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2023 Rick Case Scholarship Recipients
LETTER FROM THE CASE FAMILY: Thank you for your contributions over the last year to the Rick Case Educational Scholarship Fund. We are proud to share with you our class of 2023 and their achievements. This fund raises money to...
View DetailsBoys & Girls Clubs of Broward County Aquatics Program: Swim Academy
In the heart of Broward County, a remarkable initiative is making waves, quite literally, in the lives of young individuals. Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County Aquatics Program is not just about swimming lessons; it’s a dedicated commitment to...
View DetailsCelebrating Excellence: Join us for HBCU DayÂ
HBCU Day 2024 In the heart of Black History Month, a significant celebration is on the horizon – an event dedicated to honoring the rich legacy and impact of Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs). As we gear up for...
View DetailsEmpowering Futures: A Guide to Scholarships for Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County Members
January 31, 2024 Empowering Futures: A Guide to Scholarships for Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County Members In the pursuit of empowering the youth to achieve their goals beyond high school, Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County (BGCBC)...
View Details10 BACK TO SCHOOL TIPS FROM THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF BROWARD COUNTY
As summer draws to a close, it’s time for students to start preparing for another school year! To help you make a smooth transition and ensure a successful academic year, we’ve compiled a list of tips for going back to...
View DetailsHOW TO CHOOSE A CAREER PATH
Choosing a career path is an exhilarating journey filled with possibilities and opportunities. As a teenager standing at the threshold of your future, it’s essential to recognize that this decision holds significant weight, shaping the course of your life for many years...
View DetailsUNLOCKING BRIGHT FUTURES: BROWARD COUNTY’S TEEN PROGRAMS EMPOWERING COLLEGE AND CAREER SUCCESS
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County takes pride in offering comprehensive programs to support the academic and career development of teenagers in the area. One of the standout initiatives is the College & Career Corner, designed to equip teen club...
View DetailsEXPLORE, ENGAGE, AND EXCEL: A SUMMER FULL OF OPPORTUNITIES WITH THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF BROWARD COUNTY
Welcome to a summer packed full of excitement, adventure, and learning with The Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County (BGCBC). Our summer programs are tailor-made to fuel your child’s curiosity, enhance their social skills, and ignite personal growth, all while making...
View DetailsGRAB-AND-GO MEALS FOR CLUB MEMBERS
Dear Parents: To help curb the impact our Club closures will have on our community, Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County will begin providing grab-and-go meals to Club members at each Boys & Girls Club in Broward County beginning...
View Details14TH ANNUAL BOCA RATON CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE
Presented by Mercedes-Benz and AutoNation, the 14th Annual Boca Raton Concours d’Elegance was held February 7th – 9th in Boca Raton. Each year the Boca Raton Concours d’Elegance grows, bringing together new supporters, introducing exciting new event components and showcasing...
View DetailsYOY CELEBRATION DINNER
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County hosted its first Youth of the Year finals celebration on January 23, at the Westin Hotel in Fort Lauderdale. This event celebrated the Youth of the Year winners from each of our...
View DetailsANNUAL BGCBC ADOPT-A-FAMILY
Once again, our annual Adopt-A-Family was a huge success for our Club members and their families. Through this wonderful program, we were able to identify 165 families and their 331 kids collectively, who needed some extra help to make Christmas...
View DetailsAMERICAN RED CROSS RECOGNIZES BGCBC LIFEGUARD WITH LIFESAVING AWARD
On December 6, The American Red Cross Broward County Chapter presented BGCBC Lifeguard Victoria Hill with a Red Cross Lifesaving Award for Professional Responders during a ceremony at the Carver Ranches Boys & Girls Club in West Park. Red Cross...
View Details21ST ANNUAL BIKERS BASH
The 21st Annual Alligator Alley Harley-Davidson Bikers Bash was held December 5th – 8th. Thursday night’s kickoff party was held at Alligator Alley Harley-Davidson, where guests could register for the weekend events and mingle with sponsors and committee members. On...
