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BIG BROTHERS
BIG SISTERS
OF THE BAY AREA OCTOBER-NOVEMBER 2008 NEWSLETTER PLEASE NOTE:Due to budget considerations, BBBSBA will not be producing printed copies of our monthly newsletter. Therefore we encourage all "Bigs" to consider printing this newsletter to share with their Littles if they do not receive it electronically. |
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A TIME TO BE THANKFUL We all know the news has been a little grim of late, with the turbulence of the financial markets and political scenes intensifying. So BBBSBA thought it would nice to offer a change of focus and share some positive news happening in our community. So we asked some of the Bigs and Littles enrolled in our program (along with their Parent/Guardians) to share their thoughts on how they might fill in the blank of the following sentence:“What I am most thankful for about having a Big/Little Brother or Sister is___________” To follow are some of the responses we received – we think they’ll be sure to inspire you and hope these quotes will help kick-off warm thoughts for the upcoming holiday season…. (Note: we received too many responses to print them all, so please watch for more “thankful” quotes in our December issue!)
What I am most thankful for about having a Big Sister is “that I can be with someone besides my family who really cares for me.” – Little Sister Mimi (age 10) about Big Sister Danielle
I am most thankful for “both the excitement on his face and the joy that he brings me every time that I see him!”- Adam H., Big Brother to Kiere (age 7) I am most thankful for “his moves on the basketball court - he actually inspired me to work on my game for the first time in years! Keep up those skills, Shon Shon!" -Mark M., Big Brother to DeShon (age 14) What I am most thankful is the wonderful role models and friends that my sons now have in their lives." - Carol M., mother of Little Brothers Morgan (14) and Brian (13)
I am most thankful “for (my Little Sister) not being afraid to be who she is and sharing part of her life with me” - Michelle D., Big Sister to Symphanee (age 15) What I’m most thankful for is that “there could not have been a better match for Jarrod. Cristhian has been an amazing friend and influence on my son.” - Lesa M., mother of Little Brother Jarrod (age 14) I’m thankful “that I have someone to talk to about anything and take me places so I'm not just bored in my house all the time” - Little Brother Jarrod (age 14) about Big Brother Cristhian I’m thankful for “getting to spend time with Little Tina who is such a joy in my life! I Love You Tina!!” – Sheila C., Big Sister to Tina (age 11) |
Five long months of training and commitment sure paid off for members of the Inaugural BBBSBA Marathon Team on October 5th, as ALL 25 TEAMMATES CROSSED THE FINISH LINE after completing the 13.1 miles of the San Jose Rock ’n Roll Marathon!
Not only do the team members all deserve big congratulations for such dedication and great physical achievement, but they also collectively raised nearly $22,000on behalf of BBBSBA to support our youth mentoring services… please join BBBSBA in congratulating each of them on this outstanding accomplishment! Special kudos to our top fundraisers: Barbara Scotlan of Wells Fargo, Big Sister Nancy Tung, Big Brother Matthew Curtis, and the Safeway Hispanic Network. A Big thank you also goes to Team Coach Robert Mills and his Club 26.2 coaches, whose exceptional leadership and instruction helped thoroughly prepared the entire BBBSBA team for the race, and made it such a rewarding experience that many said they intend to do it again next year!
In addition to the team’s race efforts, BBBSBA also had a booth at the 2-day Pre-event Marathon to highlight our agency’s programs and services to the thousands of local participants. Volunteer Bigs and Littles helped staff run the booth which featured a giant prize wheel and free goodies to hand out, thanks to the generous support of Epicentro marketing.
The BBBSBA Marathon Training program was a tremendous success on many levels, and we look forward to being able to expand on that success in years to come. We’re hoping some of you may even make it be your New Year’s Resolution to join the team when training begins this summer for the 2009 Marathon!
BBBSBA Marathon Team 2008 |
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October 28th
November 14th
November 15th
November 19th
November 20th
December 14th
January 24th
For more information see our online calendar at www.bbbsba.org, call your Match Support Specialist or contact BBBSBA at 415-503-4050. |
What's On Our Holiday Wish List? Every year Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay Area (BBBSBA) hosts annual holiday celebrations for “Bigs” and their Little Brothers and Sisters. The fun-filled day includes festivities complete with food, games, gifts and entertainment to help celebrate the season.
Please consider donating gift cards this holiday season to be given to our families for use all year round!
Suggested types of gift cards:
Suggested gift card value $10+
(Please remember many of our "Littles" are teens so toys are not the only thing on our wish list)
Other ideas welcome! Please contact: sjacques@bbbsba.org for questions or additional information. |
Donate your vehicle:
United Way Campaigns:
Help Spread the Word |
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BBBSBA Staff List Marcia Hodges, Interim CEO
Milpitas Office
Oakland Office Coatlicue Ettling, Finance Manager Joanne Gold, Chief Development Officer Stephanie Jacques, Partnership Coordinator Jane Kurz, Development Director Victoria Perera, Match Support Narges Zohoury, Enrollment & Match BBBSBA Board of Directors
President
Members
To contact us: |
More photos from our annual match picnic! |
More photos from our annual match picnic! |
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MATCH ANNIVERSARIES Congratulations to the following Big Brothers/Big Sisters & their Littles on celebrating a match Milestone:
9 Years
7 Years
6 Years
5 Years
4 years |
3 Years
Chad R. & Tadeu C. Christine R. & Sh’nea G. James C. & Tory H. Kay R. & Cristina C. Marco V. & Bradyn B. Patrick E. & Treyon S. 2 Years - Oct. 2008 Anton B. & Victor B. April C. & Angela E. Jill V.& Tylor W. Jodi B. & Taylor W. Joshua W. & Darkelieus S. Kristen C. & Iren E. 2 Years - Nov. 2008 Chris C. & emetrius L. Daniel P. & Victor A. Edward L. Malik B. Grace H. & Kianna C. Jorana M. & Kavya S. Lia M. & Holly D. Marlene C. & Ana V. Marcus D. & Nicholas T. Patrick M. & Fernando F. Robert P. & Esteban M. Susan N. & Monique M. 1 Year – October 2008 Anyssa H. & Kendell S. Aubrey E. & Meg P. Brian P. & Carlos L. Brit A. & Jahaad A. Bruce E. & Raysean G. Cassie D. & Alexandra D. |
1 Year – October 2008 (continued)
1 Year – November 2008 |
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