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Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) Hawai‘i - July Newsletter
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Aloha Friend of Big Brothers Big Sisters Hawai'i,

Are you ready for the new school year to begin? We are ready to get back into the SWING of things with THREE BIG events statewide! Hawai‘i Island is saying “pie” to summer with Dessert before Dinner, O‘ahu is ready to bowl with an All-Star Bowl for Kids’ Sake, and Maui is “wining” down summer with Perfect Pairings Maui!

Hawai‘i Island hosted their first Dessert Before Dinner last year and it was a huge success! Be there on Saturday, August 25, 2018 to show your support and enjoy delicious desserts, pupus, and entertainment all before dinner!!

Our biggest event of the year on O‘ahu is going to be an All-Star event! Bowl for Kids’ Sake is right around the corner on September 15 and 22, 2018. Our goal is to raise $300,000 to put towards our programs that empower the keiki of Hawai‘i. Sponsorship opportunities are available, so gather your All-Stars and register today.

Join us to enjoy regional cuisine from Mauka Makai with local craft beer from Maui Brewing Co. and small-batch spirits from Ocean Vodka and Kula Rum at Perfect Pairings Maui on Saturday, September 29, 2018.

We are grateful to have our community be a part of our growing Big Brothers Big Sisters Hawai‘i ‘Ohana. Mahalo for supporting these amazing fundraising events and for partnering with us to make a difference and change countless lives. 

With gratitude and aloha,

Dennis Brown
President / CEO
(and Hawaii's first "Little Brother")
 
MATCH MAKER OF THE MONTH
We are proud to present this month’s Match Maker of the Month, Elizabeth Stone. Elizabeth is a Board Member and has been a Match Maker since February 2017. Here’s what she has to say about our organization and our programs:  
"I love the Match Makers program because it lets me continually keep my commitment to Big Brothers Big Sisters Hawai‘i (BBBSH) without having to think about it. I feel good each month when I remember that I didn’t forget to give. BBBSH is so wonderful because it brings together Littles, who get another older teen, in the school-based program, or an adult, in the community-based program, to share experiences, and learn from each other. The Littles get a friend, advisor and guide for life experiences and the Bigs learn from their Littles and watch how the Littles grow in numerous ways. It’s the best of both worlds!” - Elizabeth Stone
Photo: Elizabeth and daughter, Kira (Big Sister in the School Based Program)
HAWAI‘I ISLAND

Dessert Before Dinner

Saturday, August 25, 2018
from 2:00-5:00pm
Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, Moku‘ola Room

LAST CHANCE! EARLY BIRD RATE! 
$50.00 per person  (early bird rate through July 31st)
Have your cake and eat it too at this fundraising event featuring an all you can eat dessert buffet, pupus, drinks, entertainment, and prize drawing opportunities all before dinner! Helping Hawai‘i Island's at-risk keiki has never been so sweet. 
PURCHASE TICKETS
To become a sponsor or for more information, contact Mandy Trella. 
mtrella@bbbshawaii.org |  808-695-4566
School Based Sites
The school year is about to begin, check out our School Based programs.
Some of our Konawaena participants got creative last school year. Can’t wait to see what they do this school year! For more information about our school based programs, click here
KAUA‘I
Mahalo to KONG Radio and Kauai United Way for allowing Big Brother Rob and Little Brother Makoa to record a PSA for Big Brothers Big Sisters Kaua‘i.



We made TWO new matches! 
Congratulations! 

Big Sister Kailee and Little Sister Jessica
AND 
Big Brother Benjahmin and Little Brother Cian
MAUI 
Perfect Pairings Maui 2018
September 29, 2018 from 6:00-9:00pm
Mauka Makai at The Westin Nanea Ocean Villas

Tickets available for $90
​21+ welcomed
PURCHASE TICKETS
Join us for this festival-style event pairing local craft beer from Maui Brewing Co. and small-batch spirits from Ocean Vodka and Kula Rum with vibrant regional cuisine from Mauka Makai! Enjoy the best ingredients Maui has to offer with live entertainment by Ben Deleon and an exciting Silent Auction. 
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Maui would like to say Mahalo Nui Loa to Flatbread Pizza Company for having us at their Tuesday Benefit Night on July 24th. We all enjoyed your Flatbread Pizza’s and the staff’s excellent service and welcoming hospitality. Your contribution is helping us to fulfill our mission of  “Making a positive difference in the lives of youth and children through professionally supported one-to-one mentoring relationships. We truly appreciate all you do for a positive growth of our agency and most importantly for our Keiki!
BBBS Maui held our 3rd annual Back to School Event at our Mentor Center on July 26, 2018. We were able to distribute over 100 backpacks to children in need! It was great connecting with our program families and the Hale Makana community. We would like to thank Maui United Way for their generous donation of backpacks and school supplies, as well as Maui Fire Department, Pu’u Kukui Elementary Staff, and Project Vision for helping to make this event a success!
O‘AHU
On Saturday, June 30, Locations Foundation held their Locations Movie Day at Kahala Mall Consolidated Theatres. Bigs and Littles were treated to view the new movie Incredibles 2.
Little Sisters Jasmine and Jessie and Little Brother Julius were also awarded generous prizes from the Foundation as winners of the essay contest.
In addition to sponsoring the event, the Foundation also surprised us with a $5,000 donation check in celebration of their 30th Anniversary! 
BIG Mahalos to Big Sister Christine Cioe and Big Brother John Nelson for setting up a tour for us on their Sand Island Coast Guard Base.  Our group was able to tour several different boats, learn about the Coast Guard’s role in Homeland Security, learned about robotics using an underwater drone to inspect ships for illegal cargo and learned about the various career opportunities the Coast Guard has to offer.
Join us on Saturday, August 11th
from 9am - 2pm at Kailua Beach Park for the
2018 ‘Ohana Appreciation Picnic


Click here to download the event flyer
What a great turnout from last year's ‘Ohana Picnic!
Be the MVP and join Big Brothers Big Sisters Hawai‘i for the 32nd Annual All-Star Bowl for Kids' Sake presented by Alternate Energy on Saturday, September 15th and 22nd at Aiea Bowl!
 
This year's sports-themed fundraising event will be a ton of fun with entertainment, team photos provided by Photo Ops Hawaii, hilarious rivalries, ono food, and prizes.
Get your ENDZONE dance ready for the biggest WIN of the year all while raising the much needed funds to provide Hawaii’s at-risk keiki with 1-to-1 mentoring friendships.
 
Sponsorship opportunities are now available, gather your All-Star team and REGISTER today!

Benched, but still want to get involved? Contact mtrella@bbbshawaii.org to make a donation, volunteer, and for additional information.

Harold K.L. Castle Foundation will award Big Brothers Big Sisters Hawai‘i $50,000, if we enroll 50 new volunteers in our college focused mentoring program. 

Help make a BIG difference! 

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