Final Week- Boys and Girls Club

My final week at the club, I had decided to devote to more interaction with the administrative arm of the club. I spent time with the director of the club Skip Drouin. Mr. Drouin is an amazing person and he is so devoted to his work at the club. He devoted his life to a career as a school principal working in the Joplin School District for over 30 years, and has a vast experience with the nature of his work. More importantly, however, he has a great passion for the mission of the club and for the kids. My time with him made me think of the importance of devotion in top management and how much of a difference it makes when people are truly passionate about their work. We talked some about the sources of funding for the club and about the importance of social capital in such circumstances. We spent some time reflecting on my impressions from the club. I told him how great of a time I have had at the club and how many positive impressions I am taking away from there.
Even though I mentioned it in my last blog, I must mention it again I will really miss the kids and every one that works there. The time spent in the club is something I will definitely remember for a very long time!

Week 7 - Boys and Girls Club

Week seven was my last day with the kids. Being that I decided to spend it with my favorite age group, 5-7. The day went as usual, lots of play time, a fun game of dodge ball, and some interesting conversation. Later that day I spent some time with the 8-9 group playing soccer and getting to know them.
I began thinking about how much I will miss everyone there. Spending time in the club has become an important part of my week! I began thinking about all of the things which had made an impression on me during my time there! I remembered my first day and how new it felt to be surrounded by so many kids, and different it felt now. The Boys and Girls club is a very positive organization and it contributes to communities not only across the nation, but across the world. I am looking forward to my time of analyzing my experience and focusing on some specific aspects of the organization.