Meet the 2025 Alabama Boys & Girls Club Youth of the Year
We are BEAMING with pride as our very own Savannah Pedroza has been named the Alabama Boys & Girls Club Youth of the Year and will advance to the Regional Youth of the Year competition!
Savannah has grown up in our Club and has truly become the definition of a leader, excelling in the arts, academics, athletics, and service.
Her platform, “A Little Love Grows Big Confidence,” empowers youth by teaching essential life skills and organizing donations for those in need...proof that kindness and leadership go hand in hand.
Please join us in sending all your love and well wishes to Savannah as she represents not only our Club, but the entire state of Alabama at Regionals!
Wine, Dine & Auction- Celebrating 30 years!
Get ready, Wiregrass! It’s time to Wine, Dine & Auction like never before as we celebrate 30 years of the Boys & Girls Club of Southeast Alabama!
Join us for an unforgettable night of fun, food, and exciting auctions... all to support our brand-new Teen Center!! This one-of-a-kind space will give our teens a safe, engaging space where they can access life and workforce readiness programs, procure academic support, ARTS, recreational activities and so much more!!
Date: Thursday, April 24, 2025
Location: Ozark Civic Center
Doors open at 5:30 PM kicking off the night with a complimentary wine hour, a charcuterie spread, and smooth tunes from jazz sensation La'Roy Bodiford and the Off the Chain Band. Then at 6:45 PM, enjoy dinner, dancing, and our epic live and silent auctions!
Attire: Denim & Pearls
Tickets: $50
Corporate Sponsorships: $250+ (includes tickets & media recognition!)
Not able to attend? Donate auction items and still make an impact!
For tickets, sponsorships, or to donate, contact Jessica Moore or Amy Phillips at 334-445-0512.
Don’t wait, this event is always a HIT, and you don’t want to miss it!
2025 Alabama Area Council Liaison of the Year
Not only did our amazing Savannah bring home the title of Alabama Youth of the Year, but our very own Board Member Mr. Lou Hennies was named the 2025 Alabama Area Council Liaison of the Year!
Mr. Lou has been a dedicated champion for our Club for over 20 years, currently serving as Vice President and Area Council Liaison. His impact goes far beyond meetings. He was instrumental (and literally hands-on) in leading the renovations for our new Teen Center. From tearing up carpet, to cutting down trees with a pole saw, he never hesitated to roll up his sleeves and get to work!!
Over the years, he’s been honored with the Champion of Youth Award and even our Club’s own GOAT Award! He and his sweet wife Connie just celebrated 50 years of marriage, and they’ve raised two wonderful children who share their heart for service.
Mr. Lou is more than a Board Member...he’s family! He pops in often just to check on things, say hello, and spend time with the kids. His commitment, kindness, and presence mean the world to us!
Please help us celebrate this incredible man and everything he continues to do for our Club!
Bee the Boss
FOR SALE for ONLY $5!! Water Bottles can be purchased at the Boys & Girls Club or at a local All In Branch.
The Bee the Boss Program is made possible through a partnership with All In Credit Union! This program teaches members business principles in owning, running and managing their own business.
Members pick a different item each year to earn profit, learn how to operate the business, market their product, write the business plan and learn how to build and maintain a good credit.
The BEST part about this program is that the members get to choose what to do with their profits. In previous years, they have donated it back to the community to several other local non-profits!
Counseling Services
We have partnered with Oak River Counseling to give our members the tools for good mental health and success. Group counseling and individual sessions will be offered. Payment for sessions may be billed through insurance. For application or more information, contact Ms. Taivia at taivia@bgcseal.com or 334-445-0512
Driving Through the Decades
Get ready to rev your engines, Ozark! The first annual "Driving through the Decades" car show is rolling into town on Friday, May 2nd, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This unique event, a partnership between the New South Cruisers of Dothan, D.A. Smith Middle School and our Boys & Girls Club, promises a morning of classic cars, community fun, and a trip down memory lane.
This free show is the first one in the Wiregrass! Spectators are welcome and encouraged to check it out!
More info: https://www.facebook.com/share/18qz73t7Y6/
Want to enter your vehicle? www.nscdothan.com
The deadline to enter your vehicle is April 18th at noon.
Congratulations to our Mardi Gras King & Queen
Our annual Mardi Gras Parade was our best one yet! The creativity of our members and staff is outstanding! Congratulations to King Lucas and Queen Claudia. Ms. Emily won the staff category with her fully functional Scooby-Doo pinball machine float! Super heroes, Barbie, Minecraft and much more. THANK YOU to all of our guest judges, Holle Smith, Alfredo Marino, Beth Riley Bryant & Matthew Watson for joining in the fun!
Grab your own BGC book!
Our Club kids are now published authors! We’ve created a one-of-a-kind book filled with creativity, stories, and artwork from our incredible members and staff. It’s a true reflection of the talent and imagination within our Club!
Support our Club kids and grab your copy today!
🔗www.studentreasures.com/ordercopies
Use pin: 8391289
Thank you for supporting our Club and celebrating the voices of our future!
Thank you all for joining us for our Ribbon Cutting Celebration!
Thank you Ozark and surrounding areas for coming out to celebrate our monumental occasion yesterday!! This Teen Center is a TRUE testament to what can be achieved when a community comes together, and we’re so grateful to each of you for your support in making our dream a reality.
We extend our deepest gratitude to:
Ozark City Schools for providing the building and the ongoing partnership
All In Credit Union IT Department, for installing the computers in our lab.
Donnie Bement, Ecore/Premier Materials, for donating the rubber mulch.
USDA Office for donating office furniture
Ozark City Public Works Department for creating our flower beds and providing the dumpster
We'd also like to thank the 1-14th Aviation Regiment, Lou Hennies, Paul Harp, Jonthan Williams, Kenneth Phillips, Carroll High School Baseball, Logan's All Pro, Ozark Collision Center, and the Ozark Parks and Recreation employees for their countless hours and efforts in cleaning, moving, and preparing this space. Your contributions are so appreciated!
To our financial supporters—including Bridgestone, All In Credit Union the Wiregrass Foundation, the Brent Beasley family, and the MANY community members who gave so generously—you are the backbone of this project, and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts!!!💙
Thank you Carroll High School Band & Carroll High School Cheerleading for the community spirit you brought!! Thank you Loose Brick Coffee, Goat Wingz Food Truck, Lafamilia Sweet Treats & More & KG's Kreations, LLC for setting up for our guests!
Additional THANKS to Grit InmyBelly, Mitchell Nissan and Alabama Power or making surprise donations toward our Teen Center!!
Finally, a huge thank you to the incredible contractors who worked tirelessly to complete this transformation in just THREE months:
Signs Etcetera, Inc. Dothan
Brannon's Hard Surface Restoration
Faulk Home Repairs LLC
Logan's All Pro
Hagler Heating & Cooling
Comfort Outdoors
Meeks-It-Up Painting
Dunlop Roofing & Manufacturing, LLC
Custom Roofing and Construction, LLC
Shine & Grind LLC
Black Swan Services
Payne Electric
This Teen Center represents a brighter future for our teens, and it wouldn’t have been possible without the collective effort of so many!!
THANK YOU ALL for being there with us and for believing in the future of our teens!
Upcoming Dates
April 24 & 25- CLUB CLOSED for Annual Fundraiser
