boys team charity Sonoran Fiesta League Membership Information

To be eligible for membership in the Sonoran Fiesta League (new members only) your home zip code must be 85250, 85253, or 85258.  Certain exceptions made if your son attends school in one of those zip codes, contact VP Membership, Elizabeth Smith at hankesmith@gmail.com to discuss. 

New members Drive starting February 29th application deadline 3/19/24

 

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 1st through April 30th.
  • Prospective Members may apply to join btc during the annual membership drive during their 7th 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 25 boys in each Team with vacancies filled during the annual Prospective Member Drive by random draw as they are available.
  • btc has three (3) General Membership Meetings per year (May, September and January) that both TeamMates and Coaches attend and additional Team Meetings (grade level) throughout the year. 
  • Coaches are required to serve in a leadership role for at least one term during their btc tenure.
  • Philanthropy Hours are earned while serving at one of our btc Sonoran Fiesta approved philanthropies. League Hours are earned by attending General Membership Meetings, Team Meetings (grade level), committee work, etc.
  • The annual minimum hours requirements are:

        Grades 7-9 TeamMates and Coaches               15 Philanthropy Hour

                                                                                    6 League Hours

        Grades 10-12 TeamMates and Coaches            10 Philanthropy Hours

                                                                                    6 League Hours

 

All Prospective Members must be sponsored by a current btc Sonoran Fiesta League Member in good standing.

All Prospective Member Applicants are sorted by their appropriate class. If there are more applicants than space available in a class, the applicants will be selected by random draw to fill the class or, if necessary, placed on a waitlist.  Prospective Member Applicants and their Sponsors will be contacted by the VP of Membership following the draw.

Legacies (siblings of current members) are automatic members.

                               


Membership Drive Timeline

btc membership year runs May 1 - April 30

Membership Renewal: February 25- February 29, 2024

Prospective Member Drive: February 29 - March 19, 2024

Prospective Member Draw and Notification: March 11 - 19, 2024