SHARING BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF CALGARY AND AREA

YOURINNERCHILD

Annual Report 2011/12

SHARING

SWEETMOMENTS

AMANDA and KAYLA

MATCHED 1 YEAR

Little Sister Kayla was both shy and excited about meeting Big Sister Amanda at Thomas B. Riley School in September. Matched through the mPower Youth Mentoring program, the two quickly became friends. Amanda and Kayla enjoy their weekly hour together with an array of activities, from crafts, cooking, and learning to just plain girly stuff. One day, Amanda brought in her curling iron to fancy Kayla’s locks. Right in the middle of styling, they were interrupted by a fire drill. “We had to go outside with half Kayla’s hair curled and half on top of her head. Her friends thought it was pretty cool she was getting her hair done at school.”

Having a Big Sister like Amanda really makes Kayla feel special. “I can tell her anything and trust her. She gets me.” Amanda brings a nurturing side and lends an ear whenever it’s needed. “The program enables me to be someone who listens first and gives Kayla a sense that someone is going to be there for her. I’ve seen a lot of growth in Kayla. It’s been really cool to see her develop more confidence and better problem solving skills.”

The duo will say farewell for the summer, pocketing their memories until they meet again in the fall.

SHARING

YOUR LOVE OF LAUGHTER

ROBB, CEILIDH and CORY

MATCHED 5 YEARS

Big Brother Robb and Little Brother Cory met on a bright August day in 2007, both excited to share their laughter and do “things only kids should be doing.” They first tackled the nearest playground, then quenched their thirst with drinks from a nearby convenience store. Five years later, the two still meet weekly to go shopping, watch movies, play Wii, or brave the Calaway Park rides. And just this year, Robb’s wife, Ceilidh, officially became Cory’s Big Sister, making them his Big Couple. “Cory has been in our life since before our kids were born,” Ceilidh said. “After they got older, Cory became more like family. It was Cory who asked me to join the program.”

Embracing Cory as part of their family has had a tremendous affect on him. He admits he used to be a hooligan misbehaving all the time, but now he can’t even lie. It’s an impact Cory had anticipated from the beginning. “I thought having a Big would be exactly as it is now; a lot of fun and someone pushing me in the right direction.” Cory has taught his Big Couple important lessons too. Ceilidh admires his sense of self. “I love that he is unapologetically original.”

As Cory heads off into grade nine in September, the trio looks forward to many laughs to come.

SHARING

THE RIDE OF LIFE

ANNA-MARIE and STEPHANIE

MATCHED 10 YEARS

Little Sister Stephanie and Big Sister Anna-Marie sat together for the first time ten years ago, bonding over Stephanie’s Winnie the Pooh collection. Stephanie, an eager eight-year-old, was jumping with joy to start the journey with her Big. “I didn’t really understand what I was getting into, but I was super excited.”

Over the years, their outings evolved from playground visits to more grown up things such as coffee, dinner, bowling, and movies. “We saved all our movie stubs. We keep them in a scrapbook with concert tickets and pictures.” Anna-Marie was Stephanie’s biggest fan at her high school basketball games. “Those were my favourite games, even though we lost. My mom taped the games and it was so sweet to hear Anna-Marie cheering on the video.”

The time Anna-Marie and Stephanie have spent together has made them feel like true sisters. “Stephanie has made me become a more positive person. I look forward to our meetings. She is my sister.” For Stephanie, her time with Anna-Marie has improved her confidence tremendously. “Anna-Marie has a very kind heart. I didn’t know it was possible for anyone to be so patient.”

It’s been a lovely ride, and they look forward to continuing their relationship and adding to their scrapbook, after the formal match ends.

SHARING YOURSELFEverybody has something to share – your artistry, your athletic talent, your book

smarts or your open ear. To you, they are just a part of life – to a child, they make you

someone to look up to.

It’s not about who can spend the most money or invest the most time. It’s about

small moments that will make a big difference in a child’s life and help shape them

into strong, confident adults. Taking the opportunities to find common ground, diving

into what interests you and enjoying life’s little moments can make a huge difference

in a child’s life. Did we mention, they’ll have a pretty big impact on your life too?

