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Left to right: Butch Pierce of Novick Auto Mall, Donna Bennett, President/CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters, Car Raffle winner William Smith and Debby Novick of Novick Auto Mall

November December 2014

Congratulations William Our 1 in 999 Winner

Each year we hold special events to raise money for our one-to-one mentoring relationships. Sponsors receive tiered benefits for their sponsorships. There are three levels of sponsorships: Platinum: $10,000 Gold: $5,000 Silver: $2,500 We are looking for 2015 event sponsors. If you are interested, contact Donna Bennett at (856) 692-0916

A BIG THANKS to our 2014 Event Sponsors

Financial Seminal Falasca Mechanical – Gold Sponsor Paul Perino, Jr. MSFA, CFP®, CRPC®, APMA®, Beacon Bridge Wealth Partners A private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. – Silver Sponsor Big Night Falasca Mechanical – Gold Sponsor Toyota-Scion of Vineland – Gold Sponsor Capital Bank of New Jersey – Silver Sponsor Paul Perino, Jr. MSFA, CFP®, CRPC®, APMA®, Beacon Bridge Wealth Partners A private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. – Silver Sponsor All American Car Raffle Falasca Mechanical – Silver Sponsor Novick Auto Mall – Silver Sponsor Paul Perino, Jr. MSFA, CFP®, CRPC®, APMA®, Beacon Bridge Wealth Partners A private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. – Silver Sponsor Rise & Shine Breakfast Falasca Mechanical – Silver Sponsor M&T Bank – Silver Sponsor Paul Perino, Jr. MSFA, CFP®, CRPC®, APMA®, Beacon Bridge Wealth Partners A private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. – Silver Sponsor Other Event Sponsors PHI Community Foundation, Atlantic City Electric Town & Country Golf Links

On Friday October 10th, going into the 2014 Harvest Festival weekend 850

Raffle tickets were sold. By Sunday, just after 7 pm, all 999 Raffle tickets were sold! Our first sell out! At 8:15 on Sunday night October 12

th, Deerfield Mayor Stanzione, drew

lucky ticket number 461 from the 999 tickets in the drum. William Smith of Richland was the lucky holder of the winning ticket. The following week, winning ticket holder William selected the two Jeep Patriots at Novick Auto Mall.

Congratulations William and Big Thanks to the All American Car Raffle Sponsors and Committee.

Also thank you to everyone who purchased their ticket(s) and supported Big Brothers Big Sisters.

Save The Date For Next Years' All American Car Raffle

Ticket sales run from: June - October of 2015

Drawing to be held at: The Deerfield Township Harvest Festival on

Sunday, October 11, 2015

To inquire about Becoming a Sponsor for our 2015 All American Car Raffle or any other of our annual fundraisers, please call our office at 856.692.0916

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A BIG thank-you to Atlantic City Electric and everyone who golfed and volunteered!

On behalf of the Pepco Holdings Inc. Community Foundation, Atlantic City Electric recently held its Ninth Annual Charity Golf Classic at the National Golf Club to benefit -- Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cumberland & Salem Counties and of Burlington, Camden & Gloucester Counties, Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for Children and the Val Skinner Foundation-LIFE LPGA Pros in the Fight.

This year Atlantic City Electric was the Agency's award recipient for Best Supporting Business!

BIG thank- you to Town & Country Golf Links

On Sunday, October 5th the Town & Country Golf Links in Woodstown, NJ held a Golf Tournament in which Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cumberland & Salem Counties received a donation from the net proceeds of the event.

We send a BIG thank-you to the "World Travelers!"

The Inspira Health Fitness Connection recently completed a "World Tour" for Big Brothers Big Sisters. Members committed to walking, rowing, running, and cycling from June 21st - September 22nd, completing a total of 26,055 miles. A group of staff and members of the facility presented Donna Bennett with a $500 check from the proceeds of the program.

Match Spotlight: Connie and Angelica

This month we spotlight one of our longest matches, Big Sister Connie and Little Sister Angelica

Angelica was 7 years old on June 22, 2006 when they first met. Altough their match started off was rocky, Big Sister Connie was not deterred. With the help of the Big Brothers Big Sisters Match Support Specialist the relationship began to develop. As the match grew it developed into a great relationship.

