springfield cares magazine march 2012
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Springfield CARES is a monthly publication that is dedicated to community awarness, volunteerism, non profit organizations, community events and more!TRANSCRIPT
Event CoverageHigh Stakes ChiliGood Samaritan Boys Ranch
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Event CoverageHigh Stakes ChiliGood Samaritan Boys Ranch
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Our Volunteers,Our Mission
Ambassadors for Childrenpage 6
Our Volunteers,Our Mission
Ambassadors for Childrenpage 6
Photograph provided by:Misty Ezzo of Ezzo Photography
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contents3 Table of Contents
4 Advertising DirectorySpringfield Cares advertisers
5 Membership DirectorySpringfield Cares memberslisting
6 Our Volunteers, Our MissionAmbassadors for Children
7 I’m So Stressed Out!PMTC
9 Annual Heart BallAmerican Heart Association
9 High Stakes ChiliGood Samaritan Boys Ranch
10 Welcome New Members
11 The Killuminati Fundation
advertisers22 American Cancer Society Relay for Life
26 Arc of the Ozarks: Building Healthy Families
10 Are You a Non-Profit?
18 Autism Theatre Network
28 BluCurrent Credit Union
8, 24 dv LaRue
23 Empire Bank
22 Ezzo Photography
2 First National Bank of Springfield
22 Fulpower Enterprises
8 Jeanne’s Hair Classics
12 NAMI 2nd Annual Egg & Key Hunt
24 Pearl Vision
17 Penney, Murray & Associates
23 Priority Tax Service
20 Rewards for Schools
23 Springfield Little Theatre
16 Thirty One
13 Happy Beginnings at theHumaneSociety
14 Springfield CARES ScholarshipFund
16 Calendar of EventsCharity Events for March
17 Steak & Steak DinnerBoys and Girls Club
19 Breakfast of HopeThe Victim Center
21 Form 99 and 99-EZ: What aNon-Profit Organzation ShouldKnowThe Center for NonprofitCommunication
25 GamesFun Stuff!
417-849-CAREwww.goicare.com
CARESCARES
staff advisory panelAmy MichaelPublisher
Phil DellasegaCreative Director
Cara TraskEditor
Michelle DeWittGraphic Design/Web Maintenance
Nicole MalinowskiDesigner
Jeff Gossman
Mary Valloni
Peter Edwards CIA
Beverly Roberts
Rebbecca Fenton COTA/L
Gerry Catapang PT, DPT
Ken Childers
Chris Shaefer
Becky Overend
Sharna Rittmaster
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2131 W. Republic Rd Ste. 59Springfield, MO 65807866-397-2457www.reward4schools.com
901 E. St. Louis Ste 104Springfield, MO 65806417-379-6393www.dvlarue.com
Springfield CARES would like to thank all the advertisers for the March issue.
If you are interested in adverting with us please email our sales department at [email protected]
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Ambassadors For Children627 N Glenstone AveSpringfi eld, MO. 65802417-862-3586 ext. 236www.ambassadors4children.org
American Cancer Society (ACS)3322 S Campbell Ave # GSpringfi eld, MO. 65807417-881-4668www.cancer.org
Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS)3372 W Battlefi eld StSpringfi eld, MO. 65807417-889-9136
Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks (BCFO)330 N Jefferson AveSpringfi eld, MO. 65806417-862-3838www.bcfo.org
Bridges for Youth1039 W NicholsSpringfi eld, MO. 65802417-864-4167www.bridgesforyouth.net
Children’s Miracle Network3525 S National Ave Suite 203Springfi eld, MO 65807417-269-5437www.coxhealth.com/cmn
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)1111 S Glenstone AveSpringfi eld, MO. 65804417-864-6202www.casaswmo.org
Female Leaders in Philanthropy (FLiP)320 N Jefferson AveSpringfi eld, MO. 65806417-863-7700www.uwozarks.com/fl ip.asp
Good Samaritan Boys Ranch242 E Norton RdSpringfi eld, MO. 65803417-864-6698www.ranchlife.org
GYN Cancers Alliance (GYNCA)3023 South Fort, Suite BSpringfi eld, MO 65807417-869-2220www.gynca.com
The Humane Society3161 W Norton RdSpringfi eld, MO. 65803417-833-2526www.swh.org
Killuminati Foundationwww.killuminatiFoundation.org
Lost & Found Grief Center1006 N Cedarbrook AveSpringfi eld, MO. 65802417-865-9998www.lostandfoundozarks.com
