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REPORT
2007-2008 Annual Report | Big Brothers Big Sisters of Pinellas County, Inc.
serving Pinellas, Hernando & Citrus Counties
Changing Perspectives, Changing Lives:
The story of a former Little Brother
Chris Gattas loves sailing. He has the boat,
the skills and the vision to prove it. In fact,
he loves it so much that aside from running
his own screen printing and embroidery
business with his wife of 25 years and
raising their 18 year old son, there isn’t
really anything else in this 44-year-old
Pinellas County native’s life that doesn’t
revolve around sailing…and he owes it all
to his Big Brother, Larry Marechal.
Chris’s parents divorced when he was very
young, leaving his mother to raise him and
his sister.
“I saw my father on occasion,” Chris said.
“But my mother knew I needed a more
consistent male figure in my life, especially
as I was nearing my teenage years.”
After a phone call to Big Brothers Big
Sisters, 12-year-old Chris got matched with
his new Big Brother, Larry.
Larry was a 23-year-old single guy who
worked for a sail making company. His
passion was all things sailing. He lived in
a house on the water where he had several
boats that he continuously worked and
sailed on. After getting matched with
Chris, Larry saw the tremendous opportunity and challenge of introducing him to
sailing.
“I never participated in any kind of sports
or recreational activity as a kid due to my
struggles with obesity and asthma,” said
Chris. “Likewise, I didn’t have many
friends because I couldn’t partake in any of
the typical activities all the boys my age
did, like football and soccer.”
As Larry and Chris built their friendship, it
became clear that sailing helped Chris in
many aspects of his life.
“I was able to participate in an outdoor
activity that was fun and interesting and
eventually I became enthralled with it,”
said Chris. “I even made some new friends
with the kids that Larry taught sailing
classes to, which was easy since we shared
a common interest that we could build
friendships upon.”
Chris’s self-esteem came a long way as
well. “Living with my mom and sister
didn’t exactly give me an outlet to talk
about guy stuff,” said Chris.
“Larry was there when I needed to talk
about things that I couldn’t with my mom –
like girls. Larry knew all the right things
to say and really helped me build my
confidence.”
After being matched
for about four years,
Larry moved to
California. As Chris
entered into high
school, he used
those four years of
friendship with his
Big Brother to
guide him. Chris
continued to
focus on getting
physically fit,
kept sailing
and even
pursued a
love
interest.
Cont’d p.2
Chris Gattas,
former Little Brother
2007-2008 Annual Report | Big Brothers Big Sisters of Pinellas County, Inc. serving Pinellas, Hernando & Citrus Counties
a message
from leadership
In light of the turbulent challenges our country has faced over
the past year, we are encouraged by the successes our agency
experienced through our service to children throughout Pinellas,
Hernando and Citrus Counties. Our most triumphant efforts
came through the launch of our Sports Buddies initiative,where
114 boys came off our waiting list because of the men in our
community who enthusiastically stepped up to become Bigs.
Sports Buddies brought Big Brothers and Little Brothers together
through the common interest of sports and recreational activities, and enabled them to build a friendship on the principles of
good sportsmanship, goal-setting, character and integrity. Today,
more than 90% of those matches are still together. We are deeply
grateful for the generous partnerships with theTampa Bay Rays,
Mike Alstott Family Foundation, Tampa Bay Lightning and Tampa
Bay Storm, whose commitment, leadership and endorsement of
Sports Buddies contributed to its success.
Additionally, we celebrate our efforts of serving 1,531 children
with a Big Brother, Big Sister or Big Couple in 2008 and thank our
dedicated volunteers for their commitments to our youth. In
these uncertain economic times, children are especially vulnerable and we see firsthand the need for Big Brothers Big Sisters.
Frugality, creativity, resourcefulness and leverage are all
hallmarks of our way of working. Our agency has moved to the
forefront of nonprofits with accountability and performance
metrics that stand behind our work. That positioning along with
a respected board of Directors and a spirited and tenacious
executive team and staff will sustain us through this tumultuous
economic climate.
Our vision was crystallized through six months of strategic
planning for 2009-2011, as we focus on three key areas:
1) Improve measurable outcomes for children being served, 2)
ensure long-term sustainability of the agency through aggressive resource acquisition and allocation and 3) ensure long-term
agency success through optimal acquisition, development and
organization of board and staff. The nonprofit sector is not
immune to the recession plaguing our country, therefore, just as
everyone else, we too had to adjust to stay ahead of the curve by
sharpening our focus, honing our disciplined approach and
differentiating ourselves as the relevant and urgent social service
that we are.
We are working hard to stay the course and remain committed to
serving the children and families who need us most with the
quality one-to-one mentoring relationships that have a measurable impact. As a donor-supported organization, we thank those
who support the important work we do of changing perspective
and changing lives.
Lisa Letizio
Board President
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Susan Rolston
Chief Executive Officer
“I used my new-found confidence to ask out a girl I liked,”
Chris said. That girl was Tracie, his high school sweetheart, who he is still married to today.
Chris believes those few years as a Little Brother made a
profound impact on his life. “So many of my decisions and
passions in life I owe to Larry’s influence,” said Chris.
“The obvious one is sailing. I earned my captain’s license
a few years ago and have a beautiful 34 foot Hunter that
my wife and I take out each
week.”
Chris also serves the
community through his
love of sailing. “I am the
immediate past president of
the Dunedin Kiwanis Club
and chair their annual
regatta each year, which
benefits the Dunedin Youth
Sailing Association.”
Chris has plans to become
Chris sailing in the sunset
from Larry’s backyard
further involved in helping
kids through sailing. “I
recently purchased the plans from the original designer of
the Optimist dinghy [a small, single-crew sailing boat used
by children],” said Chris. “I am excited to begin building
them so they can be used at the new sailing center that’s in
the works to be built for the Dunedin Youth Sailing
Association.”