Connie and Angelica are a very active match. They enjoy doing alot of different things, which include: boat rides, eating at the Texas Roadhouse, movies, a trip to the AJ Meerwald, the theater, bowling, Disney on Ice, Cirque du Soleil, and the annual Big Brothers Big Sisters picnic which included canoeing. Connie was the 2011 Big Sister of the Year for our agency, for her match with Angelica.

After 8 years and a rocky start, Connie and Angelica remain in an enduring, committed, trusting, friendship.

Way to go Connie and Angelica!

BIG Thanks

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2014 BIGGIE AWARDS

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BIG (and little) DEALS….

Congratulations to Little Sister Alisha, who is now taking dance classes complements of Maxine's Studio.

Congratulations to Little Sister Iyonnah, who now has a new set of braces, compliments of Tenbrook Orthodontics.

Congratulations to Big Sister Linda Green, who was recently named President of the Millville Women’s Club.

Congratulations to Staff Member Cherell Eutzy for her new position as Development Assistant.

Congratulations to William Smith of Richland for having the winning ticket in the All American Car Raffle.

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cumberland & Salem

Counties, Board of Trustees

Michael Testa Jr., Board Chair

Shayne Bevilacqua, Vice Chair

Debby Novick, Treasurer

Michele Plumbo, Secretary

Cosmo Giovinazzi, IV, Immediate Past

Board Chair

Peter Capizola

William Chew

Daniel Falasca Jr.

Mark Fox

Kathleen Norton-Gallaher

Michael Loyle

Priscilla McCoy

Paul Perino, Jr.

Tammy Wetzel

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cumberland & Salem

Counties, Staff

Donna Bennett

President/CEO

Valerie Farrow

Director of Programs

Gloria Thompson Director of Community-Based

Mentoring

Carol D’Orio

Director of Adult School-Based

Mentoring

Danielle Clementson

Director of High School

Mentoring

Cherell Eutzy

Development Assistant

Sarah Gould-Moi

Volunteer Grant Writer

Beverly Wetzel

Volunteer Office Worker

Congratulations to all of the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cumberland & Salem Counties 2014 BIGGIE Award Winners.

Teresa Christoff - Adult School-Based Big Sister of the Year

Kris Townsend - Big Sister of the Year

Paul Dice - Big Brother of the Year

Gabby Rizzo - High School Big Sister of the Year

Carlos Dolores - High School Big Brother of the Year

Sarah Gould-Moi - Best Friend

Geoff Dean - Best Kept Secret

R.D. Wood School - Best Supporting School

Maria Gutierrez - Best Supporting Parent

Atlantic City Electric, Pepco Holdings Inc. Best Supporting Business

Novick Family - Legacy Award

Salem Friends Meeting House - Community Connections Award

Cumberland County Bar Assoc. Community Connections Award

Phi Theta Kappa of Cumberland County College Community Connections Award

OLMA (Our Lady of Mercy Academy) Community Connections Award

Kim Nelson - Cheerleader Award

Ploch Family / Run for Aaron - Life Saver Award

Tammy Wetzel - Above & Beyond Award

Falasca Family - All in the Family Award

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New Matches

BS Sandy & LB Chad BS Jocelyn & LS Jaeleen BS Korri & LS Jasleen

BB Perry & LB Donte'yon

BS Jennifer, BS Vanessa & LS Arin

BB Jack & LB Colin OLMA Matches LB Justin & BS Linda

BS Denise & LB Prine BS Gabrielle & LS Jamiya BS Gavneet & LS Annalis BS Kira & LS Shyanna

BS Alyssa & LS Jenna BB Rick & LB Jeremiah BS Elizabeth & LB Elijah BB Brian & LB Jose

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BIGS and LITTLES Recorded for New Video

On the evenings of September 23rd

and September 25

th, Bigs and Littles were interviewed

and recorded at SNJ Today in Millville, NJ. The Littles described what they liked about their Bigs and their favorite activities. The video will be played at the Rise & Shine Breakfasts, November 5, 2014 in Millville, NJ and December 4, 2014 in Woodstown, NJ.

December 31, 2015 $100,000.00

SUPPORT MENTORING CAPITAL CAMPAIGN

HELP US REACH OUR GOAL OF $100,000

WHICH WILL BE MATCHED DOLLAR FOR DOLLAR BY

THE FOX FOUNDATION

November 1, 2014

January 1, 2014

$10,000.00

This campaign started on January 1, 2014 and will continue until December 31, 2015.

