Sunday, April 19, 2015

THE WOMEN’S CENTER OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY

SPRING CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH

Benefi tting the Women’s Center of Montgomery County Domestic Violence Program,

serving more that 4000 victims each year

- Rhonda and David Cohen

Here’s to strong women and healthy families.

We are proud to support the Women’s Center of Montgomery County.

Thank you for more than 35 years of empowering women.

The Board of Directors and the Special Events Committee of the Women's Center of Montgomery County welcome you to our Champagne Brunch

HHonoring

David and Rhonda Cohen

wwith DDistinguished PPanelists Brian McDonough, MD Rosalind Kaplan, MD Janet Lang, DC Vicki Amon

FFeaturing Guest Speaker:: Lisa Poelck

WWith special thanks to our MModerator && Friend: Larry Kane

BBoard of Directors: Sandra Capps, President

Roanna Burnell, Vice-President Sandra Hyman, Treasurer Marsha Levell, Secretary

Lawrence Pauker, Past President Carol Chwal Bruce Freedman Sharlene Kalender

Rosalie Marcus Diane Morgan Marguerite Nocchi Beth Rubin Rosemary Santulli Amy Stern

Christine Verrier Tomlinson

AAdvisory Board: Beth Brinly Dorothy Enright Suzanne Fields

Staci Levick-Cove Thomas J. McGowan Marilyn Rosskam Andra Seidner Joyce Skobinsky Lillian Sulliman

Patricia Thomas-LaRoche SSpecial EEvent Committee CCo--cchairwomen:: Donna Jarrett-Kane & Rosalie Marcus

SStaff:: Executive Director: Maria Macaluso

Finance Director: Stephanie Cehelsky Program Director: Denise Flynn Bookkeeper: Donna Brown Director of Volunteers: Deanna Linn Information Systems Specialist: Jay Mitlas Outreach Coordinator: Donna Byrne

Volunteer Coordinators:

Jennifer Brady Anya Cehelsky Christine Wiita Nichole Stansbury Legal Advocates: Lethality Assessment Coordinator: Carol Horvitz Cheryl Jones Pauline McGibbon Community Educators: Medical Advocates:

Christine Wiita Lynda Monks, Abington Healthcare Alison Rose Mary Susan Pontoski, Holy Redeemer Hospital

with thanks and appreciation to our staff, volunteers and members, without whose support we would

not continue to grow, thrive and succeed, each day in our work to end domestic violence.

TThe Board of Directors,, SStaff aand Volunteers oof the

WWomen’s Center of Montgomery County Congratulate, Celebrate and Thank

Our Distinguished Honorees

DDavid L. and Rhonda R. Cohen

Who, through their Outstanding Achievements, Vision and Empowering Example of Leadership,

inspire our work!

and

LLisa Poelck Our inspiring Guest Speaker who, through her

Commitment to Advocacy and Awareness, embodies our mission!

and

BBrian McDonough, MD RRosalind Kaplan, MD

JJanet Lang, DC VVicki Amon

Our Engaging and Entertaining Panelists

For their generous spirit of support and friendship in providing this informative & enriching program.

and

Our deep regard, affection and regard goes out to our Moderator and Emcee

LLarry Kane

Who gives tirelessly, passionately and skillfully each year to ensure the success of our special events, thus securing and safeguarding the future of the

Women’s Center of Montgomery County.

Charisse Lillie and Thomas McGill, Jr.

are proud to support the Women’s Center

of Montgomery County, and we applaud

Rhonda and David Cohen for

advocating for women in need.

Thank you for your

commitment to community.

