OACAC Voice Provides Elementary Students with a Vocational Experience OACAC Page 23
How Technology Propels New Trends in Marketing Cause Marketing Page 8
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Membership Directory Springfield CARES would like to introduce the following Members of the magazine. Members must have nonprofit status and provide services to our community. If you are interested in becoming a member, please call us at 417-849-2273 for more information.
900 N Benton Ave Springfield, MO 65802 417-873-7879 www.drury.edu
Equi-Librium Therapy Center 8710 E State Hwy AD Rogersville, MO 65742 417-830-1409 www.etctherapy.org
Boy Scouts of America Ozark Trails Council
Alzheimer’s Association 1630 West Elfindale Springfield Mo 65807 (417) 886-2199 alz.org/greatermissouri
American Red Cross: Southern Missouri Region
Drury University
1616 S Eastgate Ave Springfield, MO 65809 P 417.883.1636 x233 www.ozarktrailsbsa.org
Giving Help & Hope to Families Impacted by Breast Cancer
1545 N West Bypass Springfield, MO 65803 417-832-9500 www.redcross.org
Bass Pro Outdoor Fitness Festival
Female Leaders in Philanthropy (FLiP) 320 N Jefferson Ave Springfield, MO 65806 417-863-7700 www.uwozarks.com/flip.asp
Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks (BCFO) 330 N Jefferson Ave Springfield, MO 65806 417-862-3838 www.bcfo.org
Foundation for Springfield Public Schools 1131 Boonville Springfield, MO 65802 417-523-0144 www.supportsps.org
Bridges for Youth 1039 W Nichols Springfield, MO 65802 417-864-4167 www.bridgesforyouth.net
1935 South Campbell Ave Springfield, MO 65807 417-891-5334 www.fitness.basspro.com
Girls on the Run 1722 S Glenstone, Suite JJ Springfield, MO 65804 417-763-3646 http://gotrswmo.org
Care to Learn
Volunteers Needed!!! Want to Volunteer but just don't know where to go, who needs you, and if you will fit with their schedule and skills needed? Log on to www.goicare.com and navigate to the Springfield location. Go to Volunteer and register for FREE! You can create a profile, select your skill set, choose which nonprofits you want to work with and even put in your availability! Visit our site now to register as a volunteer for FREE!!! Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) 3372 W Battlefield St Springfield, MO 65807 417-889-9136
www.bigbro.com
411 N Sherman Parkway Springfield, MO 65802 417-862-7771 www.caretolearnfund.org
GYN Cancers Alliance (GYNCA)
Children’s Miracle Network
3023 S Fort, Suite B Springfield, MO 65807 417-869-2220 www.gynca.org
3525 S National Ave Suite 203 Springfield, MO 65807 417-269-5437 www.coxhealthcmn.com
ONSUMER REDIT OUNSELING ERVICE of Springfield • Joplin West Plains
Consumer Credit Counseling Service 1515 S Glenstone Springfield, MO 65804 417-889-7474 www.cccsoftheozarks.org
Council of Churches of the Ozarks 627 N Glenstone Ave Springfield, MO 65802 417-862-3586 www.ccozarks.org
Developmental Center of the Ozarks 1545 E Pythian Springfield, MO 65802 417-892-0896 www.dcoonline.com
Boys and Girls Club 1410 N Fremont Ave Springfield, MO 65802 417-862-9249 www.bgclubspringfield.org
The Doula Foundation 330 N. Jefferson Ave. Springfield Mo 65806 (417) 832-9222 doulafoundation.org
Harmony House
Harmony House
519 E Cherry St Springfield, MO 65806 417-837-7700 www.myharmonyhouse.org
The Humane Society of Southwest Missouri 3161 W Norton Rd Springfield, MO 65803 417-833-2526 www.swh.org
Junior Achievement Drury University- Lay Hall 900 N. Benton Springfield, Mo 65802 417-873-6989 www.jamvi.org
Killuminati Foundation www.killuminatiFoundation.org
National Multiple Sclerosis Society 1675-J East Seminole Springfield, MO 65804 417-882-8128 www.msmidamerica.org
Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation (OACAC) 215 S Barnes Ave Springfield, MO 65802 417-862-4314 www.oac.ac
Republic Paw Pantry P.O. Box 670 Republic, MO 65738 417-893-0086 www.republicpawpantry.org
Ronald McDonald House 949 E Primrose Street Springfield, MO 65807 (417) 886-0225 http://www.rmhcozarks.org
Victory Trade School 1715 N Boonville Springfield, MO 65803 417-864-2221 www.victorytradeschool.edu
Wish I May 1700 W. Walnut Springfield, MO 65806 417-844-6195 www.wishimay.org
Women Connect4Good DrNancy@womenspeak.com Twitter.com/womenspk www.Facebook.com/WomenSpk www.Womenspeak.com/connect4good
Women in Need (WIN)
P.O. Box 4626
Springfield, MO 65808 417-234-7338 www.womeninneedoftheozarks.org
We have been with CARES for a few months and it has been great! The staff has been great to work with and the magazine is a useful and professional resource for our community! -OACAC
Springfield Regional Arts Council
Youth of the Ozarks Thrift Store (YOTO) 1731 N Glenstone Ave Springfield, MO 65803 417-890-7283 www.yotothriftstore.org
Sponsors
"I read CARES Magazine every month, when I saw the July issue honoring Veterans I felt compelled to donate to a Veterans nonprofit. CARES provides something this community has been in need of, a central place for philanthropists to learn more about how organizations are making a difference, how they are using their funds and what they need to keep serving the community. -Jack Stack
The following persons or businesses have sponsored our members: Women Speak, William H Darr, Tom Slaight, Tom & Judy Jowett and Southwestern Womens Health
411 N Sherman Pkwy Springfield, MO 65802 (417) 862-2787 http://springfieldarts.org
Southwest Missouri Office on Aging Foundation 1735 S Fort Avenue Springfield, MO 65807 417-862-0762 800-497-0822 www.swmoa.com
The Victim Center 819 N Boonville Ave Sprinvgfield, MO 65802 417-863-7273 www.thevictimcenter.org
Are you interested in a membership or sponsorship?
