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Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Luis Obispo celebrates 20th anniversary with a ribbon cutting
at the NEW Paso Robles office!The long-awaited expansion to North County, complete with a new office and caseworker, was made possible by a $253,000 four-year grant from must! charities.
The new location allows us to better serve youth residing north of the grade. Families with limited resources now have easier access to our services. Volunteers appreciate the convenience.
The increased presence in the community is inspiring more local adults to share 6 hours a month making a difference for children who have requested a mentor to help them make important decisions at this pivotal point in their lives.
Please join the effort to make our growing program sustainable, continuing to serve more youth at our new location and throughout the county.
Please consider supporting our expanded North County efforts by making additional donations or volunteering as a Big. Please encourage others to do so. Visit slobigs.org
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Don’t just write a check, make your generosity last far into the future
• It’s easier to arrange than you think.
• Give the gift that costs nothing during your lifetime.
• Donate a life insurance policy you no longer need.
• Make a gift that will pay you income for life.
• Give appreciated stocks, bonds, mutual funds or real estate to save big on your taxes.
• Preserve your estate for your heirs and leave a legacy of achieved potential to Big Brothers Big Sisters.
Call our office to explore the benefits of a planned gift. If you have already included us in your will or trust, please let us know so that we can add your name to our Legacy Circle alongside those of Bryan and Beverly Gingg and George and Diane Glazer.
(805) 781-3226 www.slobigs.org
During my 2nd year as Board President of Big Brothers Big Sisters, I have had the honor and pleasure of watching our organization surpass expectations. This year our Big Event exceeded our income goals by 9% through the dedication of our staff, board and donors. We also received a generous four-year grant from must! charities, allowing us to open an additional office in Paso Robles and expand our services in the North County, where the need is greatest.
As I complete my term as Board President, I hope to have fulfilled the expectations of our community and my peers by changing the lives of children forever, helping them achieve their full potential. I promise as a continuing board member that I will maintain my
integrity, loyalty and commitments to Big Brothers Big Sisters. It has been an honor to be a part of one of the best non-profits in San Luis Obispo County. Thank you for allowing me to serve as your Board President.
funding is needed to expand our impactful school based program to the north county
Karen R. Colombo
2014-2015 School Based Participation
President’s Corner
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Brett Whitaker and Terri Hicks hosted over 230 guests at the beautiful Villa Monte in Squire Canyon. Local wineries, breweries and chefs served their specialties while music from Latin Perspective kept things lively.
The Silent Auction was revamped with mobile-bidding, which allowed guests to continue enjoying the food, beverages and conversation. Auctioneer Todd Ventura and his crew encouraged guests to open their hearts and wallets during the Live Auction & Fund-a-Match!
SLO County’s Big Sister of the year,
Megan Pope, shared the story of her relationship with her Little Sister, including the challenges they’ve faced and the successes they’ve celebrated.
Megan’s commitment to her Little Sister can be summed up in her closing comment:
“Five years from now I want to be standing before you telling you she not only graduated high school, but that she was accepted into college. In 10 years I want to tell you that she is a happy, self-sufficient, productive adult.” We are fortunate to have mentors like
Megan who have made long-term commitments to their Littles.
This year was the most successful BIG EVENT to date, with net proceeds of $114,000!
BIG thanks to Presenting Sponsor Pacific Western Bank, our Business Partners, Sponsors, vendors, volunteers and to the very generous donors that make this event possible.
Your dedication to Big Brothers Big Sisters and your belief in our programs gives disadvantaged children in our community the opportunity to succeed.
Save the Date! Saturday, June 18, 2016 Presented by
BIG Event
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San Luis Obispo native Diane Backens has an extensive history of working with youth, which has prepared her to excel in her role as our Commu-nity Based Enrollment Specialist.
After graduating from San Diego State University with a degree in Liberal Studies for Education, and a Clear Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, K-12, she taught elementary school in upstate New York for many years.
She also worked and volunteered with several non-profit, youth-focused organizations including The Beagle School (discovery ship), a nonprofit, indepen-dent school and the Sara-toga Rowing Association, a 300 member youth rowing club.
She has the kind of skill with youth that only comes from raising 3 children. Her youngest, Clare, volun-teered as a School Based Big Sister last year.
Diane is instrumental in recruiting new volunteers, using networking and presentation skills she fine-tuned during her work with the San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce.
Because her role requires recruiting, screening, interviewing, training and carefully documenting each new program appli-cant, Diane is typically the first staff-person whom new program participants interact with.
We are proud to have Diane representing our program and we are thrilled with her results.
Since she started, there
have been increases in both the number of people who call to inquire about enrolling and in the percentage of applicants who complete the enroll-ment process to become matched as a mentor.
