NYS Assemblywoman Aileen M. Gunther participated in a tour led by the club members and cheered on the group of club members working with Amish Sheds from Parksville to construct a shed to donate to a family affected by Hurricane Irene earlier this year.

Gunther said, ""We all know what an asset the Boys and Girls Clubs are to our community, but you don't get a real sense of the positive impact these programs have on the children they serve until you visit," said Assemblywoman Gunther. "I'm proud to support the Boys and Girls Clubs and grateful for the work they do.”

Sullivan County Clerk Dan Briggs also joined the club members for the tour. He said, "The kids I saw were enthusiastic, and loved their Club. I thought the Club really demonstrated opportunities for hands-on learning, be it baking in the lab or building a shed outside. It was obvious to me that the kids really wanted to be there, and the staff working there are true professionals. I can't say enough good things about the program.”

Also joining Gunther and Briggs was Jane Sorensen, representing "Every Parent Influences Children” or EPIC.

Sorensen said, "I was so impressed with the level of activities the program has to offer on a daily basis. It's a win-win situation for the student and the working parent because the club kids have an opportunity to get help in homework instruction, a healthy snack and fun, supervised afterschool activities. The Boys & Girls Club gets an A+ in my book.”