OUR MISSION:
To inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.

Local History

The Mercer Island Boys & Girls Club opened its doors in 1969. We have been serving the youth of the community with a variety of programs, activities and services, including league sports, before and after school programs, camping activities, leadership opportunities and social recreation. Currently, we have more than 2,000 members in our programs. Our Club is one of 13 Clubs throughout the Seattle area affiliated with the Boys & Girls Clubs of King County.

National History

Boys & Girls Clubs of America had its beginnings in 1860 with several women in Hartford, Connecticut. Believing that boys who roamed the streets should have a positive alternative, they organized the first Club. A cause was born. In 1906, several Boys Clubs decided to affiliate. The Federated Boys Clubs in Boston was formed with 53 member organizations, marking the start of a nationwide movement.

In 1931, the Boys Club Federation of America became Boys Clubs of America.
To recognize the fact that girls have long been a part of our cause, the national organization's name was officially changed to Boys & Girls Clubs of America in 1990.

Boys & Girls Clubs of America marked its centennial year in 2006, celebrating 100 years of providing hope and opportunity to young people across the country.

Impact 2012

In 2007, Boys & Girls Clubs of America introduced “Impact 2012,” an effort to reach deeper into the lives of those we serve, impacting them in a lasting, comprehensive way.  The campaign revolves around three core impact areas: Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles, and Good Character and Citizenship. All of our program offerings focus on one or more of these core impact areas. 

Our Board

MIBGC is governed by an Executive Director with guidance from a volunteer advisory Board of Directors made up of members from the Mercer Island community. Our Board is essential to our success. Board Members provide the leadership and support that enables us to fulfill our mission each year. The Board offers guidance in policy adoption, finance, legal and insurance, building and property, human resources, marketing, and fundraising.  Thank you to Club Advisory Board!

2009-2010 Board Officers

Todd Butson - Board President
Stacy Bjarnson - Finance
Brian Emanuels - Programs/Sports
Laurie Hornor - Business Development
Margaret McCormick - Marketing/Communication
Patrick Paulich - PEAK Steering Committee Chair
Blair Rasmussen - Branch Executive Director
Laurin Schweet - Ex Officio
Lynn Tuttle - Programs/Non-Sports

2009-2010 Board Members

Earl Bell
Stacy Bjarnson
Chris Blakeslee
Sam Bull
Todd Butson
Ted Coulson
Susan Dykstra
Brian Emanuels
Jason Farber
John Frazier
Laurie Hornor
Shane Kim
Lance Lopes
Brock Mansfield
Margaret McCormick
Patrick Paulich
Blair Rasmussen
Milt Reimers
Sarah Rowe
Wendy Schuler
Laurin Schweet
Greg Steinhauer
Don Summers
Wasi Tetemke
Robert Thorpe
Lynn Tuttle
Mary Kay Woolston 

Contact Us

Click here for a list of our staff.

News/Press Inquires

Please contact Rachel Doxtater, Communications and Public Relations Director, at 206.436.1818, or rdoxtater@positiveplace.org.

Financials

Download our 2008 Annual Report.

Location

4120 86th Ave SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040