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• Happy Best Buddies Month 🤩! We’re excited to celebrate inclusion with our Spread the Word Campaign! Thank you for your continued commitment to making a difference.

• 📢 Program Updates

  • Back to Best Buddies – Thank you to those who attended! If you missed it, please visit the Trainings folder in the Best Buddies in Georgia Toolkit & register here to receive credit.

  • High School & College Chapters – Information regarding the new Chapter President selection process has been sent. If you did not receive it, please reach out to Doug Peters at [email protected].

•  👟Friendship Walk 2025 – Register Today!

  • Join us for a day of fun, friendship, and inclusion at one of our Friendship Walk events across Georgia!

    • 📍 Metro Atlanta – Saturday, May 3, 8:30 AM, Johns Creek High School

    • 📍 Middle Georgia – Saturday, April 26, 10:00 AM, Mary Persons High School

    • 📍 Coastal Georgia – Sunday, April 27, 2:00 PM, Ebenezer Middle School 

    • Register here for either event!

  • We have also created customized social media flyers here to assist schools in promoting the walk! Also, check out our fun incentives for participating!

• 🧩 Best Buddies Leadership Conference (BBLC)

  • 📅 July 18-21, 2025, Indiana University

  • Registration is NOW OPEN for The Best Buddies Leadership Conference! The Best Buddies Leadership Conference (BBLC) is a transformative experience where student leaders and faculty advisors gain valuable leadership skills, network with peers, and access essential chapter resources.

    • ✔ Mandatory for all high school and college chapters (at least one student leader or faculty advisor must attend)

    • ✔ Cost: $400 per participant + travel expenses

    • ✔ Please register by the BBGA deadline of May 15th!  

    • ✔ Click here to register

• 🔹 Additional Updates & Opportunities

  • ✅ Student Advisory Board Applications – Extended launch to April 1, deadline June 15. More details coming soon.

  • ✅ Chapter Check-In Form – We appreciate your updates! Submit Here. Congratulations to our recent raffle winner! 🎉

  • ✅ Take advantage of our resources - In addition to BBU and the BBGA Toolkit, we are excited to collaborate with our valued partners who can lead engaging workshops at your school. Contact us for more information!

  • ✅ Stay Connected – Join our Remind & GroupMe groups for timely updates:

    • 📳Faculty Advisors – Remind | GroupMe

    • 📳Student Leaders – Remind | GroupMe

Thank you for your dedication to spreading inclusion and fostering friendships. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Let’s keep reaching new heights this spring, and most importantly, have fun! 🎉

Thank You for Attending Back to Best Buddies!

We are so grateful to each of you for joining us at Back to Buddies in Atlanta and Back to Best Buddies in Effingham County! Your enthusiasm, dedication, and commitment to inclusion inspire us every day. Events like these remind us of the incredible impact we can make together, and we couldn’t do it without you.

The fun isn’t over yet! We’re excited to continue building friendships and celebrating inclusion at one of our upcoming Friendship Walk events in Atlanta, Middle Georgia, and Coastal Georgia. These walks are a special way to come together as a community and support the mission of Best Buddies.

Thank you for everything you do to make Best Buddies stronger. We can’t wait to see you again soon!

With appreciation,

Team Best Buddies in Georgia

Celebrate Best Buddies this March!

March is here, and that means it’s time to celebrate Best Buddies Month! This is our chance to highlight the power of friendship, inclusion, and acceptance, making a meaningful impact in our schools and communities.

Let’s use this month to spread kindness, share our stories, and inspire others to embrace diversity. Whether through special events, fun activities, or simple acts of inclusion, every effort helps create a world where friendships have no barriers.

As part of this celebration, we also encourage you to take part in the Spread the Word campaign, a global movement to promote inclusion and end hurtful language. Visit spreadtheword.global to find simple activities that address derogatory language, bullying, and ways to take inclusive action.

You can also be part of the movement by joining our e-Buddies Spread the Word event, open to everyone in Best Buddies!

Chapter Check-In Forms - Winner Selected!

A HUGE Best Buddies thank you to the amazing schools that submitted their February Check-In Forms! Your updates help us provide the best support possible, and we truly appreciate your time and effort.

👏 A special shoutout to this month’s digital gift card winner, highlighted in bold below!

• Jane Strong – Middle GA State University

• Ginger Collins – Riverwood High School

• Mackenzie Lundy – University of North Georgia

• Laney Heard – Georgia College & State University 🎉 This month’s winner!

• Stephanie Rodriguez – Norcross High School

• Tonya Bush – Cedar Grove High School

• Faith Smith – Heritage Elementary

• Rose Jones – King

• Payton Sobon – Decatur High School

• Angela Yeager – Denmark High School

• Jerrica Green – Fannin County High School

• Shaney Malloy – Johns Creek High School

Thank you for staying engaged and keeping us updated! Who will be next month’s winner? Submit your March Chapter Check-In Form for a chance to win, and stay tuned for the next Buddy Beat to find out! Keep up the great work! 💪

Register TODAY for the Best Buddies in Georgia Friendship Walks!

In case you haven’t heard…👀 the Best Buddies Friendship Walk 2025 is coming to Metro Atlanta, Coastal Georgia, and Middle Georgia—and we want YOU there! 🎉👟

❓ Why join?
✔️ It’s FREE!
✔️ Food, music, fun activities & school superlatives! 🏆🎶🍔
✔️ Epic incentives like a Coke Float Party, Falcons tickets, BBLC fees waived, and more! 🍦🏈

📍 Walk Locations:
📌 Metro Atlanta
📌 Coastal Georgia
📌 Middle Georgia

📢 Need help spreading the word? We’ve created custom social media flyers so your school can promote & recruit your team with ease! 🎨📲 

• Best Buddies Georgia Schools Social Media Flyers 📁

• Best Buddies Georgia Print Media Flyers 📁 

Let’s make this the biggest and best Friendship Walk yet! Register your team today: 👇
🔗 https://www.bestbuddies.org/georgia/friendship-walk

Atlanta Friendship Walk Incentives

Coastal Georgia Walk Incentives

March is Best Buddies Month!

As you recruit new members and plan inclusive events for your Best Buddies chapter, remember to keep it fun and engaging! 🎉

We have a variety of resources available on Best Buddies University and the Best Buddies in Georgia Chapter Toolkit to support you. These include:
✅ Match party ideas
✅ Recruitment materials
✅ Training resources from LTD and BTBB
✅ Other helpful tools to strengthen your chapter

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me at [email protected]. Thanks for all you do!

Get Ready for the Best Buddies Leadership Conference (BBLC) 2025!

We’re excited to welcome you to this year’s Best Buddies Leadership Conference (BBLC)—a powerful gathering of leaders, volunteers, and advocates from around the world who are shaping the future of inclusion and disability rights!

For over 30 years, BBLC has inspired thousands to become champions for inclusion, equipping them with the skills to drive meaningful change in their communities.

📢 Important Details:
✅ Who should attend? While open to all, attendance is mandatory for high school and college chapters.
✅ Cost: $400 per participant + round-trip airfare to Indianapolis, IN.

💡 Need fundraising support? We’re here to help! Visit this page to set up your personalized social media fundraising page. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out!

📅 Parent info calls will be scheduled in May/June—stay tuned for details in next month’s Buddy Beat!

We can’t wait to see you there! 🎉

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