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The updateBIGMarch 2014

community . mentoring . family . youth development

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THE BIG UPDATE

The Savers Connection-What It Means to BBBSAZ

Did you know that Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona depends HEAVILY on revenue generated through our 20+-year partnership with Savers, Inc.? In fact, in 2013, the Donation Center raised $500,000 for BBBSAZ! So every time you donate items to BBBSAZ’s Donation Center or purchase items at a local Savers WKULIW�VWRUH��\RX�VLJQL¿FDQWO\�KHOS�XV�VHUYH�PRUH�GHVHUYLQJ�NLGV�

6DYHUV�SDUWQHUV�ZLWK�QRQ�SUR¿W�DJHQFLHV�OLNH�%%%6$=�DFURVV�WKH�8�6��DQG�contributes more than $100 million to these organizations yearly. Our BBBSAZ Donation Center, with its nine trucks, is busy doing some pretty amazing things:

• 350 home and community pick-ups daily• Over 100 clothing bins throughout the Valley• 40 partners that donate to BBBSAZ weekly• Ongoing, individual corporate, school and agency hosted clothing drives

8QIRUWXQDWHO\��RXU�'RQDWLRQ�&HQWHU�KDV�H[SHULHQFHG�D�GHFOLQH�LQ�VXSSRUW����PRVWO\�GXH�WR�¿HUFH�competition with many other agencies also in the recycling business. With your help, however, we can increase donations and get back on track to doing what we do best – MENTORING!

Spring time is the PERFECT time to recommit to de-cluttering and recycling. Here’s how to do both

while supporting BBBSAZ:

Host a clothing drive: Simple and fast for sports teams, schools, churches, and corporations. Your organization collects clothing donations, BBBSAZ Donation Center picks it up, your organization gets paid based on how much you collected, and your check is processed and sent within 10 days.

Call our Donation Center at 602-230-8900 for a curb-side pick up today!Shop at your local Savers Store – Check For Locations >>>>

Mission: Our mission is to provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better.

About us:Vision: Our vision is that all children achieve success in life. By partnering with parents/guardians, volunteers and others in the community we are Accountable for each child in our program achieving:

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• Avoidance of risky behaviors• Educational success

Director of the Donation Center

John Purtell

“I love working for BBBSAZ and my team. I feel proud each day we work here, knowing that what we do in the Donation Center is helping kids in our communities.”

Big Brothers Big Sisters is partnering with area schools, sports teams, churches and any other organizations that want to raise money for their organization’s cause.

Big Brothers Big Sisters will pay (0.20 per lb.) to your organization for the following resalable items:

-Clothing -Shoes -Purses -Linens -Draperies -Blankets -Pillows -Towels -Belts

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Help support

our Littles.

Used Clothing

Fundraiser

To set up your fundraiser today! Contact: John Purtell (623)695-1436

Students from Mabel Padgett Elementary School in Goodyear collecting nearly 5,000 lbs of clothing for their

clothing drive! They raised $1000 for their school!

Donate Here!

High school match from the Quicken Loans Beyond School Walls Program, January 2014

June 7, 20142014 Bowl for Kids’ Sake

Quicken Loans and the Sundt Foundation have both made generous contributions towards our programs. Quicken Loans has also started a new Beyond School Walls Program!

We are thankful for their support of our mission.

A few hours of bowling can change a child’s life.

START A TEAM

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Life on the fast track got a whole lot faster! Dave was matched with Little Brother Eric who needed a healthy diversion, consistency and a secure friendship that was instantaneous with Big Brother Dave. They did all kinds of normal stuff from biking, taking walks, and going IRU�LFH�FUHDP��EXW�WKH\�DOVR�GLG�VRPH�H[WUDRUGLQDU\�WKLQJV�WKDW�(ULF�still remembers to this day.

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Dave shared occasional Christmas cards with Eric and his family for \HDUV��EXW�GLGQ¶W�KDYH�FRQWDFW�ZLWK�(ULF�DJDLQ�H[FHSW�IRU�D�EULHI�YLVLW�in 1988 and a meaningful phone call in 1996. Strangely, they lost track of each other again. Dave was constantly being moved by the railroad.

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central ArizonaTHE BIG UPDATE

Big Brother Dave withLittle Brother Eric

Eric sat and typed this December message to long lost friend,

Big Brother Dave:

“David,

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Eric and Dave spent their reunion weekend laughing, reminiscing, crying, barbecuing, and planning for future visits. Over the years, the time that Dave spent just being Eric’s best buddy molded Eric for the better, forever.

Eric took Dave’s memories with him throughout his life – lessons shared man-to-man, Big Brother to Little Brother about honesty, risk, adventure, hard work, perseverance and friendship.

