2009 BBBS Annual Report - Big Brothers Big Sisters

Report to the Community
Big Brothers Big Sisters of
Greater Birmingham
2009
2009
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Birmingham
2009 Board of Directors
Carey L. Rome, President
Certified Public Accountant,
The Cypress Group
Kathleen Kauffman
Attorney,
UAB Legal Department
Marvell (Chip) Bivins, Jr.,
Vice President
Vice President Audit &
Compliance,
Energen Corporation
Bobby Knight,
Director of Operations,
RTM South Alabama
Celia Haynes Shorts,
Secretary
Alabama Power Company
Brian Ethridge, Treasurer
Executive Vice President of
Corporate Banking,
Bryant Bank
Michael Anderson,
Governance Chair
President,
New South Federal Savings
Bank
Bill Lewis
Civic Volunteer
Debbie Long
Sr. Vice President and
General Counsel,
Protective Life Corporation
Trent Marek
Partner,
KPMG LLP
Teresa Minor
Partner,
Balch & Bingham
Pamela Blalock
Senior Managing Attorney,
Blue Cross Blue Shield of
Alabama
Harlan M. Sands
Associate Provost for
Administration & Finance,
University of Alabama at
Birmingham
F. Keith Covington
Attorney,
Bradley Arant Rose & White
John Sellers
Community Volunteer and
Big Brother
Duane P. Donner, II
James Sisson
Managing Partner,
Partner,
Founders Investment Banking, Vantage Associates, Inc.
LLC
Anthony “Tony” Smith
Brett Forbus
Attorney,
Senior Vice President,
Sirote & Permutt, P.C.
Sunguard EXP
Charlene Thomas
Georgia Sullivan Haggerty
Operations Manager,
Law Clerk, The Honorable
UPS
Virginia Emerson Hopkins
Michael Waller, CPC
William Halligan (Bill)
Vice President,
Business Development
Brice Building Company
Manager, CircleSource Inc.
2009 Young
Ray Hutchinson
Advisory Board
David Precise,
President
UAB Benevolent Fund
Manager
Stephanie Novakovich,
Vice President
Bryant Bank
Kristen McCoy,
Secretary
U.S. Steel
Corinne Alcazar
WVTM TV NBC13
Blair Cooper
Richmond Properties
Jeremy Deal
Barnett Jones Wilson
Christina M. Gandía, M.A.,
CCC-SLP
Princeton Baptist Medical
Center
Brad Gannon
Hydinger & Stewart
Commercial Properties
Willie Henderson
Arby’s Restaurant Group
Brooke Horton
UAB Department of
Neurology
Wyndall A. Ivey
Maynard, Cooper and Gale,
P.C.
Justin Joffrion
Magic City Medical
Kate Messer
AT&T
Jeremy Tuggle
Compass Bank
D’Andre Wright
Southern Power Company
Dear Friend of Big Brothers Big Sisters
The year 2009 presented extraordinary difficult recession-driven challenges to Big
Brothers Big Sisters as our volunteers, children, families, staff and donors all faced
tough financial times in their own personal lives. We, as an agency, were forced to look
at the big picture, reevaluate our strategies and look for motivation in the most important part of our agency…OUR KIDS! In all the years’ ups and downs, we stayed true to
our mission and focused our efforts on serving the youth of Greater Birmingham in
need of positive adult role models in their lives. By doing this we were able to both increase our match goal and meet our financial goal for the year.
We believe our programs make us a preventative agency rather than a reactive one.
We strongly believe in providing positive role models to youth in need before they fall
into that “at risk” category that so many are quick label and judge before giving them a
real chance at life. We have seen time and time again the research which points to the
powerful, positive and lasting impact adult mentors have on children’s lives. We’ve
seen so many kids over the years in unfortunate situations rise to the challenge and
beat the odds after enrolling in Big Brothers Big Sisters. We’ve stressed the importance
of education to our kids and hope by doing this we will continue to see close to 100% of
high school seniors enrolled in BBBS graduate from High School.
