May 2009
Marge Rosenthal Memorial Spring Luncheon and Card Party …benefiting Queen of Peace Center
Davin gets a new bike!
Connie Neumann, Executive Director, welcomes guests
Speaker Trisha Reinhold with son and mother
Marge Rosenthal Memorial Spring Luncheon and Card Party was a roaring success and raised over $6200 for the women and children at Queen of Peace Center. A special thanks to Robert Rosenthal for his generous donation to help underwrite the event, to the volunteers who made this day special for all those in attendance and to Trisha Reinhold who spoke with conviction and passion about her experience at Queen of Peace Center.
Committee Betty Mueller, Dottie Ladd, Joan O’Reilly
Queen of Peace Center
Treating Addicted Women and their children to build better families for the community.
Mission The mission of Queen of Peace Center is to provide holistic behavioral healtcare to addicted women and their children.
Margo and Anna Leggat help mom Missy
REMINDER
Queen of Peace Center Treating addicted women and their families
22nd ANNUAL INVITATIONAL GOLF TOURNAMENT MONDAY, JULY 20, 2009 Norwood Hills Country Club $350 per player - 5 Person Scramble Men’s, Ladies’ & Mixed Teams (Minimum of 2 ladies on a Mixed Team) Invitations were mailed the end of April. For questions call LaVerne Lorenzini at (314) 432-1532 or Tim Ferry at (314) 553-5175. 50% MISSOURI STATE TAX CREDIT on donations of $100 or more available again this year!
Board of Directors 2008-2009 Executive Director Constance S. Neumann Board Members President: Nancy Giljum Vice-President: Tim Ferry Treasurer : Ronald Faulbaum Secretary: Lisa Underriner Jim Barnes Jon Carlson Tom Comer Felicia Crawford-Randle Pam Duffy Rev. Mr. Tom Gorski Missy Leggat LaVerne Lorenzini Mark Mager George Marklin Robert McCulloch Donna McDonald John O’Neill Joan O’Reilly Ellen O’Sullivan Michael Richards Jean Soukenik Addie Tompkins Thomas Zatkulak Honorary Board J. Kim Tucci
From the Executive Director, Connie Neumann..... Queen of Peace Center Emerson/Bunzl Golf Tournament Fund a Need (2008) Gift to St. Philippine Home provides a place of Refuge for Families By Connie Neumann, Executive Director St. Philippine Home will be a little better and families will have a new place to prepare meals and to dine thanks to a Connie Neumann, $15,000 Fund a Need gift from the 2008 Invitational QOPC Executive Director Emerson/Bunzl Golf Tournament. The golf tournament has grown in just 22 years to become one of the largest in the St. Louis area. The updated kitchen has new cabinets and countertops, a new floor, a new stove and new wall tile. Fresh paint, dining room floor and new pantry storage help to keep the environment clean and organized. The Center’s maintenance husband and wife team, “The Double D’s”, Deanna and Darryl, have been a remarkable influence in completing projects which otherwise would be cost prohibitive. They have made extraordinary accomplishments as team builders. The golf tournament spearheaded this year by Co-Chairs LaVerne Lorenzini and Tim Ferry, credit its success to the commitment of a hard working tournament committee. The Center is most fortunate to have these resources available to us. However, one thing noticed when Board members visited St. Philippine Home, was they were in need of a place of refuge. For a Board committed to family, mom and kids come first, and a warm, inviting kitchen and dining room for family to gather seemed like a great idea.
State Representative Chris Carter Visits QOPC
Ex Officio Monsignor Mark Ullrich
Front Page Photo Thanks To:
Amy Bennett Peanut Grins Photography www.peanutgrins.com
Azi Hakim, Director of Operations; Beverly Coleman, Consumer Advocate; Connie Neumann, Executive Director;Representative Carter, Lara Pennington, Grants and Leadership Associate; Shirley Conway, Consumer Advocate; Samia Martz, Consumer Advocate
On Friday, March 27, 2009, Representative Carter spent several hours with the Queen of Peace Center Staff and Clients, touring the facility and getting to know them and how important their role is to women and children in the City of St. Louis.
