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This Organization Can’t Be Held Down

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Monday Morning

We had 19 members for our Monday meeting back at the Retlaw Hotel.  Our program speakers were members Donna and Gary Miller.  Vickie Goldapske noted that her clinic was participating in the Save-A-Sole Challenge in conjunction with the Salvation Army and Payless Shoes.  Donations for this effort can be dropped off at Vickie’s clinic on South Park Avenue.  Gary Miller is looking for program ideas for the last two Mondays in August and all of September if you can help him out.  Glen Treml was the 50/50 Raffle drawing winner on Monday. Unfortunately he drew the Two of Diamonds, which was a non-winner.  Next week’s drawing will have 31 cards with five pay cards and a pot of at least $265.  Multiple members also received door prizes from Donna and Gary from the International Convention.

Gary & Donna Miller, Kiwanis International Convention Report

Donna and Gary Miller provided Monday’s program recapping the recent Kiwanis International Convention held in downtown Indianapolis.  Donna started by saying that this was her first International Convention as an authorized delegate of our Club even though she’s attended previous conventions as Gary’s guest.  Donna noted that women were first allowed into Kiwanis in 1987 and the first female president will assume her role in 2017, 30 years after they were allowed to join this international service organization.  Donna noted that there were 3,000 delegates at the International Convention but only 1,300 actually took part in the voting on the various issues that were presented.  Gary summarized the various amendments that were presented with the most significant being a dues increase of $10 and a rejection of web based voting on International amendments.  Gary also gave an update on the Eliminate Project to date.

A Great Way to Give Opportunity to Others

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Monday Morning

We only had 7 members and Lt. Governor Joan Pinch at Monday’s tour of Brooke Industries. Gary Miller did an awesome job brining donuts, assorted juices and coffee was provided by the folks at Brooke Industries.  There was no 50/50 Raffle drawing on Monday. Next week’s drawing will have 32 cards with five pay cards and a pot of at least $249.

Sue Grich, Brooke Industries Inc.

Sue Grich, Counseling Services Coordinator, was our tour guide at Monday’s meeting at the Brooke Industries, Inc. operation.

Brooke Industries Inc. has been creating innovative opportunities for individuals with disabilities since 1963.

Established with a steadfast mission and vision, Brooke Industries, Inc. has consistently provided rehabilitation through work, helping people develop useful skills for independent living, as well as assistance in obtaining and maintaining community-based jobs. They have also been a trusted partner in the business community, offering high quality, flexible services that are focused on exceeding the expectations of their customers.

Following a state-of the-art expansion in 2004, their organization operates within 63,000 square feet of production and warehouse space, including a 3,000 square foot cooler. The facility, designed with efficiency in mind, also increased their capabilities to provide individualized, comprehensive programming geared toward a population with varying needs and abilities.

Brooke Industries currently serves over 200 individuals with disabilities each year and distributes product internationally. Progressive in their approach to rehabilitation, Brooke Industries adapts to the changing needs of the population they serve. Subsequently, a broader scope of individuals has the opportunity to develop and transfer skills to other areas of their lives.

As an industry leader committed to developing a diverse and valued workforce, Brooke Industries, Inc. strives to exceed the expectation of quality and levels of service to the business and rehabilitation communities.

Providing Hope for Victims

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Monday Morning

We had 18 members and our guest speaker, Courtney Kolb, from ASTOP at our Monday meeting…  A “Happy Buck” was offered by Gary Miller just because he was happy and it wasn’t drug induced.  Vickie Goldapske was the 50/50 Raffle drawing winner on Monday and she drew a non-winning Eight of Diamonds.  Next week’s drawing will have 32 cards with five pay cards and a pot of at least $249.

Courtney Kolb, ASTOP

ASTOP Sexual Abuse Center serves individuals, families and communities and helps them heal from the trauma of sexual assault in the Fond du Lac and Green Lake communities.

ASTOP’s Mission is a sexual assault service provider offering treatment, outreach, prevention, and advocacy, emphasizing hope and connection to self and others.

It is estimated one in four women and one in six men are sexually abused before their eighteenth birthday; the average age of abuse for a female is 13 – 17 years old and 4 years old for a male.

Although these numbers are shocking, ASTOP assists survivors of sexual abuse to break through the negative consequences their abuse can have.  They offer HOPE, HEALING, and WHOLENESS for victims and families through trained, professional staff and caring volunteer support.

Courtney has been with ASTOP for about two years and has just moved into a Case Manager role from her previous Prevention Educator Role.