Edwardsville Mayor Gary Niebur & the Save-A-Life Foundation (2001-06 letters)

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SAVE A LIFE

FOUNDATION

® Mayor Gary Niebur118 Hillsboro AvenueEdwardsville, IL 62025

FEB2 6 2001

CITY OF EDWARDSVILLEMAYOR'S OFFICE

We Need Your Help!

Board of Directors:

Carol Spizzirri, President/Founder

H on . Sa m A mi ra nt e, Vice President

Carlos Cortes, Treasurer

Hon. Martin Sandoval, Secretary

Scott AndersonCarlos M. Azcoitia

Scott Betzelos, M.D.

Debris M. Burnam

Robert Conroy

Michael Lavelle, Esq.

Stan Zydlo, M.D.

Legal Counsel:

Robert Motta, Esq.

Medical Directors:

Stanley Zydlo, M.D

Scott Betzelos, M.D.

Medical Adivisors:

Peter Safar. M.D.

Nicholas Bircher, M.D.

Henry Heimlich. M.D.

Mark Mitchell. M.D.

Ernesto A. Pretto. Jr. M.D.

Paula Willoughby, M.D.

Brian Churchill. EMT-P

Program Development:

Irv Bock, Director

Rita Mullins

Bill Nolan

Tommy Wilcox

Dear Mayor Niebur,

Over the last two years the Illinois Department of Public Health has helped fundthe Save A Life Foundation in it's mission of teaching CPR and Life SupportingFirst Aid to Illinois public school children. Through this funding we have beenable to carry out our mission successfully and have trained more than 350,000children in Illinois.

This year we have been omitted from the IDPH budget at the last minute, eventhough we received prior assurances of continued commitment. Without thisfunding, SALF will be seriously hampered. We ask you to contact your Illinoisstate senators and representatives and let them know this funding shouldcontinue in the IDPH budget. We have attached a sample letter for yourconvenience. Please send your letter of support to IDPH's director, DrJohnLumpkin, and Governor George Ryan.

Dr John LumpkinIllinois Department of Public Health

535 West Jefferson

Springfield, II 62761

Thank you for your concern and assistance.

Gov George Ryanc/o Chief of Staff Bob Newtson

207 State House

Springfield, II 62761

Rita MullinsPalatine, III

Governmental AffairsDirector

Irv BockHanover Park, III

Program Director

Carol J. SpizzirriSave A Life Foundation

Founder and President

Save A Life Foundation, Inc.9950 West Lawrence Ave., Suite #300, Schiller Park, IL 60176

Phone: (847) 928-9683 (888) 892-0606 • Fax: (847) 928-9684 • e-mail: [email protected] www.SALF.org

mailto:[email protected]

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For the past two years the Illinois Department of Public Health has helped fund a veryimportant program, the Save a Life Foundation, in it's mission of teaching CPR and LifeSupporting First Aid to Illinois public school children.

It is clear that the Save a Life Foundation has been very successful having trained morethan 350,000 children in Illinois. The support of the Illinois Department of Public Health

has played a major role in that success.

However, the future of the program is at risk due to budgeted support being omitted fromthe IEPA budget for the coming year. The support of IEPA is desperately needed.

Therefore, I respectfully request your reconsideration of the budget and ask your supportto allocate $ 600,000 funding for this most important program.

The Save a Life Foundation provides a vital service to the State of Illinois in teaching of life supporting skills to childtren and adults. They need your help to continue tinsvalauble program.

Your consideration for IEPA budgeting is greatly appreciated

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February 23, 2001

Governor George Ryanc/o Chief of Staff Bob Newton207 State HouseSpringfield, II 62761

Dear Governor Ryan,

I am requesting you reconsider and provide the $ 600,000 funding for Save A Life Foundationwithin the budget of the Illinois Department of Public Health.

This organization provides a vital service to the state of Illinois in teaching of life supportingskills to children and adults. With out this funding SALF will be seriously hampered inproviding these most critical instructions

Sincerely,

Mayor Irv Bock Village of Hanover Park.



City of EdwardsvilleOffice of the Mayor

Gary D. Niebur Mayor

February 27, 2001

Dr. John LumpkinIllinois Department of Public Health

535 West Jefferson

Springfield, Illinois 62761

Dear Dr. Lumpkin:

For the past two years the Illinois Department of Public Health has helped fund a veryimportant program, the Save A Life Foundation, in its mission of teaching CPR and LifeSupporting First Aid to Illinois public school children.

It is clear that the Save A Life Foundation has been very successful, having trained more than350.000 children in Illinois. The support of the Illinois Department of Public Health hasplayed a major role in that success.

