Boys And Girls Clubs, Germantown Branch/Greater Washington/ of America

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Boys And Girls Clubs, Germantown Branch/Greater
Washington/ of America

• By the SHARKS and STARS
• Written by JESSICA
• SHANNON

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THE MISSION STATEMENT

• To help boys and girls of all backgrounds, with
  an emphasis on at-risk youth, build confidence,
  develop character, and acquire the skills needed
  to become productive, civic- minded, responsible
  adults.

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BOYS GIRLS CLUB OF AMERICA

• In 1860, the first club they ever built was only
  for boys.
• Today Boys and Girls Clubs of America have over
  3,700 local clubs.
• There are 44,000 professional staff members, who
  serve over more than 4.4 million boys and girls
  in all 50 states, including Puerto Rico and the
  Virgin Island.
• Many clubs are located in urban areas and serve
  children from low-income families.

BGCGA HEADQUATERS ALANTA,GA
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PROGRAMS

• Character Leadership
• Education Career
• Health Life Skills
• The Arts
• Sports, Fitness Recreation

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Famous Boys and Girls Club Members

• Bill Cosby
• Alex Rodriguez
• Michael Jordan
• President Clinton
• Jackie Joyner-Kersee
• Martin Sheen
• Derek Jeter
• Neil Diamond
• Brad Pitt
• Denzel Washington
• Shaquille ONeal

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Percentages And Ages

• 66 are from minority families
• 11 are less than 7 years old
• 26 are 7-9 years old
• 30 are 10-12 years old
• 21 are 13-15 years old
• 10 are 16-18 years old
• 2 are more than 18 years old
• 55 are Male
• 45 are female

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THE BOYS GIRLS CLUB OF GREATER WASHINGTON

• BGCGW serves over 35,000 youth annually between
  the ages of 6 and 18.
• There are 221 employees in Greater Washington
  area.
• The Boys Girls Clubs of, Greater Washington's
  25 clubs are full-service facilities ranging from
  public schools (elementary and high school) to
  public housing (apartments)

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Boys And Girls Club Of Greater Washington

• BGCGW has been helping youth for 117 years.
• In 1973, girls were able to be part of BGCGW.
• BGCGW headquarters is in Silver Spring, Maryland.
  
• There are 101 full-time staff, 137 part-time
  staff and 1,000 volunteers.

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THE GERMANTOWN BRANCH

• The Grand opening of the Boys and Girls Club was
  October 8, 2002.
• It cost about 2 million dollars to build the
  club.
• The state, county, and federal government. As
  well as the Boys and Girls Clubs of America all
  gave us money to build the club.
• There were deer, forest, and no flatland before
  the building was built.
• Maryland Parks and Planning had to get permission
  from the city of Germantown to make the club.

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2006 Germantown Boys Girls Clubs Age Groups

• SOILDERS (1st and 2nd grade)
• HAWKS (2nd and 3rd grade)
• STARS (4th grade)
• SHARKS (5th grade)
• RUFF RYDERS
• (6th and 7th grade)
• TEENS
• (8th -12th grade)

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WHAT THE DIFFERENT ROOMS DO

• THE LEARNING CENTER - IF YOU HAVE HOMEWORK YOU
  SHOULD DO IT AND IF YOU DONT HAVE HOMEWORK YOU
  DO WORKSHEETS.
• THE ARTS AND CRAFTS ROOM - YOU DO ART ACTIVITIES
  (PAINTING, DRAWING, PHOTOGRAPHY, SCUPLTING
  ANYTHING ART RELATED).
• THE GAMES ROOM - YOU PLAY AND LEARN HOW TO PLAY
  NEW GAMES (POOL, PING PONG, FOOSEBALL, ETC) AS
  WELL AS SPORTS (BASKETBALL, FOOTBALL, ETC.)
• THE TEENS CENTER - THE TEENS DO HOMEWORK, GAMES,
  HELP LITTLE KIDS, AND RUN THE SNACK SHACK.
• THE TECH LAB - YOU LEARN HOW TO USE COMPUTERS AND
  PLAY ON THEM FROM TYPING, TERMINOLOGIES, BE
  FAMILIAR WITH WINDOWS, ETC.)

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QUOTES FROM KIDS!

• Alaira,6
• Her favorite rotation is Arts and Crafts and her
  favorite thing about the Club is that its fun.
• Ben,8
• His favorite rotation is the Games room and he
  likes the Club because, its fun and you get to
  do your homework.
• Ariel,9
• Her favorite thing is the Games room. She likes
  the activities at the Club.
• Usoff,11
• His favorite rotation is the Tech lab. He likes
  the Club because, its fun to come to the Club
  and make friends here.
• Kandace,12
• She likes Friday Fun day. She likes the Club
  because, she gets to hang out with her friends.
• Asante,15
• He likes that you get to spend time with friends.

