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SomebodyThe Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area Annual Report for 2010

“My freshman football coach, Sid Edwards, put new meaning into the term “work like a dog.”

– Major Applewhite

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where to find us

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year in review

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financial highlights

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our somebody

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youth of the year

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special thanks

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BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF THE AUSTIN AREA

ANNUAL REPORT2010

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Dear Friends,

As President of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area, I’m proud to present our report for 2010. My two years as Board President have been an unforgettably rewarding experience. In this report, you will see the large numbers of young lives that are positively influenced by our 15 Clubs; these Clubs are a “win-win” for everyone. Our kids, from some of the toughest, most underprivileged neighborhoods in Austin, get a boost they would not have had without their local Club, a “win” that serves them both now and in the future. And our community gets vital benefits from young people who stay away from gangs, drugs, and crime, and concentrate of on becoming educated, successful adults. It’s the best example of “win-win” I can imagine.

The Clubs work because of our staff who are there every day, sacrificing higher salaries and easier jobs to mentor, teach, counsel and play. They are positive role models for kids who don’t have enough resources and support at home. Every day the staff interacts with more than 1,500 kids via 15 local neighborhood, school and housing authority-based Clubs. Kids are mentored in their homework, computers, recreational sports and life skills, and many of them enjoy a nourishing hot meal at the end of the day, one they might not have gotten otherwise.

We know the Clubs work because we measure the results. Boys & Girls Clubs members have better school attendance, typically stay in school to graduation, and go to college in much higher percentages. Fifty-seven percent of Club alumni say the Club “saved my life, gave me purpose and kept me out of trouble, gangs and jail.” Think of the countless individual stories that are out there! Think of all the kids the Clubs have touched, give them the boost that lasts a lifetime.

Underlying the noble mission of Boys & Girls Club is its firm and cost-effective financial foundation. For each $527 given, a kid is supported for an entire year – less than 1% of what it takes to support a juvenile in the criminal justice system. Of the $2.6 million annual budget, an audited 86% goes directly to the kids’ programs. Thanks to the business skills and activism of our Board, we can proudly report that our Boys & Girls Club uses its funds wisely, ethically and responsibly. The staff and board have worked tirelessly to get the most out of every dollar we collect. As a result, we have expanded programs and served more kids in the toughest of economic times.

In closing, I’d like to recognize our amazing Board of Directors. We have grown in numbers, and have added many new energetic, creative, and diligent individuals. The ideas they bring will help us realize our strategic plan of growing our Clubs to reach more and more of the Austin youth who need our help so much. I owe a great deal of thanks to them all.

And to all of you in Austin, we need your time, talents and resources. In exchange you’ll get the deep satisfaction of helping an organization that has a major and lasting impact on the young folks of our great city. Respectfully,

Dr. James A. Broaddus President, Board of Directors

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Our mission is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive responsible and caring citizens.

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As I reflected upon 2010, I struggled to find a few words to sum up the performance and impact of our organization during the year. Wild and wooly, stressful, successful, and worrisome all came to mind. But, in my final analysis, I settled on “amazing.” Here’s why.

We ended 2009 in a fairly fragile financial condition – with red ink on the bottom line. We expected 2010 would be just as difficult, considering all revenue streams remained under stress due to economic conditions. But every dark cloud has a silver lining. After all, we work and live in Austin, and while we experienced our own struggles, they were not nearly as severe as in other parts of the country. Our organization made a strategic decision not to cut services and staff and to continue to grow. And we did! Our revenue increased slightly in 2010 compared to 2009, expenses were less and we produced a small net surplus. The actual swing from 2009 to 2010 was more than $200,000. We owe a great deal of thanks to our volunteer Operations Committee, chaired by George Casey, and our entire staff for this amazing accomplishment. Here’s the best part though. Despite many challenges we served more kids this year than in 2009! This translates into more GREAT futures that will benefit our community. Amazing!

Another amazing aspect of 2010 was expanding the “impact” we have on the lives of our members. Thanks to a new data sharing agreement with the Austin Independent School District, we can now track the academic and behavioral performance of our members, in real time, against their economically disadvantaged peer group. The bottom line -- data proves it -- our Club members out-perform their peers with better school attendance, higher standardized testing scores and lower disciplinary referrals! Most importantly our members graduate from high school at much higher rates than their same school peers.

In 2010 we introduced a significant social agency/private business partnership that is already paying amazing dividends for our members. This fall, with support from the Wal-Mart Foundation, we partnered with Sylvan Learning Centers of Austin to provide Sylvan’s proven, remedial education program, “Ace it!,” for 50 of our most academically challenged members. These are members that had fallen so far behind in their academic performance that they might not ever catch up – a sure indication that they were at risk of dropping out even before they entered high school. After completing the program, nearly all 50 kids are now performing at or above their grade level in both reading and math. This is simply “amazing,” but, most importantly, their success with Ace it! is a sure sign they’re on their way to achieving GREAT futures. We are now seeking funding to extend Ace it! year-round for members who need the most remedial academic enrichment. We’ll keep you posted via our e-newsletter as we secure greater financial support to expand the program in 2011-12. This could be huge for our kids, their futures and our community!

As I look ahead to the remainder of 2011, I see a bright, more secure future for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Austin and the nearly 1,500 kids that walk through the doors of our 15 Clubs every day. I see us serving more kids that ever -- with greater impact than at any time in our 44 year history. Our success is totally dependent upon the hard work of our staff, the 44 members of our Board of Directors, more than 1,000 annual volunteers and the more than 1,500 different individuals, businesses, foundations and public organizations that provide financial support to fuel our proven programs. We thank you for your friendship and support. We promise we will not let you down in helping kids from very difficult circumstance have GREAT and amazing futures!

