April / May 2014 - Big Brothers Big Sisters

Match Times
A P R I L / M A Y
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1345 West Mason St.
Green Bay, WI 54303
Phone 920-498-2227
or 800-236-2227
Fax 920-498-2249
[email protected]
www.bbbsnew.org
REACH Activities
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Paul Northway
President
Todd McPeek
Executive Director
Chris Boland
Rick Bondowski
Kevin Carr
Stephanie Cavadeas
Cathy Dworak
Tom Escott
Tom Fameree
Larry Frazier
Tracy Hildner
Micki Koehler
Bill Laakso
Darrel Luebke
Kelly Murphy
James Nick
Paul Northway
Ben Smyth
Dennis Tattum
Bob Titus
Lois Van Abel
Kurt Voss
John Walch
STAFF
Kelly Allen
Joyce Anderson
Shannon Baumann
Ricci Carley
Barbara Koldos
Alyssa Loritz
Mary Malcore-Miller
Jennifer Morse
Ann Nolan
Patty O’Rourke
Kim Solboe
Brittany Tompkins
INTERNS
Christina Deal
Taylor DeBroux
Mary Kozloski
To sign up for activities call 920-498-2227
Bellin Run (and Training Runs)
The nice weather is on its way! Consider
doing the Bellin Run/Walk with your Little
this year.
Training run info: Wednesdays at 6pm,
beginning March 26th
Where: Bellin Health
Green Bay Health & Athletic Performance
Center
1630 Commanche Ave
Walkers Only Location:
Family Medical & Wellness Center
3263 Eaton Rd., Bellevue (near Bellin
college)
Race Day is Saturday, June 14th
Cost: $20/Big, Little is free
Community Gardening
Matches are invited to help plant, tend to and
pick the vegetables in our garden plot. Seeds
and supplies will be provided. Those who
participate will have the opportunity to take
home the vegetables they helped grow.
When:
Saturday, May 3rd 10am – Noon
Vegetables for Beginners Course / Orientation
Brown County UW-Extension
1150 Bellevue St.
Once the initial planting is done matches will
be encouraged to tend to the plot when they
are available and we’ll also schedule some
dates to work on the garden as a group. Our
plot is at 1028 N. Maple Ave.
The First Tee Golf Outing
The First Tee of Northeastern Wisconsin has
invited matches to participate in an evening of
golf instruction and play. The evening includes
learning golf skills such as putting, chipping,
full swings and playing a few holes. The First
Tee will provide golf clubs if you or your Little
do not have them.
When: Tuesday, May 13th 5:30-7:00pm
Where: Highland Ridge Golf Club
Cost: $5/match, due the day of the activity
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N.E.W Zoo Service Project & Tour
Matches are invited to a behind-the-scenes
veterinarian tour at the N.E.W Zoo to learn about
how they care for the animals.
When: May– date TBD
More information to come.
Summer Reading Event
Join us at the Brown County Library to get signed up
for the summer reading program while enjoying
children’s performers, face painting, popcorn, root
beer, balloon animals & more! Signing up for the
reading program also gives you and your match the
opportunity to attend performances held each
Wednesday (optional)!
Where: Brown County Library - Downtown
When: Saturday, June 7th 10:00 -12:00pm
Cost: Free
Fish For Kids Program
Matches will get to fish off the docks at Bay Beach and
learn about the fish they catch.
Where: Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary
When: June – date TBD
More information to come.
Botanical Garden Scavenger Hunt
There are many hidden treasures in the garden and
each has a special place in nature! Puzzles and clues
will have you roaming the gardens in search of these
treasures.
When: Tuesday, July 22nd 6:00-8:00pm
Where: Green Bay Botanical Garden Cost: $7 per
match, due the day of activity.
Annual Match Picnic
Join the Big Brothers Big Sisters staff and other matches
at our annual Match Picnic this August! We’ll have food,
face painting, a bounce house, games, prizes, sidewalk
art and of course, kickball!