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QUOTES FROM STAFF

• Mrs. Crystal
• She likes the kids and they brighten up her
  day!!!
• Mrs. Evelyn
• She lovessssssssss the kids!!!
• Mr. Hector
• He likes the staff because, they are very
  friendly and he loves the kids!!!
• Mr.T
• Likes the club for being and working with the
  children and he quotes T lovs Da Kidz!!!
• Ms. Parsons
• She loves the different programs and the kids.
• Mr. Phil
• He loves the club and no day is the same.
• Ms. Angela

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Q A FROM THE BRANCH DIRECTOR

• How many kids come here daily?
• A one hundred seventy per day
• How much does the club cost each year?
• A 500 per year
• How much do we earn (from fundraisers)
• A 1,000 or more
• Will there be an addition to the club?
• A Yes. The gym will be added in year 2007!
• Have you had a lot of kids come here from the
  beginning?
• A Yes, our membership has always been large.

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GERMANTOWN BRANCH INFO

• GERMANTOWN BRANCH
• 19910 SOUTH FREDERICK ROAD
• GERMANTOWN, MD 20872
• PHONE[phone]
• FAX[phone]
• HOURS
• MONDAY-FRIDAY
• 230PM-900PM

• LEARNING CENTER
• ARTS CRAFTS ROOM
• COMPUTER LAB
• TEEN CENTER
• MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM
• FULL KITCHEN
• FULL OUTDOOR BASKETBALL COURT
• 2 FIELDS

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The writers opinion on the Boys Girls Clubs

• The boys and girls club is a fun place to be. You
  learn about how to use the computers, do art, and
  learn how to play games and much more. You get to
  play with your friends. Also we have a talent
  show which is called Icon. We have a Snack Shack
  where they let us buy food. The best part is
  Friday Fun day. It is the day when you do fun
  things all day long at the club.
• Jessica

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Reference

• McManus, Phil. Branch Director. Personal
  interview. 24 May 2006.
• Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Washington. 9
  Apr. 2006. lthttp//bgcgw.org/gt.
• Boys and Girls Clubs of America. 9 Apr. 2006.
  lthttp//bgca.org/gt.
• Wikipedia. 9 Apr. 2006. lthttp//en.wikipedia.org/w
  iki/Boys_and_Girls_Clubs_of_America gt.
• The Bridgespan Group. 9 Apr. 2006.
  lthttp//www.bridgespangroup.org/PDF/Clarkpdfs/Boys
  andGirlsClubsofGreaterWashington.pdfgt.

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• Now lets take a look at our larger community

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Welcome To Our Historical Research Project
PresentationOn the City of Germantown, Maryland
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Presentation Created by the Ruff Ryders
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General Information

• Germantown is an unincorporated, but urbanized
  Census-Designated Place located in Montgomery
  County, Maryland in the USA. It is the sixth most
  populous Census-Designated Place in Maryland.
• Germantown is the fastest growing community in
  Montgomery County, with a current population of
  over 80,000 residents.
• If it were to incorporate, it would be the second
  largest city in Maryland.

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History of Germantown

• In the 1830s and 1840s, a large number of German
  business owners, some of whom were immigrants
  from Germany and others relocating from
  Pennsylvania, settled where the roads, now known
  as Liberty Mill and Clopper, intersect.
• While most of the local landowners and farmers
  were English, travelers remembering the accents
  of the shop-owners called the area Germantown,
  and the name stuck. Germantown has experienced
  great growth during the past few years and an
  urbanized towncenter has been built.

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History Continued

• This place has been designated a
  Census-Designated Place by the United States
  Census Bureau and it is the only Germantown,
  Maryland recognized by the United States Postal
  Service.
• It has the assigned ZIP Codes of 20874 and 20876
  for delivery and 20875 for post office boxes
  only.

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Intersection of Liberty Mill and Clopper
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English Farmers
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English Farm Houses
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Geography of Germantown

• Germantown is located at 3911'N 7716'W.
• According to the United States Census Bureau, the
  community has a total area of 28.0 km².
• 27.9 km² of it is land and 0.1 km² of it is
  water. The total area is 0.46 water.