March of Dimes1722 S Glenstone W110Springfi eld, MO 65804417-889-9397www.marchofdimes.com
Pregnancy Care Center1342 East Primrose StreetSpringfi eld, MO 65804-4224www.pcchoices.com
United Way of the Ozarks320 N Jefferson AveSpringfi eld, MO. 65806417-863-7700www.uwozarks.com
The Victim Center819 N Boonville AveSpringfi eld, MO. 65802417-863-7273www.thevictimcenter.org
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Youth of the Ozarks Thrift Store (YOTO)2140 S. CampbellSpringfi eld, MO. 65807417-890-7283
The following persons or businesseshave sponsored our members:
Women Speak, William H Darr,Tom Slaight, ANPAC, Elliot & Robinson, Southwestern Womens Health, dvLaRue Design and Development
Springfi eld CARES would like to introduce the following Members of the magazine. Members must have non-profi t status and provide services to our community. If you are interested in becoming a member, please give us a call for more information!
Mission: Springfi eld CARES and GOiCARE.com provide online and print media to the public to create awareness of charitable giving and healthy living in the area as well as give acknowledgment to local businesses that give back to our community. It is our goal to promote local business, provide information and savings to consumers and support the work of the charities where we live.
Membership Directory
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Gwen Hager, Great Southern Bank (front, left), and Volunteers from Great Southern Bank
Dalene Doman, First & Calvary Presbyterian “Church Ladies” & Volunteer Tutor
Ambassadors for Children (a service agency of the
Council of Churches) began in 1999 to support the
needs of local abused and neglected children in
foster care and provide incentives for foster parent
recruitment/retention. Over the past 12 years, we
have grown to serve approximately 900 abused and
neglected children each year and have served over
6,000 children since our inception!
Our programs are designed to enhance the self-
esteem of foster children by providing opportunities
to experience a better life and develop confidence to
break a family cycle of abuse and neglect. We involve
volunteers and donors to fulfill specific needs--our
donors and volunteers make this work possible. Here
are two of their stories…
“The first time I volunteered at the Ambassadors
for Children Kid’s Clothes Closet, I knew this was
something that I wanted to stay involved with. While
we were switching out clothes for the new season
one day, a foster family with a small boy came to
“shop” for new clothing items. It really hit home as to
what a blessing this place really is. To know that these
kids have a place to get new clothes that THEY get to
pick out is a wonderful thing. For many, it’s the first
new clothing they’ve ever worn.”
“Our group participates in the Adopt-a-Caseworker
program. It’s very hands on. We’re not just throwing
money at something; we KNOW where our gifts are
going. The most important thing is to let the kids
and Caseworkers know that someone cares. Some
of the needs are so small-like the dad who needed
a vacuum cleaner so he could clean the house for his
kids. When we donate for these kids, we don’t just do
the minimum. One of the boys said a couple of years
ago, “I’m a foster kid. Foster kids don’t get Nikes-BUT
LOOK!!! I GOT NIKES!!!”
“With tutoring, what the kids really need is their
own personal cheerleader. Simple encouragement
does incredible things for their self confidence. They
sit straighter; they smile bigger; they try harder. And
that’s what these programs are all about!”
A service agency of the Council of Churches
627 N. Glenstone, Springfield, MO 65802
417-862-3586 ext. 236,
www.ambassadors4children.orgSponsor | Mr. & Mrs. William H. Darr
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What does that mean exactly? Is it different for everyone?
I used to think stress was something you felt if you didn’t have enough con-
trol of your life. I thought it was something we all have that can’t really change
unless everything was going just right in our lives.
