BBBS COACHES CORNER - February 2017

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FEBRUARY IS NATIONAL AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH February is Black History Month or National African American History Month! It is a time for recognizing the impact African American people have made in our history. Half a century after slavery was abolished, in September of 1915, Carter G. Woodson, the son of former slaves who became a Harvard-educated scholar, and Jesse E. Moorland, the prominent minister, founded the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History. This organization was dedicated to researching and promoting achievements by black Americans and other peoples of African descent. A national Negro History week, the second week of February, came from this in 1926, intentionally the same week containing the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass. The awareness grew and by the late 1960s, it had evolved into Black History Month. This month has been recognized by every U.S. president since 1976.

There is a different theme each year, and the theme of 2017 is The Crisis in Black Education.

Currently, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Mississippi Valley has about 6% African American or mixed mentors and serves nearly 38% African -American or mixed children! We would like to encourage you to talk to your Little about Black History month, and the importance of celebrating African American Culture. Try reading books or watching movies or documentaries regarding Black history to spark conversation.

When the Jewish population was experiencing discrimination, many came to the U.S. looking for jobs in the 1930s. A number of Jews found jobs at Historically Black Colleges and Universities in the segregated South. With both groups being persecuted, these Jewish professors found the environment to be comfortable and accepting.

This was a key part of the Civil Rights Movement.

One in four cowboys was Black, despite the stories in popular books and movies.

The first licensed African American female pilot was named Bessie Coleman. She received an international pilot’s license in 1921.

Interracial marriage was banned in 1664 and wasn’t overturned until 1967. Alabama was the last state to officially legalize this in 2000.

The first black professional basketball team was called “The Renaissance.” They were nicknamed the Rens and won an amazing 88 consecutive games.

The Amos ‘n Andy Show was the first African American Television show. Tim Moore, who played Kingfish, one of the main characters, is from Rock Island. The show was on from 1951-1955.

The air conditioning unit (Frederick M. Jones, 1949), blood plasma bag (Charles Drew, 1945), door knob and door stop (Osbourn Dorsey, 1878), fire escape ladder (Joseph W. Winters, 1878), fire extinguisher Interesting facts: (Thomas Marshall, 1872), folding chair (Nathaniel Alexander, 1911), Canada and the United Kingdom also celebrate a Black History Month. gas mask (Garret Morgan, 1914), mail box (Paul L. Downing, 1891), stethoscope (Thomas A. Carrington, 1876), thermostat controller Martin Luther King Jr. improvised part of his “I Have a Dream Speech.” (Frederick M. Jones, 1960), and traffic light (Garrett Morgan, 1923) The original speech had no references to dreams. were all invented by Black inventors!

The earliest recorded protest against slavery was by the Quakers in 1688. The document has been considered to have been lost twice but was rediscovered in 2005 and is now at Haverford College Special Collections.

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For more information: http://www.history.com/topics/black-history/black-history-month http://www.readingrockets.org/article/things-we-share-themes-black -history-month

FEBRUARY IS NATIONAL AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY MO. CAREER NAVIGATOR TOURS JOB READINESS TRAINING SET TO BEGIN FEBRUARY CRAFT ACTIVITIES DEAR MATCH COACH: WHAT MAKES A GOOD BIG? BBBS GAME NIGHT—FEBRUARY RAVE ABOUT YOUR LITTLE: BRADY MAPS STEAM ACTIVITY BIG AND LITTLE TRAINING MAPS BOOK OF THE MONTH YOGA PARTY—MAPS HEALTH ACTIVITY

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MONEY-WISE KIDS—SAVE FOR SOMETHING SPECIAL HEALTHY KIDS—HEART HEALTH MATCH ANNIVERSARY PARTY—FEBRUARY CELEBRATE FEBRUARY MATCH ANNIVERSARIES WHITESIDE COUNTY—FEBRUARY REPORT SOUTHERN MENTORING CENTER—MACOMB REPORT PUTT-A-ROUND—GREAT SUCCESS! THANKS TO ALL! SNOWBIRD SOFTBALL CLASSIC PLANT SALE—SAVE THE DATE BIG IDEA WORKSHOP—MARCH 9 COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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Thursday, February 9 5:30 p.m.

