Berlee was 8 years old when she had to quit Girl Scouts, and she was angry. Just the year before her parents had divorced and she had gone to live with her mother; now her mother had been diagnosed with a brain tumor that robbed her of her sight. A few years later, Berlee′s mother passed away. "It was hard, but I knew she was no longer in pain," said Berlee. Now a 6th grader, Berlee moved in with her Dad, rejoined Girl Scouts, and became a member of the Boys & Girls Club.

Berlee is now a sophomore at Havre High School. Her goal is to graduate high school and go to college; she wants to become a Veterinarian."

Nate first became a member of the Boys & Girls Club when he was 6 years old. His parents had recently divorced, and he needed a place to forget his worries. The Club was just what he needed. He would race off the bus with his buddies and run into the games room. When he got older and he spent a lot of time in the teen center, which became like a second home to him.

Shawna′s early childhood was tumultuous, to say the least. She was seven when the Boys & Girls Club of the Hi-Line opened, and her father signed her up right away. She was shy and frightened at first, but found the staff to be understanding and accepting. She is especially grateful to Club director, Tim Brurud, for making her feel welcome.

Once Shawna overcame her fear, she eagerly participated in Club activities. In Smart Moves, she learned about the dangers of drugs and alcohol and then helped teach the course to others. When Shawna entered high school, she joined Keystone, the Club′s community service club for high school members. Through Keystone, Shawna found opportunities to give back to the community, including unloading truckloads of goods at the Give-Away house and running a bake sale to benefit tsunami victims in Japan.

Adam first came to the Boys & Girls Club in 2003. He liked the Club because it is a safe place to go and see all of his friends. He enjoyed being able to get involved in groups that benefitted his community.

He also worked at the Club as a Junior Staff member. He liked being a role model and positive influence to younger kids.

Katie joined the Boys & Girls Club when she moved to Havre in 2005. What she likes most about the Club is the staff. They are always willing to listen and help solve problems. ″When I walk through the front doors I feel like I am seeing family,″ says Katie.