Shared experiences are at the heart of a life well lived.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

01. Executive Director and Board Chair Message 03. Overview, 2011-2012 Stats05. Programs09. Revenue and Expenses10. The Impact of Mentoring on Youth13. Corporate Bigs14. Years of Service Awards15. Fundraising Events, Activities and

Volunteer Recruitment Initiatives16. Funder and Donors List19. Community Collaborators21. School Collaborators23. Board of Directors24. FoundersGET INVOLVED TODAY

– MENTOR. VOLUNTEER. DONATE.

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND BOARD CHAIR MESSAGE It is an honour to provide you with the Big Brothers

Big Sisters of Calgary and Area 2011/12 Annual

Report. It is a privilege to partner with you, our

generous donors and supporters, to make a real

and lasting difference in the lives of children and

families in our community. Children are our most

precious resource, but sadly too many of our

young people are in desperate need of more adult

interaction and guidance.

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The good news is that there is a research-based solution that is elegant and cost effective. Big Brothers Big Sisters has been positively impacting the lives of children across Canada for nearly 100 years and in Calgary for more than 50 years. Through their friendships with their Littles, our Big Brothers and Big Sisters encourage children to see the possibilities of “What if?” rather than accepting the status quo. When a child envisions a positive future for themselves, they work harder in school, set longer-term goals, are more likely to avoid risky behaviours, and feel more positive about themselves.

In the past year, we made hundreds of new matches and supported more than 1,779 active matches. We began new collaborations, supported additional schools, and added new programs to help us serve even more children. We piloted new models of service focusing on the neighborhoods and communities where we can have the greatest impact. New corporate partnerships were formed to extend our highly successful Corporate Bigs program. To meet the needs of our growing and changing community, our board and staff worked together to develop a new strategic plan that set a goal of supporting 4,000 matched relationships by 2015/16. Quality, community partnerships, and financial and human resources are essential pillars necessary to ensure success of delivering an impactful, safe service to the community.

We couldn’t have done this without your support or commitment. You make it possible for our professional staff to screen, assess, match and then provide support to our volunteers in their roles as the direct agents of change in a child’s life. Yes, you are our heroes! Every time you make a donation to us, you support our ability to start something – to find a new Big, to enrol a new deserving young person, to make a new match, or to support a match friendship for another year.

We are committed to ensuring our young people graduate from high school and move on to post-secondary education. We are committed to reducing poverty, to ensuring all of our young people have the opportunity to reach their potential. We are committed to making a positive impact on our community. Thank you all for joining us on this journey and for making a difference to so many! You should be exceptionally proud of everything you do to help Big Brothers Big Sisters accomplish so much for the young people we serve.

Please accept our sincere and heartfelt thanks on behalf of our children, mentors, board and staff.

Richard Brown Sharon Moore Board Chair Executive Director

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OUR VISION: every young person has a mentor

OUR MISSION: to impact the lives of young people

and volunteers through the power of mentoring

OVERVIEW, 2011-2012 STATS

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Calgary and Area is a donor-supported, volunteer-driven organization recognized for mentoring programs for young people in schools and communities throughout Calgary, Airdrie, Chestermere, Cochrane, High River, Okotoks, and Rocky View County.

We match young people 6 to 18 years old with caring volunteers in a variety of mentoring programs. We provide training for both volunteers and young people as well as ongoing professional support to foster success of mentoring relationships.

Mentorship impacts the lives of young people by improving their self-esteem, relationships with others, and understanding of the value of education. We believe that every young person has untapped potential and the right to dream about their future. Mentors help kids to explore new ideas, work toward their dreams and overcome challenges in their day-to-day lives.

The number of young people in our community-based and school-based mentoring programs increased by 13% this year.

School-Based Matches

Community-Based Matches

2011-20122010-2011

734

834

866

913

1,779

1,568

TOTAL CHILDREN IN MENTORING PROGRAMS

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PROGRAMS

“ My Big Sister has changed my life in ways I

cannot even begin to describe. She is funny and

kind and smart, and she has been my friend for

the past ten years. She has influenced every

aspect of my being, and I will be eternally grateful

for her presence in my life.”

Little Sister Stephanie

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BIGS IN COMMUNITY PROGRAMS

BIG BROTHER, BIG SISTER, BIG COUPLE

Volunteers spend one-to-one time in the community with young people who are 6 to 18 years old. Matches learn new things and explore their community once per week while building a relationship. The activities are endless.

