btcv annual report 2011 - be the change volunteers · kathy kniep & eddie johnson whitney...

15
Donate to BTCV and help deserving kids get the opportunities that only education can provide! bethechangevolunteers.org BTCV ANNUAL REPORT 503 E NIFONG #230 COLUMBIA, MO 65201-3717 2011 Annual Report 2011 Be The Change Volunteers is a non-profit non-governmental organization dedicated to building, rebuilding, and restoring educational facilities and providing educational resources for communities- in-need in the remotest parts of the world. Our mission is accomplished by volunteers who dedicate their time, talents, and funds to be the change we want to see in our world by hand delivering hope in the building of schools and relationships!

Upload: vanquynh

Post on 08-Jul-2018

220 views

Category:

Documents


0 download

TRANSCRIPT

Page 1: BTCV Annual Report 2011 - Be The Change Volunteers · Kathy Kniep & Eddie Johnson Whitney Kroenke Craig & Julie Kuhns ... Linda & Martin Karl Suzanne Kertz Gene King Kristin Kirkby

Donate to BTCV and help deserving kids get the opportunities that only education can provide!

bethechangevolunteers.org

BTCV ANNUAL REPORT 503 E NIFONG #230 COLUMBIA, MO 65201-3717 2011

Annual Report 2011Be The Change Volunteers is a non-profit

non-governmental organization dedicated

to building, rebuilding, and restoring

educational facilities and providing

educational resources for communities-

in-need in the remotest parts of the

world. Our mission is accomplished by

volunteers who dedicate their time,

talents, and funds to be the change we

want to see in our world by hand delivering

hope in the building of schools and

relationships!

Page 2: BTCV Annual Report 2011 - Be The Change Volunteers · Kathy Kniep & Eddie Johnson Whitney Kroenke Craig & Julie Kuhns ... Linda & Martin Karl Suzanne Kertz Gene King Kristin Kirkby

Join our team - give your time and talents to a “vacation with a purpose” and become a Changer!

bethechangevolunteers.org

BTCV ANNUAL REPORT 503 E NIFONG #230 COLUMBIA, MO 65201-3717 2011

BTCV 2011 TeamsEthiopiaBrian AndersonDominique AndersonAhmed BelayMary-Lourdes BisognoCristi CookJimi CookJessica DeCostaTrena DepelEd JohnsonKathy KniepElizabeth LeeJim LeeJohn LewisAllison Tucker

IndiaKasye BezaCarminda BisognoManny BisognoAlejandro “BA” ChavezNatalie CollinsCristi CookJimi CookChelsea GordonSeth GordonCecily KrehbielBeth LechnerWally LutherCindy MillerSam MillerLauren RoehlkeLea SelbyKelley Thieman

MalawiLynda Baumgartner Abbi CleavingerKate CleavingerCristi CookJimi CookKayla DavidsonJohn FitzpatrickDusty HoffmanMikayla HuntSherry MooreMegan SchafferMax ParryMelody ParryCindy ParshallJanet Cook RossGrant VenableDebbie WaggonerJacquie WardDoug WillettGlenn “OG” Willett

Sri LankaBrian AndersonDominique AndersonStacy AndrewMary-Lourdes BisognoAlan CrossMaureen QuieryTom QuieryDiana QuinteroSheila RobertsonKeith StegathTom TreeceBrian Van VechtenLiz Van Vechten

Page 3: BTCV Annual Report 2011 - Be The Change Volunteers · Kathy Kniep & Eddie Johnson Whitney Kroenke Craig & Julie Kuhns ... Linda & Martin Karl Suzanne Kertz Gene King Kristin Kirkby

100% of your donation goes directly toward the educational opportunities BTCV provides