Donor Gifts
Kate Gallen, Gateway High School
Special Guests From Shop n Save Visit the Center
Dana Glore & Stephanie Lucas, Little Flower Ladies Club
Cathedral Basilica 2nd Graders
Missy Leggat
QOPC was showered with gifts from some very special women over the holiday. Over 50 laundry baskets arrived from Little Flower Ladies Club filled with household items for clients who have graduated and are moving in to their own apart- Debbie Berger & Carol Boughman ment; Carol Boughman and Debbie Berger brought their yearly donation of toiletries for the residents; the 2nd graders from Cathedral Basilica School donated infant items to our newborns; Kate Gallen’s class at Gateway High School made a dozen soft fleece blankets for the toddlers in the child development center and Missy Leggat delivered personal care items for the women’s holiday gift bags. In addition to this bounty, Carol Federlin donated beautiful hand-made blankets, pillow cases and bibs for the little ones. Carol is still crocheting!
Thank you Shop n Save for bringing Santa and the Easter Bunny to QOPC. You bring so much joy to the moms and children at the Center. Shop n Save employees who participated were Marlene Gebhard, President Shop n Save, Rich Wille (Santa), Denise Haddix (Mrs. Santa), Monica Martinez (Elf & Bunnette), Kim Anderson (Elf), Randy Reddick, Sandy Meek, and Donald Soffer (Easter Bunny)
In Honor & In Memory In Honor Of Jim Barnes From: James. D. Huber In Memory Of Ray ‘Skip’ Oakes From: Jon Carlson & Margie Joan Gemmer Janette DePriest Harry & Missy Leggat From: J. Justin Meehan Marge Rosenthal Rosemary Finn From: Patricia Leggat From: Frank A. Valdez Edith Wolff From: Paul & LaVerne Lorenzini June Baumstark From: John Bussman
Maternity Home Tax Credit Program A baby shower for QOPC Peace for Kids program was held at LaVerne Lorenzini’s home on May 13, 2009. Guests brought items for the babies at the Center and were entertained by Scott Hepper, Master Floral Designer of Straub’s Webster Groves who showcased his talent. Some guests were lucky enough to go home with one of Scott’s beautiful creations. We are so appreciative of his time and generosity.
All contributions to QOPC of $100.00 or more may be eligible for a 50% Missouri State Tax Credit under special Missouri statute for eligible maternity homes. Questions, contact: Patricia Seeler (314) 531-0511, ext 108
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Fashion Show Highlights
La Fete De La Mode Fashion Show
The children stole the show at the 9th Annual Queen of Peace Center Fashion show on November 11, 2008. Grandmas and grandpas, moms and dads, aunts and uncles beamed with joy as the children paraded down the runway in outfits from The Children’s Place, West County. Adult models were pampered by TA-DA Hair Salon and Studio Branca and wore fashions from Little Black Dress, Coldwater Creek, Woody’s Mens Shop, The Fur and Leather Centre and Vineyard Vines Ties. A special moment at the show was when Bob McCulloch, Board Member, presented Connie Neumann with a commemorative plaque and gift recognizing her 20 year anniversary at Queen of Peace Center. Net proceeds benefit the women in treatment for co-occurring and addictive disorders and their children who attend the Peace for Kids Child Development Center. A special thanks to the volunteers, staff and generous donors who contributed time, talent and treasure to make this year’s show special for everyone.
