start something - Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast

annual report 2011/ 2012
start something
Our Vision:
all children achieve success in life.
Our Mission:
to provide children facing adversity
with strong and enduring, professionally supported
one-to-one relationships
that change their lives for the better, forever.
Our Impact:
Adults who were Littles:
65%
believe their Big helped
them reach a higher level
of education
75%
are more likely to earn a
four-year college degree
than their peers
84%
77%
say their experience
influenced them in
overcoming adversity
did better in school
than their peers
90%
feel that their Big helped
them make better
choices
84%
say that their Big taught
them the importance of
helping others
“The effects of mentoring can be
immediate or 10 years from now. Having
someone in their life they can count on and
discuss what the future holds for them is
immeasurable!”
—Fermin “JJ” Miranda
Corporate Board Chair
Cover photo courtesy of Gulf Coast Community Foundation
Corporate Board members
Fermin C. “JJ” Miranda, Chair
Fifth Third Bank
Bogie Korszen, CFP, MBA, Chair Elect
Raymond James & Associates
Susan Flynn, Esq., CPA, Treasurer
Gravitas Florida
Keith Struble, MR, Secretary
Plantation Golf & Country Club
Mary Smith, State Liaison
CEO, Englewood-Cape Haze
Chamber of Commerce
Garrett Bryant, Student
Sarasota High School
Lee Byron, GRI, Broker Associate
Michael Saunders & Company
Patrick M. Calhoon
City of North Port
Jason Chachula
Nobel Biocard
Dan Cotton
Charlotte County Sheriff Office
Maggie Dahl
Retired & student at SCF
Robert “Bob” Doyle, RN, MS
Healthcare Provider Consultant
Patricia “Trish” Entsminger, CPA
Kerkering, Barberio & Company
Debra Faulk, MPA, GCNM
Wells Fargo Bank
Jeannie Gomes
Horizon Properties of Sarasota
Mike Levine
Home Instead Senior Care
Danny Maxwell
Comcast Cable
Matt Mucci
AT&T Services, Inc.
Scott Petersen, Esq.
Becker & Poliakoff, P.A.
A
few years ago, after hearing how much our
volunteers enjoy spending time with their
Littles, I contemplated becoming a Big
Sister again. As a mother of four children and six
grandchildren, I was experiencing the empty nest with
the exit of our youngest son to college.
With a very busy life as the executive of this non-profit I wasn’t sure there
would be enough time to fit in one more responsibility. But what is more
important than changing the life of one child? With those words foremost in
my mind, I called our staff to sign on as a Community-Based Big Sister and
met Brittany.
As a high school student Brittany needed community service hours, so
she became a volunteer greeter on Saturday mornings at Mote Marine
Laboratory. I enjoyed listening to her greeting ‘Welcome to Mote Marine
Laboratory, have you been to the Laboratory before?’ as I arrived to drive us
off to a lunch and hear about the morning’s activities. The All Faith’s Food
Bank “Bowls of Hope” became our next volunteer effort. The creativity
and laughter we shared making bowls turned into another Saturday
spent“Giving Hunger the Blues.” We came to know each other better through
those service hours.
Through a driving rain storm we toured University of Central Florida and
Santa Fe State College, evaluating colleges to determine which one would
be the best fit for Brittany. She’s discovered that both schools will help her
realize her hopes and dreams.
I can’t imagine what my weekends were like before Brittany. We laugh, we
text, we volunteer and we learn from each other. She has enriched my life
and fit into my family. Just last weekend my youngest son returned from
college for a visit, and we went out to our favorite restaurant. Afterwards, he
remarked, “Mom, you talk to Brittany just like you do with me. I can tell you
care.” It’s true. I do. And I know my Little Sister is on her way to
being a Big Success!
Cary Pigman, M.D.
Florida Hospital-Heartland
Chris Porter
The Sun Media Group
George Quarterman, LUTCF, CLU, SF
G. Quarterman Insurance Agency
(dba State Farm Insurance)
Burton Romanoff, Esq.
Norton, Hammersley, P.A.
