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1 The Saville Center, Inc. To reduce the trauma of abused children. STAFF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: TERESA TULLY VICTIM/FAMILY ADVOCATE: HOLLY SHELTON ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT: SONYA FRANKS BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRESIDENT: TODD WINTERS PRESIDENT ELECT: MATT HULL TREASURER: MARY RUPP PAST PRESIDENT: TOM MCCONAGHY MEMBERS: CHERYL BARTH GREG DANKEY MARY LEE DRAPER BARBARA GISH JENNIFER HOECKER CAROLINE LINEHAN SCOTT PETTY JAN POLK GRACE PROVENCE JOSH PULVER TRENA SUTTON BILL THOMPSON In This Issue: Pg. Fundraiser...1 Celebrate10 Years.2 Open House.3 SANE Nurse Program..3 From Exec Director.4 Statistical Info...4 Staff News.5 CARES Team.6 Cost of Interview. 6 A Special Thanks Year Donors President s Report 10 Prevention..10 From DHS PO Box 393, Stillwater, OK Ph. (405) Fax (405) Website: saville@savillecenter.org Vol. VI 2009 If you have read recent reports on the serious problem of child abuse in Oklahoma, you have probably wondered what you could do to help. Becoming involved in your community through The Saville Center, a nonprofit child advocacy center, is a great way to support efforts which ease the impact that child abuse has on local children each year. The Saville Center s very mission is to reduce the trauma of abused children and we are getting ready for our 6th annual fundraiser, Champagne & Diamonds. On April 18th, at Karsten Creek Country Club, our sponsors, donors and friends will gather together for an evening of entertainment, heavy hor d oeuvres and fun. The highlight of the evening is a chance to win beautiful diamond pieces donated by perennial supporter, Jackson Diamond Jewelers. Chances to win will be sold for $50 each or three for $100. Sponsorship Levels: $250 program listing $500 2 event tickets + program listing $750 2 event tickets + 1 diamond chance+ program listing $ event tickets + 2 diamond chances+ program listing $ event tickets + 3 diamond chances+ program listing $ event tickets + 4 diamond chances + program listing Individual tickets may also be purchased at $75 each. The center accepts checks, VISA and MasterCard donations. The Saville Center, Inc. is a 501 (c) (3), non profit agency. When: April 18th Where: Karsten Creek Clubhouse Tickets available for $75, please contact a board member or The Saville Diamond chances are also available, and you do not need to be present to win! A sincere thank you to our 2008 Sponsors: Jackson Diamond Jewelers Fraternal Order of Police Stillwater National Bank Tiger Drug Bill & Cat Thompson Rusty Shaw Sean & Trena Sutton J. Paul & Patsy Pepin Donna & Russell Rhinehart Fisher Provence Realtors Citizens State Bank B & L Heating & Air Jon & Nancy Patton Todd Winters Gregg Pickens Real Estate & Auction The Bank NA Bob & Peggy McCormick Kathleen Harder Marvin & Cheryl Barth Hometown Brand Center Eddie & Patsy Sutton Stillwater Surgery Center Spirit Bank Larry & Pauledde Plank National Student Services, Inc. Jim & Susan Griffith Walter & Diane Coffey Gerald & Jeanette Bradshaw Wilson Chevrolet Chuck & Sarah Westerheide Harland & Beverly Wells Ron & Ruth Walker Titan Logistics, Inc. Stillwater Medical Center Stillwater Designs Hank Moore Bobby & Paula Anthony Special Thanks: Mike & Kristen Gundy Trena & Sean Sutton Missy & Gregg Pickens J. Paul & Patsy Pepin Brown s Bottle Shop Alpine Custom Electronics Razook s Drug Thomas Ford Eskimo Joe s Because April is Child Abuse Awareness & Prevention Month, it is the perfect month to support an organization which facilitates a multi disciplinary approach to child abuse investigations. Proceeds from the event go directly to The Saville Center and Sponsorships above the cost of tickets will be tax deductible.

