100 BLACK MEN OF MACON-MIDDLE GA INC: Form 990EZ, tax year 2023

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Organization
100 BLACK MEN OF MACON-MIDDLE GA INC (EIN 58-2221295)
Tax period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31
Filed
2024-12-08
IRS object ID
202413439349200101
Schema version
2023v5.0
Source
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Every field in the e-filed return. Faint text is the IRS element name, for citing.

Return header ReturnHeader

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Return2024-12-08T11:26:27-05:00ReturnTs
Tax Period End2023-12-31TaxPeriodEndDt

Preparer Firm PreparerFirmGrp

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Preparer Firm EIN582224164PreparerFirmEIN

Preparer Firm Name PreparerFirmName

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Business Name Line1RICHARDSON FINANCIAL INCBusinessNameLine1Txt

Preparer US Address PreparerUSAddress

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Address Line12040 BOWMAN PARK STE BAddressLine1Txt
CityMACONCityNm
State AbbreviationGAStateAbbreviationCd
ZIP312105782ZIPCd
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Return Type990EZReturnTypeCd
Tax Period Begin2023-01-01TaxPeriodBeginDt

Filer Filer

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EIN582221295EIN

Business Name BusinessName

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Business Name Line1100 BLACK MEN MACON-MIDDLE GA INCBusinessNameLine1Txt
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Business Name Control100BBusinessNameControlTxt
Phone4787421900PhoneNum

US Address USAddress

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Address Line1PO BOX 26152AddressLine1Txt
CityMACONCityNm
State AbbreviationGAStateAbbreviationCd
ZIP312216152ZIPCd

Business Officer BusinessOfficerGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
PersonBRUCE RIGGINSPersonNm
Person TitlePRESIDENTPersonTitleTxt
Phone4783615035PhoneNum
Signature2024-11-15SignatureDt
Discuss With Paid PreparerYes (true)DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
IRS Responsible Prty Info CurrYes (true)IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd

Preparer Person PreparerPersonGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Preparer PersonRUDELL RICHARDSON CPAPreparerPersonNm
PTINP00366980PTIN
Phone4787421900PhoneNum
Preparation2024-12-08PreparationDt
Self EmployedYes (X)SelfEmployedInd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Tax2023TaxYr
Build TS2024-10-15 13:58:12ZBuildTS

Form 990-EZ IRS990EZ

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Method Of Accounting CashYes (X)MethodOfAccountingCashInd
Website AddressWWW.100BLACKMEN-MACON.COMWebsiteAddressTxt
Organization501c3Yes (X)Organization501c3Ind
Type Of Organization CorpYes (X)TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd
Gross Receipts$165,154GrossReceiptsAmt
Info In Schedule O Part IYes (X)InfoInScheduleOPartIInd
Contributions Gifts Grants Etc$93,235ContributionsGiftsGrantsEtcAmt
Program Service Revenue$9,018ProgramServiceRevenueAmt
Investment Income$5,309InvestmentIncomeAmt
Fundraising Gross Income$57,590FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt
Special Events Direct Expenses$9,956SpecialEventsDirectExpensesAmt
Special Events Net Income Loss$47,634SpecialEventsNetIncomeLossAmt
Other Revenue Total$2OtherRevenueTotalAmt
Total Revenue$155,198TotalRevenueAmt
Grants And Similar Amounts Paid$18,400GrantsAndSimilarAmountsPaidAmt
Fees And Other Pymt To Ind Cntrct$6,486FeesAndOtherPymtToIndCntrctAmt
Occupancy Rent Utlts And Maint$9,570OccupancyRentUtltsAndMaintAmt
Other Expenses Total$99,524OtherExpensesTotalAmt
Total Expenses$133,980TotalExpensesAmt
Excess Or Deficit For Year$21,218ExcessOrDeficitForYearAmt
Net Assets Or Fund Balances BOY$191,108NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt
Other Changes In Net Assets$19,605OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt
Net Assets Or Fund Balances EOY$231,931NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt
Info In Schedule O Part IIYes (X)InfoInScheduleOPartIIInd

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BOY$187,928BOYAmt
EOY$233,071EOYAmt

Other Assets Total Detail OtherAssetsTotalDetail

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BOY$3,351BOYAmt
EOY$2,803EOYAmt