I recently learned a few things about stress that I found interesting enough
to share with you. First thing is that stress is ANY stimulus internally or exter-
nally that stimulates the neurons of the hypothalamus to release
corticotropin-releasing hormone. Stress easily becomes an event that effects
the entire body because the hypothalamus has connections with the cortex
and limbic system and controls the pituitary gland, that gland regulates the
secretion of hormones by the thyroid gland, adrenal cortex, ovaries and testes.
If you really think about that, stress could be anything. Being hungry or thirsty,
feeling sad or excited, the temperature outside, our phone ringing, stubbing
your toe. We are constantly under stress, it’s part of our daily life.
Stress can also be anything that is perceived as a threat or that arouses fear
or anxiety. Our physical and mental health, genetics, past, our diet and envi-
ronment, our support system and our coping habits all determine what we
individually perceive as a stressor.
When we are under a lot of stress we release high levels of Cortisol into our
blood. This increases the level of glucose, fatty acids, and amino acids in the
blood. You can actually measure the amount of stress someone is under by
testing the level of cortisol in the blood. Cortisol slows wound healing, and if
you have high levels over a long period of time you may experience a decrease
in cartilage and bone formation, inhibition of inflammatory response which
signals tissue repair, your immune system is compromised, there is an increase
in fat storage, as well as less brain activity and possibly the change in cardio-
vascular, neural and gastrointestinal function.
Eliminating cortisol completely would be bad also. Our bodies strive to main-
tain homeostasis (balance) and cortisol is important in doing this. This balance
is crucial for our bodies to remain healthy.
Sometimes there is no way around getting stressed. There are things that can-
not be changed, and perhaps we are just more sensitive to the things going
on around us and so we are affected more than others. I know that’s true of
me. I try not to let things get to me, but it’s in my genes to be very sensitive
to the things in my environment. After learning about stress and what it really
is I decided to find out not how to end my stress, but how to manage it. The
answer is so simple.
To be completely honest I learned all about stress and cortisol in school. I
recently started going to Professional Massage Training School. (PMTC) I have
always loved giving massages, but I am honestly surprised by how much I
am learning about the human body and the positive effects massage can
have. I had never known that it was anything other than a relaxing feeling,
or a way to relieve sore muscles. Apparently massage has a very large impact
on reducing the level of cortisol in our bodies. It also causes a release of sero-
tonin, a feel good hormone. Those are only two effects in a list of many
positive affects massage has. With so many things around us that can increase
our stress, why not schedule a massage? If you don’t already have someone
in mind, PMTC has a student clinic and an hour massage is only thirty dol-
lars. You can even ask for me! If you know of someone who lives a stressful
life, it would make a great gift as well! If you always thought of massage as
a little treat, now you can also look at it as one form of staying healthy, keep-
ing our bodies in balance and feeling happy. Combine that with a healthy diet
and exercise and you will be ready for any stressors that come your way!
PROFESSIONAL MASSAGET R A I N I N G C E N T E R I N C
229 East Commercial Street • Springfield Missouri 65803Telephone: 417-863-PMTC (7682) • www.pmtc.edu
by Cara Trask
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I'm so excited to welcome a new member to Springfield CARES Magazine! The
Killuminati Foundation! This amazing non profit directly impacts the community
in which we live. Please take a moment to read our introductory article and learn
more about how they help to make a difference and how you can get involved!
If you are a non profit interested in creating more awareness of who you are and
what you do please contact us for more information. We are always looking for excep-
tional non profit members. Page 15 in this issue will give you more information on
how to become a member. To talk directly with someone at CARES please call 417-
849-CARE (2273) We would love to hear from you!
Warmly,
Amy Michael
Publisher
Amy Michael
The Killuminati Foundation is a 501c3 non-profit dedicated to helping dogs live long,healthy, happy lives!! We offer vet assistancefor dogs that have a life threatening illness/cir-cumstance. Killuminati also focuses oneducating the youth and working within thecommunity to help better understand propercare, animal welfare.
One of my favorites stories is of Vicki andTigger. Vicki is a very generous kind woman who despite many of her own ailments, lovedher best friend Tigger so much that she wanted to take care of his needs first. Tigger was inneed of knee surgery but Vicki was on a small fixed income. Vicki said, "When my pain isunbearable, Tigger is the reason I get out of bed in the morning.” Tigger was our first vetassistance recipient, and it couldn't have gone to a more deserving, loving pair.
