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WELCOME

The Santa Clarita Valley Boys' & Girls' Club welcomes you to its 10th An-
nual Benefit Auction. It is through your concern and generosity that this youth
guidance organization is able to deliver services to the young boys and girls of
this area. We wish you a highly enjoyable evening and hope that you continue
to help us by bidding generously on the auction items.

THE BOYS' AND GIRLS' CLUB

The S.C.V. Boys' & Girls' Club is a youth Development Organization dedicated to The Boys and Girls Club employs a professional staff who are trained in the Boys Club
promoting the health, social, educational, vocational and character development of Boys philosophy of providing informal guidance through individual and small group experi-
and Girls. It aims to help young people improve their lives by building self esteem and de- ences. By recognizing and responding to the restless energies, curiousity, and youthful
veloping values and skills during critical periods of growth. As part of a national network quest for "something to do" the Boys and Girls Club gives youngsters a chance to im-
of similar organizations affiliated with Boys Club of America, we must adhere to national nprove their lives by allowing them to develop values and skill during critical periods of
requirements and standards. These mandatory requirements and voluntary standards are growth.
broad enough, however to allow us to adapt our programs and services to meet the needs In October of 1980, construction on the first of 3 permanent Boys and Girls Club
of the Santa Clarita Valley. facilities began at Emblem School. The 2400 square foot ultra modern structure is ex-
The most inclusive club in the valley, the Boys and Girls Club provides daily activities pected to double our capacity to serve youngsters in the area of Bouquet Canyon. Similar
at 6 different program sites. Conveniently located on school grounds, the club is within facilities in Canyon Country and Vq_lencia, projected for the near future, will result in a simi-
easy walking distance for a large number of children. The well rounded program includes, lar increase in activities for the youth of those communities. Enthusiastic support of the
Social Recreation, Co-ed Sports Leagues, Arts & Crafts and Special Events. Frequent trips Benefit Auction coupled with generous contributions from local industry has made your
and camp-outs are planned for weekends. The program operates during after school and Boys and Girls Club, an organization. On the Threshold of a Dream.
evening hours when youngsters are best able to attend.

All Proceeds will go to the Santa
Clarita Valley Boys' and Girls' Club