This annual report summarizes the activities of Big Brothers Big Sisters from July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013. It highlights that 752 children were served through mentoring relationships in the past year. It also outlines the board of trustees, financial information including revenue sources and expenses, program highlights and impact stories, and upcoming signature events. The organization had a successful year, being recognized nationally for program quality and fundraising success.
2. Board of Trustees
Al Ruffalo
Chair
RuffaloCODY
Jon Bancks
Anderson Group at
Morgan Stanley
Bill Barnes
LimoLink Inc
Chuck Burgmeier
McGladrey
Terr Christoffersen
Community Volunteer
Suzy DeWolf
Lil’ Drug Store Products Inc.
Dave Drown
Gibbs Lamb Drown
Commercial Real
Estate Advisors
Jim Haddad
Haddad Consulting Services
Kathy Hall
Kirkwood Foundation
Ron Harriman
Benchmark Inc.
Duane Jasper
RuffaloCODY
Nancy Kasparek
US Bank
Chris Lindell
Guaranty Bank & Trust
Scott Lindsley
Mercy Medical Center
Mike Moran
Janda Motor Services
Steve Myers
Transamerica
Doug Neighbor
Farmers State Bank
Jim Nikrant
Corridor Management
Company LLC
Greg O’Connell
Coolidge Elementary School
John Phelan
Community Volunteer
Tom Pientok
Apache Inc.
John Rodriguez
Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust
Tracy Sankot
Pearson
Joe Schimberg
Schimberg Company
Colleen Sova
United Fire Group
Kent Statler
Rockwell Collins
Mark Thoeny
American Profol
Ted Townsend
St. Luke’s Hospital
Brian Wells
Communications
Engineering Company
Kim Wilkerson
Wilkerson Consulting Group
VisionAll children achieve success
in life.
MissionProvide children facing
adversity with strong and
enduring, professionally
supported one-to-one
relationships that change
their lives for the better,
forever.
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Children
ServedLast year, 752 children
received a positive
mentoring relationship.
3. Board of Directors
Jeanine Penticoff
President
Alliant Energy
Lisa Carson
Vice President
Transamerica Investments
Rob Kane
Treasurer
CliftonLarsonAllen LLP
Shelley Sweet
Secretary
Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust
Kevin Bruns
Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust
Matt Doty
GreatAmerica Leasing
Emily Ellingson
Lynch Dallas PC
James Erickson
US Bank
Travis Fell
McGladrey
Heather Gerber
Bohr, Dahm, Greif &
Associates PC
Bob Haag
Rockwell Collins
Kevin Jasper
hibu
Scott Kallemeyn
Surgery Center Cedar
Rapids
Kevin McCarville
EduCare Learning Center
Annie Obrecht
Mercy Medical Center
Tom Stanczyk
Rockwell Collins
Tracey Thomas
GE Commercial Finance
Leadership
A Message From
3
Partners and Friends,
Thanks for all you do to put youth on a path to success! Young people in our community
need direction from others who have walked the path they’re on already. It helps when
someone knows the way and assists them to discover where they’re headed.
Many children we serve are gaining self-esteem from their mentor, learning to accept
themselves as they are right now -- growing and worthwhile. Sharing these positive
messages with youth over time helps them gain confidence and achieve success.
Time is a valuable resource for children in our program. They benefit from long-lasting
friendships that exceed the national average!
Big Brothers Big Sisters of America honored our agency as 2013 Quality Award winner.
We were named one of the top achieving affiliates from the 340 agencies in the national
mentoring network! Agencies receiving the Quality Award have exceeded the national
average for program performance in several areas. Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
CEO, Charles Pierson, acknowledged the agency’s success during his visit here in
April. At national conference in June he recognized our agency as 6th in the nation for
donations raised during Bowl For Kids’ Sake!
Your participation with the agency makes important
differences for children and our community. Your positive
impact is seen and valued as you Volunteer, Advocate and
Donate.
Thanks for all that you do!
Sincerely,
Linda Henecke
President and CEO
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25
15
Average Match Length in Months
Community
School Based
National Average
Our Average
4. Make An Impact
Long Lasting Relations
“She
taught
me to
go after
what you
want and
make
good
decisions.”
