13th Annual "Bids for Kids" Wreath Auction

Jordan proudly displays his goodie-filled wreath from Mike's Place.

Special thanks to our sponsors, Bath Savings Institution and Postal Center USA, to all of our volunteers, and to all of our bidders for making this years' Bids for Kids Wreath Auction a success!

Become A Big

Suzy (Big) and her "Little," Mara, a Community-Based match

"Mara and I share a life. She has become one of the most important young people in my life, which is saying a lot since I have six fabulous grandkids. I am sure that we will continue to be 'special friends' for many years to come." - Suzy

"Becoming a Big is fun and simple. In fact, our volunteers often say they get more out of it than their Littles. Simply send me an email with your name and contact information and I will be glad to tell you more about how you can become a Big and CHANGE A CHILD'S LIFE!"

Our Schools

Recruitment Sites

• Boothbay Region High School
• Camden Hills Regional High School
• Medomak Valley High School
• Lincoln Academy
• Mt. View High School
• Rockland District High School
• Bank of America
• Unity College

If your school is on this list, and you’d like to help a child by becoming a Big, email Casey today.

If you are 18 and older, and want to help out a local youth through the Community-Based Mentoring Program, email Alan today.

To learn about other opportunities to positively change a life, please click here to learn about becoming a School-Based Mentoring Program Coordinator.

School-Based Mentoring Program Coordinator

Sarah, Karen and Amy, School-Based Program Coordinators, assisted by Adam, a Little from Warren Community School, accepting their Bowl for Kids' Sake Trophies.

School-Based Program Coordinators (SBC) act as the eyes and ears of the Agency. They are screened, trained volunteers that aid in the healthy development of Bigs and Littles friendships and help ensure child safety during the weekly program. They maintain a close relationship with the School-Based Mentoring Program Manager and are in constant communication with the Agency. They provide valuable insight into the everyday ups and downs of Big and Littles relationships that help BBBSMCM staff to provide the most effective professional match support.

To find out how you can change lives as a Program Coordinator, email Casey today.

Board of Directors

Serving on the Board of Directors is a great way to help shape the future of the Agency and positively shape the future of our local youth. Through fundraising, oversight and planning, the Board of Directors helps the agency live the mission to help youth in Knox, Lincoln and Waldo Counties reach their potential through professionally supported, one-to-one relationships with measurable impact.

Meet Our Board of Directors

President Walter Guptill Owner, Cruise Planners/American Express Travel, Nobleboro	Vice President Shawn Doll Senior Vice President, Bank of America, Rockport
Treasurer Terry McPhetres BBBS of Midcoast Maine Founding Member, Newcastle	Secretary Ray DeGrass  Plant Manager, Dragon Products, Co., Rockport
Mark Deblois Principal Nobleboro Central School	Kate Todd Vice President Operations Project Manager, Bank of America, Winterport

Emeritus Members

Bill Michaud Former Executive Director, Friendship, ME

Carol Schell LCSW, Nobleboro, ME

If you would like to learn more about changing the lives of youth through serving on the Board of Directors, email Alex today.

Bowl for Kids' Sake

Now Planning for Our 2010 Bowl for Kids' Sake

Click here for information on our 2010 Bowl For Kids' Sake and how you can participate.

2009 Bowl For Kids' Sake

2009 Trophy and Prize Winners, Matchmakers and Sponsors

We are excited to report that over $50,000 was raised during the 2009 Bowl for Kids’ Sake, which took place from March 5th through June 12th.

Thank you to all our sponsors; to Oakland Park Lanes in Rockport, Point Lookout Bowling Center in Lincolnville, and Spare Time Lanes in Brunswick; and to the over 500 bowlers, 120 teams, and 20 volunteers for making this year’s event the most successful ever!

Click here for pictures from our 2009 Bowl For Kids' Sake.

Bowlers Kaytlyn Pierce, a Little from McDougal School, and her sister Zoe all decked out and ready to bowl in their Bowl for Kids' Sake t-shirts.

Sure looks like a strike! Way to go!

Justin Hagar and his son Aiden getting all set to make a strike
for the kids in our community!

A "high 5" from one of the 50 Bank of America teams.

Program Events

Marshall, a School-Based Little at MacDougal School, climbs the rock wall at the Penobscot Bay YMCA, site of this year’s Program Celebration

• Program Celebration
  Our Program Celebration is held annually to celebrate the commitment of our Bigs and Littles and the great memories they have created over the year. This spring event is held at the Penobscot Bay YMCA and after dinner and awards, matches can swim, rock climb, play basketball, soccer and dodgeball, use the play gym and even take a swing or two at the piñata.
  
  
• Summer Events
  Several events take place in the summer to provide Community-Based matches a chance to meet other matches and so School-Based matches can stay in touch when school is out.

Just another friendly game of soccer...Littles vs. Bigs!

This year’s events included swimming, wiffleball, bouncehouses, frisbee, lunch, snowcones, slip n’ slides, fishing and much more. Thanks to the Unity Field of Dreams, Camden Snow Bowl, and Damariscotta River Association for great venues for matches to share in these great experiences!”