Call 417-849-2273 for details.
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Letter from the Editor Good Day Springfield, We are excited to share the new layout for CARES magazine. We have 4 new sections designed to address important topics for the community and the nonprofits we serve. Each section has an introduction page explaining what can be found inside it. Teach Me helps guide nonprofits with important information such as sustainability and awareness. Guide Me helps the community know more about the nonprofits, how they can help and why they should be involved. Show Me is our calendar section; we are showing Springfield where and how they can get involved Inspire Me is for anything that is inspiring; healthy eating, feel good stories, event pictures, etc. We hope you enjoy the new layout and design! This month is Cancer Awareness month and there are many events coming up in the Show Me section, so be sure to mark a few down and check them out. Also please take pictures and videos and send them in to events@goicare.com so we can share.
Ron Penney CFP®, ChFC® Private Wealth Advisor
Helping you create the future you envision.
Inspire Me will offer stories of cancer survivors that are a wonderful source of encouragement. What is Cause Marketing? Check out the Teach Me section for an article on Cause Marketing and how technology is changing the ways businesses need to market. As always, it is a joy to share all this wonderful, encouraging information with Springfield. In a world where picking up the newspaper can be depressing, how nice to see people in our community doing so much to show they CARE. Positive people are beautiful! Stay positive Springfield!
Cara Trask
Contributing Editor editor@goicare.com
Penney, Murray & Associates Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.
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OCTOBER 2014 [Teach Me] Introduction.................................................... 7 How Technology Propels New Trends in Marketing ........................................ 8
2014 Nonprofit Communication Conference...... 12
Cause Marketing
Preview for new series of articles
Center for Nonprofit Communication
Sustainability for Nonprofits.......................... 12
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Membership Directory Springfield CARES members listing
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Dealing with Difficult Board Members........... 10 Center for Nonprofit Communication
Letter from the editor
[Show Me] Introduction.................................................. 13 Enjoy Outdoor Fitness Events and Support Local Nonprofits .............................. 15
Ozark Trails Council/Boy Scouts of America
Poptober! ..................................................... 17
Bass Pro Shops Outdoor Fitness Festival
Southwest Missouri Art and Craft Guild
Signature Chefs Auction................................ 16 March of Dimes
Kathryn Whitney Photography ...................... 18 Fright Night .................................................. 18
The Victim Center.......................................... 17
Fraternity of Eagles Auxiliary
Art in the Park .............................................. 17
Amy Michael Publisher
[Guide Me] Introduction.................................................. 19 Girls on Track................................................ 20 Girls on the Run
Sondra Hagerman/Bears Football ................. 21
Cara Trask Editor
Female Leaders in Philanthropy..................... 22 FLiP
OACAC Voice Provides Elementary School Students with a Vocational Experience.......... 23
Murney Associates Realtors
OACAC
CARES TV..................................................... 21
Dealing with Post-War Health Issues............. 24
Watch us in October!
staff
Our House Foundation
Phil Dellasega Creative Director Michelle DeWitt Graphic Design/ Web Maintenance
advisory panel
[Inspire Me]
Ken Childers
Introduction.................................................. 25 Charge! ........................................................ 26
BCFO Events................................................. 29
Rebbecca Fenton COTA/L
Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks
Marilyn Nolan
Kirk Elmquist
Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks/ American Cancer Society
Please be our Guest on October 29th............ 30
Nancy O’Reilly
Bella Medici Medical Spa
Chris Shaefer
19 Years and Counting.................................. 28
CARES Marketing ......................................... 31
Tony Shalloup
Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks
Increasing Communication for Nonprofits
Jack Stack
The Power of Pink......................................... 29
Robert Stoops
Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks/Guaranty Bank
Cara Trask
our mission CARES Magazine is committed to providing our nonprofit community with a resource to inform and educate the public about their organizations. It is our goal to create awareness of charitable giving in the area as well as give to individuals and businesses that show they CARE. Š 2014 CARES Magazine. All rights reserved. Contents of this magazine may not be reproduced in any manner without written consent from the publisher.
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We know that the magazine wouldn't be complete without a section that the nonprofits can refer to and learn from. In our Teach Me section we will share articles from Dan Prater of Drury on Nonprofit Communication, as well as articles on the subjects of fundraising, sustainability and marketing. We know that nonprofits work hard and are always looking for ways to improve their operations, communicate better and operate more efficiently.
how technology propels new trends in marketing What does Cause Marketing have to do with you? Are you a business owner? A nonprofit? Cause Marketing can be a win win for businesses and nonprofits alike. Cause Marketing has been trending upward over the last several years for many different reasons. Studies show that 45% of the consumers in the United States will choose to do business with a company that gives back as opposed to one that doesn’t. Even when the product costs more than the competitor! Yes, people like to see their money helping even when they are buying products and services for themselves. Businesses that give back also see a higher rate of loyalty
Cause marketing or cause-related marketing refers to a type of marketing involving the cooperative efforts of a for profit business and a non-profit organization for mutual benefit. The term is sometimes used more broadly and generally to refer to any type of marketing effort for social and other charitable causes, including in-house marketing efforts by non-profit organizations. Cause marketing differs from corporate giving (philanthropy), as the latter generally involves a specific donation that is tax deductible, while cause marketing is a marketing relationship not necessarily based on a donation. Source: Wikipedia 8
among their existing client base. It seems that the gimmicks that used to pull a consumer away to save a buck aren’t working like they used to. People are remaining loyal based on a relationship that a business has built over time based on long term commitments to the greater good. It hasn’t always been this way… With technology comes change and the way we market is and will continue to be deeply affected by this advancement. Marketing 101 says that you
“Grab their Attention” and compel the consumer to buy your products or services by using a catchy phrase or ad design. Strategic Marketing was key, and targeting the right client at the right moment with the right product was the main goal. Oh how things have changed now that there are so many ways to “reach” those people. Traditional marketing falls short in the new arena of communication and technology. So how do you compete? How do you share
This article is the first in a series discussing the growing trend in Cause Marketing and what it means to you the business and to the nonprofit as well. Our November issue will focus on Millennials, the newest generation that are exiting college and entering our community as consumers. This new generation of consumers puts a significantly higher value on social responsibility that any past generation has.
your message and compel consumers not just to buy, but to remain loyal to your brand over
to say it with. Now, this is not to say that you
time?
shouldn’t use creative design when you are shar-
According to Forbes Magazine contributor, Greg
ing your mission. Your brand is still important.
