November/December 2014 - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cumberland

BIG NEWS |
1
November December 2014
Left to right: Butch Pierce of Novick Auto Mall, Donna Bennett, President/CEO of Big Brothers Big
Sisters, Car Raffle winner William Smith and Debby Novick of Novick Auto Mall
Congratulations William
Our 1 in 999 Winner
th
On Friday October 10 , going into the 2014 Harvest Festival weekend 850
Raffle tickets were sold. By Sunday, just after 7 pm, all 999 Raffle tickets
were sold! Our first sell out!
th
At 8:15 on Sunday night October 12 , Deerfield Mayor Stanzione, drew
lucky ticket number 461 from the 999 tickets in the drum. William Smith of
Richland was the lucky holder of the winning ticket. The following week,
winning ticket holder William selected the two Jeep Patriots at Novick Auto
Mall.
Congratulations William and Big Thanks to the All American Car
Raffle Sponsors and Committee.
Also thank you to everyone who purchased their ticket(s) and
supported Big Brothers Big Sisters.
Save The Date For Next Years' All American Car Raffle
Ticket sales run from: June - October of 2015
Drawing to be held at: The Deerfield Township Harvest Festival on
Sunday, October 11, 2015
To inquire about Becoming a Sponsor for our 2015 All American Car
Raffle or any other of our annual fundraisers, please call our office at
856.692.0916
Each year we hold special events to raise money for our
one-to-one mentoring relationships. Sponsors receive
tiered benefits for their sponsorships. There are three
levels of sponsorships:
Platinum: $10,000 Gold: $5,000 Silver: $2,500
We are looking for 2015 event sponsors. If you are
interested, contact Donna Bennett at (856) 692-0916
A BIG THANKS to our 2014 Event Sponsors
Financial Seminal
Falasca Mechanical – Gold Sponsor
Paul Perino, Jr. MSFA, CFP®, CRPC®, APMA®,
Beacon Bridge Wealth Partners
A private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise
Financial Services, Inc. – Silver Sponsor
Big Night
Falasca Mechanical – Gold Sponsor
Toyota-Scion of Vineland – Gold Sponsor
Capital Bank of New Jersey – Silver Sponsor
Paul Perino, Jr. MSFA, CFP®, CRPC®, APMA®,
Beacon Bridge Wealth Partners
A private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise
Financial Services, Inc. – Silver Sponsor
All American Car Raffle
Falasca Mechanical – Silver Sponsor
Novick Auto Mall – Silver Sponsor
Paul Perino, Jr. MSFA, CFP®, CRPC®, APMA®,
Beacon Bridge Wealth Partners
A private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise
Financial Services, Inc. – Silver Sponsor
Rise & Shine Breakfast
Falasca Mechanical – Silver Sponsor
M&T Bank – Silver Sponsor
Paul Perino, Jr. MSFA, CFP®, CRPC®, APMA®,
Beacon Bridge Wealth Partners
A private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise
Financial Services, Inc. – Silver Sponsor
Other Event Sponsors
PHI Community Foundation, Atlantic City Electric
Town & Country Golf Links
BIG NEWS |
2
Match Spotlight: Connie and Angelica
This month we spotlight one of our longest matches,
Big Sister Connie and Little Sister Angelica
Angelica was 7 years old on June 22, 2006 when they
first met. Altough their match started off was rocky, Big
Sister Connie was not deterred. With the help of the
Big Brothers Big Sisters Match Support Specialist the
relationship began to develop. As the match grew it
developed into a great relationship.
Connie and Angelica are a very active match. They
enjoy doing alot of different things, which include: boat
rides, eating at the Texas Roadhouse, movies, a trip to
the AJ Meerwald, the theater, bowling, Disney on Ice,
Cirque du Soleil, and the annual Big Brothers Big
Sisters picnic which included canoeing. Connie was the
2011 Big Sister of the Year for our agency, for her
match with Angelica.
After 8 years and a rocky start, Connie and Angelica
remain in an enduring, committed, trusting, friendship.
Way to go Connie and Angelica!
BIG Thanks
A BIG thank-you to Atlantic City Electric and everyone who golfed and volunteered!
On behalf of the Pepco Holdings Inc. Community Foundation, Atlantic City Electric recently held its Ninth Annual Charity Golf
Classic at the National Golf Club to benefit -- Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cumberland & Salem Counties and of Burlington,
Camden & Gloucester Counties, Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for Children and the Val Skinner FoundationLIFE LPGA Pros in the Fight.
This year Atlantic City Electric was the Agency's award recipient for Best Supporting Business!