RECREATION MENTORING

Volunteer participants are matched with young people to share their passion for sports, health and wellness. Bigs and Littles spend one-to-one time at Winsport Canada Olympic Park or a YMCA Branch each week. Matches with an interest in outdoor sports have a blast with all-access passes to Winsport Canada Olympic Park to ski, snowboard or mountain bike including lessons and rentals. Matches who are enthusiastic about indoor sports and recreation receive all-access passes to all Calgary YMCA branches to swim, shoot hoops, play volleyball or use any other facilities at the branch.

COPS FOR KIDS

Children and youth in this program have the unique opportunity to build positive relationships with members of the Calgary Police Services through group mentoring once per month. Participants connect with peers and CPS mentors by participating in fun group activities planned by BBBS Calgary and CPS in the community.

GLO GIRLS

Big Sisters mentor girls 9 to 15 years old from diverse cultural backgrounds to be strong, confident young women. All matches join in the fun at a community location each week for twelve weeks before transitioning to meet one-to-one in the community.

YOUTH INCLUSIVE NEIGHBOURHOODS

The goal of this program is to build strong communities. Mentors are positive role models to teens from diverse cultural backgrounds. Volunteers develop a positive relationship with their Little and enhance their community connections.

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YIN

Cops for Kids

Calgary After School

Glo Girls

Recreation Mentoring

BB/BS/BC

2011-20122010-2011

526

86

630

111

866

734

5638

5027

1612

COMMUNITY-BASED MENTORING PROGRAMS

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BIGS IN SCHOOL PROGRAMS

BETWEEN GENERATIONSMatches in this program bridge the generations to build timeless connections. Mentors 50+ years are matched with one or two students at their elementary school during the school day. Volunteers build a relationship with their Little, meet other volunteers, and enhance their Little’s social skills.

GAME ON!Boys and young men gain information and support to make informed choices about a range of healthy lifestyle practices. Through non-traditional physical activities, and healthy eating support, participants are engaged in life skills, communication, and emotional health discussions designed to engage participants in the pursuit of life-long healthy lifestyles.

GO GIRLS!Girls 12 to 14 years old are mentored after school within school facilities on building a positive self-image through physical activity, healthy eating choices, self-esteem and communication skills.

IN-SCHOOL MENTORINGMentors spend one-to-one time each week with a student 6 to 12 years old. Matches meet during the school day at a school near the volunteer’s work or home. Mentors connect with their Little by sharing their love of learning through fun on-site activities.

MPOWER YOUTH MENTORINGMentors empower teens by encouraging a middle, junior or senior high school student to achieve their full potential. Mentors invest in their community enriching the life of their Little by sharing their skills and experience. Littles ask questions to get advice and support from their mentor on building their future.

TEEN MENTORINGJunior and senior high school students give back to their community by mentoring a child at a nearby elementary school each week. Teen mentors have the opportunity to build their resume and even earn high school credits at select schools. The elementary students who are mentored spend time with a positive role model to enhance social acceptance while having fun.

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Game On!

Go Girls!

mPower Youth Mentoring

Teen Mentoring

Between GenerationsIn-School Mentoring

2011-20122010-2011

165

110

193

91

913

834

430

129

503

126

SCHOOL-BASED MENTORING PROGRAMS

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COMMUNITY STRATEGIES AND SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS

CORPORATE BIGS

Teams of employees from participating corporations take part in community engagement as Big Brother and Big Sister mentors. Employees are matched with students at a designated elementary, middle, junior or senior high school. Teams of employees travel together to the school during the school day to meet with their Littles each week. This group volunteering opportunity focuses on corporate team building and community investment.

CALGARY AFTERSCHOOL

Funded by the City of Calgary, Calgary AfterSchool is a framework of after-school opportunities where Big Brothers and Big Sisters spend quality one-to-one time with children and youth ages 6 to 16, meeting weekly between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. at local community centres. BBBS staff are on site providing weekly coaching, support and training.

FRANCOPHONE MENTORING

Mentors create relationships that transcend language. Mentors who speak or are learning the French language provide mentoring opportunities for francophone youth in schools and the community in Calgary. The program is offered in collaboration with Projet Appartenance and francophone school boards Conseil scolaire du Sud de l’Alberta and Conseil scolaire catholique et francophone du Sud de l’Alberta. Volunteers foster their Littles’ sense of belonging and resiliency to overcome obstacles and reach their full potential.