Doris Ross, CFP
Ross, Langan & McKendree (Retired)
Ben Simmons, CPA
Partner, Deloitte & Touche, LLP (Retired)
George TenPow
Fifth Third Bank
Daniel E. Vigne, CFP
Sabadell Bank & Trust
Tracey Young, Broker Associate
Prudential Florida Realty
Peggy Wiggins, MS
Sarasota County School District
Barry Wolfson
President, Barry Wolfson, LLC
Randall Woods
Florida Blue-SW Florida
President/CEO
BIG Achievements
Received a
Exceeded the BBBSA
average in
program and financial
outcomes on the
Department of Education
funded matches
out of 10 categories
selected to measure
overall program impact
perfect
4.0
audit score in both
seven
Corporate Board Chair,
Fermin C.”JJ” Miranda,
selected to serve
on the Nationwide Hispanic
Advisory Council
93%
of Littles improved their
academic performance
Average match length
in Community-Based
Program
21 months
Impacted the lives of
1,512
children facing adversity
in 2011
Launched
Gateway to Success (GTS)
which supports middle school
students as they transition
into high school
100%
Average match length in
School-Based Program
15 months
of program staff are
certified according to Big
Brothers Big Sisters of
America
95%
of Littles showed
improved relationships
with peers and family
“It takes a very unselfish person to come in
every week to help me in my time of need.
Every kid deserves to have someone like you,
and that’s why I feel extremely special that
I have you as my mentor.”
5 Program Initiatives
1
2
Decisions to Win
An adult mentor from the
community works one-to-one
with a high school student in
this focused, intensive course
consisting of an 18-lesson workbook on
personal decision-making.
Gateway to Success
Supports at-risk students as
they transition from middle
school to high school through
a series of “Success” activities that focus
on academic support, self
esteem, motivation and career
awareness.
3
4
Mentoring Children of Promise
Designed for children who
have a parent or parental
figure who is incarcerated in
state or federal prison, this
mentoring relationship gives children
an opportunity to break the cycle of
incarceration and establish a positive
outlook for their future.
5
Sports Buddies
Mentors and children meet
twice a month to participate
in or attend a sporting event,
often with reduced price tickets.
Latino Mentoring
Serves the Latino/Hispanic
population in each of our 10
counties by reaching out to
Hispanic coalitions, business
groups and churches to match mentors
with children in a rapidly growing sector
of our client population.
90%
of seniors completing the
Decisions to Win program
graduated from high school
“You have helped me make so many
important decisions, and have
changed my life more than you will
ever know. I will always be thankful
and I just wanted you to know.”
Manatee
Sarasota
Big Brothers
Big Sisters
of the Sun Coast
serves
Hardee
Desoto
Charlotte
Lee
10
Highlands
Glades
Hendry
Collier
counties in
Florida.
1,512 366
As of June 2012,
are ready
for a Big.
Funding
Funds well spent:
90+5
Programs 90%
31
16
1
14
13
11
+
youth are matched with a
Big Brother or Big Sister.
Funds provided by:
Special
Events 14%
Administration 5%
Fundraising 5%
Government/County 11%
State/DOE 13%
Foundations
& Trusts 31%
United Way 14%
Endowment 1%
Annual Gifts 16%
2012 Big Brother and Big Sister of the Year
“The wisdom Sara gives me
helps me in life.”
When I’m dealing with big problems, she’s always been there,” Cassie says. “For the
past nine years, she’s been my best friend.” Sara feels the same way, stating “being with
Cassie over the years has meant everything to me. I’ve got as much as I’ve given, and it’s
been a wonderful experience for me to feel I can still do some good at my age of 81 and
still make a positive change to a young person’s life.”
Sara embodies the mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters by providing Cassie with a strong
relationship that continues to change Cassie’s life for the better, forever.
Sara &
Cassie
9years
Finalists & Selected Honorees
Charlotte County
Big Sister – Luann Fregeau
Big Brother – Jim Weber
Florida Ridge
Big Sister – Pam Johnson
Big Brother – Terry Lamy
North Port
Big Sister - Margaret “Peggy” Bruner
Big Brother – Albert “Chip” Parisi
Collier County N/A
(Office opened 8/1/12)
Lee County
Big Sister – Joanne Fischer
Big Brother – Michael LeBlanc
Sarasota
Big Sister – Jeanne Hashey
Big Brother – Harmon Blanding
Manatee County
Big Sister – Margarita Audette
Big Brother – Thomas Rovnak
Venice
Big Sister – Sara Peterson
Big Brother – Jef Foster
Englewood
Big Sister – Patricia Burkey
Big Brother – Don Mahon
“I do not think I would be where
I am today without Harmon.”
