Mission & Vision
The mission of Club Blue is to connect emerging leaders with the desire to make a difference in a child’s life through leadership, volunteerism and advocacy. It is our vision to build a thriving philanthropic community that is committed to long-term investment in the mission of Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida and the lives of young people.
Club Blue is a young professionals association (ages 21-38) that extends time, talent and resources to support the mission of Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida — ultimately making a difference in the lives of at-risk youth in our community.
What we do:
- Create a welcoming philanthropic environment where young professionals can meet, gain exposure, share ideas and experiences
- Support BGCCF through personal financial investment, fundraising, & volunteerism
- Serve as ambassadors – introducing the mission of BGCCF to internal networks through word of mouth, social media and/or personal introductions, to help increase awareness
- Gain knowledge and understanding of the nonprofit sector & identify talent for BGCCF’s Governance Board
Membership Benefits
A Club Blue membership comes with many opportunities, including the following:
- Connect with emerging leaders in your community
- Help impact the lives of at-risk youth served by Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida
- Understand board governance of a non-profit organization
- Access to Club Blue socials, volunteer events, & fundraising initiatives
- Exposure to high-level executives & companies part of the BGCCF network
- Monthly mission e-news
- Access to special tickets for Celebrate The Children and regional events
- Eligibility for leadership opportunities within Club Blue
Make a difference through Club Blue.
Here’s how:
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Join the Monthly Giving Club by making a personal membership investment of $25 per month.
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Complete the membership application.
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A member of our team will contact you within two (2) weeks of receiving your application.
Interested in Club Blue?
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Board of Directors
Atiyah Appline
Deloitte
Ralph Borchers
UCF Athletics Association
Assistant Director, Knights Leadership Academy
Daniel Elliot
Florida House District 37
District Aide
Rodrigo Galindo
Real Estate Agent
Matthew Goldstein
RSM US LLP
Chair Emeritus
Dimitri Jean-Pierre
Insurance Agent
Dasia Johnson
Programming Chair
BBIF
Michael Kaney
Secretary
Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz P.C.
Elijah Noel
Fundraising Committee Chair
Eden the Lounge
Aakash Patel
Deloitte
Eunice Wanjiru
Vice Chair
Verizon
Cortez Whatley
Chair
Orlando Health