,000 Scholarships for High Academics Two Club alumni received the prestigious Torch Award, which is given to rising college seniors with a minimum 3.0 GPA who represent the Club’s values: Michael Rincon who will graduate from University of Rhode Island in 2023 with a degree in accounting, and Alyzah Rumbaoa who will graduate from University of Connecticut with a degree in nursing. Both students were awarded a $10,000 scholarship.

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• CREATIVITY • DETERMINATION • AMBITION

ACADEMIC Success & Enrichment Members gain the skills, knowledge, training, and education they need to pursue their goals and interests.

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BGCG members are inquisitive. of BGCG 13 – 18 year-olds say: “I choose academic activities that push me to learn new things.” *

Basketball Champions BGCG’s 7th grade boys travel team are the champions!

Our athletes won the March 2022 Fairfield County Basketball League C tournament playing an 11-game schedule, finishing with 3 losses and 8 wins.

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• TEAMWORK • AMBITION • HONESTY

CHARACTER Development Members build healthy relationships with peers and adults, while building character to be role models and leaders in their community.

Teen Receives $5,000 “Planet Fitness Judgment Free Generation” Scholarship “I hope to create a widespread anti-bullying campaign, so people know they are never alone,” said Saskia Phillips, a Club member who received a $5,000 Planet Fitness Judgment Free Generation Scholarship. Saskia, a freshman majoring in Political Science at the University of Miami, joined Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich when she was nine years old, and then worked as a part-time staff member and camp counselor.

BGCG members are compassionate.

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of BGCG members say: “I have done things to help people in my community.”*

• STAYING ACTIVE • POSITIVE CHOICES • SELF CARE

HEALTHY Lifestyles Members learn to make and model healthy physical, social, and emotional choices.

BGCG members are resilient.

IN THEIR OWN WORDS

With the Boys & Girls Club by my side for so many years, I have always been fortunate enough to have a strong community of kindness.”

– SASKIA PHILLIPS

of BGCG members say: “If something is really difficult, I keep working at it.” *

* National Youth Outcomes Initiative (NYOI), Boys & Girls Clubs of America, June 2022 ANNUAL REPORT 2022

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IN THEIR OWN WORDS

I want to thank you again for the summer internship opportunity provided through BGCG. I can’t begin to express how valuable

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G UP SUCCESS On a typical day,

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youth arrive at the Club by bus, eat a healthy snack, and participate in supervised games, homework help, sports, or arts & crafts.

Additional activities, such as swim lessons, soccer, financial literacy instruction, computer programming, and STEM classes are included in the

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annual membership fee.

The Club is open after school, Monday – Friday from 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., during school vacations from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., and during the summer from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. serving youth ages 6-18 years old.

1,814 + 2,000 = 3,814

THE YOUTH WE SERVE

76%

are AfricanAmerican, Asian, Hispanic or **Multicultural.**

members ages 6-18

Youth come from all

additional youth

Greenwich public schools and numerous independent schools

310,350

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awarded to members for college scholarships.

100%

high school graduation rate for Greenwich Club members.

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33%

come from single-parent households.**

79%

live at low-income levels as defined **by HUD.**

the experience and workshops you provided are. I’m hoping to put everything I learned to use, and to network as much as I can. I wish you all the best!

– CHRISTINA , COLLEGE STUDENT, BGCG ALUMNA

69,000

$

in reduced fees enabled children to attend summer camp.

49%

are eligible for free or reduced-cost public school **lunch.**

** Percentage of members who attend the Club 52 or more days a year ANNUAL REPORT 2022

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SUMMER CAMPS

CAMP BY THE NUMBERS

Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich campers, ages 6-15, saw a welcome return to typical camp programming after two years altered by COVID-19. With key protocols still in place to ensure the health and safety of campers and staff, everyone was excited to enjoy all the outdoor and indoor activities traditionally offered at camp. Clubhouse Camp, Camp Simmons and Teen Camp sold out this year, and smiles were a testament to the all the fun!

Clubhouse Camp

Camp Simmons

Teen Camp

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347

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campers

campers

campers

Summer Brain Gain Educational Enrichment In addition to daily camp activities, BGCG offered Summer Brain Gain, a Boys & Girls Club of America evidence-based program, comprised of oneweek modules that uses a project-based learning approach designed to reduce the summer learning slide.

Fun weekly themes mitigated summer learning loss for early elementary and middle school students. The learning modules are Common Core aligned with an emphasis on math, literacy, and 21st century skills. All the modules have fun activities like designing an ocean in a jar, investigating volcanoes, and working on a community service project.

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Total BGCG camperS:

631 $ 69,000 32% in campership discounts

received some level of reduced fees

Mental Health Support Services

In conjunction with partner, Kids In Crisis, Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich delivered a KidTalk counseling program 10 hours a week at each camp location. As during the school year, an on-site licensed social worker provided confidential individual mental wellness counseling to kids and families in need of support.

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IN THEIR OWN WORDS

My two children had a great summer at Clubhouse Camp. The staff members did a great job keeping the campers safe and active. From STEM activities to all the regular daily activities, the counselors know how to keep the kids engaged.

—MICHELLE, CLUB PARENT

Clubhouse Camp SPECIAL VISIT

How many levels of government are there in the U.S.? In a republic, the leaders are elected to represent who?

These are some of the questions our Clubhouse campers competed to answer with Representative Jim Himes during an energetic game of “Are You Smarter Than Your Congressman?”

• S TRUCTURED PLAY • SWIM LESSONS • ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES • FIELD TRIPS • S TEM ACTIVITIES • INDOOR SPORTS • TECH PROGRAMMING ANNUAL REPORT 2022

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IN THEIR OWN WORDS

If I were making an advertisement for Camp Simmons I would list all of the activities and say, “Spend your summer at Camp Simmons — it’s the place with the caring staff.”

— STORM, 6TH GR ADE CAMPER

Camp Simmons SPECIAL EVENTS

Yes, that’s right, the U.S. Gymnastics Team Olympic Gold Medalist Laurie Hernandez spent a morning at Camp Simmons! Laurie talked to campers about setting goals and perseverance.

She gave away signed copies of her new book, She’s Got This!

Campers also received a surprise visit from ESPN host Molly Querim. She spent the afternoon working as the “Celebrity Chef” and then contributed her artistic hand in adding to the camp’s collective mural. Molly is also a frequent volunteer with the Club’s SMART Girls’ leadership program.

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•7 7 ACRES OF UNDISTURBED LAND • ARCHERY • ART • BASEBALL • CANOEING • NATURE WALKS • SWIMMING • OUTDOOR ADVENTURE

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FIELD TRIPS GALORE: • MUSEUMS • SPLASHDOWN WATER PARK •M ONSTER MINI GOLF • ISLAND BEACH • NEW HORIZONS • COOKING • YOGA

Teen Camp

SPECIAL PARTNERSHIP

Every Tuesday, the teens scrimmaged with members of New York Empire, a professional ultimate Frisbee team. The youth learned that the sport fosters many traditional fundamental motor skills such as running, leaping, and the vertical jump.