Harmon has taken Tim under his wing for the past eight years. Tim was a young
boy when Harmon entered his life as his Big Brother, and eight years later the bond
continues and only grows stronger between the two.
Harmon has been a “father figure” in Tim’s life. “Before him, my life was going in the
wrong direction. When we get together, we talk about a lot of things. He helps me to
think about choices and how they could affect my life. I know that Harmon and I will
keep in contact for a long time,” says Tim.
Harmon
& Tim
8 years
Extend
Extend
your your
generosity
generosity
far into
far the
intofuture
the future
A
nyone can leave a legacy, and everyone can make a significant difference in
the lives that follow. You live your life caring for family, enjoying friends,
sharing all our community has to offer and devoting yourself to charity. Have
you considered what our organization will be like for future generations? Planned
gifts are specifically designed to fit your individual needs and goals. From simple
arrangements to complex strategies, planned gifts offer tremendous personal and
financial advantages. Regardless of your financial situation, there are planned gifts to fit
your needs.
There are many gift options that you can discuss with your own attorney, tax advisor or
estate planner to determine which choices is right for you:
Bequests
Appreciated Securities Real Estate
Annuities
Retirement Plan
Life Insurance
Legacy society members created future funds through a will, trust, life insurance, and
retirement plan or life income gift. We thank the following members for their generosity:
Doris Berkey
Bruce Body
Lee Byron
Robert Jay and Anne Doyle
Susan Flynn
George Kalbfleisch
John Kerns
Scott K. and Robin S. Petersen
Joy Mahler
Richard and Carole Dee Ringfelt
Ray Rodgers
Doris and Irving Ross
Shelby Tudor
Daniel E. Vigne
Barry and Donna Wolfson
Robert and Ruth Werner
“I am a Legacy Society member
because mentors change lives
by seeing the potential within
each child and convincing them
that, regardless of current
circumstances, they too can
achieve their dreams.”
— Daniel & Jennifer Vigne
A BIG thank you to our 2011/12 donors
Visionary Circle, $100,000+
Gulf Coast Community Foundation
The School Board of Sarasota County
Chairman Circle, $50,000+
AT&T
Sarasota County Contracted
Human Services
United Way of Lee County
Cornerstone Circle, $25,000+
Bank of America Client Foundation
Marilyn S. Dewan
Lee County Department of Human Services
Manatee County Board of County
Commissioners
The Comcast Foundation
United Way of Charlotte County, Inc.
United Way of Manatee County, Inc.
United Way of Sarasota County, Inc.
Wells Fargo Foundation
Leadership Circle, $10,000+
Bon Secours Health System, Inc.
Doyle Charitable Trust
Fifth Third Bank
Stephen & Maria Salome Isbell
Jerome & Mildred Paddock Foundation
Kathleen K. Catlin Fund
Macy’s
Manatee Community Foundation
Gertrude S. McGrew
James & Marlene Orr
Publix Super Markets Charities
William G. & Marie Selby Foundation
Staples Foundation for Learning, Inc.
The Agricultural & Labor Program, Inc.
The Zimmer Family Foundation
United Way of Central Florida, Inc.
United Way of South Sarasota County, Inc.
Wilson - Wood Foundation, Inc.
Mentoring Circle, $5,000+
Aladdin Equipment Company
AT&T - Florida
Avon Park Bingo Inc.
Daniel & Lisa Carter
CFIndustries
Eluned & Edward Russell Foundation
Evalyn Sadlier Jones Foundation Northern Trust
Florida Blue
Harold C. & Jacqueline F. Bladel Foundation
James & Carolyn Kasmark, Jr.
John C. Kerns
Kiwanis Club of Bradenton Foundation, Inc.
Lakewood Ranch Community Fund
Plantation Community Foundation, Inc.
PNC Financial Services Group
Rays Baseball Foundation
Irving & Doris Ross
Sebring International Raceway
Southwest Florida Community Foundation
Tervis
Joyce E. Watkins
Thomas H. Watson
Partnership Circle, $2,500+
1-800 Ask Gary
Charlotte County Board of County
Commissioners
Annette J.Hagens Memorial Foundation
Becker & Poliakoff, P.A.
Susan Brennan
Champion for Children Foundations of
Highlands County, Inc.
Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.