We appreciate all the support we have received from our donors and the community
who continue to give despite tough economic times. We would not be where we are
today without the ongoing support of our donors, staff, and most importantly, our wonderful volunteers who give their time, love, friendship and support to our children. If you
are a current volunteer, you know how grateful we are for your time and dedication with
your “Little”. If you are a child served by the Agency, or a parent of a child served by
the Agency, you know about the effectiveness of the Agency’s programs.
If
you
have graciously donated to Big Brothers Big Sisters over the past year, your dollars are
being well-invested in the youth of Greater Birmingham. If you currently have ever
considered becoming a volunteer or donor, we encourage you to take the next step and
support Big Brothers Big Sisters in 2010.
As we look forward to a new year with new challenges and
successes, Big Brothers Big Sisters would like to thank Carey
Rome for serving as Board President in 2008 and 2009. On
behalf of the staff at Big Brothers Big Sisters,
Congratulations Carey on a job well done and thank you from
the bottom of our hearts!
All our Best,
Carey Rome
Board President
2009
Sue S. Johnson, CEO
Sue S. Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Carey Rome
President of the Board of Directors
All smiles, having fun at the Back to
School Bash in August (above). Big
sister little sister matches enjoy
spending time together at school (below).
Newly matched Big Sister and
Little Sister stop and smile for
the camera after their match
introduction. (above)
Littles strike a pose at the
Summer Lock In for the
Animal Fashion Show
(above). Big Sister Little
Sister matches spend a fun
afternoon together at
Homewood park for the
BBBS/Arby’s Spring Picnic
(left).
Big Brother Little Brother
Match enjoy a sunny fall
Auburn Football Day (above).
CEO Sue S. Johnson,
Big Brother Willie
Henderson and
members of the
Board of Directors at
the Night Run and
Fun Kick Off Party at
Tom Williams
Porsche and Audi
(above). Bigs and
Littles complete their
cutom-made robot
from recycled items
at the Spring Movie
Night (left).
Board Members and Legislators enjoy Breakfast at BBBS
(bottom left) and Littles at Epic Elementary School demonstrate the Arby’s Lesson of “Having Fun” as they dance with
BBBS Staff and Arby’s Foundation team during Arby’s Charity
Tour week in April (bottom right).
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Of Greater Birmingham
Programs Report 2009 in Review
2009 was another outstanding year for BBBS from
breaking match numbers and growth to new and exciting
match activities all made possible by the ongoing dedication and support of volunteers, staff, Young Advisory
Board, Board of Directors and community support. This
collaborative effort has enable BBBS to remain the leading youth mentoring agency in the Greater Birmingham
area. Throughout the obstacles and successes, the
BBBS team remained dedicated and committed not only
to the agency but the many children served in need of
the services and programs offered by Big Brothers Big
Sisters.
Program Growth in 2009
2009 was the second consecutive year the agency
served over 1,000 children in the Greater Birmingham area. The agency served a total of
1,088 children which represents a 5% growth
year to year. By the years’ end, there were 120
matches made in the Community based program. The number of children served by the
agency’s Core program grew from 406 to 454,
an 11.8% increase from 2008. As of December
31, 2009, the agency served 634 children in
their school based program. BBBS ended the
year with a total of 745 open matches, a 5%
increase from 2008. The agency’s closure rate remained
level from 2008 at 31.5% indicating the quality of their
matches and volunteer training has remained positive,
reliable and consistent. The agency entered four new
schools in which they can serve more children in need of
positive adult role models. The new schools entered in
2009 were Tarrant Middle School, Oneonta City School
(Blount County), Cleveland Elementary School (Blount
County) and Locust Fork Elementary School (Blount
County). Another significant accomplishment for the
agency a 15% growth in volunteer inquiries which continues to increase with more positive publicity, agency activities and events, board involvement and proven success of these mentoring relationships.
Growth, Development & Expansion
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Birmingham maintained its Satellite Office In Blount County, operated by
Jim Tuttle an AmeriCorps VISTA Volunteer. The Blount
County Satellite Office was very successful in making new
matches in three new Blount County Schools, maintaining
existing matches in their county as well as conducting
fundraising events to support the programs and services of
BBBS including a fashion show and yard sale.
