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2011 Annual Report Ourvision visionisisthat thatall allchildren children achieve achieve success Our successininlife. life. 2011AnnualReportFINAL.indd 1 2/28/2012 2:35:40 PM inspiration A Year in Review Dear friends of Big Brothers Big Sisters, In 2011, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Iowa served 360 children in Black Hawk and Bremer Counties – providing them with compassionate role models to help shape and transform their lives. We had Littles who made s’mores and roasted hot dogs over an open fire for the first time in their lives at our annual Halloween party. There were Littles that started talking about college and life after high school. We heard stories of Littles who broke out of their shell and started new activities they didn’t before imagine. But as we look back at our matches this past year, it is impossible not to look toward the future. Because of the time spent with a Big Brother or Big Sister, our Littles will have the tools to move into adulthood successfully and positively. They are learning about trust, respect and responsibility. They are growing more confident and developing stronger relationships. Our Littles are learning how to make good choices. They are doing better in school and at home. Because of the support and encouragement from their Bigs, our Little Brothers and Little Sisters are growing up stronger and more successful. Their futures are brighter. And because of that, so is ours. Thank you for being a part of the transformation of our community’s youth and our community. By supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Iowa, you are helping our youth reach their potential, truly changing their lives for the better, forever. Most sincerely, Carrie Carrie Rankin President, Board of Directors Maria Thanks to our Magic Makers for helping Start Something BIG in 2011! A-Line E.D.S. Allen Hospital James N. Brown, Jr. Cedar Valley United Way Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa CUNA Mutual Group Helen Guernsey Max and Helen Guernsey Charitable Foundation John Deere Waterloo Operations Jay and Joanne Koweil KWWL News Channel 7 Lincoln Savings Bank R.J. McElroy Trust The Radio Group Sam’s Club Teen Trust Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Veridian Credit Union Waverly-Shell Rock United Way 1650 The Fan 93.5 The Mix Maria Benham Executive Director It costs $1,000 to make and sustain one match for one year. Thank you to the following who contributed tribute gifts in 2011. In Memory of Samuel C. Inks In Memory of Harold J. Swailes In Honor of Aubri Moeller In Honor of Judy Engelbrecht Chuck & Carolyn Hoefer Carey & Melony Hoefer Dave & Judy Prochaska Larry & Ellen Reinig Betty Inks Grimm Frank & Dot Arita Ruth Oshiro Jackie Else Phyllis Tanaka Dale & Joy Chin Kerry Heeren Sandra Roach 1 2011AnnualReportFINAL.indd 2 “My Big Sister is caring and trustworthy and fair.” – Little Sister Azaria 2/28/2012 2:35:41 PM opportunity Brotherly Bonding Growing up as a nine year old boy without an adult male role model is tough. Justice’s father had been out of the picture since he was three, and Justice moved in with his grandma, Glenda. She turned to the Big Brothers Big Sisters program when Justice turned seven, because a positive male role model was exactly what he needed. He longed for someone to do “guy things” with. In April of 2011, Justice and Glenda received notification that Big Brothers Big Sisters had found the perfect match for Justice. They were beyond ecstatic; Justice created a countdown until the day he’d get to meet Adam, his Big Brother. Adam was equally as excited, but nervous, to meet his new Little Brother, as he knew how much this experience would change him and positively impact Justice’s life. On the first day they met, Glenda told Adam, “He’s been looking forward to this since the day we signed him up for the program!” At the