Chris also takes time to play tennis. For the past couple
years, he has participated in the Frenchy’s Gumbo Tennis
Classic that benefits Big Brothers Big Sisters. It was
during play in last year’s tournament that he began to think
of Larry.
“I decided to use the internet to try and find him,” Chris
said. “We kept in touch for about a year after he moved to
California at the end of our match and I was curious to
know what he was up to these days.”
It didn’t take long for Chris to see his Big Brother’s face
again…on a website for Larry’s vacation home rentals in
Sonoma, CA. Chris immediately sent him an email and the
two have been writing back and forth for a few months
now.
“It was so great to find him and catch up on each other’s
lives,” Chris said. “In fact, my wife and I are planning a
trip out to Sonoma next year to visit Larry and his family.
We are so excited.”
Chris is just one of many adults whose lives were changed
for the better because of the encouragement and guidance
they received from a caring mentor. Larry helped Chris
develop a positive perspective on serving the community,
pursuing a passion and working hard to achieve a goal.
“After my son goes to college, I am thinking of becoming a
Big Brother,” said Chris. “I know what a difference it
made in my life and I would love the opportunity to do the
same for someone else.”
2007-2008 Annual Report | Big Brothers Big Sisters of Pinellas County, Inc. serving Pinellas, Hernando & Citrus Counties
program
outcomes
Our Bigs and Littles spend time building their friendships in our
community-based and school-based programs. Communitybased matches have more flexibility when it comes to going out
and about, experiencing the activities and happenings the
community has to offer, while school-based matches are
required to stay on the school site when visiting together. The
purpose of a Big Brothers Big Sisters relationship in either
1,531
692
program is the same - to help a child realize their potential and
guide them on a path toward a successful adulthood. Our Bigs
are key in encouraging their Littles to do well in school, changing their perspectives to give them hope for a successful future
and being there as a trusted mentor and friend during their
Little's most formative years. We are pleased to report on the
exceptional outcomes of our programs in 2008:
children served with a Big Brother, Big Sister, or Big Couple
98% of these children were promoted to the next grade level, thanks to the support and encouragement they received from
their Bigs to do well in school. Ours Bigs also lead our Littles to make the right choices. We are proud to report that 90% of
the children matched in our programs for at least year with a Big have had no involvement with the Dept. of Juvenile Justice.
families served through Kinship Services Network, our collaborative program with the
Children’s Home and Catholic Charities that offers specialized support for relative caregivers.
96% of the primary youth we served continued to reside with the same kinship family following case closure at 3, 6, & 12
month intervals. 99% of the youth we served through Kinship Services Network did not enter the foster care system nor had
an institutional placement. 104 kinship children are also matched with a Big Brother, Big Sister or Big Couple.
114
children matched with a Big Brother as a result of the Sports Buddies campaign.
Sports Buddies launched in late 2007 for the purpose of attracting male volunteers for the many boys on the waiting list.
These new relationships have been built on a common interest in sports and recreation and allow more opportunity for
learning character, goal-setting skills and good sportsmanship. Of all the matches made through Sports Buddies, more
than 90% are still together today. Learn more about Sports Buddies at www.bigsportsbuddies.org.
The Power of One Company
The Tampa Bay Rays are a powerful
company that uses its strength to improve the
lives of children throughout the Tampa Bay
area. Since 2007, the Rays and Big Brothers
Big Sisters have met to craft an allencompassing annual partnership that includes
all seven ways a company can be involved.
The past year’s partnership was a mutually
beneficial one that really made a difference:
Leadership: Michael Kalt, Senior Vice
President of Business Affairs for the Rays,
serves on our Board of Directors.
Volunteer Recruitment:
Rays’ first baseman,
Carlos Peña, became
the spokesperson for
the agency’s Sports
Buddies initiative to
encourage more men
to volunteer. Within
seven months, his
appearance in a local television commercial
inspired more than 200 men throughout Tampa
Bay to sign up as Big Brothers.
they’ve provided valuable memorabilia for
silent auctions and allowed our agency use of
the ballpark for match activities.
Bowl for Kids’ Sake: In addition to a generous company sponsorship, Rays’ employees
also form teams, hold fundraising campaigns
and bowl for the benefit of our kids.
Publicity: The Rays have given publicity to
Big Brothers Big Sisters through live radio
broadcasts, Big Brothers Big Sisters nights at
the ballpark, public service announcements
during games, information booths in the
stadium, and press releases.
School-based Mentoring: At the start of the
2008 school year, the Rays entered into a
school-based partnership with Big Brothers
Big Sisters and Campbell Park Elementary.
Several Rays employees
spend one hour a week at the
site to mentor a Little
Brother or Little Sister.
In-kind Investments: The
Rays have donated a
significant amount of home
game tickets, allowing Bigs
and Littles the chance to
experience a professional
baseball game. Additionally,
Financial Contributions: The Rays have
given generous monetary support through
event sponsorships and live on-air auctions.
In 2008, the Rays Foundation awarded Big
Brothers Big Sisters $100,000 ($50,000 for our
agency and $50,000 for BBBS of Tampa Bay)
through their All-Star Grant program, for
support of Sports Buddies initiatives.
We are overwhelmed with gratitude for the
tremendous leadership the Rays have taken to
support our kids. We look forward to an
exciting year ahead!
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2007-2008 Annual Report | Big Brothers Big Sisters of Pinellas County, Inc. serving Pinellas, Hernando & Citrus Counties
statement
of finances
2007-2008 Revenue and Expense Report (10/1/2007 - 9/30/2008)
TOTAL REVENUE
$2,680,210
TOTAL EXPENSES
$2,754,523
Florida Dept. of Education
Fundraising/Special Events
Juvenile Welfare Board
United Way
Other Foundations & Grants
Other Public Support
Other Income
$191,541
$1,267,628
$ 818,282
$ 168,439
$ 174,772
$ 59,014
$ 534
Program Services
Supporting Services
Fundraising/Special Events
$ 2,231,164
$ 236,316
$ 287,043
support
from donors
* Due to the transition to a new fiscal year that aligns with a calendar year, this list represents all donations made from 10/1/07 - 12/31/08.
