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Big Sister Maria Arruda and Little Sister Brianna
Big Sister Maria and Little Sister Brianna have been matched since October 2011. This match was initially made by Gulf Coast's Adults Mentoring Children's Program in July 2007. When the match first met they hit it off over their love of shopping and have a  mutual passion for spending afternoons at the mall.
Over the years, Maria has watched Brianna grow into a mature young lady and has had the opportunity to share new experiences with Brianna. As a result, Brianna took an interest in women's studies and fine art. She has taken classes in these subjects and spends time with her Big Sister going to art shows, museums, and festivals. Maria believes that not only has being a Big Sister taught Brianna how to grow as a mature young lady it has also been a learning experience for her as well. She states that the experience taught her patience and gave her the opportunity to have unconditional feelings of admiration for a child.
Maria recently received a card from Brianna thanking her for being the "best mentor a girl could have" and added that she feels lucky to have a mentor who has "pushed" her to succeed in life. Brianna states that, "every young girl should have a mentor just like hers"!
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Big Brothers Big Sisters Start Something Luncheon - Please Join Us With a Friend or be a Table Captain!
Wednesday, September 12
12:00pm-1:00pm (registration begins at 11:30am)
Ruth Eckerd Hall
1111 McMullen Booth Road
Clearwater, FL 33759
Our agency is in need of Table Captains for our next "Start Something BIG Luncheon" at Ruth Eckerd Hall. The goal of the event is to raise funds for our programs and to spread the message to our community. It is totally FREE and will only last one hour.
What is a Table Captain?
A Table Captain invites nine other people to join them at their table to learn more about the work BBBS is doing in our community. Family, friends, neighbors and work colleagues make excellent potential guests. The luncheon is free to you and your guests. You DO NOT have to ask anyone for money...your job would be to get them to the event. There is no requirement that anyone give at this event as it is the job of BBBS to inspire people to want to give.
This event is a great opportunity for us to share the accomplishments of Big Brothers Big Sisters with the community and acknowledge our current donors. It will also help us raise much needed funds to maintain and sustain this much needed mentoring program in Pinellas County. If you are interested in serving as a Table Captain or attending with guests, please contact Tirrah Switzer at TirrahS@bbbspc.org or 727-518-8860 ext. 252.
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Register Today! 
Companies for Kids Golf Invitational
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
Registration Starts-11:00am; Shotgun Start-1:00PM
Innisbrook Golf & Country Club
Copperhead & Island Courses
36750 US Highway 19 N Join Big Brothers Big Sisters on October 2, 2012 for the inaugural Companies for Kids Invitational Golf Classic! Please come out and support the mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters, encouraging children's potential through one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better, forever. The vision of the Companies for Kids Invitational event is to form corporate alliances with Big Brothers Big Sisters and the local business community. Together, we host an elite corporate event focused on raising significant funds for children facing adversity in our community.
This will be our agencies only major golf tournament for this year, so don't miss out. Online registration is now open! Please click here to register. Please click here for the sponsor sheet.
For more information on how you can participate as a sponsor or player, please contact Mike Sutton at 727-518-8860 ext. 225 or MikeS@bbbspc.org
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HSN Partnership
 As you know, being a Big is a whole lot of fun - and it's easy! In as little as 4 hours per month you make a Big difference in a child's life through simple friendship. Do you know someone who would make a great Big? Word-of-mouth referrals are the #1 reason others decide to volunteer so spread the word today! HSN has partnered with BBBS to match 10 more Littles! Refer a friend to become a Big today. The first 10 people to refer a potential Big that completes an application, receives a $50 HSN gift card as well as the potential Big.
Start Something today for a child on our waiting list. Refer your friend to bbbspc.org to complete the pdf application and email the completed application to Stacey Grusden at staceyg@bbbspc.org. In the subject line note: HSN partners with BBBS. The referring Big's name should also be included in the body of the email.
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The 2nd Annual 100 Men in 100 Days Campaign is in full swing! June 1st-September 8th, 2012
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Pinellas County's "100 Men in 100 Days" campaign is part of our efforts to recruit more male volunteers to serve as Big Brothers. As of August 1st, we have received more than 40 applications so far. We need your help to find 60 more men!
There are hundreds of boys waiting for mentors in Pinellas county alone. Men can become a Big Brother or 1/2 of a Big Couple in the Community Based Program, or a become a School-Based Big Brother. We also have a "Sports Buddies" program, where men can spend two outings a month enjoying or participating in a sport. Tickets are charitably donated or provided at a reduced rate by our generous Sports Buddies partners.
Here is how you can help...
