2009 Michigan Mentoring Month

2009 Michigan Mentoring Month

Events Planned Throughout the State

Event Name/Type / Hosting Organization / Date(s) of Event / Description of Event / Location of Event / Contact
Magic of Mentoring Celebration
- Recruit
- Recognize
- Celebrate / Ottawa County Mentoring Collaborative / January 6
6:30 p.m. / The Magic of Mentoring Celebration is an opportunity for local mentoring programs to partner together to honor those in the community who dedicate time and resources to support mentoring. Mentors, mentored youth, and community partners will be recognized at this event. / Cityside Middle School
320 E. Main Ave.
Zeeland, MI 49464 / Jeff Walker & Laura Schleede
616-994-4580

Real Beauty Workshop for Girls
- Recruit
- Recognize
- Celebrate
- Provide Service / A Beautiful Me / January 10
January 24
February 7
February 21 / A four-part workshop series designed to foster self-esteem in girls ages 8-18. / Romeo District Library, Graubner Branch
65821 Van Dyke
Washington, MI 48095 / Karen Palka
586-604-3037

Mentor Training & Recruitment Seminar / National Federation of the Blind / January 10 / This event will offer activities for mentors that will thank them for helping youth within the community. / Gier Community Center
2400 Hall St.
Lansing, MI 48906 / Melinda Latham
517-803-3800

Youth Peer Mentoring Event / NorthWest Initiative / January 12
5:30 p.m.
January 17
9:00 p.m.
January 23
6:00 p.m. / Three events planned by Northwest Initiative will assist in announcing and expanding the organization’s youth engagement program to the Lansing community. / NorthWest Initiative
1012 N. Walnut St.
Lansing, MI 48906 / Peggy Vaughn-Payne
517-999-2894

Faces of the Future Adventure Challenge
- Celebrate / Oak Park Business and Education Alliance / January 14
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. / The Oak Park Business and Education Alliance, in partnership with Camp Tamarack, provides a low-ropes adventure challenge for 8th grade students at Oak Park Preparatory Academy and their mentors for our Faces of the Future Mentoring Program. This is a half day event and is scheduled from 11:00 until 3:00. Students and mentors meet for the first time and are engaged in interactive stations that help them get to know each other in a non-threatening atmosphere. / Oak Park Jewish Community Center
15110 W. 10 Mile Rd.
Oak Park, MI 48237 / Lori Fidler & Taquaryl Franklin
248-967-0457

Thank Your Mentor / Big Brothers Big Sisters of Berrien and Cass, Inc. / January 14
January 21
January 28
All at 4:30 p.m. / These events will be held at three difference Southwest Michigan locations and will recognize Big Brothers and Big Sisters and thank them for their service, and invite prospective Bigs to learn about mentoring. / Sorter School
Benton Harbor, MI (January 14)
New Buffalo Elementary School
New Buffalo, MI
(January 21)
Niles BBBS Office
Niles, MI
(January 28) / Kathryn Rossow
269-684-1100

Exam Exploration
- Recruit
- Recognize
- Celebrate
- Provide Service / Career Links – Heritage High School / January 15
2:45 – 3:30 p.m. / Twenty 11th and 12th grade students at Heritage High School will “teach” invited at-risk freshman about exam and study skills and relaxation techniques. / Heritage High School
3465 N. Center Rd.
Saginaw, MI 48603 / Hallie Mackley
989-799-5790 X8228

Video Game Tournament / Alternatives for Girls – P.R.O.O.F. Works Mentoring Program / January 16
6:00 p.m. / A video game tournament will be held to recruit potential mentors – all interested participants on the waiting list at Alternatives for Girls will participate. / Alternatives for Girls
904 W. Grand Blvd.
Detroit, MI 48208 / Gail Bolden
313-361-4000 X236

Mentor Recruitment Event / Chicano/Latino Fellows Program / January 16
1:00 p.m. / This mentor recruitment event will feature current mentor and mentee student presentations on their Chicano/Latino Fellows Program experience and the chance to mingle. / Michigan State University Union
Gold Room B
East Lansing, MI 48824 / Sheila M. Contreras
517-353-8685

