BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF AND AREA SHARING YOUR INNER CHILD

Annual Report 2011/12

SHARING SWEET MOMENTS

AMANDA and KAYLA

MATCHED 1 YEAR

Little Sister Kayla was both shy and excited about meeting Big Sister Amanda at Thomas B. Riley School in September. Matched through the mPower Youth Mentoring program, the two quickly became friends. Amanda and Kayla enjoy their weekly hour together with an array of activities, from crafts, cooking, and learning to just plain girly stuff. One day, Amanda brought in her curling iron to fancy Kayla’s locks. Right in the middle of styling, they were interrupted by a fire drill. “We had to go outside with half Kayla’s hair curled and half on top of her head. Her friends thought it was pretty cool she was getting her hair done at school.”

Having a Big Sister like Amanda really makes Kayla feel special. “I can tell her anything and trust her. She gets me.” Amanda brings a nurturing side and lends an ear whenever it’s needed. “The program enables me to be someone who listens first and gives Kayla a sense that someone is going to be there for her. I’ve seen a lot of growth in Kayla. It’s been really cool to see her develop more confidence and better problem solving skills.”

The duo will say farewell for the summer, pocketing their memories until they meet again in the fall.

SHARING YOUR LOVE OF LAUGHTER

ROBB, CEILIDH and CORY

MATCHED 5 YEARS

Big Brother Robb and Little Brother Cory met on a bright August day in 2007, both excited to share their laughter and do “things only kids should be doing.” They first tackled the nearest playground, then quenched their thirst with drinks from a nearby convenience store. Five years later, the two still meet weekly to go shopping, watch movies, play Wii, or brave the rides. And just this year, Robb’s wife, Ceilidh, officially became Cory’s Big Sister, making them his Big Couple. “Cory has been in our life since before our kids were born,” Ceilidh said. “After they got older, Cory became more like family. It was Cory who asked me to join the program.”

Embracing Cory as part of their family has had a tremendous affect on him. He admits he used to be a hooligan misbehaving all the time, but now he can’t even lie. It’s an impact Cory had anticipated from the beginning. “I thought having a Big would be exactly as it is now; a lot of fun and someone pushing me in the right direction.” Cory has taught his Big Couple important lessons too. Ceilidh admires his sense of self. “I love that he is unapologetically original.”

As Cory heads off into grade nine in September, the trio looks forward to many laughs to come.

SHARING THE RIDE OF LIFE

ANNA-MARIE and STEPHANIE

MATCHED 10 YEARS

Little Sister Stephanie and Big Sister Anna-Marie sat together for the first time ten years ago, bonding over Stephanie’s Winnie the Pooh collection. Stephanie, an eager eight-year-old, was jumping with joy to start the journey with her Big. “I didn’t really understand what I was getting into, but I was super excited.”

Over the years, their outings evolved from playground visits to more grown up things such as coffee, dinner, bowling, and movies. “We saved all our movie stubs. We keep them in a scrapbook with concert tickets and pictures.” Anna-Marie was Stephanie’s biggest fan at her high school basketball games. “Those were my favourite games, even though we lost. My mom taped the games and it was so sweet to hear Anna-Marie cheering on the video.”

The time Anna-Marie and Stephanie have spent together has made them feel like true sisters. “Stephanie has made me become a more positive person. I look forward to our meetings. She is my sister.” For Stephanie, her time with Anna-Marie has improved her confidence tremendously. “Anna-Marie has a very kind heart. I didn’t know it was possible for anyone to be so patient.”

It’s been a lovely ride, and they look forward to continuing their relationship and adding to their scrapbook, after the formal match ends.

SHARING YOURSELF

Everybody has something to share – your artistry, your athletic talent, your book smarts or your open ear. To you, they are just a part of life – to a child, they make you someone to look up to.

It’s not about who can spend the most money or invest the most time. It’s about small moments that will make a big difference in a child’s life and help shape them into strong, confident adults. Taking the opportunities to find common ground, diving into what interests you and enjoying life’s little moments can make a huge difference in a child’s life. Did we mention, they’ll have a pretty big impact on your life too?

