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National Mentoring Month 2017 FINANCIAL SEMINAR

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January Marks National Mentoring Month

January 2017 marks the 15th anniversary of National Mentoring Month. President Barack Obama joined the efforts through a presidential proclamation:

This year Big Brother Big Sisters of Cumberland & Salem Counties recognize that in good times and bad, it is the Bigs that show their Littles that they matter, they are enough, and that a successful adult is continuously on their side when no one else may be. Bigs were mailed the above sticker for “I am a Mentor Day” on Thursday, January 12th, 2017 and asked to share a photo of the Big and Little showing off the sticker!

National Mentoring Month is an annual, high-profile campaign to draw attention to the need for more volunteer mentors to help America’s young people achieve success in life.

Quotes: From a Little Brother: My Big Brother was exactly what

I needed at a time when I needed someone so desperately.

From a Little Sister: I can't imagine my life without my

Big Sisters by my side. She's more than a match made

through Big Brothers Big Sisters. She's a best friend,

teacher, most importantly my Sister.

January February 2017

You are invited to attend Big Brothers Big Sisters Annual Financial Seminar

Wednesday, March 22, 2017

Running Deer Golf Club 1111 Parvins Mill Rd., Pittsgrove, NJ

Featured Speaker: David R. Kotok, Chairman and Chief Investment Officer

of Cumberland Advisors

Market and Interest Rates after the Trump Election

5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Cocktails & Hors d’oeuvres (refreshments, hors d’oeuvres, cash bar)

6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Program (food and cocktails will be available until 7:00p.m.)

$1000 per table of 8 people or $125 per

person

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Lots of Fun Had by all at the 2016 Christmas Party!

Over 140 Guests enjoyed the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cumberland & Salem Counties Christmas Party. Twelve Volunteers and Four Vendors assisted the Big Brothers Big Sisters Staff in making certain that the attendees had a fun day, received plenty of gifts, and visited with Santa Claus!

A BIG THANKS to All!

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cumberland & Salem Counties,

Board of Trustees

Shayne Bevilacqua, Board Chair

Michele Plumbo, Vice Chair

Paul Perino, Jr., Treasurer

Cosmo Giovinazzi, IV, Secretary

Michael Testa, Jr., Esq., Immediate Past Board Chair

Donata Dalesandro

Daniel Falasca, Jr.

Mark Fox

Kathleen Norton-Gallaher

Dawn Hunter

Michael Loyle

Priscilla McCoy

Debby Novick

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

Paul Gramm Volunteer Office Worker

Beverly Wetzel

Volunteer Office Worker

Kris Townsend

Volunteer Office Worker

2017 Save the Dates

Financial Seminar - Wednesday, March 22, 2017

Run for Aaron - Saturday, April 22, 2017

The Big Night Auction - Friday, May 12, 2017

All American Car Raffle - October 8, 2017

Rise & Shine Breakfast - November 28, 2017

If you are interested in becoming an Event Sponsor/Volunteer or Committee Member please contact Cherell Eutzy-Watson at 856.692.0916 x102 or ceutzy@southjerseybigs.org for more information

David R. Kotok to Present

"Market and Interest Rates after the Trump Election"

David Kotok will discuss the Market and Interest Rates after the Election of Donald Trump at the 2017 Big Brothers Big Sisters Financial Seminar on Wednesday, March 22nd.

David R. Kotok cofounded Cumberland Advisors in 1973 and has been its Chief Investment Officer since inception. He holds a B.S. in economics from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, an M.S. in organizational dynamics from The School of Arts and Sciences at the University of Pennsylvania, and an M.A. in philosophy from the University of Pennsylvania.

Mr. Kotok’s articles and financial market commentaries have appeared in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Barron’s, and other publications. He is a frequent contributor to Bloomberg TV and Bloomberg Radio, Fox Business, and other media.

Mr. Kotok has served as Program Chairman and currently serves as a Director of the Global Interdependence Center (GIC), www.interdependence.org. Mr. Kotok is a member of the National Business Economics Issues Council (NBEIC), the National Association for Business Economics (NABE) and served on the Research Advisory Board of BCA Research. Mr. Kotok has served as a Commissioner of the Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA) and on the Treasury Transition Teams for New Jersey Governors Kean and Whitman. He has also served as a board member of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority and as Chairman of the New Jersey Casino Reinvestment Development Authority. He has authored or co-authored four books, including the bestselling second edition of From Bear to Bull with ETFs and the newest book Adventures in Muniland.

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Melissa was a happy child, full of life with a wonderful personality. After losing her mom to cancer before her second birthday, Melissa was raised by her dad and grandparents. Melissa loved reading, nature, laughter, family, and friends. In May 2015, at the age of 8, she was tragically killed in a car accident in Millville.

Melissa’s grandmother, Agnes Sharp, keeps Melissa’s memory alive by reading to children in the schools and through the creation of the Memorial Reading Garden at Rieck Avenue School in Millville.

