Spring 2013 - YWCA McLean County
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Spring 2013 - YWCA McLean County
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION U.S. POSTAGE PAID BLOOMINGTON, IL PERMIT NO. 66 YWCA McLean County 1201 N. Hershey Rd. Bloomington, IL 61704-3619 [email protected] www.ywcamclean.org YWCA McLean County is funded in part by the YWCA calendar of events March May 5 4 Women's Health Night (see page 3) 12 & 13 Driver Safety, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. YWCA (lower level), 1201 N. Hershey Rd., Bloomington Generations of Women (see page 1) 16 Rules of the Road, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Normal Senior Activity Center, 1110 E. Douglas St., Normal 27 & 28 Babysitting Clinic (see page 3) 23 Women of Distinction (see page 7) April June All Month Donation Drive (see page 4) 1 The Clothesline Project (see page 4) 6 The Day of Healing (see page 4) 10 Walk the Walk (see page 4) 16 Rules of the Road, 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. YWCA (lower level), 1201 N. Hershey Bloomington 27 YWCA Closed 3 662-0461 child care programs 662-7826 home care services 662-0461 medivan/wheels-to-work 454-7676 rsvp662-0461 stepping stones 662-0461 Summer Camp Begins (see page 3) 5 & 6 Rules of the Road, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Luther Oaks, 601 Lutz Rd., Bloomington July 21 - 27 Money Smart Week (see page 3) 4 YWCA Closed 27 Global Youth Service Day (see page 3) administrative offices PATH 24-hour crisis line 8274005 5 & 6 Driver Safety, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. YWCA (lower level), 1201 N. Hershey Rd., Bloomington 18 Take Back the Night (see page 4) 26 Peaceful Community/World Luncheon (see page 3) Memorial Day YWCA phone list Independence Day 18 Rules of the Road, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Evergreen Village, 1701 Evergreen Blvd., Normal building hours Administration 1201 N. Hershey Rd., Bloomington Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Child Care 1201 N. Hershey Rd., Bloomington Monday - Friday 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. go to www.ywcamclean.org for full holiday schedule our voice spring 2013 YWCA McLean County YWCA McLean County to host new RSVP fundraiser honor the past, imagine the future of Art will be hosted by Pamela Eaton and Marylynn Meredith. Participants will have the opportunity to build and strengthen relationships through the expression of art. Participants are asked to bring small items that may be culturally or traditionally significant to your family (i.e. cooking spices, flowers, leaves, etc.) family jewels Particpants will also experience a workshop, Family Jewels, hosted by Jan Godbey, that will allow for the creation of a unique bracelet exemplifying personality traits, family traditions and birth dates. cost to participate Join YWCA McLean County as we honor the past and imagine the future with the Retired & Senior Volunteer Program's (RSVP) new fundraiser, Generations of Women! This event will be held Saturday, May 4, 2013 from 11:30 - 2:00 p.m. at the Illinois State University Alumni Center in Normal. Gathering all ages of women together (ages 5 plus), this uplifting and empowering event will build and strengthen relationships, allowing a deeper understanding of each other as we celebrate the importance of family and friends. keynote speaker During a delicious, catered lunch, keynote speaker Mia Smith, head coach of the Illinois Wesleyan University women's basketball team, shares an incredibly inspirational story of what friends and family meant to her during a very trying time in her life. Mia battled breast cancer while leading her team to victory in the spring 2012 Women's Basketball championship game. a work of art After enjoying a catered lunch, sponsored by Evergreen Senior Living, participants will be treated to two workshops. A Work The cost to participate includes a catered lunch, two workshops with take home creations, a keynote speaker and access to a photo booth. $50 per person $25 per child (ages 5-12) To register, call 662-0461 or visit www. ywcamclean.org/generations. Please RSVP by April 15, 2013. All proceeds will benefit the Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP). For more information, contact Linda Henderson at (309) 662-0461 ext. 275 or [email protected]. 