Big Brothers Big Sisters Night at the Stadium

Posted on August 29th, 2005 in Press Releases by Bob Chopick

Bill & Ryan: “Big Brother” Bill Wentzel (left) with “Little Brother” Ryan, Essay Contest Winner

Exiting the Field: Volunteers, Parents and Children, and Staff leaving the field following the National Anthem

Ryan on the field for the first pitch.

The Grump: (from the left) Casework Supervisor, Lynn Pons; Monroe County Caseworker, Kristi Young, The Grump, Wilkes-Barre Advisory Board President, Vince Splendido, Program Director, Ron Evans

Wilkes-Barre Advisory Board President, Vince Splendido Speaking

 

 

 



Big Brothers Big Sisters of The Bridge partnered with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Red Barons to create a memorable evening for “Bigs” and “Littles” in the program. On Friday, August 26, 2005, board members, staff, volunteers and clients watched the Red Barons defeat the Pawtucket Red Sox at the Lackawanna County Stadium.  “Bigs” and “Littles” from Carbon, Columbia, Luzerne, Monroe and Wyoming counties were in attendance. Big Brothers Big Sisters board member, Homer Berlew of Trans-Med Ambulance, Inc. wholly sponsored the event.

The festivities began with a tailgate party prior to the game. Big Brothers Big Sisters board member, John Bauman of Pepsi Co. provided refreshments and hoagies were provided by Gerrity’s Supermarket on Wyoming Avenue in Wyoming at a discount.  Following the tailgate, attendees were escorted onto the field prior to the game for the National Anthem.

“Little Brother” Ryan P., from the Hazleton Area threw the first pitch of the evening. Ryan was chosen as the first place winner of Big Brothers Big Sisters of The Bridge annual essay contest.  Ryan wrote an exceptional essay about what his “Big Brother” Bill Wentzel means to him and was honored at the game for his fine work. Ryan also received four tickets to Knoebels Amusement Park.

Big Brothers Big Sisters is the largest mentoring program serving Northeastern Pennsylvania. Big Brothers Big Sisters of The Bridge serves five counties: Carbon, Columbia, Luzerne, Monroe and Wyoming and is a United Way member agency.  For more information about the program, please call us at (570) 824-8756, toll free at 1-800-955-HERO (4376), or visit our website at www.bbbswb.org.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of The Bridge Partners with the Pioneers

Posted on August 2nd, 2005 in Press Releases by Bob Chopick

WILKES-BARRE TWP.—Big Brothers Big Sisters of The Bridge spent Saturday, July 23, 2005 cheering for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Pioneers at the Wachovia Arena.  “Bigs” and “littles” matched in the community-based program came to watch the Pioneers challenge the Albany Conquest. 

“Little brother” Phillip D. participated in the coin toss before kickoff.  Phillip was chosen to participate in the coin toss after winning the second place award from the Big Brothers Big Sisters of The Bridge annual essay contest. Phillip wrote an outstanding essay about what his “big” means to him. Phillip also received four tickets to Knoebels Grove.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of The Bridge is a mentoring program which serves five counties: Carbon, Columbia, Luzerne, Monroe, Wyoming; and is a United Way member agency.  For more information, please call 1-800-955-4376, or visit our website at www.bbbswb.org.