Discover the rich history of the Boys and Girls Club of Laredo. Established to serve our community, we’ve been dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing environment for youth. Scroll through our timeline to explore the milestones that have shaped our mission.
1943-1946
Built by H.B. Zachry Corporation, our main building at 500 Moctezuma opened in 1943, serving as a USO during WWII.
1946
The Boys Club of Laredo was chartered by local leaders and moved into the building, starting our journey of community service.
1968
The Boys Club extended its reach by opening the Northwest Club to better serve our growing community.
1984
We officially became the Boys & Girls Clubs of Laredo, embracing a more inclusive approach.
1990
In 1990, the name changed to Boys & Girls Clubs of Laredo, cementing our commitment to all youth.
1994
Boys & Girls Clubs of Laredo opens Lamar Bruni Vergara Club
1998
Benavides Club has a remodel
2019
Benavides Club has a Mens/Boys Restroom Renovation
2020
Benavides Club Gets New Gameroom Floor
2022
Clubs Get 4K Security Cameras Installed & New Buzz In Door Lock System
Clubs Step up Safety & Security
2023
Northwest Club Gets Gym Floor Replaced - New Basketball Goals Installed
Benavides Club gets New Basketball Goals Installed.
Lamar Bruni Vergara Club Gets New floors installed in recreation areas
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MISSION
The Boys & Girls Club’s mission is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.
VISION
The Boys & Girls Club of Laredo hopes to provide a safe place for children to learn and grow, to provide ongoing relationships with caring adult professionals and life-enhancing programs and character development experiences, as well as, hope and opportunity for the children in our community.
Meet Our Executive Officers
Joey Tellez
President
Keith Franklin
Vice President
Eric Galindo
Treasurer
Emmanuel Guajardo
Secretary
Robert Carranco
Parliamentarian
George Beckelhymer
Immediate Past President
Cristy Alexander
At Large Executive Member
Miguel Gomez
At Large Executive Member
Tony Martinez
At Large Executive Member
Marisa Santos
At Large Executive Member
Ramon Zertuche II
At Large Executive Member
Meet Our Board of directors
Illan Arguindegui
Andrew Carranco
David Dodier
Alexis Favela
Esther Kurzyn Firova
Andy Garcia
Jaime Garcia
Judi Cruz Garcia
Rafael Guitierrez
Amber Avis Hinojosa
Gabriela Holloway
Allie Howland
Elmo Daniel Lopez
Hector Luna
Robert Mandujano
Adrianna Martinez
Rafael Nieto
Melissa Peters
James "Jay" Puig
Marco Rodriguez
Richey Rubio
Fernando Santos
Priscilla "Prissy" Garcia Salinas
Leroy Solis
Lillian Trevino
Victor Vasquez Jr.
Meet Our B&GC Admin
Andrew P. Russel
CEO
andrew@bgclaredo.org
956-2422-4975
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Administrative Director
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Lee Thurkettle
COO
lee@bgclaredo.org
956-242-4380
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COO
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Jose Garza
Sports Director
jose@bgclaredo.org
956-722-7549
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Sports Director
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Chanel Benavides
Office Manager
chanelbenavides@bgclaredo.org
956-242-4977
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Office Manager
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Isabel Ramos
Unit Director - Benavides Club
isabel@bgclaredo.org
956-205-1896
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Unit Director - Benavides Club
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Rebecca Campos
Unit Director - Northwest Club
rebecca@bgclaredo.org
956-242-4162
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Unit Director - Northwest Club
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