Kansas City Metro Cares Magazine - August 2013 by CARES Magazine

Introduction to our New Sections!

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The Care and Feeding of Volunteers Midwest Center for Nonprofit Leadership

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National Parks & Recreation Month Get Out There & Enjoy It

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Finding Courage to Face Trauma

Women Connect 4 Good

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Are You Choosing the Right Hospital for Your Pet?

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Event Coverage Dominic L. Passatino Memorial Foundation Golf Tournament

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Photo Illustration by Phil Dellasega

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Be a Part of the Miracle

10th Annual Remembrance Walk

9 Subscribe to KC Metro CARES 10 Dominic L. Passatino Memorial Foundation Golf Tournament

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Children’s Miracle Network

Suicide Awareness Survivor Support

School is Coming & We Need Help

G.i.R.L. Inc.

Dear Amy

Monthly Column

Credit Union for Kids

KU Pediatrics

Membership Directory Springfield CARES members listing

Letters from the editor and publisher

11 Making the Most of a Valuable Resource: The Care and Feeding of Volunteers Midwest Center for Nonprofit Leadership

Games Fun Stuff 13 Help Make Miracles!

Children’s Miracle Network

14 National Parks & Recreation Month 16 4th Annual Taste Building a Foundation of Hope Event

17 What is G.i.R.L. Inc. 18 McMillan Named 2013 Big Brother of the Year Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kansas City

19 The Jewish Community Center & Theater in the Park Present: Hairspray

21 Finding Courage to Face Trauma

20 The Theater in the Park’s 2013 Season

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Women Connect 4 Good

22 Save the Date: Independent Swag

24 Active Adult Expo

Jewish Family Services of Greater Kansas City & Catholic Charities of Kansas City

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25 Golf for Gilda: A Benefit

26 Reservations Confirmed VIP Travel

Gilda’s Club of Kansas City

27 Are You Choosing the Right Hospital for Your Pet?

Kaitlyn Jaeger Editor editor.op@goicare.com Phil Dellasega Creative Director phil@goicare.com Tom Mezzacapa Graphic Design Michelle DeWitt Graphic Design/ Web Maintenance

The HALO Learning Center

23 Protect Children from the Unthinkable

staff Amy Michael Publisher amichael@goicare.com

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contributing writers Jonathan Rios Amy Hyken-Lande Alana Muller Michele Mackey

advisory panel Vanessa Faller Shawn Muller Amanda Goetz Jim Brown Jean Ann Rucker

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. © 2013 Kansas City Metro 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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membership directory CARES Memberships are available to local nonprofits that are registered as 501(c)3 organizations. The goal of CARES is to give nonprofits an outlet for communicating their purpose to our community. It is not just an ad, but more accurately an annual marketing plan that provides online and print resources necessary to promote the organization. As part of our Membership Package, CARES

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Letter from the Editor Hello Kansas City, My name is Kaitlyn and if you haven’t heard already, I am the new editor for Kansas City Metro CARES! I am so excited be a part of the CARES staff and can’t wait to work with and get to know the nonprofits of Kansas City. First of all, let me give you a little information about myself. I am a small town, Illinois native who recently graduated from Drury University in Springfield, Missouri.While there, I earned a bachelor’s degree in advertising and public relations. I was also a part of the visual communication program and have experience in graphic design, photography, and video production.

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As you look through this month’s issue, you may notice some changes to the look of Kansas City Metro CARES. We’ve developed sections to help organize our content and help you, the reader, better navigate through the issue. This month, we’re featuring Nancy O’Reilly in our Women Speak section where she discusses the major accomplishments women have made in the workforce and in life in general.We’re also taking a look at the history of the Kansas City Park Board in our Let’s Get Local Section since July was National Parks and Recreation Month.

"How do I get my 501(c)3 in the pages of CARES Magazine?" is a question I've been asked many times. As you may know, CARES Magazine’s mission is to promote nonprofit communication and awareness throughout the community. It is imperative for us to give our nonprofits a voice and a place where caring people can find out how to volunteer, who to donate to, and information on nonprofit programs and services. If you are a nonprofit that is interested in becoming a part of CARES, please call our office at 1-800-489-4227 or go online to www.goicare.com and fill out a Registration form on our Membership Page. Nonprofits have the opportunity to be accepted as Members and there are a few guidelines that must be met in order to participate. CARES will then review your application and your 990, as well as research the work you are doing in the community. Upon acceptance, we will work with you on a monthly basis to help you communicate your mission to our readers. I truly hope to welcome more members to our pages as we continue to grow in the Kansas City Metro area.

