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DEAR MATCH COACH...
THANKSGIVING BASKET GIVE-AWAY
By Leslie Beert, BBBS-MV Match Coach
Big Brothers Big Sisters staff and AmeriCorps members invite you to participate in a Thanksgiving Basket Give-a-Way! Match Coaches will be choosing a few of our Littles’ families to receive Thanksgiving baskets, stocked full of everything they will need to enjoy a fabulous Thanksgiving meal. Please consider donating a basket to this worthy cause. We ask that you drop off your basket at the BBBS office, 130 W. 5th Street in Davenport by Friday, November 8th. Please keep the following suggested items in mind as you shop:
Does anyone else’s Little ever say, “thank you”? I have noticed in recent outings and visits with my Little, that when someone does something nice for him, he rarely says “thank you”. In this month of “giving thanks”, how can I help my Little to become more aware of the importance in showing gratitude?
Volunteer, A sense of gratitude is an essential ingredient in a happy life, but it does not come naturally to children. Teaching a child the importance of gratitude starts before they can talk and continues until they are an adult. Although you may have not been able to teach your Little from an early age, it is never too late to start reiterating the importance of a simple “thank you”. Below are a few suggestions for teaching your little about gratitude. Set a Good Example. Example is the best teacher, so let your Little see you show gratitude to others. If you appreciate what others have done for you, express it and encourage your Little to do the same. Think Out Loud. Have you ever felt happy just to get out of bed and see the sun shining outside? Don't keep it to yourself! A sense of happy appreciation for the beautiful world around us can be infectious. Give to the Less Fortunate. Involve your Little in charitable giving or volunteer work. Nothing inspires gratitude like realizing how difficult life can be for other people. If you give to a charity, explain to your Little why you do and ask them to help. Your Little will see that many people do extra work to make our world a better place. Appeal to Your Little’s Self-Interest. An older child who didn't pick up the gratitude habit early on might believe that expressing gratitude is a ridiculous waste of time. Explain to your Little that their future depends on the ability to say "thank you." After all, who wants to do business with a company who doesn't appreciate its clients? Who wants to continue helping an ungrateful co-worker?
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Dear Match Coach—Being thankful Thanksgiving Basket Give-Away November Match Anniversaries Get to Know BBBS—Amy Barth RAVE about your Little! Save the dates—upcoming events Career Navigators—November Tours Whiteside County Updates Bigs’ Night Out—Recap
Turkey
Box Stuffing
Gravy
Canned Veggies
Potatoes
Cranberries
Rolls/Cornbread boxes Frozen Pie or boxed desert: (ie. Jell-O, pudding, cake, etc.) Basket
Thank you for contributing to a wonderful holiday season for our families!
Share Winter Resources with your Little HAVlife—Sign Up Your Little today! Money-Wise Kids—Financial responsibility Macomb Updates Activity Ideas for Your Little and You November Match Activity—Top Chef Community Calendar—Out & About
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NOVEMBER MATCH ANNIVERSARIES! LITTLE’S NAME
BIG’S NAME
Diamond Mercedes Perionah Cyrus Javier Preston Marina Andrew Sallu Ava Jordan Anthony Anya Alysa Alejandro Jayden Marissa
Karen Pat Annette Mary Scott Myra Tammy John Travis Pam Karen Brad Teresa Keri Nathan Jason Ann
YEARS MATCHED
Orozco-Gutieruiz Minnaert Wilson Thee Houzenga Miller Showers Murphy Guy Thompson Turner Foreman Anderson Suiter Kyes Holtgrewe Lorentzen
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LITTLE’S NAME
Jevin Breann Tammy Neveah Destiny Briana Kelsey Sean Johnathon Nathan Sofia Josephine Maddy John Michael Khymari Moriah Eva
BIG’S NAME
Charles Courtney Beverly Jacqueline Kathy Ruby Joyce John John Cory Cecilia Marlene Becky Greg Kevin Ricky Sierra Jodi
YEARS MATCHED
Walters Finch Donchez Chatman Kolar Loera Orcutt Tritt Howes Tedesco Casas Baltazor Lorentzen Gadient Kelly Peer Theiery Maxwell
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If you are celebrating an anniversary with your Little, please join us on Wednesday, November 13, 5 to 6 p.m. at the BBBS offices 130 W. 5th St., Davenport and celebrate your Match Anniversary!