Every effort has been made to ensure these lists are as accurate as possible. Please accept our apologies if an error or omission has been made.
$999,999 - $500,000
St. Petersburg Times Fund, Inc.
United Way of Hernando County
Juvenile Welfare Board of Pinellas County
$499,999 - $100,000
Dan Doyle, Jr. & Nicole Doyle
Doyle Family Foundation, Inc.
Florida Department of Education
United Way of Tampa Bay
$99,999 - $50,000
Big Brothers Big Sisters Association of Florida
Bright House Networks LLC
Wil Ptak
Rays Baseball Foundation, Inc.
$49,999 - $25,000
Allstate Foundation
Baxter
BB&T Charitable Foundation
Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
Monogram Builders, Inc.
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$24,999 - $10,000
Black Diamond Foundation Inc.
Board of Commissioners, Hernando County
Eleanor M. Beyer Foundation
Harley-Davidson of Crystal River
HSN, Inc.
Pinellas County Community Foundation
Pinellas County Health and Human Services
Department
Progress Energy Florida, Inc.
Publix Super Markets Charities
Raymond James Financial
Society for Marketing Professional Services Tampa Bay Chapter
United Way of Citrus County
ValPak
$9,999 - $5,000
Arby's Foundation, Inc.
Chip Brubaker
Dex Imaging
Free Family Foundation
Frenchy's Restaurants
Tim & Gloria Higham
Ed Hooper
William R. Jacobsen
Thomas A. and Mary S. James Foundation
Steve & Jewel Lamb
Lester & May Martin Charitable Trust
Lewis G. Schaeneman, Jr. Foundation, Inc.
Pinellas County Sheriff's Office
Regions Bank
Tim & Sandy Stroyne
Employee Contributions via United Way
Anonymous in Recognition of USAmeriBank
Wal-Mart Supercenter
Western Reserve Life Assurance Company of Ohio
Thomas & Constance Whiddon
Zachry Industrial, Inc.
$4,999 - $1,000
Allstate Insurance Company
Keith Appenzeller
Olga Bailin
Bank of New York Mellon
Jim Barge
Christine Barsema
Janet Baustert
Rick Bedlack
Glenn & Leah Bergoffen
Biltmore Construction Co., Inc.
Black Diamond Ranch
Black Diamond Services, Inc.
Stephen & Jennifer Blume
Boos Development Group, Inc
Bouchard Insurance, Inc.
Ray Bouchard
Jim & Barbara Bourland
Brannen Bank
Brooksville Regional Hospital
Herbert G. Brown
Tracy Bryant
Robert Buchanan
Buck & Associates, P.A.
Drake & Colette Carlisle
Wade & Jenny Carlisle
Frank & Theresa Carr
Catalina Marketing Charitable Foundation
Tom Cawthon
Jeff & Sharon Champagne
Charles A. Lauffer Trust
Liz Cherry
2007-2008 Annual Report | Big Brothers Big Sisters of Pinellas County, Inc. serving Pinellas, Hernando & Citrus Counties
Frank Chivas
Chris & Christine Gagnon
Citrus Memorial Health System
Citrus Orthopedic & Joint Institute, PA
City of St. Petersburg
City of St. Petersburg Police Forfeiture Grant
ClubCorp Financial Management Company
Clint & Katie Cole
Community Foundation of Hernando County
John Connelly
Scott Cook
Earl & Dawn Cooper
Wachovia Corporation
Crystal Motor Car Company
Paula Dockery
Holly Duncan
Dunedin Blue Jays
Enercon
Enterprise Rent-A-Car Foundation
E-Star Electric Inc.
Jill Faw
Fowler, White, Boggs, Banker PA
Gannett Foundation
Gator's Cafe
General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical
Systems
Henry & Gerry Goldhammer
Gold's Gym
Lonnie & Mary Lynn Hawkins
Hernando Aero Modelers Inc.
The IAC Foundation, Inc.
Court & April James
JMC Design & Development, Inc.
Johnson, Pope, Bokor, Ruppel & Burns, LLP
Michael Kalt
Kenneth L. King
Philip & Karen King
The Kuntz Foundation
Susan Latvala
Lisa Letizio
Frank Manella
Merit Electric Company, Inc.
Metropolitan Advertising Company
Mid State Insurance Center, Inc.
Jeff & Judy Mitchell
Chuck Morgan
Frank Murphy
Nestle Waters North America, Inc.
Barry Nikodem
Dick Owens
The Pepsi Bottling Group, Inc.
Pinch A Penny
The Pinellas Women's Philanthropic Circle
Wilson W. Poppell
Price Donoghue Ridenour, Inc.
Grady Pridgen
Pro Tech Monitoring, Inc.
John & Marion Rich
David & Nancy Ridenour
Tim Riley
Jim & Susan Rolston
Rotary Club of Dunedin North
Charles Rutz
R. Matt Schaeffer
Glenn & Lara Shane
Daniel R. Shouvlin
Robert F Shuck
Fred & Joy Sikorski
Earl Slosberg/Andrew Denis
St. Petersburg Times Turkey Trot
Isabelle B. Stern
Tampa Bay Imaging
Tampa Bay Rays
Kenneth & Bruna Tatarow
Ted Williams Museum & Hitters Hall of Fame, Inc.
The Terbo Group, Inc.
Triangle United Way
Cindie Unger
Volvo Village
Wal-Mart Distribution Center #6020
Pat & Toni Walsh
Ken Waters
Lauralee Westine
Debbie White
Elizabeth Young
United Way of the Suncoast
$999 - $500
Achieva Credit Union
Allstate National Claim Service Center
Jeanne Bangston
Millie Barker
M. Stephen Barry
Bay Area Bail Bonds & Investigations, Inc.