We believe these positive trends are due to Diane’s ability to quickly build sincere personal connec-tions with people and provide overall fabulous customer service.
Since Diane joined our team we have made 37% more matches compared to STLY, meaning more lives changed for the better, forever.
Meet the Staff
Diane has created 24 North County mentor matches so far this year,compared to just 2 during the entire year in 2014!
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www.slobigs.orgBIG Happenings
Winter WonderSLO is back at the Madonna Expo
Center from December 18th through January 3rd!
The rink is open daily, with 9 sessions per day. ‘Golden Tickets’ for $100 are good for 17 skating sessions. $10 from each ‘Golden Ticket’ will be donated to Big Brothers Big Sisters. Get them now, they will sell out fast!
Make this your newest holiday tradition. Thanks to Create Promo-tions for their continued support. Visit WinterWonderSLO.com
BIG Thanks to these local businesses and organizations that support Big Brothers Big Sisters by hosting fundraisers. Their generosity changes San Luis Obispo County lives for the better, forever.
B. Anthony JewelersBaxter MoermanBlues BaseballCentral Coast Chinese AssociationCentral Coast Roller DerbyChronic TacosDelta Sigma PiFrolicking FrogGrand Central MusicKelrik ProductionsSiegel’s JewelryTom’s ToysTap It Brewing CompanyTastes of the ValleysTheta ChiWhole Foods
Zombie Bowl for Kids’ Sake
With the 2015 “Totally Awesome 80’s” Bowl For Kids’ Sake under our belt, we decided it was time for a change.
After 10 years in San Luis Obispo, we will be moving the event to Paso Robles!
Join us October 23rd for “Zombie Bowl for Kids’ Sake”
party at the Paso Bowl.
We invite you to become a spon-sor or join a fundraising teams for this night of costumes and fun.
Sign up or find moreinformation at slobigs.org.
Theta Chi raised $4,065 for Big Brothers Big Sisters, bringing their five-year total to $11,547!
Cal Poly’s Theta Chi fraternity held the ever popular ‘Sorority’s Best Dance Crew’ event, with 12 sororities competing for the title. BIG thanks to Theta Chi, Zeta Phi Chapter, for their commitment to the children in our county.
JohnScardino Esq.
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Big Brothers Big Sisters Staff (From left to right)
Diane Backens, Community Based Enrollment Specialist; Patty Carpenter, Development Director; Anna Boyd-Bucy, Executive Director; Tatiana Abundis, Program Director; Maria Fitzgerald, Community Based Specialist (temporary); Sheena Jones, Community Based Specialist; Tibi Escobedo, School Based Coordinator; Roweena Talasen, Office Manager.
special thanks to our business partners
Board of DirectorsPresidentKaren Colombo, Retired Financial Analyst
Vice PresidentChristie Tjong, Fidelity National Title
SecretaryHal Sweasey, RE/Max Del Oro
TreasurerDave Axberg, Farm Credit West
Board Members:Machele DuBois, Community Bank
Monique Carlton, San Luis Obispo Realty
John Fast, Paso Chevrolet
C.M. Florence, Oasis Associates
Bryan Gingg, Investor and Community Advocate
Jim Hamari, Charles Schwab
Mike Hill, Althouse and Meade
Holly Holliday, Create Promotions
Steve Holtzman, Radiology Associates
Kaitlin King, Etna Interactive
Ryan Miller, Etna Interactive
Ziyad Naccasha, Carmel & Naccasha LLP
JED Nicholson, Attorney at Law
Sunil Patel, Comfort Inn and Suites
Clint Pearce, Madonna Enterprises
Eric Pinckert, Central Coast Realty Group
Phillip Sullivan, Rabobank
Claire Vollmer, Century 21
Kelly Young, Pacific Gas and Electric Company
change your communitythrough the life of a child
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Luis Obispo County is grateful to the many public agencies, foundations, corporations, families and individuals that contribute. The donor registry acknowledges gifts received from 9-1-2014 to 9-22-2015. Every effort has been made to assure accuracy. Please accept our apologies if we made an error and let us know at (805) 781-3226.