View Details32ND ANNUAL YACHT RENDEZVOUS
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County hosted its 32nd Annual Yacht Rendezvous November 7th -9th, 2019. The three day event, founded by Rita and Rick Case of Rick Case Automotive Group and Chaired by Christy and Larry Hierholzer,...
View Details17TH ANNUAL CADDYSHACK REVISITED GOLF TOURNAMENT
The 17th Annual CaddyShack Revisited Golf Tournament presented by BMW of Pembroke Pines, founded by Rita Case and Co-Chaired by Jeffrey Duecker & Glenn Olson took place on Monday, October 14th, 2019 at the exclusive Grande Oaks Golf Club. Thirty-one...
View Details27TH ANNUAL HOLLYWOOD WELCOMES THE STARS
The 27th Annual “Hollywood Welcomes the Stars” benefiting the Marti Huizenga Boys & Girls Club was held on Friday, October 25 at the Signature Grand, in Davie, FL. This year’s star-studded event featured red carpet arrivals which included Isaac Bruce,...
View Details23RD ANNUAL DUNN’S RUN
The 23rd Annual Dunn’s Run was held on Sunday, October 6, 2019, benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County. On a beautiful South Florida day 1,200 runners/walkers participated in the 5-mile run or the 5K walk & run...
View Details3RD ANNUAL BACK TO SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE
Our annual Back to School Supply Drive gets bigger and better each year thanks to the help of all Rick Case Automotive Group dealerships, Cox Media’s Easy 93.1, Office Depot, Pembroke Lakes Mall, JC Penney, California Pizza Kitchen, Team National...
View DetailsAIR SHOW LEAVES IONOSPHERE MEMBERS ON CLOUD NINE
Ionosphere Program of Flight members from the Nan Knox Club, got a behind the scenes look at some of the pilots and planes participating in the Fort Lauderdale Air Show that took place May 4-5. Ben Rogers, from the Fort...
View Details9TH ANNUAL BOWLING FOR KIDS
The 9th Annual Bowling for Kids event was held on Sunday, May 5th at SpareZ in Davie. Organized by the Hollywood Advisory Council and Carl Lender of Hotwire Communications, the SOLD OUT event raised over $50,000 for the Marti Huizenga...
View Details52ND ANNUAL PROSCAPES DINNER AUCTION PRESENTED BY THE FLORIDA PANTHERS FOUNDATION
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County hosted the 52nd Annual ProScapes Dinner Auction Presented by the Florida Panthers Foundation on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort. Over 550 guests attended Broward’s longest running charitable event, chaired...
View Details28TH ANNUAL FORT LAUDERDALE INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW
For the past 27 years, the Fort Lauderdale International Auto Show has helped to raise more than $5 million for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County. These valuable funds help our organization promote good character, leadership development and...
View Details33RD ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC
On Friday, March 29th, over 40 foursomes gathered at Jacaranda Golf Club, for the 33rd Annual Golf Classic, founded by the late Gary Rotella and his brother Bill. One of the longest standing events for the Boys & Girls Clubs of...
View Details23RD ANNUAL RANCH ROAM
The 23rd Annual DEX Imaging Ranch Roam, hosted by “Alligator” Ron Bergeron & “ Alligator” Ali Waldman and Chaired by Kristene Tokesky, was a unique wild western experience held at “Alligator” Ron Bergeron’s Green Glades West Ranch and featured a...
View Details2019 YOUTH OF THE YEAR
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County and Dale Carnegie of South Florida hosted two High Impact Presentation workshops for 22 Club members, who were Youth of the Year and Alternate Youth of the Year candidates on Saturday, January...
View Details2 GEORGES AT THE COVE FISHING TOURNAMENT
The 9th Annual Two Georges at The Cove Billfish Tournament was held January 31-February 2, 2019. There was a field of 20 boats registered, making this year’s tournament a huge success! The following are the results: 1st Place: Sir Reel, 2nd...