2 The Saville Center, Inc. Celebrates 10 Years! By Diane Coffey, Bill Thompson & Barbara Gish This year, as The Saville Center celebrates its 10th anniversary, we ve been looking back at how it all began, and looking forward to even greater goals in the future. We d like to share some of those stories with you, our loyal supporters. The Child Advocacy Center of Payne County, originally located on S. Monroe. In 1992 a young boy named Ryan Luke died as a result of child abuse. Many service providers knew of the family problems but were unable to communicate with one another due to the confidentiality issues of each agency involved. In 1996 the Ryan Luke Bill mandated anyone involved in child abuse investigation should do joint investigations to reduce trauma to the child. Multidisciplinary teams across the state formed and advocacy centers became the linchpin for teams and abuse victims to come together in a homelike, child friendly environment. In 1997 the Payne County Child Abuse Response, Evaluation and Support (CARES) Multidisciplinary Team was formed, consisting of DHS/CPS, law enforcement, the District Attorney s office, medical and mental health professionals.. In April 1998, through the efforts of the Payne County Bar Association and coordinated by Barbara Gish and Peggy McCormick, a Child Watch Tour was conducted involving thirty 2 local residents. In September, 1998, the Stillwater Medical Center made available a house at 636 S. Monroe, which became the first Child Advocacy Center of Payne County. Some of the highlights of our 10 year journey include the hiring of Executive Director, Teresa Tully; she has been an instrumental part of our success from early on until the present. The Saville Center was able to gain state and national accreditation and became a United Way agency. We were fortunate to gain public funding provided by the state as a result of the Child Abuse Multidisciplinary Account (CAMA) bill signed into law in 2000, largely through the efforts of Sen. Mike Morgan and a generous donation of approximately $60,000 was made by Dorothy Saville. As the Center grew, realtor Grace Provence discussed our needs with Mr. Allen Grady, and he agreed to sell the property at 9th and Walnut to us for less than the appraised value. The Grady family also donated many furnishings, some of which were sold at a garage sale, benefiting the Center. At closing, Mr. Grady made an additional donation of $5000. The Saville Center s facilities at 9th & Walnut. The outpouring of support from the community has been almost unbelievable! During a Day of Caring, the Stillwater Homebuilders Association members got us started on renovations of our new house, and many organizations have continued to give us their time (and sweat!) through the years. The Pi Beta Phi sorority and the local Alumnae Club provided invaluable help to the Center by volunteering countless renovation hours and providing furnishings for the living room. Volunteers from United Way s Day of Caring have built fences, planted gardens, painted, and even re-insulated the attic at The Saville Center! Paying off of our mortgage was a major milestone as fundraisers and other private donations helped us accomplish that goal. Then, the garage was converted into a Training and Conference room, due to the efforts of Toni Stone, who spearheaded the planning. She, along with Bill Thompson and others, secured donations to cover the cost of this major renovation. The final significant highlight of our growth has been the success of our annual fundraiser, Champagne and Diamonds. This is due to the efforts of our many consistent donors and sponsors! Thank you so much to everyone who has contributed to our success!

3 2008 Open House! The Saville Center opened its doors to the public in celebration of its ten-year anniversary. Friends were invited to tour the facilities, including the interview room, family waiting room, playroom and our newest addition, the BueGrady-Staton conference and training room! g d trainin ence an eetings r e f n o c Our kly m sts wee room ho RES Team, CA ngs and for the d meeti hout r a o B monthly ainings throug tr various. r a the ye The Savil le where ch Center s Family R ildren and o caregivers om in a home -l w ik ait e environ Board members Barbara Gish and Bill Thompson show ment. off the Center s new appreciation wall, honoring Charter Board Members, Donors, and ten years of Board Presidents. any visitor impact on n a s e k a m a always el safe and n s play are ildren to fe The childre This area allows ch r. ss begins. to the Cente