Big Brothers Big Sistersof Central Minnesota

The Mission of Big Brothers

Big Sisters of Central Minnesota

is to provide children facing

adversity with strong and enduring,

professionally supported 1-to-1

relationships that change their

lives for the better,

FOREVER.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Minnesota’s Bigs & Littles of the Year• Big Brother of the Year: Kelly Simondet*• Big Sister of the Year: Shawnt é Kehn*• Big Couple of the Year: Eric & Lee Hurd• H igh School Big Brother of the Year:

Preston Kopel • H igh School Big Sister of the Year: Karen Radi• L ittle Brother of the Year: Mathias• L ittle Sister of the Year : Dakota• BriAnna Kruzel Growing Up Big Award

Recipient: Karl Johnson*Also selected as Statewide Award Winner

Dear Friends,

We are so excited to be able to share with you in this annual report our program’s growth and the stories of the lives we have touched. Our amazingly generous community of supporters, friends, corporate partners, and foundations make this possible by giving Big Brothers Big Sisters so many things: their time, their treasure, their talent, their ideas, their networks, and much more!

This past year has been a year of outreach and engagement. One that has allowed us to meet new people, make new matches, and provide the kids in our program with so many new opportunities and experiences.

We are happy to report that we have 790 youth involved in our program. We made 160 new mentoring matches this past year. We have also given $16,400 in scholarship award money to 8 Littles and High School Bigs. Through our College and Career Readiness initiative we’ve engaged 380 youth over the age of 12. Not only have we been able to help support our youths’ dreams through scholarships, we have also been given the opportunity to provide over 420 tickets for our matches to attend various theater and sporting events through donations from our supporters.

We launched Dr. Potter Bigs on Campus Mentoring Initiative in the fall of 2016. This program buses youth from South Jr. High to the St. Cloud State University campus twice each month to meet with a mentor, explore campus, and participate in campus activities. We received two awards for this innovative program: a Partners in Education Award from the St. Cloud Area School District and an Outstanding Community Partner Award from St. Cloud State University.

Our Program Director, Ann Matvick, celebrated her 20th year with Big Brothers Big Sisters. We’re so grateful for her dedication and are proud of her many achievements that help us better serve the kids in our communities.

In the year to come, we will share with you even more about our program’s growth, the growth of the kids we serve, and the deepening of our relationships with you, our community of givers. We hope you are as excited about the future of Big Brothers Big Sisters as we are. Thank you for supporting the children of Central Minnesota. Expect BIG things from us in the very near future.

Jackie Johnson Marie Schmitz Executive Director Board President

A YEAR OF BIG IMPACT

Nick & Kelly

“Kelly is kind to me and he is there for me when I need him. He has taught me to be respectful and always makes me work harder.” – Nick, Little Brother

THREEIMPACT AREAS

We know at Big Brothers Big Sisters that we have IMPACT on three core areas in a child’s life: Increased Confidence, Educational Success and Avoiding Risky Behaviors.

Research proves that children enrolled in Big Brothers Big Sisters programs are more likely to form stronger relationships with family and friends, perform better in school, and are less likely to skip school or use illegal drugs or alcohol.

*Data taken from the Minnesota Student Survey: a triennial survey of young people regarding a variety of risk and protective factors, and the Minnesota Report Card: a tool designed to provide access to district and school information, test results, and other critical data.

INCREASED CONFIDENCE

96%of our Littles have improved their self confidence because of their Big Brother or Sister.

86%of our Littles have shown improvement in their academic performance.

87%of Littles have improved their attitudes toward risky behaviors.

EDUCATIONALSUCCESS

AVOIDING RISKY BEHAVIOR

Strong positive relationships foster confidence and improve decision making. Only 57% of Central Minnesota children report having at least one supportive adult in their life.

Truancy, violent/non-violent offenses, teenage pregnancy & underage drinking are all risky behaviors. 33% of adolescents in Stearns County report using alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs.

A child’s academic success refers to their proficiency in math and reading. 64% of Stearns County students do not meet academic standards in math, reading, and science.

INCREASEDCONFIDENCE

Eric, Caleb & Lee

“I like having another person around to help out when I’m not doing well. Somebody I can count on.” – Caleb, Little Brother

Caleb has shown an increase in confidence, maturity, respectfulness, and politeness as a result of his time spent with Eric and Lee.

