BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS, 137 Queen St., Chatham, Ontario N7M 2G7

A UNITED WAY FUNDED AGENCY

Big Brothers Big Sisters Big News Volume 5 Issue 1

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

January 2012

Brunch with Santa ! On December 4, 2011, Big and Little Brothers and Sisters gathered at the new St. Mary’s Hall in Blenheim for our Brunch with Santa. We played some awesome getting to know each other games and then ate a delicious brunch prepared for us by the Knights of Columbus from Blenheim. We especially want to thank all of the Knights for making this party possible for 26 years in a row! What an amazing group! Santa did a GREAT job spending time talking with all the kids and even the BIG kids too!!!

This group of Little Sisters were happy to thank Santa for joining us.

WHAT’S INSIDE? Pages 2 - Smart Betty Page 3 - Happy Anniversaries Page 4– Wedding Show/Volunteer Lunch Pages 5 - 8 - Holiday Party Pics Page 9—Donation Thank You’s! Board Member Joseph Sebben expressing . our thanks to the wonderful chefs of the brunch!! Nan Stuckey, M.A. Elaine Brosseau, B.A Toni Martin, C.Y.W. Liana Parent Amanda Skinner, B.A., C.Y.W.

Page 10 - Everybody’s Birthday Party

Executive Director PHONE: (519) 351-1582 Casework Program Manager FAX: (519) 351-1621 Caseworker Admin. Assistant Group Mentoring Coordinator WEBSITE: bigbrothersbigsistersofchatham-kent.com

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WHAT YOU CAN DO!! HOW CAN YOU HELP? LOOK AT THE FOLLOWING & SEE IF YOU COULD ASSIST THE AGENCY IN ANY OF THESE WAYS: 

By making sure we have your current address, phone number and email address. We need emails for Bigs, Littles & Parents !

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By being on the lookout for Big Brother and Big Sister candidates. Word of mouth is our best advertisement.

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By submitting annual membership dues of $20.00 to help cover the cost of mailings throughout the year.

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By attending or volunteering at events held by the agency.

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By checking your employer’s initiatives. Your company may donate money to charities to recognize the value of their employees’ volunteer work.

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By telling us about your connections. The agency needs contacts for prizes and donations for our fund-raisers.

Please let us know who you know & how they might help our agency.

YOUR PRIVACY:

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Some could not wait to play with their gifts from Santa!!

Join today and take advantage of special discounts from local merchants. For every dollar you spend purchasing Smart Betty vouchers, Smart Betty will give 10% of their earnings back to your charity of choice!!! PICK US!!!!

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Chatham-Kent respects your privacy. We protect your personal information and adhere to all legislative requirements with respect to protecting privacy. We do not rent, sell, or trade our mailing lists. The information you provide will be used to deliver services, and to keep you informed and up to date about our activities including programs, services, special events, funding needs, opportunities to volunteer or to give, and more through periodic contacts. If at any time you wish to be removed from any of these contacts, please contact us

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WELCOME OUR NEWEST IN-SCHOOL MENTORING MATCHES Jessica Price & Kloe (Nov) June Morris & Taryn (Nov) Chantal Bourhis & Faith (Dec)

Belated Anniversary Wishes to these November matches Dianne Hill & Alexis 2 yrs Linda St. Pierre & Skylar 1 yr Cindy Browning & Katelynn 2 yrs Jenna Iwanchun & Kim 2 yrs Janet Deschenes & Melanie 5 yrs Kyle Lapointe & John 3 yrs Paul Trombley & Jakob 1 yr Alan Driessens & Ty 1 yr

December Anniversaries BIG BROTHER BIG SISTER DISCOUNTS

Amanda Zocco & Elim 2 yrs Janny Grabec & Corrine 2 yrs Amy Dale & McKayla 1 yr

If any Big Brothers or Sisters have not yet received their new discount list, please contact Elaine/Toni.

January Anniversaries

We would like to thank all the businesses for their generous discounts for our matches. If you know of a business in your community which you think might offer a discount, please let our office know at 351-1582.

Ashley Hill & Isabella 1 yr Jim Dale & Jeremy 3 yrs Ahmed Al-Amry & Seth 2 yrs Terra Kitzul & Chloe 3 yrs Mike Ferguson & Josh 4 yrs Laura Poland & Taylor 2 yrs

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Wedding Show Our agency hosts the Chatham-Kent Wedding Show each year as a fund-raiser. This year’s event will be on Jan. 28th at the new Bradley Convention Centre in Chatham. Check out the website if you need specific info:

www.chathamkentweddingshow.com We still have a few spots open for exhibitors, so if you know anyone who might like to market their business to future brides and grooms, have them call Nan at 519-351-1582.

SHAWN AMERIAULT of Chatham won $3,114.50 cash in our Christmas 50/50 draw. Thanks to all who supported the draw!!

We held our Annual Volunteer Appreciation Christmas Luncheon on December 7. What a fantastic group!! Here are a few of the volunteers who attended.

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Holiday Party Pics!

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Holiday Party Pics!

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More Holiday Party Pics!

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More Holiday Party Pics!

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Donation Thank You’s

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Thanks so much to Pioneer for their donation of $5,000 to help support our Group Mentoring Programs!!!! Pictured here on the right are staff member Amanda Skinner & Board President Tammy Mungar receiving on behalf of the agency.

A HUGE thanks goes out to Home Depot for once again having a BBQ and donating $800 to the agency!!

Thank you once again to In-School Mentor Jany Grabec for donating $500 through RBC to the agency! We really appreciate your thoughtfulness.

A very special Thank You to Bonnie Brown and her fellow employees of Selectcore for providing some holiday cheer!!

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WHEELS LASER TAG & MORE January Activity

EVERYBODY’S BIRTHDAY PARTY! ...for all Big and Little Sisters & Big and Little Brothers!

To start the new year off right, we are going to celebrate everybody’s birthday with a party!!!

WHEN:

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

WHERE:

Satellite Restaurant 145 King West Chatham

TIME:

5:30 pm to 6:30 pm

CALL THE OFFICE BY FRIDAY, JAN. 13TH **We must know if you’re coming by this date!** Tell us if you need a ride or if you can bring someone else!

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