[Baltimore Sun] Boys and Girls Clubs of Carroll County celebrate technology donation

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Carroll County celebrated the back-to-school season with a big surprise for kids and teens on Monday, unveiling technology improvements made possible through a $100,000 donation from Bridgestone Retail Operations’ “Bridgestone Driving Great Futures” initiative. Boys & Girls Clubs of Carroll County is one of three Clubs nationwide to receive a technology grant from Bridgestone this Year. The funds supported renovation of the Club’s computer lab, helped supply the club with 3d printers, Smart Boards, VR Headsets, a portable sound system, and additional tools for interactive learning. The “Bridgestone Driving Great Futures” initiative has raised more than $23 million to help kids and teens gain access to Boys & Girls Clubs resources across the U.S. since 2015.

The Drs. Chitrachedu and Vimala Naganna Tech Center includes many of the new 25 brand new computers for the tech hub. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff photo)
The Drs. Chitrachedu and Vimala Naganna Tech Center includes many of the new 25 brand new computers for the tech hub. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff photo)

New computers are also in the tech area for the teen members. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff photo)
One of two new 3D printers is located in the S.T.E.M. Room. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff photo)
Mollie Yingling, Social Worker, entertains some of the children before the big reveal. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff photo)

Club members see the new computers for the 1st time in the Drs. Chitrachedu and Vimala Naganna Tech Center that includes many of the new 25 brand new computers for the tech hub. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff photo)
Club members see the new computers for the 1st time in the Drs. Chitrachedu and Vimala Naganna Tech Center that includes many of the new 25 brand new computers for the tech hub. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff photo)
Left to right, Damien Claypoole, 10, Dax Claypoole, 6, Zane Thomas, 6, and Cobi Perkins, 6, try out the new computers in the Drs. Chitrachedu and Vimala Naganna Tech Center that includes many of the new 25 brand new computers for the tech hub. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff photo)

Club members try out the new computers in the Drs. Chitrachedu and Vimala Naganna Tech Center that includes many of the new 25 brand new computers for the tech hub. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff photo)
Jaxon Williamson, 6, and his sister Sophia, 8, try out the new computers in the Drs. Chitrachedu and Vimala Naganna Tech Center that includes many of the new 25 brand new computers for the tech hub. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff photo)
Sophia Williamson, 8, tries out the new computers in the Drs. Chitrachedu and Vimala Naganna Tech Center that includes many of the new 25 brand new computers for the tech hub. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff photo)

Codilyn Bosley, 10, lower-left, and Kelsie Gordon, 10, lower-right, try out the new computers in the Drs. Chitrachedu and Vimala Naganna Tech Center that includes many of the new 25 brand new computers for the tech hub. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff photo)
Jaxon Williamson, 6, and his sister Sophia, 8, play with “Bobdog” the Boys & Girls Club mascot in the Drs. Chitrachedu and Vimala Naganna Tech Center that includes many of the new 25 brand new computers for the tech hub. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff photo)
Sean Davis, CEO, Boys & Girls Clubs of Carroll County, announces to the club members the technology improvements. Seated is 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, announces to the club members the technology improvements. Seated is 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, announces to the club members the technology improvements. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff photo)
Sean Davis, CEO, Boys & Girls Clubs of Carroll County, announces to the club members the technology improvements. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff photo)

Ashley Rauhauser, Area Manager, Bridgestone Retail Operations, welcomes the club members and talks about the “Bridgestone Driving Great Futures” initiative. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff photo)
Tom Gordon III, Carroll County Commissioner, District 3, makes his remarks. (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 Boys & Girls Club Mascot, “Bobdog” pose for a picture after the reveal. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff photo)