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HomeMy WebLinkAbout15 Boys & Girls Club of San BernardinoVISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS -- -GRANT APPLICATION FORM City of San Bernardino -Fine Arts Commission I. Applicant /Organization Name of Organization Boys & Girls Club of San Bernardino Physical Address 1180 W. 9th Street, San Bernardino, CA 92411 Mailing Address Telephone No.( 909 ) 888 -6751 Cell Phone ( ) Non - Profit I.D. No. 95- 2508870 Website Address (if available) BeGreatBGCSB.org Number of Years in Existence or in Teaching 50 years (Since 1967) II. Contact Person: A. Majadi Title: CEO, Boys & Girls Club of San Bernardino Telephone No: ( 909 )888 -6751 Cell No: ( E -mail address: AMaiadi @BeGreatBGCSB.org III. Program Category Under which Support is Requested: VISUAL ARTS IV. Period of Support Requested: From: July 1, 2017 Through: June 30, 2018 Starting: July 1, 2017 Ending: June 30, 2018 Amount of Grant Requested $40,000 Total Organizational Budget for current fiscal year 1,436,594.00 (Not applicable to schools) Percent of total Organization Budget Requested. X027 8437 or 3% 1 J -n ca ALI w n I- ? rTJ rn c� cz V. Proiect Description /Need Statement The purpose of the requested funds it to create an original visual and auditory art exhibit called, "Children Are a Work of Art." The object of the photos is to include 25 San Bernardino children that participate in a variety of programs hosted by the Boys & Girls Club of San Bernardino ( BGCSB). Each pictorial will include an auditory short (two -to -three minutes) story told in the actual subjects (a child's) voice of an experience or challenge that helped that child find empowerment, stability, growth, and added to their overall well- being. The importance of this exhibit is to participate in visual arts as a communication tool to inform and build awareness of the critical need for mentoring children in San Bernardino, also, to demonstrate in a moving and educational way that show how every child has a story to tell, and that each child is an independent work of art. The BGCSB is marginalized when it comes to funding opportunities (simply by location); available funding for arts is limited and the need for arts in San Bernardino is great; especially arts that comprehensively engage our youth. This proposed exhibit would include all the children at the BGCSB (a first -hand learning experience), while representing their peer groups (within San Bernardino). Furthermore, the exhibit will give our children a face and a voice to be seen and heard, and engage the BGCSB children in the process of the creation of the exhibit to a variety of degrees. The resulting impression of this exhibit is that it will educate and influence an entire community to see the youth in San Bernardino as worthy of great programs, mentoring, and structure that they thirst for in their lives. Additionally, the number of impressions by exhibit viewership will be endless as it tours to other cities, states, and museums. The BGCSB believes this project will be the most important, educational, personal, and profound engagement into the arts that San Bernardino could ever offer to youth. We can't do this without the assistance of the Fine Arts Commission. This grant will change the lives of how people see the children internally and externally in San Bernardino as a strength: moving forward to become the next generation of worthy, strong leaders in our community; and possibly the next Ansel Adams. About our project partnerships: the BGCSB has collected two letters of support for the award of this grant from local respected venue, Andreson Building willing to host the opening of the Exhibit. Additionally, from Santa Claus, Inc., a collaborating respected nonprofit that is providing donated time and grant preparation. Santa Claus, Inc provides services of basic needs to the same youth demographic that BGCSB serves. We have the support of more than one SBUSD Board Members and have included one letter of support from the honorable Dr. Margaret Hill, a board Member of SBUSD. It takes collaborations and partnerships like this to make things happen in San Bernardino. We are up to the task of bringing this project to fruition. VI. Realistic number of persons expected to benefit from this program. a) Number of persons paid by attendance 2,500 adults annually 10,000+ children annually 2,000 seniors annually Total of a Conservative Estimate; 14,500 b) Number of persons admitted by no fee: 10,000+ Children Annually c) Number of classes and /or performances scheduled /length of display: The Exhibit goals are to have 4 public exhibit dates annually; 2 event showings annually, and 6 -8 school site exhibits annually. d) Total attending classes /performances /displays /exhibits 12 -14 Annual Showings VII. Intended Results: Target