Summer 2015 - SCC Child Abuse/Neglect Council

Summer 2015
COMMUNITY ROOF-SIT 2015
16
September 13-18, 2015
• Roof-Sit 2015
• Angel Investors
• Calendar of Events
• Walk for Kids’ Sake
• Five by Five
• The Problem
• Read All About It
• Blow The Roof Off
• Team 107.1
• Family Fun
CO
M
MU
KIDS’ SAKE
N ITY
ROOFSI
01
5
R
FO
T2
1107 Military, Port Huron, MI 48060
[email protected]
Roof-Sit time is here again!! 2015 marks
the 21st year this unique public awareness
and fundraising event has taken place at the
Birchwood Mall featuring WSAQ’s RoofSitter Chuck Santoni as child advocate
supreme for one whole week – September
13-18, 2015. Shortly after the school bells
ring Chuck’s campout will begin and we ask
that you all cross your fingers for sunshine
and good weather. However, whatever the
weather, roof-top circumstances or personal
ailments, Chuck plans to hit the roof on
September 13, 2015 again for his 11th year
as the consummate spokesperson for St. Clair
County kids, their safety and well-being.
The event sponsors, our Council, WSAQ
Radio and Birchwood Mall are currently
planning Roof-Sit 21 and hope you will join
in the fun once again. This unique event is a
wonderful example of community caring and
we are proud to play a part!! The services
Roof-Sit helps to provide include prevention
education programming throughout St. Clair
County schools and forensic interviewing
services for nearly 150 alleged child sexual
abuse victims each year.
Chuck will be lifted Roof-Top to begin
his campout aboard a Fort Gratiot Fire
Department ladder truck on Sunday,
September 13, 2015. Chuck will of course
be cheered on loudly by the large crowd of
supporters he has led from Lakeside Park to
the Birchwood Mall. As soon as Chuck’s
feet hit the pebbly roof – he will begin
his advocacy for kids as he encourages all
WSAQ listeners, all day every day to pledge,
donate and simply support every kid’s right
to be safe.
We invite your participation in Roof-Sit 21 in
support of the belief that…
“It shouldn’t hurt to be a child.”
For ”Better or Worse”
Chuck Santoni’s week long roof-top living sometimes takes unpredictable
twists and turns and in 2014, Chuck’s left leg took an unpredictable twist in the
weeks before Roof-Sit resulting in a boot
and crutches!! Oh well – this complication
did not phase the indestructible Chuck,
and up he went roof-top – crutches and
all!! Those of you who have visited the
roof-top camp site know all about the
cramped quarters and portable shower
which would test the agility of the most
mobile – but imagine negotiating all
of this on crutches! Kudos to Chuck
pictured here ready to go in 2014 with
his ever ready smile despite anticipating
a particularly challenging week ahead!!
We’re looking forward to a crutch-free
2015!
OUR STORY
The St. Clair County Child Abuse/
Neglect Council began in 1984
when a group of local professionals
working daily with abused children
felt compelled to formalize an
effort directed at child abuse
PREVENTION and created our
Council which has come oh so far
in the years since!! From those
first days until the present, the main
ingredients for success have remained constant – committed people
who believe in the cause – and willingly give generously of their
time, talents, money and good will to help protect St. Clair County
kids. Foremost among those committed individuals are Roof-Sitters,
that unique brand of individual who seems to enjoy roof-top living for
a cause – and luckily – St. Clair County has one!! Chuck Santoni,
our very own St. Clair County Roof-Sitter, has helped this event
grow and prosper in spite of tough economic times, abysmal weather,
national tragedies and the like. The funds from this event have paved
the way for our many services which are provided at no cost and are
unduplicated in St. Clair County.
Our kids need you – speak up – advocate – educate – donate and
by all means listen to WSAQ Radio September 13-18, 2015 for
entertainment, good information and fun! Roof-Sit 2015 is a great
opportunity to support the steady stream of children who visit our
facility and the thousands who benefit from prevention programming.
We thank you in advance for your generosity, whether you choose to
become an Angel Investor, support the 5 X 5 or Team 107.1 events,
make a large donation or a small one – we appreciate your caring…..
“For Kids’ Sake”
Those interested in volunteering to help with or donate to Roof-Sit
2015 can reply by mail or call (810) 966-9911.
