BE INVOLVED. Celebrate Youth Dinner & Auction is the annual gala featuring a silent auction, live auction, paddle raiser, dinner, and live entertainment performed by Club members. All event proceeds benefit youth development programs provided by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale. Complimentary valet parking will be available. Cocktail attire.

BE GREAT. This year's theme of BE GREAT will be reflected throughout the gala. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale believes every child has the potential to BE GREAT. In support of this strong conviction, we strive to build caring, responsible citizens. Our family of staff, volunteers, parents, youth, and supporters work together to create a positive place, full of hope and opportunity for every child. Whether you are donor, alumnus, or volunteer, we can all pitch in to help kids BE GREAT.

BE A ROLE MODEL.

2009 Youth of the Year Peter Anderelli
Peter participated in a variety of programs as a member of the Mary Ellen & Robert McKee Branch located in Fountain Hills for three years. Whether assisting kids in the homework room, volunteering for community service projects, or participating in Keystone Club - a small group leadership development program for youth ages 14 to 18 - Peter made the most of his Boys & Girls Clubs experience not only for himself but for other members. Peter is a recent graduate of Fountain Hills High School where he served in several leadership roles, including student body president, while maintaining a 4.0 GPA.

Peter is currently a freshman at Arizona State University and is pursuing a career as a middle school math teacher. He said he choose to attend college in the Valley so he can continue to be engaged with the organization. "The people and programs at the Club gave me the tools to be successful in life. I want to continue that legacy of inspiration by demonstrating to others that you can achieve your dreams with hard work and by believing in yourself."

• Casino Arizona
• General Dynamics C4 Systems
• David Lorsch, Cindy Lubin & Family
• Mutual of Omaha Bank
• University of Phoenix
• Jokake Construction
• Salt River Materials Group
• American Express
• The Capital Group Companies
• Cox Communications
• First Western Trust Bank
• Snell & Wilmer LLP
• Valor IT

• Advantec
• Hartley & Ruth Barker
• Casino Arizona
• Dunlap & Magee Property Management Inc.
• Mary Ellen & Robert McKee
• Maureen & Paul Rubeli

• General Dynamics C4 Systems

Meet the 2010 Youth of the Year Candidates:

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