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VISION STATEMENT
Creating a community that cares about its most valuable resources: investing in children, families, and seniors
MISSION STATEMENT
The Mission of the Anna Maria Island Community Center is to provide opportunities for individuals of all ages that develop character, educate minds, build healthier bodies, foster volunteerism and inspire all residents, especially our youth, to make a positive difference in our community and in the world.
Our mission statement is based on the following principals: faith, human dignity, integrity and
honesty, patience, nurturance, encouragement, respect, responsibility and service.
Donor Privacy Policy
The Anna Maria Island Community Center respects the privacy of its donors and has put in place a
Donor Privacy Policy to honor your rights.
The Anna Maria Island Community Center collects and uses personal information such as: name,
address, telephone number, and email address when a donor voluntarily provides it to us.
This information is kept on file for IRS purposes and is also used in our development and
communication activities.
The Anna Maria Island Community Center does NOT sell, trade, or share its donor list with
any other organization. The Anna Maria Island Community Center never sends out mailings on
behalf of other organizations.
The Anna Maria Island Community Center subscribes to the Donor Bill of Rights and the Code of Ethics.
Celebrating 45 years of commitment and service to our Community
Anna Maria Island Community Center Board of Directors announce
2005 Report Card to the Community: A+
21st Century Learning Center: A+ - Annual Report Message - 2003-2004 Audit
Thanks to the generosity of individual donors the “Give Where You Live” building campaign is on target with 80% of the required funding secured.
- Building project fund reaches $2 million in gifts and pledges.
- The Center will stay in Anna Maria with the lease secured for the next 96 years
Annual Audit: A+
The Center is a federal 501©(3) not for profit agency. By law, all financial records are available for review and monitored by a community based Board of Directors.
- $.90 of every dollar raised goes directly back into the programs and services, according to the audit firm of Kerkering Barberio & Co.
- Center Treasurer, Tom Breiter commented that the finances of the Center are managed in a fiduciary manner; the board reviews monthly financial statements;
the Center is audited annually and has received excellent audit reports for the past 15 years.
Financial Status: A+
The Center, like many families on the Island…. lives on a very tight budget saving every dollar that is raised over budget for the building fund. Center’s CEO, Pierrette Kelly is responsible for all aspects of the Center’s operation including finding funds to insure the Center hires and keeps the best program staff.
- Expenses are under Budget and fundraising efforts exceeded budget goals this year. Every dollar over
goal is Board designated and restricted to the Center Building Fund.
- Center employee salaries average 10% less than similar regional not for profit agencies.
Programs & Services: A+
No child or adult is ever turned away from any Center program due his or her inability to pay program fees. Scholarship applications are available at the Center.
- An estimated $72,370 were awarded in scholarships; made possible by successful fundraising and caring
individuals.
- Over 3700 children, teens and adults community residents were served this year
- Center program outcomes were recognized as excellent at a Manatee / United Way County Agency Outcome
Training Meeting.
The Anna Maria Island Community Center was once a one-room school house on the Island.
Island children of the first homesteaders in the early 1900s were educated in classrooms set up in a
variety of locations. By 1913, with 35 homes on the island, it was clear that a school building of
its own was needed if the growing number of children were to be properly served.
G.W. Bean, one of the Island’s early developers, stepped in. He donated two lots on Magnolia Avenue to
the Manatee County School Board. In the fall of 1914 a one-room schoolhouse was built and opened. From then on, scores of dedicated
teachers, working in cramped quarters, brought learning to hundreds of island children.
By the late thirties a second room was added.
G.W. Bean set a precedent for the future - over the years,
whenever a need is there, concerned citizens will address that need with generosity
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Currently the Community Center facility serves the island's 8,213 residents, providing cultural, educational, family support, recreational and social programs
to over 1200 youth and 2300 senior adults in our community annually.
90 cents of every dollar raised goes back into our programs with the remaining 10 cents is spent on overhead and administration.
The Center has: 12 full-time staff, 5 part-time staff along with 300 (plus) volunteers.
