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Great article about one of our TP volunteers in the NW Herald:
The 2009 cross country season proved to be quite momentous for area runners.
The Beattie sisters, Kayla and Elise, finished first and third in the IHSA Class 2A State Meet. Dundee-Crown’s Anthony Manfrin and Cary-Grove’s Phil Fairleigh, previously snakebitten in state races, earned medals in the Class 3A boys race.
Most of the top girls runners, led by Kayla Beattie, return.
August 31 2010 | Volunteers | No Comments »
Police Response to Domestic Violence
Sergeant Brett Wisnauski, Algonquin Police Department
Will provide training for Domestic Violence Advocates
September 2, 2010
12:00 – 1:00
At Turning Point
If you would like to, please bring your own brown bag lunch.
Turning Point is an ICDVP Continuing Education Site
1 CEU will be awarded for ICDVPs
Registration is required.
Please contact Jennifer at jkenning@mchenrycountyturningpoint.org.
If requesting CEUs, please provide your ICDVP Certification ID#.
There is a fee for attendees requesting CEUs who are not
Turning Point employees or volunteers.
August 25 2010 | Events and Volunteers | No Comments »
A letter to the editor in today’s Northwest Herald:
Star 105.5 held its fifth “Take a Stand for Turning Point” radiothon Aug. 6-7. The radiothon is Turning Point’s largest annual fundraiser. This 36-hour event requires the efforts of quite literally hundreds of people, and I want to thank all of them.
It would not be possible without the efforts of more than 100 volunteers, including those who performed and spoke at the event and those who conducted fundraisers and activities to raise money in advance of the weekend. We are indebted to our major sponsors, including Sage Products, McDonald’s, Algonquin Commons, the Northwest Herald, and Centegra Health System. We are grateful for each of the hundreds of donations made to Turning Point and the donations that continue to come in through our website, www.McHenryCountyTurningPoint.org.
And of course, we must thank Star 105.5 for the station’s dedication to our mission to confront violence against women and children in McHenry County. We appreciate the funds raised, but we are even more grateful for the chance to spend 36 hours educating McHenry County about domestic violence and the services we provide at Turning Point.
On behalf of the staff, board and clients of Turning Point, I thank you.
Joe Kvidera
Events coordinator
Turning Point
Woodstock
August 23 2010 | Fundraising and In the news and Volunteers | No Comments »
Turning Point 40 Hour Domestic Violence Training
Turning Point staff will facilitate Domestic Violence Advocate training for those interested in becoming crisis line volunteers. This training is required under the Illinois Domestic Violence Act for Turning Point staff and volunteers working directly with victims of domestic violence. Registration is required, as well as an $85 administrative fee for Turning Point volunteers, and $340 for community members not planning to volunteer. Below is a brief outline of the course topics and dates.
Date Time Training Topic
Thurs., 9/9 6:00 – 9:30 pm Introduction and Foundations of Domestic Violence
Sat., 9/11 9:00 – 5:00 Dynamics of Domestic Violence
Immigrants and VAWA
Thurs., 9/16 6:00 – 9:30 pm Populations with Complex Issues I
Sat., 9/18 9:00 – 5:00 Cultural Competency
Children’s Issues
Teen Dating Violence
Thurs., 9/23 6:00 – 9:30 pm Direct Service Issues I and II
Sat., 9/25 9:00 – 5:00 Populations with Complex Issues II
Sheltering Victims of Domestic Violence
Abusers
Thurs., 9/30 6:00 – 9:30 pm Direct Service Issues III
Sat., 10/2 9:00 – 5:00 Risk Assessment and Safety Planning
On-Call Scenarios and Documentation
Illinois Domestic Violence Act and Legal Issues
Registration deadline: 09/03/10 or until seats are filled. Space is limited.
Training location:
McHenry County College
8900 U. S. Highway 14, Crystal Lake, IL 60012
Room A112 on Thursdays
Room A352 on Saturdays
Contact: Jennifer Kenning, (815)338–8081 x225, jkenning@mchenrycountyturningpoint.org
August 18 2010 | In the news and Volunteers | No Comments »
From our Volunteer coordinator Jennifer Kenning:
The remodel of our second floor has begun and it has been brought to our attention that a row of hedges needs to be removed ASAP! The hedges are in the way of where the new exterior stairs are going to be built. The hedges need to be cut down to the ground, which will require a chainsaw and the row is about 15 feet long. This remodel is very important as it is adding some much needed security measures. Please contact me if you would be willing to help with this project.
Thank you,
Jennifer Kenning
Turning Point, Inc.
Training and Volunteer Coordinator
(815)338 - 8081 x225
August 18 2010 | Volunteers | No Comments »
Cleaning up
Fifty local high school & junior high school members of the Willow Creek McHenry County Teen Group were out this weekend for a work day at Turning Point! They painted, did yard work and cleaned & organized the child care areas.
Taking a break
August 16 2010 | Volunteers | No Comments »
Jamie & Jeff Farmer sent along these photos of themselves and their beards. I think they prove the point that EVREYONE looks better with a beard!
August 12 2010 | Fundraising and Volunteers | No Comments »
From our volunteer coordinator Jennifer Kenning:
We received a generous pile of donated school supplies from St. Margaret Mary Church in Algonquin, from the Sybaquay Council Girl Scout Camp and from a number of individuals, but the need is great and our supplies are going fast! If you happen to be out shopping and would pick up a few extra school supply items to donate we would be very grateful.
We have a good supply of crayons but are really in need of everything else. Here is a list of suggestions:
Backpacks
Supply boxes or pencil bags
Pens
Pocket Folders
Spiral Notebooks
1” and 1 ½ “3-Ring Binders
Basic Calculators
Scissors
Markers
Colored Pencils
Highlighters
Dry Erase Markers
Book Covers
Notecards
Thank you for your help!
Jennifer Kenning
Turning Point, Inc.
Training and Volunteer Coordinator
August 11 2010 | Volunteers | No Comments »
That’s just a fraction of the folks it took to put together “Take a Stand for Turning Point” this weekend! TP staff, Star staff, volunteers from all over our area all turned out to make it possible! Thank you!
And it is NOT too late to be a part of it! Donations are STILL coming in to the office (815 338 8081) and to the “donate Now” button on the Turning Point Website! These ladies have the right idea:
August 10 2010 | Events and Fundraising and Volunteers | No Comments »
From Volunteer coordinator Jennifer Kenning:
There are only a few more days left until Radiothon begins! Please call or email to sign up to volunteer and be a part of this wonderful event! There are still plenty of open volunteer shifts available. I will be out of the office tomorrow, (Wednesday) so if you have any questions then, please direct them to Special Events Coordinator, Joe Kvidera at (815)338 – 8081 x261 or jkvidera@mchenrycountyturningpoint.org . I will be back in the office on Thursday to put the finishing touches on our plans.
If you are unable to attend Radiothon, you can still participate by listening. Tune in to Star 105.5 between the hours of 6am on Friday, 8/6 and 6pm, Saturday 8/7.
Thank You!
For the most recent Turning Point News visit www.mchenrycountyturningpoint.org/blog/
Jennifer Kenning
Turning Point, Inc.
Training and Volunteer Coordinator
August 03 2010 | Events and Volunteers | No Comments »
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