July 16th, 2011 at Jumbolair

• Gourmet Cuisine

• World-Class Dance Professionals

• Dance Exhibitions from the local Medical Community

• General Dancing

• Cocktails and Silent Auction Hour: 6-7pm

Dancing with the Doctors is in its fourth year since inception. The collective efforts of the Ocala medical community and the Dance enthusiasts have raised much needed funds for the Munroe Foundation, Boys and Girls Club, YMCA and The Drayton Florence Foundation over the past years. This year, our efforts will be channeled to benefit The Boys and Girls Club and the youth enrichment programs administered through the Ocala Police Department. DWTD upholds the passion of the artists in the medical community integrating the poetry of the feet to the devotion in their hearts to come together for a greater cause. They dedicate their time, efforts and have put their hearts into this venture. We call upon our colleagues, our friends and sponsors to rally together for the future of our community and for the kids and youth programs that are in need of our help.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 352-620-5172 OR VISIT US AT www.DancingwiththeDoctors.com

The 9th Annual Brady Ackerman Celebrity Challenge at Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club

 ***Saturday***

*** June 4, 2011***

 Join Brady Ackerman and his friends for a great round of golf at Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Marion County.  Jerry Parks Insurance has again joined Brady as the Title Sponsor of the event. More than 120 golfers will hit the course on June 4, 2011 to help the children that attend the Boys & Girls Club each and every day.  Special thanks to Brady, Jerry Parks Insurance, ESPN Radio and all the sponsors that make this event such a success! [Read more...]

On March 18,2011, Our Boys & Girls Club of Marion County members attempted to break the Guinness world record for the most jumping jacks, overall about 4,000 clubs and 5 million children were involved worldwide.

COME JOIN US!!

SATURDAY MARCH 12, 2011

7AM-10:30AM

 SSS Presbyterian Church

674 Silver Road

Ocala, Fl 34472

PANCAKE, SAUSAGE, & DRINK

  SUPPORTS ACTIVITIES AT THE MARION COUNTY

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF SILVER SPRINGS SHORES!

The Boys & Girls Club of Marion County has been selected as a recipient of a Walmart Foundation for an Adolescent Readers grant.  The grant’s purpose is to introduce youth ages 11-15 to become life long learners and to enjoy reading in their spare time.

The foundation provides excellent opportunities for children to use a literacy rich environment to make it a fun, stimulating, and life-long experience for reluctant readers and offer a variety of reading materials.

The “Walmart Foundation’s Bright Spot for Reading”  is a reading center that will be totally dedicated for middle and high school members, and there will be a professional  to serve as coordinator for the literacy activities, and an administrator to be the key contact with BGCA staff.

             February 11, 2011 at Golden Ocala Country  Club.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Silent Auction begins @ 6/Dinner & Live Auction begins @ 7:30 pm.

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS

Platinum Sponsor                                                                                                    $10,000

Includes:                                                                                                                                                                                                Ten event tickets, signage on table, cover ad in program, and front door signage at venue.                                                                   

Gold Sponsor                                                                                                             $5,000

Includes:                                                                                                                                                                                               Ten event tickets, signage , full page ad in program, and signage at venue.

Table Sponsor                                                                                                          $1,500

Includes:                                                                                                                                                                                                      Ten event tickets, signage on the table , business card size ad

Friend                                                                                                                            $500 

Includes:                                                                                                                                                                                                 Two event tickets  & a listing in program

Individual Ticket                                                                                                         $100

Contact Carolyn Humphrey  at 352-732-6528 or  chumphrey4@yahoo.com for more information.                                                                                                                                        

2010

A BOYS & GIRLS CLUB MOMENT

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Thank you to our Board Members and all of our guests for what was a successful Annual Luncheon.  Congratulations to  our newest members elected to the Board of Directors, George  Durhan, Rob Batsel, and John Jackson.                    

Congratulations also to to our new Chief Volunteer Officer Mark Imes.  To our New Officers:  Michael Warren 1st VP (Suppot Services), Fred Roberts 2nd VP (Operations), Karen Reed 3rd VP (Resource Dev.), Treasurer Bob Tuke, and Secrectary Betty Hackmyer.  The Volunteer Award was presented to Carolyn Humphrey and Elaine Zirakian for their hard work and dedication in organizing our annual “Roc with the Doc’s” fund raiser.  The outstanding Board Member for the year award was presented to Betty Hackmyer for her outstanding dedication to our organization, and the Presidents Award presented to Bobby James for his leadership and devoted services to our youth, and for his deep involvement in our Dunnellon Club.                                                                                                                                              

Special thanks to the United Way of Marion County, Children’s Alliance and Kids Central for their continued support, the City of Ocala for making improvements to our Ocala facility, to all our donors making this possible, our staff,  and all of the people that support our Clubs, for their passion,  and encouragement, in supporting our young people.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

Today, some of our children, Shi-Ann Atkins, Coryon Gillum, Terial Scott, and Brianna Walcott reminded us why we work so hard to continue to better our organization.  They spoke on what The Boys & Girls club means to them, their  words were inspiring and uplifting.  They are a great example of some of what our Boys & Girls clubs have  to offer.

