TeamMates
is a school-based, one-to-one mentoring program co-founded by Dr. Tom
and Nancy Osborne. The focus of the mentoring relationship is for an
adult volunteer to build a positive relationship with the student so as
to help them reach their full potential.
What age of youth are involved in TeamMates?
TeamMates
focuses on mentoring youth beginning as early as 3rd grade. Mentors are
encouraged to continue in the mentoring relationship until the student
graduates from high school.
Who can volunteer?
Any adult who desires to make a difference in the life of a child by being a positive role model.
How can a student become involved?
Students are nominated for the program by a caring adult in their life.
Typically, this is a teacher, guidance counselor, parent, or community
member.
What are the qualifications for a volunteer?
Volunteers
who care about youth and are positive role models are encouraged to be
mentors. Mentors must be at least 18 years of age and have a high
school degree or GED equivalent. Contact your local chapter to see how
you can help serve the youth in your community.
News & Events
Eat at Runza March 30 and benefit TeamMates On Tuesday, March 30 RunzaŽ Restaurants across Nebraska and Iowa will
be donating 10% of all proceeds to the TeamMates Mentoring Program.
The effort is part of Runza's belief that it takes more than food to
serve a community. Read more...
Help Us Spread the Word
Help us let your friends, family, co-workers and neighbors know about the Runza event by posting or handing out these fliers. You'll be glad you did as we benefit the TeamMates of Lincoln!
Download the promotional poster
You could experience a Husker fan's dream come true:
Lunch in Coach Osborne's Skybox for the Red/White Spring Game's practice session on April 10th.
Tickets to the Red/White Spring Game, April 17.
Here's how: Become eligible for drawings and come participate in the TeamMates Spring Recruiting Event Sat., March 27, 12-3pm Van Dorn Plaza, 48th & Van Dorn
Recognition Luncheon and Dinner Celebrate Mentoring and Supporters
The Recognition Luncheon on Jan. 21 served 200 TeamMates friends and supporters. Thanks to everyone who sponsored the event and who sponsored a table for the luncheon!
Event Sponsors:
Lincoln Benefit Life Company
US Bank
Saint Elizabeth Regional Medical Center
Modern Woodman of America
Table Sponsors:
Woods Bros. Realty
Bob FitzSimmons, Inc.
West Gate Bank
Ruth MuellerRobak LLC
1st National Bank
Lincoln Public Schools
Walmart Store #1943
Cline Williams
Farmer's Mutual Insurance
Cornhusker Bank
Premier Catering
Rembolt Ludtke
TeamMates' 2010 Tony and Carmen Messineo Community Involvement Award was given to Nelnet, US Bank, Southwood Lutheran Church, Greg Bouvier (pastor, Sheridan Lutheran Church), and LPS Superintendent of Schools Susan Gourley.
Recognition Dinner- Jan. 21 Nearly 450 mentors, mentees, family members, and school staff enjoyed an evening of good food, good friends, and much laughter. Matt McKay, KFRX, was a big hit as the master of ceremonies, and Joe Moglia, former CEO of TD Ameritrade, shared a message that moved the crowd. Read excerpts from award winners.
We still have a supply of post cards you can use to thank mentors. Although they say January, National Mentoring Month, they can still be a good tool to use. Stop by and pick up the cards at the TeamMates Office, 5901 'O' (in the Lincoln Public Schools District Office building).
Mentoring, Colin Powell style
Hear Gen. Colin Powell give a 30-second promo for mentoring. Listen
Learn to Dream Scholarship Creates Successes
The Learn to Dream scholarship is a partnership that makes dreams come true for students who would otherwise not be able to afford college. Amanda Miller, '08 grad, tells her story.
You can now read the winter issue of The MentorNewsletter online. Read it now. The next issue will be out soon.
Mentors, tour the new Mentor Area
A new updated area for mentors has been added to the website, including dates to watch for, tips and resources. More is being added all the time so check back often. Access the area through Resources (click on Mentors) or through About Mentoring.
