And, she's off!

It was a  beautiful Indian summer morning yesterday and Big Brothers Big Sisters E City student, Samarie Gaston, and her business teacher from Harvey High School, Nell Rapport headed to to the Big Apple where Samarie will compete against 31 other students from around the country for the top E City Business Plan Competition award.

Today is the BIG day!



Samarie Gaston and Harvey High
Business Teacher Nell Rapport



Like Samarie, all of the students who have been enrolled in the Big Brothers Big Sisters E City program at Harvey High over the past three years have had the opportunity to develop entrepreneurship and business skills.  More importantly, they have been given the chance to work with some of the areas wonderful entrepreneurs who've attended class with them for the whole semester.  Through these "business mentors" the students have experienced what it takes to create and run a successful business.  What is expected of them in a business environment and helped them build the confidence and social skills necessary to become responsible and valuable members of the community.

All of the great students that have been in our program are winners.  Some get prizes.  All come away with an even greater gift...the priceless time and guidance of a caring adult.

Good luck Samarie.  We're all rooting for you!      

Ruby Tuesday's Gives Back to Big Brothers Big Sisters

I love Ruby Tuesday's!  And, now I love it even more.  They've chosen Big Brothers Big Sisters as a recipient of their Give Back program for the month of October. 

Each Thursday throughout October, starting this Thursday, October 6, the restaurant will
give back 20% of your total order when you present the attached flier.

If you're looking for some good food, and want to help out a great cause, treat yourself
and your family by going to Ruby Tuesday's at 9515 Diamond Centre Drive in Mentor. 
Hope to see you there!

Need service hours? Like working with children?

Big Brothers Big Sisters is looking for high school students to become mentors to elementary school students in grades 3rd through 5th grade during the 2011-2012 school year.

What does it require?  Being able to go to an elementary school near you one day a week, right after school.  The program typically runs from 3:00/3:15 until 5:00 pm.  A Big Brothers Big Sisters coordinator will be on site at all times and will provide a fun group activity, as well as a snack and drink.  You'll have free time to get to know your Little and even shoot hoops or play a game.  Making your Little feel special and important is the key.





This is a great opportunity for you to do something good and get something good in return. The time you spend at the program can used toward your service hour requirements and makes an ideal addition to college application forms.

Parents interested in enrolling your child in one of our after school programs and high school students interested in becoming a BIG, contact Carole at cniebes@bbbsneo.org or 440-352-2526.