Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Honolulu 2006 Annual Report

Big Brothers Big Sisters

of Honolulu

2006 Annual Report

Message from the Chair & CE O Aloha, 2006 was a milestone year in service for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Honolulu as we surpassed 800 children served for the first time in our history with a total of 809, a 12.5% increase over 2005. With the many challenges our society faces these days, it’s important to remember that preventive services for children are essential to a healthy community now and in the future. The Big Brothers Big Sisters proven model of professionally-supported one-to-one mentoring continues to help hundreds of children each year have a much greater chance to become responsible adults one day. Our agency’s success in providing one-to-one mentoring services to more children and youth is greatly attributable to support from numerous community partners including Kamehameha Schools, the University of Hawaii, Pacific Resources for Education and Learning, Actus Lend Lease, the Hawaii State Department of Education, the City and County of Honolulu and many others. Many years of experience have taught us that we can accomplish so much more by collaborating with other organizations. We also have learned that our programs are much richer thanks to the enhancements and diversity our partners share with us. In addition to the many community partners who support and work with us, we are grateful for our wonderful team of employees and volunteers. Our staff is unfailingly dedicated; our board of directors is steadfast in support; and our volunteer Bigs amaze and inspire us with their commitment. Collectively, all three groups inspire us to do more each year and to strive to answer the question, “how can we do better tomorrow than we did today?” To those of you who donate money and other support to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Honolulu, we extend our sincere appreciation for your continued trust and faith in our stewardship of your investment in making our community stronger and better, one child at a time. Aloha and Mahalo,

J. P. Damon 2005 Board Chair

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DennisBrown President/CEO

Clockwise From Top: Bigs and Littles help out at Gourmet Affair 2006 hosted by Chef Sam Choy (pictured center). Big Brother of the Year Larry Taff receives his award with Little Brother Cassius, Program Services Director Rosemarie Uyehara and President & CEO Dennis Brown. Little Sister Natalie & Big Sister Kris Chu perfectly coordinated at Bowl for Kids’ Sake 2006. Bigs and Littles at BBBSH Camp 2006.

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Big Brothers Big Sisters M ENTO RING ig Brothers Big Sisters of H o n o l u l u is a private, nonprofit organization specializing in preventive mentoring programs for children. The mission of the agency is to help children become responsible adults by assisting them to achieve their highest potential through professionally supported relationships, primarily one-to-one, with responsible, dedicated volunteers as their role models.

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Most children enrolled in our programs are between the ages of six and 16 with a majority coming from singleparent homes. A child (or Little) is paired with a specially chosen mentor (a Big) who has volunteered to become a friend and role model to a child. The children, as well as our volunteers, come from all walks of life and diverse backgrounds which reflect Hawaii's cosmopolitan community.

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These special friendships help children to grow into responsible adults. Professional staff members work in conjunction with parents and volunteers to assess needs, provide support and monitor the progress of each child as the friendship grows. Goals are developed around the three C's of confidence, competence and caring. The Three C’s Confidence: Developing selfconfidence, making good decisions and realizing that there is a bright future ahead. Competence: Developing a positive attitude towards school and school performance while avoiding delinquent behavior and substance abuse. Caring: Learning to respect others and forming positive relationships with family and community members.

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A M S C o m m u n i t y - b a s e d meaningful bond. Agency staff P r o g r a m : This program has provide on-site guidance and been the foundation of Big evaluate the progress of each Brothers Big Sisters since its relationship. inception. Adult volunteers are recruited, enrolled and trained by agency staff to serve as friends and role models to children. Bigs and Littles spend one-to-one time together for a few hours each month, over a span of at least a year. Bigs and Littles choose from a variety of cultural, recreational and educational activities according to each pair's interests.

Site-based Program: The site-based program is geared to help a child improve his/her attitude towards school and to build self-esteem. Bigs meet one-to-one with a child once a week throughout the school year. Activities focus on schoolwork or age-appropriate educational exercises and games to initiate a friendship from which volunteers and children build the basis for a

Site-Based 64%

Community-Based 36%

Percentage of youth served in 2006

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Financial Summary For the year ended December 13, 2006 Assets Liabilities

$1,042,410 174,920

I n come BBBS Foundation Contributions Special Events Aloha United Way Investment Income Net Unrealized Losses on Investment Net Assets Released from Restrictions Total

10,000 91,996 350,656 149,073 16,323 -202,933 820,981

Expen s es Program Services Fundraising Management and General Total Change in Net Assets Net Assets at Beginning of Year Net Assets at End of Year

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660,490 116,395 91,302 868,187 (150,568) 639,373 488,805

200 6 Boar d of D ire c tor s Officers J.P. Damon (Chair) President Kaimana Ventures, Ltd.

Ruth Ann Becker (Chair-elect) President Becker Communications, Inc.

Stephanie Tom (Secretary) VP Human Resources & Admin. AIG Hawaii

Lee Erwin (Treasurer) Partner Erwin Cabrinha & Au LLP, CPA

Directors President & Publisher Honolulu StarBulletin/Midweek

P. David Quandt Regional President Indymac Bank

Corianne Lau HR Attorney Alston Hunt Floyd & Ing

Harvey Rackmil CFO HONBLUE, Inc.

Richard Lau President Richard K.Y. Lau Insurance Agency, Inc.

Karen Robertshaw Prudential Locations

Dennis Francis

Chuck McCrary President Destination Marketing Services Michael J. Murakoshi Senior Vice President & Kauai Region Supervisor First Hawaiian Bank

Patricia Tam Vice President Halekulani Corporation Ronald Wright Get 2 Hawaii President/CEO Dennis Brown

Debbie Nakanelua-Richards Senior Manager Community & Government Relations Hawaiian Airlines

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