Mark Kiester Chief Executive Officer

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Welcome to our New President

We are pleased to announce the election of Gary Keil as Board President. For the last eight years, Gary has served in many capacities, including member of the Operations Committee, various event committees and for the last four years, VP of Resource Development. Gary has been in the construction business for more than 30 years. He graduated from University of Wisconsin with a BS degree in civil engineering and obtained his Master’s from Purdue University, then joined the Civil Engineer Corps, USN. He was Resident Officer in Charge of Construction at Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base, Fellow on the Secretary of Defense Staff, Pentagon, and Instructor, Civil Engineer Corps Officer School; the highlight was as Commanding Officer of Reserve Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 26. He retired as a Commander in the Naval Reserves. As a civilian, Gary has spent the past 30 years building hospitals. In 2002, he accepted a position with American Constructors, Inc. in Austin.

Visiting with the Clubs’ staff and kids is a big part of Gary’s routine. “It’s extremely satisfying to be able to give disadvantaged and neglected kids just a glimmer of hope, then see them grab the opportunity, overcoming tremendous odds to become shining examples. To see kids learn to become leaders is priceless.”

Gary has been married to Rebecca Isaacson for 35 years; they have three daughters, Brittany, Hillary and Ashley. Becky and Gary live in Wimberley, Texas on a 50-acre homestead dotted with longhorns, horses, dogs and cats. Becky runs the Meals on Wheels program for Wimberley, and for relaxation they enjoy working around their country home, spending time with their girls and taking Gary’s 1931 Model “A” Ford for a spin in the hill country.

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Thanks to an outstanding team of sponsors, donors, volunteers and staff members – and especially UT Men’s Swimming Head Coach Eddie Reese – our annual “Somebody” luncheon was another terrific success. Held on May 12th at the Hilton Austin, the luncheon was thoroughly enjoyed by 690 attendees, and earned more than $231,000.

Coach Reese spoke about the special “Somebodies” in his life, revealing that his true “Somebody” is Eleanor, his wife of 45 years. A steel drum rendition of the National Anthem and a beautiful solo of “America” were performed by Club members Roman Rhone and Courtney McKeaver, respectively. The music was followed by a moving speech by 2009 Youth of the Year winner Tyra Roland; a “Champion for Youth” award presentation to long time Club board member, Robert Davis, and a playful Q&A session between Club kids and Coach Reese.

Special thanks to event chair Steve Burt, Dr. Jim Broaddus and the entire event committee, Advocate Sponsors AT&T, Broaddus & Associates, and King & Neel/The Hartford for making this year’s luncheon an outstanding success.

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Even 107 degrees couldn’t keep golfers from attending the 8th Annual Brian Jones Celebrity Classic on August 23rd. This year’s tournament saw 120 golfers, including celebrities, including Ed “Too Tall” Jones, Billy Joe Dupree, Johnny Moore and more, and brought in $56,000 for the Club. Congratulations to the winning team: Greg Meserole, Wick Alexander, Jim Cahill and Clay Banner. Special thanks to all our sponsors, including title sponsors Multi-Chem and Silicon Labs, as well as co-chairs Brian Jones and Helen Jobes.

The fun started the evening before the tournament, with the annual kid’s etiquette dinner, sponsored by Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse. Fifteen Club teens enjoyed a steak dinner with Brian Jones and guest speaker TJ Ford while learning fine dining etiquette from Sharon Schweitzer of the Austin Protocol and Etiquette Academy. Celebrations continued Sunday evening at a pre-tournament party sponsored by The Hilton Austin, where attendees enjoyed first class refreshments, live music and mingling with celebrities. “We gather every year,” said Brian Jones, “for the sake of kids who truly need the guidance Clubs provide. I’m here today because of the role the Club played in my life and I’m so thankful I can give back to the organization that literally saved my life.”

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The excitement was non-stop at the Four Seasons on November 5th as more than 360 Club supporters and friends gathered for the annual Black & White Gala. “Club kid paparazzi” caught guests on camera as they arrived. Among the many highlights: a live auction that included a brand new kitchen (thanks to Milestone Community Builders and RisherMartin Renovations) and a $60,000 anonymous match for all donations that evening. All told the gala brought in more than $220,000, a new record! Guests danced to the rockin’ piano of Austin blues legend, Marcia Ball. Other enjoyable moments included performances by the South Club Dance Troupe and popular local singer, Suzanna Choffel. “We are humbled and delighted by the response from our guests. Because of their generosity, we will be able to continue to provide kids with programs that are proven to keep them out of trouble, in school and on to successful lives,” said Club CEO, Mark Kiester. Special thanks to event committee members Karen & George Casey, Gary Keil, Peggy Greenawalt, Christy Mrlik, Joe Stallone, emcee Sandy McIlree, and to fifth consecutive year Title Sponsor Hester Capital Management.

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On January 12th and 13th, Youth of the Year (YOY) judges had difficult decisions to make as all the candidates exemplified traits worthy of the 2010 YOY title. The following week, at the awards banquet, hosted by Carino’s Italian Grill, East Club member and Eastside Memorial High School Senior Tyleandor “Ty” Hill was named 2010 YOY, and awarded a $5,000 college scholarship from the Austin Area Boys and Girls Club Foundation. Bedichek Middle School Club member, Abraham Samilpa, took the 2010 middle school YOY title and reeived a new Dell computer. Congratulations also to our high school runners up, Jackson Cerosimo, Lanier High School Club, and Robert Burnside, Lyndon Baines Johnson High School Club. Special thanks to our high school judges: Dr. Gloria Williams from AISD, Sandy McIlree, of JB & Sandy Morning Show on Mix 94.7, Gregory Hamilton, Travis County Sheriff, and middle school judges: Board President, Gary Keil, board member Alice Glasco, and former YOY Winner and BGCAA’s Technology Director, Kelly St. Julien.

