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!
30 Years of Memories
As we celebrate 30 years of the Boys & Girls Club of Southeast Alabama, we’re looking for old photos, newspaper articles, and memories from past members, staff, and supporters!
If you have any pictures or stories from your time at the Club, we’d love to include them in our upcoming Wine, Dine & Auction Fundraiser!
Send any photos or memories to zahnevia@bgcseal.com or message us here!
Help us celebrate the impact the Club has made over the years!
Summer Registration
We are accepting Summer Registration for CURRENT members now!!
**REGISTRATION OPENS TO THE PUBLIC MARCH 31, 2025**
FOUR College Scholarships Available!
DEADLINE APPROACHING!!
2025 College Scholarship for current/past Club members
There are two scholarships available. You may apply for both if applicable.
Eligibility Requirements:
1. Applicant must be a former or current Boys & Girls Club of Southeast Alabama member. (Membership through a relative does not qualify.)
2. Applicant must be a High School Junior or Senior
3. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen.
4. Applicant must submit all required attachments with completed application form.
2025 Alabama Aviation College Scholarship (BGC Membership not required)
There are two scholarships available for students that will attend the Alabama Aviation College.
Eligibility Requirements:
1. Applicant must be a Carroll High School Senior (regardless of Boys & Girls Club membership)
2. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen.
3. Applicant must submit all required attachments with completed application form.
Late submissions will not be accepted.
Application Deadline: March 31, 2025
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.
FUMC Men's Breakfast
Thank you FUMC for having you Men’s Club Breakfast at our Teen Center!
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
Meet our 2025 Youth of the Year
We’re beyond excited to announce Savannah Pedroza as our 2025 Youth of the Year! Savannah truly embodies what it means to be a Club kid, having grown up at the Boys & Girls Club and making an incredible impact every step of the way. From her early days in STEM Mentoring and discovering her passion for the Arts—where she first learned to sing, dance, and perform in drama and choir—Savannah has embraced every opportunity to grow, learn, and give back.
Over the years, Savannah has taken part in our Jr. Chef program, Jr. Leaders, and countless other Club programs that have shaped her into the powerhouse she is today. Her achievements are outstanding: she’s Miss Ozark 2024, a two-time Soccer MVP, President of the National Honor Society, and a dedicated community volunteer with over 100 hours of service.
Savannah’s personal platform, “A Little Love Grows Big Confidence,” is her way of empowering youth by teaching essential life skills and providing critical supplies to those in need. She volunteers at the Club to teach youth essential manners and hygiene etiquette, instilling confidence and support. Through this initiative, she has organized the donation of hundreds of hygiene essentials and school supplies to our Club Members!
Savannah’s journey is proof of the incredible impact of the Boys & Girls Club, and she’s a shining example of leadership, kindness, and excellence. We couldn’t be prouder to honor her as our Youth of the Year!
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
Monday, March 31- College Scholarships Due
Monday, March 31- Summer Registration opens to Public
