Intel’s years-long role in helping to guide Boys & Girls Clubs of the East Valley’s pursuit of science has once again played a role in B&G Club’s receipt of an Excellence in Technology Organization Award at its national parent group’s 105th annual conference in New Orleans.
The Microsoft-sponsored award is presented to one organization throughout the entire Boys & Girls Club network.
Of more than 1,100 B&GC organizations nationwide, the East Valley chapter was recognized for using technology in innovative ways to enhance overall programming and increase operational efficiencies. As part of the recognition, the organization received a $2,500 cash award.
“We are excited to present Boys & Girls Clubs of the East Valley with this award because we know how critical technology is to the daily operations of our clubs,” said Dan Rauzi, senior director of Technology Programs at Boys & Girls Clubs of America.
BGCEV incorporates technology in many ways, including utilizing social media platforms to engage with supporters and providing an array of technology programs for the some 43,000 members served annually through 10 technology centers, many of which were made possible by Intel.
Ramon Elias, president and CEO of the local B&G Club, said the worth of Intel’s contributions would be hard to overstate.
“What we do know is that, without Intel, we would never have been able to do what we’ve done.”
Kids and teens can take advantage of the Club Tech program, sponsored by Microsoft and Comcast.
From word processing and presentations to clay animations, robotics and Internet safety, members are given access to the technology tools they need to achieve academic success.
“We are proud that through Club Tech, we are able to provide young people with the software and programming to foster an interest in technology and develop related skills, which will help them build a great future,” said Elias.
“In addition, technology such as Microsoft Cloud Computing helps our club operate more efficiently so that more of our resources can go directly to serving our members.”
Beyond its technology programming, BGCEV is committed to providing technology access and education to the Tempe-area community through its StRUT programs (Students Recycling Used Technology).
Over the past three years, more than 200 families and non-profits in the East Valley community have benefitted from 235 computers and workshops.
Information or membership: http://www.clubzona.org/ or 480-820-3688.