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furry friends

As its name suggests, this section is for all of our loveable, furry friends. There are so many people and organizations that truly care about the welfare of Kansas City’s animals and whether you’re a cat or dog person, this section is meant to provide advice and show you just how important our furry friends are.

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While the Get Involved section lets you know how you can help, the Let’s Get Local section educates and explains what Kansas City’s nonprofits have been doing lately to help our community.

empowering women

Our community is full of strong, independent women whose actions inspire us to be better people everyday. This section is dedicated to those women. Through their words and the words of the nonprofits that support their cause, this section is meant to empower and give advice to the women of Kansas City.

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Kansas City Metro CARES works with so many nonprofit organizations that we can’t help but provide them with a section that not only educates the community on nonprofit work, but also provides nonprofits with helpful advice. This can vary from fundraising to community engagement and so much more.

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School is just around the corner and we need your help! This August, G.i.R.L. Inc. will be having a School Supply Drive for the students of Kings/Weeks Elementary and KIPP Endeavor Academy. These schools have a high ratio of homeless and families who may not have the means to purchase their own supplies. We need your help to collect the following: s XS to XXL shirts/under garment with size 5â&#x20AC;&#x201C;18 pants/dresses or skirts for Kings/Weeks Elementary s Tan, blue, or black pants/shorts/skirts with a KIPP Endeavor Academy shirt (all sizes needed)

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KC Metro CARES

Monthly Advice Column

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Dear Amy: Our family always seems to be going off in different directions. Sometimes I feel as if we barely have a chance to speak to each other! With two tweens, I’m not sure if they want too! Any ideas on how to “connect”? Feeling disconnected, Mom of an 11 and 13 year old.

Dear Disconnected: With today’s busy lives, it is easy to see why you might feel disconnected from your kiddos. Plus, they are at an age where school events, peers, sports, and other commitments take up a lot of time. As important as those activities are, it is equally (if not more) important to make family time a priority. The first thing that I would recommend is keep an open line of communication. Let your kids know that you are there for them if they want to talk about ‘anything” (no taboo subjects). Next, I would have family dinners at least 3 times per week. No, you don’t have to make a gourmet meal. Pull a Rachel Ray (30 minute meals!), and just make sure that everyone is present. Family dinners are a perfect time to communicate (unplug-no electronics of any kind). To get the party (dinner) started, go around the table and ask about the high/low points of their week. Three additional suggestions I would include: 1) Have a

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fundraising events

Dominic L. Passantino Memorial Foundation Golf Tournament

The Dominic L. Passantino Memorial Foundation was formed to increase awareness of fire-related injuries and deaths of children and to support those victims and their families with the goal of reducing these types of injuries and deaths in the future. Dominic L. Passantino tragically passed away on May 8, 1999 in a fire at the Sigma Chi house at the University of Missouri. He left behind a very loving family and many, many friends. Dominic could light up the room and was a friend to everyone he came in contact with. To carry on Dominic’s memory, the Passantino family organized a memorial golf tournament in 2007 to benefit local charities. In 2008, Passantino Family Markets partnered with Children’s Mercy Hospital’s Burn Unit with the goal of helping kids recover from severe burns. In May of 2013, friends, family and Board Members gathered as CMH dedicated its main burn and trauma care room in Memory of Dominic L. Passantino. To date, the Dominic Passantino Memorial Foundation has raised over $150,000 that has been gifted to Children's Mercy Hospital (CMH) Burn &