Satell, Cause Marketing is the key. Content is
What we can take from this though, is that a gim-
more important to potential consumers than
mick to get people to change to your brand will
catchy phrases. Who would have thought!? In
not be as successful as a passion fueled campaign
this new day, with so much coming at con-
that helps a local cause while bringing attention
sumers, they want more than ever to feel con-
to your brand.
nected to a business and to feel that the
What does technology have to do with it? I’ll tell
business is connected to things they care about.
you! It’s SO easy to reach people with coupons,
Satell says, “In the past, we focused on rational
specials, promos, ads and in your face marketing
benefits to entice consumers to support our
that we have become deaf and blind to most of it.
brands. Show that you are better in a clear, ra-
People want to feel good about their buying de-
tional way and, so the thinking went, you could
cisions. More people are taking the time to learn
build a loyal following.
more about a brand based on their initiatives
However, we’re not rational, calculating ma-
than any time in the past. Reaching people with
chines, but emotional driven creatures who are
meaningful content that compels them to try
subject to a whole array of cognitive biases and
your product or service is imperative. So next time
new research has changed the psychology of
you think about what you can do to build your
marketing. For example, research shows that
bottom line, step back and ask yourself how you
while a price promotion may spur sales, it
can benefit a nonprofit in your area. Not as a one
lessens enjoyment and can hurt the brand long-
time gimmick to get a mindless and unloyal fol-
term.
lowing, but as a long term effort to truly make a
In effect, it’s become clear that we are not op-
difference where you live. If you look back at all
erating in a rational economy, but a passion
the brands that are strong and have continued to
economy, where a sense of purpose determines
grow, you’ll find that they were aware of this con-
how people will act and brand associations,
sumer need long ago. Next time you’re out and
rather than brand attributes, determine mar-
about look around at some of the strong brands
keting success. ”
out there and what they are doing to build loy-
For a business, that means that what you say is
alty by showing that they care.
more important than the flashy design you use
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Dealing
with
by Dan Prater The Center for Nonprofit Communication at Drury University dprater@drury.edu
DIFFICULT
BOARD MEMBERS Most nonprofit board members are wonderful, caring people who
Diagnosis
donate countless hours to the organizations where they serve.
Spotting a pernicious board member is easy — the symptoms are
Most. But not all.
usually quite obvious.
You will find generous professionals who give their time and
• He shows up for about one-third of the board meetings.
resources to help struggling organizations. For these people,
And during the meetings, he spends a lot of time check-
passion is their driving motive.
ing his phone and asking questions on topics which have
On the other hand, you will occasionally find board members who
already been discussed or on which information was pre-
join nonprofits for the wrong reasons (networking opportunities,
viously sent to him (but he didn't bother to read).
social status, pad the resume, etc.). Or maybe they joined for all
sends emails) immediately after the meetings, complain-
stray from that original passion and commitment.
ing about the E.D. and other board members.
What happens when board members shirk their responsibilities and become more of a hindrance than a help? 10
• He has parking lot discussions with other members (or
the right reasons, but somewhere along the way they began to
• He brags about how many important people he knows, but has never once helped connect the E.D. with any of them.
• He regularly contacts the staff to make demands, bypassing the E.D.
quickly; don't let it fester," says Burris. "If the problems are poisoning the organization, action must be swift."
• He says he is too busy to sit on any committees, and is con-
The wayward member should be given an opportunity to change.
veniently out of town on the date of every major fundrais-
Burris says if that member refuses to change, he should be given
ing event.
an opportunity to resign. If the board member refuses to resign,
Collateral Damage
the full board needs to vote on the action to remove the member.
Practically all boards have an occasional disagreement or conflict
Being Proactive
(like families). That is expected and, if handled properly, can be a
One of the best ways to deal with board problems is to be proac-
healthy part of the growing process. But an errant board member's
tive - taking the proper steps in the early stages of recruitment
continual combative attitude and disruptive behavior can cause
and selection of new board members.
widespread damage, like a cancer. Other board members' expo-
"We're very clear with prospective members about expectations
sure to the negativity can have a ripple effect, creating a culture of
so there are no surprises down the line," says Bart Brown, CEO of
frustration and pessimism.
the Ozarks Food Harvest.
Dealing with cancerous situations is an energy waster and a dis-
When talking to board candidates, spend time describing the
traction for the organization. Precious time and focus must be di-
roles of your organization's board members. This will help clarify
rected toward accomplishing the mission, not on trying to rein in
expectations early and give them a thorough understanding of
poor performers.
the commitment. "We have a job description for board positions
Antidote An antidote is a substance or a remedy for counteracting the effects of poison, disease, or something unwanted. It's not that any board member as a person is unwanted or is poison, but his actions can have a toxic effect on the organization. Before administering any remedy, make sure to carefully analyze the situation. It's possible the board member has no ill intent and is simply acting out of ignorance — a lack of knowledge. If that's the case, the next step might be a face-to-face intervention where
that clearly outlines their responsibilities. It spells out attendance and committee requirements, terms, and their requirement to make an annual donation and participate in events," says Brown. Once appointed, new members should be required to attend an orientation session where they learn more about the organization, its history and structure, and the general duties of board members. Brent Dunn, Vice President for university advancement and executive director of the Missouri State Foundation, believes nontraditional meetings are a good way to strengthen the board.
the board member in question is given an opportunity to explain
"Involvement outside the meetings is extremely important and
his actions and is provided a clear path to correct them.
hopefully you will be able to avoid bad issues with board mem-
One of the roles of the board is to be self-policing. This means
bers. By spending time one-on-one with each board member and
problems on the board must be dealt with by the board leadership
the paid staff — outside board meetings — you can continue to
— not passed off to the executive director.
communicate the expectations."