Eric and Lee have been matched with their Little Brother Caleb since he was 10 years old. Caleb had originally wanted a Big Brother, but was pleasantly surprised when he was matched with a Big Couple. He considers his Big Sister Lee to be a bonus!

Eric and Lee have validated their strong commitment as mentors many times over. They have been consistent, positive, and fun role models! Eric even attended an overnight Boy Scouts getaway with Caleb, which meant a lot to him as most young boys attend with their fathers.

Eric and Lee have always encouraged Caleb to think about his future and what that could look like for him. The y have taken Caleb to the University of Minnesota several times when visiting their two children who attended the university.

EDUCATIONALSUCCESS

Dezirae & Shawnté

Dezirae was matched with her Big Sister Shawnté in 2008. They began their journey in the school-based program when Dezirae was 9 years old and Shawnté was a college student. As their friendship formed and their bond grew closer, they transitioned their match into our community-based program where their opportunities for new match activities broadened immensely. Dezirae and Shawnté enjoy going shopping together, playing board games, making pottery, and baking.

Dezirae and Shawnté’s relationship has grown closer and stronger with each passing year. They consider one another family. Dezirae and her mother have even spent major holidays with Shawnté’s family for many years.

Shawnté assisted Dezirae in fill ing out her college and financial aid applications to help ensure that she stays on a path towards a brighter future.

“This relationship is one of the most amazing I’ve had. Our bond is strong and I’m proud to call her my sister.” – Dezirae, Little Sister”

AVOIDING RISKYBEHAVIOR

Tony & Mathias

“Before being matched, I was pretty much alone, and I didn’t have anyone to have fun with.” – Mathias, Little Brother

Big Brother Tony Lotzer and Little Brother Mathias have been together for over 8 years. T heir match began when Mathias was a 1st grader and Tony was a young college student.

Over the years, they have enjoyed go ing to movies, attending sporting events , and spending time outdoors. They even took a trip to Valleyfair together. Since being matched with Tony, Mathias’ confidence has increased, his social skills have improved, and he began to excel in school. This past spring, Mathias was selected as Snowdaze Royalty for his high school class . Tony and Mathias are an incredible match with an unbreakable bond !

“Without question, I see my relationship with Mathias as one of my most cherished gifts in life.” – Tony, Big Brother

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HDOES IT TAKE TO MAKE AND SUPPORT A MATCH?

HI!

$1608 HOURS

ENROLLMENT PROCESSInquiry, Interview, Review & Approval

$804 HOURS

VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT

$22011 HOURS

COST PER VOLUNTEERInquiry, Interview, Training,

Background Checks, Review & Approval

$803 HOURS

MAKING INTRODUCTIONSSharing Information, Facilitating 1st Meeting

$50024+ HOURS

PER YEARSUPPORTING THE MATCH

Match Support Coordinators Provide Support, Guidance, and Consistent Communication

$300-$500PROGRAM SUPPORT

LIABILITY INSURANCECOMMUNICATION

ACTIVITIESSUPPLIES

Partnerships, Advertising, Events/Fairs

380 YOUTHover the age of 12 participated in our College and Career Readiness

program through which we awarded

8 SCHOLARSHIPSwith the amount totaling

$16,400

S E RVE D

790YOUTH

584matched andwaiting Littles

206 High School BigsIN

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Match Support Coordinators spent

communicating with Bigs, Littles and families. 280 HOURS

PER MONTH

Through generous donations we were able to give away over

for our matches to attend theater performances, sporting events, and other special outings.

420 TICKETS

2890

600

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2890

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2016-2017 IMPACT OUR YEAR BY THE NUMBERS

Financials

• There is no charge for families, youth, or mentors to participate in our program.• We encourage mentoring matches to focus on their relationship. • We do not ask our matches to fund-raise.

Total Income

Grants

United Way

Contributions

Events

Federated Challenge

10%

43%

26%

21%

Total Expenses

Program Service

Management

Fundraising72%

13%

15%

LITTLE AMOUNTS MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE. A monthly donation of $10-$25 can make a BIG impact on a local child.