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Thanks to Dell’s recently launched YouthConnect Grant, our East Club kids are enjoying their brand new Hands On Technology Spot (H.O.T. Spot) learning lab. On December 15th, Michael Dell and Dell executives provided a hands-on, two-hour workshop for 30 kids at the East Club. Kids learned basic computer skills, how to assemble computers, and how to create a digital scrapbook which showed the transformation of the H.O.T Spot Lab. And where else would Mr. Dell be found than in the gaming area, showing Club kids how to build their own games?! “Our leadership team enjoyed spending the afternoon meeting and working with dozens of Central Texas’s future leaders,” said Paul Bell, president of Dell’s Public Sector business and chair of the company’s Global Giving Council. “As parents and professionals, we greatly appreciate the role that Boys & Girls Clubs play in providing Central Texas youth with hope, opportunity and a safe place to learn valuable 21st century skills.” BGCAA is one of the first recipients of the YouthConnect Grant, receiving $20,000 in equipment and $50,000 in funding to build new technology labs. Special thanks to Dell and its new YouthConnect Program, as well as the whole leadership team for making this a memorable moment and an amazing long-term learning opportunity for our kids!

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On November 12th and 13th, Lonestar Soccer Club of Austin (LSC) teams played soccer continuously for 24 hours and raised $23,800 for BGCAA. This year LSC awarded more than $140,000 from the LSC Champions Foundation to over 260 families (including BGCAA families) so they can participate in youth soccer. The 24 Hour Soccer Marathon is held annually to raise funds for the Champions Foundation, and LSC partners with a non-profit youth organization in Austin; this year LSC reached out to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Austin. The “kids helping kids” concept is designed to educate LSC players on the importance of investing in and giving back to the community. Special thanks to the following: Susan and Randy Stone (BGCAA board member), Rod Favaron, Sean Bubb, Rob Ferguson, and everyone at Lonestar Soccer Club for supporting our great kids.

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SUPPORT & REVENUE 2007 2008 2009 2010

Contributions $1,423,073 $1,781,719 $1,945,903 $2,399,646United Way $75,000 $148,004 $177,566 $153,090Program Services Fees $29,421 $51,602 $50,763 $35,035Fund Raising Events – Net $565,521 $552,999 $594,157 $454,688Other Income $41,734 $8,766 $498 $0

TOTAL INCOME $2,134,749 $2,543,090 $2,768,887 $3,042,459

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PROGRAM SERVICES South Austin Club $280,266 $348,923 $348,012 $264,007 East Austin Club $206,685 $194,197 $205,897 $209,239 Reagan HS Club $118,099 $136,395 $143,999 $145,807 Webb MS Club $126,940 $134,845 $166,258 $172,800 Burnet MS Club $122,969 $151,971 $145,602 $137,873 Mendez MS Club $131,636 $150,246 $138,189 $139,118 Pearce MS Club $110,911 $123,415 $85,272 $0 Ann Richards $130,015 $142,836 $144,698 $133,523 Lanier HS Club $129,825 $150,707 $154,238 $142,479 Kealing MS Club $104,812 $92,524 $16,324 $0 Dobie MS Club $23,985 $0 $0 $0 Bedichek MS Club $141, 495 $155,972 $162,269 $145,278 SW Key $23,299 $128,307 $157,592 $168,730 Manor $16,681 $0 $0 $0 Overton $0 $52,010 $164,301 $203,63 Gus Garcia $0 $41,893 $174,282 $225,961 LBJ $0 $50, 765 $196,955 $178,947 HACA - Chalmers $0 $0 $38,257 $129,472 HACA - Thurmond $0 $0 $38,037 $146,550 Elementary School Outreach $94,743 $87,202 $36530 $0

TOTAL PROGRAM SERVICES $1,762,361 $2,142,208 $2,516,712 $2,543,422

SUPPORT SERVICES Management & General Expense $187,956 $200,816 $174,759 $185,685 Fund Raising $148,978 $204,998 $242,167 $217,033

TOTAL SUPPORT SERVICES $336,934 $405,814 $416,926 $402,718

TOTAL EXPENSES $2,099,295 $2,548,022 $2,933,638 $2,946,140

CHANGE IN NET ASSESTS $35,454 ($4932) ($164,751) $96,319

NET ASSESTS AT END OF YEAR $607,931 $602,999 $871,065 $532,717

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Patti Smith, Our Somebody

Like 28% of Boys & Girls Clubs Alumni surveyed nationally, Patti Smith says her Club was the reason she did not drop out of high school. Patti’s Club experience began at age nine, at the Mary Ryan and Lavarn Way Clubs in Milwaukee, WI. That’s where she met her “somebody,” Miss Anita. “She always told us that the things we were doing today were only temporary,” says Patti, “and that whatever you do, you need to always be a lady. All her fussin’ stuck with me and made a positive difference in the choices I made. Well, most of the time!”

Patti continued her involvement with the Club as a young adult. In 1996, she volunteered on the Steering Board for Community Involvement in her hometown of Oxford, Mississippi to establish their city’s first Club. Five years later, she volunteered there, assisting with the girl’s step team and academic tutoring. In 2005, she accepted a position as their full time Education Director. Then, in 2008, Patti joined the Boys & Girls Clubs of Austin as Lanier H.S. Club Director. She was promoted to Assistant Director of Program Services in February 2011.

All of Patti’s Club experiences add up to one thing: IMPACT. Impact on her during her vulnerable youth. Impact on the 1,000 plus Club kids she has directly influenced. Impact on the thousands more who have benefited from the Club she helped establish. Patti says, “The most rewarding part of my job is seeing kids make positive changes. Even if it is for one day, or one week. Everybody makes mistakes. I’ve seen kids who dropped out of school return because they missed their Club. Just having that seed planted that lets kids know they can always come back helps keep them on track to success.”