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Demographics of Germantown

• As of the census of 2000, there were 55,419
  people, 20,893 households, and 14,123 families
  residing in the area.
• The racial makeup of the area was 62.20 white,
  19.13 African American, 0.34 Native American,
  9.84 Asian, 0.07 Pacific Islander, 4.22 from
  other races, and 4.20 from two or more races.
• 10.21 of the population were Hispanic or Latino
  of any race
• The median income for a household in the area was
  62,421 and the median income for a family was
  67,204

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Germantown is a very diverse city with people
from all over the world who come together as a
community and in unity.
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Education In Germantown

• Germantown is home to a young, vibrant,
  well-educated population, who live among the
  several distinct villages throughout the
  Germantown Area.
• 94 of the residents (25 or older) have a High
  School Diploma, and 72 have attended at least
  one year of college.
• 46 of Germantowns adults have
• a four year college degree.

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Education Continued

• Public schools in Germantown are part of the
  Montgomery County Public Schools system and
  include
• Elementary Schools
• Captain James E. Daly
• Dr. Sally K. Ride
• Fox Chapel
• Germantown
• Ronald A. McNair
• Lake Seneca
• Longview
• S. Christa McAuliffe
• Spark M. Matsunaga
• Waters Landing
• Cedar Grove
• Clopper Mill

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Middle Schools

• Neelsville
• Martin Luther King Jr.
• Roberto W. Clemente
• Kingsview
• Longview

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There are three High Schools in Germantown, but
only two serve the city of Germantown as well as
surrounding cities.Those high schools are Seneca
Valley High School and Northwest High School.

• High Schools
• Seneca Valley High School
• Northwest High School
• Longview High School

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Germantown also has a community college with a
population of over 5,000 students, faculty, and
staff, which serves the Upcounty's continuing
education needs.
Montgomery College, Germantown Campus
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Germantowns Master Plan

• The Germantown Master Plan includes the
  construction of a regional mall, a Town Center,
  and an employment corridor spanning several
  hundred acres, and providing thousands of jobs.

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People of Note

• Rufus Buck, renowned folk singer
• Clutch (band), hard rock band
• Frank Warren, founder of PostSecret

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Thank You
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Welcome to Montgomery County, Maryland

• Dive into our history!

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Montgomery CountyBEFORE
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Montgomery CountyAfter
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• Montgomery County is a suburban county located in
  the U.S. state of Maryland north of Washington,
  D.C.
• The county, sometimes referred to informally as
  "MoCo," is the most populous and affluent
  jurisdiction in Maryland.
• The county seat is Rockville, and the most
  populous community is Silver Spring.

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Why the name Montgomery County

• Where did it come from?

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Richard Montgomery

• Born December 2nd 1738 in Raphoe
• Ireland
• Commissioned as an officer in the
• British Army at age 18
• Fought in the French and Indian Wars
• Emigrated to America in 1772
• Montgomery County was named for Richard
  Montgomery, a Revolutionary War General who died
  leading Continental forces against Quebec

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• OFFICIAL SYMBOLS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD

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The County Emblem

• Adopted in March, 1998 by Administrative
• Procedure
• It replaced the Coat of Arms as the primary
  symbol used to identify the government
• Consists of the Coat of Arms flanked by the year
  1776the year the county was established
• Its encircled by a double ring with the words
• Montgomery County, Maryland

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The Official Bird Blossom
The Official Flag

• Bill 14-88 made the Robin and Dogwood the
  official county bird and blossom when it was
  written into law as Section 1-405 of the
  Montgomery County Code on December 14th 1988

• Based on the shield of the official coat of arms
  of Montgomery County
• The gold fleur-de-lis are reminders of the French
  ancestry of the Montgomery County family
• The gold rings with blue gemstones proclaim royal
  favor and protection and are found in the family
  coat of arms of General Montgomerys family
• The indented line represents the borders of a
  local government

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The Coat of Arms

• Was designed and approved by The College of Arms
  in London, England and officially adopted by Bill
  38-76 enacted by the County Council on October
  5th 1976.
• Broken spear at the top an award to an early
  member of the Montgomery family

• Motto Gardez Bien or Guard Well
• Pointed yellow and black flags reflect the
  countys relationship with the state of Maryland
• Gold mural crown used by many municipalities
• Indented line borders of a local government

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Timeline of Events
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• 1776 Montgomery County formed from part of
  Frederick County
• 1776-1948 Montgomery County was governed under
  the County Commissioner System
• 1777 County seat established at town of
  Williamsburg, site of present day Rockville
• 1779 First county courthouse was built at
  Williamsburg
• 1801 The name of the County seat was changed
  from Williamsburg to Rockville, named after Rock
  Creek
• 1840 Second courthouse was built
• 1860 Free public schools established in the
  county