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The impact seen by the Big Brothers Big Sisters program can often be experienced in
the initial match meeting, during monthly activities, or even by the child’s smile. But for
Meryshia, it’s been that and more. Matched twelve years ago, she was six years old and
had a challenging home life, routinely bounced back and forth between her parents. This
led to a frequent change in schools and a lack of connection and social acceptance.
Then Gina came into her life, interested in becoming her mentor. They shared interests
in painting nails and wearing makeup. Since then, Gina has incorporated Meryshia into
her family events, weddings, and holidays. Meryshia participates in family photos for the
annual Christmas card and they plan “carnivals” each September, their shared birthday
month. It was connections like these, events of belonging, which Meryshia reports have
been her favorite outings as a match.
The depth of their connection has expanded far beyond “hanging out” though. While
Gina’s career is in the beauty industry,
Meryshia developed cosmetology as her
passion, as well. Gina committed herself
to helping in any way she could and it
began with assisting Meryshia to obtain a
position at City Looks Salon at 15 years old.
Meryshia committed to that job throughout
high school at Jefferson, where she recently
graduated with honors. Together they
have searched for scholarships to build
Meryshia’s future; and today, she is setting
her goals high by attending Capri in the fall.
One day when Meryshia works in her
own salon, she wants to “meet new people,
have a very good connection with them and
make them feel good about themselves as
they walk out of the salon.” Her vision speaks volumes to the type of person Meryshia is
and the interpersonal skills she has developed after 12 years of being mentored. Meryshia
attributes her success to Gina, stating, “she taught me to never give up, go after what you
want and make good decisions.”
Gina’s always been a consistent person for Meryshia, and that was proven recently at
the Celebration of Friendship. An emotionally-driven Gina shared how proud she was just
to be Meryshia’s Big Sister. Five of Gina’s family members were present at the celebration
just to support Meryshia and show how proud they were, as well. Gina’s impact goes far
beyond being a special adult in Meryshia’s life; she has paved her way for a successful and
rewarding future.
Stories like Gina and Meryshia’s are not uncommon among our Cedar Rapids and East
Central Iowa agency. When entering a mentoring relationship, the volunteer is typically
hoping to support a child in need of a positive role model. What we find is that volunteers
see just as much of a personal benefit. Many volunteers testify that they are getting more
out of the match than the Little, and the commitment often leads the match to surpass the
one year requirement. During 2012-2013, 68% of our matches were together more than 12
months. Based on youth outcomes, this commitment to a match relationship allows for in
educational, avoidance of risky behaviors, and socio-emotional competency, all impacting
the child more than ever imagined by a volunteer.
Gina & Meryshia 2013
5. Highlights
Program
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Mentoring agencies across the country match adult peers, colleagues, or students with
youth in an effort to make the future better for the respective mentee. Big Brothers Big
Sisters is known for supporting that relationship even a step further. Under a nationally-
researched, evidence-based practice, the Service Delivery Model provides our agencies
with a guide for engaging with volunteers, parents or guardians, and youth to achieve
a safe, long, strong match with the best possible youth outcomes. One of the key
components to a successful match through Big Brothers Big Sisters is the support,
monitoring, and continued engagement received by a professionally-trained Match
Support Specialist.
It is the requirement of these staff members to coach, assess, monitor, and measure a
caseload of roughly 100 matches at any given time. Through countless phone, email,
and in-person contacts, this team of staff diligently work with matches and families to
provide support and resources, all while keeping child safety a number one priority.
Each of these contacts must be conducted in a thorough, engaging manner, and must
be done within a 10-day grace period each month.
While this is a tough feat for many staff who are balancing other projects and events,
our team recognizes the value added from this consistent dialogue. During the 2012-13
fiscal year the Match Support team of 10 exceeded the expectations for quality contacts
as compared to the national expectations and averages seen across the country. It’s
because of this determination and reliability that our agency is nationally awarded with
quality recognition.
Match
Success
Lies
Within
Our
Staff 98%
91% 91% 91%
70%
68%
100%
90%
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
Local Agency Metrics
Expectations
National Averages
Match Contacts Done
Match Contacts Done
On-Time
6. Individuals
22%
Events
31%Grants
13%
United Way
17%
Corporations
17%
Staffing
77%
Facilities &
Equipment
9%
7%
National Dues
1%
Recruit, Enroll,
Support Matches
3%
Services
Fundraising
5%
Every donation received helps put area youth on a path to success! Each child is matched
with their very own mentor, sharing similar interests, hobbies and an opportunity to explore
more about themselves and the world. Research shows that children who are involved
and feel supported are more likely to have healthy relationships and strong academic
performance and less likely to engage in risky behaviors. Supporting Big Brothers Big
Sisters is making an investment in our children, our community and our future.