When: Tuesday, August 19th, 5:30-8:00pm, Registration
5:00-5:30pm
Where: Green Isle Park
Cost: Free
*Only matches may attend
Letter from the Executive Director
Our agency is cultivating partnerships with local organizations to bring program enriched match activities. Two planned
activities per month focus on critical youth development competencies in five focus areas:
Recreation - Explore and experience sporting events promoting appropriate sportsmanship
Education & Careers - Introduce post-secondary education and career possibilities
Arts & Culture - Increase cultural awareness/respect of other cultures, introduce the arts and performance experiences
Civic Engagement - Reinforce concept of giving back and volunteerism, foster good citizenship
Health & Fitness - Promote exercise and wellness, encourage healthy choices and good nutrition, build self-esteem
Planned goals include forming community partnerships to support cultural and recreational activities as related to the five
focus areas. Collaborations range from area colleges, fitness centers, local businesses, sporting venues and theatres to
community service groups. Included in these events are: fishing for kids at Bay Beach, a tour of our State’s Capitol, an
educational tour of Schneider National to learn about careers in freight, a night at the Green Bay Symphony, an Art Garage
event, a New Zoo event, NBC26 TV tour and many more great opportunities. These events are free or very low cost to
matches.
These events offer an amazing combination of learning opportunities and fun. So, please sign-up and help make each
event wildly successful.
Our ready-to-be-matched waiting list remains near 130 youth who could benefit from a mentor. These enriched activities
are very helpful for Bigs who are looking for match events. We continue needing your help referring and/or recruiting more
Bigs as part of our effort to Start Something Big - one child at a time.
I believe there is nothing that benefits me more than to help another. So, please share how rewarding it is to serve as a Big
Brother, Big Sister or a Big Couple and promote it to your friends, co-workers, family members and other acquaintances.
More information can be found on our website www.bbbsnew.org or contact our office (920) 498-2227 and/or
[email protected].
Thank you for all you do to strengthen our community!!
Todd McPeek, Executive Director
Appreciation Banquet
Cellcom Green Bay Marathon
May 17 & 18, 2014
This is our second year as a charity partner for the Cellcom
Green Bay Marathon along with Unity Hospice and new partner,
Golden House. Thanks to supporters and volunteers, each
charity organization received $31,000 from funds raised last
year!
We appreciate all who volunteered and supported us, and ask
you do so again this year!
Volunteers will be needed for the Beverage Tent, Food Tent
and Course & Coning Setup.
Volunteers: You can go to
www.cellcomgreenbaymarathon.com to sign up and be sure to
select Big Brothers Big Sisters to direct your donations
and assignments to us. You can also sign up to volunteer by
calling Ann at (920) 498-2227 or via email [email protected].
Runners: You can also raise funds for Big Brothers Big Sisters
through the Run for a Reason program. If you’re interested in
participating, go to the Cellcom Marathon website:
www.cellcomgreenbaymarathon.com and click on the Run for a
Reason Logo on the lower right side of the information page.
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Come celebrate the impact you are making on
the Littles in our program! Our Annual
Appreciation Dinner is scheduled for Tuesday,
April 29th, at the Rock Garden Conference
Center. Social hour begins at 5:00 with dinner,
entertainment and awards to follow. Matches
will be able to have their photos taken for a
package cost of $13.
The Annual Appreciation Dinner honors the time
and effort that Bigs and Littles put into making a
successful match as well as honoring our
contributors, Board and committee members,
and community partners whose support is so
important to the success of our program. Plan
on attending to see who will be recognized as
this year’s “Community-Based and Site-Based
Matches of the Year”, “Board Member of the
Year”, “Partnership of the Year”, and other
Recognition Awards.
Guest speaker will be Green Bay Packers
Running Back # 23 Johnathan Franklin.
Look for your invitation in the mail! RSVP’s are
required.
Bowl for Kids’ Sake 2014
Thank you for supporting the 36th annual Bowl for Kids’ Sake!
Thank you to our sponsors:
Co-Sponsors: BMO Harris Bank, Green Bay Packaging, Schneider National
Prize Sponsors: Buffalo Wild Wings, Express Convenience Centers, Green Bay Gamblers,
The Bar East
Hospitality Sponsor: Festival Foods
Media Sponsors: Heyrman, Star 98
Lane Sponsors: Baylake Bank, Bay Tek Games, Fair Muffler & Brake Shop, Fox Communities
Credit Union, Green Bay Converting, Nature’s Way, Paper Converting Machine Company,
Proko Wall Funeral Home & Crematory, Robinson Metal, WG & R, and Wipfli LLP
Pin Sponsors: Bank Mutual, Professional Fabrications, Inc., Systems Furniture and Walmart West
Event Pictures:
Everyone had a blimey good time at Ashwaubenon Bowling Alley. Check out pictures posted on our Facebook page
(facebook.com/bbbsnew). Some teams even channeled their inner Pirate, donned their eye patches, and dressed up for the
“Pirate” theme.
If you’d like a copy of your team photo, please email [email protected] and we will email it to you.
