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2012 Annual Report
From the Executive Director: 2012 A Year of Transition
A year of transition and
change while forging ahead
is how I would describe 2012.
In June, I became Susan
Moran’s
successor.
For two
weeks,
I job
shadowed
Susan. I
quickly
learned
Connie Cahoone
I was
inheriting successful programs
with dedicated and caring staff, allowing a smooth
transition for carrying SOS
forward.
Here are a few things I
learned this year:
When meeting our collaborative partners, I repeatedly
hear a common theme; professional people speak very
highly of SOS, the services
we provide and immediately
praise our knowledgeable
staff.
Many community members know SOS deals with
domestic violence and has a
safe shelter, but they are not
aware of our other services.
People do not realize there
are four different programs
under the SOS umbrella that
could be stand alone agencies. We benefit from having
these programs and sharing
resources.
CASA
The courts understand that
a child who is abused or
neglected, needs a voice in
the case that involves them.
That voice happens to be a
trained volunteer who speaks
to anyone involved in the
child’s life, gathering information to become the “expert”
on their Court Appointed
Special Advocates (CASA)
child. The CASA volunteer
shares that information with
the court, making reports and
recommendations as to what
Crisis Services
Crisis Services provides
safety planning for victims of
domestic violence, we are
first responders and are available 24/7 to the hospital for
sexual assault calls. We monitor the 24-hour helpline. We
provide court advocacy for
protection from abuse and
protection
from stalking for men
and women. We
offer prevention education to
more than
12 area
schools. We
facilitate
support
groups to
Lindsay Morales and Julia Wilson, children’s victim advocates
help victims play “Wheel of Fortune” with students during Safari Edventure
Day.
become
survivors.
We collaborate with camis in the best interest of the
pus entities. We have four
child. The court takes CASA
county outreach offices in
volunteers’ reports seriously
addition to our Emporia staff.
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when making decisions affecting these children. CASA
volunteers work with professionals serving the child in
the child welfare, education,
mental health and other fields
to ensure the child’s needs
are identified and met.
victims. A team of
community partners work together
toward perpetrator accountability
and to ensure these
children do not fall
through the cracks.
CVEC
Our Child Visitation and
Exchange Center (CVEC) is
a safe place for exchanging
children between parents or
for supervised visitations. This
is a child-friendly facility with
staff and security guards protecting these families.
Community support
SOS has many
supporters in the
community. We
Prairie Land Partners donated more than $1,000 worth
receive monetary of new pillows, sheets, comforters and towels to help
donations, food,
replace everything lost at the shelter when mold was
found in the structure.
household items,
special sewn bags
I am astounded by the work
and many other unique
Susan did to bring SOS to
items to
where it is today, the leaderhelp our
shelter vic- ship and caring staff making
up the SOS team and the
tims start
a new life sheer number of community
when they partners and supporters we
have. I am blessed to be the
leave.
executive director of such an
We
organization as SOS!
are supported by
a variety
of organizations,
including
fraternities
and sororiOrange Leaf donated 31 pairs of PJs to SOS from their PJ Drive!
ties. These
Customers who donated one new pair of PJ's received three
wonderounces of FREE Froyo in exchange for their donation! Pictured are
ful people
SOS and Orange Leaf employees.
provide
CAC
third-party fundraisers on our
Our Child Advocacy Cenbehalf. Many of these same
ter (CAC) is a family-friendly
people volunteer their time
facility for children, who have to help move furniture, paint
been sexually abused or
and help with special projneglected, to be interviewed ects.
Connie Cahoone, executive direcby law enforcement or DeWe provide community
tor, and Susan Faler, community relations director, took their turn sitting
partment of Children and
presentations, share our sucat the ESU fraternity Phi Delta Theta
Families. We provide supcess stories and teach others
Pole Sit. The event raised $4,500.
port for the families of these
about the work we do.
Third-party fundraisers brought SOS
nearly $8,000 in donations in 2012.
SOS 24 Hour Helpline:
800-825-1295
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Child Advocacy Center
Many accomplishments were
attained in 2012 for the SOS
Child Advocacy Center (CAC).
Jessie Voiers stepped into
the director’s role and Alaina
Young was hired to fill a parttime family advocate position.
Both Jessie and Alaina have
settled into their new positions
and have enjoyed a productive
CAC year.
The CAC made headlines for
celebrating 10 years of operation and serving 1,000 children
in those 10 years.
In October, the CAC received
reaccredit at ion through the
National Children’s Alliance.
There were 124 children who
were victims of sexual or physical abuse interviewed at the
CAC in 2012. Of the 124 children served, 92 were females
and 32 were males.
