Fort Calhoun TeamMates

08/04/2026

04/17/2026

Kristy Bolen and her mentee made Teammates bracelets today and had a special lunch together.

Kristy’s mentee tells Kristy that she loves their time together. And I know the feeling is mutual.

Thank you Kristy!

04/17/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Macie Collins, the recipient of the Fort Calhoun TeamMates Scholarship! 🎓

Macie will be attending University of Iowa to major in Nursing and Business Administration. Her passion for helping others and commitment to making a difference will no doubt lead her to great success!

04/09/2026

Hesitations of Becoming a Mentor

"I already have kids–why should I mentor someone else’s kid?”

Teammates is always during the school day, so it never takes away evenings at home with your family

Many mentors share that being a mentor to a student helps them be a better parent, because it teaches them to listen and engage in conversation without needing to set rules or discipline like they might with their own children

To learn more about Teammates or to sign up to become a mentor go to teammates.org or call me at 402-237-9558

04/08/2026

The school year is almost over and I am again saddened by the fact that I was not able to recruit more mentors. I have two females and three males waiting for a mentor. I realize that I need to be more aggressive in my recruiting techniques, but I don't want to be too pushy. For matches to work, the mentor has to be excited and committed.

Hesitations About Becoming a Mentor

“What do I have to offer a young person?” or “I’m too old/young/boring/etc.”

Students just want someone to listen to them and encourage them

We’re not trying to “fix” students, or to even “help” them. If you are able to show up and spend time with a student, you are a great
fit for our program.

Example:
A mentee saw her mentor for the first time after summer break and told her mentor “I can’t wait to tell you all the things I feel like I can’t tell my friends” because sometimes students are afraid to share hardships with their peers, but mentors are their safe space.

Please visit teammates.org for more information and to sign up to become a mentor. Thank You

02/11/2026

Thank you to everyone who chucked their ducks with us last night! 🐥 We even had our first 4 way bullseye! 🎯

02/03/2026

SAVE THE DATE! 🐥

01/27/2026

We have 4 mentees that have been patiently waiting for a mentor. For a small commitment of 30 minutes a week, you could make a huge difference for a young male in our community. Be the role model you once needed. TeamMates is calling on more men to make a lasting impact. ❤️

01/13/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out to play BINGO with us! It was our biggest turnout since we started the fundraiser! ✨

12/18/2025

SAVE THE DATE! 🏆