2010 Bowl For Kids' Sake

Community Bowl - February 27 & 28 - Star Lanes - Lafayette, Indiana

Purdue Bowl - March 6 - Union Rack & Roll - West Lafayette, Indiana

What is Bowl For Kids' Sake?

Bowl for Kids' Sake is about having FUN to help kids. This signature fundraiser with a 2010 goal of $60,000 provides 20 percent of Big Brothers Big Sisters operating revenue. Bowl for Kids' Sake is a local fundraiser so 100 percent of the money raised by our bowlers stays in the Greater Lafayette community and directly benefits local children.

How does Bowl For Kids' Sake Work?

Team captains gather friends, family members and co-workers to form a 5 member bowling team willing to volunteer their time for Bowl for Kids' Sake. Each volunteer is provided with the necessary instructions, handouts and collection envelopes to accept donations for Big Brothers Big Sisters. The team selects a Bowl for Kids' Sake time slot on February 27 or 28 for the Community Bowl or March 6 for the Purdue Bowl, and turns in their donations at that time. To thank them for their efforts, Big Brothers Big Sisters hosts a bowling celebration complete with prizes!

What types of prizes?

ALL bowlers will receive a Bowl for Kids' Sake T-shirt. There are also incentive prizes for individual bowlers who are top fundraisers.

GRAND PRIZE	$500 Meijer gift card
$1,000 or more:	$100 Savings Bond
$750 - $999:	$30 Texas Roadhouse gift card AND $20 Meijer gift card AND $15 Super Test gas card
$500 - $749:	$20 Texas Roadhouse gift card AND $20 Meijer gift card
$250 - $499:	$15 Super Test gas card

This year's theme, "Bowl for Kids' Sake has Spirit," was selected to add to the fun by encouraging everyone to dress in their favorite sports attire! Wear a favorite team's jersey, your favorite golf attire or a team uniform. Creativity counts as the prize patrol will also be out during each session awarding bowlers prizes for catching the spirit! Bested Dressed, Best Spirit and Best Bowling Technique are just some of the categories so use your imagination!

It's not about bowling...It's about KIDS!
Recruit your team NOW!

For more information or to receive a bowling team packet, email specialevents@bbbslaf.com or call 446-2227!

2009 Dancing with the Stars of Greater Lafayette

Our 2009 Dancing with the Stars of Greater Lafayette promises to be even more fun this year! This is the third year BBBS has held this unique gala auction. You don't want to miss it!

The Gala will be on Friday, August 14th, 2009 in the University Plaza Hotel Grand Ballroom. There will be cocktails, a silent auction, dinner, and live entertainment and dancing for all courtesy of The First Impression Band. Reserve your seats for $75.00 per person or $600 for tables of eight. Or, if you wish to be a patron (acknowledged in the program and receive prime seating), seats are $100 and $800 for tables of eight.

This gala features six "stars" of greater Lafayette dancing with a professional partner from Arthur Murray. You may purchase votes for $1 at the event to choose the ultimate champion!

Our 2009 Star Line up is...

• Senator Ron Alting, Tippecanoe's State Senator since 1998
• Dave Barrett, former Purdue star and current Central Catholic basketball coach
• Ernie Caldemone, market manager of Lafayette radio stations WAZY-FM, 95.7 The Rocket and BOB FM 95.3
• Dr. Gregory Konrath, orthopaedic surgeon and mountain climber (Mt Everest success in 2008)
• Linda Rohrman, local philanthropist who participates in Purduette Mentors and Mental Health Association in Tippecanoe County... just to name a few
• Sue Scott, WLFI news anchor and executive producer recognized for her community involvement

Please come out and support the children of Greater Lafayette and enjoy a fun-filled evening as well! Contact BBBS of Wabash Valley at 446-2227 for more information, to make a reservation, or to donate an item for the silent auction. For your convenience a registration form may be downloaded here.

This year we've added a wedding dance contest to our event! Bride and grooms will enter videos of their first dance or the dance they are practicing before July 20th. The winning couple will participate in our Dancing with the Stars show by recreating their first dance on the dance floor. The entry form can be downloaded here.

2009 Annual Fund Drive

Goal $30,000

Kick-off Event: November 20, 2009

Details TBA

Gifts to our fund drive provide:

• At-risk children with a caring mentor
• Volunteer screening and training
• Professional match supervision
• Volunteer recruitment for quality volunteers
• Group activities for unmatched children
• New programs to better serve the community
• Every penny makes a difference.

Checks should be sent to: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Wabash Valley, 3805 Fortune Drive, Suite 2, Lafayette, IN 47905. To donate using a credit card, please use this safe online link!

Big Cash Raffle

Special thanks to the many supporters over the years of our raffle fundraiser (House Raffle and/or Big Cash Raffle). This raffle provided funding to BBBS for 16 years and allowed thousands of children to benefit from the friendship of a Big Brother or Big Sister. The time has come to retire the raffle as a signature event for this agency. Please consider reallocating your financial support to Bowl for Kids' Sake, our Gala Dinner Auction or the Annual Fund Drive. Everyone wins when children succeed! Thank you!