- Spread the word by reaching out to your friends, family and coworkers - talk about your experiences as a Big with everyone who will listen!
- Forward our emails to your contacts.
- Be active on our Facebook page by liking and commenting on our posts, and by sharing our posts on your page.
Click here to read more about the need for men on our website Click here to learn more about Sports Buddies
Click here to visit our Facebook page - be sure to "Like Us"
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Children Hoping for a School Based Big
The list below reflects the number of children who were not able to be matched this school year. We currently have a total of 84 children hoping for a School Based Big.
Belleair Elementary School - Clearwater: 3 girls, 6 boys
Belleair YMCA- Clearwater: 3 girls, 1 boy
Campbell Park Elementary School - St. Pete: 15 girls, 4 boys
Chi Chi Rodriguez Academy - Clearwater: 2 girls
Chi Chi Rodriguez Afterschool - Clearwater: 1 boy
High Point Elementary School - Clearwater: 4 girls, 12 boys
John Hopkins Middle School - St. Petersburg: 2 girls, 2 boys
Lakewood Elementary- St. Petersburg: 3 boys
Ozona YMCA- Palm Harbor: 1 boy; 1 girl
Sandy Lane Elementary School - Clearwater: 1 girl, 4 boys
Sunset Hills Elementary School - Tarpon Springs: 1 boy
Sunset Hills YMCA - Tarpon Springs: 2 girls, 3 boys
Thurgood Marshall Fundamental Middle School - St. Petersburg: 3 girls, 5 boys
Tyrone Middle School - St. Petersburg: 2 girls, 3 boys
The School Based program is ideal for someone who needs a consistent schedule to meet with their Little Brother/Sister and has time during the day. Volunteers meet with a child at their elementary or middle school for one hour per week. Some of our School Based Bigs choose this program because they want to invest their lunch break one day a week, or they have kids at home but they still want to get involved.
Children Hoping for a Community Based Big
The following list shows the number of children who are hoping to be matched in the Pinellas Community Based program. There are currently 81 girls and 169 boys who are ready to be matched with a Big Brother or Big Sister. That is a total of 250 children!
Clearwater: 5 girls, 28 boys
Dunedin: 1 girl, 10 boys
Largo: 17 girls, 29 boys
Oldsmar: 1 girl, 3 boys
Palm Harbor: 4 boys
Pinellas Park: 2 girls, 7 boys
St. Petersburg: 54 girls, 75 boys
Seminole: 1 girl, 9 boys
Tarpon Springs: 4 boys
The Community Based program is ideal for someone who has more free time during weekends and evenings and prefers a flexible schedule. Volunteers take the child on 2 outings per month for 2-4 hours, at times that are convenient for both the Big and the Little.
Do you have friends or colleagues who are interested in getting involved with Big Brothers Big Sisters? If you would like to host a recruitment drive or lunch and learn at your office, place of worship, networking group or social club, please contact Stacey Grusden at StaceyG@bbbspc.org or 727-518-8860 x237.
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Painting with a Twist!
2527 Central Avenue
St. Petersburg, FL 33713 
September 15th, 2012
10:00am - 1:00pm
Big Brothers Big Sisters is excited to partner with Painting with a Twist in St. Pete for a morning of painting and mimosas.
Come join us September 15th, for a morning of instructor-lead painting, were you will create a beautiful master piece titled "Tranquil Beach". Half of all of the proceeds will benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Pinellas County.
Class Prices: $45 per person for a 3 hour class and a mimosa!
As of August 1st, online registration is not available yet, but it will be soon. If you would like to register before mid-August, please follow the link and call Painting with a Twist.
Click here to register
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SmartBetty.com
We are very proud to say that we have partnered with one of the fastest growing social shopping companies anywhere, Smart Betty. For those of you who haven't heard of them, click here to find out who they are. Basically, each day you will be notified by email of different discounts from local merchants that you will be able to take advantage of - all you do is go online and purchase the voucher for the product or service and then redeem it at your convenience! The benefit to you is obvious - great deals on products and services that you already purchase! 
Another benefit is that Smart Betty understands the importance of charitable donations. So, for every dollar you spend purchasing Smart Betty vouchers, Smart Betty will give 10% of their earnings back to our charity.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Pinellas County will receive $1 for every person who signs up for Smart Betty and if we have 200 people sign up, we will get an extra $250! Those who sign up also have a chance to win a $50 gift certificate to Carrabbas!
We are extremely excited about our partnership with Smart Betty, as this is something that we feel will benefit everyone! The more people see this, the better for our organization so please forward this email to friends, family and co-workers so that they can also enjoy the savings and help us in our fundraising efforts!
