2011 Annual Report

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2011 Annual Report
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A Year in Review
Dear friends of Big Brothers Big Sisters,
In 2011, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Iowa served 360 children in
Black Hawk and Bremer Counties – providing them with compassionate role
models to help shape and transform their lives. We had Littles who made
s’mores and roasted hot dogs over an open fire for the first time in their lives
at our annual Halloween party. There were Littles that started talking about
college and life after high school. We heard stories of Littles who broke out of
their shell and started new activities they didn’t before imagine.
But as we look back at our matches this past year, it is impossible not to
look toward the future. Because of the time spent with a Big Brother or Big
Sister, our Littles will have the tools to move into adulthood successfully and
positively. They are learning about trust, respect and responsibility. They are
growing more confident and developing stronger relationships. Our Littles
are learning how to make good choices. They are doing better in school and
at home.
Because of the support and encouragement from their Bigs, our Little
Brothers and Little Sisters are growing up stronger and more successful. Their
futures are brighter. And because of that, so is ours.
Thank you for being a part of the transformation of our community’s youth
and our community. By supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Iowa,
you are helping our youth reach their potential, truly changing their lives for
the better, forever.
Most sincerely,
Carrie
Carrie Rankin
President, Board of Directors
Maria
Thanks to our Magic
Makers for helping Start
Something BIG in 2011!
A-Line E.D.S.
Allen Hospital
James N. Brown, Jr.
Cedar Valley United Way
Community Foundation of
Northeast Iowa
CUNA Mutual Group
Helen Guernsey
Max and Helen Guernsey
Charitable Foundation
John Deere Waterloo Operations
Jay and Joanne Koweil
KWWL News Channel 7
Lincoln Savings Bank
R.J. McElroy Trust
The Radio Group
Sam’s Club
Teen Trust
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans
Veridian Credit Union
Waverly-Shell Rock United Way
1650 The Fan
93.5 The Mix
Maria Benham
Executive Director
It costs $1,000 to make and sustain one match for one year. Thank you to the following who contributed tribute gifts in 2011.
In Memory of
Samuel C. Inks
In Memory of
Harold J. Swailes
In Honor of
Aubri Moeller
In Honor of
Judy Engelbrecht
Chuck & Carolyn Hoefer
Carey & Melony Hoefer
Dave & Judy Prochaska
Larry & Ellen Reinig
Betty Inks Grimm
Frank & Dot Arita
Ruth Oshiro
Jackie Else
Phyllis Tanaka
Dale & Joy Chin
Kerry Heeren
Sandra Roach
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“My Big Sister is caring and trustworthy and fair.”
– Little Sister Azaria
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opportunity
Brotherly Bonding
Growing up as a nine year old boy without an adult male role model is
tough. Justice’s father had been out of the picture since he was three,
and Justice moved in with his grandma, Glenda. She turned to the Big
Brothers Big Sisters program when Justice turned seven, because a
positive male role model was exactly what he needed. He longed for
someone to do “guy things” with.
In April of 2011, Justice and Glenda received notification that Big
Brothers Big Sisters had found the perfect match for Justice. They were
beyond ecstatic; Justice created a countdown until the day he’d get to meet Adam, his Big Brother. Adam was
equally as excited, but nervous, to meet his new Little Brother, as he knew how much this experience would
change him and positively impact Justice’s life. On the first day they met, Glenda told Adam, “He’s been looking
forward to this since the day we signed him up for the program!”
At the start, Justice was rather shy toward Adam. But now, almost a year into
their match, these two are as comfortable as can be with one another and meet
at least once a week. It’s the highlight of Justice’s week. There’s no doubt that
Adam is fully enjoying his time with Justice either. Adam makes sure to touch
base on the phone in between visits and always sets the best example he can,
by being consistent with their meetings, and showing that he’s interested and
committed to Justice and ensuring that he succeeds in life. This is an example
Justice had never before witnessed with any other male in his life.
Justice says he enjoys everything he does with Adam. It really doesn’t matter to him what they do together, as
long as he gets to hang out with him. Justice is highly interested in interacting with, and learning about, dogs.
Fortunately, Adam has two dogs and they go on walks together. They also enjoy
playing and exchanging video games whenever they can.
