Fall 2011 - Walker Scottish Rite Clinic

“A Gift to Help Children Is an Investment in the Future.”
Fall - Winter 2011
The Walker Scottish Rite Clinic
for Childhood Language Disorders
Our Mission: The
Walker Scottish Rite
Clinic for Childhood
Language Disorders
of St. Louis, Inc.
is committed to
teaching two through
six year-old children
with speech and
language disorders the
communication skills
necessary to succeed
in school and
throughout their lives.
This goal is achieved
through early identification and long-term
therapy and by
training parents in
techniques to use
with their children
at home.
The Walker
Scottish Rite Clinic
for Childhood
Language Disorders
Tribute to a Visionary - Earl E. Walker
Everyone has their own Earl Walker story! He was a man who
could entertain you, motivate you, challenge you, and most of
all inspire you. At age 91, he still went to work six days a week,
starting at 6:00 AM! Talk about inspiring!
As one of the visionary founders of The Walker Scottish Rite
Clinic for Childhood Language Disorders, he will be remembered
for many things.
As a leader, he excelled at pulling people together on
projects. In 1986, as he, Les Denney and several other Scottish
Rite leaders set out to start a clinic for speech and language
disorders, they could hardly foresee the thousands of children
they would assist (more than 15,000 to date). Earl was chosen
to lead the new agency’s board of directors and held that position
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3632 Olive Street
St. Louis, MO 63108
(314) 533-7415
(800) 358-5656
www.srclinic.org
Earl and Myrtle with Clinic children (1991)
until his death in August 2011. He brought many leaders onto
the board and wisely utilized their talents. Over it’s 23 years, the
Clinic grew, expanded its service hours, added more therapists,
expanded to new locations, utilized vans to get to outlying areas,
added Headstart locations, included services to Spanish-speaking
children and always kept an eye on the Clinic’s mission to help
both the child and the parents.
As a family man, Earl was a caring father, grandfather and
great-grandfather. He and Myrtle had four children, Mary, Tom,
Nance, and Peggy, all successful in their own right. There are
many great family stories from weekends at the lake house in
Cuba, MO and from holidays and family gatherings.
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From the Director’s Desk
As the year moves towards it’s
close, we reflect back on a pivotal
year. Our 2011 Clinic journey has
been an eternal flux of external
moments, the energy of a team of
many engaged in a common goal, the
training and commitment to proceed
forward and the knowledge that,
whatever the outcome, the road was
traveled with clear intent.
2011 began with the formal
signing of the Maryville University
Partnership with the Clinic. A day well heralded as the vision
of the Clinic’s tomorrow was crafted through the direction and
philanthropy of Earl and Myrtle Walker and the guidance of the
Clinic Board of Directors. The year has been spent looking at
all Clinic processes, program delivery and outcomes to assure a
strong, viable Clinic to serve an every-growing list of children in
need of speech-language therapy.
2011 has brought changes internally as well -- with four of
our team having beautiful new babies (2 this year, 3 early next
year!) and Diane’s journey towards retirement (although I
doubt retirement equals couch time for Ms. Diane!) and the
anticipated addition of two new part-time Development team
members, our Clinic family is growing. As with the cycle of life,
2011 also brought the passing of 3 important Clinic women who
have been advocates for the Clinic since the very beginning - Alice
McLain, Lorraine Lyles and Mildred Gilmore - all three Scottish
Rite Masonic wives and purpose-filled women who have shared
their gifts for the betterment of the Clinic
2011 brought two exciting new events - Pull 4 Kids & the 52
Club Party with a Purpose - to our realm with much enjoyment to
all participants and appreciation to event committees while raising
funds to support Clinic services. As we speak, we are still winding
down from the 17th Annual KidTalk Celebration/Speak up 4
Kids which is always a wonderful gathering of Clinic friends and
Clinic families where stories gather and the spirit of philanthropy
abounds to raise funds for Clinic programs.
2011 brought an impactful game-changer with the loss of our
beloved Chairman and Co-Founder, Earl E. Walker. While there
will never be enough words to encapsulate the life-force of this
joy-filled man, the blue print for the Clinic’s future was drafted in
his hands. The Clinic Board are the architects of this vision and,
together, with help from our families, community and partners,
this dream continues. Earl E. Walker lives on eternally through
each of our 15,000 children served to date and the generations of
children yet to be served through the Walker Scottish Rite Clinic.
The Clinic approaches our new tomorrow as a team engaged in
a purpose-filled vision with great anticipation of our coming year.
In Partnership,
Tribute to a Visionary
- Earl E. Walker
(continued)
As a philanthropist, he also excelled.
He not only led the way with his and Myrtle’s
giving, he challenged others to do the same.
Over the years, they presented challenge
grants to be matched, created the 52 Club
for ongoing giving, launched special events
to make new friends and produce income,
and simply put their money where their
values were. The Walker’s most recent gift
to Maryville University to create Walker
Hall on the campus and house not only
the Health Professions, but the Clinic’s
offices and a therapy site, confirm their
visionary thinking - - and action!
As a business man, Earl lived the
Earl as we knew
him best - - at
American dream - - from making tools in
his desk
making things
happen! (2010)
his garage to running a multi-million dollar
empire of businesses. Earl and Myrtle
actually did begin Carr Lane Manufacturing in the garage of their home. Earl had
worked at Curtiss-Wright Aircraft Company (later McDonnell Aircraft Corporation)
and realized the importance of standardized parts for successful aircraft production.
