2018 Annual Report & Annual General Meeting

First Book Canada NB Child and St. Stephen Aces Thank you to all of our Flo-rite Mechanical Youth Advocate Jr. A Hockey Club Fundy Shores School NB Children’s St. Stephen Chamber 2018 Annual Report & 2018 Community Partners Fundy Fencing Foundation of Commerce Fundy Winterfest NB Department of St. Stephen’s Serving Saint John, Kings & Charlotte Counties Giant Tiger Post-Secondary University Annual General Meeting GlassSKY Education, Training Stantec Consulting Glenn Carpenter and Labour Stewart McKelvey Centre NB Department of Stone Church Judge Tom Bell Award recipients: Grant Thornton LLP Social Development Stuart House Bed Greater Saint John NBCC & Breakfast Vision Barb Crawford & Noah Anthony Meeting Agenda: Community Neighbourhood Police Subway ‘Awarded annually for Foundation Council Sussex Mental Every child exceptional dedication to volunteering’ Wednesday, June 19, 2019 Holiday Inn Express Nick Nicolle Health Clinic & Suites Community Centre Sussex Wellness who needs Hooper Law Norm & Donna Network a mentor, Huestis Insurance Michaelsen Symphony NB 1. Call to Order - Acknowledgements MENTOR Links members take instruction Group Offline Board TD Canada Trust has a mentor. Debbie Cooper IA Clarington Game Cafe TD Wealth 2. Chairperson and Secretary Named from Chris Peters, former Little Brother Investments P.R.O. Kids Teed Saunders Debbie Cooper and now owner of East Coast Boxing and ICS Creative Agency PALS Program Doyle & Co.  Performance Centre. Impact Wealth Pathways to Education Teen Resource Centre 3. Meeting Duly Constituted Imperial Theatre Penny Heather Thandi Restaurant Mission (Reading Notice of Meeting) 20/20 Vision Care Canadian Progress Inside Out Nature PFLAG Thane Fawkes Executive Director Laurie Collins Club Ignite ACAP Centre Prestige Homes Sussex The Big 50/50 Statement 4. Quorum (1/3 of Board Members: 4) Acadia Broadcasting Canadian Tire Innovatia Pristine The Boys and Girls Barb Crawford Noah Anthony 5. Approval of Minutes 2018 - Secretary Acadian Sturgeon Jumpstart Investors Group – Project Roar Club of Saint John We commit to Advocate Printing Canadian Women’s Larry Clark RBC Foundation The Promise Mentor - Go Girls! Teen Mentor - Fundy Leah Straight Air Canada Foundation Foundation - Irving Equipment RBC Future Launch Partnership understand and Friendship Club Middle & High School 6. Executive Reports & Approvals: Al Gagnon Photography Girls’ Fund Irving Forest Services RBC (Future Launch The Saint John a. President’s Report Algonquin Resort Canaport LNG Irving Oil Champions) - Multicultural and respond to the George Hitchcock Award Debbie Cooper Amazeatourium Mrs. Carol Wilson Irving Pulp and Paper Quispamsis & Newcomers needs of young Anglophone South Château de Champlain Irving Shipbuilding Fairville Blvd Resource Centre b. Executive Director’s Report ‘Awarded School District Cherry Brook Zoo Janie’s Kid Zone Inc. RBC Insurance Ticklebelly Hill people in our Laurie Collins Arauco Children’s Wish J.D. Irving, Limited Reaction Events Timbertop annually for c. Treasurer’s Report Foundation communities Around the Block JDI Sawmills and Richard Alderman Adventures youth to attend Daniel Drew Atlantic Lottery Corp. City of Saint John Woodlands Rockwood Park Tim Horton’s – with relevant summer camp or Coldwell Banker 7. Appointment of Accountants 2020 Atlantic Towing Judith & Brian Dunstan Rossmount Inn Murphy Restaurants pursue an Autotec 1995 Inc. Select Realty Kennebecasis Regional Rotary Club of Touchstone Academy volunteer based Daniel Drew Beaconsfield Middle Connexion Works Police Force Rothesay Kings Town of St. George educational mentoring 8. Election of Directors School Connors Bros. Kent Building Supplies Rothesay Park School Town of St. Stephen interest’ Niki Comeau/Debbie Cooper BCAPI Cooke Aquaculture Kiwanis Club of RST Sunbury Town of Sussex programs. Izzy Boudreau BDO Canada Crescent Valley Saint John Saint John Chamber UNB Radio 107.3 9. Mentoring Success Stories Bell Aliant Resource Centre KV Oasis Youth Centre of Commerce UNB Worlds UNBound 10. Presentation of Awards: Bella’s Bistro Amherst Dalhousie Medicine L’Arche Saint John Saint John Energy UNBSJ and Associated Judge Tom Bell Award Belmont Health & NB Lakefield Elementary Saint John Free Alumni George Hitchcock Award DealerMine CRM Wellness School Public Library United Commercial Saint John 11. Special Presentations Betty Hitchcock Deloitte LLP Lakewood Heights Saint John Learning Travelers of America BMO Bank of Montreal Delta Marriott School Exchange Jack Kidd Council 755 Office: 12. New Business Boston Pizza Saint John Lancaster Golden Saint John Riptide United Way Saint Third Level 13. Adjournment - Refreshments to follow Foundation Deer Island Service Club Saint John Police Force John, Kings & Brunswick Square Please join us in celebration! Brenan’s Funeral Home Community School Lily Lake Pavilion Saint John Rotary Club Charlotte 39 King Street Sam Morrell Josh Thibodeau & Crematorium Dr. Arnold Brown & Living SJ Saint John Seadogs Vibrant Communities Saint John, NB Bridget McGale & Associates Loch Lomond School Saint John Theatre Saint John, Sussex & E2L 4W3 Catherine Sidney Dr. Beth Gilbert Mariner Partners Company Charlotte County Brilliant Labs Dynamic Funds Maritimes & Saint John Volunteer Vito’s Restaurant 506 635-1145 Youth Served in Big Brothers Big Sisters Programs 2018 Brunswick News East Coast Boxing and Northeast Pipeline – Centre WE Believe Saint John Brunswick Pipeline - Performance Spectra Energy Saint John Waterfront WestJet Youth Served in Mentoring Programs - 287 Group and Waiting List Programs: Emera Eastern College Maritime Travel Development Mrs. Winona Crilley Youth Served in More Than One Program - 23 Game On! (Boys) - 30 Brunswick Square Elementary Martinon Yacht Club Salesforce WorkSafeNB Volunteer Mentors - 220 Go Girls! - 93 Literacy Inc. Shopping Centre McDonald’s Scotiabank Wyndham Worldwide One-On-One Core Programs: Extended Length Go Girls! - 7 Brunswick Square Energy Atlantica Midland Transport Grand Bay-Westfield Xerox Canada Ltd. Little Brothers- 17 MENTOR Links - 50 Dental Exit Realty Specialists Morna Heights School Sculpt Saint John YMCA of Greater Canada NB Job Grants Fabiola Martinez National Bank Seadogs Foundation Saint John Little Sisters - 37 BIG Adventure Day Camp - 22 Canada Summer Jobs Fairview Bowling NB & Maine Railways Sobeys YMCA Newcomer In-School Mentees - 48 Kids ‘n Kops Summer Camp - 14 Lanes St. Croix Courier Connections In-School Teen Mentees - 62 Code Makers Summer Camp - 15 BBBS Saint John Board of Directors 2018-19 MENTOR Links Program makes connections Inspire Mentoring Awards

Board Executive Board of Directors Betty Hitchcock accepts the ‘J. K. Irving Lifetime Distinction President: Susan Eisner, Credit Counselling in Mentoring Award’ from Services of Atlantic Canada Debbie Cooper Mr. Irving, with Mentee, Jada Retired - Boys & Jennifer Hallihan, Parent Girls Club Betty Hitchcock, Retired Nurse 1st Vice President: Andrew Holmes, ICS Creative Agency Leah Straight Jim Jordan, J.D. Irving, Limited Investors Group Cindy Millett, Irving Oil 2nd Vice President: Kathleen Osborne, Social Development Kate Shannon Emily Teed, Social Development Canaport LNG Ted Weaire, Cooke Aquaculture Slevin is pumped to race in the NB Soap Treasurer: Jeff Williams, Comeau’s Sea Foods Ltd. Box Derby representing ‘Lily Lake Pavilion’ Daniel Drew Honorary Life Members: and ‘Lily’s Café’. Great Canadian Darrell Scribner, Retired Police Detective Dollar Store Robert Vincent, Stewart McKelvey 2018 Agency Activities The second annual Inspire Mentoring Secretary: Awards was held on October 18, 2018 to Vacant celebrate people working, volunteering and Agency Staff in 2018 January/February MENTOR Links can take you places you Past President:  2nd Annual Dress Down Day contributing as mentors in our communities. may have never gone before - like selfie-friendly street art and Niki Comeau Executive Director Laurie Collins  Participation in Winterfest  Betty Hitchcock was honored as the ASD-S First Timbertop Adventures, where you can really go ‘out on a limb’! Mentoring Coordinators Charlene Perry March/April recipient of the J.K. Irving Lifetime Steps Housing Kimberly Fawkes  Bowl for Kids Sake Events MENTOR Links, the agency’s waitlist Distinction in Mentoring Award for Lori Hall May/June group program, was supported in her dedication to mentoring others Meagin Huisman  Program Evaluation Project part by the Boston Pizza Foundation. throughout her lifetime. Amy Tanner Volunteer  Bowl for Kids Sake Events This program offerschildren and  Other honorees included community Sarah Taylor-Weeks  Participated in the NB Soap Box Derby youth who are waiting for a 1 to 1 mentors Daryl Steeves, Anne McShane, Special Projects Coordinator  Collection for the BIG Book Sale Milestones match the opportunity to experience Rhonda Cusack and Sam Palmer. Rhoda Welshman  Ted Rogers Scholarship Presentation to safe, age-appropriate activities in the community while connecting 2018 Summer Grant Students Mia Flood Jessica Schwarze Abbey Jordan  Annual General Meeting with agency staff and screened adult volunteers. Allee Bezeau  In-School Mentoring & Go Girls! Closing Parties Participants have the chance to see new places, try their hand Congratulations Will von Richter  BBBSC National Convention at new activities, and meet new friends from all over the Greater Saint John area. Events are educational, recreational, and give and Thank You! July/August  Littles attend Tim Horton’s Camp children the chance to connect and contribute to the community Postsecondary & Career Readiness  Summer Day Camps (BIG Adventure Camps, they live in. These experiences help youth to recognize, harness, 5 years PROPEL is the newest addition to the Kids ‘n Kops, Code Makers) and develop their social capital, while identifying and drawing on Barb Crawford program offerings in 2018. Funded  13th Annual BIG Book Sale the support of positive adult role models. Kathy Winsor  through the RBC Foundation, this program Summer Family BBQ: Mentors/ This program offers families a way to feel more connected to Leta Dineen Mentees & Families targets youth age 16-29 and encourages the agency and a way for the agency staff to get to know the September/October participants to explore areas of self, post- th parent and child better prior to matching them with a volunteer. 