When the Osbornes expanded the TeamMates
program to the Lincoln community in 1997, several individuals and groups took notice. Receiving the Decade of Difference Award in 2010 are some of those individuals who were among the very first to make the One Hour Difference and have been mentoring with the TeamMates program for 10 years or more.
Marilyn Anderson
JoAnne Kissel
John Lacey
Julie Maier
Howard Nissen
Jeffrey Weber
Given the award in memoriam:
Bob Kleis, who passed away December 17, 2009
This group of individuals has shared over 3,000 hours on behalf of the children in Lincoln.
News & Events
Talent for TeamMates Competition
Sunday, Oct 3rd, 2010, 4 pm to 6 pm, St Mark's Church, 8550 Pioneers Blvd
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
Join the Club
Research shows that after 24 visits by a mentor during the school year, students experience fewer discipline referrals, higher grades, and reduced number of unexcused absences. Here's how to be a member of the 24 or More Club.
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Mentors: Tour the 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 or through About Mentoring
See Recognition Luncheon and DinnerPhotos
TeamMates celebrated National Mentoring Month in January with a Recognition Luncheon and Recognition Dinner on Jan. 21.