Justice and Adam have only been matched for 10 months, but great impact has
already been made. A difference has become evident in Justice over the course
of his time with Adam; his self confidence and overall mood has significantly
changed for the better. Glenda is thrilled with her decision to enroll Justice in
the Big Brothers Big Sisters program, and could not have asked for a better Big
Brother for Justice. She describes Adam as a wonderful person who is the perfect
fit for her grandson, and she’s thankful everyday that Adam is a part of their lives.
Thanks to Adam, Justice’s life has changed for the better, forever.
Last October, BBBS held a drawing
contest and Justice won!
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friendship
What happened in 2011?
Total children served = 360
• 210 Community-Based
• 150 School-Based
Average match length = 22.5 months
Littles
Bigs
Gender
Male = 50%
Female = 50%
Gender
Male = 35%
Female = 65%
Ethnicity
White = 57%
African American = 25%
Mixed/Other = 18%
Age
5-9 = 34%
10-12 = 45%
13-18 = 21%
Financials
Revenues, Gains, & Other Support
Private Grants $ 215,280
Contributions
59,250
Special Events
59,947
Other
566
Total
335,043
Expenses
Personnel
Program
Accounting
National Dues
Office
Marketing
Special Events
Miscellaneous
Depreciation
Total
224,000
13,423
12,006
11,332
30,706
7,999
31,121
1,564
4,222
336,373
Change in Temporarily Restricted
Net Assets
3,383
Net Income
$
2,053
Financials for fiscal year 2011, ending June 30, 2011
It takes $1,000 to make and sustain one match for one year. Those funds go to:
$25 - provide background checks for one volunteer
$100 - provide training to one volunteer for one year
$250 - ensure each child is matched with a safe, compatible volunteer
$500 - provide ongoing support and activities to ensure safety and outcomes
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“They’re a perfect match! Jibri thinks the world of Brad, and Brad has taught Jibri to
be responsible. Brad is just like another member of the family.” – Guardian Patricia
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potential
The proof is in the numbers that
mentoring does work!
Our Littles have demonstrated improvements in the following areas:
74% are thinking about their future with plans to finish high school and attend college
68% have had a reduction in their unexcused absences
85% have shown improvement in the areas of competence, confidence, and levels of caring
Results taken from the 2011 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Iowa Youth Outcomes Survey
Start Something BIG in 2012 and change a child’s life for
the better, forever.
Volunteer
Become a School-Based or Community-Based Big.
School-Based Bigs meet at their Little’s school for 45-60 minutes per week for a full year. Youth in this
program are in grades K-12. Being a School-Based Big is as elementary as putting a friend in a child’s life, and
as essential as putting hope into a child’s future.
In the Community-Based program, Bigs meet with their Littles for 6-10 hours per month in the community.
An 18 month commitment is required for Bigs. Being a Community-Based Big is about sharing simple
everyday moments with a child in the community.
Donate
Every little bit helps to make a BIG difference!
One hundred percent of our financial support is received from the local community. Thank you for investing
in brighter lives and a brighter future by investing in mentoring.
Participate
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Thank you for your support!
A-Line E.D.S.
AB Sales
Chad and Kimberly Abbas
Larry and Ann Abernathy
Sonya Ackerson
Neil Adams
Sarah Albertson-Corkery
Jordan Alborn
Allen Health System
Dudley and Ruth Allison
D. R. and J. A. Anderson
Sharon Anderson
Bob and Annette Andres