Dowd, Whittaker & Associates CPAs, P.A.
Robert & Anne Doyle
ExxonMobil Foundation
Kristin L. Gardner
Bon Eau Foundation
J.J. Keller Foundation, Inc.
Kerkering, Barberio & Co.
Key Agency Inc.
Bogdan & Dorothy Korszen
Lee County Sheriff’s Office
Robert & Alexandra Metzger
Northern Trust
Cary & Darlene Pigman
Venice-Nokomis Rotary Club
Sabadell Bank & Trust
Ben & Martha Simmons
State Farm Mutual Automobile
Insurance Company
Suncoast Workforce Development Board
SW Chapter of the North Florida Section
Of The PGA
The Community Foundation of
Sarasota County
James & Joanne Webb
Barry & Donna Wolfson
Supporter Circle, $1,000+
Pamela L. Abraham
Bradbury & Janet Anderson
Apisdorf Charitable Foundation
AT&T Sebring
Baltimore Orioles Foundation
David & Jennifer Beirau
Doris A. Berkey
Bill Jarrett Ford-Mercury
Budget Bi-Rite Insurance
Lee Byron
Timothy Callahan
Harrison & Lori Coerver Jr.
Country Hound Café
Dart Foundation
Steven Dvoskin
Edward Jones
Y Fuad & Nancy El-Hibri
Tom Farley
Daniel & Charlene Felumlee
Florida Hospital - Heartland Division
Susan Flynn
Salvatore Fontana
Jeannie Gomes
Greenhouse Fabrics
Charles & Betty Koch
Larue Pest Management, Inc.
Mary Love
Joy Mahler & Ed Benson
Mary E. Parker Foundation
Fermin C “JJ” & Jodi Miranda
Navigant Consulting
Norton, Hammersley, Lopez & Skokos
Law Firm
George & Winfred Quarterman,
State Farm Insurance Agency
Roberts Insurance Group
Burton & Kelly Romanoff
John & Mary Ross
Donna Rourke
Sarasota Italian Cultural Events, Inc.
James & Collette Schmitt
Sertoma Club of Venice
Service Club of Manatee County
Jeramie Snelling
Grant & Zona Starks
Dave Hamrick State Farm Insurance
Sun ‘ N Lake Medical Group, P.A.
Jim & Kelley Tate
Terry’s Plumbing Service, Inc.
The Donna Boortz Foundation, Inc.
The Tarr Charitable Family Foundation, Inc.
The Tillie Jennie & Harold Schwartz
Foundation, Inc.
United Way of Tampa Bay
Vern and Florence Martin Foundation
Kevin Walker
Wal-Mart Foundation
West Coast Chapter Of Community
Associations Institute, Inc.
William Yopp
Tracey Young
Dream Makers, $500+
ABC Liquors, Inc.
Frederick P Baughman, Jr.
Betty & Marie Healy Family Foundation
Sissy Betz
Bill’s Backers of Charlotte County
Walter & Anne Bladstrom
Patrick & Kimberly Calhoon
Jack & Beth Colvin
Laurel Corriveau
John & Betty Eliopoulos
Englewood Community Hospital
Englewood Youth Foundation
Ewing Funeral Home, Inc.
Beverly Fisher
John & Mary Freedman
Friendly’s
Denny A. Fuller
Margaret G. Gale
Leslie D. Glick
Grandmothers of La Casa
James & Susan Hanks
Heartland National Bank
L. & Kathleen Nicholas Herron
Highlands Independent Bank
Highlands Regional Medical Center
Bob & Sharlene Hillier
Steve & Lisa Iltis
Thomas J. Jacin
Thomas & Patricia Jones
Donald & Synthia Joseph
Kates Foundation
Knights Of Columbus Council 7052
Kohl’s
Richard & Linda Lacy
LCM Capital Advisors
James & Gwendolyn Magero
MetLife
John & Barabara Michaelsen
Chris Mitchell
Mosaic Fertilizer, LLC
Sherika Newman
Tyrone & Sally Oliver
Pathology Associates Of Sebring, PA
Bill & Kathleen Pickering
Scott & Julie Pinkerton
Nancy J. Ploughe
Mark Pritchett
Raimey Corporation
Raymond James Financial, Inc.