$5.00 BOOKLET CAN SAVE YOU HUNDREDS! COMMUNITY DAYS ARE SET FOR NOVEMBER 15-16 AT YOUNKERS! Go on line and purchase your coupon book with hundreds of dollars of savings! The $5.00 you spend on the booklet all goes to BBBS-MV! http://bit.ly/17lY2w7
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RAVE ABOUT YOUR LITTLE! Andrew and Edgar Andrew and Edgar have been matched for just about 6 years. Edgar is turning 18 soon and although the match will officially close under BBBS, Andrew and Edgar will be lifelong friends. Andrew and Edgar have participated in so many of the BBBS functions always adding fun to our events. Andrew recently wrote, “I remember being a little tentative and apprehensive when I first signed up for Big Brothers Big Sisters, as I wasn’t entirely sure what I was getting myself into. But after getting matched with Edgar and hanging out with him a couple of times, it was clear that I had made a great decision.
Edgar is very easy going, very talkative, and his energy and personality is infectious. I can honestly say we’ve never had a bad time with any activity we’ve done together. There have been times where I had plans with Edgar after a tough day at work and may have thought that I would prefer to stay at home and do nothing. Yet every single instance that thought occurred, I’d later be driving home after having dropped him back off at his house after whatever activity we did, and I’d be smiling and think to myself, yep, sure glad I didn’t stay home, cause that was a great night! And that’s the type of kid he is, he always makes life better, leaves me with a smile on my face.”
GET TO KNOW BBBS: Amy Barth (Director of Finance) Name: Amy Barth Title:
Director of Finance, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Mississippi Valley
How long have you been working for BBBS? 1 year 1 month What is your favorite memory during the time you have been with BBBS? I think the most fun I have had was at our Staff Fun Day. It is nice to take a day out to get out in the community and have fun. What do you like to do when you are not working? I like to ride my bike, play cards with friends and work on home improvement projects. What advice would you give a child who is in our program? Take advantage of the time you have to be a kid. Don’t stress out about things that are beyond your control. Just be yourself and have fun!
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SAVE THE DATES FOR FUN THINGS TO DO!
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MATCH CHRISTMAS PARTY MICHAEL’S FUN WORLD SATURDAY, DEC. 14TH 9 a.m.— noon Details coming soon!
BIGS’ NIGHT OUT
Tuesday, January 7, 2014 5:30—7:00 Watch for your electronic invitation or call Jaime at 563-323-8006
Monday (evening) - Thursday (evening), January 20—23, 2014
The Dugout Sports Complex, Davenport, IA
Community-Based Matches with Littles in 6th through 12th grades!
JOIN US FOR CAREER NAVIGATOR SITE VISITS! Career Navigators activities are designed to help Bigs “navigate” Littles through the exploration of career interests and encourage academic and social success. These are simple, one hour experiences of business and educational opportunities in the QCA.
CONTACT YOUR MATCH COACH TO REGISTER 563-323-8006 Tuesday, November 12, 4:15-5:15 pm Iowa American Water Company Wednesday, November 20, 4:15-5:15 pm Palmer College of Chiropractic Tuesday, November 26, 4:15-5:15 pm Genesis Nursing Education Unit Bigs will be receiving additional information from Destiny. Attention Bigs with 9th and 10th grade Littles! We are beginning to explore Job Shadow opportunities for your Little. We will be presenting a “Pre-Job Shadow Workshop” that you and your Little can attend in January or February. More details will be coming your way!
