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The Alumni Association of Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine was
founded in 1959 to support the work of the local Clubs and to
promote the Boys & Girls Club movement.
Today there are
more than 490 members, making it the sixth largest Boys & Girls
Club alumni association.
The Alumni
Association is active throughout the year, sponsoring or
participating in a number of fundraising and direct service
activities.
Annual dues are $5.00. For more information about the Alumni
Association and/or membership, please call 207-874-1069.
Click here for the Alumni Registration Form.
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF MAINE ALUMNI INCLUDE:
Joan
Benoit Samuelson, Governor Joe Brennan, Senator George Mitchell,
Billy Swift and the late Bob Woolf.
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2008 Alumnus of the Year -
Billy Huff
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Boys &
Girls Clubs of Southern Maine Alumni Association named
Billy Huff, "Alumnus of the Year"
in May 2008.
Congratulations Billy! |
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Fondly called
Billy by many who know him, Billy dedicated his life to
working with young people in the Greater Portland
communities including his 31 years at the Boys & Girls Clubs
of Southern Maine Portland Unit on Cumberland Avenue. Each
day Billy gave his time and special talents with a genuine
and sincere determination to make a positive difference in
the lives of each young person he worked with. Billy loved
sports both watching and coaching the kids, always
encouraging them to work hard to reach their full potential.
As Billy attends sporting events in the Portland area,
former Club members greet him with a smile as they remember
him from their times as a youth at the Boys & Girls Clubs. |
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Cierra is the Northeast Region's winner
for 13 - 15 year olds in the music competition for her piece
entitled "My Theme". This is the second year in a row Cierra
earned recognition in the Digital Arts Festival. She learned
to create music as part of the Club Tech program.
Congratulations Cierra! |
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Donna Cox named "Alumnus of the
Year" 2007. Alumni Association President Mike Pizzo
presented Donna with her plaque in March 2007. |
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater
Portland Alumni Association President Michael Pizzo, left,
presents the Alumnus of the Year 2006 plaque to Daniel T. Haley,
Jr. |
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Dan, a native
of Portland and Munjoy Hill, has been a member of the Alumni Association
for 13 years and attended the Portland Clubhouse during the
50's and 60's. He presently serves as Vice President of the
Alumni Association and is on the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater
Portland's Board of Directors.
The award was presented to Dan at the Alumni meeting on May 17th by Association President, Mike Pizzo. (left) |
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History of
Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine
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Boys
& Girls Clubs of Southern Maine
has a rich history.
The Portland Boys Club Association
was originally
founded
January 13,
1909.
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As the Club grew it moved from the
Seaman's Club to Plum Street .... and on to Cumberland Avenue.
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The
Portland Clubhouse opened
April 13, 1931 on Cumberland Avenue. Since that time, the
organization has grown to include three additional sites,
including South Portland, an affiliate Club in Auburn, and the
Riverton Extension. |
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Each year the Greater Portland Clubs serve an
increasing number of kids, many of whom come from
disadvantaged circumstances. |
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Today the Portland Clubhouse is "the" place to go if you're
researching the history of swimming in the area. This is
a photo of the Swim team as they go off to New York City where
they tie for 1st place in the Boys & Girls Clubs Nationals in
1951. |
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Gymnastics,
you bet! Here is a photo of the boys way back in 1925. |
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At the administrative office in the Portland Clubhouse, we
receive numerous phone calls each year from alumnus of the Boys &
Girls Clubs and are reminded of the many great times children had
at the Club while growing up. It's hard to believe now, that
years ago children rode their sleds down the steep roads of Munjoy
Hill to the Clubhouse where they felt safe with friends, played
games, learned sports and grew up-all under the caring guidance of
dedicated staff. If you have a story to share with the
alumni association, we would love to hear from you. Call the
Club at 874-1069.
Awards and Recognition page to be developed.
Honorary Life Directors page
to be developed.
Charles "Chicky" Kirk named
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Portland Alumni Association
"Alumnus of the Year" 2005.
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Chicky has been an active member of the Alumni Association
since 1999 and has served as Vice President since 2001.
The award was presented to Chicky at the Alumni meeting on
March 16th by Association President, Mike Pizzo. (left) |
76th Annual
Patriots Day 5 Miler Road Race, (April 18, 2005)
Click Here for Results
75th Annual Patriots Day 5 Miler
Road Race Results,
(April 19, 2004)
Patriots Day Kids Run Results,
(April 19, 2004)
74th Annual
Patriots Day 5 Miler Road Race Results,
(April 21, 2003)
Patriots Day Kids Run Results,
(April 21, 2003)
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The following past president
was elected to become an Honorary Life Director:
Congratulations Albert (Ted) E. Gibbons, Jr.
(left)
October 21, 2004 |
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BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF MAINE ALUMNI INCLUDE:
Joan
Benoit Samuelson, Governor Joe Brennan, Senator George Mitchell,
Billy Swift and the late Bob Woolf. |