A special thanks to our Peace for Kids Sponsors PFK Table Sponsors PFK Individual Sponsors Bunzl Distribution Mark & Audrey Brasher Bunzl Saint Louis Commercial Bank Jon & Margie Carlson Charles & Michelle Drury Catholic Charities John & Annette Gleason Commercial Bank Bob & Shirley Hoemeke Emerson Tool Company Robert & Marilyn Hosenfelt Joe & Nancy Giljum Russell & Carol Ann Isaak Gregg Lepper & Shawn Adelmann Julie Jackman Karen Lorenzini Jean Kerner Paul & LaVerne Lorenzini Pat & Mary Ann Larmon Mac & Donna McDonald Juanita McCarthy Rhodey Construction Mac & Donna McDonald Mike & Joann Sullivan Carol O’Brien Wiese USA Joan O’Reilly Maurice & Jeanne Schutte James & Karen Shaughnessy James & Gerry Thompson Jacqueline Todorovich
Save the Date for the
10th Annual ‘La Fete de la Mode’
Fashion Show
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
View additional fashion show photos at our website www.qopcstl.com
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Fashion Show Highlights
Individual Donors Sonia Abbott Eli Abeles John Abels Irlene Abram Shawn Adelmann Gene Adelmann Darrell and Deanna Aders Ellen Adkins Marlene Adkins Pat Albers Edmund Albrecht Anne Reuther Allmeroth Tom Aloor David Altvater Michael Annis Jim Anstey Judy Anthon Martha Arnold Ken and Pat Aull Thelma C. Baer Wayne Baird Jo Baker Miko Baker Brenda Baker Jim and Trary Barnes Daniel and Sarah Barnes Susan Barrett Connie Barrett Phillip Barry Frank and Mary Basile Carol Bauer Jeff Bauer Cheryl Bauer Renee Baumann Walter and Mary Bazan Linda Behlmann Donald Bellon Gary Bemis Debbie Berger Bob Berry Janene Bittick David Blackell Joe and Laura Blankenship Joanie Blessing Joseph and Myrna Bommarito Marge Boveri Shirley Brady Donna Brandmeyer Mark and Audrey Brasher Beverly Brassil Peggy Brazil Virginia Brennan Russell Brightman Anita Brinkman Marilyn Britt Gloria Brostoski Tom Brouster Denton Bruce Bob Budenholzer S. Buford Bob Bunton Phil Bushnell John Bussmann Jake Bye Sharon Byrne Jeanne Callahan Chris Callas Sue Campbell Betty Campbell Amy Carano Marie Carlie Anne Carlson Chris and Sharon Carlson Jon and Margie Carlson Michael Casey Nora Casey Roland Castellanos Karen Catalano Helen Catanzaro Polly Claney Edith M. Clavenna Kathleen Cochran April Collier Tom Comer Isabelle Coovert Gina Lee Copeland Leslie Copeland Rick and Pat Cox Jeff Craig Mary Ellen Cremins Stacey Cribbin Lois Criscione Tim Crow Margaret Culver Taylor Culver Ed and Sheri Curran Dreatha Currie Jackie Danis Dee Davis Helen Davis Patrick Dean Jeff and Mary Desits Jana Deutch Jane Devereux Robert Dick Jim and Mary Dierberg Charles Dietrick Anita Dolan Ellen Dolan John T. Dougherty Peggy Dougherty Amy Dove Sherrie Doyel Rosemary Dreyer Michelle Drury Roberta Dubuque Carolyn Dulin
Donations from July 1, 2008 - May 15, 2009 Jo D Duncan Maurie Kay Dunn Chris and Heidi Durr Colleen Dusek Thomas Elfrink Janice Epstein Joe and Maria Esses Jason Evans Pat Evers Val and Mary Ann Eversgerd Todd Eversgerd Caryn Ezra John and Martha Farrell Linton Farrelly Ronald and Gayle Faulbaum Jerome and Sharon Feld Tim and Sherri Ferry Carol Fetherlin Dorothy Filippine Jim Finn Steve Firmery Josephine Fischer Richard and Mary Fisher Fitzenberger Ann Flynn Martha Flynn Loretto Flynn Mary Fondren Laverne Francisco Terry and Sally Frank Patricia Freeman Joe and Phyliss Fresta Jean Funck Robert Gail Lawrence and Patricia Gazell Larry and Marlene Gebhard Walter Gemmer Thomas and Laura George Gerald