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Little Brother Finds

Big Brother After 20

Years –The Reunion

of a Lifetime

Start Something today and Reunite with your former Big or Little. Whether you’ve been a Big, Little, donor, or any

other part of the Big Brothers Big Sisters family, we’ve missed you so contact us today! 602.264.9254

Big Event Recognizing Bigs of the Year

Congratulations to our Big of the Year winners!

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Shanahan, Community Based Big Sister of the Year Katie Ginder, Site Based Big Brother of the Year

Stephen Bernstein, High School Big of the Year Alexander Pablo, Community Based Big Brother of

the Year Russ Goodman, and Family Match of the Year Michelle Soto and Family.

2014 Big of the Year Winners

Community Based Big BrotherChristopher WarringtonMatthew ManoogianRuss Goodman

Community Based Big SisterDanette CheneyKatie GinderNoelle Schuck

Site Based Big BrotherJohn Paul GerkenShawn StoneStephen Bernstein

Site Based Big SisterCharlene ShanahanMolly McDonaldNashonna Frank

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2014 Big of the Year Finalists

Hosted by Monti’s La Casa Vieja Restaurant

Sponsored by Jack in the Box

THE BIG UPDATE Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona

Big Tip for Matches:

The weather is so nice these days and I am looking forward to taking my Little hiking, biking and exploring in general. Can you provide some safety tips so we can have have fun and be safe?

Great question! Being outdoors this time of year can be very enjoyable and there is so much available to do that

doesn’t necessarily cost money. When you engage in these activities please take the time to consider what safety

concerns you may run into. Here are some general commons sense tips for outdoor activities:

• Your little must always wear a helmet when riding a bike

• Get approval from your Little’s parent or guardian before every activity and be certain they are aware of what

will be involved

• Apply sunscreen before being outside for a long time period, even if it isn’t very hot

• 8EOI�E�¿VWX�EMH�OMX�MR�XLI�GEV�SV�MR�]SYV�FEGOTEGO�JSV�ER]�SYXHSSV�EGXMZMX]• Be sure your little is wearing appropriate shoes for the activity

• Bring lots of water for both of you

• Be certain to know where your BBBS membership card is located with your Little’s emergency contact and medical

information

Enjoy your adventures!

Our Program by the numbers

Youth Served: 1436

Current Active Matches: 1067

437 New Matches

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,W¶V�WLPH�IRU�RXU�PDWFKHV�WR�PRQNH\�DURXQG�DW�WKH�=RR� Annual match event at the Phoenix Zoo for 150 matches.

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Event Time: 11:00 am-1:30 pm

Check in at the BBBSAZ registration table between 11:00 -11:30 am Lunch with be provided by Port of Subs between 11:00 am -1:00 pm Price: $5 per person - exact cash only please

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*Remember, you’ll be spending the day outside! We advise that matches consider bringing sunscreen, cold water, and a hat or umbrella. Water fountains are available throughout the zoo and water is also available for purchase at any Zoo concessions stand.

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High school match from the Quicken Loans Beyond

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Jessica TaylorApollo Group, Inc.

Tom Ambrose3KRHQL[�6XQV�&KDULWLHV��5HWLUHG� Bill Ross, Board ChairGeneral Dynamics C4 Systems ([HFXWLYH�%RDUG�0HPEHU

John WeaverPinnacle West Capital Corporation

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Jon BohnertSymmetry Software

Tony RiveroCity of Peoria Carolyn AndrewsActionCOACH

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Karina BohnArizona Diamondbacks Chris MontgomeryCommunity Volunteer

Kim CoferBrocade Communications Systems

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Kurt MangumPerformance Management Consulting Services LLC Curt Krizan, Board TreasurerFiesta Bowl

Maryann RichardsonNational Bank of Arizona Dave HowellWells Fargo

Paul HortonKPHO CBS 5 News

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Rachel Robertson, Board SecretarySwift Transportation ([HFXWLYH�%RDUG�0HPEHU George H. McNamaraPricewaterhouse Coopers, LLP

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Board of Directors - BBBSAZ

Who? Shirley Shauver

How long have you worked for BBBSAZ? Over 25 years! Began in Jan.1983 with Valley Big Brothers and I was here when we merged to become Big Brothers Big Sisters of Centra Arizona in 1986.

What positions have you held at BBBSAZ?

Casework/Recreation Secretary; Casework Secretary; Administrative Assistant; Senior Administrative Assistant; Part-Time Program Assistant

What do you like about working for BBBSAZ? It has to be the people! It’s like family here.

Who has been your role model and why?

My older brother Jerry and his work ethics. He would say, “ Do the best you can for who you are working for.”

What is a career experience that you’re proud of?

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What is your favorite weekend hobby/activity?

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APRIL 9, 2014ARIZONA GIVES DAY

THE DAY OUR STATE UNITES TO BUILD A BETTER TOMORROW

-DONATE TO BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS-YOUR NON-PROFIT OF CHOICE

“It’s like family here.”

Staff Spotlight: Q & A