Bay Area Retina Consultants
Theresa & Thomas Bazzone
Brown & Brown St. Petersburg
The Law Offices of Carlson & Meissner
Sheri Chancey
Clearwater Gas
Commercial Gaskets of Florida, Inc.
Cortez Community Bank
Crystal River Harley Owners Group
Mark & Christine Dawson
Kirt Demmler
Patrick Donoghue
Joseph & Marie Eaddy
Doug & Robin Erwin
Esco Manufacturing Inc.
Mike Fasano
V. Raymond Ferrara
Frederick E. Fisher
Joseph & Janet Fishman
Sol Fleischman
Anthony Frese
GTL Inmate Communications
Donald Hall
Tom Hall
Harper, Van Scoik & Company, LLP
Hart Foundation, Inc.
Hawkins Construction, Inc.
Henderson Refrigeration, Inc.
Dixie M. Hollins
Infotect Design Solutions, Inc.
J. J. Taylor Distributing Florida, Inc.
J.C Yant Insurance Agency, Inc.
Jacobsen Homes
James P. Gills Foundation
Jumbo Properties, LLC
Paul E. & Debbie Kudelko, Sr.
Anita Lanagan
Jimmy Leavitt
J. Henry Livingston
George & Nancy Mariani Jr.
Ryan McClelland
Linda McCray
Don McGahan
Mid-County Dental Associates PA
Millenium Laboratories
Sarah Miller
Frank & Anne Mongelluzzi
Mugs N Jugs
Nature Coast Volunteer Council
Randy Nazario
Nicholas Financial Inc.
PAHCOM, Nature Coast Chapter
Peter R. Brown Construction, Inc.
Pier 60
Kent & Siri Rawson
Melba W. Rilott
Charlie Rose
Safety Harbor Professional Fire Fighters Local
2267
Michael Sander
Seven Rivers Regional ME
Signature America LLC
Matthew Silverman
SunTrust Bank
SunTrust Bank of the Nature Coast
Verizon Foundation
ViiSAGE Technology
Mark Weaver
Whitney and Son Seafoods, Inc.
The Workbench/GreenBenches & More
Andrea Zahn
$499 - $250
Action Plus Bail Bonds
Advanced Digestive Care, P.A.
Affiliated Health Insurers of Florida Inc.
Allstate Giving Campaign
Judy Alt
Krishnan Anandan
APG Electric
Fred Arnold
Autoway Chevrolet Clearwater
Autoway Nissan of Clearwater
Bank of America United Way Campaign
John Barkett
Christine A. Battista
Allyn Baylor
The Beaux-Arts Group of Florida, Inc.
The Breakfast Club of Port Richey
Ferrell E. Calhoun Jr.
James & Molly Camp
CCA Citrus County Detention Facility
Chef Images
Citrus County Sheriff's Office
Clearwater Beach.com, Inc.
Clearwater Bonding Agency Inc.
Lee Browder
Clearwater Threshers
Troy Clifton
Colliers Arnold
Comprehensive Home Care of Hernando
Wayne Coonan
Crosland
Brian & Sara Cross
Custom Discount Blinds
Jason Davis
Dirk's Auto Clinic
James T. Doerner
Phil & Dawn Doganiero
Emalou Dublo
Earthscapes Landscaping, Inc.
East-West Electric, Inc.
EEI Manufacturing Services
Encore Bank
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
ExecuJet Charter Services, Inc.
Scott Fisher
FLA Electric & Design
Scott & Karen Frohlich
Terry & Judith Gilpin
Andrew C. Guenther
Gulfcoast Surgery
Richard Haber
Joyce Hatt
Karen Hauk
Bruce Heisler
Phil & Janet Henderson
Hernando Builders Association
Tyler Hipsley
Holy Family Catholic School
Homosassa Lions Club
Julie & Scott Huang
Dick James
Kimberly James
Jersey Jim Towers TV & Air Conditioning, Inc.
Glen & Melinda Juliano
Deanna Kimbrough
Kiwanis Club of Largo-Mid Pinellas
Knight Enterprises
Michael & Laura Lang
Bill & Andrea Layman
LogoPro
Peter & Amy Loope
Manda Mahoney
Cindy Martin
Barbara Martinez
Hugh Mayes
Allen & Missy McMullen
Cynthia Melendez
Dawn M. Michelson
Micros of Central Florida, Inc.
Midway Animal Hospital
Mike's Pizza & Deli
Brett Miller
Minor League Baseball
Sheree & Joe Monroe
Morgan Legacy Trust
Linda Murawski
Nurse on Call
Mel & Pamela Ora
Robert G. Owens
Palm Harbor Chamber of Commerce
Foundation, Inc.
Ann Paxton
PeakPoint Technologies
Steve Persall
Diana Plevell
PSCU Financial Services
R. Carrier Trucking, Inc.
Reliable Moving and Storage, Inc.
Ress Marine Construction, Inc.
Eric & Barbara Schmitz
Karen & Ron Seel
Shankman, Leone & Westerman, P.A.
Joy Sherman
Show Palace/Palace Grand
Morris Silberman & Nelly Khouzam
Sharon Spencer
Spring Hill MRI
Sprint Foundation
Stage West
Stanley Security Solution
Stolte Eye Center
Thunder Road Contracting LLC
Sally Tietz
Jan H. Tracy
Trinity Services Group Inc.
Charles R. Tutwiler & Associates
Peter Vosotas
Wachovia Foundation Matching Gifts Program
Sandra Wall
West Coast Insurers
West Hernando Diagnostic Center
Dan & Maureen Wilson
Womens Civic Club of Safety Harbor Inc.
Kenneth W. Woods
Wyatt-Fitzgibbons Sheet Metal, Inc.
James Yant
Alice Young
$249 - $1
360 Degree Appraisals Inc.
A Bond 4U
A Precious Touch Hair Salon, Inc.
A-1 Appliance Sales & Service
AAGAP Consultants Inc.