In Honor of

David & Rhonda Cohenand

Larry & Donna Kane

for all that they do for others

All my best,

Debbie Feith Tye

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WE WELCOME AND HONOR RHONDA R. COHEN & DAVID L. COHEN FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING PHILANTHROPIC AND COMMUNITY SERVICE. AND THANK **** DR. BRIAN McDONOUGH DR. ROSALIND KAPLAN DR. JANET LANG VICKI AMON FOR THEIR GENEROUS SUPPORT. AND TO OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MARIA MACALUSO WHOSE ENERGY AND DEDICATION IS BOUNDLESS. TO THE STAFF, BOARD AND VOLUNTEERS WHO MAKE A DIFFERENCE EVERY DAY. AND WITH SO MUCH APPRECIATION AND THANKS TO MY GRACIOUS CO-CHAIR ROSALIE MARCUS. DONNA JARRETT-KANE AND LARRY KANE

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Our Honorees

David L. Cohen is Executive Vice President of Comcast Corporation. David has a broad portfolio of responsibilities, including corporate communications, government and regulatory affairs, public affairs, legal affairs, corporate administration and community investment, and serves as senior counselor to the CEO. He also serves as Chief Diversity Offi cer for the company. Before assuming his role at Comcast, David served as a partner in and Chairman of Ballard Spahr Andrews & Ingersoll, LLP, one of the 100 largest law fi rms in the country.

David also served as Chief of Staff to the Honorable Edward G. Rendell, the Mayor of the City of Philadelphia, and played a critical role in signifi cant budgetary and fi nancial issues, economic development activities, and a variety of other policy and operational issues relating to the city.

David serves as Chairman of the Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania and its Executive Committee. He also serves as a member of the Trustee Board and the Executive Committee of Penn Medicine. David serves on the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee of the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce and is a member of the CEO Council for Growth. David serves as a national trustee of City Year and is Chair of its Governance Committee and a member of the Executive Committee. He also serves on the board of the National Urban League and is Chair of its Audit Committee and is a member of the Corporate Advisory Board of the National Council of La Raza.

Rhonda R. Cohen, a true community leader and advocate, was born in Philadelphia and graduated from Swarthmore College in 1976. She went on to earn her law degree from the University of Pennsylvania Law School in 1980. A former partner at Ballard Spahr Andrews & Ingersoll, LLP, one of the largest fi rms in Philadelphia, she practiced law for 20 years before retiring in 2000.

Since 2000, Rhonda has served on a number of civic boards and com-missions, including Community College of Philadelphia, Visit Philadel-phia, Delaware Valley Friends School, White-Williams Scholars and The Christopher Ludwick Foundation.

In 2002 and 2003, Rhonda served as co-chair of the Higher Education Transition Committee for Pennsylvania Governor Edward G. Rendell’s Transition Team. In 2003, she was named to The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission and served on the Com-mission and The Pennsylvania Heritage Society for eight years.

Rhonda and David are the parents of two sons, Benjamin and Joshua and currently live in Philadel-phia.

Brian McDonough, MD, FAAFP, CPE Brian McDonough, MD, FAAFP, CPE may be best known to you as Medi-cal Editor at KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia. Or, you may know him from his twenty year career at Fox Television where he earned four Emmy Awards. In addition, Dr. McDonough has a national presence and is heard daily on over two hundred radio stations nationwide and serves as the host of the medical talk show Primary Care Today on ReachMD. But, there is far more to Brian McDonough than his media work. He is a three time author and Clinical Professor of Family Medicine and Community Health at The Temple University School of Medicine and serves as Chair-man of The Department of Family Medicine at Saint Francis Healthcare where he is Chief Medical Information Offi cer and is a member of The Board of Directors.

Dr. McDonough is well known in academic circles and has earned numerous awards including Family Physician of The Year,The Sir William Osler Award for Bedside Teaching ,the American Medical Writer’s Award, and American Cancer Society Sword of Hope Award. He is Chairman of The Pharmaceutical and Therapeutics Committee of Trinity Health, an eighty-eight hospital health care organization.

Janet Lang Monahan, D.C., B.S.

Dr. Janet Lang has been in practice for nearly 20 years. Her specialties include: advanced adjusting techniques; maternity & pediatric adjusting; chiropractic neurology therapy; myofascial release therapy; sports injuries; and trigger point therapy. All of her cases are handled in a multi-disciplinary fashion, i.e., neurologic, orthopedic and diagnostic testing.