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Community Center facility has:
- 1 Little League Baseball Field
- 2 Soccer Fields
- 1 Gym/large activity room
- 3 Tennis Courts
- 1 Playground
- 1 Counseling area/Family Library
- 1 Classroom/Activity room
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Our limited space has forced us to face the following constraints:
- Regulations require separation of teen and youth programs.
- Teens and pre-teens are un-served during high-risk periods.
We can only accommodate
K-5th in after school programs.
- Adults and teens are un-served during days in summer when our
limited facility is used
for K-5th camp programs.
- Our facilities for non-athletic activities are minimal.
- There is a waiting list for programs and people are being
turned away because there
is not enough space.
- 85 % of the children served through our TLC program are on
financial scholarships.
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- Valued for your gift of time
- Open to making a positive difference
- Lending a hand whenever needed
- Using your gifts and talents to make life better for others
- Needed and not willing to sit back and wait for some one else
- Taking time to find solutions
- Esteemed for your unselfish support
- Ever y minute you invest of your time pays huge dividends
- Respected and appreciated by those you support
- Shining your light for others for follow
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Volunteers are the heart of our Community Center; volunteerism is, in fact, our greatest strength.
The Center was established in 1960 by volunteers: teachers, coaches, camp counselors, mentors,
fundraisers and board members. They have made and continue to make a positive difference in our
community every day by providing hope and love through their compassionate leadership.
Volunteers are responsible for keeping quality programs accessible and affordable for everyone.
The Center's motto "Building community through participation and involvement" indicates the Center's objective to increase participation in programs, meet the needs of our community, and build a community base of volunteer leaders.
Volunteer Recognition Awards: "Circle of Hope" Awards Ceremony will be held in Apri
A new volunteer program has been designed to give individuals and families an opportunity to give of their
time, talents and treasure to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families of our
community.
The "Circle of Hope" Award is bestowed upon an individual in recognition of his or her long term
commitment, devotion and significant accomplishments in four categories that include: Program,
Overall Service, Board of Directors, Capital Campaign/ Fund Raising. There are three divisions for each
covering: Hours Volunteered, Community Center Advocate, and Monetary Achievement.
The Awards ceremony will be held in April.
If you or your family or organization would like to volunteer to work a day, an event or a season, please
give us a call at (941) 778-1908 or fill out the Volunteer Application Form
SHARE TAMPA BAY
The Community Center is a host site for S.H.A.R.E. (Self Help And Resource Exchange).
SHARE is a self-supporting, non-profit program and actually gains strength through participation. Each month SHARE distributes food up to 50% savings through a network of community organizations hosted by volunteers. In addition to saving money on food, participants contribute volunteer service to their communities.
SHARE is open to everyone! A basic SHARE package costs $15.00 and consists of frozen meats, fresh produce and grocery items. SHARE food is purchased off the national market from growers and producers. It is quality food found in major grocery chains.
Other packages are available to meet participant’s needs.
For more information, please call Sandee at 778-1908
FAMILY FOUNDATIONS was established in 1993 to provide information and
support to individuals and families during life’s most difficult times. Marriage & Family Therapy,
Parenting Support, Individual and Group Counseling services are available.
More and more individuals and families in our community are living without health insurance and
are hesitant to seek the help when they need it most. Marriage, Family and Individual Therapy,
as well as parenting classes, can be especially beneficial during these stressful times. Anna
Maria Island Community Center provides professional therapy on a sliding fee scale, regardless of insurance, to meet those
needs.
Our two therapists are Shirley Romberger, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and
Rosemarie Fisher, a licensed Clinical Social Worker. They are able to provide both daytime and
evening hours to make it as convenient as possible for those who are working. Counseling services
are available for children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. Our therapists are also
familiar with Manatee County resources and can make referrals for additional services.
Support groups are also available for parents, caregivers and widowed persons. Life skills groups
for youth and adolescents are also provided to our youth programs.
For more information, or to schedule an appointment call 778-1908.
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