Shelly Abney
Kathleen Abrams
Ace Amusement
Ellen Adams
Carrieann Adkins
AIG SunAmerica
Charles Alexander
Edward Alexander
Katherine Alexander
All Sons Decorating Center
Alpha Food Distributors
Connie Anderson
Shirley Anderson
Dawn A. Angney
Dale Antoine
Marilyn Aretz
ASAP Home Oxygen
James A. Ashbaugh
Brian J. Aungst, Sr.
Erin Authier
AVON
B.F.J. Construction, Inc.
B.R.A.D.S. Unlimited
Alan Babula
Lisa S. Baggett
Jesmond D. Balmer
Nereida Banfield
Barefoot Beach House
Sheila Barrett
Judy Barrows
Candy Barton
Lauren Basil
Linda Baum
Bay Area Air Conditioning
Ernestine Bean
Karen L. Beasley
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2007-2008 Annual Report | Big Brothers Big Sisters of Pinellas County, Inc. serving Pinellas, Hernando & Citrus Counties
Cathy Beatty
Delevan W. Beatty, Jr.
Beef O'Brady's
Roy & Debra Beeferman
Scott Bellack
Belloise Real Estate
Alvin A. Bennati, Sr.
Kim Berfield
Beth's Paw Spa
Michael J. Betts
David Bewernitz
Big Gorilla Framing, Inc.
Heather Binion
Wally Bivens
Ronnie Blair
Susan Bloemendaal
Thomas G. Blondel, Jr.
June Boeckel
Doug Bolk
Maria Bologna
Marco Bona
Monita Bonczek
Annette Borrelli
Elizabeth Bower
Bowman Overhead Doors
Robert E. Boyd
Elizabeth Boyte
Brett A. Braciak
Greg & Diane Breen
Dennis & Kim Briggs
Cheryl Briske
Donna Brooks
Marla L. Brooks
Virginia Brown-Waite
David & Nancy Burden
Joe C. Burdette, Inc.
Ann Burkart
Alyn Burks
Paul & Roberta Burmeister
Tricia Burroughs
Mike & Sandy Busher
Aaron Button
Gabbie Byrd
Catherine Cahall
Michael P. Callahan
Nick Cambas
Joe & Michelle Cameron
Linda Campo
Nildalia M. Candelario
Shawn Capoferri
Captain Foods Inc.
TerriAnne Caraluzzo
Michael Caramico
Carlisle Motor Cars
Lucy W. Carlisle
Richard & Patricia Carmen
Denise Carpentieri
Margretta Carrington
Rafael Carvajal
Robert Castles
Theresa Castonguay
Causeway Cleaners
Center State Bank
Central Motel Partnership
Samantha & Dan Chechele
Chris Chiavarelli
Chicago Title Insurance Company
Ava Ciolli
David & Nina Cissell
Citrus Technologies
CJ Cooper Enterprises, LLC
Clark A. Stillwell, LLC
Sheila Clark
Lynne Clarke
Donita Riggs Clayton
Clear Skyz Cafe, Inc.
Clearwater Evening Sertoma Club
Clearwater Yellow Cab
Deborah Clouser
Lori B. Cohen
Leah Collins
Comfort Mattress
Carol Compton
Concurrent Technologies Corporation
Maureen Connelly
Paul Conrad
Contours Express
Jeanne Convey-Tyre
Marilyn F. Conway
Martha J. Coogler
Pam Corbino
Erin Corcoran-Daly
Corporate Interiors, Inc.
Tammie Corradini
Creative Environmental Solutions Inc
Crider Clardy Law Firm, P.A.
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Doris E. Crist
Nancy B. Croy
Steven & Connie Croyle
Crystal River Eagles Auxiliary 4272
Crystal River Rotary Club
Beatrice Cullinone
Linda R. Cunningham
Rachel Elizabeth Currey
Custom Cut Lawns Inc.
CVL Linen Service LLC
D.J.M. Enterprises LTD
Dade Paper Co.
Dagwood's Sandwich Shoppes
Barbara Daire
Leslie Darr
William J. Daugherty
Julie Davelli
Kellie Davidson
Donald & Eileen Davis
Mary Davis
Twila Davis
Diversified Business Machines
Charles S. Dean, Sr.
Luis Delatorre
Hector Delgado
Delta Realty
Christine M. Demeo
Charles DeNovo
Design Styles, Inc.
Dave & Nancy Deso
Nancy R. DeVega
Tim and Debbie Devine
Charles E. Dickelman
Jean Diebold
Charles S. Dixon
Robert Dodd
Rosemary Doerner
Mike & Keena Donarumo
Dowing Funeral Home
Jim Doyle
John C. Druzbick
Anthony K. Dublo
Frank & Donna Dublo
Wanda Dufrain
Eagle Buick Pontiac GMC, Inc.
James Ebbert
Josephine Ebbert
Sherry L. Echelberger
Ed Toye
Mark Edmunds
Edward Jones-Craig O'Dell
Doug & Mary Ann Edwards
Vincent R. Eichberger
Bob & Leslie Eldridge
Jason T. Ellis
Lauren L. Emerson
Weston T. Engram
John Espinosa
Events FMB, Inc.
Jack Everett
Fakhoury Chiropractic Clinic
Ann Marie Farrell
Germaine F. Farrell
Dolores C. Faulkner
First State Bank
Anne K. Fisher
Patrick & Laura Fitzpatrick
Melissa Flowers
Majel Followell
Jenni Ann Fondulas
Sally H. Foote
Peter & Marjorie J. Foster
Katherine Franckle
Paul Freire
Frenchy's Off The Hook
Nick Fritsch
Jim & Rebecca Gaines
Marti Galloway
Larry Gamble
Marin C. Geisert
John Gelestor
General Pediatrics
George's Wholesale Tire
Georgieo's All About You Hair Design
Kathleen Geren
Doris A. Gilbert
Benjamin Gilley
Dwayne Gilley
Paul & Debra Giovanis
Fran Glover
Golden Oldies Auto Sales, Inc.
