Amanda Slade, chief executive officer of the Boys & Girls Club of Northwest Suburbs, introduced herself to the Village of Carpentersville board during public comment Aug. 19 and outlined plans to expand local services.

Slade said the organization (formerly Dundee Township Boys & Girls Club) has purchased the Woodlands Elementary School site and expects construction to begin soon; she estimated the new teen center will open in about 48 weeks. She told the board her board has charged staff to double the organization’s average daily attendance across communities this year.

Slade said she wants to build relationships with village officials, the police and fire departments, and other local leaders to coordinate services. She also mentioned plans to use 20 South Grove as another club location once the Woodlands center opens.

Her remarks were made during public comment; no board action was required.