Family Night / Emmanuel Mentoring Program / January 16
6:00 p.m. / This event will feature a variety of activities, including a brief history of the Emmanuel Mentoring Program by mentees, a live performance from a spoken word artist, dinner, a slideshow presentation of 2008 activities and field trips, a keynote speaker, and the registration of mentors and mentees. / Emmanuel Community House
18313 John R. St.
Detroit, MI 48203 / Karinda L. Washington
313-869-7104

Teach a Kid to Play Day
- Recruit
- Recognize
- Celebrate
- Provide Service / Mentoring Collaborative of Jackson County & Jackson Non-Profit Support Center / January 17
10:00 a.m. / This event features a chess and checker tournament and games and the opportunity for matches to participate. / Baker College
2800 Springport Rd.
Jackson, MI 49202 / Thomas Burke &
Pegg Clevenger
517-784-3040 (Thomas)
517-796-4750 (Pegg)

Intergenerational Mentor’s Appreciation Award Luncheon / Intergenerational Mentoring Program / January 17
1:00 p.m. / This luncheon will feature an overview of intergenerational mentoring, a collaborative partner’s overview, a keynote speaker, entertainment, an awards ceremony, and much more. / Upper Room Christian Entertainment Complex
23821 Grand River Ave.
Detroit, MI 48223 / Marisa Youngblood
313-505-9466

Men Matter Recruitment Fair / WOWMinistries, Inc. / January 17
12:00 p.m. / This event is a mentor/mentee information and recruitment fair. Along with participating partners, WOWMinistries, Inc. will host this family event on behalf of their male community. / WOWMinistries, Inc.
8613 Southfield Fwy.
Detroit, MI 48228 / Brenda Thompson
313-551-3730

Mentor Recruitment Event / MSU Extension, 4-H Youth Development / January 17
5:00 p.m. / This mentor recruitment event will feature roller skating, karaoke, dancing, and food. / Oscoda Community Center
Oscoda, MI / Linda Stemen
989-984-1059

Snowshoe Nature Walk
- Recruit
- Recognize
- Celebrate / Midland/Isabella County DHS MYOI Youth Board / January 17
January 31 / Matches, unmatched youth, potential mentors, and community members will enjoy a short nature walk wearing snow shoes. They will learn about what goes on in nature during the winter in mid-Michigan. This nature walk will be followed by food and drinks during a social hour. / Chippewa Nature Center
400 S. Badour Rd.
Midland, MI 48640 / Jeff VoVillia
989-772-8407

MLK Day Peace Walk
- Recruit
- Recognize
- Celebrate
- Provide Service / Big Brothers Big Sisters Metro Detroit / January 19 / This event features a walk and celebration honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. / Hope United Methodist Church
26275 Northwestern HWY
Southfield, MI 48075 / Mark Martino
248-506-4183

Third Annual Mentor Inspiration Breakfast / Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Flint / January 19
9:00 a.m. / This signature recruitment event will feature a keynote speaker, current volunteer testimonials, and community leaders. The event will also introduce a “Big for a Day” component and matched interested community members with unmatched children. / Mt. Olive Baptist Church
Flint, MI / Reta Stanley
810-235-0617

National Mentoring Month luncheon / Communities in Schools of Mancelona / January 19
Student Lunch hour / This luncheon will include a kick-off for a service-learning project in celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service and will also recognize adult mentors and peer mentors. / Mancelona Middle School
112 St. John St.
Mancelona, MI 49659 / Amy Derrer
231-587-5044

MLK Peace Bench Project / Superior AmeriCorps / January 19
10:00 a.m. / This project is in honor of the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service and would consist of building and decorating public benches for the Houghton community. / B.R.I.D.G.E. High School (construction)
Michigan Technological University’s lab (construction)
Barkell Elementary (decoration) / Yasmine Luna Lennon
906-482-0828