Within a decade, the business was a leader in its field - - and still is. Other business
opportunities came along and were added to the Walker holdings. Earl was always a
strong supporter of Kirkwood, where he and Myrtle met in the Kirkwood High school
biology lab and were married a few years later.
As a man, we shall all remember him for his ‘joke of the day,’ his sincere love of
family, his special caring heart for children, his personal interest in his community,
his love of politics, his passion for the great outdoors, his interests in all things
mechanical, and his inquisitive mind! He was a very stimulating man to be around!
As a mason, Earl was also a member of the Kirkwood Masonic Lodge #484, a
Shriner, an Honorary Member of DeMolay
International, and was bestowed the Grand
Cross of the Scottish Rite, the highest honor
of Scottish Rite Freemasonry.
In our final tribute to our wonderful
leader, we share a few photos of Earl
from his 23 years as the Clinic’s board
chairman. Earl was always busy helping
make something good happen for the Clinic.
On page 7, you will find a tribute from the
Clinic’s staff and board.
On September 18, 2011 the Walker
family held a memorial service for Earl at
Kirkwood High School and more than 800
people attended. A fitting tribute to this
visionary and caring man. Thank you for
Ill. Earl E. Walker, Grand Cross
being our leader, Mr. Walker.
Sheri Mistretta, Executive Director
[email protected]
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Sponsors helping to underwrite
Our annual fall gala, KidTalk Celebration is a time
to stop and celebrate our successes and thank our
loyal donors and friends. The KidTalk Celebration
committee worked for months in finding fantastic
auction items, gathering sponsors and advertisers,
and inviting friends and family to join in the
celebration of the Clinic’s work with children.
With approximately 200 people in attendance,
this is one of the largest events the Clinic does each
year. Everyone loves a good party and this is one
to remember! Held at the historic Scottish Rite
Cathedral Theatre, the crowd enjoyed tables of auction
items, raffles, a delicious meal, an exciting live auction,
a dynamic program - - including a tribute to Earl
Walker, the popular Wall of Wine, and Speak Up for
Kids, the auction to underwrite Clinic services.
The true value of those services was highlighted by
Clinic parents, Tammy and Steven Burke and their
son, Aidan, age 4, a client of Brandy Harrelson in
the Elsberry Outreach site in Elsberry, MO. They
Aidan shows Ed Kellogg Board Chair and
shared the challenges Aidan faced, the frustrations the
Ivy Hartman, the Emcee of the event, his
family encountered, and the success they have had at the
favorite auction item.
Clinic. Little Aidan charmed the crowd as he shared the
microphone with his parents.
Our sincere thanks to committee members Barbara
Albrecht, Shelly Dale, Kay Drews, Ersie Harris, Lucille
Kramer, Lois Loomstein, Marian Rose, Janice Sheets,
Darlene Skaggs, Jaina Stus, Suzanne Zepf, and Aubrey
Zobrist for an outstanding job!
KidTalk Celebration is a great event for the Clinic to
make new friends, bring in funds to support programming,
and showcase our wonderful volunteers! Many THANKS to ALL
The Burke Family, with theropist Brandy
who make is such a great success!
the evening included:
Platinum Sponsors: The Delmar
Gardens Family and The Kellogg Family
Gold Sponsors: Carr Lane
Manufacturing and Maryville University
Silver Sponsors: Adams Place
Retirement Community and Missouri
DeMolay
Bronze Sponsors: Bissingers
Handcrafted Chocolatier, Commerce
Trust Company, James & Dorothy
Fiete, Moolah Temple Guides Bingo
Fund and SSM St. Clare Health Center
Copper Sponsors: Lucille Kramer
and Webster Groves Lodge #84
A special thank you from Aidan.
Harrelson (L).
Meet a Clinic Family - The Burkes
Take Time to Read
program. The program
offers a new book to a
child when the child and
an adult have read ten
books together.
During therapy, Aidan
loves to play the “Diggity
Dog” and “Let’s Go to
Aidan and Miss Brandy spend time on the ‘r’ blends
McDonalds” board games
to improve his communication skills. His family helps Aidan when they
hear him make a mistake by asking him, “It that how we are supposed to
say that?” He quickly recognizes the mistake and corrects it. “The impact
that the Walker Scottish Rite Clinic has had on our family is immeasurable.
A blessing beyond belief, for sure.” concluded Tammy.
Aidan is expected to graduate with ‘age appropriate’ speech and
language skills in just a few months. Our hat’s are off to this delightful and
determined young man!
“He just talked in ‘mumble-jumble’ and it took a lot of effort to
understand what he was trying to say. Aidan was only two, but we knew
he needed help.” said his mother, Tammy. “We took him for his 2-year
check-up and the doctor confirmed his need for speech/language therapy.
His older sister, Madeline, had been through the Walker Scottish Rite
Clinic’s Elsberry office in 2008, so we took Aidan there. Miss Brandy
(Harrelson) had Aidan saying words we could all understand in a matter
of two-three months. Our family was stunned at the progress! We can’t
say enough good things about Miss Brandy, she is just wonderful with the
children.”
Brandy had some kudos of her own, “Mr. and Mrs. Burke do an
excellent job of working with Aidan’s speech sounds at home. He has
made great progress in a short amount of time due to his hard work. He
practices each therapy session and works hard, no matter how difficult the
task is. He is an ideal speech student.”