BBBS Office 130 W. 5th Street Davenport Each Little will set up their own online account where they can find resources on careers and colleges specific to each Little based on their interests, abilities and personal learning styles.

Please RSVP by Wed., Feb. 8th to Lindsay at lmercer@bbbs-mv.org or Hadley at hkarrick@bbbs-mv.org

Register today! Contact Kim at kaboyure@bbbs-mv.org, call 563-323-8006 or go to www.bbbsmv.org/jobreadiness

FEBRUARY CRAFT ACTIVITIES: Heart Wreath Supplies: Bowl or circular item (big and small) Red, pink, and white card stock paper ribbon hole punch scissors glue

Lil Love Monsters Supplies: Yarn Pipe cleaners Googly eyes Glue gun 5 oz paper cups Piece of cardboard Scrapbook paper Scissors

Directions: On white card stock take bowl or circular item and trace around to make a large circle.

Trace smaller bowl in middle of large circle. Cut out the circle so it makes a ring.

Draw hearts on pink card stock paper and cut out. Same with red card stock.

Punch two holes in top of wreath. Put ribbon through holes and tie together to make the handle.

Glue hearts on wreath and you’ve made your heart wreath!

Directions: Wrap your yarn around the cardboard piece (long-ways) about 150-200 times On one side of the cardboard tie a knot around the center of the yarn.

Flip cardboard over and cut through the center of the yarn.

Take upside down paper cup and hot glue your pom pom to top.

Make another pompom by wrapping the yard (short ways) around the cardboard.

Decorate it how you wants. Add googly eyes, pipe cleaner antennas.

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DEAR MATCH COACH: WHAT MAKES A GOOD BIG? Dear Match Coach,

those but do not expect that they will be a mini version of yourself.

I want to know what I can do to be more than just an okay Big. I want Take Initiative: Many Bigs get frustrated when the relationship does to be an outstanding Big! Can you give me some suggestions for me to not seem to be reciprocal. We understand that you want your Little to really become an exceptional volunteer? contact you too. However, you’re working with a child. We want you to understand that as the adult in this relationship you should be the one to take initiative. It will be you who needs to ensure you are trying to make time for each other. If your Little mentions a new interest, try researching a way to include it in your next activity. If they tell you about a sports game, show, or other performance ask their parents about it. They will appreciate your support at something that they are passionate about.

Communication Is Key: One of the most important qualities a good mentor has is good communication. To be a good mentor with Big Brothers Big Sisters means that you need to have good communication with your Little and their family and with your Program Specialist. Sometimes it can be tough to start that line of communication with your little. Let them be the guide. We understand that many times it can be very difficult to contact your Little’s family, but just try to be consistent and persistent. Try to respond quickly to your match coach if they have called or e-mailed you.

It is important to note that every person and every match is different!

Do not compare yourself to others in our program. A mentor is not a parent, tutor, or a counselor so try not to fill these roles. You have already chosen to be a mentor but there are ways you can really excel at mentoring. Just like in a job there are always skills that you can develop to make yourself an outstanding Big. We do not expect these skills to be perfected immediately. Many of the skills that indicate a good mentor are addressed during your pre-match training. This is just a little refresher. No matter how great things are going there is always room for improvement!

Be Open: You may be matched with a Little who is interested in something that you know nothing about or are not interested in. This is not only a time for our Littles to be exposed to something new but you as well! Be open to new experiences that you can have together.

Also remember to be open to new cultures and backgrounds. If you and your Little come from different backgrounds use it as an opportunity to learn about each other and compare similarities and differences. Celebrate them both because they are equally important.

Realistic Goals and Expectations: You may have kids of your own, or work with kids daily. Just remember this is a new child. Please do not expect this child to react to things exactly like your own. They may not be doing well in school, or they may not open up to people easily; do not expect this to improve immediately. Be sure that you are not expecting too much from your little. Create goals for your match together. This gives your Little some ownership of the relationship you have and your time together. Remember that they may not have the same values or motivation that you do. This is a time for you to show

Match Support: There are many different reasons we call you for match support. We want to ensure that your Little is doing well, and keep informed about what you do with your Little. We also want you to remember that you can always ask questions! Remember this is what we do on a daily basis. We have great tips and ideas for you, but it is up to you to follow through with those. We cannot guarantee that everything will be perfect if you follow our advice, but a new perspective is always beneficial.

