The Mission of TeamMates
To positively impact the world by inspiring youth to reach their full potential through mentoring.

The Purpose of TeamMates
Tom and Nancy Osborne founded the TeamMates Mentoring Program in 1991 in an effort to provide support and encouragement to school aged youth. The goal of the program is to see youth graduate from high school and pursue postsecondary education. To reach this goal, youth meet one hour per week with a caring adult who serves as a mentor. Mentors are volunteers from the community who have dedicated themselves to making a difference in the life of a young person. Mentors give youth a sense of hope, purpose and vision.

The TeamMates Mentoring Program currently provides a mentor for over 3,000 youth across Nebraska and Iowa.

Save the Date
Join us on October 12, 2010 for the annual TeamMates Fundraiser and help us hit a homerun for our students.  This year's event is sponsored by the Omaha Royals.

Tuesday, October 12
5:30 p.m.
The Club Convention Center
1010 West Lincoln St.
Papillion, Ne 68046

Core Values

• Commitment to youth -- We are committed to serving youth with compassion and respect.
• Safety -- The safety and protection of the mentee and mentor is first priority.
• Integrity and Trust -- We are committed to the integrity and trust in all relationships.
• Inclusion -- We are committed to the inclusion of mentees and mentors from diverse backgrounds.

Investing in the future
"Our young people face different challenges today that affect them personally. If we are going to make a difference, we have to get involved with them as one-to-one mentors. We thank you for your support and we know that one student at a time, we can make a difference, not only in this generation, but for the generations to come."
- Dr. Tom & Nancy Osborne

About TeamMates of Papillion-La Vista:
Student TeamMates start at the 7^th grade and continue with their mentor until high school graduation.  The in-school one-on-one mentoring program allows mentors to meet with their students (mentees) one hour a week during the school day.  

Why Become a Mentor?

• Young people need positive, successful adult role models.
• Young people need guidance in setting and achieving goals.
• Mentors gain from the insights of young people.
• Mentors receive satisfaction in helping young people succeed.

 Research has shown that students with mentors were:

• 46% less likely to begin using illegal drugs
• 27% less likely to begin using alcohol
• 53% less likely to skip school
• 37% less likely to skip class
• 33% less likely to hit someone

 TeamMate Mentor Support

• Mentors will be trained prior to matching with youth TeamMates.
• Grade level counselors oversee the program within the building and provide day-to-day support.
• District Coordinators facilitate and provide on-going support for the program.

Clink on the link below to download a mentor application.

TeamMates Scholarship Program
The Papillion-La Vista TeamMates chapter provides each mentee that graduates from one our high schools at $500 scholarship to further their education.  The scholarship can be used for tuition or books at a post-secondary school of the student’s choice.  

Senior TeamMates Scholarship Information:

Papillion-La Vista Teamates Scholarship Application: Susan Thompson Buffett Scholarship Application: http://www.paplv.org/Documents/Foundation/Scholarship%20form.pdf 

KnowHow2Go to College: http://educationquest.org

Osborne Opportunity Scholarship Application:
http://teammates.org/media/Osborne_Scholarship_Application_Form_December_2009.doc

Gary Scharf Scholarship Application: http://teammates.org/media/Gary_Scharf_Application_Form_December_2009.doc

Susan Thompson Buffett Scholarship Application: http://www.buffettscholarships.org/requirements.shtml

Contact Information:
For more information about the Papillion-La Vista TeamMates program contact:

Paul Hans - Coordinator
phans@paplv.org

Diane Bussard
dbussard@paplv.org

420 S. Washington St.
Papillion, NE  68046
Phone:  402-537-6223


TeamMates Mentor Application
TeamMates Newsletter
TeamMates Donation Form
Meeting Outside of School Form
State Website
2010-2011 District Calendar