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B B B S Big Brothers Big Sisters of Calgary and Area Annual Report 2012/13 TABLE OF 01. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & BOARD CHAIR MESSAGE 02. BUILDING RESILIENCY CONTENTS 10. OUR PROGRAMS 14. SATELLITE DISTRICT OFFICES 15. REVENUE & EXPENSES 16. FUNDERS & DONORS 20. FUNDRAISERS, CAMPAIGNS & COMMUNITY EVENTS 22. CORPORATE BIGS PARTNERS 23. SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS 24. COMMUNITY INITIATIVES & PARTNERSHIPS 26. BBBS CANADA CENTENNIAL 27. YEARS OF SERVICE AWARDS 28. OUR FOUNDERS 29. BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & Our Calgary office was relocated to provide us with an additional 3,000 square feet of space. This additional room is needed as we move toward the BOARD CHAIR MESSAGE growth envisioned in our Strategic Plan. We received confirmation of the importance of our work through two The theme of this year’s Annual General Report is resiliency - the separate research studies, Dewit and the Boston Consulting Group. The resiliency that mentoring builds in our young people and the DeWit study included almost 1,000 young people in BBBS mentoring resiliency of our organization as we moved through a year of programs and confirmed that young people who are mentored are transformational change. We have new premises, a new vision significantly more confident in their academic abilities and considerably less statement, a new organizational structure and new programs. likely to develop behavioural problems. We overcame financial challenges from cut backs in the face of growing demand for our services and joined the celebration of The Boston Consulting Group study calculated the social return on Big Brothers and Big Sisters centennial year. investment of the Big Brothers Big Sisters program. It found that for every $1 invested in the Big Brother Big Sister program, there was a minimum As our organization transformed this past year, so did our vision, return to society of $18. Individuals in the study demonstrated, higher school “Every young person realizes their full potential.” Our vision completion rates, higher levels of education, less unemployment and higher encompasses the impact of our work and acknowledges our salaries. belief that all young people have the ability to succeed. Through the dedication and inspiration of our mentors our youth can We are enormously grateful to our mentors, board, committee members, realize their potential, set goals and create a road map for partners, funders and staff. Your continued support, vision and passion help success today and for their future. each young person realize their full potential. We extend a very special thank you to the Canadian Progress Clubs whose support, in a financially difficult This year each program and process in Service Delivery was year, exceeded all expectation. evaluated and many improvements were realized: reduced wait times, increased efficiency in application procedures and training opportunities identified for volunteers and staff. These improvements enable us to increase the number of young people in our programs and to serve them more effectively. Richard Brown, Board Chair Sharon Moore, Executive Director BBBS CALGARY AR 2012/13 | 1 mPOWER YOUTH MENTORING SHYLA NAHANNI BUILDING SUCCESS IN SCHOOL & BEYOND & “SHYLA IS SO PASSIONATE Big Sister Nahanni met Little Sister Shyla as a grade 1 student, and this year ABOUT SOCIAL CHANGE. Nahanni had the honor to watch Shyla graduate from grade 12. Since neither SHE WANTS TO START Nahanni nor Shyla had siblings, the two were excited to enter into the journey of sisterhood together. Over the past decade, their activities have evolved from SOMETHING BIGGER THAN playing in the park, to shopping trips and fundraisers. “We have done so much HERSELF.” together - the Bowl for MS, the Walk for ALS, and we have an annual tradition of going to West Edmonton Mall,” Shyla says. Nahanni, mPower Mentor Nahanni and Shyla feel fortunate to have been able to see each other’s lives transform over the years. “Shyla was a junior bridesmaid at my wedding and she has seen my three-year-old daughter grow up. I got to see her graduate and watch her become such a beautiful young lady.” Shyla considers herself an As an adult ‘auntie’ for the first time and always knew Nahanni would be an incredible mom. “She was always so amazing with me so naturally I knew she would be amazing with her own children. Her life has changed but she’s still the same person. I can still talk to her about anything.” This year Shyla was selected to attend the Big Brothers Big Sisters Youth Summit 66% in Ottawa on Parliament Hill, where youth from across Canada came together to voice their views on social change. At the summit, Shyla discussed her passion for mentoring and how it has positively impacted her life. She too, wishes to become a Big Sister in the future. To see Shyla come back from the Youth Summit was a of former