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BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF HALL COUNTY HIRES NEW DIRECTOR

GAINESVILLE– August 24, 2011, – Boys & Girls Clubs of Hall County announce the hire of Steven Mickens as the new Chief Professional Officer. Mr. Mickens has over 20 years experience working with youth. He began his career as a direct care worker and quickly moved up the ladder in the youth development field due to his contributions and commitment to helping youth at risk. He has thirteen years of experience as a senior administrator; five of which were with the Boys & Girls Clubs where he held positions as Executive Director, and Vice President of Operations.
Mr. Mickens has played a significant role in helping organizations shape the lives of young people. He has experience and training in “Positive Peer Culture” a unique treatment philosophy focused on empowering youth to take ownership of their lives. His philosophy is simple “there is no such thing as a bad child, children are going to make bad choices but if we teach them, correct them and hold them accountable we can change lives.” He stated “children are resilient and can overcome most hurdles that life throws their way with the proper adult leadership, support and guidance.”
        In his current role as Chief Professional Officer, Steven Mickens will have overall responsibility for the organization including board development, strategic alliances, overseeing strategic planning and operation of the Club. “Steven was selected for this position because of his organizational background and experience with board and staff development, stated Michele Piucci, president BGCHC. “His vision for the organization aligned perfectly with that of our board and key partners of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Hall County.” “He has earned the respect of the staff and the kids and teens that benefit from our programs, and the fact that he was already a valued member of our team was a bonus.”

    The Boys & Girls Clubs of Hall County is a safe place to learn and grow – all while having fun. It is the place where great futures are started each and every day. To ensure that youth leave the Clubs as well-rounded individuals with a plan for the future, Clubs are focusing efforts on three key outcome areas: Academic Success, Good Character and Citizenship, and Healthy Lifestyles.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Hall County has implemented three strategies to support these outcomes:

1. Every Member, Every Year, BGCHC’s graduation strategy, aims to ensure all Club members progress on time each year to the next grade level.
2. Live Healthyhelps educate youth about fitness, nutrition and smart decisions.
3. Be Engagedprovides character, leadership and service learning opportunities for Club members.

The Clubs serve over 4,000 young people annually and 375 members, ages 6 to 18 every day. 77% of our youth come from economically disadvantaged circumstance. The percentage of members living in a single parent household is 86%.   The Clubs membership is 53% male and 47% female, 43% African-American, 32% Hispanic, 16% Caucasian and 9% Multi-Racial.
The work of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Hall County is supported by over 35 full- and part-time staff, plus a volunteer force of over 100 community leaders and private citizens.
The fee for membership is $25 per year per child and the after-school program is free. The eight week Summer Program is $100 per child. No child is turned away due to inability to pay.

For more information on the Club, please call Boys & Girls Clubs of Hall County at 770/532-8102.