Shared experiences are at the heart of a life well lived. TABLE OF CONTENTS 01. Executive Director and Board Chair Message 03. Overview, 2011-2012 Stats 05. Programs 09. Revenue and Expenses 10. The Impact of Mentoring on Youth 13. Corporate Bigs 14. Years of Service Awards 15. Fundraising Events, Activities and Volunteer Recruitment Initiatives 16. Funder and Donors List 19. Community Collaborators 21. School Collaborators 23. Board of Directors GET INVOLVED TODAY 24. Founders – MENTOR. VOLUNTEER. DONATE. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND BOARD CHAIR It is an honour to provide you with the Big Brothers MESSAGE Big Sisters of Calgary and Area 2011/12 Annual Report. It is a privilege to partner with you, our generous donors and supporters, to make a real and lasting difference in the lives of children and families in our community. Children are our most precious resource, but sadly too many of our young people are in desperate need of more adult interaction and guidance.

1 l BBBS AR 2011/12 The good news is that there is a research-based solution that is elegant We couldn’t have done this without your support or commitment. You and cost effective. Big Brothers Big Sisters has been positively impacting make it possible for our professional staff to screen, assess, match and the lives of children across Canada for nearly 100 years and in Calgary then provide support to our volunteers in their roles as the direct agents for more than 50 years. Through their friendships with their Littles, our of change in a child’s life. Yes, you are our heroes! Every time you make a Big Brothers and Big Sisters encourage children to see the possibilities of donation to us, you support our ability to start something – to find a new “What if?” rather than accepting the status quo. When a child envisions a Big, to enrol a new deserving young person, to make a new match, or to positive future for themselves, they work harder in school, set longer-term support a match friendship for another year. goals, are more likely to avoid risky behaviours, and feel more positive about themselves. We are committed to ensuring our young people graduate from high school and move on to post-secondary education. We are committed to In the past year, we made hundreds of new matches and supported reducing poverty, to ensuring all of our young people have the opportunity more than 1,779 active matches. We began new collaborations, to reach their potential. We are committed to making a positive impact on supported additional schools, and added new programs to help us our community. Thank you all for joining us on this journey and for making serve even more children. We piloted new models of service focusing a difference to so many! You should be exceptionally proud of everything on the neighborhoods and communities where we can have the you do to help Big Brothers Big Sisters accomplish so much for the young greatest impact. New corporate partnerships were formed to extend our people we serve. highly successful Corporate Bigs program. To meet the needs of our growing and changing community, our board and staff worked together Please accept our sincere and heartfelt thanks on behalf of our children, to develop a new strategic plan that set a goal of supporting 4,000 mentors, board and staff. matched relationships by 2015/16. Quality, community partnerships, and financial and human resources are essential pillars necessary to ensure success of delivering an impactful, safe service to the community.

Richard Brown Sharon Moore Board Chair Executive Director

BBBS AR 2011/12 l 2 OVERVIEW, 2011-2012 STATS

OUR VISION: every young person has a mentor

OUR MISSION: to impact the lives of young people and volunteers through the power of mentoring

3 l BBBS AR 2011/12 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Calgary and Area is a donor-supported, TOTAL CHILDREN IN volunteer-driven organization recognized for mentoring programs for MENTORING PROGRAMS young people in schools and communities throughout Calgary, Airdrie, Chestermere, Cochrane, High River, Okotoks, and . 1,779

We match young people 6 to 18 years old with caring volunteers in a 1,568 variety of mentoring programs. We provide training for both volunteers and young people as well as ongoing professional support to foster success of mentoring relationships. 913 Mentorship impacts the lives of young people by improving their self- 834 esteem, relationships with others, and understanding of the value of education. We believe that every young person has untapped potential and the right to dream about their future. Mentors help kids to explore new ideas, work toward their dreams and overcome challenges in their day-to-day lives.

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The number of young people in our community-based and school-based 2010-2011 2011-2012 mentoring programs increased by School-Based Matches 13% this year. Community-Based Matches

BBBS AR 2011/12 l 4 PROGRAMS

“ My Big Sister has changed my life in ways I cannot even begin to describe. She is funny and kind and smart, and she has been my friend for the past ten years. She has influenced every aspect of my being, and I will be eternally grateful for her presence in my life.”