10 years  BBBS Month – September 18 BBBS Day secondary education and career path. In MENTOR Links also enables staff to maintain service and support Carlos Conception  Annual Martinon Yacht Club Boat Trip partnership with the Saint John Learning for families after a match has closed, as children whose matches Mavis Alain Front L to R: Lori, Meagin, Amy. Back L to  In-School Mentoring and Go Girls! Exchange and Pathways to Education, our programs began have ended are invited to join MENTOR Links outings where Leah Straight R: Rhoda, Sarah, Laurie, Kim and Charlene. first intake took 21 students through a  Game On! programs began appropriate. series of presentations, panel discussions,  Agency Accreditation by BBBS of Canada MENTOR Links also offers volunteers an alternative option if 20 years campus tours and skill development work-  Second Annual Inspire Mentoring Awards they are uncertain about making the commitment to the 1 to 1 Chris Brillant shops over a 14-week period through late November/December program, or who, for various reasons, may be unable to commit 2018-2019. Some students even went on  Atlantic Regional BBBS Conference to a weekly program. Notable Milestones  Canadian Women’s Foundation Meeting to work placements that will better equip In 2018, the MENTOR Links program engaged 50 waitlist in Montreal them to reach their goals and make well children and 12 volunteers in a total of 18 group outings. 24 years  Agency Christmas Party informed decisions for their future. Cindy Millett  Christmas Parades/Lamp Post Decorating Of the children who attended at  Board/Staff Holiday Potluck least one MENTOR Links activity in 32 years Our much-lovedloved summersummer studentsstudents  Uptown Sparkles 2018, 1 to 1 matches were identified Betty Hitchcock L to R: Mia, Will, Allee and Abbey  Holiday Gift Wrapping Campaign for 17 of them during that year. My admiration and respect for the profession- Mentor. ‘Life changing’ is an understatement to alism of our staff and the quality of services and describe the growth and development of a child In -School Programs (ASD-S) Why mentoring matters . . . true stories! President’s programs provided to the children and youth with the light that shines brighter from within. Anglophone School District South LS Kionna & Report has grown exponentially during my term on the It has been a very busy year with major Board of Directors. I extend congratulations and goals accomplished: BS Janis gratitude to Laurie Collins and her staff team  Thanks to the work of the Board, staff, - 7 Years for a year of changing the lives of children and volunteers, stakeholders and funders, we youth through mentoring programs. have the beginnings of a comprehensive “ . . . from a shy It is a true honour to work with the Board strategic plan which will move us forward little girl to a of Directors, a diligent group of committed over the next 3 to 5 years. community members who have collaborated  We moved our offices to accommodate chatty and and identified strategic priorities. The Board our growing personnel and direct service social teen ” was successful with high-level organizational delivery to our participants. goals and policies, oversight of management  Our Accreditation with Big Brothers Big and organizational performance, serving as Sisters of Canada was completed, for external advocates, participating in fundraising which an action plan was developed with Debbie Cooper and stakeholder relations. a time line to accomplish improvements This agency could not possibly conduct so in our operation. L to R: In-School Teen Mentor Teagan and President, Board of many programs without the outstanding  The development of a monthly donor Mentee Tanner get together weekly at In-School support of the corporations, businesses, and program and a volunteer recruitment Back Bay Elementary School, in the school Mentee Jack & Directors supporters who provide much-needed funds marketing plan were initiated. nd yard or in the gym. In-School “ The ‘Power through fundraising and donations. Thank you  A very successful 2 Annual Inspire Back Bay Elementary Quispamsis Middle Mentor Dylan for all you do for the children. I’d like to Mentoring Awards was well received Barnhill Memorial School of an Hour’ has particularly THANK J.D. Irving, Limited, by recipients, supporters and the public. Bayside Middle School Rothesay Elementary - St. George an outstanding management and employees, for their 11 years, I want to recognize and express appreciation to Blacks Harbour Rothesay High $1.1 million dollars raised through Bowl for Kids our Treasurer, Daniel Drew, who has provided Elementary Rothesay “ The best part impact on the Sake as of May, 2019. The generosity, kindness fiscal oversight and extraordinary volunteer duty Centennial School Netherwood . . . is hanging Mentee and and commitment of individuals under the lead- over the last 7 years. We are grateful for Dan’s Fairvale Elementary Seaside Park ership of Mr. James K. Irving and Deborah expertise and guidance as the agency faced Forest Hills Elementary School out and playing the Mentor. ” Fisher is beyond description and comparison. Fundy Middle & High St. George challenges and gained fiscal solvency. Thank We thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Hammond River Valley Elementary in the gym.” you, Dan; you are one in a million. Hampton Elementary St. John the Because of you, lives are changing positively. I also want to thank Board members who Hampton Middle Baptist/King Edward BS Laura & The quality of programs and services to are now concluding their term, for their service Hampton High St. Malachy’s Memorial LS Abby hundreds of children and youth in Saint John, and dedication to BBBS: Kate Shannon, Ted Harbour View High School St. Rose Kings and Charlotte Counties is based on Weaire, Kate Osborne and Jennifer Hallihan. Harry Miller Middle St. Stephen Elementary - 2 Years volunteer mentors and honoring the aspect With deepest gratitude, submitted by Hazen White - St. Francis St. Stephen Middle of mentoring. The ‘Power of an Hour’ has an Debbie Cooper, Milltown Elementary St. Stephen High School “ . . . still seeing outstanding impact on the Mentee and the President of the Board Prince Charles Sussex Elementary Princess Elizabeth Woodlawn Learning each other even Quispamsis Elementary Centre though BS Laura Community offers gifts, labor & donations is in Fredericton Below: NB Power for university.” came out in full force, with sleeves rolled up, to sort some of In-School Mentee the thousands of Trinity & In-School donated used books. Mentor Shirley

