Newsletter - Women`s Center of Greater Lansing

Volume 4 | Issue 2
WOMEN’S CENTER
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
of G r e a t e r L a n s i n g
Newsletter
July & August
Dream, Girl! 2
Battles over Medicaid 4
Founders Group
5
Support Groups &
Workshops 6
So you Want to
be an IT girl
7
Word Search
8
Donors of 2011
9
Welcomes
10
Eli Lilly Group
11
Welcomes
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Dream, Girl! Event
photos on page 3
THIS YEAR’S WOMEN’S 5K
RUN/WALK/ROLL RECAP
Sunday, June 5 brought sunshine
and good vibes to the women who
participated in the Women Center of
Greater Lansing’s third annual “We
Can Do It” 5K Run/Walk/Roll. The
weather was perfect, sunny and warm,
and the turnout was phenomenal.
Almost 400 women participated in the
Helping women achieve
their potential.
race, many of whom were from Team
Playmakers 50+ “Couch to 5K” Program. Registration began at
8 a.m. and the race took place at 9 a.m. at the Municipal Park in
Okemos just behind Meridian Mall. Thanks to all who donated
food, drinks, door prizes and their hard work and dedication to
make this race possible.
Prizes where given to the top three places in each age group,
as well as door prizes which included NCG movie passes, gift
certificates to restaurants such as Noodles & Co., Buffalo Wild
Wings, Emil’s, Pablo’s, Soup Spoon and many more. There
were also massages, beauty products, chiropractic services and
a one month membership given to the MAC, among many other
prizes. Thank you to all those who sponsored the race, especially
PHP, Playmakers, Avail Solutions, Zonta International, Levine
Law Group and Backbone Chiropractic & Massage Therapy;
without your support the race would not have been possible.
Over $6,000 was raised, more than doubling the amount raised
last year. Thanks for a wonderful race ladies!
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DREAM, GIRL!
Board of Directors
Immediate Past President
Dream, Girl! Reach for the Stars!
Thank you to everyone who made this year’s event such a fun, wonderful night.
JANE SCHONEMAN
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President
MARY FROOK
Vise President
ANNA SCOTT
Treasurer
DELORES MAY
Secretary
SHARON GRANGER
Members
MIKE FREDERICK
Executive Director
CINDIE ALWOOD
Therapists
CLAUDIA COMBS-WISE
JULIE PARKS
DIANE WINDISCHMAN
Interns
CATHERINE STEWART
AUTUMN LIIKALA
LESLIE ETSON
ANNE NESVACIL JONES
Newsletter Editors
CINDIE ALWOOD
KELLY MAZURKIEWICZ
Web Diva
RACHAEL HODDER
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Congratulations to
Sherrill Freeborough
his year Dream, Girl! took on a new
look. It was held at the Spartan Club on
Michigan State’s campus on Thursday, May
12, from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Dream, Girl! is one
of the Women’s Centers largest fundraisers
of the year and raised $7,000 for the center.
Those who attended Dream, Girl! mingled about while enjoying
some delicious food, and unique music provided by Wisaal. Ann
Emmerich was emcee for the evening, and comments from our
Executive Director, Cindie Alwood, were delivered. Success
stories were shared by some of our clients and staff members.
The night included a Tribute to Women award ceremony, in
which women who have broken through barriers were honored.
The nominees included:
DR. RENEE CANADY Ingham Country Health Department,
Deputy Health Officer
PAULA CUNNINGHAM: Capitol National Bank, President
TIFFANY DOWLING: Capital Area Women’s LifeStyle
Magazine, Publisher
SHERRILL FREEBOROUGH: Freeborough Automotive,
Owner
KATHLEEN HARKNESS: Hi-Ball Company, President
JUDGE AMY RONAYNE KRAUSE: Appeals Court
JOAN NELSON: Allen Neighborhood Center, Executive
Director
CHIEF TERESA SZYMANSKI: Lansing Police Department
CARMEN TURNER: Boys & Girls Club of Lansing,
President/CEO
JANET WELCH: State Bar of Michigan, Executive Director
All of these women have made an impact on their community
and deserved to be honored. The award was presented to Sherrill
Freeborough.