We thank you for your efforts in helping us by spreading the word about us and about Smart Betty!
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Dawgs on the Go
Dawgs on the Go is a small local business who makes the DawggieGoPa k®. The paks are the perfect solution for urban professionals and on-the-go suburban parents to properly care for their dogs via a compact, multi-pocket design that attaches to any leash. Dawgs on the Go supports the mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters by donating a substantial percent of their proceeds. When you buy a DawggieGoPak® for $14.95, 20% of your purchase will be donated to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Pinellas County! Visit their online store at www.dawggiegopak.com and at check-out, just enter the code: BBBSPC
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Make BBBS Your Charity of Choice!
Are you involved with an organization who is planning an event or fundraiser? Do you have, or know of a business who would like to give back to the community? Big Brothers Big Sisters serving Pinellas, Hernando and Citrus Counties is looking for local organizations to participate in our Charity of Choice program!
A couple of ideas on how to become a Charity of Choice partner would be to have a special day at your place of business where a % of the proceeds benefit our agency, or to hold a special event for a group, where part of the the entry fees or food and beverage sales benefit our local children served by Big Brothers Big Sisters.
To participate, all event planning would be the sole responsibility of the organization that chooses us as their Charity of Choice. Due to a very limited staff, our agency cannot participate in actual event planning, but could potentially send a representative on the day of the event. To help promote the event, our agency would be happy to communicate details of your event to our constituents through email newsletters and social media, as appropriate.
If you have a Charity of Choice idea, please contact Donna Mainguth, Executive Assistant/Project Manager: 727-518-8860 ext 261, or DonnaMA@bbbspc.org
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7-Eleven to Support Big Brothers Big Sisters for Second Year
Eleven has chosen Big Brothers Big Sisters as one of their charities of choice fo r the 2012 in-store canister campaign. Now through August, Big Brothers Big Sisters will be one of 7-Eleven's highlighted charities. Visit 7-Elevens in your neighborhood to see if they chose BBBS and thank them for the support. Donations will be distributed by store ZIP code to agencies in 2013.
What Can I Do?
- Visit your local 7-Eleven store(s) to see if they have a Big Brothers Big Sisters donation canister
- If your 7-Eleven location has a Big Brothers Big Sisters canister, please thank the manager on duty and/or the franchise owner, if available. You can utilize this opportunity to build and cultivate these local relationships.
- Spread the word! If one or more local 7-Elevens have canisters available, you can utilize your e-communications, social media outlets, friends, and family to increase giving at 7-Eleven.
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Career Opportunities at BBBS
Volunteer Recruiter (FT)
The Volunteer Recruiter cultivates prospective new corporate and community partnerships to generate volunteers and revenue. The Recruiter manages existing partner relationships and also develops and implements short and long-term marketing strategies within their specific territory to ensure an optimal geographic balance for recruitment of prospective volunteers. The Volunteer Recruiter recruits and enrolls volunteers for Big Brothers Big Sisters' Community Based and School Based mentoring programs. In addition, the Volunteer Recruiter is part of the Development team who works in a coordinated effort to do whatever it takes to get the job done and accomplish the overall team's goals.
Qualifications:
Four-year degree in related field and experience in volunteer management, excellent customer service skills, public speaking, staff coordination skills and ability to work with various teams. Demonstrated technology skills including MS Office, Constant Contact, desktop publishing and ability to design and write electronic communication. Must have reliable transportation to travel to various locations throughout work day. Must be able to work flexible hours to accommodate evening and week-end events and schedules.
Please forward all resumes to Desiree Holley at email address: DesireeH@bbbspc.org. No phone calls please.
School Based Match Manager (FT)
Position Summary: Essential to the BBBS brand, the primary function of this position is to provide match support to ensure child safety, positive impacts for youth, constructive and satisfying relationships between children and volunteers, and a strong sense of affiliation with BBBS on the part of volunteers. It is critical that the Match Manager is the relationship manager with all stakeholders including the schools, volunteer partners as well as the Big & Little. The successful incumbent will produce positive outcomes in the following areas: match closure rate, match retention rate, average match length, volunteer rematch rate, and customer satisfaction.
Qualifications: Minimum Bachelors degree in social services, human services or related field. Assessment and relationship development experience with child and adult populations; understanding of child development and family dynamics; intake or interview experience preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft OFFICE; including Word, Outlook, and Excel.
Please forward all resumes to Desiree Holley at email address: DesireeH@bbbspc.org. No phone calls please.
