2007 Newsletter

The Saville Center
To reduce the trauma of abused children.
PO Box 393, Stillwater, OK 74076 • 405.377.5670 • fax 405.377.1880
[email protected] • www.savillecenter.org
Metamorphosis...
S TAFF
E XECUTIVE
D IRECTOR
T ERESA T ULLY
“Life is like an ever-shifting kaleidoscope a slight change, and all patterns alter.”-Sharon Salzberg
A DMINISTRATIVE
A SSISTANT
B RANDI W HITE
B OARD OF
D IRECTORS
2007-2008
P RESIDENT :
T OM M CC ONAGHY
P RESIDENT E LECT :
B ILL T HOMPSON
T REASURER :
J AN M ADOLE
S ECRETARY :
T ODD W INTERS
C HERYL B ARTH
S TEVE B ROWN
D IANE C OFFEY
B ARBARA G ISH
M ATT H ULL
L INDA K LINGER
C LAUDETTE L AMB
T ERRI N EELLEY
M ISSY P ICKENS
J OYCE R OBBINS
T RENA S UTTON
I NSIDE
With the help of several key contributors, The Saville
Center was able to transform our dusty garage into a
beautiful new conference and training room this year. Ideas
for this “metamorphosis” have been on the Center‟s
strategic plan and on the minds of our Board of Directors
for years, but we were finally able to
make our dream a reality—with some
help from our friends! A generous
donation from William & Kimberley
Bue started the wheels turning as former
Board President Toni Stone began
reaching out to major contributors.
Another very substantial contribution
came from the Buel Staton Estate while
Special Exploration, Bill & Cat
Thompson and Bill & Toni
Stone also kindly donated to
the cause. With some
additional funds from our
annual fundraiser, the Center
was ready to begin the process.
Heritage Construction, working
from plans donated by architect
Jana Phillips, started to “demo”
the old garage in August, 2006.
Within a short time, the place
that once housed old paint cans
and storage boxes had been
transformed into a modern and
truly functional meeting room.
One of the highlights of this
THIS ISSUE :
T ERESA ’ S R EPORT
2
T OM ’ S R EPORT
2
CARES T EAM
3
S TATISTICS
3
F UNDRAISER
4
V OLUNTEERS
5
M EET R ACHEL
5
NCA P RESS R ELEASE
5
T HANK
6
YOU ’ S
Vol. V 2007
B RANDI ’ S N OTE
7
T HE F UTURE
8
new space is the privacy it allows. Meetings and trainings can be held, even while The Saville
Center conducts forensic interviews or other business. The room has a separate entrance,
restroom and refreshment area and is fully independent from the rest of the house. New audio/
visual equipment and furniture ensure that any meeting will be comfortable and technically
capable. Uses for the new space are still being realized as The CARES Team meets weekly for
case review and additional meetings. The Board of Directors can now meet on-site without
worrying about interrupting services. Trainings, educational outreaches and seminars are on the
horizon as we make plans to fully use this magnificent space. An Open House will be planned
so that our friends and neighbors can see our progress.
The Saville Center would like to thank all of those who made this endeavor possible—those
who gave, those who planned, those who worked so hard for us.
P AGE 2
F ROM
THE
D ESK
OF THE
E XECUTIVE D IRECTOR ,
T ERESA T ULLY …
What an impressive year we have had at The Saville Center!
We are so excited about our new space and look forward to
putting it to good use. I’ve been thinking back on all that we
have been blessed with over the years and feel so grateful to
have experienced these changes. Yet, I think the biggest change
I have seen in my tenure with The Saville Center is not the
new facilities or renovations. Perhaps the biggest change I’ve
witnessed at the Center is the incredible cohesiveness of our
team working together to serve our clients so well. Under new
supervision, staffing transitions, the departures of old friends
and the arrivals of “newbies,” the CARES Team has grown by
leaps and bounds! This group has continued to evolve and find
better ways of working together. But where will we go next?
While the community continues to strongly support our efforts and our Board of Directors maintains its
passionate leadership, The Saville Center looks to the horizon for our future endeavors. As we begin to
plan next year’s 10-year anniversary, The Saville Center Board will be working on a new Strategic Plan.
We’ve come so far on this journey and as we look to the future, I’m excited to see what lies ahead!
