Big Brothers Big Sisters to Kick Off “100 Mentors for 100 Kids in 2010″ Campaign
Dave Koehn, “The Voice of the Cavaliers,” Signs On as Honorary Spokesman
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Dave Norris, Executive Director — (434) 242-5165 or cvilledave@hotmail.com
On Thursday, Feb. 18, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Central Blue Ridge will kick off a major new campaign to benefit Charlottesville-area youth.
“By recruiting at least 100 new volunteers in 2010 to serve as positive role models and mentors for at least 100 kids,” says Dave Norris, BBBS’ regional Executive Director, “Big Brothers Big Sisters will be able to touch the lives of numerous area residents and help many of our young people to realize their highest potential.”
Dave Koehn, “The Voice of the Cavaliers,” has not only signed on as the honorary spokesman for the “100 Mentors for 100 Kids in 2010″ campaign, but he is in the process of signing up to become a volunteer Big Brother himself. Koehn will speak at Thursday’s kick-off event.
Details of the event are as follows:
“100 Mentors for 100 Kids in 2010″ Campaign Kick-Off
Thursday, February 18, 12:00-1:00pm
Siips, 212 E. Main St. on the Downtown Mall
Honorary Co-Hosts:
Karen Beauford and Jeff Mitchell
Featured Guest and Honorary Campaign Spokesman:
Dave Koehn of Virginia Sports — “The Voice of the Cavaliers”
Come join Karen, Jeff, Dave and other supporters of Big Brothers Big Sisters for a fun, informal gathering as we kick off our new mentor recruitment campaign and unveil:
* Our new BBBS Website (to be located at www.blueridgebigs.org)
* Our new BBBS Facebook Page
* Our new BBBS Staff (including Dave Norris, our regional Executive Director and current Charlottesville Mayor)
* Our new plans for BBBS in 2010 and beyond!
The event is free and open to the public and the media. Complimentary light fare and beverages will be available.
For more info., please contact Dave Norris at cvilledave@hotmail.com or (434) 242-5165.