Development Assistant (PT)Position Summary:
The Development Assistant will be responsible for providing administrative support to the Development Department including planning, preparation, and participation of Agency and match events, ticket reservation and process, and administrative support. The Development Assistant is part of the development team and works in a coordinated effort to accomplish the overall team's goals. Responsibilities:
*Provide infrastructure support for agency special events (fundraising & match events) as needed including, but not limited to: tracking RSVPs from constituents, logging of in-kind donations and products, other administrative support as assigned
*Maintain responsible for organizing and distributing all tickets donated to the Agency to include: advertisement of events and activities, tracking ticket requests and RSVPs for each opportunity, logging of donated tickets and ensuring proper stewardship of donations
*Assemble media and donor kits for events and meetings
*Handle administrative details associated with the Match Event Committee as assigned
*Attend events, functions and meetings as required for special circumstances to meet the needs of the agency
*Provide clerical support to the Development Department
*Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel. Must have flexibility in work schedule, outstanding organizational skills and be able to manage multiple projects for several people. Must have reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and meet state required automobile insurance minimums.
Please forward all resumes to Desiree Holley at email address: DesireeH@bbbspc.org. No phone calls please.
Program Floater (PT)
The Program Floater position will have responsibility for providing back up support for the following job positions: Community Based Match Support Specialist, School Based Match Manager, and Enrollment & Matching Specialist Positions. See a brief description of these job descriptions listed below.
The Program Floater position will not have a fixed schedule and his/her schedule will vary, depending on staffing needs, emergency situations and any other issues that may arise as it pertains to meeting our agency's needs.
Position Descriptions:
Community Based Match Support Specialist: Essential to the BBBS brand, the primary function of this position is to provide match support to ensure child safety, positive impacts for youth, constructive and satisfying relationships between children and volunteers, and a strong sense of affiliation with BBBS on the part of volunteers. The successful incumbent will produce positive outcomes in the following areas: match closure rate, match retention rate, average match length, volunteer rematch rate, and customer satisfaction.
School Based Match Manager: Essential to the BBBS brand, the primary function of this position is to provide match support to ensure child safety, positive impacts for youth, constructive and satisfying relationships between children and volunteers, and a strong sense of affiliation with BBBS on the part of volunteers. It is critical that the Match Manager is the relationship manager with all stakeholders including the schools, volunteer partners as well as the Big & Little. The successful incumbent will produce positive outcomes in the following areas: match closure rate, match retention rate, average match length, volunteer rematch rate, and customer satisfaction.
Enrollment & Matching Specialist: Essential to the BBBS brand, the primary functions of this position are to ensure that volunteers and children are appropriately enrolled and matched while executing a high degree of independent judgment when utilizing BBBS standards and practices and to provide match support to ensure child safety, positive impacts for youth, constructive and satisfying relationships between children and volunteers, and a strong sense of affiliation with BBBS on the part of volunteers.. A high-level customer service, focusing on volunteer options and child safety, is to be demonstrated throughout the volunteer and child enrollment and matching process. The successful incumbent will produce positive outcomes in the following areas: volunteer yield and processing time; youth yield; youth/parent processing time, match closure rate, match retention rate, average match length, volunteer rematch rate, and customer satisfaction.
Qualifications: This position requires a Bachelor's degree in social services, human resources or related field. Assessment and relationship development experience with child and adult populations; understanding of child development and family dynamics; intake or interview experience. The qualified candidate must have flexible availability. Proficiency in Microsoft OFFICE; including Word, Outlook, and Excel. Must have car, valid driver's license, and meet state required automobile insurance minimums.
Please forward all resumes to Desiree Holley at email address: DesireeH@bbbspc.org. No phone calls please.
IT Technician (PT)
The IT Technician is responsible for all aspects of IT including employee training and orientation, help desk maintenance, special technology projects, and leading the agency's technology committee. Work in collaboration with the agency's contracted technology consultant, under the supervision of the Vice President of Operations. Maintains computer network and communication systems working with outside vendors.
Qualifications: Mininum two year degree in Information Technology or related field or 2-3 years of equivalent experience. Proficient in Office and Microsoft Desktop/Server operating systems and knowledge of computer network concepts. Ability to configure Desktops/Laptops, Remote connections, etc. Experience with trouble shooting basic computer problems. Good oral and written communication skills. Able to lift up to 25 lbs. Reliable transportation.
Please forward all resumes to Desiree Holley at email address: DesireeH@bbbspc.org. No phone calls please.
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Office Volunteers
Our agency is in need of several office volunteers, which include the following:
- Statistician Volunteer
- Information Technology Volunteer
- Volunteer Clerical Assistant
Please click here to visit our website and view descriptions for each position.
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Why do I need to notify BBBS if any changes occur in the living arrangement of my household?
