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Boys & Girls Clubs of Edinburg RGV Board of Directors was recently honored with a League of EAGLES Award by Boys & Girls Clubs of America. The Board was recognized for their excellence in leadership in serving the children of Edinburg and surrounding communities.
The League of EAGLES Award- Gold Level recognizes Board of Directors who achieved
95% to 100% of key performance standards for a strong board.
The performance standards are:
Engage – Board meeting Attendance
Ask – Board members participate in face-to-face solicitations
Give – Board members make personal unrestricted financial gifts to the organization
Lead – Board members assist in achieving the strategic initiatives of the organization.
Evaluate – Board members have a written personal performance plan and evaluated annually
Serve – Board members are engaged in board governance
“Our board devotes countless hours to their community, and we are proud of our Board Members,” said Joe Quiroga, Chief Volunteer Office. “They dedicate additional time and effort to attend training and to reach out to state and national agencies on behalf of their communities’ children.”
Since 1969, the Boys & Girls Club has played an integral role in the Edinburg community, providing daily programs and services to over 18,000 young people. During the School year the Club is open Monday – Friday, 3:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. and during the summer the hours are 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. On all ECISD holidays and teachers work days the Legacy Center is open 7:30 am – 5:30 p.m. The Club has moved its main site and administration to its new building the Legacy Center located at 702 Cullen Street (Rogers and 281). The Club offers programs that emphasize character and leadership development, education and career development, health and life skills, the arts, and sport, fitness and recreation. If you would like to learn more about our scheduled activities call 956.383.2582 or visit our website www.edinburgkids.com. If you would like to make a contribution or are interested in volunteering, please contact Adriana Rendon, Chief Executive Officer at 956.383.2582 or emailarendon@edinburgkids.com or you can text “CLUB” to 20222 to donate $5.00. A one-time donation of $5.00 will be added to your mobile phone bill or deducted from your prepaid balance. Donor must be age 18+ and all donations must be authorized by the account holder (e.g. parents). By texting YES, the user agrees to the terms and conditions. All charges are billed by and payable to your mobile service provider. Service is available on most carriers. Donations are collected for the benefit of the “BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF EDINBURG RGV” by the Mobile Giving Foundation and subject to the terms found at www.hmgf.org/t. Message & Data Rates May Apply. You can unsubscribe at any time by texting STOP to short code “20222”; text HELP to “20222” for help or visit www.hmgf.org/t. Message and data rates may apply.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Edinburg Rio Grande Valley is a proud City of Edinburg partner and a United Way of South Texas Agency.