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DONOR APPRECIATION PARTY

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THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS! Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich depends on the generosity of contributions to provide the wide range of programs and services to its members. We are proud to list the names of our supporters on these pages.

G I F T S F R O M J U LY 1, 2021 – J U N E 3 0, 2022

PLATINUM $50,000+

Anonymous Cardinal Capital Management George J. Fox Barbara and Joseph J. Havranek Isabel and David Lasky Harold W. McGraw, Jr. Family Foundation State of Connecticut Victoria and Michael Triplett The Wolverine Foundation

GOLD $25,000-$49,000

Bloomberg Philanthropies Skye and William Brewer The Brewer Foundation Citadel Enterprises Kate and Jim Clark CT Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs Conelias Foundation Marie Fauth Charitable Fund Kristina and Michael Gabelli Elizabeth and Chris Harned The Windover Foundation Sally P. and Larry J. Lawrence Sally and Alexander Lynch Susan and Stephen Mandel, Jr. Sally and Anthony Mann

Caroline and Greg Martinez Ashlee and John Morningstar Oaklawn Foundation Stone Point Capital Lisa and Scott Stuart Eileen and Richard Tang Titan Advisors, LLC Jean and Richard Witmer, Jr. Janet and Stephen Zide

SILVER $15,000 - $24,999

Kimberley and Neil Augustine Nancy and James Better Karen and Brian Cohn Fairfield University Julie and Clarke Futch Greenwich United Way Horizon Foundation Mary and Kim Jeffery Barbara and John Kavanagh PepsiCo Incorporated RBC Capital Markets Rokos Capital Management Kristen and Daniel Rosenbaum S & L Marx Foundation Stapleton Charitable Trust Michele and Tyler Wolfram

Your generosity truly helps build

GREAT FUTURES for all our Club kids!

STAR

SOCIETY The following individuals and organizations made unrestricted contributions of $20,000 or more to the Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich between July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022.

We are proud to honor them as shining stars of our community: Anonymous Skye and William Brewer Kate and Jim Clark Karen and Brian Cohn Conelias Foundation Marie Fauth Charitable Fund George J. Fox Elizabeth and Chris Harned Barbara and Joseph Havranek Barbara and John Kavanagh Isabel and David Lasky Sally and Larry Lawrence Sally and Alexander Lynch Susan and Stephen Mandel, Jr. Sally and Anthony Mann Caroline and Greg Martinez Nancy and Robert W. Selander Stone Point Capital Eileen and Richard Tang Victoria and Michael Triplett Jean and Richard Witmer, Jr. Michele and Tyler Wolfram Janet and Stephen Zide

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BGCG HIGHLIGHTS 2021/22

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Annual Benefit

Moonlit in Mykonos, a Greek islandthemed party was the Club’s 23rd Annual Benefit to support the youth of Greenwich.

The spectacular event was led by co-chairs Lisa Errico, Samantha Mollett, Ashlee Morningstar, and Erin Stern. Attendees from the community spent the evening event enjoying amazing Mediterranean cuisine, signature cocktails, and dancing the night away to support children between the ages of six to 18 who are members of the Club. The benefit committee, patrons, supporters, and sponsors including Bloomberg Philanthropies, Titan Advisors, Brescome Barton, Citadel, and WorldQuant Foundation helped raise much needed funds to keep Greenwich youth safe and productive in the hours between school and home.

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BENEFACTOR $10,000-$14,999

American Junior Golf Foundation Frances Berger Maggie and Adam Cassidy Vicki and David Craver Jocelyn and Christopher Dimsey Lisa and Christopher Errico The Larry Feinberg Family Foundation Icy and L. Scott Frantz Lily Palmer Fry Memorial Anne and William B. Harrison, Jr. Patricia S. Heyman Foundation Judy O. Higgins Celeste and Burton E. Hilton Elizabeth and Charlie King Elizabeth and Douglas Lake Longitude Capital Management Company, LLC Kyle and Cameron MacDougall Debra and Michael McLaughlin Isabel and Peter L. Malkin Samantha and Ryan Mollett The Mosaic Company Katerina and Dan Pergola Resource Foundation, Inc. Pamela and Richard Riggs Rite Aid Foundation Sageview Capital Heather and John Sargent Krissy and Bill Schmitz Erin and Andrew Stern The 1830 Family Foundation Juliet Tammenoms Bakker and Holt Thrasher Town of Greenwich - Department of Human Services Cristina and Matt Wallach Wellspring Capital Management Kathy and Laurence Whittemore III WorldQuant, LLC Peter A. Wright

PATRON $5,000-$9,999

Anonymous The Ashforth Company Jannell and Lance Bakrow Jonna Mesimaki and Dean Bell Bimbo Bakeries Nancy Risman and Richard Browne Margot Bush Pat and W. Gillespie Caffray Melinda and Brian Carroll Colleen and Kipp deVeer E-J Electric Installation Company Meagan and Paul Enright Leslie and Tom Foley Nancy and Frank Fazzinga Gabelli Foundation Incorporated Shauna and Nick Graziano Anna and Scott Greenberg Janet and Stephen K. Grimm Hagerty The Per and Astrid Heidenreich Family Foundation Marina and Andrew Jacobson Jefferies & Company, Inc. Brooke and Peter Jepsen

Marie-France and Rene M. Kern Eileen and John Kim Margaret and Gudmundur Kjaernested Kristina and Frank Loverro Annesley and David MacFarlane The Reveas Foundation Mavis Discount Tire Kathryn and Christopher McCormack Camilla and H. Whittlesey McGraw Morgan Stanley Corporation Leslie and John Moriarty Henry E. Niles Foundation Anne Ogilvy Jill and Brian Olson Paley Foundation, Inc. Jennifer and Paul Pappalardo People’s United Bank Community Foundation Lauren and John M. Roth Deborah and Charles M. Royce Laurel and Christopher Scarlata Barbara and O. Griffith Sexton Carter and Talbott Simonds Sheryl and David Sorbaro Town of Greenwich Office of Community Development Turner Construction Company Amy and John S. Weinberg Debby and Peter Weinberg Annette S. and Kirk Wilson Elisa and Thomas Wilson Ali and Brian Wolfe ZAC Foundation

CHAMPION $2,500-$4,999

Altice USA Susan J. Bevan Courtney and Laird Bieger Krista and David Bruce Gretchen and Lance Bylow Marisa and Joe Femenia First County Bank Foundation Inc. Barbara and Edgar Harty Cynthia and Andy Herr Joni and Kevin Kimberlin Helen Peng and Keith Kockenmeister Kelsey and Daniel Lee So-Chung Shinn and Tony Lee Lila Limon Daisy and Jack Neumark Jill Oberlander and Laurence Penn Leane Risman Fousto Rotundo Shelby and John Saer Debra Fram and Eric Schwartz Lynne and Scott A. Smith Squeeze de Citron Thomas F. Staley Foundation Magali and Matthew Swanson Meg Nolan and Friso van Reesema Kelly and Jason Vintiadis Bobbie and David Walker Jeff Weber Claire and Jeremy Weil Phyllis and Christopher A. Winham