Funds donated to the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cumberland & Salem

Counties' Foundation are used toward college and trade school scholarships and to increase the number of one-to-one mentoring

relationships.

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NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES Date Event

11/5 Big Brothers Big Sisters Rise & Shine Cumberland County Breakfast at the New Jersey Motorsports Park, Officers Club in Millville, NJ

11/13 National College Fair at Atlantic City - Free

11/14 - 11/21 Oliver! At the Levoy $17 - $20

11/22 BayShore Discovery Story Telling - Free

11/28 Millville Holliday Parade

11/29 Vineland Christmas Parade on Landis

12/4 Big Brothers Big Sisters Rise & Shine Salem County Breakfast at the Creekside Inn @ Town & Country Golf Links in Woodstown, NJ - RSVP to Cherell @ 856.692.0916 or email

mailto:ceutzy@southjerseybigs.org by November 26th 12/5 and 12/6 Bridgeton Festival of Lights and House Tour

12/6 Big Brothers Big Sisters Holiday Party @ Gia's in Bridgeton, NJ sponsored by the Cumberland County Bar Association - RSVP required and must be made by November 20th

12/6 Wassail Day at Cold Spring Village

12/6 Wampum Making at Wheaton Arts

12/7 Cumberland College Winter Concert - Free

12/13 Big Brothers Big Sisters Holiday Party @ Salem Friends Meeting House - RSVP required and

must be made by December 9th

12/17 Big Brothers Big Sisters Visit with Santa in the Vineland High School gym, South Campus - RSVP required and must be made by December 9th

12/14 AHL Hockey Game in Atlantic City $12

12/20 Vineland Regional Dance's Nutcracker at Cumberland County College - RSVP required to Big

Brothers Big Sisters by December 10th and is for Matches Only 12/20 Holiday Ice Spectacular at the Levoy $10 - $38

NEW Matches

September 2014

LITTLE BIG DATE

Donte’yon Perry 9/19/14 Evelyn Kendra 9/23/14 Serenity Olivia 9/23/14 An’zonnie Alison 9/23/14 Brian Avery 9/25/14 Annalis Gavneet 9/26/14 Jenna Alyssa 9/26/14 Shaylen Casey 9/26/14 Chad Sandra 9/30/14 Shyanna Kira 9/30/14 Jasleen Korri 9/30/14

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New Matches cont.

October 2014

Little Big Date

Jeremiah Rick 10/3/14 Sean Matthew 10/6/14 Eliany Jasmine 10/6/14 Marshay Lea 10/7/14 Kristina Aleyna 10/9/14 Destiny Ciana 10/9/14 Marissa Melanie 10/10/14 Krystalyn Isabella 10/10/14 Amir Jovany 10/14/14 Alexander R. Bruce 10/15/14 Justin Linda 10/16/14 Jose Brian 10/24/14 Kayla Kyra 10/27/14 Collin Jack 10/27/14 Gabrielle Madison 10/27/14 Kaylee Samantha 10/27/14 Jamiya Gabrielle 10/27/14 Gabriela Sabreen 10/28/14 Morgan Althea 10/28/14 J’La Chardae 10/28/14 Raiana Danina 10/28/14 Shannon Samaria 10/28/14 Prince Denise 10/28/14 Diamond Molly 10/31/14 Senaiya Diamond 10/31/14 Charity Brittni 10/31/14

ANNIVERSARIES

NOVEMBER 2014

LITTLE BIG Years

Donte’yon Zyiah 1 Jocelynn Aridais 1 Dasta Laura 1 Ashonay Linda 2 Nakera Ayanna 1 Anthony Michael 3 Michelle Eden 2 Tyreek Chase 3 Tommy Coleman 1

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ANNIVERSARIES cont.

December 2014

Little Big Years Adan Rigoberto 1 Imani Vicky 7 Trinity Jane 5 Shamere Patricia 7 Bruce Michael 2 Aamya Wilma 1 Tyaira Jessica 2 Carlos Alselio 1 Danny Sara 1 Jaeleen Joselynn 1 Alexis Rebecca 1 Destiny Maura 1 Faith Linda 1 Daisy Aubrey 2 Gabrielle Kelly 4