The Boys & Girls Clubs of Carroll County celebrated back-to-school with a surprise for kids and teens Monday, unveiling a technology upgrade made possible by a $100,000 donation from Bridgestone Retail Operations’ “Bridgestone Driving Great Futures”. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Carroll County is one of three Clubs nationwide to receive technology assistance from Bridgestone this year. The funds supported the renovation of the Club’s computer lab, helped equip the club with 3d printers, Smart Boards, VR Headsets, portable sound systems, and other interactive learning tools. The “Bridgestone Driving Great Futures” project has raised more than $23 million to help children and youth access resources for Boys and Girls Clubs in the US since 2015.
The Dr. Chitrachedu and Vimala Naganna Tech Center include 25 new computers for the technology center. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff Photo)The Dr. Chitrachedu and Vimala Naganna Tech Center include 25 new computers for the technology center. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff Photo)New computers are also in the technology area for youth members. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff Photo)One of two new 3D printers is available in the STEM room. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff Photo)Mollie Yingling, Social Worker, entertains some children before the big announcement. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff Photo)Team members see the new computers for the first time at Dr. Chitrachedu and Vimala Naganna Tech Center which includes as many as 25 new computers for the technology center. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff Photo)Team members see the new computers for the first time at Dr. Chitrachedu and Vimala Naganna Tech Center which includes as many as 25 new computers for the technology center. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff Photo)From left to right, Damien Claypoole, 10, Dax Claypoole, 6, Zane Thomas, 6, and Cobi Perkins, 6, test out the new computers at Dr. Chitrachedu and Vimala Naganna Tech Center which includes as many as 25 new computers for the technology center. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff Photo)Team members test the new computers at Dr. Chitrachedu and Vimala Naganna Tech Center which includes as many as 25 new computers for the technology center. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff Photo)Jaxon Williamson, 6, and his sister Sophia, 8, try out the new computers at Dr. Chitrachedu and Vimala Naganna Tech Center which includes as many as 25 new computers for the technology center. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff Photo)Sophia Williamson, 8, tries out new computers at Dr. Chitrachedu and Vimala Naganna Tech Center which includes as many as 25 new computers for the technology center. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff Photo)Codilyn Bosley, 10, bottom-left, and Kelsie Gordon, 10, bottom-right, test out the new computers at Dr. Chitrachedu and Vimala Naganna Tech Center which includes as many as 25 new computers for the technology center. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff Photo)Jaxon Williamson, 6, and his sister Sophia, 8, play with “Bobdog” the Boys & Girls Club mascot at Dr. Chitrachedu and Vimala Naganna Tech Center which includes as many as 25 new computers for the technology center. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff Photo)Sean Davis, CEO, Boys & Girls Clubs of Carroll County, introduces club members to the technology update. Seated are Ashley Rauhauser, Area Manager, Bridgestone Retail Operations, and Tom Gordon III, Carroll County Commissioner, District 3. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff Photo)Sean Davis, CEO, Boys & Girls Clubs of Carroll County, introduces club members to the technology update. Seated are Ashley Rauhauser, Area Manager, Bridgestone Retail Operations, and Tom Gordon III, District 3. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff Photo)Sean Davis, CEO, Boys & Girls Clubs of Carroll County, introduces club members to the technology update. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff Photo)Sean Davis, CEO, Boys & Girls Clubs of Carroll County, introduces club members to the technology update. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff Photo)Ashley Rauhauser, Area Manager, Bridgestone Retail Operations, welcomes team members and talks about the “Bridgestone Driving Great Futures” project. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff Photo)Tom Gordon III, Carroll County Commissioner, District 3, comments. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff Photo)Ashley Rauhauser, Area Manager, Bridgestone Retail Operations, Sean Davis, CEO, Boys & Girls Clubs of Carroll County, Tom Gordon III, Carroll County Commissioner, District 3, and the Boys & Girls Club Mascot, “Bobdog” pose for a photo after he revealed. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff Photo)
