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Bowls for Kids' Sake 2010 FAQs
Here are a few of those more common Bowl For Kids' Sake questions. If you can't find the answers here, don't hesitate to give Judi Charman a call at (503) 249.4859.
- What is Bowl For Kids’ Sake?
- What is Big Brothers Big Sisters Columbia Northwest?
- Why are you asking us to fundraise?
- Why should I participate in Bowl For Kids’ Sake?
- How do I form a team?
- How do I register as an individual?
- Can I just donate to Big Brothers Big Sisters Columbia Northwest?
- My company has a Matching Gift program. Can I use my pledges for a Matching Gift?
- What if I don’t have Internet access?
- What is the minimum for an individual or team?
- What are the community bowls?
- How do I have a corporate group bowling party?
- What’s included with my bowling party?
As a thank you for your fundraising efforts, when your team raises $625, or you individually raise $125, you are invited to one of three fun-filled community bowling parties: February 27 at Big Al’s, March 7 at Grand Central, and Retro Bowl happening March 13 at Hollywood Bowl. At the bowling parties, everyone comes together to celebrate their fundraising success.
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What is Big Brothers Big Sisters Columbia Northwest?
Big Brothers Big Sisters Columbia Northwest supports children – affectionately referred to as Little Brothers and Sisters - ages 6-18 by matching them with caring adult volunteer mentors. Big Brothers Big Sisters Columbia Northwest serves Multnomah, Washington, Clark, Clackamas, Skamania, Cowlitz, and Wahkiakum counties.
In the short-term, the results of the Big Brothers Big Sisters program are phenomenal. Children matched with a Big Brother or Big Sister for 18 months are 46% less likely to begin using illegal drugs, 52% less likely to skip school, and 33% less likely to hit someone than children who are not matched with a Big Brother or Big Sister.
As it turns out, involvement in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program is even more life changing than once assumed. According to the startling results of a recent groundbreaking study conducted by Harris Interactive, adults mentored as children through Big Brothers Big Sisters are more likely than peers with similar backgrounds but who were not involved in the program to have: a four-year college degree, an income of $75,000 or more, and strong relationships with their spouses, children and friends.
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Why are you asking the community to fundraise?
Big Brothers Big Sisters is not only in need of volunteers, the agency needs funds to support volunteers and children – known as matches – to provide life-changing friendships to at-risk children. At Big Brothers Big Sisters each match is professionally supported from day one, each volunteer is fully screened and trained before he/she is matched with a child. After the match is made, professional case managers support the match and assist the volunteer with any issues that may arise. It costs about $1,000 to professionally support a match for one year. It is through this professional match support that Big Brothers Big Sisters is able to achieve significant outcomes.
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Why should I participate in Bowl For Kids’ Sake?
Sixteen-year-old Collin would like a Big Brother to go to OMSI, the zoo, and other places he has never been before. Twelve-year-old Drew, who lives in SE Portland, would like a Big Brother so he has a male to look up to and help him get out of his shell. Nine-year-old Josie would like a Big Sister because she is the only girl at home and her mom is usually at work or busy.
By participating in Bowl For Kids’ Sake, you are able to drive the funds needed to support more volunteers, which it turn, allow us to serve more children like Collin, Drew, and Josie.
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Visit our website Bowl For Kids’ Sake Headquarters and click Get Started. You’ll be transferred to the registration platform where you will select Bowler/Team Registration within the left navigation menu.
You may search to join an existing team by selecting Search Bowler/ Team within the left navigation menu.
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How do I register as an individual?
Visit our website Bowl For Kids’ Sake Headquarters and click Get Started. You’ll be transferred to the registration platform where you will select Bowler/Team Registration within the left navigation menu.
You may search to join an existing team by selecting Search Bowler/ Team within the left navigation menu.
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Can I just donate to Big Brothers Big Sisters Columbia Northwest?
Absolutely, if you are going to be out of town or prefer to not join us for one of our community bowling parties, visit Bowl For Kids’ Sake Headquarters, and select Get Started. You’ll be transferred to the registration platform where you can select Make Donation Only within the left navigation menu.
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My company has a Matching Gift program. Can I use my pledges for a Matching Gift?
Each company has their own set of rules around their Matching Gift program. You should contact the person within your company who handles the program. If you have any further questions regarding this topic, contact Judi Charman at judi.charman@bbbs.org.
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What if I don’t have Internet access?
You don’t have to use the website to participate; you have the option to use paper pledge sheets. The online system is just another tool to help bowlers reach more people in less time. To receive paper pledges, give Judi Charman a call at (503) 249.4859.
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What is the minimum for an individual or team?
There is no minimum or maximum donation required from an individual. We only ask that you raise a total of $625 per team or $125 as an individual to attend one of our bowling parties.
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The community bowls are set for February 27 at Big Al’s, March 7 at Grand Central, and Retro Bowl happening March 13 at Hollywood Bowl. When you start a team, you will select the community bowl you’d like to attend.
If you are joining a team, the team captain has already selected a bowling date; the date will appear on the registration form when you join an existing team.
If you are a team captain and would like to change the date of your bowling party, contact Judi Charman at judi.charman@bbbs.org.
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How do I have a corporate group bowling party?
We offer bowls to anyone that is able to collect 10 or more teams of 5 people each. For more information regarding this type of bowling party, contact Judi Charman at judi.charman@bbbs.org.
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What’s included with my bowling party?
At each bowling party, you will have the opportunity to bowl two games. In addition to free shoe rental, you will receive a commemorative stainless steel water bottle. Plus, we’ll have tons of special prizes during each session, along with free pizza or appetizers, beer, and soda. For bowlers who reach certain levels of pledges, such as $500 or $1000, there will be special incentive prizes.
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Thank You Parties
As a thank you for your fundraising efforts, when your team raises $625, or you individually raise $125, you are invited to one of three fun-filled community bowling parties. When you register your team, select a party to attend:
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