Her educational background includes Pre-med and Exercise Physiology, University of Massachusetts; Graduate Studies in Biofeedback, University of Massachusetts; Doctorate, Pennsylvania College of Chiropractic; Physiotherapy, National Chiropractic College and a Diploma in Progress in Chiropractic N eurology.

Dr. Lang’s certifi cation includes the National Board Certifi cation Parts I, II, III and Physiotherapy and Chiropractic Leadership Alliance licensing held in PA, DE, ME, NH. She is a member of the International Chiropractic Association, the Pennsylvania Chiropractic Association, the American Massage Therapy Association, the Chiropractic Leadership Alliance, and the Foundation for Chiropractic Education & Research.

Dr. Lang’s philosophy in treating her patients is grounded in an understanding that it is important to keep learning and growing as a professional because her patients expect and deserve to get better in the fastest time possible. They want to get back to their jobs or to do the thing they enjoy and that’s what she wants for them, too.

Vicki Amon

For the past 25 years Vicki Amon has assisted many in their quest to improve their health. Degreed in Adult Health and Wellness, Vicki started in commercial fi tness as a Director of Fitness and Personal Training. She then moved on to run her own personal training company, Fit 4 You, providing services for fi tness facilities, country clubs and in-home clients.

In addition to Fit 4 You, Vicki currently works with Wellness Coaches USA providing onsite work readiness, injury prevention and wellness coaching for Merck Pharmaceuticals. Her strengths lie in identifying the exact needs of her clients, coaching for behavioral change and health improvement, and compliance for long lasting success.

Aside from spending time with her family, Vicki is an avid athlete. She enjoys running, golf, soccer and fi eld hockey.

Rosalind Kaplan, MD Dr. Rosalind Kaplan is a general internist specializing in wom-en’s health issues and medical management of eating disorders. She graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and did her residency at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia. Dr. Kaplan returned to Temple following private practice in Haverford, Pennsylvania. She is currently an Associ-ate Professor of Clinical Medicine at Temple University School of Medicine and the Director of Temple Health Women’s Care, a multidisciplinary practice for women.

Her specialties and fi eld of interest include general internal med-icine, eating disorders, mind/body issues and women’s issues in health. She is board certifi ed in Internal Medicine and completed a fellowship at the Philadelphia Association for Psychoanalysis Studies in Psychosomatic Medicine. She has been included in “Best Doctors in America” (Castle Connolly) and named a “Top Doc” by Main Line Magazine.

Dr. Kaplan teaches Narrative Medicine to medical students at Temple. Her full-length medical memoir, The Patient in the White Coat, was published in 2010. She also has narrative medicine pieces in Prompted, an anthology, and in journals including Pulse Maga-zine and Brandeis Magazine. She is a member of the American College of Physicians, the Society for General Internal Medicine, the Pennsylvania Medical Society, the Academy for Eating Disorders.

Dr. Kaplan’s philosophical approach to her work is based on her belief that the doctor-patient relation-ship should be a partnership. To best serve the patient’s health and wellness, she needs to know who the patient is and how their life and body interact.”

She lives in Bala Cynwyd with her husband and has two college-age children.

Larry Kane

Broadcast Pioneers member Larry Kane is sometimes called “the dean of Philadelphia television news anchors,” and has been one of the market’s most respected broadcast journalists for more than 40 years, primarily as a news anchor in Philadelphia. Larry is the only person to have anchored at all three Philadelphia owned and operated television stations. Early in his career, he was the only broadcast journalist to travel to every stop on the Beatles’ 1964 and 1965 American tours. He has authored three books about the Beatles, as well as a memoir and a novel. Today he is the host of Voice of Reason, a weekly news analysis program on the Comcast Network, as well as a consultant for NBC and a special contributor for KYW News Radio.

