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Little Brother Jarred and Big Brother Paul in 2008 when they were matched

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New Jersey Motorsports Park, Officers Club (GPS address: 8000 Dividing Creek Rd, Millville, NJ) 7:30 - 8:00am Mix & Mingle, 8:00 - 9:00am Program

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Little Brother Jarred

Jarred and Paul were matched from 9/2008 to 7/2013 until Jarred graduated from High School. Jarred is now serving his country as a United States Marine and is currently stationed overseas in Spain.

A Little Goes A Long Way

Learn first hand from our grown up Littles how your investment has impacted their lives.

"As a little growing up in this big world I am so very happy to have had Dawn with me every step of the way since the day we wmet. From day 1

Dawn has helped me through a lot. Since we were matched, she has been there through it all supporting me and alwaysgiving me great

advice. I am so very grateful to have had Dawn as my big sister all these years." ---Past Little Sister Niyah, age 18

Your support will go a long way for the future of our Littles

This year, your donation will be matched dollar-for-dollar by The Fox Foundation. It will double the impact of our one-to-one mentoring

relationships for children in our community today and future generations.

Reserve a Seat or Make a Donation. Call Cherell Eutzy-Watson at 856-692-0916 for more information.

Thank you to our Rise & Shine Silver Sponsors:

Falasca Mechanical, Inc.

Beacon Bridge Wealth Partners A private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Paul Perino, Jr., MSFA, CFP®, CRPC®, APMA® Financial Advisor

Rise & Shine Breakfast

Join us on "Giving Tuesday", November 29th

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BIG (and Little) Summer Fun!

at Dolphin Swim Club

Sunday, July 24, 2016 was the annual Big Brothers Big Sisters Pool Party. Once again, this years' party was hosted by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cumberland & Salem Counties and the Dolphin Swim Club of Vineland, NJ. BIG Thanks to the Coach and members of the Dolphin Swim Team.

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of

Cumberland & Salem Counties,

Board of Trustees

Michael Testa, Jr., Esq., Board Chair

Shayne Bevilacqua, Vice Chair

Paul Perino, Jr., Treasurer

Michele Plumbo, Secretary

Cosmo Giovinazzi, IV,

Donata Dalesandro

Daniel Falasca, Jr.

Mark Fox

Kathleen Norton-Gallaher

Dawn Hunter

Michael Loyle

Priscilla McCoy

Debby Novick

Richard J. Salls, Jr.

Tammy Wetzel

Big Brothers Big Sisters of

Cumberland & Salem Counties,

Staff & Volunteers

Donna Bennett

President/CEO

Kelly Bertonazzi

Director of Programs

Gloria Thompson

Director of Community-Based Mentoring

Danielle Clementson

Director of Adult School-Based Mentoring

Dominique O’Brien

Director of High School Mentoring

Cherell Eutzy-Watson

Development Assistant

Laurie Shaiko

Administrative Assistant

Group Leader

Nancy Gonzalez

Paul Gramm

Volunteer Office Worker

Beverly Wetzel

Volunteer Office Worker

Kris Townsend

Volunteer Office Worker

Marjorie Varesio

Volunteer Office Worker

BIG THANKS

Glenn Insurance, Inc.

Glenn Insurance, Inc recently selected Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cumberland & Salem Counties as its charity of choice in their "Jeans for Charity" fundraiser. During a "Jeans for Charity" fundraiser, employees of a company or organization choose specific days of the week where they all wear jeans. Those who decide to wear jeans donate funds to the charity of their choice.

Cumberland County College, Phi Theta Kappa

Premium Employee Benefits

Attend a one hour Little Moments Information Session (LMS) and learn how Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cumberland & Salem Counties impacts the children we serve. During this presentation we tell you some of our stories, showcase our accomplishments and share goals for the future.

This presentation provides an overview of Big Brothers Big Sisters and the different programs we offer. Attendees may tour our office, a Sears Craftsman-style home built in 1916 and lunch will be sponsored by Larry’s II Restaurant. By attending a Little Moments Information Session attendees are not asked to commit to anything. We simply share our message.

