boys and girls club of the tennessee valley by tammie gentry

Boys and Girls Club of the

Tennessee ValleyBy

Tammie Gentry

Mission

“To inspire and enable all young people, especially those from

disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential as

productive, responsible and caring citizens.”

Boys and Girls Club of America

Goals Through Guiding Principles

“Be proactive by anticipating and dealing with change and growth in communities they serve.”

“Continually develop the B&G Club Board to assure it remains the premier volunteer Board of Directors in the area.”

“Attract, develop and retain highly competent and motivated staff.”

(2003-2005 Strategic Plan, 4)

Goals Continued

“Build a culture that nurtures the individual and develops a sense of self-esteem as an important part of personal growth.”

“Provide an innovative environment that promotes the development of new methods or practices to achieve our vision.”

“Provide safe, positive, attractive, and clean community based facilities available for youth at times when they need positive alternatives.”

(2003-2005 Strategic Plan, 4)

Goals Continued

“Develop constructive collaborations with other organizations.”

“Continually improve the organization through research, communication and evaluation.”

(2003-2005 Strategic Plan, 4)

Organization

The Boys and Girls Club of the Tennessee Valley is a 501( c ) (3) nonprofit agency dedicated to the care of children. They take pride in providing not only recreational but education activities that will help build life long, productive citizens with the ability to give back to their communities in a positive manner.

Facilities

Serves youth ages 0-18Childcare (0-5) 3-Star facilitiesClubs (5-12)Teen Centers (12-18)

Programming

Project LEARNGoals for GraduationPower HOURThe Ultimate JourneyCareer Exploration and Mentoring Program JOB READY!Abstinence OnlyThe Cavity Free Zone

Boys and Girls Club of TN Valley

Programming Continued

Music ProgramFine Arts Exhibit Program Image Makers (photography)KICK Program (cultural activities)Nike Daily ChallengesFITNESS AUTHORITYNike Swoosh ClubReviving Baseball In Inner Cities

Programming Continued

Club Service Junior Staff Career DevelopmentTEEN Supreme Keystone ClubsTorch ClubsYouth of the Year (14-18)Targeted OutreachThe Diversity InitiativeKIDS IN CONTROL Safety Awareness

Programming Continued

Child Care Food ProgramSMART MovesSMART GirlsStreet SMARTAct SMARTPassport to ManhoodQuick SMART!Builder’s Club

Agency Organization

Corporate BoardEmployeesVolunteersClub Members

Corporate Board

The Corporate Board of Directors is the governing body of the organization responsible for the establishment and periodic review of all policies. These personnel policies have been developed with the input of staff, but the board retain the final authority and responsibility.

(Employee Handbook, 6 )

Employees

President/CEO (1) is hired by the Corporate Board of Directors whose qualifications and experiences are such that he /she can administer the program and activities of the Boys and Girls Club within the policies set by the board. Answers solely to the board.

Hires, discharges, and fixes compensation with Advisory Board of Directors of all administrative staff, Facility Directors.

(Employee Handbook, 6 )

Employees Continued

Vice Presidents (6)Executive V.P.Support ServicesFinanceHuman ResourceAlliances and OperationsCorporate Relations and Marketing

(Employee Handbook, 5 )

Employees Continued

Other employees include:

Facility DirectorsProgram SpecialistsDirector of Special EventsMaintenanceAdministrative assistants

Employee Classification Guide

Employees Leading to Success

CEO does well at hiring great peopleEmployees come together in times of

crisisEmployee loyalty extraordinaryWork as team with same work ethicBelieve in what they are doingStaff is rewarded well financially and

supported by CEO

Interview with Kelly Drummond, VP of Human Resource

Volunteers

Integral part of agency at all levelsWorks with youth and administrative

staffAid in special eventsFocused on goal of agency

Interview with Kelly Drummond, VP Human Resource

Club Members

Children 16 months –18 yearsAt-Risk Youth In need of safe and positive place Move on to be productive citizensSometimes become some of our

nations great actors, actresses, athletes and politicians

Funding

GrantsAlliance FundingSpecial Events

Grants

Staff specifically search and apply for monies for programming and development of new initiatives

Receive local, state and federal grants for the operations of the agency and its facilities across Knox and the surrounding counties.

Interview with Kelly Drummond, VP Human Resource

Alliance Funding

Building alliances with corporations and businesses for donations and funding. On the national level, a major sponsor is The Coca Cola Corporation.

Interview with Kelly Drummond

Special Events

Tim Irwin Bass TournamentPhillip Fulmer Golf ClassicHall of Fame DinnerKnoxville Open PGA TourHalls/Powell Golf ClassicBlount County Golf ClassicBob Haralson Invitational“Feel It In Your Heart” Events

(Spring 2005 Newsletter)

Marketing

Assess current marketing programsDevelop Alumni ProgramsDevelop PSAs for television stationsDevelop comprehensive Public

Relations CampaignsNewslettersDevelop annual marketing budget

2003-2005 Strategic Plan

Obstacles

Rapid Growth 20 facilities now- obtaining more clubs while not requiring cities to provide funds up front

Funding-Grants are slowing down and with a larger competitive base for same funds

Employee turnover- Facilities/clubs have high turnover rate due to lower pay, college students returning to school, and seasonal spurts

Interview with Kelly Drummond, VP Human Resource

2005 Strategic Planning

Suppress Growth and look for sustainability

Return main focus to childrenFiscal SoundnessCompletion of Capital PlanDevelop Endowment PlanDevelop Planned Giving ProgramLooking to be placed in Wills

Kelly Drummond and 2003-2005 Strategic Plan

References

Boys and Girls Club of the Tennessee Valley Employee Handbook, 2004

Boys and Girls Club of the Tennessee Valley Employee Job Classification Guide, 2004

Boys and Girls Club of the Tennessee Valley Strategic Plan 2003-3005

Interview with Kelly Drummond, VP Human Resources, 8/22/05