All of these children were
provided ongoing advocacy
services and support. The major-
ity of the children were
victimized by a family
member or someone
they knew.
At the end of 2012,we
reviewed this information and were reminded
about the importance to
continue reaching out to
parents and educating
them on how to protect
their children and report
suspect abuse. Children
are naturally trusting, it
is our responsibility as
adults to respect that
trust and help ensure all
children are safe.
We are thankful we
were able to provide
support to these 124 children. We look forward
to helping more children
in 2013 and providing
education and support to parents and community members.
CAC helps teen toward bright future
were very supportive of Jaime.
In early 2010, a teenage boy
Ultimately, they were granted
“Jamie” was interviewed at
sole custody of Jamie
the CAC. He
and provided a nurturarrived at the
ing and loving home
center scared
environment.
and overAs court dates apwhelmed by
proached, the family
the abuse he
advocate worked with
endured. He disJamie and his parents
closed ongoing
to prepare for court.
sexual abuse by
He was nervous about
his step father.
testifying, but with
His mother did
preparation and supnot believe the
port, testified at the
abuse occurred
preliminary hearing
and Jaime was
Jessie Voiers
and the jury trial. He
scared to tell his
was a strong witness and used
dad and step mom about the
his voice to detail the abuse
abuse. He didn’t want his dad
and help hold his step dad acto be hurt or upset.
countable. The jury found the
The CAC family advocate
step father guilty on multiple
met with Jamie and his family
counts of abuse and was sento help explain the situation.
tenced to 25 years to life.
Jamie’s dad and step mom
SOS 24 Hour Helpline:
800-825-1295
The guilty verdict provided
closure to the criminal portion
of Jaime’s case, but his wounds
were still open. He struggled
with low self esteem, feelings of
guilt and trust issues.
We recently received a picture
of Jamie from his step mom. He
was dressed up and ready for
his first homecoming dance.
He has grown into a handsome
man that enjoys being active in
high school.
He wants to be a lawyer so he
can help prosecute child abuse
cases. He continues to deal with
the issues of guilt and trust, but
the real success story is that he
is dealing with them!
Jamie faces a lifetime of healing, but I have no doubt he will
move forward and live a wonderful life.
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CASA of the Flint Hills
Five-year-old Julianna was
removed from her mother’s
home due to sexual abuse by
her mother’s boyfriend, who
also lived in the home. Elaine, a
CASA volunteer, was appointed
to represent the best interests
of Julianna to the
court. Elaine built
a close relationship
with the child and a
good rapport with
the mother, Connie, who claimed to
have left the boyfriend due to the
allegations of abuse.
After convincing
the court she was
no longer dating or
living with the boyfriend, Connie
successfully had Julianna reintegrated into her home.
After gaining the permission of
the court, Connie and Julianna
moved to a neighboring state.
The court case remained open
in order for the court to monitor
the situation for a time before
releasing the case.
Elaine, not convinced the
boyfriend was no longer a part
of the family’s life, drove to the
family home out of state to
make a surprise visit with Julianna and Connie. Elaine arrived
at the home in the late evening.
The boyfriend answered Elaine’s
knock on the door. He was
alone in the home with Julianna while Connie was at work.
Elaine visited with Julianna for
a few minutes, left the home
and called her CASA supervisor. Authorities were notified of
the situation and Julianna was
removed from the home and
an abusive situation.
Finally, after continuing to
work with foster care professionals and her daughter’s CASA
volunteer, Connie was convinced her boyfriend sexually
abused her daughter. Connie
worked hard to learn how to
make better choices in her own
life and for the benefit of her
daughter, largely due to the
relationship she had with Elaine.
Elaine knew Connie was a loving mother who just needed to
understand sexual abuse and
the impact on a child’s development. She also knew how important it was for Julianna to be
able to grow up in her mother’s
home.
If it were not for Elaine’s
evening visit to the home, the
abuse Julianna experienced
would likely have gone unnoticed. Connie may have
continued to live with someone
who abused her daughter and
Julianna may not have grown
up to be the happy young lady
she is today.
CASA Volunteer Activities
Volunteer Service Hours
Volunteer Miles traveled to visit with CASA children
6,300
2,200
2012
Mickey Edwards, left, CASA director, accepts gifts for CASA volunteers from
Logan Ave. 4th graders that they made as part of their annual community
service project.
SOS 24 Hour Helpline:
800-825-1295
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Child Visitation and Exchange Center
The dedicated staff of nine
supervisors and six security officers makes the Child Visitation
and Exchange Center (CVEC)
a safe and drama
free zone for children to visit their
mom or dad.