Germain Christopher Giaimo Sam and Beverly Giaimo Joseph and Nancy Giljum Annette Gleason Janet Gnojewski Judy Godar Lisa Goebel Maggie Goltermann Derek and Val Goodin Mark Goolsby Tom Gorski Marilyn Green Malcolm and Leigh Greeno Ed Griesedieck Jerry Grim Bill Haas Mary Habel Azi Hakim Linda Hamrick Tom Hardin Christa Harris Pat Hartwig Helen Hauser Geraldine Hawkins Judith Heaman Mark Hefferner Nancy Heinbecker Alice Hellrung Margaret Hempel Evelyn Hennessey Ed Henrichs Helen Herber Will Hildebrandt Lucille Hilf Robert and Shirley Hoemeke Julie Holland Amy Holland Trish Holmes Anita Holtgrave Sidney Holthaus Robert and Jane Horas Robert and Marilyn Hosenfelt Scott Houtz Bob Hubbard James and Meg Huber Theresa Hudson Katherine Huffman Roger Hunt Linda Hutspun Carol Ann Isaak Kathleen Isbell Mark Iswaricnko Thomas Jackson Rick and Mary Kay Jaudes Ronald Johnson Doris Johnson Mike Johnston Maralyn Joseph Myra Kaercher Keith and Mary Kalkbrenner Betty Kastrup Kathleen Kellett Francis Kelly Judith Kelly Margy Kemp Allyson Kendall Jean Kerner Marie T. Kerr Rodney and Dee Kettelkamp Kathy Keusenkothen James Kiley Caddy Kilker Jeanne Klebusch Wally and Janice Klein Eileen Klein Denise Kling Richard Klohr George Kloster
Ann Knapp Delma T. Knoll Cheryll Knopf Gary Kotraba Marian Kramp Janet Krekeler George Krinninger Evelyn Kruckemeyer Richard Krueger Regina Krummenacher Sarah Kuchnel Deb Laborada Frank Lacombe Dorothy Ladd Joanne Ladd Judy Land Timothy and Karen Lane Tim and Vicky Langenhorst Patrick and Mary Ann Larmon Joseph and Ellen Lauber Karen LaVelle Jack Lavin John Layton Carol Layton David Lazarus David Lee Harry and Missy Leggat Patricia Leggat Janet Leigh Richard and Patricia Lepper Daniel and Rhetta Leritz Dan and Polly Lett WB and Jo Ann Lewis Troy Lewis Susan Lindemann Steve Linton Herb Lischwe Patricia Lock Charles Loeb Jim Long Judith Longinette Kevin Loos James Lordo Karen Lorenzini Michelle Lorenzini Paul and LaVerne Lorenzini Russell Luetkenhaus Jane Magee Ed Magee John Magee Mark and Angie Mager Nancy Mager Richard and Margaret Maier Jim Maier Joseph Maloney Mary Ann Mankus Debra Mannion Peter Marbarger Tony and Paula Marino George and DeeDee Marklin Selden Martin Gary Mason Peggy McAdam Jackie McBrady Celine McCarthy Juanita McCarthy Virginia McCarthy Chris McCoy Joe and Patty McCulloch Robert and Carolyn McCulloch Mac and Donna McDonald Joan McDougal Jeanne McEwan Maureen McGrath Ricki McGuire Todd McKeown Dorothy McLaughlin Jane McLaughlin Mary Jo McLaughlin Mark McMillen Robert and Joanie McNulty J. Justin Meehan Baz and Sandy Meek Shane Mercer Lisa Merenda Carole Merwin Gary Meyerkord June Michael Shirley Middendorf Joseph Milner Nick Mirkovich Bob and Terese Mitchusson Jim Monnat Dan and Carolyn Mooney Joseph and Christy A. Mooney Catherine Moore Phyllis Morgenthaler Jim Moss James and Christine Mudd Mike Mueller Betty Mueller Betsy Mullenix Peggy L. Nance Carmelo Natoli Cynthia Neal Thomas and Kate Nelson Mary Ann Nestel Richard and Connie Neumann Shirley Neumann Duke and Marcia Niedringhaus Marge Niemann Harold Niese Rosemary Noll Genevieve Northcutt Virginia Nye Jack and Mary Ann O’Neil Joan O’Reilly