President’s Report, by Tom McConaghy:
The past year has been full of changes for The Saville Center, Inc. We started the year by preparing to begin a
renovation and we now have a fully functioning conference/training room. Also, through the hard work of
The Saville Center’s Executive Director and staff, we achieved our accreditation from the National Children’s
Alliance. The Saville Center continued providing exceptional service to victims of child abuse and to their
families. Our committees were very busy fulfilling the goals set forth in the summer of 2006. Our
Maintenance Committee worked closely with the construction company to successfully complete the
renovation on time and within our budget. The Public Information Committee made great strides in
informing the public about changes to the center and issues involving child abuse. The Nominating
Committee worked to strengthen the Board by filling positions with citizens from diverse backgrounds. The
Finance and Investment Committee diversified our long term funding strategy, oversaw the completion of
our yearly audit, and helped with a plan for future budgets. The Personnel Committee continued the work of
completing a revised policy for our employees. A new Ad Hoc
Presidential Advisory Committee was formed to address a need for long
term consistency within the organization. The committee will serve as an
advisory committee for the Board in the future. Lastly, the Fundraising
Committee had another outstanding year. Our annual Champagne and
Diamonds event was wildly successful and exciting for all who attended.
The event continues to get better each year! I will be returning as the
President of the Board for the 2007-2008 term and I look forward to
things to come.
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A word from the CARES Team...
DHS Child Welfare & Victim Advocacy
The DHS Child Welfare Intake Unit is many times the lead agency on child abuse cases. Their role in the CARES Team is
critical and DHS has done a great job of partnering with other agencies throughout the investigations. In cases of sexual abuse
or severe physical abuse or neglect, children are brought to The Saville Center for a forensic interview. The Saville Center
joins DHS to serve as the child‟s and caregiver‟s Victim Advocate, locating resources, services and support for families in
crisis.
Law Enforcement & District Attorney
Another area that is crucial to the CARES Team is investigation and prosecution. Law enforcement from Stillwater Police
Department, Payne County Sheriff‟s Office and other agencies within Payne County investigate crimes against children. Cases
are brought to the team staffing where officers can share their cases with the District Attorney‟s office and other professionals.
Assistant District Attorney Michael Kulling says the team “is a great asset to the DA‟s office. This team provides us with the
ability to discuss and analyze these difficult cases at a central location. It is crucial to have the input and unique perspectives
of all these professionals when evaluating the best course of action to take.”
Mental Health & Medical Professionals
Child psychologist Kelly Griffith, Ph.D. has served on the CARES
Team since its inception 10 years ago. He brings another layer to
investigations by opening discussion to the child‟s mental health
concerns and well-being. He believes the CARES Team “has
significantly improved our ability to better meet the emotional needs of
these children and their families. I feel very privileged to work with this
group of dedicated professionals.” Another valuable component is the
group of medical professionals who attend case review. Pediatricians
from Warren Clinic and Stillwater Family Care are often on hand to
offer insight into any of the children‟s medical concerns. Another
valuable team member, Elaine Ackerson, Critical Care Director at
Stillwater Medical Center says, “We see many cases of alleged or
suspected child abuse in our Emergency Department. Understanding
how professionals in other areas evaluate and assess abuse helps me
understand the coordinated response needed and enables me to
effectively communicate and coordinate care issues with physicians and
staff.”
By using a team approach to abuse, the community‟s children
are better served. DHS County Director, Harl Hentges says, “The
CARES Team, as a group, has an impressive record of commitment to
the protection and well-being of the children of Payne County.”
2006 Child Abuse Statistics
The Saville Center
2001—2006
In Payne County in 2006, there were
244 confirmed cases of child abuse and/
or neglect.
The Saville Center forensically
interviewed 110 children, the most ever
interviewed at our Center in a single
year.
The Saville Center coordinated the case
staffing of 221 children.
Statewide in 2006, there were 13,827
confirmed cases of child abuse and/or
neglect, or about 16 children per 1,000
population.
For more information on Child Abuse & Neglect
statistics, please visit www.okdhs.org
“ A child’s life is like a piece of paper on which every person leaves a mark.”
~Chinese proverb
P AGE 4
Oh, what a night !