bethechangevolunteers.org

BTCV ANNUAL REPORT 503 E NIFONG #230 COLUMBIA, MO 65201-3717 2011

BTCV Partners and DonorsMark Abramovitz & Terry ElwingDaneta & Chris AdamsMark AlbrechtSteve & Carolyn AlbrechtMatt AlbrechtBill & Kathryn AllenFatti AlvesGrace AndersonBrian & Dominique AndersonDenise AndersonStacy AndrewCheryl AndrewAlan & Megan AnzPaul AsherLisa & Kris BagchieMary BailesTina BarlowJim & Cary BassettSteve & Linda BassettJames Baugher & Jaqueline VerdunBenton Elementary K-Kids Harold & Casey BerndtChris & Rovelle BerstedLaura BillingsJames BilofManny & Carminda BisognoMary-Lourdes BisognoBrad & Lisa BlackwellEd BlaineThe Blue NotePhil & Ramona BradleyShannan BradyMichael & Lisa BreerThe Burch-Hudson FamilyW. Travis BurchSusie BurchKathleen CarilloRonald & Judith CarterKathleen CasperTimothy & Patricia CasperChinaberry BooksThe Cleavinger FamilyColonial Oaks Baptist ChurchColonial Oaks Celebration ChoirColumbia Independent SchoolsComparative Clinical Pathology ServicesCristi & Jimi Cook

Jane Gordon Cook Bob CookMelissa & Travis CookSteve & Carolynne CookAlastair CoomerMike & Kim CorneliusAlan CrossDavid CrouchThe Crouch FamilyIan & Jamie CummingsDallas Veterinary Medical AssociationScott & Lisa DaughertyErin DaughertyCrystal & Darrell DebeyNathan DeSouzaPaul and Lindsay DorrJulie DuvallKen & Emily EdmondsCharles EisenmannMarianne EisenmannJerry & Julie EstesHaley EstesRich & Wanda EvansSteven & Julia FaberLance FalerNoel FitzpatrickFitzpatrick ReferralsFoundation for Biomedical ResearchDerek Fox & Tina RoselleLaura & Lance FoxKandice FrainaDave Francis & Laurie HeadCraig FranklinChristine FullerLaura GaieroCatherine Garon & Ronnie ToussantKim GashGeorgia Veterinary SpecialistsLindsay GibsonGoodrich Quality TheatersThe Gordon FamilyLarry GreenRon HaffeyShari & Drew HamiltonPaige HarperEric HatchStefan & Nancy Herzog

Michelle Haven Byron HillRobert & Dana HofsessF. Berkley HudsonDonna Hugh & Julia RobbersonGary HumeAli HussamRobert & Anne JacobsonPrakash JayabalanJay & Chitra JayabalanJoel & Jerri JeffriesAnn JewittJones & Watkins Attorneys at LawGreg KempRyan KempChand and Kristen KhannaAllison KingKathy Kniep & Eddie JohnsonWhitney KroenkeCraig & Julie KuhnsMalea Jan KunkelKei & Juri KurokiBill LadnerLake Sundance Ski ClubPaige Laurie DubbertRichard Le GallezJohn LewisLiberty InternationalAngela LimLittle Dixie KiwanisWally & Jill LutherJulie & Ian MacKellarDuraid & Martina MahrusKevin & Erin MarberryMargy MarshallRobert McCosh JrBrian McInerneyDonald & Joyce McKinleyRose McMurphyDan & Julie McNerneyAndrew & Julie MelnykCynthia & Scott MillerAlex MorenoThe Muller FamilyJoseph NawrockiPaul NewmanErika Palmer

Donny PangGeorge ParkinsDarlene PichonPam & Neil PlouharDiana QuinteroJoan Rathbone & Steve QuineyJon & Mary Jayne ReevesBob & Judi ReevesFrank & Marlene ReganMichael & Jennifer RelyeaRenfro Veterinary ServicesRidge Referrals UKTom RitchieEarl & Candy RobertsonRocky Mountain ToursByron & Kathleen RollerBrandon & Amy RollerZhiliang RongKimberly RowleySherri Rusch for Sara SunshineSusan SchaeferKurt SchulzSD & KP EnterprisesThe Selby FamilyHannah SimsJuli & Jeff SmithLaurie & Doug SpencerBob StaufferBrooks StevensKris StewartLloyd & Carolyn StewartNeil SullyThe Sussens GroupRoxanne & Andy TalleyMatt & Tammy TaylorMarcus ThomasTom TreeceBrian & Liz Van VechtenRachel & Grant VenableSally WesterhoffGlenn WillettDoug WillettNed & Stacie WilliamsLouise Wollman & Gary StrutinWilliam WoodWoodcrest ChapelDick & Barbara Yoho

Page 4: BTCV Annual Report 2011 - Be The Change Volunteers · Kathy Kniep & Eddie Johnson Whitney Kroenke Craig & Julie Kuhns ... Linda & Martin Karl Suzanne Kertz Gene King Kristin Kirkby

