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Connecting You with the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Permian Basin Spring/Summer 2018 GREAT FUTURES START HERE Connections Harvard Grad Encourages Woodson Kids Executive Director David Chancellor J orrion Wilson aimed high when he was growing up in Odessa and spending time at the Woodson Boys & Girls Club. During his senior year at Permian High, he was offered a scholarship to Harvard University and accepted. In May, he graduated with a degree in mechanical engineering – a feat few people from West Texas have accomplished. The Woodson Club and its kids remain at the core of his heart. Even after graduating and starting an internship in Houston, Wilson plans to share his enthusiasm and knowledge for math and engineering in a program he initiat- ed at the Club. Growing up on the south side of Odessa, Wilson played football at Permian High. He also enjoyed math, working with his hands and solving problems. With his talents and academic abilities, colleges came calling. After he was accepted at Harvard, Wilson said he couldn’t turn it down. Adjusting to the East Coast culture wasn’t easy at first for the West Texan. He learned that the “name Harvard speaks volumes for people that you encounter. Everybody here is amazing at whatever they’re doing, whether it be academics, athletics, art, music, whatever it may be. You meet some of the most wonderful people that you’ll ever encounter in your lifetime,” he said in an article in the May 27, 2018, edition of the Odessa American after his gradua- tion. This summer, Wilson will be working as an intern for Chevron in Houston. He also is starting a summer program at the Woodson Club to interest young- sters in science, technology, engineering and math. Cheyenne Swoopes is working with Wilson on the project. Woodson Unit Director Bill Baty noted that Wilson grew up at that club. “He has continued to volunteer at Woodson whenever he was on break from college,” he said. Wilson noted, “The Bible teaches that charity begins at home and so it made the best sense for me to try to do something with the people I know and the community that I was raised in. I am passionate about working with young people and helping them reach their potential.” Just as volunteers at the Woodson Club years ago helped Wilson to aim high, the Harvard graduate is teaching other youngsters the same philosophy. – Information provided by the Odessa American Midland Primary Office Taylor Park Facility 1321 S. Goode St. Midland, TX 79701 432-683-0050 Odessa Primary Office Wilkerson Facility 800 E. 13th St. Odessa, TX 79761 432-337-8389 JORRION WILSON Harvard Graduate, 2018 Woodson Boys & Girls Club The Boys & Girls Club’s mission is to help young people become productive, caring and responsible citizens by providing enriching opportunities in a positive environment. We are changing the odds every day!
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GREAT FUTURES START HEREConnections
Harvard Grad Encourages Woodson Kids
Executive DirectorDavid Chancellor
Jorrion Wilson aimed high when he was growing up in Odessa andspending time at the Woodson Boys & Girls Club. During his senioryear at Permian High, he was offered a scholarship to Harvard
University and accepted. In May, he graduated with a degree in mechanicalengineering – a feat few people from West Texas have accomplished.
The Woodson Club and its kids remain at the core of his heart. Even aftergraduating and starting an internship in Houston, Wilson plans to share hisenthusiasm and knowledge for math and engineering in a program he initiat-ed at the Club.
Growing up on the south side of Odessa, Wilson played football atPermian High. He also enjoyed math, working with his hands and solvingproblems. With his talents and academic abilities, colleges came calling. Afterhe was accepted at Harvard, Wilson said he couldn’t turn it down.
Adjusting to the East Coast culture wasn’t easy at first for the West Texan.He learned that the “name Harvard speaks volumes for people that youencounter. Everybody here is amazing at whatever they’re doing, whether itbe academics, athletics, art, music, whatever it may be. You meet some of themost wonderful people that you’ll ever encounter in your lifetime,” he said inan article in the May 27, 2018, edition of the Odessa American after his gradua-tion.
This summer, Wilson will be working as an intern for Chevron in Houston.He also is starting a summer program at the Woodson Club to interest young-sters in science, technology, engineering and math. Cheyenne Swoopes isworking with Wilson on the project.
Woodson Unit Director Bill Baty noted that Wilson grew up at that club.“He has continued to volunteer at Woodson whenever he was on break fromcollege,” he said.
Wilson noted, “The Bible teaches that charity begins at home and so itmade the best sense for me to try to do something with the people I knowand the community that I was raised in. I am passionate about working withyoung people and helping them reach their potential.”
Just as volunteers at the Woodson Club years ago helped Wilson to aimhigh, the Harvard graduate is teaching other youngsters the same philosophy.