One thing is for sure: our Boys & Girls Clubs and our communities need more Patti Smiths. Patti, thank you for dedicating your life to helping kids have great futures. Thank you for being a Somebody.

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Walk into East Club and you’re likely to see Ty Hill helping someone – helping younger students with their homework, refereeing sports, welcoming members, parents and volunteers. It’s what makes Ty happy. And it’s not surprising when you look at his upbringing. Since age five, after his father left, Ty has been a fill-in Dad to his younger brother. “I always knew I had to be a good role model to my little brother Rashad. I didn’t know then that I’d have to be a father figure to him as well,” says Ty. Although he feels like he missed out on “just being a kid,” he doesn’t complain about his increased responsibilities. In fact, Ty is known for making the best of challenging situations. Ty’s high school was the first high school in Texas closed for poor academic performance. Since it reopened as Eastside Memorial H.S, Ty has been a leader and represented the best of its newfound, positive direction. Under Ty’s leadership, the football team snapped a 43 game losing streak (Ty scored two touchdowns, leading his team to the historic win). “I didn’t let our losses bother me. I knew we could win and we did.” He is also a leader on the track and basketball teams. “I understand that I have to be a leader in the classroom and on the sports field. I have fun doing both.” Ty understands the importance of giving back to his community and enjoys helping those who are less fortunate. He has volunteered at the Capital Area Food Bank, at a farm outside of Austin and at Austin Sunshine Camp. He also understands the role of the Club in the community and is always the first to lead and represent the Club admirably in his neighborhood and beyond. “I like to do volunteer work,” says Ty. “It’s not hard and I don’t consider it work when you’re helping someone.” Although he will miss spending time at the Club -- the place he has made his second home since 7th grade -- Ty is excited about his upcoming graduation. Ty’s goals include becoming a business owner and traveling the world. In the same breath, though, he’ll tell you he simply wants to make his mom proud. “I want to make enough money so one day I can buy a home for my family. I also want to give back to the Club. Everyone here has helped me and I should turn around and help them.” Ty hopes to attend college at Oregon State. “I want to major in chemical engineering and minor in mathematics. A lot of people tell me it’s a hard field, but I like the challenge. I’m confident I can do it.”

We are more than confident you can do it, Ty. We have no doubt you can do it!

Tylanedor “Ty” Hill, Youth of the Year

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SUPER HEROESAustin American Statesman – Season for CaringAustin Independent School DistrictBarnes Family Foundation (Melanie & Ben Barnes)Boys & Girls Clubs of America – Office of Juvenile Justice ProgramsBroaddus & Associates (Kay & Dr. James A. Broaddus)Capital Area Food Bank of TexasKaren & George CaseyDell FoundationHousing Authority of the City of AustinJPMorgan Chase FoundationLonestar Soccer Club of AustinSt. David’s Community Health FoundationTexas Education AgencyTexas Pioneer FoundationTexas Statewide Youth Services Network (TEXSYN) Travis County Collaborative Afterschool Partnership (TCCAP)United Way of the Capital AreaWal-Mart Foundation

ADVOCATESAT&TAmelia & Terrell GatesGeorge B. Lucas FoundationYolanda & William A. HeineHester Capital Management, LLCHumana, Inc.JCPenney Afterschool FundPeg & Dan ListromKing & Neel/The HartfordLola Wright FoundationLynn & Larry MeyerMulti-Chem Group, LLCRyan RobinsonSchlosser Development Corporation (Kimberly & Brad Schlosser)Leslie & Marty ScirrattSilicon LabsThe Hicks Family Charitable FoundationUnited Way Employee Designated Gifts

IDOLSCalendar Club, LLCCharity Bash FundKim & Michael ChristmanTracy & Mike CoffinMelyssa & Sean A. CusackDLA PiperFarm Credit Bank of TexasFreescale Semiconductor, Inc.Claudia & James H. HumphreyBecky & Gary KeilLJ Family FoundationSpawGlass Contractors, Inc.Texas Parks & Wildlife FoundationTopfer Foundation

MENTORSA Glimmer of Hope FoundationAlice Kleberg Reynolds FoundationAmerican Constructors, LPBBVA/Compass FoundationRosemary & Dr. John Sibley ButlerCarl C. Anderson, Sr. & Marie Jo Anderson Charitable FoundationFlynn ConstructionFrost National BankHill Country FordMickey & Jamie HoltzmanGayla & Mark A. KiesterChris Mattson & John McHaleTeresa & Matt McCartyNew York Life FoundationNoble Strategic Partners (Bill Noble)Helen O’HearnOld School Party, Inc. & Sigma Phi Epsilon - UTSafePlaceClara & Emmanuel SoyoolaStrake FoundationThe Cain Foundation - TX Premier Football CampThe Pine Foundation (Brigid Cockrum)The Powell Foundation

HEROESAdjacent Technologies, Inc.Ashley & Alex AllemannJulie & Major ApplewhiteArnold FoundationGretchen & Chris AtwellAustin Commercial, LPAustin Foam Plastics, Inc.Austin Ribbon & Computer (Jana & John Grimes)Balfour Beatty ConstructionBartlett CockeAlan BlakeBrown McCarroll L.L.P.Buffington Capital HoldingsJenny & Steven BurtCitigroupMike ClementsComerica BankPeggy & Robert L. DavisDell, Inc.Dollar General CorporationDynamic Systems, Inc.Robert M. Ehrlich, Jr.Energy WeldfabKaye & Dr. Pascal D. Forgione, Jr.Lorrie & Carlos GarciaGatti’s PizzaAlice GlascoMargaret & Andrew GreenawaltH-E-B Tournament of Champions Charitable TrustHensel Phelps Construction, Inc.Heritage Title Company of Austin, Inc.Carrie & Robert Hicks