Killuminati’s main focus is to help with medical assistance for families who find themselvesin a financial struggle to get non-routine medical attention for their dog. Families in Missourimay apply for financial assistance when their dog is in need. If approved we will pay up tohalf of the total cost of the treatment, and financial assistance will be awarded based onneed and availability. We also help rescues find forever homes through our BARC! Program.
We have various events throughout the year that we need volunteers for and to foster res-cue groups.
BARC! is another HUGE way to help Killuminati by helping spread the word about our amaz-ing rescued dogs available for adoption! We’re looking for a company, communityorganization or even a group of friends to join BARC! There is no cost; it’s all about net-working. At the beginning of each month, your team is assigned two local dogs to spreadthe word about. They can be as creative as they would like to promote their dog! We focuson foster-based rescues so these dogs are dependent on how hard we work to findtheir forever homes.
We have a lot of wonderful businesses that work with us and help KF.All of our BARC! partners and sponsors are a big part ofKilluminati. One business we'd like to highlight is First NationalBank for sponsoring us to be in Springfield Cares Magazine! Wehave banked there since Killuminati was founded, andthey've always been wonderful! Their staff is friendly,knows our names, and always asks how the dogs aredoing. They truly care, this past New Years Eve wegot a call to let us know someone stole our debitcard info and were trying to use it on the east coast.Luckily they caught it after one charge and froze ouraccount they waived the amount that was charged andthankfully because they were so on top of things even ona holiday, Killuminati did not lose any money. Thank you somuch FNB! They also refer people to adopt from us whenwe were actively rescuing, and we are currently on thesearch for a special rescue for one of their employeesto adopt. FNB has also sponsored prior events.
There's more info on our website and Facebookpage.
Website: www.projectpuppy.orgFacebook - Add Killuminati Vet-Help
Events:MARCH 24th – Murder Mystery dinner @ 6:30pm –Parlor 88 Olive Room—$15 per person in advance avail-able online - www.projectpuppy.org through PayPal.
April 21st – Volunteer & Reunion Event @ 1pm-4pm atChesterfield Park.
JUNE 12th – Trivia Night – Patton Alley Pub @ 6:30pm- $10 per person.
JULY 21st – Dog Wash 10am-2pm @ Camp Bow Wow—$10 per dog for spa treatment.
AUGUST 11th – PacMan for Pups from 1:30am-3:30pm– $5 per person.
NOVEMBER 3rd – Fourth Annual Project Puppy atUniversity Plaza - $35 per person - Dinner, dance, silentauction, and doggie fashion show featuring local rescueddogs available for adoption rockin' the runway in customdesigned outfits.
Month of November – Taking Board of DirectorsApplications for 2013 – all due Nov. 30th
DECEMBER – Kringle Talk Fundraiser.
Keep an eye on the online calendar for more details atwww.goicare.com
Our Mission:
Sponsor | First National Bank11
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to NAMI. In exchange, they are provided a wristband at check-in.
Participants will be given a downtown area map with hints to discover hidden egg
sites (including an egg that contains a clue to the hidden keg site!). Using cunning clues, armed
with diagrams and the aid of a flashlight, the race will be on as hundreds of spring revelers flock the down-
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Hi, my name is Calhoun, and I am an American Foxhound
with quite a story to tell! In March of 2010 I was found as a stray in
Springfield and brought to the Humane Society of Southwest Missouri.
I had been lost for so long that all I did that first day was sleep – the
staff even had to wake me up to eat! They were so excited because I
was one of the few stray dogs that come in to the Shelter with a col-
lar on, and my collar had a phone number on it! But, when they called,
they learned the number had been disconnected. The number was
from the Steelville area, so I had traveled a long way!
In April, my luck began to change. The Humane Society
was filming a public service announcement, and I was
picked to be in it. A nice lady who works there was asked
to pretend to adopt me. We did three “takes,” and each
time she walked me out the front door she told me that
she was going to find me a good home. Of course I was
my most charming and on my best behavior to impress her.
I decided right then that the good home was going to be
hers!