100% of your donation goes directly toward the educational opportunities BTCV provides

bethechangevolunteers.org

BTCV ANNUAL REPORT 503 E NIFONG #230 COLUMBIA, MO 65201-3717 2011

BTCV Partners and DonorsAcademy of Surgical ResearchLisa & Gary BartmannMike BauerLynda & Howard BaumgartnerSarah BaumgartnerRobert Bean & Michele DenmarkSamuel & Kristin BeckmanHarold & Casey BerndtJeff BlairJohn BohanChristopher & Elizabeth BramstedtTara Britt & Paul AveryJeff & Peg BryanEdward & Pamela CanlerKaram ChawlaThomas & Lisa ClementsColumbia AvionicsPaul CondrinJanet Cook RossJulie CooperDon CooperFrank CourtneyCorra CunninghamJack & Cindy DaughertyScott & Jill DavidsonNancy DavinoJessica DeCostaTrena DepelChris & Jordan DeRoseChad DevittLon DixonDRS Health IncJames & Dawn EckenrodeR EdgeEducational Concepts LLCKate & Carl EdwardsJeremy ElmoreKevin FergusFirst Hand FoundationJohn & Nancy FloodScott GablesBo & Carol GalloDaniel & Helen GalorJoey GarrityGive with LibertyChelsea GordonKaren Gordon

Frederic & Karen GottmanKurt & Mitzi Gribble Steven and Nancy Hardardt William & Judith HarperJoseph & Carol HeadleyThomas & Sandra HendersonPatrick HenselKarissa HerndonDusty HoffmanBrenda HooverHoulihan’s in Columbia, MOBill & Kelly HuntInside Columbia MagazineMarnell Jameson & Daniel RothAnthony Johnson & Tiana SongRachel JorritsmaAnne JuengLinda & Martin KarlSuzanne KertzGene KingKristin KirkbyStephanie KnappMiriam & Joe KnightMarco KreuzerKaryn KrystockSusan LaffeyHanh LamWilliam & Karen LaughterLaw Enforcement Software SolutionsBeth LechnerJim LeeDan & Diane LewisJames & Linda LibeyNancy & R.E. LohmarGlenn & Stephanie MatsonRobert & Elizabeth MatsonThe Mike Albrecht FamilyMeri MillerSherry & Jason MooreThomas MuellerD.P. NarayanaMarlon & Maurene NeelyMichael & Pam NicholsLaura OhlwilereThe Oppus FamilyJohn PalliesRaichel Mary Panicker

The Pozzi FamilyMelody & Fred ParryCynthia ParshallMarla PerrymanJohn & Lynn Phillips Jenifer Pilz Michael Podgursky & Cheryl ThomasMaureen QuieryTom Quiery Randy’s Auto Body LLC Marshall & Cynthia Robb Sheila RobertsonRonald & Carolyn Ross Michael & Jessica Sapp Douglas & Lisa SchafferDonald & Donna SchafferStephanie & Jeffery SchinnererDan SchmittdielCesar SchurtLaura SehieServant Christian Community FoundationKaren & Larry SlatesTerry & Pamela SmithMatt & Emily SmithShad & Brittney SonesChaitra StadigKeith StegathJohn & Paula StellerNancy & Gary SterlingTerry & Deborah StidhamKelley ThiemanKeith & Letrisha ThomasBoyd TophamToronto Veterinary Referral HospitalGloria TruemperAllison TuckerUnileverCarlo & Elizabeth ValdezDebra Van Dyke-KingPieter & Carol van WaardeGary & Janet VenableStephanie Verhine & Julie WardVeterinary Surgical Services, PCDebbie WaggonerJacquie WardJean WardEric Welton

Erin West Sally Westerhoff Western Carolina Veterinary SurgeryLaura WhisneyeTammy WhitakerWill & Nancy Wright

Page 5: BTCV Annual Report 2011 - Be The Change Volunteers · Kathy Kniep & Eddie Johnson Whitney Kroenke Craig & Julie Kuhns ... Linda & Martin Karl Suzanne Kertz Gene King Kristin Kirkby

BTCV ANNUAL REPORT 503 E NIFONG #230 COLUMBIA, MO 65201-3717 2011

BTCV Builds001 Ecole Primaire Catholic de Butare, Rwanda

002 The Floating Learning Center, Tonle Sap Lake, Kompong Khleang, Cambodia Dedicated to the Life and Memory of Margaret Bisogno