Julia & Jay HowardHoward FoundationHull Henricks, LLPJackson Walker LLPJ.E. Dunn Construction CompanyBrian JonesJose I. Guerra, Inc. Consulting EngineersSean KellyKiester, Lockwood & Ciccone, LLPKiwanis Club of Northwest AustinMary E. Lange & John WilsonLucy LeatherwoodLocke Lord Bissell & LiddellMaxwell Locke & Ritter, LLPRussell Morrison & Catherine CotmanJacqueline & Michael E. Mullett, IIIMike A. MyersNorthwest Austin Rotary ClubO’Connell Robertson & AssociatesPlainsCapital BankPricewaterhouseCoopers LLPProsperity BankPaula & Brock PurslowRanger ExcavatingJoy & Don RobertsRose Electric, Inc.Skanska USA Building Inc.Christie SkinnerSmith, Robertson, Elliott, Glen, Klein & Bell, LLPPatrick J. StarleySouthwest Destructors, Inc.Randy StoneCharles TeepleTexas Gas ServiceU.S. Trust, Bank of America Private Wealth ManagementUniversity Of Texas - AthleticsJane WallaceWalter P Moore and Associates, Inc.Becky & John WeaverWells Fargo FoundationWhite Construction CompanyWinstead PC

PATRONSAmerigroup CorporationMary Lou & Carlos Ancira, Jr.Najuma Atkinson & Tony L. PerryBennett Flaherty, PLLCAnne & Ben M. BrighamMissy & Lynn ButlerCappello Group, Inc.Vito CarboneCharles Schwab FoundationConway & Associates (Denise & Jerry Conway)Corn & Corn, LLPBrian CrowellJudy & Dr. Bill EstesJanet & Richard FarrerGreenberg Traurig

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Jim BaganDana & Tom BallDianne BangleBargsley, Andrews & SteinbachBrian BeaulieuCarolyn & Walter BeaulieuAshley & Vasu BeharaLaurie & David BenderBenson Investments, Inc.Tom BergstromMarsha & Gary BertrandDawn & Michael BlackBLGY, Inc.Ronald BolenDanny BoneWayne BostDiane Breidenstein & Andrew SekelClaire & Larry BugenConey BurgessElaine & Donald CarltonJill & Ken CarrBeatriz & Jesse CatanoCentral Texas Drywall, Inc.Judy CheathamKimberly CoffinCombined Federal CampaignCompass Insurance Agency, Inc.J. R. CookLee & Terry CookJames CottonAnn & Tommy CowanMichael S. CraigIsabella & William H. CunninghamGinger & John T. DabbsAbby DanielsGerald DaughertyKim DavisSusan DawsonMichael D. DeaneAlissa & Adam DeitzRhonda DirvinKaren & Sean DolesLydia DomarukJennifer & Scott DonaldsonAmy & Rob DonnellyTed DoucetMelanie & Jim DowBrendan P. DoyleDynamic Sports Construction, Inc.Jon EckertDonald L. EddlemanLibby & Brian EdwardsMario EspinozaPhil EtterJessica T. EubanksVito FabianoJohn FainterBama & Joseph R. FalknerJames FinckJason Flaherty

John FleckausteinVictoria FordDoris FrankeAnn Fuelberg & Brian BishopCarey & Juan C. GarciaMyndi GarrettAnthony GaudianoEdwin GilbertScott GillmoreFrances & Edward GilmanGlobal ImpactThomas GrahamGil P. GravleyDagmar & Terrence GriederBeth GuillotMatthew Hainline & Annika FrancoMarueen & Bradley HalbachJoleen & J. Michael HallHarbison Auto SalesGary HarrisonLouri & Jim HarrisonSusan HartMichael HattrupHeart Hospital of AustinSam HeffernanKendra HemkerElizabeth & Jeffrey W. HensonRobert HermansenRick HidellIwona HillJohn F. HinsonAmy & Paul HoffmanJan & James T. HooverAlice & Mark HopperJames HouchinsHT Travis, LTDCyndy & Matt HummellBrenda & Ernest HunterSandy & Grant HuttonMichael InabinetIngersoll Rand Security TechnologiesB.R. InmanKunio IshidaAnn M. JacobsonNanditha & Ravi JagannathJames Ochoa, Inc.Brenda JenkinsJM UtilitiesDaniel JochnowitzSonya JohnsonMarshall JonesK Friese & Associates, Inc.Thomas KelmJohn KennyJay KiesterJennifer KingJohn KingRenda KingTravis R. KirkpatrickCarol & Jay Kline

Jason KlocScott KuharskiBelinda & Mitch LasseterRyan E. LeahyDon LeatherwoodKatie & John LevyBarbara & Barry LewisRuth & Derek LewisMartha & George LewisLifetouch Inc.Lightspeed Consulting LLCJeanne & Lewis N. LittleLive Oak - Gottesmann LLCJudy & Mike LockwoodLooking Good MasonryJames C. LordLube Pit Stop Fleet Service Inc.Paul LuebAmy & David J. MadisonCarol & Gareth MartinSusan MartinLayla MausRobert MayTere & Gary MayneAnne & William McCauslandMarsha McDonoughRandall L. MeansChristy & Jose MedinaStephen MetcalfGeorge R. MeyerLeslie & Mike MidgleySheri & Kirk MillerPhyllis MilsteadMelissa & Charles A. MonteroJim MontgomeryDr. William MoranLori & Scott MorrisonJudy & Jared MossChristy & Mike MrlikMaureen NagleMurali NarasimhanTerri NassourKaren M. NeeleyNicole NelsonDonald NevillePat NicolJulie NiehoffPeter A. NolanMelinda OelfkeTherese OffineerHarry A. OlivarKrisann & Mark OlmsteadDouglas OpalkaJames PaceyDonald ParkDana & David ParkerKerry & Thom ParkerDave ParksLaura & Andy PastorJulie L. Pena