However, the future of the program is at risk due to budgeted support being omitted from the

I EPA budget for the coming year. The support of IEPA is desperately needed.

Therefore, I respectfully request your reconsideration of the budget and ask your support toallocate $600,000 funding for this most important program.

The Save A Life Foundation provides a vital service to the State of Illinois in the teaching of

life supporting skills to children and adults. They need your help to continue this valuableprogram.

Your consideration for IEPA budgeting is greatly appreciated.

Sincerely^

Gary D. Niebur, Mayor

City of Edwardsville

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cc: The Honorable Rita Mullins

Mayor of Palatine

The Honorable Irv Bock

Mayor of Hanover Park

Ms. Carol J. Spizzirri, Founder and President

Save A Life Foundation

118 Hillsboro Avenue P.O. Box 407 • (618) 692-7530 FAX (618) 692-7513 • Edwardsville, IL 62025-0407



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City of EdwardsvilleOffice of the Mayor

Gary D. Niebur Mayor

February 27, 2001

The Honorable George RyanGovernor of Illinoisc/o Chief of Staff Bob Newtson207 State HouseSpringfield, Illinois 62761

Dear Governor Ryan:

For the past two years the Illinois Department of Public Health has helped fund a veryimportant program, the Save A Life Foundation, in its mission of teaching CPR and Life

Supporting First Aid to Illinois public school children.

It is clear that the Save A Life Foundation has been very successful, having trained more than350,000 children in Illinois. The support of the Illinois Department of Public Health hasplayed a major role in that success.

However, the future of the program is at risk due to budgeted support being omitted from the

IEPA budget for the coming year. The support of IEPA is desperately needed.

Therefore, I respectfully request your reconsideration of the budget and ask your support toallocate $600,000 funding for this most important program.

The Save A Life Foundation provides a vital service to the State of Illinois in the teaching of life supporting skills to children and adults. They need your help to continue this valuableprogram.

Your consideration for IEPA budgeting is greatly appreciated.

Sincere Ivn

Gary D. Niebur, Mayor.


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cc: The Honorable Rita Mullins

Mayor of Palatine

The Honorable Irv Bock

Mayor of Hanover Park

Ms. Carol J. Spizzirri, Founder and President

Save A Life Foundation

118 Hillsboro Avenue P.O. Box 407• (618) 692-7530 FAX (618) 692-7513 • Edwardsville, IL 62025-0407



Save A Life FoundationI'roml Member o) Illinois Homeland Security

9950 West Lawrence Avenue, Suite #300, Schiller Park, Illinois 60176

Phone: (847) 928-9683 (888) 892-0606 • Fax (847) 928-9684 • e-mail: [email protected] • www.salf.org

Carol J. SpizzirriPresident/Founder

May 10, 2002CITY Of £L>W^DSV1LL£

MAYOR'S OFFICE

Mayor Gary Niebur118 Hillsboro AvenueEdwardsville, IL

Honorable Gary Niebur:

On October 11th and 12th, 2002, the Save A Life Foundation (SALF) will be hosting itspremier "Bridge the Gap" summit/gala to bring together a diversity of municipal leaders whoare interested in emergency preparedness for their communities. We would appreciate yoursupport by joining the Summit's Leadership Committee and allow us to use your name on avariety of related printed materials.

As a responsible member of the Illinois Homeland Security Team, SALF intends to introduceits Community Response System Initiative (CRSI), which includes the role of a bystander inbridging the gap between the onset of a catastrophic disaster and the arrival of advancedprofessional care. A dinner gala will conclude a two-day informational summit and honor

those who have significantly made a life saving difference.

We feel this event will be beneficial in answering many questions that those in leadershippositions now face. We hope that you will accept our invitation to be on our LeadershipCommittee and participate in this worthwhile event. For more information concerning ourfoundation, please check our web site www.salf.org .

Please respond in writing by June 3, 2002.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Mayor Rita MullinsDirector of

Governmental Affairs

\J-&U- Mayor Irv BockDirector of

Program Development

^\\r^Carol J. Spizzirri

Founder/President











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May 16,2002

Ms. Carol J. SpizzirriFounder/PresidentSave A Life Foundation9950 West Lawrence AvenueSuite #300Schiller Park, Illinois 60176

Dear Carol:

I have received your invitation to the Save A Life Foundation's "Bridge the Gap" summitin October.

I am very supportive of your efforts and would be pleased to be a member of theSummit's Leadership Committee. Please provide me with additional information as itbecomes available. You may contact me at the address listed below or by e-mail [email protected].

I look forward to participating in this important event and serving on the Leadership

Committee.