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SHARE THESE WINTER RESOURCES WITH YOUR LITTLE Here at Big Brothers Big Sisters, we understand that winter and the holiday season can be an especially tough time for the families we serve. Higher utility fees, illnesses, winter clothing and gift-giving can all put a financial strain on families this time of year. If you know of a specific need in your Little’s family, please contact your match coach for some resources that may alleviate some of that stress. Below are a few suggestions, featuring Quad City agencies offering services to families in need. Please pass this information on to your Little’s family and encourage them to seek assistance. We want to do our part to make sure that all of our Littles have a safe, warm and happy holiday season!
Word of Faith Tabernacle Church Food Pantry 3414 Rockingham Road, Davenport, IA 52804; (563) 324-7140 Christian Friendliness Food Pantry, Churches United 3928 12th Avenue, Moline, IL 61265: (563) 332-5002 Bob’s Annual Thanksgiving Dinner Southpark Mall Food Court; (309) 797-8450 Holiday Gift Programs
Food Second Baptist Church Food Pantry 919 Sixth Avenue, Rock Island, IL 61201; (309) 786-6494 Solid Rock Church Food Pantry 700 12th Street, Rock Island, IL 61201; (309) 793-4672
Toys for Tots NOSC Bldg 218 RIA, Rock Island, IL 61201; (309) 782-6044 Utility Assistance/ Weatherization: Community Action of Eastern IA 500 East 59th Street, Davenport, IA 52807; (563) 324-3236 Project NOW, Inc. 418 19th Street, Rock Island, IL 61201; (309) 793-6391 Crisis Resource Intervention, United Neighbors, Inc. 808 Harrison Street, Davenport, IA 52803; (563) 322-7363 Winter Clothing: Coats For Kids, Davenport Community Schools 1606 Brady Street, Davenport, IA 52803; (563) 359-1371 Sacred Heart Cathedral 422 East 10th Street, Davenport, IA 52803; Davenport, IA (563) 324-3257 Two Rivers United Methodist Church 1820 Fifth Avenue, Rock Island, IL 61201; (309) 788-9384
For a more complete list of resources in the Quad Cities, visit http://unitedwayqc.org/resources/resources-for-partner-programs and click on the link to access the online database, or call 2-1-1 to speak with a helpful representative who can refer you to the right agency.
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WHAT’S UP IN WHITESIDE COUNTY?
Sterling/Rock Falls Historical Society garage sale fundraiser 1005 E 3rd St., Sat 8 am-4 pm & Sun 1 pm-4 pm Daylight Savings Time Crimestoppers @ Sterling Coliseum 12 pm -1pm Woodlawn Arts Academy production of Willy Wonka Friends of the Parks Trivia Night in Morrison 6pm-9pm Veterans Day- No School Free Concert at Sauk Valley Community College Hospice of the Rock River Valley’s Festival of Trees
NEW MATCHES IN WHITESIDE COUNTY:
Nov 21-24
Nov 25 Nov 26 Nov 29-30
Rock Falls Hometown Holidays events list can be found at http://www.rockfallschamber.com/ hometownholidays/index.html Family Reading Night Magic Show at the Rock Falls Library 6:30 pm. The Diamonds perform at Sterling HS Centennial Auditorium Dillon Home Museum Christmas Walk
Annah and Cindy (School-Based Match)
UNITED WAY 2-1-1 PROVIDES SERVICES TO AREA FAMILIES IN NEED. United Way of Whiteside County would like to share their newest addition of amazing community resources with as many people as possible. This would be great information for yourself, friends and family, and especially if your Little's family may find themselves in need. By calling 2-1-1, you can talk to a live person who can get you connected with ANY and ALL services which could help within Whiteside county that you may be eligible for. They work with and make referrals to organizations that provide: Emergency shelter Day care Employment Services Disability Resources Counseling
Food pantries Elderly Care Health Resources Drug/Alcohol Rehabilitation Disaster Recover
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ASK A FRIEND TO BECOME A “BIG”! It’s really fun to be a mentor. You can be a school-based mentor (meet at Little’s school for lunch) and it only takes about 45 minutes a week! Call Loni today and find out more. Direct Line: (815) 441-9118
Rent or Utility Assistance Mental Health Services Educational / Vocational Training Domestic Abuse
This is a one stop shop to get the help that is needed in a variety of different areas. The directory can also be found at www.findhelp211.org. Please help the United Way of Whiteside County by spreading the word about this new project in Whiteside County.
