2017 Annual Report

Big Brothers Big Sisters

of Ponoka and Recreational District

serves children and families in the

town and county of Ponoka, Alberta. Serving our community since 1988, we are a strong and

committed agency that functions in good standing with Big

Brothers Big Sisters of Canada.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ponoka

is a safe, supportive place where

children and youth can experience

new opportunities, overcome

barriers, build positive

relationships and develop

confidence and skills for life.

Our MissionStatement

Chairperson Grant Jorgenson

Vice Chairperson Jozina Meijer

Treasurer Tony Ruijsch

Secretary Kelly Sperber

Community Advisor Paul Spate

Community Advisor Lacey Elliott

Community Advisor Kim McClaflin

Community Advisor Dennie Hycha

2017 Board ofDirectors

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ponoka and Rimbey have been privileged to serve the youth of Ponoka, Rimbey

and surrounding communities this past year with the same proven mentoring programs that the

organization has long been known for.

The agency continues to experience high demand for the programs within an ever-fluctuating climate of

both financial and volunteer resources. However, the board and staff remain dedicated to making sure

every child has the opportunity to have a mentor and finding a place within our programs to serve them.

As in the past, the programs run due to the two very distinctive roles:

1. the dedicated staff that work hard to arrange the matches and deliver the quality programs.

2. the incredible mentors in the community that give of their time and talents to invest in the life

of a young person.

As well, I want to acknowledge the businesses and residents of these communities for the strong level of

support that we experience each year. Without this support, the kids would not experience these positive

role models in their lives.

Thank you to my fellow board members, the staff and all mentioned for another year of valuable

investment in the youth and future of our communities.

Grant Jorgenson

Board Chairperson

BBBS of Ponoka/Rimbey

Message From Board Chairperson

Executive Director Beth Reitz

Program Director Morgen Chernick

Administrative Assistant Paige Brose & Cindy Reguly

Caseworkers Morgen Chernick & Maren Vold

Go Girls Doris Reich, Maren Vold &

Rachel Oakes

Game On Andrew Heinrichs & Jesse Vaudry

Rimbey Program Director Annette Peck & Haley Klugkist

Rimbey Caseworkers Annette Peck & Haley Klugkist

Rimbey Go Girls Annette Peck & Haley Klugkist

Rimbey Game On Avery Kirklaan

2017 Staff

2017 Programs

A caring adult

volunteer spends 3-

4 hours a week, for

at least one year,

with a child

between the ages

of 6-16 years

offering support,

friendship and a

positive role model.

Traditional Mentoring

A caring adult volunteer meets with an

elementary school-aged child in the school

environment for one hour each week to

assist in strengthening the child’s self-esteem

and social development through

participating in crafts, games, sports or

other activities of interest to the child.

In-SchoolMentoring

A mature and caring grade 10-12 student is matched with an

elementary school-aged child in the school environment for one

hour each week to assist in strengthening the child’s self- esteem and social development through participating in crafts, games, sports or other activities of interest to the child. The teen mentor

receives leadership and mentoring training, as well as academic credits and

experience.

TeenMentoring

Go Girls and Game On are gender-

specific programs that are offered in a group-mentoring setting and emphasize

self-esteem, healthy living and body image. These programs take place within

the school setting once per week (over the course of an 8-week period of

sessions) and involve games, activities, discussion and nutritional snacks. Go

Girls and Game On have 10-12 youth matched with 2 like-gender mentors.

GroupMentoring

2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

Traditional 4 5 8 14 9 8 8 8 9 9 7 8 10

Teen 13 24 29 34 32 27

ISM 15 18 23 34 48 48 54 61 53 49 49 62 63

Big Bunch 14 15 8 9 7 8 4 3 3 0 0 0

Total 33 38 39 57 64 64 66 85 89 87 90 102 100

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Community Based 0 3 5 5 6 5 9

Teen 2 4 11 11 5 7

Site Based 6 22 27 27 23 24 21

Total 6 27 36 43 40 34 37

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Number of Youth Mentored In Rimbey