the interview proce re relaxed befo Guests at th eo interview ar pen house were able to tou ea, including this observat r the where profe ion room, ssionals mo nito through two -way mirrors r the interview. Pediatric SANE Program to Help Sexual Assault Victims Stillwater Medical Center, with help from The Saville Center have provided pediatric SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) training to two registered nurses. Like the SANE Program utilized by Stillwater Domestic Violence Services and other agencies, the Pediatric SANE Program will minimize the trauma experienced by children during sexual abuse medical evaluations by providing nurses who are educated, knowledgeable and sensitive to the developmental, emotional, and cultural needs of abused children and their families. The Pediatric SANE Program is invaluable, and funding sources are being explored by Stillwater Domestic Violence Services and The Saville Center through various granting agencies. Ongoing funding will be needed to purchase and maintain a piece of state-of-the-art equipment that will significantly aid in the care and treatment of sexual abuse victims, the colposcope, which costs approximately $20,000. With extreme magnification capacities, the colposcope allows the detection of even the smallest injuries. It has the ability to take color photographs and video which can make a tremendous impact on a victim s case. Examiners can usually only see about 25-5o% of victim s injuries with the naked eye, but a colposcope provides more than 80% visibility. Nurses with SANE training perform the examinations utilizing the colposcope. These nurses are also trained to testify in a court of law and report their findings. The SANE program also works with the CARES team to ensure that children s needs are being met. If you would like to support this program, please call The Saville Center at (405)

4 FROM THE DESK OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, TERESA TULLY Looking back over the past ten years, I am struck by how far we ve come and how far we can go in the future. My memories are of challenges, of goals and of extraordinary rewards. In 1998, The Saville Center was an organization of firsts - the first community meeting, the first board meeting, the first volunteers and advisors. My own knowledge of the Center was in regards to the tremendous community support they had already gotten. I had heard stories of board members so dedicated they worked themselves sick during one particularly rigorous Day of Caring that required the demolition of three layers of carpet at our free-lease facilities on Monroe Street! By 1999, I was interviewing for the position of Executive Director - and first employee ever - of The Saville Center. What a challenge the interviewers encountered when the air conditioner wasn t working in July in Oklahoma! We persevered and eventually began to outfit our new organization to make it a homelike, child-friendly environment for children. I didn t realize just how child-friendly we had managed to make it until the day we had a forensic interview of a fourteen-year-old boy! Realizations like this have helped us tweak and perfect how we do things around here -knowledge gained by invaluable experience; and, these challenges have made us appreciate even more the vast progress made over such a short course of time. Our team has experienced similar growing pains through the years, starting as all-encompassing group of concerned professionals who have now refined a protocol and purpose. Group trainings, like the one held in Huntsville, AL allowed initial team members to make a plan of action and the introduction of a forensic interviewer helped solidify the focus of the Center. We have had countless helpers over the years, even down to the meals we provide our team during their lunch hour (thanks Junior Service League)! I ll never forget the hard work we ve put into this organization - from sorority girls scraping wallpaper to board members freely giving their time to organize a fundraiser, but the realization of what we ve managed to accomplish is staggering, and a true symbol of hope for the years to come! As you can see, fluctuations in caseloads greatly affect the number of services provided by The Saville Center in a given year. However, since 2001, our center has served over 1,800 children and families and provided 526 forensic interviews! 4