The Dominic L. Passantino Memorial Foundation held its annual golf tournament on Sunday, June 9 at Deer Creek Golf Club. This tournament had over 250+ golf participants and raised over $40,000 that will be donated directly to Children's Mercy Hospital Burn and Trauma Center. Funds have been used to purchase special equipment that will aid each child’s recovery while staying in the Burn Unit. Beneficiary: Children’s Mercy Hospital Burn & Trauma Unit: Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics operates the only designated Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and the only burn unit devoted exclusively to pediatric patients between St. Louis and Denver. Our multidisciplinary teams offer a full continuum of burn and trauma services, encompassing everything from treatment upon initial injury to post-discharge follow-up. Burn and Trauma Staff: The Burn and Trauma Staff includes board-certified surgeons, a wide variety of specialists, subspecialists and ancillary services, all available 24 hours per day. Our outcomes for pediatric trauma patients are above the national average. s In 2012, the Burn and Trauma Care team treated more than 540 patients, including 424 through outpatient care. s Our outcomes for pediatric trauma patients are above the national average. s Children’s Mercy operates the only designated Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and the only burn unit between St. Louis and Denver devoted exclusively to pediatric patients. s Our multi-specialty teams offer a full continuum of burn and trauma services, encompassing everything from treatment upon initial injury to post-discharge follow-up. s The Burn and Trauma Care staff includes board-certified surgeons, a wide variety of specialists and subspecialists. s Consultations with medical and surgical specialists are available 24 hours per day. Here at Children’s Mercy, the team works closely with the following pediatric ancillary services that are essential for burn and trauma care: s Occupational therapy s Physical therapy s Social services s Nutrition s Developmental medicine s Respiratory therapy. Working with multiple departments within the hospital, the Burn and Trauma Care team provide a holistic approach to care that assures that all patients find comfort and heal as quickly as possible. We have state-of-the-art resuscitation bays dedicated solely to pediatric trauma patients.

Trauma Unit. Funds donated to CMH have been used to purchase special equipment that will aid in each child’s recovery while staying in the Burn Unit. Through the generosity and involvement of our supporters and donors we will continue to make an impact and achieve our mission. We thank you for helping keep Dominic's name alive in the service of hope and healing for others.

More Info: www.dominicmemorial.org You Tube Video (Dominic's Story): www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEgcvfbd9w4

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Making the Most of a Valuable Resource:

The Care & Feeding of

VOLUNTEERS By David Renz, Director The Midwest Center for Nonprofit Leadership • University of Missouri – Kansas City

One of the hallmarks of the nonprofit world is its reliance on volunteers to help it do its work. Kansas Citians invest an impressive amount of their time in volunteering. Kansas City ranks 37th in metro population, yet we rank 13th among American metro regions in the percentage of our citizens who volunteer.

Last year, more than 460,000 Kansas Citians served as volunteers. Whether sorting food at the food shelf, coaching the kids in a soccer league, teaching reading in the urban core, raising money for a compelling community cause, or serving on the governing board of a nonprofit, Kansas Citians (like all Americans) can be found volunteering in a myriad of ways to help nonprofits meet community needs. For many nonprofits, especially community organizations, volunteers are the lifeblood of their service and success. Unfortunately, volunteer time and talent are among the least well used of resources available to the nonprofit sector. Some agencies don’t understand how to organize and deploy volunteers, some are just too poorly organized to use them well, and some are so overwhelmed with work that they just don’t invest the time needed to get the most from this valuable resource. But it’s time we take greater care to fully capitalize on our volunteers’ contributions of time. What does it take to make the most of our volunteers? Actually, it’s not rocket science, but it does take some time and planning, and it is time well spent! In general, we know that volunteers like to do this work when they feel they can be successful at it and when they can see that the result is making a difference. And, reasonably, they expect their host agency to help them do their work well. Like all of us, volunteers are more motivated to undertake a task when they feel they will be able to be successful. continued on page 12

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Surveys of volunteers that are satisfied with their volunteer roles tell us they value the following: • A clear, specific, and understandable assignment or role, • An assignment that aligns well with their knowledge, interests, and abilities, • A manageable assignment that has a clear beginning and end, • A good reason to do the work, • A reasonable timeline for completing the task, • Information, knowledge, and the tools necessary to do the work well, • Some form of accountability and feedback so they know whether they have done the work well, • Recognition and reward appropriate to the work they have done, and • A chance to provide feedback to the agency about how the work and how they feel about it. In other words, volunteers want the nonprofit to be well organized and ready to put their energy to good use. If we’re not well organized, they’ll look for other opportunities where the organization “has its act together” and they can feel as though they are more likely to be successful in making a difference. We often hear that today’s volunteers are different from those of years past. While the things that motivate volunteers to get involved probably are not much different from the past, we do see some ways that volunteering is different today. For example, most volunteers have very busy lives, filled with work and family activities, and the result is that many want more flexibility in arranging the scope and timing of their assignments. While many volunteer assignments have to be completed during regular hours, some volunteer work may be able to be completed whenever the volunteer has a couple free hours (e.g., writing a fund raising brochure, preparing a press release) and we are well advised to allow people to do these tasks whenever it is convenient for them. We also hear that volunteers really prefer meaningful work that has a clear observable result – something they can see has made a difference for the organization or a client. They don’t want menial tasks, and they don’t want “make-work.” Not all volunteer work is like this, of course, but we should try to help people see the difference they make as often and in as many ways as possible. You may have noted, in the list above, that satisfied volunteers say they want some form of performance accountability. Some nonprofit leaders doubt this – they question whether volunteers want to be pushed to perform well. There always will be a few who don’t “get it,” but the truth is that most volunteers want thoughtful, constructive feedback (including recommendations for how they could serve more effectively) as they