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RAVE ABOUT YOUR LITTLE: BRADY Brady and Barry have been matched for about a year and a half.

When asked what his favorite memories are with his Big, Brady has a hard time narrowing it down! His top two would be the first time he and Barry hung out because they shot water rockets or the time he and Barry rode from Credit Island to Campbell Island and back again! In addition to staying active and playing outside, Brady and Barry also attend BBBS Career Navigators tours to help Brady think about life after high school.

STEAM ACTIVITY (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math)

February 26th, 1-3 pm BBBS Office, 130 W. 5th St., Davenport Have you and your Little ever wanted to be inventors, but haven’t known where to start? If so, then come and join us for the February STEAM activity! Littles will learn about simple machines, and then Matches will participate in combining the different types of machines to create one big machine called a Rube Goldberg (for more info on this term see the website highlighted below the photo).

RSVP to Jaime at jkeller@bbbs-mv.org by Feb. 23

http://tinkerlab.com/engineering-kids-rube-goldberg-machine/

ATTENTION NEW MATCHES: BIG/LITTLE TRAINING

Wednesday, Feb. 22 5:30-7 PM

BBBS Office, 130 W. 5th St. Davenport

We would like to invite you and your Little to our Big and Little Training. We will learn more about the mentoring process, the resources that are available through BBBS, and will have some fun activities. We hope to see you there!

Please RSVP to Katie: kzick@bbbs-mv.org or Lindsay: lmercer@bbbs-mv.org

If you have been matched for less than 6 months —this is for you!

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M.A.P.S. BOOK OF THE MONTH FEBRUARY Participating in the Book of the Month Club is a great way to earn a literacy stamp for your M.A.P.S. passport. How do you get your stamp? Each month a new book will be listed as the “Book of the Month”. Read the book with your Little. Then, contact your Match Coach for a question sheet that you will complete and return for a literacy stamp!

Book of the Month: February is a busy month with Valentine’s Day, Black History Month, and President’s Day. BBBS thought you could pick your own book this month to read from the Who Was/ Who Is book series. The book series is comprised of nonfiction books about presidents or African Americans who played or are still playing an important role in history, like Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Jefferson, Louis Armstrong, Barack Obama, Rosa Parks, Jackie Robinson, George Washington, and many more. Need to borrow a book this month; BBBS has Who Was Abraham Lincoln, by Janet B. Pascal in the BBBS library. The following link shows more of the books you can choose from, http://www.whowasbookseries.com/who-was/.

Volunteer To become a Big Brother or Big Sister

563-323-8006

St. Ambrose University Engineering and Physical Science Department presents

GIRLS in engineering

Wednesday, Feb. 22, St. Ambrose Rogalski Center Ballroom

A FREE EVENT FOR PRE-SCHOOL THROUGH 7th GRADE GIRLS, THEIR PARENTS, TEACHERS AND GUESTS

Space is limited, please register early! Registration deadline is Friday, Feb. 17. Complete the form at sau.edu/engineering (online registration only).

HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES ● WEAR COMFORTABLE CLOTHES ● LIGHT SNACKS PROVIDED ● TWO IDENTICAL SHIFTS

For more information contact Jodi Prosise, PhD 563/333-6485 Engineering@sau.edu

SHIFT A: 2:30—3 p.m. Check-In, 3-5 p.m. activities & demonstrations SHIFT B: 5 —5:30 p.m Check-In, 5:30-7 p.m. activities & demonstrations

www.sau.edu/engineeering

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MONEY-WISE KIDS: SAVING FOR SOMETHING SPECIAL?

By IHMVCU Staff, Learning to save money takes practice. By saving, you can put your money toward things that are important to you—whether that’s a new video game, a trip to the movies, or even a college education.

Here are some tips to get you started.

To begin, start at the end. It might sound silly, but knowing what you want at the end can help you plan. Saving for college? Want a new bike?

Whatever your goal, post a picture of it where you’ll see it every day so you’ll remember what you’re saving for.