- St. George Above: The Saint John Police “ . . . you are Force office staff were proud to ‘dress down’ for a ‘BIG cause’ in someone who Above L to R: Marina Burke, Laurie January 2018. Police Chief Bruce is in her ‘circle Collins and Stephen Campbell, In-School Mentee Chloe & Connell is second from right. of trust’.” at Sculpt Saint John, with their In-School Mentor Kathy - St. George donated gifts for children in need. “ The best part . . . is having fun!” 755-2002 As the Executive Director of Big Brothers Big year, but for the future and sustainability of Executive Sisters of Saint John, it is a pleasure for me to the agency. The funds were strategically Our Popular Summer Game On! Eat Smart, Play Smart, Live Smart reflect upon the success of the agency through- invested and helped us restructure in order to Director’s out the past year and to share that success focus on serving more children and youth Program Opportunities through our annual report. When looking back going forward. Thank you to Mr. J.K. Irving, Game On! Eat Smart, Play Smart, Live Smart Report at 2018, several highlights come to mind. Deb Fisher, JDI employees and the many program provides boys and young men with People: other Bowl for Kids Sake sponsors, teams and information and support to make informed Our amazing team of dedicated staff participants for their ongoing commitment to continued to work diligently, creatively and helping young people through mentoring. choices about a range of healthy lifestyle tirelessly to provide high quality mentoring We are also very appreciative of the practices. The boys learn about life skills, programs and additional services for the community support of our other events and communication and emotional health challenges through non- children and youth in our large service area. activities throughout 2018. Because of this, traditional activities in a group setting with adult or teen mentors. Without their incredible level of optimism, we had the most successful ever Big Book Sale, energy, passion and support, Big Brothers Big a very successful 2nd Annual Inspire Mentoring This year the program served a total of 26 boys in the St. George Sisters would be far less successful and I thank Awards event and much success with some of and Hampton areas. There were 3 programs that wrapped up in them from the bottom of my heart! our newer programs. Thank you to the many June of 2018 and 1 new group that started in the fall of 2018. Thank you also to the wonderful group partners who supported the very important These programs were run exclusively by teen volunteers in their of professionals who serve as members of the MENTOR Links program which provides ‘Big’ Adventure Day Camp participants at Board of Directors. Your guidance, governance opportunity for 50 waiting list youth to benefit respective communities. Laurie Collins, the Saint John Free Public Library Makers Executive and support of the agency have all been from activities while they are waiting. Thank The program strives to do the following: a blessing and your dedication is truly you to RBC Future Launch for the funding to Space learning about coding with NBCC. Director appreciated. To Board members Robyn Jeffrey, support our new PROPEL Program for post-  through the lens of healthy living, openly discuss current There were several summer programs and pressing issues facing boys and young men “The Pam Wheaton, Stacy Butler, Josh Middleton secondary and career readiness for older and Kate Osborne who left their positions at youth. Their funding support from 2018 to provided by the agency during the month  build appreciation for the benefits of healthy eating habits relationships various times in 2018, Thank you for sharing 2021 will assist with building skills to assist of July 2018. The programs were provided  promote physical exercise through the use of we create and in our mission of supporting children and youth youth 16 to 29 to prepare for their future. to children who are on the wait list and for non-traditional activities through mentoring. Operational Improvement: support affect matched youth who would benefit from  instill respect for socio-economic, ethno-cultural & racial diversity virtually every Our incredible pool of volunteers has Much of 2018 was focused upon  encourage leadership skills and independent thinking additional programming opportunities. aspect of made a significant impact upon the success of reviewing, refreshing or revamping many the agency in 2018. A majority of volunteers agency policies, procedures and practices in The 2018 camps included ‘Big’ Adventure Right: St. George [a Mentee’s] are involved as mentors in our programs (some both the organizational management and Day Camps for ages 6-9 and 10-13 years Game On! group development in more than one) and are making a significant service delivery components as per BBBS of uses communication old, Kids ‘n Kops Camp (9-12 years) and including impact upon the lives of the children and Canada’s National Standards. Our successful skills in this intellectual, youth. Helping children and youth through 5-year accreditation took place in September, Code Makers Camp (Grades 3-6). active game. social, these positive, safe, nurturing mentoring with very positive results and only a few items These camps were made possible by relationships is so important in helping young needed updating, which we continue to work emotional, people build the confidence to achieve more on at both the staff and board levels. Thank the generous support of community physical, in their lives. The relationships we create and you to all who work diligently to ensure partners who offered space, donations and behavioral support affect virtually every aspect of their compliance with National Standards, and to unique experiences. Thank you to Saint development including intellectual, social, ensure we are operating proficiently. and moral.” John Police Force, UNB’s Worlds UN- emotional, physical, behavioral and moral. Program Evaluation: Thank you to all of our volunteer mentors! Early in the year, we undertook an Bound Program, Nick Nicolle Community Many other volunteers work tirelessly to evaluation project with Karen Shaver from Centre, Brilliant Labs, NBCC and The Saint positively impact the agency through assisting Hancock Consulting to identify and measure John Free Public Library. with events such as the Big Book Sale, Bowl key program evaluation components. The final Below: Kids ‘n Kops Junior Constables for Kids Sake, Holiday Gift Wrapping and more. report contained valuable insights into the visit the Mayor’s Office with Deputy Thank you for helping to build the agency’s positive impacts of our mentoring programs on Mayor Shirley McAlary. capacity to continue our work. both Mentees and Mentors. Our one-to-one Community Support & Partnerships: mentoring programs provided opportunity for: 2018 will forever stand out in my mind  increased participation in new activities; as one with the most incredible community  resulted in improved sense of belonging Police Chief support of which we will be forever grateful! and sense of hope; Bruce Connell The support of J.D. Irving, Limited and employ-  demonstrated improvements in social ees through the Bowl for Kids Sake campaign competence; presents Jacob Above: Junior was beyond comparison. Their milestone of  mentees believed they had something of Arsenault with Constables reaching $1,000,000 in 10 years of support was value to offer; and a Certificate of Seth and Max a goose-bump inducing moment for all of us.  activities reinforced the value of education. Excellence at the try out crime The importance of this level of support is vital The report established a link with the multi- Kids ’n Kops scene uniforms in building agency capacity, not only for one dimensional conception of poverty stating: graduation. for size. “A healthy mentoring relationship can alter a Go Girls! - The Canadian Women’s Foundation Laurie Collins Child Safety Program - continued child’s viewpoint, can impact a child’s attitude towards him/herself and to education, can Big Brothers Big Sisters’ core value is to The support from the Canadian Women’s provide opportunities to experience new maintain the highest standards of practice in Foundation Girls’ Fund Grant since 2012 activities and meet new people. In turn, order to deliver safe, quality mentoring has enabled the Saint John agency to: this increase in access boosts resilience and programs for children and youth. increases social capital, which are essential Our policies and protocols help keep ingredients to addressing poverty”. mentees safe while they participate in our Going forward to 2019 and beyond, we programming. Our leading Child Safety  Serve a tremendous number of will continue to focus energy and resources in Program, Strong from the Start, is a key girls in the Go Girls! core program ways that will help BBBS provide mentors for foundational component to fostering safe,  Add the additional component of more children and youth who will benefit from enjoyable, meaningful, and healthy mentoring ‘enhanced mentoring’ and; this additional support in their lives. Thank Saint John Mayor Don Darling relationships.  Extend some of the groups into you believing in the power of mentoring! gets behind the Bowl for Kids Sake Strong from the Start focuses on healthy the community-based ‘Friendship Respectfully submitted by Laurie Collins western theme with a plea for relationships, with a key component being Clubs’, where some of the Executive Director a $1,000 reward. child safety. The program content is based matches continued for 4 years. upon recent mentoring and youth-focused The total number of participants research and is provided to every mentor, every mentee, and all parents/guardians of who benefited from this program I am pleased to present the 2018 financial were salaries and fundraising costs. The children and youth who are participating in in 2018 included 93 in the core Treasurer’s statements for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Saint salaries decrease was due to a change in one John Inc., as prepared under a ‘Review Engage- of the programs that is funded by a grant. community-based mentoring programs. program/enhanced components and Go Girls! group Report ment’, by Deloitte LLP for the year ended Fundraising costs decreased as we kept a The core topics and key messages of 7 participants in the Friendship Clubs. at Harry Miller Middle School December 31, 2018. Our future stability was close eye on those expenses throughout our Strong from the Start include: made bracelets to highlight their greatly improved by the generous support of different fundraisers.  