2015 Program highlights - Exchange Club Family Resource Center
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2015 Program highlights - Exchange Club Family Resource Center
exchange club family resource center—2015 in review A ro u n d t h e ta b l e 2015 Program highlights It seems that each year has its own theme of sorts. As some of you may recall, my first full year back in the saddle here was 2014. Originally, I thought our theme for the year was “transition”. It seemed fitting as board, staff, and I settled into our rhythms. As I write today, however, and consider 2015’s “theme”, I realize that 2014 was not a year of transition at all. Instead, it was a year to put fuel into the rocket ship. I know this because in 2015, we seemed to blast off! What a great year and one full of comradery, accomplishment, and purpose. I’m thankful to my staff, our board, and our donors. Together, we make a team that accomplishes great things! The rocket ship of prevention is truly going strong and I look forward to seeing what we can do together in 2016!—Tina Bartleson, Executive Director And The Winners Are…. Our own Shemika Roberts (Lead Parent Aide) was recognized as the 2015 National Parent Aide of the Year by the National Exchange Club and its Parent Aide network! Shemika has faithfully served as a Parent Aide since 2009. She feels “that all people have the potential to be wonderful parents but sometimes need help facing the challenges that life throws in their path”. We appreciate all you do for children and families! Congratulations to Gin Gunther—our 2015 Katie Dempsey Star Award recipient. A member of the Family Resource Board of Directors since 2006, Gin has provided leadership in many areas. Gin states, “I’m so glad to be a part of an organization that helps give children hope”. (L to R: Tina Bartleson, Gin Gunther, Rep. Katie Dempsey) Because of your support, many families have “happy endings” as they graduate from our Parent Aide program. This is the story of one family served in 2015. With an infant child and a history of neglect in their own childhoods, this young mom and dad confessed to being uncertain about how to take care of their little one. Dad worked two jobs to make ends meet while Mom felt overwhelmed—and alone. She wasn’t sure how much to feed the baby, feared “spoiling” him if she picked him up when he cried, and the family had trouble making ends meet. The situation was one that could lead to abuse or neglect without a Parent Aide. Through weekly (and sometimes twice weekly) home visits, this family learned how to care for their infant’s basic needs, discovered ways to talk with and engage their child, created a workable family budget, developed better ways to manage stress, established a family routine, and became familiar with what to expect as their child grows. Most importantly, this family discovered they are not alone. This family successfully graduated from our program and we know that their “story” ended happily—-they are now a stronger family. What might their story have been had YOU not enabled us to provide support, information, and encouragement? It’s something to think about. Thanks for helping us reach families and prevent child abuse! Families Served in 2015 Program Families Parents Children Parent Aide (in home parent 78 117 179 38 52 66 --- 445 --- 116 614 245 education & support services) Visitation (supervised visitation for children in foster care and their parents) Parent Ed (open access parenting groups) Total Other program highlights: Volunteer Parent Aide Training—Eight participants completed Volunteer Parent Aide training in October 2015. Volunteering as a Parent Aide is very time-intensive commitment but two participants decided that NOW is their time. We are pleased