003 Brikiti Central Elementary School, Apangai, Papua New Guinea004 Farview Junior Secondary School, Mt Fletcher, South Africa

005 Hieu Troung Kindergarten, Mekong Delta, Viet Nam

006 Satbise Alkatar Orphanage and Learning Center, Lamjung District, Nepal

008 Mahi Difu School Library, Semera, Afar, Ethiopia Dedicated to the Memory of Duraid Mahrus

007 Kulangit Elementary School, Kavieng, Papua New Guinea

009 Annie Grace Kamwendo Memorial Library, Sankhani School, Lilongwe, Malawi

010 Pope Paul VI School, Negombo, Sri Lanka

011 Karunya Special School, Ayur, Kerala, India Funded by The Stefano Pozzi Family in Memory of Paola & Giuseppe Pozzi

012 Lipek Elementary School, New Ireland Province, Papua New Guinea013 Immanuel International Academy Playground, Bagdogra, West Bengal, India

!

BETHECHANGEVOLUNTEERS.ORG

Page 6: BTCV Annual Report 2011 - Be The Change Volunteers · Kathy Kniep & Eddie Johnson Whitney Kroenke Craig & Julie Kuhns ... Linda & Martin Karl Suzanne Kertz Gene King Kristin Kirkby

BTCV provides support for tuition, boarding, school supplies, & uniforms for these amazing young scholars

bethechangevolunteers.org

BTCV ANNUAL REPORT 503 E NIFONG #230 COLUMBIA, MO 65201-3717 2011

BTCV Kids

We launched our “BTCV Kids” program at our inception to help make dreams come true for students that attend BTCV Schools around the world. This program funds educational needs for dedicated students so that they can pursue their dreams to the highest academic levels possible. BTCV Kids must maintain high attendance and passing marks in all classes, and send progress reports to BTCV each term. They must also Be The Change in their communities by serving in the field of their chosen training for at least 3 years after completing their education.

We continue to increase our support for our BTCV Kids. We are currently funding a total of 16 young scholars, 7 girls and 9 boys, at an average cost of $750 per student per year.  Please consider donating to the BTCV Kids fund to help these students succeed!

Page 7: BTCV Annual Report 2011 - Be The Change Volunteers · Kathy Kniep & Eddie Johnson Whitney Kroenke Craig & Julie Kuhns ... Linda & Martin Karl Suzanne Kertz Gene King Kristin Kirkby

bethechangevolunteers.org

BTCV ANNUAL REPORT 503 E NIFONG #230 COLUMBIA, MO 65201-3717 2011

IMPORTANT FAQsHOW DOES A BTCV BUILD HAPPEN?

We find communities-in-need (anywhere in the world), or they find us, through

word of mouth, our website, presentations at events, media outlets, or other

strange-but-true connections. The community then applies for BTCV support by:

1. Demonstrating their Need - Describe why the educational facility is

needed and how it will benefit the community.

2. Documenting Community Involvement - Provide specifics regarding

how the community will be involved in the work and engaged in maintenance

of the facility, support of the staff, and development of the students.

3. Ensuring Sustainability - Outline a plan for keeping the educational facility

functioning for its intended purpose long term.

When the application is approved, we then begin fundraising for the project, build

a team of 10-20 volunteers, and work out all the logistics over a 6-12 month

period in preparation for the trip. Then we GO and BE THE CHANGE!

HOW DOES BTCV FOLLOW-UP ON THE SCHOOLS?

As part of our long term relationship with each community, BTCV receives annual

reports on each educational facility with respect to enrollment, curriculum,

staffing, and facilities. In addition to the statistics provided to BTCV, these reports

allow us to determine what the ongoing needs are for each community and

determine how they can be met. Our BTCV Kids are another important avenue

of follow-up as we receive regular reports from them regarding the community,

the educational facilities, and their own progress in education and life.