Kathie & Richard R. HansonHunt Family FoundationIBM Employee Services CenterUT Interfraternity CouncilCindy & John JettSuzanne & Rick LangeSusan & Chris MackAlyssa & Garrett MartinMasTec N.A. Susan & Greg MeseroleMTG ManagementBrooke & Scott MurrayDaniel NelsonCarl NobleKerianne & Guy OliverSara & Dick RathgeberShuronda RobinsonSigma Chi Fraternity - UTJennifer & Joseph StalloneCary StephensFred ThomasTime Warner CableRose & Bill TriggVirtus Financial GroupWortham InsuranceJune & Terry Young

GUARDIANSFred AllenTracy & Tony AllisonJonathan AndersonLuci & Alberto AranCarrie ArsenaultLynn & Randy AtchisonAustin Coca-Cola Bottling CompanyAVP Management Services, Inc.Julie & Joe BarschowBDO SeidmanFrances BennettBerridge Manufacturing Co.Laura & Steve BeuerleinJessica BlacklockRobert Bloomquist & Chere HeintzmannJohn BoschBoundless NetworkDavid J. BowlinBoy Scouts of America Pack 149Kevin M. BrownBlaine BullCynthia BusbyHector R. CamposCapital Beverage CompanyPatricia & Gabriel Cardona-FoxCarino’s Italian Kitchen, Inc.Kevin CassisCedar Creek CompaniesCJG EngineersClean Scapes, Full Service LandscapingMartha & Richard CoonsKelly Curbow

Bunny & Don DavisJune & Morris DavisMichelle & Robert DouglassBabette & Robert EllisErickson, Demel & Co., P.C.Wendy & Jim FieldingFleet Maintenance of TexasFlintco, Inc.Four Seasons HotelFugro ConsultantsGayla Talley Interiors LLCTerri GilesThomas GilliganKate & Steven GoodeLinda & Don GriffithNorma & Craig HacklerJames P. HaegHaynes & BooneHays & Owens, LLPCraig HesterHilton HotelsHines Pool & Spa, LPHomeaway.comInsurance DesignersJames R. Dougherty, Jr. FoundationElise & David JarrottKathy & Clark JerniganHarold JohnsonShirlene & David JusticeDouglas KadisonKCL FoundationKFC IncLinda & Roy KieckeAmanda & Bret KiesterKirt H. KiesterDavid KrugerSandeep P. KumarKyle LiggettBarbara & Jeff LoomisLowenberg Wealth Management GroupLRH Investments / Hughes Capital ManagementMarlene & Brian MagierskiMichael MayeuxPaula & Chris McCaulRobert McDonaldTrish & Sandy McIlreeMary McRobertsSusan & Michael MeyerEllen & Steven MiuraMorris Glass CompanySylvia & Jim MorrisonNational Instruments Employee Giving ProgramConstance & William E. NelsonO’Connor-Doherty GroupKaren & Howard OwenStephen ParsonsGale PashiaKellie & Greg PedenJulie & Timothy J. PetrovicA.J. Polhill

James PorterEleanor & John PowersMichael QuistChristina & George RandleBrent RatliffRaymond James and Associates, Inc.Laurel & Joel ReedHamilton RialRizzo Construction, Inc.Robin & Bill RolandS&S Worldwide, Inc.Sanderford & Carroll, P.C.Julie & Tom SatoriAdria & Brian ShethDee ShultzMashell & Jerry SmithLarry E. SmithPatti C. SmithKristina & Craig SnowRuth Ann & Ed StillmanStratus PropertiesCarl StuartSylvan Learning of AustinJudy & Wayne TalleyJohn TaylorLarry TempleThe WaterStreet Group at Graystone ConsultingLynn & Benjamin TurnerAnil VenkatraoJen & Paul WalkerWeir FoundationKaty Wells Scruggs & Jules ScruggsWheeler Fairman & KelleyWHJ ArchitectsStan W. WongYoungblood Automotive & TireSandy & Samer Zabaneh

FRIENDSCara & Ali AbazariAce Corporate DeliveryAcme Brick CompanyAdams Termite and Pest ControlBarbara & Jim AlfredAndrew AllemannKristin & Gregory AllemannKathi & David AllenGirish AltekarAmerican Society of Association ExecutivesTina AndreolaLeslie AndrewsDoug ArcherCynthia & Luis E. AriasDebbie B. ArmijoAround Austin, Inc.Kristin & Kirk AshyAnthony AssiniAT&T United Way Employee Giving CampaignEugenia & Richard AtkinsonRobbie & Tom Ausley

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Brian PennyRobin & Rick PerrasCarol PhillipsDavid PhillipsJoe PhillipsChristine PlonskyYianna PolkDebbie & Steven PowellGina & Mike PrehnSteven PrincePrintGraphics, Inc.Stephan PruegerBill RazzoukBrandie ReismanKim & Robert RennekerDavid C. RexRob ReyesMaria V. ReynaLeslie & Forrest C. RoanAlexia RodriguezLisa & Ronald RoseKay & Samuel C. RosenwasserG. S. RothMelissa & Colin RowanGretchen RuizConnie RyanEllen RyanSara E. SaltmarshKen SampleBedelia & Leonel SantanaSondra & Thomas SchnautzChristy & Ryan SchoolerDavid SchromSharon Schweitzer & John RobinsonCarolyn SeriffKathleen M. ShanahanWilliam G. SharpSherry Matthews, Inc.Phil SiegelMarcia & Barry SilverbergLori SingletonDavid A. SlaughterMartha E. SmileyAndrea Ray SmithPatti SmithJim B. SmolikRoy SparkmanMelinda & Sam SparksSport Court of AustinDavid SquireMark StaceyLaura SteinbachBeth & Randy SteinleSTG Design, Inc.Robert W. Strauser & Terri SealesSheri StrehleJim StricklandSuzanna SugarmanErica & Clint TaftDaniel Tapia

