May 3, 2005 Guest Speaker
Haverhill Boys Club Executive Director Shawn Menzie (center)
with President/PDG John Pettis, Jr. (left) and Haverhill Life
Member and Past President William Faraci, Jr. (right).
- Haverhill
Boys Club Executive Director Shawn Menzie spoke about:
- The history of the Haverhill
Boys Club which was chartered in Haverhill back in the late 1800's.
The Haverhill Boys Club was the 27th chartered Boys Club in the
United States which currently has over 3500 clubs.
- The purpose of the Haverhill
Boys Club and how in today's society boys in every community
are left to find their own recreation and companionship in the
streets.
- He explained how an increasing
number of children are at home with no adult care or supervision
and that young people need to know that someone cares about them.
- He also explained that the Haverhill
Boys Club is a safe place to learn and grow all while
having fun.
- He described the various programs
and activities offered at the club including:
- Education and Homework Help
- Technology Lab Including Computers
and Internet Access
- Health and Life Skills
- The Arts
- Sports, Fitness & Recreation
- Camp Tasker Summer Camp
- Haverhill Boys Club Executive
Director Shawn Menzie was invited to speak at our Club by Haverhill
Life Member and Past President William Faraci, Jr.
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