For Immediate Release

Contact: Didem Koroglu

Phone: 605 695.3748

dkoroglu@bgclubspringfield.org 

Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield Launch Club Blue

Springfield, MO. April 13, 2020 The Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield is pleased to announce it has launched its Official Young Professionals Network, Club Blue.

Club Blue exists to support the mission of the Club, further its reach, and advocate for kids in the Springfield community. Club Blue also activates and engages young professionals.

Currently, a group of dynamic young professionals are meeting every Thursday at 5:00 PM using Zoom.

Most recently, the Club Blue members launched a new virtual fundraiser called the BGCS Childhood Movie challenge to raise funds to support the COVID-19 response for the Clubs.

Our MEMBERSHIP

Club Blue members are passionate, professional, successful young people who work tirelessly to improve the lives of kids in the Springfield community.

Our Focus

Club Blue members focus on volunteering, fundraising, socializing and networking. They support the Club, develop new ways to engage the community, and they like to have fun!

BENEFITS OF CLUB BLUE

When you become a member of Club Blue, you are a part of something big. Not only will you be advocating for the kids who need us most, you will also:

• Have the opportunity to attend social and networking events, developed by you, for you
• Receive reduced-rate access to some Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield events
• Philanthropically and personally invest in the Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield
• Participate in rewarding, structured volunteer opportunities
• Serve as an ambassador for Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield
• Build connections with Springfield's most engaged, active, respected Board: The Board of Directors of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield
• Engage with other young professionals with similar interests
• 100% of your membership dues will benefit the youth served by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield
• Have the opportunity to serve in leadership roles within Club Blue
• Gain admission to exclusive social media groups, including a members-only LinkedIn group

Want to learn more about how to become a Club Blue Member? Contact Didem Koroglu at dkoroglu@bgclubspringfield.org or visit us at https://www.bgclubspringfield.org/club-blue

About The Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield 

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield mission is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.

The Club offers daily access to a broad range of programs in five core program areas: The Arts, Character and Leadership Development, Education and Career Development, Health and Life Skills and Sports, Fitness and Recreation. Giving the youth of our community the proper tools, they need to become successful students and citizens is an important part of our mission.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield provides program opportunities to over 13,000 local youth each year. Parents interested in having their children join the Club and learn more about its youth programs can contact the organization at 417.862.9249 or visit www.bgclubspringfield.org. 

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