do their work. They are motivated to help others, and they want to be assured that the work they have done actually is making a difference. They don’t want to feel that their work is so unimportant that no one really cares whether it is done well. Feedback is important, but it’s only appropriate after we have done an appropriate job of preparing the volunteer for the work. Too often, we place a volunteer in an assignment without providing adequate information about the assignment or how to do it well. Some kind of job description or task list is very useful and, in many cases, we should provide some form of training before putting the volunteer to work. For example, many organizations want their volunteers to help with fund raising, yet they do nothing to prepare them for this role. The result is that the work is What does it take to make handled poorthe most of our volunteers? ly or, often, that it nevActually, it’s not rocket scier actualence, but it does take some ly gets done – betime and planning, and it is cause the voltime well spent! unteer procrastinates while they try to figure it out on their own. This is problematic for several reasons: it’s not fair, it frustrates the volunteer, it results in poor quality work, and (sometimes worst of all) it leaves a volunteer with a negative impression of the organization that they will communicate to other prospective volunteers and even donors!

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Most volunteers are not looking for any kind of grand recognition, and some are even embarrassed when they receive recognition for their charitable work. They are motivated by the opportunity to make a difference and help others. But a sincere, personal “thank you” always is appropriate to recognize the contributions that someone has made to the success of the organization or cause. As with any relationship, the success of the nonprofit-volunteer relationship depends upon each party investing in its success. Volunteers are a wonderful asset to most nonprofit and community organizations, but only when they are used well. Volunteers work best with organized support. Plan ahead, be well organized, create assignments that are truly useful, match and tailor assignments to the knowledge, skills, abilities, interests, and availability of the prospective volunteer, follow through and provide the support they need and deserve to succeed in their work, and never forget to say thank you! When you do, we all benefit.

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The growing park movement continued to gather momentum until one of its firmest supporters, William Rockhill Nelson, came to town. Nelson was the editor of the evening newspaper, The Star, and used his position to campaign for paved roads and streets as well as improved sidewalks and sewers, decent public buildings, better streetlights, and more fire and police protection. His most enduring legacy, however, was his promotion of the city’s park and boulevard system with local businessman and 1982 Park Board President August Meyer. The Park Board eventually hired landscape architect George E. Kessler to design a boulevard and park system master plan that would provide for a “city within a park.” Work on the boulevard system began in 1893 with the development of Independence and Gladstone Boulevards. In 1895, the acquisition of properties began in earnest when the city approved a charter amendment that gave the Park Board the power to condemn land, issue bonds, and receive special taxes. North Terrace Park (now

Information & photos courtesy of KC Parks. Kessler Park), West Terrace Park, and later Penn Valley Park were among the first to be developed. A milestone was achieved in 1896 when Col. Thomas H. Swope deeded the city more than 1,300 acres of land, which became the largest park in the boulevard system and which currently bears his name. In 1927, Ella Loose donated another piece of land, today known as Loose Park, in memory of her husband, Jacob. Since then, hundreds of additional parks and boulevards have been developed throughout the greater Kansas City area. In 1967, the Park Department and Recreational Division of the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Welfare Department combined into the present-day Kansas City Parks and Recreation Department. Today, thanks to the foresight of the city leaders and advocates, Kansas City is internationally known for its beautiful parks and boulevard system. Its Parks, Recreation, and Boulevards Department continues to grow and make improvements for the future while remembering and honoring its past.

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Who Is G.i.R.L. Inc.? G.i.R.L. Inc. is an IRS approved 501(C)(3) nonprofit mentoring organization that was founded in 2010 by Krystal McFeders and Shatomi Luster.