start, Justice was rather shy toward Adam. But now, almost a year into their match, these two are as comfortable as can be with one another and meet at least once a week. It’s the highlight of Justice’s week. There’s no doubt that Adam is fully enjoying his time with Justice either. Adam makes sure to touch base on the phone in between visits and always sets the best example he can, by being consistent with their meetings, and showing that he’s interested and committed to Justice and ensuring that he succeeds in life. This is an example Justice had never before witnessed with any other male in his life. Justice says he enjoys everything he does with Adam. It really doesn’t matter to him what they do together, as long as he gets to hang out with him. Justice is highly interested in interacting with, and learning about, dogs. Fortunately, Adam has two dogs and they go on walks together. They also enjoy playing and exchanging video games whenever they can. Justice and Adam have only been matched for 10 months, but great impact has already been made. A difference has become evident in Justice over the course of his time with Adam; his self confidence and overall mood has significantly changed for the better. Glenda is thrilled with her decision to enroll Justice in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program, and could not have asked for a better Big Brother for Justice. She describes Adam as a wonderful person who is the perfect fit for her grandson, and she’s thankful everyday that Adam is a part of their lives. Thanks to Adam, Justice’s life has changed for the better, forever. Last October, BBBS held a drawing contest and Justice won! 2 2011AnnualReportFINAL.indd 3 2/28/2012 2:35:44 PM friendship What happened in 2011? Total children served = 360 • 210 Community-Based • 150 School-Based Average match length = 22.5 months Littles Bigs Gender Male = 50% Female = 50% Gender Male = 35% Female = 65% Ethnicity White = 57% African American = 25% Mixed/Other = 18% Age 5-9 = 34% 10-12 = 45% 13-18 = 21% Financials Revenues, Gains, & Other Support Private Grants $ 215,280 Contributions 59,250 Special Events 59,947 Other 566 Total 335,043 Expenses Personnel Program Accounting National Dues Office Marketing Special Events Miscellaneous Depreciation Total 224,000 13,423 12,006 11,332 30,706 7,999 31,121 1,564 4,222 336,373 Change in Temporarily Restricted Net Assets 3,383 Net Income $ 2,053 Financials for fiscal year 2011, ending June 30, 2011 It takes $1,000 to make and sustain one match for one year. Those funds go to: $25 - provide background checks for one volunteer $100 - provide training to one volunteer for one year $250 - ensure each child is matched with a safe, compatible volunteer $500 - provide ongoing support and activities to ensure safety and outcomes 3 “They’re a perfect match! Jibri thinks the world of Brad, and Brad has taught Jibri to be responsible. Brad is just like another member of the family.” – Guardian Patricia 2011AnnualReportFINAL.indd 4 2/28/2012 2:35:55 PM potential The proof is in the numbers that mentoring does work! Our Littles have demonstrated improvements in the following areas: 74% are thinking about their future with plans to finish high school and attend college 68% have had a reduction in their unexcused absences 85% have shown improvement in the areas of competence, confidence, and levels of caring Results taken from the 2011 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Iowa Youth Outcomes Survey Start Something BIG in 2012 and change a child’s life for the better, forever. Volunteer Become a School-Based or Community-Based Big. School-Based Bigs meet at their Little’s school for 45-60 minutes per week for a full year. Youth in this program are in grades K-12. Being a School-Based Big is as elementary as putting a friend in a child’s life, and as essential as putting hope into a child’s future. In the Community-Based program, Bigs