• 1891 Third courthouse was built of red brick
• 1931 Fourth courthouse was built of grey stone
• 1954 County schools desegregated
• 1970 First County Executive takes office under
  new charter
• 1976 Bicentennial of Montgomery County and the
  nation
• 1981 Executive Office Building and Judicial
  Center built
• 1990 Council expanded from 7-9 members
• 1997 Unification of the City of Takoma Park into
  Montgomery County

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Historical Sites we visited

• In Montgomery County

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• Beall-Dawson House
• Located in Rockville, MD
• Built in 1815
• Interprets the lives of the families, the
  servants and the slaves who inhabited the house
• Elegant federal style town-home that features
  period rooms and changing exhibits

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• Stonestreet Museum
• Located in Rockville, MD
• Built in 1852
• Features 19th Century Medicine
• Offers an insider's look into the developments in
  medical science that occurred during the career
  of Dr. Edward E. Stonestreet

• Waters House
• Located in Germantown, MD
• Built in 3 parts the oldest dating back to the
  mid-1790s
• Explores the central role that the church has
  played in the African American community
• Features Historical Black communities that have
  been rebuilt over the years

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What the Teens thought

• The Waters House represents the past and its
  important to know your past before you can move
  onto the future.
  Kelsey N.
• On the trip to the Beall-Dawson House, I learned
  that there were slave quarters and the slaves
  werent treated fairly. They were kept in
  tiny-sized rooms that were locked so they
  couldnt enter the main house. Jaimie B.

• The exhibit at the Waters House showed that
  Blacks didnt have good schools and churches.
  Usually the schools had one room, no heat or
  running water and the churches were also broke
  down. Ashley G.
• At the Waters House, I learned about some of the
  first churches established in Montgomery County.
  That exhibit is important because we can know
  where and how some of the greatest churches
  were. Melissa C.

There were so many pictures of old and recent
African American churches and schools. The
exhibit was educational because the pictures
informed me of my former community Andrea B.
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Montgomery County is

• Quietoccasionally there are stories that go on
  in the paper but its really a non-violent
  environment to live in
  David G.
• A beautiful place with diverse communities but
  even with all this diversity there is still a lot
  of discrimination Jason P.

• Beautiful with lots of good communities.
  However, Ive noticed that in this county is
  there is a lot of traffic. Jackie B.
• An old county filled with a lot of history
  Marcelo D.

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Montgomery County Cities

• Ashton, Aspen Hill, Barnesville, Beallsville,
  Bethesda, Boyds, Brinklow, Brookeville,
  Burtonsville, Cabin John, Chevy Chase,
  Clarksburg, Cloverly, Colesville, Comus,
  Damascus, Darnestown, Derwood, Dickerson,
  Gaithersburg, Garnett Park, Germantown, Glen
  Echo, Glenmont, Hillandale, Hyattstown,
  Kensington, Laytonsville, Leisure World,
  Montgomery Village, Norbeck, North Bethesda,
  North Potomac, Olney, Poolesville, Potomac,
  Rockville, Sandy Spring, Silver Spring, Somerset,
  Spencerville, Suburban Maryland Facility,
  Sunshine, Takoma Park, Unity, US Food And Drug
  Administration, Washington Grove, West Bethesda,
  Wheaton

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Montgomery County Schools

• Schools 2005-2006
• Total number of schools 194
• Elementary 125
• Middle 38
• High 24
• Special or Alternate 6
• Career/Technology Center 1
• Demographics
• African American 22.9
• American Indian .3
• Asian American 14.7
• Hispanic 20.1
• White 42
• Meals served
• 8.3 million

• Enrollment
• Total 139,387
• Pre-K 2,402
• Kindergarten 9,101
• Grades 1-5 48,165
• Grades 6-8 28,927
• Grades 9-12 41,849
• Special Schools 656
• Alternate Programs 175
• Transportation
• 1,252 buses transported 96,000 students
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• Teachers
• 10,040 78.5 of teachers have a Masters degree
  or equivalent
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Montgomery County Council

• Doug Duncan (County
  Executive)

• The Montgomery County Council
• Standing left to right
• George Leventhal, Phil Andrews, Mike
  Knapp, Tom Perez,
• Howie Denis.
• Seated Marilyn Praisner, Steve
  Silverman, Mike Subin, and Nancy Floreen

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Special thanks to

• Corporation for Public Broadcasting
• Ancestory.com
• www.thirteen.org
• Ms. Ferne Barrow, Channel 13/WETA
• Montgomery County Historical Society
• www.montgomerycountymd.gov
• Boys and Girls Club
• A Grateful Remembrance
  The Story of Montgomery County, Maryland
  1776-1976