"It's unfair and irresponsible for the board to ask the executive di-
The vast majority of nonprofit board members has a heart of gold
rector to address this issue; the executive director reports to the
and would never do anything malicious or intentionally damage
board," says Greg Burris, City Manager of Springfield, Mo. Burris,
an organization. But if you do happen to encounter one of the
who has sat on and chaired nonprofit boards, says dealing with a
few who refuse to do what is best, remember to take the proper
problem board member is 100 percent the responsibility of the
steps and do it quickly.
board chair.
In all circumstances, keep the mission of the organization as the
Action should not be delayed, or else the problem could evolve
driving force behind every decision and action.
into one that disrupts the entire organization. "The key is to act
www.Drury.edu/Nonprofit
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The Drury University Center for Nonprofit Communication Presents
Thursday, October 16th from 9am-4pm | Drury University
KNOWLEDGE
You'll learn from exceptional speakers
The 2014 conference will focus on topics that help you grow your organization and engage donors, volunteers, and community partners. Governance – Working with Boards, Leadership, Policies/procedures, Laws Internal/External Communication – Traditional and Social Media, Crisis Communication, PR/Branding Strategic Planning/Vision – Strategic Planning, Mission Planning, Decision-Making strategies Fundraising and Finance – Fundraising trends/practices, Financial procedures/practices, management and accountability
BENEFITS
You'll have the opportunity to network with hundreds of industry professionals, make new contacts, and gain new ideas and knowledge from people who share your passion. The conference is ideal for nonprofit leaders, staff, volunteers, and board members of all experience levels who work in charitable groups, civic, faith-based, health care, education, and the public sector.
REGISTER
INFORMATION
www.Drury.edu/Nonprofit
Only $40 per person (includes lunch and refreshments)
Then click on Conference image
Call 417-873-7443 or email Dan Prater dprater@drury.edu
Next month CARES will begin a series of articles on nonprofit sustainability. What does it mean to be sustainable? Which nonprofits are finding creative ways to support their mission? We look forward to visiting with many of the nonprofits in the area to learn more about their efforts and how YOU can help them by doing what you already do every day. Yes, a sustainable organization offers products and services to the community that they are already in need of and using the revenue to sustain their operations so that YOUR donor dollars have a bigger impact in the community! Who are these nonprofits? The answer will surprise you! Do you know of a nonprofit that has a way of generating revenue beyond grants and donations? Please email us and share so that we can share with others!
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This is after all, the show me state! This section is where you will find all of the events that are happening in the area. We will have ALL of the events in this section so when you are ready to show you CARE, you can take a look at what's happening and show your support by attending an event! Take some photos while you're there and we may share them in the Show Me section as well!
October
All Year
Farmers Market of the Ozarks 4139 S. Nature Center Way Rd.
The Farmers Market of the Ozarks combines farm fresh goodies, hand-crafted products, and local eateries all in one location easily accessible to our community. Shop for groceries, find unique gifts, have breakfast or lunch, enjoy local music in the brand new pavilion in the Ozarks. The Market accepts SNAP, debit, and credit cards. March - October Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 PM. 519 W. Cherry St. Springfield, MO 65806 417-837-7700 www.myharmonyhouse.org
Mission: The mission of Harmony House is to provide shelter, advocacy and education to survivors of domestic violence and promote the principle that all individuals have the right to a life free of abuse.
All Year
Convoy of Hope
What truly sets us apart is an emphasis on personal connections. We invite you to embark on a journey with job seekers just like you, supported by people who care. On the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month you can be Made to Work! Call Ryan Rust at 417-851-4510 for more information.
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McLane Charity Golf Classic Children’s Miracle Network
Join us for the 2014 McLane Charity Golf Classic on Thursday October 2nd at the Rivercut Golf Course in Springfield Missouri. You can register by calling Brian Somers at 417-832-4052 or Beth Hawley at 417-832-4004.
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First Friday Art Walk Springfield Regional Arts Council
First Friday Art Walk offers original art, live music, art demonstrations, food, fun, and more in 27 participating venues. Also, as part of the Art Walk, enjoy Art Walk Live! Featuring art, live music, cocktail specials, and a shuttle from UP to Downtown Springfield.
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Hooked on Dance Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks
Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks (BCFO) extends an invitation you can’t refuse. Just when you thought you were out, we pull you back in with one of the most exclusive events ever offered in Southwest Missouri. Join us as we get the “family” together on Friday, October 3, 2014, to raise funds for local families impacted by breast cancer. Event will be held at the University Plaza Convention Center. For more information on this event visit BCFO’s website at www.bcfo.org
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5K Run/Walk For Life Pregnancy Care Center
Join us for "The World's Largest Birthday Party" at Pregnancy Care Center’s Annual 5K Run/Walk For Life! This fun-filled, family friendly event will be held on Saturday, October 4, 2014 at Jordan Valley Park. Proceeds from the 5K Run and Walk will help PCC provide pregnancy and relationship education services to more than 20,000 young people in Southwest Missouri in the next year. 5K Run Registration: 8 am, 5K Run Start: 9 am, Walk Registration: 10 am, Walk Start: 11 am. For more information on this event please visit www.pccchoices.com
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Tour de Bass, Bass a part of o the Bass Pro Outdoor Fitness ss Festival 2014. 2014 This ride will be held at a the Bass Pro Shops’ Sportsman’s man’s Park, 2500 MO. For more information E. Kearney Street in Springfield S infoormation on this ss.basspro.com ride visit www.fitness.basspro.com
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Night of Unity Harmony ny House
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The V icti m Ce n te r is looki n g fo or volunteers to Victim Center looking for help iimprove m p r ove our ou r co m munity by y changi n g live s. community changing lives. Please consider volunteering your time by h l i n g victi helpi i ti m s th r o u gh h o ur 2 4 - h ou r hotline. h tline. If helping victims through our 24-hour you a re a r e inte r e s ted , call us us a 4 1 7-863-7 2 7 3 . are are interested, att 417-863-7273.
