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| May 2010
Introducing the Bigs and Littles Digest...
Stories from our matches! (read below for more)
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| Updates from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County, NY | May 2010 |
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Greetings!
 The impact of being a Big Brother or Big Sister comes from many little moments spent doing things together. Starting this month, we're publishing a collection of some of those stories that we're calling "The Bigs and Little Digest." We hope this will give you insight into the backbone of our programs. Enjoy, be inspired, and share your story! |
 "Fore" The Kids
Please join us on Monday, August 30 for our second annual "Fore" The Kids Golf Tournament at the pristine West Point Golf Course.
For more information about registration and sponsorships, please visit our golf outing website or call (845) 562-5900 |
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The Bigs and Littles Digest
The following are stories of some of the recent adventures of our Bigs and Littles that they've shared with us. We invite all mentors to share a story (and photos!) for future newsletters by contacting your mentor manager, sending an email to Carolyn, or by posting it on our Facebook page. Enjoy!
~ Big Brother Brian and Little Brother Davien spent two hours at the Interactive Museum in Middletown making new discoveries together!
 ~ Big Brother Scot and Little Brother Kevin had an awesome time at Orange County Park snowtubing in January!
 ~ Big Brother Michael is one of his Little Brother Juan's biggest fans! He attends Juan's baseball games together with mom and Juan's younger brother offering support and a "cheering" section which makes Juan feel like he's a pro!
~ Big Sister Nichole and Little Sister Monica attended a baseball game at Delano Hitch stadium in Newburgh and had a great time, even though the batter got hit by the pitcher with a stray ball. Monica, who didn't know much about the sport, was very enthusiastic about the game, and she was glad to have Nichole there to share knowledge of the sport.  ~ Big Sister Kara and Little Sister Keyona like to share their creativity through drawing, painting, and most recently by building a tomato garden. ~ Big Brother Jon recently became an MVP for Little Brother Mike and his entire Little League team who couldn't play because an issue having to do with uniforms. Thanks to Jon's help, the team is now uniformed and free to hit as many home runs as they can! Mentoring is about the little things - sharing new interests and teaching news skills. Thanks to everyone who takes the time to open up their world to a friend. |
 Rent-a-Center
Thank you to the manager, owners and customers of Rent-A-Center in Newburgh for participating in the company's annual Easter Egg promotion in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County. At $1 each, those eggs raised over $1,322 for our agency! Rent-A-Center and Big Brothers Big Sisters are partners on a national level, but it still takes the actions of local stores and customers to make this fundraiser happen. Thank you for your generosity!
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Give
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In order to provide services to the children of Orange County, we count on support from individuals like you. Any amount that you can give will help fill in the gaps, and provide some relief from the financial crunch we are all feeling, and keep mentoring alive for our children. | | Thank you for your kind consideration of Big Brothers Big Sisters.
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BIG Thanks...
Cynthia Dozier and the Susie Reizod Foundation for Donating 16 pairs of shoes to our kids, thanks to support from Empire State Bank Payroll Deduction employees who donate through The United Way: Vito Cracchiolo Vivian McArthur Paul Miller Mary Ellen Scribona William Scott Richard Vitanza Anthony Breit for submitting volunteer hours to Verizon, and to Verizon for the employee match of $750. St. Mary's Episcopal Church and Parishioner Jane Garafano, for her annual donation of chocolate Easter Eggs Donations made in loving memory of Laura Knibbs by: Raymond and Joanne Bailey Patrick and Kathleen Connell Stage, Nathans & Ziobro, LLP |
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Events Calendar
Where can you find us in your community?
Sometimes Big Brothers Big Sisters is out in your community raising awareness of our programs to outreach to families and recrit volunteers. If you would like to join us, you can find us here:
Satruday, May 22, 12pm-3pm @ The Newburgh Mall
Thursday, June 3, 5pm-8pm Safety Day @ Kohl's in Newburgh
Saturday, June 5, 12pm-6pm Old Navy Kid's Day @ The Newburgh Mall
Saturday, June 5, 12pm-4pm Dare Day @ Festival Square in Middletown
Saturday, June 26, evening, Big Brother Big Sister Day at the Races @ Orange County Speedway Night |
Our Programs are supported by:
Recycle your old car here!
Public Contributions & Support of Our Special Events
United Way of Orange County
NYS Offices of Children & Family Services through Orange County Youth Bureau
New York's Children of Promise, United States Department of Health & Human Services 
Oblong Books & Music, our Constant Contact Cares4Kids Sponsor
visit them at
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Quick Links
For more information about mentoring go to:
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County
(845) 562-5900 & (845) 342-3939
Nancy Kosloski, Executive Director, x28
Julie Woodward, Program Director, x39
Carolyn Bennett, Director of Resource Development, x32
Our Board of Directors:
Anthony Gillmeier, President
Mary Verdegaal, Vice President
Linda Dederick, Secretary
Wayne Martin, Treasurer
Terry Booth
Sheila McGroddy
Major Timothy Gatlin
Joseph Coleman
Leonard J. Bakker |
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