Women’s Fellowship First Congregational Church Shannon and Bart Wyand

FRIENDS $1,000-$2,499

Anonymous (2) Acme Markets Sarah and Tyler Aerni Karen and Chris Amen Rebecca and Darren Anikstein Christina Hansen Baker Bank of America Eileen and Steve Bartels Lindsay and Patrick Barth Ian J. Barto Sara and Philip Bartow Charlene and Michael Bego Heather and Joshua Benn Susan and Marvin Berenblum Amy and JP Berkery Eryn and Michael Bingle Blackbaud Giving Fund Elizabeth and David Boutry Boys & Girls Clubs of America Caitlin Brodie Emily and McCain Brown Carol and William Browne Corrie and James Butcher Ginger and James Cabrera Molly and Robert Calhoun Carolina and Eduardo Cardosa Courtenay and Thomas Carella Jill and James Carmichael Holly and Matt Cassin Leason and Chris Cercy Kathy and Harry W. Clark III Judy and Christopher Collins Lauren and Chris Corrinet James Cotter Lauren and David Cranston Creamer Landscaping & Lawn Care, Inc. Jim Cuminale Kristin and Mike Custar Lindsay and John Dalton Ellen and Gary Davis Ginny and C. Sean Day Jocelyne and David DeNunzio Cora and Luis Delgado Mary and Jason Dillow Julia and Thomas Dunn Jesse and James Eisenberg Megan and Josh Eisenberg Ilona and Onur Eken Courtney and Jonathan Evans Geraldine and Steve Evans Ayla and Antonio Farnos Anne and William Farrell Alvera and William H. Farrell Kimberlie and Philip H. Fett Jr. Kathleen Wasson and Chris Finlay Erica Ventley and Thomas Fiorita Olivia and Douglas C. Floren Moran Forman Claiborne Swanson and James Frank Kaitlin and William Gambrill Mary and James Garth Cosby W. and Timothy M. George

Heather and Andrew Georges Kara and Michael Gerardi Bea and Anthony Gibney Heather Dennis and Kevin Gillespie Erin and Taylor Glasebrook Victoria and Raphael Gonzalez Greentree Toyota Greenwich High School Dana and Jon Hammack Ren and Spencer Harman Hilary and Andre Haroche Susan and Bradford D. Hart Briana and Greg Hart Kristy and Robert L. Harteveldt Elizabeth and Jerard Hartman Jennifer and Peter Hausmann Melissa and Carney Hawks Debra Hertz Susannah and Jim Heyworth Diana and James Higgins James C. Israel Genevieve and Devon Jarvis Cecilie and Michael Jedlicka Cass and Alex Karnal Sherrill and Brett Kellam Janine and Robert Kennedy Polly and Thomas Ketchum Stefanie and William Kies Jenny and John Klein Allison and James Knight Pilar and Kaihan Krippendorff Jenna and Andrew Krumholz Eve and Peter Lehrman Yashmin and David Lloyds Lone Pine Foundation Kate and Jonathan Lupo Susan E. Lynch Blaine and Colby McClure Bridie McManus Kerrith and Gavin Mackay Christina and Qahir Madhany Tia and Michael T. Mahaffy Mary Shaw and Robert Marks Liz and Arthur Martinez Dolly and Charles Mayer Lauren and David Mazzullo Sara and Brian Mendell Susan and Glenn Meyers Jennifer and Adam Miller Gina and Boris Mizhen Mallory and Greg Molenkamp Joyce M. Zee and Andrew K. Morgan Mimi and John Henry Moulton Mutual of America Life Insurance Company Melissa and Oliver Nisenson Liz and Robert B. Nolan, Jr. Katia and Christian Oberbeck Dara and Timothy O’Hara Cristina and Andrew Orchulli Beverly and Peter B. Orthwein Suzanne and Craig Packer Dana and Michael Parelli Maris and Donald Pascal Justine and Seth Pearson Maria Vasconcelos and Julio Pekarovic ANNUAL REPORT 2022

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BGCG HIGHLIGHTS 2021/22

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Muddy Up 5k

It was MUD-TASTIC! The 9th Annual Muddy Up 5K Family Run & Walk was held at Camp Simmons, BGCG’s 77-acre wilderness property on Lake Avenue, where runners and walkers enjoyed acres of trails, trees, obstacles, and MUD! Attendees included school teams from Brunswick, Greenwich Academy, Greenwich Country Day School, Greenwich High School Field Hockey, Greenwich Catholic, Whitby, as well as many families and individuals. BGCG thanks its many volunteers and incredibly generous sponsors, including Brewer Foundation, Lipton, Citadel, Bimbo Bakeries, Mavis Discount Tire, Stone Point Capital, Titan Advisors, Turner Construction, the Weinberg Family, the Loverro Family, Tourmaline Partners, Parkman Healthcare Partners, Active Wellness Partners, the Wyand Family, Greenwich Braces, LB Squash, and Punch Fitness Center.

Thank you to Bimbo Bakeries for lending an incredible team of volunteers who organized a challenging obstacle course for 500 very happy and muddy runners!

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FRIENDS $1,000-$2,499 (continued) Isabel and Scott Phillips Pipes and Shaw LLC Lindley and John Pless Anna and Tom Povinelli Amy Dana and Joe Profaci Lisa and Bruce Quackenbush Raybin Management, LLC Raymond James and Associates, Inc. Ashley and Robert Reid Scott Richman Abigail and James Ritman Iris and Julio Rivera Marie and Gino Rocha Liz and John F. Roddy Nicki and Charles Rose Jeannie Weinberg Rose Brice G.B. and Laurence K. Russian Catie and Stephen Salyer Daisy and Jordan Sanders Patricia and Bruno Santonocito Lisa Beth and Adam Savitz Tracy and Kevin Schmidt Lauren and Adam Schwartz Christina and Harry Schwefel Emily and Thomas Scott Susan Scully Jennifer and Martin Seidel Pascal Sejean Meredith and Darren Shames Kathryn and Rory Shaw Ole Skaarup Foundation Emily and Brian Stern Kelly and Kevin Steuerer Chris and Catherine Stroup Ariel and John Sullivan Megan and Rick Sullivan Summer Rain Sprinkler Systems, Inc. Marissa and Eric Swann Alease and Paul Tallman Vicki and Harold Tananbaum Sarah and Thomas Toepke Catherine and David Tompkins Tourmaline Partners, LLC Jamie Tyndall Steve Valan Susie and Pieter van den Berg Versailles Bistro & Bakery Sofia and Marco A. Viola Cristina and Ed Vittoria Francesca and Jerome Vittoria Sarah and Peter Von Der Ahe Chrissy and Douglas von Oiste Kelly McMenamin Wang Jill and Jon Weiner Elizabeth and Jonathan Wells Amy and Dave West Amanda and Sam Wilson Amanda Richman and Douglas Wurtz