meet with their Littles for 6-10 hours per month in the community. An 18 month commitment is required for Bigs. Being a Community-Based Big is about sharing simple everyday moments with a child in the community. Donate Every little bit helps to make a BIG difference! One hundred percent of our financial support is received from the local community. Thank you for investing in brighter lives and a brighter future by investing in mentoring. Participate Enjoy fun events while supporting youth in our community. Spopokses S ok Br is Bi g te rs & S o t h e r s B i g wa Io of N orth e a st 4 2011AnnualReportFINAL.indd 5 2/28/2012 2:35:58 PM laughter Thank you for your support! A-Line E.D.S. AB Sales Chad and Kimberly Abbas Larry and Ann Abernathy Sonya Ackerson Neil Adams Sarah Albertson-Corkery Jordan Alborn Allen Health System Dudley and Ruth Allison D. R. and J. A. Anderson Sharon Anderson Bob and Annette Andres Cynthia Appley Lauren Appley William and Pamela Arndorfer Brian Aronson Meagan Arthur Craig and Micky Bahlmann Tim and Denise Bahn Abbie Balsiger Louis and Patricia Beck Daryl Beckmann Julie Beckmann Chad and Tammy Bedard Maria and Paul Benham Linda Bergmann Cory and Crystal Berkenes Robert and Joyce Berkenes Tammy and Steve Bigwood Lori Blackburn Michael and Ashley Blankenfeld Jennifer Bloker BMC Aggregates Gary Bogenreif Bill Bradford James and Mary Ellen Brandau Corissa Bratthauer Bob and Pat Brock Gary and Donna Brown Jim Brown Randy and Julie Brunscheon Buffalo Wild Wings Arnell Burch Chad Burch and Melissa Harper Larry and Deb Burger Charles and Jennifer Buseman Bradley and Wynette Campbell Carl and Gloria Campbell Ingrid Carlstein-Reyes Roland and Rita Carrillo Stewart Carter Jean and Cliff Caughron Neal and Carley Caughron Cedar Falls Kiwanis Rough Risers Cedar Heights Community Presbyterian Church Cedar Valley Derby Divas Cedar Valley Medical Specialists Cedar Valley United Way Central Christian Church 5 2011AnnualReportFINAL.indd 6 Stephen and Gerry Chamberlin Jared and Pam Chambers Donald and Marilyn Christianson Bob Claassen Thomas Claassen Matthew Clair Lori Clark Robert and Diana Clites Timothy Combs Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa Brian and Andrea Cressey Susan and James Crouse Scott Crowley CUNA Mutual Group Vincent and Lauretta Cutler John and Barbara Dahlby Eileen Daley Jessica Davidson Bridget and Aaron Davis Christopher and Barbara Davis Shelly Davis Travis Davis Carole Deeds Amy Delagardelle Mary Delperdang Den Herder Veterinary Hospital Dee Dennler Sara Dickinson Jordon and Becky Dierks Angelina and Darin Dietz Steven and Karen Dilger Loretta Doepke Edward and Susan Doyle Pamela Druvenga Zach Dunlay Jon and Helen Dykstra Ric Dykstra Bryan Earnest Alfred and Joanne Eastin Craig Eastin Angela Edgington Curtis Edler Daniel and Carolyn Eggers Heather Eldridge Bill and Mary Sue Ellinger Elsamiller Electric Co Betty Erhardt Aleta and Orville Erickson Orville Erickson and Jennifer Smith-Erickson Europa Cycle & Ski Ewie Co., Inc. Lee Fagre and Kristen Larson-Fagre S. Fagre Ann Fagre-Springer Farmer’s State Bank Ken Fate Louis and Susan Fettkether Ronald and Vicki Fiacco Koren Figura First National Bank John Fischer Alan Foote and Shannon Bown Raymond and Lori Fox Julie and John Freeman Futurehart Holsteins Pat and Bob Gambaiani Justin Garman Amber Gast Ben Gerdes David and Dixie Ghormley Brian Gibson Kendall and Beth Giesmann K. M. Gilfillan Emily Girsch Mark and Lori Glawe Lynn and Steve Gleason GMAC Financial Services GMT Corporation Joseph and Laura Gonsowski Richard Gorman Elizabeth Goskesen Curt Gravatt Brandon Gray Rhonda Greenwood Timothy Griggs Betty Grimm Max & Helen Guernsey Charitable Foundation Helen Guernsey Eric and Heather Gunderson Michael and Gretchen Gustafson Bruce and Kalpana Gustavson Cory and Melissa Haberstich Susan Halbach Jayne Hall Patricia Hall Kris Ham Chad and Sandy Hamann William Hamm Dave Hansen Diane