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L2: Learn - Lead Benefitting Pregnancy y Care Center
LLearn fro ffrom om leadership l d hip experts John C. Maxwell, M ll Linda Li d Kaplan K l Th Thaler l and Tim Sanders as they inspire you and share their expertise to help you succeed as a leader. Also, wee are proud to announce that PCC will be the charity beneficiary of the John Maxwell Leadership Conferennce Simulcast at the Springfieldd Expo Center. The L2: LEARN Conference leeadership training conference is Friday, October 10th from - LEAD leadership m - 12 pm. Register online here ere or read more about this 7:45 am l.com/ Conferennce at http://l2.johnmaxwell.com/ Conference
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S hine Run Sunshine Benefiting Mercy Burn n Center, Mercy Cardiovascular, BCFO O and Champion Athletess of the Ozarks
The 35thh Annual Mercy Sunshine Run will start and finish at HamHammons Field, eld, home of the Springfield Cardinals. We are pleased to announce Olympian Emily Scott will be spotlighted at the Mercy race, partici-Sunshinee Run! She will start each rac ce, take pictures with partici and pants an pants, nd join us at the award ceremony ony and after party. The after willll include music by N2Deep and party wi nd world famous Chris Cakes more out of Kansas K City, Missouri. For mo re information on this event call please ca all 417-820-8397.
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Set withi within in the Dogwood Canyon Nature re Park, these trail runs offer a uniquee and one of a kind running experience. perience. Dogwood Canyon is natural a natura al paradise with over 10,000 acres, providing a fantastic variety of o trails for our 50K/25K/15K Trail ail Runs. Dogwood Canyon is located cclose to Lampe Missouri and the he trails take runners through both Missouri and Arkansas. For more information on this event w.ozarktrailsbsa.org please visit isit the BSA’s website at www.ozarktrailsbsa.org
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Zombie Run/Walk alk Bass Pro Outdoor Fitness ness Festival
Registration tion for this event will close Wednesday, October 22. We reopen will reop pen limited entry late registration ation at a slightly higher fee regular than reg gular registration costs duringg packet pick up on Friday, October 24, allowing for in person, paper paaper registrations as long as we havee spots available. This year wee will not be offering on site registration registration the day of the event; Friday, Fridaay, October 24 during packet pick times es will be the last opportunity a hopeful participant for this event will will be able to register. Entry feee into this year's Zombie Run also provides proovides entry into the Rutledge-Wilson Rutledgge-Wilson Farm Park's "Fall Festival"! Festival""! All registered participants for the Zombie Run will be given a specially designed t-shirt and medal to commemorate the s event! Participating Participating in the Zombie Runn will be a great healthy way to spendd a Fall day outside in the Ozarks! rks! For more information on o.com this event evennt visit www.fitness.basspro.com 18
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"Girls on the Run® could make any girl fearless, because when you're surrounded by people you trust, respect and care for, nothing can hold you back from being the most beautiful person you have grown to be."
Josie, Grade 6 Today's middle-school girls face many challenges and obstacles that can affect their emotional and physical well-being. The Girls on Track curriculum is designed to address these challenges by empowering them to make thoughtful and healthy decisions. Like Girls on the Run®, the Girls on Track curriculum is delivered over the course of 10 weeks and addresses the societal, mental and emotional challenges particular to their age. October is National Substance Abuse Prevention month. Each year, drug abuse and addiction cost taxpayers nearly $534 billion in preventable health care, law enforcement, crime, and other costs. Preventing drug use before it begins—particularly among young people—is the most cost-effective way to reduce drug use and its consequences. In fact, recent research has concluded that every dollar invested in school-based substance use prevention programs has the potential to save up to $18 in costs related to substance use disorders. The Girls on the Track curriculum allows for more mature processing around certain topics including eating disorders, internet safety, relationships, cyberbullying and tobacco and alcohol use. We begin by encouraging the girls to examine and better understand who they are and what is important to them. Once they have a deeper awareness of their individual values, we look at the role of teams and healthy relationships. Lastly, the girls explore how they can positively connect with and shape the world. The girls discuss these subjects on an in-depth level and use their personal experiences to shape thought-
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provoking discussion. The Girls on Track curriculum provides girls with the skills to shut out the noise of the external world that is attempting to limit who she is and to instead listen to her individual truth – the one that will lead her toward an enriching and contented life. Prevention and early intervention work best. The developmental years might also present opportunities for resiliency and for receptivity to intervention that can alter the course of addiction. We already know many of the risk factors that lead to drug abuse and addiction– mental illness, physical or sexual abuse, aggressive behavior, academic problems, poor social skills, and poor parent-child relations. This knowledge, combined with better understanding of the motivational processes at work in the young brain, can be applied to prevent drug abuse from starting or to intervene early to stop it when warning signs emerge. Running is also incorporated into the curriculum. We use physical activity to inspire and motivate girls throughout the program, to encourage lifelong health and fitness, and most importantly, to build confidence through accomplishment. At the end of each season, the girls and their running buddies complete a 5k running event which gives the girls a tangible sense of achievement as well as a framework for setting and achieving life goals. This culminating celebratory 5k event is a transformative moment when the girls realize that even the seemingly impossible IS possible. “Two hundred meters from the finish, you can see the “ocean of joy” (better known as the finish line) and the girl you are running with lights up like a Christmas tree and races for the finish line. I’ve run hundreds of races in my life and there is NOTHING like being a running buddy for Girls on the Run®! It is the BEST!