Mary Oberman Butch O’Brien Emmett and Carol O’Brien John O’Brien Patricia O’Brien Claudia Ochoa Kelly Oliver Bob O’Loughlin Adele O’Neil Kitty O’Reilly Dale Orscheln Betsy Osborn Jenny Osborn Kevn and Ellen O’Sullivan Katy Pavelonis Karen Penfield Tracy Perry John Pestka Sharon Phelan Arlene Pickering John and Mary Anne Pickering Mike and Kathy Piel Marie Piorkowski Sharon Pisoni Rosemary Pitlyk Jacqueline Ploudre Santiago B. Plurad Elliott and Robin Pokiok Deana Pollaci Antionette Poole Carole Pregon Joan Price Evelyn Puleo Jack Pulizzo Bernard and Rosalynn Purcell James Putman Ashley Puzniak David and Dede Puzniak Irene Puzniak Jackie Puzniak James and Debby Puzniak Joe and Debbie Puzniak John and Nancy Puzniak Michael Pyzdrowski Robert Pyzdrowski Jerry Quinlisk Molly Quinlisk Paul Radzom Florence Rahubka Jean Raybuck Jan Reed Karla Reichelt Wilma Reichelt Barbara Reidner Patricia Reinhold Norma Reuther Dave Rhoads Debbie Rhodey Kate Rhodey Ronald Rice LaDonna Richards Mike Richards Pamela Richardson Linda Riffle Patricia Robben Patricia Roberts Laura Robertson Rona Robinson-Hill Krystal Rose Robert Rosenthal Gretchen Ross Michael and Lee Ross Carole Rotter Kathy Rubie Susan Ryan Bob Ryan Gustave and Lisa Saettele Tim and Mary Sauer Marie Saunders Ron and Grethen Schaefer Robert and Frances Schaller Sue Schenk Doris Schieber Dennis and Kathleen Schisler Kathy Schmidt Janet Reuther Schopp Mary Pat Schroeder Sylvia Schulte Maurice and Jeanne Schutte Rita Scott Debbie Seagraves Dana Sebastin Duncan Jennifer Seeler Thomas and Patricia Seeler Michael and Megan Seeling Debbie Sellers Ginny Senkosky Mary Ellen Sery Dan Shasserre Karen Shaughnessy Rita Sheftall Betty Shepley Margaret Shocklee Patti Short Andy Signorelli Mary M. Simon Irina Skroba Bridget Sliney Harriet Smith Midge Smith Barbara Smoot Penny Snellings Donald Soffer Tony and Jean Soukenik Mary Spraul David St. Hilaire Josh and Tom Stafaniak
Vince Stanec Dorothy Stanton Gary Starzynski Daniel Staufenbiel David Steele Nancy Steinbrecher Christine Stenson Sandy Stewart Donald Stohr Christine Striker Judy Struckel Paul Stuart Dan and Katie Sullivan John and Michelle Sullivan Mary Sullivan Michael and Joanne Sullivan Norma Sullivan Anita Sumner Kathy Svoboda Dottie Swanson Lindsey Swift Brady Swindell John and Jean Sydnor Alfred Szombathy Betty Telthorst Mike Tetrault Gerry Thompson Jacqueline Todorovich Addie Tompkins Claire Tordorvich Mary Travers Joyce Trotter Kelly Trout Larry and Shirley Tucci Doris Tucker Kathy Tychsen John Ulowetz Frank Valdez Margaret Vaught Louis B. Venverloh Mary Ann Vickery Karen Vinyard Fran Walfers Ann Walshauser Arlene Warmann Marc Watts Monica Webb Joyce Webbe Stacey Wehrle Geraldine Werner Susan Werner Rick Wessels P. Kelly Wheller Shirley Whittaker Helen Wilhelm Dan Williams Marilyn Williams Gloretha Willis Paula Wilson Kevin Wilson Sharon Winget Julia Winters Emmagene Wohlberg Ken Womack Mary Catherine Woods Lorriene Wotawa John Wright Mark Wunderlich Tom and Betsy Zatkulak Tony Zatkulak Betty Zavadil Mickey Ziegler Businesses A-B Associates, Inc. Abeles and Hoffman, P.C. AEP Industries AGOGO BOUTIQUE AMB Enterprises Anchor Packaging, Inc. AnseII Healthcare Apex Oil Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. AtIas Restaurant Atlantic Mills Atltivity Packaging Bagcraft Packaging, L.L.C. Bank of America Matching Gift Baskets & More LTD. Baxter Gardens of Chesterfield Botanicals Design Studio Bunzl Distribution, Inc Bunzl USA Bunzl-St. Louis Carroll Company Casa Loma Ballroom Catholic Charities Cell-O-Core Company Chase Park Plaza Chava’s Mexican Restaurant Check Point Technologies Chicopee Climax Manufacturing Co. Collier’s Funeral Home Commercial Bank Continental Commercial Covidien Matching Gift Crown Poly Inc. DOPACO Inc Drury Hotels Duro Standard Products Co. E. Smith & Associates, Inc. Emerson Charitable Trust Emerson Tool Co. Epsen Hillmer eZee, Inc. Fitz’s
