Brigade Boys and Girls Club

Hill Named 2012 Youth of the Year

Angie — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:52:39 +0000

Wednesday, February 1st marked the Club’s annual Youth of the Year final judging and celebration. The Brigade had a total of eight participants and we are proud to announce Kalela Hill as our 2012 Youth of the Year.

Kalela, a senior at Ashley High School, has been a member of the Brigade for over 10 years. She plans to attend either ECU or UNC Charlotte in the fall and to become a pediatrician. Kalela will represent the Brigade at the NC Boys & Girls Club YOY competition in April.

Congratulations to all the YOY participants Devante, Denea, Vella and Cecilia, YOY finalists Michael, Brittany and Lauren and to our overall winner Kalela. A special thanks to our Teen Director Mike Capps and our YOY judges County Commissioner Jonathan Barfield, Hoggard Principal Dr. Pamela Baldwin, YOY Program Sponsor Jessica Meyer and Board Member Rick Zigler.

We are proud of all our Teens and wish Kalela good luck in the State competition!

December Youth of the Month

Angie — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:34:55 +0000

Name: Cierra

Age: 8

Grade: 3rd

School: Mary C. Williams

Length of Club membership: 2 years

Favorite thing about Brigade: Get to have lots of fun!

Favorite Subject: Math

Club Activities: Cheerleading, DramaMatters, Talent Show

Favorite Movie: Hannah Montana

Favorite TV Show: Good Luck Charlie

Favorite Singer: Justin Beiber

Hobbies: Singing, Dancing, Cooking (spaghetti is her specialty)

Future Goals: To be a Doctor

November Youth of the Month

Angie — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 14:21:56 +0000

Name: Justin

Age: 10

Grade: 4th

School: Anderson

Length of Club Membership: 1.5 years

Club Activities: Robotics Program, Golf Program

Hobbies: Drawing, Computers, Basketball

Favorite thing about Brigade: Playing games with friends

Favorite TV Show: Kung Fu Panda

Favorite Movie: Kung Fun Panda 2

Future Goals: To be an artist

October Youth of the Month

Angie — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 23:08:59 +0000

Name: Marquise

Age: 9

School: Alderman

Grade: 4th

Length of Club membership: 2 years

Favorite Thing about the Club: Playing with friends

Club Activities: Basketball league, Golf Club, Chess Club

Hobbies: Playing Basketball and Football

Favorite Movie: Shrek 3

Favorite TV Show: Cartoon Network

Favorite Subject: Math

When He Grows Up He Wants To: Work in a Bank

Stocking Drive

Angie — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 23:05:14 +0000

The Brigade Boys & Girls Club is currently holding a Stocking Drive now through December 14th. The Club’s goal is to give each Club member a filled stocking this holiday season. Stockings stuffer ideas include candy, coloring books, yo-yos, chapstick, jump ropes, crayons, gift cards and crayons.

If you are interested in helping, please contact Angie Hill at ahill@brigadebgc.org or 910-392-0747. Happy Holidays!

Over 225 People Eat at Thanksgiving Feast

Angie — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 23:02:27 +0000

Over 225 people attended the Brigade Boys & Girls Club’s annual Thanksgiving Feast on Friday, November 18th. The free Thanksgiving meal was open to all Club members and their families. The meal was a great time of eating, fellowship and of course to give thanks! Thank you to all the volunteers who helped prepare, serve and clean. Happy Thanksgiving!!

Brigade Collaboration Efforts

Angie — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 19:12:44 +0000

As part of its 2011-2012 funding through the United Way, the Brigade Boys & Girls Club has partnered with other youth-serving organizations in Wilmington to provide a holistic safety net for children in our community. Partnering agencies include the Brigade, DREAMS, Kids Making It and Communities in Schools of Cape Fear.

Read this article in the Wilmington Star News to learn more about this great collaboration.

September Youth of the Month

Angie — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 21:21:32 +0000

Name: Indea

Grade: 5th

School: Mary C. Williams

Number of Years at Brigade: 3

Favorite Activity at Club: Torch Club because she likes to help people

Club Activities: Cheerleading, Step Team, Torch Club, Softball, Choir & Talent Show

Favorite TV Show: Victoria’s

Favorite Movie: Despicable Me

Favorite Band: Big Time Rush

When She Grows up she wants to be: Veterinarian

Michaels Arts & Crafts Supply Drive

Angie — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 15:43:31 +0000

The Brigade Boys & Girls Club is happy to announce we are partnering with Michaels Arts & Crafts Store for a supply drive! The drive runs from October 9th - -29th and all donations will help supplement our Fine Arts program.

Visit Michaels Arts & Crafts in Mayfaire Shopping Center to donate supplies to our Club.

Teen Night

Angie — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 15:10:10 +0000

The Brigade Boys & Girls Club was featured in an article in the Wilmington Star News about our Friday Teen Nights. Check out the great article here:

http://www.starnewsonline.com/article/20111003/ARTICLES/111009940