5 Meet the Staff... Holly Shelton-Victim/Family Advocate Holly has a bachelor s degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Central Oklahoma. She completed her practicum with the YWCA as a sexual assault advocate and knows how important it is to provide support to sexual assault victims and their families. On October 17, 2007 Holly began work as the Victim/Family Advocate at The Saville Center. During the past year, she has assisted over one hundred non-offending caregivers. Helping them connect with services in the community provides support to those who protect the child in the aftermath of an abuse report. During her free time, Holly enjoys spending time with her boyfriend Colt, an OSU police officer, and their two dogs, Roonie and Oliver. Sonya Franks-Administrative Assistant Recently relocated to Stillwater from NE Oklahoma, Sonya s previous work experience at an intercity non-profit agency assisting the homeless has prepared her for the important work at The Saville Center. Sonya has a BS in Business Administration/Management of Human Resources from Oklahoma Wesleyan University and is married to Chris, an OSU alumni with an Environmental Sciences degree. Between them, they have three children: the oldest is a high school senior and has been offered a scholarship to OSU, and the two youngest attend elementary school in Stillwater. Earlier in her career Sonya worked as an Administrative Assistant in the medical field of psychiatry and worked closely with a multidisciplinary treatment team. Sonya says, I have worked within Geriatric and adult programs, its only natural that now the focus is on helping children. I love being a part of such an important process. Vicki Boan Forensic Interview Specialist Vicki has a Master s in Human Relations from the University of Oklahoma with studies directed towards obtaining a licensure for counseling. She currently is an independent forensic interviewer/trainer with Oklahoma Interviewing Services, which provides interviewing services for Child Advocacy Centers and multi-disciplinary teams across Oklahoma. Mrs. Boan is also a member of the Finding Words of Oklahoma faculty, conducting training to multidisciplinary teams in Oklahoma. She has been a forensic interviewer for over 4 years and has conducted over 800 forensic interviews. Maria Rosales-Lambert Forensic Interview Specialist Maria is currently the Program Director and the Bi-lingual Forensic Interviewer at Oklahoma Interviewing Services, INC (OIS) where she provides forensic interviews in English and Spanish, as well as training for law enforcement agencies, Department of Human Services (DHS) and Child Advocacy Centers (CAC) throughout the state of Oklahoma. Ms. Rosales-Lambert currently serves as a faculty member with the National Children s Advocacy Center and Finding Words Oklahoma. Ms. Rosales-Lambert started her own business, The INTERVIEWER, LLC in 2004, conducting interviews and trainings in Oklahoma and nationally. She herself has been specifically trained on interviewing children, as well as interpreting and culture issues. Ms. Rosales-Lambert has an Associate Degree in Police Science and worked for more than two years with a CAC in Oklahoma City as the Bi-lingual Forensic Interviewer. She was a Police Officer for five years with the Ft Smith Police Department in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Ms. Rosales-Lambert is a native of Mexico. Jennifer Smith - Intern, 2009 Spring Semester Jen will be graduating in May 2009 from Oklahoma State University with a Masters of Science in Human Development and Family Science, Child and Family Services option. Upon completion of her degree, she will be prepared to work with children and families. Jen s particular interest is working with abused children and victims of crime. As a part of her graduate requirements, she is developing a program recommendation for The Saville Center for children who are asked to testify in criminal court. This program is called The Court School Program and will be designed to help reduce the stress and trauma children experience when testifying in criminal court. Both children and their caregivers will benefit from the program by learning more about - and becoming more comfortable with - the court process. 5