SUPPORTERS $500-$999

Anonymous (2) Mary J. Adams Julie Anderson Louise and Andrew Armstrong Muriel Badgley Jennifer A. and Michael Baldock Lucy and John D. Barrett II

Jane Condon and Kenneth Bartels Joan Bernhard Hope Bertrand Kerri and Michael Breed Alisa and Curt Brockelman Diana and Michael Brooks Elizabeth and Douglas G. Brown Marisa and Matthew Brown Brunswick School Suzanne and James Cabot Lauren and Charles Caffray Gretchen Carlson Sandra and Sonny Chan Linda and Terry Cochran Theresa and John E. Conelias Connecticut Custom Aquatics, LLC Lauren deWangen Barbara and Vincent Defina Diamond Hill United Methodist Church Lenore Douglas Park and Whitney Duncan Katelyn and Brendan Dyson Kristin Peterson and Matthew Edwards Cynthia and Michael Erensen Danielle and John P. Esposito Staci and Andrew Friedwald Melina Georgitsis Carey and Rob Giannetti Karen and Nicholas Giannuzzi Nancy and Philip Greer Griffith E. Harris Insurance Services Griffith E. Harris, Jr. Honora Ahern and Madison Grose Jennifer and Tom Groves Anne and John Guzas Carrie and Richard Higgins Karen and Michael Horgan Jane and Alexander Jackson Barbara and Daniel Jackson Summerfield K. Johnston Ilona and Damien Kaali-Nagy Laura and Brian Kelly Patricia and Lawrence Kemp Zoe and Shaker Khayatt David Kirschenbaum Sophie Koven La Taqueria Cara McCabe Janet Stone McGuigan Margot and James Mabie Nancy Maier Dee and Richard E. Mayberry, Jr. Anne and Philip B. Miller Donna and Dennis Monson Morgan Stanley Foundation Ellen and David Morrison Andra and Elliot Newman Travis O’Brien John O’Connell Louise and Charlie Cho Miriam E. Perrin Libby and Eugene Pisacreta Pizza Post Irene and Mario Ponce Allison and Norman Prouty

The RealReal Joanie Reznik Karen and Andy Richard Riverside School Leslee and David Rogath Gail and Daniel Rosen Leigh Ann and Robert Ryan Sal Sabia Electrical Contractor, Inc. Laura and Philip Schacter Tyler and Alex Schuessler Sara Schupf Lauren and Andrew Schweibold Cheryl and Michael Jerome Siegmund Erica Maher Silverman Katie and Jonathan Simon Heeyoon and Thomas Slater Susan and Mason Sleeper Margot and Richard Stephenson Peggy and David Tanner Andrea Thais The George Williams Pusack Family Fund Luciana Vittoria Rebecca and Bobby Walker, Jr. Walker and Wade Angela and Brian Walsh Franny Wang Nina and Thomas Weld Jessica and Michael Wieneke Leigh Shemitz and Christopher Winters

SPONSORS $250-$499

Amazon Smile Foundation Kim Ferraro Arguimbau Mary Randolph Ballinger Kathryn Tabner and Michael Boardman Susan Mitterling and Kevin Bohacs Boxcar Cantina, Inc. Jennifer and Theron Burraway Marie and Philip Cacciola Paul Catanzaro Alice Tsao and Chris Choi Cobber North Alexandra and Lawrence Codraro Colleen and Brad Cohen Becky Conelias Lyn and Langdon Cook Corbo’s Corner Deli, LLC Beth and David Crimmins Linda Filar and Louis Csak Alexandra and Brad DeMong Patricia and Mark Davies Laura Dianis Danielle and Evan Eason Lisa and Kevin Edwards Caroline and Hiram Emery Thomas Engel Laura and David S. Erickson Jessica and Joseph Falencki Famous Greek Kitchen Elizabeth and Mark Feiner Firehouse Deli, LLC Serge Gabriel Garden Catering Meghan and Jeffrey Gould

Joann Gray Greenwich Professional Firefighters Benevolent Fund Tracy Parsons and Keith Grossman Cindy and Brian Handy Lisa and Marc Heissen Adriana Heredia IFL LLC Anne and Robert Ivanhoe Mary Machnicki and Scott James Joey B’s Restaurant Dara Johnson Robert Julius Erik Kaeyer Bryanna and Jonathan Kallman Amy Bologna Kerekes David Kinsley Tammy and Nick Kiratsous Betsy and Doug Korn Pamela Fornero and Robert Kulesh Todd Lampert George Lindsay Priscilla Lindsay Georgianna and Marc Lissauer Lisa Manaster Carolyn and James B. McArdle Jr. Erin and Duncan McCall Meghan and John McCormick Patricia and Richard McGuire Andrew Marullo Elizabeth Mendel Aimee and Brian Merrins Donald Meyer Cheryl and Phillip Miller Reed and Stephen Minor Janet and Erwin Mutis Carol and John Nicholson Peralta’s Elite Limousine Mary and Edward Posner Penny and Frederic Putnam Ana Tolomei and Julio Ojea Quintana Mark and Patti Renton Karen M. Rich Rinaldi’s Country Deli Dana and Gregory T. Rogers Henry Rondon Margery and Stewart Russell Patty Ryan Sam’s Bar and Grill P.C.N.Y. Marcy Sandler The Schacter Family Molly and Teddy Schiff Urling and Robert Searle Parinaz Pahlavi and Brian Shipman Kathleen and Holden Sibley Cecelia and Joseph Siciliano, Sr. Silver Shield Association Michele and Scott Smith, Jr. Sandra and R. Stephen Soule Antoinette and John Titsworth Tracks Café, LLC Joy White Ubina United Way of Coastal Fairfield County Lauren Valbiro Marjorie and Vincent C. Webb Susan and Torben Weis ANNUAL REPORT 2022

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NOVE MBE R 23, 2021 DECE MBE R 2021

Holidays

“The gift is in the giving” is what BGCG youth learned when they chose gifts to give to their loved ones at the annual holiday party. A shopping boutique was created by a generous group of volunteers, followed by a room full of holiday wreaths, treats, crafts, cards, and camaraderie.

Thank you to everyone who donated items and gave their time to grant the holiday wishes of our members, especially Jannell Bakrow, Susan Bevan, Dede Brooks, Pat Caffray, Jocelyne DeNunzio, Ramsey Frank, Katie Gormly, Anne Harrison, Jean-Marie Jamieson, Gail Khosla, Sally Lawrence, Tia Mahaffy, Kathy Markby, Lindsay DECE MBE R 4, 2021 Ormsby, Emma Pennington, A few hundred Club kids and community Maris Pascal, members joined Santa for copious stacks Mario Ponce, of pancakes and shared their wish lists Annette with Old Saint Nick. The sold-out Saturday Wilson, and morning event offered two seatings while the Carino Board Members kept the griddles hot family. and the pancakes and sausage coming all morning to feed the hungry crowd. A special thank you to our sponsors: Summer Rain, Upper Crust Bagel, Stop & Shop, Rite Aid Foundation, and the Jarombek Family.

