2014-2015 Annual Report - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest

ANNUAL REPORT 2014-2015
Big Sister Antonia
Little Sister Tiarra
MESSAGE FROM
BOARD CHAIR
It has been my honor to serve as the board chair for the last year. We have many things to celebrate
and to be thankful for as we continue to fulfill our promise to “start something for a child” in Big
Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida.
This year, the agency served 635 children, an 8% increase over last year. The success of this
organization can be attributed to decades of strong leadership rooted in a clear focus on our mission to provide children facing
adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported, one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better, forever.
The Big Brothers and Big Sisters also play a pivotal role in the success of the agency and in the lives of their Littles. One example of
the impact of the one-to-one mentoring relationship is exemplified by Big Sister Pamela Homyak, who was named Big Sister of the
Year for the state of Florida. Pamela has been matched with Little Sister Skyler for 5 years. Congratulations, Pamela & Skyler! Locally,
Alice Rocheblave, Frederick “Josh” Amerine, Doug Werber, Richard Davitt, and Adam Buff were named Bigs of the Year for Escambia
(2), Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, and Bay counties, respectively. Congratulations to all!
The agency continues to be the recipient of grant funding to bolster our efforts. One of our defining moments this year was to
receive an Impact 100 grant of $102,500. “100 Men in 100 Days” was a campaign to attract 100 men to be Big Brothers as we have
more boys on the waiting list than girls. We were able to surpass our goal by recruiting 135 Big Brothers! In addition to our grant
funds, the agency also derives success from its fundraising efforts. One event, the Big Gala, formerly known as Corks N’ Canvases,
grossed over $181,000 in a Wizard of Oz themed event.
The future looks bright for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida. I encourage you to make a difference by volunteering as a
mentor or by making a financial contribution.
Sincerely,
Kevin W. Bailey, Ph.D.
University of West Florida
2014-2015 Board
Dr. Kevin W. Bailey, Chair
Donnie McMahon, Vice Chair
Hong Tran, Secretary
Jason Loeffler, Treasurer
Scott Warren, Treasurer
Lewis Bear III, Past Chair
Chris Cramer, Bay County Rep.
Bay County Board
Shane Rowe, Legal Counsel
Tamika Barkers
Nik Budney
Bill Cleary
Scott Ginnetti
Michael Hobbs
Belinda Hommer
Pamela Homyak
Rep. Clay Ingram
Charles James
Bronwyn Naylor
John Peacock
Christopher Porter
Leah Ralls
Brian Ranelli
Chris Roney
Gary Summitt
Greg Thompson
Chris Cramer, Chair
Kristie McLane, Vice-Chair
Brad Thomas, Treasurer
Bobbie Smith, Secretary
Ken Beauchene, Past Chair
Mac Bonham
Tim Cobb
Okaloosa/Walton Board
David Demarest
Wesley Johnson
Brandie McCabe
Bubba McCants
Ashley Howell
Joseph Turner
Kate Watson
Sarah Hutchison, Chair
Scott Beavers, Treasurer/Secretary
Shannon Black, Past Chair
Josetta Bennett
Silas Gassett
Ben Gordon
Molly Lazor
This letter is my chance to share my perspective on how BBBS performed and
offer a glimpse into the future. My commitment to you is to speak clearly and
candidly—as if I were providing the update to a colleague or friend. In that
spirit, three things come to mind when I think about how to summarize 2014-2015: success, excitement, and optimism.
MESSAGE FROM CEO
Success: Touching the lives of 635 children, an 8% increase in total children served. Our new website launched; so take a
look when you can (www.bbbsnwfl.org). We received $146,000 in additional state funding to support Big/Little matches
with a focus on education and service to children who have one or both parents incarcerated. We instituted technology
efficiencies and a weekly newsletter to our Bigs we call the Virtual Big Talk. We partnered with the Boys & Girls Clubs of the
Emerald Coast for office space. Lastly, we were awarded an IMPACT grant from the Pensacola Bay Area IMPACT 100 for our
“100 Men in 100 Days” recruitment campaign, and we are pleased to share that we recruited 135 men.
Excitement: With success comes excitement of course, and to hear the feedback from the communities we serve and from
our Bigs is truly amazing. Staff is very, very busy! What an awesome group who is committed and eager to support our
mission and impact our Littles’ lives. You ROCK!
Optimism: By far and away the most important of the three. It’s our foundation of courage. It makes us feel better, and it’s
what’s holding us together. Yes, it’s been another special year for Big Brothers Big Sisters, but the best is yet to come!
On behalf of everyone at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida, I want to express my appreciation to all who
contribute to our success including our Bigs, staff, collaboration partners, workplace and community donors, board of
directors, community board members, and many more who help move our organization forward. Thank you for believing
in our mentoring mission. Your support allows us to change lives every day. Thank you for your confidence!
