The safety, health and well-being of our youth, families, staff and communities are our top priority. As schools in our region begin the process of reopening under new models, Boys & Girls Clubs of the Coastal Plain is also developing new, safe and innovative operating models that are responsive to our local counties and communities. Please check with your local Club for new operating hours and opportunities.
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Boys & Girls Clubs of the Coastal Plain Hires New Chief Financial Officer
Winterville, NC – Boys & Girls Clubs of the Coastal Plain is pleased to announce the selection of its first Chief Financial Officer, Carrie Dale Purnell. Carrie specializes in leadership, accounting, finance, budgeting & planning and internal controls. Carrie is a graduate of NC State University where she obtained both her MAC and BS in Accounting. Carrie Dale has held roles with PricewaterhouseCoopers, Piedmont Natural Gas, and Deloitte & Touche, most recently she served as CFO of LGM Enterprises, LLC. She is excited and energized to be working with BGCCP and she is looking forward to supporting the vision of inspiring and preparing the next generation of leaders in Eastern North Carolina.
Kimberly Boyd, President & CEO, says, “Organizationally we have grown exponentially in the past few years and we are in need of in-house expertise to effectively and efficiently leverage the resources that have been entrusted to us on behalf of more that 3,000 young people. Carrie Dale brings a wealth of knowledge and experience and we are thrilled to have her join our team.”
Craven Arts Council helps Boys & Girls Club Teen Center create new motivational mural
On Friday, December 6th our New Bern Teen Center members along with members of the Craven Arts Council unveiled the Club mural dedicated to the City of New Bern and the staff of the Boys & Girls Club!
The mural depicts Club members being surrounded and supported by the New Bern community and staff of the Club. The Boys & Girls Club Logo represents our Club members, the bear on the right side represents the supporters and donors in our community, and the faces on the left side represent the caring staff members at the Club.
Thanks to a collaborative effort and the guidance of the Craven Arts Council Gallery Director, Jonathan Burger, our New Bern teen member were given the opportunity to help create the mural. On the day of the mural unvieling, Art Council and Club members took the opportunity to sign their names on the wall. The Club members also presented Mr. Jonathan and members of the Arts Council with thank you cards they created!
Lorene Jackson Receives National Award at Boys & Girls Clubs of America National Conference
Winterville, NC – Boys & Girls Clubs of the Coastal Plain Chief Development Officer, Lorene Jackson, was awarded the 2019 Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) Masters & Mentors Award at the BGCA 2019 National Conference in Houston, Texas.
The Masters & Mentors Award honors Club professionals who have shown a commitment to professional growth and the highest degree of competency and performance. Formerly National Vice President at Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Lorene has over 20 years of experience in youth development nonprofits and programming. Kimberly Boyed, President & CEO for Boys & Girls Clubs of the Coastal Plain only had great things to say about Lorene. “Lorene has a distinguished career serving our nation’s youth and we are privileged to have her here. She has a legacy of not only leading great programs for youth, but also in developing great leaders. This esteemed honor is well deserved.”
The mission of Boys & Girls Clubs of the Coastal Plain is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. There are five Clubs located throughout Pitt County, two in Beaufort County, one in Lenoir County, and one in Greene County serving more than 1,100 members daily. For more information about Boys & Girls Clubs of the Coastal Plain visit www.bgccp.com.
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Coastal Plain Hires New Chief Development Officer
Winterville, NC – Boys & Girls Clubs of the Coastal Plain is happy to announce the selection of its new Chief Development Officer, Lorene Jackson effective August 1, 2018. Lorene has over 20 years of Boys & Girls Club experience in youth development and quality programming. She offers a history of proven results in the Boys & Girls Clubs Movement at the local, state and national levels. She is a skilled leader who prides herself in developing high performing teams and is an outstanding relationship manager.
Lorene is a graduate of Concordia University with a Masters of Art in Education and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from University of Tennessee. Formerly National Vice President at Boys & Girls Clubs of America, she also served at the national level in Government Relations, focused on procuring federal and state support for organizations across the Southeast. She is a proven leader through her history of working with nonprofits focused on underprivileged youth.
Kimberly Boyd, President & CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of the Coastal Plain says, “I have had the privilege of working with Lorene for several years and I am thrilled to have her join our team. Her passionate commitment to youth, families and communities is contagious and I am confident she will help propel our organizations to new levels of service.”
The mission of Boys & Girls Clubs of the Coastal Plain is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. There are 17 Clubs throughout Pitt, Beaufort, Lenoir, Martin, Greene, Carteret, and Craven Counties serving approximately 1,400 members daily and 3,600 annually. For more information, visit the Clubs online at bgccp.com or call (252) 355-2345.
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Coastal Plain Hires New President & CEO
Winterville, NC – Boys & Girls Clubs of the Coastal Plain is happy to announce the selection of its new President & CEO, Kimberly Boyd effective March 1, 2018. Kimberly has nearly 30 years of experience in youth development and quality programming. Her background in community engagement and resource development align perfectly with the organization. She is a devoted and passionate advocate for kids and their well-being.