Congratulations to:
“3-Time Champs” from Schreiber Foods for winning $200 in Express Convenience Store gas cards (teams who raised
$1,500+).
“Jack Spare-O’s” from Schreiber Foods and “Dancing Ogres” for winning wing parties from Buffalo Wild Wings & The Bar
(teams who raised $1,000+).
Karen Konshak for winning the iPad Mini
Janice Nielsen with Humana for winning the overnight stay at the Radisson Hotel & Conference Center.
Jeff Lenz from Bank Mutual and Tom Lehrer for winning the Green Bay Bundles.
Special Thank You:
Teams who raised $1,000+:
Team Titus (Schreiber Foods) - $5,476
3-Time Champs (Schreiber Foods) - $3,000
James Nick (Humana) - $1,780
Mighty Pirates (Schreiber Foods) - $1,563
Wipfli II (Wipfli) - $1,354
Jack Spare-O’s (Schreiber Foods) - $1,175
Gutterball Pirates (Bank Mutual) - $1,145
Minion Pirates - $1,100
I Can’t Believe It’s Not Gutter (Humana) - $1,073
Amanda DeGreef (Schreiber Foods) - $1,052
Dancing Ogres - $1,045
Top 5 pledge collecting bowlers:
Tom Lehrer, “Team Titus” (Mentor/Schreiber Foods) - $3,036
Allan Jamir, “Team Titus” (Mentor/Schreiber Foods) – $1,475
Laurie Vicenzi, “Wipfli 1” (Wipfli) - $1,214.50
Chris Hagerstrom, “Minion Pirates” (Mentor) $1,100
James Nick, “James Nick” (Humana) - $1,006
A very special THANK YOU to all our Bigs and Littles who supported Bowl for Kids’ Sake. This group raised more than
$10,800!!
Also, we truly appreciate all the matches and mentors who volunteered to help with the event. We had a successful event
because of your help. Thank you!
Jenny Binsfeld & Savannah
Sami Bouressa
Carla Castro & Ashley
Malgosia Daugherty & Belle
Tina Eul
Sandy & Scott Fragale
Hillary Frank & Trinity
Carrie Garcia & Camille
Chris Hagerstrom & Lizeth
Hans (Little Brother)
Rachael Henn & Chantell
Tracy Hildner & Suraya
Hanna Hoskens
Al Jamir & Baylee
Jacob Kaster & Kevin
Hillary Kline & Laurie
Karen Konshak & Lexi
Ashley LaFond & Adrienah
Tom Lehrer & Zach
Todd Mattison & Riley
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Heather McMonagle & Madison
Karen Petasek
Erin Riley
Kelly Schlicht & Christy
Dominic Schuh & Nick
Bob Titus
Lisa VandenAvond & Andrew
Tammy Van Ess & Trevor
Richard Varga & Branden
Stephanie Voight
Sara Williams & Amanda
Congratulations Matches of the Month
Our Outstanding Matches of the Month are Sponsored By: Chuck E. Cheese’s & Happy Joe’s
Outstanding Matches of the Month can choose from the following: For Community Based Matches: 1 small pizza, 2 medium soft drinks
and 10 tokens at Chuck E. Cheese’s or 1 medium pizza, 2 sodas and a small order of breadsticks from Happy Joe’s . For Site Based
Matches ($10 value): Arby’s, McDonald’s or Taco Bell. There are no substitutions as this is a donation to the agency.
April Match of the Month
What are your favorite activities/hobbies to do with
each other? Because we don’t live in the Green Bay area
Youth’s Name: Colin
or around a large town we have had to be innovative when
we get together. Colin definitely enjoys fishing, as I do, so
How long have you been matched? What do you like
about being matched? Colin and I have been matched for that is something we try to do often. Other activities ranged
from rock hounding, geo catching, snow shoeing, baking
a year. Our relationship over the past year has grown
cookies to learning to play cards. Activities are only limited
slowly to where we seem to have been friends for a long
time. It is enjoyable to see Colin’s enthusiasm as we share by your own imagination.
different activities together.
What are your upcoming plans for Spring/Summer?
When the weather starts to get warmer we are looking
forward to fishing, hiking and miniature golf.
Mentor’s Name: Bill Duran
Tell us about a funny moment you shared together.
The first activity Colin and I did was go fishing. We had
gone to Chute Pond to fish and before I could even bait my
hook Colin had landed a 16” bass. I was skunked for the
day.