Cynthia Appley
Lauren Appley
William and Pamela Arndorfer
Brian Aronson
Meagan Arthur
Craig and Micky Bahlmann
Tim and Denise Bahn
Abbie Balsiger
Louis and Patricia Beck
Daryl Beckmann
Julie Beckmann
Chad and Tammy Bedard
Maria and Paul Benham
Linda Bergmann
Cory and Crystal Berkenes
Robert and Joyce Berkenes
Tammy and Steve Bigwood
Lori Blackburn
Michael and Ashley Blankenfeld
Jennifer Bloker
BMC Aggregates
Gary Bogenreif
Bill Bradford
James and Mary Ellen Brandau
Corissa Bratthauer
Bob and Pat Brock
Gary and Donna Brown
Jim Brown
Randy and Julie Brunscheon
Buffalo Wild Wings
Arnell Burch
Chad Burch and Melissa Harper
Larry and Deb Burger
Charles and Jennifer Buseman
Bradley and Wynette Campbell
Carl and Gloria Campbell
Ingrid Carlstein-Reyes
Roland and Rita Carrillo
Stewart Carter
Jean and Cliff Caughron
Neal and Carley Caughron
Cedar Falls Kiwanis Rough Risers
Cedar Heights Community
Presbyterian Church
Cedar Valley Derby Divas
Cedar Valley Medical Specialists
Cedar Valley United Way
Central Christian Church
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Stephen and Gerry Chamberlin
Jared and Pam Chambers
Donald and Marilyn Christianson
Bob Claassen
Thomas Claassen
Matthew Clair
Lori Clark
Robert and Diana Clites
Timothy Combs
Community Foundation of
Northeast Iowa
Brian and Andrea Cressey
Susan and James Crouse
Scott Crowley
CUNA Mutual Group
Vincent and Lauretta Cutler
John and Barbara Dahlby
Eileen Daley
Jessica Davidson
Bridget and Aaron Davis
Christopher and Barbara Davis
Shelly Davis
Travis Davis
Carole Deeds
Amy Delagardelle
Mary Delperdang
Den Herder Veterinary Hospital
Dee Dennler
Sara Dickinson
Jordon and Becky Dierks
Angelina and Darin Dietz
Steven and Karen Dilger
Loretta Doepke
Edward and Susan Doyle
Pamela Druvenga
Zach Dunlay
Jon and Helen Dykstra
Ric Dykstra
Bryan Earnest
Alfred and Joanne Eastin
Craig Eastin
Angela Edgington
Curtis Edler
Daniel and Carolyn Eggers
Heather Eldridge
Bill and Mary Sue Ellinger
Elsamiller Electric Co
Betty Erhardt
Aleta and Orville Erickson
Orville Erickson and Jennifer
Smith-Erickson
Europa Cycle & Ski
Ewie Co., Inc.
Lee Fagre and Kristen
Larson-Fagre
S. Fagre
Ann Fagre-Springer
Farmer’s State Bank
Ken Fate
Louis and Susan Fettkether
Ronald and Vicki Fiacco
Koren Figura
First National Bank
John Fischer
Alan Foote and Shannon Bown
Raymond and Lori Fox
Julie and John Freeman
Futurehart Holsteins
Pat and Bob Gambaiani
Justin Garman
Amber Gast
Ben Gerdes
David and Dixie Ghormley
Brian Gibson
Kendall and Beth Giesmann
K. M. Gilfillan
Emily Girsch
Mark and Lori Glawe
Lynn and Steve Gleason
GMAC Financial Services
GMT Corporation
Joseph and Laura Gonsowski
Richard Gorman
Elizabeth Goskesen
Curt Gravatt
Brandon Gray
Rhonda Greenwood
Timothy Griggs
Betty Grimm
Max & Helen Guernsey Charitable
Foundation
Helen Guernsey
Eric and Heather Gunderson
Michael and Gretchen Gustafson
Bruce and Kalpana Gustavson
Cory and Melissa Haberstich
Susan Halbach
Jayne Hall
Patricia Hall
Kris Ham
Chad and Sandy Hamann
William Hamm
Dave Hansen
Diane Hansen
Vern and Marcia Hansen
Dennis Hanson
Tony and Denise Hanson
David and Dianne Happel
Vicky Harder
Susan Harrington
Chris Harshbarger
Ardith Hartman
Elizabeth Hawn
Desiree Heeren
Kerry Heeren
Henry and Susan Heine
Jaclyne Heller
Richard and Marilyn Helling
Larry and Cindy Helmers
Jane Hemenway
William and Laura Hemmes
Dawn Hendershot
Steven and Patty Hendryx
Leasha Henriksen
Galen Herr and Lana Adams-Herr
Mark Heth
Heather Hillman
Marie and Daniel Hills
Donald Hinckle
Theresa Hirst
John and Sue Hlas
Chad and Amy Hodgson
Carey and Melony Hoefer
Carol Hoeweler
Brandi and Josef Hoffmann
Ethan Holly
Paul Holstein
Larry and Karen Howard
Susan Hummel
Timothy Hunt
Jim Infelt
InVision Architecture
Iowa Community Credit Union
Iowa Show Productions, Inc.