– Information provided by the Odessa American
MidlandPrimary
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Taylor Park Facility1321 S. Goode St.Midland, TX 79701432-683-0050
OdessaPrimary
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Wilkerson Facility800 E. 13th St.
Odessa, TX 79761432-337-8389
JORRION WILSONHarvard Graduate, 2018Woodson Boys & Girls Club
The Boys & Girls Club’s mission is to help young people become productive, caring and responsible citizens by providing enriching opportunities in a positive environment.
We are changing the odds every day!
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BUILDING our supportOdessa Celebrates 60 Years
Odessa celebrated its 60th anniver-sary in May and the name of the newwestside club was announced during thefundraising event. The new facility will benamed the Headlee Club, in honor ofJimmy Headlee who has served on theOdessa board 58 years. Groundbreakingis planned for August.
Additionally, three people were rec-ognized for their longtime associationwith the organization. Minka and ScottSibert were named Philanthropist of theYear, and Michael McCleery was honoredas Volunteer of the Year.
The Seiberts have been very gener-ous to the Odessa community throughtheir philanthopic work. Minka helpedstart the Food 2 Kids program, and thecouple is involved with other non-profits,including the Boys & Girls Club.
McCleery started taking judo at theBoys & Girls Club in Odessa when he was11 and trained with the coach who start-ed it – Dale Lehman. Two years ago, hetook over from Lehman and has coachedthree generations of judo players.
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Midland Gala Features ComedianThe Boys & Girls Clubs of the Permian Basin celebrated the 2nd Annual Great
Futures Benefit on April 12 at Midland Country Club and honored Philanthropist of theYear Paul Morrow and Volunteer of the Year Shamar Freeman. The Gala featuredcomedian and actor David Spade. His stand-up comedy monologue was followed by afun question-and-answer session from the audience. Questions ranged from the impor-tance of Boys & Girls Clubs in the community to his best experience on a movie set.Following the comedy act and the awards ceremony, the Boys & Girls Club was able toacknowledge the event’s underwriting – Midland Energy and Patriot Resources, as wellas Platinum Partner S. Javaid Anwar, and Gold Partner Chevron. Other sponsors camefrom throughout the Permian Basin.
Comedian David Spade,center, chats with someBoys & Girls Club membersprior to his performance.
An evening at the Hurt Ranchraised funds for the Clubs. Crowdscheered on the chefs, who were com-peting with their finest appetizers.Winning the Southern ShowdownCooking Competition were, in photoabove from left: Judge Sara KateBillingsley, Best Presentation; JohnLandgraf, Best Taste; and LarryBurdette, Best Theme. ExecutiveDirector David Chancellor, far right,congratulates the winners.
Chefs CompeteAt Showdown
Philanthropist of YearScott and Minka Sibert
Receiving Award from Board Member Bobby Bland
Volunteer of YearMichael McCleeryReceiving Award from
Board Member Bobby Bland
Photos Courtesy of Dick Saulsbury
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ENJOYING time with parents
Giving families an opportunity tospend time together and have somefun was a goal of the Second AnnualRoll & Read. This interactive walk andstroller tour of literacy and health sta-tions for the entire family was held inMay at Memorial Gardens Park forOdessa and Midland. Kids came onbikes, roller blades or in decoratedstrollers and enjoyed fun activities at 22booths. Parents, meanwhile, picked upinformation about staying healthy.
Roll & Read Fun for Family
Families pick up informa-tion at participating booths.
Day in the Park With DADThe Boys & Girls Clubs in
the Permian Basin provided afun place to go and activitiesto share when the group host-ed an event with UTPB’sFatherhood EngagementProgram. Families ran,jumped, slid, bounced,dunked, and played together.Fathers commented they weregrateful to have the event tospend time with their childrenand create memories. Dads enjoyed the opportunity to cre-
ate memories with their kids.
Saturday Morning Clubs Growing Saturday MorningAverage ClubAttendance
Total .....................118Midland ................ 69Odessa ................... 49Total Enrolled ..1,149
Average Daily Club Attendance
Midland ............... 355Odessa ................. 369Total ..................... 724
Clubs become abeehive of activity onSaturday morningswhen the doors openfor parents with chil-dren age 5 and under,and siblings of all ages.The program encour-ages parents to spendtime with their childrenin a fun environment.Talent comes out at Saturday Clubs.
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SPORTS never ends
Total Number of Sports Registrations = 2,806Midland ............................ 1,405 Odessa ................................. 1,401
Includes volleyball, basketball, flag football, judo and boxing numbers.
The Spring Little Spikers volleyballleague was sponsored again by theGarriga Law Firm.