Gabriel Read
Charles & Rebecca Rives
Marlene Rodriguez
Rotary Club of Englewood
Rotary Club of Highlands County
Brad & Amy Rothenberg
Gordon & Yvonne Schook
Sebring Optimist Club
Sebring Pain Management & Rehab
Center, Inc.
Sebring Senior Care LLC. DBA The Palms
Of Sebring
Joyce G. Sewall
Patrick & Suzie Shea
Jim & Adele Shea
Chris S. Sleight
Anne & Hudson Smith
State Farm Companies Foundation
Donna Stiens
Michael & Jamie Stone
Keith & Salli Struble
TD Charitable Foundation
United Health Care of Americhoice
Verizon Foundation
Sam & Jean Marie Vilardi
Lisa Walsh
Wampler Insurance & Financial Group
Robert & Ruth Werner
Achievement Circle, $250+
Karla J. Adams
Association of Fundraising Professionals
Raymond & Sharon Barhorst
Frank & Liza Battaglia
John & Irene Bauer
James & Mary Beaven
James & Sue Belflower
Michael Billington
Ken & Tammy Birdsong
Todd & Julianna Blackwell
BNI - Sarasota
Rick & Barbara Bracco
Bright House Networks LLC /
Tampa Bay Division
Brinker International
George & Anne Brown
Builder Club Seacrest Day School
C & B Background
C & C Plumbing and Repair, Inc.
C1 Bank
Calusa National Bank
Cari Fallen Insurance Agency, Inc.
Chili’s Grill & Bar
Albert & Sherry Churilla
Todd & Jen Coover
Tamara Dillon
David Dolinky
Don Jose Mexican Restaurant
Diana & Kevin Donlon
John & Kathleen Doucette
Ted & Cindy Eaton
William H. Eichhorn
Jeff & Patricia Entsminger
Fred & Jo Falkner
Foreman and Associates, Inc.
Robert & Donna Fox
FPL
Chris & Rose Frano
James & Lynn Fuhr
Kenneth & Lucia Garcia
Fred & Jo Gibson
John & Christine Gilbert
Stephen & Jackie Griese
Mike & Sharon Hamant
Michael & Bonnie Hartley
Crystal Holtzclaw
F. Thomas & Wendy Hopkins
Charlene Hovatter
Jakes Tavern - Ballyhoo!
Keiser University
Allan & Ruth Killinger
Gary Kinnear
Wayne J. Kowalski
George & Jessica Kruse
Grant Kunishige
Thomas & Mary Ann Langan
Brian E. LaRussa
James & Gisela Laurent
Martin& Judith Leader
Edward & Joan Lee
Timothy Lee
David Lusty
James & Nancy Malik
Ronni & Cosmo Mallozzi
Brandon & Camillia ManKovich
Richard J. Mazrin
Jay & Elizabeth McHargue
David & Lynn Murrell
Musselman Storage
Arthur & Helen Nimbley
Jaclyn Ohman
Pampered Chef
People’s Pottery
Jayne Phelps
Martha Pike
Pit Stop Auto Repair
Planet Stone Marble & Granite
Brian & Ute Ratzel
Rocky & Wanda Robinson
Gayle Rosemann & Paul McElwee
Zachary Ross
Ruby Tuesday
Joseph & Karne Russo
Sally A. Trout A.S.I.D. Interior Design
Charles Sandomenico
Saxon Groves, Inc.
Thomas & Jacquelyn Schmidt
Candace Schuierer
James & Cherly Silverblatt
Robert Skidmore
Edward & Rachel Smoak
Barry & Martha Snyder
Christopher J. Souza
Charles & Karen Stevens
Gina Taylor
The Community Foundation at the
Venice Golf and Country Club
The Green Parrot Gifts
Robert Tufts
Amy Turner
Tyler Technologies
Unitarian Universalist Congregation
of Venice
Venetian River Club
Venice Sunrise Rotary Club
Dan & Jennifer Vigne
Craig & Rose Waters
Peggy Wiggins
Wendell Williams
Mark & Jane Wilner
Women of Windward
Courage Circle, $100+
AAA Pool Service
Dennis Adrian
John & Tara Leigh Agnew
Agri-Flow, Inc.
Laurie B. Akin
Mary Alderson
James C. Alexander
American Travel Partners, Inc.
Amscot Corporation
John Anderson
Vincent & Natalie Anderson
Todd & Cindy Andrews
Carolyn Armstrong
Avon Park Jaycees, Inc.