Aidan is dedicated to the task. He and mom, Tammy, practice with his
‘word cards’ twice each day and he and Dad have special time together at
bedtime reading stories. Aidan has earned several books in the Clinic’s
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The Walker Scottish Rite Clinic for Childhood Language Disorders
Board Transitions
New Board Officers
New Board Member
With the passing of Earl Walker, the Clinic’s board
of directors enacted its succession plan and Edward J.
Kellogg, vice chair of the board, became the new chairman
in September. The vice chair position is now held by
Alden (Bud) Hacker, and Howard Hurwitz remains as
treasurer. With the resignation of Mark Lyles, retiring
recorder, John Siscel was elected to fill that position.
At the September board meeting,
Greig Gatzert was elected to the board of
directors to complete the term of Mark
Lyles. Greig is a third-generation mason
with a proud history of service to DeMolay,
Scottish Rite and the Shriners. He and his
wife, Cassandra, have two children, Chelsea
and Garrett. Greig is vice president of
Double G Brands, Inc. in Eureka. Upon
his election, Greig noted, “Serving on the
board of the Walker Scottish Rite Clinic is
an honor. It affords me the opportunity to
perpetuate the goal of this Clinic...helping
children with a need!” We welcome Greig
to the board of directors!
Mark Lyles Named
Emeritus Board
Member
The Clinic Board of Directors – Fall 2011. Seated: Board Officers
(l-r) Howard Hurwitz, Treasurer, Ed Kellogg, Chair, Bud Hacker, Vice
Chair, and John Siscel, Recorder. Standing (l to r): Greig Gatzert,
John Caraker, Bob Cockerham, Ron Hartoebben, Joe Dale, Don Bowers (Emeritus) and Gale Bennington.
Unable to be present for the photo were: G. T. Cozad III, Tom Eschen,
Jim Hall, Ersie Harris, and Randy Wilson.
Mark Lyles submitted his resignation
in August after he and Lorraine moved
to Kansas to be with their son Mark and
family. (Sadly Lorraine passed away in
October.) The board immediately voted
Mark an Emeritus Member of the Board
for giving more than 20 years of service to
the children and the Clinic. At age 95 (Nov
13) Mark continues to be an inspiration to
all! CONGRATULATIONS, Mark for being
such a wonderful board member!
Staff Transitions
Development Office Changes
On December 31, 2011, Diane B. Ludwig, CFRE, Development Director for the Clinic for the
past seven and a half years, will pack up her desk (if she can!) and head into retirement. Diane
will be moving back to her hometown of Fulton, MO to join family and friends and enjoy her
newly remodeled condo. “My time at the Clinic has been some of the most rewarding of my 28
years in fundraising,” Diane noted. “Getting to see the impact of the services on the children and
seeing lives change within months has been tremendously inspiring! And getting to work with Mr.
Walker and our great board of directors these past years has been quite an honor. I will miss it all
tremendously! I’ve already got KidTalk Celebration 2012 on my calendar, so I’ll be back for visits.”
Taking over the development director duties on January 1, 2012 is Mona Monteleone, Clinic’s
development coordinator for the past three years. “It has been a privilege to work with Diane and
have her as a mentor over the last three years. I look forward to my new position the new additions
to the development team and what the future holds for the Clinic.”
The development office will also be welcoming two new part-time employees, one for data base
coordination and one for special events. “Transitions are both challenging and exhilarating.” noted
Sheri Mistretta, Executive Director. “We wish Diane well in her new life and look forward to Mona
and her new team continuing our many development efforts to fund the programs and services of
the Clinic.” Happy Retirement, Diane! Congratulations, Mona!
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Diane (l) and Mona review files in preparation for
the transition
Party with a Purpose for 52 Club
Earl Walker loved the 52 Club! He created it in 1998 to help grow an ongoing stream of income to fund
clinic services. As a good friend to Earl and Myrtle Walker, Barbara Albrecht, a 52 Club member herself,
wanted to help grow the membership. So she decided to coordinate a ‘Party with a Purpose!’
On the evening of September 29, 2011, Barbara hosted a cocktail party at Sunset 44 Bistro in Kirkwood. More than 30
people attended, including a special visit from Myrtle Walker. The party was a great success! The purpose was to sign up
new 52 Club members - - - that too was a success! In total, more than 19 new members were added
bringing the total membership to 220!
Our sincere thanks to Barbara for helping the Clinic and its children.
New 52 Club Members from
the Party with a Purpose
Barry and Jackie Albrecht
Curt and Lori Albrecht
Doug and Ann Albrecht
Ted and Nichole Albrecht
Jon and Peggy Dunham
Greig and Cassandra Gatzert
Ken Goldman
Nancy Guyton
Don and Carol Helm
Bonnie Hurwitz
Sheila Levi-Clutts
John and Anita O’Connell
Walter and Karen Sawicki
See page 11 for a complete list of 52 Club members
52 Club Membership Levels
$5 a week = $260 a year
$10 a week = $520 a year
Wish List
The following items, supplies and
program materials are used regularly by
the Clinic. Donations are appreciated
as they help us stay within budget. You
may bring the actual items to the Clinic
or call or email Sharon (314-533-7415;
[email protected]), tell her what
you want to purchase from the list, and
then just mail a check or put it on your
credit card. We sincerely appreciate
ALL in-kind gifts.