JoAnn R. Goldrich
Golf Car Systems, Inc.
Gregory Good
GoodSearch
Marie Gray
Martha Gray
Greek City Cafe
Dustin J. Green
Sandy Guinand
Gulf Coast Distributors, Inc.
Brian Gunderson
Tina Gust
Norm Haglund
Carol Hague
Dudley & Joy Hampton
Sandra M. Hanna
Harberson Swanston RV
Sue Hardt
Elaine P. Hare
Adonis J. Harris
Cynthia Harris
Penny Harris
John & Mary Hattery
Anne F. Haughton & Jan H. Tracy
Carla Hayes
Tim Heacock
Lisa Hebert
Angela L. Helmus-O'Brien
Hernando County Freebooters
Hernando Orthopedic & Spinal Surgery
Linda Higgins
Penny Hilkert
Hi-Tech Security Systems
Sharon Hodge
Blythe Holecek
Holiday Air Conditioning & Refrigeration, Inc.
Jason Hollen
Desiree Holley
Hollinswood Ranch
Carleen Holt
Raymond & Roberta Hoopes
Hoosier Shaker Company
Earl Horton
Cynette Houston
Laura Howell
Silvia Hoyt
Tim Hubbell
Debbie Huffer
Samuel R. Hunter
Angela Hurley
David Hutchins
Elizabeth Huxley
Kate Jesse
Ward Johansen
Jolley Trolley Transportation of Clearwater, Inc.
K & J Nelson Inc.
Kane's Ace Hardware
Richard Karoll
Daniel Kautz
Janet Keehnle
Tom Keller
Dianne Kelley
James & Bonnie Kelley
Ann Kerl
Kidder Orthopedic
Ryan Kiehn
Sheila J. King
Steve & Leona Kinnear
JoAnne Kinstle
Matthew Kirpatrick
Klar and Klar Architects, Inc.
Charles Klein
Knights of Columbus St. Jude Council
Joe Kokolakis
James Kolosowski
Jeff Kostiha
Janice L. Krainock
D.E. LaChance
Ladies Auxiliary to the VFW Post 4864
Lafayette Group
Tom Lakus
Kathleen C. Langer
Lisa Langer
Philip A. LaRiviere
Nanci Larson
Law Offices of Berger and Dowling
Janice Laxton
Laureen A. Leary
James Leedy
Albert & Karen Lees
Felicia Leonard
Karen Lesch
Rhonda Lestinsky
Albert Letizio, Jr.
Amy Lettelleir
Elio Levy
Denise Leyshock
Diana Libby
Corey Lilburn
Patty Lima
Richard & Tina Linkul
Kathleen Liotta
Jason & Amy Loftus
Adam & Tiffanie Lopatin
Sybil Lotz
Debra Ludlow
Melody Ludwick
Edward J. Lurie
Deborah L. Lutzow
Eleanore F. Lyda
Maatiam
Lisa MacKinnon
Amy Maguire
Gary Maidhof
Main Street Eatery
Jean Maldony
Joe & Judy Mamo
Manzi Metals, Inc.
Laura Marley
Tony Marsella
Linda Marshall
Brianne Martin
C. Stephen Martin
Eleanor Martin
Mary L. Martin
Christopher Martz
Marucci's Furniture, Inc.
Troy L. Mashburn
Constantine E. Mastry
Mathew Greenwald & Associates, Inc.
Jackie Matiyak
Nathan & Kacey Matthews
Bruce McDonald
McDonald's Restaurant
John J. McDonnell
Dennis & Linda McKenna
Elizabeth E. McMahon
Claude D. McMullen
Paul Mellini
Michelle Merger
Michael G. Czerwinski Environmental
Consultants
Kathleen S. Miles
Craig Miller
Vicki Milliron
John Mills
Gretchen Mitchell
Jackie Mitchell
Wendy Mitchell
January Moennig
Tom & Lois Mollick
Jared & Jennifer Moon
David & Pamela Moore
Donna K. Moore
Tim Moran
Marie E. Moretti
Moring & Moring PA
Cristin Morrissey
Moss Chiropractic Clinic
Joseph V. Mottola IV
Sharon Mucci
Trip Mundy
Sally L. Murray
Mutual of America
Nature Coast Chiropractic, LLC
Nature Coast Management Services, Inc.
Nature Coast RV Center
Deanna Naugler
Pamela A. Neel
Rick Nelson
Tim & Maureen Nelson
Donna Nettestad
Nadine Spring Nickeson
Bryan Nierengarten
Robert W. Noe
Sylvia Mae Noirot
Northern Trust
Deborah Nunley
Marianne O'Connell
Mary Omari
Chris & Thu Oppenheimer
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Susan Orneck
Paul & Louise Ott
Tahla Paige
Lisa J. Pannone
Park Place Salon & Tanning
Richard Parkos
Jennie Parks
Sallie Parks
Paul & Jerry's Self Storage
Timothy Pelella
Ken Peluso
Lorraine Penley
Donald F. Perrin, P.A.
Eric Peterson
Christine M. Phillips
Stephen & Kaye Phillips
Terrence A. Phillips
Paula Philolius
Virginia C. Pierson
Patti Pikramenos
Ken Pilcher
H. Howard & Cynthia Piper
Pizazz Beauty Salon
Playcare Daycare Preschool, Inc.
Lyndsay D Polachek
Sheila Porter
Keith Pouliot
Precision Appliance of Florida, Inc.
Alton Pressley
Louis M. Preston
Michael Preston
Price & Company PA
Progress Energy Matching Gifts Program
Prudential Tropical Real Estate
Crayton & Johanna Pruitt
Jeff Pursae
Queen Fleet Deep Sea Fishing
R.L. Schreiber, Inc.