“Are You My Mentor?” Recruitment & Recognition Event
- Recruit
- Recognize
- Celebrate
- Provide Service / Carson City-Crystal Mentoring Program / January 19 – January 23 / High school technology students will create an “Are You My Mentor?” recruitment booklet to pass out to the school district during district-wide events. Elementary students will color the cover page and middle school students will bind the booklets together. Along with this, High School Peer Mentors and their mentees will make tie blankets as a thank you to current adult community mentors. / Carson City-Crystal High School, Middle School, Carson Elementary, and Crystal Elementary / Kelly Pringle
989-584-3138

Pastor’s Breakfast / Barnabas Ministries Youth Mentoring / January 20
8:30 a.m. / Local pastors, who have been involved in Barnabas Ministries’ mentoring program or have shown interest, will gather together for a breakfast. This event will give them the chance to network, eat, learn about local ministry, and gain the opportunity to get involved with mentoring. / At the Diner
Zeeland, MI 49464 / Rachel Patmos
616-748-8435 X107

Mentor Recognition Event / LINK Mentoring Program / January 20
5:00 p.m. / The evening will begin with a refreshment reception and a group icebreaker and then there will be a guest speaker on hand to motivate the audience and their dedication and interest in volunteering as a mentor. Mentees will share their experiences as program participants and will recognize the impact their mentors have made in their lives. / Dauch Scout Center
1776 W. Warren Ave.
Detroit, MI 48208 / Nina Jackson
313-268-5443

Southeast Michigan Mentor Awards Ceremony
- Recognize
- Celebrate / Metro Detroit Mentor Collaboration / January 22 / The Southeast Michigan Mentor Awards Ceremony honors mentors from 15 mentoring programs in metro-Detroit. This special occasion will recognize mentors for their dedication to today’s youth. Tickets cost $20 each and will include soft drinks, desserts, a slide show, youth presentations, and special mentor recognition awards. / Millennium Theatre
1434 N. Farwell Ave.
Southfield, MI 48075 / Melinda Brakenberry
586-294-8449

Lego Robotics Mentoring Through Science and Engineering Program / Bedford Junior High School Robotics Program / January 22
7:00 p.m. / This event will introduce mentor/mentee matches who have been working on a Tech Challenge Robot. / Bedford Junior High School
8405 Jackman Rd.
Temperance, MI 48144 / Mary L. Zaums
734-850-6201

Night on the Town / Bethany Christian Services Mentoring Program / January 22
5:30 p.m. / This recognition event will celebrate mentors from all four of Bethany Christian Services’ mentoring programs. The event will include a limousine ride through Grand Rapids, dinner, and a short magic show. / Pietro’s
Grand Rapids, MI / Rhonda Fitzsimmons
616-224-7523

Mentor Celebration
- Recruit
- Recognize
- Celebrate / Catholic Social Services of Oakland County / January 22
5:00 p.m. / This recognition event will include dinner, inspirational stories, get-to-know-you games, certificates of recognition for mentors, and door prizes. / All Saints Church
Pontiac, MI / Peggy Akrigg
248-334-3595 X3228

Thank Your Mentor Day / Kraft Meadows and Duncan Lake Middle Schools / January 22 / This event would provide each mentor involved at these two schools with a $5 gift card from a local coffee shop to be used with their mentee. / Essential Bean Coffee House
Caledonia, MI 49316 / Kathy McGilton & Anne Steele
616-891-8123 (Kathy)
616-891-6208 (Anne)

Mentor/Volunteer Extravaganza
- Recruit
- Recognize
- Celebrate
- Provide Service / New Genesis / January 23
6:00 p.m. / At this event, mentors and volunteers involved in New Genesis’ Afterschool Program will be recognized. / New Genesis
1340 Cobb
Kalamazoo, MI 49007 / Joyce Armstrong
269-343-7023