The Agency maintained its monthly distribution of
Electronic newsletters to maintain open communication with current matches, parents, Executive
Board Members, community partners and other
related parties.
In 2009, Big Brothers Big Sisters revamped their
Young Advisory Board by recruiting ten new
members bringing their board’s total membership
to 15. They hosted monthly socials, supported
agency activities, and merged with the Bigs Advisory Council at the end of 2009 to make a strong
and effective group of young professionals to
support the organization’s mission and values. The Public
Relations and Marketing Department attended a record
breaking 25 recruitment and agency fairs throughout the
year, had 35 speaking engagements to spread awareness
about BBBS, participated in nearly 40 media interviews
and produced a video highlighting the power of the Big
Brothers Big Sisters program and the magic made when a
child is matched with a positive adult role model through
the BBBS Program.
The Development and Fundraising Department continued
using the EXCEED donor software system to keep better
records of the agency’s donors and corporate partners
throughout the fundraising year. They reached their fundraising goal of $893,080 by successfully executing fundraising events such as Bowl for Kids’ Sake, The Arby’s Charity
Tour, Night Run and Fun and the Night of Big Moments Reunion Event. The Development Department submit an outstanding 28 grant requests totaling $1.45 million and received 15 of 28 totaling $177,200. By the years’ end, they
cultivated more than 50 new donors supporting the programs and services provided by BBBS. Overall, the agency
became more productive and efficient by utilizing available
resources and taking advantage of new technologies.
2009 Match Activities
Big Brothers Big Sisters once again extended open
arms to the children and volunteers involved in their
programs by means of several fun match activities
throughout the year. The agency offered a Spring Picnic and Values Lessons in conjunction with the Arby’s
Charity Golf Tournament, their annual Easter
Egg Hunt with Samford University, a Back to
School Bash with games and school supplies
and hosted an Open House Holiday Party in
which children received books collected by
Barnes and Noble at the Summit. In addition
to these larger events, the agency hosted four
movie nights for matched and unmatched children and their Bigs, two overnight lock-ins,
Match Parties for their School Based Children,
an Ice Cream Party for Honor Roll Students,
provided a Basketball Clinic hosted by UAB
Athletics, offered Birmingham Baron’s Night to
matches and a Broadway Camp for kids during the
summer. The agency provided tickets to several
events, games and activities throughout the year including Auburn and Alabama athletic tickets, Alabama State Fair passes, Circus coupons, and Disney
on Ice tickets, to name a few.
The agency hosted it’s largest reunion event to
date in December reuniting former Bigs and
Littles on this Night of Big Moments. They recognized volunteers during National Mentoring
Month by delivering balloons and candy as a
token of their appreciation for their dedication
and commitment to BBBS, they honored little
brother Marquis H. for designing their annual
holiday card, held a successful Fashion Show
Fundraiser in Blount County, doubled their goal
for their Holiday Book Drive with Barnes and
Noble at the Summit and elected Bigs of the
Year; Big Brother Andrew Russell went on to
win State Big of the Year and Big Sister Natalie
Triola won WVTM NBC13’s Making a Difference Award.
Our Donors
Alabama Civil Justice Foundation
Alabama Department of Economic and
Community Affairs
Alabama Power Foundation, Inc.,
In Honor of Sonny Pokorski
AllState
American Eagle Outfitters
Arby's Foundation, Inc.
AT&T United Way Employee Giving
Campaign
Bessemer City Schools
Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
Birmingham City Schools
Birmingham Coca-Cola Bottling Company
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama
Bud's Best Cookies
Children's Trust Fund
City of Birmingham
Collier’s Nursery
Colonial Properties Trust
The Community Foundation of Greater
Birmingham
Control & Power, Inc.
