Empowering Youth, Building Futures

History of the Boys and Girls Club of Laredo

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.

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1946

The Boys Club of Laredo was chartered by local leaders and moved into the building, starting our journey of community service.

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1968

The Boys Club extended its reach by opening the Northwest Club to better serve our growing community.

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1984

We officially became the Boys & Girls Clubs of Laredo, embracing a more inclusive approach.

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1990

In 1990, the name changed to Boys & Girls Clubs of Laredo, cementing our commitment to all youth.

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1994

Boys & Girls Clubs of Laredo opens Lamar Bruni Vergara Club

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1998

Benavides Club has a remodel

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2019

Benavides Club has a Mens/Boys Restroom Renovation

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2020

Benavides Club Gets New Gameroom Floor

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2022

Clubs Get 4K Security Cameras Installed & New Buzz In Door Lock System Clubs Step up Safety & Security

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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.

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Meet Our Executive Officers

Joey Tellez

Joey Tellez

President

Keith

Keith Franklin

Vice President

Eric Galindo

Eric Galindo

Treasurer

Emmanuel Guajardo

Emmanuel Guajardo

Secretary

Robert Carranco

Robert Carranco

Parliamentarian

George Beckelhymer

George Beckelhymer

Immediate Past President

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Cristy Alexander

At Large Executive Member

Miguel

Miguel Gomez

At Large Executive Member

Tony Martinez

Tony Martinez

At Large Executive Member

Marisa Santos

Marisa Santos

At Large Executive Member

Ramon Zertuche

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

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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

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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