10th Annual Gala and Auction Youth of the Year Michaela Nee

Inside this issue:
Gala
Honoree
Spotlight
2
Muppet
Show
3
New Team
Member
2
Triple Threat 3
Basketball
Program
10th Annual Gala and Auction
Thank you to those that joined us to
celebrate 10 extraordinary years of the
Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield
and honoring Dan & Sue Burke, Jim
& Lisa Murphy, John & Lori Valianti
(featured on pg 2) as well as our youth
of the year Michaela Nee!
The continued generosity and support
of the community is greatly
appreciated and we were able to raise
more than $120,000. The proceeds
from the Gala will go a long way
toward allowing us to continue
providing our quality programming.
It was a fun evening with delicious
food, live and silent auctions, Billy
Costa as emcee and a surprise visit
from Ray Bourque!
Please visit our Facebook page to see
pictures from the event. We had such
a great time that we are already
starting to plan for next year! Please
mark your calendars for February 28,
2015 for next year’s Boys and Girls
Club’s Gala.
March 2014
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Fund-in-Need
At the Gala, we raised over $12,000
for financial assistance program. This
will greatly assist local families in
financial need and allows deserving
kids to experience the simple joy of
attending summer camp.
David Warsofsky of
the Providence Bruins pledged to donate
one week of camp
for every goal he
scores. Currently he
has 6 goals totaling
$1,200 towards our
financial assistance program.
If you would like to help us reach our
goal, please feel free to visit our website to make a contribution.
www.MarshfieldBoysandGirlsClub.com
Youth of the Year Michaela Nee
This year’s youth of the year is Michaela Nee. Being named Youth of the Year is the
highest honor a Boys & Girls Club member can receive. The title recognizes outstanding contributions to a member's family, school, community and Boys & Girls Club.
Michaela received a scholarship check, funded by Beverly and Phil Johnston.
At the age of 17 Michaela has overcome many obstacles that most people will never
endure in a lifetime and continues to rise above them. She is honest, caring, hardworking, and the true essence of what it means to be a role model.
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Our 10th Annual Gala Honorees
Dan and Sue Burke
Dan is the President and
CEO of Lifeworks Inc. and
The Arc of South Norfolk.
Dan is a member of the
Board of Directors and the
Board’s Executive Governance Committee of the Boys
and Girls Club of Marshfield. Over the past 12 years,
Dan has served as President
and Board Chair, Vice President of the Board, cochaired the Development Committee and served on
the Build The Future Committee which was responsible for the building design and capital campaign
for the Club’s new clubhouse in 2012. Sue Burke is
a Registered Nurse who currently works as a Visiting Nurse for Partners HealthCare at Home out of
their Rockland Office. Sue has worked for Partners
for 15 years. Prior to that, Sue worked at Braintree
Rehabilitation Hospital in Braintree for 13 years as a
RN. Sue has volunteered with a number of schoolbased activities in Marshfield over the years including serving as a Girl Scout
Troop Leader.
Jim and Lisa Murphy
Jim is a contract administrator
at South Shore Hospital. He is
the Immediate Past President
and Chairman of the Board for
the Boys and Girls Club of
Marshfield. Jim served as Pres-
ident and Chairman of the Board from May 2009
through June 2012 and had the distinct honor on behalf of the Board of Directors to cut the ribbon at the
grand opening of the new clubhouse in June of
2012. Lisa is a nurse working in surgical nursing
administration at South Shore Hospital. Lisa is the
former president of the MHS Backstage Boosters,
Girl Scout and Boy Scout leader, treasurer for the
MHS PTSO and CCD teacher. She is also a volunteer for the annual Molly Walk and has participated
in the Relay for Life.
John and Lori Valianti
John is the owner and operator of South Shore Signs
in Marshfield which stands
by their motto “A Business
Without a Sign is a Sign of
No Business”. John is the
founder of the Boys and
Girls Club of Marshfield
and a proud alumni of the
Marlborough Boys and
Girls Club, where he first experienced the influence
of having a Club available for kids after school.
John is also a former Board President and Board
Member. Lori grew up on the South Shore, primarily in Norwell, graduated from UNH in 1988 and began a career in banking. She has had the privilege of
being employed by Bank of America (and its predecessor banks) for over 25 years where she currently
serve as a VP/Portfolio Management Officer in Middle Market Commercial Lending.
Youth of the Year Michaela Nee (continued from front page)
Michaela joined our team over three years ago as a staff member. From the moment she walked in the door,
she made a lasting impression on all the staff, volunteers and our members. Michaela assists members with
their homework, mentors middle school girls and gets to know each member. A few of her favorite programs
to help with are Peer Reading, Dramatic Readers, Science Fair and our Inclusion Program that works with
children with developmental disabilities. She continuously goes beyond our expectations, encouraging kids to
work hard, stay positive and always lends a helping hand.
Outside the Club, she is Editor-in-Chief of Youth in Government at Marshfield High School and a member of
the Mock Trial Team. She is a volunteer for Best Buddies, Project Reach, AFS, Saint Monica’s in South
Boston and the Friends of Rachel. She is also a member of her youth group.
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Muppet Show
Members enjoy a puppet
show put on by Michael
Godino. Michael makes
puppets from scratch and
rehearses the shows at is
home. Michael attends
Marshfield High
School’s Post Program
and has his own
YouTube channel that
features his puppet
shows.
Triple Threat Basketball
Please Welcome...
The clinic will focus on developing
age-appropriate fundamentals in a positive non-competitive environment.
The program is run by Mark Malloy,
who has over 20 year’s basketball
coaching experience.
The Triple Threat Basketball Philosophy = Focus on the FUNdamentals!
Instruction will focus on teaching ageappropriate basketball skills.
Players of all skill levels and experience can benefit from the instruction.
Save the Date
Golf Tournament
Friday, June 27, 2014
Crosswinds Golf Club
Hole Sponsor- $150
Member of the Month
March
Adjustable hoops for younger kids and
smaller basketballs to help with the
learning process.
Beth Martynowski as our new Elementary Program Coordinator. Beth’s past experience was
at a private special education school located in
Boston where she
worked with children with behavioral and
emotional disabilities. Beth oversees
all activities
having to do with
members in Elementary school.
Beth grew up in
Marshfield.
We are excited to have Beth join our team!
Camp Registration
Walk in registration:
Wednesday nights 6PM-8PM
Monday - Friday 10AM-1PM
Lucas, 5th Grade
37 Proprietors Drive
Marshfield, MA 02050
Phone: 781-834-2582
www.MarshfieldBoysAndGirlsClub.com
Thank you to our Corporate Sponsors!
Presenting Sponsors
Silver Sponsor
Your name could be here, call for more info.
Newsletter
Drum Roll Please….
The Gala was a huge success!
Check out the highlights inside.
Thank You To Our Gala Sponsors!
PRESENTING SPONSOR
GOLD SPONSORS
Brait Builders Corporation
Hingham Institute for Savings
Rockland Federal Credit Union
SILVER SPONSORS
BRONZE SPONSORS
ACTSmart
A. Cushman Tree Professionals
St. Ann By The Sea Parish
Sigma Mechanical
VERC Enterprises
Newsletter sponsored by
Beverly & Phil Johnston
Kate & Matt McCabe
Glenn & Tess Misiazek

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