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A 3 page paper listing contents of a 10-slide PowerPoint® presentation available separately. Slides address organizational structure, decision making and program effectiveness. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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? Original Boys Club structure organized in 1860 ? Boys Clubs of America received Congressional charter on its 50th anniversary in 1956 ? Organization changed its name to include girls
in 1990 ? Exists today to serve children of all backgrounds by providing a positive environment and positive experiences Slide 3 Mission ? "To inspire and enable all young people,
especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens" (Our Mission, 2005). ? BGCA is regularly named to lists of superlatives among
charities assessing fiscal responsibility and program effectiveness Slide 4 Services ? After-school care and meals ? Homework help, tutoring ? Physical activities, team sports ? Character-building activities ? Goal-setting skills
instruction ? Fine arts programs ? All take place in a positive and energetic environment Slide 5 Stage of Growth ? The organization is mature and will celebrate its official
centennial in 2006 ? Maturity ? stagnation - BGCA continually explores new programs - Currently is expanding into correctional facilities ? The organization is highly stable and has the ability
to develop and implement programs useful in the local community Slide 6 Organizational Chart Slide 7 Organizational Decisions ? Zhao and Bentley (2003) label BGCA as a true learning organization
? Maintains "a decision-making structure that empowers people at all levels" (Zhao and Bentley, 2003) ? Decisions are made at all levels of the organization, from program director up ?
Higher-level managers seek input from the "front line" Slide 8 Target Market ? Any child under 18 is eligible for membership ? 66% of children served are from minority
families ? BGCA seek out children of working parents or single-parent homes, or those living in less than ideal conditions, but all are welcome ? Programs are restricted to specific
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