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The Boys & Girls Club of Greeneville & Greene County
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The Positive Place for Kids! |
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Tennessee Vols All American & National Champion And NFL Denver bronco All Pro
Al Wilson to speak at 10th Annual Boys & Girls Club Champions Dinner
The Boys & Girls Club of Greeneville and Greene County will hold their 10th Annual Champions Dinner on August 23, 2010 at First Baptist Church in Greeneville, Tennessee with former Tennessee Volunteer All American and team captain of the 1998 National Champions, Al Wilson as the keynote speaker. The event is a fundraiser for the organization that serves many children annually from throughout Greeneville & Greene County with a variety of after-school and summer programs, youth sports events and many community and school outreach programs. This year’s event is title sponsored by Forward Air & Laughlin Memorial Hospital. The event will start with a reception at 6:00 pm to meet Al Wilson, Dinner at 6:30 pm with the evening’s program to follow.
Al Wilson was a linebackerof the University of Tennessee Volunteers and the Denver Broncos of the National Football League. Wilson played his entire eight-year career with the Broncos and was a five-time Pro Bowlselection. Neck and back injuries cut short his tenure with the Broncos and he officially retired from football in 2008.
Wilson’s numbers speak for themselves, but it was his leadership that most Tennessee Volunteer fans remember. Wilson was the spiritual leader both on and off the field for the Volunteers during his career. The heart and soul of the 1998 team, senior Al Wilson was a team captain and defensive stalwart at linebacker for the Vols. During the run to the national title, Wilson posted 77 tackles, four sacks and an interception despite missing three games due to injury. His best game happened to come against the Florida Gators. He posted 12 tackles and forced a school-record three fumbles in the Vols 20-17 overtime win. His collegiate career totals are 272 total tackles, 11 sacks, 27 tackles for loss and two interceptions. He was named All-SEC in 1997 and All-SEC and All-America in 1998. In his three seasons as a starter, the Vols posted a 34-4 overall record and captured two SEC titles. He is second on Tennessee's career tackles for loss list. Wilson went on to play eight seasons in the NFL with the Denver Broncos after the organization drafted him with their first pick in the 1999 NFL Draft. He proved to be as great a player at the pro level as he was in college. He started 119 of 125 games during his career in Denver and was selected to the Pro Bowl five times. He notched 560 career tackles and 21.5 sacks in the NFL before a back injury all but derailed his career.
The Champions Dinner has become known for its dynamic speakers which have included past speakers such as University of Tennessee coaches Pat Summitt, Bruce Pearl, Phil Fulmer, Ray Mears, Johnny Majors, NFL Hall of Famer Mike Singletary and Atlanta Brave Great Dale Murphy. “This year promises to be no different, with Al Wilson as our guest speaker” stated Scott Bullington, Executive Director of the Boys & Girls Club. “Al Wilson is an inspiring speaker who has had a number of sports and personal experiences that have made him the champion he is today”. He added. This year’s Boys & Girls Club Champions Dinners is title sponsored by Forward Air and Laughlin Memorial Hospital. The speaker is sponsored by C & C Millwright Maintenance and RPC/ProCote. The dinner for the event is sponsored by DTR Tennessee. To purchase a ticket or table for the event contact Scott Bullington or Bridget Jones at 787-9322 or stop by the Boys & Girls Club located at 740 West Church Street in Greeneville.
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Boys & Girls Clubs programs and services promote and enhance the development of boys and girls
by instilling a sense of competence, usefulness, belonging, and influence.
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The Boys & Girl Clubs offer a safe place to learn and grow,
all while having fun. They are truly The Positive Place For Kids. |
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The Boys & Girls Club is a Unique Youth Service Organization Serving
Children and Young Adults Throughout Greeneville & Greene County, Tennessee
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Our goal is to provide every child with the essential tools needed for a successful and bright future. Each day, the Boys & Girls Club
of Greeneville and Greene County strive to improve each child's life by implementing self-esteem, courage, and positive values through various
educational programs. Our youth receive daily tutoring, computer training, sports education, homework assistance, and mentoring. Our Club is a place
where youth can gain confidence by developing a sense of usefulness and belonging.
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If you are looking for an exciting place for children to learn and grow or would like to be a volunteer,
the Boys & Girls Club of Greeneville and Greene County has something for you.
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Our Mission: |
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To inspire and enable all young people, |
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especially those who need us most, |
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to realize their full potential as productive, |
responsible, and caring citizens.
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The Boys & Girls Club of Greeneville and Greene County is located at 740 West Church Street and is open from 8:00 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday during the school year and 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. during the summer. In 2009, the Boys & Girls Club had a membership of 430 kids and we served 1,966 young people in our community through our many programs and activities. Some of these off site activities included: SMART Moves, Read Across America, CBAE and The Ultimate Journey in our Greene County Schools. Our many community events include Jr. Golf, basketball, baseball, golf & football clinics, a new tackle football league, Day For Kids, community clean up projects, and many more programs and activities. The Boys & Girls Club is very involved in our community to make it a positive place for our youth. For more information on the Boys & Girls Club contact Scott Bullington at 423-787-9322 and for information on the Boys & Girls Club’s after school & summer programs call Cathy Osborne or Sangela Blue at 423-787-9334 or email Cathy at: cathygbgc@comcast.net and Sangela at smbgbgc@comcast.net. |
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The Boys & Girls Club and Grand Rental Station present the
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2010 Greeneville & Greene County |
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Day for Kids |
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September 26, 2010 2-5 pm at the Greene County Fairgrounds | |
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To see pictures and find more info on the 2009 Day for Kids event, check out the program link and visit the 2009 Day for kids sublink |
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Dental Awareness Program |
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Jan Rader Holds dental programs during the month of February as part of our ongoing
Cavity-Free Zone program at our Boys & Girls Club. Parents can sign their children up
for free dental check ups and for the dental sealant program at our front desk all year long.

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The Positive Place for Kids! |
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Four key characteristics define the essence of a Boys & Girls Club.
All are critical in exerting positive impact on the life of a child:
1. Dedicated Youth Facility The Club is a place designed solely for youth programs and activities.
2. Open Daily The Club is open every day, after school and in the summer, when kids have free time and need positive, productive outlets.
3. Professional Staff Every Club has trained youth development professionals, providing positive role models and mentors. Volunteers provide key supplementary support.
4. Available & Affordable to All Youth Clubs reach out to kids who cannot afford, or may lack access to, other community programs. Dues are low, averaging $5 per school year.
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We are a member of Boys & Girls Clubs of America and A Participating United Way Agency |
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Copyright 7-31-2010 Boys & Girls Club of Greeneville & Greene County All rights reserved.
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