Big & Mini Newsletter 11 (July 11)

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The Big & Mini Newsletter!

Hey there, !

We hope you’ve had a great week, and we hope we can make it even better! Big & Mini has some exciting news! This week, we’ll be looking at more delicious updates on Big & Mini, Big & Mini in the news, surveys, and a Big & Mini featured pair!

Quote of the Week

“Let he would move the world first move himself.”- Socrates

Surveys!

Your opinion matters:

How has Big & Mini worked for you? Do you have questions, comments, or concerns about our email system, Jitsi meetings, or other features? If you share your opinion on how we can improve, you'll get the chance to send a special message to your Big or Mini match! Fill out this quick survey to let us know:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdjeaPrmonhQCm-ed-fuE4m36HMfJC8weai5cFamJOCWbbQ4g/viewform

Chat with Big & Mini:

Got 15 minutes to spare? Join our information call session where we will all talk about how to make our website easier to use! Make your voice heard! Chat with the founders and sign up below!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeQ_dQYPOuEfJxgi94u4DMawMurb5ArxZHfql1uhBz0f7rTsg/viewform   

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Updates and News

Website Update!!!

We’ve updated our website! Check out our amazing new format and easier-to-navigate design, including an all-new “How it Work’s” page with an explanation of the signup process and FAQ! On top of that, our sign up process has been improved to be quicker and more efficient for finding matches! See for yourself! https://bigandmini.org/ 

We are (Tech) Stars!

Our stars on the Big & Mini team are some of the youngest people participating in the LaunchPad Fellows program. Scroll down to read about our story on their website: https://www.techstars.com/the-line/startup-profile/launchpad-fellowship-startups-tackle-challenges-of-coronavirus 

Big & Mini: From Texas to Barcelona:

The Daily Texan has recently heard about our story and decided to learn more about Big & Mini! Read their article to learn more about the story of a very unique and international Big and Mini pair. Discover how the friendships we form have no boundaries! https://thedailytexan.com/2020/06/29/ut-students-bridge-generational-gap-during-covid-19-pandemic-through-online-matchmaking

Big and Mini Featured Pair: 

Nicole and Connie were interviewed by the Big & Mini team to share their story and experience with Big & Mini! Read here to learn more about them: https://bigandmini.org/blog/meetconnieandnicole. Are you or your partner interested in sharing your story? Reach out to us and let us know at contact@bigandmini.org 

Hook ‘em Horns!

Learn how some of our founders started off as freshman at the University of Texas and how they formed Big & Mini! https://www.texasexes.org/keeping-touch

Facebook Group:

We would love it if you could join our Facebook group today! Chat with fellow Bigs and Minis and keep up with events: https://www.facebook.com/groups/514104739495160

While you're waiting...

Funtivities! 

In case the updates weren’t enough to keep you busy, here are some more fantastic activities to make these days memorable:

  1. Live stream the Northern Lights from your own home: https://explore.org/livecams/aurora-borealis-northern-lights/northern-lights-cam
  2. Make a bird feeder
  3. Join a virtual choir
  4. Have a scavenger hunt
  5. Play charades

Weekly Fun Facts

  • A formal peace treaty between Russia and Japan to end World War II still has not been signed.
  • Since 1945, all British military tanks have tea-making equipment inside.
  • Mercury and Venus are the only 2 planets in our solar system that don’t have moons.

Book recommendations

  • The Power and the Glory, by Graham Greene
  • Murder at Vicarage, by Agatha Christie
  • Alas, Babylon, by Pat Frank

Movie recommendations

  • The Goonies
  • 1917
  • Citizen Kane
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Weekly Challenge

Big & Mini is challenging you to try something new, fun, and productive!

This week, we challenge you to…

Increase your push-up count! Persevere and improve! Did you accomplish the challenge? Let us know! We may just feature you on our website or social media page (with your permission, of course!)

Thank you!

Again, thank you so much for being a part of Big & Mini. With your help, we’re making the world just a little bit brighter :).

Best,

Daniel of the Big & Mini Team

 

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