It took awhile, though, to convince her of that. She already
had a retired, racing greyhound and thought they were
the best dogs in the world. Her husband didn’t want a sec-
ond dog in the house. So she would walk me every time
she worked at the Shelter, and she and her husband sent
photos of me to all of their friends and tried to get them to adopt me.
Finally, it dawned on them that they were the good home that I
needed!
I continue to do my best to impress them. I have learned so many tricks;
I even go fetch their newspaper off the driveway every morning. I love
to play with my greyhound sister and two cats (although I don’t think
the cats like me as much as I like them). In October of 2010 I was
crowned the first Hound Dog Homecoming King for the Humane
Society. Boy, were mom and dad proud!
I am sharing my story because I want other good homes out there to
know that they can change the luck of other homeless dogs and cats
by adopting their new best friend at the Humane Society of Southwest
Missouri. Just look at what happened to me! Please visit the Humane
Society first when you are ready adopt.
Happy beginnings at theHumane Society
3161 W. Norton Road • 417-833-2526Adoption Hours:
12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday
Sponsor | Dr. Nancy O’Reilly PsD
Mission:The Voice for the Non Profits in ourcommunity; bringing awareness of theimpact they make, sharing informationon events, stores of hope, volunteeropportunities, what they offer andhow they can help those in need.CARESCARES
Springfield CARES Magazine is excited to introduce our Membership Program available to theNot For Profits with 501c3 Status. What does this mean?
Our first issue of CARES was printed in June of 2010. Since then, we have continued to includearticles from Charities in the community in an effort to increase awareness about the impactthey make to Springfield. It has been an incredible experience to become immersed in this proj-ect and to see first hand the caring community we live in. It seems to me that there is somethingfor nearly anyone that has need here. The biggest challenge is letting everyone know when eventsare, getting volunteers when you need them, and making sure that people know who you are sothat when someone needs help, they know where to go to get it.
We recognized the challenge that most non profits face as they “hope” that their press releasesget picked up, and the cost of advertising when they need to get the word out. Every penny theyhave to spend to create awareness is less that they can spend on their mission. Our program givesthem a set amount of space that allows them to schedule their pages when they need it most,and at a low membership fee so that more of their dollars can go to those in need.
Our Membership Package is $799 for the year. We wrestled with pricing as we wanted it to beaffordable, allow enough space for marketing to make a difference and still make enough rev-enue to keep going. In the end, we decided to reduce the advertising fees by 90% so that ourNot For Profits can take part. What does this include? Here are some details:
1 Featured Full Page (includes article title on cover)*2 Full Pages of Event Coverage (includes photography of the event)4 Full Pages to be used as needed (may be split into ¼, ½ and Full Pages)Unlimited Use of Online and Print CalendarOnline Directory (Full Page on our Website)Listing in our Membership Directory (Page 3 of the magazine)* Limited Amount Available: First 60 Members only; after which will become a Full Page with no title on the cover.
A Business or Individual has sponsored many of our New Members. We would like to sincerelythank our Member Sponsors:
Dr. Nancy O’Reilly Psy.DMr. and Mrs. William H. DarrSouthwestern Women’s Health, LLC, E. A. Beguin Jr MD, FACOGTom and Marsha SlaightdvLaRue Design, Printing and DevelopmentCox Health Systems
If you are interested in making a donation to our Scholarship Fund to provide a membership toyour Charity, please give us a call.
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We love the great feedback and we are very excited tocontinue to share news from our Members. We will also beincluding some new feature articles this coming year. Youcan find us on Facebook or online at www.goicare.com. Youcan always read the magazine online, and if you want tostay up to date, scroll down to the bottom of our page andenter your email address. We send an update once aweek and a sneak peek of our newest issue before itcomes out. We love all kinds of feedback so if you havesomething you would like to see in the magazine, pleaseemail us [email protected]
We are also looking for writers and photographers thatwant to volunteer their time for our feature articles andevent coverage. If you’re interested, please give us a callor an email! We would love to hear from you!
And lastly, if you would like to advertise with us, pleasecall our CARES line or send an email to [email protected]
Wishing you all the best!