Blessings,
Big Sister Paula
Little Sister Hope
Paula Shell
Staff
Paula Shell, President & CEO
Jackie Edwards, Executive Assistant
Krissy Smith, VP of Programs
LaCretia Benjamin, VP of Finance
Natalie Chism, Director of Marketing & Development
Hannah Yager, Marketing & Special Events Assistant
Monica Labarge, Volunteer Recruitment Coordinator
Kris Nelson, Volunteer Recruitment Coordinator
Michelle Byrd, Case Manager
Shannon Carter, Case Manager
Liza Hawkins, Case Manager
Patricia Kittle, Case Manager
Dana Klaus, Case Manager
Kimi Lirette, Case Manager
Leanne Schmitt, Case Manager
Stephanie Trigg, Case Manager
Danielle Vannoy, Case Manager
2014–2015 LEADERSHIP CIRCLE SUPPORTERS
These donors have provided an annual gift to support
the efforts of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest
Florida, our programs and services.
Big Brother Tyler
Little Brother Drayton
Magic Maker
$5,000–$9,999
Memories Maker
$100,000–$400,000
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Association of Florida
Impact 100 Pensacola Bay Area
Friendship Maker
$25,000–$99,999
Arby’s
Cox
idgroup
Lamar Advertising
United Way of Escambia County
WEAR ABC 3 & My TV 35
Dream Maker
$10,000–24,999
Beré Jewelers
Cat County 98.7 & NewsRadio1620
David Morgan, Sheriff,
Escambia County Sheriff’s Office
D.W. McMillan Foundation
Florida Blue
Melba B. Meyer Charitable Trust
Pensacola News Journal
Studer Foundation, Inc.
The Bear Family Foundation, Inc.
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
WEBY Radio
Wind Creek Casino & Hotel Atmore
Annette E. Smith
Ballinger Publishing
Bank of America Foundation
Bill Cramer Chevrolet Cadillac
Buick GMC
Christopher Porter
Island 106 & 97X
Magic Broadcasting II
Panama City Living Magazine
Premium Outdoor
Publix Super Markets Charities
Sacred Heart Health Systems
The Lewis Bear Company &
Bud Light
United Way of Okaloosa and
Walton Counties
WMBB News 13
Match Maker
$1,000–$4,999
Highpointe Hotel Corporation
Hobbs Automotive Marketing
Innisfree Hotels
Abbie and Nels Offerdahl
Jenn and Lewis Bear III
AccuStaff
J.H. Baroco Foundation, Inc.
Ace Unlocks
John and Jerre Peacock
Adams Family
Just Kidding Children’s Consignment
AppRiver
Keefe, Anchors & Gordon P.A.
Baptist Health Care
Kohl’s
BBVA Compass
Landrum Human Resources
Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
Levin Rinke Resort Realty
Capt’n Fun Runners, Inc.
Carmela Porter and Henry Porter MD Linea Peninsular, Inc.
Lockheed Martin
Centennial Bank
McMahon & Hadder Insurance, Inc.
C. Flack and Kathleen Logan
Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Bear, Jr.
Chipser Wealth Management, LLC
Nancy’s Haute Affairs
Chris Cramer
Clark, Partington, Hart, Larry, Bond Panama City Beach Rotarians at Work
Panhandle Charitable Open, Inc.
and Stackhouse
PCB Rotarians at Work, Inc.
Cordova Lanes
Pensacola Charitable Bingo
Culligan Water
Pensacola Police Dept.
David & Bev Mayo
Press Print Graphics
Diver’s Den, Inc.
donandbubba.com
Dr. and Mrs. James T. Cook III
Dr. Kevin Bailey
Edward Jones John Peacock CFP
Executive Landscaping, Inc.
Fiore
Friendly Check Cashing
Gulf Power Company
Hancock Bank
Rawson, Braxton & Chicola Oral & United Way of Santa Rosa County
Maxillo Facial Surgery
University of West Florida
Russenberger Foundation/
Wells Fargo Foundation
Oar House Restaurant
Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office
Santa Rosa Tourist Development Council
Shirley and Jim Cronley
The Sandy Sansing Family Foundation
Teri Levin
Thrif-T Drugs
Trustmark Bank
Two Men and A Truck
Tyndall Federal Credit
Union
Big Sister Shannon
Little Sister Gabrielle
In-kind and cash supporters as of June 30, 2015
If we have inadvertently missed your name or you would like to have your name listed
differently, please accept our apology and let us know by calling 850.433.5437.
2014–2015 LEADERSHIP GIVING SOCIETY
Donors who invest in the core mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters by making a pledge of
giving over three or more years. Our society members help us match more children with
mentors, support and coach each relationship by a professional case manager, underwrite
volunteer enrichment/education and training, and sponsor match activities.