Children, Ages 5 -17 General Public San Bernardino Group(s) Schools Time 7/1/17 - 1/15/2018 1/15/2018 — Continual 2/1/18 - Continual Frame Children under age 18 can It is projected to have a It is projected be interest 2018 view this exhibit Free of minimum of 4 public of the SBUSD to have Exhibits 12 Charge forever... exhibits within the this exhibit shown at 4- public Alleviating any financial Inland Empire annually schools to empower all 6 - schools exclusions and in 2018 children to engage in 2 — events encouraging attendance visual art as a communication tool, and 2019...... to foster the to become Continually empower by the stories Scheduled 2020--- - Same Anticipated maximum BGCSB has # of Private Shows The BGCSB is partnered audience, participants children in a variety of 4 shows (quarterly) by contract with 12 etc. programs. It is estimated schools throughout the that all the children will 7 day set up cities of San Bernardino. lay some participation 4 x 7 = 28 days The intent is to show the role in creating and 50 -100 visitors per day exhibit at every building this exhibit. partnering school PVT Shows by Lease starting in 2018 -2019. Upon availability, the 28 Days x 50 Viewers Thousands of San BGCSB youth will attend Bernardino children and take part at any 1,400 — 2,800Viewers annually will get to view possible exhibits to provide the exhibit in 2018/19 reception Q &A We may be able to ask for SBUSD support for this exhibit to be shown, providing revenue for exhibit maintenance and repair. VIII. Proiect Budget What are the project expenses, and how much is requested from the Fine Arts Commission (FAQ? List item expenses Brief Description of each line item Total Budget per line -item for this project Total amount requested from FAC Salary/Wages Professional Photographer & $5,000 - $6,000 $5,000 Prints Estimated Total $12,500 BGBSB — CEO 160 Hours $2,000 In -Kind $0 Majadi, A. BGCSG Project Staff $2,500 In -Kind 6 -month project $0 80 Hours x 3 # Staff Grant Preparation — Admin $1,000 In -Kind 6 -month project $0 Tracylyn Sharrit 40 Hours Professional $2,000 In-Kind $0 Unlimited Hours Consultant 6 -month project Michael Nye, Photo Artist Supplies & Materials (25) 24 x 36 Inch Frames (25) x $380.75 = $9,518.75 $9,518.75 (Bud Rickert's Art Center Inc.) including: Labor 3 -inch Gray Matting UV /Plex Mount print Name plates Staurite easel Flex light attachments w /bulbs Education: Project set up $800 In -Kind $0 and display instruction Equipment Storage Crates to store the Exhibit (5) Custom Wooden when not in use Portrait Crates 5 x $200 = $1,000 $500 Raw Materials = $500 $0 In -Kind Builder = $500 $20 (1) Earphone Tub = $20.00 $40 (2) Audio tubs = $40.00 $300 (3) Easel Crates = $600.00 $0 In -kind $300 builder Rentals or Leases U -Haul rental to transport BGCSB Expense 1,000 $0 the exhibit to schooled annual shows Fees and Other Exhibit Insurance Estimated $200 annual $0 A rider of value of exhibit will be added to BGCSB to ensure against any exhibit damages. Exhibit Space and Event $2,500 x 4 = $10,000 $10,000 Rentals for 4 Quarterly Public Showings with 8 reception nights as a fundraiser and Exhibit Youth Q &A for BGCSB Marketing and Exhibit Books 2018 1,000 books x $5.00 each $5,000 Media (selling for cost) _ $5,000 Tri -folds 1,000 = $300 Fliers 1,000 = $50 $2,350 Radio PSA's (80 x $25.00) _ $2,000 Unforeseen $2,888.04 $2,888.04 Expenses /Tax TOTALS OF EXP. $48,216.79 $40,000 (96 %) AMOUNT REQUESTED TOTAL AMOUNT: $48.216.79 IX. Income of the organization Southern California Edison $5,000.00 STEM Grant Target Corporation $2,500.00 Healthy Habits Grant X. Other sources of funding for this Project? Grants, Contributions, Revenue... Name of Funding Source Amount Committed or Relevant to the Project Proposed Ticket Prices Kid under 18 Free; Seniors $10.00; Adults $15.00 Exhibit Sponsors for 4 Public Show (Projected) Proj. sponsor Income goals: $10,000 per exhibit showing In -Kind Contributions for This Project Professional Time of Skilled Individuals Projected Fundraisers /Exhibit Leasing/SBUSD Contracts Estimated annual rev. $20,000 = $30,000 XI. Future Objectives The BGCSB is exceedingly happy to present this in concept as we believe it meets with the focus of the intent of the grant to increase arts throughout San Bernardino. In the future, this exhibit will enable the BGCSB to take the Art Commissions original requested investment, and create a generous sustainable revenue stream that will be used to support additional art programs, projects, and services of interest to our youth in variety of area, which includes but is not limited to, music, dance, painting, and performing arts. BGCSB has a dance studio, music and recording studio, and sparse art supplies for painting and such. The issue is reliable revenue to hire staff skilled in these areas to bring our youth to