Up To $999College of Saint Benedict/SJUAaron HammerAaron MesnaAaron MooreABATE of MNAJ PuffpaffAl & Linda VossenAlan & Sandra HerbstAlbert & Janice HammondAlicia CopaAmanda Sylla & Kaylee BroussardAmber & Pete GiesekeAmerican Legion Post 328Ameriprise FinancialAmy HiltnerAmy OlsonAndrew KaraschAndrew LehmkuhlAndy & Libby AugerAndy & Teresa KnoblauchAndy FritzAndy GrayAngela RichardsAngie & Nate NordlundAnn & Eric MatvickAnn CofellAnn MuffAnya & Brock IversonApril WolbeckArctic Cold Storage, Inc.Arnie & Renee DingmannAshley & Christopher NielandAshley DuBoseAshley KonzAshley NationsAudra KoelAudrey CarlsonBankVistaBarry & Jackie OpatzBarton & Helen CoxBernick CompaniesBessers Bike Barn Inc.Beth MarquetteBill & Deb LannersBob & Deb MahowaldBob & Helen TriskoBob & JoAnn ThueringerBob & Mary KovellBob ForsBrad & Emi SchererBrad & Peggy GoskowiczBrian & Debbie Schoenborn

Brian FierstBrianna LangeBrock TatgeBrown County United WayBruce & Joey MillerBruce & Pat BechtoldBryan & Liz BauckBursch Travel Agency, Inc.Callan’s FurnitureCarol NohnerCarrie TrippCatholic Community FoundationCenexCentraCare Health SystemCentral McGowan Inc.Char DuchshererCharlene & Erling JerpsethChelsea HibbardCheryl & Tim HochhalterChris & April JacquesChris & Leslie YasgarChris SorensonChristine PotterChuck & Sharon KalkmanChuck ClausenColleen & Kerry HarterCraig & Cindy TurlingtonCraig & Karen BromanCrescent HoffmanCurt & Sara GainsforthDale & Cyndi SimsonDale & Karen KleinschmidtDale & Patty SchollDan McCartyDaniel MuellerDanielle BoutainDanielle PiehlDanielle PopaDarin & Carrie VossenDarin TallentDarren BrixDavid & Martha LaVoiDavid CoxDean & DeDe BuddeDean HelgesonDeb & Mark SchulzetenbergeDee RengelDennis & Barbara GregoryDennis & Kathy LudwigDennis & Linda KellyDeutz Properties LLCDon & Kimberly LarsenDon & Marcie Popowski

Donna RoerickDoreen & Tom MeierDoug & Barbara LarsonDoug & Lisa DingmannEdward GutschEmily GruenkeEric & Mellissa StalboergerEric & Trina DietzEric SchlangenErick MummEye Kraft Optical, Inc.Faye MrozekFrank ErnstGary & Barb StrandemoGeorge & Susan WaltersGLT ArchetectsGranite City Roofing, Inc.Granite Electronics, Inc.Great River Federal Credit UnionGreg & Julie NelsonHall Law PAHalli RodriguezHeidi & Eric VoightHendricks Marketing LLCHolly & Justin LeeHolly & Tom SwensonHope & Jeff HipplerIan MattsonJackie & Kevin JohnsonJacob BowlandJacqueline & John LutzJake & Stacy MillerJake HallermanJames & Kimberley HolwegerJames & Tracy MortensonJana & Brandon KuschelJane & Daniel MurphyJanelle VogelJanet & Tim WensmanJason & Tracy JonesJason BernickJason GratkeJason PrimusJay BryonJay MummJean LeightonJeanne Soleim & Tim ChirhartJeff & Molly ThompsonJeff EikmeierJeff GannonJeff GauJeff Noack

Jerry & Elaine BauerlyJerry & Maureen McCarterJesse & Tash LaudenbachJim & Ginny BisekJim GratkeJoan & Steve VincentJoanne & Christopher KudrnaJodi & April LundJoe & Barb BuesingJoel C. ShobeJohn & Jan SchnettlerJohn & Kristin MatchinskyJohn & Marcia BryantJohn HoffmanJohnathon Rangel & Crystal KroskaJolene KadlecJordan PrestonJordy & Jessica ChristianJoseph & Tracy ScharfbilligJoseph GruenesJosh M. MuonioJulie & Eric RethemeierJulie & Kevin JohnsonJulie Schmidt & Brian BeckJulie ZniewskiKaren & Bob BellmontKaren & Marty RekerKaren & Todd AthmannKathleen HobdayKathleen O’NeilKathryn & Clinton PettusKathryn SkolteKathy & Ron SaarKatie & Nick HennenKatie SchollKayla & Thomas JanssenKayla BackesKelly & David DolanKelly & Jennifer SimondetKen JorgensenKent & Judith MacalpineKevin & Maggie GrayKevin & Mandy FitzpatrickKevin LynchKevin ThompsonKhamara PettusKim MeyerKim Schuneman-WernerKimmer & Dave RobertsonKitti SolingerKristen & Ben PolitteKristin & Bill SchmidtKristin Tracy

