BOCC Recognizes Boys and Girls Club of Frederick County

The Frederick County Board of County Commissioners recognized the Boys and Girls Club of Frederick County for their commitment and contribution to Frederick County. The Boys and Girls Club of Frederick County was charted by the Boys and Girls Club of America in 2010. The staff consists of 3 full time employees, 21 part time employees and 60 volunteers. They provide a safe haven for hundreds of children who have no safe place to go after school.

The Boys and Girls Club of Frederick County has a membership of 609 individuals. Some of the milestones and accomplishments are:

• 60% attended club 3 days a week or more
• 99% progressed on time to the next grade level
• 72% maintained satisfactory or better grades in all core subject area
• 51% improved their grades in at least one core subject area
• 62% of members missed less than a day of school per quarter

The ages range from 6-18 and the demographics are 55% male to 45% female The Boys and Girls Club of Frederick County plan to expand to the Thurmont area later this year.

For more information about the Boys and Girls Club of Fredrick County or to inquire about volunteer opportunities please contact Patrick Gunnin, Executive Director, 301-600-1875 or patg@bgcfc.org.

 

2013 Annual Report Available

The Frederick County Business Development and Retention (BDRD)  2013 Annual Report is now available to download on our website here.  The report highlight's two of the most popular features on Commercial Real Estate and Business Statistics. In 2013, BDRD worked with 50 companies who decided to open in, relocate to or expand in Frederick County.  Thanks to all of our partners who helped make 2013 a good year!