to have Amy Mendes and Marti Robles on our volunteer team! Model Designation—We were thrilled when the Exchange Parent Aide model was named by Promoting Safe & Stable Families/Georgia DHR as an effective model for reducing recurrence of abuse and neglect in families with previous abuse confirmations. Re-Accreditation: We achieved Re-Accreditation through National Exchange Club and are pleased to comply with national standards in the areas of Mission, Financial Resource Planning/Management, Human Resources, Networking, Organization, Program, and Evaluation. Why the Exchange Parent Aide model? Visiting with families in their homes means we can tailor our services to meet individual situations. Every family is different! Weekly visits help parents and Parent Aide form trust, enabling parents to more readily receive—and act on recommendations. Services are practical and skill-strengthening so that parents can continue to grow after graduating from our program. 2015 Budget Report: Income: $360,829 Grants: 38% Partners in Prevention Campaign: 28% Special Events: 18% Fees/Designated Gifts: 8% United Way: 8% Expenses: $354, 635 Program/Services: 80% Administrative/Fundraising: 20% Wish List Cash donations PowerPoint projector & screen Laptop, computer, monitor Diapers, wipes, pull-ups Paper goods & cleaning supplies Healthy snacks Games & activities for ages 11-15 Gift certificates: haircuts, etc. Home safety equipment New car seats—-all sizes Office supplies Jim Talley (2016 Board President) and Tina Bartleson (Executive Director) thank Robin Hice for her strong leadership as our 2015 Board President. Two highlights under her leadership were the adoption of a 3-Year Strategic Plan and expansion of our Parent Aide program. Thanks for your faithful service, Robin! FRC 2015 Year in Review Visit www.romeexchangeclub.com/gallery/ to view a special slideshow of our events & accomplishments! 25th Anniversary Matching Gift Challenge Every dollar donated as a new gift or an increase over last year’s gift will be matched dollar for dollar from a special Matching Gift Challenge Fund until the challenge gift is exhausted. For example, your new or increased gift of $25 becomes $50, $100 becomes $200, etc. We need your help now more than ever before to serve more families and children. Please join us as we celebrate 25 years of preventing child abuse and building stronger families and stronger communities. Step up to the Challenge!! Name:___________________________________________________________________________ Address:__________________________________________________________________________ City/State/Zip:____________________________________________________________________ Phone Number:____________________________________________________________________ Email:___________________________________________________________________________ ___ I prefer to pay my total pledge now: ___Check enclosed ___I will set up a monthly bank draft or pay by credit card on your website (www.exchangeclubfrc.org) ___ I prefer to be invoiced beginning __________: ___Annually ___Quarterly ___Monthly ___ I prefer to fulfill my pledge by making a gift of stock. Please contact me with the information I need to do so. Return to: P.O. Box 168, Rome, GA 30162 US Postage Paid Permit No. 116 Non-Profit Standard Mail Rome, Georgia 30161 5 Professional Court P O Box 168 Rome, GA 30162-0168 Return Services Requested 706-290-0764 office 706-252-1177 emergency cell 706-290-9617 fax We are on the web! www.exchangeclubfrc.org You can also follow us on 2016 BOARD of DIRECTORS Jim Talley, President Lee Niedrach, Vice President Angie Diehl, Secretary Greg Gaston, Treasurer Robin Hice, Immd. Past Pres. Gail Johnson, Fund-Raising Daniele Tedesco, Personnel Stacey Brown, PR & Marketing Louise Branham, Program Tina Bartleson, Exec. Dir. J.P. Cooper Ronnie Farmer Richard Franklin Sam Freeman Phil Franssen John Garner Gin Gunther Toni Hannah John Hine Ben Levy Stephen Patton Randy Quick Marti Robles Beth Sanders Jason Sanker Karen Smith Charles Stevens Buzz Wachsteter Advisory Board Bob Babcock Terry Clift Katie Dempsey Lynn Dempsey David Schreiber Stephen Smith, III Lee Smollar Kathy Steinbruegge Lisa Stuenkel 2016 Night at the Movies! A Red Carpet thanks to YOU, Dr. Gary Smith/Rome Cinemas, and our outstanding sponsors for an award-winning Night at the Movies! Oscar: The Babcock Agency; Ball Corporation; Brinson, Askew, Berry, Seigler, Richardson & Davis, LLP; Exchange Club of Rome; Greater Community Bank; JBM Office Solutions; McRae, Stegall, Peek, Harman, Smith & Monroe, LLP ; Ready or Not Entertainment; Representative Katie Dempsey; Twigs Emmy: Stor-It Mini Warehouses; Harbin Pediatrics Golden Globe: Judge Gene Richardson; Rome Orthopaedic Center; Law Office of David C. Smith, PC Over $20,000 raised for the prevention of child abuse! Thank You to Our 2015 Partners in Prevention* Legacy Exchange Club of Rome United Way Guardian Georgia Power Fdn. Mr. & Mrs. Jim Owens Kurt & Lisa Stuenkel Sustainer A.W. Ledbetter Fdn. Mr. & Mrs. Phil Brewster Mr. & Mrs. Terry Clift Elwood & Louise Hunt Charitable Fdn. Dr. & Mrs. Stephen Finn First Presbyterian Church Heyman Family Fdn. Mr. & Mrs. John Hine Edward Hine, Jr. Johnna Maddox Morgan & Hunt Oil Co. National Exchange Fdn. OTR Wheel Engineering Tony & Phyllis Pemerton Daniele Petkovicz-Tedesco Rome/Floyd Cmmission on Children & Youth Second Avenue Baptist Mr. & Mrs. Jim Talley Dr. & Mrs. Bob Williams Mr. & Mrs. John Youmans Lynn Maddox New Romans Club Outlandish Trends Car Club Jason & Kelly Sanker David & Sheelah Schreiber Paul & Mistee Smith Speigelburg Fdn. Buzz & Paula Wachsteter Buster Wright III Aide Allstate Giving Campaign Ann Arnold Bel Attaway Earl & Ansley Barton Tom Bennett Bob Berry Rev. Don Black Barbara Carter Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Conrad J.P. Cooper Ken Cormany Ray Cox Fred & Julia Dent Tom & Angie Diehl Janice Dismuke Mr. & Mrs. James Dixon Jimmie Dudley Dr. Scott Edwards Mr. & Mrs. Mike Elliott Bill Fricks Partner Phil & Linda Gasaway Frank Barron Dr. & Mrs. Peter Gilbert Jonathan & Tina Bartleson Dr. Randy Green Guy & Gigi Binion J.C. & Jimmye Grimes Al Bonnyman Bob & Louise Branham Hampton Inn-Rome Stacey Brown Brian Hampton Cherokee Capital Fair Assc. Ben & Jackie Harrison Mr. & Mrs. Scottie Edwards Robin Hice Susan Edwards Gordon Hight, II Elfun Society Lydel Hunt Mr. & Mrs. Sam Evans Bill & Jan Irmscher Rome First United Methodist Mr. & Mrs. Ben Janes Mr. & Mrs. Richard Franklin Garden Study Garden Club Anne Kerr Greg Gaston Frances Knight GE Fdn. Mike & Teresa Littlejohn Bob & Joen Grizzard Joel Megginson, Jr. Steve & Gin Gunther Harbin Clinic Volunteers(Barbara Joel Megginson, Sr. Martin Meyer Cooper & Nettie Everett) Kirk & Cris Milam Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Hubbard Jackie Moreland Max & Gail Johnson The Hon. & Mrs. Jack Niedrach Dr. & Mrs. Jesse Laseter Lee Niedrach Charles Long Sandra Norman Dr. & Mrs. Robert Norton Mr. & Mrs. Larry Osborn Tim Pape Mike Pender Randy Quick Frank & Tish Redwine Ronald Abbott, CPA Mr. & Mrs. Sherold Salmon Patricia Self David & Cindy Shelton Heyward Simpson Tommy & Elaine Snow Nancy Starr Bob & Kathy Steinbruegge Charles & Stephanie Stevens Barry & Louisa Titus VFW Post 4911 Joe & Carol Wade Ware Mechanical, Inc. James Ware Edna Whatley Lynn & Vicki Whatley Charles White Mick & Connie Williams Gardner Wright Friend Amina Abdel-Hameed Charles Abrams Sue Anderson Kim Arrowood Sherri Beideck Dr. & Mrs. George Bosworth Dr. Alan