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22 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, Febmary 2,1994 Clubs and Organizations Lions Club Awards Melvin Jones Fellowships to Members The Boy Looks Up to the Man The Man Looks Out for the Boy by Lorraine Manfredo Don and Andre get to ribbing each other back at Don's place about some clumsy bowling gaffes they made during during their latest showdown at the Liberty Liberty Bowl. Little Brother Andre smiles patiently patiently through jokes about him dropping dropping a ball on his toe, and then comes back at Don with a claim to having the superior knack for getting spin on the ball. Don Snowden, age 26, has been a Big Brother to nine-year-old Andre for just over a year. Like most brothers, they delight in teasing each other. They revel in the closeness that comes from a friendly tousle or test of wits. The boy looks up to the man. The man looks out for die boy. And they both look forward to meeting for a few hours every week. Andre admits he'd miss having an adult male in his life if it wasn't for Don. He'd probably spend a lot more time in front of the TV, he says, or fighting with his real brother. Andre and his older brother, Matthew, Matthew, used to get into some serious scraps a year ago. Since they both got Big Brothers, all that's changed. Matthew, age 10, has been matched with Deryk Clark, age 27, for a year and a month. Relaxed and comfortable in each other's company, they can talk for hours on the phone about homework, school or sports. Sports are often a big part of Big Brother/Littlc Brother relationships. Competitive games have certainly helped Andre become "more rough and tumble," says Don, who believes that's definitely an asset in a competitive competitive world. "You find out later in school the value of being tough. If you're going to be involved in sports, you have to be. Say you clack shins with some other kid during a soccer game -- and little guys tend to get knocked around a lot. If you cry, the kids aren't going to be as lenient as adults. Kids can be cruel." It's important for a boy entering his teens to have a good role model in his life, Don says. It can help boys get in with a good crowd at school and steer them clear of the drug scene. Sports do more for Little Brothers than make them "good sports", Big Brother Deryk explains. It allows them to set personal goals. Mastering a tricky dive, for instance, instance, can give them a tremendous sense of accomplishment. Playing in a group teaches them co-operation skills. Where,they only knew a handful of sports celebrities before, Matthew and Andre now admire hundreds. They love to talk about their favorite players with school chums and re-live memorable games .with their Big Brothers. "A Big Brother also provides structure structure in the Little Brother's life," De-' ryk continues. "They can expect us to be around, and it gives them someone to count on." Matthew has enjoyed nature hikes in the woods and rides in the country to see horses with his Big Brother, Deryk. " ;/ * .. .. : v ■Y ■ . «.Y V v. ' . '■ ; ■ ■ Yv'" '■ V'.vï.y: j When Andre got Don as a Big Brother, he came away with an extra 500 relatives in the bargain. As many as 200 relations will show up to Don's huge family gatherings gatherings in summer and winter. He says his family is Andre's family, too. To be a Big Brother, all it takes is a little patience, a concern for kids, and about four hours a week. A match is tried after a three- month orientation period. The rewards are great for both Little Little and Big Brothers, according to Don and Andre and Deryk and Matthew. Matthew. February has been designated Big Brother month by the Municipality of Clarington. The Annual Bowl for Millions fund-raising event will be held from February 12th to the 19th in Bowmanville. Bowmanville. To find out how you can be a bowler for a good cause, or if you want to inquire about becoming a Big Brother yourself, call 623-6646. On Monday, January 10th, the following members of the Lions Club of Bowmanville were named Melvin Jones Fellows: (back row, 1-r) Robert Williams, John Jeffery, Jack Dunn, Doug Kemp, and Jack Munday. In the front row, 1-r, are: Ed Ewert, Merv English, George White and Les Virtue. The Melvin Jones fellowship, named after the club's founder, is given in recognition of humanitarian service. The honored recipients were presented with engraved plaques at the club's annual rural/urban night .on January January 24th. Lions Clubs International is the world's largest service organization, numbering more than 1.4 million members. February has been designated as Big Brothers Month in Clarington. Clarington. Four fellows who know the value of the Big Brothers program are (clockwise from upper right): Andre, age 9, Matthew, age 10, Deryk Deryk Clark and Don Snowden. All were matched through Big Brothers over a year ago. From February 12-19, the Big Brothers are hosting their annual "Bowl For Millions" fund-raiser at the Liberty Bowl. February 14th to be Declared Gold Day It looks good! It feels good! It shines brightly, and its aimed right at your heart! It is a tiny gold-coloured heart shaped pin that will be raising thousands of dollars for children with special needs in this country. "Fund-raising is taking a new direction", direction", says Variety President Bruce Raymond, "we (charities) arc becoming more sophisticated in our approach to raising monies for kids. These Gold Heart Day Pins arc definitely definitely bringing Variety into the '90s". For a minimum donation of $3, folks will receive an attractive piece of costume jewellery to wear and the satisfaction of knowing they just helped children with special needs. "This year," adds Raymond "in recognition recognition of this great event, the City of Toronto has declared February 14th Gold Heart Day. Wo hope every one in the province will be wearing a Gold Heart Pin on Gold Heart Day!" Armed with the motto: "Wear your Heart on your sleeve to show you care" Variety volunteers have distributed hearts in retail stores nation-wide nation-wide through the kindness of some big hearted companies such as Sears Canada and Sam the Record man. "One of the great things about this campaign" says Penny Kitson of Scars Canada "is that a portion of the money raised by our little catalogue stores in small town Ontario, for example, example, stays in the communities where it was generated. My managers managers like knowing that they are supporting supporting a charily that cares about local local kids in their own town or city." 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