Fundraising
Chair Trena
Sutton smiles
with husband
Sean
Host Mike
Gundy
presents the
winning
diamond to
Jennifer Stuart
Champagne & Diamonds 2007
The Saville Center‟s
annual Champagne &
Diamonds event was
once again a success,
thanks to the hard work
and generosity of those
involved. The elegant
affair was held at the
Karsten Creek
Clubhouse, which also
provided the delectable Auctioneer
Gregg
catering. The CDS
Pickens
Band played a mix of
with wife
favorites for dancing
and event coco-chair, Missy
and socializing while
the crowd enjoyed the delightful spring evening and
the company of friends. Throughout the night,
attendees purchased tickets for a chance to win a
gorgeous diamond pendant offered by Jackson
Diamond Jewelers. Then host Mike Gundy announced
that the live auction would begin, this time outdoors to
take advantage of the gorgeous weather. Auctioneer
Gregg Pickens led the sale, which included a trip to
the Far Niente Winery, a stay at the beautiful Gaylord
Texan Hotel, tickets to a taping of a popular talk show,
a view from Coach Gundy‟s suite during an OSU
football game, a free standing wine captain and finally
two additional diamond pendants. Once the auction
ended, the crowd enjoyed more hors d‟ourves,
champagne and fun. By the end of the evening,
Fundraising Chair Trena Sutton and her Co-Chair
Missy Pickens were very pleased with the outcome
and hope that next year‟s event will be just as
magical.
Board member Terri Neelley
and husband Wayne chat
with friends
Special Thanks:
Mike & Kristen Gundy ·Gregg Pickens
Hometown Brands · Hank Moore
Jennifer Stuart · Stephanie Greenlee
Brown’s Bottle Shop · Jarboe Wines
Pi Beta Phi Sorority · Thomas Ford
Sherry Viner · O’Higgins · Eskimo Joe’s
Chris’ University Spirit · Dupree’s
Board member Linda Klinger poses
with Executive Director Teresa Tully
Photos courtesy of LLG Design
Sponsors:
Jackson Diamond Jewelers
Stillwater National Bank
B&L Heating
& Air Conditioning, Inc.
Fraternal Order of Police #102
Citizen State Bank
Fisher Provence Realtors, Inc.
National Student Services, Inc.
Lambert Construction
Stillwater Medical Center
Stillwater Surgery Center
Tom & Jennifer McConaghy
Russell & Donna Rhinehart
Bill & Cat Thompson
Razook’s Drug
Gregg Pickens Real Estate
Grindstaff Realty Group
Houston Wealth Management
Janzen Cadillac, Toyota, Scion
MerCruiser
The Bank, NA
Judy Hull, Edward Jones
Bobby & Paula Anthony
Marvin & Cheryl Barth
Walter & Diane Coffey
Kathleen Harder, MD
Andrea Kelly
J Paul & Patsy Pepin
Sean & Trena Sutton
Eddie & Patsy Sutton
Stillwater Designs
Stillwater Women’s Clinic
Warren Clinic
Joi Aesthetics at
Atkinson Family Clinic
Spirit Bank
Gerald & Jeanette Bradshaw
Richard & Malinda Fischer
Chuck & Sarah Westerheide
P AGE 5
Spotlighting Volunteers
The Saville Center is so fortunate to have a great team of
volunteers who donate their time and resources for us. One
group who has always been a great asset to us is the Pi Beta Phi
Sorority, both active and alumni members. This year, the Pi
Phi’s held a golf tournament and jewelry party, both benefiting
The Saville Center. The girls volunteered at the Center for The
Big Event, cleaning up the house, clearing brush from the
landscaping and even “doing windows!” Some of the Pi Phi’s
also helped out with our Champagne & Diamonds fundraiser,
modeling the diamonds, shuttling attendees from the parking
Pi Phi alum Cat Thompson (center) with the Pi
lot and helping the Board and staff set up the event. The Pi Phi
Beta Phi volunteers at the annual fundraiser
alums were also generous to The Saville Center this year,
donating beautiful children’s books for our family room. Another organization that has been so kind to The Saville
Center is the Junior Service League. The ladies of JSL continued their meal donations, which have been such a
blessing to our CARES Team. Thank you to all of the volunteers who gave of themselves this year. We feel
privileged to have you as a part of our organization!
Meet Rachel...This summer, The Saville Center has been
lucky to have intern Rachel Cannady working with us. Rachel
has helped with many tasks around the Center and has been
able to see a Child Advocacy Center “from the inside out.”
Rachel is a senior in the Human Development and Family
Sciences program at OSU and hopes to continue working with
children in the future. She says, “After graduating in
December, I plan to apply for graduate school. I would like to
start next fall in the Human Development and Family Sciences
program with a specialization in Early Childhood Education. I
have enjoyed my time at the Saville Center and I am very
thankful for the opportunity to have had my internship here!”
Press Release…It’s working!
Positive Results from NCA
From the National Children’s Alliance (NCA), through which The Saville Center is accredited:
“Two recent studies have shown that Children‟s Advocacy Centers (CACs) are working and offering
cost savings to the communities in which they exist.