preparing to be matched The program strives to do the personal strengths  role clarification (of mentee, mentor, following: J.D. Irving, Limited. With their support of the The surplus we have this year was 2018 Bowl for Kids Sake fundraiser they have unexpected and is certainly not the norm. parents and staff)  create appreciation for the benefits of an active, healthy life- raised $1 Million in 10 years. It has given us the ability to plan for more  healthy relationships style  following your instincts The agency had a surplus of $93,420 this than 1 year at a time and strategically increase  build understanding of what constitutes healthy eating habits  trusting your feelings and year; compared to a surplus of $38,183 for spending over the next few years. and the risks associated with eating disorders  goal setting that fits the mentee’s 2017. The agency once again had the support Going forward, the agency will continue to  interests promote the importance of positive mental activity and regular of the Provincial Government, the United Way look for new sources of revenue and continue A key message of the program is that physical exercise Saint John, Kings & Charlotte and our commu- to keep expenses that do not directly affect strong boundaries mean strong relationships.  encourage awareness of core values, personal interests, nity and corporate sponsors in Saint John, mentoring programs low, remaining committed Boundaries come in many forms, including strengths and attributes Kings and Charlotte counties. Total revenue to our goal of ensuring that every child who physical, emotional, and social; and are  support the development of leadership and life skills Daniel Drew, for 2018 increased over 2017 by $35,623 for needs a mentor, has a mentor. We will also be an annual total of $479,738. The increase was central to ensuring a healthy, respectful and  offer guidance in establishing and maintaining friendships CPA, CA looking to maintain our relationship with the child-focused match. Treasurer from the record-breaking Bowl for Kids Sake. United Way and other donors. The program educates about young Right: BBBS Go Girls! We had a decrease in grant revenue due to a A dedicated Board and staff will continue to change in funding of one grant, and the timing provide relevant volunteer based mentoring people’s circle of support, ‘keep secrets’ and Friendship Club had 2018 Revenue ‘speak secrets’, risky behaviors, appropriate of when new grants were received. programs for youth in our communities. a great time 2% 0% On the expense side, total expenditures Respectfully submitted by ways to meet personal needs, the duty to volunteering at 1%6% report abuse if it is disclosed or if there is decreased $19,614 to a total of $386,318 for Daniel Drew, CPA, CA the Amazeatorium, reason to suspect abuse and finally, how staff 2018. The largest components of the decrease Treasurer, Board of Directors members are there to address any concerns. at a giant inter- 9% active Lego station. A modified version of this program has 14% 50% been made available to other community groups and interested parties who have a 14% passion for keeping young people safe. The content of the program is vital education for young people, parents/guardians, caregivers, Left: youth workers and others who spend time with BBBS Go Girls! or observe children interacting with adults or Friendship Club older youth. It is critically important in this was featured in community in particular that more people are an article with made aware of what inappropriate behaviors the Canadian DealerMine CRM in Saint John made a $1,000 Amy Tanner and Charlene Perry shared look like and what to do if they see these Women’s donation to Laurie Collins and Amy Tanner, of Big Brothers Big Sisters information with the behaviors. The responsibility to keep our Foundation on BBBS Saint John. Lancaster Golden Service Club, which made a young people safe is on all of us! Mentorship. generous donation toward youth mentoring. Through a comprehensive infrastructure for supporting Bowl for Kids Sake 2018 - Wild West teams raised a record $250,000! BBBS Saint John Youth Programs mentoring partnerships, the national BBBS organization provides: Many children and youth struggle with societal barriers  detailed legal screening of mentors to ensure child safety and face adversities in their lives like poor living conditions,  a broad network of professional staff supporting mentors family violence, risk factors for mental health, school issues and volunteers and identity challenges. These circumstances have nothing  systems for selecting, training, approving and to do with the value of who they are or who they can supporting volunteers and become, but because of these situations, children and  referral of families to agencies that provide other youth risk not having the opportunity to live up to their full services for the mentee and their family potential. Even worse is the possibility of continuing cycles All of the mentoring programs delivered by Big Brothers of poverty and crime or developing mental health issues. Big Sisters of Saint John adhere to evidence-based National Facing prolonged adversity creates toxic stress in the brain Standards and are subject to a comprehensive and intense that can negatively impact development. This comes at a review process. In addition, all mentoring programs are cost to the young person, and to society. constructed and delivered with attention to the Elements With the guidance and support of a mentor, these of Effective Practice for Mentoring. risks can be avoided, and these young people can gain the Quality program delivery ensures that each mentoring confidence to achieve more – higher incomes, happier lives, relationship reflects: Bowl for Kids Sake ‘Wild West 2018’ – Thank you to all of the teams, sponsors and supporters who raised $250,000 and more contributions to their communities. Our mentors  consistent contact between the mentor and mentee in support of current and future mentoring for youth! J.D. Irving, Limited. teams reached a record milestone in advise and challenge these young people, act as their  appropriate closeness in the relationship, which grows 2018. . . $1,000,000 raised over 10 years of support through Bowl for Kids Sake! champions, provide greater consistency in their lives, over time connect them to broader experiences, opportunities and  youth-centredness in decision-making networks, and provide safe, nonjudgmental environments  structure and boundaries, and News & Noteworthy 2018 in which the child or youth can confide anything.  enough time for the relationship to achieve the goals BBBS creates individual and group mentoring of each specific program or match relationships among adults/older teens and children/youth. Mentorship is a two-way, learning and development Big Brothers Big Sisters’ mentoring programs are partnership where the young person’s needs are placed unique from other interventions, in particular, because at the centre. Because young people’s brains are still trained professionals provide support and scrutiny through- developing, mentoring can support that process through out the life of the relationship to ensure that the relationship back-and-forth interaction like the volley in a good game of is progressing in a healthy and safe manner. This can also ping-pong. Mentoring is an important way to give youth identify and address any issues before they escalate to the experience with these essential back-and-forth relationships, point of causing emotional damage to the child. These helping them develop as healthy young people, able to deal benefits, in conjunction with the outcomes attained through with and overcome life’s adversities. healthy, quality, mentoring relationships, make BBBS Above: Jessica Big Brothers Big Sisters works diligently to ensure mentoring programs an effective mechanism for making Schwarze, In-School superior quality programming. positive change in the lives of young people. Teen Mentor at Fundy Middle & High School Group programs received the Ted continue to engage BBBS Saint John Programs - evolving to meet demand Rogers Scholarship many children while “to ensure the success on the waiting list for of future generations a long-term mentor. The peak in L to R: Laurie Collins presents J.K. Irving with the of Canadians by helping young leaders Traditional and one-of-a-kind ‘Western Boot Award’ for 10 years In-school matches of dedicated support of Bowl for Kids Sake. across the country succeed in their occurred after the educational 1 Year 100 Men aspirations.” volunteer recruitment Right: Darien Edison campaign of 2011- was featured in UNB’s 2012. The focus since Fall Alumni magazine. 