Little Sister Stephanie

5 l BBBS AR 2011/12 BIGS IN COMMUNITY PROGRAMS COMMUNITY-BASED MENTORING PROGRAMS BIG BROTHER, COPS FOR KIDS BIG SISTER, BIG COUPLE Children and youth in this program have 866 Volunteers spend one-to-one time in the the unique opportunity to build positive 14 17 community with young people who are relationships with members of the Calgary 27 734 50 6 to 18 years old. Matches learn new things Police Services through group mentoring once 12 and explore their community once per week per month. Participants connect with peers 38 16 111 while building a relationship. The activities and CPS mentors by participating in fun group 56 are endless. activities planned by BBBS Calgary and CPS 86 in the community. RECREATION MENTORING Volunteer participants are matched with GLO GIRLS young people to share their passion for sports, Big Sisters mentor girls 9 to 15 years old from 630 health and wellness. Bigs and Littles spend diverse cultural backgrounds to be strong, 526 one-to-one time at Winsport Canada Olympic confident young women. All matches join in Park or a YMCA Branch each week. Matches the fun at a community location each week with an interest in outdoor sports have a for twelve weeks before transitioning to meet blast with all-access passes to Winsport one-to-one in the community. to ski, snowboard or mountain bike including lessons and rentals. YOUTH INCLUSIVE 2010-2011 2011-2012 Matches who are enthusiastic about indoor NEIGHBOURHOODS sports and recreation receive all-access passes The goal of this program is to build strong YIN Glo Girls to all Calgary YMCA branches to swim, shoot communities. Mentors are positive role Cops for Kids Recreation hoops, play volleyball or use any other facilities models to teens from diverse cultural Mentoring Calgary at the branch. backgrounds. Volunteers develop a positive After School BB/BS/BC relationship with their Little and enhance their community connections. BBBS AR 2011/12 l 6 BIGS IN SCHOOL PROGRAMS SCHOOL-BASED MENTORING PROGRAMS BETWEEN GENERATIONS IN-SCHOOL MENTORING 913 10 Matches in this program bridge the generations Mentors spend one-to-one time each week 10 to build timeless connections. Mentors 50+ with a student 6 to 12 years old. Matches meet 834 126 years are matched with one or two students during the school day at a school near the at their elementary school during the school volunteer’s work or home. Mentors connect 129 day. Volunteers build a relationship with their with their Little by sharing their love of learning Little, meet other volunteers, and enhance their through fun on-site activities. Little’s social skills. MPOWER YOUTH MENTORING 503 GAME ON! Mentors empower teens by encouraging a 430 Boys and young men gain information and middle, junior or senior high school student to support to make informed choices about a achieve their full potential. Mentors invest in range of healthy lifestyle practices. Through their community enriching the life of their Little non-traditional physical activities, and healthy by sharing their skills and experience. Littles 91 eating support, participants are engaged in life ask questions to get advice and support from 110 skills, communication, and emotional health their mentor on building their future. discussions designed to engage participants in 165 193 the pursuit of life-long healthy lifestyles. TEEN MENTORING Junior and senior high school students give GO GIRLS! back to their community by mentoring a child 2010-2011 2011-2012 Girls 12 to 14 years old are mentored after at a nearby elementary school each week. school within school facilities on building a Teen mentors have the opportunity to build Game On! Teen Mentoring positive self-image through physical activity, their resume and even earn high school credits Go Girls! Between healthy eating choices, self-esteem and at select schools. The elementary students Generations mPower In-School communication skills. who are mentored spend time with a positive Youth Mentoring Mentoring role model to enhance social acceptance while having fun. 7 l BBBS AR 2011/12 COMMUNITY STRATEGIES AND SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS

CORPORATE BIGS FRANCOPHONE MENTORING SOMALI MENTORING Teams of employees from participating Mentors create relationships that transcend Somali Mentoring provides preventative corporations take part in community language. Mentors who speak or are learning mentoring opportunities for Somali youth. engagement as Big Brother and Big Sister the French language provide mentoring The program is offered in collaboration with the mentors. Employees are matched with students opportunities for francophone youth in Somali Canadian Society of Calgary, Calgary at a designated elementary, middle, junior or schools and the community in Calgary. The Bridge Foundation and other ethno-cultural senior high school. Teams of employees travel program is offered in collaboration with Projet groups to help integrate Somali families into together to the school during the school day to Appartenance and francophone school boards the Calgary community. Mentors matched with meet with their Littles each week. This group Conseil scolaire du Sud de l’ and Somali youth spend time together participating volunteering opportunity focuses on corporate Conseil scolaire catholique et francophone du in safe and meaningful activities outside school team building and community investment. Sud de l’Alberta. Volunteers foster their Littles’ hours to foster an increased sense of belonging sense of belonging and resiliency to overcome and resiliency. CALGARY AFTERSCHOOL obstacles and reach their full potential. Funded by the City of Calgary, Calgary AfterSchool is a framework of after-school opportunities where Big Brothers and Big Sisters spend quality one-to-one time with The number of young people in community-based children and youth ages 6 to 16, meeting weekly between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. at local programs increased by 18% this year. community centres. BBBS staff are on site providing weekly coaching, support and training. The number of young people in school-based programs increased by 9% this year.

