CONGRATULATIONS TEXSYN MEMBERS

The TEXSYN ( Texas State Youth Network) members of the Boys and Girls Club of Falls County just completed their twelve week SMART MOVES prevention program. This program aims to provide young people with the knowledge, skills, self-esteem and peer support to help them achieve the following:

Avoid using alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs
Avoid involvement in other drug-related activities, such as drunk driving and drug trafficking.
Postpone Sexual Activity to avoid the risks of pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases.
“This program is effective because it provides members with accurate information about the consequences of risky behavior, information to correct assumptions, sensitization to media and social influences that promote risky behavior, training on how to communicate clearly and refuse temptation, Experimental learning- such as games, role plays, skill practice and small group discussions- rather than classroom lectures or scare tactics” says Mrs. Lopez, Volunteer Program Leader.

The members celebrated their success on Wednesday, April 1, 2009 with a certificate ceremony and a hot dog dinner.

Back Row (L to R) Nikeria Tucker, Demarcus Brown, A’Lexus Frazier, Derrick (Snoop) Scott, Deidra Taylor, Second Row: Jasmin Henson, Brionne Pendleton, Alexis Hayes, Janeshia Hayes, Dyteria Stricklin, Bottom Row: Taylor (Bird) Jackson Brooks, and Jadecia Wrighter. Not Pictured: Kayla Anderson and Kalief Washington

If you would like more information on these programs please contact the Boys and Girls Club of Falls County Main Unit at 254-803-2300 or the Teen Development Centre at 254-804-9809.

 

Christmas made special by volunteers and donations.

Members shared some time together preparing for the Boys and Girls Club of Falls County Christmas party 2008. Members of "Girl Grooves" and their sponsor Erica Lopez prepare a modest feast fr members to share. Thanks to the generosity of community members, Caritos, and the Capital Area Food Bank, members received small gifts for the season.

Members Complete 12 weeks
of "Smart Moves" programs.

Members of the club became graduates of the "Smart Moves" program. This program is designed to assist members on how to develop leadership skills and promote a positive life style, avoiding drugs, alcohol, how to handle peer pressure and the facts about STD's and premature sex. "Smart Moves" is being implemented by TEXSYN the Texas State Youth Network and the Texas Alliance for Juvenile Delinquency Prevention. In 2008 there were only a hand full Boys and Girls Clubs selected to participate as pilot sites and now the TEXSYN Program extends to over 500 club sites.

Seen here are graduates after a fun review
of the program in a game show format.

Flag Football Hits The Club.

The Boys and Girls Club of Falls County has its first flag football league with 5 teams participating in this the first year of competition. The season will end with a 5 team single elimination tournament to determine the first ever Boys and Girls Club of Falls County Flag Football Champion on January 27,2009

Boys and Girls Club of Falls County
Girls Grooves has gone Green.

In an effort to help the environment and the community, the Girls Grooves Group along with their sponsor Mrs. Lopez have taken it upon themselves to clean up Falcon Park once a month. The girls organized a group meeting in the park, however upon arrival found the park to be untidy and in need of a clean sweep. The group that started in 2007 with only 8 members has quickly become the most popular gender specific program for girls ages 10-15 at the Boys and Girls Club and has grown in size to over 15. If you would like information about this program or would like to volunteer please contact the Boys and Girls Club of Falls County.

Texsyn Leadership Group
(Texas Statewide Youth Services Network)

This group of young leaders attend weekly meetings where they are taught a broad spectrum of social and personal competence skills to help youths identify and resist peer and other social pressures to smoke, drink, and engage in sexual activity. Each week a different member is asked to coordinate the meeting, choose a topic of discussion, prepare questions and surveys for the group, and then facilitate the meeting with the assistance of an adult supervisor. The members are truly in charge of this group, and are proud to participate.

Winter Wonderball

The Boys and Girls Club of Falls County is proud to host the 2nd Annual Winterball on Saturday, December 20th, 2008 from 7 P.M. - 11 P.M. For all Marlin Youth Ages 6-15. Formal attire is required and the fee is $3.00 per person. Food and Drinks will be provided. King and Queen will be selected for ages 10 and over and Prince and Princess for ages 6-9, you must be a member of the Boys and Girls Club to be nominated.

BGC of Falls County has opened a second location

The Boys and Girls Club of Falls County has opened a second location dedicated to teenagers. It is jammed packed with all the stuff a teen likes to do. Videos, pool tables, several big screen TV's and all the programs the BGC offers. Derrick Foster is the director, and it is located at 5136 State Hwy 7, Marlin Tx 76661. Phone-254 804-9809. email- dfosterbgc@yahoo.com. Hours: Mon-Thur 3 to 8, Fri 3 to 6.

Summer Heat Brings Summer Fun!

Over the summer months the Boys and Girls Club of Falls County hosted a 3 on 3 Summer B-ball League, Tournament and Clinic. The program was a 6 week long event. Members of the Boys and Girls Club of Falls County and other non-members took advantage of this learning program. The basketball clinic was offered to the community and surrounding areas. Our clinic coaches featured some talented hometown hero's. Heading the clinic for young men were Mr. Jameus Hartsfield and Director of Teen Development for the Boys and Girls Club of Falls County Mr. Derrick Foster. Heading the clinic for young ladies Miss Lesley Burrell.

Both Miss Burrell and Mr. Hartsfield attended Marlin High School and have returned to Marlin to help the youth of Falls County. Burrell and Hartsfield are working with members of BGCFC at the Main Unit and the Teen Center.

The BGCFC would like to thank Coach Claretta Manigo for opening the HS Gym for us. MISD for leasing BGCFC the facility and Matterral "Red" Richardson for helping with the club and with the basketball clinic. Without the support of the community, programs such as this would not be possible.

Pictured here are 3 on 3 champs ages 13-15
Derrick Scott, Mangle Womack, La Tre Smith.
3 on 3 Champs ages 10-12 Marquise Womack,
Brontre Wright,Kalief Washington

Clinic Coaches: Derrick Foster (Director of Teen Development)
Jameus Hartsfield and Lesley Burrell

SPLASH DAY!
Thanks to the Marlin Fire Department the Boys and Girls enjoyed a splash day with games, prizes and a water balloon fight that included over 90 kids.

Back To School with "Power Hour"
The Boys and Girls Club of Falls County is heading back to school with a mission to get all club members the jump they need to attain their academic goals. Power Hour is the opportunity for members to get homework help and tutoring help. For Information on this program call 254-803-2300.

Boys and Girls Club
Digital Arts Festival comes to Marlin
A partnership of Boys & Girls Clubs of America, founding partner Microsoft and the Best Buy Children’s Foundation, the Festivals celebrate members’ creative and technical skills gained through the Digital Arts Suite programs of Photo Tech, Music Tech, Movie Tech, Web Tech and Design Tech. In addition, qualifying members are recognized at local, regional and national levels. Members learn to digitally manipulate ordinary pictures to become extra ordinary visions from their imagination.