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Little Brother, Damion York grandson of Gary Baker from Greenville gets
help
baiting his hook from Shelby County Bassmaster, Phil Jones.
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BBBS
Bigs, Littles enjoy Fishing Day
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. Over 45 Volunteers and Littles
attended the annual event, which was held on Saturday, September 17th.
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, Molly’s Drive Thru, Spillway
Bait & Tackle, Russ Michaels, Wagner IGA, Greenthumb Nursery,
Playtex, Striker Bow in Minster, Dan Eilerman Construction LLC,
Patrick’s Bar & Grill and Mike Meyer.
Jennifer Bruns, Executive Director for Big Brothers Big Sisters stated,
“The Shelby County Bassmasters do an outstanding job every year with
this 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. I have kids ask me
all year round when the fishing derby is going to be held. The LOVE
this event.” 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 65 matches with a list of over 30 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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