Overall it was a wonderful night. Thank you to all those who
attended and special thanks to all of our sponsors for making
Dream, Girl! 2011 possible.
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FOUNDERS GROUP
BATTLES OVER MEDICAID
Battles Over Medicaid Funding and Eligibility
What’s at stake for Michigan Women
A
s battles over federal spending percent of the Gross Domestic
and the national debt and state
Product. Resulting in a dramatic Medicaid not only pays for basic
budgets continue in Washington, loss of funding from federal health care services, but for essential
D.C. and throughout
Medicaid spending.
things such as health aids, medical
will
my
grandmother
the
country,
the
supplies and prescription drugs. If
with breast cancer Another looming Medicaid funding is cut, elderly
Medicaid program is
becoming increasingly be able to afford her threat
to
the women and women with disabilities
threatened. Cutbacks
Medicaid program
will have fewer resources available
treatment?
to
Medicaid
will
is H.R. 1683. This to help them stay in their homes
disproportionately harm women legislation would eliminate the
and communities, which could
because they represent more Medicaid and stimulus legislation
also increase the need for more
than two-thirds of the adults who prohibiting states from reducing
expensive institutional care.
receive Medicaid.
income eligibility limits for
Medicaid and CHIP (the Children’s Medicaid supports women’s health
These debates over Medicaid Health Insurance Program). This
by paying for regular pap smears,
funding and eligibility levels would mean that an estimated mammograms and other vital
translate into questions such as: 400,000 individuals would lose
preventive health care services. It
will my grandmother with breast Medicaid and CHIP coverage in
supports women of childbearing
cancer be able to afford her 2013; most of whom would be age with funding for family
treatment? Can my cousin with children.
planning services, prenatal care
multiple sclerosis receive care in
(including visits and vitamins,
her home? And will my daughter
Because the majority of Michigan’s ultrasound and amniocentesis
be able to get her pap smears and Medicaid dollars fund services screenings), deliveries and 60 days
mammograms?
for elderly individuals and those of postpartum care.
with disabilities Medicaid budget
Many of the proposals to cut federal
cuts and eligibility cutbacks could
If Medicaid funding is cut,
spending contain serious threats to greatly impact these populations. Michigan women will find it
Medicaid. There are proposals to
If states attempted
harder to access
An
estimated
400,000
“block grant” the program. This
to
spare
elderly
family
planning
individuals would
would dramatically cut federal
individuals and those
services,
making
Medicaid funds and significantly
with
disabilities
lose Medicaid and it more difficult to
restructure the program to allow from eligibility, even
unintended
CHIP coverage in avoid
states to limit eligibility, reduce greater program cuts 2013; most of whom pregnancies. Women
or eliminate services and further
would be necessary
would be children. who get pregnant
lower provider payment rates.
for the remaining
could have less access
adults and children who receive to prenatal care and supports for
There are also proposals to “cap” Medicaid. Such cuts would harm
safe deliveries, making pregnancy
federal spending. This would women because they constitute a and childbirth riskier for mothers
would impose cuts across the board
majority of these remaining adults’ and babies.
if federal spending equaled 20.6 receiving Medicaid.
Source: www.nwlc.org.
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OUR FOUNDING MOTHERS
Diana Algra
Flora Alwood
Norma Bauer
Carol Beals
Susan Hinshon
Ellen Ives
Colleen Johnson
Yvonne Lefave
Ellen Lurie
Ginger Martz
Nancy McCrohan
Susan Merchant-Rakan
Melissa Richardson
Mary Roszel
Mary Ellen Sheets
Christina Tower
Amy Trahey
Raj Wiener
T
he Women’s Center of Greater Lansing
is very pleased to announce that with a
donation of $20,000 from one of our generous
supporters, we have established the Women’s
Center of Greater Lansing Endowment
Fund with the Capital Region Community
Foundation.