E-mail: [email protected]
p Donations: St. Clair County CAN Council
1107 Military St.
Port Huron, MI 48060
The St. Clair County Child Abuse/Neglect Council is located at
1107 Military St. in downtown Port Huron. Office hours are
9:00 - 4:00, M-F.
Visit our website at www.sccstopchildabuse.org
e-mail: [email protected]
CO
M
MU
KIDS’ SAKE
N ITY
ROOFSI
01
5
R
FO
T2
Roof-Sit 2015 is sponsored by:
COMMUNITY ROOF-SIT 2015
How you can participate in Roof-Sit 2015:
pHelp Chuck kick off the event by collecting pledges or making a donation and walking in the Walk for Kids’
Sake, September 13, 2015
pBecome an Angel Investor - $1000, $3000, and $5000 sponsorships available. Details: (810) 966-9911
T-shirt sponsorships also available . . . $400
pCharity Softball Game August 18, 2015 and Tee Off
For Kids golf outing August 22, 2015 – see website
for details.
pHold a special event (garage sale, casual day, penny collection)
pVisit the Mega Bake Sale - September 12, 2015
pVolunteer, buy a T-shirt, tell a friend, take up a collection - you decide, every penny helps!
pSupport Prosecutor Mike Wendling and Sheriff Tim Donnellon, Mike McCartan and Debra Johnson in the 5x5 Event, Sept. 15, 2015
p
Become a Team 107.1 member and qualify for lunch
with Chuck
TEAM 107.1 – ARE YOU A MEMBER?
Team 107.1, a fun event now in its fifth year, gains momentum each
year and in 2014 – over one hundred supporters contributed $107.10
each to join a special group of week-long cheerleaders for Chuck and
Roof-Sit.
This year, all Team 107.1 members will have a special opportunity –
lunch with Chuck roof-top on Friday, September 18, 2015. Thursday
evening, all Team 107.1 members names will be placed in a hat and
the five lucky winners drawn will be given the opportunity to lunch
with Chuck roof-top the next day! Here’s your chance – to go up on
the roof! Team 107.1 memberships may be called in 1-866-852-5437
or visit us at the mall!!
Team 107.1 Rocks – For Kids’ Sake!
MANY THANKS
The hundreds of volunteers
who help make Roof-Sit
happen include Sandy
O’Neill and daughter,
Madison who for many
years have manned
a terrific bake sale
the Saturday prior to
Roof-Sit on behalf of
Woman’s Life Chapter
#836. Sandy, who was once
employed by the Council as a prevention educator, has
remained a loyal supporter of child abuse prevention and is seen here
with daughter Madison. Many thanks to Sandy who was recognized
by Council as Child Advocate of the Year in 2015 (along with
Brooke Sniesak) for her outstanding support of our belief that…
“It shouldn’t hurt to be a child.”
THE PROBLEM
Much is being done to PREVENT child abuse and neglect, yet we must do
more. As long as a single child is abused or neglected, this struggle cannot end.
No study can gauge the human toll that abuse and neglect inflicts on our
children. Most physical injuries heal with time, but the emotional injuries
can last a lifetime, leaving survivors to ask time and again: “Why was I
hurt so badly by those who were supposed to love and protect me?”
There is no good answer.
The St. Clair County Child Abuse/Neglect Council, and others like it all
across Michigan, are working for the day when no child has to ask that
question.
Every step we take toward eliminating child abuse will improve the quality
of life for children, families, and communities, and will provide a better
future for all of us.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
p September 12, 2015:Blow the Roof Off Event
7:30 p.m. – Angry Bull
Steakhouse
p September 12, 2015:Mega Bake Sale-Birchwood Mall
p September 13, 2015:Family Fun 12:30 p.m. - Lakeside Park
2:00 p.m. - Walk For Kids Sake
3:00 p.m. - Chuck goes “Roof-Top”
p September 13-18, 2015: Chuck Lives Roof-Top
p September 15, 2015: Five by Five Event
p Week Long Roof-Sit Special Events:
pCanisters – Local Retail Establishments
p T-shirt Sales
p Team 107.1 Event
p Prevention Education Display – Birchwood Mall
pSeptember 18, 2015: 6:00 p.m. Chuck leaves roof!
WALK FOR KIDS’ SAKE
LOOKING FOR ANGELS!