Warmest Regards,
Amy Michael Publisher
Dear Amy,Thank you for the beautiful and inspirational article you wrote
about our August 24 dinner with our Ronald McDonald House
families. As you well know, these families will never forget the
magical evening that was provided for them during one of the
most difficult times of their lives. We are so thankful that you
recognized all of the thoughtful businesses and individuals who
made this evening possible in your October issue of Springfield
Cares.
Our community radiates such a giving spirit and I think it is
wonderful that you showcase so many of these efforts in your
publication.
With sincere appreciation,Bonnie KellerPresident and CEORonald McDonald House Charities of the Ozarks
“Thanks again for letting us be a part of this
great new project!”
“I can’t wait to see the magazine for this month!
Thanks for all you do!”
“Thanks so much, Amy, for keeping us informed and allyou do to promote United Way and all the partners wework with.”
“We've gotten very positive remarks about the
August issue! You did a FANTASTIC JOB with
the material, and educated so many on what
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March 02, 10:00am:Discovery Center - Explore the museum and special activity stations, watch a movie, then spend the night in the museum! Pre-registration required through Girl Scouts of Missouri Heartland.
March 03, 6:00pm:Citizen Science projects allow the public, including family and school groups, to contribute to real science research. Globe at Night from 6-8pm in the Auditorium. Fee is $1 per person. Children must be accompanied with an adult. General Admission still applies to enter.
March 07, 10:00am:Pregnancy Care Center - MOMS Club® of Ozark is hosting a Baby Shower for The Pregnancy Care Center! Event will be held at 1796 State HWY NN at St. Joseph Worker Church in Ozark. Call Angel at 417-770-3044 or Angela at 417-693-7130 for more information.
March 08/10/11/24: Big Brothers Big Sisters - March 8, 10, 11, & 24: Bowl For Kids’ Sake. Form a
team of 5 and work together to raise a minimum of $250 for Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ozarks. Please visit bigbro.com for further details. If you can’t attend and you wish to donate please go to this url http://bbbsozarks.kintera.org/faf/r.asp?t=4&i=997406&u=997406-240543657&e=5464005105 March 10, 10:00am:Discovery Center - Robot Work-shops continue to be a great learn-ing adventure for both parents and children. Cost of Robot $25 Pre-registration and pre-payment required. $20 Member Parent/Child Duo plus cost of the robot and $25 Non-Member Parent/Child Duo plus cost of Robot. Call Guest Services to reserve your spot at 417-862-9910 Ext 706.
March 21:Down Syndrome Group of the Ozarks - World Down Syndrome Day – Celebrate and bring positive public awareness to those with Down syndrome. Trisomy 21 = 3 copies of chromosome 21, the most common variation of Down syndrome.
March 24, 8:00am:The Victim Center - “Challenge the Links” 1 mile run and 5K/10K run at Millwood Golf and Racquet Club benefiting The Victim Center. Regis-tration is $20 in advance or $25 the day-of. For information contact The Victim Center at [email protected]
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The 16th Annual Steak & Steak Dinner
and Charity Auction is the largest
annual fundraising event for the Boys &
Girls Clubs of Springfield. Guests will enjoy
a delicious dinner – sharing their table with
friends and family. This year, we are proud
to have Tony La Russa as our featured
speaker.
Anthony “Tony” La Russa, Jr. is a former
Major League Baseball manager and
infielder, best known for his tenures
as manager of the Chicago White Sox,
Oakland Athletics and St. Louis Cardinals.
The mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of
Springfield is to provide programs that guide
and direct youth from all backgrounds, with
a special concern for those from at-risk
circumstances. Through social, physical,
and educational development activities, the
Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield teaches
youth the values of life, strengthens
their self-esteem, and makes them better
citizens of our community.
The dinner will raise critical funding
to support the Boys & Girls Clubs of
Springfield and more than 3,000 registered
members served each year. Many of these
young people come from disadvantaged
circumstances and look to the Club as an
important stabilizing force in their lives.
The Steak & Steak Dinner helps bridge the
gap between the $25 fee Club members
pay each semester and the $550
it costs to provide programs to
them.
Dinner History: The first Steak &
Burger Dinner was held in 1997.
