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People Magazine has chosen BGCA's own Glenn Permuy (Senior Vice President, Services to Clubs) as one of several Everyday All-Stars. Now we need your help: read Glenn's story below and vote for him at www.peopleallstars.com. If he wins, Glenn will be honored at the 2009 MLB All-Star game -- and will be featured in People Magazine. Read his story below and you will see how much he deserves this honor!
Glenn Permuy comes from humble beginnings. “We didn’t have much,” he says, but as a child, he wasn’t ever aware of their limited circumstances. Glenn grew up in a Boys & Girls Club, first as a young member and eventually working as a junior staff and then a full-time staff member. He even went to college on a Boys & Girls Club scholarship and says that he likely would not have gone, if not for the Club and its inspiration and assistance.
Because of his life-long commitment to Clubs, Glenn has saved hundreds if not thousands of lives directly. On an almost weekly basis, he receives calls and e-mails from former Club kids who tell him “I would never have gone to college if it weren’t for you,” or “I’d be in jail if you hadn’t set me right,” or “I know I’d be dead if you had taken me off that path.”
Glenn remembers kids who were clearly in desperate circumstances showing up at his Club every day. “You could see it in their eyes,” he says. “These were kids from public housing, from the inner city, from migrant camps and from detention facilities who were clearly lost and just looking for a helping hand to listen and to care about them.”
Glenn vividly recalls a little girl at one Boys & Girls Club who had not had anything to eat in a day or two. He made sure she had something to eat. The little girl ate only a small part of her meal and got a bag to put the rest of it in. When Glenn asked her why, she replied that she was bringing it home to her mother, who hadn’t had anything to eat in a few days as well. That very same day, he made arrangements for her mom to get some food assistance.
Glenn eventually went on to work for the national Boys & Girls Clubs’ office, where his work helped to reach and inspire millions of young people across the country. But despite no longer working every day in a local Club, it still happens: Glen still gets calls from kids that he has inspired, moved and motivated.
Throughout his long journey as a Boys & Girls Club professional, Glenn has had a partner throughout. Glenn has been married to wife Arlene for 36 years, and he says “she has been my ‘rock’.” Arlene has shared in Glenn’s life and work, serving as a Boys & Girls Club mother, volunteer and staff member. “Arlene has been walking in step with me throughout our journey. This work we do, my career, none of it would be possible without her.”
Whether he is helping a small child or mentoring a Boys & Girls Club professional, Glenn’s selfless, loving spirit has made a difference every day in the lives of others. This is what makes him an Everyday All-Star.
Vote for Glenn here: www.peopleallstars.com. You will find his picture and a short bio under the Tampa Rays icon.
Glenn Permuy comes from humble beginnings. “We didn’t have much,” he says, but as a child, he wasn’t ever aware of their limited circumstances. Glenn grew up in a Boys & Girls Club, first as a young member and eventually working as a junior staff and then a full-time staff member. He even went to college on a Boys & Girls Club scholarship and says that he likely would not have gone, if not for the Club and its inspiration and assistance.
Because of his life-long commitment to Clubs, Glenn has saved hundreds if not thousands of lives directly. On an almost weekly basis, he receives calls and e-mails from former Club kids who tell him “I would never have gone to college if it weren’t for you,” or “I’d be in jail if you hadn’t set me right,” or “I know I’d be dead if you had taken me off that path.”
Glenn remembers kids who were clearly in desperate circumstances showing up at his Club every day. “You could see it in their eyes,” he says. “These were kids from public housing, from the inner city, from migrant camps and from detention facilities who were clearly lost and just looking for a helping hand to listen and to care about them.”
Glenn vividly recalls a little girl at one Boys & Girls Club who had not had anything to eat in a day or two. He made sure she had something to eat. The little girl ate only a small part of her meal and got a bag to put the rest of it in. When Glenn asked her why, she replied that she was bringing it home to her mother, who hadn’t had anything to eat in a few days as well. That very same day, he made arrangements for her mom to get some food assistance.
Glenn eventually went on to work for the national Boys & Girls Clubs’ office, where his work helped to reach and inspire millions of young people across the country. But despite no longer working every day in a local Club, it still happens: Glen still gets calls from kids that he has inspired, moved and motivated.