Morgan Jacks
Ron Jacks
Rosemary Jacks
Justin Jackson
Bruce and Patricia Jacobs
Christopher Jacobs
Stanley Jagodzinski
Jeffrey and Marianne Janes
Janesville PTA
Vince and Cindy Jenness
Jacquelin Jensen
Dale Johnson
Wilma Johnson
Robin Johnston
Linda Juhl
Christy and James Justice
Dick and Ellie Justice
John and Tracy Justice
Christopher and Dena Kenaga
Daniel and Jayne Kielman
Ann Killion
David and Rachelle Kirschman
Kiwanis Club of Greater Waverly
Andrew Klein
David and Faye Klein
Jill Klein
Katie Klein
Roxanne Klepper
Bill Kline
Gina Kline
Knights of Columbus Waverly
Council
Bradley and Jane Knudson
Zachary Knutson
Koch Construction
Kohl’s
Jay and Joanne Koweil
Lynn and Ramona Krause
Linus and Bette Kuboushek
“My Big Sister believes in me and encourages me.”
– Little Brother Bradley
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goals
Michael and Ann Kuboushek
Rhonda Kuecker
Thomas and Clarissa Kunz
Minh Lam
Melissa and Doug Lammers
Larry E. Lenth, DDS
Joe Larson
Jonathan Larson
Shannon Laughlin
Mike Leary
Megan Leech
Nathan Lein and Jamie Porter
Jason and Margaret Leonard
Allan and Wanda Lester
Kevin and Carla Leyen
Myrtle Leyen
Jenny Lidtke
Jon and Lisa Liebau
Lincoln Savings Bank
Lewis and Niki Litzel
Brooke Livingstone
Alissa Llewellyn
Kelli Loers
Cass Loesche
Robert Long and Heather
Hartman-Long
Ross Long
Troy and Susan Love
Gregory and Cheryl Lown
Andrew Lusson
Barb Lutz
Lisa MacNaughton
Gene and Carol Marsau
Jeanette Marsh
Cynthia Matlage
Joan Mattson
David and Lynn Maxson
Mike and Kristi McCrary
Michele and Ed McCann
Marcie McCauslin
Mark and Stephanie McCombs
McDonalds of Waterloo
Erin McElligatt
Kate McElligatt
McElroy Trust
Jim and Shirley McKenzie
Jessie McRoberts
Barbara McWhirter
ME&V
Sherri Mennenga
Meyer Health Mart Pharmacy
Kerrie Michael
Alvin and Verla Miller
Becky Miller
Martin Miller
Tod and Sandi Miller
Connie Mitvalsky
Whitney Mitvalsky
Nancy Moeller
Bob and Mary Ellen Molinaro
Bryan and Mary Robin
Molinaro-Blonigan
Shawn and Krista Monroe
Drs. John and Janey Montgomery
Gail Moon
Jeremiah and Cassy Moothart
Brian and Carole Morden
Aaron Morris
Eric Morris
Curt and Carla Morrow
Frances Mueller
David Mundt
Raymond and Dorothy Munger
Amalie and Scott Muntefering
Michael and Dorothy Neff
Rob and Tempest Nelson
James Newcomb
Chris Nicolaus
Northern Iowa Therapy
Nuss Family Chiropractic
Michelle Oldridge-Weber
Tyler O’Brien
Lea Olson
On-Site Information Destruction
Chris and Lesley Ortner
Lisa Ortner
Jeff and Megan Ostermann
Janice Ott
Ada Oyaide
Julie Parrott
Wright Paul
Diana Petersen
Christina Petrick
Dr. Alan Phillips
Carol Phillips
Jason and Lisa Phillips
Melinda and Rey Pitt
Plainfield Vet Services
Mike Plantan
Jennifer Poock
Clark and Sharon Porter
Samuel and Deanna Porter, Jr.
