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Big
Sister, Alysha Haskin from Sidney & Little Brother, Tony Hamblin
from Sidney nephew of Jamie Stephens.
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BBBS fishing
day fun for all
A group of Big Brothers Big Sisters Volunteers and Littles recently
enjoyed a beautiful day at the home of Mike Meyer of Fort Loramie,
where they attended a fishing derby hosted by the Shelby County
Bassmasters & Kiwanis. Around 100 Volunteers and Littles
attended the annual event, which was held on Saturday, September 6th.
The outing included a cookout for all Bassmaster members, their
children, and the BBBS Volunteers and their Littles. The fishing event
concluded with an award ceremony for the top fisherman in several age
categories.
Shelby County Bassmasters were able to put on this event as a result of
local fisherman participating in bass tournaments throughout the year
with a modest portion of the entry fee going toward the purchase of
individual poles for each child. Other sponsors included Kiwanis
Club, ODONR, Al’s Pizza in Fort Loramie, Ducks Unlimited, Molly’s Drive
Thru, Spillway Bait & Tackle, Russ Michaels, Jeff & Tilda
Phillpot, Playtex, and Mike Meyer.
Jennifer Bruns, Executive Director for Big Brothers Big Sisters stated,
“The Shelby County Bassmasters should be commended for this wonderful
activity. The children who participate in this outing truly look
forward to it each year, and it exposes them to a new hobby that they
might not otherwise get the opportunity to do.” Bruns stated,
“Being outdoors, getting fresh air, and learning about fishing is a
neat experience for the children in the program and for some of them
the first time they have been exposed to the sport.”
Group activities are part of the mentoring program for children from
at-risk homes. Presently, the Shelby & Darke County agency
has 102 matches with a list of over 10 children yet in need of an adult
volunteer. Volunteers are required to see the children two times
per month, offering support and fun, educational activities. It
should be noted that match activities can be scheduled around a
volunteer’s calendar, and offer a fantastic way to have a positive
impact on youth in our community.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby & Darke County is a non-profit,
United Way member agency. We are always looking for additional
volunteers. If you would like more information on enrolling your
child in the program or becoming an active volunteer, please call
937-492-7611 or 937-547-9622. You can also log onto the agency
website to view all the volunteer opportunities and upcoming activities
at www.bigbrobigsis-shelbydarke.org.
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Group
of Littles waiting to get started with fishing.
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Little Sister, Jennah Arrone daughter of Renee Elmore of Sidney.
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Group of Littles with their trophies.
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