Donate.
Volunteer. Advocate.
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Revenue Breakdown July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2013
Individuals $ 209,148.00 22%
Events $ 294,091.00 31%
Grants $ 118.540.00 13%
United Way $ 155,000.00 17%
Corporations $ 161,048.00 17%
Total $ 937,827.00*
Expense Breakdown July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2013
Staffing $ 780,468.00 72%
Facilities & Equipment $ 89,581.00 8%
Supplies & Services $ 74,390.00 11%
Fundraising $ 32,388.00 5%
Recruit, Enroll, Support Matches $ 33,539.00 3%
National Dues $ 10,294.00 1%
Total $ 1,020,660.00
Notes: Record breaking results for Bowl for Kid’ Sake and Big Magic Breakfast
$15k sponsorship revenue deferred to July 2013
$43k grant awarded, funds delayed
$10k investment in technology upgrades
Bowl For Kids’ Sake ••• Participants are invited to lace up their bowling shoes, form
or join a team and raise money to support youth mentoring! This is an opportunity for
companies and individuals to make a positive impact in their community while having
fun and raising awareness about the challenges facing local youth. It also provides
an opportunity for Big Brothers Big Sisters to sincerely thank all who help carry
out the mission. All donations are invested in building and sustaining long-lasting
relationships for children facing adversity, helping to change the trajectory of each
child’s life.
Big Magic Breakfast ••• This free breakfast event educates and inspires community
members about the mission, vision, daily work and positive impact one-to-one
mentoring makes for area youth and the whole community. Wonderful stories are
shared about how mentors have changed children’s lives for the better, forever. Guests
are asked to make or consider a financial gift, vital to the program’s success, and
are invited to become a member of the Big Magic Society. Community partners and
sponsors join us in promoting the positive community impact and opportunities for
youth to be successful.
Events
Signature
Recruitment
Margin
With a waiting list
of 118 children,
77% of them are
young boys looking
for a positive
role model, often
an adult male to
confide in. Yet, ur
volunteer pool is
made up of only
35% men, focring
some youth to wait
6-12 months before
being matched.
Help close this
gap by connecting
us with men in
your network who
want to make a
difference. The
impact is Big.
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What do you have
that they need?
Contact us today to learn how you can be a Big: www.beabigcr.org
Youcan help put
youth on a
path to success!
• An ear to listen and positive support
• Hobbies to share
• Academic support
• A few hours of your time each month
8. Big Brothers Big Sisters creates opportunities to help put youth on a path to success!
This year, we celebrate 17 match relationships as they end their formal participation in
our program and embark on the next part of their journey! We are confident that the
experiences, conversations and memories they have shared over the years will help
guide them to successful futures. History tells us many of these friendships will endure,
like two Mike’s who were matched in 1991 when Little Brother Mike was just 11 years
old! They still get together and enjoy sharing hobbies and conversation. The positive
impact of youth mentoring encourages youth to maximize their educational opportunities
and make sound choices as they become adults and contributing members of the
community.
Success
Celebrating
8
2013 Program Graduates
Becky & Kim Tchon
Matched 2 years
Michaela & Tabatha Janak
Matched 5 years
Andrew & Brian Rosteck
Matched 6 years
Chelsea & Katie Machacek
Matched 6 years
Sarah & Chris Melichar
Matched 6 years
Austin & Stan Braden
Matched 7 years
Donyelle & Jennifer Dunn
Matched 7 years
Adrianne & Katie Sampson
Matched 8 years
Aaliyah & Lisa Huggins
Matched 8 years
Dre & Cassie Mitvalsky
Matched 9 years
Sabrina & Marianne Stephan
Matched 10 years
Josh & Mary Grissom
Matched 10 years
Connor & Jo Kuennen
Matched 11 years
Tiffani & Rachel Dickinson
Matched 11 years
Josie & Angie Roling
Matched 11 years
Cameron & Craig Swanson
Matched 12 years
Meryshia & Gina Newton
Matched 12 years
Little Sister Adrianne Destined for Continuing Success
In 2005, a 10-year old girl named Adrianne insisted her mother call Big Brothers Big
Sisters in hopes of finding someone to hang out and do fun activities with her. She was
soon matched with Katie as her Big Sister. Katie has been a caring adult and played
a significant role in Adrianne’s life beside her grandma, her mom and her sister. As
their friendship evolved over the years, Katie has watched Adrianne grow into a caring,
hardworking and outgoing young woman, who is willing to achieve her educational goals
and fulfill her dream of being a bilingual speech pathologist.
