The Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Charles County hosted the 50th Annual Crystal Ball at the St. Charles Convention Center, Saturday, February 7, 2015. This golden anniversary had a few new changes and twists, including the venue, to celebrate this special occasion to benefit the programs offered by Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Charles County.
The guests arrived to a silent auction/reception before sitting down to a three-course dinner, highlighted by golden iced cupcakes for dessert. The live auction featured several unique items like Falconry-the Sport of Kings, a Firework party at your home or other establishment, a real live Cajun Crawfish Boil, a Rock Around the Clock Party Bus, and an adorable puppy that someone could not resist. After a splendid dinner and successful auction, guests kicked their heels to the sounds of Arvell and Company.
The mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Charles County is enabling all young people, especially those who need the most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. It has proven a challenging, yet positive, quest that is confronted directly with life-changing programs and a trained, dedicated staff.
The Clubs are opened every day during after school hours, throughout the summer, and during school breaks, when kids find themselves the least supervised and the most vulnerable. They are given structure and opportunities to learn to act responsibly. They are offered a variety of programs and activities that change attitudes and behaviors, instill confidence, develop character and emphasize the importance of an education, all in a fun, safe, supportive environment.
For years, the Boys & Girls Clubs have focused on delinquency prevention by providing a safe place to “hang out” and have fun. While still doing so, today’s Boys & Girls Clubs have expanded its attention on three priority outcome areas: academic success, healthy lifestyles, and good character and citizenship.
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- Craig Leavell, executive director, with staff members Becca Valloni, Mark Ridgeway
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- Petra and Ben Maschan, Molly McCoy
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- Sandy Polley, Rudy Beck, Angel Walters Likens
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- Jessica and Ken Martinez
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- Gary and Sue Melchior, Barb Griffith, Dan O’Donnell, Linda Bedsworth
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- Mike Garland, Jams Mitchell with “Willitt”
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- Tim Mulitsch, Jane Bayliss, Ashley and Brian Slater
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- Ted and Michele Wood
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- Jeff and Mary Beth Sandcork, Erin and John Hamill
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- Linda Bedsworth, Dan O’Donnell
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- Ron Covelli, Carie and Travis Brown, Andrea Covelli, Debbie Covelli
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- Craig and Julie Leavell
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- Emily Noble, Stephanie Rasch, Courtney Adams, Sara Kohnen, Katy Hubble
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- Sandy Polley, Rudy Beck
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- Mike and Kim Shea, Trish and Tim O’Brien, Tammi and Rich Palo
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- Karen Toigo, Lois Toigo
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- Lois Toigo, Dave and Karen Toigo
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- Jack Spooner, Mike Campbell
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- Bob and Connie Cissell, Lisa and Ken Huber
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- Sherri Bakalar, Ozzie Smith
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- Dan and Lisa Pelikan, Heidi and Bruce Sowatsky
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- Angela and Jahadi White
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- Jerry Thomure, Dave Kelch, Alan Hoenerkamp
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- Becky Beck, Angel Walters Likens
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- Celeste and Chuck Leuck, Mark and Brooke Schoene
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- Terry and Elaine Henderson
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- Sarah and Jeff Gilbert, Celeste Leuck
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- Jeneanne Niggemeier, Julie Pryor
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- Keith and Jeanne Liston, Katy Hubble, Nick Pryor
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- Amber and Bill Wissler
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- Kyle Hannegan, Sarah Stamper, Tyler Hannegan, Michele Groene, Ashley Hannegan, Sean Springer
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- Karen Jacobs, Karen McDonald
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- Sen. Tom Dempsey, Missouri 23rd district, Joyce and Don Glosier, Ernie Dempsey
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- Sen. Bob Onder, Missouri 2nd district, and Allison Onder, St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann
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- Carol Whayne, Jeanette Bax-Kurtz, Teresa Pizzo
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- Karen Jacobs, Karen McDonald, Karen Timmons
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- Tara Hubert, Zita Lloyd
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- Cole Bradbury, Julie Slater, Representative Ron Hicks, Missouri 107th district, Ashley Slater, Katie Hicks, Brian Slater, Gail and Tom Slater, board president, Tim Mulitsch, Jane Bayliss
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- Bob Cissell, Lisa Huber, Dave Mueller, Ken Huber
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- Bill McWhorter, Pat Herrmann, Tonya McWhorter, Linda Herrmann, Jaime and Jason Crowe, Edgardo Sanchez and Linda Luera-Sanchez, Kara Gatto
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- Karen Jacobs, Karen McDonald, Karen Timmons, Kelly Barbee
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- Don Boschert, Jr., master of ceremonies
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- Craig Leavell, executive director
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- Craig Leavell
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- Ballroom overview
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- Overview
