1. family and parenting
2. children

Big Times
Big Brothers Big Sisters
of the Sioux Empire
Start Something!
TM
November 2014
Volume 12 Issue 9
INSIDE
Community Calendar
Activity Highlight
New Matches
Match Anniversaries
Sioux Falls Office
1108 N. West Ave Ste. B
Sioux Falls, SD
Tel: 605-334-1632
Fax: 605-271-8011
Watertown Office
901 4th Street NW
Tel: 605-886-1554
Mitchell Office
520 N. Lawler St.
Suite. 400
Tel: 605-292-4444
MENTOR TRAINING
All NEW volunteers must
attend mandatory mentor
training.
Monday, November 3rd
6:00pm-7:30pm
OR
SUPPORT BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF THE SIOUX EMPIRE
Area Hy-Vee stores have teamed up with the BBBS Younkers “Community Days” is coming! Support
for the Operation Helpful Smile fundraiser.
BBBS by purchasing coupon books. Each $5
Hy-Vee will match public donations to BBBS up to Coupon Book contains over $500 worth of cou$1,000. Please remember to visit your local pons. 100% of booklet sales benefit BBBS!
Stop by the BBBS office to buy your coupon book
Hy-Vee stores and help support BBBS!
today!
November 12th through 18th
November 14th and 15th
Monday, November 17th
6:00pm-7:30pm
RSVP at 334-1632
New Matches
BS Hannah Dennis & LS Yamni
BS Alisha Auen & LS Serenity
BS Anna Tims & LS Shyleah
BS Carmin Alvarez & LS Kimmarie
BS Cecelia Tran & LS Carlicia
BS Kara Hoines & LS Cora
BS Jeri Claunch & LS Michaela
MM Haili Hildebrand & YM Tara
BS Rachelle Moore & LS Jordyn
MM Mary Jennewein & YM Amberlynne
BB Randy Dobberpuhl & LB Joshua
MM Susie Van Dyke & YM Kennedy
MATCH ACTIVITY
DECEMBER
Packing backpacks for
Kids Against Hunger!
Tuesday, December 2nd
6:30pm to 8:00pm
January 2015
National Mentor Month
In recognition of our phenomenal Bigs, we will be hosting a
“Little Serve” Big Banquet in January. This will be a free
meal to our Bigs, with the Littles serving you in appreciation of all you have done.
Please join us for good food, great company and awesome
entertainment to say thank you Bigs! More information to
follow...
Anniversaries
1 Year
BS Tara DesLauriers & LS Vanessa
BS Darla Enger & LS Lauren
BB Aaron Fickbohm & LB Michael
BB Matthew Ohs & LB Joseph
BS Abby Leafstedt & LS Azaria
BB Levi Smith & LB Zack
BB Brian Juber & LS Saviar
BS Ashley Schiefen & LS Nissa
BS Jennifer Richardson & LS Shalynn
BS Alison Uecker & LS Adeni
MM Jennifer Grauf & YM Tara
2 Years
BS Nancy Thomas & LB Dylan
BS Elise Humke & LS Hana
BS Rachel Thomas & LS Hayley
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3 Years
BS Brandy Eisma & LS Mya
BS Rebecca Knudsen & LS Victoria
4 Years
MM Tricia Ochsner & YM Crystal
When I was contacted by BBBS that they had
a possible match for my son, Tom, I literally
cried over the phone! Tom's dad had just died two weeks before. It was perfect timing!
When we met Taylor, Tom was all smiles, excited, and engaged completely. They hit it off perfectly! Taylor has taken the time to do things with Tom that he wouldn't otherwise get to do,
especially in absence of his dad. He has played basketball and golf with Tom, as well watched
hockey and baseball games together. They have become instant friends; talking on the phone
and texting each other and becoming Facebook friends. They talk about everything from girls to
school and beyond.
5 Years
BS Kaia Mogen & LS Angelina
6 Years
BB Mike Muth & LB Mehik
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Taylor has been such a positive force in Tom's life that his sadness over his dad has subsided
and been replaced by joy and enthusiasm for the future! Tom has recently been playing football
at school. Taylor came to his game and it made Tom's day even though they lost to the other
team.