Keeping your Match Support Specialist updated of any changes that occur in your household is essential. It is important for the agency and the parent to know who is living in the volunteer's home to help ensure child safety which is our top priority - it is critical to be aware if a household member has a history of violations that could put the child at risk while matched with the volunteer. In addition, the parent has the right to know who their child could potentially be around while matched with the volunteer. Please notify your Match Support Specialist immediately when living arrangements change.
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Match Events (Events listed are coordinated by Big Brothers Big Sisters - staff will be present)
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Thursday, August 30th
SPC HealthCenter Match Event
6:00pm-9:00pm
SPC HEC
7200 66th Street North Pinellas Park, FL This event is the last of three events at the St. Petersburg Health Education Center. The program is open to all Littles ages 10 and over. Please join us for this fun, action-packed career exploration event at the SPC Health Campus! You and your Little will have the chance to interact and learn about prosthetics, EMS, dental hygiene and nursing careers. Click here to RSVP
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Past Match Events (Events listed are coordinated by Big Brothers Big Sisters - staff will be present)
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Ice Age 4 Movie Match Event
Saturday July 21st, 2012  The Law firm of Perenich, Caulfield, Avril, & Noyes hosted the 2nd annual summer movie match event at the Cinema Cafe. Matches enjoyed pizza, popcorn, and drinks while watching Ice Age 4. Thank you Perenich, Caulfield, Avril, & Noyes for hosting this movie night that brought much joy to our matches.
Click on the picture to see more fun-filled photos.
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SPC Allstate Match Event
Sunday June 30th, 2012  On June 30, St. Petersburg College Fire & Rescue Academy put together a wonderful event for our Bigs and Littles! We repelled from buildings, put out fires, and conducted search and rescues!! We would like to thank St. Petersburg College for providing our matches with such an amazing opportunity, one that many of us would have never experienced without them. We are very much looking forward to our next event with them and new adventures they will have in store for us. Click on the picture for more action packed photos.
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Thanks to our supportive community partners, we are able to offer our Bigs and Littles great discounts for local businesses and activities. This is a great way for our Littles to experience activities that they would normally not be able to do. We need your help to expand our offerings! To view a complete list of our Big Perks, visit:www.bbbspc.org/bigperks. If you have a suggestion or would like to offer our matches a Big Perk, please contact Christine Battista, Marketing & Communications Coordinator: 727-518-8860 ext 231, or ChristineB@bbbspc.org
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 NEW! Free Vision Screening Pinellas County Health Department Friday, August 3 9:00 am - 1:00 pm MLK Health Center 205 Martin Luther King Prevent Blindness Florida will be providing free vision screening for adults and children. No appointment necessary. To those who qualify, assistance will be provided for glasses and exams. Prevent Blindness Florida is a non-profit agency dedicated to preventing blindness and preserving sight. For more information, contact (800) 817-3595 or visit our website at www.preventblindnessflorida.org. |
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Great Explorations Children's Museum
1925 4st. N. St. Petersburg, FL 33704 Great Explorations Children's Museum will now be providing Free Admission for Bigs and Little's! Great Explorations is jumping forward with innovative ideas, new exhibits and educational programs for the next generation of children to experience and we want you to be a part of it. You are invited to take advantage of this offer and check out our new exhibits and educational programming. For the older Little's, there are volunteer opportunities that Bigs and Little's can do together as well. Be sure to show your match ID card to receive the free admission. Great Explorations is open Monday-Saturday from 10am-4:30pm, 12-4:30pm on Sunday. Visit our website at www.greatex.org. For further information or to sign up as a volunteer, please call at (727) 821-8992. |
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The Florida Aquarium
701 Channelside Drive
Tampa, FL 33602
Matches receive discounted rates on ezTickets for The Florida Aquarium, located in downtown Tampa! Save more than 25% off general admission rates and 20% off Membership Rates. With the BBBS discount, general admission for adults is $15.95 and children ages 3-12 are $13.95. If you are considering an annual membership, be sure to check out the numerous perks included with the SHARE program (visit www.flaquarium.org and click on Annual Pass).
To take advantage of this offer: go to http://ezticket.flaquarium.org/; click on General admission, membership or special events tabs; type: bbbs12; then click update to receive your special rates. This offer is good through 12/31/2012. Please click here to view our flyer with more information: Florida Aquarium Corporate Discount Program.
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Be sure to take advantage of our other fantastic Big Perks this summer!