life through various create expression. What we are asking for is the seed money to create this life -long arts program to be funding via our proposed professional visual art exhibit. XII. Provide a brief history /background of your organization /school protect (s). (What you have done before in this category of the arts. The Boys & Girls Club of San Bernardino ( BGCSB) is part of a nationwide affiliation of local, autonomous organizations that work to help young people of all economic and social backgrounds develop the character qualities they need to become responsible and productive citizens and leaders. In a word that seems threatening and devoid of promise for many of America's children, especially those from the inner cities, BGCSB provides a tangible measure of hope and safety, serving hundreds of local youth. The Club provides young people what they need and want most: adults who respect and listen to them, a safe environment where they can have fun and be themselves, and interesting, constructive activities that channel youthful energy into challenging pursuits. All BGCSB programs are based on youth development strategies that build self - confidence, self - esteem and foster a sense of belonging, competence, usefulness and influence. For 50 years, BGCSB has been in the forefront of youth development, working with young people from disadvantaged economic, social and family circumstances. Our organization is dedicated to ensuring that our community's disadvantaged youth have greater access to quality educational enhancement, life skills, Performing and Fine Arts, as well as other enriching programs and services that will enhance their lives and 0 shape their futures. In recent years, our Club has expanded tremendously. With the extension of club hours, and the development of new programs and services, BGCSB continues to provide worthwhile opportunities and enjoyment for children and their families. Our members and their families benefit from trained, caring, professional staff and volunteers who help young people take control of their lives, envision productive futures, and provide support in achieving their goals. XII1. Attach a copy of your last fiscal year financial report, audited or unaudited. This does not apply to schools or parks. Failure to submit this will result in resection of your application. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED CERTIFICATION: Project Officer: Tennille Wright Title: Director of Marketing & Special Programs Telephone No: (909) 888 -6751 Cell Phone No.: ( Date: February 15, 2017 Email Address: twright @begreatbecsb.org List Board of Directors and Officers (does not apply to parks and schools) (Include names, addresses, and telephone numbers.) Trocylyn Sharrit, Chair 1180 W. 91h Street, San Bernardino, CA 92411 (909)888 -6751 Abigail Medino, Co Chair 1180 W. 91h Street, San Bernardino, CA 92411 (909)888 -6751 Geneva Rodgers, Treasurer 1180 W. 91h Street, San Bernardino, CA 92411 (909)888 -6751 Georgeann Hanna, Secretary 1180 W. 9th Street, San Bernardino, CA 92411 (909)888 -6751 Linda Jackson, Member 1180 W. 9th Street, San Bernardino, CA 92411 (909)888 -6751 7 BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF SAN BERNARDINO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS JUNE 30, 2015 BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF SAN BERNARDINO CONTENTS Page Independent Auditors' Report I Statement of Financial Position 2 Statement of Activities Statement of Functional Expenses 4 Statement of Cash Flows Notes to Financial Statements 6_8 JAMES M. GARBO, CPA JEFFREI L, WERNER, CPA RAK, L. DOUGLAS',, PA CPA CR,4tC: B. Mtt�i_ER, CPA BOWEN, McBETH, INC. CERTIFIED PU OLIC ACCO( %rAti rs 10722 ARRMv ROLTE, SUHF 110 RAvritoCICAMONGA, CA1,1FORNIA 91730 TELI- TH01\1 (909) 9-14 6 E6S FAX CSR Msc (909) 980 4788 Board of Directors Boys & Girls Club of San Bernardino Independent Auditor's Report We have audited the accompanying financial statements of Boys & Girls Club of San Bernardino (a nonprofit organization), which comprise the statement of financial position as of June 30, 2015, and the related statements of activities, functional expenses, and cash flows for the year then ended, and the related notes to the financial statements. Management's Responsibility for the Financial Statements Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America; this includes the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. Auditor's Responsibility Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free from material misstatement. An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor's judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity's preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity's internal control. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of the accounting policies used and the reasonableness of significant accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. Opinion In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Boys & Girls Club of San Bernardino as of June 30. 2015. and the changes in its net assets and its cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. July 6, 2016 BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF SAN BERNARDINO STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION JUNE. 30, 2015 ASSETS Cash $ 19,449 Accounts receivable 236,614 Employee advance 10,844 Property and equipment, net 108,920 TOTAL ASSETS $ 375,827 LIABILITIES Loans payable $ 9,013 Accounts payable 9,705 Credit card payable 13,727 Payroll taxes payable 285,624 Accrued liabilities 50,510 Grants payable 19,260 TOTAL LIABILITIES 387,839 NET ASSETS Unrestricted (12,012) TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS $ 375,827 THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THESE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2 BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF SAN BERNARDINO STATEMENT OF ACTIVITES FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2015 Total Revenue and Support 1,772,586 EXPENSES Program services Unrestricted REVENUE AND SUPPORT 156,812 Grants $ 1,370,738 Contributions 33,800 Contributions- In kind 230,040 Program service fees 21,528 Rental income 105,822 Other income 10,658 Total Revenue and Support 1,772,586 EXPENSES Program services 1,405,965 Management and general 156,812 Fundraising 25,111 Total Expenses 1,587,888 CHANGE IN NET ASSETS 184,698 NET ASSETS, BEGINNING OF YEAR (196,710) NET ASSETS, END OF YEAR. S (12,012) THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THESE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 3 BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF SAN BERNARDINO STATEMENT OF FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2015 THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THESE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 4 Program Management Fund - Services & General Raising Total Salaries $ 911,940 $ 103,630 $ 20,726 $ 1,036,296 Payroll taxes 102,426 11,639 2,328 116,393 Employee benefits 7,322 832 166 8,320 Payroll service 12,949 1,472 294 14,715 In -Kind expenses 207,036 23,004 230,040 Utilities 44,779 5,088 1,018 50,885 Repairs & maintenance 9,896 1,100 10,996 Depreciation 12,346 1,372 13,718 Insurance 15,186 1,687 16,873 Office supplies & equiprnew 7,550 839 8,389 Professional 7,159 796 7,955 Telephone 7,310 831 166 8,307 Travel 11,575 1,315 263 13,153 Advertising 2,414 2,414 Program expenses 12,783 12,783 Auto 1,712 190 1,902 Building maintenance 19,616 2,180 21,796 Dues 4,578 4,578 Bank charges 1,092 121 1,213 Other 6,296 716 150 7,162 Total $ 1,405,965 $ 156,812 $ 25,111 $ 1,587,888 THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THESE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 4 BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF SAN BERNARDINO STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2015 CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES Change in Net Assets $ 184,698 Adjustments to reconcile change in net assets to net cash provided by operating activates: Depreciation 13,718 (Increase) in accounts receivable (179,251) (Increase) in employee advance (500) (Decrease) in accounts payable (67,924) Increase in accrued liabilites 25,340 Increase in credit card payable 380 Increase in payroll taxes payable 38,302 (Decrease) in grants payable (5,000) Net cash provided by operating activities 9,763 CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES Purchase of equipment (2,210) Net cash provided (used) by investing activities (2,210) CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES Payment of loans payable (6,450) Net cash provided (used) by financing activities (6,450) NET INCREASE IN CASH 1,103 CASH, BEGINNING OF YEAR 18,346 CASH, END OF YEAR $ 19,449 THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THESE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 5 BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF SAN BERNARDINO NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS JUNE 30, 2015 NOTE 1 ORGANIZATION The Boys & Girls Club of San Bernardino (the "Club ") is a California nonprofit Organization. The Club is a member of the National Boys and Girls Club of America. The mission of the Club is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens. The Club accomplishes this mission by providing services and programs including personal and educational development, juvenile delinquency prevention, gang violence prevention, youth and family empowerment and sports. The Club is funded primarily by grants and contributions. NOTE 2 BASIS OF ACCOUNTING The Club prepares its financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, which