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Payments may be made monthly, quarterly or annually. Contact
the Development Office at 314-533-7415 to sign up or used the
envelope enclosed in this newsletter. Help the children every
week of the year!
and General Supplies
Batteries – AA, AAA and C
Copy Paper (8 ½ x 11; white)
Kitchen Trash Bags (13 gal)
Paper Towels
Pine-Sol All-Purpose Cleaner
Scotch Tape Rolls (Refills)
Softsoap Hand Soap
Toilet Paper
Windex (ammonia free)
Program Supplies
Evaluation Tools
(pkg of 25) $ 37
Goldman-Fristoe 2 Test Forms
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3 of HAPP-3 Comprehensive
$ 41
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Evaluation Form (pkg of
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3 of HAPP-3 Major Phonol
$ 35
Form (pkg of 25)
l Test Kit
1 of ROWPVT-Spanish-Bilingua
$149
(2000 edition)
tences Forms
MacArthur CDI: Words & Sen
$ 25
(pkg of 25)
$ 25
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MacArthur CDI: III Forms (pk
Program Tools
$ 16
Buzz Off Game
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Early Apraxia of Speech Stories
$120
Buildup
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$ 17
Home Depot 18-piece Tool Box
$ 42
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Just for Kids Answering Questi
ket
and Buc $ 20
Little Tykes Wee Waffle Blocks
$ 40
Magnetic Color Maze
$ 11
Magnetic Play Set: Playhouse
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sa and Do $ 27
Mailbox and Mail Set (Melis
$ 65
Photo Cues Flip Book
$ 70
Preschool Apraxia Cards
$ 42
Too
Scissors, Glue and Vocabulary
$ 30
Speech Steps
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Take Home Preschool Langua
$ 34
Development
$ 50
The Tongue Thrust Book
$200
Trampolines (2) $ 12
Deck
Understanding Negation Fun
$ 32
Go
Vocalic R to
Books
$ 14
Community Helpers Set
$ 7
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How Do Dinosaurs Go Up
$ 30
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$ 3
Thanks for Thanksgiving
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$ 30
Storytelling Kit
$ 10
What Will Elmo Be?
New Pull 4 KIDS TRAPSHOOT A SUCCESS!
The day was sunny but chilly as more than 52 people participated in the
Clinic’s first ever benefit trapshoot, Pull 4 Kids, event at the Gateway Gun
Club in Bridgeton. Members and instructors from Lindenwood Colleges’s
Shooting Club were on hand to provide safety training for each person and to
guide the teams of five through the morning of shooting.
This new event was headed by Frank Mistretta assisted by Bret Akers, Joe
Dale, Kirk Hutchison, Rich Lecinski and Joe Roeser. “We wanted everyone
Ed Kellogg (l), Clinic Chairman thanks Frank Mistretta
for his many efforts in making Pull 4 Kids a success.
to come out and have some fun, support the Clinic, and try their luck at
shooting clay pigeons. Feedback has been good and we feel we certainly
accomplished our goal” said Frank.
Major sponsors for the day included: The Kellogg Family, Garic LLC,
Mistretta Chiropractic, and Richard Lecinski. In total, the event grossed
$6,500 for Clinic programs and services. Many THANKS to the Trapshoot
team!!
Each teams of five was assisted by two Lindenwood
Shooting Club members
Joe Roeser and Jack Hoeman grilled hotdogs and
hamburgers for everyone.
Meet a Clinic Child - Matthew
Matthew is into all things “boy,” from Cars (the movie) to Transformers
to Angry Birds. He’s always into the latest fad in toys. Matthew also likes
to collect things, such as all the characters from Cars.
Now six (6), Matthew has been in speech and language therapy for over
four years. From age two through four and a half, he received services at
Cardinal Glennon Hospital. He came to the Walker Scottish Rite Clinic in
March of 2010.
Matthew has a diagnosis of apraxia of speech (a motor planning speech
disorder). He has plenty to say, however it can be difficult to understand
him. Miss Carrie (Barry), his therapist, has worked with Matthew on the
“L” and “L-blend” sounds and he has made very good progress. While
working on the palatal strident sounds (“sh, ch, j”), it was discovered that
Matthew has an underbite. This issue always needs to be addressed by a
dentist/orthodontist before speech therapy can help completely.
The most recent focus for therapy sessions has been the “R” sound. This
is a difficult sound for many children, and it is made even more difficult for
Matthew with his motor planning speech problems. He and Miss Carrie are
taking the sound one step at a time and have been able to make significant
progress on the “R” sound in words, phrases, and sentences. “Matthew
is working hard to be able to produce other types of “R” sounds such as
ear and oar,” noted Miss Carrie, “He is a willing learner and has a great
attitude. He makes me laugh in every session we have.”
Matthew loves almost all board and card games – which makes therapy
time a good time for him. One of his current favorites is Sponge Bob Ants
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in the Pants.
He also really
likes the game
Cootie. And,
of course, he
really loves it
when he wins!
Matthew’s
prognosis
is good,
however he
Matthew and Miss Carrie work on “R” sounds during a therapy
session.
will likely
need continued
speech therapy even after he turns seven (7) and can no longer receive
services through the Clinic. He has a very supportive family. Noted
mother, Denise, “Not only has Matthew’s speech improved greatly since he
has started therapy at WSRC but his improved knowledge of the alphabet
and his ability to associate sounds to words has given him an advantage
in school. Matthew has gained much self confidence since he has been
attending therapy, He is not inhibited by his speech in anyway, as a matter
of fact, he now talks non stop. Quoting one of Matthew’s favorite super
heroes “To Eternity and Beyond.”