Amy & Joey TerrazasSharon & Lowell ThomasKathy & Lamar TimsTown Lake Flooring, Inc.Brian TuerffUnited Way of Metropolitan Dallas, Inc.United Way of Williamson CountyDarlene & Lamar G. UrbanovskyAlex ValdesJerry ValdezErlinda & David O. VanDelinderSara Von VossMolly WangKatherine & Michael WeaverCharles WeersingDonna & Kevin WellsWells Fargo Community Support ProgramsWestlake United Methodist Church - Fellowship ClassLu Ann & David WeynandDarryl P. WheelerKelley & Otto WheelerKim Wheeler TeifkeStephanie & Bill WhitehurstAndrew WigginsLinda & Mark J. WilliamsKatie & Richard T. WillisJim WindhamSusan & Paul WinebargerNorman WitcherWill WithersEd WolkindClaudia & Paul M. WoodsBrad T. WylyAmy & Steve YounkmanDoug ZulloPALS CLUBGreg BaillioHeather & Durel BernardSara M. BillyWayne BostMargarita CantuSusan CaseyPaige CastanedaJohanna F. CastilloMacario CastilloLou ClarkDamon CliffordTracy L. CollAurelio DiazBen EdelsteinLibby & Brian EdwardsLeslie FosslerDenver FredenburgVictor V. FriendMarcell GamarraLoren GoodingWilliam H. GravesGeneva Barrett GuerreroMaegan & Bryan Hanks

Zenobia HarrisWilliam S. HarwellAngelique S. HaseleyR. Clarke HeidrickAlicia HernandezLinda JenningsRhonda Jean KastnerKaren KlaussJennifer KrachtCharles LambFrances LangfittSuzanne S. LeydenKathy LindauerColleen & Rod MaceBethany S. MartinAnish MichaelAnthony D. MillsDiana MirandaJohn B. MooreDominic MoulinetCynthia S. MycoskieSimone Y. NobleTommy A. NoblesBlanca S. OlivaEve OrrHomer P. ParsegianKathryn PattersonRuby M. PrestonGail RayJane & Jeff RhodesBrian RoarkDiana Ruiz-SandovalConny & Mike SteeleMarcy StewardSusanna StringerSterling TadlockFelicia TeelTruistClaudia TuckerUnited Way of Williamson CountyHector M. VazquezBrittney L.D. WaltonPatrick WatkinsMelinda WelwoodGail WhitfieldPaul WilsonDebra V. Woodruff

GIFTS IN HONOR OFTico AranPeggy DavisRobert L. DavisAdalai & Lydia DomarukRobert EhrlichJavonne GilmoreTerri HarrisTracey MarchbanksAndrew SekelLeslie & Marty Scirratt

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GIFTS IN MEMORY OFPaul I. DomarukJaime GoodeJim MilliganLeonard OlsonHal PenderMildred Ann PolhillJanet SimpsonMarcy StewardTed WernerJim Wiesner, CSP

HERITAGE CLUBAlan BlakeTracy & Mike CoffinPeggy & Robert DavisRobert M. Ehrlich, Jr.Judy & Dr. Bill EstesPatrick FlynnBill & Yolanda HeineJulia & Jay HowardRebecca & Gary KeilGayla & Mark A. KiesterBrooke & Scott MurraySharon M. Schweitzer & John H. RobinsonLeslie & Marty ScirrattJune & James Terry Young

IN-KIND DONORS3M InternationalAmerigroup Community CareBill & John AndersonAnthropologyChris AtwellAustin Area LimousineBanana RepublicBarnes Family FoundationBrown McCarrollCalendar Club, LLCCarino’s Italian RestaurantsCattlemen CareCencor Realty ServicesCentral Bank BuildingChris Patunas PhotographyMike CoffinMichael ChristmanJack A. CollinsAlden CrowParalee & Rebecca CurryDJO SurgicalMike EirasFlynn ConstructionGables ResidentialGatti’s PizzaGayla Talley Interiors LLCGoogle, Inc EmployeesHester Capital ManagementHilton AustinVictor KaplanChristie & Ed Kline

Harold & Helen LindbergHome DepotMAGIS, LLCJames B. MatsonThomas McKissickJeanna MooreRusty MorrisonOld NavyPappadeux RestaurantPayless ShoesourcePricewaterhouseCoopers LLPPrintGraphics, Inc.Rallytime Sports Caps CreationsReebok InternationalPete ReinhartReplay SportsSet2ServeThomas Rice, IIIJason RichardsRobert Half InternationalRound Rock ExpressRuth’s Chris SteakhouseMike RushSylvan Learning of AustinSt. Jude MedicalTexas Premier Football CampThe Anderson FoundationTime Warner CableKathy & Lamar TimsJohn TullisValorie & Sean Waggoner

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AUCTION DONORSAbove & Beyond AviationMajor ApplewhiteArbor Car Wash and Lube CenterArmstrong CabinetsAustin Children’s MuseumAustin Fire DepartmentAustin Java CompanyAustin Watch & JewelryBartlettsMelanie & Ben BarnesBarton Creek Resort and SpaBecker VineyardsBoatWorks Yacht ManagementBob Bullock Texas State History MuseumKay & Dr. James BroaddusBrown DistributingCasa Mechanical ServicesMichael ChristmanCigar PalaceDuchman’s Family WineryNancy EldridgeElements Laser SpaElite GraniteDr. Bill EstesMike EtieFastFrame