This Emmy Award-winning newsman has interviewed a virtual who’s who of newsmakers throughout his illustrious career. A veteran of 23 political conventions since 1964, Larry is perhaps best known for his insight on American politics and government. Those stories were featured in 2000 in his fi rst book Larry Kane’s Philadelphia, a regional bestseller.

Larry has covered politics and government in depth both in Philadelphia and nationally throughout his career, including virtually every national political convention since 1964 and every Presidential inaugural since 1973. His assignments have included the Middle East peace talks; the return of the American hostages to Wiesbaden, West Germany; the devastating earthquake in Naples, Italy; the 1987 Superpower Summit between Reagan and Gorbachev, and an in-depth interview in Poland with Solidarity Leader Lech Walesa.

Larry began his career in broadcast journalism in Miami, Florida at the age of 15. He was fi rst at WQAM and later at WAME and WFUN. Kane came to Philadelphia in the September of 1966 as an anchor for WFIL Radio (just before they went rock). The next year, Larry also added duties as a general assignment reporter for its sister television station, WFIL-TV, Channel 6.

While at WAME, Larry was the fi rst U.S. news correspondent to break the story of the 1961 Bay of Pigs invasion of Cuba. He was also the only American reporter allowed to travel to travel to every stop on the Beatles’ 1964 and 1965 tours. Larry authored Ticket to Ride in 2003. Larry also authored Lennon Revealed, a New York Times and Los Angeles Times Bestseller in 2005. Larry is considered one of the premiere American experts on the life of John Lennon. On July 30, 2013, Larry’s internationally distributed book, When They Were Boys: The True Story of the Beatles’ Rise to the Top was released. Larry was also one of the contributors to Yoko Ono’s 2005 book Memories of John Lennon, in which he recalled how Lennon cohosted the Philadelphia “Helping Hand Marathon” fundraiser in 1975 and gave a weather forecast on Kane’s television newscast.

We toast the important work of The Women's Center

of Montgomery County In their service and protection

of the lives of Women and Children in Montgomery County

Congratulations on a successful Spring Brunch to Maria Macaluso, the Board of Directors, Staff, Volunteers

and co-chairs, Donna Jarrett-Kane and

Rosalie Marcus

Andi and Art Seidner

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A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR WONDERFUL FRIENDS AT GIGI’S CONSIGNMENT STORE

We want to take this opportunity to publicly acknowledge the tremendous support and contributions of our good friends, Tricia and Abby, from Gigi’s Consignment Store at 545 Germantown Pike in Lafayette Hill.

Since 2011, shortly after opening her store, Tricia graciously reached out to the Center with a truly wonderful offer to donate the unsold consignment goods from her store to our thrift shop and for use by the women we serve. We were, frankly, amazed and beyond grateful for this unsolicited act of generosity that has meant so much to our thrift shop. We had no idea when we first formed this partnership what an incredible impact it would have on our Center! Thanks to the hard work, commitment and kindness of our friends at Gigi’s Consignment Store, its customers and its much-loved staff, Tricia and Abby, we receive at least monthly a large infusion of clothes and accessories that have boosted our thrift shop sales more than $10,000 each year!

It is impossible to properly express to Tricia and Abby and all of their customers how much we treasure and appreciate their support. Through their selfless efforts – which include the physically hard work of packaging, storing and carrying huge bags of clothes regularly for our Center – they have enabled us to grow our thrift shop revenues at a time when that extra revenue matters the most to maintain services and offset government funding cuts! Moreover, with the great quality and volume of these donations, they have not only elevated sales but they have elevated the morale and energy of our thrift shop volunteers.

What is most heartwarming to me, though, is the total selflessness of their actions. In initiating this partnership, they have demonstrated an inspiring example of community giving, leadership and caring. Through their ongoing efforts - despite the added work and inconvenience I am certain it causes - they have become an important part of our Women’s Center, valued friends and beloved supporters! They have taught us what we can achieve together when people care enough to help others.

I hope that you will take the opportunity to visit and support Gigi’s at their Lafayette Hill shop.

