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Name: Jimbo Cox Location: Holdenville, OK Comments: I begin to attend the Birmingham Boys Club when I was 6yrs old, so around 80 or 81. I pretty much lived there as a child and often times got the attention and discipline that I may not have been given at home. I went to Camp Jimmy Goodwin as well from the time I was old enough and spent every week of camp I could at Smith Lake. Upon graduating high school, I entered the US Army for 6 yrs before returning back to work at the Boys and Girls Club. It was the most rewarding time of my life and I left to relocate to Oklahoma with my wife who is originally from here. I have often time, thought about attempting to open a club out here so that I can try to give to the kids of this generation what I was given. The one sombering thing that I can speak of is the sale and closing of Camp Jimmy Goodwin. It truelly was the best times of my life and its hard to think that other kids will not get to experience the same great times that I did there as well. To all the counselors, staff and members who ever shared these great times or helped me during my time there, I say thank you. It was a very special time in my life. Visit Date: 2/9/2012

Name: Chris Fink Location: Springville, AL Comments: I attended the club when it was on South Park Drive. Some of the best memories that I have today are during those years. I would guess that I was there between 1984 and 1987. I lived in the pool, enjoyed the video games, computer room, movie room, and the deep thuds from kids getting hit hard in warball. My favorite had to be Mrs. Bobby's art room. Thanks to Coach Cleckler and his team who provided a great, clean and positive environment for the youth of that day. Visit Date: 2/5/2012

Name: stanley knight Location: cropwell ,ala Comments: I was a member of the bham boy's club for 10 plus year's and went to camp from 1969 untill 1974 with boy's from all over ala .I was a swimmer and played in all sport's won skit nite one time and worked in mess hall with joe christopher and mark turley .bone's Brown . still see joe and i see gary the weasle .. Visit Date: 1/23/2012

Name: Heather Sanderson Cook Location: Hueytown Comments: I am so excited to have found this website! I attended the club from around the age of 8 to about 11 or 12 ( 1994-1998 or 1999). It was the most fun time of my life! I loved going there- I remember when Jamie Gilmore and his brother worked there- and Daryl... and the art room was ran by a little lady with grey hair but i can't remember her name??? We were as lucky as to have the Harlem Globetrotters come to the Club and shoot hoops when i was going there! And i spent a couple of summers looking forward to Camp Jimmy Goodwin! AAHHH, great times!!! All children should get to enjoy this atmosphere! You guys do a great job! Visit Date: 11/16/2011

Name: Matt Nelson Location: Hueytown Comments: I grew up at "The Club" all my game and basketball skills were learned at the club. I loved "WAR Ball.My brother Jason and I had some great times. I enjoyed going to camp it was so much fun. Hey Josh remember when I got stung by the wasp. Thanks man Matthew and Jason Nelson Visit Date: 10/9/2011

Name: Walker Winfield Location: Pelham, Alabama Comments: Member of Boys Club 1950 (fo & aft) Herbert "Pete" Peterson was the Director; other leaders were Tommy Watkins, Bill Dawkins. Went to Camp Horner to work and clean up and play, swimming in the Cahaba with rope tied to tree for swinging out into the river. Played a lot of Basketball; was pretty good at it, we went all around to play other areas like Pratt City, Gate City, Sandusky,etc. Erskine Ramsay a big sponsor.... He gave us the bus for our travels to camp and one year to Montgomery to play in State Chanpionship basketball games. I dearly loved that club. w.w. Visit Date: 8/24/2011

Name: Nancy Fowler Location: BESSEMER, AL Comments: I attended Camp Jimmy Goodwin around 1967. I was a member of the 1st Girls Club in Bessemer. I was amazed to find that this place still exists. I saw recent photos posted on facebook, and it still looks the same! Wow!! Visit Date: 6/20/2011