Bowen Dr. & Mrs. Scott Bowerman Dr. & Mrs. Paul Brock Jason & Meredith Brown Mrs. Richard Bryan Mr. & Mrs. James Burdette Robin Burk Debbie Burnett Dan & Sally Caesar Melanie Caldwell Paul Carter Dr. & Mrs. Robert Cates Don Chambers Giles & Iva Chapman M.J.Chisholm Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Chumley Dr. & Mrs. Gayland Cooper Tom & Linda Couch Steve & Shelia Cox Bess Crawford Dr. & Mrs. Hendrick Cromartie Joan Crumley Beth Dabbs Ward Daugherty Ralph Davis Bruce Day Ray Dempsey Ouida Dickey Dr. & Mrs. David Dohrmann Ronnie & Sally Farmer Mr. & Mrs. Steven Fellows Dr. Paul Ferguson Mr. & Mrs. Phil Franssen Sam Freeman Greg & Ramona Fricks John & BobAnn Garner Mac Gilbert Dr. & Mrs. George Goldin Googasian Family Fdn. Mr. & Mrs. Hal Gosnell Richard & Cathy Grant Pamela Hamilton Dr. Daniel Hanks Mark Harrison Mr. & Mrs. David Harvey Mr. & Mrs. Scott Henson Justin Hight Christopher Hipes Dr. & Mrs. Robert Hortman Ralph Howse,Jr. William Huffman, Jr. Nancy Hunter Cory Huskins Susan Jackson Dr. Mark Jester Ross Johnson Sue Jones Linda Kane Dr. & Mrs. Todd Kelley Larry Kennedy Ron Kiefer, Sr. Bill & Lou King Dr. John Kirkland Kevin Knauf Jordan Knight Vann Knight Mr. & Mrs. Ed Kolodzej Susan Lawhorn Dr. & Mrs. Darrell Lowrey Mr. & Mrs. Urs Maire Thank you to our 2015 Partners in Prevention* Friend-cont’d Ann Marks Virginia McChesney Sue Mann Michelle Manor Mr. & Mrs. Joseph McDade Mr. & Mrs. Doug McGrath Mr. & Mrs. Jack McGuffey Dr. & Mrs. Ruel McMillian Mary Moody Scott Moody Martie Moore Kimberly Moseley Alice Munchak Peggy Nash Ted & Ginger Noe Stefani Ortman Bobby & Beverly Padgett Stephen & Mary Patton Dr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Peller PEO Chapter A O John & Becky Pillsbury Dr. Lynn Plunkett Honorable & Mrs. Gene Richardson Vivian Richmeier Drs. Jack & Sara Rogers Walter Ruppert, Jr. Wayne Rush Rev. Beth Sanders Mr. & Mrs. Dean Saville Susan Schmarkey Charles Schroeder Frank Shropshire Mr. & Mrs. Paul E.Smith Dixie Sorrow Dr. & Mrs. Ryan Stanger Dorothy Stevens Harold Storey Beth Summer Joe Tarpley Tamara Tillman-Smathers Dr. & Mrs. Joel Todino Diane Warner Mr. & Mrs. Thad Watters Mr. & Mrs. Leonard White Mr. & Mrs. Steve White Wanda Whitten Mr. & Mrs. Lowell Wilkins Carol Willis Ben & Nan Winkelman Mr. & Mrs. Harry Wise Len & Beverly Woodward Jacquelyn Wright *does not include participation in special events We are grateful to our Partners in Prevention whose generosity enables us to Build Stronger Families—-Build Stronger Communities. We invite you to join us as a partner by joining one of our giving societies: Legacy ($10,000+) Guardian ($5,000-$9,999) Sustainer ($1,000-$4,999) Partner ($500-$999) Aide ($101-$499) Friend ($100 or less) YOU and our event sponsors raised $67,328 through our 2015 special events! We say THANKS to these major corporate donors! 2015 Night at the Movies: The Babcock Agency, Ball Corp., Brinson Askew Berry, Coosa Valley Credit Union, Rep. Katie Dempsey, Exchange Club of Rome, Michelle Manor, Judge Gene Richardson, Harbin Pediatrics, McRae Stegall Peek, Regions Bank, River City Bank, Stor-It Mini-Warehouses 2015 Jim Bishop Memorial Tee Off Against Child Abuse Golf Tournament Sponsor Wanted—-Please contact Tina at 706-290-0764 to get on board! 2015 Gary Tillman Memorial Clocktower 5K Road Race & 2 Mile Health Walk Advance Rehab, Coosa Valley Fair Assc, Chick-fil-A, Coosa Valley Credit Union, Rep. Katie Dempsey, Exchange Club of Rome, Floyd Healthcare Fdn., Floyd Medical Center, GNTC, Heritage First Bank, Kindred Specialty Hospital, McRae Stegall Peek, Performance Physical Therapy, Pridemore-Cox, Pro Performance, Race Rome, Redmond Regional Medical Ctr, River City Bank, Rome Orthopaedic Center 2015 Strike Out Child Abuse Tedesco Law Offices