You, your family, or business can contribute
to the endowment fund. Benefits to you or
your business:
If you contribute $200 or more, your tax credit
will be $100 for an individual filing single.
If you and your spouse contribute $400
or more, your tax credit will be $200 for a
married couple filing jointly.
If your business contributes $10,000 or more,
your tax credit will be $5,000 or five percent
of the tax liability (whichever is less).
Pamela Ziarnik
By creating an endowment, this leaves a
legacy in your name and contributes to the
stability of the Women’s Center.
OUR FOUNDING MEN
To make a donation to the Women’s Center of
Greater Lansing Fund send a check to:
Gregory Ward
Raymond Wong
Founding Families
Renee & Bob Swanson
Stephanie & Hedlun Hirchert-Walton
Capital Region Community Foundation:
Women’s Center of Greater Lansing Fund
6035 Executive Dr.
Suite 104
Lansing, MI 48911
Phone: 517.272.2870
Fax: 517.272.2871
For more information about the foundation,
please visit crcfoundation.org.
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SUPPORT GROUPS & WORKSHOPS
Ongoing
Support
Groups
REAL TALK ABOUT HEALTH
AND WELLNESS
2nd & 4th Mondays of each month
6 - 7:30 p.m. Real Talk About
Health and Wellness is a cognitive
behavioral therapeutic group. This
group teaches women self-care
management by replacing faulty
ways of thinking with constructive
beliefs to help promote a wellmanaged healthy way of living.
Real Talk About Health and
Wellness aims to:
• Create a female friendly
environment
• Promote positive self-awareness
• Empower women to engage in
positive activities
• Build self-esteem
• Teach women to recognize
their own skills, strengths and
abilities.
MAKING PEACE WITH
YOUR ANXIETY
Thursdays, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Feeling
anxious, nervous and tense? Come
and learn ways to decrease your
anxiety and relax.
JOB SEEKERS SUPPORT
GROUP
Mondays, 10 a.m. - Noon (ongoing). Need a job? Looking for a
different job? Underemployed? We
will take a structured approach to
job seeking, finding the right job or
career for you.
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SO YOU WANT TO BE AN IT GIRL?
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
SUPPORT GROUP
Meets Saturdays, noon - 1:30 p.m.
and Mondays, 6 - 7:30 p.m.
NOT SO HAPPY ENDINGS
SUPPORT GROUP
Tuesdays, 6 - 7:45 p.m. A group for
women who are ending relationships
and want some support and resources
to get through it. Please contact
Claudia at 517.896.3311 before
attending the group.
CAREGIVER’S SUPPORT
GROUP
1st & 3rd Mondays of each month
1 - 2:30 p.m. This group is designed
for women taking care of a loved
one who has a long term or
terminal illness. Preregistration
is required.
THE 16 STEPS OF DISCOVERY
AND EMPOWERMENT
Mondays, 7:30 - 9 p.m. The 16-step
empowerment model, a recovery
program based on “Many Roads,
One Journey: Moving Beyond the
12 Steps” by Charlotte Kasl, Ph.D.,
is a holistic approach to overcoming
addiction that views people in their
wholeness — mind, body and
spirit. A fundamental basis of this
model is flexibility and an openness
which leads to continually ask:
What works? Who does it work
for? And how can we help it work
better? For more information call
517.980.3439.
THE WRITING ROOM
1st and 3rd Thursdays from 7 9 p.m. This creative writing
group meets at the WCGL with
evenings revolving around a
solid hour of writing, followed
by constructive feedback. Check
out the next session, with a pen
and paper or keyboard on hand!
Facilitated
by
Lansing-based
writer Melissa Dey Hasbrook,
http://deyofthephoenix.com.
SEXUAL ASSAULT
SURVIVOR SUPPORT GROUP
Wednesdays, from 6:30 - 7:45
p.m. Hope and healing for women
who have experienced sexual
assault
and have experienced
rape as an adult. Pre-registration
required please contact Diane at
517.927.4151. One incest group
and the adult rape group are
currently accepting new members.