Our next Little Moments session is September 13th and starts at 12:15 and ends promptly at 1:15. RSVP Online, email Cherell Eutzy-Watson or please call us at 856-692-0916 before September 8th if you plan to attend.

Little Moments, Big Impact

Thank you to Cumberland County College’s Phi Theta Kappa for the donation of book bags and supplies. They were very appreciated by our Littles.

To celebrate the launch of the Social Media campaign by the insurance company, Premium Employee Benefits, the owner of the company, Diana Carabello-Belcher made the offer to donate $1 to Big Brothers Big sisters for each "Like" they received on their new Facebook page. The fundraiser began on August 11th and ended on August 15th, raising $219 for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cumberland & Salem Counties. Thank you Diana and her Facebook fans.

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Big Brothers Big Sisters Board Member Donata Dalesandro recently became a Big Sister to Little Sister Madisyn at Max Leuchter Elementary School in Vineland. Donata, along with twelve other teachers and community volunteers, have become School Based Bigs in our newest School Based Mentoring Program at the elementary school. Donata is excited to begin meeting with her Little Sister again when school begins in September. Madisyn is a quiet and calm girl who is one of several siblings at home. We are so excited to give her a Big Sister all of her own to spend time with her at school and brighten her day! Donata said, “Madisyn is wise beyond her years, and we have a lot to talk about now that we have met a few times.” Donata hopes to teach her cards and board game strategies, like Uno, that they play when they meet at school. It’s exciting for Donata to be a Big Sister for Madisyn because “we all want someone special” in our lives.

Several teachers and school personnel—and even the school principal, Mrs. Carmella Heer, have banded together to make a difference in their school beyond the great impact they make in the classroom. These School Based Bigs are making a difference by meeting with their Littles once a week during their lunch hour and they are seeing “Big” benefits from their matches that began in the spring - the children are more confident, happy, and eager to attend school. A School Based Big gives a child someone who cares about them at school and spends the time to show it. We thank those who have already joined the program, and we look forward to seeing the program grown in the 2016-2017 school year!

If you, or someone you know, would be interested in making a difference by spending one lunch hour a week with a child at Max Leuchter or any of our other participating schools in your area, please contact Danielle Clementson at (856) 692-0916 x.104 or by email dclementson@southjerseybigs.org.

BIG DEALS

Past Little Sister Iyonnah started college at Stockton University

Past Little Sister Niyah started college at University of Delaware

Past Little Sister Kelcie started college at Cumberland County College

Congratulations to Board Treasurer Paul Perino, Jr. on his recent marriage to Janet.

Congratulations to Board Member Richard J. Salls, Jr. on his recent marriage to Lauren.

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BIG Staff Changes

Valerie Farrow recently retired from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cumberland & Salem Counties. Valerie joined our staff in 2012 as an Enrollment & Match Support Specialist and then became our Program Director. She also worked for the agency part time in the 1980s and 1990’s.

We wish Valerie a Very Happy Retirement

and we will miss her greatly.

Valerie Farrow

Kelly Bertonazzi recently joined the Big Brothers Big Sisters team as Program Director shortly after earning her Master of Social Work degree from Stockton University in May . At Stockton, she held a concentration in Advanced Practice with Diverse Individuals, Families, and Communities, as well as an elective specialization in Leadership and Management.

With a strong background working in the local non-profit sector of Vineland, Kelly has a passion for positive youth development and community engagement that extends far beyond her daily tasks as an advocate for under-served populations in the local area. She is excited to begin her work as Program Director where she hopes to be a leading change-agent for populations who need it most.

Kelly Bertonazzi

Welcome Nancy

Nancy Gonzalez grew up in Vineland and graduated from Vineland High School. See attended Hillsborough Community College and earned a degree in Early Childhood Management. She is currently completing her bachelors at Southeastern University with a major in Human Services and minor in Psychology and Ministry Leadership.

As the Group Leader Nancy will assist with High School Mentoring programs throughout Cumberland & Salem Counties.