View Details13TH ANNUAL BOCA RATON CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE
Presented by Mercedes-Benz and AutoNation, the 13th Annual Boca Raton Concours d’Elegance was held February 22-24 in Boca Raton. The weekend of festivities kicked-off on Friday night with the DuPont Registry Live Hangar Party at Atlantic Aviation at the Boca Raton Airport. ...
View Details2019 ANNUAL FLAG FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT
This year’s 2019 Annual Flag Football Tournament was hosted by the Stephanis club, with the championship games being played out at the NFL Lester H. White Club, on its beautiful mini-astro turf field. Members from all 12 of our clubs...
View DetailsANNUAL AWARDS DINNER HONORS BOARD MEMBERS AND STAFF
With the holiday season in full effect, BGCBC has an extra special reason to celebrate being grateful this year. On Thursday, November 29, 2018 BGCBC staff and volunteers came together for the Annual Awards Dinner to recognize the combined 140...
View DetailsTHE 20TH ANNUAL ALLIGATOR ALLEY HARLEY-DAVIDSON BIKERS BASH
The 19th Annual Alligator Alley Harley-Davidson Bikers Bash was held December 6-9, 2018 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. A special thank you to our Honorary Chair Christopher Osceola of The Seminole Tribe of Florida, The Seminole Hard Rock...
View Details26TH ANNUAL HWTS HONORS THE LATE H. WAYNE HUIZENGA
The 26th Annual “Hollywood Welcomes the Stars” event benefiting the Marti Huizenga Boys & Girls Club in Hollywood, was held on Thursday, October 18, 2018 at Margaritaville Beach Resort. This year we had a special tribute honoring Philanthropist H. Wayne Huizenga,...
View Details32 COLLEGE BOUND BGCBC MEMBERS AWARDED SCHOLARSHIPS!
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County celebrated 32 exceptional adults during the Annual Scholarship Dinner on Thursday, July 12 at the Embassy Suites in Fort Lauderdale. The event honored 28 graduating seniors who received the Boys & Girls...
View Details2018 NATIONAL KEYSTONE CONFERENCE
On Friday, June 22, 2018 early in the morning the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County Keystone Clubs loaded the Boss Transit Charter bus heading to Atlanta, Georgia for the 51st Annual National Keystone Conference. Keystone Club is a unique...
View Details8TH ANNUAL CAREER DAY
The 8th Annual Career Day took place on Thursday, March 29, 2018, at American Heritage School. Fourteen companies and institutions led presentations with over 200 teen Club Members. Presentations included music therapy, real estate, internet marketing, IT, aviation careers, and more!...
View Details8TH ANNUAL BOWLING FOR KIDS EVENT RAISES OVER $10,000!
The 8th Annual Bowling for Kids event was held on Sunday, May 6th at SpareZ in Davie. Organized by the Hollywood Advisory Council, the event raised over $10,000 for the Marti Huizenga Boys & Girls Club. Nearly 60 supporters and...
View DetailsTHE 5TH ANNUAL CHANNING CROWDER FOOTBALL CAMP
On a cloudy Saturday morning in Fort Lauderdale 65 members showed up for the 5th Annual Channing Crowder Football Clinic at the Lester H. White club, but they got much more. Channing Crowder is a retired NFL player, family man and...
View Details51ST ANNUAL FLORIDA PANTHERS DINNER AUCTION PRESENTED BY PROSCAPES
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County hosted the 51st Annual Florida Panthers Dinner Auction Presented by ProScapes on Saturday, April 28, 2018 at the Signature Grand. Over 500 attended Broward’s longest running charitable event, chaired by Marc Infante and...
View Details2018 BGCBC CHEERLEADING COMPETITION
What a great way to spend a day of spring break!!! The 2018 Cheerleading Competition held at the Rick Case Arena in Davie, Florida was filled with fun and excitement! Competitors not only demonstrated amazing athleticism but represented the spirit...
