BGCKC Newsletter - Winter 2020

A Letter from Our Executive Director This year has no doubt been challenging for all of us — especially for those families who were already struggling. The pandemic has heightened the critical situations for families already living paycheck to paycheck — even entire communities.

Those in the greatest need were hit the hardest and left overwhelmed by job loss, hunger, and the impact of kids missing months of school. Without Boys & Girls Clubs, a generation of young, hopeful lives could be left behind.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Kern County has been a valuable partner in helping kids succeed for over 54 years. But this year, succeeding means even more: it means surviving.

Thanks to you, the Boys & Girls Club adapted its services to help in new ways, and it couldn’t have happened without you. But as COVID-19 carries on across the country, so does the need for food, childcare, necessary supplies, and the educational support kids require to build better futures. It’s our responsibility to do everything possible — and Clubs need your help.

Support from friends like you will help the Boys & Girls Clubs of Kern County continue to provide critical services such as: • Full-day programming to keep kids thriving • Healthy meals for children six days per week • In-Person and virtual mentoring and tutoring to keep children and teens on the right path • Learning Hubs so students can avoid dangerous learning gaps and falling behind Right now, we must work together to make sure children and neighborhoods come out of this crisis stronger than ever. Clubs can’t do it without you. Kid by kid, you help build better futures.

Your gift today is necessary to answer the call for help.

Thank you for “Making Futures Bright,”

Board of Directors Kristin Monsibais, President of the Board Williams Adams & Company, CPAs Theresa Bush, Vice-President Aera Energy LLC Amir Zabrani, Treasurer Mission Bank Matt Damian, Secretary Tri Counties Bank Alex Balfour Cushman and Wakefield/Pacific Commercial Realty Advisors MacKenzie Boone Ascend Real Estate Jason Cohen UBS Financial Services, Inc. Justin Cummings Rio Acai Bowls Rob Duchow Southern California Gas Company Michael George Safe 1 Credit Union Rasmus Jensen Valley Republic Bank Shawn Kerns California Resources Corporation Larry Koman Koman Homes Ben LeBeau LeBeau Thelen, LLP

Zane Smith Executive Director

Emily Salters California State University, Bakersfield Zane Smith Executive Director

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CREATING SAFE SPACES Every Child Deserves to Feel Safe.

Our children’s health and welfare have always been a top priority at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Kern County. When the owners of S.C. Anderson generously agreed to orchestrate the Club’s entryway remodeling at the Armstrong Youth Center to safeguard our kids and staff. We were so thankful. A team of experts was brought in for everything from the architectural designs to multi-faceted construction (check out the list of donors to the right). In addition to installing a secured electronic safety door, the gateway to the Club, S.C. Anderson also installed plexiglass in front of the reception desk to control access to our program areas and our Club members.

Our children, staff, and guests are now greeted in the secured general reception area with a virtual receptionist who takes a no-contact temperature reading and an automated hand sanitizer. With a pleasant greeting from a masked Club staff person, the guest is then permitted to enter through electronically secured doors.

They also resolved the shortage of bathrooms at the Club.

Although the children’s restrooms hosted a reasonable capacity, the Club’s adult bathroom was limited to one restroom for as many as 30 managers at any given time. This shortage resulted in the youth restrooms being frequently shut down for adult use.

In addition to the new security features, the foyer is warm, welcoming, and appreciated by everyone who visits the Armstrong Youth Center. S.C. Anderson has given the Armstrong Youth Center an added measure of security and alleviated many concerns regarding access to our building and children.

Please join us in celebrating this philanthropic project focused on the health and safety of our children and staff.

Roman Cyrus with S.C. Anderson, Inc. opening the door for a Club member.

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Corporate/Organization/ Foundation Gifts

Active 20-30 Club of Bakersfield Aera Energy LLC Ben H. & Gladys Arkelian Foundation Berry Petroleum Company Calpine Pastoria Energy Crimson Renewable Energy LLC Harry and Ethel West Foundation Kevin McCarthy for Congress Moneywise Wealth Management Reiter Scientific Consulting LLC Robert Raskind Foundation ServiceMaster at Bakersfield Skarphol/Frank Associates Valley Republic Bank Varner Bros., Inc. Williams Weese Peeple & Ferguson

Individual Gifts

Justin and April Ahart Jennifer Aldworth Timothy Ashlock Ariel and Abby Auffant Laura Avila Alex M. Balfour Larry and Kay Bardin Jorge and Carla Barrientos Vanessa Barrientos Erik Bartsch Adam Belter Bob and Stacie Bender Nathan Bender Cathy Bennett Bruce Beretta and Melissa Fortune Holly Bishop Aimee Blaine Nicole Bolinger David and Jacque Bopp Howard Richard Brown John and Jean Browning Gary and Sheri Bunk Cory Busby and Mary Crane Charlie and Theresa Bush Pete and Janelle Capra Marc and Shannon Caputo Lynne Carrithers Luis Castro Monica Cater Tony Cervantes Tim and Carrie Champness Henry Chatman Doug and Janet Clary Ira and Carole Cohen Dan Corriea Andrea Craig Todd Craig Gary and Donna Cross Mickey Cushine Mike and Maggie Cushine