Our Donors

$1,000+Beaver Island Brewing CompanyBig Lake Spud FestBob & Sandy SextonCapital OneCentral MN Community FoundationCoborn's, Inc.Color VibeCory SchollFoley High SchoolJohn & Cindy ClemensJohn & Maryanne MahowaldJohn & DeeDee BlattnerMatt & Bobbi MurphyMichael MooresPat & Anita CooperRick & Aleen RoehlSalem FoundationScheels Sports ShopScott Kopel & Shelly Bauerly KopelThird Street BrewhouseUnited Way of Central MNVicky & Pat WeltyVince & Lori Mohs

$5,000+Cargill Animal Nutrition Innovation CenterCentral MN Noon Optimist ClubCrafts Direct Federated Mutual Insurance Jeff & Marty FettersMr. Mark CobornThe US Charitable Gift Trust The BBBS Legacy CircleEric & Lee HurdKevin & Jackie JohnsonGary & Jane MarsdenVince & Lori MohsSteve & Joan Vincent

Thank you to our donors for giving us the the ability to help the children in our community.

Up To $999, cont.Krystal KenneyKyle EmmerichKyle SweeneyLarry & Bonnie SkoaquistLarry RudenLaura HansenLeah OttoLeann & Major John DonovanLee & Eric HurdLee & Vicki MorganLeighton BroadcastingLeslie & Mark DingmannLestie RueterLevi RadikaLiberty Paper, Inc.Linda & Tim KoltesLinda FeddemaLisa & Matt DawsonLisa & Ted ScharfLiza & Nate FetterleyLori & Craig BardsonLori & Daniel RebischkeLori DetermanLorraine WagnerLuke & Pamela CesnikMargaret KanuitMarie SchmitzMarilyn & Bob ObermillerMark & JoAnn HenryMark AltringerMary & Otto SchmidMary EvansMary Jo & Kelly SchneiderMary K. EberleyMary McKieMatt & Susan BoenishMatt BrambrinkMelanie RuttenMelissa & Nick GranowskiMerradith & Michael Van VoorenMFP, Inc.Michael SchneiderMichelle & Jeff SchmitzMichelle & Mark BacklundMichelle & Scott ScepaniakMichelle NisbetMike & Andi BobickMike & Judi ZiemannMike & Judy NoonanMike & Kathy MarkmanMike & Sue Phillips

Mike HaiderMike IlliesMike JencksMike JohnsonMikkojuani MuonioMiller Plante & Wagener, LTD.Monica VothMyles BousNancy & Dave DibbNancy LinglNathan HoffmanNathan OlmscheidNetgain TechnologyNicole & Andy WelleNicole & Jerry SniderNicole PromPaige WeisbrichPat & Glen StalboergerPatricia & Thomas BraunPatricia KapschPatrick GannonPatty & Vic FunkPaul BrixPaul HalversonPedar BertilsonPeggy Brown & Glenn FullerPeter & Kristi SpaniolPhil & Nikki McBrieninRachel & Josh JohnsonRandy & Cheryl BellRandy NegaardRBC Dain Rauscher, Inc.Rebecca Haalen & Dave CliftonRed GrewingRenee & Tim RegelRHI SupplyRichard & Perian StavrumRichard FoxRichard VanderhaarRick & Diane HeuringRick & Helga BauerlyRick & Mary HaakonsonRick & Mary Kay DukowitzRinke-NoonanRobert & Linda CarlsonRobert SaikoRobin & Greg HadleyRobin & Ronald DennyRoger Schleper & Sue WendtRon & Sandy HurdRosemary Kalkman

