BEST BUDDIES had an

exciting 2009-2010 school

year which ended with our wonderful celebration at

Cheeseburger in Paradise!! 

We are looking forward to

new members joining us for

the 2010-2011 school year.

Upcoming Events:

To be announced at the beginning of the 2010-2011 school year!

OFFICER MEETINGS ARE THE 2ND TUESDAY OF THE MONTH AND CHAPTER MEETINGS ARE THE 3RD THURSDAY OF THE MONTH.

NEW MEMBERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME!  COME AND CHECK OUT ALL OF THE FUN.  See Mrs. Roberts in Room D19 or Mrs. Menard in Room F06 for an application to join or for more information.  Or contact us by e mail:    dlroberts@smcps.org         mmmenard@smcps.org   

Some of our planned activities for the 2010-2011 year:

Attending G.M.H.S. football and basketball games, watching movies, bowling, playing board games, doing arts & crafts, helping out the school on Hornet Culture Day, attending the Friendship Games at the University of Maryland College Park, and much, much more!!! 

CLUB OFFICERS:

President:  Erica Escobar                                   Vice President:  Annie Bassford

Treasurer:  Dillon Kelly                                        Secretary:  Andrew Degroat 

Best Buddies Coordinator:  Chantel Buck       Publicity Officer:  Dallas Dyson

Faculty Sponsors:   Mrs. Roberts (D19) & Mrs. Menard (F06)
Faculty Advisor:  Mrs. Carrington
Adult Advisor:  Mrs. Shirley
Principal:  Mrs. Heibel

WHO WE ARE and WHAT WE DO:

Best Buddies is a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with intellectual disablities by providing opportunities for one-to-one friendships.

Best Buddies for High School. 

Matches students with intellectual disablities with high school students from general education to create one-to-one friendships. By introducing Best Buddies to public and private high schools, we are crossing the invisible line that too often separates those with disabilities from those without.

Membership in Best Buddies

Club Membership:

1. Complete an application and a donation of $10.00 for the school year.

2. Attend  monthly chapter meetings and various group activities.

3. Contact your Buddy or Peer Buddy a minimum of once a week (this can be done by    e mail, notes, telephone, ect.)

4. See your Buddy/Peer Buddy twice a month.

5.  You can earn Student Service Learning (SSL) hours when participating in Best Buddies!