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Jim and Kelly Damian Matt Damian Kenneth Dow Marj Dow Robert and Emily Duchow Margaret Edmonston Krista Elmore Armand and Joanie Fitzgerald Vince and Teresa Ford Greg and Heather Frank Jonny and Melissa Frank Christine Frazier Anthony Galagaza Cathleen Gandara Glenda Garcia James George Cory Geurtsen Debra Gonzalez Renee Goodwin Robert and Jerry Haner Michael and Andrea Hansen Joe and Sofie Hay Douglas and Rennifer Hayward Shellena Heber Matthew Hewett Ryan and Alison Hickman Barry and Eashell Hill Mary Hill Sarah Holt Elaine Honig Robert and Susan Hopkins Cynthia Huggins Nathan and Marcella Ives Ron and Diane Johnson Leslie Jones Duane and Corey Keathley Patricia Keefer Shawn and Laura Kerns Larry Koman Allan Krauter and Anna Agenjo Kelly Krugman John and Ingrid Lake Elena Corona LaRoque Desirea Lawrence Holly Lazzerini Bernard LeBeau III Bernie and Lynne LeBeau Donnel Lester Andrew Lopez-Landeros Jason Love Christopher Lowe Zachary Martindale Erlinda Martinez Courtney Mayo Kevin McCarthy Debra McCartney Michelle McGehee Tom and Lisa McIntosh Bennett and Lindsey Mebane Joel and Ashlee Meier

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Cyrus and Amanda Mojibi Chris and Jovan Molina Alex and Kristin Monsibais Laurel Montealegre Jonathan and Mary Anne Mueller Kurt and Luisa Neher Jimmy Nichols and Nancy Wheeler Nichols David and Alison Norris Bryan and Mikaela Oberg Sarah Obialero Mike O’Doherty Shannan Ogilvie Allie Olecese Dale Oprandy Patrick Paggi Jacob and Nicole Panero Laura Parker Erin Paslay-Henderson Kaushika Patel Jamie Pena Tracy Peoples Chris Perier Aaron and Elizabeth Perkinson Kim Perry Brent Peterson Lanette Phillips-Watson Doug Picanso Ted and Sharon Pierce Brian and Kay Pitts Ellen Plugge Reagan Poe Jenna Porchia Shannon Porter Richard Radon Randy and Mary Richardson Mike and Danette Rinehart Dean and Laurie Robinson Patrick and Mandana Rollans Jose Romo Bruce Saathoff Kathleen Salvesen Robert and Jill Sanders Keandra Sandifer Joe and Sally Santa Cruz Robin Schmidt Darin Schwicker Dan and Cecelia Shanyfelt Sarah Shelbourne

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Sam and Lorraine Siador Frank Sierra Harry and Stephanie Simpson John and Christina Sistrunk Paul Skarphol Darin and Kellie Sloan Alan Smith Jeffrey Smith Sawyer Smith Toni Smith Zane and Amy Smith Michael and Christina Springstead Lynn Stafford Carol Sugimori Jamie Swetalla Madeline Symm Dan and Rhesa Tate Scott and Vaun Thygerson Ameri Treaster Mary Trichell Ray and Jennifer Twyford Lenore VanDine Joe Vargas Larry Velasquez Josh and Susan Wall Heather Wells Linda Wilder Deborah Wood Amir and Farah Zabrani Mike Zuech

Corporate/Organization/ Foundation In-Kind Gifts

Advance Beverage Company Adventist Health Bakersfield Alieverwanted American General Media Corporation Bakersfield Condors Bracher California Resources Corporation California State University, Bakersfield Chloe Kristyn Classy Bag Lady CRASH Jewlery Dewar’s Candy Shop, Inc. Grimmway Farms House of Talula iHeartMedia Markets Group Imbibe Wine and Spirits Merchant Ingenious Escape Rooms Jim Burke Ford Lincoln Justin Vineyards & Winery Kern Oil & Refining Co. Kevin Harvick Foundation LDI Landscape Company Lengthwise Brewery Logic Films Media LOVEthirteen Macy’s My Pour Head Nickel Family LLC

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. Skarphol/Frank Associates Tasteful Selections

Individual In-kind Gifts

John and Jean Browning Jason Cohen Jesus Cortez Michael and Regina Doiron Robert and Emily Duchow Armand and Joanie Fitzgerald Greg and Heather Frank Ed O’Donnell Brandon and Beatris Sanders Linda Sullenger Elyse Wong

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