Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee Announce New Board Members and Board Chair

Nashville, TN, January 26, 2012 --(PR.com)-- The Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee (BGCMT) is pleased to announce the addition of 10 new members to its 2012 Board of Directors, along with the appointment of a new Board Chairman. Making up the organization's Board of Directors are community and business leaders from both Davidson and Williamson counties.

New Davidson Co. board members:

Todd Siefert, Gaylord Entertainment
Sherri Neal, HCA
Mike Jackson, Cars Protection Plus
Lannon Gibbs, Clayton Associates
Phillip Steen, Nashville Sports Leagues
Ann Pope, STEM

New Williamson Co. board members:

Austin Casselman, Print Resources of Tennessee
Phillip Feemster, Fifth Third Bank
Mahdi Woodard, Mars Petcare
Jim East, Journalist

In addition to the induction of new members, 12-year board member, Lee Schaefer of Maverick Properties, was appointed as new Board Chair.

"We are extremely blessed to have such committed and caring individuals who have decided to devote themselves to the betterment of our Middle Tennessee youth," said Dan Jernigan, President/CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee. "A strong organization equals a strong Board of Directors. With experience, talent and drive to serve our community, the new board members will not only strenghten the organization, but make us better."

About Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee
Founded in 1903, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee (BGCMT) exist to provide boys and girls ages 6 to 18 with a safe, positive place to learn, grow and succeed. The Clubs, which have become a total life center for many at-risk youth, offer five nationally recognized programs - Character & Leadership Development, Education & Career Development, Health & Life Skills, The Arts & Sports & Recreation. Serving over 2,500 youth per year, The Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee has four locations in Davidson and Williamson counties and are a proud part of the national Boys & Girls Clubs of America. Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee is a 501(c)(3) non-profit agency which offers services without discrimination of any kind. For more information, please visit: www.bgcmt.org

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