Remember to direct your United Way gift to Big Brothers Big Sisters!
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MACOMB NOVEMBER UPDATE
By Peter Tarantola, BBBS-MV, Macomb
Hello from beautiful downtown Macomb!
Paula Rhodes graciously volunteered to continue being the Board Secretary. Thanks Paula! Tonya Hamer, a local teacher, joined the Board. Welcome Tonya!
There’s a lot of activity in this little office right now; volunteer interviews Look at this! every day, wrapping up a hugely successful Bowl for Kids Sake, and beginning The entire Wallace family (3 Littles!) came out to Bowl for Kids Sake. Big to recruit children for the school-based program. Sister Mallory and Big Brother John bowled with the family. Schools In the last month, almost 20 people have applied to become Bigs in Macomb. We’re working diligently to get them enrolled. The principals at both Lincoln and Edison School are on board, and are excited to see how much good our program can do. Parent-teacher conferences are coming up this month, so we should have some child applicants soon. In Bushnell, we’re still trying to secure volunteers, before we recruit children, but in-roads have been made. The principal at Bushnell-Prairie City Elementary is a supporter of BBBS, and is waiting for the word to get started. BBBS Board We had our monthly Board meeting on Monday, October 7th, and everybody seems to be feeling good. We went over the successes of Bowl for Kids Sake, discussed how it can be improved in the coming year, talked about marketing our program in the community, and caught everyone up on how volunteers and children are recruited and enrolled. New life has been breathed into the program here, and the Board members are looking forward to getting more involved.
The Meunier family (3 Littles!) came out to Bowl for Kids Sake. Big Sister Susan and Big Brother Cody bowled with their Littles. Grandfather Don Brown and granddaughter Mariah Brown went doorto-door in Colchester to raise money for Bowl for Kids Sake, bringing over $200 in pledges. BBBS rewarded the Browns for their effort and generosity with a brand new iPod. Longtime Board member Tim Lipp donated a new boy’s and a new girl’s bicycle to the Bowl for Kids Sake event. Big Brother Darrick wrote in support of his Little, Malik, and now Malik has a new bicycle. Thanks Tim!
Speaking of the Board, we would like to announce: Bill Jacobs was elected co-Chairperson. Dan Yoder’s responsibilities as the Acting Chair of the RPTA Department at Western demand a good deal of his time, so Bill volunteered to help out. Thanks Bill!
ASK YOUR MATCH COACH ABOUT HAVlife! There are many exciting opportunities for children to get involved within the Quad Cities. Sports, music, or the arts. Unfortunately, those activities sometimes just cost too much, and the child ends up disappointed and with lost potential. BBBS has partnered with the HAVlife Foundation to ensure that any Little who wants to be involved in an extra-curricular activity has the ability to do so. The HAVlife Foundation exists to help bridge the financial gap and eliminate “lost potential” in students by providing funds for various activities in athletics, music and arts. Need ideas? BBBS maintains a list of available activities that might interest your Little. Contact your Match Coach to learn more.
Thanks to our grant from the HAVlife Foundation, several Littles have experienced activities that might not otherwise have been an option for them. Sofia’s interest in art led her to pursue an art camp through Black Hawk College. Andrea told her match coach that she loved taking ballet through Davenport Jr. Theatre and commented that she learned the 5 ballet positions, how to leap, and how to be more graceful! Trence, a Little who had never participated in an organized sport before, just finished his first season being part of the Sterling Jr. Tackle Football program! After becoming interested in archery at the BBBS match activity to Camp Conestoga, David decided to hone his skills by enrolling in an archery camp through the Davenport Parks and Recreation Department. Many thanks to the HAVlife Foundation for making these opportunities possible!
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MONEY-WISE KIDS: FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY By IH Mississippi Valley Credit Union staff
them about saving for retirement. It’s never too early to have that conversation.