What is its purpose? G.i.R.L. Inc.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s purpose is to enhance and develop the life skills of young girls and adults through curriculumbasedinteractive programs. These programs can cover a variety of topics including financial literacy, decision-making, leadership skills, college and job preparation, health and wellness, community service, and self-empowerment.

How can you get involved? Interested in getting involved with G.i.R.L. Inc.? You can become a volunteer or make a donation by visiting girlkc.com, emailing them at info@girlkc.com, or calling 913-735-6713.

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McMillian Named 2013 Big Brother of the Year of Greater Kansas City Big Brother Deane McMillian grabbed a slimy earthworm to use as bait while fishing with his recently matched Little Brother Mickel Colley. Mickel took one look at the live worm and asked Deane to bait his hook for him. McMillian simply said no and gave his Little Brother his first lesson. “If a man is going to fish, he must introduce the worm to the hook himself.” Mickel followed McMillian’s guidance and ended up catching the biggest fish that day, and thus began the makings of a relationship built on McMillian’s counseling. McMillian, a retired public school art teacher, has helped guide thousands of young people throughout his working days. He had a previous association with Big Brothers Big Sisters in Omaha many years ago and decided to seek out the program to continue his youth outreach. Now the two have been together for four years. Despite ongoing medical concerns, McMillian makes sure to see Mickel at least once

a week. They have enjoyed countless fishing trips, movies, and restaurants. Mickel graduated high school with nearly a 4.0, but McMillian’s influence goes beyond academics. “Before Deane, he wasn’t social at all, “ said Mickel’s mother Lorrie Colley. “Post-Deane, he’s been social with everybody.” As Mickel started to open up to his “Big,” his self-esteem increased greatly. His attitude and perspective changed as they grew closer and McMillian was able to help channel Mickel’s passion.

“Deane inspired me to continue drawing,” said Mickel. “He inspired me that you can overcome anything if your heart is in the right place.” In April, McMillian was announced as the 2013 Kansas City Big Brother of the Year for his impact on Mickel, who felt McMillian was more than a worthy candidate. “Deane is a wonderful man and is very deserving,” said Mickel. “I truly believe that God’s hand was guiding BBBS’ hand when this match was made between Deane and I.” Although Mickel is looking towards college, the matched pair is still planning fishing trips and other outings for the future.

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The Jewish Community Center and Theater in the Park PRESENT:

Although summer is coming to an end and fall will soon be upon us, the Kansas City Theatre in the Park has one last show before wrapping up its 2013 season. Hairspray is a family-friendly musical that has won 8 Tony Award including Best Musical, and is said to be piled bouffant high with laughter, romance, and deliriously tuneful songs. Based in 1962 Baltimore, Hairspray tells the story of a loveable plus-size teen named Tracy Turnblad whose dream is to dance on the popular Corny Collins Show. When her dream comes true,

Tracy is transformed from social outcast to sudden star. She must use her newfound power to dethrone the reigning Teen Queen, win the affections of heartthrob Link Larkin, and integrate a TV network, all without denting her ‘do! Hairspray is rated G and performances begin August 2-4 and end the following weekend August 8-10. Gates to the theatre bowl open at 6:30 and curtain is at 8:30. For more information on Hairspray and Theatre in the Park, visit www. theatreinthepark.org.

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Freely based on the story of Genesis, Children of Eden was a frank, heartfelt, and often humorous examination of the age-old conflict between parents and children. Adam, Eve, Noah and the “Father” who created them deal with the headstrong, cataclysmic actions of their respective children. The show ultimately delivered a bittersweet, but inspiring message: that “the hardest part of love... is letting go.” Theatre in the Park‘s second performance took place during the second half of June. 9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL was a hilarious story of friendship and revenge in the Rolodex era of the late 1970s. With music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and book by Patricia Resnick, 9 TO 5 told the story of three female co-workers who are pushed to the boiling point by their boss. They concoct a plan to get even with the sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot. They conspire to take control of their company and learn that there’s nothing they can’t do -- even in a man’s world. To kick off July, Theatre in the Park presented one of the world’s most celebrated musicals, Peter Pan followed by Damn Yankees. This 20

show tells the story of middle-aged baseball fanatic Joe Boyd, who trades his soul to the Devil, aka Mr. Applegate, for a chance to lead his favorite team to victory in the pennant race against the New York Yankees. As young baseball sensation Joe Hardy, he transforms the hapless Washington Senators into a winning team only to realize the true worth of the life he’s left behind. Joe ultimately outsmarts Applegate, returns to his former self, and shepherds the Senators to the World Series. The Kansas City Theatre in the Park’s 2013 is quickly coming to close with only one show left. If you missed out on the fun this, be sure to get over to the Park and catch Hairspray starting August 2.