Corporation of National and Community
Service/AmeriCorps*VISTA
Cypress Resources
Dore’ Family Office
DST Health Solutions, LLC
Energen Corporation
Estelle S. Campbell Charitable Foundation
Founders Investment Banking, LLC
H&R Block Strength In Numbers Workplace
Giving Program
Goodrich Foundation
Honda Manufacturing of Alabama, LLC
HSBC Employee Giving Campaign
Intermark Group
KPMG Community Giving Campaign
Landmark Tour & Travel, LLC
Leaf & Petal at the Summit
Marta’s Bakery
Robert R. Meyer Foundation
Molton, Allen, & Williams LLC
Paulson Family Foundation
Pelham High School
Pilot Club of Jasper, Inc.
Protective Life Corporation
Regions Charity Classic Foundation, Inc.
2009 Birdies for Charity
Royal Cup Coffee
Sam’s Club—Hoover
Santa Fe Day Spa
Stephens Foundation
Sweet Peas Garden Shop
Triton Health Systems, L.L.C.
Two North Twentieth Assoc., LP
University of Alabama at Birmingham
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Department of Biostatistics
The UAB Center for Economic Education
UAB Health System
United Health Group Employee Giving
Campaign
UPS United Way Employee Designations
UPS Foundation, Inc.
United Way of Central Alabama Employee
Designated Funds
Walker Area Community Foundation
Wal-Mart Vestavia
Susan Mott Webb Charitable Trust
KZ Insurance Brokerage, LLC
Fairy Allred
Anonymous
Mr. and Mrs. Gene Bartow
Stoney and Lisa Beavers
Duncan and Marie Blair,
In Memory of Jerry Dinatale
Pam Blalock
Beverly Foster, In Honor of Harlan Sands
on Boss' Day
Kris Boyle, In Honor of Harlan Sands
on Boss' Day
Brandon R. Brown
Raymond J. Browne
Rebecca B. Busby
Eli Capilouto
Lee J. and Sandra S. Crapet
Joel Cheatwood and Dr. Jason J. Koenig
Rod and Susann Clark, In Honor of Rique
Gwin
Yocunda D. Clayton, In Honor of Little,
Myriah – Matched March 26, 2008
Joyce Cleveland
Patsy W. and Charles A. Collat, Sr.
Ted H. Cook, In Memory of M. Ryan Cook
Keith Covington
Tabatha Crum, In Memory of Rosie Crum
Margean Cummings
Eunice Davis
Terry Davis
Felix M. Drennen, III
Virgie Elkourie
Brian Ethridge, In Memory of
George W. Ethridge
Amy Evans, In Honor of Harlan Sands
on Boss' Day
Janet Schnither Finnegan, In Memory of
James Fred Osborne
Eddie Friend, In Honor of Lee and
Mark Wellingham
Anna and Hugh Gainer
Scott and Kathleen Gallant
Kevin and Jennifer Gann
Valaida G. Gentry
Christopher Gilbert
Katie Gilbert
Lynette Glatzer, In Memory of Conette
Creel
Chanda A. Glover
Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Goings, Jr.
M. James Gorrie
Larry Gwin, In Honor of Rod Clark
Jimmy and Georgia Sullivan Haggerty
Terry Herring
Cynthia Hicks
Timothy and Donna Hightower
Karin Hopkins
Tom and Sue Howard
Shquell Hudson
Debbie Hunter-Snow
Gregory and Sharon Hyde
Rusty and Tricia Irby
Sue S. Johnson
Angelia Moon Jones, In Honor of
Sue Johnson
Darryl and Alesia Jones
Mr. and Mrs. Frank C. Jones, In Honor of
Carey Rome
Anthony A. Joseph
Clarence Crump and Kathleen Kauffman
William and Jeanetta Keller
Andrew LaBarbera
Bill Lewis
Deborah J. Long, In Memory of Gambrill
Lynn
Mr. and Mrs. Leslie R. Longshore
Gerald and Sybil Mason
Wanda Massey
Willard McCall, Jr.