BBBS AR 2011/12 l 8 REVENUE AND EXPENSES

2011/12 REVENUE

Corporate, Individual & General Donations $834,057 4% Grants $1,086,081 25% Canadian Progress Clubs* $443,383 26% Fund Raising Events** $900,891 Other Revenue*** $124,379

Total $3,388,791 13% 32% * CPC Stampede City Bowl For Kids revenue of $279,635 is reflected in Fund Raising Events. ** CPC Calgary Bow River Wine Gala & Auction live/silent auction revenue of $72,053 is reflected in Fund Raising Events. ***Other Revenue includes interest income and gifts in-kind.

2011/12 EXPENSES 3% Direct Program Delivery $2,575,257 15% Program & Service Delivery Support $190,139 Fund Development Expenses* $505,006 6% Other Expenses** $113,693 Total $3,384,095 76% * Fund Development Expenses include Fund Raising Event Expenses of $362,406, which includes CPC Stampede City Bowl For Kids expense of $164,295 and CPC Calgary Bow River Wine Gala & Auction live/silent auction expenses of $36,606. **Other Expenses includes gifts in-kind expense.

9 l BBBS AR 2011/12 THE IMPACT OF MENTORING ON YOUTH

70% SHOW IMPROVED SELF-ESTEEM AND CONFIDENCE At the end of the 2011/12 year, there ARE LESS LIKELY TO were 171 young people 46% INITIATE DRUG USE on our waitlist.

ARE LESS LIKELY TO ALLOW THEMSELVES 34% TO BE VICTIMIZED OR BULLIED BY PEERS

ARE LESS LIKELY TO HAVE BEHAVIOUR 48% PROBLEMS IN SCHOOL

FROM A SOCIAL ASSISTANCE BACKGROUND 78% NO LONGER RELY ON SUCH SUPPORT

BBBS AR 2011/12 l 10 SHARE A MOMENT

Go swimming Go to a movie Rent a video game (at a cheap theatre!) Go to the library Make cards for special occasions Play a board game Try out a new food (dim sum, sushi, bubble tea) Learn chess Make cookies, decorate cupcakes Rent a movie and make popcorn Make a pizza Play laser-tag

11 l BBBS AR 2011/12 Do a craft (paper mache, model, Write a story/play origami, jewelry, airplanes, make Hang out at Chapters soap, woodworking etc.) Explore the Check out the paper for one of the many festivals Play road hockey/shinny Window shop Go to the airport and watch the planes Go to the pet store Cheer your mentee on at one Go to a play at Y Stage, Stage West, of their games/concerts, etc. the local high school, etc. Play tourist in another town (Lethbridge, Red Deer, etc.) MAKE MEMORIES

BBBS AR 2011/12 l 12 CORPORATE BIGS Whether from a high-rise office or a neighbourhood branch, Calgary’s corporations support teams of their employees who volunteer as Big Brothers and Big Sisters. It is a group experience focused on team-building and community engagement that begins at the office but continues at a designated school where their Little Brothers and Sisters are eagerly waiting.

Why are they called Corporate Bigs? “Corporate” because they are lucky enough to be part of a corporation that believes in actively supporting the community. “Big” because they have BIG hearts, a BIG sense of fun, and make a BIG commitment to Calgary’s future.

AltaLINK

Canadian Western Bank (Downtown and Chinook Locations)

Ernst & Young LLP

Husky Energy

Shell Canada

WorleyParsons (16th Avenue and Sundance Locations)

20 Vic Management Corporation ( Administrative Staff)

13 l BBBS AR 2011/12 YEARS OF Volunteers are the heart of our organization. Their warmth, drive, energy and vision inspire us SERVICE AWARDS all. Thousands of young people have found the path to a bright future because of their mentors willingness to share their wisdom and skills. If it takes a village to raise a child; volunteers are that village, and the children they have helped to raise make us all proud.