Name: Patrick Smith Location: Baytown, Texas Comments: I remember the Boys Club and Camp Jimmy Goodwin. We played warball, and those fun games like "Sham-Battle". Throwing those flour filled brown bags at eachother in a game of capture the flag (thats what we did before paint ball and laser tag).. Most of all there were the role models that gave me a sound start on being a responsible boy, and eventualy a man. I spent over 20 years in the US Army (retired now) and I am currently an officer for the City of La Porte Police Department (Animal Cruelty Investigator). Thanks to those lessons and expierences I had at the Boys Club and camp. Thank you.. My best memories are of those days. 1976-1982 Visit Date: 12/27/2010

Name: Jonathan (Fish) DeArman Location: Sylvan Springs Comments: I attended the Boys club in central park from about 83 till 90 something when it was moved to Hueytown. Most people at the club know me as Fish and a few people still do. I had a great time growing up at the club spent most of my time with ms. bobby in the art room or in the big old pool diving for the O.G. Tar balls. Loved getting away during the summer at camp always felt like i was really far from home. I loved almost everything about camp and i hat thats its gone but we all move on. To Mr. and Ms. C. thank you very much for the things you have taught me in my life i know I'm a better person because of the club. THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!! Visit Date: 8/18/2010

Name: Randy Johns Location: Jemison, AL Comments: I attended the Boys' Club in West End from 1980-1991. I was a Jr. Leader and camp counselor but worked mostly in the kitchen at camp with Tom, Pam, and Mrs. Wilson. I also was the last 'Boy of the Year' before that award was changed to 'Youth of the Year'. I really feel those were the best days. I often reference the good times and friends I made; a few of which I still have today. The Club has changed since the days when it was on South Park Drive and when we had to hug trees at camp but I think the foundation it provides, is still there. Remember, "A man is never as tall as when he stoops to help a boy." Visit Date: 7/30/2010

Name: Stephen Brantely Location: Montgomery, AL Comments: I attended between 1985 and 1989. I fondly remember gym hockey, using the art room, watching Tron on laser disc in the TV room, and warball. The one year I got to attend the camp, we did a skit based on Carman's "The Champion". I would like to one day try and re-create the Birmingham Boy's Club experience here in Montgomery. Visit Date: 7/28/2010

Name: Montrece George Jones Location: Pleasant Grove, AL Comments: Wow! I can't believe you guys are still at the Club. It was a great experience for me and my sisters. We still talk about the good old days there. I often wonder if that group picture in still on the wall from 1990.My kids will probably attend if the club is still open. I'm glad to have been apart of a positive place for kids. MJ Visit Date: 7/15/2010

Name: John Meadows Location: Charlotte NC Comments: I was a member of the Boys Club when it was located in Central City, I attended Camp Horner and helped clear out for Camp Goodwin before the lake was filled. I worked at the Club during High School and 2 summers at Camp Goodwin. Pete Peterson was the Director back then. I will never forget the time when he was attending a National event in LA that he called me(Living in San Diego at the time) to meet up with him. Pete was truly an inspiration to my life and many , many others. I cherrish the memories that I had around the clud and camps. I would love to hera from any of the old guys. John Meadows Jmeadows@cmgsales.com Jmeadows@carolina.RR.com OFF 704-841-2233 Mob 704-996-6933 Visit Date: 7/7/2010

Name: Michelle Burns (George) Location: Hueytown Comments: I know you as Josh!!! Hey guys its great to see so many of you all staying with it because the club was one of the best memories my sisters(andrea and montrece)("AKA" The George Girls) and I had. I will always be a B&GC girl!! Keep up the good work! Visit Date: 7/6/2010

Name: John Meadows Location: Charlotte NC Comments: I grew up in Central City and started going to the Club when I was 6. I started working at the Club when I started working for tghe Club thru High School. Pete Peterson was the Director. Mrs Hawthorne was the Arts Director. I first attended camp at Camp Horner and then helped clearing out for Camp Goodwin. I never attended the camp as a camper, but attended it as Arts and Crafts person and one summer as Assistent Cook.. What a time we had. Those surely were the good old days. I would love to get back down to see the camp. Any one wishing to get in touch with me give ame a call on 704-996-6933 or my email address are Jmeadows@cmgsales.com and Jmeadows@carolina.rr.com. I woul;d love to hear anything about the Club or the Camp. John Meadows Club Member 1954-1965 Visit Date: 5/18/2010

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