mentees give back powerful moment for Nahanni. “To hear her be so passionate and excited about to their communities through community change was remarkable – she wants to start something bigger than volunteering. Former mentees herself.” volunteer an average of 95 Shyla will soon be turning 18 and looking back on their time together both she hours each year. and Nahanni describe their experience together as life-changing and inspiring. BETWEEN GENERATIONS mPOWER YOUTH MENTORING OLIVIA GISELE BUILDING LIFE-CHANGING FRIENDSHIPS BUILDING SUCCESS IN SCHOOL & BEYOND & “OUR MOST The first time Between Generations mentor Gisele met Olivia, she was MEANINGFUL in grade 3 at Mount View Elementary. Gisele recalls that Olivia was CONVERSATIONS extremely shy, so shy in fact that she wouldn’t even smile. Well four years later and you can’t get Olivia to stop smiling! They meet every HAPPEN WHEN WE Friday in school and you can usually find them in the school kitchen BAKE TOGETHER.” where Gisele first taught Olivia how to bake. Through a shared love of baking, their relationship blossomed. Gisele, Between Generations “Olivia loves to share,” Gisele says, speaking about her passion to Mentor share their baking with Olivia’s class. Although the school has a dishwasher, the pair insist on doing the dishes by hand as that they consider it true quality time. “It’s a part of the experience,” smiles Gisele. They also play sports together which brings out the inner child Girls with a Big Sister are in Gisele who never considered herself as ‘sporty’. “She tries,” Olivia giggles, but she normally beats Gisele at badminton. After retiring, Gisele was searching for a way to give back to her community, and the Between Generations program seemed a great 2.5X fit. Soon she found herself looking forward to Friday mornings when she could see Olivia. From cookies to badminton to Uno, Gisele’s dedication to share meaningful time with Olivia is evident. Olivia has more confidence with the help of Gisele, seeing her as an important more likely than girls without a role model and describing her as “caring and kind”. mentor to be confident in their Gisele’s grade 6 graduation gift to Olivia was a handmade quilt, and ability to be successful at school. Olivia gave Gisele a necklace from Kenya with colors she knew would match Gisele’s outfits. These gifts will remind them of their shared connection for years to come. RECREATION MENTORING BETWEEN GENERATIONS mPOWER YOUTH MENTORING TIM STEVE BUILDING STRONGER COMMUNITIES BUILDING LIFE-CHANGING FRIENDSHIPS BUILDING SUCCESS IN SCHOOL & BEYOND & “TIM IS ALWAYS Although they have only been matched for one year, READY TO TRY Little Brother Tim feels like Steve has been his Big Brother ANYTHING, HE IS forever. Their meetings usually begin with a game of basketball or badminton at the Saddletowne YMCA, and AN INSPIRATION are often followed by a meal of tacos – a shared passion. TO ME.” Their love of sports has taken them to Hitmen games and other sporting events including their favorite, a monster Steve, Recreation Mentor truck rally. Tim and Steve have taught each other important lessons. Tim appreciates that he can talk to Steve about anything going on in his life. “He’s taught me if I have any problems that it’s okay to open up and talk to him.” Tim has taught Steve not to take life too seriously. “Sometimes you have to go back to the simple basics of having fun 78% as life can seem so busy. I can be both an adult and kid with Tim.” After the close of his career with the Canadian Armed of Recreation Forces, Steve felt the need to continue his passion to do Mentoring participants something that would have an impact in the world. “I had are playing new sports already done some epic things in my life and I wanted to do something even bigger”. That ‘something’ turned out for the first time. to be becoming a Big Brother to Tim, who he sees as an inspiration. Tim and Steve looking forward to the adventures the upcoming year has to offer them. It will be filled with swimming, skiing, snowboarding, and their new-found passion: geocaching! WHAT MAKES A YOUNG PERSON RESILIENT? A resilient young person copes effectively with stress and challenging life situations. They feel valued for their individual gifts and strengths, set realistic expectations for themselves and others and develop problem solving skills to manage future challenges. A mentor can play an important role in shaping these positive qualities in children and youth as they mature and move into adulthood. To impact the lives of young people and MISSION volunteers through the power of mentoring. VISION Every young person realizes their full potential. IS BUILT BUILDING STRONGER COMMUNITIES BUILDING LIFE-CHANGING FRIENDSHIPS BUILDING SUCCESS IN SCHOOL & BEYOND LET’S BUILD IT TOGETHER OUR PROGRAMS TOTAL YOUNG PEOPLE SERVED IN MENTORING PROGRAMS Big Brothers Big Sisters of Calgary and Area positively impacts the lives of children and youth through mentoring.