Making a splash

Posted 10/1/13

The Boys and Girls Clubs of Warwick kicked off its program Thursday at Jordan’s Furniture at the Warwick Mall with a celebration of its “youth of the year,” recognition of key staff and the …

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Making a splash

YOUTH OF YEAR: Brianna Bier, a student at Vets High and the Boys and Girls Clubs of Warwick Youth of the Year, told the audience how the club became a home away from home and how the experience opened up new opportunities. She is pictured here with the club

WORK RECOGNIZED: Volunteer Eric Woods was recognized for his commitment to the club and his contributions to make it a place where kids feel comfortable and safe. As one staff member said,

OATH OF OFFICE: Col. Stephen McCartney, chief of police, administered the oath of office to club officers and its board of governors.

Warwick Beacon Photos

GREETING HIS TEAM: John Delemontex, incoming chairman of the club

PRAISING THEIR WORK: Jordan

Posted Tuesday, October 1, 2013 1:00 pm

The Boys and Girls Clubs of Warwick kicked off its program Thursday at Jordan’s Furniture at the Warwick Mall with a celebration of its “youth of the year,” recognition of key staff and the installation of the board of governors and officers. The event hosted by Eliot Tatelman, owner of Jordan’s and honorary chairman of the Boys and Girls Clubs 2013 campaign, was held in the store’s entertainment center and featured the latest “splash.” Splash is a show of music and visuals projected with lasers and lights on fountains and sheets of water