View Details11TH ANNUAL BGCBC GENERALS CONSTRUCTION CAREER DAY
The Generals Construction Career Day (GCCD) took place on Saturday, April 14, 2018, at the Marti Huizenga Boys & Girls Club. The Castle Group was the title sponsor and official event host! The 2018 GCCD event was the biggest event...
View Details32ND ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC AT JACARANDA
On Friday, April 13th, the 32nd Annual Golf Classic, founded by Gary* & Bill Rotella, is one of the longest standing events for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County. This year’s event, Co- chaired by Chris Rotella and Joe LaRocca,...
View DetailsTHE 12TH ANNUAL BOCA RATON CONCOURS D’ ELEGANCE PRESENTED BY MERCEDES-BENZ AND AUTONATION
The 12th annual Boca Raton Concours d’Elegance presented by Mercedes-Benz and AutoNation has raised over $10 million todate for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County. Hosted for the 12th consecutive year at the Boca Raton Resort & Club, the event...
View Details22ND ANNUAL DEX IMAGING RANCH ROAM PRESENTED BY THE FLORIDA PANTHERS
On Saturday, March 10, 2018, guests of the 22nd Annual DEX imaging Ranch Roam presented by the Florida Panthers Foundation, dressed in their best cowboy and cowgirls duds enjoyed a night of Old West excitement. The event, hosted by “Alligator”...
View Details2018 YOUTH OF THE YEAR WINNER ANNOUNCED!
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County is proud to announce that Eric Lockwood from the Nan Knox Unit is the 2018 Youth of the Year! Eric is a Senior at Dillard High School. He is planning to attend...
View DetailsADOPT-A-FAMILY BRINGS JOY TO OVER 290 BGCBC MEMBERS
The Boys & Girls Club of Broward County goes above and beyond providing afterschool and summer programming to children in the community and is always willing to help our members during their time of need, especially during the holidays. This...
View Details6TH ANNUAL CHANNING CROWDER TOY DRIVE
On December 19, 2017, the on-air crew from WQAM, including former Captain of the Miami Dolphins, Channing Crowder, broadcast live from the lobby of the Lester H. White Boys & Girls Club in Ft. Lauderdale. During the on-air sports/social chat...
View DetailsTHE 19TH ANNUAL ALLIGATOR ALLEY HARLEY-DAVIDSON BIKERS BASH
The 19th Annual Alligator Alley Harley-Davidson Bikers Bash was held December 7-10, 2017 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. A special thank you to our Honorary Chair Christopher Osceola, The Seminole Tribe of Florida, The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel...
View Details113 TEENS INDUCTED INTO KEYSTONE CLUBS
Keystone is a leadership Club for members’ ages 14-18 that promotes character and leadership qualities among Club teens. Club activities are designed to promote awareness and impact in the areas of Academic Success, Career Preparation, Community Service, and Teen Outreach,...
View DetailsANNUAL AWARDS DINNER HONORS BOARD MEMBERS AND STAFF
BGCBC was very grateful for many things this Thanksgiving. We are especially grateful for our employees and volunteers who have helped make our organization what it is today. On Thursday, November 16, BGCBC celebrated and recognized 375 years of service...
View Details15TH ANNUAL CADDYSHACK REVISITED GOLF TOURNAMENT
The 15th Annual Caddyshack Revisited Golf Tournament, founded by Rita Case and co-chaired by Chris White and Vice Mayor Susan Starkey, took place on Monday, October 9th (a Columbus Day Tradition) at the exclusive Grande Oaks Golf Club in the Town of...
View Details21ST ANNUAL DUNN’S RUN
This year’s 21st Annual Dunn’s Run 5 Mile Run/ 5K Run & Walk, benefiting the Jim & Jan Moran Boys & Girls Clubs, was held on Sunday October 1, 2017. The fun filled event attracted over 1,500 participants from families, companies...