Rosie Laughlin, GOTR® of SWMO Running Buddy
Sondra Sond dra Hagerman Cell: 417-425-6003 Cell: 41 17-425-6003 Office: Of fice: 417-882-6222 email: shagerm an@murney.com shagerman@murney.com web: www .sondrahagerman.murney drahagerman murney.com www.sondrahagerman.murney.com 1615 E. R Republic Road SGF MO O 65804
2014 Springfield
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Youngstown State* Springfield - 2:00pm
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South Dakota State* Brookings, S.D - 6:00pm
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University of South Dakota* Springfield HOMECOMING - 2:00pm
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Illinois State* Normal, Ill - 6:00pm
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Indiana State* Terre Haute, Ind. - 12:00pm
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Southern Illinois* Springfield - 2:00pm
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North Dakota State* Springfield - 2:00pm
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OACAC CV Voice oice Provide Provides es Elementary Studentss with a V ocational Exp Experience xperience Vocational The OACAC V Vocational ocational Opportunities es Inspiring Children in Elementary (VOICE) projectt began in 2014 as a way to a address the i issues off vocational ti l aspiration i ti and career awareness in local elementary children. children. Low-income children n may be exposed to a limited lim mited variety of vocations/professions vocations//professions and their personal persona al aspirations may be reflective ctive of this limited exposure. Research has shown that children hildren that complete an elementary-based ellementary-based career awareness program have higher hig gher grades, higher academic mic achieveachievement, improved school involvement, as well as, an increase in career awareness exploration, personal, pe ersonal, and interpersonal skills. skillls. In addition the students ts complete more complex courses co ourses and have higher high-school h graduation rates. Research has indicated that some children begin limiting lim miting their personal vocational onal aspiraaspirations as early as elementary elementary school. It is the expectation that this project will w help to address these needs. eeds. The OACAC Greene Gree ene County Center and Polk olk County Community Center Cente er organized community networks nettworks that participated in the th he exploratory and research ch phase of the project. Network Netw work members included many school personnel. OACAC C Neighborhood Center staff staf aff learned that local schoolss try to implement recognition gnition and exploration of sixx career paths. The Missouri uri DepartDepartment of Elementary Elementary and Secondary Education n also refer to these career paths, pa aths, pathways, and clusters cluste ers on their website. These six career carreer paths aths are arre color-coded colorr-coded and include: nclude: s !RTS AND #OMMU #OMMUNICATION UNICATION PURPLE s "USINESS -ANAG -ANAGEMENT
GEMENT AND 4 4ECHNOLOGY E ECHNOLOGY B BLUE BLUE s .ATURAL 2ESOURCES 2ESOURCE ES AND !GRICULTUR !GRICULTURE E GR GREEN EEN s (UMAN 3ERVICES YELLOW
The Network rk developed an Experienc Experience ce that will help elementary students s to participate in activity a sessions in each of these se six career path areas. This is Experience will be portable and all materials will be color-coded color lor-coded to help reinforce th the he color concept associated ted with the six career paths. ths. The Experie Experience ence lasts from 60 to 180 minutes. Partici Partici-pants are led d to a common area where e they are given a brief overv overview iew of the Experience. Following this, children are issued Job Passport Cards. V Volunteers olunteers assist in transition transitioning ning small groups of partic participants cipants to various stations tha that at represent one of the ssix career paths. Participants complete a 10-minute block with each station. Befo Before ore moving g to the next station, s their Job Passport card rd is stamped in colored ink nk to correspond with the six career paths’ coloring. Following llowing a visit to booths, all of the b ooths, participants return to the common begin area and be egin a process to “vote” on o their favorite booth. Each h participant is given an aspiration token that can be used to cast a vote for theirr favorite activity catalyst discus-session. The voting session serves as a ca atalyst for discus regarding sion regard ing their experiences. All participants are home they given a hom me discussion sheet so th hey can continue conversation their conve rsation about vocational aspirations and awareness caregivers. career awar reness with their caregive ers. Through this OACAC vocational project, OAC CAC hopes to increase voc cational exposure elementary community. among elem mentary students in our co ommunity. If you interested experience, are intereste ed in scheduling a VOICE ex xperience, or you are a community unity professional and would wou uld be interested volunteering scheduled in voluntee ering for any of our sch heduled sessions, contact jolson@oacac-caa.org. please conta act Jennifer Olson at jolson @oacac-caa.org. OACAC was founded in November of 1965 as a private nonprofit corporation to help low-income -income families self-sufficient. Plan-become self f-suffficient. OACAC sponsors sponssors Family Plan Start, Assis-ning, Fosterr Grandparents, Head Star rt, Housing Assis LIHEAP, Weatherizatance, LIHEA AP P, Neighborhood Centers, and W eatherizaprograms. www.oac.ac. tion program ms. For more information visit v www w.oac.ac.
