(March 6, 2007) -- Former President Bill Clinton received a warm welcome from three hundred people on Tuesday evening, March 6 at the law firm of Keesal, Young and Logan...a fundraiser for the Boys & Girls Club of Long Beach.

With the former President in photo below: (left to right, top row) Councilmembers Patrick O'Donnell and Gary DeLong and (bottom row) Councilmember Gerrie Schipske, Vice Mayor Bonnie Lowenthal, Councilmembers Suja Lowenthal Tonia Reyes Uranga and Rae Gabelich. Mayor Bob Foster is present, but obscured in this shot.

Photo credit: Nancy Foster

Here's former President Clinton with Mayor Foster.

Photo credit: Nancy Foster

Former President Clinton with Don Rodriguez, Exec. Dir, Boys & Girls Clubs of LB and (right) law firm named partner Samuel A. "Skip" Keesal, Jr.

Photo credit: Nancy Foster

Former LB Mayor Beverly O'Neill was present, seen in this shot with Mr. Keesal.

Photo credit: Nancy Foster

I'm told that as a child, President Clinton was in need of guidance and the Boys and Girls Club made a difference in his life...and his dedication to this organization is his way of giving back.

When his close friend, Skip Keesal, made the request to Bill Clinton to speak and take photos with contributors to The Boys and Girls Club, Mr. Clinton was more than happy to fulfill this request.

This was surely a great fundraising event for the youngsters who benefit from this fine organization. The Boys and Girls club still enhances the lives of thousands of children today

In every community, boys and girls are left to find their own recreation and companionship in the streets. An increasing number of children are at home with no adult care or supervision. Young people need to know that someone cares about them.

Boys & Girls Clubs offer that and more. Club programs and services promote and enhance the development of boys and girls by instilling a sense of competence, usefulness, belonging and influence.

Boys & Girls Clubs are a safe place to learn and grow -- all while having fun. They are truly The Positive Place For Kids.