2016 has been to once Darien is a former again recruit more Little Brother, current volunteers through MENTOR Links Mentor, targeted volunteer measures, so that Sarah serves Tim Char serves orders 3rd-year Mechanical every child who Hortons orders on on McHappy Day Engineering student & needs a mentor, Camp Day 2018. 2018. Beaverbrook Scholar. has a mentor. Through a comprehensive infrastructure for supporting Bowl for Kids Sake 2018 - Wild West teams raised a record $250,000! BBBS Saint John Youth Programs mentoring partnerships, the national BBBS organization provides: Many children and youth struggle with societal barriers  detailed legal screening of mentors to ensure child safety and face adversities in their lives like poor living conditions,  a broad network of professional staff supporting mentors family violence, risk factors for mental health, school issues and volunteers and identity challenges. These circumstances have nothing  systems for selecting, training, approving and to do with the value of who they are or who they can supporting volunteers and become, but because of these situations, children and  referral of families to agencies that provide other youth risk not having the opportunity to live up to their full services for the mentee and their family potential. Even worse is the possibility of continuing cycles All of the mentoring programs delivered by Big Brothers of poverty and crime or developing mental health issues. Big Sisters of Saint John adhere to evidence-based National Facing prolonged adversity creates toxic stress in the brain Standards and are subject to a comprehensive and intense that can negatively impact development. This comes at a review process. In addition, all mentoring programs are cost to the young person, and to society. constructed and delivered with attention to the Elements With the guidance and support of a mentor, these of Effective Practice for Mentoring. risks can be avoided, and these young people can gain the Quality program delivery ensures that each mentoring confidence to achieve more – higher incomes, happier lives, relationship reflects: Bowl for Kids Sake ‘Wild West 2018’ – Thank you to all of the teams, sponsors and supporters who raised $250,000 and more contributions to their communities. Our mentors  consistent contact between the mentor and mentee in support of current and future mentoring for youth! J.D. Irving, Limited. teams reached a record milestone in advise and challenge these young people, act as their  appropriate closeness in the relationship, which grows 2018. . . $1,000,000 raised over 10 years of support through Bowl for Kids Sake! champions, provide greater consistency in their lives, over time connect them to broader experiences, opportunities and  youth-centredness in decision-making networks, and provide safe, nonjudgmental environments  structure and boundaries, and News & Noteworthy 2018 in which the child or youth can confide anything.  enough time for the relationship to achieve the goals BBBS creates individual and group mentoring of each specific program or match relationships among adults/older teens and children/youth. Mentorship is a two-way, learning and development Big Brothers Big Sisters’ mentoring programs are partnership where the young person’s needs are placed unique from other interventions, in particular, because at the centre. Because young people’s brains are still trained professionals provide support and scrutiny through- developing, mentoring can support that process through out the life of the relationship to ensure that the relationship back-and-forth interaction like the volley in a good game of is progressing in a healthy and safe manner. This can also ping-pong. Mentoring is an important way to give youth identify and address any issues before they escalate to the experience with these essential back-and-forth relationships, point of causing emotional damage to the child. These helping them develop as healthy young people, able to deal benefits, in conjunction with the outcomes attained through with and overcome life’s adversities. healthy, quality, mentoring relationships, make BBBS Above: Jessica Big Brothers Big Sisters works diligently to ensure mentoring programs an effective mechanism for making Schwarze, In-School superior quality programming. positive change in the lives of young people. Teen Mentor at Fundy Middle & High School Group programs received the Ted continue to engage BBBS Saint John Programs - evolving to meet demand Rogers Scholarship many children while “to ensure the success on the waiting list for of future generations a long-term mentor. The peak in L to R: Laurie Collins presents J.K. Irving with the of Canadians by helping young leaders Traditional and one-of-a-kind ‘Western Boot Award’ for 10 years In-school matches of dedicated support of Bowl for Kids Sake. across the country succeed in their occurred after the educational 1 Year 100 Men aspirations.” volunteer recruitment Right: Darien Edison campaign of 2011- was featured in UNB’s 2012. The focus since Fall Alumni magazine. 2016 has been to once Darien is a former again recruit more Little Brother, current volunteers through MENTOR Links Mentor, targeted volunteer measures, so that Sarah serves Tim Char serves orders 3rd-year Mechanical every child who Hortons orders on on McHappy Day Engineering student & needs a mentor, Camp Day 2018. 2018. Beaverbrook Scholar. has a mentor. “A healthy mentoring relationship can alter a Go Girls! - The Canadian Women’s Foundation Laurie Collins Child Safety Program - continued child’s viewpoint, can impact a child’s attitude towards him/herself and to education, can Big Brothers Big Sisters’ core value is to The support from the Canadian Women’s provide opportunities to experience new maintain the highest standards of practice in Foundation Girls’ Fund Grant since 2012 activities and meet new people. In turn, order to deliver safe, quality mentoring has enabled the Saint John agency to: this increase in access boosts resilience and programs for children and youth. increases social capital, which are essential Our policies and protocols help keep ingredients to addressing poverty”. mentees safe while they participate in our Going forward to 2019 and beyond, we programming. Our leading Child Safety  Serve a tremendous number of will continue to focus energy and resources in Program, Strong from the Start, is a key girls in the Go Girls! core program ways that will help BBBS provide mentors for foundational component to fostering safe,  Add the additional component of more children and youth who will benefit from enjoyable, meaningful, and healthy mentoring ‘enhanced mentoring’ and; this additional support in their lives. Thank Saint John Mayor Don Darling relationships.  Extend some of the groups into you believing in the power of mentoring! gets behind the Bowl for Kids Sake Strong from the Start focuses on healthy the community-based ‘Friendship Respectfully submitted by Laurie Collins western theme with a plea for relationships, with a key component being Clubs’, where some of the Executive Director a $1,000 reward. child safety. The program content is based matches continued for 4 years. upon recent mentoring and youth-focused The total number of participants research and is provided to every mentor, every mentee, and all parents/guardians of who benefited from this program I am pleased to present the 2018 financial were salaries and fundraising costs. The children and youth who are participating in in 2018 included 93 in the core Treasurer’s statements for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Saint salaries decrease was due to a change in one John Inc., as prepared under a ‘Review Engage- of the programs that is funded by a grant. community-based mentoring programs. program/enhanced components and Go Girls! group Report ment’, by Deloitte LLP for the year ended Fundraising costs decreased as we kept a The core topics and key messages of 7 participants in the Friendship Clubs. at Harry Miller Middle School December 31, 2018. Our future stability was close eye on those expenses throughout our Strong from the Start include: made bracelets to highlight their greatly improved by the generous support of different fundraisers.  preparing to be matched The program strives to do the personal strengths  role clarification (of mentee, mentor, following: J.D. Irving, Limited. With their support of the The surplus we have this year was 2018 Bowl for Kids Sake fundraiser they have unexpected and is certainly not the norm. parents and staff)  create appreciation for the benefits of an active, healthy life- raised $1 Million in 10 years. It has given us the ability to plan for more  healthy relationships style  following your instincts The agency had a surplus of $93,420 this than 1 year at a time and strategically increase  build understanding of what constitutes healthy eating habits  trusting your feelings and year; compared to a surplus of $38,183 for spending over the next few years. and the risks associated with eating disorders  goal setting that fits the mentee’s 2017. The agency once again had the support Going forward, the agency will continue to  interests promote the importance of positive mental activity and regular of the Provincial Government, the United Way look for new sources of revenue and continue A key message of the program is that physical exercise Saint John, Kings & Charlotte and our commu- to keep expenses that do not directly affect strong boundaries mean strong relationships.  