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Dr Rita Spilken started the Our House Foundation (OHF) in 2005 when she realized that there would be a “human tsunami” returning from War Zones, such as Afghanistan and Iraq, with physical and mental health issues especially Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Military Sexual Trauma (MST). Since that time, the Our House Foundation has helped approximately 600 military personnel and/or their families deal with many of the issues that doggedly haunt them and, their families. As the wars have dragged on, these ailments have become more and more recognized both by the military and civilian groups. With this new understanding more and more organizations are springing up to aid these wounded warriors and partly because of this new understanding, the Board members have unanimously voted to make inroads into the lesser known of these two very important areas: Military Sexual Trauma (MST) with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Although “OHF” will continue to aid and support our women and men veterans with counseling and advice about PTSD, “OHF” has decided to start the “Athena Project”. The “Athena Project” will concentrate on the ever-growing aftermath of military sexual-assault that is manifesting itself in both women and men throughout the military and, when they return to civilian life. The VA states that 1 in 3 women and, 1 in 5 men have been sexually assaulted by a comrade-in-arms. The “Athena Project’s” mission and top priority is to stabilize and assist the returning female veterans through innovative
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and supportive services, enabling them to eventually transition back into society, their communities and homes. One of the harshest aspects facing the female veterans is the deep and unremitting psychological scarring left in the aftermath of the assault(s) to which many of them have been subjected. These assaults are not unlike the rapes and sexual assaults happening on college campuses around our nation. Sadly, our female veterans have become the fastest growing population of the homeless community throughout the USA, while their children and family’s worry and wonder where their moms are, and how are they surviving. Our House Foundation will continue raising community awareness of MST and PTSD while developing funding sources to build a state of the art reintegration facility here, in the heartland. This will enable our female veterans, from around the country, to come and receive the help and treatment they so rightly deserve and need. The facility will be able to offer, as donations, sponsorships and grants are obtained: dental, prosthetics, neurophysiologic evaluations and neurological testing, individual/family psychotherapy, audiological services, medical services provided by physicians and psychiatrists, plastic and reconstructive surgery, pet therapy including canines, and equines, as well as gardening and agricultural activities, physical activities, Yoga, nutritional consult and, therapy for PTSD/ MST. There will also be ample opportunity for the women to learn new skill sets to accommodate employment opportunities.
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CHARGE!By C.J. King So. I'm not technically a writer. And I'm not very
knew I would be looking at a mastectomy
good with technology. I don't actually know
(possibly a bilateral) and I needed to get
how or if this whole thing is going to work, but
comfortable with that, so the next logical step
I am going to give it a shot.
for me was to talk to the best plastic surgeon in
I was diagnosed with Stage 2 Invasive Ductal Carcinoma on June 24, 2014. The purpose of my involvement in this site is primarily to be able to disseminate information to my friends and family quickly and easily regarding what is going on, when things are happening, and I guess how I'm doing in general. I suppose on a secondary level I hope that being able to keep track of my journey in this way will help me to process everything and to help me increase my peace and acceptance. On May 22 I had a routine mammogram following an annual physical. I received a phone call afterwards in which they requested diagnostic mammogram and ultrasound procedures. This was totally random and unexpected, as far as I was concerned, as I was not having any problems etc.
was very reassuring that in today's world of medicine, spectacular results can be expected with breast reconstruction procedures. He also gave me the name of the breast surgeon he would recommend, so that was excellent. He did, of course, think I was a bit nuts to see him before I had my pathology from the biopsy, and was very encouraging that even with all the information I had, it could still turn out to be nothing. But again, I'm an attacker. CHARGE! I left his office feeling... I wouldn't say peaceful, but less uneasy to be sure. So... I was just leaving the plastic surgeon's office when the nurse called to just check in on me to see how I was faring with the biopsy. While I had her on the phone, I told her that I wanted to go ahead and note for the file that, should my biopsy results come back with bad news, that I
I had the diagnostic mammogram and ultra-
wanted to select Bucky Buckner as my breast
sound procedures performed on June 6 where
surgeon. I also told her that I didn't expect that
they found "shattered glass" type microcalcifi-
she would or could give me the news on the
cations and two "masses," all suspicious enough
phone, but that if she knew my results, and they
to warrant a biopsy. Had the biopsy on the 23rd
indicated I needed a follow up with a surgeon,
and had a meeting scheduled on the 25th to get
could she just "behind the scenes" go ahead and
the results. When they called me on the 24th to
set up that appointment for me, please?
check on me to see how I was doing after the
CHARGE!
biopsy, I was just leaving the plastic surgeon's office....
As it turns out, she did have my results and it was IDC and it would require an appointment with
It is worth interjecting here that I have an
the surgeon. The really good thing in this case
"attacker" type personality when confronted
about my attacker mentality is that Buckner
with a challenge. Never been much of a victim,
would require an MRI prior to my being seen.
never been too much of an ostrich, never been
She happened to have a cancellation for the
too much to sit back and "wait and see." I'm
25th for the MRI, and if I didn't take that
sure it works for some folks, but I'm just not one
appointment it would be the week of July 7
of them... So in order to absorb and work
before I could get in. Would I like to take that
through this, I had to go to the worst place in my
appointment? Are you kidding me? CHARGE!
mind. This paved the way for acceptance of bad news and a celebration for anything better than the worst place in my mind. So after the biopsy, and my interrogation of the radiologist and techs performing the procedure, I pretty well
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the area, Carl Price. Thank God I did, because he
Had the MRI on the 25th and also the originally scheduled meeting with the nurse for the biopsy results, who gave me tons of information and answered a lot of questions. She had also
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g managed to get me scheduled to see Buckner on
BRACA testing to make my actual decision, I am
Monday the 30th. I scheduled a consult with
leaning toward a bilateral mastectomy regard-
Price to follow the consult with Buckner for the
less. This hasn't been easy for the kids and loved
3rd of July.
ones, and the thought of putting them through
Monday morning, I just couldn't take the idea of having to wait so long (ha ha) to see Price three days later on Thursday, so naturally I called to see if they could bump me up somehow. Turns out they had a cancellation and could see me that afternoon, immediately following my appointment with Buckner. CHARGE!
this again just about ends me. Also, I've made it 42 years not living in fear, and I just can't imagine starting now. Plus, let's be honest, it isn't like I'm getting any younger. I am strong and healthy and, in my opinion, most likely to have the greatest success and recovery rates if I just get the whole damn thing over with. CHARGE!