JUDO: Club Members Shine in CompetitionsThe Odessa Boys & Girls Club Judo
Team competed in the 3rd AnnualNagase Cup Judo Championships in FortWorth. Photo at right, back row fromleft, Coach Michael McCleery; RichardWalters, second and third place; JacobCruz, second place; Coach TrevorGrogan. Front row from left, AvaSisneros, first and second; Julissa Santos,second; Ayden Pugh, second; AimarValdivia, third; and Erik Louis, secondplace.
Photo far right: In the National JudoChampionships, Jordan Medrano placedthird in the 100 Plus Kg Brown BeltDivision.
Jordan Medrano, secondfrom left, placed third inthe 2018 Senior NationalJudo Championships.
Sports is a year-round event atthe Boys & Girls Clubs. Springbrought volleyball teams (pho-tos at left) and flag football(photos below) for kids 4 yearsof age through sixth grade.Club kids learn that sports isnot all about winning butabout developing character, atrait that will last a lifetime.
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Golf’s Second Year Ends on an Upswing
The First Tee program swunginto action at Boys & GirlsClub in Odessa and ended
the year with a large number of clubmembers learning the basics of golf.We say a big THANK YOU to theOdessa Rotary Club for sponsoringthis program and assisting the youthwith understanding core values ofgolf, including courtesy, honesty andrespect.
GIVING to others
Honoring Our Troops: Clubs in both cities organize collectionThe Boys & Girl Clubs of
the Permian Basin wantedto do something to honorAmerica’s soldiers. They col-lected items, packed boxesto be sent to the troopsoverseas, and learned theimportance of serving. Itwas one way these youthcould give back to the menand women who serve tokeep this country free.
Members of the Clubs in Midland and Odessalearned how to give back by collecting neededitems and packing boxes to be sent to mili-tary troops.
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learning LIFE skills
More than 450 adults volunteer their time each year to make the Clubs’ programs possibleand to offer guidance and mentoring to the members.
Special events are designed for the teens at theMidland club. Last winter, a group went camping atLake Colorado City and discovered the cold reality ofbeing outdoors. They learned about setting up a campand the work involved to live outside through the win-ter. In addition to these special weekends, the teens also
gather at the club on designated Saturdays from 7 to 11p.m. as a safe place to hang out or play games.
They also learn the Seven Club Values: hard work,honesty, self-discipline, respect, learning, service andkindness.
OUTDOOR LIVING: Translates Into Hard Work
Leading by ExampleAbigail
Gonzalez, 18,graduated fromMidland HighSchool in May.She has been aClub Kid for 13years and nowworks on thestaff in Midland.Congratulations!
JUMPINGHIGHBoys & Girls Clubkids laugh as theyjump high and hitthe baskets. Clubkids were on a fieldtrip to the newAltitudeTrampoline Park inOdessa.
Food for ThoughtThe Boys & Girls Clubs ensure the members receive nutritional
meals and information on food. These youngsters are right learn whatare the best ingredients as they make their own pizzas. Each year, atleast 70,000 meals and 14,000 snacks are served the members at nocharge. Three of the clubs now have gardens where members learn howto plant, maintain and use what they grow in meals.
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EARNING rewards for workWinning Trash Pickup Day
When Keep Midland Beautiful issued a challenge toorganizations to see which one could pick up the mosttrash, the Boys & Girls Clubs in Midland headed out thedoor. When the deadline came, the two clubs split theprize of $11,000. The check was presented during ameeting of the Midland County Commissioner’s Court(shown in back row).
Recognizing Members’ Winning Styles
ACADEMIC GRADES: These studentsearned good grades and a trip to a localChick-fil-a.
AN EYE FOR ART:Winners of the Summer Art Competition display theirextraordinary work.
SMART GIRLS: Club members gain infor-mation about age appropriate characterdevelopment and healthy lifestyle choic-es. This helps them stay on the right trackuntil they graduate from high school andbeyond.
Stride Academy Moves ForwardStride Academy is an inter-
net-based academic learningprogram that helps Club kidsstrengthen and enhance theirreading and language arts skills.Each club has 20 computers intheir learning labs. Incentivesinclude field trips, pizza partiesand even a bicycle. AcademySports donated 60 bikes, whichwere split among the clubs. Inone year, 543 students answered221,683 questions, averaging408 answered questions per stu-dent. Of the 187 students whowere tested, 89 increased by atleast one grade level over a six-month period. Reports indicated that234 kids clearly improved their reading skills with Stride Academy.Thank you to Academy Sports for providing the reward to keepthese kids riding through life!
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