Timeless is a celebration of the history, an inspiration for the future, and recognition that this book is the first of its kind in Canada.
In 1900, a dream was born in Saint John, NB of a safe place for children to grow and learn. The first of its kind in Canada, BGC Greater Saint John provides a safe, supportive place where children and youth can experience new opportunities, overcome barriers, build positive relationships, and develop confidence and life skills
Timeless is a celebration of the impact the BGC Greater Saint John has had in many lives for over a century helping children grow up to be healthy, successful, and active participants in society and is an inspiration for the future.
Immerse yourself in the history, be part of the great story, and show your support of the BGC Greater Saint John by purchasing a copy of Timeless today.
The History of the BGC Greater Saint John (formerly Boys & Girls Club) dates back to the year 1900 as a dream to set up a safe area for children to play and grow
A dream which began in the minds of Saint John Rotarian’s in 1954, became a reality in April 1955 when the doors of the new Boys and Girls Club of Saint John were opened.
The Rotary Club first became involved in youth work when the old youth center was opened in the year 1922 and they have become very active in youth work ever since.
Such men as B.R. Guss, QC, D.M. Wathen, Eli Boyaner, Joe Lieberman, and E.A. Bradley were some of the enthusiastic workers of the Rotary Building Committee who helped to get the Boys and Girls Club built.
The members of the Rotary Anns (wives of the Rotarians) played a very active part in the programming when the Club was first opened. They assisted in supplying needs for the kindergarten program for many years.
A Mortgage Burning ceremony was held in the 1958, just four years after the building was erected.
Tragedy struck on October 24, 1974, when vandals caused a fire which destroyed a major portion of the Club. But, again, the Saint John Rotary Club rose to the challenge and the present facility was rebuilt in 1975-76.
The building was officially reopened June 6, 1976 and has been affecting thousands of youngsters through the Club’s motto of “A good place to be”.
GALLERY