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When I think of Earl, I think of a
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A Tribute to Lorraine Lyles
Lorraine V. Lyles, beloved wife of Mark Lyles, long-time board member, was a dear friend to the
Clinic. She and Mark were at all the KidTalk Celebrations and even celebrated their 50th anniversary
at the 2008 event.
Sadly, after many months of illness, Lorraine passed away on October 21, 2011. A special
memorial service was held at the Scottish Rite Cathedral for Lorraine on Sunday, November 13, 2011.
The room was filled with those who knew and loved her. Lorraine was a faithful Clinic volunteer and
supporter who will be greatly missed - - we will especially miss her great style and quick wit.
As a tribute to Lorraine, Mark is adding a silver leaf to the Clinic’s Giving Tree. Here, Mark and
son, Mark, and wife, Linda, select the perfect spot on the tree for the new leaf.
AROUND THE CLINIC
Elsberry Outreach Site featured in Lincoln
County Journal
New Scottish Rite Members Tour Clinic
During the October Scottish Rite Reunion Weekend, new
Scottish Rite members were given tours of the Clinic and got to
meet therapist Sr. Margaret Guzzardo and executive director
Sheri Mistretta. The group had many good questions and
learned much about their new charity.
In September, Sheri Mistretta,
Executive Director, made a
presentation to the North East
Missouri (NEMO) Scottish Rite
Club in Troy, MO. The focus was
the Elsberry Outreach site and the
children who attend each week. A
child, Wesley, and his parent were
in attendance at the meeting. The
Lincoln County Journal did a photo
and article following Sheri’s visit.
Here, Brandy Harrelson, therapist,
and Wesley take a break to pose for
their photo in the journal.
Clinic Baby Boom #2 Underway
Once again, the Clinic is being blessed with new little family
members. On October 27, Beth and Ryan McCarthy,
welcomed Kathleen Clare who joins big sister
Molly(age 2 1/2). Kate, Steve and Luke (age
2) Bockhold added Genevieve Rose to their
family on November 2. Still awaiting new family
members are Carrie and Pat Barry in early
January to join Ethan (age 7), Olivia (age 5) and
Marin (age 2), and Mona Monteleone and Rick
Lecinski expecting twins in late March to join
Nora (age 2).
Maryville Reaches Out - Students Assist
at Clinic
Scottish Rite Foundation of Missouri–
A Strong Partner
On September
13, twelve
Maryville students
came to the Clinic
site in the Scottish
Rite Cathedral to
volunteer. During
the day, the
students inflated
87 playtime balls,
revamped the
much-loved train table in the waiting room and touched hundred’s of books
in the clinic’s lending library. MANY THANKS to them for getting a lot of
things off our “To Do List.”
A big Clinic salute to the Scottish Rite Foundation of Missouri
for their continued support. The Scottish Rite Foundation
provides funding all across our state within the 5 geographic
“Valleys” of membership including Joplin, Columbia, Kansas
City, St. Joseph and St. Louis. Through their ongoing support,
our Walker Scottish Rite Clinic annually receives significant
dollars to provide speech and language services.
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Giving With A Special Heart
Eddie and Millie Gilmore
loved the Clinic and the children
it served. Eddie knew first-hand
what they were going through.
As a young boy, Eddie was not
able to speak well - - and there
was no clinic to help him. Kids
teased him, school was difficult
and life was often hard. So
Eddie was passionate about the
work we do.
After his death in 2001, Millie
continued his passion. She
volunteered for the Clinic, was
a member of the 52 Club, a
regular at KidTalk Celebration, and an advocate for the Clinic wherever she went.
Millie was a ‘one-woman force.’ Her delightful charm brightened any room she
was in. Her loss on November 4, 2011, at age 94, leaves a hole in all our lives.
As a forward-thinking couple, Eddie and Millie had made plans in their will
to continue helping the children at the Walker Scottish Rite Clinic. While details
are still pending, the estate gift they left will provide assets to help the Clinic do
its work. Many children will be helped because of their thoughtful planning and
caring hearts. THANK YOU Millie and Eddie! Your legacy of caring will live on.
Tribute Trees
Family Trees
($25, $50, $100 gifts)
Elsberry Tree
Carlyle and Lynda Gallowan
SDC Incorporated (2 Leaves)
Sunnen Foundation
Nita and George Walker
Silver Leaves
Gold and Silver
Giving Tree
ABD
Sheldon and Pat Chesky
Commerce Trust Company
Davlan Engineering
Dimco-Gray
Northwestern Tools
Quality Screw Machine Products
Max and Pat Saunders
TCMI
Walker Scottish Rite Clinic Board
of Directors
Walker Scottish Rite Clinic Staff
(Gold leaves represent $1,000 gifts;
Silver leaves represent $500 gifts)
In Memory of Lorraine Lyles
In Memory of Earl E. Walker
Silver Leaves
Gold Leaves
Mark Lyles
Walker Scottish Rite Clinic Board
of Directors
St. Louis Tree
Earl E. Walker
By Sheri and Frank Mistretta
Don Heitman
By Sacred Hearts Knights of Columbus
Tom and Chris Eschen
Ed and Edie Kellogg
Virginia (Ginny) Kellogg
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Trivia Night Set
for March
Mark your calendars now for Saturday
night, March 3, 2012 and join us for Trivia
Night 2012. We will again gather in the
dining room of the Scottish Rite Cathedral for
FUN, FOOD, and FANTASTIC TRIVIA!! Tables
of 8, mulligans, auction items, raffles, prizes
and more! Check our website in January for
full details.