SOMALI MENTORING

Somali Mentoring provides preventative mentoring opportunities for Somali youth. The program is offered in collaboration with the Somali Canadian Society of Calgary, Calgary Bridge Foundation and other ethno-cultural groups to help integrate Somali families into the Calgary community. Mentors matched with Somali youth spend time together participating in safe and meaningful activities outside school hours to foster an increased sense of belonging and resiliency.

The number of young people in community-based programs increased by 18% this year.

The number of young people in school-based programs increased by 9% this year.

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REVENUE AND EXPENSES

2011/12 EXPENSES

Direct Program Delivery $2,575,257

Program & Service Delivery Support $190,139

Fund Development Expenses* $505,006

Other Expenses** $113,693

Total $3,384,095

* Fund Development Expenses include Fund Raising Event Expenses of $362,406, which includes CPC Stampede City Bowl For Kids expense of $164,295 and CPC Calgary Bow River Wine Gala & Auction live/silent auction expenses of $36,606.

**Other Expenses includes gifts in-kind expense.

25%

4%

26%

13%32%

76%

15%

6%

3%

2011/12 REVENUE

Corporate, Individual & General Donations $834,057

Grants $1,086,081

Canadian Progress Clubs* $443,383

Fund Raising Events** $900,891

Other Revenue*** $124,379

Total $3,388,791

* CPC Stampede City Bowl For Kids revenue of $279,635 is reflected in Fund Raising Events.

** CPC Calgary Bow River Wine Gala & Auction live/silent auction revenue of $72,053 is reflected in Fund Raising Events.

***Other Revenue includes interest income and gifts in-kind.

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At the end of the 2011/12 year, there were 171 young people on our waitlist.

THE IMPACT OF MENTORING ON YOUTH

70% SHOW IMPROVED SELF-ESTEEM AND CONFIDENCE

46% ARE LESS LIKELY TO INITIATE DRUG USE

34% ARE LESS LIKELY TO ALLOW THEMSELVES TO BE VICTIMIZED OR BULLIED BY PEERS

48% ARE LESS LIKELY TO HAVE BEHAVIOUR PROBLEMS IN SCHOOL

78% FROM A SOCIAL ASSISTANCE BACKGROUND NO LONGER RELY ON SUCH SUPPORT

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Go swimming

Rent a video game

Go to the library

Play a board game

Learn chess

Rent a movie and make popcorn

Play laser-tag

Go to a movie (at a cheap theatre!)

Make cards for special occasions

Try out a new food (dim sum, sushi, bubble tea)

Make cookies, decorate cupcakes

Make a pizza

SHARE A MOMENT

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Do a craft (paper mache, model, origami, jewelry, airplanes, make soap, woodworking etc.)

Check out the paper for one of the many festivals

Window shop

Go to the pet store

Go to a play at Y Stage, Stage West, the local high school, etc.

Play tourist in another town (Lethbridge, Red Deer, etc.)

Write a story/play

Hang out at Chapters

Explore the University of Calgary

Play road hockey/shinny

Go to the airport and watch the planes

Cheer your mentee on at one of their games/concerts, etc.

MAKE MEMORIES

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AltaLINK

Canadian Western Bank (Downtown and Chinook Locations)

Ernst & Young LLP

Husky Energy

Shell Canada

WorleyParsons (16th Avenue and Sundance Locations)

20 Vic Management Corporation (Marlborough Mall Administrative Staff)

Whether from a high-rise office or a neighbourhood branch, Calgary’s corporations support

teams of their employees who volunteer as Big Brothers and Big Sisters. It is a group experience

focused on team-building and community engagement that begins at the office but continues at a

designated school where their Little Brothers and Sisters are eagerly waiting.

Why are they called Corporate Bigs? “Corporate” because they are lucky enough to be part of

a corporation that believes in actively supporting the community. “Big” because they have BIG

hearts, a BIG sense of fun, and make a BIG commitment to Calgary’s future.