ANGER MANAGEMENT
This interactive class uses a
structured, cognitive behavioral
approach to anger management.
Weekly reading and homework
assignments will be given. Topics
include triggers for anger; the
negative impacts of anger on
physical and mental health;
relationships and employment.
Class will provide tools to:
stop
blaming,
generalizing,
catastrophizing
and
other
thoughts that lead to expression
of inappropriate anger. For more
information call 517.410.9494.
So You Want to be an IT Girl?
By Sarah Schreniber, Java.net Developer Level IV, Farm Bureau Insurance
O
n June 17, I was asked to present
at the annual Girls to Women
conference at MSU. My topic was
“So You Want to be an IT Girl”
with IT referring to Information
Technology. The purpose was to
encourage young women to pursue
careers involving computers.
I have 20 years experience in
computer programming and I
work with a great team at Farm
Bureau Insurance.
planning a dinner. You have to plan
ahead and schedule everything so
that it’s ready when you need it…
Women are ‘naturals’ at computer
programming.” Not to put myself
on the same level with Dr. Hopper,
but I could not agree more.
Getting there is where many
women get stuck. How can we get
more girls and women interested
in the good paying careers in
IT? First, lets dispel the myths
While growing up, many girls are associated with the industry: it
uninterested in S.T.E.M. (Science,
requires a lot of math and everyone
Technology, Engineering and Math) is a weirdo. Some math is required,
because boys tend to dominate
but I only took math classes up to
these areas in the classroom. As Trigonometry and tested out of
we enter college,
it in college. There
men
are
still
are certain areas that
dominating these
require more math, but
Here are some sites
dedicated to young
fields as students
the majority of careers
developers
and faculty and
only require math
in the job market.
competency. As for
alice.org
Only 12 percent of
the weirdo part, that is
fuse.microsoft.com
all IT jobs are held
subjective. As adults,
projecteuler.net
by women, but the
the people we thought
firstlegoleague.org
picocricket.com
field lends itself
were weird in high
computergirl.us
well to women and
school are often now
our natural talents.
respected coworkers in
the S.T.E.M. fields.
Dr. Grace Hopper was a key figure
in the early days of computer
So what talents are natural to women
science and the development of
for
computer
programming?
modern programming languages.
Number one is planning. We tend
With a Ph.D. in mathematics, she
to figure out the problem first and
became a Naval officer in World
how to solve it. Then we do it,
War II and conceptualized many of resolve the issue and move on.
the ideas that we still use today, like
Men tend to attack problems full
the term “debugging”. To quote
force by using strength. If this
her, programming was “just like
doesn’t work, they’ll throw more
code until it does. NOTE: This is
a generality and not everyone fits
into this.
Other interests that may indicate a
knack for computer programming
include putting together puzzles,
Jumble, crossword puzzles and
Word Search. The answers are
black and white and it involves
problem solving skills. It also
indicates how your mind works
because you are able to weed out
all the gray areas to get the solution.
When I took my first class in
computer programming in 1982, I
hated it and had no idea what was
happening or how I got a passing
grade. Eight years later, a respected
friend encouraged me to try again.
I did, and it clicked. So do not
be discouraged if your first try
is not as successful as you would
have hoped.
The bottom line is, women make
great developers and should
seriously consider careers in
IT. The pay is good, working
conditions are good and it is highly
unlikely that if you keep your skills
up, you will be unemployed by
choice. Encourage young women
to enter the field. Remember:
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Brains are beautiful
Geek is Chic
Smart is sexy
Not either/or: you can like
technology and be a girl
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WELCOME
WELCOME
My name is Aileen Vazquez. I am a senior at Michigan
State University and at the end of the summer I will have
received my Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology.
This upcoming school semester I plan to attain
experience within social work-related positions as well
as research. In the fall of 2012, I plan to attend graduate
school in order to get my masters degree in social work.