The Kayser Memorial donated $1144 in scholarships to QOPC staff
Fold-Pak LLC Ford Motor Company Fortune Plastics, Inc. Gateway Grizzlies Gene-DeI Printing, Inc. Genpak, L.L.C. Georgia Pacific Financial Management Georgia-Pacific Corporation Glenridge School Goedeker’s Superstore GOJO Gross Mechanical Contractors, Inc. Guido’s Pizzeria & Tapas H&G Sales, Inc. Harvest Restaurant Hercules Bag Heritage Bag HITS Scanning Solution Hodak’s Restaurant & Bar Holiday Inn Southwest & Viking Conference Center Hollingsworth & Vose Company Huhtamaki Foodservice, Inc. Humphrey’s Husch Blackwell Sanders LLP Imo’s Pizza Inline Plastics Corp. Inno-Ware Plastics, Inc. Jackman Insurance Group, LLC Jake’s Steak House John D. McGurks Irish Pub Jon Tomas Salon Spa Kindred Hospital - Saint Louis KPMG LLP Kreis Restaurant L. Grasse & Associates, Inc. Lin Pac Packaging Little Flower Ladies Club Llywelyn’s Pub Lodging Hospitality Management Lombardo’s Trattoria Lordo’s Diamonds West, Inc. Lori Coulter TrueMeasure Mary Queen of Peace Massa’s Restaurant MB Consulting Group Melanie’s Menasha Packaging Merrill Lynch Merrill Lynch & Co. Foundation, Inc. Metro Homeless Center Millennium Mat Company Missouri Botanical Gardens Nashua Corporation Nausau Paper Neumayer Equipment Nice Pak Commercial NSW, LLC Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. Pactiv Corporation Panera Bread Paradigm International, Inc. Penny Plate Phelin O’Toole Real Estate Co. Plastic Ware, LLC Pliant Corporation Regions Bank Reynolds Food Packaging Rhodey & Son Construction Co. Rock Tenn Company Rollpak Corporation Rubbermaid Sabert Corporation Safety National Casualty Corp. Saint Louis Cardinals Sam’s Steakhouse Savor Restaurant SCA Tissue North America LLC Schlafly Beer Shop n’ Save Smith-Lee Co., Inc. Solo Cup Company Southern Floral Shop St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Parking St. Louis Symphony Orchestra Steak N Shake Sugar Creek Gardens T. Danis Charitable Trust Ted Drewes Tempel Steel Company The Arthur J. Gallagher Foundation The Lifestyle Center The Magic House The Melting Pot Restaurant The Pasta House Company The Ritz Carlton Saint Louis The Tenderlion Room Thompson Coburn LLP Trojahn Plumbing Co. Ursuline Academy Mother’s Club US Bancorp Oliver-Allen Leasing US Bank Equipment Finance Waterbury Companies, Inc. Weekends Only Furniture Outlet, Inc. Welsch, Flatness & Lutz, Inc. Weyerhaeuser Wiese Planning and Engineering WNA Comet Zak Companies
News from St Philippine Home St. Philippine Transitional Home is getting a face-lift thanks to a $15,000 Fund a Need gift from the 2008 Bunzl Distribution / Emerson Queen of Peace Center Invitational Golf Tournament. PROCOVERY CIRCLE Fueled by our clients’ interests and suggestions, Queen of Peace Center implemented a new support group called Procovery Circles®. Procovery® is a hope-centered, forward-focused, and skills-based program. Procovery Circles accept clients just where they are while providing tools to help clients heal and move forward. Queen of Peace Center currently has 2 licensed Procovery Circle Facilitators. The Procovery Circle at Queen of Peace, specific to those individuals healing from addiction and mental illness, has been successfully operating since November of 2008. It has received wonderful reviews from participants. The Circle