Big Brother Gary Sutherland and his Little Brother Tucker
BB/BS hosts annual Golf for Kids’ Sake fundraiser
By Christine Weber
Lifestyles Editor
WORLAND — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest
Wyoming (BBBS) will host the second Annual Jim Blake Memorial Golf
for Kids’ Sake fundraiser on Saturday, June 8 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at
Green Hills golf course. The event consists of four-member teams
participating in an 18 hole scramble, followed by lunch and a
special award ceremony for the top golfers. Registration gets
underway at 9 a.m.
Prizes for top three fundraisers include:
• Full detail from Jay’s Detailing
• Golf lessons from Green Hills pro
• UW football tickets to the game of your choice
According to Lisa Beamer, CEO for BBBS, the event raises money
needed to carefully pair volunteer adult mentors with children who
face adversity in staff-supported, long-term mentoring friendships.
Beamer said the goal is to raise $25,000.
“We honor Jim Blake through this annual event because he was a Big
Brother and strong advocate for our program,” said Beamer.
Gary Sutherland, financial officer for BBBS, is himself a Big
Brother. He has been matched with his Little Tucker for the past
three years.
“Jim Blake and I worked together and introduced me to his Little
Brother,” said Sutherland. “I thought their relationship was pretty
cool; so when I started working for BBBS, I was matched with
Tucker.”
The match was a couples match, meaning Sutherland and his wife Laura
Sutherland met with Tucker each week.
Avid golfers, the Sutherlands introduced Tucker to the game and also
invited him to their house for summertime barbecues.
“We also helped him plant his own garden so he could harvest and eat
the vegetables,” Sutherland said.
Even though Tucker has moved out of state, Sutherland still
maintains phone contact. When Tucker returns to Worland for holiday
visits, the Sutherlands get together with him.
“We thoroughly enjoyed our time with Tucker and saw his progress on
and off the golf course,” said Sutherland.
Beamer said, “Gary was more broken up when Tucker left.”
Other adults can have just as meaningful a relationship with a young
child by becoming a Big.
Beamer said currently 20 children are served in Worland with
mentoring matches and there is a need for more.
The match can be traditional or can be a school-based match where
you meet your ‘Little Buddy’ during breakfast or lunch.
Cost to participate in the tournament is $50 per person or $200 for
a team. Those interested in being on a team or sponsoring the event,
should contact Beamer in Worland at 1-800-294-9700 ext. 101 or Ross
Valore at ext. 104. Or stop by the office at 1313 Big Horn Ave or
sign up online at
http://gfks2013.kintera.org.
Big Brothers Big Sisters other popular fundraiser ‘Evening in
Tuscany’ will be held Friday, September 20 from 5:30-9 p.m. at the
Worland Community Center Complex. This event features sumptuous
Italian cuisine from Worland eateries.
DAILY NEWS photos by Christine Weber
The Worland Garden Club installed its officers for the year 2013 at
its recent meeting. Above from left nominating committee members
Barbara Roberts and Jane O’Connor present officers Robbi Inman,
president; Heather Trauntvein, secretary; and Twyla Gladson,
treasurer. President Inman also recognized several members of the
club who helped make her role easier by assisting in various
activities. The are at right from left Twyla Gladson, Jane O’Connor,
Barbara Roberts, Ruby Green and Deanna Lebarron. Also recognized was
club member Christine Weber. Each received a bouquet with the floral
colors representing a certain function.
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