Last Thursday at the Sheraton City Centre hotel in downtown Indianapolis, Community Health Network President and CEO Bryan Mills was presented with the highest award achievable from the Indiana Area Council of Boys & Girls Clubs. As one of the 2023 Hall of Fame inductees, he joined a prestigious group of individuals who have dedicated years of service to their local Boys & Girls Clubs.
“Bryan’s passion and commitment to the Boys & Girls Club Movement along with his exceptional and sustained leadership within our community are beyond worthy of this recognition,” Boys & Girls Club of Noblesville Executive Director Becky Terry said. “I am honored to be able to nominate Bryan for this award alongside my colleague, Maggie Lewis, CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Indianapolis.”
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Mills was a member of three Boys & Girls Clubs prior to joining the Boys Club of Noblesville (BGCN) in 1974. The Club was a place that he felt accepted and somewhere he knew he belonged. He held onto that feeling and joined the Board of Directors of BGCN in 1996. His leadership had a major impact on the organization throughout his tenure on the board. He uses his personal story as a way to highlight the work that Clubs do locally and across the nation.
Today, Mills never shies away from asking others to join him in supporting GREAT FUTURES for Club Kids.
In 2002, he led a successful capital campaign raising over $4 million to renovate the Conner Street Club and to construct the Community Center. He then diligently served as President of the Board in 2005 and 2006. Understanding the need for a new facility to effectively serve Noblesville youth and the community, he was a cabinet member for the Build & Grow Capital Campaign that raised $6.7 million in 2016 and opened in 2018. He worked a long list of prospects, and through his passion and belief in the mission, he secured the naming rights gift to close out the campaign.
Retiring from the Board after 20 years of dedicated service, Mills continues to work a list of prospects for the annual campaign, sponsors, donors, and advocates for the Boys & Girls Club Movement whenever he has the opportunity. He is a sounding board for the current leadership of the Club and is always willing to offer guidance.
Mills and his wife, Cathie, are also members of BGCN’s legacy giving program – the Heritage Club. He generously gives back to his community to ensure future generations of youth have a Boys & Girls Club as a second home.
About the Boys & Girls Club of Noblesville
The Boys & Girls Club of Noblesville provides high-quality, low-cost programs for youth members with the help of donors and sponsors. Between the Club, the Community Center and Camp Crosser, BGCN provides opportunities for members to enjoy activities and experiences that help shape character and offer new perspectives. BGCN is dedicated to inspiring and enabling all young people to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens by promoting leadership, character, health and physical development. Learn more at BGCNI.org.
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