Volume 1, Issue 1

Happy Anniversary to ...

January 2011
Newsletter
PO Box 1101 Yankton, SD 57078
Big Friend—Little Friend, Inc.
665-6365
www.bigfriendlittlefriend.org
Mentor a Child. Be a Hero.
Stacy Winterringer
Executive Director
Email: bflf@iw.net
Game Night 15th Annual Bowl-A-thon
Knights of Columbus will be sponsoring
our January Fun Function with a game It is that time already to get started
night. They will set up some Wii & Play- working on the upcoming Bowl-a-thon
station Tournaments. There will be set for April 2nd 2011.
bean bag toss, and much much more to
chose from. Right now we are looking for area spon-
sors to sponsor a team of bowlers. The
Of course to get us in game mode they sponsorship fee is $100.00. That in-
will be serving hot dogs and chips. cludeds a team of 4 children in Yank-
When: January 13th ton in grades 1-5th grade. Two games
of bowling, shoe rental, a T-shirt with
Where: Knights of Columbus
your business name or your personal
2700 Broadway name printed on the back and snacks/
drink for your team of bowlers. In addi-
Time : 5:30-7:00
tion, prizes are given out to various
RSVP By: achievements for the day.
January 10th If you are interested please send your
information to Big Friend Little Friend
PO Box 1101 Yankton, SD 57078.
Calendar of Events:
Every Friday in January, BFLF will
be passing out FREE Starbucks
coffee as your drive through
Rogers Pharmacy Parking lot as
our way to say “Thanks a Latte”
for National Mentoring Month

Thank you Starbucks for The night was heartwarming.
Everyone wore a smile. The
Sponsoring us!! “thank yous” were bountiful. I
want to thank all of the spon-
sors. Shurco, 1st Dakota,
January 13th Fun Function SCFCU, and Terry Stull. The
5:30-7:00 board members for all your help
and mentors for coming and
Knights of Columbus
participating in this wonderful
night.
Santa and Mrs. Claus were the
hit of the night. They always
bring in their special magic.
How do they always know when
we are having our party?
All pictures from the night can
be seen on our website in the
photo gallery.
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Happy Birthday
McKayla
Ashley
Match Anniversaries
Alyxxus
Welcome New Matches
Sarah
JANUARY
Laure– Hansen Niesen& Kylie H
5 yrs-Jean Stull and Felicia S. --- January 9, 2006
Boone
4 yrs-Kevin Frey & Jacob K --- January 11, 2007
Aston
New Big Friends:
3 yrs-Marvin Lockwood & Damien H--- January 10th, 2008
Chance
Jen & Andy Holst
2 yrs-Travis Pokorney --- January 17th, 2009
Coral Huber & Samantha S --- January 28th, 2009

Thanks A Latte Ways to Honor Your Mentor

January is National Mentoring Month. Look for us
each Friday morning in January from 7:30– 8:15 in
the Roger’s Pharmacy parking lot. We will passing
out FREE Starbucks coffee as you drive
through. Our way of saying “thanks a latte”
Big Friend Little Friend will also be live on re-
mote with the radio stations during the coffee
giveaway. Alternating between KDAM and KVHT.
So make sure to drive through and pick up a free
coffee on us. Let us warm you up.
Thank you to Starbucks for sponsoring us!
Write a tribute:Have you often thought about someone
who encouraged you, gave you confidence, or pointed you
in the right direction. Don’t regret saying “thank you” to
your mentor. Write on our facebook
page or website how your mentor or
someone who has been that person to
you made an everlasting impact on your
life. Are there particular events or
moments in your life that you recall ?
Send them a card or call and let them know during
National Mentor Month. They will be so happy to hear
what a difference they have made.