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New Benefits for School Friendship Chapters
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This year, we put together a Welcome Box with the support of our generous donors and the success of our friendship chapters across Ohio! Click the video for an unboxing! Official Best Buddies Friendship Chapters benefit from the following when they join us:
- Access to a Best Buddies staff member for virtual and in-person meetings
- Administrative access for the Chapter President and Advisors to BB360
- Access to the Best Buddies University volunteer resource website for management and chapter leadership tools & training
- Exclusive use of the Best Buddies brand, including name and logo
- Coverage under Best Buddies International's General Liability Insurance
- Best Buddies in Ohio Welcome Box
- Attend regular social virtual events hosted by Best Buddies staff – open to all members!
- Quarterly Member Memo Newsletter sent to all current chapter members
- Monthly Best Buddies in Ohio Newsletter subscription
- Graduation cords for seniors who register for the Best Buddies Friendship Walk
- Weekly update email for the Chapter President and Advisors
Best Buddies Friendship Chapters are active in many schools across the state! You can join now, enjoy events all year long, and consider being in a one-to-one friendship match. It is the opportunity of a lifetime.
Don't see your school listed? Let's start one! Do you have questions? You will be put in touch with a Best Buddies staff member to assist you in launching a new Friendship Chapter. Click the button below.
Upcoming Events
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Virtual Pumpkin Spice Party
Monday, August 29th
5:30 - 6 p.m.
Zoom
Grab your pumpkin spice treats and join us for a Pumpkin Spice Party! We will enjoy our fall drinks and desserts and learn more about pumpkin spice.
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Cuyahoga County Citizens Cookout
Saturday, September 24th
2:00- 4:30 p.m.
Community Park, Solon, Ohio
Members of Citizens, whether they are matched or not, may join us for an end-of-summer cookout. If you want to bring a dish to share with friends, please email Lily at LilyAbrams@bestbuddies.org.
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Champion of the Year: Columbus
Friday, September 30th
6 - 10 p.m.
Annunciation Banquet Center, Downtown Columbus
Chairs: David Eha & Karen Kontak
Committee: Susan Long & Lou Tomlin-King
Join us at this gala for a silent auction, dinner, drinks, a live band, dancing, and more! Proceeds will benefit Best Buddies programs in Central Ohio! We will celebrate our Champion's collective fundraising efforts throughout the past ten weeks. Thank you to our Champions: Avery Golowin, Sharla Thomas, Alex Rogers, Carrie Horan, Susan Long, Pam Barlow, Anthony DeTota, and Loreen Robinson!
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