The Professional Association (Boys & Girls Clubs)

🌟 Looking to grow, connect, and *Find Your People* within the Boys & Girls Club Movement?

Join The Professional Association for our **2nd Quarter Virtual Meeting** on **Wednesday, May 13, 2026 | 1:00–2:15 PM EST**.

This **FREE Zoom event** is open to **ALL Boys & Girls Club professionals** — membership is not required!

This quarter’s meeting will feature:
🎤 Leadership Coach **Octavius Gould**
🤝 8 Professional Roundtable Discussions including:
• HR & Finance Exchange
• Mental Health & Human-Centered Resources
• Career Consultations
• Canva & Marketing Tools
• CQI
• BGCA Programs & Initiatives
…and more!

This is your opportunity to learn, share ideas, invest in your professional growth, and connect with colleagues from across the Movement.

⚠️ Seats are limited and registration will fill quickly!
If you register, please commit to attending so every available seat can support another professional looking to grow and connect.

💙 Stronger Clubs start with stronger professionals.

🔗 Register here: https://bgca.zoom.us/meeting/register/F_HGaUIJQyebx5aWAURehw #/registration

📣 LAST FULL DAY TO ENTER! 🏁

Today is your final full day at National Conference to grab a ticket for our VIP NASCAR Experience Raffle!

🎟️ $100 per ticket — only 100 tickets available
🏎️ One lucky winner (and a guest) will enjoy:
• Airfare included ✈️
• Garage access 👀
• Pit tour 🏁
• Meet-and-greet with a NASCAR driver 🤝
• Race viewing from the pit box 🔥

📍 Tickets sold ON-SITE ONLY
👉 Find us:
• At the TPA Go-Kart Event
• At the TPA Booth in the Exhibit Hall

⏰ Winner drawn LIVE at the Herman Prescott Awards Breakfast

Once the tickets are gone… they’re gone.

Don’t miss your shot at a once-in-a-lifetime experience — stop by and get yours today!

Stop by the TPA booth! We 💙 club professionals!

🏁 What a night! 🏎️💨

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who joined us for the Go-Kart Racing Social at the BGCA National Conference! It was incredible to see so many colleagues come together for a night full of energy, laughs, and a little friendly competition.

From the first lap to the final checkered flag, it was nonstop fun—and definitely one for the books. 🏆

Hope you all had as much fun as we did… and we may need a rematch next year! 👀

📣 TODAY’S THE DAY!

Raffle tickets are available NOW at National Conference!

🎟️ $100 each
🏁 VIP NASCAR Experience prize - including airfare, garage access, pit tour, and a meet-and-greet with a driver.

⏰ Drawing happens at Herman S. Prescott Awards breakfast

👉 Find us:
• At the go-cart event
• At our Exhibit Hall Booth

Quick and easy purchase via QR code on-site.

Don’t wait — we’re limited to just 100 tickets!

Middle managers often carry some of the most complex leadership responsibilities in an organization.

They lead teams, execute strategy, and bridge communication between frontline staff and senior leadership.

The Professional Association (TPA) provides a professional community designed to support leaders at this critical stage of their careers.

Through TPA, middle managers can:

• Build a peer network of leaders facing similar challenges
• Gain leadership experience through committees and event planning
• Increase visibility through speaking opportunities and recognition
• Access professional development, scholarships, and career consultations

The result is stronger confidence, broader perspective, and increased readiness for future leadership roles.

Leadership grows faster when leaders have a community behind them.

Imagine this… 👇
🏎️ Standing on pit road
👀 Behind-the-scenes garage access
🤝 Meeting a NASCAR driver
🔥 Watching the race from the pit box

That’s exactly what you could win at this year’s National Conference raffle.
🎟️ Tickets: $100
📍 Sold ON-SITE at conference only
📅 Drawing at Herman S. Prescott Award breakfast

Stop by our booth or find us at the go-cart event to enter.

This is more than a prize — it’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

🏁 BGCA National Conference Attendees — **Final Lap!** 🏎️💨

This is it… your **LAST CHANCE** to grab a spot for one of the most talked-about events of the conference!

🔥 **Charlotte, NC Nights: The Legend of Ricky Bobby – Go-Kart Racing Social** 🔥

Spots reopened — and they’re going fast (again). Don’t get left in the dust while your colleagues race for bragging rights in a night full of speed, competition, and fun.

📅 **April 28**
⏰ **7:00–9:00 PM**
💵 **$50 per person** (snacks included)
📍 **Victory Lane Karting**

⚠️ When these spots are gone… they’re gone for good.

👉 Secure your seat now: https://qrco.de/RickyBobby

🏆 *Shake and Bake!* 🏁

📌 **Already registered for the conference?**
Add this event by modifying your registration using your confirmation email.

Don’t miss your shot — see you on the track! 🚦

For CEOs and senior leaders, investing in staff development is one of the most effective ways to strengthen organizational performance.

The Professional Association (TPA) provides a structured way to support that investment.

When staff participate in TPA, they gain access to:

• **Professional networks** that increase collaboration across Clubs
• **Leadership and recognition opportunities** that elevate both the individual and the organization
• **Professional development resources** including scholarships, certifications, and career consultations

The return on investment is clear:

✔ Higher staff engagement
✔ Stronger morale and retention
✔ A deeper leadership pipeline
✔ Increased pride in the organization

Championing professional community is one of the most practical ways to develop the next generation of leaders.

🏁 BGCA National Conference Attendees — Start Your Engines (Again)! 🏎️💨

You asked… we delivered. **More spots just opened** for one of the most anticipated events of the conference!

🔥 **Charlotte, NC Nights: The Legend of Ricky Bobby – Go-Kart Racing Social** 🔥

We thought we were full — but we’ve secured additional availability so even more of you can hit the track! Don’t miss your second chance to race your colleagues, claim bragging rights, and enjoy a high-energy night of speed, fun, and friendly competition.

📅 **April 28**
⏰ **7:00–9:00 PM**
💵 **$50 per person** (snacks included)
📍 **Victory Lane Karting**
2330 Tipton Dr., Suite 100, Charlotte, NC

⚠️ These newly released spots are **extremely limited** and expected to go fast (again).

👉 Register now: https://qrco.de/RickyBobby

🏆 *Shake and Bake!* 🏁

See you on the track — don’t blink this time! 🚦