BIG thank- you to Town & Country Golf Links
On Sunday, October 5th the Town & Country Golf Links in Woodstown, NJ held a Golf Tournament in which Big Brothers Big
Sisters of Cumberland & Salem Counties received a donation from the net proceeds of the event.
We send a BIG thank-you to the "World Travelers!"
The Inspira Health Fitness Connection recently completed a "World Tour" for Big Brothers Big Sisters. Members committed to
walking, rowing, running, and cycling from June 21st - September 22nd, completing a total of 26,055 miles. A group of staff
and members of the facility presented Donna Bennett with a $500 check from the proceeds of the program.
BIG NEWS |
3
2014 BIGGIE AWARDS
Congratulations to all of the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cumberland & Salem Counties
2014 BIGGIE Award Winners.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of
Cumberland & Salem
Counties, Board of
Trustees
Michael Testa Jr., Board Chair
Shayne Bevilacqua, Vice Chair
Teresa Christoff - Adult School-Based Big Sister of the Year
Kris Townsend - Big Sister of the Year
Michele Plumbo, Secretary
Paul Dice - Big Brother of the Year
Cosmo Giovinazzi, IV, Immediate Past
Board Chair
Gabby Rizzo - High School Big Sister of the Year
Carlos Dolores - High School Big Brother of the Year
Peter Capizola
Sarah Gould-Moi - Best Friend
William Chew
Geoff Dean - Best Kept Secret
Daniel Falasca Jr.
R.D. Wood School - Best Supporting School
Mark Fox
Maria Gutierrez - Best Supporting Parent
.
Debby Novick, Treasurer
Atlantic City Electric, Pepco Holdings Inc. Best Supporting Business
Kathleen Norton-Gallaher
Novick Family - Legacy Award
Michael Loyle
Salem Friends Meeting House - Community Connections Award
Priscilla McCoy
Cumberland County Bar Assoc. Community Connections Award
Paul Perino, Jr.
Phi Theta Kappa of Cumberland County College Community Connections Award
Tammy Wetzel
OLMA (Our Lady of Mercy Academy) Community Connections Award
Kim Nelson - Cheerleader Award
Ploch Family / Run for Aaron - Life Saver Award
Tammy Wetzel - Above & Beyond Award
Falasca Family - All in the Family Award
Big Brothers Big Sisters of
Cumberland & Salem
Counties, Staff
Donna Bennett
President/CEO
Valerie Farrow
Director of Programs
Gloria Thompson
Director of Community-Based
Mentoring
BIG (and little) DEALS….
Congratulations to Little Sister Alisha, who is now taking dance classes complements of Maxine's Studio.
Congratulations to Little Sister Iyonnah, who now has a new set of braces, compliments of Tenbrook Orthodontics.
Congratulations to Big Sister Linda Green, who was recently named President of the Millville Women’s Club.
Congratulations to Staff Member Cherell Eutzy for her new position as Development Assistant.
Congratulations to William Smith of Richland for having the winning ticket in the All American Car Raffle.
.
Carol D’Orio
Director of Adult School-Based
Mentoring
Danielle Clementson
Director of High School
Mentoring
Cherell Eutzy
Development Assistant
Sarah Gould-Moi
Volunteer Grant Writer
Beverly Wetzel
Volunteer Office Worker
BIG NEWS |
4
New Matches
BB Brian & LB Jose
BS Gavneet & LS Annalis
BS Jennifer, BS Vanessa
& LS Arin
BS Sandy & LB Chad
BS Elizabeth & LB Elijah
BS Gabrielle & LS Jamiya
BB Jack & LB Colin
BS Jocelyn & LS Jaeleen
BB Rick & LB Jeremiah
BS Kira & LS Shyanna
OLMA Matches
BS Alyssa & LS Jenna
BS Denise & LB Prine
LB Justin & BS Linda
BS Korri & LS Jasleen
BB Perry & LB Donte'yon
BIG NEWS |
5
December 31, 2015
$100,000.00
SUPPORT MENTORING
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
HELP US REACH OUR
GOAL OF $100,000
WHICH WILL BE
MATCHED DOLLAR FOR DOLLAR BY
THE FOX FOUNDATION
November 1, 2014
$10,000.00
This campaign started on January 1, 2014
and will continue until December 31, 2015.
Funds donated to the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cumberland & Salem
Counties' Foundation are used toward college and trade school
scholarships and to increase the number of one-to-one mentoring
relationships.