Nancy has worked with children for over 30 years and has been a youth teacher for 5 years at her church. Her first experience with Big Brothers Big Sisters was in the spring of 2016 as an intern. She enjoyed that experience so much she decided to apply for a job. She’s excited to be able to help make a difference for every Big and Little that she works with.

Nancy Gonzalez

Farewell and Happy Retirement Valerie

Welcome Kelly

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We are gearing up for the Holiday Season at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cumberland & Salem Counties. As we prepare for the 2016 Holiday Season, we need your help. Listed below are donation options and Deadlines for each.

1. SPONSOR A FAMILY FOR THE HOLIDAYS We will provide you with names, ages, gender and interest of all children within a family. You can request the size and location of the family that you would like to help.

Contact Kelly Bertonazzi no later than November 21, 2016 at 856-692-0916 or by email kbertonazzi@southjerserybigs.org if you would like to adopt a family for the holidays. Donated items may include: clothing, linens, toys, food, and gift cards to department and/or grocery stores.

2. DONATE A GIFT FOR A CHILD – BOY OR GIRL You can donate an unwrapped gift for a boy or girl, between the ages of 3 to 18 years of age. Deadline for donated gifts must be received at the BBBS Office by December 12, 2016. Gift ideas: Sports items, Barbie Dolls, Transformers, Action Figures, Lego’s, Art Kits, New Books and Gift Cards for Teens.

3. MAKE A DONATION FOR OUR HOLIDAY PARTY If you would like to make a Financial Contribution to assist with our Holiday Party please visit our website: www.southjerseybigs.org/donating/donate-online/ or mail in your donation to

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cumberland & Salem Counties, PO Box 2188, Vineland, NJ 08361

Holiday Help Needed

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Welcome New Matches

July 2016

Big Little Match Date

Cesar Isaia 7/20

Kimberly Mariah 7/22

August

Big Little Match Date

Margie Ciana 8/17

September and October Events

Date

Event

9/10

Johnny Peers & the Muttville Comix Levoy $17

9/10

Septemberfest in Pennsville

9/17

Caribbean Cultural Heritage Day at Wheaton Arts

9/24, 9/25

Historic Soldiers Weekend Ft Mott in Pennsville

9/24, 9/25

Giant Pumpkin Carve Woodstown

October Weekends

Terror in the Timbers in Parvins State Park

10/1

Rumpelstiltskin at Broadway theater of Pitman

10/1 and 10/2

Craft Festival at Wheaton Arts

10/7 - 10/9

Deerfield Township Harvest Festival in Rosenhayn, NJ

10/15, 10/22, 10/28, 10/29

Halloween Ghostwalk in Greenwich Res. Req. $5

10/17

Red Panda Day at Cape May Zoo

10/22

Boo at the Zoo, Cohanzick Zoo in Bridgeton

Match Anniversaries

September 2016

Big Little Years Matched

Kaitlin Adrianna 4

Michele Danielle 4

Joseph Izayah 3

Arlene Carley 3

Perry Donte'yon 2

Alison Ah'zonnie 2

Destinay Niah 1

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Match Anniversaries

October 2016

Big Little Years Matched

James Tyrell 8

Diane Samantha 8

Paul Davon 7

Arlene Trinity 5

Patricia Doneste 5

Teresa Alana 5

Margaret Marley 5

William Jafet 3

Valerie Maria 3

Bruce Alexander 2

Linda Justin 2

Danina Raiana 2

Patricia IY'Janay 1

Kelsey Noval 1

Ashley Abigail 1

Kelsey Fiona 1

Tina Dah'Nasha 1

Colton Jeremiah 1

Callie Evan 1

Lea Madalyn 1

Aylin Kingston 1

Madalyn Micheala 1

Alexia Arin 1

Isaac Diego 1

Taylor Cynthia 1

Rebecca Jaden 1

Sarina Veronica 1

Emily Natalee 1

Haley Jayden 1

Mackenzie Jayden 1

Angelica Hector 1

Emily Noah 1

Zyshonne Keith 1

Keyoni Zay'Quan 1

Samantha Jonathan 1

Joseph Michael 1