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Thanksgiving Feast Nearly 300 boys and girls feasted at this special 19th annual event that brought together Club members, staff, board, volunteers, and community members to create a special experience for all.

Dinner was served by community leaders and Club Board Members. This much anticipated gathering was generously provided by the Creamer, Hilton, and Quackenbush families, Acme Foundation, Morgan Stanley Foundation, and Stew Leonard’s. A huge thank you to Courtnay Arpano from Courtnay’s Kitchen for her culinary mastery.

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

Swim-a-Thon

Hosted by the Barracudas Swim Team, the 17th Annual Swim-A-Thon filled the pool with enthusiastic swimmers. Funds support: Swim Lessons, Barracuda Swim Team Membership, Jr. Barracuda Swim Team Membership, Lifeguard Certification and more. Funds raised also help cover the cost of the Club’s aquatic programs.

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SPONSORS $250-$499 (continued) Jill and Jeffrey L. Weiss Nancy and Mark Weissler Corinne and Scott T. Welsh Jessica and Andrew Wiener Dawn Wojciechowski Chris and David Zadik

CONTRIBUTORS $100-$249

Anonymous Lisa Abrams Susan Adams Richard and Deborah Aidinis Jeremy Aisenberg Nicole Allen Paul Amrich Elaine Andersen Lucy Arecco Jeffrey and Wendy Aronsson Back 40 Mercantile Randi and Paul Barrett Kathryn Barto Elizabeth and Gerald Baruno Stephanie and Chris Bastek Nisha and Michael Behringer Bella Nonna Restaurant Andrea Benoit Stanford Berizzi Masood Bhatti Joseph E. Biase Mina and Thomas Bibeault Hannah Bible Kristine and Patrick Blake Scottie and Jason Bonadio Laura and Daniel Botoff Jen and Winston Bragg Bruce Museum Burgers Shakes and Fries Andrea Calise Jeff Cammans Sarah Carrescia Megan and Richard Case Joanne and Robert Catalano Patricia and Harold Catanzaro Joe Cerniglia Garfield Charles Magdalena Chrostowski Jon Clouser Lauren E. Confalone Richard F. Confalone Shannon Cook Wilkie Cornelius Tricia and Robert Coven James B. and Chris Cowperthwait Ashley Culver Amy and Robert DeFelice Dan DiNizo Madhu Dalal Hilary and Andre Dash Davenport Contracting Sharon Davis Susan and Michael Delepine Nataliya Demyaniv Fran and William Deutsch Robert H. Dombrowski Mary Kate and Jude Donato Rita Edelston Christine and Nick Edwards

Ninette Enrique Gabriella Feinstein Amanda and Camryn Ferrara Colin Fischer Jessica Fitzsimmons Nohora and Adilson Formento Stacy and H. Andrew Fox Adam Franchella Toni C. French Michele and Henry Gasiorowski Mario Gaztambide Michele Genovese Gia Gianchetta Christy and Chris Girard Lorraine and John Gowans Cindy Greco Kenneth Green Grigg Street Pizza Pamela Hale Kelly Hanrahan Gail and Thomas Hartch Kia and James J. Heavey Theodore and Linda Hodge Lauren and Hale Holden Jennifer Hommeyer Genevieve Howe Binney and Jeffrey Huffman Dawn and David Israel Alexis and Patrick Jackman Lise LaPointe and Noel Jameson Erin and Duggan Jensen Tony Jeraci Barbara Johnson Patricia and Kurt Jomo Robyn and David Jones John B. Jung Penelope and Chris Kassaris Clayton Kaufman Ellen and Robert E. Kaufmann Lucille and Jeremy E. Kaye Jessica Kaye Renuka Khera Annie Kiernan Joyce and Robert Kirkpatrick Samantha Knapp Kathleen and Thomas S. Knight, Jr. Miriam L. Kreuzer Laura Kunzelmann Pamela Lancaster Frank Laska Lauren and Michael Lazar Marilyn Litman Nancy Loizzo Gary McDermott Michael McDougall Mary McLean Andrea McNally Wendy and Joseph Mallory Christina Mangum Celeste Manice Lilly A. Marden Joyce and Michael P. Marzulla Alicia Meeks Joan Mendenhall Erline and Kostantinos Michailides Marie and David Micik Laura Miller

Karen and Ron Mincio Kevin Mincio Rebecca Mincio Debra A. Mitchko Donald Mohr Glenn D. Monick Courtney Montgomery Holly and Kevin Mora Maureen Moran Deborah and Patrick Moretti Marjorie Mountain Eliza and Andrew Niblock NJD Solutions LLC Stacy and David Norton Ana and Jens Nystedt Stephanie and Casey O’Donnell Christina and John O’Keefe Megan O’Shea Old Greenwich Deli Marianne H. Olsen Shannon and Edward Otte Barbara Oxer Roann Paligutan Cynthia and Frank A. Parelli III Carolina Paschoal Jennifer and Michael Patchen Sylvester Pecora Stephanie Pelmoter Elizabeth and James Perry, Jr. Shannon and Alan Pesce Sara and Ryan Peters Heather and Nicholas Picchione Katharine Pico Helena Pierce Katherine Piro Louis P. Pittocco Melissa and Penry Price Lisa Pugliese Paul Pugliese Maria and Bailey Puntereri Wilma Punzal Jaqueline and James B. Quigley Thomas Ravert Susan Reed Jacquelyn Richey Michael E. Riskin Rachel and Adam Robison Winston A. Robinson Alisa and Adam Rohdie Renee Rohr Christina Rokholt Linda and Joseph Ross Katharine and Chris Roth Theodore Rzepski Frank Sabia Diane and Bernard Saperstein Casey and Dennis Schack Timothy Schmutte Doug Schneider Alex and James Scott Audrey Scrutton Paul Cappuccio and Matt Shea Brian Shepard Jason Smith Jennifer Smith Philip Smith Patty and David Smith

Karen Stanhope Valerie and Jack Stauffer Janice and Steven P. Stearns Audrey Stein Natalie and Eric Stein Scott O. Stewart Ginger and Carl Stickel Pamela Stoleru Mariana Tanner Nancy and Phil Tarantino Sunny Taylor Anne and Ryan Thorp Pamela and John F. Thye Marianne and Kevin Tierney Michele and Michael Tierney John F. Toner Matt Traina Jean and Mark Tredinnick Melissa Truelove Sharon and Albert D. Tucci Robert Tuthill Rosemarie Unite Robin Unterberg Katie and Greg Vadasdi Luis Velazquez Tara and Paul Vittone Jonathan Wagner Susan and Rick Walker Paul Whyte Eda Wolack Mary Ann and Glen Yantorno Linna and Kevin Yee Lizora Yonce Victoria Martin and James Young Herman Zambrano

DONORS $1-$99

Anonymous Christine and Scott Abry Theresa Abubo Karen Alfonso Michael Alonzi Leizel Alpajora Tess Ang Ashley Angelo Darlina Ospina-Arenas Melissa Baccala Matthew Bailey Carol-Ann Ball Masha Banks Brooke and Wells Beck Jessie Bennett Catherine and Joseph Benvenuto Zachary Berbit Kimberly and Robert Berry Leonardo Binuya Nerida Bogdanovic Esther Borba Carrie and Derek Braddock June M. Brice Bonnie Brown Olga and Douglas Bruce Kristin Budden Josephine M. Burns Jennifer Burton Richard Butler Maureen Calmona-Chamorro ANNUAL REPORT 2022

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APRIL 6, 2022

Youth of the Year

Paige Pray, a senior at Greenwich High School, was named the Club’s 2022 Youth of the Year, along with Central Middle School eighth grader Ryder King as Jr. Youth of the Year, and Don Palmer, the Club’s VP of Programs and Youth Development as the Champion of Youth.

