Boys & Girls Club Denver President/CEO Joining National Staff: John Arigoni to become Senior Vice President of Boys & Girls Clubs of America.DENVER Denver, city (1990 pop. 467,610), alt. 5,280 ft (1,609 m), state capital, coextensive with Denver co., N central Colo., on a plateau at the foot of the Front Range of the Rocky Mts., along the South Platte River where Cherry Creek meets it; inc. 1861. -- After 13 years as president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of the Boys & Girls Clubs Girls Club is a 2002 American television series created by David E. Kelley, who was also it's producer and executive producer. Only two out of a total of thirteen episodes created were broadcast on Fox Television in the United States and Global Television in Canada. of Metro Denver (BGCMD), John Arigoni has accepted a position as Senior Vice President of Strategy Management in the organization's national headquarters in Atlanta Atlanta (ətlăn`tə, ăt–), city (1990 pop. 394,017), state capital and seat of Fulton co., NW Ga., on the Chattahoochee R. and Peachtree Creek, near the Appalachian foothills; inc. 1847. . Arigoni will assume his new duties in mid-April Noun 1. mid-April - the middle part of April period, period of time, time period - an amount of time; "a time period of 30 years"; "hastened the period of time of his recovery"; "Picasso's blue period" Apr, April - the month following March and preceding May . At the time he was recruited by local business leaders to help lead BGCMD, the organization was poised for change. Arigoni's prior business experience provided the Clubs with the leadership needed to increase revenues, upgrade technologies and provide vision to an expanded board of directors. Looking back over his career with BGCMD, Arigoni cites the organization's growth and program excellence as the pride of his tenure. The BGCMD regularly serves more than 7,000 children per year in six area clubs and a summer camp. Another 14,000 youth participate in school-based and one-time one-time adj. 1. or one·time a. Occurring or undertaken only once: a one-time winner in 1995. b. BGCMD activities throughout the year. "Anything I can point to that I might have helped us achieve over these last 13 years was tied to our mission, our vision for the future and the kids," said Arigoni. "We've we've Contraction of we have. we've have added new clubs, remodeled the older club facilities and upgraded our Gates Summer Camp. We have implemented exciting new programs in technology, character development, the arts, physical fitness and education in all of our Clubs. And, it was all made possible by the tremendous support of companies, foundations and outstanding individuals throughout this community." BGCMD's list of individual donors, corporate donors, foundations and volunteers grew dramatically during Arigoni's tenure. With his help, key partnerships have been formed with Denver Parks and Recreation, The Denver Housing Authority, Fuller Real Estate, The Denver Broncos Football Club, Fox Sports Rocky Mountain, The International at Castle Pines, Kroenke Sports, WB2, the Colorado Rockies For the National Hockey League team (1976 – 1982), now known as the New Jersey Devils, see . The Colorado Rockies are a Major League Baseball team based in Denver, Colorado. They are in the West Division of the National League. , Oakwood Oakwood refers to several places. It might also refer to the Oakwood mutiny, an attempted coup in the Philippines in 2003. Canada
The newest Boys & Girls Club facility, the Robert M. Shopneck Branch, will be built in Brighton and is expected to open in 2007 at the conclusion of a $4 million capital campaign. In addition, Arigoni is credited with recruiting experienced staff and establishing "a culture of accountability" throughout BGCMD, objectives he intends to carry into his new position. His attention to staff performance and a significant improvement in employee benefits helped create dramatic improvements in employee retention. "It will be very hard for us to say goodbye to John after the incredible work he has done and the terrific leadership he has provided to all of us," said Bob Shopneck, president of the BGCMD board of Directors. "The good news is that five million children around the country will now have John working on their behalf out of our national office." Shopneck reported that a local search committee will be appointed later this month to conduct a national and local search for a new President/CEO. About the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver Since 1961, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver has been helping kids stay in school, stay out of trouble, and succeed in life. The organization operates six safe, positive Clubs staffed by full-time professional staff members, where young people can participate in educational activities, leadership clubs, art projects, computer training, sports and more. In addition, Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver owns and operates a summer camp in the mountains west of Boulder Boulder, city, United States Boulder, city (1990 pop. 83,312), seat of Boulder co., N central Colo.; inc. 1871. A Rocky Mountain resort and a suburb of Denver, it is the seat of the Univ. of Colorado (1876). . The organization serves more than 21,000 young people each year. To learn more, visit www.positiveplacedenver.org. |
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