6 The Saville Center consistently provides comfort and support to parents and caregivers during a very difficult process. ~Holly Shelton Victim/Family Advocate The Saville Center The Saville Center and CARES Team have helped us develop a more organized and humane approach to the child who has been abused or who is suspected of being abused. We have developed tremendous cooperation with all agencies involved which helps everyone. ~Malinda Webb, Pediatrician The Saville Center has helped the children and families we serve by providing an environment where there is less system inflicted trauma during the investigating process and assisting workers in maximizing the limited amount of community resources. ~Jennifer Hardin Intake Supervisor, Payne County Child Protective Services The C.A.R.E.S. Team (Child Abuse Response, Evaluation and Support) What impact has The Saville Center had? The Saville Center has provided a centralized meeting place for the CARES Team to staff cases, and this has assisted the Payne County District Attorney s Office in evaluating and prosecuting those cases when appropriate. ~Michael Kulling, Assistant District Attorney The Saville Center has been, and continues to be, instrumental in investigative cases related to Juveniles. These are areas which may not have been pursued in the past without access to interviewers. Also, assistance to the victims has been very helpful to us. ~Larry Kitchel Payne County Sheriff s Dept I believe the CARES Team has significantly improved our ability to better meet the emotional needs of these children and their families. I feel very privileged to work with this group of dedicated professionals. ~Kelly Griffith, Psychologist Payne County Health Dept What is the cost of one forensic interview? Providing a child-friendly, non-threatening environment where an abused child can feel safe and comfortable telling their story: $35.00 Scheduling of interview: $13.26 Travel costs of interviewer: $50.00 Forensic Interview Specialist fee: $ Refreshments for children while at the Center: $4.00 Educational materials on child abuse prevention: $8.00 Victim/Family Advocate services: $39.78 Total Cost: $ Reducing the trauma of one abused child: Priceless 6

7 A special thanks Dr. Stephen H. Miller Dr. Miller s Smiles for Life campaign through the Teammates for Kids Foundation has consistently provided funds for The Saville Center to purchase education materials for children and families. These materials, including coloring books like Keep Your Body Safe and pamphlets like Building a Stronger Family, have been distributed, not only to the individuals who visit The Saville Center, but also to families at health fairs, public events and even OSU classes! Without the generosity of Dr. Miller and his staff, much of the preventative outreach provided by the Center would suffer. Thank you for all you do! Pictured from left: Julie Tuck, Dr. Stephen H. Miller, Donna Rylant, Teresa Bechtelheimer, Kristen Linsenmyer and Ruthie Francis The Saville Center s outreach exhibit, including prevention materials, displayed at the Payne County Health Fair. 10 Years of Organizational Donors... Thank you to our friends in local businesses, churches, civic organizations and trusts for keeping The Saville Center part of your generous giving! Agronomy Wives Club Albertson's Alexander Construction Anheuser-Busch Cos. Armstrong Foundation Arts & Humanities Council of Stillwater Atkinson Family Clinic-Joi Aesthetics B & L Heating & Air B&C Business Products Badiyan Development Baker Animal Clinic BancFirst Bates Brothers Brown's Bottle Shop Bud's Service Station Buel J. Staton Charitable Trust Carol Aggers Carrier Ditching & Excavating Chamber of Commerce Charlie's Chicken Charlie's Discount Drug Cheetah Copy ChickasawTelecommunications Church Women United Cimarron Valley HCE Cimmarron Correctional Facility Citizens State Bank Community Escrow & Title CompSource Oklahoma CREC Credit Bureau Services Devlin & Clark Drummond Optical Dulaney's Retail Liquor Elizabeth's Exchange Club of Cushing Faith Hospice Services First Baptist Church of Stillwater First Christian Church of Stillwater First Presbyterian Church of Stillwater Fisher Provence Realtors Fraternal Order of Police #102 Goodys Family Clothing Greg Avery Homes Gregg Pickens Real Estate & Auction Griffith Petroleum Grimsley's Grindstaff Realty Group HTC Minerals, Inc. Hargrove Construction Hearthstone Realty Hessel Properties Home National Bank Hometown Brand Center Houston & Company Inc. Interworks Innovative Hearing Jack Griffith's Gas-Up Jackson Diamond Jewelers Janzen Cadillac Toyota Scion Junior Service League Kappa Alpha Theta Kappa Kappa Gamma Alum Kids On Kampus Kinnunen Sales & Rentals Lambert Construction League of Women Voters Linehan Family Foundation Lowe's of Stillwater Main Street Realtors Medical Associates of Cushing Mercury Marine Merrifield Office Plus Mickael's Bakery Midfirst Bank National Student Services Newkirk School District Non-Traditional Students Organization Noon Lions Club