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BOY$191,279BOYAmt
EOY$235,874EOYAmt

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BOY$171BOYAmt
EOY$3,943EOYAmt

Net Assets Or Fund Balances NetAssetsOrFundBalancesGrp

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BOY$191,108BOYAmt
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Info In Schedule O Part IIIYes (X)InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd
Primary Exempt PurposeTO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND MENTORIAL SUPPORT FOR YOUTHS AND YOUNG ADULTS.PrimaryExemptPurposeTxt

Program Srvc Accomplishment ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Description Program Srvc AccomTHE MEMBERS OF THE 100 CONTINUED TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT PROGRAMS CONSISTENT WITH FOCUS OF MENTORING ACROSS A LIFETIME FOR YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS. IN NOVEMBER 2023, WE PROUDLY CELEBRATED OUR 23RD ANNUAL COLLEGE & CAREERFEST, A FLAGSHIP EVENT DESIGNED TO PROVIDE INVALUABLE OPPORTUNITIES FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS EXPLORING THEIR FUTURE EDUCATIONAL AND CAREER PATHS. OVER THE YEARS, THIS EVENT HAS GROWN TO BECOME A PREMIER OCCASION FOR STUDENTS, WITH THE 2023 EVENT ATTRACTING OVER 500 BIBB COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS AND SENIORS. FOR MANY OF THESE STUDENTS, THE COLLEGE & CAREERFEST PROVIDED THEIR FIRST DIRECT EXPOSURE TO COLLEGE RECRUITERS, OPENING DOORS TO HIGHER EDUCATION AND CAREER POSSIBILITIES THAT MIGHT HAVE OTHERWISE REMAINED CLOSED. IN 2016, THE 100 BLACK MEN OF MACON-MIDDLE GEORGIA TOOK A SIGNIFICANT STEP IN YOUTH DEVELOPMENT BY CHARTERING TROOP 100, A TRADITIONAL BOY SCOUT TROOP. HOWEVER, OUR APPROACH WITH TROOP 100 IS UNIQUE, AS WE HAVE TAILORED THE SCOUTING EXPERIENCE TO ALIGN WITH THE PRINCIPLES AND MISSION OF THE 100 WAY, FOCUSING PARTICULARLY ON PROVIDING UNDERPRIVILEGED YOUTH WITH ENRICHING AND TRANSFORMATIVE OPPORTUNITIES.OUR PRIMARY GOAL WITH TROOP 100 IS TO OFFER A COMPREHENSIVE SCOUTING EXPERIENCE THAT GOES BEYOND THE TYPICAL ACTIVITIES OF A BOY SCOUT TROOP. WE AIM TO INSTILL VALUES OF LEADERSHIP, RESPONSIBILITY, AND COMMUNITY SERVICE, WHILE ALSO ADDRESSING THE SPECIFIC NEEDS AND CHALLENGES FACED BY UNDERPRIVILEGED YOUTH IN OUR COMMUNITY. BY DOING SO, WE ENSURE THAT THE SCOUTS NOT ONLY LEARN ESSENTIAL LIFE SKILLS BUT ALSO GAIN A SENSE OF PURPOSE AND BELONGING.DURING 2023, 16 BOYS RANGING FROM 11 TO 17 YEARS OF AGE WERE MEMBERS OF THE TROOP AND ACTIVELY PARTICIPATED IN NUMEROUS MEETINGS, EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES. WE CONTINUED OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH A LOCAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. WE PROVIDED A VARIETY OF INCENTIVES IN 2023 TO RECOGNIZE AND REWARD ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT. LAST YEAR, WE INTRODUCED SEVERAL EXCITING INITIATIVES AIMED AT CELEBRATING THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF OUR STUDENTS. THESE INCENTIVES ARE REWARDS FOR VARIOUS ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES, FOSTERING A CULTURE OF EXCELLENCE AND ACHIEVEMENT THROUGHOUT BRUCE ELEMENTARY. "BIKES AT CHRISTMAS: STUDENTS WITH THE HIGHEST GRADES IN EACH CLASS WERE REWARDED WITH BRAND NEW BICYCLES DURING THE CHRISTMAS SEASON. THIS NOT ONLY RECOGNIZES THEIR ACADEMIC SUCCESS BUT ALSO BRINGS JOY AND EXCITEMENT TO THEIR HOLIDAY SEASON. "SIP AND PAINT READING COMPETITION: WE ORGANIZED A FUN AND ENGAGING READING COMPETITION WHERE STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN A "SIP AND PAINT" EVENT AS A REWARD FOR THEIR READING ACHIEVEMENTS. THIS ACTIVITY NOT ONLY PROMOTES LITERACY BUT ALSO PROVIDES A CREATIVE OUTLET FOR STUDENTS TO EXPRESS THEMSELVES. "READING ETIQUETTE DINNER: HIGH-ACHIEVING STUDENTS WERE TREATED TO A SPECIAL READING ETIQUETTE DINNER, WHERE THEY LEARNED ABOUT PROPER DINING ETIQUETTE WHILE ENJOYING A MEAL TOGETHER. THIS NOT ONLY REWARDS ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE BUT ALSO TEACHES VALUABLE LIFE SKILLS. FINALLY, WE REWARDED SEVERAL DESERVING GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS WITH OVER 18,000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS.DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt
Grants And Allocations$18,400GrantsAndAllocationsAmt
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Total Program Service Expenses$86,786TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt

Officer Director Trustee Empl OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp (15 entries)

TitleTitleTxtAverage Hrs Per Wk Devoted To PosAverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRtCompensationCompensationAmt
KEITH MOFFETT
SECRETARY2.00$0
GARRETT WILLIAMS
TREASURER7.00$0
ALEX GIVENS
DIRECTOR1.00$0
ELIJAH MORGAN
DIRECTOR2.00$0
VIRGIL ADAMS
DIRECTOR1.00$0
TIM HARRIS
DIRECTOR1.00$0
CLIFFARD WHITBY
DIRECTOR1.00$0
BILLY PITTS
DIRECTOR1.00$0
ALONZA MOORE
DIRECTOR1.00$0
RUDELL RICHARDSON
DIRECTOR1.00$0
DONNIE FLETCHER
DIRECTOR2.00$0
SHEDDRICK CLARK
DIRECTOR1.00$0
BRUCE RIGGINS
PRESIDENT10.00$0
GARY LEE
DIRECTOR1.00$0
WILLIE BILLINGLEA
DIRECTOR2.00$0
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Activities Not Previously RptfalseActivitiesNotPreviouslyRptInd
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Prohibited Tax Shelter TransfalseProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd
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CityMACONCityNm
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Foreign Financial AccountfalseForeignFinancialAccountInd
Foreign OfficefalseForeignOfficeInd
Donor Advised FndsfalseDonorAdvisedFndsInd
Operate HospitalfalseOperateHospitalInd
Tanning Services ProvidedfalseTanningServicesProvidedInd
Related Organization Ctrl EntfalseRelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd
Transaction With Control EntfalseTransactionWithControlEntInd
Political Campaign ActyfalsePoliticalCampaignActyInd
Lobbying ActivitiesfalseLobbyingActivitiesInd
School OperatingfalseSchoolOperatingInd
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Part VI Hghst Pd Cntrct Prof SrvcNONEPartVIHghstPdCntrctProfSrvcTxt
Filed Schedule AYes (true)FiledScheduleAInd

Schedule A IRS990ScheduleA

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Publicly Supported Org509a2Yes (X)PubliclySupportedOrg509a2Ind

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Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$78,222CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$68,157CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$116,539CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$93,235CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$425,762TotalAmt

Gross Receipts Admissions GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp

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Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$3,010CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$7,871CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$3,979CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$5,311CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$24,615TotalAmt

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Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$81,232CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$76,028CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$120,518CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$98,546CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$450,377TotalAmt
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Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$8,824CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$21,411CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$16,205CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$55,652CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$164,471TotalAmt

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Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$90,056CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$97,439CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$136,723CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$154,198CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$614,848TotalAmt
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Thirty Thr Pct Suprt Tests CY509Yes (X)ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY509Ind

Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB

Contributor Information ContributorInformationGrp

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ContributorRESTRICTEDContributorNum

Contributor Business Name ContributorBusinessName

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Business Name Line1RESTRICTEDBusinessNameLine1

Contributor US Address ContributorUSAddress

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Address Line1RESTRICTEDAddressLine1
Address Line2RESTRICTEDAddressLine2
CityRESTRICTEDCity
StateRESTRICTEDState
ZIP CodeRESTRICTEDZIPCode
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Total ContributionsRESTRICTEDTotalContributionsAmt