involves the application of accrual accounting; consequently, revenues and gains are recognized when earned, and expenses and losses are recognized when incurred. BASIS OF PRESENTATION The Club reports information regarding its financial position and activities according to three classes of net assets; unrestricted net assets, temporarily restricted net assets, and permanently restricted net assets. CONTRIBUTIONS Contributions received are recorded as increases in unrestricted, temporarily restricted, or permanently restricted net assets, depending on the existence and/or nature of any donor restrictions. Contributions that are restricted by donors are reported as increases in unrestricted net assets if the restrictions expire in the reporting period in which the contributions are recognized. All other donor - restricted contributions are reported as increases in temporarily or permanently restricted net assets, depending on the nature of the restrictions. When restrictions expire (that is, when a stipulated time restriction ends or purpose restricted is accomplished), temporarily restricted net assets are reclassified to unrestricted net assets and reported in the statement of activities as net assets released from restrictions. 6 NOTE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF SAN BERNARDINO NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS JUNE 30, 2015 BASIS OF ACCOUNTING (Continued) USE OF ESTIMATES The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles included the use of estimates that affect the financial statements. Accordingly, actual results could differ from those estimates. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT Acquisitions of property and equipment in excess of $500 and expenditures that materially prolong the useful lives of assets are capitalized. Property and equipment are stated at cost of acquisition or fair market value at the date of gift if donated to the Club. Depreciation is calculated using the straight -line method over 3 to 15 years. CASH EQUIVALENTS For purposes of the statement of cash flows, the Club considers all highly liquid debt instruments purchased with a maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. INCOME TAXES The Club is exempt from Federal and State income taxes as a California non- profit Corporation under Section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code and Section 23701d of the California Revenue and Taxation Code. Management has considered its tax positions and believes that all of the tax positions taken by the organization in its federal and state tax returns are more likely than not to be sustained upon examination. The Organization's tax returns are subject to examination by federal taxing authorities for a period of three years from the date they are filed and for a period of four years for California taxing authorities. FUNCTIONAL ALLOCATION OF EXPENSES The costs of providing the Club's various programs and activities have been summarized on a functional basis in the statement of activities. Accordingly, certain costs have been allocated among the programs and supporting services benefited. ADVERTISING The Club expenses advertising costs as they are incurred. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS Management has evaluated subsequent events through July 7, 2016, which is the date the financial statements were issued. 7 BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF SAN BERNARDINO NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS JUNE 30, 2015 NOTE 2 BASIS OF ACCOUNTING (Continued) DONATED MATERIALS AND SERVICES Contributions of donated noncash assets are recorded at fair value in the period received. Contributions of donated services that create or enhance non - financial assets or that require specialized skills, are provided by individuals possessing those skills, and would typically need to be purchased if not provided by donation, are recorded at fair value in the period received. A number of unpaid volunteers have made significant contributions of their time to the Club. However, the value of these services is not reflected in these statements because the criteria for recognition have not been satisfied. NOTE 3 PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT Property and equipment at June 30, 2015 consist of the following: Vehicles $ 5,275 Equipment and furnishings 50,853 Leasehold improvements 141,840 197,968 Less: Accumulated depreciation (89,048) Depreciation expense for the year was $13,718 NOTE 4 LOANS PAYABLE Loans payable consists of a loan from another nonprofit organization for $ 9,013. The loan is non interest bearing and is due upon demand. NOTE 5 CONTRIBUTIONS- IN -KIND The Club has a long term lease agreement on facilities with the City of San Bernardino, California for $1.00 per year. The Club is to operate the facilities as a community recreation and education center and share the facilities with other nonprofit organizations. The city of San Bernardino also provided repairs and maintenance work to the facilities and the swimming pool at no charge to the club. The In -Kind contributions for the year ended June 30, 2015 has been recorded for the estimated fair market rental value of the facilities for $ 230,040. 