Dominick & Robin Azevedo
James & Georgean Babey
Kristy Babington
Dan & Nancy Bailey
Gary & Maureen Barnes
Charles & Cheryl Barrow
Michael Barton
Ron & Jean Bednarick
Charles & Linda Bell
Robert & Elizabeth Benac, Jr.
Beneva Flowers & Gifts
William Bennett
Wilfred & Edith Berman
Berntsson, Ittersagen, Funderson,
Waksler & Wideikis, LLP
Leon & Patsy Bessette
Binns Family Law Associates, P.A.
Bouchard Insurance
Barry & Lenore Bredt
James Brooks
Charles & Jan Brown
Augusto & Henriette Calanni
Roland & Annette Caldwell
Dan & Shelly Campbell
Sharon Carlson
Richard V. Cautero
Leo & Alina Cemitier
Jason & Desiree Chachula
Champagne Tennis Etcetera, Inc.
Phil& Leslie Chaput
Shawn Chowdhury
Russell & Deirdre Christman
Chris Ciccarone
Cihan Cobanoglu
Coffey Insurance Agency, Inc.
Michael Cogswell
Mark Cole
Community Title & Escrow Services, Inc.
Linda Cook
Don Cope
Gerret V. Copeland, Jr.
Crest Cadillac Oldsmobile
Anthony & Kathy Curatolo
Henry & Wynne Dallam
Jim Danko
John F. Daut
Deborah Graham Arnold Trust
William & Lois Deen
Patric & Donna Del Cioppo
Rebecca DeRosa
Martin & Sandra Dolence
Christy Douglas
William & Annette Dwyer
Roger & Sally Effron
Charles & Mary Lou Emry
European Starr Automotive, Inc.
Joseph & Jill Anne Faccenda
John & Joan Fanelli
Farr Law Firm
Jeff & Glenda Fehr
Firkins Chrysler/Jeep/Dodge
Frank Fistner
Fitness Together
Susan Flagel
Susan G. Forrest
Mary Alice Gagnon
GFWC Rotonda West Woman’s Club, Inc.
Paul & Dee Glatz
Philip C. Gulliford
Wayne C. Hall
Jane Hancock
Hardee County Chamber of Commerce
James E. Hardigan
Danica Harris
Richard & Michelle Harvey
HBK Hill, Barth & King LLC
Heacock Financial Group
Dennis & Debbie Herdegen
Alvan & Tony Herring
L.C. Hewitson
Thomas & Margaret Hickman
Genie Hindall
Susan Hines
Jeffery & Fern Hoffman
Graham & Jane Holbrook
John Holic
Lucien W. Hope
Howard’s Restaurant
Connie Humble
Jane Hunter
John & Frances Ippensen
James Brown’s Famous Flames BBQ
William & Domenica Johns
Patricia L. Johnson
Frank & Carol Johnson
Joe & Gloria Johnson
Harvie & Margaret Jordan
Willard T. Keane, Jr.
James & Janice Kelly
David Kerber
Roy & Julia Kern
Kirk, Pinkerton, P.A.
Kiwanis Club Of North Port, Inc.
Knights of Columbus Ladies
Auxiliary Council #7672
Joseph Knowles
Larry Kraujalis
William & Karn Kuchar
David & Camille Labonte
Lynne P. Laube
John & Terry Lavin
Lazy Acres Woodworking
Keri Lee
Lemonde Valuation Services, Inc.
Lextech Automotive, Inc.
Rob & Tammy Libera
Sharon Litchfield
Loafin’ Around LLC
Rueben E. Long, Jr.
Ryan Love
Norman & Janet Lowe
Michael Lowe
Edward F. Luchi
Andy Luck
M & M Grits
Mac Freight, Inc.
Robert MacDonald
Mangia Mia, LLC
Seth & Brooke Marks
James & Nancy Martin
William & Jo Ann Maus
Danny & Lynn Maxwell
Dan & Becky McCartney
John & Ellen McNally
Anne Merrill
Richard & Georgia Meyerson
Richard Meyerson
John & Ann Marie Milano
Beverly J. Miller
Kenneth A. Miller
Lynn & Janice Miller
Michael W. & Barbara Miller
John & Charlene Moeckel
Dom & Gloria Monge
James & Debbie Mount
Linda Marie Mulligan
Karen Murray
Randall & Wendy Natherson
Natural AG Solutions
Erin Nelson
Richard & Melissa Nelson
Dorothy Nolan
Ken Ogden
Brad Ohmes
Fred & Nancy Opie
Alan Orenberg
Kim Ouellette
Addie & June Paul
Ronald & Renee Pearlman
Robert & Nancy Peckinpaugh
Lewis & Pam Perry
Scott & Robin Petersen
John & Susan Phillips
Ric Phillips
Raymond & Kathleen Pilon
Placid Post 25, Inc.
