1. Things you need to know. 2015-2016 Informational Meeting

2. A club that creates a SAFE, ACCEPTING, SOCIAL environment that is typical of high school students for students with special needs. The purpose of BBC is to develop long lasting friendships between exceptional students. EXCEPTIONAL is defined as being a compassionate, loving, and loyal friend.

3. Little Buddies are paired with a big buddy. Every month we have socials that allow you to get to know them better and just have fun with the other members of the club. The socials give the kids opportunities to interact with other students and make friends. WHAT GOES ON.

4. Student Membership 1.Best Buddy Application 2.JOIN OUR REMIND 101! All Members

5. Responsibilities of Membership All Members *attend social events to help create the atmosphere of a typical social environment *attend monthly meetings Big Buddies * Visit in the AM or eat lunch with your little buddy 1 time a week *attend all events with your little buddy IF YOU DO NOT ATTEND THE MONTHLY MEETING, YOU MAY NOT ATTEND THE SOCIAL!

6. As a big buddy, you are matched with a little buddy. As their big buddy, you develop a personal relationship with them. You will need to visit your buddy, and try to attend every social so you can be there for your buddy. BIG BUDDIES

7. Service Projects HMUMC special needs services at 11:00 AM Special Olympics Events and Unified Partners Special Olympics Fundraisers Spread the Word to End the Word (March) By invitation: Opportunity to work with the community. By Invitation Only: Hosting Special Olympics Track and Field for Elementary Students

8. Presides over meetings of the organization ƒ Calls special meetings of the organization ƒ Maintains contact with teacher sponsor Represents the organization to the school Serves as a spokesperson for the organization Assists all executive officers ƒ Provides follow ‐ up to organizational tasks ƒ ƒ Represents organization at official functions ƒ Remains fair and impartial during organization decision making processes Provides encouragement and motivation to fellow officers and organization members OFFICER POSITIONS: PRESIDENT

9. ƒ Assumes the duties of the President in his or her absence Serves as an ex ‐ officio member of standing committees Organizes an end ‐ of ‐ year celebration Represents organization at official functions Remains fair and impartial during organizational decision making processes Performs other duties as directed by the President or teacher sponsors OFFICER POSITION: VICE PRESIDENT

10. Obtains appropriate facilities for organization activities ƒ Keeps a record of all members of the organization ƒ Keeps a record of all activities of the organization ƒ Prepares an agenda with the President for all meetings ƒ Notifies all members of meetings ƒ Prepares organization's calendar of events ƒ Keeps the organization informed of both organizational and university business ƒ Keeps and distributes minutes of each meeting of the organization ƒ Creates and distributes agendas for each meeting of the organization Maintains attendance at all meetings Serve as the organization’s recognition and appreciation coordinator ƒ Maintains organizational records, storage, and office ƒ Handles all official correspondence of the organization ƒ ƒ Represents organization at official functions ƒ Remains fair and impartial during organization decision making process Performs other duties as directed by the President and teacher sponsor OFFICER POSITIONS: SECRETARY

11. OFFICER POSITIONS: HISTORIAN/PHOTOGRAPHER

12. OFFICER POSITION: SUNSHINE COMMITTEE

13. OFFICER POSITIONS: SPECIAL OLYMPICS LIASON

14. ADD US!

15. Any Questions????