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Upcoming Events
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Wine on the Waterfront
They say when a door closes, a window opens. Due to unfortunate circumstances including a lack of sufficient vendor participation, we have made the difficult decision to cancel this year’s Wine on the Waterfront event that was scheduled for September 10, 2011.
We will embark on a new campaign called Heroes Wanted: The Big Brothers Big Sisters 100 Hero Challenge. 100 Men, $100,000, in 100 days. YOU can make this happen. With the loss of Wine on the Waterfront and our $100,000 federal grant, we need to raise critically needed funds to continue our mission. Please donate today and spread the word to your networks!!
Start Something.
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Sports Bigs
The Sports Bigs Program has been a part of some fun and exciting activities over the summer. The last event was river rafting on the American River. Here is a little information about the American River Raft Rentals Inc:
Since 1974, American River Raft Rentals Inc. has become the largest and most experienced rafting company in California offering self-guided raft trips on the lower American River. This class II river flows through the scenic American River Parkway. With all of the parkway’s natural beauty you would never guess you were just a few miles east of downtown Sacramento!
Youth groups enjoy team building programs that are aimed more at creative problem solving and group communications skills. A relaxing adventure down the river is perfect for Scouts, schools, camps or church youth groups.
“It was a pleasure having Big Brothers Big Sisters here, the kids looked like they had a great time. We admire what Big Brothers Big Sisters does for the community and we look forward to serving them again in the future.”
-American River Raft Rentals Team
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Alumni Big Turns 50
A long time ago when I was 5 years old (joking), I matched a Big named Rick to a little named Anthony. It was June of 1994. They had a successful relationship and a bond that would last beyond their 6-year match. They have stayed in touched over the past 17 years!
Rick turns 50 in a couple of weeks and in lieu of gifts, has asked his friends to donate to Big Brothers Big Sisters! We want to thank Rick and Timi for continuing to bless Big Brothers Big Sisters. It is such a thoughtful gesture and we wanted you to know how much we appreciate it!!
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Car Program
DONATE DONATE!
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Sacramento needs your car, truck, or RV. HELP LOCAL CHILDREN! They do not need to be registered or smogged! There is also free towing! Call anytime to schedule your pick-up: Future Fundraising - 916-565-2278 or you can drop your car off at 1510 El Camino Avenue.
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Match Graduation
On July 9th, we celebrated in the park, the many matches graduating from the program. As always, the first to cry would be me!! It was an emotional day filled with stories of friendships that have grown over the past two years to seven years. It was great getting those matches together to share the impact that was not only in the life of the child but how it impacted the life of the volunteer!!
The graduation was followed by the volunteer appreciation day where current matches joined in the fun. Please enjoy some of the pictures below!! Thank you to all that attended. Big thanks to my husband Bruce and my boys for preparing the food and getting the BBQ set-up! Thanks to the BBBS staff for making it a fun event.
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Longboards
Going Coastal Longboards donated four handmade boards to our Littles. With so many boys in the program, the staff choose a few to write an essay on why they should get the board. The top essays received their longboards at a recent activitiy.
Here is a little information about our donor: Going Coastal Longboards was established in August 2009 in Galt, California. Though located in Central California, we bring coastal culture to our inland friends by creating longboard skateboards that are surfy in both appearance and feel. Since our establishment we have pressed over thirty boards and have had requests from as fas away as China. We continue to innovate and this summer, plan to begin building lighter and flexier boards using fiberglass. We’ll continue making more of our Signature Series, among them boards similar to our latest creation, the “checkerboard.” Visit our website at sites.google.com/site/goingcoastalstatus.
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Mark Your Calendar
Wine on the Waterfront
September 10, 2011 - CANCELLED
The Next Dine and Donate Event:
Sept 20/21 at Johnny Garlic's and Sept 22/3 at Tex Wasabi
4 days total, flyer required, 25% of all pretax sales generated by group, not the
entire restaurant, will go to our organization and 75% of all tips generated
at the bar if the bar is used. To receive a flyer, please contact Lia Benvenuti at lia@bbbs-sac.org. We will also have the flyer available in the office and will send an eblast the first week of September.
Big Disco
November 11, 2011 – Radisson Sacramento
$125 per ticket with tables starting at $1500
Event begins at 6:00 p.m. with a silent auction and program
For sponsorship or ticket information, please contact the office at 916-646-9300
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Big Thanks
Robert Trathen: Two 49ers’ tickets
John Rosskopf: Four 49ers’ tickets
Mary Tye: 20 Randy Travis and Whiskey Dawn concert tickets
Big Thanks to Tackling the Odds for the 20 tickets to the Oakland A’s Game. If you are interested in purchasing discounted Oakland Raiders tickets, please visit their website.
We would like to thank all that supported the Cocktails for A Cause through the month of July. It was a big splash for BBBS and got a lot of attention. We want to personally thank the restaurants that participated!
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Board & Staff Members
Board Members
Mark Adams – AHI Construction
Ahamadou Bocar – Reznick Group
Michael Broughton – SacDine.com
Crystal Ekanayake – Gallina, LLP
Mark Ingram – Ingram Consulting Group
Morgan Johnson - WellHome
Marisa Manak – Wallrich Landi
Lynn Matsuda _ Blue Shield of California
Gia McNutt – SOS (Special Order Systems)
Brent Mustin – Mechanics Bank
Sean O’Brien – Merrill Lynch
Jeff Szczesny – Sutter Health
Donald Terry – Wells Fargo & Co.
Janice Thompson – JD Thompson Associates
Gary Webb – Wells Fargo & Co.
Staff Members
Lia Benvenuti – Marketing & Special Events Coordinator
Christina Eichar – Site-Based Coordinator
Buu Joseph – Enrollment Specialist
Erica Lee – Match Support Specialist
Michael McGinnis – Sports Bigs Coordinator
Shavonne Powell – Customer Relations Specialist
Amanda Regalia – Program Manager
Rhonda Staley-Brooks – President & CEO
Tracy Schwartz – Enrollment & Match Support Specialist
Lauren Suedkamp – Match Support Specialist
Monica Trzinski – Enrollment & Match Support Specialist
Collette Walls – Operations Manager
A big Happy Anniversary to Christina Eichar and Amanda Regalia celebrating their 3rd anniversary with Big Brothers Big Sisters.
Farewell to Bridget Koch and Adrienne Morgan-Voyce. Thank you for your commitment to the cause and your continued support of the mission.
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