Calling All Alumni
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County wants to hear from its alumni. Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County alumni are a valuable resource. If you a Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee 
County alumni, please email us your name, address and phone number. We'd love to keep in contact with you and have you participate in our various events and activities. To be added to our alumni database, please contact Chelsea Lyman at (941) 761-2582 x108.
Famous
A few famous Boys & Girls Club alums:
Bill Cosby
Alex Rodriguez
Brad Pitt
Michael Jordan
President Clinton
Jackie Joyner-Kersee
Martin Sheen
Derek Jeter
Neil Diamond
Denzel Washington
Alumni
National Alumni
While many Club alumni have achieved particular distinction in fields such as entertainment, business, politics and sports, the average alumnus is not famous. Most have achieved success by getting an education, raising a family, serving their country, pursuing a career or supporting the community.
Millions have benefited from belonging to a Boys & Girls Club since the first Club opened its doors in 1860. Based on research by Louis Harris & Associates, Club alumni have very strong feelings about their individual Club experiences:
- 80% said Club staff helped them learn right from wrong
- 95% indicated the Club was the best thing available in their community
- 52% said participating in the Club "saved my life"
BGCMC Alumni
Our local alumni includes: board members, community & civic leaders and pro athletes. Some of our notable alumni include:
Bill Evers: Mayor of Bradenton 1979-1999
Fabian Washington: Defensive Back, Oakland Raiders (2005-current)
Doc Pollard: Actor (We are Marshall, The Bronx is Burning)
Manatee County Sheriff Brad Steube (2007-current)
PHOTO: BGCMC Alumnus and Oakland Raiders defensive back Fabian Washington tackles Chargers wide receiver Craig Davis. - Getty Images.