2012-13 board of directors Lyn Potts chair Sara Medlock chair-elect Monica Rondone treasurer Virginia Jordan-Benson secretary Margarita Alvarez Kris Andrews Kathy Baxter Kelly Bever Dr. Vijeyta Bhatia Marabeth Clapp Deborah Halperin Melissa Hendricks Rev. Chereé Johnson Tonya Richmond Sally Rudolph Dian Savage Barb Taft administration Ruth Ann Fraker interim president/ceo Curt Oyer vp of finance Julie Navickas director of marketing and public relations Kamakshi Chakravadhanula director of human resources Linda Moreno executive specialist Michelle "Laney" Mullaney director of building operations Pat Poppe director of fundraising and development Carla Rudicil director of program grants 02 Ruth Ann's notes It is, indeed, an honor and privilege for me to serve as the Interim President & CEO of this great organization, which has been a beacon in McLean County for more than 104 years. I have the opportunity to work with an engaged Board of Directors and very dedicated staff. Together, we embrace YWCA’s mission to eliminate racism, empower women and promote peace, justice freedom and dignity for all. After walking in the door on January 2, 2013, I met with all Administrative staff and program directors to get acquainted and hear about their programs. While listening, I was amazed at the number of YWCA services my family and I have benefited from and that I have partnered with professionally for more than 30 years! Much is going on in 2013... • We celebrated the 10th Anniversary of the Circle of Women on February 15, 2013, at the Doubletree in Bloomington. • “Workin' Worms” is a garden based learning program in which children enrolled in Child Care at YWCA will have the opportunity to learn more about the environment by tasting different fruits and vegetables and planting seeds in the garden. Check out YWCA McLean County's new website! In late February 2013, YWCA launched a brand new website template, rolled out by YWCA National. Be sure to take a look at all the new features it has to offer! • Kids’ Peace Camp at YWCA is during Spring Break, March 25-29, 2013. • Peace Essay contest winners will be announced at a luncheon on April 26th. • April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Many good things are happening at YWCA. Our programs and services address a variety of needs across the lifespan. I encourage you to visit www.ywcamclean. org to learn more about our organization. We appreciate all of your support and partnership. With warmest regards, featuring the documentary During the month of March, Stepping Stones Prevention Educators, Ashlee Gilot and Elizabeth Rardin will be traveling throughout McLean County hosting FREE viewing sessions of the documentary "Bully" and leading discussions after the viewing. They will kick off the tour by showing "Bully" to YWCA staff and board members at YWCA McLean County on March 12, 2013 from 6:00-8:30 p.m. Childcare and light refreshments will be provided. To RSVP for the viewing on March 12, or if you would like a showing in your agency or school please contact Ashlee Gilot at (309) 6620461 ext. 249 or [email protected] or Elizabeth Rardin at (309) 662-0461 ext. 286 or [email protected]. This documentary follows the lives of five students that are dealing with bullying in their schools and communities. For more information go to http://www.thebullyproject.com/#prettyPhoto. spring 2013 join us March 5 women's health night 3 - 7:30 p.m. Illinois State University Brown Ballroom The Illinois Heart and Lung Foundation's Women's Health Night is the largest free community health fair in McLean County with free health screenings available from both hospitals in Bloomington-Normal. Olivia Ward, season 11 winner of The Biggest Loser, along with husband Ben Ward, will be the keynote speakers this year. There will be many other features at the event such as a blood drive, CPR training and fitness demonstrations. March 27 & 28 babysitting clinic Mark your calendar for the spring Babysitting Clinic on March 27 & 28. The clinic will offer training in first aid, basic safety guidelines for the babysitter and the child, emergency procedures, age-appropriate activities to do while babysitting, interviewing questions and how to be a responsible sitter. Training will be provided in part by guest speakers from the McLean County Health Department, YWCA