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Monthly Archive for: "February, 2017"

Amplify Austin is 1 Week Away!

February 23, 2017

Let’s Amplify for BBBS’ Kids! Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas creates and supports strong, caring relationships that change kids’ lives for the better, forever. We have a [...]

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     A Real “Roll” Model

    A Real “Roll” Model

    February 19, 2017

    He only bowls once a year, but when he does, Mike McShaffry makes it count. He bowls at Big Brothers Big Sisters’ Bowl for Kids event, and he challenges others […]

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     Dale Murphy on Bowl for Kids

    Dale Murphy on Bowl for Kids

    February 19, 2017

    Dale Murphy is another long-time bowler and supporter of Bowl for Kids. We recently sat down with Dale to hear more about his involvement and his advice for others.  When […]

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       Jess And Rebekah

      Jess And Rebekah

      February 13, 2017

      They’ve only been matched for a short time, but Jess and Rebekah are already busy enjoying their time together. “As a Big Sister, I was looking forward to building a […]

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         Amplify for BBBS’ Kids!

        Amplify for BBBS’ Kids!

        February 7, 2017

        Amplify Austin is Just One Month Away! Amplify Austin is a 24-hour day of community-wide online giving, and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas is excited to be participating for […]

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           Big Brothers Big Sisters Opens New Mentoring Center

          Big Brothers Big Sisters Opens New Mentoring Center

          February 3, 2017

          Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas celebrated the opening of its new Bennett-Rathgeber Mentoring Center on January 25th at Rathgeber Village in the Robert Mueller Development. Several [...]

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            Grand Opening Comments, Stories and Reflections

            February 3, 2017

            As part of our grand opening celebration, guests were invited to share their favorite BBBS stories or memories, or to tell us why they are excited about our new mentoring […]

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              • “Becoming a Big is by far one of the best decisions I’ve made. My Little is constantly surprising me with her eagerness to try new things. Having the opportunity to mentor and see her grow has been not only rewarding, but also lots of fun!”

                Reyna, Big Sister

              • “As a Big, I’m able to pay it forward by providing my Little with some of the opportunities that I’ve been lucky to have in my life – companionship, encouragement, confidence and trust. “

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              • “As a Big, I can commit to a consistent volunteer opportunity where I feel like I’m giving back to my community, and I’m rewarded with a meaningful relationship with an awesome Little who has so much to offer as well.”

                John, Big Brother

              • “If it weren’t for her, I know that I would have ended up in an environment that I should not have been in.”

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              • “Thanks to my amazing Big Sister, I knew from early on how important my education would be.”

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              • “Now, oh my gosh, how my daughter has changed. She just has a better outlook on life.”

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              • “Ben’s mentorship changed my life! As a long-time supporter of your organization, it’s always inspiring to see the amazing work you’re doing to support the youth in our community. Your commitment to empowering the next generation is truly admirable, and I am proud to be a part of this mission. Keep up the great work, and continue making a positive impact!”

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              The Executive Board is a group of community-focused leaders invested in improving the lives of Austin youth. Their main responsibilities involve raising funds to support our agency, reviewing and approving agency policies, and generating awareness of, and support for, BBBS.

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              RSM US LLP
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              SHI International Corp
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              The Cupcake Guys
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              Composed of high-visibility individuals and organizations, the Advisory Council provides BBBS with a lasting influence and cross-community reach. Convening at least twice per year, the group provides input on strategic issues as needed, influences others to support our mission and contribute resources, and recruits new members for our Executive Board.

              Blake Absher
              Broadway Bank
              Executive Vice President – Austin Market President

              Kyndel Bennett
              Cayetano Development, LLC
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              Ben Bufkin
              Endeavor Real Estate Group
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              Clayton Christopher
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              Hector De Leon
              De Leon Washburn & Ward, P.C.
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              Greg Dettman
              Southwest Courts & Floors Inc. – Sport Court Southwest
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              Chris Ellis
              Endeavor Real Estate Group, Ltd.
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              Gary Farmer
              Heritage Title Company of Austin, Inc.
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              Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce
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              O’Connell Robertson
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              The Nyle Maxwell Family of Dealerships
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              Dick Rathgeber
              Rathgeber Investments
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              Lawrence Speck
              Page Southerland Page, Inc.
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              Carl Stuart
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              Tom Taylor
              Taylor Investments
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              The Foundation Board’s purpose is to oversee all aspects of BBBS’s Scholarship Program, including managing the endowment and distributing scholarship funds to institutions.

              Carlos Barbosa
              Wells Fargo
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              Loraine Brown, Foundation Board Chair
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              The University of Texas at Austin
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              Austin Community College
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              Big Impact Group

              The Big Impact Group (B.I.G.) is a diverse collective of dedicated Bigs and community members who volunteer their time, talents, and energy to support Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas’ mission, further its programs, and establish themselves as future leaders for BBBS CTX and in our community. Together, members volunteer, fundraise, and participate in events that support BBBS CTX’s 700+ matches.

              B.I.G. members enjoy many activities and benefits including:

              • Networking at quarterly happy hours and events with Big Impact Group members
              • Joining volunteer opportunities like the Ice Ball, Bowl for Kids, and Amplify Austin
              • Serving on the Big Impact Group Leadership Team to help direct the BIG strategy
              • Supporting efforts that raise awareness and recruit new Bigs, including volunteer info sessions
              • Providing opportunities for Bigs to engage with each other and the agency to strengthen matches and build community among our network of volunteers
              • Receiving exclusively priced tickets to BBBS CTX signature events

              Learn more about the Big Impact Group here.

              Match Development & Support

              We will be there to provide ongoing support for your match!

              Interview

              We’ll set up a time to get to know you so we can find the best match for you!

              Wait/Get Ready for a Match

              We’ll search carefully for a Big for your child. Try to be patient. It takes time to find a great match. Once a potential Big is found, you’ll learn about them and move forward if you approve the match.

              Preparing Parents

              Our top priority is the safety and well-being of your child. During our parent training, we will teach you how to keep your child safe within or outside of our program.

              Meet Your Child's Big

              We will introduce you and your child to your new Big. They will start spending time together and getting to know each other.