Positive Medical Transport
Anthony & Ashley Pressimone
Jeffrey Primovic
Gino & Carolyn Primus
Frank & Carolyn Pullian
Anil Ramachandran
Michael & Susan Reagen
Herbert F. Redemske
Colleen Reed
Leslie & Ruth Reiselt
Rico’s Pizzeria
John Robenalt
Mike & Kathie Roberts
David & Suzanne Robinson
Ray Rodgers
John & Maureen Rogers
Stephen & Linda Rogers
Jason Rosenberg
Rex & Diane Rudy
Keith Ruebeling
Randolph & Luan Ryder
Carole Salgado
James & Nolan Saltsman
Robert & Virginia Samuels
Howard & Caryl Sandler
Bruce & Antoinette Scargill
Manny Schwartz
Sebring Lions Charities, Inc.
Bob & Lynne Seif
Sharky’s On The Pier
William & Suzanne Shaw
The Shoppes at Vanderbilt, LLC
Robert Silverstein
Carol Simeoni
Wayne & Janet Smith
Robert & Carolyn Smith
Bradford Smith
Jessie Snowden
Eric & Nicole Solie
Sarah Spector
Jack Rhine State Farm Insurance
Companies
Hugh H. Steele
Stella & Dot
Paul Suffredini
Marty & Mary Tarala
Taylor Family Properties
Taylor Oil Company
Adam Tebrugge
Seth & Frances Thayer
The Jelks Family Foundation, Inc.
Kevin & Kelly Thormahlen
Atul Tonwar
Ramon Torres
Joan Totah
Sally Trout
William & Patricia Tvenstrup
UBS Financial Services Inc.
John & Rosemary Ufheil
Linda W. Underwood
George & Angela Van Buren
Venice Masonic Lodge No. 301 F & AM
William & Linda Vitale
Waypoints Financial
Paul Weiss
Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC
Ann Marie Welty
James & Kathy Whitlock
Carol Wiggins
G. Wilkinson
Jaye & Michael Williams
Courtney R. Wise
Randall Woods
Jared & Cassie Wurtzel
As of June, 2012. We apologize if anyone was inadvertantly left off our donor listing.
“Thank you so much for everything you have done.
You have helped me get to where I am today. I am
going to graduate this year and I could not have done
it without you.”
2011–2012 Corporate Partner of the Year
Fifth Third Bank, South Florida
Children are our future
and it’s crucial to give
them every opportunity
to reach their highest
potential—despite their
circumstances. We
support Big Brothers
Big Sisters of the Sun
Coast because we have
seen the positive impact
on children firsthand.
The work they do in our
community is clearly
visible, and they do an
excellent job of helping
our youth.
Fifth Third Bank will be
looking into partnering
at a national level.
Associating ourselves
with proven, data-driven,
nonprofit organizations
adds to our development
as a responsible corporate
partner. Ultimately, our
goal is to help make our
communities vibrant and
safe places to live.
“At Fifth Third, we
encourage employees to
get involved with nonprofit
organizations that are
important to them.
Whether it’s contributions
of money, time or other
resources, we are proud
of the various ways our
bankers have pooled their
talents and strengths to
support Big Brothers Big
Sisters of the Sun Coast.”
—David Call
CEO Fifth Third Bank
South Florida
2011-2012 Organization Partner
of the Year
Kiwanis Club of Bradenton
Bradenton Kiwanis has supported
youth mentoring for more than two
decades because we recognize today’s
youth are tomorrow’s leaders. We want
to give every child the opportunity to
achieve to their highest potential.
2011-2012 Faith-Based Partner of the Year
Reverend Patricia Reiter
Sr. Minister
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast does
such great work supporting young people that do
not have strong adult role models. Keep up the
good work. Our community and our world need
you. Our children need this awesome resource to
find their way in a troubled world.