Stepping Stones staff, YWCA infant teachers and the Bloomington Fire Department, as well as “Introduction to Babysitting” videos. April 20-27 money smart week April 27 global youth service day Attend free financial education sessions at YWCA and various locations throughout Bloomington-Normal. Money Smart Week is a series of classes and activities designed to help consumers better manage their personal finances. For more information, go to www.moneysmartweek.org/illinois. April 26 peace essay contest Cash awards: 1st: $250 2nd: $150 3rd: $100 All high school students in McLean County are invited to submit brief essays on peaceful ways to address situations of conflict occuring here in the United States or internationally. Deadline for all essays is 4 p.m., Wednesday, April 10, 2013. Winning essayists and their teachers will be honored at YWCA's Peaceful Community/Peacful World Luncheon, YWCA anniversaries to the following employees for their dedicated service to YWCA Thank you McLean County. The following individuals were honored at a holiday gathering in December 2012. 15 Years Denise Serapin, Home Care Services Janis Quinn-Calhoon, Home Care Services 10 Years Colleen Steinberg, RSVP Tammy Roy, Home Care Services (decesed) 5 Years Friday, April 26. For more information, please contact Norene Ball at nball@ ywcamclean.org or (309) 662-0461 ext. 228. Misty Slaughter, Hershey Child Care Rosemary Weigand, Senior Services Dawn Elmore, Transportation Richard Myers, Building Operations Sabrina Cavanaugh, Hershey Child Care Participate in Global Youth Service Day (GYSD), the largest service event in the world. Celebrated in over 100 countries, this event empowers youth to serve their communities. In Bloomington-Normal, the West Bloomington Revitalization Project (WBRP) and the United Way of McLean County will partner with schools, not-forprofits, businesses, colleges, churches and more. Get involved in the community by engaging in an existing service project or start your own. For more information contact [email protected] or visit www.westbloomington.org. June 3 summer camp Join YWCA McLean County for a summertime adventure June 3 - August 16, 2013! Summer camp will be available at three locations including Oakland, Washington and Sheridan Elementary Schools. A mandatory meeting for new summer camp parents will be held on Tuesday, May 21st from 6 - 7:00 pm. Contact Anita Conrad for information suggested readings Books on social justice issues: The Dressmaker of Khair Khana Gayle Tzemach Lemmon Someone Knows My Name Lawrence Hill Ties That Bind Tiya Miles The Grace of Silence Michelle Norris Janell Walls, Hershey Child Care Elizabeth German, Chid Care 03 April is sexual assault awareness month clothing & supplies drive month of April 8 - 6 p.m. daily YWCA McLean County 1201 N. Hershey Road, Bloomington Throughout the month of April, Stepping Stones will host a clothing and supplies drive for victims of sexual assault that YWCA Mclean County serves. Drop off locations are located at the lower level and child care entrances of YWCA, 1201 N. Hershey Rd. in Bloomington. Items of need include: - Bottled water - Keurig coffee K-cups - Non-dairy coffee creamer - Sugar - Throw blankets - Amazon gift cards (client book purchases) - Mini-fridge (for client use) - NEW sweatshirts, T-shirts and long sleeve shirts (all sizes XS - 3XL) - NEW underwear & socks (all sizes) - NEW flip flops - NEW sports bras (all sizes) - NEW sweatpants (all sizes XS - 3XL) - Pens and pencils - Journals - Crossword, sudoku and puzzle books - Playing cards (Skip-Bo, Phase 10, etc.) - Packages of gum - Stickers - Paper plates, cups & cutlery - BNTS bus tokens - Gift cards to various places (gas, grocery, etc.) - File folders - Markers & crayons - Modeling clay & sketch pads - Monetary donations (client use) the clothesline project April 1, 2013 4 - 7 p.m. open house YWCA McLean County 1201 N. Hershey Road, Bloomington Survivors of all forms of violence, including sexual assault, hate crimes, murder, domestic violence, child sex 04 abuse, etc., are invited to decorate a t-shirt to express how violence has affected them. All ages are welcome. All ages are welcome. Participants do not have to be Stepping Stones clients. Creating a t-shirt allows a survivor to anonymously tell his/her story and share emotions while educating the public. Unique