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Big Brothers Big Sisters
BBBS Bigs & Littles enjoy Fishing Derby
Youth mentor volunteers from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby &
Darke County and their “Littles” recently enjoyed a Youth Day Fishing
Derby and cookout at the home of Mike Meyer, of Fort Loramie, thanks in
part to the Shelby County Bassmasters. Throughout the year, local
fishermen participate in bass tournaments where a modest portion of
their entry fees go toward the purchase of individual rods and reels
for children who participate in the Fishing Derby.
Funding was made possible by a Step Outside Grant from the Ohio
Division of Natural Resources. Additional sponsors and donors
included: Kiwanis Club of Sidney, Al’s Bar & Grill, Wagner’s IGA,
Playtex Corp., Dannon, Minster Journeymen’s Club, Mully’s Out West
Drive Thru, Sidney Foodtown, Sons of the American Legion Post 184,
Green Thumb Nursery Farm Fresh Café, Spillway Bait & Tackle, Mike
Meyer, Russ Michael, Gary & Vicky Tipps, and Jason Vanderhorst.
Jennifer Bruns, Executive Director for Big Brothers Big Sisters of
Shelby & Darke County, stated, “The Fishing Derby is not only Bigs
& Littles but also Big Brothers Big Sisters’ staff's favorite
event. The Bassmasters always do such a great job in organizing
this event. The kids in our program don't always get the
opportunity to partake in fishing, so by having this event, it exposes
them to the all-American hobby known as fishing. The fact that
they get a fishing pole and gear to take home is icing on the cake."
Monthly group activities, such as the Fishing Derby, are offered at no
cost to the agency’s Big & Little matches. It is suggested
that Bigs meet with their Littles at least twice a month to offer
support, serve as a positive role model, and provide a mentoring
relationship. 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 is a non-profit, United Way partner
agency. If you would like to become youth mentor and help defend
the potential of one of over 20 children on the waiting list, please
call 937-492-7611 or 937-547-9622 or go to
www.bigbrobigsis-shelbydarke.org for more information.
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