TeamMates Mentoring Program of Lincoln
Chapter mailing address
TeamMates Mentoring Program of Lincoln
PO Box 82889
Lincoln, NE 68501-2889
Chapter Coordinator(s)
Website
https://chapters.teammates.org/chapters/lincoln/Lincoln is proud to be both the birthplace of TeamMates and the program’s largest chapter. We ended the school year with over 1200 matches meeting in more than 70 schools across our community. Thank you, Lincoln, for your support!
Recruitment Challenge!
Any new mentor who completes the application process during the Back to School Challenge (August 1– November 30) or any current mentor or facilitator who nominates someone who completes the application process will be entered in a drawing for the chance to win one of three prizes:
- First prize: two airline tickets anywhere in the continental US (up to $500 per ticket), along with a 3-night stay in a hotel of the winner’s choosing (up to $350 per night).
- Second Prize: two airlines tickets anywhere in the continental US (up to $500 per ticket).
- Third Prize: lunch or dinner with Tom and Nancy Osborne, with up to four guests.
2018-2019 Mentor Academies
Each month, Lincoln TeamMates hosts an additional training opportunity for mentors. Mentors are asked to participate in at least one learning activity each year. These Mentor Academies, held at the Lincoln Public Schools District Office, feature speakers on a variety of topics surrounding mentoring and provide valuable information to expand and refresh your mentoring toolbox. Mark your calendars with the dates and times below.
Thursday, September 20, 12:00 p.m.
- Growth Mindset - Allyson Horne, TeamMates Central Office
Allyson will share tools and activities to help mentors guide their mentees in cultivating perseverance, self-reflection, and positive decision-making – three skills pivotal to a growth mindset. The academy will discuss ways to encourage mentees to learn and grow in the face of challenge.
Register for September Mentor Academy
Tuesday, October 16, 6:00 p.m.
- Sparks - Suzi Yokley-Busby, University of Nebraska, Omaha
Friday, November 16, 12:00 p.m.: TBD
Tuesday, December 18, 12:00 p.m.
- Stress Relief and Wellbeing - Michelle Welch, LPS Wellness
Thursday, February 21, 6:00 p.m.
- Match Activities and Community Service Projects - Stacey Blizek, Lincoln TeamMates
Friday, March 15, 12:00 p.m.
- TeamMates+ and Scholarship Opportunities - Angee Dostal, Lincoln TeamMates
Tuesday, April 23 12:00 p.m.
- TeamMates Impact - TeamMates Mentees
Video of 2017-18 Mentor Academies
TeamMates of the Month
Each month, TeamMates features one of our mentoring matches. We love to hear what they’re up to, how their relationship has grown, and the things that they’ve learned from one another. Enjoy our most recent TeamMates of the Month articles below.
September, 2018 -
Marie and Shayla: From "Crazy Lunch Lady" to Trusted Friend
August, 2018 - Leland and Mark: The Fun Factor
July, 2018 – Tyler and Isaiah: A Game Changer.
Service Projects
As mentors, you know the value of volunteering. Encouraging your mentee to complete a TeamMates community service project can lead to conversations about helping those in need and foster an attitude of community care.
TeamMates of Lincoln has prepared service project kits available September through April. All projects can be completed during a weekly meeting. You are welcome to request more than one project kit each month or may use your own supplies. Service projects are due to the TeamMates office on the date listed on the instructions.
For September, TeamMates has partnered with Skate for Change to create Duct Tape Bags to be filled with toiletries, socks, and water for distribution to those living on the streets. Instructions for creating the bags can be downloaded here.
Support TeamMates of Lincoln
Investing in Lincoln’s youth through mentoring helps a student thrive today and our city thrive tomorrow. Click on the button below to donate directly to TeamMates of Lincoln and give the gift of mentoring to a child in our community.
Lincoln TeamMates Partners
