Newsletter | December 2022

Dear Friends of Boys & Girls Clubs,

It seems every year in December I am reflecting on the fact that the year seemed to just fly by, and yet, here I sit again feeling the exact same thing as we get ready to close out 2022.

I must say though, it’s not just this year that has flown by. Can you believe Boys & Girls Clubs of Sonoma Valley celebrated our 60^th Birthday this year? Talk about reflecting! So many times, I am introduced to someone who talks about their memories of going to the Boys & Girls Clubs, when it began in the Sonoma Community Center. Or maybe they attended when the Club was located on 1^st Street West, and they now have kids attending our Club today. I always love to hear those stories and to hear them speak with pride and excitement about their time at the Club.

We’ve come a long way in 60 years, and we continue to reflect on all the ways you, our supporters, have made it possible for us to serve over 2,000 youth and teens in the Valley each year. We have so much left to do, so many more youth to reach and so many more lives to impact and change.

On behalf of the board, staff, and the children and youth we serve, we send you a heartfelt thank you for your countless years of support and for all you have done to make BGCSV what it is today.

We wish you and your families a wonderful holiday and a healthy and happy new year!

Cary Snowden

President & CEO

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Sweetheart Gala & Auction

Selling out each year, the Sweetheart Gala & Auction brings together our community for an unforgettable evening. This over-the-top black-tie gala takes place at Boys & Girls Clubs of Sonoma Valley’s Maxwell Clubhouse, and will be an evening you won’t want to miss! The event begins at 5:00 pm with a cocktail reception, followed by an elegant dinner. Silent and live auctions will feature select getaways, one-of-a-kind experiences, premium wine lots, and more. The fun doesn’t stop there, the after-party will carry on with sweet and savory bites and dancing afterward.

EVENT DETAILS & SCHEDULE

Saturday, February 11, 2023

Maxwell Clubhouse

100 W Verano Ave., Sonoma, CA 95476

5:00 PM – Cocktail Reception & Silent Auction

7:00 PM – Dinner, Sweetheart Presentation, Live Auction

9:00 PM – After Party with Dancing plus Sweet & Savory Treats

GET INVOLVED!

The Sweetheart Gala & Auction is an excellent opportunity to get involved! Join us as a sponsor, donate to the auction, attend the event, and make a meaningful impact. To get involved contact us at 707-938-8544 x104. We look forward to speaking with you!

CLICK HERE to sponsor, purchase tickets, or donate an auction item.

New Board Member - Melissa Buckley Vaio

Melissa Buckley Vaio and husband Bart Vaio

Having moved to Sonoma at the age of 2, Melissa is deeply rooted in Sonoma Valley. After graduating from UCSC, she worked and traveled for a year in the Torres Straights, Australia before moving back to Sonoma to work as a licensed agent in the Life & Health Insurance Industry. Shortly after having her twins, Melissa quit her job to support her husband’s burgeoning plumbing business. Melissa and her husband Bart, have 3 children, Lucas, Georgia, and Josephine all of whom have participated in various BGCSV programs since very young ages. Melissa previously served as Treasurer for the Diamond A Recreation Association and as the President & Co-President of the Presentation School Parent Association. Melissa is deeply committed to supporting the young people in our community. She recently stated, “These young minds remind us to always adapt, refresh, rethink, and review. This is how we connect to with our future… this our legacy to our youth.”

Career Opportunities

Interested in joining our team - or know someone who is? We have new job listings available to fill immediately, and we'd love to meet you!

We have several openings but are especially excited to find a new Program Director to help lead one of our eight Sonoma Valley sites!

Visit bgcsonoma.org/careers to sign up today and learn about all the great opportunities to join our team in the future.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Youth of the Year, November 17th, 2022

Sweetheart Gala & Auction, February 11th, 2023

Cowboy Cab, May 6th, 2023

Fairways Fore Futures Golf Classic, August 28th, 2023

Be the first to hear about our events!

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A HEARTFELT THANK YOU TO OUR MOST RECENT SUPPORTERS

Sonoma Valley Education Foundation

Peter Nova

Sonoma State University

Brethren Community Foundation

Hanna Boys Center

Boden Plumbing Heating & Air

Oeno Vaults

A&C Ventures, Inc.

JoAnn Consiglieri & James McFadden

Plain Jane's Consignment

Groskopf Warehouse & Logistics

Sonoma Raceway

Kendall Thornton & Joey Ghiringhelli

Dana Simpson-Stokes & Ken Stokes

Picazo Family Brands

Beltane Ranch

Soroptimist International Sonoma Valley

Susan Warnock-Brooks & Michael Brooks

Richard & Diane Merlo

Cami Roberts

Sonoma County Office of Education

Dutch Bros. Coffee

Lindsay Durling

Michael Camotta

Alexis Gallagher

City of Sonoma

Peter Rogers

Linda & Mark Brewer

Cary & Tim Snowden

Christopher & Barbara Wood

Michael & Gina Irvine

Haystack Farm

Holly & Stephen Sorkin

Lynn Ganz

George Petersen Insurance Agency

Jose Hernandez

Peter & Liz Monteleone

Chris Hanlin

Mary Clark Janis

Diane & Toby Taylor

Chris Argenziano

Robert Bliss

Judy Condon

Jon & Cyndi Defenbaugh

Mark Bouchey

Renee & Joseph Capriola

Susan & Joseph Gorin

Wayne & Carol Wirick

Shelley Burns

James & Joanne McKenna

Gemma Gallovich

The Clubhouse Network, Inc

Larry & Barbara Westlake

Janet Engelbrecht

James & Julie Rosen

Marilyn Vernon

Beth Hadley

Charles & Diane Bond

Thomas Knego

Paul & Betsy Mead

Lucinda & Robert Nolan

Bambury, Inc.

Jonathan & Carol Sebastiani

United Way Bay Area

Julie & Tom Atwood

John Gurney

Kristine Gallardo

Glenna Aguada

James E. Archbold

Rotary Club of Sonoma Valley

Bud & Beth McMahon

Karyl Carter

Amano Trading Inc.

Sondra Bernstein

Sharon Modrick

Stephanie Storms

Donors listed in bold are monthly donors.

Join them by making a monthly gift to sustain our vital programs and services.

*All gifts listed above were made during October and November. Gifts made in December will be acknowledged in our next newsletter.

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