Need the condensed details? We have you covered! Here is a summary:

• Best Buddies Annual Registration - We hope to see you again next year! Please have all incoming chapter presidents, faculty advisors, and other leaders to complete applications for the next school year by visiting www.bestbuddies.org/lead.

  • Best Buddies in Georgia Flexible Deadline: May 1

  • Best Buddies International Final Deadline: June 1

• Best Buddies Leadership Conference (BBLC) - Please click here to register for BBLC! While BBLC is open to everyone in our community, all high school and college chapters are expected to send at least one leader to the conference. BBLC is scheduled for Friday, July 19 through Monday, July 22 at Indiana University Bloomington.

  • Best Buddies in Georgia Flexible Deadline: May 15

  • Best Buddies International Final Deadline: June 15

    • Do you have any initial burning questions about the conference before registering? No problem! We are having our first Best Buddies Leadership Conference (BBLC) Information Night on Tuesday, May 21st at 6:00 p.m. via Microsoft Teams! Join us to meet your BBGA Team, along with learning about the conference experience, travel details, and other important information. Please register here and feel free to share this information with parents as well!

• End of the Year Report - Please access your school’s report here to let us know about your year with Best Buddies.

  • Best Buddies in Georgia Flexible Deadline: May 30

  • Best Buddies International Final Deadline: June 30

• The next Leaders League is scheduled for Wednesday, May 8th from 7:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. via Zoom! Please register here.

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!

As Teacher Appreciation Week dawns upon us, we want to take a moment to extend our heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of our amazing faculty advisors! Your dedication, passion, and hard work make a difference in the lives of our students every single day.

This week, and every week, we celebrate you and the incredible work you do. You are the heart of our community here at Best Buddies in Georgia, and we are deeply grateful for everything you do.

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!

Don't Forget! Complete Your Annual Best Buddies Registration for the 2024-2025 School Year!

Happy May! We hope this message finds you well and enjoying the spring season. With the end of the academic year approaching, we want to kindly remind all student leaders and faculty members in our community to complete their annual registration for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year by visiting www.bestbuddies.org/lead!

Annual registration ensures that we have all the necessary information to ensure that the next school year goes as smooth and successful as possible. Whether you're a returning student or a faculty member, your timely completion of registration is crucial since registrations do not roll over every year.

To complete your registration, simply visit www.bestbuddies.org/lead. If you have any questions or encounter any difficulties along the way, please don't hesitate to reach out to Doug Peters, Deputy Director of Programs, at [email protected].

Your cooperation in completing your registration promptly is greatly appreciated! Together, we can ensure that the upcoming school year is filled with fun, friendships, growth, and success for all members of our community at BBGA.

Thank you for your attention to this matter. Let’s finish this year strong!

Register TODAY for the 2024 Best Buddies Leadership Conference (July 19th-July 22nd)!

Get ready to mark your calendars because we've got some exciting news to share! We're thrilled to announce that the Best Buddies Leadership Conference is making its grand return to Indiana University Bloomington from July 19th to July 22nd!

BBLC isn't just your average conference – it's a gathering of incredible individuals like you, coming together to imagine, create, lead, and empower the future of disability rights and inclusion. For over 30 years, BBLC has been the spark that ignites change, inspiring leaders from all corners of the globe to join the Best Buddies movement and make a real difference in their communities.

In 2024, we're bringing the magic of BBLC back to Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana. This is your chance to connect with leaders from around the world, learn about the Best Buddies movement, and be part of something truly special. While we expect our high school and college chapters to send at least one representative, we want to extend a warm invitation to all Best Buddies leaders in our schools and communities to join us for this unforgettable experience!

Curious to learn more? Click the button below for all the details on registration and what you can expect from this year's conference.

We also hope to see you at our first BBLC Information Night on Tuesday, May 21st! This meeting is open to parents and other members of our community. Please feel free to bring any questions you may have about the conference. See you there!

End of the Year Reports Due Thursday, May 30th!

As we approach the end of another successful year, we also wanted to kindly remind our school chapters to complete End of the Year Reports by Thursday, May 30th!

These reports are valuable opportunities to document your achievements, challenges, and growth throughout the year. They provide invaluable insights that help us improve our programs and support systems for the future.

Please locate your school’s report by clicking the button below. Thank you!

Celebrate your graduating seniors by hosting a graduation party!

As we gear up for the exciting conclusion of this school year, we have many resources on Best Buddies University and our Best Buddies in Georgia Chapter Toolkit to assist with leader transitions, graduating seniors, and fundraising for Leadership Conference. For more questions, please feel free to contact me at [email protected]. Thank you!

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