CORPORATE BIGS

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VOLUNTEER YEARS OF SERVICE AWARDS

5 YEARS

Amanda Hort

Andreea Bordieanu

Andrew Mensah

Bonnie Evans

Brad Jardine

Carrie Stewart

Charles Goeldner

Christa Huthmann

Cindy Scribner

Connie Dorigatti

Donna Peake

Garett Ursu

Grace McLean

Jane Katan

Jeremy Fidelack

Joan Broda

John Henry Gonzales Casuga

Jonathon Young

Judy Proudfoot

Leanne Page

Lindsay Hillaby

Luke Whitley

Lyndsay Garreck

Margaret Boone

Maria Kanakis

Mary Anne Gates

Megan Roach

Michael Kahn

Michelle McCoy

Miranda Verney

Pamela Heard

Priscilla McGuire

Reuben Bullock

Robb Price

Rocky Cash

Shawn Watson

Theresa Worms

Tim Giese

Yvonne Heerema

10 YEARS

Anna-Marie Nadon

Barbara Forster

Pam Pickersgill

15 YEARS

John Norrish

STAFF/BOARD YEARS OF SERVICE AWARDS

5 YEARS

Bonnie Evans

Caitlin Blum

Jolene Campbell

Noreen Lowe

10 YEARS

Adrian Lomas

Sharon Moore

Steve Peake

Tracy Luca-Huger

Valerie Dunn

Volunteers are the heart of our organization. Their warmth, drive, energy and vision inspire us

all. Thousands of young people have found the path to a bright future because of their mentors

willingness to share their wisdom and skills. If it takes a village to raise a child; volunteers are

that village, and the children they have helped to raise make us all proud.

YEARS OF SERVICE AWARDS

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18 Degrees of Jazz hosted by Big Brother Latif Jamani

24th Annual Wine Gala and Auction hosted by Canadian Progress Club – Calgary Bow River

Alberta Treasury Management Charity Classic Golf Tournament

All-Star Weekend hosted by Henry Burris, Qualico and Jayman

Be a BIG Deal Campaign various Calgary malls, restaurants and bars

Big Brother Day hosted by Sportsnet 960 The FAN

Big Sound Benefit Concert hosted by the University of Calgary Student Club

Bowl For Kids organized by Canadian Progress Club – Stampede City

Buckin’ Breakfast and Buckin’ Again Breakfast hosted by Canadian Progress Club – Calgary Bow River

Cardel Movie Nights sponsored by Ryan Ockey

Centre Ice Challenge hosted by the Rob Kerr All Stars and Shaun Johnston’s Heartland Mustangs

Climb For Kids organized by Travis McPhee

Cones For Kids organized by Marble Slab Creamery Canada

Deerfoot Mall Drive-In Movies hosted by Ivanhoe Cambridge

Dogie Do Rodeo hosted by Canadian Progress Club – Downtown

Fight For Kids hosted by Impact Boxing and Canaccord Genuity

Greater Interest GIC Campaign hosted by Canadian Western Bank

Heartland Halloween Hootenanny hosted by Original Joe’s

Inkapalooza hosted by the Bicker Bros

Kids Holiday Party hosted by the Keg Spirit Foundation

Melrose BBQ and Fundraiser hosted by Melrose Café

Quarterback Luncheon hosted by Canadian Progress Club – Calgary Bow River

Tom Milley Memorial Charity Poker Tournament organized by DLBH

Never doubt that Albertans are generous and creative people! From concerts to golf

tournaments, galas to fight nights and BBQ’s to recitals, individuals, organizations and

corporations have found a dozen different ways to support mentoring in our communities.

With the contributions of event chairs, committees and volunteers have shared their belief in

mentoring, put the fun back into fund raising and raised the bar for generosity and spirit.

FUNDRAISING EVENTS, ACTIVITIES AND VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT INITIATIVES

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PARTNERS $100,000+Canadian Progress Club - Bow River

Canadian Progress Club - Downtown

Canadian Progress Club - North

Canadian Progress Club – Stampede City

City of Calgary Family and Community Support Services

Gary Nissen

Jayman MasterBUILT Inc.

The Qualico Partnership

United Way of Calgary and Area

PARTNERS $50,000+Anonymous Donor

Arthur J. E. Child Foundation

Boys and Girls Clubs Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton and Area

Bruce Robertson

Forzani Group Ltd.