Northside Cleaners Ocean Dental Oklahoma Closing & Title Oklahoma State Univ. Foundation Orange Pride Carwashes Orthopedic & Sports Medicine OSU Business Class OSU Night of Champions Pam Ellis Homes Payne County Bank Payne County Bar Association Payne County Health Department Pepin Oil Pi Beta Phi Pi Beta Phi Alumnae Razook's Drug Ron Walker Construction Co. Saavy Communications Seventh Ave. Shelter Insurance Co. Showstoppers Special Exploration Co. Spirit Bank St. Andrews Episcopal Church St. Andrews Thrift Shop St. John Women's Guild Staples State Farm Insurance Agency Stillwater Area United Way Stillwater Automotive Stillwater Board of Realtors Stillwater Chiropractic Group Stillwater Country Club Stillwater Designs Stillwater Equipment Co. Stillwater Family Care Clinic Stillwater Frontier Rotary Club Stillwater High School Junior Class Stillwater Home Builders Association Stillwater Kiwanis Breakfast Club Stillwater Medical Center Stillwater National Bank Stillwater Newcomers Club Stillwater Police Department Stillwater Surgery Center Stillwater Women's Clinic Stillwater Women's Club Teammates for Kids The Cat Clinic The Bank NA The Bradshaw Agency The Paint Place The Quapaw Company The Ranch Vision The Renaissance School The Wooden Nickel Thomas Berry & Company Thomas Ford Thompson Foundation Tiger Drug Tinker Federal Credit Union Titan Logistics Tower Park Apartments Transworld Corestaff Uniquely Yours Unitarian Universalist Church United Methodist Women of Perry US Petroleum, Inc. Wal-Mart Foundation Warren Clinic Wilson Chevrolet 7

8 10 Years of Individual Donors... April Adair Jaqueline Adair Raynette & Roswell Adams Walter & Dianne Adams Bill & Patti Ahrberg Joseph Akin Joseph & Mona Akin JW & Cynthia Alexander Merry Alexander Jack Allred Laurel & Vicki Anderson Sandra & Bruce Andrew Sue Andrews Lou & Shelly Anella Toby & Kimberly Angell Kathryn Annis Bobby & Paula Anthony Calvin & Linda Anthony Ronald & Elizabeth Area Stacy & Yulia Austin Charles & Jeanne Bacon Omid & Susanne Badiyan Willie Baker Amber Bambrough Virginia Banks Alan & Judith Barkema Meredith Barnard Bob & Betty Barnes Bradley & Paula Barnes MJ Barnes Nelson Barnes Marvin & Cheryl Barth Sandy Barth John & Jenifer Bartley Lowell & Marilyn Barto Linda Bauerlein Michael & Mary Ann Beals Ellison & Karen Beasley Vance & Margaret Bedford Ellen Beeby Ron & Cara Beer Vance Behr Nila Belknap Jim Berry Mary Berry Mrs. Everett Berry Thomas & Alberta Bertenshaw Dennis & Loretta Berthoff Ronald Beverage Lee Bird Doug & Becky Blessen Drew Boersma Lawrence & Frances Boger Janette Bolene Julia Bollinger James & Brenda Bose Aaron & Cara Bosler John & Cheryl Bracken Todd & Sondra Bradford Gerald & Jeanette Bradshaw Justin & Yvette Bray James & Joan Breazile Kevin & Kelly Breazile Anita Breen Charles & Linda Brewer Mike & Rita Bridenstine Carol Briegge Laurie Brockman Michael & Dana Brown Phil & Jean Brown William & Sharon Brown Kyle & Keri Bruce William & Kimberly Bue Patrick Bumpas R.M. 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Markham Brenda Marlow Jim & Cindy Marshall Peggy Martin Jim Mason Nancy Maxwell Orval & Ruth Mayfield Glynn & Sandy McCauley Tom & Jennifer McConaghy Bob & Peggy McCormick Bob McCracken & Karen Gallagher Donna McDaniel Ellis & Shirley McHendry Kenneth & Mary McKinley Marty McLaughlin Marjorie McMillian Roger McMillian Norman McNickle David McSwain David & April McSwain Ricky & Jan McSwain William & Elizabeth McTernan Doug & Kendall Meacham Mike Metcalf Gary & Joy Meyer Rafe & Cindy Millard Stephen & Lynne Miller Steven F. & Debra S. Miller Michael & Cynthia Mitas Brian & Shelley Mitchell Michael Mitchell Jerry Moeller 8

9 ...we appreciate each and every one of you Ann Monin Jennifer Moody Hank Moore J.T. Moore Robert Moore Sue Moore Michael Morgan Zack Morton Jim & Mary Morwood Greg & Debbie Mosier J. Mueller Mark & Sandy Mueller Ann Mundy Patrick & Kay Murphy Kevin Murphy Mr. & Mrs. Robert Murphy Zella Kay Murphy Mark Myers Robert & Lisa Myers Mille Naff Wayne & Terri Neelley Kenneth Nelson Marlys Nelson Judy Newbold Wanda K. Newport Brenda Nipp Phillip & Teresa Nokes Ed Noltensmeyer & Carolyn Gang Ron & Gay Norgaard Steven & Kimberly Norman Bob & Kay Norris Chris & Julie Norris W. Norris Michael & Rozetta O'Connor Robert & Martha Olsen Lynn Osborn Lynne & Ava Osborn Darrell & Barbara Overholt Jim & Deana Owens Deborah "Scott" Pappas Martha Parcher Chris Parker Jerry & Sheila Parsons Barry Patton Barry & Vanessa Patton Jon & Nancy Patton Stanley & Mary Lou Paxton Joseph & Marlene Pedone J. Paul & Patsy Pepin Larry & Beverly Perkins who have helped make The Saville Center what it is today! Sylvia Perkins Katye Perry Mark & Suzanne Perry Julian Peters Scott & Gerri Petty Harriet Phillips John & Jana Phillips John & Vicki Phillips Thomas & Glenda Phillips Gregg & Melissa Pickens Qwenith Piersall David Pitts Linn Pitts Larry & Pauledde Plank Jim & Jackie Plaxico Richard & Norma Poe Eddie & Jan Polk Dwayla Dean Porter Dick & Carol Ann Powell Naomi Powers Kenneth & Marilyn Price Walter Price Enid Pritchard Grace Provence James Putnam Robert & Mary Rader William & Avis Rambo John & Connie Ransone Ned & Essie Raun Shirley Ray Chris & Pam Reding Debbie Reed Chad & Mikhael Reed Kevin & Kathy Reeder Gordon Reese Aaron Reeves Claudean Reynolds James Rhea Donna & Russell Rhinehart Terri Rhoades Judy Rhoads Lavon & Susan Richardson S.J. Ricker Judy Ringwall Chris & Dana Rink Scott & Marva Roach Joyce Robbins Robert & Gayle Robinson Leroy Rolling Mark & Brenda Rolls One never stands as tall as when he stoops to help a child. ~Author Unknown Jacquie Rose Glenn & Rhonda Rowland Tom & Joleen Royer Marvin & Mary Rupp Alice Price Rushmore Bruce & Candi Russell Phil & Bonnie Russell Scott & Maggie Russell James & Marie Saatkamp Thomas & Susie Samuel Teal Sanders Harold & Mary Lou Sare Shahrokh Saudagaran Dorothy Saville Keith Saville Melton Saville Nancy Saville David & Janet Schmidly David & Betsy Schrader Debbie Schroeder Scott & Christa Schuessler Fred Schultz Judy Scott Roy & Sharon Scott Marguerite Scruggs Becky Shaieb Rusty Shaw Sidney Shaw Jack & Marguerite Shelton Robert Sherer Shelly Sherer Jean Shipman Richard & Jeanita Shook Garrick Shreck Gwen Sigrist Sylvia Simank William Simank Michael & Bethel Simmons Ron & Kimberly Sinclair Jeffrey & Susan Sinderson Ken Skillman Myria & Carl Slater James & Catherine Sleezer Tim & Frances Smalley Eddie & Barbara Smith John & Roba Smith Jason & LouAnn Smith Ryan & Ashley Smith Corby & Colbi Smithton Sherri Snyder John & Tommie Solie Mike & Brenda Solomon Helmer & Frances Sorenson Paul & Melissa Sorrentino Lisa Sosbee Craig Spaulding Bob & Rhonda Spencer Donald & Melba Spurrier Randy & Linda Stevens Dr. & Mrs. Tom Stewart Tom & Carol Stewart Connie Stiegler Kathy Stinson Ryan Stites Carolyn Stockett Dwight & Linda Stoddard Tom & Trish Stokes Bill & Toni Stone Carol Stone Catherine Story Libby Ellen Stott Frances Stromberg Jim Struthers & Gladeen Allred Jennifer Stuart Mike Stuart Edwin Sutherland Ed & Veronica Sutton Eddie & Patsy Sutton Sean & Trena Sutton Chris Szlichta & Cheryl Ramsey Lisa Tabish Julita Tarrant Debbie & Jim Tate Trooper & Evelyn Taylor Melvin Terrill Robert & Barbara Terry Russell & Julie Teubner Peter & Kathy Thomas Tommy Thomas Virginia Thomas Darren & Shannon Thompson William & Cat Thompson C.S. Thornton Winfred Tillman Larry & Betty Tower Linda Tressler Steve & Teresa Tully Kim & Barney Turnham Brent Turpin Steve & Patricia Tweedie Michael Upshaw Greg Vanzant Sherry Viner Laura Leah & Terry Wagner Christine Waits Karen Waldron Janelle Walker Ron & Ruth Walker Lita L. Walking Bull-Robinson George & Jerry Walstad Clement & Mariam Ward Kevin & Brandi Washburn Denise Weaver Malinda Webb Steve & Malinda Webb Vanessa Wedlake William & Jaqueline Weeks Jackie Weinaug Mark & Gail Welch Harland & Beverly Wells Chuck & Sarah Westerheide Stephen & Pamela Westerheide Thomas & Mary Ann Wetzel Tim Whaley Jason & Brandi White Ada Whitley Richard Whitney Donald Wilbourn Rhonda Wiles Ron & Marsha Wilkerson Anthony & Melissa Wilkinson Keith & Dolores Willett Ann Williams Eric & Mary Williams Mary Williams Thomas & Emily Williams Cory Williams Randall & Renee Willis Elaine Wilson Todd Winters Daniel & Tracey Wittwer Lynn Witzen Elizabeth Woltemath Daniel Wood Brad & Jodie Wooten Robert & Sue Wright Shauna Yost Lyle Young John & Bernadette Yuko Michael Zaloudek Ali Zarrabi Ladan Zarrabi Patrick & Susan Zimmerman *If we have made an error or omission, please accept our apologies. To have your information changed, please call