Pray, along with Katie Coyle, Sofia Devito, Isaac Dumeny, Serena Fakhoury, Ava Galley, Raquel Garcia, Jonathan Maldonado, Saskia Phillips, Jesse Sanchez, Starla Tejada, and Ashley Torres-Brown, were the finalists for the 2022 award. Event co-chairs Sally and Larry Lawrence, Sally and Alex Lynch, and Jean and Rick Witmer were among the panelists who chose Pray as the winner.

Greenwich’s Youth of the Year program was established in 1969 to recognize club members who give back to their club and community. Likewise, the Champion of Youth award is the highest honor a Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich supporter can achieve. The recipient is recognized as making a significant contribution of time and talent to the members and mission of the Club.

The community recognized that for 30 years, Don Palmer has been instrumental in helping thousands of children grow and reach their full potential through honesty, hard work and sportsmanship.

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DONORS $1-$99 (continued) Judith and Louis Caravella Kim and Randy Caravella Gail Carone Andrea Castillo Mary Anne and Philip C. Catalano Judith and Philip C. Catalano Sr. Janet and Gerald Catenacci Jake Clarke Kathleen Clarke Cheryl and James E. Clifford Patricia and Peter Close Katharine Colbert Jennifer Confalone Pamela Confalone Melissa M. Cook Theresa and William Corbo Marie and Vincent Corrente Aziela Cortina K.B. Cowan Beatrice and Peter Crumbine Laura Culver Deborah and Gary Cunningham Andrew G. Diddel Diane and Stanley Dmuchowski Amy and Stephen Dolan Aileen Dolor Iris Driesen Jon Drosos Carol and Lucien Ducret Maureen and Marc Ducret Julia and Kevin Duffy Shawn Dyer Nikki Dyer Elease Edmontson Montgomery Engel Express Pizza Dionisio Ferenc The Finance Champs of BGCG Daphne W. Finney John Fisher Karen Fitzhugh Stephan K. Fix Kiernan Flaherty Georgie and Anthony Flook Barbara Long and Donald Foley Darren Foster Susan and Mark Frano Joan Franzino Pamela and Roger Freedman Lee and Richard Frenz Lynn Elise Friend Jennifer Fry Annie Fry Jenny and William Fullilove Alena and Wesley Garcia Angelene Genus Gigi Ghriskey Lynn Giacomo Miles Gillott Henry Ginnel Deisy Gonzalez Ivette and Enoch Gonzalez Rosa Gonzalez Tina Gordon Matthew Grant Marie and John Green Andrew Gregor

Elise Griffin Elena Gryadovkina Elise Guico Lydia Guico Tanya Guico Eleanor and Felix Guiffra, Jr. Eric Hahn Healthtrust Purchasing Group Anne Heinemann Kirsten Hennigan Rita-Emma and Alfred Hess Stephen Hicks Elizabeth Hinckley Elizabeth Hohl Michael Hohl Thomas Hohl Christina L. Hubbard Cheryl Hurns Kathy Inesta Liza and James Jarombek Mary and Jerry Jarombek Lara Ysabelle Javier Bernadette Johnson Gretchen Johnson Rosemary and Matt Jordan Kevin Judge Maria Kaine Denise Kaufman Kyle Kelly Carole Kiachif Gregory Kimble Anne and Alex King Valeriia Klymenko Michael F. Kristoff Cathy Landy Hilary Lane Matt Laprino Emily Wakeling and Eric Lee Rosemarie and Harold Lefflbine, Jr. Madeline Leung Anne Levine Said Liamane Daniel Liebowitz Anna and Gino Loizzo Elizabeth Lukes Takeia McAlister Bettina McCarthy Laura McDermott Matt McGinty Patrick McGrath Mary B. McNamee Heather Machen Antoinette and John W. Macri, Sr. Charito Magdadaro Scott Magnusson Wendy and James Malgieri Michael Manganiello Paul R. Manka Domenica Manuli R. D. Martin Laura and Craig Martone Rona Medina Marie M. Menzel Aleta Mercado Antoinette Mercato Mindy Midy Alexis Minniti

Jeanette Monick Maribel Morales Brian Morris Nancy and Robert Natale Richard Nickerson Barbara and John Norrgard Barbara Obryan Philippa and Peter Orszulak Dolores Palma Penelope Pappas Adair Patterson Molly Patton Madeleine Phillips Nygera Pierson Chach Pietrafesa Gloria Pintado Matthew Piro Vivian P. Pitney Sandra and Hans Plickert Regency Wealth Charitable Fund Robert L. Reis Jamie and Nick Renwick Carolann and Randy Rich Julie and John Rivard Melanie Rivera Debbie and Clifton S. Robbins William Robbins Alison Roberts Melanie Roda Abbie Rodriguez Colleen Rondon Michael Rotunno Danielle and Frank Russo Joseph Russo Ashley Sabia Barbara and Evan Salop Whitney Salpeter Michael Schacter Paul Schacter Sandra Schepis Elizabeth Schiff Rowena Schmal Michelle Schubert Harold Scuterud, Jr. Lylyan and Cassio Seabra Carol Chadya Sejean Glenn and Hal Shaw Denise Shepard Jeffery Silva Arthur Smith Karen and Robert Smith Laura Smith Lawson Smith Tom Socol Marites Songco Kathy and Jeffrey Starcher Scott Tyler Stewart Stop And Shop Giving Tag Program Queenie and Perry Sumampong Gabriel Swire Tyla Taylor Fatima and Henry Tejada Natalya and Pavel Teslya Collin Thaw Erica Thomas Geraldine and Robert Thompson Nimfa Timber

Mitchell Tomalen Erika and Hugo Toro Lucinda and Daniel Tredwell Emily Uy Niurka Valera Alice Vartan David Vassel Deidre Vassel Samuel Vassel Sandra Vazquez Sharon and John L. Vecchiolla Diego Villanucra Dominick von Schweickhardt Sara Camacho and Jorge Vargas Nancy Voye Allison Walsh Amanda Walton Neville Warburton Nilsa Warburton Georgia Webster Hannah Wells Caralliene Westbrook Nana White Yukako Yamasaki Kimberly D. Young Jeannette Zboray Ken Ziman Christine Zummo