to McLean County’s event, significant others can decorate clothespins, to represent the support loved ones provide to survivors. Stop by to witness the t-shirts and get a rare, honest look at what survivors of sexual assault have endured, suffered and survived. The shirts are a visual day of healing April 6 9 - 12 p.m. YWCA McLean County 1201 N. Hershey Road, Bloomington Join Stepping Stones April 6 to experience alternative methods to healing including yoga, creative journaling and FREE beauty treatments by Lydia's Place. This event is open to survivors of ALL forms of trauma and to the first 30 participants to register by April 1 to Nicole. For more information, contact Nicole at (309) 662-0461 ext. 272 or nkirstein@ ywcamclean.org. walk the walk April 10 6 - 8 p.m. YWCA McLean County 1201 N. Hershey Road, Bloomington Join us April 10 to walk the life of a rape survivor through a unique simulation. This event is open to the first 30 participants. You must register in advance by April 5 to Nicole at (309) 662-0461 ext. 272 or nkirstein@ ywcamclean.org. take back the night April 18, 2013 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Bloomington Public Library 205 E. Olive St., Bloomington Everyone should be able to walk safely without having to worry about his/ her safety. Join us to raise awareness and speak out about issues of violence against women and other individuals who are discriminated against. You don’t have to be a survivor, or even know a survivor, to support the cause. Participate in a rally and march through downtown Bloomington, followed by a candle-light vigil. Re-group at the library for speakouts and a de-briefing. For information on either event, contact Valerie at (309) 831-5531 or [email protected]. make a difference support ywca Successful fundraising is critical when it comes to YWCA McLean County’s ability to continue providing programs that support our mission of eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. If you are considering a charitable gift or bequest to the YWCA Foundation, please contact Pat Poppe, YWCA Director of Fundraising and Development, at (309) 662-0461 ext. 224 or [email protected]. spring 2013 workin' worms in child care The Workin’ Worms is a garden-based nutrition education program that will be implemented within YWCA childcare classes this spring. Garden-based learning is an instructional strategy that utilizes the garden as a teaching tool. This type of strategy encompasses programs, activities and projects in which the garden is the foundation for integrated learning through active, engaging, real-world experiences that have personal meaning for children. Schools around the country, and around the world, are using gardens to integrate lessons in science, math, environmental studies, health, and community studies. Not only does working in the garden give children the chance to explore the natural world and experience outdoor physical activity, it also provides children with a chance to engage in unique social activity with their peers and teachers. While they may be more focused on the fun, children will also be practicing cooperation, responsibility, proactive behaviors, and working toward a common goal with their classmates. Along with planting seeds and working in the garden, children will also have the opportunity to taste a variety of fruits and vegetables, participate in cooking activities, and take recipes home to their families. Through this program and the enthusiasm of staff and teachers, children can have fun while learning about and experiencing good, healthy food. Feel free to contact Emily Koller at [email protected] with any questions! follow social media racial justice council YWCA McLean County’s mission is to eliminate racism, empower women and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. Did you know that eliminating racism was deliberately placed before empowering women? The reason is that until racism is eliminated, all women will not be empowered. So, while each phrase carries equal weight with YWCA, there is a special urgency to address issues of racism that exist in our community. In order to identify those issues and develop a plan to address them, YWCA initiated the formation of the Racial Justice Council. The council is a group of like-minded people and organizations. It has been meeting