No one would recommend that a new driver get behind the wheel without training. The responsibility of operating a car and the consequences of making a mistake are too great. So why take that chance with money? How to get a sense of financial responsibility:
Remember, help them set some SMART goals, define their wants and needs and make a savings plan. These are roadmaps to a successful financial future.
Make the most of “teachable moments”—Look for opportunities when you’re out shopping. For instance, if you’re out shopping together, talk about your own shopping choices or why you’re delaying a purchase. Provide hands-on experience—These types of experiences have more impact for teens than just listening to you talk. For instance, have your teen “Little” make the grocery list for the family for the week. Take a trip to a grocery store and shop the isles. At the market, they’ll see how much of the family budget goes toward groceries. Model money monitoring—Sit down with your teen to go over their list of expenditures for the week. Discuss such questions as: Was this a want or a need? Why did your balance get so low at this point? What could you have done differently in your spending? Introduce plastic—ask your “Little’s” parent if they feel the teen is mature enough to manage a debit card. They could give their teen a prepaid debit card with a spending limit. Again, go over transactions together as they shop. Talk about the future—What comes after high school? If it’s college, what portion of expenses will the teen have to cover? Older teens should start thinking about career choices. This is a good time to talk with
Thanks to IH Mississippi Valley Credit Union for their support of our Money-Wise Kids Program!
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BIG’S NIGHT OUT—BIG NETWORKING EVENT!
Big Brothers Big Sisters is so grateful to have had a wonderful Bigs’ Night Out on Tuesday, October 29th. Rivals Sports Bar & Grill was so kind to host us for the night, while Lovewell Fence & Deck graciously sponsored the event. We had thirty-five Bigs and guests in attendance, all eager to meet other Bigs and share ideas and stories about their match. Recently, BBBS had been made aware that though a volunteer could have been in the program for several years, it is possible that he or she might not know or have a connection with any other Bigs. The goal of the Bigs’ Night Out events is to bridge that gap! Together, we have a wealth of resources and knowledge that is often left untapped. At Tuesday’s Bigs’ Night Out, some excellent questions were posed by Bigs, and it was encouraging to see veteran Bigs talking through topics with some of the newer volunteers there. Discussions ranged from how to help a Little understand basic hygiene to how to recognize and handle when your Little is telling an “embellished” version of a story. BBBS staff was pleased by the level of participation and the advice/ ideas that were exchanged.
he believes match activities can play an important role in developing a strong match. The group had a good discussion about the HAVlife grant, and it was emphasized that all Littles can apply for these funds to allow them to participate in a sport, music or art activity. Some in attendance had questions about this exciting opportunity and seemed eager to discuss it with their Littles. Additionally, Bigs learned that several opportunities are available for Littles’ families during the holidays, such as receiving Thanksgiving baskets or being considered as an “adopted family” for Christmas. Bigs were encouraged to talk to their match coach if they believe their Little’s family would be a good candidate for such assistance. With so many children currently on the waiting list for a match, the Bigs at the event also heard about ways that they can get involved in recruitment efforts. Talking to friends, encouraging co-workers, and organizing a workplace presentation are all ways that current Bigs can help meet the need of waiting children.