New research from the University of New Hampshire‟s Crimes Against Children Research Center has
shown that Children‟s Advocacy Centers are successful in doing just what they were designed to do, namely
coordinating investigations of child abuse by bringing police, child protection, medical and mental health
professionals together to help families in a child-friendly environment. The study found children at CACs were
more likely to get medical examinations and referrals to mental health services, and parents were more satisfied
with the job investigators are doing.
In addition, a separate study conducted by the National Children‟s
Advocacy Center in partnership with NCA has shown that on a case by case
basis, traditional investigations were 36% more expensive than investigations
conducted in a community with a Children‟s Advocacy Center. The average cost
of a CAC investigation was $2,902 compared to $3,949 for a non-CAC
investigation, generating a cost savings of more than $1,000 per case.
„These are important findings because they validate the tremendous
contributions of child advocacy centers to the welfare of our children,‟ said
Regina B. Schofield, Assistant Attorney General for the Office of Justice
Programs, U.S. Department of Justice.”
“ Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world.
Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”
~Margaret Mead
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Thank you to all of our generous donors who make our work possible.
Listed below are donors for August 2006 — July 2007. We sincerely apologize for any omissions or errors.
Bill & Patti Ahrberg
Joseph Akin
Albertson's
Alexander Construction
Merry Alexander
Shelly Anella
Anheuser-Busch, Inc.
Kathryn Annis
Anonymous
Bobby & Paula Anthony
Atkinson Family Clinic-Joi Aesthetics
B & L Heating & Air Conditioning
Charles & Jeanne Bacon
Willie Baker
Amber Bambrough
Marvin & Cheryl Barth
John & Jenifer Bartley
Lowell & Marilyn Barto
Linda Bauerlein
Ellison & Karen Beasley
Janette Bolene
Gerald & Jeanette Bradshaw
Carol Briegge
Kyle & Keri Bruce
Suzanne Carpenter
Carrier Ditching & Excavating
Charlie's Chicken
Charlie's Discount Drug
Church Women United
Cimarron Valley HCE
Citizen State Bank
Walter & Diane Coffey
Erin Copeland
Paige Corder
Katherine Drummond Corley
Marvin Dale
Joseph and Laura DeForest
Roger and Laura Demaree
Pat & Katherine Dorr
Julie Dougherty
Danielle Edwards
Jennifer Enmeier
First Christian Church
Richard and Malinda Fischer
Fisher Provence Realtors
Fraternal Order of Police #102
Steve and Tracy Frazier
Joe Fusco
Peter & Melinda Garner
Barbara Gish
L. Allen and Jennifer Glenn
Rick and Rodette Green
Greg Avery Homes
Gregg Pickens Real Estate
Gina Griffith
Grindstaff Realty Group
James & Ann Halligan
Kathleen Harder
Frank & Jan Hargrove
Pearl Heskett
Dave & Jo Hessel
David Higgins
Teresa Hopkins
Tim & Frances Smalley
Charlotte Horning
Ryan & Ashley Smith
Biff & Sue Horrocks
Sherri Snyder
Trish Houston
Spirit Bank
Judy Hull
Stillwater Automotive
Janzen Cadillac, Toyota, Scion
Stillwater Designs
Pat Jaynes
Stillwater Medical Center
Richard Jones
Stillwater National Bank
Andrea Kelly
Stillwater Surgery Center
David & Terrie Kerr
Stillwater Women's Clinic
Ray & Renee Kinnunen
Ryan Stites
Linda Klinger
Bill & Toni Stone
Lambert Construction
Carol Stone
Chris & Maria Lambert
Mike & Jennifer Stuart
Natalie Lim
Edwin Sutherland
Charles and Carolynn MacAllister
Eddie and Patsy Sutton
Gena Manning
Sean and Trena Sutton
Tom & Jennifer McConaghy
Teammates for Kids Foundation
Bob and Peggy McCormick
The Bank NA
Bob McCracken & Karen Gallagher
Thompson Foundation
Ellis & Shirley McHendry
Bill and Cat Thompson
David & April McSwain
Tiger Drug
Ricky & Jan McSwain
Steve & Teresa Tully
Mercruiser
Kim & Barney Turnham
Jerry Moeller
Unitarian Universalist Church
Jennifer Moody
Wal-Mart Foundation
J.T. Moore
Clement & Mariam Ward
Robert Moore
Warren Clinic
Michael Morgan
Chuck and Sarah Westerheide
Greg & Debbie Mosier
Tim Whaley
Robert Murphy
Rhonda Wiles
National Student Services, Inc.