since May 2012, to find common ground to work together to influence the elimination of racism in our community. The Racial Justice Council is not designed to field complaints. There are other institutions and organizations in place to do that. The council’s goal is to work with community leaders to address issues of institutional racism that exist as a result of systems and, sometimes, outside of conscience awareness. The aim is to make this a welcoming community for people of all ethnicities. If you are interested in more information about the council, please contact Norene Ball at (309) 662-0461 ext. 265 or [email protected]. girls be u active in community Girls Be U has been off to a great start since the program began in fall 2011. In fact, program numbers have doubled since the pilot program. Hosting 8 girls during the pilot program, Girls Be U has expanded to include programming for both high school and junior high aged teens. YWCA is proud to say that Girls Be U has served over 20 teen girls in this capacity, allowing for growth in leadership skills, self-esteem and personal empowerment. up their perspective on life and what is possible for their futures.” Girls Be U has plans to continue their fun field trips. Coming up, the girls will attend a college class on Illinois State University’s campus. The girls will get to experience a day in the life of a college student by going to class, eating in a dining hall and even touring a dorm room. “The girls are very excited about their futures, and we are excited to be a small part of their journey,” says Ashlee. According to Ashlee Gilot, Stepping Stones Prevention Educator & Facilitator of Girls Be U, “The girls have met new friends, tried new things and discussed issues to help shape their futures.” Some of the activities that the girls have enjoyed the most include horseback riding at the Breezy Bluffs Riding Academy, gymnastics at the Rising Stars Academy, a cooking class hosted by YWCA’s former child care Kitchen Specialist, Selena Gunn and rock climbing at Upper Limits. For more information on the Girls Be U program, visit www.ywcamclean.org or contact Ashlee Gilot at (309) 662-0461 ext. 249 or [email protected]. Thank you to all who have supported the Girls Be U program! Ashlee also states, “While exposing the girls to new activities, we are opening 05 YWCA hosts 10th annual Circle of Women Nearly 500 women were a part of the 10th annual Circle of Women luncheon, held to celebrate the power of women. A video presentation highlighted various YWCA programs and clients benefitting from the services. Women from various networks throughout Bloomington-Normal served as table leaders and invited their friends and colleagues to this women-only philanthropic luncheon, held at the DoubleTree® by Hilton in Bloomington on February 15. Proceeds will be used to support various YWCA programs. A special thank you to event co-chairs Kris Andrews, Judy Donohue and Lori Laughlin, for their first-class leadership and our table leaders for supporting the work of YWCA! 2013 Table Leaders Contact Rosemary Weigand to place your order today! (309) 662-0461 ext. 227 or [email protected]. Robin Ambrose State Farm® Kris Andrews** Bliss McKnight Norene Ball YWCA Mclean County Kelly Bever** State Farm® Vijeyta Bhatia DDS PC** Signature Dental Experience Leanna Bordner Illinois State University Linda Bowman Illinois State University Jane Chamberlain Volunteer Marabeth Clapp** Volunteer Janice Cooper Volunteer Madonna Courtright* ACME Solutions Julie Dawson State Farm® Judy Donohue State Farm® Diane Fleming State Farm® Ruth Ann Fraker YWCA Mclean County Laura Furlong Marcfirst Ronda Glenn Ronda Glenn Law Offices Deborah Halperin** Illinois Wesleyan University Jennifer Harms State Farm® Melissa Hendricks** Commerce Trust Company Becky Hines* YWCA National Deborah Hoelscher Eastland Chiropractic & Lifestyle Center Janet Hood Advocate BroMenn Medical Center Robbin James* Electrolux Rev. Chereé Johnson** Advocate BroMenn Medical Center Virginia Jordan-Benson** State Farm® Linda Kimber Edward Jones Investments Nicole Kirstein YWCA McLean County Carol Koos COUNTRY® Financial Lori Laughlin Illinois Farm Bureau Sonya Mau Multicultural Leadership Program Sara Medlock** State Farm® Paula Mitchell Heartland Bank Julie Navickas YWCA Mclean County Monica Cousins-Noraian Illinois