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Our
Mission |
| The Boys & Girls Club of Zionsville helps area youth develop the skills, fitness, and character they need to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens. |
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Our
History |
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History
of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America
Boys & Girls Clubs of America had its beginnings
in 1860 with several women in Hartford, Conn. Believing
that boys who roamed the streets should have a positive
alternative, they organized the first Club. A cause
was born.
In 1906, several Boys Clubs decided to affiliate.
The Federated Boys Clubs in Boston was formed with
53 member organizations.
In 1931, the Boys Club Federation of America became
Boys Clubs of America.
In 1956, Boys Clubs of America celebrated its 50th
anniversary and received a U.S. Congressional Charter.
To recognize the fact that girls are a part of our
cause, the national organization's name was changed
to Boys & Girls Clubs of America in 1990. Accordingly,
Congress amended and renewed our charter.
Our
Local History
The Boys & Girls Club of Zionsville was started in 1983 as part of the Boone County Boys & Girls Club in Lebanon. In 1984 the Club split to form two separate clubs. Concerned citizens saw a need for a place for youth to go after school, during school days off and during school seasonal breaks. They saw the need for a place that was affordable to all families. A place that offered a positive and nurturing environment where kids could learn new skills and development a greater sense of self. A place that was safe for school-aged children and helped them develop into productive citizens. The Boys & Girls Club of Zionsville began in the old Varsity Gym, located at that time on Fifth Street. It moved to its present location on Mulberry Street in 1996. Today the Club serves youth throughout Southeastern Boone County. |
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Our
Staff |
 Tim Fretz
Executive Director
The Boys & Girls Club of Zionsville has named Tim Fretz as their new Executive Director in June 2008. Tim comes with over twenty years of experience working in the Boys & Girls Club movement. His last 6 years has been working in the administrative office of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Indianapolis managing the daily operations of 10 clubs. Tim will now oversee all aspects of the Zionsville club including staff, facilities, marketing, resource development, community relations, and strategic planning. He received a Bachelor of Science in Youth Agency Administration and an American Humanics four year certificate from the University of Indianapolis in 1989. Tim and his wife, Kelly, have been married since 1990 and have two children Hope and Hannah. |
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 Glenn Sanford
Unit Director - Zionsville
Glenn’s journey with Boys and Girls Club started as a member in High School. He later began working and volunteering with them in 2000, and continued to do so through 2007. Over the past 2 years, Glenn has worked as an Elementary School Teacher and Before and After School Site Director/Camp Director for the Baxter YMCA. His role at Club East is to direct/manage the overall daily operation of the club with primary concern for child safety, program/service execution, supervision/training of staff, and facility management. Glenn graduated from Ball State University with a BS in Elementary Education and a concentration in State/World Connections. Glenn and his wife, Erin, were married in July of 2008. In his free time, he enjoys playing basketball, cooking, and staying active outdoors. |
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 Katie Romanowski
Unit Director - Club West
Katie is in her fourth year with Boys and Girls Club Movement. She spent two years working part time at the Boys & Girls Club of Zionsville -East Location, and just shy of a year as the Program Director at the Lebanon Area Boys & Girls Club. She is excited to be the Unit Director of the Club West Facility where she can serve both Zionsville and Lebanon Youth. Katie Graduated from Ball State University in 2007 with a BA in Women's Studies and Minor in Childhood Psychology.
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 Bill Moore
Program Coordinator - Art Room
Bill is married to his wife Diane and the father of five grown children and eight grandchildren. Bill and Diane returned to Zionsville after years of retired living in Brown County, Indiana. He has been active in theatre, music, and film production. Bill studied art and art concepts in college. He is looking forward to sharing his experiences with the boys and girls of the club. |
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Our Board of Directors
President
Charlie Edwards
Vice President
Jon Weed
Treasurer
Monty Korte
Secretary
David Ide
| Dax Norton |
Rob Schein |
Jon Lodics |
Todd Vannatta |
| Myles Hartwig |
Rob Baumgartner |
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