VOLUNTEER YEARS OF Jane Katan Pamela Heard STAFF/BOARD YEARS OF SERVICE AWARDS Jeremy Fidelack Priscilla McGuire SERVICE AWARDS Joan Broda Reuben Bullock 5 YEARS 5 YEARS John Henry Gonzales Casuga Robb Price Bonnie Evans Amanda Hort Jonathon Young Rocky Cash Caitlin Blum Andreea Bordieanu Judy Proudfoot Shawn Watson Jolene Campbell Andrew Mensah Leanne Page Theresa Worms Noreen Lowe Bonnie Evans Lindsay Hillaby Tim Giese Brad Jardine 10 YEARS Luke Whitley Yvonne Heerema Carrie Stewart Lyndsay Garreck Adrian Lomas Charles Goeldner 10 YEARS Margaret Boone Sharon Moore Christa Huthmann Anna-Marie Nadon Maria Kanakis Steve Peake Cindy Scribner Barbara Forster Mary Anne Gates Tracy Luca-Huger Connie Dorigatti Pam Pickersgill Megan Roach Valerie Dunn Donna Peake Michael Kahn Garett Ursu 15 YEARS Michelle McCoy Grace McLean John Norrish Miranda Verney

BBBS AR 2011/12 l 14 FUNDRAISING Never doubt that Albertans are generous and creative people! From concerts to golf EVENTS, tournaments, galas to fight nights and BBQ’s to recitals, individuals, organizations and ACTIVITIES AND corporations have found a dozen different ways to support mentoring in our communities. With the contributions of event chairs, committees and volunteers have shared their belief in VOLUNTEER mentoring, put the fun back into fund raising and raised the bar for generosity and spirit. RECRUITMENT INITIATIVES

18 Degrees of Jazz Bowl For Kids Fight For Kids hosted by Big Brother Latif Jamani organized by Canadian Progress Club hosted by Impact Boxing and – Stampede City Canaccord Genuity 24th Annual Wine Gala and Auction hosted by Canadian Progress Club Buckin’ Breakfast and Buckin’ Again Breakfast Greater Interest GIC Campaign – Calgary Bow River hosted by Canadian Progress Club hosted by Canadian Western Bank – Calgary Bow River Alberta Treasury Management Charity Heartland Halloween Hootenanny Classic Golf Tournament Cardel Movie Nights hosted by Original Joe’s sponsored by Ryan Ockey All-Star Weekend Inkapalooza hosted by Henry Burris, Qualico and Jayman Centre Ice Challenge hosted by the Bicker Bros hosted by the Rob Kerr All Stars and Shaun Be a BIG Deal Campaign Johnston’s Heartland Mustangs Kids Holiday Party various Calgary malls, restaurants and bars hosted by the Keg Spirit Foundation Climb For Kids Big Brother Day organized by Travis McPhee Melrose BBQ and Fundraiser hosted by Sportsnet 960 The FAN hosted by Melrose Café Cones For Kids Big Sound Benefit Concert organized by Marble Slab Creamery Canada Quarterback Luncheon hosted by the University of hosted by Canadian Progress Club Calgary Student Club Deerfoot Mall Drive-In Movies – Calgary Bow River hosted by Ivanhoe Cambridge Tom Milley Memorial Charity Poker Tournament Dogie Do Rodeo organized by DLBH hosted by Canadian Progress Club – Downtown

15 l BBBS AR 2011/12 FUNDER AND If our volunteers are the heart of our organization, then our donors are our lungs. Their support DONOR LISTS is the oxygen that keeps our programs alive. But more than that, their support tells the young people in our programs that our donors believe in them, their future and the community.

