IN THIS ISSUE
Presidential Gala 2012 On July 11th, we kicked off the Presidential Gala Event Recap & Photos page 3
Out&About Check out our gallery of Bigs and Littles at the Annual Summer Picnic and more! Photo Gallery page 2
Agency Events A power packed events calendar includes a motorcycle ride and our prestigious Gala Event Details & Registration info page 3
big news summer 2012
A publication of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island
Class of 2012!
Parents and Bigs proudly share photos of the Graduating Class of 2012! Shown from left to right: Big Brother Gbenga proudly stands with his Little DeVaunte in his cap and gown; Little Sister Nicole and Big Sister Lisanne are all smiles on graduation day; mom Janet beams next to her son Demarcus- who is a Little Brother and a BBBSLI Scholarship Recipient.
A Note from the Board Chair | Jeffrey Schwartzberg I am both humbled and proud to write this first “Chair’s Note” having recently been elected to the position of Board Chair for an organization as terrific as Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island. As a member of the Board of Directors for nearly a decade, I can report to you that we have a very strong and dedicated group of professionals who not only give of themselves, but truly care about the mentoring, growth and development of young people right here on Long Island. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Treat Rinear, our outgoing Chair, who provided outstanding leadership which has positioned us for success. I am hopeful that I can continue to move the organization forward with his success. My vision is simple - to help support an increased number of youth who need and can benefit from our mission. And to do
that, I need your help. The help can come through volunteering your time or through your financial support. We have many opportunities for you to get involved. Believe me, no assistance is too small. I also want to mention a new event we are initiating this year and are hopeful that it will become an annual tradition. Cruisin’ for Kids, a motorcycle ride, is scheduled for September 8th and will begin at our Levittown office and ends in Hampton Bays. All riders are welcome and it should be a terrific day for all. See more details on page 3. I look forward to our future meetings and towards working together to help children and young adults right here in our own backyard. After all, an investment in these youngsters is an investment in all our futures.
Jeffrey Schwartzberg summer 2012 bbbsli.org