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18 Progress Edition of The Canadian Statesman, Wednesday, June 29,1988 In owed Guidance and Friendship is Big Brothers' Goal 1976, a young wid- mother concerned with her son's lack of a male influence in his life, requested requested a Big Brothers Association Association in Newcastle. With the. help of the local service clubs, the Big Brothers Association Association of Newcastle was founded in March of that year. During the past 12 years there has been considerable growth in the organization with 20 matches at present. Due to this growth and the realization that there was a definite need for the service in the community, Big Brothers of Newcastle became became affiliated in October 1986 with the Big Brothers of Canada. This affiliation brought changes to the organization organization as there are certain certain requirements set out by Big Brothers of Canada which must be followed. Every three years Big Brothers Brothers of Canada visit the 174 agencies within Canada and carry out an evaluation of each Agency. This evaluation evaluation is designed to keep the service standards high. The Big Brothers Association Association of Newcastle serves the area of the Town of Newcastle. Newcastle. This is a large area (225,000 square miles, population population 35,000 plus) and the Agency has a problem reaching the outlying areas (Courtice, Hampton, Tyrone, Kendal, Orono, Newtonville, etc.) Most of the matches are in Bowmanville and Newcastle Newcastle so perhaps there is a need elsewhere which is not being met. Big Brothers is an agency which provides boys ages 6- 16 without male influence the opportunity to have guidance and friendship from interested and responsible responsible men. These men will set a good example for the Little Brothers to follow and this stable role model will have a lasting effect on their lives. Big Brothers provides a preventative preventative service giving .boys direction, guidance and friendship before a serious behavioral problem develops. develops. If you are a mature man (18 years and over) who is happy with your own life, how about sharing some of that happiness with someone else? There are ten Little Brothers waiting to develop a friendship with a Big Brother volunteer. The Agency asks Big Brother volunteers to give a full year commitment and spend three to four hours a week with their Little Brother. Only this time commitment can give necessary opportunity opportunity for a friendship to grow ana the confidence to a Tittle boy that this person is not going to drop out of his life. Big Brother volunteers are very special people who truly give of themselves. They are patient, mature, and of course, they enjoy children. Their commitment is not for a few hours, weeks, or months, but usually for a lifetime. Once a friendship develops it is forever. They may see less of one another as the Little Brother grows Give, as much as you can. CANADIAN I SOCIÉTÉ CANCER I CANADIENNE SOCIETY I DU CANCER up, but they will always remain remain friends. The Agency supports the Big Brother with quarterly phone contact ana yearly personal interviews to make sure the relationship is going smoothly. Little Brothers and Moms are also contacted contacted to ensure that everyone involved is happy. Big Brothers, Moms and Little Brothers are encouraged to contact the caseworker if a problem arises. The Big Brothers Association Association of Newcastle is guided by a Board of Directors. At E resent there are 13 mem- ers with openings for two more. New Board members are given an orientation which acquaints them with the mandate and policies of the Agency. The Board members are a cross-section of the community community - both diversity of skills and geographic location. There are five committees made up of Board members, plus additional members from the community who do not sit on the Board. These committees work with the two staff members - executive executive director/caseworker and secretary - to organize activities activities for both Big and Little Brothers, recruit Big and Little Brothers and Board members, fund raise and give direction concerning matches. As a member of the United United Way of Oshawa-Whitby- Newcastle since January 1988, we receive funding for our staff. Additional funds are raised through our "Bowl for Millions Campaign" Campaign" held during February and an Annual Sports Swap held in September. The 1988 Bowl for Millions was very successful and the Agency appreciates the large number number of people in the community community who participated in this event. During the past year Big Brothers of Newcastle has had a 70% growth and presently presently has 20 matches. The Town of Newcastle is growing growing in population and eventually eventually the number of Little Brothers with a need for a companion will grow too. The Agency wants to meet that growth by having Big Brother volunteers available. available. Recent studies show that volunteers want opportunities opportunities that: are meaningful; provide personal growth; offer offer flexible time commitments; commitments; involve them in the decision making process and relate to an identified need With the exception of the flexible time commitment, the Big Brothers Association of Newcastle offers these characteristics to both Big Brother volunteers ana Board members. Bring happiness and friendship to a little boy while bringing personal growth and satisfaction to yourself - BE A BIG BROTHER! For further information contact Executive Director Nancy Scott at 623-6646 or President Harry McClurg at 623-4044. Remember the GOOD DAYS! at Service with a smile is a rare sight in our modern time. Not here. 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