PARTNERS $100,000+ Forzani Group Ltd. ING Direct Calgary Cafe Town of High River - United Way Canadian Progress Club - Bow River The Prosser Charitable Foundation Immigrant Services Calgary United Way Chestermere Area Partnership Canadian Progress Club - Downtown Safe Haven Foundation Rocky View County Family and Canadian Progress Club - North Community Support Services United Way Okotoks Partnership PARTNERS $20,000+ Canadian Progress Club Richard Skauge Alberta Children and Youth Services PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS – Stampede City TOTEM Charitable Foundation $5,000+ Calgary & Area Child & Family City of Calgary Family and Services Authority The Calgary Foundation Community Support Services GOVERNMENT GRANTS Canadian Progress Club - Eves $5,000+ Dick and Lois Haskayne Fund Gary Nissen Canadian Western Bank Cochrane Family and Community Jayman MasterBUILT Inc. Support Services / United Way INDIVIDUALS $10,000+ CIBC Children’s Foundation The Qualico Partnership Partnership Andy & Susan Lockhart City of Airdrie Family and Community United Way of Calgary and Area Government of Canada Ronald A. MacMicken Support Services Government of the PARTNERS $50,000+ David Pickersgill Province of Alberta INDIVIDUALS $2500+ Bryce Eidsness Anonymous Donor Donald G. Roberts Okotoks Family and Community Darcy L. Smith Arthur J. E. Child Foundation Honorable Jonathon Denis, QC Support Services J. Ross Keating Boys and Girls Clubs Big Brothers Minister of Justice and Solicitor Public Health Agency of Canada Big Sisters of Edmonton and Area General Safe Communities Mark and Brenda Powell Innovation Fund Town of High River Family and Bruce Robertson Community Support Services BBBS AR 2011/12 l 16 Michael Lang Kate Levesque Long View Systems Corporation Burnett Duckworth & Palmer LLP Steele Curry Kevin Plowman National Bank Financial Inc. BURNSWEST Corporation T. Richard Brown Kirby Cox Northwest Tank Lines Inc. Business On Camera W. Brett Wilson Lila Keith Penni Johnston-Gill Calgary Lighting Products William Koenig LRS Consulting RBC Foundation Canaccord Genuity Corp. Maria Rosaria Iavasile CORPORATIONS Cenovus Employee Foundation INDIVIDUALS $500+ Mike French Adrian Lomas AND CORPORATE Concorde Entertainment Group Murray and Joan Moore FOUNDATIONS $5000+ Allan Kolinsky Deerfoot Mall Rob Leach ARC Financial Corporation Anne Stewart Enbridge VIP Program Robert C. Merchant Archer Daniels Midland Company Canada Helps Anonymous Donations Invesco Canada Ltd. Robyn L. McMorris Bonavista Energy Corporation Cliff Wildgoose Jazhart Studios Inc. Scott W. Sangster EnCana Cares Foundation Dale Burstall Sharon Moore The Keg Spirit Foundation Donovan Dillon FirstEnergy Capital Corporation Shelly Eresman Laricina Energy Ltd. Doug Andrus Husky Energy Inc. Shirley Cooke Macquarie North America Ltd. Dr. Penny Jennett KPMG Management Services LLP Steve Peake Nexen Inc. Gary Goetsch Paradigm Capital Thomas C. Whitehead Original Joe’s Franchise Group Inc. Gerald Patwell Peters & Co. Ltd. Tyler Duhaime Sayer Securities Limited Gerry Wood Raging River Exploration United Way Anonymous Donors Suncor Energy Foundation Glen Eastwood Warren Book CORPORATIONS Talisman Energy Inc. Gordon and Joyce Lackenbauer AND CORPORATE CORPORATIONS Torys LLP Gordy & Brenda Jane Cannady FOUNDATIONS $1000+ Graham Wardle AND CORPORATE Tournament Tracker FOUNDATIONS $10,000+ 1520915 Alberta Ltd. James K. Gray Wawanesa Insurance First Calgary Financial Apache Canada Ltd. Jeremy Hrdlicka WestJet GMP Securities LLP Avnet International (Canada) Ltd. John Zutter

