Monthly Match Event Photo Albums
March 2013 - Milwaukee Bucks Game
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February 2013 - Ice Skating Party!!!
For the February match event, all were invited to the Manitowoc County Ice Arena for an afternoon of Ice Skating! It was a great time and all who attended had a blast.
January 2013 - POOL PARTY!!
Bigs & Littles had an opportunity to get a break from the cold weather at our 2013 January pool party. Bigs & Littles enjoyed the pool and hot tub as well as fruit and veggie tray delights. Thanks to Pat Reilly and the crew at the Holiday Inn of Manitowoc for donating the use of their pool and providing snacks.
December 2012 Match Event - Holiday Party
The annual 2012 Big and Little Holiday celebration was again hosted by Rudy's Lanes in Two Rivers. We had a nice turnout of Bigs, Littles and their families. Bigs and Littles enjoyed bowling, frosting cookies, eating cookies, making Christmas snow globes and had an opportunity to tell Santa what they wanted for Christmas. Special thanks to Rudy's Lanes and Santa for helping make our Holiday celebration a wonderful success.
November 2012 Match Event - Pizza & Movie Night
The Big Brothers Big Sisters office's conference room was turned into a movie theater for a Friday night showing of Home Alone. It was a close vote of 4-3 but Home Alone won the majority vote. The matches enjoyed an evening of pizza, soda and popcorn with many laughs. Thanks to those who attended.
October 2012 Match Event - Halloween Party!
Holiday Inn hosted our 2012 BBBS Halloween Party, providing great Halloween treats including pizza, decorated cookies and soda. All the little ghosts and goblins took home free pumpkins to decorate donated by John & Nancy Klingeisen. Students in the Lincoln High School Key Club offered a variety of different games to challenge skills of our little ghosts and goblins. Thanks to everyone who helped make this event possible.
September 2012 Match Event - Horseback Riding at Rising Star Stables
Horseback riding for 2012 was cancelled due to poor weather. However, those signed up were able to go on their own.
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August 2012 Match Event - BBBS Kids' Fish Derby
Northeastern Wisconsin Great Lakes Sport Fishermen’s (NEWGLSF)
organization recently hosted
their 34th Annual Kids’ Fish Derby for Bigs and Littles in the Big Brothers Big
Sisters mentoring
program. A total of 37 Bigs and Littles boarded 13 boats at 5:00 a.m. for a
fishing adventure
on Lake Michigan on Saturday, August 4th.
Boat crews and guests were greeted with 2-foot rolling seas, hot humid weather, and the threat of pop-up rain showers. Fortunately the weather held off and every boat crew was successful in finding the young fishing adventurers some heart pounding action on the big pond. When boats started returning to Seagull Marina for weigh-in it was obvious that the salmon and trout were cooperative for Little Brothers and Little Sisters.
A total of 35 fish weighing over 325.12 pounds had been caught during the morning fishing trip. The largest fish was a 16.75 pound King Salmon caught by Little Sister Ashley Schroeder aboard the Family Fun boat owned and operated by Captain Dan Abts. Captain Wayne Monka of the Zoo Keeper helped Little Brother Alex Handl catch the second largest fish, a King Salmon that weighed in at 16.33 pounds.
Charter boat Seaduction Captained by Steve Zimmer brought in the overall largest catch of the day weighing in at 74.2 pounds. The Seaduction catch included 7 King Salmon and two RainbowTrout. Captain Don Bonfigt of the Don Ho II brought in the second largest catch of the day that included 7 fish with a weight of 54.86 pounds.
After fish weigh-in, shore lunch was provided for all participants and volunteers. Jane Bonfigt organized the shore lunch with help and donations from Two Rivers Auto Wash, Mike Martell, the Sandpiper Bar & Grill, the Waverly Inn & Pizzeria, and Club Atlantis. All children participating in the Big Brothers Big Sisters Kids’ Fish Derby received prizes donated by the Northeastern Wisconsin Great Lakes Sport Fishermen’s organization (NEWGLSF) and Seagull Marina. Trophies for the biggest fish and the biggest overall catch were donated by Manitowoc Trophy.
The 13 Captains and boats volunteering to take Little Brothers and Little Sisters fishing on Lake Michigan included: Don Bonfigt on the Don Ho II, Bruce & Jack Gilbert on the Dough Boy, Dan Abts on the Family Fun, Will Chase on the Renegade, Steve Bergner on the Rainbow Chaser, Steve Zimmer on the Seaduction, Don Daniels on the Double D, Gary Kerkman on the G Man, Jerry Nemecek on the J & J, Doug Weisshahn on the Kari Anne, Dale Laurin on the Fish Hook, Alex & Jerry Kluck on the Kestrel, and Wayne Monka and Doug Larson on the Zoo Keeper.
This is a great adventure for children in the Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring program who might never have a chance to experience the thrill of charter fishing on the great lakes. This experience also teaches children to respect and appreciate our great natural resources. It is our hope children who participate in the kids’ fish derby will get hooked on a great new hobby that will positively impact their lives and our environment in the future. Big Brothers Big Sisters and NEWGLSF extends a sincere “Thank You” to all the volunteers and Seagull Marina for making this great experience available to kids in the Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring program.
Little Sister Ashley Schroeder holds her first place trophy she won in the Big Brothers Big Sisters NEWGLSF Kids’ Fish Derby. Left to right includes First Mate Ken Zipperer, Big Sister Susan Sweetman, Ashley, and Captain Dan Abts of the Family Fun Boat.
Captain Steve Zimmer holds his winning trophy for bringing in the largest catch at the Big Brothers Big Sisters NEWGLSF Kids’ Fish Derby. Guests aboard the Seaduction included (left to right) James Vareka, Little Sister Jade Rush-Vareka, Brenda Witak and Little Brother Kaden Witak. First Mate Jeff LeBeau displays the Captain’s appreciation certificate.
