Wall of Fame
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Virginia Peninsula’s Wall of Fame originated in the early 2000’s to honor Board Members’ long service, extraordinary leadership, and immense generosity to Boys & Girls Clubs. Each member has made a lasting impact to create the legacy of today’s organization and to ensure youth in the community have a safe place.
Robert L. Locher
- 11 Year Dedicated Board Member
- Past Chairman House & Grounds Committee
- Strong Voice in the Community on Behalf of the Club
- Maintained Facility Site for Eleven Years
- Bob’s Effort and Generosity Made Possible the Construction of our Facility by Donating All Site Work
Herbert Morewitz
“Herbie”
- Charter Board Member
- Past President
- Capital Campaign Chairman
- 51 Years of Dedicated Service
Sam C. Canavos
- Founder of Steak & Burger Dinner
- Board Member Since 1991
- Strong Leader and Voice in Community on Behalf of the Club
- Major Financial Supporter Through Donation of Food at Major Events
William T. Saunders, Jr.
- Board Member Since 1977
- President 1986-1987
- Architect of Boys & Girls Club Foundation
- Supports All Fundraising Efforts Through Strong Influence in the Community
Caleb D. West, Jr.
- Founding Father of Newport News Boys Club
- Board Member Since 1946
- Capital Campaign Chairman or Honorary
- Campaign Chairman 1953, 1958, 1985, & 1998
- Honorary Director
- Lifetime Supporter of the Boys & Girls Club
William S. Hargette
- Board Member Since 1974
- President 1988-1989
- Strong Leader in Community on Behalf of The Boys & Girls Club
- Leader in Development and Raising of Funds for the Foundation
Samuel A. Levingston
- Board Member Since 1967
- President 1978 and 1979
- Past Chairman of Budget, Personnel, House & Grounds, Nominating, and Program Committees
- Supports All Fundraising Efforts Through Strong Influence in the Community
George C. Austin
- Compassionate Leader
- Board Member Since 1970
- Past Chairman of Budget and Personnel Committee
- Advocate for All Youth By Setting Example
Dr. Harry D. Simpson, Jr.
- Past Board President
- Treasurer for Over 20 Years
- Financial Contributor
- Charter Member of Newport News Boys Club
- Board Member for Nearly Four Decades
- President of Gloucester Boys & Girls Club
- Worked Tirelessly to Open Gloucester Club
Frederick B. Malvin, CPA
- Past Board President
- Financial Contributor
- Endowed Malvin Memorial Program Opportunities Fund
- Head of Planned Giving Initiative
- Father of Boys & Girls Club Tax Credit Program
- Responsible for over $1,000,000 in Donations
H.R. “Dick” Ashe
- Largest Financial Contributor in the History of Our Organization
- Provided Direction for Long Term Planning
- Dedicated to Helping to Enhance the Quality of Life for Our Youth
- Motto – “What Can I Do To Help?”
- Long Time Board Member
Dr. Sarah E. Forbes
- First Female President
- Major Financial Contributor
- Led Integration of Girl Members
- Strong Voice in the Community
- Long Term Board Member
Joseph H. Latchum, Jr.
- Long Term Board Member and Generous Financial Contributor
- Tireless Boys & Girls Club Advocate
- Donated Countless Hours of Legal Work
- Guided the Organizational Merger Process
- Founding Board Member of Boys & Girls Club Foundation
Tommy Garner
- Former Boys & Girls Club Member
- Generous Contributor
- Sponsor of Christmas Parties
- Air Conditioned Several Clubs & Built New Restrooms
- Donated and Renovated Space for New Club
- Renovated Boys & Girls Club Workforce Development Center
- Tireless Advocate for Clubs
W.A. “Bud” Porter
- Board Member since 1982
- Past Board President
- Tireless Boys & Girls Club Advocate
- Lifetime Supporter
- Facilitated over $1,500,000 in donations
- VA/DC Area Council Representative & Southeast Region Consultant
- Namesake of “Bud Porter Passion Award” for VA/DC Area Council