17 l BBBS AR 2011/12 GIFTS IN-KIND $500+ Gordy & Brenda Jane Cannady Real Pros Real Estate Consultants Andrew Birkby The City of Calgary Hanson’s Fishing Outfitters Richard & Cathy Bird Brookfield Properties - Al B. Gordon Hardip Banwait Robert Emett Bruce Robertson Al G. Lennox Hershey Canada Inc. Sanj Malik Calgary Stampeder Outriders Andy & Susan Lockhart Highland Moving & Storage Ltd. Savanna Energy Services Corp. Canadian Tire Foundation for Families – Jumpstart Program Boulevard Travel Hitachi Canada Ltd. Scholastic Book Fairs COBS Bread Calgary & Bowl Canada James Davidson Sequence Sports Marketing Airdrie locations Calgary Flames Hockey Club Jeff Parry Promotions T. Richard Brown DLBH LLP Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra Jerry Drews Teamsters Canada Rail Conference Fight for Kids Planning Committee Calgary Police Association Jonathan Hector Virginia Binder Gary Nissen Calgary Stampeders Football Club Judy Burke SERVICE CLUBS AND Henry Burris Canadian Natural Resources Limited Kevin & Patti Macmaster ASSOCIATIONS $500+ James Phoenix Canadian Western Bank Kevin Carlson AIR at the University of Calgary Kids Up Front Foundation of Alberta Dan Maylan Kevin Langille Cochrane Activettes Melrose Cafe & Bar David Eskesen Kids Up Front Kinette Club of High River Rob Kerr David Langill Foundation of Alberta Teamsters Local Union No. 362 Ron & Candice MacMicken Don Archibald Lloyd & Amy Sabas Volunteer Alberta Shaun Johnston Margo Kirkwood Donald G. Roberts – Cast & Crew of Heartland SPECIAL THANKS Dr. Samuel B. Switzer, Mark Breakell AND RECOGNITION Student Chapter B.Sc. D.M.D. Mark Mallamo Alberta Ballet Their Opportunity Minor Sports Elite Fleet Courier Mike Kahn Alberta Treasury Vertigo Theatre First Calgary Financial Murray Bandura Management Charity Classic Forzani Group Ltd. Orion Management Inc. Organizing Committee Gary Nissen Pattison Outdoor Advertising All-Star Weekend Planning Committee Gordon L. Keon Peter Pastewka

BBBS AR 2011/12 l 18 COMMUNITY We have so much in common – our belief in community, in the value of giving back, in the COLLABORATORS potential of every child. Working together we create a future that none of us could create alone. Working together we build that future – for ourselves, for our community and for our young people.

Alberta Mentoring Partnership Calgary Recreation, Village Square Greenwood Village University of Calgary Leisure Centre – Big Brothers Big Sisters Club Alberta’s Promise Hospice Calgary Canadian Tire Foundation UpStart AltaLINK Husky Energy – Jumpstart in Calgary Boys and Girls Clubs of Airdrie and Airdrie Immigrant Services Calgary WinSport Canada Boys and Girls Clubs of Calgary Canadian Western Bank Jewish Family Services – Canada Olympic Park Calgary Board of Education Centre for Newcomers Kafe 12 WorleyParsons Calgary Catholic Coalition for Equal Access Kids Up Front Youth Central Immigration Society to Education Our Lady Queen of Peace Ranch YMCA Calgary Calgary Catholic Community Links Airdrie Projet Appartenance School District 20 Vic Management: Ernst & Young LLP Rocky View Schools Marlborough Mall Calgary Family Services Genesis Centre of – Starburst and Spirit Programs Shell Canada Community Wellness Calgary Ismaili Community Spokes for Little Folks Greater Southern Separate Catholic Calgary Learning Francophone Education Region No. 4 The Calgary Foundation Village Collaborative Greater Southern Public Tim Horton’s Camps Calgary Police Services Francophone Education Region No. 4

19 l BBBS AR 2011/12 SHARE A STORY

BBBS AR 2011/12 l 20 SCHOOL Every year we are thrilled to add new names to the list of schools who welcome our staff and COLLABORATORS volunteers into the lives of their students. We, along with hundreds of students, thank all those teachers, principals, and support staff who have supported our mentoring programs and made our time in their buildings and classrooms so productive.