Jean M. Rags
Sulekha Rajkumar
Gail Rasmussen
Doug & Jan Rattray
David L. Redfering
Richard & Paula Redmon
Judi Reed
JoAnne Rehor
ReMax Realty One
Bonnie Resmondo
Duane Richardson
Stella Richardson
Brian Richeson
Richie Pools Inc.
Charles D. Riggs III
Donald & Emalou Rimel
Bob & Michelle Rimel
Joan Robinson
Carmen Robinson-Cooper
Mike & Ann Rockwood
Jacqueline A. Roddy
Jason Rodriguez
Robert Roe
Harry & Mary Roenick
Danielle L. Rogers
Jeffrey Rogo
Joseph Rolston
Raymond Rolston
Clyde Donald Rome Jr.
Barbara Ronayne
Ronnie Merchant Contractor, Inc.
Jan Rouse
Rouson & Associates, PA
Steven & Chandra Rowley
Les & Nermine Rubin
Nicholas Ruiz
Christian & Christine Ruppel
Jason Russek
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Russell
Jeff & Marcy Sabatula
Martine Saber
Beth Salyers
Gina R. Scaggs
William D. Schaeffer
Norma G. Schiller
Lupe Schillari
Andrea Schleicher
Shannon Schley
Stephen & Jennifer Schotter
Gary Schraut
Georgia Schuetzler
Don Schulte
Barbara Schumann
John Schunck
Ronald E. Schwane
Kathleen Scott
Senica Air Conditioning, Inc.
Suzan J. Shaffer
Joshua V. Shamah
Carol Shapot
Ricky A. Shaw
Debra Shields
Jonathan Shipman
Gary & Ann Showers
Margaret L. Sibole
Joy Silvers
Robert & Belkis Simmons
Kathleen Simon
Bryan & Diane Sinicrope
Duwayne Sipper
Sir Speedy
Karen Skiratko
Laurie Slater
Scott Sleight
Tom & Julia Slick
William A. Slippy Jr.
Eileen M. Sloane
Karen Smith
Norman Smith
Patricia F. Smith
Walter P. Smith
James Edward Snave
Barbara A. Snow
Kevin Snyder
Thomas W. Somers
Jacqueline Sourini
Southwest Florida Water Management District
Rachael Spangler
David T. Spaulding
James T. Spencer
Scott & Wendy Spencer
Dianne Spillane
Kelly L. Spooner
State Farm Insurance
Stealth Solutions, Inc.
Catherine Stergeos
Terry Sterling
Steve LaFalce
Steven Hobbs Electric Inc.
Judy Stoneham
Steve Strange
Jennifer Strawser
Strickland Funeral Home & Crematory
Heidi Sumner
Switch & Data Management Co.
Tally Ho Tours
Randy & Judy Taylor
Judith Tear
Jill Thacher
The American Legion St. Petersburg Post #14
The Original Chicago Deli
Therapy Management Corp.
Cynthia Thibedeau
Michelle Thomas
Don & Sandra Thompson
Gloria Thompson
Don Thornburg
Barbara Thornton
Bob Thornton
Tom & Christa Thornton
Tidwell Bros. Paving, Inc.
Dianne Tietz
Susan M. Timchak
Total Cost Systems, Inc.
Kei F. Toyotake
Deb Trask
Treasure Island Casino Cruz
Anita Treiser Bernstein
Debra K. Tribbey
U.S. Foodservice
United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania
United Way of the Captial Area
David G. Urban
Kathleen Valentino
Cathy Van Eyk
Nancy VanSiclen
Eduardo "Tito" Vargas
VAST Details
Gerard Veneman
VFW Auxiliary 4252 Ladies Auxiliary
Diane Vickers
Nicole Vickers
Kathleen A. Vidal
Visiting Nurse Association of Florida, Inc. Hernando
Mark Volkle
Stephen Voltarel
Bailey Wagner
Patricia Walker
Joanne Walker
Bobbi C. Walker-Hall
John & Linda Wallace
Germaine R. Walsh
Janet J. Ware
Ellsworth & Rachelle Warmouth
James W. Warner
Gayle Waterson
Michelle Lynn Weatherbee
Rebecca Weinberg
Steven & Alyssa Weinberger
West Coast Eye Institute P.A.
West Pharmaceutical Services
West Shore Pizza #XVII
Lynne West
James A. White
John White
Rob Whitener
Barbara Whittemore
Wilburn Construction, Inc.
Wilder Funeral Home
Linda & Paul Williams
Mark A. Williamson
Linde J. Wisner
Rhett Woehrle
Womans Auxiliary Post 76
Patricia Wood
Charles & Susan Woodruff
Randy Woodruff
Woodruff, Wardlow, Nelson, Cash
Joseph Woolever
Carl P. Wright
Tonya R. Wright
Lorna Zakem
Virginia Zanoni
Glenda Zellner
In-Kind
Addome Bella Salon
Advantage Yours
Alfano's Classic Italian Cuisine
Apex Office Supplies
Barbara Johns
Bare Bones
Baskets Under Wrap
Baskin Robbins/Dunkin Donuts
Bealls Dept .Store
Beef O'Bradys
Belleair Country Club
Belleair Grill & Wine Bar
Bernie Little Distributing, Inc.
Best Western Crystal River Resort
Bilmar Beach Resort
Black Diamond Ranch
Bouncers, Inc.