Ryan & Carissa KeatingRyan & Megan WeltyRyan DresowRyan GauRyan SteilSandy CrowleySarah SchaanSartell Education AssociationSchneider OrthodonticsScott TrautShane CorriganShannon GiffinShantel & Jon NelsonShantel WalzSharon & Bill HarrenSherman & Victoria RoserSonya DingmannSt. Cloud Area Sertoma ClubSt. Cloud Country ClubSt. Cloud Lions ClubSt. Cloud Optimist ClubStephanie KunkelSteven NohnerStinson Leonard Street LLPSue Ann & Brad HeckSue CarlenSue ParkerTama & Greg TheisTami & Luke VossenTaylor SkeltonTed & Donna CheneyTed & Kathy RoehlTerry & Brian HurdTerry & Patti BottemaTerry TaylorTheresa & Dane HatanpaThes P. DolphinThomas & Elaine NewtonTim & April LosoTom & Mary MathewsToni HarmsToy WardTracy & Allan JacobsTrina PeetersTrista KnutsonTroy MonsonTruistWayne & Ann BritzWendy L. HaustWill HeidgerkenXcel EnergyZach AydtZonta Club of St Cloud

Our Donors

Our Honorees

James & Sandra FosterJames MooresKari BedfordKim WernerLarry & Bonnie SkogquistLinda M. KirkMargaret KanuitMichael DeutzMike BastienPaul & Juli HalversonPaul HalversonPaulette & Steven SchwegmanPugs Holding, LLCSarah SchaanSteven & Margaret TanzerThomas OlsonThomas P. DolphinTrisha & Tom HendricksonTroy & Kimberly Molitor

Steven KalkmanAlan & Sandra HerbstAnn MuffBette & Franklin LeeDean HelgesonDon & Kimberly LarsenDon & Marcie PopowskiDwayne DockendorfJacqueline & John LutzJane & Daniel MurphyJason BernickKaren RekerLeroy & Rosemary MenkeMark & Kathleen BernickMrs. Armilla L. RicePatricia KapschRenee Torbenson & Pat WaddickRichard FoxRobert & Linda CarlsonRosemary KalkmanTed & Donna CheneyWendy Hendricks

Agnes ThomasApril CroweBarb & Don BendureCountry Villa FriendsDiane Buschena-Brenna & Rick BrennaDon & Colleen WegnerEdith VroomanFacility Patient ServicesGerry & Lisa BragelmannJoyce HansenK.Parson colleaguesKatie GonzalezKay GreenleeKris Peterson & Sue HallerLoren & Linda HinnenkampRay & Martha RothScott & Sheryl Grayand FamilyTami & Jason KoosmannTerri PersonWilliam Parsons

Alden HalloranBob & Sandy SextonKent & Judith MacalpineOtto & Peggy Schmid

Mike MooresChristine J. PetersonAlan & Linda StaplesAudrey CarlsonBarton & Helen CoxBrad & Lori DetermanBrent StaplesBrian SchoenbornCraig & Michelle FruthDennis & Linda KellyElna BatemanGail Anne FosterGlen & Sandra NelsonHolly Werner

MEMORIALS

Our BigsShaunta AdamsBelle AlbersDean AmundsonMaria AndersonMorgan AndersonAshley AndresenLaura AnthonyChad ArthurBarbara BakerThomas BalickyNicole BastianAmy & Ryan BaulingCassidy BayGregory BearsonBruce BechtoldBradley BerensChris BernardDaine BillmarkJohn BistodeauMelissa BistodeauErin Bitzan & Eamon WalshEmily BlankJacquelin BlomkerKayla BoehmkeBrandi BolligBrittany BoltjesBrad BoltjesSierra Bonham Samantha BosackiVictoria BottenWeston BouchardDanielle BoutainJacob BowlandChasee BoydKyle BreitkreutzEmma BrennyPaul BrixAlyssa BrownLauren BuchholzAbigail BusheyAmanda ByersTia CadyJennifer & Jason Carlson Emily CashGabriella ChapmanVictoria ChmielewskiAustin CiccatiCora CielinskiHailey ClasemanDebbie ClausenKasondra CollinsHannah CongdonStephen ConnellyThomas ConnollyLinda CooperKate CorriganCassandra CottenTravis CurtisAllison CwiklaCaleb DahlstromMadeline DavisAmber DechaineTimothy DiederichsLindsay DierkesAdam DiskerudDarin DitterichJoseph DockendorfCami DomanCourtney DoucetteBailey DumonceauxZoey Eastman