Hansen Vern and Marcia Hansen Dennis Hanson Tony and Denise Hanson David and Dianne Happel Vicky Harder Susan Harrington Chris Harshbarger Ardith Hartman Elizabeth Hawn Desiree Heeren Kerry Heeren Henry and Susan Heine Jaclyne Heller Richard and Marilyn Helling Larry and Cindy Helmers Jane Hemenway William and Laura Hemmes Dawn Hendershot Steven and Patty Hendryx Leasha Henriksen Galen Herr and Lana Adams-Herr Mark Heth Heather Hillman Marie and Daniel Hills Donald Hinckle Theresa Hirst John and Sue Hlas Chad and Amy Hodgson Carey and Melony Hoefer Carol Hoeweler Brandi and Josef Hoffmann Ethan Holly Paul Holstein Larry and Karen Howard Susan Hummel Timothy Hunt Jim Infelt InVision Architecture Iowa Community Credit Union Iowa Show Productions, Inc. Morgan Jacks Ron Jacks Rosemary Jacks Justin Jackson Bruce and Patricia Jacobs Christopher Jacobs Stanley Jagodzinski Jeffrey and Marianne Janes Janesville PTA Vince and Cindy Jenness Jacquelin Jensen Dale Johnson Wilma Johnson Robin Johnston Linda Juhl Christy and James Justice Dick and Ellie Justice John and Tracy Justice Christopher and Dena Kenaga Daniel and Jayne Kielman Ann Killion David and Rachelle Kirschman Kiwanis Club of Greater Waverly Andrew Klein David and Faye Klein Jill Klein Katie Klein Roxanne Klepper Bill Kline Gina Kline Knights of Columbus Waverly Council Bradley and Jane Knudson Zachary Knutson Koch Construction Kohl’s Jay and Joanne Koweil Lynn and Ramona Krause Linus and Bette Kuboushek “My Big Sister believes in me and encourages me.” – Little Brother Bradley 2/28/2012 2:35:58 PM goals Michael and Ann Kuboushek Rhonda Kuecker Thomas and Clarissa Kunz Minh Lam Melissa and Doug Lammers Larry E. Lenth, DDS Joe Larson Jonathan Larson Shannon Laughlin Mike Leary Megan Leech Nathan Lein and Jamie Porter Jason and Margaret Leonard Allan and Wanda Lester Kevin and Carla Leyen Myrtle Leyen Jenny Lidtke Jon and Lisa Liebau Lincoln Savings Bank Lewis and Niki Litzel Brooke Livingstone Alissa Llewellyn Kelli Loers Cass Loesche Robert Long and Heather Hartman-Long Ross Long Troy and Susan Love Gregory and Cheryl Lown Andrew Lusson Barb Lutz Lisa MacNaughton Gene and Carol Marsau Jeanette Marsh Cynthia Matlage Joan Mattson David and Lynn Maxson Mike and Kristi McCrary Michele and Ed McCann Marcie McCauslin Mark and Stephanie McCombs McDonalds of Waterloo Erin McElligatt Kate McElligatt McElroy Trust Jim and Shirley McKenzie Jessie McRoberts Barbara McWhirter ME&V Sherri Mennenga Meyer Health Mart Pharmacy Kerrie Michael Alvin and Verla Miller Becky Miller Martin Miller Tod and Sandi Miller Connie Mitvalsky Whitney Mitvalsky Nancy Moeller Bob and Mary Ellen Molinaro Bryan and Mary Robin Molinaro-Blonigan Shawn and Krista Monroe Drs. John and Janey Montgomery Gail Moon Jeremiah and Cassy Moothart Brian and Carole Morden Aaron Morris Eric Morris Curt and Carla Morrow Frances Mueller David Mundt Raymond and Dorothy Munger Amalie and Scott Muntefering Michael and Dorothy Neff Rob and Tempest Nelson James Newcomb Chris Nicolaus Northern Iowa Therapy Nuss Family Chiropractic Michelle Oldridge-Weber Tyler O’Brien Lea Olson On-Site Information Destruction Chris and Lesley Ortner Lisa Ortner Jeff and Megan Ostermann Janice Ott Ada Oyaide Julie Parrott Wright Paul Diana Petersen Christina Petrick Dr. Alan Phillips Carol Phillips Jason and Lisa Phillips Melinda and Rey Pitt Plainfield Vet Services Mike Plantan Jennifer Poock Clark and Sharon Porter Samuel and Deanna Porter, Jr. Michael and Jennifer Pothast Ben Poutre Richard Price David Quint Jim Raatz Rada Manufacturing Jacque Rahe Carrie and Gary Rankin Ray and Sandi Rannfeldt Tom and Jean Rasmussen Jeff Rathjen Kathy and Lowell Redding John and Susan Rediske Stephanie Regenold Larry and Ellen Reinig Leah and Joe Reiter Amber Renaud Stanton and Kim Renaud Jefferson Reynolds Tyler and Brooke Rice Ken and Pam Riggs Holly and Brian Ritter Brenda Roberts Dottie Roiseland Kevin