Sincere

Gary D. Niebur, MayorCity of Edwardsville

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cc: Mayor Rita MullinsMayor Irv Bock

118 Hillsboro Avenue P.O. Box 407 Edwardsville, Illinois 62025-0407 Tel 618.692.7530 Fax 618.692.7513 Web ci.edwardsville.il.us






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Carol J. SpizzlrriFounder/ President

Wednesday, September 25, 2002

Gary Niebur MayorCity Hail of Edwardsville118 Hillsboro AvenueEdwardsviWe, (L 52025USA

Dear Hon

I am sorry that I missed your call and would have liked to congratulation, you once again for beingappointed as the IML President. I know your term will be pleasurable, with full support of the members,because your a strong leader and kind individual. I will always be grateful to ML for welcoming me aspart of its family and aiding me with my mission,

H would give me great pleasure to bring our efforts to Edwardsvilfe as Irv discussed with you in the past.Although we have again been granted state funding, through IDPH, unfortunately it wasn't the amount weexpected to meet the demand for our service. Thus the offices of the U. Governor and Atty. Generafhave come to our aid with hope of matching funds from corporate partners. These funds wilt only targetthe rural communities in southern Illinois where EMS response is delayed and leave the balance of thestate status-quo.

Mayors Roger Claar, Rita Muljlns and Greg Scott are in Washington today for a conference with the U.S.Conference of Mayors. While triers they offered to advocate Congressmen B(agojev«ch and Hyde,Speaker Hasten, and Sen. Durbin to secure SALF with federal funds for FY2003. We have the

commitment from former Chicago Board of Education President Gery Chlco,and ComEd (our electric company) to do the same. If successful, we will have added funds to expand to other areas of Illinois,such as yours, until our state gets on its feet and more corporations get involved.

Might you have a suggestion as well?

Looking forward to our next visit.

J. Spizzirri



fafrrf Edwardsville Scoirayor

Third Oldest City in Illinois

April 4, 2003

The Honorable Debra Powell, MayorCity of East St. Louis301 River Park DriveEast St. Louis, Illinois 62201

Re: Save a Life Foundation

Dear Debra:

Since 1993, Governors, Mayors, and hospital executives have joined forces to support the Save A Life

Foundation through public awareness campaigns and proclamations observing Save A Live Week.

Save A Life is a very successful non-profit nationwide organization that promotes public awarenessand emergency preparedness to communities with an emphasis on training and educating children andfamilies in life supporting first aid skills.

I am pleased to support, and have an association with, the Save A Life Foundation and encourage youto become involved in their efforts. To that end, I cordially invite you to attend a meeting, hosted bythe City of Edwardsville, at which representatives from the Foundation will present information aboutthe program and the need for mayors and hospitals to become more involved in the worthwhile effortsof the Foundation.

The breakfast meeting will be held on:

Wednesday, April 23, 2003 - 8:00 a.m.

Edwardsville City Rail

118 Hillsboro Avenue

The Save A Life Foundation has strong and successful relationships with many hospital emergencydepartments. Those relationships serve as a most extraordinary way of bringing together the missionof the foundation and the hospital's way of emergency preparing the communities they serve.

I would be pleased and honored if you could attend the meeting. If for some reason you are unable toattend, I ask that you send a representative from the hospital or Mayor's office to attend.

Your attendance would be greatly appreciated. Please RSVP to Mary Jo Schmidt at 692-7530 prior toFriday, April 18,2003.

Sincerely,





EdwardsvilleThird Oldest City in Illinois

April 4, 2003

The Honorable Rob Bowman, MayorCity of Highland1115 Broadway, PO Box 218Highland, Illinois 62249


Dear Rob:


Foundation through public awareness campaigns and proclamations observing Save A LiveWeek.




Wednesday, April 23, 2003- 8:00 a.m.

Edwardsville City Hall





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Office of the MayorGary D. Niebur

118 Hillsboro Avenue P.O. Box 407 Edwardsville, Illinois 62025-0407 Tel6l8.692.7530 Fax 618.692 .7513 Web ci.edwardsville.il.us

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April 4, 2003

The Honorable Larry Gulledge, MayorVillage of Maryville2520 North Center StreetMaryville, Illinois 62062


Dear Larry:












Sincerely, jfl

UWiGary D. Niebur, Mayor


118 Hillsboro Avenue P.O. Box 407 Edwardsville, Illinois 62025-0407 Tel 618.692.7530 Fax 618.692.7513 Web ci.ed\vanisville.i!.us




April 4, 2003

The Honorable Donald Sandidge, Mayor

City of Alton101 East Third StreetAlton, Illinois 62002


Dear Don:









The Save A Life Foundation has strong and successful relationships with many hospital emergencydepartments. Those relationships serve as a most extraordinary way of bringing together the missionof the foundation and the hospital 's way of emergency preparing the communities they serve.