Number of Children

ServedMale Female First Nations CFSA County Residence Town Residence

Ponoka 88 53 35 29 17 32 56

Rimbey 34 19 15 2 2 15 19

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Demographics of Youth Mentored 2017

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Group Mentoring

Rimbey

Ponoka

Statement of Revenues

as of December 31, 2017

Grants and Contributions $122,857.00

Fundraising $ 61,645.00

Casino $ 12,815.00

Recoveries and Miscellaneous $ 6,782.00

Donations $ 11,500.00

Interest Income $ 3,277.00

Total Revenue $218,876.00

2017FinancialStatements

Statement of Expenses

as of December 31, 2017

Administrative Expenses $ 91,071.00

Mentoring Program Expenses $ 78,060.00

Fundraising Expenses $ 14,744.00

Go Girls and Game On Expenses $ 8,674.00

Summer Program Expenses $ 440.00

Youth Justice Program Expenses $ 857.00

Total Expenses: $193,846.00

Other Expenses: WCYF $ 30,000.00

Net Excess (Deficiency) Of

Revenues Over Expenses:

$ -4,970.00

2017FinancialStatements

2017 Fundraising Income

Ponoka BFKS Rimbey BFKSPonoka BBBS

Wii Bowling

Rimbey BBBS

Wii Bowling

Ponoka BBBS

BBQ

Ponoka Gold

Rush BBBS

BBBS West Jet

Raffle

PYC Summer

Fundraiser

PYC Hanging

Basket

PYC Race For

Kids

PYC WestJet

Online

2009 $19,010.00 $1,150.00 $12,000.00 $1,444.00

2010 $15,655.00 $1,078.00 $11,376.00 $1,738.00

2011 $18,000.00 $12,051.00 $900.00 $11,725.00 $1,767.00

2012 $16,500.00 $14,859.00 $10,000.00 $600.00 $11,700.00 $1,510.00

2013 $19,267.00 $14,334.00 $9,278.75 $6,333.00 $962.00 $5,000.00 $12,750.00 $2,137.50 $18,500.00

2014 $22,233.00 $17,160.00 $7,446.00 $2,534.00 $1,548.00 $6,915.00 $14,840.00 $1,397.00 $28,455.00

2015 $22,725.00 $11,741.00 $6,521.00 $4,060.00 $1,700.00 $6,894.00 $6,170.00 $15,350.00 $2,717.00 $26,200.00 $1,100.00

2016 $22,143.00 $12,174.00 $1,165.00 $14,700.00 $3,885.00 $15,950.00 $2,318.00 $17,187.00 $1,375.00

2017 $19,291.00 $13,497.00 $500.00 $24,337.50 $4,105.00 $14,967.00 $1,350.00 $20,200.00 $1,350.00

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$30,000.00

• Wolf Creek Public School Division

• Ponoka RCMP

• Ponoka Youth Centre/BGC Wolf Creek

• Ponoka FCSS

• Ponoka Interagencies

• Alberta’s Promise (Promise Agency)

• St. Augustine School

• Alberta Mentoring Partnership

• Ponoka Youth Coalition

2017Ponoka

Partnerships

• Wolf Creek Public School Division

• Ponoka Youth Centre/BGC of Wolf Creek

• Rimbey FCSS

• Rimbey Interagencies

• Blindman Youth Action Society

• Rimbey Christian School

2017Rimbey

Partnerships

• Alberta Human Services• County of Ponoka • Local Service Clubs• Local Businesses• Ponoka FCSS

• United Way of Central Alberta

2017PonokaFinancialSupporters

Thank you!

• County of Ponoka• Local Service Clubs

• Local Businesses• Rimbey FCSS

• United Way of Central Alberta

2017RimbeyFinancialSupporters

Thank you!

Volunteers are an integral part of what

we do. Big Brothers Big Sisters of

Ponoka and Rimbey could not exist

without the numerous volunteers that

give of their time. Thank you!

Board Members

Mentors

Fundraising

Administration

Gold RushThank YouVolunteers

Committee Members

30/05/2018

Thank You!We Salute Your

Generosity!