btc Raleigh League

boys team charity, Raleigh League

Prospective Membership Information

btc Raleigh will hold its Prospective Member Drive March 4th-March 11th, 2024.

boys team charity is run solely by volunteers, so please consider a role.  

Use the Contact Us tab to request more information about boys team charity.

To view the Prospective Membership Presentation, click here.

Mission Statement 

boys team charity is a volunteer service organization dedicated to developing an altruistic spirit in young men through active participation of parents and sons in philanthropic projects in their communities.

Goals

1.  Serve the Community: Develop a sense of social responsibility.

2.  Promote Personal Growth: Build self esteem and a giving spirit.

3.  Strengthen Family Relationships:  Deepen bonds with parents by working together in boys team charity.

4.  Develop Leadership Skills:  Cultivate respect and an appreciation of others by working as a team, developing leadership skills, and creating friendships.

5.  Provide Educational Opportunities:  Provide young men with experiences that foster their community responsibilities and goals.

 Facts & Requirements

•  Boys are “TeamMates” and Parents are “Coaches”

•  Our annual operating year is May 1^st through April 30^th 

•  Prospective members may apply to join btc anytime during the annual Prospective Membership Drive during their 6^th through 11^th grade year. Boys are assigned to “teams” by the grade which they will enter in the fall of that membership year, 7th-12th grade. 

•  There are approximately 25 boys in each team (by grade) with vacancies filled during the annual Prospective Membership Drive by random draw as spots are available. We maintain a waitlist of interested applicants should we have openings in a particular team.

•  Starting March 2023, applicants are eligible for btc Raleigh League if their home address is zoned for elementary schools EAST of Glenwood Avenue: Brooks, Conn, Joyner, Root or Underwood. 

•  btc has three (3) General Membership meetings per year (typically May, September, and January) that both the boy and parent(s) should attend; a minimum of two (2) is required.

•  btc has three (3) additional grade level meetings per year that only the boy should attend; a minimum of two (2) is required.

•  Annual minimum Philanthropy Hours requirements for both boys & parent(s): 

•             Grade  7, 8, & 9........................15 hours each*
              Grade 10, 11, & 12....................10 hours each*

               * Coaches with more than 1 active TeamMate must do Philanthropy Hours of youngest son.

•  Annual minimum League Hours requirements for both boys & parent(s): 6 hours minimum each (earned by attending general and grade level meetings as mentioned above)

•  Annual Financial Requirements (scholarship available):
                   TeamMate plus one or two Coaches (parents).........$150
                   Additional TeamMate...........................................$75

For more information, please use the Contact Us tab.

Board of Directors 2023-2024:
President: Ashlea Waters
President-Elect: Mary Beth Ginn
VP Coaches: Karen Burke
VP Communications: Ameshia Turlington
VP Membership: Alex van Staveren
VP Philanthropy: Katie McKenzie
VP TeamMates: Lisa Bull
Secretary: Meredith Jenkins
Treasurer: Becky Cunningham
Past President/Parliamentarian: Clair Marshall