Jessica EddyElliot EdeburnMargaret EdelbrockGreta EherenmanMorgan EisenschenkKatelynn EkerenJasmine ElliottChelsea EngebretsonRiley ErlandsonZach FaithEmily FalkRoxanne FarberBria FernsMadilyn FesenmaierAlisa FettigBrian FierstAbagaile FilsmyerSteven & Margo FlynnSadie FolsomNiesha FordAlex FossDiane FournierAbby FragodtKenneth FrancisDarcy Frank-HenrichsAlana FriehlEmily FrisbieDavid FritzVictor FunkHannah FussyBailey GapinskiSteven GardenChristina GauBen GaultKaitlin GeisenhofJack GenereauKathryn GentTyler GeradsGreta GerdesCaedyn GertkenSayil GomezKatelyn GoodwinMadison GoreckiPaige GrabowTaylor GrahamBen GrantMorgan GrasswickKevin GraySydney GrayDaniel GregoryHaley GrevingCarla GriffinMonika GriffittsHeather GrinsteinerMarissa GrowMeleah GundersonMaria GuzmanRick HaakonsonJacob HagemanJennifer HallermanCecilia HammondMcKenzie HanenburgJessica HanleyKelsey HansenRiley HartwigFadumo HassanIsaiah HauptAshley HausAngela HeckDaniel HeimJaymie & Aaron Helle

Amaya HelminKenny HendricksonJack HennemannGabriela HennesCamilo HernandezChloe HessBreanna HessMelissa HettmannHeather HeyermanAbby HieserichChasity HigginsCory HintzHope HipplerLindsey HoeschenJohn HoffmanMatthew HoffmanBaylee HolemanLexie HollermannJessica HolmgrenJulia HowardLee & Eric HurdJacob HutchinsAnna IburgZachary IttelMelissa JacobsTaylor JensenRiley JohnsonLydia JohnsonLuke JonesArchie Jones IIIBailey JuettenNicholas JuntunenCole JurekShawn KakukMarisa KarskyShawnte KehnKatherine Kelly-MilesBen KiewelTaylor KillingerMaggie KipkaJillian KnapekPeter KnutsonAshley KoehlerBrianna KoltesPreston KopelPeyton KopelKaela KoppJason KoschAllison KosobudAshlyn KotchoBrian KronMelissa KrugerTami & Randy KruzelLisa & Paul KundeRyan KurthDrake LalimAmy LarsonJason LarsonCooper LarsonBruce LatterellDavid LaVoiRaija LayneChris LeachEllen LeakeNoah LefebvreMax LefebvreJessica LemkeHannah LendinoAlexandra LewandowskiKaitlyn Lindig & Patrick Mabusth

Lauren LindmeierDavid Lloyd & Maria Wintheiser-LloydJenna LoerzelChristine LofgrenGabrielle LommelMadi LongMegan LosoAnthony LotzerJeremiah LundJill LundquistRob LyonBrooklyn MaddenShauna MagedanzJohn MahowaldJoseph MahowaldMolly MahowaldMartin MahowaldJoseph MaiersJanice MaiersDavid MaiersJanetta MakiKathleen MarkmanLindsay MaruskaJennifer MatzkeKayla McIverMorgan McKibbinDaniel MedinTara MetzgerHannah & Noel MeyerDoris MeyerNicole MeyerAbigail MeyerTrent MeyerJacob MilejczakRachel MillerSolange MillerEric MinnerathAaron MooreFaye MrozekMarisa MurphyWilliam MusielewiczKimberly NavarroCody NeitzkeRachel NelsonCole NelsonKayla NelsonMadeline NelsonAmanda NelsonAlex NemethZach NemethWill NemethRachel NicklesTina NiemelaTristen NiesMichelle NixSarah & Andrew NobleKelsie NowickiLee ObermillerTaylor O'BrienRobert O'BrienJordan OchRachel OleenKristopher OliveiraNathan OlmscheidJamie OlsonCody O'NeilGrace OrbeckJessica OstmanLinnea OttoVictoria Oven