Kimberly is a graduate of Duke University with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Masters of Social Work from The University of Pittsburgh. She is a proven leader through her history of working with nonprofits and underprivileged youth, including time previously spent with Boys & Girls Clubs of America.
Jill Camnitz, Corporate Board Chair for Boys & Girls Clubs of the Coastal Plain says, “Kimberly Boyd is the dynamic leader we’ve been looking for to guide our merged organization. We believe that she will lead our organization to a higher level of excellence and impact, making a difference in the lives of the kids who need us most.”
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Coastal Plain is grateful to Interim President & CEO, Kirk Dominick who served for eight months while the search took place.
The mission of Boys & Girls Clubs of the Coastal Plain is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. There are 17 Clubs throughout Pitt, Beaufort, Lenoir, Martin, Greene, Carteret, and Craven Counties serving approximately 1,300 members daily and 3,600 annually. For more information, visit the Clubs online at www.bgccp.com or call (252) 355-2345.
2017 Youth of the Year Winner – Simone Rogers
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Coastal Plain Announces
Simone Rogers as the 2017 Youth of the Year Winner
Winterville, NC – On Friday, February 9, Boys & Girls Clubs of the Coastal Plain hosted its Youth of the Year Annual Recognition Dinner presented by PNC. Simone Rogers was named Youth of the Year and received a $3,000 college scholarship also made possible by PNC. Simone has been a member of the Havelock Unit since 2013 and is a sophomore at Havelock High School where she is a member of Beta Club. At the Havelock Unit, she participates in Keystone Club, Smart Moves, Junior Staff and Fine Arts Program.
Six other Youth of the Year finalists participated in the dinner: Kevin Moore, Jr. representing Beaufort County; Taeler Godby representing Carteret County; Madia Harris representing Greene County, Emmanual Blount representing Lenoir County; Alyssa Cobb representing Martin County; and Dai-Shon Donald representing Pitt County.
K&W Cafeterias provided dinner for the 200 guests in attendance. In addition to recognizing outstanding youth, 2017 Circle of Champions members were honored. Circle of Champions members are individuals and businesses that support Boys & Girls Clubs of the Coastal Plain with annual contributions of $5,000 and $10,000 respectively.
“The Youth of the Year program is a wonderful opportunity for us to recognize the accomplishments and attributes of our young people. Simone is a shining example of the academic success, healthy lifestyles, and good character and citizenship that we strive to help all of our members achieve. We are so proud of her and the other young people who participated in the Youth of the Year program,” stated Kirk Dominick, Interim President & CEO for Boys & Girls Clubs of the Coastal Plain.
Being named Youth of the Year is the highest honor a Boys & Girls Club member can receive. As Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s premier youth recognition program, the Youth of the Year title recognizes outstanding contributions to a member’s family, school, community and Boys & Girls Club, as well as personal challenges and obstacles overcome. Each state winner is awarded a $1,000 college scholarship and five regional winners a $10,000 scholarship. The national winner receives an additional scholarship up to $50,000 and is installed by the President of the United States.
The mission of Boys & Girls Clubs of the Coastal Plain is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. There are 17 Clubs throughout Pitt, Beaufort, Lenoir, Martin, Greene, Carteret, and Craven Counties serving approximately 1,300 members daily and 3,600 annually. Club programs focus on academic success, healthy lifestyles, and character and citizenship with an over-arching goal of building strong children and communities. For more information, visit the Clubs online at www.bgccp.com or call (252) 355-2345.
Continuing Commitment to Youth Protection
Winterville, NC – BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF THE COASTAL PLAIN CONTINUES STRONG COMMITMENT TO YOUTH PROTECTION
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Coastal Plain announces the adoption of a new youth protection program and partnership with Praesidium, the national leader in abuse risk management. Club Care, Praesidium’s abuse prevention program specifically designed for Boys & Girls Clubs, exceeds the latest industry standards for youth protection and supports [Club Name’s] current efforts to keep members safe from harm and help them develop to their full potential. “Child sexual abuse is a very real danger in our society and I want our parents to know our commitment and dedication to proactively protecting those in our care,” said Donyell Jones.
Club Care includes rigorous training for volunteers and staff, comprehensive abuse prevention policies, and youth education curriculum for our members. Jordy Whichard says, “We are pleased to send the message that we will not compromise the safety of the youth in our Club for any reason.”
The mission of Boys & Girls Clubs of the Coastal Plain is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. There are five Clubs located throughout Pitt County, two in Beaufort County, one in Lenoir County, and one in Greene County serving more than 1,100 members daily. For more information about Boys & Girls Clubs of the Coastal Plain visit www.bgccp.com.
About Praesidium:
Praesidium is the leader in abuse risk management and has worked internationally with thousands of companies for over 20 years offering a full range of risk management and loss control solutions and services.
More information about Praesidium is available at www.PraesidiumInc.com.