I9 Sports Leagues i9 Sports puts the fun back where it belongs! We organize youth sports leagues for kids 3-14 in Southern Pinellas County with sites in St. Pete and Largo. Our focus is on FUN: no drafts or tryouts and every child plays at least half the game; CONVENIENCE: 8-week long program with practices and games only ONE day a week on Saturday mornings and no required volunteering or fundraising; SAFETY: all coaches and referees undergo background checks. Bigs, visit www.i9sports.com or call (727) 499-8151 for more league details to see which sports are offered for the upcoming season! We're offering a special $99 rate for BBBS - that's $36 saved from the full program fee. Visit our website or call to register. With i9 Sports, everyone plays and everyone wins. Liberty Lanes Enjoy 2 hours of bowling with your Little for only $9. Includes a lane rental, balls, and up to four pairs of bowling shoes. No coupon necessary - just let the attendant at the desk know that you are a Big in Big Brothers Big Sisters program. Liberty Lanes is located at 11401 Starkey Road in Largo. For hours, please visit www.libertylanesbowling.com or call 727-397-3947. - Clearwater Community Sailing Center
- Tandem kayak rentals are available at a discount when you present your Match ID card. Rentals are $10 per hour. Shoes are required, no flip flops allowed. All children must have a liability waiver signed by their parent/guardian. You can download the waiver by clicking here. Please call to confirm availability 727-517-7776.
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- Gardening with Your Little
- A garden plot at the Old Northwest Community Garden has been donated to Big Brothers Big Sisters. Let's make the BBBS garden plot the best and most beautiful! You can plant seeds or transplant plants and flowers. It's a great way to share time with your Little and show your appreciation for this generous donation. The Community Garden is located at the corner of 5th St. N.W. and 1st Ave N.W. in Largo, FL. For more information please call Joseph Stefko at 727-581-6134.
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- Gold's Gym
- Bigs receive a discounted membership of $29.99 and NO enrollment fee. Bigs can bring their Littles free of charge each time they go to the gym. This is valid at the following location only: NE St. Petersburg Gold's Gym: 203 38th Ave. North St. Petersburg, FL 33704. Visit: www.goldsgym.com/stpetersburgnefl
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Take advantage of up to 25% in car rental discounts plus special offers. Hertz is now offering car rental discount and other special rates to Big Brothers Big Sisters' employees, families, friends, supporters. In addition, Hertz will donate 5% of rental transactions made through this program to Big Brothers Big Sisters of America to fund agency service needs. Click here to learn more.
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- Horse Power for Kids
- Saturdays & Sundays 9:30am-4:30pm (8005 S. Racetrack Rd. Tampa, FL 33635)
- Hire a Pony's new nonprofit, Horse Power for Kids, is allowing all Littles to ride for free when they go horseback riding with their Big, with your Match ID card. Bigs pay regular price of $25 per hour.
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- To take advantage of this promotion, call Horse Power for Kids, Inc. at 813-855-8992 to make a reservation for the next available weekend and mention that you are a Big with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Pinellas County. Then bring a copy of your Match ID card when you arrive.
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- Wheel Fun Rentals
- Bigs and Littles can enjoy free unlimited rentals together around St. Petersburg through their new Biking Buddies program. Show your match ID card to receive your free ride vouchers, good for one rental per person per day. Not valid on holidays. See website for locations and hours. Locations include Honeymoon Island, Best Western Yacht Harbor Inn, Innisbrook Golf Resort & Spa and Safety Harbor Resort & Spa. www.wheelfunrentals.com
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- Y.M.C.A.
- Free use of YMCA facilities. Big and Little must be present together and show match ID cards upon entry. This is valid at these locations only:
- -All 13 YMCA of the Suncoast locations: http://www.suncoastymca.org/locations/map
- -All YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg lcoations: http://www.stpeteymca.org/standard/1.html
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Before requesting tickets:
- All requests for tickets must be placed through the online RSVP link provided in this email.
- All tickets are given on a first come, first serve basis.
- Please confirm your Little's eligibility before requesting tickets online.
- Tickets provided through BBBS are for Bigs and Littles only, unless otherwise noted.
- Out of courtesy to other matches, please only reserve tickets to one event where we have a very limited quantity of tickets available.
- **Important! You must enter your Little's name and other Big's name if part of a Big Couple when reserving tickets (click blue "ADD" button below your info). If you do not enter each person's name, you will only be reserving one ticket.**
All tickets must be picked up at one of the following locations, unless otherwise noted:
- Big Brothers Big Sisters: 918 West Bay Dr., Largo FL 33770 (Mon.-Thurs. 9am - 6pm, Fri. 9am - 4pm)
- Gold's Gym: 203 38th Ave. N, St. Pete (Open 24hrs from 5am Mon - 9pm Fri, Sat 8am - 7pm, Sun 8am- 5pm)
After requesting tickets online:
- Allow 1 full business day to process ticket requests (Monday-Thursday). If you select to pick up tickets at Gold's Gym, please note that we need 1 full business day (excluding weekends) from the time your tickets are processed to transport them from our office to Gold's.