May Match of the Month
Mentor’s Name: Brian Lautenbach
Youth’s Name: Amadeus
How long have you been matched? What do you like
about being matched? Amadeus and I have been
matched since May of 2012. It has been a great
experience for both Amadeus and I. I have seen so much
growth from Amadeus in so many different ways. I am
proud of all of his accomplishments in and outside of
school. It has been a great experience being a mentor. I
myself have also grown and learned a lot about myself by
being a mentor.
What are your upcoming plans for Winter/Spring/
Summer/Fall? We are looking forward to spring and
summer time. We enjoy going to the park and playing
Frisbee or spending time on the playground. We also
have fun at Bay Beach!
Tell us about a funny moment you shared together.
When we were at the summer YMCA picnic this year it
started to rain, and after the rainstorm we were walking
through the parking lot and found a little frog. Amadeus
wanted to take him home, however we left the frog back
to its natural habitat.
What are your favorite activities/hobbies to do with
each other? We enjoy doing many things together… our
favorites include going to Bay Beach, Castle Carts, Sir
Bounce A Lot, Pamperin Park, getting ice cream, bowling,
a fun craft activity, BBBS events, eating pizza and
watching the Waterboard Warriors Ski Team in
Wrightstown.
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Happy Anniversary
Ryan & Brittany Bartel &
Edwin
Abby Brzezinski & Ashlynn
5 years
Sydney DeBroux & Brianna
Joy Kubat & Alexsis
Hillary Frank & Trinity
Amanda Lamal & Taylor
Rikki Gingras & Raeann
Greg Rotherham & Eathan
Jordan Gunderson & Meah
Shawn Schmidt & Anthony
Jill Hyer & Marina
4 years
Zach Kiedrowski & Christian
Mike Keene & Quentin
Jena Kitchmaster & Alaina
Katie Scheelk & Grace
Pete Kornowski & Angel
Kelly Selner & Angel
Will Miller & Juan
Amanda Mura & Jadayah
3 years
Julie Nass & Marie
Carla Castro & Ashley
Dayna Seymour & Kaitlan
Hillary Kline & Laurie
Michelle Shambeau & Ruya
Amanda Lang & Carly
Emily Steffanus & Madison
Karen Petasek & Fantasia
Monica Steinbrecher & Gracie
2 years
Allison Stodola & Haile
Nicholas Conrad & Dakota
Jenn Tremel & Briana
Kayla Hansford & Nevaeh
Anna Vroman & Amaris
Brian Lautenbach & Amadeus
Markiesa Westphal & Elissa
Dave Liss & Jacob
Kiley Winter & Tonya
Nate Peterson & Joel (Jay)
Renee Yahnke & Annabelle
Renee Skalecki & McKenzie
Dave VandeHei & Kendrick
Brooke White & Jaiso
7 Years
Kristin Mayer & April
New Matches
Austin Claflin & Jonathan
Kalista DeBroux & Colbi
Danielle Detrie & Kelian
Daniel Dittman & Braden
Jennifer French & Kaitlyn
Emily Friedl & Jocelyn
Haley Herbst & Leanna
Cassidy Lindow & Jenna
Renee McAllister & Ashlee
Erin McNulty & Arianna
Allison Novak & Lilly
Mitchell Overbeck & Hans
Maren Piefer & Angelis
David Raymaker & Noe’
Roger & Debra Schuld &
Landon
Lindsay Stutting & Desirae
Nicki Thao & Melissa
Margaret Uselman & Iyanah
Tera Verhasselt & Mariana
Morgan Warner & Hunter
Allison Wierer & Tessa
Heidi & Rowland ZinglerHoslet & Fabiola
Save the Date
Monday, June 9, 2014
Thornberry Creek at Oneida
We’re looking for volunteers to help on the day-of the
event. Day-of volunteers are needed from approximately
9:30am – 6:00pm.
Additional information available on our website:
www.bbbsnew.org
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If you have questions or would like to volunteer, please
contact Barbara at [email protected] or call (920)
498-2227.
Site-Based Corner
It’s never too early to plan ahead…
Summer Options:
*Participate in Summer Match Activities: Meet your Big or Little at Summer Match Activities. See page 1 for more
information. To sign up contact Alyssa at [email protected].
*Send each other postcards and letters each month: Keep the connection you have by letting your Big or Little
know what you are up to and that you are thinking of them. You can mail letters to the agency or email messages to
your Match Support Specialist, and she will forward it to your Big or Little.
2014 - 2015 School-Year Options:
*Continue with the match as is: Resume meeting in September after communicating with your Match Support
Specialist in August.