What a great night we had! Thank you again to Rivals Sports Bar & Grill, Lovewell Fence & Deck, and the Bigs’ Night Out Bigs were given an overview of some upcoming planning committee (Melissa Pepper, Nancy Lane, Mark opportunities for their match and encouraged to utilize all of Lousberg, and Jason Holtgrewe). BBBS is already looking the resources offered by the BBBS agency. There was an forward to the next Bigs’ Night Out, being planned for emphasis on reading the monthly Coaches Corner newsletter Tuesday, January 7, 2014 at Blackhawk Bowl and Martini to “stay in the know” regarding activities and events at BBBS, Lounge at the Hotel Blackhawk in downtown Davenport. as well as getting some great advice on their match. You won’t want to miss it! Community-Based matches were encouraged to attend upcoming match activities, and Big Brother, Kirk, shared why
Thanks to our sponsor, Lovewell Fence & Deck To sponsor our January Bigs’ Night Out, please contact Kayla Kiesey at 563-323-8006 or email: kkiesey@bbbs-mv.org
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ACTIVITY IDEAS FOR YOU AND YOUR LITTLE With the temperatures dropping this month, it might require a bit of School-Based matches, here are some fun ideas for creativity in thinking of fun activities to do with your Little. Each month, the you to try during your November lunch visits! match coaches will be offering suggestions for both Community and SchoolBased matches that will hopefully make your activity planning a little bit • Do a simple Thanksgiving craft together. easier! Again, don’t forget that BBBS offers a match activity once a month for www.pinterest.com has Community-Based matches, and be sure to check out the community so many ideas to choose from! calendar on the last page of the Coaches Corner to find out what else is • Write a thank-you card to a veteran. being offered in and around the QC! • Try cotton ball hockey. (Blow a cotton ball back and forth across a Community-Based matches, try out a few of these fun table. If it falls off your November activities! opponent’s side, that’s one • Volunteer serving food at a local shelter. point!) • Plan and prepare a mini Thanksgiving dinner • Take toilet paper rolls and line them up together. like bowling pins. Take a Nerf ball or ball of socks and • Make tie-dye t-shirts. bowl! •Visit a local coffee shop and sip hot chocolate • Ask your Little about the first Thanksgiving. Find a book about while playing a game together. it in the school library to read together. •Make thank-you cards together and give or send to family and friends.
GET INVOLVED! SIGN UP FOR NOV. MATCH ACTIVITY!
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THANKSGIVING DAY
BBBS OFFICES CLOSED
OUT AND ABOUT IN THE QUAD CITIES! NOVEMBER ALL MONTH LONG—Take Apart Studio at the Putnam Museum. Have you ever wondered what makes our world tick, run or light up? Then come and take a look at everyday objects from the inside out as you explore real items using real tools in the Take-Apart Studio. This visitor-driven exhibition allows you to dismantle an item, discover the inner workings and devise a new plan! Explore the inner workings of clocks, phones, printers and more at a work bench complete with the tools and safety equipment needed for a fun and engaging experience. After you complete your “take-apart”, it’s time to re-create. Use your uncovered gears, wires and mechanics to create something of your own invention. (Exhibit included in the cost of admission to the museum).
in the Midwest at the Quad City Arts Festival of Trees Holiday Parade! Live marching bands, balloons towering over 3 stories tall, clowns, floats and more. Come and enjoy the holiday festivities during this annual parade! The parade begins at 11:00 am in downtown Davenport. Saturday, November 23- Sunday, December 1- Visit the Quad City Arts Festival of Trees, the area’s most popular holiday event. For more information, hours, and pricing, visit www.quadcityarts.com/festoftrees.asp. Saturday, November 23- Enjoy public skate at the River’s Edge from 2:45 -4:45 pm and stay for turkey bowling! Prizes are awarded to bowlers. Standard public skate rates apply and bowling is additional. Call 563-328 -7275 for more information.
Friday, November 1- Nature Friday at Vander Veer Park- Enjoy the many activities on their “Football and Flower” display in the conservatory. Saturday, November 23—QC Symphony “Holiday Pops” featuring There will be a scavenger hunt, arts and crafts and more! Call 563-328Debbie Boone. 7:30 p.m. i-Wireless Center. Tickets $22—$60. 7275 to learn more. www.qcsymphony.com (calendar). Check with your Match Coach about possible FREE tickets. Saturday, November 9- Quad City Mallards game at 7:00 pm. Call 309764-2001 for ticket information. Sunday, November 24- Recycled Garden Fun - Visit Vander Veer Park from 2-3pm to learn how to make cool crafts using recycled materials. Saturday, November 23- Experience the largest helium-balloon parade Drop-in fee is just $2.
ASK A FRIEND, FAMILY MEMBER OR CO-WORKER ABOUT BEING A BIG!
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