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Over the last few months, the Kansas City Theatre in the Park has been entertaining the public with a series of fun and wildly entertaining performances. Beginning in June, the theatre opened its season with its first show, Children of Eden.

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Finding Courage to Face Trauma

I Can Do Anything; Women and Empowerment Women Hold Too Few Offices It’s easy to feel frustrated when you hear the news: Women occupy too few offices in C-suites, earn too little and are underrepresented in politics. You’ve been in groups where the women gnash their teeth in outrage. Bummer, right? Au contraire! In just 10 generations women and the men who supported them have turned upside down the social order that endured for 10,000 generations. That’s astounding! So let’s step back to get this in perspective. For just a minute let’s take pride in the progress we’ve made.

Women Are Not Property Over 200,000 years ago the first anatomically modern humans appeared on earth. Stick with me here. For the past 199,800 years, women were essentially men’s property, much like a chair or a horse. They had no rights to their children, could not own property except by the grace of a father, husband or brother, nor

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could they get an education. Most professions were closed to them. In the United States in 1804, women were classified under Napoleonic law as minors, in the same legal category as criminals, children and the insane. Women continued to have few legal rights and little power.

Women Are Gaining Ground Today, just 10 generations later, women have become more or less equal under the law in developed nations and many developing countries. Women now rank among the richest people in the world; run huge corporations, work in every profession and outnumber men in the workplace, can marry and divorce at will, hold more college degrees than men, and hold the highest government office in many lands. Women’s organized efforts have developed the hospitals, schools, museums, libraries and social supports that enrich our communities’ civilized life. What an unprecedented transformation in the status of half the population on earth, which has also improved life for the other half. In just 10 generations, WOMEN HAVE DONE THIS FOR THEMSELVES! That’s the most important message here. Have all the battles been won? Of course not. Can women work together and join with like-minded men to continue this earth-changing progress? Of course we can. And we will.

Changing 10,000 Generations of History But let’s not beat ourselves up that we haven’t crossed the finish line. If you feel stymied sometimes, don’t feel bad. We–and our partners and our employers and our leaders–are making this up as we go along. It’s only taken ten generations of women to change the patterns of 10,000 former generations. Women—and the men who support their efforts—have never had greater opportunity. Not only White women but African American, Asian and Hispanic women have accomplished many firsts as well. Take the time to appreciate that we are better off than 10,000 generations of women, then get back to work.

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Are You Choosing the Right Hospital for Your Pet? When searching for a pet hospital, there are certain questions you should keep in the back of your mind to ensure you select the right one for your dog or cat. In fact, these questions should also be used on a regular basis to reassess the services of your current veterinarian. Who knows? If the answers aren't satisfactory to you, a change may be in order.

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Using Horses to Help People EAGALA, the Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association, was founded in 1999 as a non-riding experimental modality to address the need for resources, education, and professionalism in the fields of equine assisted psychotherapy and equine assisted learning. The association sets the standard for professional excellence in how horses and humans work together to improve the quality of life and mental health of individuals, families, and groups worldwide. EAGALA now has more than 3,500 members in 38 countries and continues to grow. The behavioral issues, health issues, and learning goals that EAGALA addresses can include many diverse challenges such as ADHD, autism, depression, addiction, eating disorders, stress management, recidivism, team work, sexual abuse, domestic violence, grief and loss, infertility, and trauma related disorders including post-traumatic stress disorder.

The population that the association serves can be at risk youth, active military and veterans, addicts, criminal offenders, trauma survivors, couples, individuals, families, corporate groups, and management. Not all therapy using horses involves riding. Unlike therapeutic riding, EAGALA teaches Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) and Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) which focuses on experiential, ground-based activities. The EAGALA treatment team consists of a mental health professional and an equine specialist who work together with the client to create horsecentered activities designed to address specific treatment goals. During a session, the horse or experience can often initiate an “Aha” moment that impacts the client’s way of thinking or behaving. After the session, the client takes away key experiences and can begin to make life long changes. The experiences with the horses provide real opportunities for mirroring life which helps clients quickly see their problems and find solutions that work for them.

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