Page 8: BTCV Annual Report 2011 - Be The Change Volunteers · Kathy Kniep & Eddie Johnson Whitney Kroenke Craig & Julie Kuhns ... Linda & Martin Karl Suzanne Kertz Gene King Kristin Kirkby

Donate to BTCV and you will help change the world through the power of education! Be The Change!!

bethechangevolunteers.org

BTCV ANNUAL REPORT 503 E NIFONG #230 COLUMBIA, MO 65201-3717 2011

By The Numbers

BTCV Schools To Date = 13Impact on Education = Number of Students in BTCV Learning Centers

Sustainability Rate = 100%

Annual BTCV Scholarships To Date = 18

BTCV Volunteers To Date = 153

0

1000

2000

3000

4000

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

BoysGirls

Page 9: BTCV Annual Report 2011 - Be The Change Volunteers · Kathy Kniep & Eddie Johnson Whitney Kroenke Craig & Julie Kuhns ... Linda & Martin Karl Suzanne Kertz Gene King Kristin Kirkby

ECTEL

Empowering Communities Through Education Locallybethechangevolunteers.org

BTCV ANNUAL REPORT 503 E NIFONG #230 COLUMBIA, MO 65201-3717 2011

How your donations are used

Total funding for 2011 = $298,923

Average donation amount = $792.55

BTCV Builds84%

BTCV Kids11%

Team Support5%

Page 10: BTCV Annual Report 2011 - Be The Change Volunteers · Kathy Kniep & Eddie Johnson Whitney Kroenke Craig & Julie Kuhns ... Linda & Martin Karl Suzanne Kertz Gene King Kristin Kirkby

BTCV ANNUAL REPORT 503 E NIFONG #230 COLUMBIA, MO 65201-3717 2011

BTCV StoriesBTCV Kid Phomotso’s SUCCESS!It was not easy getting back to school in June as everyone was making fun of me that I failed in America including some teachers, but a few of them encouraged and believed in me. I never wanted to think about it, but to focus and go on. Everywhere there was talks in the streets about me not  passing matric (grade 12).  I always believe what people say. I know that's dangerous but I still do sometimes.  I just wanna tell you that as I am typing this now tears won't stop running down - I received a call from my brother that I am in the newspapers. I MADE IT!!! I PASSED MATRIC!!!  They list those who passed in newspapers around the country. I am on the list!  I am really thankful to God for giving me BTCV, CIS and all the people in America who helped me!! Thank you very much for your support and prayers. Thank you all!!

Kasye’s BTCV Christmas CardIn August, I chaperoned five juniors from CIS on a mission with Be The Change Volunteers to build a school in India for disabled orphans.  Our group spent 9 months raising funds to make the trip possible.  When we landed in Trivandrum, India, we still had no idea what was in store for us.  We spent 10 days working at the Karunya Special School to finish a building that was started for them nearly 10 years ago – and left unfinished due to lack of funding.  Our support and labor provided a roof, walls, a vocational center, solar power and a washer and dryer to the school.  Our love for the children answered the prayers of many and left smiles on the faces of those beautiful children who had been abandoned by a society where many consider them outcasts.  This Christmas, CIS students are remembering the orphans by donating the gifts they would be receiving to the children back in Ayur.  Despite hardships in my personal life, I can honestly say that I am in a better place today than I have been in a long time, and I owe my resilience, in part, to India and BTCV.  I am thrilled to be able to share my story with you and I hope this finds you and your family well. Merry Christmas! Love, Kasye

Megan’s BTCV Thank You NoteMy heart has been full of gratitude ever since I received my first donation several months ago. Sitting in a little restaurant on the first night our team was in Malawi I was struck by the fact that I was actually in Africa!  “How in the world did I get here?” I wondered.  God provided a way for me to go to Africa and fulfill a long wished for dream through all of your donations and prayers.  The first day we went to the school the kids were all there.  As soon as we pulled up all jam packed into our van, we were swarmed by kids all wearing the hugest grins you have ever seen.  They all greeted us, teaching us their handshakes and laughing as we tried to keep up.  Once again in this swarm of happy kids I was hit, “how in the world did I get here?”  Over the 2 week period we were at the school in a little village called Sankhani we began to get to know each other (people from totally different worlds – in so many ways) - through games, Chichewa lessons (their native language), English lessons, bracelet making, hair braiding, coloring, and just sharing our love.  My favorite part was learning the story of a boy named Daniel.  I don’t even know where to begin with his story!  His is in standard 3, the equivalent to a senior in high school.  In order to graduate they have to take a test and score high enough.  The first time he took the test he failed because he had missed so much school from being too sick and weak to go.  He has struggled with malaria for years. His health is one of his biggest struggles in life.  The next time he was ready to take the test the principal made a mistake and did not submit Daniel’s name due to a filing error.  So once again he couldn’t graduate.  Now he has to wait until 2013.  Is he quitting or giving up?  No way.  This boy has dreams, passion, and faith in the Lord and his plan.  Daniel has dreams to go to college and become a lawyer.  He is a huge inspiration to me, through his faith and determination to reach his dream. This trip has changed my life.  Not one day has passed since we have been back that I haven’t thought about the villagers in Makalani village and the children and teachers at the school.  I would never have been able to fulfill my dream of going to Africa without every single one of you.  This will not be my last journey to Makalani Village or my last mission trip.  Thank you all SO much, I don’t feel like I can even put into words how grateful I truly am to each and every one of you.