In high school, Adrianne became a member of the National Honor Society, an AP Scholar,
and an Anna Purna Ghosh Advanced Placement Incentive Program Fund recipient. Her
future plans include studying at the University of Iowa with a double major in Speech and
Hearing Science and Spanish Language. With Katie’s support, Adrianne has been actively
involved in the community and numerous extracurricular activities. She said that Katie has
been a great role model for her and their friendship will stay forever.
Katie and Adrianne often explored new
things and tried various activities. They
went to baseball games, movies, baked
cookies or made necklaces together.
The wonderful thing about this match
is that they get along so well and
constantly learn from each other. Katie
believes that her Little Sister Adrianne
is destined for great things in the
future. “I’m very excited to see where
she goes and extremely proud to be her
Big Sister”, stated Katie.
Corey, Adrianne’s mother, has been very supportive of the match relationship. She
appreciates how much Katie has supported her daughter by coming to Adrianne’s games
and seeing her in the school play. “Katie is like a true sister to Adrianne; she is a part of
the family now”, stated Corey.
Adrianne & Katie 2010
9. Scholarships
Youth
Thanks to all scholarship
fund donors. Your
gifts provide education
assistance for Big Brothers
Big Sisters youth.
Art Christoffersen
Memorial Endowment
Scholarship Fund
Jared & Dawn Minkoff
Ted & Cathy Townsend
Chris and Suzy DeWolf
Family Scholarship
The DeWolf family
provides a $2,000
scholarship at Kirkwood
Community College
Peggy Kadlec Memorial
In loving memory of Peggy,
her gifts allow youth to
earn scholarships based
on school attendance,
grades and participation in
activities. Scholarships can
be used to join activities or
purchase school supplies.
Scholarships are available
through our CARE Project
and School Buddies
programs.
Congratulations to these youth receiving college scholarships!
Art Christoffersen Memorial
Endowment Scholarship Fund
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Becky & Kim Tchon
Matched 2 years
Attending Kirkwood
Community College
Gina Newton & Meryshia
Matched 12 years
Attending Capri
Angie Roling & Josie
Matched 11 years
Attending Iowa State
Conner & Jo Kuennen
Matched 11 years
Attending Kirkwood
Community College
Katie Sampson & Adrianne
Matched 8 years
Attending University of Iowa
Chris and Suzy DeWolf
Family Scholarship Fund
Michaela & Tabatha Janak
Matched 5 years
Attending Kirkwood Community College
10. Special thanks to:
United Way of East
Central Iowa
A Big Thank You!
We apologize if we have listed your name
incorrectly or have omitted your name. Please
contact our office so we may correct our error.
Thank you for your support.
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Society
Big Magic
We give special thanks
to these donors who
have pledged operating
support annually for
five years. Our Magic
Makers allow us to
serve an entire family,
with multiple children
enjoying a mentoring
experience. Each
Match Maker provides
the dream of a
Big Brother or Big Sister
for one child.
Donors
Annual Fund
Endowment Fund
Agency Operations
2013 Contributions
The purpose of our
Endowment Fund at the
Greater Cedar Rapids
Community Foundation
is to develop long-term
sustainable resources for
the agency. Endow Iowa
tax credits are available for
gifts made to the foundaion
for our benefit.
$100,000+
United Way
$25,000 - $99,000
The Greater Cedar Rapids
Community Foundation
Gerald Knox Fund
$10,000 - $24,999
City of Cedar Rapids CDBG
Fund
Crescent Janko Masonic
Foundation
Dream Makers
($10,000 for 5 years)
Chris & Suzy DeWolf
Magic Makers
($5,000 for 5 years)
Duane & Anne Jasper
LimoLink Inc.