Office of the MayorGaryD. Niebur

118 Hillsboro Avenue P.O. Box 407 Edwardsville, Illinois 62025-0407 Tel 618.692.7530 Fax 618.692.7513 Webci.edwardsville.il.

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April 4, 2003

Mr. Michael Burroughs, AdministratorSt. Mary's Hospital129 North 8th StreetEast St. Louis, Illinois 62201


Dear Mr. Burroughs:












Sincerely,


118 Hillsboro Avenue P.O. Box 407 Edwardsville, Illinois 62025-0407 Tel6l8.692.7530 Fax 618.692.7513 Web ci.edwardsville.il.us

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April 4, 2003

Mr. Tim Brady, AdministratorSt. Elizabeth's Hospital211 S.3rd

Belleville, Illinois 62220-1998


Dear Mr. Brady:







Edwardsville CityHall

118 HHlsboro Avenue





Office of the MayorGaryD. Niebur

118 Hillsboro Avenue P.O. Box 407 Edwardsville, Illinois 62025-0407 Tel6l8.692.7530 Fax 618.692.7513 Webci.edwardsville.il.

http://tel6l8.692.7530/

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April 4, 2003

Mr. William Kessler, AdministratorSt. Anthony's Health CenterSt Anthony's WayAlton, Illinois 62002


Dear Mr. Kessler:















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April 4, 2003

Mr. Mark Benz, AdministratorGateway Regional Medical Center2100 Madison AvenueGranite City, Illinois 62040


Dear Mr. Benz:




I am pleased to support, and have an association with, the Save A Life Foundation and encourage youto become involved in their efforts. To that end, I cordially invite you to attend a meeting, hosted bythe City of EdwardsviUe, at which representatives from the Foundation will present information aboutthe program and the need for mayors and hospitals to become more involved in the worthwhile effortsof the Foundation.



EdwardsviUe City Hall





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Gary D. Niebur, MayorCity of EdwardsviUe

118 Hillsboro Avenue P.O. Box 407 EdwardsviUe, Illinois 62025-0407 Tel6l8.692.7530 Fax 618.692.7513 Web ci.edwardsville.il.us

http://tel6l8.692.7530/

http://tel6l8.692.7530/

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April 4, 2003

Mr. Keith Page, AdministratorAnderson Hospital6800 State Route 162Maryville, Illinois 62062


Dear Keith:

Since 1993, Governors, Mayors, and hospital executives have joined forces to support the Save A LifeFoundation through public awareness campaigns and proclamations observing Save A Live Week.

Save A Life is a very successful non-profit nationwide organization that promotes public awareness

and emergency preparedness to communities with an emphasis on training and educating children andfamilies in life supporting first aid skills.











118 Hillsboro Avenue P.O. Box 407 Edwardsville, Illinois 62025-0407 Tel 618.692.7530 Fax 618.692.7513 Web ci.edwardsv01e.il.us

http://ci.edwardsv01e.il.us/

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April 4, 2003

Mr. Ron McMullen, AdministratorAlton Memorial Hospital1 Memorial DriveAlton, Illinois 62002


Dear Mr. McMullen:





The breakfast meeting will be held on:o

Wednesday, April 23, 2003 - 8:00 tun.

Edwardsville City Hall118 HiUsboro Avenue



Your attendance would be greatly appreciated. Please RSVP to Mary Jo Schmidt at 692-7530 prior toFriday, April 18, 2003.

W*7lGary D. Niebur, Mayor


118 HiUsboro Avenue P.O. Box 407 Edwardsville, Illinois 62025-0407 Tel 618.692.7530 Fax 618.692.7513 Webci.edwardsville.il.






CITY OF EDWARDSVILLE

AREA HOSPITALS

Hospital Administrator/CEO Street Address

1 Memorial Drive

Citv Phone No. Mayor Address

Alton Memorial Hospital Ron McMullen

Street Address

1 Memorial Drive Alton, IL 62002 (618)463-7311 Donald Sandidge 101 East Third Street, Alton, II62002

Anderson Hospital Keith Page 6800 State Route 162 Maryville, IL 62062 (618)288-5711 Larry Gulledge 2520 North Center Street, Maryville 6206

Gateway Regional Medical Center Mark Benz 2100 Madison Avenue Granite City, IL 62040 (618)798-3000 Ron Selph 2000 Edison Ave., Granite City 62040

Memorial Hospital Harry Maier 4500 Memorial Drive Belleville, IL 62226 (618)233-7750 Mark Kern 101 South Illinois Street, Belleville 62220

St Anthony's Health Center William Kessler St. Anthony's Way Alton, IL 62002 (618)465-2571

St. Clare's Hospital (A division of St.