January 1, 2014
BIGS and LITTLES Recorded for New Video
rd
On the evenings of September 23
and
th
September 25 , Bigs and Littles were interviewed
and recorded at SNJ Today in Millville, NJ. The
Littles described what they liked about their Bigs
and their favorite activities.
The video will be played at the Rise & Shine
Breakfasts, November 5, 2014 in Millville, NJ and
December 4, 2014 in Woodstown, NJ.
BIG NEWS |
6
NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES
Date
Event
11/5
Big Brothers Big Sisters Rise & Shine Cumberland County Breakfast at the New Jersey
Motorsports Park, Officers Club in Millville, NJ
11/13
National College Fair at Atlantic City - Free
11/14 - 11/21
Oliver! At the Levoy $17 - $20
11/22
BayShore Discovery Story Telling - Free
11/28
Millville Holliday Parade
11/29
Vineland Christmas Parade on Landis
12/4
Big Brothers Big Sisters Rise & Shine Salem County Breakfast at the Creekside Inn @ Town
& Country Golf Links in Woodstown, NJ - RSVP to Cherell @ 856.692.0916 or email
mailto:ceutzy@southjerseybigs.org by November 26th
12/5 and 12/6
Bridgeton Festival of Lights and House Tour
12/6
Big Brothers Big Sisters Holiday Party @ Gia's in Bridgeton, NJ sponsored by the
Cumberland County Bar Association - RSVP required and must be made by November 20th
12/6
Wassail Day at Cold Spring Village
12/6
Wampum Making at Wheaton Arts
12/7
Cumberland College Winter Concert - Free
12/13
Big Brothers Big Sisters Holiday Party @ Salem Friends Meeting House - RSVP required and
must be made by December 9th
12/17
Big Brothers Big Sisters Visit with Santa in the Vineland High School gym, South Campus RSVP required and must be made by December 9th
12/14
AHL Hockey Game in Atlantic City $12
12/20
Vineland Regional Dance's Nutcracker at Cumberland County College - RSVP required to Big
Brothers Big Sisters by December 10th and is for Matches Only
12/20
Holiday Ice Spectacular at the Levoy $10 - $38
NEW Matches
September 2014
LITTLE
Donte’yon
Evelyn
Serenity
An’zonnie
Brian
Annalis
Jenna
Shaylen
Chad
Shyanna
Jasleen
BIG
Perry
Kendra
Olivia
Alison
Avery
Gavneet
Alyssa
Casey
Sandra
Kira
Korri
DATE
9/19/14
9/23/14
9/23/14
9/23/14
9/25/14
9/26/14
9/26/14
9/26/14
9/30/14
9/30/14
9/30/14
BIG NEWS |
7
New Matches cont.
October 2014
Little
Big
Jeremiah
Sean
Eliany
Marshay
Kristina
Destiny
Marissa
Krystalyn
Amir
Alexander
Justin
Jose
Kayla
Collin
Gabrielle
Kaylee
Jamiya
Gabriela
Morgan
J’La
Raiana
Shannon
Prince
Diamond
Senaiya
Charity
Date
Rick
Matthew
Jasmine
Lea
Aleyna
Ciana
Melanie
Isabella
Jovany
R. Bruce
Linda
Brian
Kyra
Jack
Madison
Samantha
Gabrielle
Sabreen
Althea
Chardae
Danina
Samaria
Denise
Molly
Diamond
Brittni
10/3/14
10/6/14
10/6/14
10/7/14
10/9/14
10/9/14
10/10/14
10/10/14
10/14/14
10/15/14
10/16/14
10/24/14
10/27/14
10/27/14
10/27/14
10/27/14
10/27/14
10/28/14
10/28/14
10/28/14
10/28/14
10/28/14
10/28/14
10/31/14
10/31/14
10/31/14
ANNIVERSARIES
NOVEMBER 2014
LITTLE
Donte’yon
Jocelynn
Dasta
Ashonay
Nakera
Anthony
Michelle
Tyreek
Tommy
BIG
Zyiah
Aridais
Laura
Linda
Ayanna
Michael
Eden
Chase
Coleman
Years
1
1
1
2
1
3
2
3
1
BIG NEWS |
8
ANNIVERSARIES cont.
December 2014
Little
Adan
Imani
Trinity
Shamere
Bruce
Aamya
Tyaira
Carlos
Danny
Jaeleen
Alexis
Destiny
Faith
Daisy
Gabrielle
Big
Rigoberto
Vicky
Jane
Patricia
Michael
Wilma
Jessica
Alselio
Sara
Joselynn
Rebecca
Maura
Linda
Aubrey
Kelly
Years
1
7
5
7
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
4