Wallace McCord
Porsha McCreary
Viveca McDowell
Nancy Miller-Borg
Jamila Mims
Teresa G. Minor
Kristin Mitchell
Lynsey Mitchell, In Honor of Alize Smith
Tina Molette
Marla A. Monk
Matthew T. Monroe
Hugh J. Morgan, Jr.
Alex Nading
Hannah Nelson
Robert E. Nesbitt
Annetta W. Nunn
Meredith Payne
Claire Peel
Michael and Lisa Perez
Toccara R. Person
Linda Piteo, In Honor of Harlan Sands
on Boss' Day
Daryl Pitts
Sonja Player
Whitney B. Polson, In Honor of Little,
Roddarius - Matched April 14, 2009
Mattie B. Fuller Powell
David Precise
Keawana Pugh
Cherise Rawls-Paige
Sharon Redd
Renee Renew
Roger Rocha
Kimberly Robinson, In Memory of Mildred
Robinson
Carey Rome, In Memory of Caldwell Jones
Dr. Julia A. Russell
Harlan M. Sands
Lynn and Harlan Sands
Jason Schmersahl
Edmund K. and Beth M. Seibels
John H. Sellers
Jonathan and Ceila Shorts
Phyllis Singletary
James D. Sisson
Anthony Smith
Betty M. Smith, In Memory of Conette Creel
Megan Spruiell
Rodney Standfield
Craig Stevens
Carol H. and Lewis M. Stewart, Jr.
Peyton Thetford
Charlene Thomas
Anthony Triola, In Honor of
Natalie Triola
Jim Tuttle
Bill and Mimi Tynes, In Honor of
Sheila S. Blair
Jennifer Vickery
Mike Waller
Susan White
Mr. and Mrs. John Williams
John Williams Quartet
Rosherren Williams
Nancy Wingo, In Honor of Harlan Sands on
Boss' Day
Brian Woodke
LaMarion Wright
LaCon Wright, In Honor of Harlan Sands
on Boss' Day
Louise A. Wrinkle
Mari Wynn
A Night of Big Moments
The Club
On December 1, 2009, BBBS celebrated over 35 years of youth
mentoring, friendship and family as we brought together community
leaders, former board members & reunited former Bigs & Litles or
this Night of Big Moments.
Sponsors
Collier’s Nursery
Colonial Properties Trust
Keith Covington
Dore’ Family Office
Founders Investment Banking
Mr. and Mrs. Gene Bartow
M. James Gorrie
Leaf & Petal at the Summit
Molton, Allen, & Williams LLC
Royal Cup Coffee
Clarence Crump & Kathleen Kauffman
Stephens Foundation
Sweet Peas Garden Shop
University of Alabama at Birmingham
UAB Health Systems
John Williams Quartet
www.amypphotography.com
2009 Bowl for Kids’ Sake
Sponsors
As of December 31, 2009
Allstates Technical Services, LLC
Alys Stephens Center
American Eagle Outfitters
American Family Care, Inc.
Arby’s
Automobile Insurance Plans
Barber’s Dairy
BBBS Board of Directors
BBBS Staff
Birmingham Association of
Realtors
Blue Cross and Blue Shield
of Alabama
Bradley Arant Boult Cummings
Brice Building Company
Bryant Bank
Cadence Bank
Colonial Properties Trust
Compass Bank
Crane Hill Publishers
Cypress Resources
Diversified Label
Eusabia Sanderson
EBSCO Industries
First Commercial Bank
First Stop-Second Chance
Giattina Aycock Architecture Studio
ITAC Solutions
KPMG
L. Paul Kassouf & Co
Lightfoot, Franklin & White, LLC
McGriff, Seibels & Williams, Inc.
New South Federal Savings BankCollateral Family of Companies
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Protective Life Corporation
Realty South
Regions Bank
Revere Control Systems
Harlan Sands
John Sellers
Sirote & Permutt, P.C.