Anthony's Health Center) Same as above 915 East 5th Street Alton, IL 62002 (618)463-5150

St. Elizabeth's Hospital Tim Brady 211 S. 3rd Belleville, IL 62220-1998 (618)234-2120

SL Joseph's Hospital Anthony Mastrangelo 1515 Main Street Highland, IL 62249 (618)654-7421 I Rob Bowman 1115 Broadway, P.O. Box 218, Highland 6

St. Mary's Hospital Michael Burroughs 129 North 8th Street East St. Louis, IL 62201 (618)274-1900 ! Debra Powell 301 River Park Drive, East St Louis 6220




FAX TRANSMISSION118 Hillsboro Avenue

Edwardsvil le, IL 62025(618)692-7530

Fax:(618)692-7513

To: Mayor Frank Meredith Date: 05/15/2003

Fax #: (217) 496-3420 Pages: 3 - including this cover sheet.

From: Maiy Jo Schmidt, Mayor's Office

Subject: Save-A-Life meeting

I I For Review & Comment Q For Approval [X] As Requested

COMMENTS:

Mayor Meredith,

Attached is the list of RSVP's for the meeting held here on April 23 . However, I do not believe

that Mayor Sandidge of Alton or Mayor GuUedge of Maiyville were in attendance. I also faxedthis information to Beth at Save-A-Life on April 29

th.

Let me know if you need anything else.

Mary Jo



SAVE-A-LIFE FOUNDATION MEETINGApril 23, 2003

Alton Memorial Hospital

Anderson Hospital, Maryville

Gateway Regional Medical Center

Memorial Hospital, Belleville

St. Anthony's Health Center

St. Elizabeth's Hospital, Belleville

St. Joseph's Hospital, Highland

St. Mary's Hospital, E. St. Louis

City of Alton

Village of Maryville

City of Granite City

City of Belleville


Sally Day

Pat Peverly

Katie Schermer

No

No

Tom Vernier

Barb Zaloga

No

Mayor Donald Sandidge

Mayor Larry Gulledge

No

No

Mayor Gary Niebur

City Administrator Ben DickmannPolice Chief Dave BoppFire Chief Mike KarlechikFire Captain Ron SchrageFirefighter/Paramedic Rodney Hall

City of Highland No



Date: Monday, June 06, 2005

To: City Hali of EdwardsviiieMayor Gaiy NieburPhone; 618-692-7500Fax: 618-692-7513

From: Save A Life FoundationEd StarePhone: 847-928-9683Fax:

Pages: 2

Subject: Congressmen, Senators, and Reps From Your District

Dear Mayor Niebur:

Per your request I am sending you a list of dignitaries from the 19th U.S.Congressional District, 56th U.S. Senate District, and the 112th ILRepresentative District. I believe that you asked for these names so that youcould invite them to attend the SALF Tree of Life Award ceremony beingheld to honor and recognize the courageous acts of Henry Stolte. I haveincluded Eric Brandmeyer on this list. Eric is the EMS Coordinator atAnderson Hospital. He is the SALF Facilitator in your area, and it was one of his Instructors who taught the class at Henry's school.

Please let me know if you need any additional information.

Sincerely,



Congressional District 19s

U.S. Representative John Shimkus

Senate District 56;

William R."BUTHaine

IL Representative District 112;

Eric Brandmeyer, EMS Coordinator



FSave A Life Foundat ion

National Headquarters9950 W. Lawrence Ave Sle 300

Schiller Park. Illinois 61)176-1216

Ph: (847)928-9683

Fax: (847)l>28-%84

Welisiui: www.salf.oro

Carol J. SpizzirriFounder / President

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The Honorable Mayor Gary Niebur ••■ -118HillsboroAve.Edwardsville, IL 62025

Dear Mayor Niebur,

Thank you for attending Save A Life Foundation's Tree of Life presentation. Having youin attendance was an honor. You should be proud of the young citizens in yourcommunity.

Save A Life has been working hard to get into Edwardsville's schools and youracknowledgement of the program was meaningful to the foundation. I appreciate youtaking the time to attend this special event and look forward to working with you in thefuture to train the children of Edwardsville.

Sincerely,

Carrie ViehwegSave A Life Foundation, State Director

http://www.salf.oro/

http://www.salf.oro/

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