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With Gratitude and Regard for our Friends

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from theWomen’s Center of Montgomery County

Without your amazing support it would be impossible for us to achieve our goal of ending domestic violence in our community

and helping families to live in safety!We are most grateful to you for your inspiration, generosity and

friendship!

April 19, 2015

Women’s Center of Montgomery County Domestic Violence Project

24-hour Toll-free hotline 1(800)773-2424

Services Provided Include:

24-hour toll-free hotline 1-800-773-2424 Assistance filing Protection from Abuse Orders onsite at courthouse Court accompaniment to PFA, district court, preliminary hearings Legal advocacy and options counseling Assistance with Crime Victim Compensation and restitutions filings Assistance with SAVIN registration Court orientation and instruction for victims on legal procedures Individualized and Support Groups counseling Emergency cash assistance for victims escaping an abuser Assistance locating emergency shelter, affordable and/or temporary housing Information and referral for crisis callers Advocates to intervene on a victim’s behalf with employer or creditor Professional trainings and technical support for Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice personnel Professional trainings and technical support for Healthcare Providers Prevention education in schools, workplaces and community settings Systems advocacy at a local and state level for the rights of domestic violence victims. Assistance to victims with immigration issues related to their victimization

Mission Statement of theWomen’s Center of Montgomery County

The Women’s Center of Montgomery County is a volunteer, community organizationwith a primary focus on freedom from domestic violence and other forms of abuse.

Our programs, policies and procedures refl ect our strong commitment of empowering women.

We would like to acknowledge and thank the following individuals and companies for their generous donations to our silent auction and raffle offerings.

Act II Playhouse Adams Spinal Center Ambler Theater Ambler YMCA AMC Theater American Helicopter Museum Amici Hair Studio Andy’s Diner Aquatic and Fitness Club Arden Theatre Ashley Foods Bags n Bangles Berta Sawyer Boutique Bertucci’s Body Shop Bravo Restaurant Broad Axe Tavern Bucks County Playhouse Cantina Feliz Cara B. Design & Wellness CBS Radio/KYW Chaddsford Winery Chickie’s Daughter Cin Cin Restaurant Claire Pruett Photography Club La Maison Comcast Competitive Edge Martial Arts Costco David Cramer & Christine Wiita Create Me Pottery Studio Curds and Whey Daryl’s Bakery David Arnold Hair Salon Alfredo De La Pena DeFinis Enterprises E.F.Cut ‘n Co. Eastern Mountain Sports Eastern State Penitentiary Elmwood Park Zoo Energy Within Body Therapy

Eyeglasses, Etc. Fireside Bar & Grille Fit Results by Regina Fitness 19 Fred Kreitchet Studio Funny Girl Gallo Wines Gentle Touch Car Wash George’s Dreshertown Shop ‘n Bag Giant Food Stores Giroud Tree & Lawn Glencairn Museum Diane Glynn Distinctive Jewelry Barbara Griffin Guiseppe’s Bar & Grill Hershey Story Museum Hibachi Steak House Hiway Theater Amy Hyatt Il Giardino Pizza Café Independence Seaport Museum Phil Janssens Jarrettown Hotel & Restaurant JAS Photography Jules Thin Crust Pizza Donna & Larry Kane Alexandra Kane-Weiss & Douglas Weiss Kremp Flowers La Bella Donna Dresses Langman Gallery Lansdale Beverage L’Etoile Salon Linda’s Loft Little Gym Anna Marie Lombardi Longaberger Company Longwood Gardens Carol Macrone MaGerks Pub & Grill Mandarin Garden Maple Glen Gift Shop

We would like to acknowledge and thank the following individuals and companies for their generous donations to our silent auction and raffle offerings.