Bright House Networks
Bruce Lauer
Capogna's Dugout
Carrabba's Italian Grill
Cason Photography
Caspers Company G3
Catch Twenty-Three
Charlie & Millies Pizza
Chick-fil-A
Chili's Grill & Bar
Cici's Pizza
Citrus County Chronicle
Clearwater Exec. Golf Course
Coca-Cola of Brooksville
Cody's Original Roadhouse
Cold Stone Creamery
Congo River Adventure Golf
Cooks Pest Control
Cracker Barrel
Crescent Oaks Country Club
Crystal Lodge Dive Center
Dali Museum
Daniel Commander
Dolphin Encounter Cruise
Dolphin Landings Carter Boat Center
Dr. Lisa's Family Chiropractic & Natural Health Care
Driftwood Beauty Salon & Card Shop
East Bay Country Club
East Lake Woodlands Country Club
Easy Livin Furniture
Easy Street Home Décor
Fakhoury Chiropractic
Florida Orchestra
Friendly Car Wash
Friendly Fisherman
Glen Lakes Country Club
Gold's Gym
Gondolier Pizza
Hann's Surf & Turf Market
Harley-Davidson of Crystal River
Hooters
HSN, Inc.
I-HOP
Imperial Dry Cleaners
Innisbrook Resort & Golf Club
Inverness Liquors
Jim Shields
JJ Taylor
John Laconca
Ted Williams Museum
Johnson, Pope, Bokor, Ruppel & Burns, LLP
Judy Walker
Karen Aungst
Kim's Corner
Bill Koenig
Lenoce's Neighborhood Restaurant
Let's Eat
Looper Sports
Magnolias Spa & Salon
Mallie Kylas Café
Marjorie Gif Baskets
Massage & Body Works by Marcie
McDonalds
Michael "Frenchy" Preston
Morgan Legacy Trust
Moss Chiropractic
Dave Deso
David Monte Johns Sr.
Murphy's Market
Mykonos II
New York New York
Northwest Airlines
Outback Steakhouse
Paesano's Bakery
Papa Clyde's Ice Cream
Pine Ridge Golf Club
Pit Boss Bar-B-Q
Pro Golf Discount of Clearwater, Inc.
Queen Fleet
Rally Sports
R-Beach
Red Lobster
Sam's Club
Sandpearl Resort
Scotto's Bistro
Serenity Day Spa
Seven Rivers Regional Medical Center
Shapes Total Fitness for Women
Shephard's Beach Resort
Sheraton Sand Key Resort
Sherwood Florist
Silver Queen Inc.
St. Petersburg Country Club
St. Petersburg Museum of History
Starbucks
StarLite Cruises
Steve LaFalce
Storypeople
SunTrust
Superior Bank/Ellie Smith
Surf & Turf Market
Sweetwater Kayaks
Tally Ho Vacations
Tampa Bay Lighting
Tampa Bay Storm
Tampa Bay Rays
Target
Tarpon Woods Country Club
The Dunes Golf Course
The Pepper Mill
The Preserve at Spruce Creek
The Venue
The White Daisy
TooJay's Gourmet Deli
Tractor Supply Company
Twisted Oaks Golf Club
Varsity Club
Viewsonic
Village Cadillac-Toyota
Wachovia Bank
Walmart Supercenter
Waters Edge Fine Dining
Winn-Dixie Crystal River
World Woods Golf
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2007-2008 Annual Report | Big Brothers Big Sisters of Pinellas County, Inc. serving Pinellas, Hernando & Citrus Counties
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
LEADERSHIP COUNCILS
President
Lisa Letizio, HSN, Inc.
HERNANDO COUNTY
Vice President
Court James, Raymond James Financial
Vice President
Tim Stroyne, Monogram Builders, Inc.
Secretary
Katie Cole, Johnson, Pope, Bokor, Ruppel & Burns, LLP
Treasurer
R. Matt Schaeffer, Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC
Past President
Tom Cawthon, ValPak
Erick Arnett
Capital City Trust
Valerie Bolton (president)
SunTrust Bank
Pat Cameron
Retired
Valerie Bolton
Pam Ora
Sun Trust Bank
Community Volunteer
Chip Brubaker
Michael "Frenchy" Preston
CA, Inc.
Frenchy's Restaurants
Sheri Chancey
Mike Robertson
Buckhorn Property Holdings, LLC
Bright House Networks
Sheriff Jim Coats
Melissa Seixas
Pinellas County Sheriff's Office
Progress Energy
Dan Doyle, Jr.
Joy Sikorski
Dex Imaging
Community Volunteer
Holly Duncan
Barbara Thornton
Morton Plant Mease Foundation
Pinellas County Schools
Michael Kalt
Joe Trepani
Tampa Bay Rays
Tech Data
Lisa Langer
Debbie White
BB&T
DJW Properties
Jeff Mitchell
Andrea Zahn
Retired
Pinellas County Schools
Bill Koenig
Raymond James Financial
John Laconca
Raymond James Financial
Sgt. Jim Powers
Hernando County Sheriff's Department
Jo Dee Mayfield
Labor Finders
James Yant
State Farm Insurance
CITRUS COUNTY
Sheri Chancey (president)
Dodi Pruitt
Buckhorn Property Holdings, LLC
Citrus County Sheriff's Office
Leslie Darr
Debra Shields
SunTrust Bank
Hernando-Pasco Hospice
Larry Gamble
Frank Siemietkowski
Wal-Mart Supercenter
Retired
Lee Glotzback
Judi Tear
Citrus Memorial Hospital
Citrus County Health Department
Larry Hatcher
Lynne West
Progress Energy
Seven Rivers Regional Medical Center
Deborah Mangano
Jim Wood
Citrus County Sheriff's Office
Black Diamond Foundation
Chuck Morgan
Morgan Legacy Trust
The Big Brothers Big Sisters mission is to help children reach their potential through
professionally supported one-to-one mentoring relationships with measurable impact.
OFFICE LOCATIONS
PINELLAS COUNTY
Big Brothers Big Sisters
918 West Bay Dr.
Largo, Florida 33770
serving Pinellas, Hernando & Citrus Counties
P 727-518-8860
F 727-584-8953
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918 West Bay Drive • Largo, FL 33770
HERNANDO COUNTY
15120 County Line Rd.
Spring Hill, Florida 34610
P 352-684-7904
F 352-684-7905
CITRUS COUNTY
701 White Blvd. Ste. A
Inverness, Florida 34453
P 352-344-0400
F 352-726-4339
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