boys team charity Almaden Valley League
Membership Information

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 team charity is 100% operated by parent volunteers, all parents are expected to  help manage the league in some way during their membership 

 

•  Boys are “TeamMates” and Parents are “Coaches”.   Membership is based upon a TeamMate/Coach(s) cooperation. 

 

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

 

•  Prospective members may apply to join btc anytime during the annual membership drive March 4 - March 11, 2024 (may be extended if classes are not full) during their 6th through 11th grade year. Boys are assigned to “teams” by the grade which they will enter in the fall of that membership year. 

 

•  There are approximately 27 boys in each team (by grade) with vacancies filled during annual membership drive by random draw as they are available. We maintain a waitlist of interested candidates should we not have openings in a particular team.

 

 

•  btc Almaden Valley applicants are eligible for membership if living in the following zip codes: 95120 or 95042

•  btc has three (3) General Membership meetings per year (typically May, September and January) that both the boy and parent(s) attend.  These meetings often feature guest speakers who range from leaders in the local community to professional athletes.

•  btc has three (3) additional grade level meetings per year that the boys (and parents occasionally) attend.   These meetings provide team building and education on topics such as high school & college prep, financial planning, life skills, social issues, fitness, etc.

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

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

 

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

 

•  Annual Financial Requirements:
                   TeamMate plus one or two Coaches (parents).........$175
                   Additional TeamMate...........................................$75  

•  Legacies (siblings of current members) are automatic members.

•  Sponsorship:  Prospective members are required to have a current Member in good standing sponsor them.   Please contact our VP of Membership should you have any questions regarding this requirement.  It should not be considered a determent to apply!


For questions about boys team charity of Almaden Valley please email us!

 

VP of Membership - membership@btcalmadenvalley.org