Boys and Girls Club chose members of the month
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LAKE COUNTY – Each month at the Boys and Girls Club of the Flathead Reservation and Lake County, the staff has the painstaking task of choosing two Members of the Month – one boy and one girl who have exemplified the six pillars of good character: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship. It’s a hard task, but each month, the staff manages to select just two club members who have been particularly strong leaders in the club. This August at the Boys and Girls Club Polson Unit, Tyneesha Rayne Brown and Austin Burland have been nominated as the notable Members of the Month.
Tyneesha, 11, has been nominated for her kindheartedness and spunky, positive attitude. She is quite a leader in the club, which she has been attending for over three years now, and she is incredibly helpful to club staff and fellow members. She fearlessly takes leadership roles whenever possible. In addition, she is incredibly respectful to all she meets and treats everyone fairly.
Tyneesha describes herself as funny, interactive, and athletic. During the summer, she enjoys playing games such as “Giant Hide-and-Go-Seek” at the club. During the school year, her favorite activity is “PowerHour” where she has the opportunity to complete her homework with the help of a staff member. On the weekends, she likes to practice softball, travel, and play board games with her family. She is looking forward to becoming a physician’s assistant when she is older.
A club member for five years now, Austin, age 12, has been nominated as a member of the month for his caring, gentle, manner. He is very polite and soft-spoken. He always treating his fellow club members with fairness and respect and goes the extra mile when completing projects for Brain- Gain, the BGCA summer learning loss prevention program, and he consistently helps the staff with daily chores. A smart, confident and funny young man, Austin says that he most enjoys attending the Boys and Girls Club in order to bond with the staff, all of whom he greatly admires. He also enjoys swimming at the lake every afternoon, a daily club ritual that he continues even on the weekends. Also on the weekends, Austin likes to watch TV and spend as much time outside as possible. When he is older, he would like to train to be a firefighter like his dad.
At the Boys and Girls Club Ronan Unit, Lily Gano and Maxamus Morency have been nominated as the notable Members of the Month.
Although she has only been attending the Boys and Girls Club for three months now, Lily, age 6, has already been noted for her positive character and overall good citizenship. She is incredibly helpful to the staff and her fellow club members and always asking how she can be of service. Furthermore, despite her young age, she is quite the role model for all club members. She listens attentively to the staff and is respectful to all she meets. Her smile is contagious and she brings positive energy and fun to every club activity. According to Lily, the best part of the club is playing cards with her friends, particularly “Go Fish”. She describes herself as grateful, calm, and funny, and on the weekends, she likes to spend time with her family – especially if it involves playing cards. When she is older, she looks forward to becoming a professional cheerleader.
Maxamus, age 12, has also been attending the club for only three months. He is an exceptional young gentleman who treats staff and fellow club Members with fairness and respect. He is a trustworthy friend who brings a sense of adventure to the club with fun tales of growing up on a farm. He has much enthusiasm for life and is always game to try new things. A helpful, protective, and active member, his favorite part of the club is getting to see the staff, all of whom he considers great role models. He most enjoys helping the club cook, June Jordan, prepare dinner. On the weekends, he takes care of his pets, catches up on sleep, and spends as much time outdoors as possible. He would like to be a manager of a propane company like his dad one day.