Donors $10,000+American General MediaFlorence, C.M.Harold J. Miossi Trustmust! charitiesPearce, ClintSan Luis Obispo County Community FoundationSweasey, Hal, Re/Max Del OroTekTegrityWilliam and Charlene Glikbarg Foundation
Donors $5,000+Boneso, Rob and GinaCity of San Luis ObispoColombo, Karen and Doug O’NealCounty of San Luis ObispoCreate PromotionsHarn, Lindsey, Re/Max Del OroHenry W. Bull FoundationJohn E. D. Nicholson, Attorney at LawMiller, Ryan, Etna InteractivePacific Western BankRabobankUnion Pacific FoundationUnited Way of San Luis Obispo County, Inc.Warnick, Susan and GregWhitaker, Brett and Terri Hicks
Donors $2,000+ABC BondingBeach ButlerzBelsher, JohnBHE RenewablesCannon, Stacy and MikeCentral Coast GastroenterologyChapman, Dan Chevron CorporationChristensen, Taeve and ShannonClemons, ChristieCopeland Properties, LLCDevine, Domenica and MichaelDutchman’s Seafood HouseExchange Club of SLOFarm Credit WestFidelity National Title San Luis ObispoFood Bank Coalition Of SLO CountyHines, DorothyHubley, MikeJoe, PataneJohn Scardino, LLCJordan, AnatolJuarez, JaimeJW Design and Construction
Krill, BryanKSBYMichael, JerryMidkiff Family FoundationMorrison, KevinNew TimesOlin, Kyndal, Lori, and KaseyPetit, Kevin and AmberPinckert, Eric, Central Coast Realty GroupPoteet, Susan and NealPromotion PlusRueda, Sue and TimRundstrom, Darryl and LindaSan Luis Sourdough, Bimbo USA Siegel, Ken and KrisSLOCO DATA, Inc.Software SolutionsSpillane, Tom and Karen AllenTennis WarehouseTheta Chi Fraternity, Zeta Phi ChapterThorndyke, Brian, Re/Max Parkside Real EstateTolosa PressVollmer, Claire, Century 21 Hometown RealtyVons FoundationWacker Wealth Partners
Donors $1,000+Abram, StevenAxberg, DaveBanducci, Derek and GabbiBanducci, Tim and MarylinBouey, JasonBoyd, MatthewBrady, Jeffrey and MelodeeBucy, Thomas and JanellCalifornia Polytechnic State UniversityCalifornia-West, Inc.Carlton, Monique, San Luis Obispo RealtyCarmel & Naccasha, LLPCarpenter, Elizabeth and RobertChambers, David and LeilaCharles Schwab & Company, Inc.City of Arroyo GrandeCivic Ballet of San Luis ObispoCoast National BankCoastal Community Builders, Inc.Colglazier, Drs. Zorus and JudithCowan, CraigCripe, MichaelDimmitt, LauraDorn’s Original Breakers CafeDouglas, CynthiaEhrke, Scott, Re/Max Parkside Real Estate
Forbes, Bert and CandiceFrench, Charles and CarolineGilliss, Keith, Prime Commerical CaliforniaGingg, Bryan and BeverlyGolfland WarehouseHeart to Heart Real EstateHelphenstine, JeanneHeritage Oaks BankHill, Mike and Jeri SiegelHoltzman, Dr. SteveKaiser, Dale, Dale Kaiser Real EstateKelrik ProductionsMadonna Inn, Inc.Maino, Jim and LisaMartin, Tai and Mai LeeMiller, Bob and PatMorgan StanleyPanda ExpressPave the Way FoundationPeak DentistryRawlings, Roy and LindaRosvold, Mark and RachelScott, Bruce “Scotty”, Scott Realty & InvestmentsStrait, TomSweasey, Hal, Blue Heron Realty, Inc.Swift Action FundTastes of the ValleysThe Spice HunterThoma ElectricTruttman, TraceyUnion BankUnited Staffing AssociatesVan Beurden, Paul Eugene and EllenWacker, Bob and DebbieArroyo Grande Walmart Watson, John and LindaWilson, Matt and Liz
Donors $500+Almas, Bill and KarenAnderson, Marian and RandyAraujo, Marisa and Albert Jr.Arnold, Allyn and ConcettinaArt Hill’s Guide ServiceCakes by JudyCaradonna, Joe, Cornerstone Real EstateCEC Enterprises, Inc.Central Coast Chinese AssociationCentral Coast Roller DerbyChronic Tacos Clemons, SamCrane, JerrryCrawford, Jake and JoanneDavis, BobDaylight Home, Lighting & PatioDeckel, Alan, Re/Max Del OroDelta Sigma PiEnglish, Steve
