The Joplin Boys and Girls Club Facility

The Joplin Boys and Girls Club has expanded in size since I was there in 1979-81. It has two gymnasiums now with the larger one on the end. The present Executive Director recently sent me these photographs of the actual building itself. In a few days I will showcase the exterior facility behind this building.

I was amazed to find a school bus vehicle and van as part of this clubs mobile fleet as well as what appears to be a truck. I wonder what the utility bills for this club are as there is much space both to heat and light. I was present at the club for the new building phase of the front of the club which was attached to our present gymnasium at that time. The new building was enclosed but not finished. I often used the new building back door to get to our athletic field behind the club.

It would appear that the newest gym was inserted over our old blacktop area which was just outside our gymnasium. The kids of Joplin are most fortunate to have this much space to play and learn in and I’m sure the community is most proud of this facility.

Where the large parking lot now stands is where the old club once stood.