Look at how much you’re actually spending and saving.

This is where even most adults panic. But it’s not hard– compare the numbers and ask yourself if you’re spending too much money.

To save successfully, your expenses should not be greater than the total amount you want to save each week. Let’s say you want to save $400 for a guitar, your allowance is $15 a week, but you spend $10 every week on snack and video games. This means you’re only saving $5 a week. It’ll take you a long time – a year and a half! – to save for that guitar. On the other hand, if you save $10 a week, it only would take 10 months – half the time – to save for the guitar.

Consider the way most children see the world around them. When they’re hungry, food appears on the table. When they’re bored, they push a button and they’re watching the Cartoon Network or they flick a switch that turns on the computer. For children, it seems everything is in their immediate grasp. Here are a few active ways to teach children about money.

Children five years and older  Play counting games using coins and dollar bills.  Set up toys in a “toy store.” Take turns playing the customer and the clerk exchanging various amounts of money. When your child is the clerk, hand over too much money so they count the money back to you.

Children 10 years and older  Include children on shopping trips to teach them what things cost and smart shopping techniques. Have them help compare product qualities, prices and return policies.

Children 15 years and older  Create a fictional budget to run a household. Start by saying, “You work full time at the local grocery store and earn $8.25 an hour; that’s $330 a week and $1,320 a month but really $1,120 once taxes come out.”

Figure costs for rent, food, utilities, and other monthly expenses. As a start, review the family’s monthly utility bills to show how much things like cable TV and heating the house cost. Then subtract monthly expenses from the $1,120 monthly earnings.

Teaching basic money management skills to children is critical. It teaches children to become regular savers and money savvy now, so they’ll be prepared when they’re out on their own--no matter how far down the road that might be.

A big thank you to IH Mississippi Valley Credit Union for their Money-Wise Kids Sponsorship!

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HEALTHY KIDS: HEART HEALTH

By UnityPoint Health—Trinity Staff Keeping your heart healthy is very important. Why? Your heart pumps 2,000 gallons of blood per day, and it needs to be treated right so it can perform for years and years.

Here are some things you can do to keep your heart healthy.

1. Stop smoking – If you are a smoker, you should do everything in your power to stop smoking. There is nothing better you can do for

put water in your gas tank your car wouldn’t run very well. Your heart needs the same good fuel your car needs. Make a commitment to eating better today!

4. Know your numbers – There are conditions that can damage your heart have no symptoms. Some people may have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and even high blood sugar without knowing it. Have a checkup with your doctor to make sure your numbers are in the ideal range. If you have any of these conditions, exercise, eating right and if necessary, taking medications can usually correct the problem. These are your “Heart Report Card” grades, and it is very important to get an “A” on all of these.

5. Lose weight – Losing weight is another very good strategy to keeping your heart healthy. People who weigh too much have a hard time keeping their numbers at a level that’s healthy for their heart. To lose weight, adjust the number of calories consumed. Exercise will be critical to keep the weight off, but just exercising without eating less usually does not work.

Many heart attacks and heart problems can be prevented! Following the 5 tips listed above will go a long way for you keeping your heart healthy and making sure your heart can pump all the blood needed to keep you healthy and active for the rest of your life.

your heart and your overall health. There are many ways to quit.

Consulting a smoking cessation counselor is a great place to start.

2. Exercise regularly – Exercise is medicine! Exercise helps improve and control what’s important to your heart health, like blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol. Just like not smoking, exercise is good for most other aspects of your health as well. All of us should try to do some form of exercise for at least 30 minutes a day most days of the week (5 days per week would be ideal). The type of exercise is not as important as long as you’re active. Move more, sit less.

3. Eat a healthy diet - Many people don’t eat enough fresh fruits and vegetables and instead eat too much junk food loaded with fat, sugar, salt, and calories. Try adding apples, oranges, bananas, carrots, celery, or other fruits and veggies for snacks. Eat less snacks that consist of chips, and fast-food like burgers and fries. You are what you eat. If you

A big thank you to UnityPoint Health Trinity for their Healthy Kids Sponsorship

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MATCH ANNIVERSARY PARTY! If your match anniversary is in January, February, or March please come celebrate with BBBS staff and the

Putnam Museum!

