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The Croquet Connection
Written By: Elizabeth Spaulding - Big Brothers Big Sisters | Issue: 2017/08 - August
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cashiers hosted its third annual Croquet Tournament fundraiser this summer. There were 48 players from a variety of clubs from the Plateau. Country Club of Sapphire Valley provided courts and hosted a luncheon for the players and Cedar Creek Racquet Club also provided their croquet courts for the event.
Additionally, the players enjoyed competing for different titles, including Gretchen Giesey and Jim Hodges earning the best shots of the day from each of the clubs. The overall winners were Michael Devine and Beverly Monaco.
This event proves to be both fun and beneficial to the program’s growing needs. BBBS of Cashiers is very fortunate to have lots of local support from members of the community and organizations like Church of the Good Shepherd, Wade Hampton, and Colony Club Community Fund. Because of these generous donors, we were able to send over a dozen children to overnight camp this summer and continue to grow our program to serve more of the youth in Jackson County.
The highlight of the day was a special presentation from BBBS of Cashiers’ mentor Lynne Keating, who was named Big Sister of the Year for the state of North Carolina in 2017. Both Lynne and her Little, Sophie, spoke about their experience in the program and how their match has developed and strengthened over the past three and a half years. Their friendship is a testament to how powerful mentoring can be when an adult outside of the child’s family provides guidance, role modeling, and an adult friendship to assist the child in reaching their full potential. During her participation in the program Sophie has done well academically, artistically, and socially.
We are always looking for additional mentors of all ages who would like to commit to being a part of a child’s life. Our branch offers both school-based and community-based programs that allow our volunteers flexibility and fun. If you would like more information about mentoring through Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cashiers, please contact Elizabeth Spaulding. (904) 206-3525 [email protected].