BETHECHANGEVOLUNTEERS.ORG

Page 11: BTCV Annual Report 2011 - Be The Change Volunteers · Kathy Kniep & Eddie Johnson Whitney Kroenke Craig & Julie Kuhns ... Linda & Martin Karl Suzanne Kertz Gene King Kristin Kirkby

Be the change you want to see in the world

- Mahatma Gandhibethechangevolunteers.org

BTCV ANNUAL REPORT 503 E NIFONG #230 COLUMBIA, MO 65201-3717 2011

BTCV Giants“If I have seen further, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants”

This quote from Sir Isaac Newton certainly applies to BTCV! This organization has been so blessed to be able to change the lives of so many people through the power of education! Our work has only been possible through the GENEROUS and AMAZING support of so many people in so many different ways. We want to recognize and sincerely thank “our giants” who have made our success possible – THANK YOU for letting us see, and reach, further than we could ever dream!

BTCV Giants Margaret Bisognot – Mother of Dominique (BTCV co-founder and director), Mary-Lourdes (BTCV Cambodia), and Manny Bisogno (BTCV Cambodia and Nepal) who have all contributed so significantly to BTCV, she obviously instilled in her amazing children the passion for service and love for the poor, downtrodden, and oppressed. BTCV School 002, The Floating Learning Center in Cambodia, is dedicated to her life and memory. (tin memoriam)

Grace Anderson – Mother of BTCV co-founder and director Brian Anderson, raised her son to live a life of servant leadership which he has excelled at for more than 20 years. BTCV would not be here without Brian, and so, would not be here without Grace. In addition, Grace is a core donor, supporter, and dear friend to all of us at BTCV.

Jane Gordon Cook – Mother of BTCV co-founder and director Jimi Cook, Jane has been a major donor and supporter of BTCV since our inception – she has given so generously to our mission and has sponsored several of our volunteers to go and serve with us. She is also our best cheerleader and encourager and keeps us all going strong with her love and support.

Martin Petrus – Martin is our “man on the front lines” – this amazing man worked with us to build BTCV School 004, Brikiti Elementary School in PNG, and immediately established the first BTCV affiliate (PNG), has already started the first locally-generated BTCV School (007 Kulangit Elementary), and has plans for many more BTCV schools throughout all of Papua New Guinea!

Glenn & Doug Willett – BTCV volunteers extraordinaire! This Father-Son team participated on BTCV Rwanda, PNG, and Nepal builds, are already signed up for Sri Lanka, and plan on many many more. Glenn (at 80+ years old) and Doug are the hardest working, most outgoing, most loved (by us, their teammates, the communities, and especially the kids) volunteers ever – they are both just beautiful people who breathe BTCV!

Page 12: BTCV Annual Report 2011 - Be The Change Volunteers · Kathy Kniep & Eddie Johnson Whitney Kroenke Craig & Julie Kuhns ... Linda & Martin Karl Suzanne Kertz Gene King Kristin Kirkby

BTCV ANNUAL REPORT 503 E NIFONG #230 COLUMBIA, MO 65201-3717 2011

BTCV Board of DirectorsShari  Hamilton(Associate  Research  Veterinarian,  University  of  Missouri)I’m  “connected”   to  BTCV  because  I’m  “connected”   to  Jimi  and  Cris5  Cook.     I  believe  in  a  world  where  there  is  peace  and  happiness  and  where  every   child  has  the  opportunity  for  a  solid  educa5on  and  future.    I  o?en  live  vicariously  through  Jimi  and  Cris5’s  many  adventures  and  I  hope  my  family  and  I  can  one  day  join  a  team  build.    I  am  proud  to  be  a  member  of  the  board  and  support  this  amazing  organiza5on.

