Home About Us Programs Register Get Involved Membership Contact Us Donate Champions for Kids Annual Recognition Luncheon Champions for Kids More than 70 people attended the Boys & Girls Club of Pasadena’s first Annual Recognition Luncheon on July 31, 2019 at Annandale Golf Club, honoring five recipients as Champions for Kids. Award recipients included: - The Ahmanson Foundation presented to William Ahmanson, Foundation President - OneWest Bank, A Division of CIT Bank presented to Steven Solk, President of Consumer Banking - Denise and Stephen Matthews, donors - Christina Williams, volunteer at Mackenzie-Scott location - Betty Hicks, volunteer at Slavik Champions for Kids award recipients were recognized for their long-time support of the Club, either financially, or as volunteers, or both. “We invited these special folks to our Champions for Kids luncheon quite simply to say thank you. We are grateful for each individual donor, each Club alum, each foundation and corporation, each community partner, and each volunteer who steps up to help us change kids’ lives each day,” said Boys & Girls Club of Pasadena Board Chair, Brian Spaulding. Congresswoman Judy Chu, who represents the 27th Congressional District, was on hand for a “conversation” with guests, particularly about the most pressing issues facing children today. Chu shared candidly about a number of pieces of legislation she is involved with that benefit children, and focused on the great need for additional services for children and their families facing mental health issues. The foster care system, and its impact on kids was also discussed. Also in attendance at the luncheon were Tyron Hampton, City of Pasadena District 1 Councilman; Michelle Richardson Bailey, Pasadena Board of Education member; Dominick Correy, Office of Senator Anthony Portantino; Jacque Robinson Baisley, California Community Foundation; Alyce Williamson, philanthropist; Dorothy and John Matthiessen, former BGCP Board Chair; Cindy Bengtsen, Leadership Pasadena; and three teen Club members who delivered portions of the event’s program. Find a Club House | Make a Donation | Volunteer | Careers | Privacy Policy | Staff Portal