Special Thanks to Our Many Donors
July 11, 2011 - November 20, 2011
We deeply appreciate these gifts to help fund services for our children. We apologize if any names are
incorrect or have been inadvertently omitted. Please contact the Development Office with updates.
In Honor Gifts
Barbara Albrecht
Doug and Anne Albrecht
John and Anita O’Connell
Kate Bockhold
Michelle and Richard Lee
Elmo and Anna Blum’s
25th Anniversary
Kelly Weber
Ed and Joyce Brucker
Marge Weisbrod’s
90th Birthday
Harry and Lorraine Becker
In Memory Gifts
Agnes Cosentino
Cecile and Elizabeth McLard
Robert and Effie Stankey
Harvey and Karen Carafoil’s
50th Anniversary
Robert Dickinson
Lois and Jack Loomstein
Helen Evan
Lucy Cross’ 85th Birthday
Lucy Cross
Cole Hunter
Nancy and Harris Guyton
Howard Hurwitz
Steve and Judy Lives
Martin Satzins
Karlee Mansker
Joseph and Glenda Mansker
Meyer’s 50th Anniversary
Fay Dickinson
Sharon Kamp
Mildred Gilmore
Angela & Stephen Armbruster
Jacqueline Armbruster
Marion and Michelle Briggs
George Washington Lodge # 9
Charles Iselin
Diane B. Ludwig
Sheri and Frank Mistretta
Kathleen and William
Stephenson
David Swinney
Lois and Jack Loomstein
Don Heitman
Tristan Norton-Hrabel
C. Norton
Harold Huhn
Richard and Mary
Rammelsburg, Jr.
Lillie Niebuhr
Dan Triska’s Birthday
Alan and Elsie Renner
Aaron Wann
Ellen N. Schutte
Scared Heart Knights of
Columbus
Nanette Huhn
Lorraine Lyles
Nancy Christianson
Betty Corey
Robert and Stacy Cockerham
Tom Eschen
Greg and Jan Gates
Howard Hurwitz
Charlie Iselin
Ed and Edie Kellogg
Virginia (Ginny) Kellogg
Dennis and Emily Lammers
Jack and Lois Loomstein
Diane B. Ludwig
Mark Lyles
Eleanor and Franchesca
Mandel
Sheri and Frank Mistretta
Norm and Sharon
Schlagenhauf
John and Dorthy Schnorbus
Kathleen and William
Stephenson
David Swinney
Walker Scottish Rite Clinic
Board of Directors
Alice McLain
REA Insurance Agency
The Nowland Family
Robert Nowland
Robert Ragsdale
Andrew and Rhonda
Oberman
Phil Scissors
Andrew and Rhonda
Oberman
Lloyd Schainker Scholarship
Miriam Schainker
Dr. Singh
Fay Dickinson
Mark Lyles
Earl E. Walker
ADB, Inc.
Lewis and Margaret Agnew
Carrie and Patrick Barry
Lee Berger
Malcolm and Lois Bliss
Kate and Steven Bockhold
Art and Toni Bruenning
Carolyn Burke
Carr Lane Manufacturing
Century Tools and Machinery
Sheldon and Pat Chesky
William and Irene Clasen
Robery and Stacy Cockerham
Dan and Rhonda Cole
Commerce Trust Company
Dorothy Evers
John Handy
Brad Landsbaum
Ray Stranghoener
Johanna Sutterfield
Carl Testmeier
Component Bar Products
Davlan Engineering
Dimco-Gray
Doll Services & Engineering
Bryan Erwin
Sarah and James Erwin
Tom and Chris Eschen
Peter and Rosemary Fanchi
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Beth and Brock Fitzgerald
Nance and Alan Frost
Joan Gleich
Glendale-Kirkwood Kiwanis
Keith and Dindi Guller
Jacob and Lisa Gutshall
Sr. Margaret Guzzardo
Brandy and Tim Harrelson
Carol and Don Helm
Jacqueline and Gary Hinderks
Brian and Joan Humes
Howard and Bonnie Hurwitz
Charlie Iselin
Jergens Way
Charles and Tracy Jones
Ed and Edie Kellogg
Virginia Kellogg
Robert and Nona King
KP Supply
Lucille Kramer
Eileen Kruse
Robert and June Lang
Legacy Films, Inc.
Jack and Lois Loomstein
Diane B. Ludwig
Mark and [Lorraine] Lyles
Rose Marie Manhart
Manson Tool & Supply Co.
Beth and Ryan McCarthy
Jean and Larry McDaniel
Barbara and Bob McQuitty
Metal Cutting Supply Inc.
Sheri and Frank Mistretta
Mona Monteleone and Rich
Lecinski
Mark and Lois Mullen
Cora Mullins
Tom and Gabrielle Noonan
Northwestern Tools, Inc.
John and Shirley Oldani
Cheryl and Dennis Osterhorn
Peerless Supply, Inc.