Alexander PadworskiMorgan PayneCera PerraultDenise PetersonMiranda PetersonMitch PetersonMichael PhillipsKatrina PiersonKari PollardJessica PollardZachary PollardMegan PosustaAnna PrawdzikMorgan PuhlKaren RadiKelly, Karen & Marty RadiRachel RaskKaylee RatkaCharles RauJames RauLucy ReitzEmily ReussWade RhonemusAlexis RiceBen RickersBrianna RimasHanna RitterMonica RodelHayden RoelofsBen RohlfsMichaela RoskowiakRyan RossJessalyn RoussinArianna RudnitskiIsabel RudnitskiAlayna RungeMaeve RyanLisa SaariRicarda SalkMalaya SandersAlexandra SavreRyan SayreRachel SchatzSamantha SchillerBrooke SchlangenCraig SchlegelRoger Schleper & Susan WendtAdam SchlichtingSierra SchmelzMichelle SchmitzSarah SchmitzIsaac SchmitzNathan SchneiderShawn SchoenTaylor SchoenbergScott & Jennifer SchreiberWilliam SchroederKiana SchuchardHolly SchuckRobert Schumann & Kristine LawrenceAlicia SchumerKalie SchusterElizabeth SchuttBrookelyn SchymaMackenzie SelleMelissa ShankeyAllison ShanklandCaitlyn ShawJacob Shea

Leesa & Benjamin ShermanMegan SiebenKelly SimondetAbby SkwiraKatelyn SlusherJeffrey SmithReid SobaniaAnna SornsenGaryt SowadaPatrick StalboergerCaleb StampleyJordan StanekGary & Cole StangAddison StavosTrisha SteinerKaitlin SteneSamantha StoerzingerMadison StoltzLynn StoltzmannErin StoneCameron StoweJordan StoweBecca StromquistDavid SwitzerCassy TeffMadison TerlindenBrooke ThellVincent ThielMorgan TholeEmily ThorntonJocelyn ThorsonEmma ThorstenLuke TillotsonDavid TiptonMary TriggsDavid TrinhJaden TurnerKatlin VanOrtPaige VerkinnesJessica VittumVanessa VoigtKandice & Jeremy VoigtRebecca VoltinEan VonWaldTami VossenJessica WaldvogelAdrian WalkerAnthony WalterRaeley WalzLandrie WalzTyler WalzEmily WebsterHeather WeemsDaniel WeidnerMcKenna WelkOlivia WellsTiffany WelshKevin WhitlockChristopher WielandRichard WillemsTim WilliamsAmelia WinkelmanMadi WinscherKatelyn WisniewskiAngela WitteAbby WolfeAbigail WoltersFasika YifruEmma ZenzenCindy Zhang

VOLUNTEERS ARE THE

BACK BONE OF THE BBBS MISSION

Without our volunteers we would not be able to execute our mission and would not exist! Our Big Brothers and Sisters are the magic makers and dream weavers!

Over 1,000 different people served as mentors, committee members, volunteers, or interns at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Minnesota in 2016-2017 accounting for 31,705 total volunteer hours valued at $765,359.*

“I have to say, my proudest moment is hearing that my Little is doing things at her school or in the community to help others. And the greatest part is that she is making a positive impact on others out of the goodness of her heart.”– Karen Radi, Big Sister

*The estimated value of an American's volunteer time in 2016 was $24.14 per hour.

Our Sponsors

Thank you to Federated Insurance, Traut Wells, Capital One, St. Cloud Subaru, Dayta Marketing, Leighton Broadcasting, Thrivent Financial, Spirit 92.9, Coborn's Inc., Wells Fargo, Stinson Leonard Street, and Luther Honda of St. Cloud, for making a BIG difference in the lives of the children served by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Minnesota.

BIGGEST SPONSORS

BIGGER SPONSORS

BIG SPONSORS

BECOME A SPONSORSponsors provide major, ongoing financial donations to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Minnesota in support of our mission to mentor children facing adversity. We are profoundly grateful for the support provided by our sponsors and are happy to customize sponsorship benefits to meet a company’s unique marketing needs. Along with the following benefits, sponsors receive various amenities relative to the level of giving at Big Brother Big Sister events held within the community.

BIGGEST SPONSOR$20,000 or $40,000 in-kindAllows us to match 15 waiting Littles • Company logo recognition as BIGGEST sponsor on website and social media • Company profile and link featured on social media and website • Company logo displayed at Big Brother Big Sisters business office

BIGGER SPONSOR$10,000 or $20,000 in-kindAllows us to match 5 waiting Littles • Company logo recognition as BIGGER sponsor on website and social media • Company profile featured on website • Company name displayed at Big Brother Big Sisters business office

BIG SPONSOR$5,000 or $10,000 in-kindAllows us to match 3 waiting Littles • Company logo recognition as BIGGER sponsor on website and social media

BIGS IN BLUEBigs in Blue is a n innovative initiative that pairs police officers with local youth who are facing unique challenges. Bigs in Blue b uilds b ridges between youth & l aw enforcement . We currently have partnerships with the St. Cloud, Sartell , and Waite Park Police Departments and are looking to expand to other department s in our service area.

