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Florida Tax Watch Recognizes Boys & Girls Clubs Florida Alliance
 Florida TaxWatch Research Institute, Inc., with assistance from MGT of America, Inc.,
conducted a comprehensive study of the economic impact of Florida Boys
& Girls Clubs on local communities throughout the state.
The
study compared the behavioral and academic performance of FBGC members
to a peer reference group of students attending the same Florida public
schools and the statewide student population.
Key findings included:
The overall learning gains in reading and mathematics for the FBGC members were greater than the peer reference group and the statewide student population.
Rates of absenteeism and serious criminal offenses were significantly lower at all grade levels for FBGC participants.
If the statewide dropout rate had been as low as the rate for the FBGC members in the study, there would be 11,293 additional high school graduates a year. The state would also save $214,061 annually in juvenile justice cost avoidance.
For more information on the study, please click on the following: Florida TaxWatch Letter
Florida TaxWatch Evaluation of the Boys & Girls Clubs Comparitive Analysis of Student Perfomance
"Yankee Universe" on Display at New York Yankees Luncheon
 Every child needs a champion to believe in, and the New York Yankees once again demonstrated that they are true champions of the community. On March 19, 2008 the New York Yankees hosted a crowd of 750 guests for the 12th annual New York Yankees Luncheon benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Tampa Bay. This popular sold-out event has raised more than $2 million dollars over the years. Click here to read more and see pictures....
Charles Schwab Bowls for Wilbert Davis Boys & Girls Club
 In February Charles Schwab raises over $10,000 to benefit the Wilbert Davis Boys & Girls Club in the 1st Annual Bowling Tournament. Thank you to Charles Schwab, Brian Mahoney and everyone who participated in this exciting event. The event featured bowling, t-shirts, and a silent auction. The event was held at PinChasers in Tampa. TBTF Upgrades Zonta Boys & Girls Club Computer Lab
 The idea to install
computer labs in Boys and Girls
Clubs began five years ago by the TBTF. It all started in the Zonta Club. Since then, Zonta has had three iterations of computer labs.
Today, the Zonta Club is the most
state of the art of all the local Boys and Girls Club labs.
The lab was re-opened on April
16 with the help of Ray Morganti and TBTF. Thank you for your continued support in helping bridge the technology gap.
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Our Mission
The mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs is to
enable all young people, especially those who
need us the most, to reach their full potential as
productive, caring, responsible citizens.
Calendar of Events
Plant City BBQ
August 28, 2008
Plant City Boys & Girls Club
Gary Nix Fishing Tournament
Captains Party
October 24, 2008
The Towers at Channelside
Tournament
October 25, 2008
American Legion Marina
Malcolm Pirnie Golf Tournament
benefiting the Ybor City Boys & Girls Club
November 6, 2008
Riverhills Country Club
27th Annual Steak Dinner
honoring Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
November 12, 2008
Busch Gardens, Tampa Bay
Thank you to Hammerheads Island Bar & Grill for their continuous support of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Tampa Bay and the Gary Nix Memorial Fishing Tournament.
Thank you to our Sponsors
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