We will be hosting a match anniversary party at the Putnam

Friday, February 17th 5:30—7:30 pm

BIGS!

During your celebration we will create some goals for the new year and explore the Putnam’s STEAM exhibits. The Putnam will also have other fun activities to do and you get free tickets to their movie, Dream Big.

Don’t forget to talk with your friends and co-workers about becoming a Big!

Food will be provided so RSVP to your match coach.

Any questions? Please contact Katie Zick, kzick@bbbs-mv.org.

Send them to: bbbsmv.org/volunteer

CELEBRATE FEBRUARY MATCH ANNIVERSARIES! Little’s First Name

Big’s First Name

Big’s Last Name

Years Matched

Little’s First Name

Big’s First Name

Big’s Last Name

Years Matched

Brianna

Janet

Furman

9

Ariana

Donna

Gisel

2

Elijah

Jeff

Banks

7

Devell

Randy

May

2

Brice

Jon

Zahm

6

Willonte

Lance

Van Fossen

2

Avianna

Vicki

Adair

5

Jesus

Scott

2

Dakota

Henry

Plude

5

Alexis

Natalie

Nieman

5

Audrey Robyn

Cindy Kathy

Irwin Collinson

5 4

Angie Briel

Jennifer Alice

Ossowski McCalesterConner McCalester

Nari

Victoria

Hall

1

Robert

Kristen

Pruis

4

Azzy

Maggie

Modica

1

Franky Falan Rylan

Jason Sravanthi Darin

1 1 1

2 1

Tate

Jeffrey

Fossum

3

Tavahreon Kacie

Eric Patricia

Jameson Walton

3 3

Damien

Carla

Nunez

3

Myiah

Heidi

Neidigh Vedula Gillam Huiskamp Collins

Tommy

Thomas

Sokolik

2

Makayla

Tikyree

Allen

1

Ethan

Aaron

Gunnare

2

Savanah

Laura

Brunner

1

Kaden

Rich

Kurz

2

Ka'lanna

Miranda

Green

2

Brianne

Julie

Losey

2

Congratulations!

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WHITESIDE BBBS FEBRUARY REPORT Featured Match of the Month Jeremy and Bill were initially matched in a School-based Plus match, but transitioned into a Community-based match over the summer. Bill continues to visit Jeremy at school for lunch, but also they enjoy going to movies and eating at Subway. Bill recently attended an awards ceremony in which Jeremy received an award.

Thank you Jeremy and Bill!

Something New to Try with Your Little It’s February! It’s time to get working on some Valentine’s for you and your Little to share with your loved ones! Here’s a couple of ideas for you and your Little to work on together! A heart wreath made from tinted coffee filters, or if you’d rather make something sweet for your sweethearts, these raspberry crème filled brownies should hit the spot!

Saturday, February 11th Sterling Public Library Lego Club for grades 4th-6th, 10 am to 11 am Saturday, February 25th Sterling Public Library Lego Club for grades K-5th, 10 am – 12:30 pm

What’s Happening in the Whiteside County Office National Mentoring Month Proclamation In honor of National Mentoring Month, the Whiteside County office sent three of our matches to City Council meetings in Sterling, Rock Falls and Morrison. The matches met with the Mayor as a proclamation was read. Attendees for the Sterling meeting were John Campbell and his Little, Trence; for the Rock Falls meeting, Dan Arickx and his Little, Kamren, attended; and for the Morrison meeting Kristen Pruis and her Little, Robert were in attendance. Thank you for representing BBBS!

BBBS Valentine Get Together

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Things to Do with Your Little in the Sauk Valley Area Winter Art Exhibit at Woodlawn Art Academy, 3807 Woodlawn Road, is open through February 10th. Monday – Thursday 9 am to 8 pm. The exhibit features work from award-winning professional local artists Shirley Guay and Graydon Cafarella, as well as artwork by students at the academy. Admission is free. Go to woodlawnartsacademy.com or call 815-626-4278 for more information. th

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February 6 and 7 Hair Cuttery’s “Share-A-Haircut” —For every haircut purchased at one of Hair Cuttery’s nearly 900 salons, one free haircut certificate will be donated to a homeless person locally. Hair Cuttery is determined to donate thousands of free haircut certificates with the help of local shelters and community organizations. Through last year's program, 86,000 free haircuts brought confidence and smiles to those less fortunate.