I would like to work as a counselor or advocate within
a non-profit organization. My population of interest
is low-income individuals, particularly women and
children because this is a population that needs a great
deal of help in the form of resources and guidance in
order to realize their potential and lead more fulfilling
lives. I also have a strong interest in domestic violence
that stemmed from participating as an interviewer for
a research study through Michigan State that assessed
mothers’ behaviors in regards to psychological,
emotional and parental behavior and wellbeing. For
these reasons I connected with the mission that the
Women’s Center pursues.
Blanche Spiver
Calin Lynch
Christina Frederick-Auguste
Cindie Alwood
Delores May
Greta DeWolf
Maureen McMullen
Teresa Ritsema
The Mothers of Dennis and Sally Churchill
Beverly Moore
Dale & Doris Copedge
Jean Lewis Welch
Sharon Granger
WELCOME
WELCOME
My name is Shannon Ongena. I am a senior at Michigan
State University, majoring in psychology. I chose to
apply at the Women’s Center of Greater Lansing for
my undergraduate internship because I was excited to
get involved with a place that provides such a variety
of wonderful resources for women. Throughout
my undergraduate career I’ve become increasingly
interested in women’s studies, and thought the Women’s
Center would be a great place to gain experience with
women and be exposed to opportunities and real life
experiences relevant to my studies. My goals for the
future are to graduate this December from MSU and
enter a Master’s of social work program next fall.
Currently, my areas of interest are with women, youth,
and persons with disabilities. In my spare time I enjoy
spending time with friends and family, reading and
painting. ☺
My name is Carolyn Alter and I’m a psychology
and human development and family studies junior
at Michigan State University. I fell in love with the
Women’s Center and knew that it was the perfect
place for me to get internship experience. I’ve been
able to learn a lot about this field of work, lending me
to want to become a counselor even more. I have had
a great time here at the WCGL and I am currently a
co-facilitator for the Healing Journey support group
at the WCGL. After I finish up my undergraduate
degrees at MSU, I plan on going to graduate school
and ultimately having my own therapy practice. In
my spare time I love listening to music, traveling,
taking photography, alpine skiing, and hanging out
with friends. I am very passionate about my degrees
as well as the Women’s Center and I cannot wait for
what the future holds for me!
SHANNON ONGENA
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great line of panties & shapewear. Lisa & Millie will show you how EBW
is revolutionizing the way women shop for their undergarments!
Delores J. May
Financial Advisor
1200 E. Michigan Ave
Suite E
East Lansing, MI 48823
Bus. 517.337.5014 TF. 866.337.5014
Fax 877.222.1835
[email protected]
www.edwardjones.com
THANK YOU, ELI LILLY GROUP
On May 26, the Eli Lilly Group came to The
Women’s Center of Greater Lansing (WCGL)
to honor their beloved co-worker Lisa Bennett.
Her life was taken by her husband a few months
ago. After the group did some research, they
picked the WCGL to do hold the dedication
ceremony. They were interested in having a
permanent memorial for her along with helping
out at the WCGL.
The workers of Eli Lilly do one service project
per year; a program called Lilly’s Helping
Hands. Last year they helped out at the WCGL
by painting our upstairs room,
where the dedication
ceremony took
place.
Now in this room hangs
a plaque and a picture of Lisa
Bennett and the room is now named The Lisa
Bennett Room after her.
Lisa’s co-workers and family gathered upstairs
to celebrate her life over delicious food, music,
and kind words about her. They shared stories
and reminisced about the wonderful woman
she was and her contribution to her family
along with Eli Lilly.
This year the workers at Eli Lilly decided to
return to the WCGL for their service project to
paint the exterior of the WCGL 1710 building.
The WCGL is very thankful for all the hard work
they have done helping keep the buildings up
to date.
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IN HER CUPS BRAS FOR A CAUSE!