encourage awareness of core values, personal interests, nity and corporate sponsors in Saint John, mentoring programs low, remaining committed Boundaries come in many forms, including strengths and attributes Kings and Charlotte counties. Total revenue to our goal of ensuring that every child who physical, emotional, and social; and are  support the development of leadership and life skills Daniel Drew, for 2018 increased over 2017 by $35,623 for needs a mentor, has a mentor. We will also be an annual total of $479,738. The increase was central to ensuring a healthy, respectful and  offer guidance in establishing and maintaining friendships CPA, CA looking to maintain our relationship with the child-focused match. Treasurer from the record-breaking Bowl for Kids Sake. United Way and other donors. The program educates about young Right: BBBS Go Girls! We had a decrease in grant revenue due to a A dedicated Board and staff will continue to change in funding of one grant, and the timing provide relevant volunteer based mentoring people’s circle of support, ‘keep secrets’ and Friendship Club had 2018 Revenue ‘speak secrets’, risky behaviors, appropriate of when new grants were received. programs for youth in our communities. a great time 2% 0% On the expense side, total expenditures Respectfully submitted by ways to meet personal needs, the duty to volunteering at 1%6% report abuse if it is disclosed or if there is decreased $19,614 to a total of $386,318 for Daniel Drew, CPA, CA the Amazeatorium, reason to suspect abuse and finally, how staff 2018. The largest components of the decrease Treasurer, Board of Directors members are there to address any concerns. at a giant inter- 9% active Lego station. A modified version of this program has 14% 50% been made available to other community groups and interested parties who have a 14% passion for keeping young people safe. The content of the program is vital education for young people, parents/guardians, caregivers, Left: youth workers and others who spend time with BBBS Go Girls! or observe children interacting with adults or Friendship Club older youth. It is critically important in this was featured in community in particular that more people are an article with made aware of what inappropriate behaviors the Canadian DealerMine CRM in Saint John made a $1,000 Amy Tanner and Charlene Perry shared look like and what to do if they see these Women’s donation to Laurie Collins and Amy Tanner, of Big Brothers Big Sisters information with the behaviors. The responsibility to keep our Foundation on BBBS Saint John. Lancaster Golden Service Club, which made a young people safe is on all of us! Mentorship. generous donation toward youth mentoring. As the Executive Director of Big Brothers Big year, but for the future and sustainability of Executive Sisters of Saint John, it is a pleasure for me to the agency. The funds were strategically Our Popular Summer Game On! Eat Smart, Play Smart, Live Smart reflect upon the success of the agency through- invested and helped us restructure in order to Director’s out the past year and to share that success focus on serving more children and youth Program Opportunities through our annual report. When looking back going forward. Thank you to Mr. J.K. Irving, Game On! Eat Smart, Play Smart, Live Smart Report at 2018, several highlights come to mind. Deb Fisher, JDI employees and the many program provides boys and young men with People: other Bowl for Kids Sake sponsors, teams and information and support to make informed Our amazing team of dedicated staff participants for their ongoing commitment to continued to work diligently, creatively and helping young people through mentoring. choices about a range of healthy lifestyle tirelessly to provide high quality mentoring We are also very appreciative of the practices. The boys learn about life skills, programs and additional services for the community support of our other events and communication and emotional health challenges through non- children and youth in our large service area. activities throughout 2018. Because of this, traditional activities in a group setting with adult or teen mentors. Without their incredible level of optimism, we had the most successful ever Big Book Sale, energy, passion and support, Big Brothers Big a very successful 2nd Annual Inspire Mentoring This year the program served a total of 26 boys in the St. George Sisters would be far less successful and I thank Awards event and much success with some of and Hampton areas. There were 3 programs that wrapped up in them from the bottom of my heart! our newer programs. Thank you to the many June of 2018 and 1 new group that started in the fall of 2018. Thank you also to the wonderful group partners who supported the very important These programs were run exclusively by teen volunteers in their of professionals who serve as members of the MENTOR Links program which provides ‘Big’ Adventure Day Camp participants at Board of Directors. Your guidance, governance opportunity for 50 waiting list youth to benefit respective communities. Laurie Collins, the Saint John Free Public Library Makers Executive and support of the agency have all been from activities while they are waiting. Thank The program strives to do the following: a blessing and your dedication is truly you to RBC Future Launch for the funding to Space learning about coding with NBCC. Director appreciated. To Board members Robyn Jeffrey, support our new PROPEL Program for post-  through the lens of healthy living, openly discuss current There were several summer programs and pressing issues facing boys and young men “The Pam Wheaton, Stacy Butler, Josh Middleton secondary and career readiness for older and Kate Osborne who left their positions at youth. Their funding support from 2018 to provided by the agency during the month  build appreciation for the benefits of healthy eating habits relationships various times in 2018, Thank you for sharing 2021 will assist with building skills to assist of July 2018. The programs were provided  promote physical exercise through the use of we create and in our mission of supporting children and youth youth 16 to 29 to prepare for their future. to children who are on the wait list and for non-traditional activities through mentoring. Operational Improvement: support affect matched youth who would benefit from  instill respect for socio-economic, ethno-cultural & racial diversity virtually every Our incredible pool of volunteers has Much of 2018 was focused upon  encourage leadership skills and independent thinking additional programming opportunities. aspect of made a significant impact upon the success of reviewing, refreshing or revamping many the agency in 2018. A majority of volunteers agency policies, procedures and practices in The 2018 camps included ‘Big’ Adventure Right: St. George [a Mentee’s] are involved as mentors in our programs (some both the organizational management and Day Camps for ages 6-9 and 10-13 years Game On! group development in more than one) and are making a significant service delivery components as per BBBS of uses communication old, Kids ‘n Kops Camp (9-12 years) and including impact upon the lives of the children and Canada’s National Standards. Our successful skills in this intellectual, youth. Helping children and youth through 5-year accreditation took place in September, Code Makers Camp (Grades 3-6). active game. social, these positive, safe, nurturing mentoring with very positive results and only a few items These camps were made possible by relationships is so important in helping young needed updating, which we continue to work emotional, people build the confidence to achieve more on at both the staff and board levels. Thank the generous support of community physical, in their lives. The relationships we create and you to all who work diligently to ensure partners who offered space, donations and behavioral support affect virtually every aspect of their compliance with National Standards, and to unique experiences. Thank you to Saint development including intellectual, social, ensure we are operating proficiently. and moral.” John Police Force, UNB’s Worlds UN- emotional, physical, behavioral and moral. Program Evaluation: Thank you to all of our volunteer mentors! Early in the year, we undertook an Bound Program, Nick Nicolle Community Many other volunteers work tirelessly to evaluation project with Karen Shaver from Centre, Brilliant Labs, NBCC and The Saint positively impact the agency through assisting Hancock Consulting to identify and measure John Free Public Library. with events such as the Big Book Sale, Bowl key program evaluation components. The final Below: Kids ‘n Kops Junior