boys team charity Las Vegas
Membership Information
Mission Statement
boys team charity is a volunteer service organization dedicated to developing an altruistic spirit in young men through active participation of parents and sons in philanthropic projects in their communities.
Goals
- 1. Serve the Community: Develop a sense of social responsibility.
- 2. Promote Personal Growth: Build self esteem and a giving spirit.
- 3. Strengthen Family Relationships: Deepen bonds with parents by working together in boys team charity.
- 4. Develop Leadership Skills: Cultivate respect and an appreciation of others by working as a team, developing leadership skills, and creating friendships.
- 5. Provide Educational Opportunities: Provide young men with experiences that foster their community responsibilities and goals.
Facts & Requirements
• Boys are “TeamMates” and Parents are “Coaches”
• Our annual operating year is May 1st through April 30th
• If you are interested in joining please fill out a Prospective member application now. You will be contacted regarding class formation soon. Should interest exceed capacity a membership draw will be held to determine membership in each class. Boys are assigned to “teams” by the grade which they will enter in the fall of that membership year.
• There are approximately 26 boys in each team (by grade) with vacancies filled during the annual prospective membership drive by random draw as they are available. We maintain a waitlist of interested candidates should we not have openings in a particular team.
• btc Las Vegas applicants are eligible for membership if living in or attending schools in either the city of Las Vegas
• btc has three (3) General Membership meetings per year (typically May, September and January) that both the boy and parent(s) should attend; two (2) are required
• btc has three (3) additional grade level meetings per year that the boy only should attend; two (2) are required
• Annual minimum Philanthropy Service Hours requirements for both boys & parent(s):
- Grade 7, 8, & 9........................15 hours each*
Grade 10, 11, & 12....................10 hours each*
* Coaches with more than 1 active teammate must do philanthropy hours of youngest son.
Annual minimum League Hours requirements for both boys & parent(s): 6 hours minimum each (earned by attending general and grade level meetings as mentioned above)
• Annual Financial Requirements:
New Family
TeamMate plus one or two Coaches (parents).........$200
Additional TeamMate...........................................$100
Renewing Family
TeamMate plus one or two Coaches (parents).........$150
Additional TeamMate...........................................$75
First time Additional TeamMate.............................$100
Priority will be given to applicants that are sponsored by current members in good standing. If there are more applicants than space available in a class, the applicants will be selected by random draw to fill the class or, if necessary, placed on a waitlist. All Prospective Member Applicants and their Sponsors will be contacted by the VP of Membership following the draw.
Legacies (siblings of current members) are automatic members.
For more information, please contact boysteamcharitylv@gmail.com