Roiseland Jerry Roling Motors Debbie Roth Scott and Trudie Rothmeyer Lee Russo Will Rutledge Pamela Ryan Jeffrey and Vee Sage Bibek Sahu Kathleen Sallee Sam’s Club Daniel and Amanda Sanderman Laura Schaefer Jennifer Schillie LaDonna Schlatter Robert and Ruth Schluter Alan and Charlene Schmitt Stacey Schmitt Elizabeth Schmitz Troy and Christine Schneider Vincent Schons Ken and Beth Schuler Lindsey Schuler Thomas and Sarah Scott Renee Sedlacek Rick and Nancy Seidler Janet Sells Susan Shanahan Karen Shook Gary and Robin Shrader Cathy Simmons Timothy and Margie Skahill Erik and Janean Skovgard Mark and Elaine Slade Louize Smart Kenneth and Annetta Smith Brennen Smith-Hargrove Smitty’s Bar Donald and Samantha Soash Shelby Soeder Derek and Heidi Solheim Todd Sorge David Sparks Megan and Jonathan Spooner State Bank and Trust R. L. and B. J. Steege Brenda Steinbronn Anne Steingreaber Robert and Kristin Steingreaber Albert and Evalyn Stessman Joey Stonner Bill and Carol Straka Greg and Debbie Strauser Connie Stroh Vicki Stuber Gertchen Suiter Patsy Swailes Suzanne Swanson John Szewc Daniel and Peggy Testroet The Printery & Northwoods Paper Supply Co. Thomas and Ruth Thielen Corey and Karla Thompson Suzanne Thompson Terri Thomsen Steve and Liz Thorpe Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Georgia and George Tierney Justin Tolan Denise Tovar Patrick and Michelle Treloar Kelly Turner Debra Umbdenstock United Equipment Accessories Rick and Sunny Valente Gerald and Susan Vallem Larry and Shannon Van Daalen Howard and Janet Van Note Verlan and Ronda Van Wyk Jordan Vande Brake Vic and Janet Vandehaar Abbie Vandenakker Ramona Vanderhelm Vanderloo Chiropractic Dave and Dee Vandeventer Tony and Ann Vanengelenburg Kevin and Nancy Vaughan Veridian Credit Union VGM Group Scott and Sharon Voigt Patrick and Betty Vollbrecht Lisa Wagner David and Dawn Wahl Karla Warnke Warren Transport Waverly AmVet Ladies Auxiliary Waverly Box and Pallet Co. Waverly Family Dentistry Waverly Fire Protection Association Waverly Jaycees Waverly Lions Club Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District Christopher Weber Steph and Julie Weiand Larry and Ruth Weigle Craig and Cindy Wells Wells Fargo Community Support Campaign Dean Werkman Westminster Presbyterian Church Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare Michele Wheeler Timothy Whitaker Heather and Dylan Whitney Clark Wilharm Tyler and Kendra Willey Jennifer Williams Teresa Wilmot Becky Winkey Gary and Kim Winterhof Ruth Wright Shelly Wurzer Dave and Cathy Wylam Duane and Burneile Wylam Ellie Wymore Leigh Yarger Jeremy and Staci Yoder Rick and Cathy Young Jennifer and Shannon Zierke Angie Ziggafoos Nancy Zimmerman 6 2011AnnualReportFINAL.indd 7 2/28/2012 2:35:59 PM Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage Paid Waterloo, IA Permit No. 1834 2530 University Ave. Suite 8 Waterloo, IA 50701 or Current Resident Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Iowa Black Hawk County 2530 University Avenue, Suite 8 Waterloo, IA 50701 319.235.9397 info@iowabigs.org Bremer County 805 West Bremer, Suite 3 Waverly, IA 50677 319.352.2813 melinda@iowabigs.org 2011 Board of Directors Bremer County Advisory Council Carrie Rankin, President Michele McCann, Vice President Jordan Alborn, Treasurer Brooke Livingstone, Secretary Jim Brown, Jr. Bob Claassen Christy Justice Jay Koweil Molly Morris Ben Poutré Tyler Rice Jay Schares Micky Bahlmann Monica Boyer Vicki Foelske Mike Isaacson Liz Kurtt Melissa Lammers Sherri Munson Renee Sedlacek Kristin Underwood Dave Wylam 2011AnnualReportFINAL.indd 8 Stay Connected: “My mentor in college told me once that a child only needs one person in their life who really cares about them to make a big difference. I was lucky enough to have a wonderful family and support system, and I wanted to provide that to another child.” – Big Sister Danielle Pettit-Majewski iowabigs.org 2/28/2012 2:36:02 PM