HOW CAN YOU MAKE A BIG IMPACT?

VOLUNTEERWith over 100 children on our waiting list, we are always in need of Big Brothers, Big Sisters, Big Couples, and Big Families. Our program includes both School-Based and Community-Based Bigs. Call us today to find out more!

DONATE Make a donation online: www.bbbscentralmn.org

Mail donation to: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Minnesota 203 Cooper Ave N, Suite 162Saint Cloud, MN 56303

DOUBLE YOUR GIFT Participate in your employer’s matching gift program.

INVITE US TO VISIT We can visit your workplace over lunch for your team to learn about BBBS and how your company can get involved.

PLANNED GIVING Leave a BIG Legacy; include us in your estate or will.

BECOME A SPONSORSponsors provide major, ongoing financial donations to BBBS in support of our mission to mentor children facing adversity.

MAKE AN IMPACT TODAY! Even little amounts can make a big difference!

STAFFBOARD ofDIRECTORS

Mary BechtoldMatch Support Coordinator

Tasha Bruns-NotschEnrollment Coordinator

Liza FetterleyProgram Coordinator

Rebecca FonssMatch Support Coordinator

Shannon GiffinGrant & Communications Manager (Former Big)

Sharon Harren Administrative Assistant

Brenda JacobsonAdvancement Director

Jackie JohnsonExecutive Director

Rachel JohnsonRecruiter

Andrew KaraschDatabase Specialist

Jessica KisnerSchool/Site-Based

Beth MarquetteSchool-Based Coordinator

Ann MatvickProgram Director

Emily SteinmetzVolunteer Coordinator

Bryan Bauck CentraCare Health System

Erin BitzanD . J . Bitzan Jewelers (Big)

Peggy BrownPilgrim's

Debbie ClausenThrivent Financial (Big)

Ann CofellMid-Minnesota Legal Services

Kevin FitzpatrickCapital One

Andy KnoblauchCoborn's Inc.

Jeff GannonTreasurerMiller, Welle, Heiser & Co., Ltd. (Former Big)

Lee HurdBursch Travel Agency (Big)

Holly LeeRealTime Solutions (Former Big)

John P . MahowaldMahowald Insurance Agency

Vince Mohs (Former Little and Big)

Luke RiordanDAYTA Marketing (Big)

Rick RoehlFederated Insurance

Marie SchmitzPresidentBerganKDV

Alex SchoephoersterStinson Leonard Street

Peter Spaniol Secretary U . S . Bank

Joan VincentPublic Relations & Fundraising Professional, Retired

Vicky WeltyVice PresidentSCR

SAVE THE DATE

Bowl for Kids' SakeOctober 2018

Magic Moments GalaApril 13, 2018St. Cloud River's Edge Convention CenterSt. Cloud, MN

Federated ChallengeJuly 29 & 30, 2018

Mainline: 320.253.1616www.bbbcentralmn.org

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P A I DSt. Cloud, MNPermit no. 573

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ADVISORY COUNCIL TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORSBarb AndersonAnderson Trucking (retired)

Gary BechtoldAmerican Door Works

Scott BementSt. Cloud Subaru

Mimi BitzanDJ Bitzan Jewelers

Mark CobornCoborn's Inc (retired)

Brad GoskowiczMircrobiologics

Keith JulsonBerganKDV (retired)

Shelly Bauerly KopelGranite Equity

Gary MarsdenMarco (retired), Former Big

Karla MyresCommunity Volunteer

Joyce SchloughPark Industries

John SchnettlerCentraCare, Former Big

Rob SchumannStinson Leonard Street, Big

Eric StalboergerCapital One

Mark TrautTraut Wells

Bob WalterGray Plant Mooty

Don WatkinsTanner Systems (retired)

Sue WendtCoborn's Inc (retired)

Penny WhiteCommunity Volunteer

Mike ZiemannFederated Insurance (retired)