Kent & Julie Statler
Match Makers
($1,000 for 5 years)
American Escrow, Inc.
Tom & Sarah Anderson
Jon & Debbie Bancks
Bill & Katie Barnes
Mike & Jenny Becker
Robert Becker
Dave & Julie Bellendier
Benchmark, Inc.
Scott & Karen Bohr
Derek Brown
Chuck & Paula Burgmeier
Loren & Patricia Coppock
Bryan & Lori Coster
Terry & Laura Dement
Brian & Teri Donnelly
Mark & Shelley Drish
Dave & Vicki Drown
EduCare Learning Center
The ESCO Group
Karen Funk
Josh & Heather Gerber
H. Nick & Kay Gloe
Claude & Mary Greiner
Bob & Kelly Haag
Ron & Denise Harriman
Larry & Jan Helling
Linda Henecke
Scott & Judy Huebsch
Evan & Julie Hupp
Rob & Barb Kane
Joel & Nancy Kasparek
Susan & Sandy Kelly-Taylor
Bob Kucharski
Dick & Carol Lensing
Curt & Debbie Liscum
Mark & Melissa MacDonald
Kent Mattison
Regan, Quinlan, Anne Marie &
Mike Moran
JW Morton & Associates
Russ & Marsha Nieland
Matt Novak & Jo Lilledahl
Greg O’Connell
Pam Oldham
Doug & Melanie Olson
Ravi Patel
Chuck & MaryAnn Peters
Physicians Clinic of Iowa
Tom & Christine Pientok
Tim & Jessica Quinn
Randy & Lisa Ramlo
Dan & Kathleen Reyner
Mark & Ann Robinson
John & Lorene Rodriguez
Al & Martha Ruffalo
Ruffalo Family Investments:
Paul & Hillary Ruffalo,
Matt & Heidi Dean
Joe Schemmel
JD & Susann Schlotterback
Duane & Laura Smith
Sparkling Image Car Wash
Steve & Deb Streff
Larry & Lisa TeBockhorst
Brian & Kristin White
Wilkerson Consulting Group
General Mills Foundation
The Greater Cedar Rapids
Community Foundation
GreatAmerica Leasing Fund
The Greater Cedar Rapids
Community Foundation Linn
County Fund
Schimberg Co.
United Fire Group
ADM
Alliant Energy Foundation
Ruth Altermatt
Apache Inc.
Cargill
Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust
The Greater Cedar Rapids
Community Foundation
Capacity Grant Fund
The Greater Cedar Rapids
Community Foundation
Diamond V Fund
The Greater Cedar Rapids
Community Foundation Lil’
Drug Store Products Fund
The Intermec Foundation
Iowa Bass Federation
Janda Motor Service
Limolink Inc.
Linn County Anesthesiologists
PC
Mercy Medical Center
Quaker Manufacturing LLC
Rockwell Collins Charitable
Corp
RuffaloCODY
Bill & Rocki Shepard
Solon-Andreas Foundation
Theisen’s
$1,000 - $9,999
AEGON Transamerica Foundation
US Bancorp Foundation
America Legion of Iowa
Foundation
American Profol
Jon & Debbie Bancks
Benchmark Inc.
Best Buy Co. Inc.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of
America
Buresh Party & Special Events
Cedar Rapids Ball Club Inc. dba
Cedar Rapids Kernels
Centro, Inc.
Terri Christoffersen
Climate Engineers
Joe & Sue Cunningham
Daybreak Rotary
Mike & Cindy Dunn
Shirley Durband
Jeff & Cheryl Dwhytie
Farmers State Bank
Sarah Fare
Jim & Sara Sauter
11. William & Carol Winetroub
Thomas & Susan Wolle
Dale Wulf
Denise Zakostelecky
Jerry & Nancylee Ziese
$2500+
Cabela’s
Cedar Rapids Kernels
Cumulus Media (KDAT, KHAK,
KRNA & i107-1)
EduCare Learning Center
The Gazette
hibu
ImOn Communications LLC
KCRG-TV 9 Show You Care
Sponsors: Dave Wright
Subaru, Mercy Medical
Center Cedar Rapids & Eells
& Tronvold Law Offices,
Jenny Craig
Mercy Medical Center
Pearson
Rockwell Collins e-Business
$250 - $2,499
Jon & Debbie Bancks
Todd & Jill Burgess
Casey’s General Store
Cedar Rapids Bowling Center
Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival
Cedar Rapids Marriott
Cedar Rapids Rough Riders
Conference Technologies, Inc.