8 T MM Coworking Hub For Ideators 320 N E ST SUITE #100 SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92401 (909) 567 -2418 January 31, 2017 Support of Santa Claus Inc. collaboration with the Boys and Girls Clubs exhibit "Children Are a Work of Art" Santa Claus Inc. is a amazing company that serves over 100,000 Inland Empire residents annually, and our team loves what they do. The Headquarters Coworking space is proud to serve as a host to their first event in collaboration with the Boys and Girls Clubs exhibit called "Children Are a Work of Art" at our beautiful historic Andreson building in the heart of downtown. Recently our space hosted another art event on December 2nd in honor of the terrorist attack victims where we saw approximately 150 visit our space, and on January 28th we hosted Unity Expo where 4 local political leaders and 350 guests attended. Also, with our partnership with the Inland Empire Museum of Arts, we bring more resources to the arts community, San Bernardino downtown and are more equipped to support this event. If you have any questions or concerns regarding our understanding of what you need for reservable space or the quote we have given to you, please call us at (909) 567 -2418 or email us at theheadquarterssb @gmail.com. Regards, The Headquarters Coworking Team 320 north E st #100 San Bernardino, CA 92401 Russell Palmer Manager The Headquarters Coworking 909 - 567 -2418 CEO Revolve Touch Inc. Cell: 760 - 580 -9491 Jltsanta IOUSinc- Re: Exhibit Collaboration with the BGCSB February 1, 2017 Dear Arts Commission of San Bernardino, Santa Claus, Inc. (SCI) has been serving approximately 100,000 at risk youth annually for 65 years. The Boys and Girls Club of San Bernardino (BGCSB) provides services to the same youth demographics as SCI and therefore, we feel compelled and honored to collaborate on this project to provide any consulting, professional services, and support we can offer. The BGCSB plays an intricate role in creating barriers against bad influences encountered by undermining social and economic factors. Using art as a channel is a unique way of allowing our children to engage in the arts as a means of communicating the daily challenges they face, overcoming those challenges through real life experiences, and increasing their self- esteem through empowerment through arts. Santa Claus, Inc. provides our highest recommendations to the Art Commission to see how important this project is to our children and our City of San Bernardino. The images that will be captured of our children coupled with their stories of overcoming social expectations is powerful. Santa Claus, Inc. knows that our children are the future of the City of San Bernardino. Instilling a love and understanding of how art speaks to those who view an exhibit and can alleviate misunderstanding and open the minds of the community is a priceless lifelong gift. Thank you for considering this art exhibit as a primary example of teaching our kids that they themselves are a human works of art that are valued. Sincerely, Tracylyn Sharrit, Santa Claus, Inc. Director of Development (909) 997 -0692 Cell Disclosure: Tracylyn Sharrit as of January 2017, is the President of the Board of Directors of the BGCSB PO Box 2642 1 San Bernardino, CA 92406 1909.885.0090 1 santaclausinc.com Diane Grant From: Diane Grant Sent: Tuesday, February 28, 2017 7:30 AM To: Barbara Babcock; Debora Bunger; Donna Howard ; Dotti Garcia; Gil Botello; Joyce Seeger; Michael Segura; Rev. Bronica; Rev. Bronica Taylor Cc: Gigi Hanna Subject: FW: Info needed for grant app Diane (x.rant Senior Office Assistant. City of San I3ern.ardino Ci ty Clerk's Office 300 N. "I)" St., 2'd floor 909- 384 -5002 From: Lena villegas [ mailto :lvillegas(a)begreatbecsb.org] Sent: Monday, February 27, 2017 1:41 PM To: Diane Grant Subject: Info needed for grant app Ms. Grant, here is the list of names and addresses of BGCSB Board members: Tracylyn Sharrit, (work) Santa Claus, Inc., 824 E. 6th St., San Bernardino, CA 92410 Abigail Medina: (residence) 3799 Piedmont Dr., San Bernardino, CA 92346 Geneva Rodgers: (residence) 1085 W. Hill Dr., San Bernardino, CA 92407 Linda Jackson (work) NID Housing Counseling Agency, 2050 Mt. Vernon Ave., San Bernardino, CA 92411 Should you need anything further, please do not hesitate to contact me. Lena Villegas Administrative Assistants Boys & Girls Club of San Bernardino 909.888.6751 1