Have fun with your Little!

Game Night & Potluck

At Our New Location!

Thursday, February 9 5:30-7:00 pm

Wallace Educational Center 506 West 4th St. Suite 27 Sterling, IL 61081

To find out more about becoming a Big Brother or Big Sister in Whiteside County call 815-973-6488

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MACOMB: NEW YEAR, NEW FACES, NEW OFFICE, SAME IMPACT Welcome to 2017! We hope you all had a wonderful holiday season.

We’re so excited to be back in the match-making game, AND we already have made a couple. We had a great activity in December, we have a spectacular event coming up in March, and we have 2 fresh-faced WIU Social Work interns this semester. Here’s all the good news from Macomb.

New Matches!

We started 2017 the right way, making new matches out of the gate.

In the first week we matched Big Sister Allante and Little Sister Dasia. Little Sister Dasia saw how much fun her younger sister was having in her match and decided that she wanted to be matched as well. Big Sister Allante is studying Nursing and Psychology at WIU, and she also works as a CNA at Countryview Assisted Living in Macomb!

Shortly thereafter we made our second new match of this school year in Bushnell, Big Sister Alissa and Little Sister Miranda. Little Sister Miranda is the nicest kid you'll ever meet, and everyone at her school told us so; Big Sister Alissa Dasia & Allante Miranda & Alissa is a mom, works for UCB (one of our sponsors!), and couldn't have been more excited to meet her Little Sister. What a wonderful way to start a new year. Bringing together these great people is what BBBS does. Join us in celebrating these fantastic new matches!

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Money Matters Back in December, the great people at Lincoln School facilitated an activity for ALL of our kids (26 at that school). Big Sister DeSiree and Citizens Bank did a "Money Matters" program for the kids, and it was excellent. All of our Littles got to learn about earning, saving, financial terminology, and prioritizing their spending, Thanks to DeSiree and Citizens Bank, our youngest Littles are a little bit better prepared for their future.

New Office We have some exciting news...we've moved our office! We are still located in the Prairieview Housing community, but we are now in the Community Center. Our new address is 1407B East Wheeler Street.

We now have so much more room to work and for the kids to play.

We want to thank Housing Authority of McDonough County for

To volunteer, contact:

continuing to be so generous in donating our office space!

New Interns We have 2 new faces in the office: Mirissa Martin and Brittany Molinari will be working for us for the spring 2017 semester. Mirissa and Brittany are interns through the Social Work Department at Western Illinois University. They will be learning the ins and outs of the office and taking part in all that we do. As many of you will be interacting with them over the next 4 months, we have asked them to introduce themselves. Have a look, and join us in welcoming Mirissa and Brittany to our Brittany Mirissa Team!

Mirissa: Hi everyone. I’m from Mattson, IL. I have a passion for working with children, so BBBS was my first choice for my internship.

In the future, I hope to run a home for troubled youth. I’m very excited to be part of the BBBS family!

Brittany: Hello! I’m from Deerfield, IL. I am a Social Work major, with a LEJA minor. I have been a Big Sister in Macomb for about a year, and I love my Little. I’m excited to be a part of the BBBS team because it gives me the opportunity to change the lives of all of the children in the Macomb program for the better.

Upcoming BBBS Activities This year’s BBBS Trivia Night will be Saturday 4 March 2017, 6-10PM, at Spoon River Conference Center in Macomb.

We have a spectacular program this year, including King Graffiti Band's first show of 2017!

Upgraded venue, new and improved questions (with video of the kids!) and Macomb’s most popular band! Can’t beat that for a night out, PLUS you help us help children. Call or e-mail for more details and to get your team registered: ptarantola@bbbs-mv.org, 309-837-5437.

Pete Tarantola, Program Director 309-837-5437 or email: ptarantola@bbbs-mv.org

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GET YOUR TEAM TOGETHER! 41st ANNAUL SNOWBIRD!