Rosalie Marcus & Robert Winthrop Melting Pot Mercer Museum Mermaid Art Studios Michael’s Italian Restaurant Mister P Pizza Diane Morgan My Arbelle naBrasa Restaurant NBC Universal New Hope/Ivyland Railroad Marguerite Nocchi Mary Onama & Alfred Fox Ooka Restaurant Painting With a Twist Panorama Restaurant Paris Bistro & Jazz Club Peddler’s Village Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire Pet Plus Phil’s Tavern Philadelphia Eagles Philadelphia Eyeglass Labs Philadelphia Zoo Pistachio Grille Betsy Plum Primrose Flowers QVC Rainbow Comedy Playhouse Really Cooking with Robin Regis Hair Salon Rich’s Deli Ristorante San Marco Robertson’s Flowers Rosati Italian Water Ice Rosnov’s Jewelers Rubin, Glickman, Steinberg & Gifford Salon Esperanza Schenk Family Bakery Scoogi’s Italian Kitchen & Bar

Sellersville Theater Sesame Place SGS Paper Shady Maple Farm Markets Shapiro/West & Associates Simply Be Well Joyce & Jerry Skobinsky Denny Somach Speed Raceway Spring House Tavern Starbucks Storybook Musical Theatre Sunglass Hut Sweat Fitness Tango Restaurant Target Teavanna Thunderbird Lanes Total Wine & More Trader Joe’s Turkey Hill Experience Uncorked Artists Upper Dublin Sports Center Valley Forge Casino Resort Valleygreen Flowers & Gifts Velvet Sky Bakery Village Pharmacy @ Spring House Dov Weiner West Avenue Grille White Elephant Thai Restaurant Whole Foods William Penn Inn Susan Williamson Pat Winthrop Jewelers WIP Xfinity Live! Philadelphia Yankee Candle Zakes Cakes & Café Carole Ziev Zoe’s Kitchen

Women’s Center of Montgomery CountyOrganizational Overview 2013-2014

With our primary focus on eliminating domestic violence and other forms of abuse, the programs of the Women’s Center of Montgomery County are administered by more than 185 trained volunteers and a paid staff of 5 full and 12 part-time employees in our six offi ces located in Elkins Park, Norristown, Lansdale, Pottstown, Colmar and Bryn Mawr. Through our Medical Advocacy Project, we also support staffi ng of a Medical Advocate at Abington Healthcare and Holy Redeemer Hospital.

The primary benefi ciaries of this project are victims of domestic violence who live in Montgomery County. In 2013/14, we served 4,448 victims. Through our Legal Advocacy Project, we provided court accompaniment assistance and legal options counseling to 1,783 individuals, assisting 1,222 individuals seeking Protection from Abuse Orders. Approximately 10% of victims served are male; 90% are female. Approximately 8% are elderly. Additional benefi ciaries of this program are allied professionals who benefi t from our systems training, such as law enforcement. Counseling, Advocacy, Training, Hotline, and Support Groups have been integral parts of our program for more than 30 years. The types of services have not changed; however, what has changed is 1) the method of delivery, which requires us to be more ‘out in the community’ and using more technology; 2) the venues where we need to provide outreach and awareness; and 3) the increased and specialized training required for counselors. We now offer more mental/behavioral health training to counselors so that they can meet the growing need among victims. Child-development training is also becoming more integral as we deal with the impact of domestic violence on children. We believe victims will always need basic core services; Crisis Counseling; Safe Housing Alternatives; Legal Advocacy; Systems Advocacy. What we have learned is how to broaden the scope of each our activities to be more inclusive of community partners and to access victims earlier in their crisis.

New programs we implemented in 2013 include our Medical Advocacy Project for Child Victims of Domestic Violence. Through our partnership with Holy Redeemer Hospital and the Institute for Safe Families which promotes universal screening for domestic violence through the obstetrics and pediatric healthcare providers, we hope to increase the identifi cation and treatment of children at risk.

The second initiative implemented in 2013 was the expansion of our existing police referral process to include a Lethality Assessment Tool, which offi cers responding to a domestic violence call complete to assess victim safety. Each year we receive more than 1,500 victim referrals from police offi cers responding to domestic violence calls. Through the Lethality Assessment tool, police offi cer can assess whether the risk is escalating and connect the victim immediately with a counselor. In the fi rst year of the program, 219 victims screened in as at-risk for escalating violence and were referred for services. As of June, 2014, we had formal agreements with 7 of our county’s 50 police departments to implement the tool.