Corporate Limo
Jeff & Cheryl Dwhytie
GAP Foundation
General Mills
Gringo’s Mexican Restaurant
Huk Printing
Hy-Vee Food Stores
Klein Chem-Dry
KCRG-TV 9
Jeff Lounsberry
Marion East-Cedar Rapids
Rotary Club
Midamar Corporation
Midwest Athletic Club
Midwest Metal Products
Joel & Jeanine Penticoff
Mike & Mary Jo Plotz
Project Linus
Pro Video
Quaker Oats
Charlotte Smith
Sparkling Image Car Wash
Steve & Deb Streff
Texas Roadhouse
Transamerica
Western Fraternal Life
Association
Donors
11
cont’d
GiftsIn Kind
The Greater Cedar Rapids
Community Foundation
Altorfer, Inc. Fund
The Greater Cedar Rapids
Community Foundation New
Frontier Foundation
Bob & Kelly Haag
Patricia Herman
hibu
Hi-Way New Leader--Highway
Equipment Co.
Jared & Carol Hills Foundation
Hy-Vee Inc.
ImOn Communications LLC
International Paper
Duane & Anne Jasper
Kevin & Courtney Jasper
Doug & Sheila Kirk
Tim & Ann Kortemeyer
Scott & Wynelle Lindsley
Linn Area Credit Union
Linn County Supervisors
Witwer Trust Fund
Lynch Ford Chevrolet
Kyle McCauley Memorial Fund
Mississippi Valley Regional
Blood Center
Morgan Stanley Foundation
Nordstrom Direct
Peach State Roofing
Dick Pilcher
Dale Pinnow
Rohde Family Charitable
Foundation
Schneider Electric/Square D
Foundation
Simmons Perrine Moyer
Bergman PLC
Drew & JoAnn Skogman
Skogman Realty
Jeff & Teresa Smalley
Kent & Julie Statler
TrueNorth Companies
Unity Point Health
Veridian Credit Union
Wells Fargo Foundation
$500 - $999
Adam’s Inc.
BankIowa
Dave & Julia Bartachek
David Best
Bohr, Dahm, Greif &
Associates PC
Bradley & Riley
Derek Brown
Kevin & Kari Bruns
Cardiologists PC
Tim & Lisa Carson
Cedar Rapids Parks &
Recreation
Nathan & Peggy Coleson
Rob Cook & Kathy Toberg
Bruce & Kristin Crowther
Dave & Jayne DeCoste
Tess Duckett
Evergreen Packaging
F & M Bank
Dennis & Marsha Ford
Rob Frett
GAP Foundation
The Greater Cedar Rapids
Community Foundation
Van Meter Industrial Fund
Jim & JoEllen Haddad
Debbie Hahn
Roger Hallquist
Mike & Megan Heater
Jerry & Pauline Herb
Hills Bank & Trust Co.
Jason Hilton
Doug & Carlene Jones
Scott & Nicole Kallemeyn
Rob & Barb Kane
Steve & Susan King
Greg & Susan Knight
Dr. Keith Kopec & Dr. Nancy
Lorenzini
Kpost Company
Lil’ Drug Store Products Inc.
Chris & Jane Lindell
Dan & Donna Lynch
McGladrey LLP
Jo & Erin Mies
Nations Roof Central LLC
Steve & Linda Nelson
Annie Obrecht
Joel & Jeanine Penticoff
Terry Pitts & Kathy Hall
Dane Preisser
Bill Prowell
Michelle Rains
John & Thelma Rife
Rinderknecht
Fred & Melissa Rose
Sam’s Club
Ed & Joan Schaffer
Steven & Janet Schroeder
Gary Skala
Jeanne Snyder
Denise Stanard
Pauline Stodola Memorial Fund
Mike & Lynn Sundall
Craig & Marsha Swanson
Task Force 3
Jennifer Thompson
Curt & Angie Tjelmeland
T.L. Gowin & Co. Inc.