PRESENTED BY:

Co-Ed Division Feb. 3-4 Deadline 2/1/17 TOURNAMENT LOCATION: The Dugout Sports Complex, 3504 Hickory Grove Rd., Davenport, IA PHONE: 563-391-4211 (ask for Mike) Team drawings will be held at the Dugout on indicated deadline dates above.

TEAM ENTRY FEE: $160 per team / per division (up to 20 members)

ENTER PRIZE DRAWINGS AND 50/50 RAFFLES!

ENTRY FORMS AT: www.thedugoutsportscomplex.com or bbbsmv.org/snowbird

2017

Plant Sale

SAVE THE DATES! Watch for updates: www.bbbsmv.org/plant

Pre-Ordering will begin in March.

IOWA: Northwest Bank & Trust Tower

Fri., May 5—Sat., May 13, 8 am-7 pm ILLINOIS: UnityPoint Health—Trinity

Thurs., May 4 (1-7pm), May 5-7, 8 am—7 pm ILLINOIS: Macomb, STC Investments across from HyVee

Wed., May 10—Sat., May 13, 8 am—5 pm

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THANKS TO ALL WHO SUPPORTED PUTT-A-ROUND!

2017 Putt-A-Round raised over $73,000 for one-to-one mentoring!

Professional photos by:

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Hole Sponsors

Food Sponsors

Presenting

Media Sponsors

Allied Construction Arconic City of Davenport DMW Design East Moline Glass EPIC Stone Estes Construction Goetz Concrete Const.

Heritage Landscape Design Iowa American Water Jeff’s Car Corner Locals Love US PERL Mortgage

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Rivals Sports Bar

Plumbers & Pipefitters Quad Cities River Bandits R.I.A. Federal Credit Union Russell Ryan Companies US Solutions Management Group The Sedona Group Toppert Jetting Services Total Solutions Vibrant Credit Union Van Meter

Barrel House

Sam’s Club

Bridges Catering

Sippi’s American Grill

Chick-fil-A

St. Ambrose Univ.

Circle Tap

The Filling Station

Famous Dave’s

Trattoria Tiramisu

Front Street Brewery

Village Inn Bettendorf

Happy Joe’s Hy-Vee Catering Jimmy John’s Noodles & Company Outback Steakhouse

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BIG IDEA WORKSHOP—BRIDGING GENERATIONS: REGISTER TODAY!

Born before 1946

Born between 1946—1964

Born between 1965-1975

Born between 1980-1995

Thursday, March 9, 2017 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Jumer’s Casino & Hotel in Rock Island.

TALK WITH YOUR EMPLOYER ABOUT ATTENDING! Registrations are open NOW to reserve your seat.

Seating is limited to 250 people!

To find out more about the training go to:

www.bbbsmv.org/bigideaworkshop Presented by:

https://youtu.be/Y2fJFTXNedM

Born after 1996

COACHES CORNER

COACHES CORNER

VOLUME 9, ISSUE 2

SUNDAY

COMMUNITY CALENDAR – FEBRUARY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

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2

3

4

EXPLORATORIUM MOLINE LIBRARY

5

6

Super Bowl

12

7

MANO-PRINT MANIA

13

DANCE ME A STORY

8

LEGO LAB

16

EXPLORATORIUM MOLINE LIBRARY

19

20

DIY BALLOON HOVERCRAFT

21

LEGO LAB

22

EXPLORATORIUM

BIG / LITTLE TRAINING GIRLS IN ENGINEERING ST. AMBROSE UNIV.

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27

28

Beer & Bacon Festival at the RiverCenter

CREATION STUDIO

JOB READINESS PART 1

SNOWBIRD Softball Classic

10

SNOWBIRD Softball Classic

11

CALLIGRAPHY WORKSHOP

EXPLORATORIUM MOLINE LIBRARY

15

CREATION STUDIO

QUAD CITIES CANINES

9

CAREER NAVIGATORS DPHILMS

14

F E B R U A R Y, 2 0 1 7

CREATION STUDIO

CAREER NAVIGATORS SKYLARK Spec. Pres.