- **Wait for email confirmation that your tickets are ready to be picked up. We have volunteers helping to fill ticket requests, so if you do not receive an email stating that your tickets are ready, our staff in the office will not be able to assist you with locating tickets.
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To reserve tickets, please click on the date above.
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Clearwater Threshers Baseball
Bright House Field 601 N. Old Coachman Road, Clearwater
Thanks to our partnership with the Clearwater Threshers, we have vouchers for our matches to enjoy the games below. Bigs can redeem vouchers at the ticket office located on the West side (off of Old Coachman Rd) of the facility for day of game.
Friday, August 10th against LAK 6:30 PM
Saturday, August 11th against LAK 6:30PM
Sunday, August 12th against LAK 1:00 PM
Friday, August 17th against BRV 6:30 PM
Saturday, August 18th against BRV 6:30 PM
Sunday, August 19th against BRV 1:00 PM
Each voucher is redeemable for 2 tickets (Big Couples will need to register separately to attend together). For this ticket registration, there is space to enter your Little's name on the first registration screen (you will not click the blue "Add" button).
We have vouchers for 8 tickets for each home game, other than Monday nights:
To reserve a voucher (for 2 tickets), please click on the date above.
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Tampa Bay Rowdies Soccer
Al Lang Field, Progress Energy Park
230 First Street South
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Thanks to a generous donation from the Hooker Tea Company, we have 12 tickets for our matches to enjoy the following game:
Saturday, August 11th against Atlanta Silverbacks 7:30 PM
The actual game starts at 7:30pm, but if you arrive between 6:45-7:00pm, your Little can participate in the Rally Tunnel down on the field prior to the game. They will get to give the players high fives as they come onto the field and also receive a free t-shirt!
To reserve tickets, please click on the date above.
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| Activities in Our Community
The following activites are not hosted by BBBS - staff may not be present.
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Be sure to visit the "Bigs Only" section of our website to view recurring community events that you and your Little can take part in. Please click on the links below to view the information most helpful to your match:
Match Activity Ideas - organized by age group
Big Perks - coupons and deals for local activities
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Each Saturday
Sunset Cinema at Pier 60
All Movies Start at Approx. 6:00 p.m.
Pier 60
10 Pier 60 Drive
Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
Bring blankets, low lawn chairs or towels to plop on Clearwater Beach and watch free movies. Concessions for sale. No alcohol. Show starts around dusk. Price: Free. For more information, contact (727) 434-6060 or www.sunsetsatpier60.com.
August 4 - PG-13 rated film Transformers: Dark of the Moon
August 11 - PG-13 rated film Mean Girls
August 18 - PG-13 rated film Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol
August 25 - PG-13 rated film War Horse
Saturday, August 4
Bucs Training Camp 2012
6:30 pm
One Buc Place
One Buccaneer Place
Tampa, Fl 33607
The public is invited to a series of free Bucs practices, with autograph sessions, free parking, a merchandise tent, discounted concessions and appearances by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers cheerleaders and Captain Fear. Tonight includes an intrasquad scrimmage, $1 hotdogs and a fireworks display. Price: Free. For more information, contact (813) 870-2700.
Let the Games Begin
10:00 am
Glazer Children's Museum
110 W Gasparilla Plaza
Tampa, FL 33602
This portion celebrates the opening of the 30th Olympic Summer Games and includes lessons about sports using relays, challenges and games. For more information, contact (813) 443-3861.
Sunday, August 5
Exotic Bird Fair
9:00 am
Minnreg Building
6340 126th Ave. N.
Largo, FL 33773
Exotic birds of all shapes, sizes and colors. Also, bird supplies and raffles. No loose birds allowed. Price: $4, 12 and younger free. For more information, contact (813) 361-3735 or visit www.suncoastexoticbirdfair.com.
Park Ranger Nature Educational Programs
10:00 am
Lettuce Lake Park
6920 E Fletcher Ave.
Tampa, FL 33637
Rangers guide children ages 9 to 15, and children at heart, through a variety of fun and informative activities. This portion features "Jelly Fish and Water Color Art." Price: $5 per child, adults with children free, adult only $5 (cash payment only). For more information, contact (813) 987-6204.