Sometimes you
have to wonder if
you really do make
a difference but I
know the answer is
a resounding, YES!
Not long ago, I
had a parent in
my office that was
using the CVEC for
visitations. During
our conversation
the parent stated,
“You (CVEC) have
been the most
stabilizing influence in my child’s
life for the last two years.” All I
could think was WOW! We do
make a difference.
Each year the CVEC surveys
clients and referring parties
about our services. Here are
just a few of the survey’s comments from clients:
• My children enjoyed visiting
•
their mom at your facility.
The CVEC staff made them
feel so comfortable.
The SOS Child Visitation and
Exchange Center has made
it possible for my daughter
and her father to continue
visitations, all the while ensuring my daughter and my
safety during that time. I
am so grateful for these
services.
•
I appreciate the
CVEC, it sure helps our
family. Not sure there
would have been a
consistent schedule for
visitation otherwise.
Survey comments
from referring parties:
•
The CVEC provides a safe environment for children and
adults.
•
It takes the stress
away from children.
•
The CVEC is an
excellent resource for
high conflict parents,
incredible service for our
community.
The CVEC continues to work
towards having the best and
safest visitation and exchange
program within the state.
Thanks to CVEC, father gets to connect with daughter
Raul and Maria were ordered
to the CVEC to begin visitation services. Raul had not had
much contact with his daughter
over the last several years.
Visitations began and continued for several months as the
reintegration process continued.
Raul and his daughter were
able to reconnect during their
visits as they positively interacted in conversation and play.
After four months, Raul and his
daughter were able to move
on to using
the center for
exchanges for
short amounts
of time.
If the exchanges continue to be
successful, Raul
is confident the
courts will grant
longer periods
of time for him
to be with his
daughter.
SOS 24 Hour Helpline:
800-825-1295
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Crisis Services
basis to their community partadvocates’ expertise they are
Crisis Services had a great
ners and victims.
able to provide a variety of
year, but also faced the chalIn 2012, 968 victims received
tools to assist with this transforlenge of extensive repairs to our
advocacy services through
mation and also link the survivor
shelter. Yet the strength of our
Crisis Services. Services were
with community resources to
program is its resiliency - much
achieve personal growth.
like that of the survivors of which provided in a variety of ways,
however the most important
Crisis Services’ 2013 are:
we work.
role of an advocate is listening
• to increase our prevenCrisis Services received the
to a victim’s story and to valition efforts in schools within
“Program of the Year” award
the communities
for prevention
we serve, educate
efforts within the
students on personal
community from
safety, healthy relathe Kansas Coalitionships, and viotion Against Sexual
lence prevention
and Domestic Vio• to observe court
lence. This award
activity that involves
is placed at the
domestic or sexual
Outreach Office
violence and stalkand serves as a
ing with the intendaily reminder to
tion that all victims
forge ahead with
receive advocacy
prevention and
services and track
education on the
the outcome of the
cycle of domestic
The Kansas Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence honored
offender
violence, sexual
the SOS Crisis Services’ education/awareness program with the Program
• to increase our
assault and stalkof the Year award at its Ninth Annual Safe Homes, Safe Streets recepadvocacy response
ing. Without infor- tion in Topeka.
and knowledge of
mation on healthy
resources available for imrelationships being absorbed by date that it is not their fault.
Advocates have the privilege
migrant victims.
our youth, violence will continue
We look forward to 2013
to impact victims in all facets of to work with a victim through
the steps of becoming a surviknowing we are helping others
their life.
vor. As many are aware, that
be safe, helping youth break
This award is just one testapath to survivor-hood takes
the cycle of violence, and
ment to the expertise, commitmany turns and is not the same
creating a brighter future for our
ment and professionalism that
for everyone. Because of the
communities.
advocates model on a daily
Crisis Services shelter provides safe haven for area woman
A female recently fled to the
shelter from outside of Emporia.
She lived with her abuse more
than 15 years. Like the many
victims in her position, she left
several times only to be talked
into returning.
The abuse, physical and emotional, continued. The female
received positive advocacy
support and to date is living
on her own.
She has weekly peer
counseling and participates
in SOS’ Financial Literacy
Program. She has expressed
insight to the abuse and she
is not deserving of treatment.
SOS 24 Hour Helpline:
800-825-1295
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Statement of Philosophy
We recognize sexual and domestic violence, child abuse and neglect have become serious crimes
within our society. These acts reflect a social disease of aggression whose victims and perpetrators
come from all socioeconomic groups. We further believe that such violence is encouraged by media
role stereotyping which focuses on false images of men, women and children in our society. It is our
belief that public education and awareness can serve to begin to alter societal acceptance of such
images. Because we share the concept that all women, men and children deserve to be treated in
a fair and humane manner, we work toward the elimination of aggression, inhumane treatment and
victimization of all individuals.