Mentor Recognition Program
- Recognize / Communities in Schools of Detroit, Inc. / January 23 / This event will recognize the GEM mentors for their voluntary time commitment to the students at Dixon school. The program will highlight mentor’s work and exemplary service in the hopes they will be reminded of the impact they make in the lives of youth. / Dixon Elementary School
19500 Tireman St.
Detroit, MI 48228 / Pandora Brown
313-267-4066

Craig’s Cruisers Fun Getaway
-Recruit
- Recognize
- Celebrate / KIDS HOPE USA / January 24 / Mentors, mentees, and directors from 10 Grand Rapids Public Schools and Charter Academies, as well as KHUSA, will meet at the Wyoming Craig’s Cruisers to celebrate, recruit, and recognize mentors and their mentees. The event will allow matches to enjoy laser tag, rock climbing, indoor go-carts, and many other games. / Craig’s Cruisers
Clyde Park & 54th St.
Grand Rapids, MI / Amy VanProoyen
616-546-3580 X2230

Kids Connection: Mentor for the Day / Big Brothers Big Sisters of Gratiot and Montcalm Counties / January 24
1:00 p.m. / A Kids Connection bowling activity has been planned to introduce interested volunteers to the Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring experience. / Greenville Lanes
Greenville, MI / Anne K. Lambrecht
989-463-3434

Recruitment Summit / Big Brothers Big Sisters of Marquette & Alger Counties / January 24
2:00 p.m. / This Recruitment Summit will include match introductions, speakers, activities, and a recruitment session. / Negaunee, MI / Jayne Letts
906-475-7801

Thank Our Mentors Breakfast / Big Brothers Big Sisters of Monroe County / January 24
10:00 a.m. / During this breakfast mentor/mentee matches will be featured from the past year and each match will receive a gift. / Monroe Bank and Trusts Community Room
102 E. Front St.
Monroe, MI 48161 / Michelle Donnelly
734-242-8540

Mentor Appreciation Day
- Recruit
- Recognize
- Celebrate / Big Brothers Big Sisters of Sault Ste. Marie / January 24
10:00 a.m. / This two-hour event will be held at the Sault Seal Recreational Hill. All current and prospective mentors are invited to enjoy tubing and skiing. Informational materials for prospective mentors will be on hand, as well as refreshments for all attendees. / Sault Seal Recreational Hill
2601 Minneapolis St.
Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 / Lynda A. Garlitz
906-635-5188

5th Annual Mentor Celebration / Saginaw County Department of Public Health/Substance Abuse Division / January 25
4:00 p.m. / This event is orchestrated by the Family Youth Initiative Youth Coalition Board and showcases mentors and recruits new mentors. / Germania Conference Center
6200 State St.
Saginaw, MI 48603 / Dr. Cheryl A. Plettenberg
989-758-3822

Ice Skating at The Summit
- Recognize
- Celebrate / Big Brothers Big Sisters Michigan Capital Region / January 25
2:00 p.m. / Little Brothers and Little Sisters are taking their Big Brothers and Big Sisters ice skating to thank them in honor of the Michigan and National Mentoring Month celebration. The Summit at The Capital Centre is generously providing free admission and skate rental to make this celebration possible. / The Summit
9410 Davis Hwy
Dimondale, MI 48821 / Kelly Young
517-373-0160

STOMP Kick-Off Event
- Recruit
- Recognize / Supporting Teen Opportunities Mentoring Program (STOMP) / January 26
7:00 p.m. / This is the organization’s kick-off event, introducing STOMP to the local community. STOMP will provide snacks and beverages, keynote speakers, and a local music group. The event will be held from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. / 7533 W. St. Joe Highway
Lansing, MI 48917 / Roger Tijerina
517-543-2310

Tutor Appreciation Week / CASA – Children’s After School Achievement / Week of January 26 / Tutor Appreciation Week will include an ad in the Hope College newspaper, an appreciation ceremony during the after-school tutoring program, certificates, refreshments, hand-made cards from the children to their tutors, and appreciation gift cards for the mentors. / Hope College
Holland, MI / Fonda Green
616-395-7944

