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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Richland County

801 S. West Street - Suite 117
Olney, IL 62450
Phone: (618) 392-3863

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Richland County

I s su e - Sp rin g 2016
Ap r il 5, 20 16

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The Board of Directors and Staff express sincere appreciation

to local businesses, individuals, and service groups for their
help and continued support of the youth in our community.
Thanks for making our
Bowl For Kids Sake 2016
a great success!
Thank You For Your Generous Donations
Corporate Gift: Trinity Lutheran Church/Fish Fry
Corporate Gift: Ameren
Corporate Gift: RCCU#1 School District
Corporate Gift: UPS
Corporate Gift: Wal-Mart Grant
Individual Gift: Mike Riggs
Individual Gift: Eugenia Edmiston
Individual Gift: Walter & Nancy Koertge
Individual Gift: Barb Hinkle

BBBS held its annual Bowl For Kids

Sake Fundraiser the last 2 weekends in
February. The top winners in each
category were: Individual winner:
Evelyn Miller, she won a $150
Amazon gift card. The Team Winner
was RMH they won a 1-night stay at
Shady Timbers Lodge and a $100
Wal-Mart gift card for party supplies.
BBBS would like to thank
each of them for going the
extra mile in raising these
funds for this very
important event.

BOWL FOR KIDS SAKE 2016

After much community support and excitement the two

weekend event ended with a total of $38,000 in
donations and pledges. Our costs for the event was
approximately $6300. Once again we Thank You!

A fun
coworker
event

BIRTHDAYS
April
Don
Drew
May
Christian
Amber Brown
Haiden
SCHOOL-BASED MENTORING
RCES and RCMS end the school year with
80 matches. After a busy year, Amber Brown
is finishing up end of the year duties. She is
currently seeking mentors for the 2016- 2017
school year. 1 hour per week can make all
the difference in a childs life.
If you are available 1 hour a week during the
school year, contact the BBBS office @
392-3863.

BBBS Summer Picnic

Please mark your calendars for
the BBBS 9th annual Summer Picnic to
be held at the Olney City Park on
Sat. June 11th from 11am-2pm for all
matches & their families. There will be
an ice-cream social & water play games.
You will get wet, so please bring a
towel. Each child must be accompanied
by an adult.

Upcoming Events
Wednesday April 27th
Teacher Appreciation Dessert
(during lunch periods)
Wednesday May 18th, 11am-1pm
Mentor Appreciation Lunch
@ 1st Presbyterian Church
(227 East Elm Street)

RAIN OR SHINE!!!

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Put your backpacks away,

get outside
and enjoy the summer.
We will see you in August.