CONTRIBUTIONS OF IN-KIND SERVICES

Juliet Bakker Jannell and Lance Bakrow Susan J. Bevan Bimbo Bakeries Brescome Barton, Inc Diana and Michael Brooks Richard T. Browning Richard Browne and Nancy Risman Brunswick School Susan Burger Charles Caffray Pat and W. Gillespie Caffray Michael Carino Regina and Thomas Cholnoky Cobs Bread Corbo’s Deli Courtnay’s Kitchen Betsy and Michael Creamer The Davey Tree Expert Company Jocelyne and David DeNunzio Everpoint Health Filling in the Blanks Food Rescue US George J. Fox Suzanne and Ramsey Frank Garden Catering Dana Gonzalez Katherine and Matthew Gormly III Greenwich Academy Greenwich Alliance for Education Greenwich Country Day School Greenwich High School Greenwich Police Silver Shield Association Greenwich Water Club Anne and William B. Harrison, Jr. Hortulus ANNUAL REPORT 2022

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BGCG HIGHLIGHTS 2021/22

M AY 2 4 , 2 0 2 2

Awards Night APRIL 30, 2022

Dodge For A Cause

At BGCG’s 6th Annual Dodgeball Tournament, teams of police officers, firefighters, teachers, Club alumni and community members had the chance to relive their childhoods in a game of dodgeball for a good cause. Funds raised support the Torch Club’s leader­ship programs and other charities as chosen by the Club. A big thank you to our sponsors, volunteers and especially the players for making it happen.

Congratulations to the 2022 J U N E 18 , 2 0 2 2 champions: Pingol Express.

Alumni Reunion

Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich is a member agency of the Greenwich United Way

Family and friends gathered in the game room at the clubhouse for the 54th Annual Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich’s Awards Night. The event honors club members who are outstanding in their areas of choice. A program staff member spoke about each individual Club member and their exceptional achievements before presenting them with a special plaque, and a certificate of special recognition from the First Selectman’s Office.

2022 AWARDS NIGHT RECIPIENTS

“Once a Club kid, always a Club kid” is more than a catchy slogan for Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich. For many, the bond Club members make during their youth remains for life. On June 18 a group of Club alumni ranging from the 1950s through last year gathered to reunite, eat, and reminisce. Club alumni also toured the Clubhouse, which many had not seen since their teens, and talked fondly about their summer days at Camp Simmons.

YOUTH OF THE Y E AR

Paige Pray

JUNIOR YOUTH OF THE Y E AR

Ryder King

FINE AR TS AWARD

Ana Clara De Souza LILLIAN BUTLER DAV E Y EDUC ATION VOLUNTEER AWARD

Bridget Carriello

MIDGE T MEMBER OF THE Y E AR

Yasmine Bruce

COMMUNIT Y AWARD

Garden Catering

JUNIOR S WIMMER OF THE Y E AR

Julia Guico

C AMP SIMMONS AWARD

Steven Csak

CLUBHOUSE SUMMER C AMP AWARD

Olivia Saggio

JUNIOR BOY ATHLE TE OF THE Y E AR

Jacari Hughes

JUNIOR GIRL ATHLE TE OF THE Y E AR

Salome Raigoza

PROJEC T LE ARN AWARD

Haylli Chavoya

JOANNA SCHULMAN TEEN COMMUNIT Y SERV ICE AWARD

Ava Galley

K NUCK LE S FOR LIFE AWARD

Kyle Kelly

JAME S R . NATALE S WIMMER OF THE Y E AR

William McCarthy

ATHLE TE OF THE Y E AR

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CONTRIBUTIONS OF IN-KIND SERVICES (continued) Jean Marie and Douglas Jamieson Joey B’s Junior League of Greenwich Gail and Victor Khosla Kids in Crisis KPMG LLP Sally P. and Larry J. Lawrence Kristina and Frank Loverro Sally and Alexander Lynch Tia and Michael T. Mahaffy Kathy and Julian Markby Christine Munro Neighbor to Neighbor Old Greenwich Deli Lindsay and David Ormsby Maris and Donald Pascale Emma and Mark Pennington Pepsi Cola Company Irene and Mario Ponce Sarah Reilly Nicholas Rouner Michele and Scott Smith Stew Leonard’s Stone Point Capital Stop & Shop Supermarket Summer Rain Sprinkler Alease and Paul Tallman Eileen and Richard Tang Upper Crust Bagels Chrissy and Douglas von Oiste Warby Parker Annette and Kirk Wilson

GIFTS RECEIVED IN HONOR OF:

Juliet Bonadio and Lydia Schiff Scottie and Jason Bonadio Paul Cappuccio and Matt Shea Jessica and Joseph Falencki Victoria and Raphael Gonzalez Cindy and Brian Handy Anne Heinemann Wendy and James Malgieri Shannon and Edward Otte Katharine Pico Julie and John Rivard Elizabeth Schiff Molly and Teddy Schiff Glenn and Hal Shaw Denise Shepard Parinaz Pahlavi and Brian Shipman Anne and Ryan Thorp Nancy Cooper The Mosaic Company Robert B. Kirkpatrick Joyce and Robert Kirkpatrick April Larkin Laren deWangen Sally and Tony Mann Mary J. Adams Wendy and Jeffrey Aronsson Eileen and Steve Bartels Nancy and James Better Scott Butler

SPECIAL THANKS

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Design: Amplifi

Elizabeth and Glen Friedman Kristy and Robert Harteveldt Carolyn and Jay Kaplan Nancy Maier Lisa Manaster Melinda and Morris Mintz Stephanie Pelmoter Joanie Reznik Dana and Gregory T. Rogers Richard Rosenberg Marcy Sandler Carol and Alan Shlansky Yvonne and Jay Shlansky Patti and Richard ShlanskyGoldberg Peggy and David Tanner Maddy and Mark Unterberg Susan and Torben Weis Jill and Jeffrey L. Weiss John Minniti Alexis Minniti Don Palmer Gretchen and Lance Bylow Cardinal Capital Management Paul Catanzaro Melissa M. Cook Hilary and Andre Dash Kia and James J. Heavey Debra Hertz Denise Kaufman Laura and Brian Kelly Annie Kiernan Joni and Kevin Kimberlin Emily Wakeling and Eric Lee Madeline Leung Caroline and Greg Martinez Cynthia and Frank A. Parelli III Colleen Rondon Kathy and Jeffrey Starcher Nancy Risman Leane Risman Michele Smith Lynne and Scott A. Smith Eileen Tang Anne and John Guzas Karen and Ron Mincio Kevin Mincio Rebecca Mincio Cristina Vittoria Maxine Armstrong Linda and Terry Cochran Patti and Mark Renton Andrea Thais Jerome Vittoria Ed Vittoria Stephanie and Chris Bastek Patricia and Mark Davies Betsy and Doug Korn Lauren and David Mazzullo Heather and Nicholas Picchione Melissa and Penry Price Liz and John F. Roddy Cristina and Matt Wallach