State University Pat Poppe YWCA McLean County Lyn Potts** Illinois Farm Bureau Paula Pratt BLDD Architects Tonya Richmond** State Farm® Monica Rondone** First State Bank of Bloomington Carla Rudicil YWCA McLean County Sally Rudolph** Volunteer Leann Seal The Snyder Companies Camille Taylor Volunteer Mary Ann Webb* Sulaski & Webb CPA’s *10 years as Table Leaders ** Board of Directors Thank you to those individuals who contributed to the YWCA's 2013 annual fund. $7,700 has been raised to date. 06 spring 2013 join us for the 24th annual Women of Distinction awards banquet celebrating women who live and work in McLean County Gayle Tzemach Lemmon is the New York Times best-selling author of The Dressmaker of Khair Khana and the deputy director of the Council on Foreign Relations' Women and Foreign Policy. She began her career as a journalist, working for nearly ten years covering presidential politics and public affairs as a producer with the ABC News Political Unit and This Week with George Stephanopoulos. In 2004, she left ABC News to earn her MBA at Harvard, where she began writing about women entrepreneurs in war zones including Afghanisan, Bosnia and Rwanda. Her reporting on this topic has been published by the New York Times Global Edition, Financial Times, Christian Science Monitor, CNN.com and the Daily Beast (where she is a regular reporter on Afghanistan) as well as The World Bank and Harvard Business School. She also has appeared on National Public Radio, NBC "Night News," MSNBC and ABC News Now as a policy expert on Afghanistan. Lemmon is currently a Fellow and Deputy Director of the Women and Foreign Policy Program at the Council on Foreign Relations. She also served as an informal advisor on the topic of women's economic empowerment for Gen. McChrystal's staff in Afghanistan as well as economic officials at the American Embassy in Kabul. Lemmon speaks regularly on the topic of women's economic issues at conferences nationwide, and frequently appears on Washington think tank panels, including the US Institute for Peace and the Center for Strategic and International Studies. She has taught a class at Harvard Business School and at MIT's Sloan School of Management. In March 2010, she served as a panelist at Tina Brown's invitationonly "Women in the World" event and she was a featured speaker at the National Council for Research on Women's annual meeting in New York and the Center for Strategic and International Studies' recent forum on women in Afghanistan. She is a member of the International Center for Research on Women's New Leaders Circle and Vital Voices' Los Angeles council. She has served as a Fulbright Scholar in Spain and a Robert Bosch Fellow in Germany. She speaks Spanish, German and French and is conversant in Dari. Lemmon lives in Los Angeles, California, where she has spent the last several years working at the investment management firm PIMCO while completing her book. Join us on May 23 to hear Gayle's inspiring speech! Thursday, May 23 Illinois State University Bone Student Center Brown Ballroom, Normal 5:30 p.m. Social Hour 6:30 p.m. Dinner Keynote Speaker - Gayle Tzemach Lemmon Award presentations to follow $55 per person (by May 10) $440 for table of 8 (by May 10) $65 per person (May 11-17) $520 for table of 8 (May 11-17) Go to: ywca.org/womenofdistinction for event details and dinner reservation forms. Payment MUST accompany resevation! For more information contact Pat Poppe at (309) 662-0461 ext. 224 or [email protected] presenting sponsor custom jewelry raffle to benefit YWCA This year's Women of Distinction featured artist is jewelry designer Julie Henderson, owner of "Be Jeweled!" Julie is a local jewelry designer who has been practicing her artistry for several years. Her passion for jewelry design and encouraging other women is what led Julie to the creation of her business. Julie has generously donated four handcrafted items to be raffled off at Women of Distinction on May 23, including a three-strand bracelet embellished with Swarovski crystals, a Swarovski teardrop pendant necklace and earring set, a choker featuring a geometric-shaped Picasso Jasper framed by copper beads and silk Swarovski crystals and earrings with white and blue sapphire beads hung on beautiful cubic zirconia posts. Samples of Julie's work can be viewed at www.bejuled.net and on Facebook. 07