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OUR APPRECIATION AND WELCOME

The Santa Clarita Valley Boys' and Girls' Club
gratefully acknowledges the generosity of all dona-
tions pledged in support of our 1983 Benefit Auction.
It is through the far-reaching contributions of indi-
viduals, businesses and industries that tonight's Auc-
tion is presented. Your support continues to touch
and enrich the lives of the youngsters of our commu-
nity. It is through your concern and generosity that
this youth organization exits.
We wish you a highly enjoyable evening and '
hope you continue to help us by bidding generously
on the Auction items. The Santa Clarita Valley Boys'
and Girl~' Club welcomes you to its 12th Annual Be-
nefit Auction.

THE BOYS' AND GIRLS' CLUB

The Boys' and Girls' Club is a youth guidance their lives by allowing them to develop values and
organization providing meaningful activity and charac- skills during critical periods of growth. All yongsters
ter building programs for youngsters in the Santa can benefit by the programs provided by the Club.
Clarita Valley. Founded in 1968, it is part of a na- Perhaps those who benefit most are children residing
tional network of organizations affiliated with the in families where there is only one parent.
Boys' Clubs of America. The generous support of our community con-
The most inclusive club in the valley, the Boys' tinues to provide the incentive for the Club's first
and Girls' Club provides daily activities at 6 different permanent Clubhouse opened at Emblem School.
program sites. Conveniently located on school The culmination of 5 years of planning, the facility
grounds, the club is within easy walking distance for has become the showcase for youth programming in
a large number of children. The well-rounded pro- the Santa Clarita Valley. In November of 1981 con-
gram includes Social Recreation, Co-ed Sports struction began on the Club's second permanent
Leagues, Arts & Crafts and Special Events. Frequent clubhouse, located on the campus of Sierra Vista
trips and campouts are planned for weekends. The Junior High School in Canyon Country. Similar in
program operates during after-school. and evening nature to the facility at Emblem, the ultramodern
hours when youngsters are best able to attend. structure will double the capacity to serve the young-
The Boys' and Girls' Club employs a profes- sters of this area.
sional staff who are trained in the Boys' Club philos- From its inception the Boys' and Girls' Club has
ophy of providing informal guidance through indi- responded to growing needs for youth services
vidual and small group experiences.. By recognizing through planned expansion and program develop-
and responding to the restless energies, curiosity, and ment. Your continued support has brightened the
youthful quest for ''something to do'', the Boys' and dreams and hopes of thousands of youngsters.
Girls' Club gives youngsters a chance to improve