Organization
Boys and Girls Club of Metro LA

Mission
To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.

Notable Spakers
Denzel Washington (National BGCA Spokesperson), Jim Clark (President & CEO of BGC of America), George Brown (Interim BGCMLA Chair), Marlene Garcia

Notable Attendees
Stanley Black, Wendy Garen, Matt Johnson, Larry Jones (FOX Sports), Marty Pichinson, Martin Sensmeier, Eric Shanks, Renata Simril

Event Highlights
Marlene Garcia gave a wonderful testimony to the power that the Boys and Girls Club has had on her life. Marlenne has been a club member for three years. During her time at the club she has become a leader among her peers and a valuable role model. Marlenne is a freshman at California Academy of Mathematics & Science Academy where she continues to excel academically. Although she is young she wants to attend Harvard University after high school to pursue a career as a corporate lawyer or systems engineer.

Event Contact
Jeff Carr, jeff.carr@bgcmla.org