Schedule G IRS990ScheduleG

Fundraising Event Information FundraisingEventInformationGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Event1FUNDRAISING EVEEvent1Nm
Gross Receipts Event1$62,590GrossReceiptsEvent1Amt
Charitable Contri Event1$5,000CharitableContriEvent1Amt
Gross Revenue Event1$57,590GrossRevenueEvent1Amt
Cash Prizes Event1$1,040CashPrizesEvent1Amt
Non Cash Prizes Event1$321NonCashPrizesEvent1Amt
Rent Facility Costs Event1$4,428RentFacilityCostsEvent1Amt
Other Direct Expenses Event1$4,167OtherDirectExpensesEvent1Amt
Gross Receipts Total$62,590GrossReceiptsTotalAmt
Charitable Contributions Tot$5,000CharitableContributionsTotAmt
Gross Revenue Total Events$57,590GrossRevenueTotalEventsAmt
Cash Prizes Total Events$1,040CashPrizesTotalEventsAmt
Non Cash Prizes Total Events$321NonCashPrizesTotalEventsAmt
Rent Fclty Costs Total Events$4,428RentFcltyCostsTotalEventsAmt
Oth Direct Expnss Total Events$4,167OthDirectExpnssTotalEventsAmt
Direct Expense Summary Events$9,956DirectExpenseSummaryEventsAmt
Net Income Summary$47,634NetIncomeSummaryAmt

Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (8 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 8OTHER INCOME 2 TOTAL 2
FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 10CASH CONTRIBUTION: 18,400
FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 16EXPENSES TRAVEL/SEMINARS/CONFERENCES 2,245 ADVERTISING/PUBLIC RELATI 500 ADVERTISING -VOIDED CK -300 BANK SERVICE CHARGE 48 CATERING 6,517 CATERING 3,360 CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS 500 CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS 3,860 CONTRACT LABOR 6,410 CONTRACT LABOR -VOIDED CK -275 CONTRACT LABOR - OTHER PR 20,849 CREDIT CARD FEES 322 DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS 5,768 DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS 1,120 LIABILITY INSURANCE -1,211 LICENSES, FEES & PERMITS 90 MEALS 3,471 OFFICE SUPPLIES & EXPENSE 230 PRINTING 372 LEGAL/PROFESSIONAL FEES 22 STUDENT ACTIVITIES 8,698 SUPPLIES 70 SUPPLIES -188 SUPPLIES 2,615 TELEPHONE & FAX 542 UNIFORMS 3,233 UNIFORMS 2,425 WEBSITE MAINTENANCE (ADMI 2,529 CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS 20,095 STUDENT ACTIVITIES 2,037 CATERING 346 CONTRACT LABOR 855 SPECIAL EVENTS - POPCORN 1,972 PRIZES & AWARDS 847 SPECIAL EVENTS -1,000 NON-INVESTMENT DEPRECIATION 550 TOTAL 99,524
FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 20ROUNDING 2 UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENTS 19,602 ROUNDING 0 BOOK / TAX DEPRECIATION DIFFERENCE 1
FORM 990-EZ, PART II, LINE 24R JACKSON 0 0 DUE FROM CITY OF MACON 0 0 EQUIPMENT : OFFICE 10,222 10,223 LESS ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION 7,597 8,146 FURNITURE & FIXTURES 0 0 LESS: ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION 0 0 DEPOSITS 726 726 TOTAL 3,351 2,803
FORM 990-EZ, PART II, LINE 26UNSECURED NOTES AND LOANS PAYABLE 166 3,943 DUE TO PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP 5 0
FORM 990-EZ, PART IIITO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND MENTORIAL SUPPORT FOR YOUTHS AND YOUNG ADULTS.
FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 28THE MEMBERS OF THE 100 CONTINUED TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT PROGRAMS CONSISTENT WITH FOCUS OF MENTORING ACROSS A LIFETIME FOR YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS. IN NOVEMBER 2023, WE PROUDLY CELEBRATED OUR 23RD ANNUAL COLLEGE & CAREERFEST, A FLAGSHIP EVENT DESIGNED TO PROVIDE INVALUABLE OPPORTUNITIES FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS EXPLORING THEIR FUTURE EDUCATIONAL AND CAREER PATHS. OVER THE YEARS, THIS EVENT HAS GROWN TO BECOME A PREMIER OCCASION FOR STUDENTS, WITH THE 2023 EVENT ATTRACTING OVER 500 BIBB COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS AND SENIORS. FOR MANY OF THESE STUDENTS, THE COLLEGE & CAREERFEST PROVIDED THEIR FIRST DIRECT EXPOSURE TO COLLEGE RECRUITERS, OPENING DOORS TO HIGHER EDUCATION AND CAREER POSSIBILITIES THAT MIGHT HAVE OTHERWISE REMAINED CLOSED. IN 2016, THE 100 BLACK MEN OF MACON-MIDDLE GEORGIA TOOK A SIGNIFICANT STEP IN YOUTH DEVELOPMENT BY CHARTERING TROOP 100, A TRADITIONAL BOY SCOUT TROOP. HOWEVER, OUR APPROACH WITH TROOP 100 IS UNIQUE, AS WE HAVE TAILORED THE SCOUTING EXPERIENCE TO ALIGN WITH THE PRINCIPLES AND MISSION OF THE 100 WAY, FOCUSING PARTICULARLY ON PROVIDING UNDERPRIVILEGED YOUTH WITH ENRICHING AND TRANSFORMATIVE OPPORTUNITIES.OUR PRIMARY GOAL WITH TROOP 100 IS TO OFFER A COMPREHENSIVE SCOUTING EXPERIENCE THAT GOES BEYOND THE TYPICAL ACTIVITIES OF A BOY SCOUT TROOP. WE AIM TO INSTILL VALUES OF LEADERSHIP, RESPONSIBILITY, AND COMMUNITY SERVICE, WHILE ALSO ADDRESSING THE SPECIFIC NEEDS AND CHALLENGES FACED BY UNDERPRIVILEGED YOUTH IN OUR COMMUNITY. BY DOING SO, WE ENSURE THAT THE SCOUTS NOT ONLY LEARN ESSENTIAL LIFE SKILLS BUT ALSO GAIN A SENSE OF PURPOSE AND BELONGING.DURING 2023, 16 BOYS RANGING FROM 11 TO 17 YEARS OF AGE WERE MEMBERS OF THE TROOP AND ACTIVELY PARTICIPATED IN NUMEROUS MEETINGS, EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES. WE CONTINUED OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH A LOCAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. WE PROVIDED A VARIETY OF INCENTIVES IN 2023 TO RECOGNIZE AND REWARD ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT. LAST YEAR, WE INTRODUCED SEVERAL EXCITING INITIATIVES AIMED AT CELEBRATING THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF OUR STUDENTS. THESE INCENTIVES ARE REWARDS FOR VARIOUS ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES, FOSTERING A CULTURE OF EXCELLENCE AND ACHIEVEMENT THROUGHOUT BRUCE ELEMENTARY. "BIKES AT CHRISTMAS: STUDENTS WITH THE HIGHEST GRADES IN EACH CLASS WERE REWARDED WITH BRAND NEW BICYCLES DURING THE CHRISTMAS SEASON. THIS NOT ONLY RECOGNIZES THEIR ACADEMIC SUCCESS BUT ALSO BRINGS JOY AND EXCITEMENT TO THEIR HOLIDAY SEASON. "SIP AND PAINT READING COMPETITION: WE ORGANIZED A FUN AND ENGAGING READING COMPETITION WHERE STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN A "SIP AND PAINT" EVENT AS A REWARD FOR THEIR READING ACHIEVEMENTS. THIS ACTIVITY NOT ONLY PROMOTES LITERACY BUT ALSO PROVIDES A CREATIVE OUTLET FOR STUDENTS TO EXPRESS THEMSELVES. "READING ETIQUETTE DINNER: HIGH-ACHIEVING STUDENTS WERE TREATED TO A SPECIAL READING ETIQUETTE DINNER, WHERE THEY LEARNED ABOUT PROPER DINING ETIQUETTE WHILE ENJOYING A MEAL TOGETHER. THIS NOT ONLY REWARDS ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE BUT ALSO TEACHES VALUABLE LIFE SKILLS. FINALLY, WE REWARDED SEVERAL DESERVING GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS WITH OVER 18,000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS.

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