Anthony and Melissa Wilkinson
Non-Traditional Students Organization
Todd Winters
Ocean Dental
Elizabeth Woltemath
Lynn Osborn
Daniel Wood
OSU Business Class
Barry Patton
A special thanks to those who have shared their time,
Jon & Nancy Patton
talents and resources July 2006—July 2007:
Payne County Bank
Eskimo Joe’s
J. Paul and Patsy Pepin
Stillwater Police Department
Scott and Gerri Petty
Pi Beta Phi
Pi Beta Phi Sorority
Junior Service League
Pi Beta Phi Alumnae
Stillwater Living
David Pitts
Staples
Eddie & Jan Polk
Stillwater NewsPress
Dwayla Dean Porter
Cushing Daily Citizen
Razook's Drug
Jan Madole
Aaron Reeves
Jason
White
Donna & Russell Rhinehart
Toni
Stone
Terri Rhoades
Heritage Construction
Scott & Marva Roach
Shelly Anella
Joyce Robbins
Hometown Brand Center
Robert and Gayle Robinson
Senator Mike Morgan
Ron Walker Construction Co.
Mike Metcalf
Marvin and Mary Rupp
Scott & Maggie Russell
Chief Norman McNIckle
James and Marie Saatkamp
Walgreen’s
Harold & Mary Lou Sare
Dr. Stephen Miller & staff
Keith Saville
Non-Traditional Students Organization
Rusty Shaw
Jennifer McConaghy
Showstoppers
Angela Weiser
Myria & Carl Slater
Marie Saatkamp
United Way
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A note from Brandi…
One of the highlights of my work with The Saville Center is being part of the Child Abuse
Prevention Task Force of Payne County. By focusing on activities that support parents
and create healthier communities for children, we can all do our part to reduce child
abuse and neglect.
“Protective factors are conditions in families and communities that, when present,
increase the health and well-being of children and families. They are attributes that
serve as buffers, helping parents who might otherwise be at risk of abusing their children to find resources,
supports, or coping strategies that allow them to parent effectively, even under stress. What are the
protective factors that promote healthy families?
Nurturing and attachment
Parents and caregivers who bond with and respond to the basic needs of their babies and young children lay
the foundation for a positive and loving relationship. They also stimulate the growth of their child's brain and
help their child learn how to interact in positive ways with others.
Knowledge of parenting and of child and youth development
Helping parents learn about normal infant, childhood, and teen development will help them understand what
to anticipate as their children grow and develop, and what types of support and discipline may work best at
each stage.
Parental resilience
Parenting can be stressful, especially when parents are also managing work demands or unemployment,
financial worries, illness, or difficulties with a spouse or others. Parents who have support and skills for
managing stress will be better able to cope with day-to-day challenges.
Social connections
For most of us, family, friends, and neighbors form a network that provides social interaction, recreation,
advice, and help. When parents have the opportunity to interact with, learn from, and seek the support of
other adults, their children benefit.
Concrete supports for parents
When parents are not employed or face other challenges, they may need assistance in order to provide
adequate food, clothing, housing, and medical care for their children. These supports may reduce the stress parents feel in difficult
circumstances, giving them more energy to nurture and support their children.”
From “Promoting Healthy Families in Your Community 2007 Resource Packet”
For more information, visit Child Welfare Information Gateway at www.child-abuse.com
“How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.”
~Anne Frank
T HE F UTURE OF T HE S AVILLE C ENTER ...
I am pleased with the continued progress of the Saville Center in
achieving its day-to-day mission and continued progress toward long
range goals. For the year to come, I have the following goals for The
Saville Center:
Maintain our high level of service to the victims of child abuse
and the community
Enhance the diversity of the Board of Directors
Continue toward our long range funding goals
Continue to apply for and receive grants from various sources
such as United Way, the National Children's Alliance, and the
Child Abuse Multidisciplinary Account
A Proud United Way Agency
The Saville Center
PO Box 393
Stillwater, OK 74076
Non-Profit
Organization
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P RESIDENT , T OM M C C ONAGHY ON
Wish List:
If you would like to make a contribution, The Saville Center has
a need for gift cards from the following locations:
Wal-Mart, Staples, Albertson’s, Lowe’s, Hobby Lobby.
Gift cards from these stores allow us to purchase miscellaneous
items as needed. Other items needed include individual bottled
water; copy or computer paper. Thank you.
The Saville Center’s
monthly board
meetings are
held the 3rd
Monday of each
month at noon at
The Saville Center.
Time and location
subject to change.