Additionally, under the guidance of Agnes and their parents, Melissa’s school mates and friends participate in community projects to keep Melissa’s memory alive. This group is known as the “Melissa Project”. Agnes supported Big Brothers Big Sisters in the past, so one of the first projects was “Melissa’s Mittens” at the 2015 Christmas Party. At the 2016 Christmas party the Melissa Project ran a craft table for attendees to make custom book marks.

Melissa Project

Melissa Project table at Big Brothers Big Sisters Christmas Party

Melissa Project girls pose with Santa at Big Brothers Big Sisters Christmas Party along with Bob and Agnes Sharp, grandparents of Melissa

Melissa Remembered

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That’s a Wrap!

Thirty volunteers helped wrap gifts for the Christmas Party and sponsored families. It looks like every room in the office building was full of paper, presents, and people!

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The Cumberland County Bar Association hosted a beautiful Breakfast with Santa for many of our families. We are so thankful for their support and generosity, providing a delicious breakfast, a fun time visiting with Santa and his friends, and presents for all the children!

BIG THANK YOU!

Santa's elves at Cumberland County College were busy! Phi Theta Kappa from the college collected books for Santa to give to our Littles at Christmas. The gift of reading-- what a beautiful gift!

More than 100 children found something special under the Christmas Tree this year thanks to the OLMA students who adopted a child through the Big Brothers Big Sisters program. Coats were also collected for children who need them. Pictured are some of the senior organizers.

As well as a Big thank You to Larry's II, Fitness Connection of Vineland, Our Lady of Mercy Academy, Wheaton Industries, Volkswagen of Salem, Groupe SEB, & Vineland Public Library

We offer a "Big" thank-you to those who supported our families for the Holidays this past year! Generous sponsors provided delicious Thanksgiving feasts to families in our mentoring programs. Sponsors include Redeemer Lutheran Church in Vineland, Triad Associates , Memorial Presbyterian Church in Vineland, Mt Pisgah Methodist Church in Vineland, and anonymous donors from our community.

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January February Events

Date

Event

January

National Mentoring Month

14-Jan Stained-Glass-Inspired Tin Foil Art Free at Wheaton Arts 1pm and 2:30pm

Cohanzick Zoo in Bridgeton Open Daily Admission Free

21-Jan

Pinelands Hike Free at Batso 10:30 am

28-Jan Landscape Painting: Using Tints and Shades Free at Wheaton Arts 1pm and 2:30pm

February

Black History Month

Take the Salem County Underground Rail Road Tour, 7 Steps to Freedom. See: 7stepstofreedom.wordpress.com

11-Feb Tree Ring Printing Free at Wheaton Arts 1pm and 2:30pm

12-Feb

Rainbow Fish at Cumberland College $9

18-Feb

Pinelands Hike Free at Batso 10:30 am

25-Feb Coil Pots Free at Wheaton Arts 1pm and 2:30pm

25-Feb

Bowling Party - Matches

Match Anniversaries 2017

January

BIG LITTLE YEARS

Kevin Marcus 6

Staci Dominique 4

Stephen Shayne 3

Linda Julius 2

Jayshona Dontray 2

Kirsten Nazirre 1

February

BIG LITTLE YEARS

David J'Quan 6

Fallon Michell 5

Jessica Sirenety 5

Amiot Ivin 4

Diane Amiyah 4

Breuna Serena 4

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cont. Match Anniversaries 2017

February

BIG LITTLE YEARS

Brenda Alayna 1

Diana Yesenia 1

New Matches

November 2016

BIG LITTLE Match Date

Zyshonne Nyreen 11/2

Lauren Ny'Asia 11/2

James Raymond 11/2

Micah Julio 11/2

Jordan Giada 11/3

Elizabeth Jeremy 11/3

Gabrielle Tyaira 11/3

Brian Daniel 11/4

Anais Marieliz 11/4

Rebecca Hannah 11/7

Lindamarie Michaela 11/7

Antonio Migual 11/7

Juliana Brody 11/8

Victoria Joseph 11/8

Lea Tynisha 11/17

Savannah Quincy 11/17

Madison Michelle 11/17

Adriana Jayla 11/17

Emily Gracelyn 11/17

Jordan Jaden 11/21

Liliana Dasya 11/21

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New Matches

December 2016

BIG LITTLE Match Date

Teresa Alana 12/1(SB to CB)

Nakera David 12/5

Amber Saniya 12/5

Olivia Abigail 12/5

Elizabeth Collin 12/5

Nakayla Dontay 12/5

Joyce Alisha 12/6

Margaret Marley 12/6

Arlene Trinity 12/6(SB to CB)

Wilma Trinity 12/6

Vicky Imani 12/6(SB to CB)

Jess Emanuel 12/7

Kamar Zachary 12/7

Yeila Emmany 12/7

Jazmin Eduardo 12/8

Jordan Janiahynn 12/8

Morgan Kylie 12/9

Pia Dennis 12/12

Harvey Gael 12/14

Hannah Meghan 12/20

Andrea Elizabeth 12/20

Frances Ajalon 12/20

Alison Isis 12/20

Samuel Adan 12/20

Grace Makiah 12/20

Karina Andrea 12/20

Dana La'Niyah 12/31

Ivan Brayan 12/31