The Prosser Charitable Foundation

Safe Haven Foundation

PARTNERS $20,000+Alberta Children and Youth Services

Calgary & Area Child & Family Services Authority

Canadian Progress Club - Eves

Canadian Western Bank

CIBC Children’s Foundation

City of Airdrie Family and Community Support Services

David Pickersgill

Donald G. Roberts

Honorable Jonathon Denis, QC Minister of Justice and Solicitor General Safe Communities Innovation Fund

ING Direct Calgary Cafe

Immigrant Services Calgary

Rocky View County Family and Community Support Services

Richard Skauge

TOTEM Charitable Foundation

GOVERNMENT GRANTS $5,000+Cochrane Family and Community Support Services / United Way Partnership

Government of Canada

Government of the Province of Alberta

Okotoks Family and Community Support Services

Public Health Agency of Canada

Town of High River Family and Community Support Services

Town of High River - United Way

United Way Chestermere Area Partnership

United Way Okotoks Partnership

PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS $5,000+The Calgary Foundation

Dick and Lois Haskayne Fund

INDIVIDUALS $10,000+Andy & Susan Lockhart

Ronald A. MacMicken

INDIVIDUALS $2500+Bryce Eidsness

Darcy L. Smith

J. Ross Keating

Mark and Brenda Powell

If our volunteers are the heart of our organization, then our donors are our lungs. Their support

is the oxygen that keeps our programs alive. But more than that, their support tells the young

people in our programs that our donors believe in them, their future and the community.

FUNDER AND DONOR LISTS

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Michael Lang

Steele Curry

T. Richard Brown

W. Brett Wilson

William Koenig

INDIVIDUALS $500+Adrian Lomas

Allan Kolinsky

Anne Stewart

Canada Helps Anonymous Donations

Cliff Wildgoose

Dale Burstall

Donovan Dillon

Doug Andrus

Dr. Penny Jennett

Gary Goetsch

Gerald Patwell

Gerry Wood

Glen Eastwood

Gordon and Joyce Lackenbauer

Gordy & Brenda Jane Cannady

Graham Wardle

James K. Gray

Jeremy Hrdlicka

John Zutter

Kate Levesque

Kevin Plowman

Kirby Cox

Lila Keith

LRS Consulting

Maria Rosaria Iavasile

Mike French

Murray and Joan Moore

Rob Leach

Robert C. Merchant

Robyn L. McMorris

Scott W. Sangster

Sharon Moore

Shelly Eresman

Shirley Cooke

Steve Peake

Thomas C. Whitehead

Tyler Duhaime

United Way Anonymous Donors

Warren Book

CORPORATIONS AND CORPORATE FOUNDATIONS $10,000+First Calgary Financial

GMP Securities LLP

Long View Systems Corporation

National Bank Financial Inc.

Northwest Tank Lines Inc.

Penni Johnston-Gill

RBC Foundation

CORPORATIONS AND CORPORATE FOUNDATIONS $5000+ARC Financial Corporation

Archer Daniels Midland Company

Bonavista Energy Corporation

EnCana Cares Foundation

FirstEnergy Capital Corporation

Husky Energy Inc.

KPMG Management Services LLP

Paradigm Capital

Peters & Co. Ltd.

Raging River Exploration

CORPORATIONS AND CORPORATE FOUNDATIONS $1000+1520915 Alberta Ltd.

Apache Canada Ltd.

Avnet International (Canada) Ltd.

Burnett Duckworth & Palmer LLP

BURNSWEST Corporation

Business On Camera

Calgary Lighting Products

Canaccord Genuity Corp.

Cenovus Employee Foundation

Concorde Entertainment Group

Deerfoot Mall

Enbridge VIP Program

Invesco Canada Ltd.

Jazhart Studios Inc.

The Keg Spirit Foundation

Laricina Energy Ltd.

Macquarie North America Ltd.

Nexen Inc.

Original Joe’s Franchise Group Inc.

Sayer Securities Limited

Suncor Energy Foundation

Talisman Energy Inc.

Torys LLP

Tournament Tracker

Wawanesa Insurance

WestJet

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GIFTS IN-KIND $500+The City of Calgary

Al B. Gordon

Al G. Lennox

Andy & Susan Lockhart

Boulevard Travel

Bowl Canada

Calgary Flames Hockey Club

Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra

Calgary Police Association

Calgary Stampeders Football Club

Canadian Natural Resources Limited

Canadian Western Bank

Dan Maylan

David Eskesen

David Langill

Don Archibald

Donald G. Roberts

Dr. Samuel B. Switzer, B.Sc. D.M.D.

Elite Fleet Courier

First Calgary Financial

Forzani Group Ltd.

Gary Nissen

Gordon L. Keon

Gordy & Brenda Jane Cannady

Hanson’s Fishing Outfitters

Hardip Banwait

Hershey Canada Inc.

Highland Moving & Storage Ltd.

Hitachi Canada Ltd.

