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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
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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 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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Carter Speer
Jr. Staff
Carter loves to get involved in anything that is making a positive impact on the community. His time is stretched between several afterschool activities and his work at the Boys and Girls Club, so he selects clubs and organizations that he feels are doing the most good. At the Boys and Girls Club of Zionsville, Carter sets an example for all of the kids he works with as a Jr. Staff. Although most of the children he works with are just a couple of years younger than him, they treat him with respect because he has a great attitude and treats them with respect. Over the past year, Carter has especially made a concentrated effort to grow the teenage population at the club. He loves football and hopes to be a collegiate football coach someday. |
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 Andrew Carrier
Program Coordinator- Lower Games Room
Andrew is excited to be joining the Boys and Girls Club of Zionsville. Before coming to the club, he worked at Belzer Scout Camp and the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis. He has also worked in an elementary school and has coached football and track. Andrew is currently a student a IUPUI studying physical education. As games room coordinator, he is able to share his love of all games with all of the club members. Andrew enjoys playing games, coaching, and watching the Colts! |
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 Gulrukh “Gul” Farooqi
Education Coordinator
Gul is excited to join the Boys and Girls Club of Zionsville as the new Education Coordinator. She graduated from IUPUI with a BA in Political Science and a minor in Economics. While working on her degree she was involved in several local campaigns and interned at the Indiana Democratic Party. As the Education Coordinator, Gul implements educational programs that aid in the children’s academic progress as well as career development. Her background in working with children involves being a Sunday school teacher. In her spare time, Gul enjoys taking part in the Best Buddies program. Her interests include reading, singing, cooking, learning about different cultures and watching her favorite team, the Colts! |
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 Adam Pitt
Games Room Coordinator
Adam is a recent graduate of Indiana University with a BA in Telecommunications and Spanish. Prior to working at the Boys & Girls Club, he worked in community relations and promotions with the Indianapolis Indians. Adam grew up in Evansville, IN and currently is an Indianapolis resident. In his free time, Adam enjoys the outdoors, playing and watching sports, music, euchre, and reading. As Games Room Coordinator, he can take part in and organize various recreational games and impart his knowledge and enthusiasm with club members. |
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 Dane Regnier
AmeriCorps Member
Dane is a senior at Zionsville Community High School and volunteers at the Club through AmeriCorps. AmeriCorps is a national program that engages young adults in intensive service to meet critical community needs. While at the Club, Dane organizes and implements tournaments, daily challenges, and teaches members about healthy habits and sportsmanship. In his free time, Dane likes to play ping pong and his guitar.
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 Amanda Fondow
Membership Coordinator
Amanda is a recent graduate from the University of Wisconsin Green Bay. She has her Bachelor of Science degree in Human Development and certificate in Dance Training. Prior to working with the Boys & Girls Club, she was the lead pre-kindergarten teacher at Primrose of Westclay. Amanda was an avid ballet dancer and aspires to own her own studio one day. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, snowboarding, event planning, and spending time with her husband and “fur-baby.”
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Our Board of Directors
President
Craig Jones
Treasurer
Monty Korte
Secretary
Shannon Ross
| Margje Breisch |
Steve David |
Charlie Edwards |
Jim Badger |
| Jean Herlt |
Rob Baumgartner |
Louanna Kachur |
Gordon Slack |
| Todd Vannatta |
David Patterson |
Jon Weed |
Wendy Schulte |
| Myles Hartwig |
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