Menifee Valley Boys & Girls Club is moving forward at a good pace

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Thursday, 18 July 2013 21:42

Menifee Valley Boys & Girls Club is moving forward at a good pace

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The committee behind that push recently received our Articles of Incorporation, our State tax exempt status and our application is in with the IRS for final 501C3 designation.

"We know this is a huge need," said Sue Kristjansson, the committee chair and former councilwoman. "We don't have activities for kids outside of organized sports. This is another opportunity for different types of activities for our kids."

Kristjansson said they have been working closely with the regional director of Boys & Girls Club of America to launch this club, and in talks with MUSD regarding the use of Menifee Elementary School as our club location. This facility is amazing and perfect for our needs, and would allow us to open much quicker.

In addition to securing a facility, the committee -- which includes residents, business owners and law enforcement officials -- will have to hire a staff and raise money to run a youth club.

The Boys & Girls Club's regional office estimates that a limited-programs club, without transportation services, could operate on about a $200,000-per-year budget, Kristjansson said.

To date, Kristjansson said the only money that the committee has secured has been a $1,000 contribution from Riverside County Supervisor Marion Ashley to conduct a survey.

"Menifee families would use and support the Menifee Valley Boys & Girls" Kristjansson said. “But we need your help to make this happen.”

Some notable members of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America