On February 1, 1974 the first Executive Director, Richard Koehler, was hired. By June 26, 1974 building renovation was completed with the facility consisting of two offices, library, craft shop, games room, and a 30 x 40 physical education room was open to boys.

In 1975 the Club became a member agency of the United Way of
Decatur and Macon County and received its first allocation in 1976.

In late 1979, the board launched another capital fund campaign to meet the need for more space and address the increasing need for club services. Through the generosity of many businesses and individuals the 1.3 million dollar campaign was a success and in the fall of 1983 the Club opened its newly constructed 15,000 square foot facility, located at 859 N. Jasper st.

On October 15, 1991 Mr. Dwayne O. Andreas announced and
presented shortly thereafter his personal pledge of $1 Million to the Boys
and Girls Club of Decatur.