Southern Progress Corporation
Sungard
Starnes & Atchison LLP
State Farm Insurance
University of Phoenix Birmingham
UPS
US Steel
Washington & Lee Alumni
Wiser Corporation
BBBS Young Advisory Board
Walker County BFKS
Adam Bishop Center
Antioch Baptist Church
The Daily Mountain Eagle
First National Bank
Tri County
Walker County Baptist
Medical Center
White Pepper Real Estate
Security Federal Savings Bank
Haynes Downard
4.13 Sports
Wachovia
Rollin in the Dough
Blount County
Jim Tuttle’s BFKS Team
2009 Arby’s Charity Tour
Birmingham Sponsors
Benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Birmingham
Premier Partner
Sanderson Farm
Gold Matchmaker
Royal Cup Coffee
Silver Matchmakers
Adam’s Produce
Alabama Power Company
ALTEC Inc.
Greater Birmingham Interconnect
Ready Mix USA
WIAT-TV CBS42
Zachry Construction
Single Players
Brice Building
KEMCO
RJ Mechanical
Trico Air
Vincent Construction
WBMA-TV ABC3340
Hole Sponsors
Bradley Arant Boult Cummings
Brasfield and Gorrie, LLC
Ready Mix USA
Sirote & Permutt, P.C.
Reception Guests
MBA Engineers
Colonial Insurance
Kemco
Board Member Bobby Knight, CEO
Sue S. Johnson and Board President Carey Rome receive check
from the Arby’s Foundation (top
left), Big Brother Willie Henderson
speak at the Arby’s Tour reception
(left) and Arby’s Charity Tour Committee members enjoy Sponsor
Luncheon at Royal Cup Coffee
(above).
2009 Night Run and Fun
Presented by the Young Advisory Board
Birmingham Sponsors
Benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters
of Greater Birmingham
Kevin J. Alexander, DMD, PC
Barnett Jones Wilson
Benton & Centeno, L.L.P.
Birmingham Coca Cola Bottling
Company
Boardman, Carr, Hutcheson &
Bennett, P.C.
John and Christal Brannon
Brice Building Company
Bud’s Best Cookies
Dennis Burns
Stan Bussey
Cahaba Limited Partnership
Caldwell - MacKay Co., Inc.
James Andrew Craig
Crest Cadillac Hummer
Dick’s Sporting Goods
Founders Investment Banking, LLC
Hartman & Springfield
Hydinger & Stewart Commercial
Properties, LLC
Jim ‘N Nick’s Bar-B-Q
Legacy Credit Union
Rodney L. Long
Marie Duff Travel
McKay Management
Corporation
Publix
Richmond Properties, Inc.
Saks Fifth Avenue
Skin Pathology Associates, Inc.
The Stewart Organization
Tameron Honda
Trak Shak
The University of PhoenixBirmingham Campus
Vantage Associates
Warren, Averett, Kimbrough & Marino
Tim and Jenni Westhoven
Blount County Fashion Show
Benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of
Greater Birmingham
Law Office of Steven J. Goldstein
Pam and Chris Green
Lynette Glatzer
Thomas Rountree
Kathy and Jerry Young
Susan B. White, LLC
Donna Hightower
Maxine and Travis Hunt
Martha K Burdette
Animal Hospital P.C.
Nash & Associates, Attorneys P.A.
Murphree Insurance Agency Inc.
Meleah and Bobby Davis
Gail Bynum
Blount County Broadcasting
Jeanne and Michael Nelson
Betty R. Sherer
Joyce Tolbert
Mr. and Mrs. G.R. Hanson
R.C. and M J Stroud
Aimee and Travis Dobbs
Ella E. and Bert Goodwin
Teresa and David Sloan
Stoney and Lisa Beavers
Jane Lamb
Erma Tomlinson
Phyllis and Charles Shirley
Lori Fendley
Daphen and Johnny Coffey
Keith and Kathy Lankford
Brandon Weems
Mary Wallace
Betty Jo Ashley
Shirley Whitlock
Martha Brothers
Betty Baker-Bradford
Patricia Cleveland
Lori R. McKoy
Betty R. Reeves
Darlene’s Boutique & Gift Shop
Snead AG Supply & Services, Inc.
Bobbe Sanders
Jan and James Bess
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