Wal-Mart Foundation
WeHostBiz LLC
Brian & Amy Wells
Dale Wulf
$250 - $499
Barry & Cheryl Adams
Randy & Ann Alliger
Rob & Dee Baird
Cindy Bathgate
Bonnie Brewer
Kayla Buck
Keith Burgh
Deb Callahan
Tim & Janice Charles
Kevin & Mary Conley
Gail Danniger
Kyle Decker
Frank & Dona Ditri
John & Darci Dorfler
Matt Doty
Brad & Courtney East
David Eckland
James Erickson
Gary Evilsizer Memorial Fund
Ex Club Charities
Mike & Margaret Fogliano
Michael Glavan & Kathleen
Kleiman
Gary & Kristin Glockhoff
Grass Lawn Service Inc.
Tim & Jill Gustin
Stu Haker
Eric & Shannon Hanson
Mike & Jennifer Harp
Jeff & Lisa Henderson
Brian Hogan
Robert Hoyer
Larry & Lori Huff
Gerry & Amanda Hupfeld
Diane Irvine
Rita Jelinek
Greg & Michelle Johnson
Joe & Carolyn Kirby
Kirkwood Community College
James & Barb Klein
Klein Chem-Dry
Karl & Susan Laubengayer
Eli Lilly & Company
Candyce Lyman
Jackie Macke-Miller
Greg & Catherine Maloney
Chris & Brittony Martin
Theresa McLaughlin
Virginia Michalicek
William Murry
Michelle Niermann
Dana Nietert
Northway Well & Pump Co.
Frank & Maureen Osako
Scott & Jan Overland
Dave & Anne Parmley
Abby Patterson
Penford Products
Tom & Connie Pickering
Dustin Pierson
Planet X
Carole Marie Poock
Randy & Lisa Ramlo
Nick & Shelly Reed
Rex Realty Company
John & Lorene Rodriguez
Brian & Lisa Rosteck
Roto-Rooter Sewer & Drain
Service
Chuck & Colleen Sova
Joe & Barb Schmall
Travis & Lindsay Schroeder
Bart & Debra Showalter
Derrick & Shelly Sindt
Chris & Nicolle Skogman
Nicky Stansell
Carol Sudmeier
Richard Sublett
Surgery Center Cedar Rapids
Linda Switzer
Dave & Kathy Taylor
Mark Thoeny
Brittany Toms
Ted & Cathy Townsend
Gerry & Melissa Trca
Tim Walker
Michael Wehr
Gary Wendt
Bill & Kelly Wharton
$1,000 - $9,999
12. Hall of Fame Inductees 2012-2013
Big Brothers Big Sisters
The Hall of Fame honors matches
reaching the milestones of 5, 10 or
more years of involvement in
the program. Thank you and
congratulations!
3150 E Avenue NW, Suite 103
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
ThankYou Printing Donor
Betty Roves & Clayton pictured in 2007,
now matched 6 years.
11 Year Matches
Angie Roling & Joslyn
Betty Rover & Chayton
Jennifer Husmann & Erin
10 Year Matches
Retha Straka & Rory
Marianne Stephan & Sabrina
Kally Frame & Alana
Mike Becker & Howard
5 Year Matches
Stephanie Neff & Sydney
Jama Kniffen & John
Dave Kniffen & Ernest
Renee Grummer-Miller & Makya
Annette Trefz & Brandon
Abbie Bohl & Kyleaha
Dawn Thomas & Brittany
Linda Bendixen & Nala
Linda Werning & Jessica
Big Brothers Big Sisters
of Cedar Rapids and East Central Iowa
319-377-8993
Fax 319-377-9205
www.BeABigCR.org
President and CEO
Linda Henecke
Program Director
Kristi Hansen
Program Supervisors
Jamie Kuehl
Kate O’Brien-May
Program Specialist
Krystin Mittan
Match Support Specialists
Christina Clements, Erin Koehn
Nicole McAlexander, Kristin Ossenkop
Amanda Radeke
Enrollment & Matching Specialists
Kiley Chihak, Lydia Gulker,
Kathy Lamb, Mellette Maurice
Operations Director
Katie Grandgeorge
Operations Specialist
Sally Miller
Development Director
Kathy Beardsworth
Development Supervisor
Trina Roos
Development Specialist
Derek Stephens
Community Outreach Specialist
Steve Worthington
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