Spring 2006.pmd - St. Louis Crisis Nursery
Spring 2006.pmd - St. Louis Crisis Nursery
Spring 2006.pmd - St. Louis Crisis Nursery
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What's New at the <strong>Nursery</strong> . . .<br />
The Children & Family Services Authority<br />
partners with <strong>Crisis</strong> <strong>Nursery</strong> to open<br />
fourth site: <strong>Crisis</strong> <strong>Nursery</strong> West<br />
<strong>Crisis</strong> <strong>Nursery</strong> West <strong>Nursery</strong> and Outreach Center opened on February<br />
6, 2006, thanks to The Children & Family Services Authority of <strong>St</strong>.<br />
Charles County. Thank you to <strong>St</strong>. Joseph Health Center, who is<br />
graciously supplying meals and physicals for the children. We also<br />
send out a HUGE thank you to all of the volunteers who spent MANY<br />
hours renovating the facility. It is beautiful! The very first night <strong>Crisis</strong><br />
<strong>Nursery</strong> West was full with children needing a safe haven.<br />
<strong>Crisis</strong> <strong>Nursery</strong> West will provide emergency care for over 500 children<br />
a year and follow-up support services to families.<br />
Senator Chuck Gross, County Executive, Joe Ortwerth, Advisory Board<br />
member, David Fitzgerald, Executive Director, DiAnne Mueller, and<br />
Executive Director of The Children & Family Services Authority of <strong>St</strong>.<br />
Charles County, Bruce Sowatsky.<br />
<strong>Crisis</strong> <strong>Nursery</strong> Hosts National Conference<br />
On April 7, 2006, the Saint <strong>Louis</strong> <strong>Crisis</strong> <strong>Nursery</strong> will host "Real<br />
Heroes" a conference by Dave Pelzer. This highly emotional<br />
presentation pays tribute to those who have dedicated their lives to<br />
making a difference in the life of a child. Dave is recognized as one<br />
of the nation’s most effective and respected communicators. He<br />
travels throughout the world promoting inspiration and resilience. He<br />
has garnered commendations from Presidents’ Reagan, Bush and<br />
Clinton. In 1994 he was the only American who received The<br />
Outstanding Young Person of the World Award.<br />
Dave has experienced a truly extraordinary life. He nearly died<br />
several times by the hands of his mentally disturbed alcoholic<br />
mother. Years later it was determined that Dave’s case was identified<br />
as one of the most gruesome and extreme cases of child abuse<br />
in California ’s history. At age 12, Dave was finally<br />
rescued and placed in a series of foster homes<br />
until he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force at age 18.<br />
Even with all that against him, Dave was determined<br />
to better himself - no matter what the odds.<br />
Tickets are $20 and you can get the registration<br />
form at our website (crisisnurserykids.org), or email<br />
Katie at: katie@crisisnurserykids.org<br />
Ch<br />
12th Annual Charity Golf Classic Tees<br />
Off This Year at Old Hickory Golf Club<br />
Join us on May 15th at Old Hickory Golf Club in <strong>St</strong>. Peters for a fabulous day of golf! Co-chairs,<br />
Tom Morrell, Bill Shaner and Peter Wazlawek are putting together a fabulous tournament,<br />
which is close to being sold-out! Designed by PB Dye, Old Hickory Golf Club’s course is a<br />
golfer’s dream! To even the most novice golfers, playing Old Hickory is a memorable experience<br />
that you are sure to treasure. The course has many distinguishing and unique features, including<br />
an island green. You will be astounded and appreciative of the peacefulness and serenity of the<br />
setting at Old Hickory. Anheuser Busch and Emerson are major sponsors of this 4-person<br />
scramble which begins at 11:30 with a fabulous lunch donated by Hardee's and a shotgun start at<br />
12:30 p.m..<br />
2<br />
Chief Schulte and Captain Kelley of the O'Fallon Police<br />
Department visit <strong>Crisis</strong> <strong>Nursery</strong> <strong>St</strong>. Charles.<br />
Advisory Board members' Chris Chadwick, Chief Joe Mokwa and<br />
Chair, Bill Siedhoff with Peggy Barnhart from Senator Jim Talent's<br />
office, attending the <strong>Crisis</strong> <strong>Nursery</strong> Media Briefing to raise<br />
awareness of child abuse prevention and the <strong>Crisis</strong> <strong>Nursery</strong>'s<br />
services tot he community.<br />
The <strong>Crisis</strong> <strong>Nursery</strong> was presented with the #1<br />
Agency Award from the United Way for<br />
excelling in tours and presentations during its<br />
2005 Campaign.<br />
Join the <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Louis</strong> Rams Cheerleaders at the <strong>Crisis</strong><br />
<strong>Nursery</strong>Charity Golf Classic!