James Davidson

Jeff Parry Promotions

Jerry Drews

Jonathan Hector

Judy Burke

Kevin & Patti Macmaster

Kevin Carlson

Kevin Langille

Kids Up Front Foundation of Alberta

Lloyd & Amy Sabas

Margo Kirkwood

Mark Breakell

Mark Mallamo

Mike Kahn

Murray Bandura

Orion Management Inc.

Pattison Outdoor Advertising

Peter Pastewka

Real Pros Real Estate Consultants

Richard & Cathy Bird

Robert Emett

Sanj Malik

Savanna Energy Services Corp.

Scholastic Book Fairs

Sequence Sports Marketing

T. Richard Brown

Teamsters Canada Rail Conference

Virginia Binder

SERVICE CLUBS AND ASSOCIATIONS $500+AIR at the University of Calgary

Cochrane Activettes

Kinette Club of High River

Teamsters Local Union No. 362

Volunteer Alberta

SPECIAL THANKS AND RECOGNITIONAlberta Ballet

Alberta Treasury Management Charity Classic Organizing Committee

All-Star Weekend Planning Committee

Andrew Birkby

Brookfield Properties - Bankers Hall

Bruce Robertson

Calgary Stampeder Outriders

Canadian Tire Foundation for Families – Jumpstart Program

COBS Bread Calgary & Airdrie locations

DLBH LLP

Fight for Kids Planning Committee

Gary Nissen

Henry Burris

James Phoenix

Kids Up Front Foundation of Alberta

Melrose Cafe & Bar

Rob Kerr

Ron & Candice MacMicken

Shaun Johnston – Cast & Crew of Heartland

TELUS Spark Student Chapter

Their Opportunity Minor Sports

Vertigo Theatre

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Alberta Mentoring Partnership

Alberta’s Promise

AltaLINK

Boys and Girls Clubs of Airdrie

Boys and Girls Clubs of Calgary

Calgary Board of Education

Calgary Catholic Immigration Society

Calgary Catholic School District

Calgary Family Services – Starburst and Spirit Programs

Calgary Ismaili Community

Calgary Learning Village Collaborative

Calgary Police Services

Calgary Recreation, Village Square Leisure Centre

Canadian Tire Foundation – Jumpstart in Calgary and Airdrie

Canadian Western Bank

Centre for Newcomers

Coalition for Equal Access to Education

Community Links Airdrie

Ernst & Young LLP

Genesis Centre of Community Wellness

Greater Southern Separate Catholic Francophone Education Region No. 4

Greater Southern Public Francophone Education Region No. 4

Greenwood Village

Hospice Calgary

Husky Energy

Immigrant Services Calgary

Jewish Family Services

Kafe 12

Kids Up Front

Our Lady Queen of Peace Ranch

Projet Appartenance

Rocky View Schools

Shell Canada

Spokes for Little Folks

The Calgary Foundation

Tim Horton’s Camps

University of Calgary – Big Brothers Big Sisters Club

UpStart

West Island College

WinSport Canada – Canada Olympic Park

WorleyParsons

Youth Central

YMCA Calgary

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We have so much in common – our belief in community, in the value of giving back, in the

potential of every child. Working together we create a future that none of us could create

alone. Working together we build that future – for ourselves, for our community and for our

young people.

COMMUNITY COLLABORATORS

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SHARE A STORY

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Abbeydale School

A.E. Cross School

Alice Jamieson Girls’ Academy

Alternative High School

Annie Gale School

Banded Peak School

Bearspaw School

Belfast School

Belvedere Parkway School

Bert Church High School

Bishop Kidd Jr. High

Bishop McNally High School

Bishop O’Byrne High School

Blessed John XXIII School

Bow Valley High School

Bowcroft School

Bowness High School

Cambrian Heights School

Catherine Nichols Gunn School

Cecil Swanson School

Centennial High School

Central Memorial High School

Chestermere Lake Middle School

Cochrane High School

Colonel Irving School

Colonel Walker School

Crescent Heights High School

Deer Run School

Douglas Harkness School

Dr. Gladys McKelvie Egbert School

École Airdrie Middle School

École Edwards Elementary School

École Joe Clark Elementary School

École La Mosaique

École La Rose Savage

École Manachaban Middle School

École Notre Dame de la Paix

École Okotoks Junior High School

École Percy Pegler

École Sainte Marguerite Bourgeoys

École Senator Riley

École St. Matthew School

Erin Woods School

Ernest Manning High School

Falconridge School

Father Lacombe High School

Forest Lawn High School

G.W. Skene School

George McDougall High School

Georges P. Vanier School

H.D. Cartwright School

Harold Panabaker School

Every year we are thrilled to add new names to the list of schools who welcome our staff and

volunteers into the lives of their students. We, along with hundreds of students, thank all those

teachers, principals, and support staff who have supported our mentoring programs and made

our time in their buildings and classrooms so productive.

