Great Futures Celebration April 23 2026 Boys & Girls Clubs of Polk County George Jenkins Memorial Club 6:00 pm pictures from the club of kids playing and Walt Hall former club director

Great Futures – Honoring the Legacy of Walt Hall

THURSDAY, APRIL 23RD, 2026 at 6:00 PM

at the George Jenkins Memorial Unit in Winter Haven, FL

This year’s Great Futures Celebration proudly honors the life and legacy of Walt Hall, a leader whose decades of service helped shape Boys & Girls Clubs of Polk County and the lives of countless young people. This inspiring event offers a unique opportunity to experience the impact of our programs firsthand. Guests will enjoy:

  • A tour of the George Jenkins Memorial Unit in Winter Haven to see where the magic happens.
  • A delicious dinner
  • An engaging program highlighting the success stories of our youth and the programs that make it all possible.
  • A silent auction featuring exclusive items to benefit our mission of building great futures.

Join us as we showcase the amazing work Boys & Girls Clubs of Polk County does and celebrate the dedicated donors that make it possible. Don’t miss your chance to be part of a memorable evening that showcases the incredible work happening every day at Boys & Girls Clubs of Polk County!

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Honoring the Legacy of Walt Hall

This year’s Great Futures Celebration proudly honors the life and legacy of Walt Hall, a leader whose decades of service helped shape Boys & Girls Clubs of Polk County and the lives of countless young people.
 
Walt believed deeply in the power of consistent, caring programs—and the difference one trusted adult can make in a child’s life. During his leadership, Boys & Girls Clubs became more than a safe place to go after school; they became a foundation for growth, character, and hope for generations of children.
 
Through his compassion, steady leadership, and unwavering commitment to kids, Walt helped expand programs that kept young people safe, including being the driving force behind the opening of the North Ridge and South Ridge Clubs. His influence is still felt today—in the staff who carry forward his values, in the alumni who credit the Club for changing their lives, and in the young people who walk through our doors every afternoon.
 
The Great Futures Celebration is an opportunity to honor Walt Hall not only by remembering his impact, but by continuing the work he cared so deeply about.

2025 Great Futures Honoree - Stephen Kalogridis

Born in 1954, Kalogridis has always called Winter Haven, Florida, his home. After graduating from the University of Florida in 1977, he began his career in the securities industry in 1978 at A.G. Edwards, later joining Wells Fargo Securities. He eventually transitioned to private practice, where he has been advising clients for over 25 years. With expertise in capital markets, their formation and performance, as well as focusing on the development, implementation, and management of multifamily apartment projects. Currently, Steve serves as Managing Partner at Silver Properties of Winter Haven, LLC, and as a Strategic Planning Consultant with Six/Ten, LLC. Beyond his professional pursuits, Steve is deeply involved in his community, serving on the Board of Directors for Main Street Winter Haven, the Ritz Theatre, and Boys & Girls Clubs of Polk County. He is an active member of Heartland Community Church and volunteers as an AWANA leader, working with 3rd graders.

Location:

George Jenkins Memorial Unit
2400 Havendale Blvd NW, Winter Haven, FL 33881 

Together, we can make great futures possible.

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