23

CREATION STUDIO

FAMILY DAY AT THE FIGGE BBBS GAME NIGHT

17

FAMILY FUN NIGHT

MATCH ANNIVERSARY PARTY

24

18 JOB READINESS PART 2

25

CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL TEEN COOKING

LEGO LAB

M.A.P.S. STEAM ACTIVITY

OUT AND ABOUT IN THE COMMUNITY! FEBRUARY

Exploratorium: February 1, 8, 15, and 22 from 2:00PM-3:30PM at the Moline Public Library (3210 41st St, Moline). Explore a new aspect of S.T.E.A.M. each week in an interactive activity. FREE! Call 309-524-2470 for more information.

Quad Cities Canines: February 2 from 6:00PM-7:00PM at Bettendorf Public Library (2950 Learning Campus Dr, Bettendorf) and February 13 from 5:00PM -6:00PM at the Davenport Public Library Eastern Avenue Branch (6000 Eastern Avenue, Davenport). Practice reading skills to furry ears with QC CAN’s reading assistance dogs.

Creation Studio: February 2, 9, 16 and 23 from 4:00PM-5:00PM at the Davenport Public Library Eastern Avenue Branch (6000 Eastern Avenue, Davenport). Set your imagination free with a new project every week for elementary students. Starting from our example you can create to your heart's desire! Call 563-326-7832 for more information.

Mono-print Mania: February 6 from 3:00PM-5:00PM at Bettendorf Public Library (2950 Learning Campus Dr, Bettendorf). ‘Mono’ means one and this workshop will experiment with a wide variety of materials to manipulate printing ink and create cool one-of-a-kind pictures for printing on paper.

FREE! Call 563-344-4194 for more information.

Dance Me a Story: February 7 from 6:00PM-7:00PM at the Moline Public Library (3210 41st St, Moline). Join us for an hour of movement and music as Ballet QC presents Love Stories! FREE! Call 309-524-2470 for more information.

Lego Lab: February 7, 14,21, and 28 from 3:30PM-4:30PM at the Davenport Public Library Main Branch (321 Main St, Davenport); February 11 from 11:00AM-12:30PM at the Bettendorf Public Library (2950 Learning Campus Dr, Bettendorf); February 16 from 6:30PM-7:30PM at the Moline Public Library (3210 41st St, Moline). Lego Lab offers time to free build as well as unique building challenges each month. All blocks are provided, so bring your imagination and a great attitude! FREE!

Calligraphy Workshop: February 9 from 7:00PM-8:00PM at Bettendorf Public Library (2950 Learning Campus Dr, Bettendorf). Try out Western Calligraphy at this workshop. All materials will be provided and no previous experience is required. Register at 563-344-4179.

Family Day at the Figge: February 11 from 10:00AM-1:00PM at the Figge Art Museum (225 W 2nd St, Davenport). Enjoy free admission all day with special activities, too. Inspirations will be drawn from current exhibitions. FREE! Call 563-326-7804 for more information.

3D Doodlers: February 16 from 6:00PM-7:00PM at the Moline Public Library (3210 41st St, Moline). Make 3D sculptures using a handheld pen. FREE! Call 309-524-2470 for more information.

Family Fun Night: February 17 from 5:00PM-8:30PM at the Putnam (1717 W. 12th St, Davenport). Learn about the possibilities only you can dream about at this engineering themed event. All activities in the Grand Lobby are free to the public. Call 563-324-1933 for more information.

DIY Balloon Hovercraft: February 20 from 3:00PM-5:00PM at Bettendorf Public Library (2950 Learning Campus Dr, Bettendorf). Stop in for some fun experimentation! We will use a recycled CD and a balloon to create a homemade hovercraft that glides across the ground. FREE! Call 563-344-4194 for more information.

Chocolate Festival!: February 23 from 6:00PM-7:00PM at the Moline Public Library (3210 41st St, Moline). Celebrate National Chocolate by sampling various kinds of chocolates, building your own sundae, and making a mug cake. (Please bring a coffee mug to participate.) Registration is requested.

For more information, call 309-524-2470.

Teen Cooking: February 23 from 5:00PM-6:00PM at Hy-Vee (2900 Devils Glen Rd Bettendorf). Hy-Vee dietitian Kim Denman is providing a hands on cooking class where you will learn to make a variety of tasty and healthy meals. Register by February 15 to save your spot by calling 563-344-4188.