Patty Harrison, 2010-2011 Board President, Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clara Valley.

(Santa Paula, CA July 30, 2010) The Board of Directors of the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clara Valley is pleased to announce its newly elected President of the Board, Patty Harrison. A lifelong resident of Santa Paula, Patty is pleased to lead the Boys & Girls Club on its journey as a leading after school child development organization. “Our Board of Directors is made up of dedicated, professional, and exceptionally talented people. I am excited to work with each person on our Board, using all of our gifts and talents to support this organization. The Boys and Girls Clubs of the Santa Clara Valley will be here to provide the valuable support through our after-school and summer programs, homework assistance, mentoring and fun activities. Look for the Santa Clara Valley Boys and Girls Clubs to benefit each community we serve through innovative programs and strong leadership. It is the ‘Positive Place for Kids!’” says Patty.

The Board is also happy to announce its newest member. Cynthia Dunbar, Troop Real Estate, was voted onto the Board at the Board’s June meeting. The balance of the Board is made up of members: Mike Hause, Immediate Past President, Deborah Jurgensen, Vice President, Tracy Grove, Secretary, Mike Mobley, Treasurer and Past President, Tammy Hobson, John Kulwiec, Steve MacKinnon, Tom McGrath, Earl McPhail, Gary Nasalroad, Past President, and Tony Soriano, Past President.

The Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clara Valley provides after school and Summer Camp programs for children ages 5 to 18, at the Club’s two locations; 1400 E. Harvard Blvd., Santa Paula and 565 First St., Fillmore. Club members pay a $25 annual fee to attend the Club, and no child is turned away for their inability to pay the membership fee. The actual cost to the Club is $560 per child annually to provide services for its members. The obvious gap between cost of services and membership is bridged by generous donations from local businesses, private donors and local and national grants. Donors interested in providing financial assistance to the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clara Valley are encouraged to contact the Club at 805-525-7910. All donations, regardless of amount, are gratefully appreciated.