* Transition to Little’s new school (elementary, middle or high school): Contact your Match Support Specialist
ASAP, so we can begin making arrangements at the new school.
* Transition to Community-Based Program: Bigs can pick up their Little at home and do fun activities in the
community 2+ times each month on evenings or weekends. Requirements include: a copy of Big’s auto-insurance,
an additional reference, renewed background checks, and the signing of a new 12-month match agreement. Talk to
your Match Support Specialist prior to May 1st if you are interested in learning more.
* Close the Match: Talk to your Match Support Specialist ASAP. Match should discuss closure at least one month
before the last meeting day, so both Big and Little have time to process the end of the relationship and say good bye.
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Giving Praise Effectively
Praise is a great motivator for youth because it lets a child know that he or she is making progress and can be successful.
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Be specific. It is important to tell the child why he/she is being praised.
General or vague praise is less helpful. For example, “Nice job getting a ‘B’ on your math test” is better than just
“Good job”.
The First Tee Golf Program
Helpful phrases for providing effective praise:
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"I like it when you...
I'm very proud of you for...
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Thank you for...
That's a great way of…
Examples of Effective Praise
 “Great job getting your homework done without anyone asking
you to.”
 “I liked the way you tried to work that problem out for yourself.”
 “I can tell that you’re really working on using your manners.”
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"That was a tough game, but you kept going. You have great
endurance."
 "You are such a considerate person. People are lucky to have
you as a friend."
The First Tee is a nonprofit youth development
organization that has introduced the game of golf
and its values to more than 9 million young people
in the United States. The program’s mission is to
impact the lives of young people by providing
educational programs that build character, instill life
-enhancing values and promote healthy choices
through the game of golf.
If your child attends the Salvation Army or Boys and
Girls Club during the summer they can take
advantage of this program for FREE!!
For more information please contact Ricci at
4998-2227 or [email protected]
Door County Corner
Southern Door
Stability Ball Donation
Southern Door Schools recently received a PEP (Physical Education
Program) Grant and purchased stability balls for each classroom, K-12.
Our BBBS room received two of these, thanks to Physical Education
teacher Justin Tlachac. Mr. T., as students call him, explained that
“Within our PEP Grant, we had budgeted for stability balls to be used in
the classroom as an attempt to not only engage the students core
throughout the day but also help some of those students who have
issues sitting still and need a little extra stimulation to help them focus.
Big Sister Haley Jonas and her Little Sister Elizabeth, as well as others,
have been using the stability balls. In addition to the health and focus
benefits, we appreciate having the extra seating in our room! Our
program has grown to 40 matches, with more in progress that will be
matched before the end of the school year.
Sturgeon Bay
Bellin Run Training
Practice training continues on Mondays and Thursdays after
school for those students who will be in the Bellin Run on
June 14th. Southern Door matches may ride the bus with
the Southern Door families that are participating.
Pizza Party
Currently we’re collaborating with Boys and Girls
Club, having teens meet their Littles at the after
school program once a week. The Bigs get to come
and hang out with their Little and enjoy different club
activities through the Boys and Girls Club program.
At the Sawyer school, we have 2 adults who come
once a week for the lunch program to play games,
make crafts and go outside for recess with their
Littles.
Last year’s Pizza Party at Southern Door was such a
success that we’ve decided to make it an annual event.
On Friday, April 25th Bigs and Littles will be treated to
pizza lunch from Sonny’s in Sturgeon Bay. Each
student is asked to bring their own beverage, or they will
be able to get milk from the cafeteria. Following lunch
there will be time for some activities in the gym, such as
volleyball, basketball or relay races.
Lastly, we are excited that the YMCA has invited our
matches to play at the YMCA for free during their
match meeting.
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April
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
1 Girl
Empowerment
2 Bellin
Training Run
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5
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8 Girl
Empowerment
9 Bellin
Training Run
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15 Girl
Empowerment
16 Bellin
Training Run
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22 Girl
Empowerment
23 Bellin
Training Run
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25
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27
28
29 Appreciation 30 Bellin
Banquet
Training Run
Friday
Saturday
May
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday Thursday
7 Bellin
Training Run
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3 Community
Garden
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10
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5
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11
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13 The First Tee 14 Bellin
Golf Outing
Training Run
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19
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21 Bellin
Training Run
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25
26
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28 Bellin
Training Run
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June
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
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2
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4 Bellin
Training Run
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7 Summer
Reading Event
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9 Golf for Kids’
Sake
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11 Bellin
Training Run
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14 Bellin Run
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