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Welcome!
Welcome to our new and improved newsletter. Our hope is bring you valuable information that is easier to read and more enjoyable.
As always you will find upcoming agency sponsored events, free and low cost activity ideas and advice on how to get the most out of your Big and Little relationship.
With this new format, we are also able to share photos and videos, as well as a link to our Facebook page. Please friend us!
We appreciate having you as part of the Big Brothers Big Sisters community.
Thank you for staying in touch.
Sincerely,
Sarah Rudd-Lawlor
Program Director |
Big Brothers Big Sisters 805-781-3226 Our Vision is that all children achieve success in life. |
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Volunteer Appreciation Party
April 20, 2012, 6-8PM
Please Join as we celebrate our amazing volunteer Bigs, Board Members and Donors
- A Big, Little and Family event
- Sinsheimer Park in SLO
- Please bring a potluck side dish to share. Big Brothers Big Sister will provide the main dish.
- Activities include relay races, volleyball, disc golf, crafts and more!!
- Please RSVP before April 9th via Email or by calling 781-3226
Save the Date for Big Brothers Big Sisters summer events:
May 19th - Campout
June 10th 1:00PM - Day at the Ballpark
June 24th - The Big Event, where Bigs and Littles enjoy a day of volunteering
July - Outdoor Adventures at Fort Hope
August - Teen (Littles and their Bigs) Beach Bonfire |
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Dear Match Support Specialist,
Lately, it's hard to make time in my schedule so my Little and I can get together. I'm worried we're not spending enough time together. But I am just REALLY overwhelmed with work and family stuff right now. Will my Little understand if we take a break?
Sincerely, Overwhelmed in Overdrive
Dear Overwhelmed,
Take a deep breath! Congratulate yourself for taking the time to reach out and let us know what's going on! You're right to be worried. Regular, consistent one-to-one time together is a vital for an effective and positive relationship which will result in positive impacts for your Little. But don't despair, you may not need to take a break. I have some simple suggestions that can help you stay close to your Little, WITHOUT adding another obligation to your schedule.
- Stop thinking about "making time" and start thinking more about "sharing time." Remember that washing your car, grocery shopping, going to the gym, writing thank you cards, watching the big game, and lawn care can all be fun and interesting for kids. Think about the things you have to do anyway, and get creative about inviting your Little to join you. These kinds of activities help them learn vital skills and healthy activities that they will need when they grow up. Also, it gives your Little a chance to feel like he is doing something useful and helpful for you, which can be a huge boost to self-worth. Most importantly, it's a way for your Little to just be with you and feel that you enjoy having him around...priceless.
- Communicate clearly with your Little, his parents and your Match Support Specialist about...
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Activity Ideas of the Month
Children's Day in the Plaza
Free admission
Inflatable rides, farmers market for children, food, games and more.
Spring is a great time to get out and ride a bike
SLO Bike Kitchen a great place to take your Little and bikes, dust off the cobwebs and tune your cycle. For a $5 donation they will supply the tools, parts and know how to get your bikes working and you riding!
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Big Thanks:
Bowl for Kids Sake
We are incredibly grateful to our bowlers, donors and volunteers who made our Bowl For Kids Sake event a success. As a donor and volunteered supported agency, fund raisers are a vital part of ensuring we are able to continue making a positive impact in the lives of children, families and our community.
We are grateful for you!
If you missed out on the fun this year, do not worry. we will bring our Bowl For Kids Sake event back in the spring of 2013.
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Leadership Team has Openings
Do you love being a Big and want to get more involved? Are you a parent who values the program? Do you have great ideas for Big Brothers Big Sisters sponsored activities? Or wish to help make improvements? If so, our leadership team welcomes you.
- Our next meeting will be on April 17th from 5:30-6:30.
- Please contact Sarah for more information or just drop by for the meeting and give it a try.
We hope to see you there. |
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Tax deductions
With tax day just around the corner, we are pleased to inform you that you may be entitled to the following tax deductions:
- You may deduct mileage incurred in picking up and driving your Little around.
- You may also deduct the cost of meals, movie tickets, museum admissions, etc. spent for your Little. However, you are not able deduct the costs you incur for your own meals, tickets, etc.
- Please maintain adequate records to support your deduction.
- Please consult your tax advisor for more information.
While we encourage quality, low cost activities rather than high cost activities, we trust that you will find the above information useful.
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