What do you and your Little do together? We want to know! Send in some pictures and a description of where it was taken, and we'll include them in upcoming issues of Matchline. Who knows - you might give another match a new idea of what to do!

If you have some pictures of you and your Little to share, drop Rob Walter an email at rob.walter@bbbs.org.




(Above) Here's Little Sister Mickey making Big Sister SJ's "famous" spaghetti sauce. (Below) Mickey enjoys the fruits of her labor!

It's bowling time again, and that means another great opportunity for you and your Little to support Big Brothers Big Sisters!

Bowl for Kids' Sake is one of the agency's biggest fundraisers. It's simple - you get your friends, and/or your Little to join your team, and each person raises $110. Then, you all come out to our BOWLING PARTY on July 12th and bowl two free games (shoes are free too), while having a great time! You can choose one of three two-hour blocks during the day.

If you've never been to a BFKS bowl, you're missing out! There are raffle drawings, giveaways, food, and most importantly, FUN!

There's plenty of time to recruit your friends. By registering online, you'll receive your own fundraising page where friends and family members can go to donate to your team.

You don't have to be a Big to participate. If you have some friends who were thinking about being a Big but don't have the time to mentor, this is a great way to get involved, without spending a lot of time. We also invite companies to get involved by helping us spread the word among employees.

Head to www.gobighouston.org/bfks for all the information you could ever want about Bowl for Kids' Sake, and we'll see you on July 12th!

 

For the second year, BBBS is partnering with H-E-B to bring our matches an amazing opportunity to learn about photography from the pro's.

For five weeks you'll learn the basics of photography. Not only are the classes free, but each Little will receive his or her own FREE digital camera!

With that camera, you and your Little will take pictures to be entered in a photography contest, also sponsored by H-E-B. Winning photographs will appear in a health-and-fitness-
themed calendar that will be distributed across the Houston area.

The winners of last year's contest were announced in January. Pictures from 20 Littles were chosen to appear in the "On the Move" health and fitness journal. They had a great time and really enjoyed the recognition.

Several matches had a great time riding in the 2008 Art Car Parade inside the BBBS/Sweet Leaf Tea "Tea Train" on Saturday, May 10th.

All the matches had a part in painting the 1976 school bus, which was donated by Sweet Leaf Tea. It's the second year BBBS and Sweet Leaf Tea teamed up to create an Art Car Parade entry.

Thanks again to artist Kermit Eisenhut for directing the group! Click here for more pictures of the painting.

Before...



...and after! Thanks to Big Sister Laura Upton for the photo below.



(Below) Big Sister Laura Upton and her Little Sister Destinee hang out inside the Tea Train.



(Below) Big Brother Joshua and Little Brother Emil get ready for the parade with big smiles.

If you've been matched for three months or less, we'd like to treat you to a BLT: Big Little Training.

Come to the agency on Saturday, June 7th with your Little to get to know other Bigs and Littles, discuss mentoring, and share in some fun activities!

The BLT will begin at 10:00 a.m., and makes for a great match activity. If you've been matched for three months or less and would like to attend, RSVP to Match Support Specialist Magdoly Ferreris at magdoly.ferreris@bbbs.org, or (713) 522-1811.