Throughout his long journey as a Boys & Girls Club professional, Glenn has had a partner throughout. Glenn has been married to wife Arlene for 36 years, and he says “she has been my ‘rock’.” Arlene has shared in Glenn’s life and work, serving as a Boys & Girls Club mother, volunteer and staff member. “Arlene has been walking in step with me throughout our journey. This work we do, my career, none of it would be possible without her.”
Whether he is helping a small child or mentoring a Boys & Girls Club professional, Glenn’s selfless, loving spirit has made a difference every day in the lives of others. This is what makes him an Everyday All-Star.
Vote for Glenn here: www.peopleallstars.com. You will find his picture and a short bio under the Tampa Rays icon.
We recently started a new video log for the BGCA page. What is a video log? Much like a blog, it is a short video where people can express their views or opinions on a certain subject.
We decided to ask Boys & Girls Clubs of America employees what their job means to them. Watch our video logs in the video sections of this fan page.
(Here is the first v-log in our series: http://www.facebook.com/pa
BUT -- we also want to hear from you: What does the Club mean to you?
Share your stories, opinions, videos or thoughts with everyone here to help grow awareness for the bigger picture: the kids whose lives are changed by the Club.
Post on the wall, in discussions or upload a fan video. Just make sure to include "what the Club means to me" in the title or header.
We decided to ask Boys & Girls Clubs of America employees what their job means to them. Watch our video logs in the video sections of this fan page.
(Here is the first v-log in our series: http://www.facebook.com/pa
BUT -- we also want to hear from you: What does the Club mean to you?
Share your stories, opinions, videos or thoughts with everyone here to help grow awareness for the bigger picture: the kids whose lives are changed by the Club.
Post on the wall, in discussions or upload a fan video. Just make sure to include "what the Club means to me" in the title or header.
With the holidays approaching, kids will have more access to the Internet and video games. Make sure you know how steer them away from violent games and dangerous online situations. Keep in mind the following tips to keep them safe:
Internet Safety Tips for Parents
1. Teach your children what content is “appropriate.”
2. Have Internet filters, firewalls and virus protection software activated.
3. Install monitoring software if necessary.
4. Keep the computer in an open area in your home.
5. Monitors should face open so that you can see them.
6. Actively Supervise: Show interest in what interests your kids.
7. Review social networking sides with your children.
8. Kids should never meet in person with anyone they first “met” online.
9. Know who your children are exchanging e-mails with.
10. Supervise chat areas and site access.
11. Let your children show you what they do online.
12. Visit your kids’ favorite Web sites.
13. Call the CyberTipline: 800-843-5678 to report child sexual exploitation.
Internet Safety Tips for Parents
1. Teach your children what content is “appropriate.”
2. Have Internet filters, firewalls and virus protection software activated.
3. Install monitoring software if necessary.
4. Keep the computer in an open area in your home.
5. Monitors should face open so that you can see them.
6. Actively Supervise: Show interest in what interests your kids.
7. Review social networking sides with your children.
8. Kids should never meet in person with anyone they first “met” online.
9. Know who your children are exchanging e-mails with.
10. Supervise chat areas and site access.
11. Let your children show you what they do online.
12. Visit your kids’ favorite Web sites.
13. Call the CyberTipline: 800-843-5678 to report child sexual exploitation.
Boys & Girls Clubs of America's Notes
An Everyday All-Star: BGCA's Glenn Permuy -- Read his story and vote for him today!Jun 8, 2009
What Do Boys & Girls Clubs Mean to You?Dec 30, 2008
Internet Safety Tips for ParentsDec 12, 2008
Can you recruit the most people to our Cause?Oct 30, 2008
Want to Win a BE GREAT T-Shirt & Other Boys & Girls Club Prizes?Oct 23, 2008
BE GREAT Badges -- Show Everyone How Clubs Help Kids BE GREATOct 7, 2008
Enter This Video Contest and Win a $2,500 Shopping SpreeSep 23, 2008
Town rallies around Club in face of flood devestationAug 4, 2008
Support BGCA and Help Us Raise $15,000Jul 14, 2008
BGCA Remembers Tim Russert, a Supporter and FriendJun 26, 2008