Executive Director Newsletter
Greetings! I am so excited to be here in the City of Champions! The Boys & Girls Club of Garfield is in great shape. I would like to thank the Boys & Girls Club of Garfield, Board of Trustees for giving me an opportunity to lead an outstanding organization into the future. It is my pleasure to be the new Chief Executive Officer for such a great organization. I thank the Boys & Girls Club of Clifton, Bob Foster and his staff for the great support they provided to the Garfield Club for the last year.
The Boys & Girls Club of Garfield is providing programs and services to children at “world-class” standards. The Club is committed to the long term development of every child by offering guidance and support to every child that comes through our doors. In addition, the Club provides the four key characteristics that define the essence of every Boys & Girls Club. It is a dedicated youth facility, open daily, has quality professional staff and is available and affordable for all youth.
The Boys & Girls club of Garfield, Camp Garfield begins June 30, 2008 and will end August 22, 2008. Campers participate in a variety of programs as part of their daily schedule. Our summer program also includes an outstanding Summer Trip Program for Club Member 6-12 years old. Trips include Trips to FunPlex, Space Odyssey, Adventure Land, Jenkinsons Aquarium and Keansburg Amusement Park.
It is going to be a great summer, but before you know it will be time to return to school so I encourage all parents to sign up for one of our two after-school programs now. The Boys & Girls Club of Garfield, Pathways to Success, Middle School After-School program will begin on Wednesday, September 3, 2008. The Boys & Girls Club of Garfield’s After-School Child Care program for children in grades Kindergarten – five will begin on September 8, 2008. Children need the programs that the Boys & Girls Club offers more than ever so sign your children up now.
Also, the Boys & Girls Club of Garfield Coaches Association will be holding registration for the 2008 Jr. Flag Football Program throughout the month of August. For registration dates please call the Club at (973) 478-7662.
So, with all that all that I can say is that I am excited to have so many wonderful things going on here at the Club. I look forward to the coming year as we celebrate our 50th Anniversary in Garfield. Please do not hesitate to call or to stop by and visit.
Best wishes,
Paul J. Casey
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