Mar<n  Petrus(Founder/Director,  Gudpela  Sindaun  Consultancy)I  come  from  New  Ireland  Province  in  Papua  New  Guinea,  and  am  the  founder  and  director  of  Gudpela   Sindaun   Consultancy   -­‐   a   rural   development   consultancy   group   in   Papua   New  Guinea.  Gudpela  Sindaun  Consultancy   works  in   partnership  with   rural   local  leadership  to  advocate  and  promote  rural  development   ini5a5ves  at  the  grassroots  level.  We  formed  an  official  affilia5on  with  BTCV  in  2009.  

Tom  Treece(Re<red)Recently  re5red  from  42-­‐year  career  with  Liberty  Mutual,  I  have  been  involved  in  suppor5ng  and  working  at  BTCV's  adopted  Tanzania  school,  Upendo  Encourage  School  in  Tengeru.  I  was  a  team  member  on  BTCV’s  South  Africa  build  in  April  2010,  Sri  Lanka  build  in  August  2011  and  am  leading  the  Tanzania  build  in  June  2012.

Greg  Jones(AHorney,  Partner,  Jones  &  Watkins,  LLC)I   believe   strongly   in   the   importance   of   every   child—domes5c   and   abroad—having   an  opportunity   to  obtain  a  basic  educa5on.     And,   as  a  former   employee  of   the  University   of  Missouri  College  of  Veterinary  Medicine,  I  saw  firsthand  that  whatever   Jimi  and  Cris5  Cook  set   out   to  do,   nothing  would  prevent   them   from   succeeding.     When  they   contacted  me  about   forming  a  not-­‐for-­‐profit  organiza5on  that   would  focus  on  educa5ng  children  in  the  world’s  most   impoverished  communi5es,   I  knew  I  wanted  to  do  whatever   I  could  to  help  them  be  successful.

Brooks  Stevens(Execu<ve  Sales  Rep,  Liberty  Mutual  Group)I   stared   my   Global  volunteering   experience,   many   thanks   to   Brian   Anderson,   with   The  Habitat   for   Humanity   Global  Village  program  with  builds  in   Uganda,   Ethiopia  and  Kenya.  I  realized  that  my  favorite  part  of  my  experiences  was  the  interac5on  with  children  and  saw  firsthand  their  need  for  quality   schools  and  educa5on.  Thus,  following  Brian,  my  new  global  volunteering  passion  is  BTCV.  I  was  on  the  Cambodia  Floa5ng  Learning  Center  build  and  look  forward  to  many  more.    I  live  in  Seacoast  NH  and  am  a  career  sales  agent  for  Liberty  Mutual  Insurance.  I  look  forward  to  serving  on  the  board.

bethechangevolunteers.org

Page 13: BTCV Annual Report 2011 - Be The Change Volunteers · Kathy Kniep & Eddie Johnson Whitney Kroenke Craig & Julie Kuhns ... Linda & Martin Karl Suzanne Kertz Gene King Kristin Kirkby

BTCV ANNUAL REPORT 503 E NIFONG #230 COLUMBIA, MO 65201-3717 2011

BTCV Board of DirectorsMark  Albrecht(Veterinarian,  Owner,  Montana  Veterinary  Surgical  Services)My  involvement  with  BTCV  really  dates  back  19  years  to  when  I  first  met  Jimi  and  Cris5.    Through  shared   professional   interests  we   remained   in   close   contact   so  when   they   first   started   talking  about  BTCV   I  was  interested.     My   first  BTCV   “buy   in”  was  a  dona5on  to  the  Floa5ng   Learning  Center  build  in  Cambodia,  and  since,  I  have  been  fortunate  to  be  a  team  member  on  PNG  003  and  Nepal  006.    I  find  it  to  be  a  wonderful  experience  and  took  my  son  along  for  the  Nepal  build.    It  is  truly   fulfilling   to  help  make  a  posi5ve  difference  in  the  world  by   “Being   the  Change...”     It   is  an  honor  to  help  serve  as  a  board  member  -­‐  I  am  humbled  by  the  offer  and  opportunity.

