Commissioner Collins is pleased to Accept Award

On February 18, 2000, the Boys and Girls Club of Central Alabama honored Commissioner Bettye Fine Collins with their "Integrity in Leadership Award." The award was presented to recognize Commissioner Collins' dedication to the Boys and Girls Club of North East Jefferson County. According to the club, she was instrumental in having the facility located in Jefferson County, and has continued to lend her support and leadership to the Club.

The Boys and Girls Club of Central Alabama is 99-years old, and is the oldest youth-serving organization in the southeast. The North East Club has over 400 members who enjoy activities at the Club such as sports, classes on character development, swimming, teachers helping with homework, and substance abuse prevention classes. Children ages 7 - 14 are served by the Club. The Boys and Girls Club of Central Alabama is dedicated completely to children, providing leadership to enable youth at all levels of society to develop and achieve their maximum potential.

"It is such an honor to be recognized by this wonderful organization," says Commissioner Collins.