BB = Big Brother
BS = Big Sister
LB = Little Brother
I expect that Taylor and Tom will have a lifetime friendship and that Taylor will be a part of our
extended family!
Written by Leann, Mother of Tom
LS = Little Sister
BC = Big Couple
MM = Mentor Mom
YM = Young Mom
What’s Going on Around Sioux Falls?
Lego Creation Station: Mondays 9am-4pm at Museum of Visual Arts. FREE
Childs Play Toys Story Time (Mentor Moms): Bring your kids to story time every Tuesday at Child's Play Toys. FREE
First Fridays Free: Washington Pavilion: FREE Kirby Science Center admission.
Orchestra Hauntcert: November 2nd from 3pm-12pm. The Augustana Orchestra will present the concert in costume and the
audience is invited to do the same. The "Hauntcert" promises to be a mildly spooky event, geared towards entertaining families.
Everyone is welcome to attend and costumes are encouraged.
The South Dakota Symphony Gala: November 8th, 6pm-9pm at the Washington Pavilion.
ELF: Washington Pavilion on November 12th & 13th from 7:30pm-10pm.
Band Festival: November 14th & 15th at the Washington Pavilion. This festival has brought thousands of students from a fivestate area to participate in two full days of ensemble and clinic work featuring three separate bands. Tickets range in price from
$15-$20 and are free for students K-12 and those with a valid Augie ID.
After School Art Activity: November 18th at the Museum of Visual Materials. FREE
Jingle Bell Run: November 28th from 6pm-7:30pm at Falls Park Arch on Phillips Avenue. Be part of the largest holiday 5K race
series aimed to fight arthritis.
Parade of Lights: November 28, 2014 from 7:30pm-8:45pm. The parade will start at Phillips Avenue and run from 14th Street
to 5th Street.
Looking for activity ideas? Check out these websites:
Downtown Events— www.dtsf.com
Community Events Calendar— www.siouxfallsevents.com
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Who: Sioux Falls Roller Dollz
What: Sponsoring Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sioux Empire night
Where: Sioux Falls Arena, tickets available at The Arena Box Office for $12 (Kids 10 and under
are FREE)
When: Saturday, November 8th starts at 7pm, doors open at 6pm
For more information please visit www.rollerdollz.com
Training for New Mentors
Monday, November 3rd from 6:00pm-7:30pm
or
Monday November 17th from 6:00pm-7:30pm
We require all volunteers attend 1 training class prior to acceptance in the program. Also a great refresher for those of you already matched!
Please RSVP for all trainings to the BBBS office at 334-1632.
Contact Us
Jami Gates, Executive Director
[email protected]
Deb Tornow, Office Manager
[email protected]
Marsha Jaros, Program Manager
[email protected]
Dates to Remember!
November
8th: Match Activity - Sioux Falls Roller Dollz
12th-18th: HyVee Operation Helpful Smile week
14th-15th: Younkers Community Days
20th-21st: BBBS 10th Annual Hunt for Kids’ Sake—Dallas, SD
27th-28th: Thanksgiving - Office CLOSED
December
2nd: Match Activity packing backpacks for Kids Against Hunger
25th: Christmas Day - Office CLOSED
Alissa Ricke, Case Specialist
[email protected]
Michelle Elrod, Case Specialist
[email protected]
JoAnn Holst, Mentor Mom Case Specialist
[email protected]
Deanna Hallman, Administrative Assistant
[email protected]
BBBS CANDLES FOR SALE
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Support Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sioux Empire
Purchase a BBBS candle for $20
26 oz. jar available in Sugar Cookie or French Vanilla
Stop in the office to get yours TODAY!
1108 N. West Ave., Ste. B
Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 9am-5pm
Friday 9am-1pm
Evening appointments available upon request
Start Something!
TM
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
1108 N. West Ave. Ste. B
of the Sioux Empire
Big Brothers Big Sisters
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