Teen Services Monthly Newsletter

July 2022

From the Desk of the CEO

Dear Friends of Teen Services –

It’s hard to believe that this summer is already wrapping up, it seems like we just got finished with graduation and many of our teens are already packing up and getting ready for their college adventure or full-time career.

However, before that happens, we still have 20 teen interns working hard at the Maxwell Clubhouse to assist with the summer camps, and they’re doing it all!

From using the skills they’ve learned from the LOCA program to help with cooking camp, showing off a fearless side by assisting with rock climbing, and getting their hands covered in paint being leaders in the art camps.

It hasn’t been all work for the younger teens; Teen Services has come through once again with summer programs for LOCA, career tours, and team-building outings with the Directors to give them opportunities to see what’s available after high school, and hopefully sparking an interest in something they may have never known was available for them.

Until next time, thank you for supporting Teen Services and making it possible for us to provide hope and opportunity for so many deserving young people.

With Gratitude,

Lovin' Oven Culinary Academy

LOCA Summer Program

This summer we had a group of 5 teens complete the Lovin' Oven Culinary Academy, and several students who registered for the program were attending Teen Services for the first time! Throughout the week teens covered the importance of professional standards within the culinary industry, different pathways for career opportunities, and many hands-on skills including knife skills, fruit & veggie identification, and kitchen math.

Participants in the program used their newfound skills on a variety of sauces, healthy desserts, and even roasted whole chickens. On Friday they competed with one another to create a 3-course meal which ended with them receiving their certificates of completion.

Next Lovin Oven Culinary Academy: Starting October 12th

Teen Services Heritage Club

Have you named Teen Services in your estate plans, as the beneficiary of a life insurance policy, or have any other kind of planned gift for Teen Services? If so, first and foremost, thank you so much! Secondly, we need to talk to you because as a result of the merger between Teen Services and Boys & Girls Clubs, some changes may need to be made to your plans. Please call or email Michael Irvine at (707) 938-8544, ext. 104, or mirvine@bgcsonoma.org.

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please visit https://www.teenservices.org/legacy-giving/ or contact Michael using the information above.

Ready to Work

Summer Internship & Upcoming Career Programs

This summer we’ve had a variety of opportunities for our teens to either seek employment or learn more about potential careers. At the Boys & Girls Club Summer Camps we’ve had 20 Youth Development Interns assisting program staff and doing amazing work with our youth. The interns have worked in specialty camps like rock climbing, cooking, and STEM, while also assisting in the summer-school program at El Verano.

Apart from the internships, the teens have also been able to explore different careers by joining us on career tours. In July we visited Haystack Farm in Sonoma to learn about the agriculture industry, where teens toured the large property learning about different vegetables, and even floral design. Teens went home with a wealth of knowledge in the agriculture field as well as with floral bouquets they designed themselves!

Upcoming Career Programs: SRJC Police Academy Tour (8/3). Click here to sign up!

Teen Talk with Eric

Eric Gonzalez, Sr. Director of Teen Programs

Summer Round-Up

Summer at Teen Services is coming to an end, but it has definitely been one to remember! The teens have toured six different college campuses this summer, which has given them the chance to compare the major differences between each school.

Three different Career tours have given us the opportunity to explore different options after high school, and finally, all of our team-building field trips have created a summer that our teens won’t forget!

Early in June, the teens got to visit Sonoma Raceway and tour the garages, medical center, and meet the broadcaster before the NASCAR Race! For many of our teens, it was their first time at a race, but none of them have ever had access to the garages and pit lane like we did that day. It was an amazing experience brought to us by NASCAR, Boys & Girls Club of America, and Sonoma Raceway. Definitely an experience they’ll always remember!

Win a Staycation in our GRAND RAFFLE!

Don't miss out on this very cool prize from our friends at AutoCamp! Tickets can be purchased by calling (707) 938-8544 ext. 105 or 104, or by emailing Regina Rolland at rrolland@bgcsonoma.org. Drawing will take place at our Fairways Fore Futures Golf Classic on Monday, August 29th. The winner does not need to be present to win.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Fairways Fore Futures Golf Classic, August 29, 2022

Sweetheart Gala & Auction, February 11th, 2023

A HEARTFELT THANK YOU TO OUR MOST RECENT SUPPORTERS

Adam Stern

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Goldman, Sachs & Co. Matching Gift Program

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Hall Wines

Helaine Forte

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Idell Family Vineyards

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Lagunitas Brewing Company

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Pangloss Cellars

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Scarecrow

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Silver Oak Cellars

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Sonoma Golf Club

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Sangiacomo Family Wines

Stone Edge Farm

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Terri Miller

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Texture Wines

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The Lodge at Sonoma

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Three Sticks

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Vintage Wine Estates

VJB Vineyards & Cellars

Walt Disney Family Museum

Wayne & Cecelia Schake

William Schlelein

Williams Selyem

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Wine Truffle Boutique

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