Paul Whyte Victoria Martin and James Young Derek Wolfe Samantha Knapp

GIFTS RECEIVED IN MEMORY OF:

Karen Barone Elizabeth and Gerald Baruno Jessica Wieneke James Berger Frances Berger Budgie Blume Harold Scuterud, Jr. Rebecca Breed Jeremy Aisenberg Andrew Armstrong Joan Bernhard Jon Clouser Karen Dustin Judy and Anthony Evnin Olivia and Douglas C. Floren Icy and L. Scott Frantz Patricia Fraser Jack Gunther Judy O. Higgins John Jung, Jr. Laura and Brian Kelly Kathleen and Thomas S. Knight, Jr. Tammy Lanciani Isabel and Peter L. Malkin Mary McLean Phil Pitney usan Reed Leslee and David Rogath Alisa and Adam Rohdie Renee Rohr Katharine and Chris Roth Valerie and Jack Stauffer Marianne and Kevin Tierney Lizora Yonce Margo Zales Rocco Chiapetta Susan and Mark Frano Stephen Hicks Joan and John Mendenhall Barbara Obryan Karen M. Rich Thomas Conelias Deborah and Richard Aidinis Ashley Angelo Kathryn Barto Elizabeth and Gerald Baruno The Bruce Museum Jeff Cammans Conelias Foundation Theresa and William Corbo Sharon Davis Diane and Stanley Dmuchowski Iris Driesen Laura and David S. Erickson Colin Fischer Michele Genovese

Photography: Blucher Photography | Laura Dianis | Ben Hider | Chi Chi & Elaine Ubiña

Gia Gianchetta Pamela Hale Jennifer Hommeyer Lise LaPointe and Noel Jameson Laura and Brian Kelly Pamela Lancaster Pier Landman Gino and Anna Loizzo Nancy Loizzo Lilly A. Marden Alicia Meeks Marie and David Micik Glenn D. Monick Richard Nickerson Stephanie and Casey O’Donnell Barbara Oxer Lisa Puglisee Whitney Salpeter Sandra Schepis Urling and Robert Searle Sharon and Albert D. Tucci Robert Tuthill Allison Walsh Kevin and Linna Yee Chris and David Zadik Melinda Cotter James Cotter Peter Knudsen Zachary Berbit William Smith Philip Smith Adalbert von Gontard Mary Randolph Ballinger Olivia and Douglas C. Floren Icy and L. Scott Frantz Judy O. Higgins Summerfield K. Johnston Donald Meyer Anne and Philip B. Miller Marjorie Mountain Beverly and Peter B. Orthwein Jacquelyn Richey Jennifer Smith Susan and Rick Walker Lizora Yonce William Wilson Patricia and Harold Catanzaro Paul Catanzaro Cheryl and James E. Clifford Marie and Vincent Corrente Davenport Contracting Incorporated Lynn Giacomo Cindy Greco Joyce and Michael P. Marzulla Marie and David Micik Michael E. Riskin Janice and Steven P. Stearns Audrey Stein Robert Zeff Pamela and Roger Freedman

ANNUAL REPORT 2022

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FINANCIALS 2021-2022 INCOME

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION JUNE 30, 2022

23%

18%

Special Events, Net

Grants*

.5%

Investment Income

21.5%

Membership & Other Fees

37%

Individual Contributions

LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS Current liabilities ������������������������������������������������������ $847,462 Net Assets �������������������������������������������������������������$27,496,474 TOTAL ������������������������������������������������������������������ $28,343,936

EXPENSES

9%

81%

Programs

CURRENT ASSETS Cash �������������������������������������������������������������������������$1,575,136 Pledges and other receivables �����������������������������$1,835,366 Investments ���������������������������������������������������������$12,077,510 Prepaid expenses and other assets ���������������������������$75,196 Beneficial interest in perpetual trust �������������������� $315,086 Property and equipment �������������������������������������$12,465,642 TOTAL ������������������������������������������������������������������ $28,343,936

Audited Financials CohnReznik 10/2022 *Includes PPP Loan Forgiveness

General Administration

8%

Fundraising

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

2021-2022

BOARD CHAIR Eileen Tang

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Cristina Vittoria

VICE-CHAIRS

Dean W. Bell Rebecca S. Breed George J. Fox Christy F. Girard Robert B. Kirkpatrick Elizabeth Lake Sally P. Lawrence Christopher A. Winham

SECRETARY Bart Wyand

TREASURER

Burton E. Hilton

Skye M. Brewer Charles Caffray Garfield Charles Nancy Fazzinga, M.D. Kristina Gabelli Kevin Gillespie Nick Graziano Christopher B. Harned

DIRECTORS

Cynthia Herr Isabel Lasky Cameron MacDougall Anthony E. Mann Greg Martinez Iris Rivera Marie Rocha Patricia P. Santonocito

Heather Sargent Krissy Schmitz Joanna Schulman Friso van Reesema Kelly Vintiadis Christopher S. Winters

In Loving Memory of

REBECCA BREED

ADVISORY BOARD

Juliet Tammenoms Bakker Nancy Better Susan J. Bevan Michelle Binnie Gretchen Bylow James D. Carey James A. DeNaut Peter Drittel Leslie Fahrenkopf William L. Farrell Cosby W. George Bradford D. Hart Robert L. Harteveldt Judy O. Higgins Marina Jacobson Robert E. Kaufmann David B. MacFarlane

THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS WERE ELECTED TO BGCG’S BOARD OF DIRECTORS AS THE CLASS OF 2024: Julie Futch Andrew Krumholz Sarah Osnoss Ana Ojea Quintana Heeyoon Slater Steve Valan

1937 - 2022

“Rebecca was an incredible friend to our staff, a mentor to our kids, and a stalwart of our mission. She will be deeply missed, and we will be forever grateful for the impact that she has had on our Club,” said Cristina Vittoria, CEO of Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich.

A longtime member of the Board of Directors, and our 2019 Champion of Youth, Rebecca’s legacy will live on through the many teens who have received, and will receive, college scholarships through the Rebecca S. Breed Scholarship Fund. Even though she is no longer with us, Rebecca will continue to have a great impact on our organization and community.

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Andrew W. Marcus Elizabeth C. Nolan Allison Prouty Nancy M. Risman Kristen Rosenbaum John S. Routh Charles M. Royce Bob Selander Lisa Stuart Henrik N. Vanderlip Peter Von Der Ahe Bobby Walker, Jr. Debby Weinberg Annette S. Wilson Jean H. Witmer Janet Booth Zide

PHOTO CREDIT:

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9.8.23

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IN THEIR OWN WORDS

To the amazing staff – Without your support, I wouldn’t have access to all of the experiences that will change my life for the better. I thank you again, and I hope to pay it forward!

— PAIGE, COLLEGE STUDENT, BGCG ALUMNA

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