Once again, Council offers three levels of Angel
Investor commitments to Roof-Sit - $1,000 - $3,000
- $5,000 – an excellent way for area businesses and
service clubs to become involved and promote their
services over the airwaves. Each level offers great
promotional benefits, including T-shirt advertisements,
on-air promos, mall signage and lunch on the roof
with Chuck for $5,000 donors. This is a popular and
fun project for area businesses and service clubs – just
ask the Loyal Order of the Moose and the local Fraternal Order of
Eagles – they are loyal Angel Investors and have loved eating lunch
roof-top!!! For additional details, contact us at 810.966.9911.
FIVE BY FIVE EVENT
September 15, 2015
The friendly rivalry has begun and our fab four are busy whipping
up enthusiasm for the 5 X 5 event which will take place Tuesday,
September 15, 2015. 2014 saw the Donnellon-Wendling team
celebrate victory over the Johnson-McCartan team – a close race
indeed!!
We hope you’ll listen in as Deb Johnson, Community Mental
Health’s Executive Director and Mike McCartan, Community
Mental Health’s former Director face off against Sheriff Tim
Donnellon and Prosecutor Mike Wendling in the all-day event
as they aim to raise funds for child abuse prevention and child
advocacy. Originally, the group hoped to raise $5,000 (each team)
by 5:00 p.m. so they would be on time for dinner with their family.
However, 5 X 5 is now a misnomer – as the combined pledges 2014
totaled over $40,000!! Although the rivalry is intense, this group is
hilarious and their humorous banter makes for good listening all day
long! In the end, Deb, Tim, and the two Mikes all agree, in spite of
the significant dollar amount raised, it’s the cause that really counts
and rain or shine they’ll give their all in support of their shared
belief that…
“It Shouldn’t Hurt
To Be A Child.”
Get your exercise – have some fun – advocate for a good cause and
walk with us in the Walk For Kids’ Sake, Sunday, September 13,
2015. Chuck is anxious to lead the walk from Lakeside Park to
Birchwood Mall – and hopes the crowd will be bigger than ever this
year!
Walk For Kids’ Sake – Roof-Sit Kick Off Event
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Lakeside Park – September 13, 2015
Park at the mall and ride shuttle to Lakeside
12:30 p.m. family fun events
2:00 p.m. Walk begins
Dogs & fries by Bill Schroeder (donations accepted)
Rockin’ DJ
No registration fee – but donations gladly accepted!
The largest group registering at the park and walking will
receive free pizza upon arrival at the mall.
Come to the park and walk with us – For Kids’ Sake!
BLOW THE ROOF OFF
“Blow the Roof Off”, a ‘barn dance’ featuring
Scott Manery and the Barnburners, will be
held Saturday, September 12, 2015 at the Angry
Bull at 7:30 p.m. This event is fun and fabulous so grab your
cowgirl (or boy) and let’s whoop it up for Roof-Sit 2015. All
proceeds benefit Roof-Sit. See you there!
We are often asked questions about child abuse:
indicators, reporting mandates, prevention, and
community resources. One of the most important aspects
of Roof-Sit is the opportunity for those who visit the mall
headquarters to access all kinds of quality prevention
information at no cost. We display a wide variety of
informational pieces which address all aspects of child
development and family dynamics, as well as many
resource materials which discuss social problems.
We are pleased to offer complimentary access to these
materials and our staff members are always on site to
help. If you don’t find what you need or would like to
order extras – you have only to ask – and please do!
Information is also available about all our child abuse
prevention programming – is your school, day care
center, church or service club interested? Once again, our
staff stands ready to help!
BOARD MEMBERS SUPPORT CAUSE
Pictured here is Jeff Thomson working the Roof-Sit phones pen
in hand - ready to help the cause. Jeff is just one of our willing
board members who volunteer for everything from walking
the walk, to folding t-shirts to
manning the phones and
outside “hut.” Jeff has
been a catalyst in bringing
many, many volunteers
from SEMCO (his place of
work) to work all aspects
of Roof-Sit for many years.
Also pictured is Debra
Johnson, CAN Council
Board President, whose
advocacy for all kids and
her enthusiasm for this cause is simply
amazing. In this instance, Deb is
managing the mic on the roof, where,
after a full day of roof-sitting, she and
Mike McCartan raised over $20,000 in
pledges!!
Many thanks to Jeff, Deb and all our
board members who pitch in to help
make Roof-Sit successful every year
and daily support our belief that…
“It shouldn’t hurt to be a child.”
St. Clair County Child Abuse
Neglect Council, Inc.
1107 Military
Port Huron, MI 48060
READ ALL ABOUT IT