Last year’s Steak & Steak Dinner
and Charity Auction raised more
than $200,000. More than 1,000
people enjoyed dinner and guest
speaker Lance Armstrong. Guest
speakers from past years include:
Drew Brees, Roy Williams, Bob
Gibson, Coach Bob Knight,
Tony Gonzales, Dick Vitale,
Bill Russell, Mike Ditka, Dick
Vermeil, Johnny Bench, Archie
and Peyton Manning and Jackie
Joyner Kersee.
For more information on
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please call: 417-862-9249 ext
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You’re invited to the 17th Annual
Thursday, April 19, 2012, at 7:30 a.m. in University Plaza’s GrandBallroom (333 S John Q. Hammons Parkway, Springfield, 65806).
Join a cross-section of the community, from banks and realtors to hospitals, law firms, and colleges to positively impact the community and support The Victim Center. Anyone is invited, and all attendees receive a plated breakfast during a 1-hour program.
A single attendee is $40. Table sponsorships are $320 for 8 people and $400 for 10 people. Higher sponsorship levels are available for those who wish to underwrite the event. For more information, call 417-863-7273.
The Victim Center is a grassroots, nonprofit agency in Springfield that provides free-of-charge counseling, crisis intervention, prevention education, court support, and advocacy to men, women, and children victims of violent or sexual crime(s). For more information, visit our website at thevictimcenter.org.
You can RSVP for this event by contacting Nancy Berlin or Brandi Bartel at 417-863-7273.
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January 1, 2008, the beginning of a new
year, and the beginning of one of the
biggest compliance changes a non-profit
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the Form 990 and 990-EZ changed its form
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donated items if you typically have more than
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transactions with related parties.
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Consulting with a Certified Public Accountant
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should track in order to make the filing of
Form 990 or 990-EZ as painless as possible.
Your tax exempt status depends on the filing
of Form 990 or 990-EZ, and your status could
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HEALTHY THINKING:by Dr. Dawn HuberStrategies on replacing unhealthy thinking with positive, thus enhancing communication within the family.
HEALTHY MARRIAGES:by Susie HendersonLearn ways to reduce stress in autism-affected families with a panel from The Relationship Center, Burrell Center and Missouri State University.
FINANCIAL PLANNING AND SPECIAL NEEDS TRUSTSby BJ Richardson, Courtney Law Firm
Navigating Autism InsuranceDepartment of Financial Institutions and Professional Registration (DIFP)
Early Registration Deadline: February 15 $30/per person. Reg. After Feb 15 $40/per person
Featuring Keynote Speakers:DR. Stephen Shore: Diagnosed with “Atypical development with strong autistic tendencies”, Dr. Shore was viewed as “to sick” to be treated on an outpatient basis and recommended for institutionalization. Nonverbal until age four. Stephen presents and consults intentionally on adult issues pertinent to education, relationships, employment, advocacy and disclosure as discussed in his books. Beyond the Wall: Personal Experiences with Autism and Aspergers Syndrome. Ask and Tell: Self-Advocacy and Disclosure for People on the Autism Spectrum and the critically acclaimed Understanding Autism for Dummies.
BJ Richardson: With a law degree from St. Louis University and a Master of Laws om Taxation from University of Missouri-KC. BJ’s expertise is widely sought in areas such as estate planning, trust, probate administration, guardianships and special needs planning. He has been voted by the readers of the Springfield News-Leader as the Best of the Ozarks Attorney for the past three years and was awarded Springfield Business Journal’s “40 under 40” in 2009. He is managing partner of The Courtney Law Firm and is known for his compassion, intellects, and sounds, valuable counsel.
Chef Paul Cimins: This autism dad has made it his mission to educate himself and others on how nutrition and diet can assist in decreasing some of the symptoms children with autism experience. Dubbed the “Autism Spectrum Chef,” he is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America with over 20 years of culinary experience. He owns a catering business and operates an executive cafeteria which services over a thousand customers daily. Paul Cimins is founder and hose of syndicated Autism Radio, dedicated to rasing public awareness about autism. Funds that are raised through Autism Radio outreach are distributed to families in need.
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