In 2014/2015 new initiatives we are implementing include 1) expanding the use of area hotels as a safe and geographically practical option for victims who are unable to access local shelter due to lack of space and/or lack of transportation; 2) our fi nancial literacy project, which is a trauma-informed model that incorporates the impact of domestic violence on the victim in its application and includes a job training initiative; 3) expanded training for our staff and volunteers to address the increasing behavioral health issues that present as a challenge when assisting victims in crisis, along with skill-building workshops to enhance trauma- informed skills for responding to the unique issues presented by domestic violence survivors; and 4) providing legal representation and supportive services, in partnership with the Nationalities Services Center of Philadelphia, to immigrant victims of domestic violence. Our program takes a relatively small fi nancial investment and, with the dedication of partners from many sectors and a two- pronged approach combining service with training, we believe that we have a large impact on families in our community and not just their current, but their future health and well-being.

Seeking Board Engagement!

As someone already committed to our mission of empowering women and eliminating domestic violence in our community you may want to consider taking the next step by becoming a member of our Board of Directors.

As members of a working board, Directors are expected to attend board meetings which are currently held monthly from September through June. These meetings are typically one and half to two hours and are held the third Thursday of the month. Additional responsibilities include participation on two Board committees or chairing one. Directors must be active members of the Women’s Center of Montgomery County, which includes payment of the annual $35.00 membership dues and volunteering at least 52 hours of service each year (including Board meeting, committee service hours and attendance at Board fundraising events).

If you have a high level of passion and commitment to our mission of ending domestic violence, this is your opportunity to become a leader in our organization and to make a real difference by volunteering your time, energy, experience and vision to our Board of Directors. Our Board of Directors is a diverse, dedicated and talented group of individuals who recognize that we can affect positive change through volunteer engagement and a shared vision for the future. By becoming a member of our Board of Directors, your involvement can directly benefi t the victims of domestic violence we serve!

We will be meeting with prospective candidates in April and May. If you are interested, please contact our Nominating Committee via our Elkins Park offi ce at 215-635-7346. For more information about the Women’s Center of Montgomery County, please visit our website at www.wcmontco.org. Thank you!

Women’s Center of Montgomery County Domestic Violence Direct Service Summary

Twelve Month Period July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014 Does Not Include Abington Medical Advocacy Project

*Number of Female Victims Served: 3,966 Number of New Male Victims Served: 482

Number of New Victims Served (unduplicated) 4,448* New Significant Others 171

Total New Victims & Significant Others 4,619 Continuing Service Recipients (Unduplicated each month) 2,533