Constables for Kids Sake, Holiday Gift Wrapping and more. report contained valuable insights into the visit the Mayor’s Office with Deputy Thank you for helping to build the agency’s positive impacts of our mentoring programs on Mayor Shirley McAlary. capacity to continue our work. both Mentees and Mentors. Our one-to-one Community Support & Partnerships: mentoring programs provided opportunity for: 2018 will forever stand out in my mind  increased participation in new activities; as one with the most incredible community  resulted in improved sense of belonging Police Chief support of which we will be forever grateful! and sense of hope; Bruce Connell The support of J.D. Irving, Limited and employ-  demonstrated improvements in social ees through the Bowl for Kids Sake campaign competence; presents Jacob Above: Junior was beyond comparison. Their milestone of  mentees believed they had something of Arsenault with Constables reaching $1,000,000 in 10 years of support was value to offer; and a Certificate of Seth and Max a goose-bump inducing moment for all of us.  activities reinforced the value of education. Excellence at the try out crime The importance of this level of support is vital The report established a link with the multi- Kids ’n Kops scene uniforms in building agency capacity, not only for one dimensional conception of poverty stating: graduation. for size. My admiration and respect for the profession- Mentor. ‘Life changing’ is an understatement to alism of our staff and the quality of services and describe the growth and development of a child In -School Programs (ASD-S) Why mentoring matters . . . true stories! President’s programs provided to the children and youth with the light that shines brighter from within. Anglophone School District South LS Kionna & Report has grown exponentially during my term on the It has been a very busy year with major Board of Directors. I extend congratulations and goals accomplished: BS Janis gratitude to Laurie Collins and her staff team  Thanks to the work of the Board, staff, - 7 Years for a year of changing the lives of children and volunteers, stakeholders and funders, we youth through mentoring programs. have the beginnings of a comprehensive “ . . . from a shy It is a true honour to work with the Board strategic plan which will move us forward little girl to a of Directors, a diligent group of committed over the next 3 to 5 years. community members who have collaborated  We moved our offices to accommodate chatty and and identified strategic priorities. The Board our growing personnel and direct service social teen ” was successful with high-level organizational delivery to our participants. goals and policies, oversight of management  Our Accreditation with Big Brothers Big and organizational performance, serving as Sisters of Canada was completed, for external advocates, participating in fundraising which an action plan was developed with Debbie Cooper and stakeholder relations. a time line to accomplish improvements This agency could not possibly conduct so in our operation. L to R: In-School Teen Mentor Teagan and President, Board of many programs without the outstanding  The development of a monthly donor Mentee Tanner get together weekly at In-School support of the corporations, businesses, and program and a volunteer recruitment Back Bay Elementary School, in the school Mentee Jack & Directors supporters who provide much-needed funds marketing plan were initiated. nd yard or in the gym. In-School “ The ‘Power through fundraising and donations. Thank you  A very successful 2 Annual Inspire Back Bay Elementary Quispamsis Middle Mentor Dylan for all you do for the children. I’d like to Mentoring Awards was well received Barnhill Memorial School of an Hour’ has particularly THANK J.D. Irving, Limited, by recipients, supporters and the public. Bayside Middle School Rothesay Elementary - St. George an outstanding management and employees, for their 11 years, I want to recognize and express appreciation to Blacks Harbour Rothesay High $1.1 million dollars raised through Bowl for Kids our Treasurer, Daniel Drew, who has provided Elementary Rothesay “ The best part impact on the Sake as of May, 2019. The generosity, kindness fiscal oversight and extraordinary volunteer duty Centennial School Netherwood . . . is hanging Mentee and and commitment of individuals under the lead- over the last 7 years. We are grateful for Dan’s Fairvale Elementary Seaside Park ership of Mr. James K. Irving and Deborah expertise and guidance as the agency faced Forest Hills Elementary School out and playing the Mentor. ” Fisher is beyond description and comparison. Fundy Middle & High St. George challenges and gained fiscal solvency. Thank We thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Hammond River Valley Elementary in the gym.” you, Dan; you are one in a million. Hampton Elementary St. John the Because of you, lives are changing positively. I also want to thank Board members who Hampton Middle Baptist/King Edward BS Laura & The quality of programs and services to are now concluding their term, for their service Hampton High St. Malachy’s Memorial LS Abby hundreds of children and youth in Saint John, and dedication to BBBS: Kate Shannon, Ted Harbour View High School St. Rose Kings and Charlotte Counties is based on Weaire, Kate Osborne and Jennifer Hallihan. Harry Miller Middle St. Stephen Elementary - 2 Years volunteer mentors and honoring the aspect With deepest gratitude, submitted by Hazen White - St. Francis St. Stephen Middle of mentoring. The ‘Power of an Hour’ has an Debbie Cooper, Milltown Elementary St. Stephen High School “ . . . still seeing outstanding impact on the Mentee and the President of the Board Prince Charles Sussex Elementary Princess Elizabeth Woodlawn Learning each other even Quispamsis Elementary Centre though BS Laura Community offers gifts, labor & donations is in Fredericton Below: NB Power for university.” came out in full force, with sleeves rolled up, to sort some of In-School Mentee the thousands of Trinity & In-School donated used books. Mentor Shirley

Board Executive Board of Directors Betty Hitchcock accepts the ‘J. K. Irving Lifetime Distinction President: Susan Eisner, Credit Counselling in Mentoring Award’ from Services of Atlantic Canada Debbie Cooper Mr. Irving, with Mentee, Jada Retired - Boys & Jennifer Hallihan, Parent Girls Club Betty Hitchcock, Retired Nurse 1st Vice President: Andrew Holmes, ICS Creative Agency Leah Straight Jim Jordan, J.D. Irving, Limited Investors Group Cindy Millett, Irving Oil 2nd Vice President: Kathleen Osborne, Social Development Kate Shannon Emily Teed, Social Development Canaport LNG Ted Weaire, Cooke Aquaculture Slevin is pumped to race in the NB Soap Treasurer: Jeff Williams, Comeau’s Sea Foods Ltd. Box Derby representing ‘Lily Lake Pavilion’ Daniel Drew Honorary Life Members: and ‘Lily’s Café’. Great Canadian Darrell Scribner, Retired Police Detective Dollar Store Robert Vincent, Stewart McKelvey 2018 Agency Activities The second annual Inspire Mentoring Secretary: Awards was held on October 18, 2018 to Vacant celebrate people working, volunteering and Agency Staff in 2018 January/February MENTOR Links can take you places you Past President:  2nd Annual Dress Down Day contributing as mentors in our communities. may have never gone before - like selfie-friendly street art and Niki Comeau Executive Director Laurie Collins  Participation in Winterfest  Betty Hitchcock was honored as the ASD-S First Timbertop Adventures, where you can really go ‘out on a limb’! Mentoring Coordinators Charlene Perry March/April recipient of the J.K. Irving Lifetime Steps Housing Kimberly Fawkes  Bowl for Kids Sake Events MENTOR Links, the agency’s waitlist Distinction in Mentoring Award for Lori Hall May/June group program, was supported in her dedication to mentoring others Meagin Huisman  Program Evaluation Project part by the Boston Pizza Foundation. throughout her lifetime. Amy Tanner Volunteer  Bowl for Kids Sake Events This program offerschildren and  Other honorees included community Sarah Taylor-Weeks  Participated in the NB Soap Box Derby youth who are waiting for a 1 to 1 mentors Daryl Steeves, Anne McShane, Special Projects Coordinator  Collection for the BIG Book Sale Milestones match the opportunity to experience Rhonda Cusack and Sam Palmer. Rhoda Welshman  Ted Rogers Scholarship Presentation to safe, age-appropriate activities in the community while connecting 2018 Summer Grant Students Mia Flood Jessica Schwarze Abbey Jordan  Annual General Meeting with agency staff and screened adult volunteers. Allee Bezeau  In-School Mentoring & Go Girls! Closing Parties Participants have the chance to see new places, try their hand Congratulations Will von Richter  BBBSC National Convention at new activities, and meet new friends from all over the Greater Saint John area. Events are educational, recreational, and give and Thank You! July/August  Littles attend Tim Horton’s Camp children the chance to connect and contribute to the community Postsecondary & Career Readiness  Summer Day Camps (BIG Adventure Camps, they live in. These experiences help youth to recognize, harness, 5 years PROPEL is the newest addition to the Kids ‘n Kops, Code Makers) and develop their social capital, while identifying and drawing on Barb Crawford program offerings in 2018. Funded  13th Annual BIG Book Sale the support of positive adult role models. Kathy Winsor  through the RBC Foundation, this program Summer Family BBQ: Mentors/ This program offers families a way to feel more connected to Leta Dineen Mentees & Families targets youth age 16-29 and encourages the agency and a way for the agency staff to get to know the September/October participants to explore areas of self, post- th parent and child better prior to matching them with a volunteer. 