The Boys and Girls Club of Brown County is raffling off a military style H1 Hummer, which is no longer in production.  Board members ask the public to support local children who are members of the club by purchasing one of the 200 tickets offered.

“This is an original “Hummer” produced from 1992-2006.  This is a military grade vehicle in comparison to the H2 Hummer that is sold now,” said Board Member Jamie Munson.  “We are selling each ticket for $250 with a limit of 200.”

The 2001 H1 TT4 ABS Hummer (pictured above with club members) has 70,140 miles.  Its original purchase price was approximately $83,000, with the mileage and age it is now, its Kelly Blue Book retail value is approximately $47,400 for an average condition vehicle to $62,100 for an excellent condition vehicle.

The club provides a safe location for an average of 200 kids, ages K-12, to go after school, during the holidays and throughout the summer.  It is equipped with a computer lab, tutors, game room, art classes, snack/meals, mentoring programs and a Junior Masters Gardening Program.

Munson explained how money donated to the Boys and Girls Club of Brown County is used.  She stated that she feels it’s important for the public to know where their money goes when donations are made.

The Club employees 10 Howard Payne University students to help oversee and play with its members.  There is a ratio of about ten students to each teacher at the club, according to Munson.

“We have a Programs Director and an art teacher who are part time. Danny Willingham, Executive Director, is our only full time employee,” explained Munson.

The Club is located in the old South Elementary building.  The Boys and Girls Club of Brown County’s board of directors has worked to make many improvements this year alone.  They have added bathrooms and water fountains, remodeled the gym and put in emergency doors.

“Every year we like to have a facilities project,” said Munson.

Training for their staff is also important.  Each year the Executive and Programs Directors are sent to regional seminars and a conference.

“So as you can see, the money stays in the Club to either improve the physical building, provide security for the kids or promote programs that will enhance our members for the future,” Munson stated.

For raffle tickets and more information about the Boys and Girls Club of Brown County