SCHOOL COLLABORATORS

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Huntington Hills School

Jack James High School

John G. Diefenbaker High School

John Paul II School

Keeler School

Killarney School

Lester B. Pearson High School

Louis Riel School

Meadowbrook Middle School

Mitford Middle School

Mount Royal School

Mount View School

Muriel Clayton Middle School

Notre Dame High School

Our Lady of Assumption School

Our Lady of Fatima School

Patrick Airlie School

Penbrooke Meadows School

Queen Elizabeth Jr. and Sr. High School

Radisson Park School

Rainbow Creek Elementary School

Ramsay School

Ralph McCall School

Richmond School

R.J. Hawkey Elementary School

Roland Michener School

Rosscarrock School

Simons Valley School

Sir John Franklin School

Sir Wilfrid Laurier School

Springbank Community High School

Springbank Middle School

St. Helena School

St. John Brebeuf School

St. Margaret School

St. Francis High School

St. Michael School

St. Timothy School

Taradale School

Thomas B. Riley School

Vincent Massey School

West Island College

Westbrook School

Western Canada High School

Willow Park School

Woodlands School

“ It’s cool to meet somebody who you know is going to be a big part of your life. Our Little Brother, Cory, has taught us a lot from what he’s been through that we now use in raising our own kids.”

- Big Couple Robb and Ceilidh

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WARREN BOOK

Director

RICHARD BROWN

President

STEELE CURRY

Vice Chair

KEN HIGHAM

Director

ANDY LOCKHART

Director

ADRIAN LOMAS

Director

STEVE PEAKE

Secretary

DAVID PICKERSGILL

Past President

MARK POWELL

Director

SYDNEY SMITH

Director

SERENA WALL

Treasurer

Some people are donors, some are volunteers, some put on events and some raise money.

And then there is the Board – where all of these roles are wrapped up together in each

member. They spend countless hours in meetings and at events. They make speeches, find

new sources of funding, safeguard our reputation and support our staff. They set up tables,

drive broken chairs to the dump, read the fine print in every contract and still find the time to

set out a new vision and strategic direction for us to follow. The volunteer directors are our

measure and our comfort. We could not succeed without them.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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Carol Abernethy

Jeanne Anderson

Fane Atkinson

Wayne Bamford

Harry Beaton

Keith Bell

Todd Berry

Erich Binder

Henry Burris

Tammy Coates

Al Cooke

Mike Cunningham

Joe Donnelly

Wayne Evans

Gib Forbes

Cindy Fox-Tracey

Bill (William) Gibson

Al Gordon

Wayne Hill

Cy Johnson

Don Johnson

Don Karst

Jack Killick

Marie Kippel

Allan Kolinsky

Andy Lockhart

Paul Makosz

Robyn McMorris

Bob Merchant

Barry Padley

Steve Peake

David Pickersgill

Dick Proctor

Eric Prosser

Don Roberts

Pete Robison

Ken Roworth

Annemarie Schreiner

Winona Sinclair

Sue Sisson

Anne Stewart

Tom Whitehead

Garry Zurowski

Ronnie Zurowski

Our Founders are our history and our future. Their collective wisdom allows this organization to

endure and thrive. They are the repository of our triumphs and our challenges, and the keepers

of our faith in the future. We build on their strength and rely on their endurance. We know that

with our Founders, the young people of our community are in good hands.

FOUNDERS

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WHAT IF EVERY CHILD COULD…

WOULDN’T THAT BE SOMETHING TO SHARE?

…FULFILL HIS OR HER POTENTIAL?

…BE SET ON THE RIGHT PATH TODAY?

… FINISH HIGH SCHOOL, GO TO COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY, GET A JOB AND GIVE BACK TO THEIR COMMUNITY?

The production of this report was

made possible by the donated

services of BMIR and Jazhart

Studios Inc., with a special thanks to

Unicom Graphics and Calaway Park.

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