Saturday, August 11
Operation Backpack
10:00am
First United Methodist Church
501 E. Tarpon Ave.
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
Sponsored by the First United Methodist Church of Tarpon Springs - free backpacks, school supplies, games, haircuts, physicals & lunch. For more information, contact Dean at (727) 937-3271 or visit www.children@fumctarponsprings.org. 12th Annual Back-to-School Health & Safety Fair Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
9:00am
455 Missouri Ave.
Largo, FL 33770
Health & Safety Fair is held from 9am - 1pm with registration ending at 12 Noon. For more information, contact Faye Belskey at (727) 585-9969 or email her at Faye@poplargo.org.
Sunday, August 12
Bucs Training Camp 2012
8:45 am
One Buc Place
One Buccaneer Place
Tampa, Fl 33607
The public is invited to a series of free Bucs practices, with autograph sessions, free parking, a merchandise tent, discounted concessions and appearances by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers cheerleaders and Captain Fear. Tonight includes an intrasquad scrimmage, $1 hotdogs and a fireworks display. Price: Free. For more information, contact (813) 870-2700.
Alligator Walk
11:30 am
Boyd Hill Nature Preserve
1101 Country Club Way S. St.
St. Petersburg, FL 33705
Learn about the habitat, eating habits and other mysteries of the American Alligator on this hike through the preserve's wetlands. Price: $3, $1.50 children. For more information, contact (727) 893-7326.
Saturday, August 18
Saturday Guided Hike at Weedon Island
9:00 am
Weedon Island Preserve
1800 Weedon Drive NE
St. Petersburg, FL 33702
Pull on your grubby sneakers and join a hike through coastal mangroves and upland ecosystems. Learn about the coastal environment and the early residents of this area. Bring water and hat. Recommended for ages six and older. Price: Free (registration required). For more information, contact (727) 453-6500. Sunday, August 19
Park Ranger Nature Educational Programs
10:00 am
Lettuce Lake Park
6920 E Fletcher Ave.
Tampa, FL 33637
Rangers guide children ages 9 to 15, and children at heart, through a variety of fun and informative activities. This portion features "Jelly Fish and Water Color Art." Price: $5 per child, adults with children free, adult only $5 (cash payment only). For more information, contact (813) 987-6204.
Saturday, August 25
Capitol Classics Family Movie Series: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
3:00 pm
Capitol Theatre
405 Cleveland St.
Clearwater, FL 33755
The Capitol Classics film series has teamed up with Tampa Bay Parenting Magazine to present a series of movies designed to bring parents' favorite childhood movies to the big screen to share with their kids. The summer closes with a showing of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, starring Gene Wilder, Jack Albertson and Peter Ostrum. In the film, a poor boy wins the opportunity to tour the most eccentric and wonderful candy factory of all. Price: $5.00. For more information, contact (727) 791-7400.
Hose Down at the Library
10:30 am
East Lake Community Library
4125 East Lake Road
Palm Harbor, FL 34685
The library hosts East Lake Fire Department for this cool, annual hose down on the lawn. Price: Free. For more information, contact (727) 773-2665.
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1 Year
Meredith Mitchell & Ticie ● Russell Hitchen & Paul ● Sandra Josephs & Ahniya ● Robert Hollman & Cameron ● Alecia Janczak & Torrey ● Kevin Burnett & Kendrick ● Melissa Pryor & Jenessa ● Susan DeLuca & Charleshia ● Nehemiah Warner & Isayah ● Aimee Maggio & Asharia ● Benjamin Harrison & Jakoby ● Sue Finzer & Charity ● Scott Boshek and Summer Goldman & Zaire ● Meredith Brown & Chianne ● Hershley Oge & Alexus ● Lisa Siebert & Ta'Misha ● Donald Brownstone & Austin
2 Years
Amiee Smith & Angelice ● Matthew LaMaster & Christian ● Julie Stevens & Alexis ● Sarah Coffey & Kaitlynn ● Michelle Newton & Ja'Kari ● John Waugh & Joseph ● Joshua Johnson & Bryson ● Brian Mahardy & Antonio ● Alicia Thornton & DaeQira ● Tina Meholic & Alexandra ● Robert Athey & Keegan ● Patricia Cook & Onu'Va ● Michael Mills & Zachary ● Marita Lynch & Bianca ● Leah Collins & Aaliyah
3 Years
Doug Levi & Matthew ● Laura Williams & Joanna
4 Years
Rickey Houston & Kavon ● Nichole Richeson ● Deiosha ● Mike Cusson & Ruben
5 Years
Deborah Clement & Alexzandria ● Pamela Cox & Ashleigh
6 Years
Angela Wright & Raymia ● Toni Ward & Piper
7 Years
Jean Diebold & Kayla ● Samuel Cibrone & Jacob
8 Years
Alyson Taylor & Paula
11 Years
Jared Gordon & Morgan
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