Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale staff receive top honors at national conference

John Patris-Browne, Youth Development Supervisor at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale Mary Ellen & Robert McKee Branch, located in Fountain Hills, was presented the Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s Academy of Professionals “Distinguished Professional Award” at the national conference held in Atlanta on May 13-16, 2009.
John has been working for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale since 1993. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Communication from Arizona State University. During his youth, John attended the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale Virginia G. Piper Branch and is an example of how Club programs and mentoring he received made a positive and lasting impression.

The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Scottsdale is second in the nation with 14 staff earning this honor, which is given based on work history, professional development, training experiences and education. All 14 are members of Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s Academy of Professionals, a program created in 1998 to recognize staff nationwide that demonstrates a commitment to fulfilling the strategic goals and objectives that supports the organization’s mission. The Academy honors staff for continued professional growth and development that demonstrates the highest levels of competence and performance within their jobs.

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