Match Maker
$1,000–$4,999 Per Year
Mike Baggett
Lewis Bear III
Bernice Howard
Doug McAllister
Donnie McMahon
Marty Moore
Clay Roesch
Wildin Simon
Annette E. Smith
Jenny Streckel
Ron Strobo
Quint and Rishy Studer
Subway - Sacred Heart &
Baptist Hospitals
Tonya Zimmern
Big Sister Mary Beth
Little Sister Breasia
Magic Maker
$500–$999 Per Year
John H. Adams
Jay and Jennifer Bradshaw
Peter and Cathy Butler
David Chapman
Bill and Molly Cleary
Julie Estess
Marianne Estess
Ben Johnson/
Seltzer Management Group
Thomas Kauth
Teri S. Levin
Galen M. Novotny
Brad and Seana Phelps
Ed Ranelli
Paula Shell
Steve Taylor
Moment Maker
$499 and Under Per Year
Jodi Bell
Dale Bragan
Nancy Brashears
Lindsey Braxton Shook
Jehan Clark
Margaret Crochet
Fidelity National Title Group
Fitness Onboard
Gift Basket Designs
Lauren Loeffler
Jared and Frency Moore
Bob Olliff
Tom and Melissa Painter
Daniel Poulos
Steve Ransom
Jill and Grover Robinson
John and Jill Stein
Gary Summitt
Steve and Candy Timberlake
Thomas and Wei Ueberschaer
Mike Woods
Robin and Ben Zimmern
2014-2015 MAGIC CARD PARTICIPANTS
Arby’s
Adventures Unlimited Outdoor Center
Books-A-Million
Cobra Adventure Park
Cordova Lanes Bowling Center
Dave and Busters
Deluna Lanes
Dreamland Skate Center
Emerald Falls Family Recreation Ctr.
Fast Eddie’s Fun Center
Fired Up!
New Liberty Lanes
Pensacola MESS Hall
Phoenix Performance Fitness Ctr.
Rock’It Lanes
Scenic 90 Cafe
Uncle Sandy’s Macaw Bird Park
University of West Florida
YMCA of Northwest Florida
ZooWorld
STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES
FOR YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2014
Revenue and Other Support
Private grants and contributions............................................................ $132,948
Special events................................................................................................ $281,140
Government grants and contracts......................................................... $291,452
United Way...................................................................................................... $74,590
Interest and gains......................................................................................... $396
Total revenue and other support....................................................... $780,526
Expenses
Program........................................................................................................... $646,454
Management and general........................................................................ $76,553
Fundraising..................................................................................................... $16,819
Total Expenses..........................................................................$739,826
Big Brother David
Little Brother Darryen
ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF 2014-2015
Total number of children served: 635
(8% increase)
EVENTS
Successfully completed data tracking on grades, suspensions and truancy on all youth to determine program effectiveness
AUG
««Bushwacker 5K - ESC
OCT
««Fenner Ride - SRC
««Arby’s Coupon Book ESC
NOV
««Make an Impact Luncheon - ESC
««Kabuki - OK/Wal
JAN
««The BIG Gala - ESC
FEB
««Gumbo Ya-Ya - ESC
««Corks N’ Canvases - Bay
JUNE
««Goofy Golf - OK/Wal
««Bowl for Kids’ Sake - ESC
Awarded the Pensacola Bay Area IMPACT 100 grant of $102,500 for marketing campaign “100 Men in 100 Days”
Awarded an additional $102,000 through Big Brothers Big Sisters Association of Florida for our “Bigs Inspiring Scholastic Success” program, serving 260 children
Received $21,513 from our Leadership Society donors
Received $20,000 from an anonymous donor in Okaloosa County
Awarded $7,500 by the Capt’n Fun Runners from the Bushwacker 5K Run
Awarded $10,000 from the D.W. McMillan Trust
Awarded $1,837 in scholarships to our Littles through the Ron Mobayed Scholarship Program
Big Sister Pamela Homyak awarded Florida’s Big Sister of the Year
Awarded the Ron Mobayed Military Big of the Year to Josh Amerine
Awarded Big of the Year in Escambia, Santa Rosa, & Okaloosa County to Alice Rocheblave, Doug Werber, and Richard Davitt
Awarded the Virginia Thomas Big of the Year in Bay County to Adam Buff
Increased Magic Card partnerships with community businesses
Completed donor software conversion and transitioned to a new website
Relocated Okaloosa/Walton County office to Boys & Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast
Instituted weekly newsletter for Bigs called Virtual Big Talk
Escambia & Santa Rosa
1149 Creighton Rd. STE 1
Pensacola, FL 32504
T 850.433.5437
F 850.433.1288
Bay
1137 Harrison Ave. STE 2
Panama City, FL 32401
T 850.763.5437
F 850.763.5430
Okaloosa &
Walton
923 Denton Blvd. NW
Ft. Walton Beach, FL 32547
T 850.644.5437
bbbsnwfl.org
866-646-3518
Bay = Bay County
ESC = Escambia County
OK/Wal - Okaloosa /Walton County
SRC = Santa Rosa County