Glenn  WilleH(Re<red,  Columbus,  OH)My   career   has  included  34   years  with   IBM   in   office  products  sales,   4   years  as   co-­‐owner   of   a  courier  business,  and  8+  years  as  a  residen5al  land  developer.    It  is  in  indeed  an  honor  to  serve  as  a  member  of  the  BTCV  board.     I'm  excited  about  the  opportunity   to  help  wherever  possible  the  organiza5on  with  whom  I've  had  such  great  experiences.      My   son,  Doug  and  I  have  done  BTCV  builds   in   Rwanda,   PNG,   Nepal,   and   Malawi.     I've  done  overseas   volunteer   trips  with   several  organiza5ons,  but  none  has  given  me  the  sense  of  accomplishment  that  these  have.    What  beger  purpose  could  you  serve  than  to  make  the  gi?   of  educa5on  available  to  kids  in  remote  areas  of  the  world;  giving  them  a  basis  from  which  they  can  grow,  be  produc5ve,  develop  their  God-­‐given  talents,  and  help  keep  them  off  the  streets.     I'm  a  BELIEVER!     Educa5on  IS  the  primary  focus  of  BTCV.    You  also  have  to  be  impressed  with  the  passion  and  goals  of  its  founders  -­‐  100  Schools!!!      Jane  McBride(Founder,  Friends  of  Thai  Daughters)I  first  learned  of  the  horrors  of  child  sex  trafficking  in  2002  and  realized  that  keeping  girls  in  school  is  a  key  factor  in  preven5ng  exploita5on.        Our  mission  at  Friends  of  Thai  Daughters  has  been  to  provide  at-­‐risk  girls  with  safe  shelter  and  access  to  educa5on.      Combining  efforts  with  BTCV  to  build  schools  is  a  wonderful  way  to  con5nue  and  expand  our  efforts  in  making  the  world  a  beger  place  for  kids  with  no  other  alterna5ves.  

Brian  Van  Vechten(Veterinary  Surgeon,  Owner,  Veterinary  Referral  Center  of  Colorado)A?er  veterinary  school,  a  residency,  and  fellowship  in  surgical  oncology,  I  have  been  a  surgeon  and  partner  at  Veterinary  Surgical  Service,  a  part  of  the  Veterinary  Referral  Center  of  Colorado  (VRCC).    My  wife  Liz  and  I  were  part  of  BTCV  Team  South  Africa  004   and  got   hooked.    We  were  on  BTCV  Team  Sri  Lanka  010  this  year  and  plan  on  many  more.    

Jay  Jayabalan(Orthopaedic  Surgeon,  London,  UK)

Ex  OfficioDominique  Bisogno  Anderson   Brian  AndersonCris<  Cook         Jimi  Cook

ECTEL

Empowering Communities Through Education Locallybethechangevolunteers.org

Page 14: BTCV Annual Report 2011 - Be The Change Volunteers · Kathy Kniep & Eddie Johnson Whitney Kroenke Craig & Julie Kuhns ... Linda & Martin Karl Suzanne Kertz Gene King Kristin Kirkby

Please consider volunteering for one of these upcoming builds - it will change lives, including your own!

bethechangevolunteers.org

BTCV ANNUAL REPORT 503 E NIFONG #230 COLUMBIA, MO 65201-3717 2011

2012 Builds014 Thailand

015 Tanzania

016 Guatemala

017 Kenya

018 Papua New Guinea

019 Mali

020 Papua New Guinea

The Next StepsFor 2012, we are adding a DOC to our team! Grant Venable has agreed to serve as our Director Of Change and we are thrilled to welcome him to the BTCV Family! Grant brings extensive experience in working with a humanitarian aid-based NGO, a focus on community self-reliance, a heart of gold, and a passion for Being The Change through education to BTCV. We feel so blessed to have Grant helping lead BTCV into the future!

How To HelpVolunteer

Donate

Hold a Fundraiser

Invite us to talk to your school, church, group or organization

Like us on Facebook

View & Share our YouTube video

Page 15: BTCV Annual Report 2011 - Be The Change Volunteers · Kathy Kniep & Eddie Johnson Whitney Kroenke Craig & Julie Kuhns ... Linda & Martin Karl Suzanne Kertz Gene King Kristin Kirkby

bethechangevolunteers.org

BTCV ANNUAL REPORT 503 E NIFONG #230 COLUMBIA, MO 65201-3717 2011

We hope this Annual Report provides a glimpse into the progress BTCV is making with your help! THANK YOU SO MUCH for your incredible support of our mission! We are committed to continuing to expand our efforts and our reach in hand delivering hope through education. Please continue to support us in this work by donating, volunteering, and spreading the word about BTCV! Together, we can and are changing the world for the better!!