Washtenaw Celebrates Mentoring
- Recruit
- Recognize
- Celebrate / Washtenaw Youth Mentoring Coalition / January 27 @ 4:00 p.m. / This event is comprised of an indoor rally and awards ceremony. This is the third year this specific event has occurred. / The Neutral Zone
310 E. Washington
Ann Arbor, MI / Anna L. Dusbiber
734-971-0277 X17

Mentor Recruitment Event / Lutheran Child and Family Service of Michigan / January 27
6:00 p.m. / This event will feature a small carnival with games and prizes. Applications to become a mentor will also be on hand for participants as well as information on mentoring specific to youth in foster care. / Bay City, MI / Deb Landon
989-686-7650 X1037

Pizza Luncheon
Jewelry Making Workshop
Mentor Open House
Bullying Workshop / Northview Mentor Program / January 27
January 28
Various times / Pizza Luncheon – Highlands Middle School – January 28 at 11:00 a.m.
This event is for new mentors to meet with their mentees for the first time, current students and their mentors will also attend.
Jewelry Making Workshop – Crossroads – January 27 at 10:00 a.m.
Mentors and students from both Crossroads and Highlands Middle Schools will be invited to learn how to make jewelry.
Mentor Open House – Crossroads – January 27 at 9:30 a.m.
This is an opportunity for mentors to invite potential mentors to come and visit the school and learn about mentoring.
Bullying Workshop – Crossroads – January 27 at 10:00 a.m.
The assistant principal at Crossroads Middle School will present a short session on bullying in an effort to enable mentors to be more aware about this issue. / Highlands Middle School
4645 Chandy Dr. NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
Crossroads Middle School
4400 Ambrose Ave. NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49525 / Janine Conway
616-361-3430

Mentor Recognition Night / Mid Michigan Big Brothers Big Sisters / January 28 / This event is an evening of recognition with awards presented and hors d’oeuvres served. / Brown Corners Church
5540 S. Clare Ave.
Clare, MI 48617 / Vel Moore
989-386-9304

Community Coach Appreciation Dinner / Michigan Prisoner ReEntry Initiative of Washtenaw County / January 29
5:00 p.m. / This event will feature a mentee-planned portion of the program, the presentation of gifts to mentors, words of thanks from mentors to mentees, and the presentation of a DVD of thank yous to mentors. / Ann Arbor, MI / Erin Moran
734-929-6509

Match Celebration with the Pistons / Mt. Olive Institutional Missionary Baptist Church / January 30
7:00 p.m. / This outing would have matches traveling to a Detroit Pistons basketball game. / Detroit, MI / Jimmie L. Sanders
989-777-1478

2nd Annual World of Mentoring Recognition Ceremony
- Recruit
- Recognize
- Celebrate / Wayne County 4-H Mentoring Program / January 31 / This event is a semi-formal awards dinner for mentors and mentees involved in the program. / Charles H. Wright Museum of African-American History
315 E. Warren Ave.
Detroit, MI 48201 / Kea Boyd
313-833-3419

4-H Mentoring Celebration
- Recruit
- Recognize
- Celebrate
- Provide Service / Ingham County 4-H Mentoring Program / January 31
5:30 p.m. / (Contingent on Mini-Grant Funding) This event will be a recognition opportunity for mentors and mentees. Both the teen peer mentoring program and the adult program in Ingham County will be participating. There will be two keynote speakers, a dinner, and a raffle for matches. Personalized awards will be distributed to each match also. / Lansing Center
333 E. Michigan Ave.
Lansing, MI 48933 / Maggy Pionk
517-676-7295

Warmth: Pass It On luncheon / Clinton County 4-H Mentoring Programs / January 31
11:30 a.m. / This luncheon will allow current mentors and mentees the opportunity to participate in a service project, raise awareness about the need for mentors, and recognize current mentors in the program. / Clinton County Fair Grounds
Smith Hall
100 E. State St.
Saint Johns, MI 48879 / Amanda Hurst & Christine Sisung
989-227-6458 (Amanda)
989-224-5239 (Christine)