This document summarizes the accomplishments of Big Sister in 2010, thanking various supporters. It lists percentages of improved outcomes for girls with a Big Sister mentor, including improved self-confidence, relationships, decision-making, and academic performance. It also thanks community partners, board members, donors, and award winners who helped support Big Sister's mission.
6. Thank you to our Board of Directors! Dolores Mitchell Tim O’Brien Max Bardeen Essence McGill Arzu Tom Barrette Kathy Kiely Denise Jefferson Casper Jane Deery Rob Egan Suzanne Fay Glynn Marvin Irby Janet Kraus Robin Loporchio Carol McKean Sharon McNally Sabrina Hundley Nicholson Lynne O’Connor Janet Porter Jacqueline Smith Karen Voci Kathy Wallace John Yozell Aileen Keaney Joe Realmuto Kerry Nelson Terri Campbell Lisa Scannell
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8. Thank you to community partner, Camp Harbor View .
10. Jane Deery secured numerous pro-bono ad placements for Big Sister.
11. Kathy Kiely ’s Boston Globe connection lands Big Sister a full page ad – the Globe also sponsored Big in Boston!
12. Thank you to community partner, Ann Flannery of Legal Sea Foods.
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14. 77% of girls with a Big Sister have a better sense of their future.
15. Lynne O’Connor , Janet Kraus , and Jane Alpers led the strategic planning effort.
16. Rodman Ride participants rode MILES for girls: Tim O’Brien , Max Bardeen , Jane Deery , Lisa Scannell , Pat Tietbohl , Nicole Cushion , and Sven Meier .
17. Virtual Team Big Sister: Aileen Keaney , Essence Arzu , Terri Campbell , Sabrina Nicholson , Lynne O’Connor , Kathleen Wallace , Colleen Kenney , Suzanne Lieb , Robin Loporchio , Caitlin Sanborn DeSoye , and Lesley White Buefort .
31. Big Sister is supported by: The Amelia Peabody Foundation The Connors Family The Hearst Foundations, Inc. Highland Street Foundation Jessie B. Cox Charitable Trust Klarman Family Foundation Linde Family Foundation William E. and Bertha E. Schrafft Charitable Trust Yawkey Foundation II
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33. Thank you to community partner, Come Sail Away Now .
34. Thank you to our 2010 Board of Directors’ meeting hosts: Max Bardeen , Tim O’Brien , and Janet Porter .
35. Thank you to our Advisory Board! Renee Landers Susan Connolly Chris Creelman Susan Esper Carol Fischman Nancy Korman Jack Agnew Mish Michaels Janet Humdy Morrison Rose Setterberg Jacqueline Sonnabend Jean Tempel Beth Terrana Pat Tietbohl Marie Turley Liz Walker
36. 80% of girls with a Big Sister have greater respect for other cultures.
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38. Thank you to community partner, Chef Michael Schlow .
39. 80% of girls with a Big Sister are better able to make healthy decisions .
44. Big Sister is supported by: Bank of America Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Liberty Mutual Group Normandy Real Estate Partners, LLC State Street Corporation TJX Companies Tufts Health Plan
45. 75% of girls with a Big Sister have improved academic performance.
46. Thank you to our Young Professional Board! Dana Kowalchyk Claudia Silva Sven Meier Donovan Brown C. Allen Bargfrede Robyn Barros Lucy Campbell Karen Carmody Heather Cloran Maria Fernandes Chris Lawrence Suzanne Lieb Bianca Whitworth
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48. Thank you to community partner, Foundation to be Named Later .
49. Young Professional Board helped plan Big for a Day and match activities for Big Sisters and Little Sisters.
Big Sister Association of Greater Boston is the oldest and largest mentoring organization in New England exclusively serving girls. We are a nationally recognized leader in providing gender-specific mentoring services.