Michael and Jennifer Pothast
Ben Poutre
Richard Price
David Quint
Jim Raatz
Rada Manufacturing
Jacque Rahe
Carrie and Gary Rankin
Ray and Sandi Rannfeldt
Tom and Jean Rasmussen
Jeff Rathjen
Kathy and Lowell Redding
John and Susan Rediske
Stephanie Regenold
Larry and Ellen Reinig
Leah and Joe Reiter
Amber Renaud
Stanton and Kim Renaud
Jefferson Reynolds
Tyler and Brooke Rice
Ken and Pam Riggs
Holly and Brian Ritter
Brenda Roberts
Dottie Roiseland
Kevin Roiseland
Jerry Roling Motors
Debbie Roth
Scott and Trudie Rothmeyer
Lee Russo
Will Rutledge
Pamela Ryan
Jeffrey and Vee Sage
Bibek Sahu
Kathleen Sallee
Sam’s Club
Daniel and Amanda Sanderman
Laura Schaefer
Jennifer Schillie
LaDonna Schlatter
Robert and Ruth Schluter
Alan and Charlene Schmitt
Stacey Schmitt
Elizabeth Schmitz
Troy and Christine Schneider
Vincent Schons
Ken and Beth Schuler
Lindsey Schuler
Thomas and Sarah Scott
Renee Sedlacek
Rick and Nancy Seidler
Janet Sells
Susan Shanahan
Karen Shook
Gary and Robin Shrader
Cathy Simmons
Timothy and Margie Skahill
Erik and Janean Skovgard
Mark and Elaine Slade
Louize Smart
Kenneth and Annetta Smith
Brennen Smith-Hargrove
Smitty’s Bar
Donald and Samantha Soash
Shelby Soeder
Derek and Heidi Solheim
Todd Sorge
David Sparks
Megan and Jonathan Spooner
State Bank and Trust
R. L. and B. J. Steege
Brenda Steinbronn
Anne Steingreaber
Robert and Kristin Steingreaber
Albert and Evalyn Stessman
Joey Stonner
Bill and Carol Straka
Greg and Debbie Strauser
Connie Stroh
Vicki Stuber
Gertchen Suiter
Patsy Swailes
Suzanne Swanson
John Szewc
Daniel and Peggy Testroet
The Printery & Northwoods Paper
Supply Co.
Thomas and Ruth Thielen
Corey and Karla Thompson
Suzanne Thompson
Terri Thomsen
Steve and Liz Thorpe
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans
Georgia and George Tierney
Justin Tolan
Denise Tovar
Patrick and Michelle Treloar
Kelly Turner
Debra Umbdenstock
United Equipment Accessories
Rick and Sunny Valente
Gerald and Susan Vallem
Larry and Shannon Van Daalen
Howard and Janet Van Note
Verlan and Ronda Van Wyk
Jordan Vande Brake
Vic and Janet Vandehaar
Abbie Vandenakker
Ramona Vanderhelm
Vanderloo Chiropractic
Dave and Dee Vandeventer
Tony and Ann Vanengelenburg
Kevin and Nancy Vaughan
Veridian Credit Union
VGM Group
Scott and Sharon Voigt
Patrick and Betty Vollbrecht
Lisa Wagner
David and Dawn Wahl
Karla Warnke
Warren Transport
Waverly AmVet Ladies Auxiliary
Waverly Box and Pallet Co.
Waverly Family Dentistry
Waverly Fire Protection
Association
Waverly Jaycees
Waverly Lions Club
Waverly-Shell Rock Community
School District
Christopher Weber
Steph and Julie Weiand
Larry and Ruth Weigle
Craig and Cindy Wells
Wells Fargo Community Support
Campaign
Dean Werkman
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare
Michele Wheeler
Timothy Whitaker
Heather and Dylan Whitney
Clark Wilharm
Tyler and Kendra Willey
Jennifer Williams
Teresa Wilmot
Becky Winkey
Gary and Kim Winterhof
Ruth Wright
Shelly Wurzer
Dave and Cathy Wylam
Duane and Burneile Wylam
Ellie Wymore
Leigh Yarger
Jeremy and Staci Yoder
Rick and Cathy Young
Jennifer and Shannon Zierke
Angie Ziggafoos
Nancy Zimmerman
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Non-Profit
Organization
U.S. Postage Paid
Waterloo, IA
Permit No. 1834
2530 University Ave. Suite 8
Waterloo, IA 50701
or Current Resident
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Iowa
Black Hawk County
2530 University Avenue, Suite 8
Waterloo, IA 50701
319.235.9397
[email protected]
Bremer County
805 West Bremer, Suite 3
Waverly, IA 50677
319.352.2813
[email protected]
2011 Board of Directors
Bremer County Advisory Council
Carrie Rankin, President
Michele McCann, Vice President
Jordan Alborn, Treasurer
Brooke Livingstone, Secretary
Jim Brown, Jr.
Bob Claassen
Christy Justice
Jay Koweil
Molly Morris
Ben Poutré
Tyler Rice
Jay Schares
Micky Bahlmann
Monica Boyer
Vicki Foelske
Mike Isaacson
Liz Kurtt
Melissa Lammers
Sherri Munson
Renee Sedlacek
Kristin Underwood
Dave Wylam
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Stay Connected:
“My mentor in college told me once
that a child only needs one person in
their life who really cares about them
to make a big difference. I was lucky
enough to have a wonderful family
and support system, and I wanted to
provide that to another child.”
– Big Sister Danielle Pettit-Majewski
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