Mayor Ewers along with the Ocala Chamber of Commerce offically dedicated the newly renovated teen center. Mayor Ewers told the audience that funds from CDBG were used for the renovation. The City of Ocala has been a true champion in helping the club create an atmosphere for teens. Bill Chambers spoke on behalf of the McCoy family in the dedication of the fitness area in memory of their son Rob McCoy.  Many of the programs and activites in the Teen Center have been sponsored by the United Way of Marion County and Taco Bell.  Taco Bell is a national partner of Boys & Girls Club of America 

REMEMBER, GREAT CHALLENGES CREATE GREAT OPPORTUNITIES

More than 50 Lowe’s employees from the three local stores on State Road 200 near I-75, East State Road 40 and near On Top of the World, donated their days off to build a new playground at the Boys and Girls Club of Marion County. Read the article online at the Ocala Star-Banner.

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF MARION COUNTY FLIPS OVER FLICKS THIS SUMMER!

Regal Entertainment Group Gives Club Members an Opportunity to Go to the Movies for Free

Marion County 2010 – Summer’s just around the corner and soon parents and caregivers will be looking for ways to keep kids active, engaged and entertained.  Thanks to a partnership with Regal Entertainment Group, Over 400 members of Boys & Girls Club of Marion County will enjoy free admission to the movies this summer through the Free Family Film Festival. Regal Entertainment Group is also providing the Club with a stipend to help cover staff expenses and transportation.

“Our Boys & Girls Club members are going to be thrilled,” said Sandra Van Liew-Jackson; Executive Administrator Assistant of Boys & Girls Club of Marion County. “The number of youth we serve often doubles in the summer months; therefore we’re always grateful for opportunities like Regal Entertainment Group’s Free Family Film Festival that offers fun and engaging activities for our young people. Most importantly, we can leverage this experience to stretch their imagination, while opening doors to a world of exploration and excitement.”

Boys & Girls Club of Marion County shares the joy at Hollywood Stadium 16 located at 2801 SW 27^th Avenue, Ocala FL  34474 local members share summer fun at the movies.

“Regal Entertainment Group is extremely proud of our relationship with Boys & Girls Clubs of America and we are pleased to continue offering resources for local Clubs to take their members to free movies at our theatres,” said Dick Westerling, senior vice president marketing and advertising for Regal Entertainment Group.  “Since 2004, our theatres across the country have worked closely with local Boys & Girls Clubs to coordinate and customize this experience for each community.”

Boys & Girls Clubs have played an integral role in the Marion County community for 40 years, providing daily programs and services to over 500 young people.  The Club is open Mon-Fri,7:30-5:30 with programs that emphasize education and career enhancement, character and leadership development, health and life skills, the arts, sports, fitness and recreation.

About Regal Entertainment Group

Regal Entertainment Group (NYSE: RGC) is the largest motion picture exhibitor in the world. Regal’s theatre circuit, comprising Regal Cinemas, United Artists Theatres and Edwards Theatres, operates 6,739 screens in 545 locations in 38 states and the District of Columbia. Regal operates theatres in 43 of the top 50 U.S. designated market areas. We believe that the size, reach and quality of Regal’s theatre circuit not only provide its patrons with a convenient and enjoyable movie-going experience, but is also an exceptional platform to realize economies of scale in theatre operations.

About Boys & Girls Clubs of America

For more than 100 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of America (www.bgca.org) has enabled young people, especially those who need Clubs most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. Today, some 4,000 Boys & Girls Clubs serve more than 4.2 million young people through Club membership and community outreach. Clubs can be found throughout the country and on U.S. military installations worldwide, providing young people 6-18 years old with guidance-oriented character development programs conducted by trained, professional staff. Key programs emphasize leadership development; education and career exploration; community service; technology training; financial literacy; health and life skills; the arts; sports, fitness and recreation; and family outreach. In a Harris Survey of alumni, 57 percent said the Club saved their lives. National headquarters are located in Atlanta.