WELCOME
APPLICATIONS
WELCOME
FALL AND WINTER
My name is Ashley and I’m a student at Spring Arbor
University, pursuing my Bachelors in social work. I am
a single mother of a 4 year-old and I work part time;
I do it all! I decided to intern at the Women’s Center
because the center was here to help me a few years ago
when I needed it. It’s a great opportunity for me to come
back and help out. I’m excited to be here for the summer
so I can learn and build on my skills as a future social
worker. After I graduate, I hope to pursue a Masters in
either social work or program administration.
BEING ACCEPTED FOR
PRACTICUM AND INTERNSHIPS
The Women’s Center offers practical
and internship experiences for students
who are in associates, bachelors, masters
and doctoral programs. Fields include:
counseling, rehabilitation counseling,
psychology, social work, marriage and
family therapy, community service,
marketing, advertising, grant writing,
communications, and others.
To apply contact
the Women’s
Center at 517.372.9163 or via email
[email protected]
Upcoming Events
SEPTEMBER 22
Birthday Party Fun Run/Walk - Starts
at 6 p.m. at Grand Cafe Sir Pizza in Old
Town and follows the new section of the
Rivertrail. Non-competitive and family
friendly. No fee, donations accepted.
Contact the Center at 517.372.9163 for
more info and to sign up.
NOVEMBER 4
In Her Cups - Bras as Art. Start working on
your creations!
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July & August 2011 Newsletter
ASHLEY PRESTON
WELCOME
DULCE CARDENAS
My name is Dulce Cardenas, I’m going to be a senior
this fall at Michigan State University. I am pursuing a
bachelor’s degree in psychology with hopes to graduate
in May 2012. I chose to intern at the Women’s Center
because I believe in the empowerment of women and
defying the challenges of resources and stereotypes.
I want to be able to give back to a community who
deserves a better future. I love the atmosphere at the
Women’s Center. The people I work with are always
warm and welcoming. Whether it be helping a client
apply for jobs, fixing a resume, or just lending an ear,
having the satisfaction of knowing I helped someone at
the end of the day means the world to me.
WELCOME
CARRIE FEHER
My name is Carrie Feher. I am married with two
daughters, ages 7 and 4 years old. I am a graduate of
Lansing Community College with an associate degree
in human services. I am currently attending Michigan
State University and will be graduating spring of 2012
with my bachelors in psychology. My future plans
include graduate school to further my education with
a doctorate degree in community psychology. On a
lighter note, my favorite color is purple and I absolutely
cannot get enough of Mexican food. I am excited
about spending my summer interning at the Women’s
Center of Greater Lansing and look forward to meeting
everyone and learning a lot!
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of G r e a t e r L a n s i n g
1710-1712 E. Michigan Ave.
Lansing, MI 48912
Phone: 517.372.9163
Fax: 517.372.7981
E-mail:
[email protected]
Women’s Center Wish List
OFFICE SUPPLIES
Our Mission: Helping women realize their potential...
WOMEN’S CENTER
Books or rolls of
postage stamps
Paper & cardstock
(white or colored)
Office envelopes
(white #9, #10)
2 or 4 drawer
locking file cabinets
(preferably fireproof)
Capital Area United Way
EVERYDAY
ITEMS
Bags of small
chocolate bars,
bags of nuts, boxes
of raisins, crackers,
string cheese, soup,
and other healthy
treats
Coffee beans,
coffee creamer,
Splenda, toilet
paper, paper
towels, paper
plates, napkins,
fresh flowers
New or gently
used shoes,
new hose, black
FOR WOMEN
and white
WE WORK WITH slacks
shirts (interview
appropriate)
Bus tokens, bus
passes, gas cards, cell phone cards
Yes,
I want to support the good work of the Women’s Center of Greater Lansing!
Name ___________________________________________
Address _________________________________________
________________________________________________
Phone __________________________________________
$1,000
$500
$250
$100
$50
Other, please specify _____________________
Check
Visa
Master Card
Card #:____________________________________
Expiration Date: ____________________________
E-mail __________________________________________
Check if you want to be added to our e-mailing list
I would like to make a monthly donation of $_____
to the Women’s Center, charged to my credit card
Matching Gift? Employer__________________________________________________________________________
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