10 years  BBBS Month – September 18 BBBS Day secondary education and career path. In MENTOR Links also enables staff to maintain service and support Carlos Conception  Annual Martinon Yacht Club Boat Trip partnership with the Saint John Learning for families after a match has closed, as children whose matches Mavis Alain Front L to R: Lori, Meagin, Amy. Back L to  In-School Mentoring and Go Girls! Exchange and Pathways to Education, our programs began have ended are invited to join MENTOR Links outings where Leah Straight R: Rhoda, Sarah, Laurie, Kim and Charlene. first intake took 21 students through a  Game On! programs began appropriate. series of presentations, panel discussions,  Agency Accreditation by BBBS of Canada MENTOR Links also offers volunteers an alternative option if 20 years campus tours and skill development work-  Second Annual Inspire Mentoring Awards they are uncertain about making the commitment to the 1 to 1 Chris Brillant shops over a 14-week period through late November/December program, or who, for various reasons, may be unable to commit 2018-2019. Some students even went on  Atlantic Regional BBBS Conference to a weekly program. Notable Milestones  Canadian Women’s Foundation Meeting to work placements that will better equip In 2018, the MENTOR Links program engaged 50 waitlist in Montreal them to reach their goals and make well children and 12 volunteers in a total of 18 group outings. 24 years  Agency Christmas Party informed decisions for their future. Cindy Millett  Christmas Parades/Lamp Post Decorating Of the children who attended at  Board/Staff Holiday Potluck least one MENTOR Links activity in 32 years Our much-lovedloved summersummer studentsstudents  Uptown Sparkles 2018, 1 to 1 matches were identified Betty Hitchcock L to R: Mia, Will, Allee and Abbey  Holiday Gift Wrapping Campaign for 17 of them during that year. First Book Canada NB Child and St. Stephen Aces Thank you to all of our Flo-rite Mechanical Youth Advocate Jr. A Hockey Club Fundy Shores School NB Children’s St. Stephen Chamber 2018 Annual Report & 2018 Community Partners Fundy Fencing Foundation of Commerce Fundy Winterfest NB Department of St. Stephen’s Serving Saint John, Kings & Charlotte Counties Giant Tiger Post-Secondary University Annual General Meeting GlassSKY Education, Training Stantec Consulting Glenn Carpenter and Labour Stewart McKelvey Centre NB Department of Stone Church Judge Tom Bell Award recipients: Grant Thornton LLP Social Development Stuart House Bed Greater Saint John NBCC & Breakfast Vision Barb Crawford & Noah Anthony Meeting Agenda: Community Neighbourhood Police Subway ‘Awarded annually for Foundation Council Sussex Mental Every child exceptional dedication to volunteering’ Wednesday, June 19, 2019 Holiday Inn Express Nick Nicolle Health Clinic & Suites Community Centre Sussex Wellness who needs Hooper Law Norm & Donna Network a mentor, Huestis Insurance Michaelsen Symphony NB 1. Call to Order - Acknowledgements MENTOR Links members take instruction Group Offline Board TD Canada Trust has a mentor. Debbie Cooper IA Clarington Game Cafe TD Wealth 2. Chairperson and Secretary Named from Chris Peters, former Little Brother Investments P.R.O. Kids Teed Saunders Debbie Cooper and now owner of East Coast Boxing and ICS Creative Agency PALS Program Doyle & Co.  Performance Centre. Impact Wealth Pathways to Education Teen Resource Centre 3. Meeting Duly Constituted Imperial Theatre Penny Heather Thandi Restaurant Mission (Reading Notice of Meeting) 20/20 Vision Care Canadian Progress Inside Out Nature PFLAG Thane Fawkes Executive Director Laurie Collins Club Ignite ACAP Centre Prestige Homes Sussex The Big 50/50 Statement 4. Quorum (1/3 of Board Members: 4) Acadia Broadcasting Canadian Tire Innovatia Pristine The Boys and Girls Barb Crawford Noah Anthony 5. Approval of Minutes 2018 - Secretary Acadian Sturgeon Jumpstart Investors Group – Project Roar Club of Saint John We commit to Advocate Printing Canadian Women’s Larry Clark RBC Foundation The Promise Mentor - Go Girls! Teen Mentor - Fundy Leah Straight Air Canada Foundation Foundation - Irving Equipment RBC Future Launch Partnership understand and Friendship Club Middle & High School 6. Executive Reports & Approvals: Al Gagnon Photography Girls’ Fund Irving Forest Services RBC (Future Launch The Saint John a. President’s Report Algonquin Resort Canaport LNG Irving Oil Champions) - Multicultural and respond to the George Hitchcock Award Debbie Cooper Amazeatourium Mrs. Carol Wilson Irving Pulp and Paper Quispamsis & Newcomers needs of young Anglophone South Château de Champlain Irving Shipbuilding Fairville Blvd Resource Centre b. Executive Director’s Report ‘Awarded School District Cherry Brook Zoo Janie’s Kid Zone Inc. RBC Insurance Ticklebelly Hill people in our Laurie Collins Arauco Children’s Wish J.D. Irving, Limited Reaction Events Timbertop annually for c. Treasurer’s Report Foundation communities Around the Block JDI Sawmills and Richard Alderman Adventures youth to attend Daniel Drew Atlantic Lottery Corp. City of Saint John Woodlands Rockwood Park Tim Horton’s – with relevant summer camp or Coldwell Banker 7. Appointment of Accountants 2020 Atlantic Towing Judith & Brian Dunstan Rossmount Inn Murphy Restaurants pursue an Autotec 1995 Inc. Select Realty Kennebecasis Regional Rotary Club of Touchstone Academy volunteer based Daniel Drew Beaconsfield Middle Connexion Works Police Force Rothesay Kings Town of St. George educational mentoring 8. Election of Directors School Connors Bros. Kent Building Supplies Rothesay Park School Town of St. Stephen interest’ Niki Comeau/Debbie Cooper BCAPI Cooke Aquaculture Kiwanis Club of RST Sunbury Town of Sussex programs. Izzy Boudreau BDO Canada Crescent Valley Saint John Saint John Chamber UNB Radio 107.3 9. Mentoring Success Stories Bell Aliant Resource Centre KV Oasis Youth Centre of Commerce UNB Worlds UNBound 10. Presentation of Awards: Bella’s Bistro Amherst Dalhousie Medicine L’Arche Saint John Saint John Energy UNBSJ and Associated Judge Tom Bell Award Belmont Health & NB Lakefield Elementary Saint John Free Alumni George Hitchcock Award DealerMine CRM Wellness School Public Library United Commercial Saint John 11. Special Presentations Betty Hitchcock Deloitte LLP Lakewood Heights Saint John Learning Travelers of America BMO Bank of Montreal Delta Marriott School Exchange Jack Kidd Council 755 Office: 12. New Business Boston Pizza Saint John Lancaster Golden Saint John Riptide United Way Saint Third Level 13. Adjournment - Refreshments to follow Foundation Deer Island Service Club Saint John Police Force John, Kings & Brunswick Square Please join us in celebration! Brenan’s Funeral Home Community School Lily Lake Pavilion Saint John Rotary Club Charlotte 39 King Street Sam Morrell Josh Thibodeau & Crematorium Dr. Arnold Brown & Living SJ Saint John Seadogs Vibrant Communities Saint John, NB Bridget McGale & Associates Loch Lomond School Saint John Theatre Saint John, Sussex & E2L 4W3 Catherine Sidney Dr. Beth Gilbert Mariner Partners Company Charlotte County Brilliant Labs Dynamic Funds Maritimes & Saint John Volunteer Vito’s Restaurant 506 635-1145 Youth Served in Big Brothers Big Sisters Programs 2018 Brunswick News East Coast Boxing and Northeast Pipeline – Centre WE Believe Saint John Brunswick Pipeline - Performance Spectra Energy Saint John Waterfront WestJet Youth Served in Mentoring Programs - 287 Group and Waiting List Programs: Emera Eastern College Maritime Travel Development Mrs. Winona Crilley Youth Served in More Than One Program - 23 Game On! (Boys) - 30 Brunswick Square Elementary Martinon Yacht Club Salesforce WorkSafeNB Volunteer Mentors - 220 Go Girls! - 93 Literacy Inc. Shopping Centre McDonald’s Scotiabank Wyndham Worldwide One-On-One Core Programs: Extended Length Go Girls! - 7 Brunswick Square Energy Atlantica Midland Transport Grand Bay-Westfield Xerox Canada Ltd. Little Brothers- 17 MENTOR Links - 50 Dental Exit Realty Specialists Morna Heights School Sculpt Saint John YMCA of Greater Canada NB Job Grants Fabiola Martinez National Bank Seadogs Foundation Saint John Little Sisters - 37 BIG Adventure Day Camp - 22 Canada Summer Jobs Fairview Bowling NB & Maine Railways Sobeys YMCA Newcomer In-School Mentees - 48 Kids ‘n Kops Summer Camp - 14 Lanes St. Croix Courier Connections In-School Teen Mentees - 62 Code Makers Summer Camp - 15