Our Commitment to Safety

Young people deserve a safe environment to learn and grow

The Boys & Girls Club of North Central Florida is committed to keeping our Clubs safe for everyone, especially our Club Kids. 


Following the guidance of Boys & Girls Clubs of America, we have evaluated and evolved our safety measures not only to meet the required measures but that go beyond this to keep our organization safe.   


Here are just a few of the local sources that we partner and collaborate with:


  • Taylor County Sheriffs Office
  • Perry Police Station
  • Taylor County Fire Rescue
  • Taylor County Department of Emergency Management
  • Taylor County School District Office
  • Taylor County Health Department
  • City Of Perry City Counsel



If you see something, say something. Reporting safety concerns that you have can be very important in helping keep our Clubs as safe as possible.  Any safety concerns that you have, please fill out for your safety team to review here.

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TRACY DEES, CSM

BGCNCFL Safety Committee Chairperson |

Certified Safety Manager by the National Association of Safety Professionals  |

Red Cross Certified CPR/First Aid/AED Instructor |

Management Certification from Troy University

EMILY KETRING

BGCNCFL Chief Executive Officer |

Trauma & Resilience from Florida State University

Human & Organizational Performance from the National Association of Safety Professionals

Certified Prevention Specialist

Former Mayor of The City of Perry

TERESA COMPTON

BGCNCFL Assistant Executive Director |

Finance & HR Director

SHANTON EDWARDS "COACH"

BGCNCFL Director of Operations |

Degree in Crimminal Justice

CARMINA KETRING

BGCNCFL Emergency Operation Planner |

Mental Health First Aid Trainer |

Degree in Social Sience from FSU |  

Emergency Management Certification |

Cyber Security from Flagler College

Meridith Anderson

BGCNCFL Head Start Program Manager |

Early Childhood Education & Teaching Degree from Florida State University |

FL DOE Certified Educator   

DCF Credited Site Director

Oriel Blalock

BGCNCFL Human Resource Manager |

Human Services Degree |

Masters in Business Administration with specialization in Human Resource Management from Saint Leo University  

WARD KETRING

Current City Mayor & Councilmen of Perry |

Perry Airport Manager |

Certified Electrician

TOMMY FOLSOM

Current insurance broker for the BGCNCFL, specializing in liability insurance

 DR. DANNY GLOVER JR.  -  PENDING ACCEPTANCE

Current Director of Taylor County Emergency Management |

Former Superintendent of Taylor County Schools |

Doctorate degree in Educational Leadership from FAMU |

Master of Education in Educational Leadership from FAMU |

Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Education from FSU

MARTINE YOUNG

Operations Manager of The Florida Department of Health in Taylor County

LINDA WILLIS

Current BGCNCFL Board Member

ROB BROWN

Former City Manager of Perry, FL

DENNY KNIGHT

Current BGCNCFL Board Member |

Former BGCNCFL Board President |

Veterans Service Officer (VSO) |

Retired U.S. Navy

LIEUTENANT GREG MELVIN

Current LT. & K-9 Deputy with the Taylor County Sherrif's Office | Certified Emergency Instructor |

EMS for laffeyettee County, specialties in Pediatric Emergency Care

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