Firestone Complete AutocareFlemings Prime Steakhouse & Wine BarFlooring Services, SW, LTDPatrick Flynn Four Seasons HotelGordon FowlerGatti’s PizzaGracy Title CompanyGrey Rock Golf ClubRobert HicksHorseshoe Bay ResortBarbara HorstmannDe HumphriesHutson Clothing StoreIES Residential ElectricianJames Avery CraftsmanKerbey Lane CafeGayla & Mark A. Kiester, Terri Nassour, Judy & Wayne TalleyKruger’s Jewelers (David Kruger)Craig LillPeg & Dan ListromLoneStar FramingLouis Shanks of TexasMandola’s Italian MarketMcCormick & SchmicksMileStone Community BuildersMilk & Honey SpaMission MortgageChristy & Mike MrlikNIKEOne World TheatrePerry’s Steakhouse And GrillRenaissance Austin HotelRisher Martin RenovationsRob RobertsRobin Jackson PhotographyRuth’s Chris Steak HouseSail & Ski CenterSan Juan CarpentrySerenity NailsSouthwest AirlinesStock Building SupplySupercuts (Alan Sager)Tapatio Springs ResortAaron TaylorThe First Tee of Greater AustinTriple 8 ManagementTwin Creeks Country ClubTyson SportsUT Golf ClubWestin HotelWhirlpoolYMCA of AustinTerry YoungZach Scott TheatreZAX Pints & Plates

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The freshman team at Catholic High, 1993. Sid’s on the top row on the left. I’m wearing number 11.

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My freshman football coach, Sid Edwards, gave new meaning to the term “work like a dog.” I was a quarterback for Catholic High School in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and the two-a-day practices under the hot August sun would make even the strongest guys feel like dirty stray dogs. Which was exactly what Sid wanted. He’d tell us over and over that we should be the dogs nobody wanted. The hungry dog. The mangy

dog. The desperate dog. The dog that had to fight for every scrap and wasn’t welcome at any door. Sid didn’t want us to ever be the kind of dog you see riding in the front seat of an air-conditioned car. He taught us that a pampered dog will grow lazy while a desperate dog will fight harder to survive. Sid ignited passion, helped build confidence and just made people better. He insisted that we never become complacent with the successes we had because “the moment you begin to think you’ve arrived, someone else is gaining on you.” It didn’t matter if I had thrown four touchdown passes the game before; I was never assured I would be the next week’s starter. He didn’t want us to ever be comfortable in our own skin. While his lessons on the field taught us to be tougher players, his actions off the field taught us to be better people. Sid would recruit kids out of the inner cities, bring them to Catholic High on scholarships and give them opportunities they never would have had without him. It was not unusual for Sid to drive two hours to pick up a kid for a 9 a.m. basketball practice, and then drive him back home after practice. He thought nothing of giving up his nights, weekends and time with his family to help with car washes and bingo games to raise money for the team. I owe a lot of my success to Sid, but he’s not the kind of guy to bask in a player’s success. He’s the kind of guy who says, “Y’all go ahead, there’s work to be done here.” The work ethic and values Sid taught me are things I still carry around with me, whether it’s on the playing field or not. I’ll always be Sid’s dog.

My Somebodyby Major Applewhite

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The Honorable Ben F. BarnesChairman of the Board

Dr. John Sibley ButlerVice Chairman

Gary Keil President

Dr. James A. Broaddus Immediate Past President

Brad Schlosser VP of Expansion

& Asset Management

Mike CoffinVice President of Marketing

Leslie ScirrattVice President of

Resource Development

George Casey Vice President of Operations

Randy StoneTreasurer

Robert L. Davis General Counsel

Ali Abazari

Alex Allemann

Tony Allison

Carlos Ancira, Jr.

Julie and Major Applewhite

Najuma Atkinson

Chris Atwell

Alan Blake

Steve Burt

Karen & George Casey

Sean Cusack

Dr. Bill Estes

Patrick Flynn

Dr. Pat Forgione

Carlos Garcia

Terrell Gates

Alice Glasco

Robert S. Hicks

John Jett

Helen Jobes

Brian Jones

Sean Kelly

Mary Lange

Larry Meyer

Michael Mrlik

Michael Mullett

Bill Noble

David Parks

Brock Purslow

Alexia Rodriguez

Joseph Stallone

John Weaver

Sam Zabaneh

The Heritage Club is an association of friends of the Boys & Girls Clubs from all across the country. The local program began in 2007 under the guidance of Bill Heine. Heritage Club members ensure that the future needs of our nation’s youth are met by including their local Boys & Girls Clubs in their estate plans. This planning might include a will, charitable gift, annuity, trust arrangement, a real estate gift or a life insurance policy.

Membership in The Heritage Club is an opportunity to establish a living memorial, for yourself or someone special to you. There is also the possibility of additional income, and reduction in federal estate taxes and probate expenses. Members receive a publication on tax and estate planning, and quarterly publications that describe how their support is helping to change young lives. Without a doubt, though, the biggest benefit is knowing you have helped make a difference in the lives of deserving children. Current Heritage Club members are listed on page X. For more information on joining this distinguished group, contact Mark Kiester at 512-444-7199.

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BE SOMEBODY TO SOMEBODY.Everybody who was ever anybody had a somebody. A teacher, a coach,

a mentor, a friend. Somebody who stood at a crucial crossroads and pointed the way.Could you be that somebody? www.besomebodytosomebody.org