Boat crews and guests were greeted with 2-foot rolling seas, hot humid weather, and the threat of pop-up rain showers. Fortunately the weather held off and every boat crew was successful in finding the young fishing adventurers some heart pounding action on the big pond. When boats started returning to Seagull Marina for weigh-in it was obvious that the salmon and trout were cooperative for Little Brothers and Little Sisters.
A total of 35 fish weighing over 325.12 pounds had been caught during the morning fishing trip. The largest fish was a 16.75 pound King Salmon caught by Little Sister Ashley Schroeder aboard the Family Fun boat owned and operated by Captain Dan Abts. Captain Wayne Monka of the Zoo Keeper helped Little Brother Alex Handl catch the second largest fish, a King Salmon that weighed in at 16.33 pounds.
Charter boat Seaduction Captained by Steve Zimmer brought in the overall largest catch of the day weighing in at 74.2 pounds. The Seaduction catch included 7 King Salmon and two RainbowTrout. Captain Don Bonfigt of the Don Ho II brought in the second largest catch of the day that included 7 fish with a weight of 54.86 pounds.
After fish weigh-in, shore lunch was provided for all participants and volunteers. Jane Bonfigt organized the shore lunch with help and donations from Two Rivers Auto Wash, Mike Martell, the Sandpiper Bar & Grill, the Waverly Inn & Pizzeria, and Club Atlantis. All children participating in the Big Brothers Big Sisters Kids’ Fish Derby received prizes donated by the Northeastern Wisconsin Great Lakes Sport Fishermen’s organization (NEWGLSF) and Seagull Marina. Trophies for the biggest fish and the biggest overall catch were donated by Manitowoc Trophy.
The 13 Captains and boats volunteering to take Little Brothers and Little Sisters fishing on Lake Michigan included: Don Bonfigt on the Don Ho II, Bruce & Jack Gilbert on the Dough Boy, Dan Abts on the Family Fun, Will Chase on the Renegade, Steve Bergner on the Rainbow Chaser, Steve Zimmer on the Seaduction, Don Daniels on the Double D, Gary Kerkman on the G Man, Jerry Nemecek on the J & J, Doug Weisshahn on the Kari Anne, Dale Laurin on the Fish Hook, Alex & Jerry Kluck on the Kestrel, and Wayne Monka and Doug Larson on the Zoo Keeper.
This is a great adventure for children in the Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring program who might never have a chance to experience the thrill of charter fishing on the great lakes. This experience also teaches children to respect and appreciate our great natural resources. It is our hope children who participate in the kids’ fish derby will get hooked on a great new hobby that will positively impact their lives and our environment in the future. Big Brothers Big Sisters and NEWGLSF extends a sincere “Thank You” to all the volunteers and Seagull Marina for making this great experience available to kids in the Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring program.
Little Sister Ashley Schroeder holds her first place trophy she won in the Big Brothers Big Sisters NEWGLSF Kids’ Fish Derby. Left to right includes First Mate Ken Zipperer, Big Sister Susan Sweetman, Ashley, and Captain Dan Abts of the Family Fun Boat.
Captain Steve Zimmer holds his winning trophy for bringing in the largest catch at the Big Brothers Big Sisters NEWGLSF Kids’ Fish Derby. Guests aboard the Seaduction included (left to right) James Vareka, Little Sister Jade Rush-Vareka, Brenda Witak and Little Brother Kaden Witak. First Mate Jeff LeBeau displays the Captain’s appreciation certificate.
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July 2012 Match Event - Kids from Wisconsin
The Capital Civic Centre was the destination for our July match event. Several matches and families enjoyed an evening of entertainment from the Kids from Wisconsin. For some in attendance, it was their first time the show, others are seasoned veterans of the Kids. The entire show is put on by the kids including singing, dancing and music.
June 2012 Match Event - Funset Boulevard!
The June match event took us to Funset Boulevard in Appleton to enjoy a fun afternoon participating in a variety of activities. Those in attendance were given 20 tokens and a wristband that provided unlimited access to laser tag, the bumper cars, kid’s playground, carousel and train, as well as a pizza buffet. This was the first time Funset was offered as an event and the list filled up well before the deadline. Between the arcade games, mini bowling and mini golf, matches and families found plenty to occupy their time. All in all, it was a huge success and everyone enjoyed their time.
May 2012 Match Event - Timber Rattlers Game
On a scorching hot May day, our match event took us to Time Warner Cable Stadium to enjoy a day of baseball. This year before the game, we were taken on a stadium tour that took us to the batting tunnel, VIP suites, the press box and video equipment room and the bullpen. When we were near the bullpen, two baseballs were given to our group from actual batting practice. Two of our Littles were awarded the baseballs. We also were given information about the Timber Rattlers and stadium improvements that have been made since they have become a low-class A affiliation of the Milwaukee Brewers.
Before the game started, one of our matches went onto the field and played catch. During the game, people enjoyed some delicious ballpark food like hot dogs, cheese fries and ice cream. All in all, it was a great Sunday to take in baseball and it was a hit with everyone in attendance!
Before the game started, one of our matches went onto the field and played catch. During the game, people enjoyed some delicious ballpark food like hot dogs, cheese fries and ice cream. All in all, it was a great Sunday to take in baseball and it was a hit with everyone in attendance!
April 2012 Match Event - Milwaukee Bucks Game
Our group of 26 headed to the Bradley Center on April 2 to watch the Milwaukee Bucks defeat the Philadelphia 76ers by a score of 93-87 in overtime. It was the most exciting game that our crew from BBBS has witnessed and everyone was excited about the Bucks victory! Our thanks to Senator Kohl for purchasing the tickets for our use!
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