Individual Counseling Hours 5,048.25 Support Group Counseling Hours 1,051.50

Total Counseling Hours 6,099.75 Community Education Programs 79

Number of People reached 6,014 School-Based Programs 24

Number of People Reached 1,524 Number of Hotline Calls (includes non-dv) 11,691

48-hour counselor trainings 17 # of New Counselors completing training 132

Systems Advocacy Contacts 173 Systems Advocacy Hours 552.25

Volunteer Hours Direct Services & Community Ed 20,841.75

Remembering Treasured Friends

NNorma Jarrett When many people think about the Women’s Center of Montgomery County, they think about the services we provide to victims of domestic violence. Not so for me. When I close my eyes and imagine the Center that I love, I see the images of the outstanding and amazing volunteers who bring it to life. And even more than that, I am profoundly captivated and moved by the wonderful traits and characteristics through which they inspire and humble me. They truly illustrate for me so many attributes to which I continually aspire to through their example, not the least of which are grace, dignity, compassion, commitment, strength and genuine beauty of spirit. At no time has that spirit been more evidenced than by our beloved friend, Norma Jarrett, who sadly passed away in January. I think it is impossible for anyone who has been in our thrift shop or attended our annual champagne brunch not to remember and adore this elegant, beautiful and gracious woman. Norma was such a lovely, loving soul who radiated warmth and humor. In an atmosphere of driven and focused women – who sometimes clash in their passion to help others- Norma was the voice of calm, reason, laughter and forgiveness. On my worst days, experiencing the hardest challenges, Norma could make me smile and feel that everything would be better and that, despite my deficiencies, she was in my corner, behind me all the way. Norma was a model for many of us of the woman we want to be. She found balance in life professionally and as a wife, mother, grandmother, great grand-mother, friend, volunteer and caretaker for all who were in need. She was a woman who experienced and expressed her faith with simplicity and commitment through quiet acts of kindness and goodwill. She was the consummate woman of excellence, embodying so much that was noble and sweet, sharing so much of herself with others, and making each of all feel special and loved. To her beautiful family – Donna and Larry Kane, Robin Jarrett, Alexandra and Doug, Michael and Jen and the great-grandchildren – please know that you are in the hearts, minds and prayers of all of us here at the Center who were touched by the treasured experience of knowing Norma. And thank you for sharing her with us these many years and allowing us to be inspired and elevated by her friendship! While she will be deeply missed, know that she will live on with us in memory, heart and spirit, encouraging us to find in ourselves the serenity, gentility and love she inspired.

Remembering Treasured Friends

KKristine Wickward I had the great pleasure of meeting Kristine when she first joined the Women’s Center as a volunteer in June 2005. Over the years Kristine became an inspirational leader among our advocates and in the community. She was admired for her skill with people, her knowledge of resources for victims, her generosity in teaching and supporting others, her selfless dedication to doing whatever it took to help a victim of abuse find safety and stability – whatever the personal cost to her in time, energy or resources. She was known for the depth of her compassion for others, her fierce dedication to improving lives and creating opportunities for others, for her quiet strength and most of all, for the way her smile and her eyes could instill hope, confidence and calm in any situation. In our work with domestic violence, the environment is usually charged with anger, tension, fear or stress but when people worked with Kristine, she had a way of soothing the situation, and making you believe things would get better if we just worked together. The paradox of Kristine was that she was the warmest, most caring person– with a softness that made you like she was enveloping you with a virtual hug - while at the same time she exuded such strength that you couldn’t help but feel safe and protected. In nearly 10 years of working together, she never showed anger, resentment or even fear despite the frustration, the lack of resources and the injustice that she confronted in our work. She just took it all in and tried to find solutions. Often, as a supervisor, I only get to see that side of an employee that they want me to see – usually their guarded, professional, cool or detached business demeanor. But part of what made Kristine so very special to me was that she brought all of the facets of her personality to her work. I got to see the loving wife and nurturing mother, the concerned, caring friend, the eager student, and the supportive mentor – I got to know and love the whole person because, while she knew better than to make work her whole life, she brought her whole life to our work. She embraced her work the way she embraced life, with passion and enthusiasm. And because of her openness and willingness to allow us into her life, in addition to working with a talented individual I also got to know and share experiences with a wonderful human being who allowed me to see the vulnerable Kristine – who hated to talk in front of large groups but could openly cry at injustices; the whimsical Kristine who was thrilled beyond all belief when she won a trip to Ireland for herself and Don in raffle at a Women’s Center event, amazed because, in her words, ‘it was the only thing she ever won in her life’. I think, in fact, that we were the ones who ‘won’ the opportunity of a lifetime, to know and work with her. I am so very grateful to have had the opportunity to know Kristine, to admire her, and to learn from her.

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In Honorof

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Congratulations to the Staff, Board and Volunteers of the

Women’s Center of Montgomery County for

39 Years of Supportive Services Empowering Women and

Helping Victims of Domestic Violence

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In Honor

of

Donna Kane

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Our best wishes for a

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nxt2normal2nd Annual

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Join us again at the Sellersville TheaterOctober 18th, 2015

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Tickets: Free Donations accepted

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with a special heartfelt thanks to

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THANK YOUFOR STANDING UP

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