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Erchul, Benedict Ernst Law GroupFerguson, Traci, Patterson Realty Filippin, BillFirestone Walker Brewing CompanyFirst American Title San Luis ObispoFloyd, ElaineFreier, Van and ChrisFromagerie SophieGarner, Edward and KatherineGlaser, George and DianeGoodwin, BradleyGrand Central Music & Conservatory, LLCGreenhaw, JamesGregory, Jerry, Baywood RealtyGrether, NielsGrisso, MiriamHarris, RichHauck, Steve and SheriHealy, Linda and JimHearst CastleHilty, Dr. Stephen and JenniferHolland & Knapp Construction, Inc.Idler’s AppliancesJack Creek CellarsJustin Vineyards & WineryKevin Main JewelryMcNairn, Carolyn and Pete Dakin, Re/Max Parkside Real EstateMeathead MoversMiller, Chuck and DeniseMitchell, Mary, Mitchell Real EstateMorris & Garritano InsuranceMothers TavernMuller, RobNimick, JanNorris, Kathleen Olson, Peaches and RobPacific Gas & Electric CompanyPaellas & TapasPatel, Sai & Sunil, Comfort Inn & Suites LamplighterRavine WaterparkRooster Creek TavernRossetti CompanyRotary Club of Morro BayRotary Club of Pismo BeachSada, Dr. Mark and Elana HarwaySan Luis Obispo Country ClubSan Marcos Creek VineyardSLO Baseball Alliance FoundationSpecialty Construction, Inc. Spellacy, Erica and JosephSpencer Makenzie’s Fish CompanySteiger, Randy, Re/Max Del Oro, Inc.Strickland, Jearl and PriscillaSullivan, PhillipSweasey, Maria, Castle Keepers, Inc.Upper Crust Trattoria
Van Beurden, Leon, Bay Osos BrokersWatkins, James and RebeccaWatkins, Richard L., Richard L. Watkins Real Estate ServicesWhole Foods
Donors $250+Abundis, TatianaAiena, Steve and Bonnie RichanAldred, PatriciaAmerican Legion Post No. 66Anderson, Nicki, Central Coast Realty GroupAvery-Caldwell, TrishAvila Bay Athletic Club & SpaB. Anthony & Company JewelersBachmann, MelissaBailey, Dr. BruceBell, AlisonBell, BarbaraBiddinger, LynneBoatman, BrianBrass, John and LindaBreig, Katherine “Kat”, YORK Real Estate, Inc.Canessa, PeterCaplan, John and AndreaCentral Coast BrewingChamisal VineyardsChristensen, BrentChudgar, Monica, Patterson RealtyClaiborne & Churchill VintnersCleeves, Marilyne and DickCoastal Funding SLC, Inc.Cohen, Rick and KayCoker EllsworthConnally, Mark and KathiDeLotto, MarybethDemsey, James and JeanneDeovlet WinesDudley, DeniseDusair, BobEl Colibri Hotel and SpaElliott, Debra and GaryFernandes, Dr. TraciFleming, TimFrokjer, Anders and IngridGlaser, George and DianeGot You Cover’dGoudie, RobertGussman, Robby and FrankHall, Hieatt & Connely, LLPHalter Ranch VineyardHarn, JoeHedges, PatJ & L WinesJ. Repetto Construction, Inc.Katherman Exploration CompanyKenneth Volk WinesKuchinski, KristinaLeavens, Troy and Brianne
Lemons, Melanie and LorenLerner, Susie and BenLyle, JohnMacSuperstore, Inc.Manana Madera Coffee EstateMarkel CorporationMartin Resorts, Inc.MathTV.comMayor, LaureenMed World HME, Inc.MINDBODYMounts, Dr. TroyMurphy, Donna and Dave CayoriNaked WinesNipa CellarsNiven Wine Family EstatesO’Hara, Patrick and ChristyPacific EyePatrick, Mike and D’ElainePetra Mediterranean Pizza & GrillPhelan, Colleen and MichaelPorcher, JenniferQuaglino Roofing, Inc.Ready, Bridget and Paul Roll Global, LLC Rosetta Marketing Group, LLCRotary Club of SLO DaybreakRRM DesignSan Luis AmbulanceSandbox Enterprises, LLCSchisler, Craig and KimSLO Wine CountrySplash Cafe & Artisan BakeryStraight DownSweet Alexis BakeryTaylor, SteveThe SanctuaryTidyman, Marty and TomTom’s ToysTooth & Nail WineryUdall, LarryVina Robles WineryVineyard TeamWaste Connections, Inc.Waycott, DianaWhalebone WineryWine Republic, Inc.Young, Kelly
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change their lives for the better, forever
October 17, 11am - 4 pmPitch & Putt, Morris and Garritano, SLO
October 23, 6:30 - 8:30 pmZombie Bowl for Kids’ Sake, Paso Bowl
November 10, 5:00 - 7:00 pmTip the Bartender, Creeky Tiki, SLO
December 5, 12 - 2 pmHoliday Party, Teach Elementary, SLO
December 18, 2015 – January 3, 2016Winter WonderSLO Ice Skating Rink
June 18, 2016, 4 - 8 pmBig Event, Thousand Hills Ranch, Price Canyon
providing children facing adversity withstrong and enduring
professionally supported one-to-one relationships that