View Details25TH ANNUAL HOLLYWOOD STARS HONORS THE LATE MARTI HUIZENGA
The 25th Annual “Hollywood Welcomes the Stars” benefiting the Marti Huizenga Boys & Girls Club in Hollywood, was held on Thursday, October 12, 2017 at the Diplomat Beach Resort. This year we had a special tribute honoring Philanthropist Marti Huizenga, “A...
View Details2017 CAREER LAUNCH – A DAY AT BROWARD COLLEGE
The 2017 Career Launch – A Day at Broward College, hosted by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County, exposed over 270 teen Club Members to the educational opportunities at Broward College – North Campus. During the event, teen...
View Details72 BGCBC FAMILIES COMPLETE FAMILY STRENGTHENING PROGRAM
The Family Strengthening Program (FSP) is an evidence-based nationally and internationally recognized parenting and family strengthening program for high-risk and general population families. The program is designed to increase family cohesion, communication, and organization by teaching children and parents problem...
View Details2017 FLORIDA YOUTH OF THE YEAR CELEBRATION
Being selected as a Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County Youth of the Year is the highest honors that a member can receive within the Boys & Girls Clubs program. This year we had the privilege to accompany Jasmin M. for...
View Details50TH ANNUAL FLORIDA PANTHERS DINNER AUCTION PRESENTED BY PROSCAPES
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County hosted the 50th Annual Florida Panthers Dinner Auction Presented by ProScapes on Saturday, April 29, 2017 at the Signature Grand. Over 600 attended Broward’s longest running charitable event, chaired by Marc Infante and...
View Details31ST ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County (BGCBC) hosted the 31st Annual Golf Classic on Friday, March 31, 2017 at the exclusive Woodlands Country Club in Fort Lauderdale. Founded by brothers Bill & Gary Rotella in 1987, the Annual Golf...
View Details2017 FLAG FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT
Flag Football season is an exciting time in our Clubs, with weeks of practice and preparation preceding the anticipated BGCBC Annual Flag Football Tournament. Each year we expect nothing but greatness displayed by all members that participate. The week-long event is attended...
View Details11TH ANNUAL BOCA RATON CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE PRESENTED BY MERCEDES-BENZ AND AUTONATION
The 11th annual Boca Raton Concours d’Elegance presented by Mercedes-Benz and AutoNation has raised nearly $10 million to date for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County. Hosted for the 11th consecutive year at the Boca Raton Resort &...
View Details75,000 MORE MEALS FOR FAMILIES IN BROWARD!
On February 25, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County, funded by the Walmart Foundation and in partnership with Feeding South Florida and Meals of Hope, held a volunteer event that assembled meals for families in need throughout Broward...
View Details4TH ANNUAL CHANNING CROWDER’S BASS FISHING
The 4th Annual Channing Crowder’s Bass Fishing tournament took place on Saturday, January 21, 2017. The event, founded by Channing Crowder, was an official partner of the FLW, chaired by Cary Goldberg of Diversified Companies and hosted by Mike Surman...
View Details2017 GAMESROOM TOURNAMENT
The day had finally arrived and what an exciting way to celebrate our Winter Break with The Annual Game room Tournament on Friday, January 6, 2017. This year Nan Knox hosted the 2017 Boys & Girls Club North Division and...
View DetailsADOPT A FAMILY BRINGS CHRISTMAS TO 248 KIDS!
The Boys & Girls Club of Broward County goes above and beyond providing afterschool and summer programming to children in the community. This year, thanks to our hardworking staff, volunteers and donors, the Adopt a Family Program identified 100 Club...
View Details5TH ANNUAL FUTURE TASTES GREAT COMPETITION A HUGE SUCCESS!
The 5th Annual Future Tastes Great Culinary Competition benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County was a major success having raised $80,000 for the Culinary Arts Department! 250 guests tasted some of the best cuisine in South Florida created by...
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