Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: The Boys & Girls Club of Vista
Legal Name (if Different): The Boys & Girls Club of Vista
Also Known As: BGCV
Mailing Address: 410 W California Ave.
City: Vista
State: CA
Postal Code: 92083
Main Phone: 7607246606
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.bgcvista.org
Employer ID Number: 95-2266749
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/10/2022
Requested Amount: $5,000

Project Title: BGCV Music Studio
Project Description:

The Boys & Girls Club of Vista’s (BGCV) mission is to empower every club member, through safe and impactful experiences, to graduate high school with a plan for college or career, contribute to community, and live a healthy life. Annually we serve 800 Club members ages 5-18. We offer academic and workforce development programs, music education, health programs, leadership development, and sports and recreation. We are requesting $5,000 to support our music program for youth.
The BGCV Music Studio offers guitar, piano, drum and vocal lessons five days a week, and provides young people the opportunity to learn to play an instrument in a safe, positive setting. Using the BGCA MusicMakers, BGCV engages Club members in group activities, private lessons, and practice and “jam” sessions. Participants learn the fundamentals of how to use instruments while learning how to play together and express themselves. Youth then work collaboratively to create set lists and practice for various community performances, building self confidence in their abilities as they progress to learn more challenging songs and work together with their classmates in ensembles. Activities accommodate different abilities and age groups within the Club’s membership.
Plans for expansion in the coming year include the completion of a state-of-the-art instrument & vocal isolation booth, mixing room, and recording area for student use, where members can learn how to set up and record in the studio. Through lessons and practice activities, youth can hypothesize the various differences in equipment positioning, cables, effects, etc. In addition, we would like to be able to offer students the opportunity to take field trips to see symphony concerts, opera performances, and other musical experiences around San Diego County. Finally, as ever we plan to continue to expand the program to offer services to more youth in the community.

Total Project Budget: $95,917.41

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Committed: • Classics for Kids: Instruments • Forte for Children Pending: • The Gilbert Foundation • MONAT Foundation • D’Addario Foundation • Panda Cares Foundation

Project Duration: 7/1/2022 – 6/30/2023
Geographical Area Served: Vista, Oceanside, Carlsbad and San Marcos, in North San Diego County, CA
Age Group To Be Served: 5-18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Susan
Contact Last Name: Arias
Contact Title: Vice President of Development
Contact Phone: 7602955967
Contact Email: susan@bgcvista.com