is held every Thursday evening, and provides clients with a safe place to gather support, build new dreams, new skills, and to socialize. Procovery is a program and a registered trademark of Procovery Institute. (Only facilitators licensed by Procovery Institute may facilitate Procovery Circles.) Queen of Peace Center is the only ADA provider licensed by the Procovery Institute to facilitate Procovery Circles on-site. Whole Foods Market Community Giving Program is dedicated to and passionate about supporting local causes. Whole Foods Market has made a commitment to help fight poverty globally and locally through in-kind donations, micro-loans and community development. Each month, Whole Foods Market stores have a monthly budget designated for donations. Queen of Peace Center was privileged to receive a donation for the month of November. Through their local efforts, Whole Foods market has donated hundreds of dollars worth of food to support the operations of Queen of Peace Center’s newly formed Procovery Circle, a mutual aid support group for women in recovery from substance abuse. QOPC is grateful for Jill Duncan, the Marketing Specialist at Whole Foods Market Brentwood for her dedication to serving the women of Queen of Peace Center.
Staff News
Please welcome Olive, daughter of Zac and Katie Friederich. Zac, who was in the Transportation Department, resigned to be a stay at home dad.
Lanie Champa, licensed counselor, retired on February 27, 2009 after 16 years at QOPC. Happy Trails to you Lanie. Michelle Gaskin, Community Support Worker graduated from Lindenwood College with a Masters in Professional Counseling. Laverne Boyce, Annex Aide, graduated from Forest Park with an Associates Degree in Applied Science.
Thanks to Charlene Johnson, Billing Department, for naming the new inter-office staff newsletter - Queen of Peace Connection.
Marsha Johnson, Community Support Worker, is moving to Georgia to be with her daughter. Jennifer Curiale, Family Program Manager, is getting married and moving to Connecticut. Connie Neumann, Executive Director, was recognized at the fashion show for twenty years of service to QOPC. Khadija Muhammed graduated from Lindenwood College with a Masters in Professional Counseling.
Interns from three local universities completed their practicum in May. Interns have extensive client contact and are actively involved in treating substance abuse, co-occurring disorders, family issues and housing issues. Left to right in photo: Hsin Ju Wu -MED Family Counseling - UMSL; Heather StephensBSW - UMSL; Staff - Sr. Jean Harvey, Pat Seeler, Connie Neumann, Dana SebastianDuncan; Marissa Jaffe - MA Counseling - UMSL; Natalie Morgan - MSW - Wash U; Mathew Smith - Psychology, Neuro Sciences, Philosophy - Wash U. Not Pictured: Sarah McClure - BSW - UMSL; Kelly Brown - Masters in Art Therapy - SIUE.
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Peace For Kids Corner Missy Leggat, Board Member and Chair of the new Peace for Kids Community Board, is attracting new friends to Queen of Peace Center’s child development center. Missy’s energy springs an infectious enthusiasm amongst the old guard and the young ambassadors.
FEDERATION MEMBER
Peace for Kids classrooms celebrated Dr. Suess week March 2-6. The classrooms participated with themed days like “Hat Day”, “Mixed Up Clothes Day”, and Pajama Day. The two year old classroom paraded the building with homemade Dr. Suess “Cat in the Hat” hats and whiskers.
