Chris Woods Welcomed as New CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Thurston County
Boys & Girls Clubs of Thurston County (BGCTC) announced long-serving Thurston County educator and school administrator, Chris Woods, as its Chief Executive Officer. Woods’ selection came following an extensive national search. Most recently, he served as Assistant Superintendent for the Tumwater School District and brings to BGCTC a long history of commitment to youth and…
Read MoreBGCTC & St. Martin’s STEM Partnership Now in its 5th Year
The 2018-19 school year marks the fifth year of the Science Exploration Series, a partnership between the five Boys & Girls Club locations in Thurston county and St. Martin’s University (SMU). Monthly on-campus sessions throughout the school year offer Club members hands-on experiential learning opportunities from enthusiastic SMU students and professors through workshops exploring science,…
Read MoreClub Experience Paved the Way for 2019 BGCTC Youth of the Year Johanna Chhay
For many Club kids, love for their Club experience is immediate. Others find it is more of a slow, careful, and thoughtful journey. For Johanna Chhay, 2019 Youth of the Year for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Thurston County, the latter rings true. It took the right Club activity (gym!) to spark her interest…
Read MoreBoys & Girls Clubs of Thurston County Honors Long-time Supporter, Jim McKinney
Nov. 30, 2018 James “Jim” McKinney, long-time friend and supporter of Boys & Girls Clubs of Thurston County, passed away on Nov. 25, 2018. Our staff and board members are deeply saddened by this loss and grateful for the support and encouragement Jim showed our organization throughout his lifetime in his roles as community leader…
Read MoreLocal Rotary Groups Celebrate Rochester Park Revitalization Effort Benefiting Rochester Club Members
[Rochester, WA] – Olympia,Gateway, and Lacey Rotary Club members, community supporters, along with enthusiastic youth gathered Monday,October 22, 2018 for the ribbon-cutting and rededication of Independence Park in Rochester, WA, at 10140 Hwy 12. The Olympia, Gateway, and Lacey Rotary Clubs pooled their respective resources to revitalize Independence Park in Rochester. The generous match of $11,000 by…
Read MoreBGCTC Earns Coveted 4-Star Rating from Charity Navigator
Boys & Girls Clubs of Thurston County (BCGCT) strong financial health and commitment to accountabilityand transparency haveearned it a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent charity evaluator. This is the first time BGCTChas earned this top distinction. Boys & Girls Clubs of Thurston County (BCGCT) strong financial health and commitment to accountability and transparency have earned it a 4-star…
Read MoreTrevor Trulson, Olympia Branch Director
Since 2016, Trevor Trulson has served the Olympia Branch of Boys & Girls Clubs of Thurston County (BGCTC), for the last two as its Branch Director and prior to that as the Program Director and as the Teen Director (Tumwater Branch). Trevor enjoys managing and encouraging staff to create engaging programs and opportunities for the…
Read MoreMeet Leah Bradley, Lacey Branch Director
Leah Bradley was named the Lacey Branch Director in Summer 2020 after serving as the Tenino Branch Director for four years and brings to the position over ten years of youth development and leadership experience. Leah’s history as a responsive leader makes her a strong choice to lead the Lacey Branch. Some of the positions…
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