Abbeydale School Blessed John XXIII School Crescent Heights High School École Sainte Marguerite Bourgeoys A.E. Cross School Deer Run School École Senator Riley Alice Jamieson Girls’ Academy Bowcroft School Douglas Harkness School École St. Matthew School Alternative High School Bowness High School Dr. Gladys McKelvie Egbert School Erin Woods School Annie Gale School Cambrian Heights School École Airdrie Middle School Ernest Manning High School Banded Peak School Catherine Nichols Gunn School École Edwards Elementary School Falconridge School Bearspaw School Cecil Swanson School École Joe Clark Elementary School Father Lacombe High School Belfast School Centennial High School École La Mosaique Belvedere Parkway School Central Memorial High School École La Rose Savage G.W. Skene School Chestermere Lake Middle School École Manachaban Middle School George McDougall High School Bishop Kidd Jr. High Cochrane High School École Notre Dame de la Paix Georges P. Vanier School Bishop McNally High School Colonel Irving School École Okotoks Junior High School H.D. Cartwright School Bishop O’Byrne High School Colonel Walker School École Percy Pegler Harold Panabaker School

21 l BBBS AR 2011/12 “It’s cool to meet somebody who you know is going to be a big part of your life. Our Little Brother, Cory, has taught us a lot from what he’s been through that we now use in raising our own kids.” - Big Couple Robb and Ceilidh

Huntington Hills School Notre Dame High School Roland Michener School Taradale School Jack James High School Our Lady of Assumption School Rosscarrock School Thomas B. Riley School John G. Diefenbaker High School Our Lady of Fatima School Simons Valley School Vincent Massey School John Paul II School Patrick Airlie School Sir John Franklin School West Island College Keeler School Penbrooke Meadows School Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Westbrook School Killarney School Queen Elizabeth Jr. and Springbank Community High School Western Canada High School Sr. High School Lester B. Pearson High School Springbank Middle School Willow Park School Radisson Park School Louis Riel School St. Helena School Woodlands School Rainbow Creek Elementary School Meadowbrook Middle School St. John Brebeuf School Ramsay School Mitford Middle School St. Margaret School Ralph McCall School Mount Royal School St. Francis High School Richmond School Mount View School St. Michael School R.J. Hawkey Elementary School Muriel Clayton Middle School St. Timothy School

BBBS AR 2011/12 l 22 BOARD OF Some people are donors, some are volunteers, some put on events and some raise money. DIRECTORS And then there is the Board – where all of these roles are wrapped up together in each member. They spend countless hours in meetings and at events. They make speeches, find new sources of funding, safeguard our reputation and support our staff. They set up tables, drive broken chairs to the dump, read the fine print in every contract and still find the time to set out a new vision and strategic direction for us to follow. The volunteer directors are our measure and our comfort. We could not succeed without them.

WARREN BOOK ANDY LOCKHART MARK POWELL Director Director Director

RICHARD BROWN ADRIAN LOMAS SYDNEY SMITH President Director Director

STEELE CURRY STEVE PEAKE SERENA WALL Vice Chair Secretary Treasurer

KEN HIGHAM DAVID PICKERSGILL Director Past President

23 l BBBS AR 2011/12 FOUNDERS Our Founders are our history and our future. Their collective wisdom allows this organization to endure and thrive. They are the repository of our triumphs and our challenges, and the keepers of our faith in the future. We build on their strength and rely on their endurance. We know that with our Founders, the young people of our community are in good hands.

Carol Abernethy Mike Cunningham Jack Killick Eric Prosser Jeanne Anderson Joe Donnelly Marie Kippel Don Roberts Fane Atkinson Wayne Evans Allan Kolinsky Pete Robison Wayne Bamford Gib Forbes Andy Lockhart Ken Roworth Harry Beaton Cindy Fox-Tracey Paul Makosz Annemarie Schreiner Keith Bell Bill (William) Gibson Robyn McMorris Winona Sinclair Todd Berry Al Gordon Bob Merchant Sue Sisson Erich Binder Wayne Hill Barry Padley Anne Stewart Henry Burris Cy Johnson Steve Peake Tom Whitehead Tammy Coates Don Johnson David Pickersgill Garry Zurowski Al Cooke Don Karst Dick Proctor Ronnie Zurowski

BBBS AR 2011/12 l 24 WHAT IF EVERY CHILD COULD…

25 l BBBS AR 2011/12 …FULFILL HIS OR HER POTENTIAL?

…BE SET ON THE RIGHT PATH TODAY?

…FINISH HIGH SCHOOL, GO TO COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY, GET A JOB AND GIVE BACK TO THEIR COMMUNITY?

WOULDN’T THAT BE SOMETHING TO SHARE? The production of this report was made possible by the donated services of BMIR and Jazhart Studios Inc., with a special thanks to Unicom Graphics and Calaway Park.

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