HISTORY
40s
1948 – Ground Breaking for the Rensselaer Boys Club
Rensselaer Boys Club Became a Charter Member of the Boys Clubs of America
50s
1953 – Rensselaer Boys Club Opened
James P. Kenealy Assumed the Position of Executive Director of the Club
60s
1963 – The Club's 10th Anniversary
70s
1973 – The Club's 20th Anniversary
80s
1981 – Rensselaer Boys Club and Rensselaer Girls Clubs merged to form the Boys & Girls Club of Rensselaer
1983 – The Club's 30th Anniversary
1987 – Ted Diamond Assumed the Position of Executive Director of the Club
90s
1990 – Gordon Noel Golf Classic Debuts
1993 – The Club's 40th Anniversary
1995 – Richard E. Van Vorst Assumed the Position of Executive Director of the Club
Cash for Kids Auction Debuts
Millenium
2002 – Castleton Club Opened
2003 – The Club's 50th Anniversary
Today
A recent program evaluation was undertaken by the Boys & Girls Clubs to gather detailed information about the strengths and weaknesses of various programs.
Some notable results are:
The average grades of those who participated in our tutoring program improved in every subject area during the 1997 academic year
- 95% of youth participating in computer classes demonstrated an increase in knowledge, and more than 50% used the Clubs' computers for homework assignments
- 90% of parents surveyed reported that the Clubs have helped keep their children off drugs
- 100% of members participating in our Gang Prevention Program were not involved in gang activity
The Future
While our achievements are extensive, we are committed to continue aggressively expanding our services to reach more children. With the help of all the individuals, corporations and foundations who share our beliefs in the potential of all girls and boys, regardless of their circumstances, we look to the future with great optimism.
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