Ben and Bradley Pitman
Lee Ann and Wes Pitman
Michael and Lisa Pogue
Quality Screw Machine
Products, Inc
Mark and Janet Roock
Marian and James Rose
Laura Rose and Justin Assouad
Max and Pat Saunders
Jack and Mary Ellen Schron
SDC, Incorporated
Arthur and Eileen Smith
Dorothy Stan
Sunnen Foundation
T.R. Goldsmith & Son, Inc
TCMI
Carolan VanHeest
James and Gail Velten
Nita and George Walker
Walker Scottish Rite Clinic
Board of Directors
Walker Scottish Rite Clinic Staff
Leonard and Cheryl White
Wiederhold & Associates
Carl Wurm
Sharon and Bill Young
Amanda Willey
Robert and Effie Stankey
Individuals
Randall & Cathy Barron
Rich Barton
Samuel & Shirley Berlotti
Warren & Kathryn Betts
Norm Birtley
Steven & Judith Blives
Stephen & Suzanne Bowman
Rudy & Veronica Brynac
Neil & Sandra Butteiger
Carl Campbell
Donna & John Cashel
Timothy & Whitney Compas
Willaim & Ann Corrigan
Larry & Sandy Craft
Lucy Cross
John & Mildred Dale
Mike & Patricia Daus
Cheryl & Alan Davidson
Tim Decker
Scott and Sally Denney
Cheryl & Kenneth Dorn
Tom Endres
James & Dorothy Fiete
William & Frances Fisher
Woodrow Fitzgerald
Pansyetta Fleener
Richard Flotran
Daniel Flynn
Anna Forder
Brad Fritz
Joseph & Joan Gleich
Jacob & Lisa Gutshall
Bud & Eileen Hacker
James Hall
Ersie C. Harris
Brian & Laura Haugen
Ronald Hauser
Michael & Jennifer Hejlek
Travis Hoelscher
Nanette Huhn
Howard & Bonnie Hurwitz
Kirk & Ivy Hutchison
Justin Johnson
Sharon Kamp
Ed & Edie Kellogg
Virginia (Ginny) Kellogg
Justin Kenagy
Brian Klutenkamper
Kenneth Koerber
David & Victoria Krahling
Lucille R. Kramer
Krehmeyer Trust
Robert Krueger
Robert & Stacy Kruse
Ronald & Cynthia Krusie
Julie & Ross Laurent
Richard Lecinski & Mona
Monteleone
David & Michelle Leist
Stephen & Mary Kim Loeffler
Jack & Lois Loomstein
Mike Lucey
Joeph & Glenda Mansker
Jeff Markovich
James & Deborah Matush
Christopher Mehl
William & Amy Merzweiler
Gayle & Eric Messmann
George Middleton
Peter & Leah Mistretta
Sheri & Frank Mistretta
Mark & Janaki Nair Guzzardo & Janaki Nair
Lillie Niebuhr
Betty Oberhaus
Andrew & Rhonda Oberman
Gary & Mary Oberman
Vic Olson
Dennis & Cheryl Osterhorn
Courtney Pflugradt
Martin Pokers
Austin Richards
Peter Rodgers
James & Marian Rose
Thomas & Katherine Roseman
William Roseman
Bonnie Rudolf
Max & Pat Saunders
Albert Schaefer
Stephen & Denice Schaus
Lloyd Schnieders
Richard & Susan Schroeder
Ellen & Dominic Schutte
William & Darlene Skaggs
Gale & Virginia Smith
Tom & Linda Smith
Robert & Shirley Snyder
Scott Snyder
C. Evan Sowers
Fred Statler
Andrea & Stephen Sukanek
Darren & Wendy Summers
David Swinney
Noga Thien
William Thompson
Mary Angela Tumulty
Scott Vitt
Jeff & Chris Walewski
Mary Walker
Thomas & Martha Walker
Vincent & D’Anne Weber
Randall & Libby Wilson
Anthony Winker
Jim Wright
Susan & Carl Wurm
Billy & Sharon Young
Suzanne Zepf
Organizations &
Masonic Affiliations
Bridgeton Lodge # 80
Grand Chapter of Missouri - OES
Masonic Home of Missouri
Moolah Temple Guides Bingo Fund
NEMO Scottish Rite Club
Olive Branch Lodge # 576
Scottish Rite Foundation of Missouri
St. Louis Lodge # 1
Tuscan Lodge # 360
Webster Groves # 84
Wentzville Masonic Lodge # 46
Corporations &
Foundations
Adams Place Retirement Community
AT & T United Way Employee
Giving Campaign
Busy Bees Embroidery
Cardinals Care
Carr Lane Manufacturing Co.
Clifton Gunderson LLP
Cuivre River Electric Community
Trust
Dale Architectural Services
Eagle Bank & Trust Company of Mo
Employees Community Fund of
Boeing St. Louis
Engineered Lubricants Co.
Fitness Cove Inc.
Fitz’s Bottling Company
Garic LLC
Grapevine Wines
Honorable Order of the Blue
Goose; STL
Jim Butler Imports
KAS Enterprises Inc
L3 Corporation
Martin Satz Insurance
Michael C. Kearney & Assoc. Inc.
Mistretta Chiropractic
Playtime Party Center
Plaza Motor Company
Reger Roofing & Siding Co.
The Saigh Foundation
SaraLee Foundation
Stream Benefits Group LLC
Sundown Landscape Contracting Inc.
Sunnen Foundation
Tilles Fund
TravelPlex Travel & Cruise
Wunderlich Fibre Box Co.
Zisser Tire and Auto Inc.
52 Club Members
(as of October 2011)
Our sincere thanks to the following individuals and companies for their 52 Club memberships
to help the children all 52 weeks of the year.
Barbara J. Albrecht
Barry and Jacqueline Albrecht
Curt and Lori Albrecht
Doug and Ann Albrecht
Ted and Nichole Albrecht
Wayne and Carol Anderson
Bank of Lincoln County
Gale and Debbie Bennington
Norman E. Birtley , Sr.
