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The Buddy Program strengthens our community by guiding and inspiring youth through mentoring.
April E-Newsletter 2011 |
Ideas for You to Help our Youth Thrive
 | | Elizabeth Key & Jessica V. |
The Buddy Program not only tries to give our Big Buddies tools and resources to be the best mentors possible, but we want to support our Little Buddies' parents and families as well. Across the nation, there is an initiative to ignite a child's "spark." According to the Search Institute, "A spark is something that gives a person's life meaning and purpose, and discovering and nurturing teenagers' sparks helps them succeed." Here is a tip for parents to help their child find their spark:
- Find opportunities to encourage your child when they seem to really enjoy or excel at an activity. Ask them what they enjoy particularly most about it and LISTEN.
- Click here to read more parenting tips and ways to ignite the spark in your child!
For volunteer mentors, you have an influential impact as well in helping your Little Buddy THRIVE. Read about how you can CHAMPION YOUR LITTLE BUDDY'S SPARK! |
Wait List Little Buddy
Name: Lily B.
Age: 8
Favorite things to do: Swimming, snowboarding, dancing, making cookies, and arts & crafts.
Favorite food: Grilled cheese and tomato soup.
When I grow up . . . "I want to be a scientist!"
The Buddy Program needs more Big Buddies for youth on the wait list from Aspen to El Jebel, especially in the Mid-Valley area. Schools, counselors and social workers are referring more youth to our services than ever before. Currently, there are over 40 youth on the wait list. Please call 970.927.1001 or 970.920.2130 today to find out how you can guide and inspire a young person in our community or click here to fill out an application. |
Spring into Action Recruitment Events
The Buddy Program invites YOU to bring a friend interested in volunteering to the Buddy Program's Recruitment Events next week:
Wednesday, April 27th 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM at Midland Baking Company
305 Gold Rivers Court, Basalt, CO
Join us for a coffee and a pastry!
Wednesday, April 27th 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Aspen Brewing Co.
304 East Hopkins Avenue, Aspen, CO
Join us for a drink and pizza!
The Buddy Program staff will give a brief presentation about volunteer opportunities people can participate in: as a Big Buddy in one of our two mentoring programs, volunteer at this summer's Latino Youth Camp (see more details below) or as a volunteer for the Boogie's Bash for the Buddies on July 1st or the Boogie's Diner Buddy 5-Mile Race on July 4th. Please RSVP by e-mailing your name, which event you will attend and your guests' names to Heather Hicks: heather@buddyprogram.org. |
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Buddies Get Involved in National Lemonade Day
The Buddy Program is proud to announce that a few of our Buddy Pairs are getting involved in 2011 National Lemonade Day on Sunday, May 1st. Lemonade Day is a national and free community-wide educational program designed to teach youth how to start, own and operate their own business - a lemonade stand.
Through this experience with their Big Buddy, our Little Buddies will learn essential ingredients to helping the child THRIVE:
- set goals
 and make a plan for success - find investors
- advertise their product
- purchase supplies and build the stand
- make the product
- serve their customers
- give a portion of the proceeds back to a charity in the community of their choice.
Inspired by part-time Aspen resident and philanthropist, Michael Holthouse, Lemonade Day was developed by Holthouse's non-profit, Prepared 4 Life, an organization in Houston committed to giving youth the opportunity to positively impact their communities. It strives to address an invaluable aspect of our youth learning entrepreneurship. Our Buddy Pairs will host lemonade stands in front of Vectra Bank in Aspen, City Market in El Jebel, and others spots. Please come out and support our local youth and the community by purchasing delicious lemonade on May 1st! For more information on how you can champion this endeavor and find a lemonade stand closest to you, please contact Heather Hicks at heather@buddyprogram.org or visit the Lemonade Day website:www.lemonadeday.org. |
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Seeking Latino Youth Camp Volunteer Counselors
The Buddy Program is seeking a few GREAT male Experiential Counselor Volunteers for our Latino Youth Camp from June 10th through June 14th, 2011. This year's camp will include an intense 5-day, 4-night camp experience in Moab, Utah that is designed to challenge each young person to step outside his or her comfort zone. Daytime activities focus on exposing the participants to new and different activities (e.g., hiking, rafting,  rock climbing, rappelling, etc). Evenings are structured around teambuilding activities, communication, trust-building, decision-making workshops, and intense "Rap Sessions" led by trained facilitators. In this position, the volunteer will serve as the primary adult responsible for supervision of youth participants and to assist the Buddy Program staff in implementing the program (including transporting youth to/from activities, physical activities, daily living skills, health and safety). Click here to read the full volunteer position description. Thank you for your interest in helping youth reach their full potential through experiential group mentoring! |
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The Buddy Program is also seeking...
Individual gifts and corporate sponsorships to fund Latino Youth Camp, one of our most popular and influential Experiential Programs for our at-risk youth participants. Please call 970.920.2130 or email lauren@buddyprogram.org for further information. |
 | | Sacha Haas & Kyra R. |
April Anniversaries
Susan Bernard & Arlette G. 2008
Anson Fogel & Daniel M. 2003
Sacha Haas & Kyra R. 2009
Chris Norvell & Alan R. 2004
Jeff Whisler & Uriel G. 2009
Danno Roland & Kevin E.-M. 2010
Palmer Hood & Willy D. 2010
Jessica Robison & Karen L.-G. 2010 |
Thank you for your continued support. We would love your feedback on this newsletter. Please email rebecca@buddyprogram.org with any comments or suggestions.
Sincerely,
The Buddy Program 110 East Hallam Street, Suite 125 Aspen, CO 81611 P: (970) 920-2130 |
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