‘The Club’, as it’s affectionately been dubbed by the hundreds of children who attend daily, is a safe place where kids can just be kids. Tonight, we finally get to come together to paint a bright future and make a positive impact for the children!” We all at some point experienced a little fear, uncertainty, social restrictions and isolation from loved ones. “This past year the pandemic continued to impact our communities and our youth. “We wanted this year’s auction theme to send a positive message to our youth that even when times are tough to keep moving forward and focus on the future,” she continued. One of my earliest memories was learning to shoot a basketball by then club director, Terry Freeman. As a child, there was always something fun to do. “The club was a safe place to meet friends, hang out after school and during the summer. She also serves her tribe as executive vice president of Quil Ceda Creek Casino. “As a former club kid, I personally know the positive impacts of having a Boys & Girls Club in my community,” shared auction chairwoman Belinda Hegnes. Kenzie Thompson-Sheldon entices someone to bid $5,000 for a Tyler Lockett jersey. The signature fundraising event of the season was all about giving gracious donors and committed community members an opportunity to paint a brighter future for Tulalip kids. Chairwoman Gobin and Josh Fryberg pose with an autographed Bon Jovi guitar that went for a pretty penny during the live auction.ĭuring the evening of Saturday, May 14, the Tulalip Resort Casino’s orca ballroom was home to the 24 th Annual Tulalip Boys and Girls Club Auction.

Clubs in tulalip casino