Oct 4, 1997                
First of a series of Sibshops held in Appleton and Neenah.  A very successful Sibshop organized by the Arc of Outagamie County hosted a in 1996, sparked the energy of a small group of parents and professionals to offer Sibshops on a more regular basis in the Fox Valley.  This year, six Sibshops were offered to allow siblings ages 6-15 an opportunity to get involved and make friends.  Total attendance was 60.

July 27, 1998              
The Fox Valley Sibling Support Network is granted 501 c3 tax-exempt status.  The board of directors launches a vision to provide not only Sibshops, but raise awareness of the needs of individuals who had siblings with special needs or long-term illnesses throughout the life-cycle…from childhood through adulthood.  Founder: Harriet Redman.  Founding Board of Directors:  Barb Arndt, Amy and Craig Jordan, and Jim Johnson.

August 1999                
First issue of SibNews newsletter.

January 15, 2003         
Hired first employee…part-time Executive Director, Harriet Redman.   The job was accountable for all administration, programs, marketing, fundraising, public relations, volunteer recruitment and management, and grant writing.  New programs included SuperSibs for teen siblings, S.P.A . (Sisters are Pretty Awesome) Sibshops for girls, H.U.L.K. (Huggable Unselfish Lovable Kids) Sibshops for boys.

July 19, 2003              
The first “day camp” style program called SibDays of Summer was held.  This 3-day program offered a recreation and crafts program at a different park each day.  The purpose was to provide respite and fun for young siblings mid-summer.  The next year, SibDays of Summer was moved to Plamann Park and schedule a full week in late July.  This timing was established in order to coincide with Camp Courage (now Camp Hope) a day-camp program for children with disabilities also taking place at Plamann Park.

December 2003          
First Santa Celebration event for children with disabilities and their siblings to meet Santa and enjoy a breakfast-time party.

July 22, 2005              
The Fox Valley Sibling Support Network collaborates with ASPIRO of Green Bay to offer Sib Camp.  Previously, SIBS Camp was offered by a collaborative effort by several surrounding counties.  Funding was unfortunately prohibiting counties from offering summer camps for siblings.  By 2007, the Fox Valley Sibling Support Network was the only organization offering a summer sibling camp (overnights) experience and partnered with the Team Leadership Center of Sturgeon Bay to offer camp for children ages 10 -15.

August 1, 2005
Hired second part-time employee, Adult Sibling Coordinator Sally Randa.  Responsibilities included organizing the first-ever WI adult sibling conference.

April 28, 2006             
First-ever WI Adult Sibling Conference for siblings and professionals.  Held at the new Big Picture theater, downtown Appleton, the theme of the conference was “Looking at the Big Picture” and featured a movie night with the movie Rain Man and speakers Dr. Darrold Treffert, consultant to the movie,  and Don Meyer, director of the Sibling Support Project.

May 30, 2006             
A FVSSN Sibshop held in Oshkosh was featured on ABC World News and ABC Nightline.  Sibshop creator, Don Meyer, helped facilitate this Sibshop.

October 18, 2006       
First “Celebrate Sisterhood” Fashion Show and Luncheon fundraiser held at Riverview Country Club.

January 2007               
First Future is Now! series launched to help adult siblings concerned about the future of their brothers or sisters with special needs.

 August 6, 2008
10th Anniversary picnic held at Pierce Park.  160 people attended, including children who attend Sibshops and many adult siblings.