Community Partners are any company, organization, association or group of
individuals that are able to commit members and or employees becoming “Bigs” for a
period of at least one year. Collaborative Partners provide in-kind gifts of $1,000 or
more in value for 2011—2012 fiscal year.
Englewood
Englewood Bank
Englewood United Methodist Church
Fellowship Church
Knights of Columbus Council 7672
Key Agency
Rotonda West Association
Rotary Club of Englewood
Rotary Club of Placida
St. Francis of Assisi Church
YMCA of Englewood
Hardee
CFIndustries
Hardee County School District
Hardee County YMCA
Hardee Senior High School
The Mosaic Company
PhosChem Supply
Wauchula State Bank
Highlands
Avon Park High School
Florida Hospital
Grace Bible Church
Highlands Today
Lake Placid Middle School
Lykes Brothers
Seacoast National Bank
Sebring High School
South Florida State College
Manatee
Cox Auto Group
DaSilva Institute
FCCI Insurance Group
FCCLA
Keiser University
Kiwanis Club of Bradenton
Manatee County Health Department
Manatee County Sheriff’s Office
Manatee Memorial Hospital
Planet Stone Marble & Granite
School District of Manatee County
Stantec
Sunstate Sales, LLC
USF-Education Department
West Manatee Fire Rescue
North Port
Holiday Park, Park and Recreation District
Kiwanis Club of North Port
La Casa Manufactured Home Community
Mellor & Grissinger
Sarasota
Achieva
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity
Ameriprise Financial Services
Baron Construction
Comcast
FCCI Insurance Group
Gamma Xi Boule
Gulf Coast Latin Chamber of Commerce
Halfacre Construction Company
Iberia Bank
Icard, Merrill, Cullis, Timm, Furen & Ginsburg, P.A.
Kerkering, Barberio
Kiwanis Club of South Sarasota
Met Life
Michael Saunders
Morgan Stanley/Smith Barney
Nelson, Hesse LLP
Pine Shores Presbyterian Church
PNC Wealth Management
Rotary Club of Sarasota Sunrise
Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
Sarasota Police Department
Sarasota Young Professionals
School District of Sarasota County
The Observer Group
Vengroff, Williams & Associates
Williams, Parker, Harrison, Dietz & Getzen, P.A.
Venice
American Association of University Women
Calusa Lakes Golf Club
Christ United Methodist Church
Grace United Methodist Church
Morgan Stanley/Smith Barney
Plantation Golf & Country Club
Sharkey’s on the Pier
Sunrise Rotary Club
The College Club of Venice
The Venice Golf & Country Club
Unity Church of Venice
Venetian Falls Homeowners Association
Venice United Church of Christ
Collaborative Partners
Artefact Design, Inc.
Avon Park Bingo
Englewood Ford
Belanger Media Group
Bradford Photo Session
Bright House Networks
Comcast
Drug Free Highlands
Enclave Hosting
Encore Royal Coachman RV Resort
Englewood Sun
Firkins Automotive Group
Freedom Boat Club
Gecko’s Grill and Pub
Gettel Toyota of Bradenton
Gold Coast Eagle Distributing
Grandmothers of La Casa
Heitel Jewelers
Highlands County Sheriff’s Office
Highlands Today
Keiser University
Lowe’s
MarineMax
McCall Executive Suites
New Hope Christian Church
North Port Sun
Ray & Casey Pilon
Plantation Golf & Country Club
Ralph’s Old Cars
Reflections in Gold
ROI Media
Doris & Irv Ross
Sebring International Raceway
Sebring Optimist Club
Sharky’s on the Pier
Sun- N- Fun
Students Working Against Tobacco
Tampa Bay Rays
Jim & Kelley Tate
The Founders Club
The Observer Group
Bill Tomlinson
Venice Gondolier Sun
Walkerbilt LLC
Walz Ideation
WWSB-ABC7
YMCA
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For more information about how you
can impact a child’s life, contact the Big
Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast
office near you:
Venice: (941) 488-4009
Florida Ridge: (863) 402-9001
Sarasota: (941) 331- 4376
North Port: (941) 429-3727
DeSoto County: (863) 494-3434
Manatee: (941) 746 -7000
Englewood: (941) 473-4003
Lee County: (239) 288-4224
Charlotte County: (941) 764-5812
Collier County: (239) 331-7133
Manasota, FL
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