10 A word from our President, Todd Winters: In January of 2009, The Saville Center Board of Directors welcomed executive coach and consultant, Leo Presley to our annual Board Retreat. Dr. Presley helped us work on a draft of our strategic plan, focusing on our organization s goals for the future. Some of the topics discussed included addressing our core values, vision and mission statement. Ideas about the Center s services, community involvement and even diversification of revenue were examined. The Board was able to look at the organization s path, as well as appreciate all the hard work and good choices that the past ten years have benefited from. With our draft in place, we can now focus on perfecting, revising and implementing a strategic plan that will grow with the Center for years to come. From the Payne County Child Abuse Prevention Task Force Each year, Child Abuse Prevention Task Forces from across the state utilize April s Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month to inform their individual communities about the realities of child abuse. In the past, Payne County has presented pinwheels on the courthouse lawn as a visual reminder of each and every child affected by child abuse and neglect. This year, our Task Force is asking the community to participate in the Build a Blue Ribbon Tree for Kids campaign. We would like businesses, homes, and organizations to decorate a tree with blue ribbon(s). The blue ribbon is the international sign for child abuse prevention and serves as a constant reminder that all of us have a responsibility to help keep children safe. In Payne County we had 121 confirmed cases of child abuse and neglect in It is up to the individual how they want to decorate their tree. You can put 121 blue ribbons on a tree, you can wrap a big blue ribbon with a bow around a tree, or even build your own tree. The goal is to have the trees displayed for the whole month of April. For more information on preventing child abuse, visit Pi Beta Phi Sorority The Pi Phi s have painted and planted; they have modeled and maintained; they have decorated and dedicated! The Pi Beta Phi Sorority, along with the Pi Beta Phi Alumnae have given their hearts and souls to The Saville Center for ten years. We are so appreciative of all their hard work and generosity! 10

11 I want to help! Name Company Address City State Zip Phone INDIVIDUAL DONOR Amount: _$ CORPORATE DONOR Amount: _$ In memory of: In honor of: (If you wish for The Saville Center to send a card honoring your donation, please attach the recipient s name & address.) Check Amount $ Credit Card # Expiration Date Signature Payment Options Visa/MasterCard Please return to: The Saville Center PO Box 393 Stillwater, OK The Saville Center is a private nonprofit 501 (c)(3), FEI# All gifts are tax deductible. I m interested in sending Saville Center cards to friends and associates during the holidays. Please contact me. I m interested in setting up a bank draft for monthly or quarterly deductions. Please contact me. From the 2008 Annual Report from the Oklahoma Department of Human Services Many challenges face the families we serve each year. Identifying and meeting unmet needs of children and families is a challenging and worthy endeavor. We continue to equip individuals and families with the services they need to make life choices that help them lead safer, healthier, more independent and productive lives. These outcomes are achieved by everyday heroes: the individuals and families we serve; our employees; and the hundreds of federal, state and local partners who share our mission and commitment to stronger families and a brighter Oklahoma. ~Howard H. Hendrick, Director Oklahoma Department of Human Services To read the report in its entirety, go to The Saville Center is the first step in providing assistance to a child when there is an allegation of child abuse. When a case is reported to law enforcement or DHS and authorities suspect that abuse has occurred, the child is brought to the Center and interviewed by a professionally trained forensic interview specialist in a non-threatening environment. The interview is taped through one way mirrors and held for review or for possible use later in court. The Saville Center, centrally located, allows the CARES team, consisting of medical and mental health professionals, law enforcement, prosecutors and DHS child welfare to come together to jointly investigate and staff these cases of abuse. 11

12 The Saville Center, Inc. PO Box 393 Stillwater, OK Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage Paid Permit No. #140 The Saville Center s monthly board meetings are held the 3rd Monday of each month at noon at The Saville Center. Time and location subject to change. A Proud United Way Agency Wish List: If you would like to make a contribution, The Saville Center has a need for gift cards from the following locations: Wal-Mart, Staples, Lowe s, Hobby Lobby. Gift cards from these stores allow us to purchase miscellaneous items as needed. Other items needed include individual bottled water; copy or computer paper. Thank you. 12 Newsletter by Brandi White