Met with both surgeons on Monday. Everything
CJ King is sharing her story with us of her
is a bit running together at this point, but there
battle with Breast Cancer.
was a lot of information shared at the time: s ) AM 'RADE WHICH MEANS THE CANCER CELLS are growing "a little faster than normal."
Please look for her article next month as she shares her journey, or if you're too impatient to wait a month, you can find her blog at: www.caringbridge.org/visit/c.j.king2/journal
s ) AM 0HASE WHICH IS BASED ON THE SIZE OF the tumor(s) and node activity (my tumors are just over 2cm and just over 1.5cm) and the nodes all look good, though they will be biopsied during the upcoming surgery
THE PROGRESS WE’RE MAKING TOGETHER IS REMARKABLE Breast Cancer death rate per 100,000 women is down 33% since 1990. An average decline of 1.7% each year. That means 184,000 lives saved from breast cancer!
s 4HE RATE OF CANCER GROWTH IS LOW BASED on a Ki-67 test s 4HE HORMONE RECEPTORS ARE BOTH ER-positive and PR-positive at 99%, which I basically understand to mean that hormone therapy would be beneficial following the surgery and is probably a foregone conclusion s -Y (%2 STATUS IS BORDERLINE BASED ON the FISH test, and I have absolutely no clue what that means; but I will before surgery! s ) HAVE HAD BLOOD DRAWN TO DETERMINE IF ) have the BRCA gene mutation; if I do then a bilateral mastectomy is a no-brainer. These results should be available to me by approximately July 17 s #HEMO LOOKS LIKELY AT THIS POINT BUT THAT won't be determined until after obtaining the pathology reports after the surgery. Surgery is scheduled for 10:30 on the 22nd of July. While I am waiting on the results of the
PROVIDING ACCESS TO CARE More than 4.3 Million women in need helped since 1991. Our advocacy affiliate, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action NetworkSM , works with lawmakers to increase funding for breast cancer research and ensures access to mammograms for women who need them.
FINDING BREAST CANCER’S CAUSES AND CURES The society currently has $86 Million invested in breast cancer grants. The society has invested more in breast cancer research than in any other cancer, and has played an important part in nearly every major breast cancer research breakthrough in recent history. These discoveries include lifesaving treatments such as Herceptin and tamoxifen, and establishing mammography as the standard for finding breast cancer early. 27
19 Years & Counting by Amy Michael Image provided by Kathryn Whitney Photography
When I think about breast cancer
initiatives
rather than a lung metastasis from the breast. This is a much
and
better prognosis, Hard to imagine being thrilled with a stage 5
people who have worked
diagnosis there but we take our wins where we can get them,
to help other women face
don't we?"
this deadly disease there is only
one
comes
to
woman
that
mind.
The
And again I think, "I so admire how strong this woman is." "What helped you overcome your fear," I asked her. Her reply?
founder of Breast Cancer
"My friend came to me for help because she was diagnosed.
Foundation of the Ozarks
Helping her helped me too and that's when I realized that
(BCFO), breast cancer survi-
women need to be there to help each other through this. And
vor
that's how BCFO came to life."
Mary
and
philanthropist,
Beth
I
Mary Beth had part of her lung removed and a procedure called
emailed Mary Beth about
O'Reilly.
a Tran flap, where they remove the breast and reconstruct it
sitting down with her for
using skin from another part of the body. In her case, her stom-
an interview and to take a
ach. "I hated that" she says, "it pulled me down and to this day
photo to share on our
makes it hard to stand straight."
cover and she graciously agreed. I asked, "Were you down recovering for a while?" "Oh no," she I arrived at her home on a beautiful morning in September and
replied with a smile, "I can't stay down long."
was greeted warmly by Charlie and Mary Beth. Coffee all around and then we commenced with shooting photos with
I smiled because there it was again, that thought in my head,
Mary Beth and Kirk Elmquist, to share his role in the Hooked on
'My what a tough lady'.
Dance event that is happening on October 3rd. Kirk has been
I spent two hours with Mary Beth and when I left, I didn't want
an MC for the event for many years and Mary Beth was not shy
to. She was a pleasure to visit with and an inspiration. "All we
in voicing her appreciation for his time and for the generosity
can do is keep fighting it, and help someone else to fight it
of Bass Pro, who will be donating a boat to be auctioned at the
along the way."
event.
someone newly diagnosed, she said, "Slow your mind, take
visited in her kitchen. As I asked my questions about her battle,
some time to learn what you can. As hard as it is, you have time
the one thing that kept coming into my mind was, "This is one
to get checked and get second opinions on the best procedure
strong, determined woman!" I was impressed by her candor
for you. Rely on your friends and family and reach out for
and that she graciously shared her 19 year journey.
support, BCFO is here to help. You don't have to be in a rush for
Mary Beth was diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer after a
information and a decision in the same day."
routine mammogram, her first. She was not experiencing any
Over 1000 people will attend the 14th annual Hooked on
problems, it was just time to get one done. It was a surprise
Dance, the largest fundraiser of the year for BCFO. If you
then when she learned that there was cancer. "I was afraid, I
haven't gotten tickets yet they are likely sold out but that
felt incapacitated and worthless. It was a very scary time." Mary
doesn't mean you can't help out. Visit www.bcfo.org to donate
Beth shared with me. Undoubtedly so, as Mary Beth later found
or volunteer and join them in helping women fight this terrible
that there was also cancer in her lung that had to be removed.
disease.
Even though her lung cancer was separate from the breast as well as the malignant tumor in her C7 vertebrae it all felt like the same journey. She shares, "Enduring having a face mask built to keep my head from moving was very traumatic as was the hour long radiation treatment. The mask gave me a spider man appearance and it was bolted to the table. Even though I had to go through a pneumonectomy to remove part of my right lung I was happy the lung cancer was a separate cancer
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Great advice. When I asked her advice on what she would say to
Once the photos were done, Mary Beth and I sat down and
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