Donald Bland
David Blasingame
Anna and Elmo Blum
Art and Toni Bruenning
Barb Byerly / BJB Creative
Carr Lane Drill Bushing
Carr Lane Manufacturing
Marge Charleville
Tony Christopher
Sara and Ryan Clark
Robert and Stacy Cockerham
E. J. (Joe) Cole
Matthew and Sarah Cole
Bill and Ann Corrigan
Joe and Shelly Dale
Jason and Mary Beth Denney
Scott and Sally Denney
Kay A. Drews
Jon and Peggy Dunham
Tom and Chris Eschen
Peter and Rose Fanchi
Ed and Vera Fesenmeyer
Beth and Brock Fitzgerald
James and Kathleen Frey
Nance and Alan Frost
John Gage
Greig and Cassandra Gatzert
[Mildred R. Gilmore]
Ken Goldman
Nancy Guyton
Alden (Bud) and Eileen Hacker
Jim and Peggy Hall
Ersie Harris
Ronald and Joyce Hartoebben
Carol and Don Helm
Kyle and Rachel Herrman
Gary and Jacqueline Hinderks
P. Matthew Hirzel
Timothy Hodge
Brian and Joan Humes
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Howard and Bonnie Hurwitz
Kirk and Ivy Hutchison
Charles A. Iselin
Allen and Mary Jants
Kenneth and Sarah Jerina
Sharon Kamp
Dave and Donna Kellogg
Ed and Edie Kellogg
Virginia (Ginny) Kellogg
Kirkwood YMCA / Doug Hechler
Engelbert and Barbara Knaus
Ken Koerber
Lucille R. Kramer
Ron and Cindy Krusie
Lloyd and Glenda Laird
Lanny and Kay Lamont
Russell and Laverne Lampertz
Robert and June Lang
J.R. Latta
Sheila Levi-Clutts
Richard and Shay Lewis
Mark Lombardi and Liza Rael
Jack and Lois Loomstein
Diane B. Ludwig
Mark and [Lorraine] Lyles
Barry MacKinnon
Michael Madden
Jean and Larry McDaniel
[Alice B. McClain]
George E. Middleton
Sheri and Frank Mistretta
George and Wendy Mitsch
Mona Monteleone
Moolah Temple Guides Bingo
Rick Naber
Michael and Danielle Napier
NEMO Scottish Rite Club
New Hope Masonic Lodge
Lillie Niebuhr
Thomas and Gay Noonan
Gary and Mary Oberman
John and Anita O’Connell
Cheryl and Dennis Osterhorn
Peter and Mary Papasifakis
Harvey and Judith Pitman
Wes and Lee Ann Pitman
William E. Pollock
Rauel and Marion Quimby
Paul and Evelyn Reid
James and Marian Rose
J. Page Rosenbach
Larry and April Ross
Gerald and Jeanne Sander
Tony Sansone
Sr. Helen Santamaria
Max and Patricia Saunders
Jen and Mark Sauter
Walter and Karen Sawicki
Norman and Sharon Schlagenhauf
John and Dorothy Schnorbus
Ronald A. Seale
Barbara and John Siscel, III
Bill and Darlene Skaggs
Marietta Smith
Carl and June Stein
Irvin Stieferman
John and Janet Strebler
Jaina and Paul Stus
Zachary Swisher
Peggy and Randy Swisher
Temple Charity & Activity Assn.
Christopher Tetterton
Jordan Tetterton
Mike and Sharon Tetterton
Taylor Tetterton
Anne and Andy Theiling
James and Marilyn Thomeczek
Amanda Twillman
Donald Wachter
[Earl] and Myrtle Walker
George and Nita Walker
Mary Walker
Thomas Walker
Floyd and Shirley Ward
Tori Webb
Ryan Webb
Webster University/Brenda Fyte
Richard Weible
Tom and Peggy White
Elmer and Virgie Wilson
Randy and Libby Wilson
Mark Wrighton
One Anonymous Donor
[Name] = Recently deceased
member
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Board of Directors
Officers
Edward J. Kellogg, Chairman
Alden G. (Bud) Hacker, Vice Chairman
Howard I. Hurwitz, Treasurer
Greig Gatzert, Assistant Treasurer
John W. Siscel, Recorder
The Walker Scottish Rite Clinic
For Childhood Language Disorders
3632 Olive Street, St. Louis, MO 63108
Directors
Gale F. Bennington
Don G. Bowers (Emeritus)
John C. Caraker
Robert W. Cockerham, SGIG
G. T. Cozad, III
Joe Dale
Tom Eschen (Advisory Member)
James N. Hall
Ersie C. Harris
Ronald H. Hartoebben
Russell Lampertz (Emeritus)
Mark A. Lyles (Emeritus)
Randall H. Wilson
Executive Director
Sheri K. Mistretta
Upcoming Events
Nov. 12, 2011 KidTalk Celebration
Saturday SR Cathedral Theatre
March 3, 2012 Trivia Night 2012
Saturday
June 20, 2012
Wednesday
SR Cathedral Dining Room
Golf Outing
Location TBD
KidTalk is published by The Walker Scottish
Rite Clinic for Childhood Language Disorders.
For more information about KidTalk,
contact Diane B. Ludwig, CFRE,
Development Director or Mona Monteleone,
Development Coordinator
314-533-7415 • 800-358-5656
Fax 314-533-7503
E-mail: [email protected]
or [email protected]
Thank You