We will be staffing the Big Brothers Big Sisters annual auction again this year.  The auction will be on Monday, May 21, 2007 in the Hult Center Lobby area.  5 Volunteers are needed from 5-11pm and 3 Volunteers are needed from 6-11pm.  We will be checking in guests as well as closing out the silent auction and taking payment for winning auction items.  Dinner will be provided and catered by Wild Duck.  Co-chair is still needed. Please contact Michelle McCoy to sign up or with questions. 

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Club members spend 300 hours to raise money picking up Christmas trees for 3 weekends after the holiday.

Project Chair: Ted Utley

The Club pairs up with local radio stations to grant Christmas Wishes to children and families in need during the Holidays.

Project Chair: Brandy Alford

The club spends 840 hours to raise money ushering the second level seating every home U of O men’s basketball game. Great way to watch the games.

Project Chair: Rebecca Hill

The Giving Tree is located in Valley River Center. The club spends 45 hours coordinating the donation of $80,000 worth of Christmas presents to disadvantaged children.

Project Chair: Autumn Cummings

Coat drop of bins are located around the community September 8 - October 17 . We then gather the coats and various dry cleaners in the area clean the coats for free. Coats are then Sorted and donated. Club members spend 180 hours collecting 2,000 donated coats to give to underprivileged kids.

Project Chair: Grace Riggs

The club spends 9 months preparing for our largest fundraiser to raise money for the Active 20/30 Foundation. This is a black tie dinner with live and silent actions.

Project Chair: Alicia Garcia/Cheryl Collins

Current and former club members donate 140 units of blood per year. Please donate blood on behalf of the club every month on the 20th and 30th at the blood bank.

Project Chair: Tenille Himmel

Club members spend 144 hours to raise funds parking bikes at U of O football games. Duck Pen is located at the south side of Autzen stadium. Fans can park their bikes in the duck pen for only $1.00!

Project Chair: Shannan Odum

The club spends 200 hours to raise money putting on the annual 4th of July fireworks show. A fantastic event! From setting up the mortars and lighting the fireworks, to coordinating the entire event, to collecting tickets..this event is sure to have something for you.

Project Chair: Monica Tarrant

Club members man the 20-30 concession stand for every home EMS games. Lots of hours and lots of fun! The club spent 600 hours to raise money operating a concession stand at the Ems baseball games

Project Chair: Wayne Eckertson

25 club members and 25 Ems Baseball players take 25 disadvantaged children on a $100 back to school shopping spree. Kidspree is a hands-on event with the kids and the Ems players. The Ems team is our primary sponsor for this project with proceeds from their Junior Ems Club program. Thanks Ems! We also thank Target who hosts the project and also typically donates some money to help a few additional families. On the morning of the project, club members get to shop with the kids and Ems Players for back to school clothes and supplies. What a great way to give kids self-confidence on that first day of school.

Project Chair: Denise Beban

The club spends 65 hours helping kids from the Pearl Buck pre-school cut Christmas trees. This is a hands on event with members and the kids. We met them at a christmas tree farm that is willing to donate trees to the children of the Pearl Buck Center. Members go out with the kids and cut down trees for them to take home. We also do a craft and have lunch.

Project Chair: Liesl McLean

Project Chair: Eddie Martinez

A great prize, and an even greater cause! Club members sell 1000 raffle tickets to friends, family, and the general public. At $10 apiece, the proceeds benefit local charities, and give participants the chance to win a fabulous prize! Local sponsors help to provide the winner a choice of one of three great prizes, valued at over $3000. The 2008 drawing will be held April 29.

Project Chair: Jeannie Odom