Boys & Girls Club of Rochester Community Board Chair receives big honor

(ABC 6 News) – Boys & Girls Club of Rochester’s Community Board Chair Claudia Tabini is among six new members of the Greater Midwest Area Council Hall of Fame.

The Boys & Girls Clubs Area Council Hall of Fame honors those rare individuals whose high achievements have made a mark in their local Club and have impacted the Greater Midwest Area Council (GMAC). Hall of Fame honorees have shaped and inspired local Clubs in Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota. They are true champions for children and have provided innumerable contributions of time, treasure, and talent, and have made a significant and lasting impact on Boys & Girls Clubs.

Tabini has provided over 18 years of service to the Boys & Girls Club of Rochester. Tabini started as Club volunteer, with the aim of getting involved in the Rochester community. She now serves as the Community Board Chair.

“Claudia is a champion for all children! Her desire to serve the Boys & Girls Club of Rochester is selfless and humble. Claudia cares deeply about children and doing whatever it takes to help them recognize success. Our community is lucky to have a dedicated citizen in Claudia,” shares Julie Ruzek, the Executive Director of Cradle 2 Career.

In 2009 Tabini founded Chili Challenge, one of Rochester’s most popular annual events, The event has raised $400,000 for the Boys & Girls Club of Rochester. She has been the driving force of A Chair Affair, the organization’s annual gala, making it the premier fundraising event in Rochester and Southern Minnesota.

Chad Campbell, Boys & Girls Club CEO, said, “Claudia is truly most deserving of this award. She has given her heart and soul to the Boys & Girls Club of Rochester to make great futures possible for every youth who walks through our doors.”