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Serving Albany & Rensselaer Counties
BGCCA Club Alumni
Welcome to the Club After The Club. The leaders, innovators and change-makers who grew up in the Club, sharing a passion for supporting the next generation of Club kids. The Club Alumni community is where you will always belong and find ways to make a difference for today’s Club kids.
BGCCA wants to recognize the many people in the Capital Area, boy & girls of all ages, who have had experiences at The Club through the years.
Our goals with this group include:
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Develop a core of experienced Club mentors
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Document historic Club information & stories
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Connect the Club community
Your participation in this free community includes:
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A BGCCA Alumni t-shirt
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Networking and opportunities to connect with Club alumni
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Invitations to alumni events and gatherings
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Opportunities to make an impact for current Club kids
Information about the history of BGCCA may be found here: BGCCapitalArea.org/history
BGCCA Alumni are invited to exclusive events. Join us to rekindle old friendships, share memories & refreshments.
Join us on:
Saturday, December 6th
Register via the form below. We look forward to seeing you!
Upcoming Events
BGCCA Alumni
Co-chairs
Frank DeNucci, Albany Boys Club
Erick Singleman, Albany Boys Club
Members
John Kearney, Albany Boys Club
Pat Doyle, Troy Boys & Girls Club
Roy Smith, Troy Boys & Girls Club
Register to join the Alumni below:
This includes anyone who attended the Clubs in Albany and Troy. If you are interested in joining, please fill out the form below. Questions? Please contact Pat Doyle, BGCCA Chief Development Officer, at (518) 462-5528 ext. 2001 or email.
Join The Alumni
Connect on Facebook
Connect with fellow alumni in a dedicated alumni-run group: www.facebook.com/groups/bgccaalumni
The five individuals pictured in caricatures above represent the heart and soul of the Albany Boys’ Club from the period beginning in 1946 and continuing through 1987. Under their leadership the Albany Boys’ Club found new homes at the Delaware Avenue Clubhouse in 1956, (which is still in use today), as well as the Livingston Avenue Clubhouse which was sold in 1987.
Tom Bender, the Executive Director, starting in 1946, led a group of former orphans named Fred Schroeder, Al Singleman, and Pete Christopher. Fred Schroeder was the Director at the Livingston Avenue Clubhouse. Pete Christopher was the Director at the Delaware Clubhouse. Al Singleman served at both locations as the Athletic Director. Later, Peter DiLillo joined this group in 1958 where he served in various roles at the Livingston Avenue clubhouse including Director. All served at the Albany Boys’ Club’s summer camp, Camp Thacher, located on Thompson’s Lake, now the home of the Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature center.
Together they reflect 41 years of dedicated service. During that 41 year period the lives of Albany’s youth were positively influenced. We are thankful for their hard work and dedication.
