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Wednesday, February 10, 2016
RAVE! About your Little!
February Match Anniversaries Little’s Name Big’s Name
1.
ANDREW AND EDGAR HONORED at Governor’s Award Ceremony for Volunteerism. Wednesday, January 27, Big Brother Andrew and his Little Edgar traveled to Des Moines to receive Gov. Branstad’s Volunteer Award for 2015. Edgar’s mother along with BBBS Match Coach, Leslie went to the ceremony. BBBS is very proud of this long-term match.
2.
LITTLE BROTHER SHAWN STARTS MARTIAL ARTS CLASSES. Shawn’s Big Brother, David Anderson, knew Shawn had an interest in martial arts. David talked it over with Shawn’s mother and they applied for and received a grant from HAVlife for classes and any needed equipment. Shawn attends his classes weekly. Way to go
Years
Matthew
Jamison D’Angelo
6
Angelique
Shannon Johnson
5
Stephanie
Janet VandeerLeaven
4
3.
MUSIC IS HIS THING!
James always loved music. His Big Brother, Mark Thomas and James talked about it and listened to many different kinds of pop music, country and soul. After Mark spoke with James’ grandmother, they decided to apply for a HAVlife grant to buy a guitar and for James to start lessons. James is on week six of private guitar lessons! Cool!
SAVE THE DATE! Friday, March 11, 5:30 p.m. PUTNAM MUSUEM—BBBS MATCH ANNIVERSARY PARTY! Food, fun and a movie!
UPDATES & REMINDERS
Coaches
Corner
Wednesday, February 10, 2016
LITTLE REMINDERS! SURVEYS DUE! Please contact your Match Coach if you have not done your quarterly survey. We’ve been trying to reach you!
WINTER JACKET DRIVE! If you have gently used, children’s jackets bring them to BBBS offices through February 12. Our Littles need to keep warm!
Match Activity Boxes being assembled! All hands on deck! We need at least 25 people to help us assemble and label and deliver 50 Match Activity Boxes next week! Assembly: Tues., Feb. 23. 5—8 p.m. Delivery all week by assignments.
SEND IN PICTURES AND STORIES You don’t have to be a journalist to write up a couple of paragraphs about your Little or a fun time you both had. It gives ideas to other Bigs and encourages people to volunteer! Send to your Match Coach!