2012 Revenues - $1,378,286
2012 Expenditures - $1,362,188
$16,384.52 - 1%
$7,004.99 , 1%
$110,483.74 , 8%
$223,221.09
16%
$43,156.83 , 3%
Grants
Administration
Contributions
Development
Special Events
Client/Community
Services
Other
$1,208,547.05 ,
89%
$1,131,674.70 ,
82%
2012 Crisis Services Statistics
Prevention Education / Awareness
Events - Crisis Services
Number of Events
Number of Attendees
12,138
8,647
788
Family Center Programs
Children or Families Served by SOS
Family Center Programs
711
Events 2011
Number Served in 2011
Events 2012
Number served in 2012
Advocates provide education events for Pre-K
through university, community groups and professionals. This graph compares 2012 to 2011.
Clients Served by SOS Crisis Services
Services
12,302
Hours
262
123
76
SOS CAC
SOS CASA of the Flint Hills
SOS-CVEC
Here’s an overview of our Family Center Programs. While
CVEC served fewer clients, note that they provided more
services.
5,923
1,101
2011
99
Clients
11,646
6,179
86
226
968
2012
SOS serves men, women and child victims of violence.
This graph shows a slight decline in clients and services
provided, possibly due to a reduction of two staff members in 2012.
SOS 24 Hour Helpline:
800-825-1295
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Thank You to our 2012 Gift Donors
Guardian $1,000
Aloha F. Preston Living Trust
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas
Birch Communications
Carolyn S. Kruse Foundation
Community Thrift Store
Emporia Social Services Club
ESB Financial
Jane and Bernard Reeble
Foundation
Lyon County Attorney
Moran, Susan
Nelson, Lee
Phi Delta Theta
Rock River Operating
Donors
ABATE of Kansas #12
Ace, Eliza
Allen Hall Construction
Alpha Delta Kappa - Alpha Zeta
Chapter
Alpha Kappa Lambda
Alpha Sigma Alpha
Altrusa Club
American Baptist Women’s
Ministries Central Region
American Business Women’s
Association
Americus United Methodist
Women
Anderson, Linda
Anderson, Mar Jean
Anliker, Wayne
Armitage, Danielle
Atherton & Huth
Atherton, Anne
Aylward, Monte
Balkenhol, Lois
Ballard, Bill
Bastin, J. Wayne
Bastin, John
Bazil, Gayla
Bedner, Carl
Bennett, Phillip
Black, Craig
Bloxom, Ruth
Bodkin, Aneta
Bolen, Carol
Borst, Jan
Braden, James
Brammer, Christine
Bricker, Matthew
Brock, Darrell
Brockhouse, Alice
Bruner, Ann
Burnham Basement & Foundation
Repair
Butcher, Ruby
Bybee, Teri
Cahoone, Connie
Chadderdon, Abe
Cheever, Angela
Christian and Congregational
Church
Cipra, Carrol
Clark Carpet & Tile, Inc.
Clark, Earl
Coffey Co. Land Title Co., Inc.
Cornett-Devito, Myrna
Cottonwood Falls Presbyterian
Women
Cranz, Jeanne
Crow, Jenny
Cusic, Jacqueline
Daharsh, Chester
Dains, Lois
David, Joyce
Davis, Carolyn
DeDonder, Larry
Deeds, Richard
Delane Drive Toy Drop
Denton, Amanda
Dewitt, Melanie
Dewitt, Sherry
Didde Catholic Campus Center
Dillman, Beverly
Dorathy-Drum, Janet
Downing, George
Dreiling, Duane
Duvall, Stacia
Eagles Auxiliary
Eckdall, Cathy
Eckdall, Clara
Edwards, Tracy
Eldridge, Ann
Emmons, Elizabeth
Emporia Fitness
Emporia Research Club
Endres, Susan
Ericson, Helen
ESU Circle K
ESU Psychology Club
Facklam, Susan
Fehr, Sandra
Fell, Rick
First Congregational Church of
Council Grove
First Congregational Church
Women’s Fellowship
First United Methodist Church
Fish, Carol
Flinthills Eyecare Associates
Fowler, JoAnne
Fowler, Susan
French, Joyce
SOS 24 Hour Helpline:
800-825-1295
Friday, John
Geiss, Paula
George Groh & Sons
Gerken, Albert
Gilbert, Gary
Ginavan, Duane
Glenn, C.
Gordon, Scott
Grandma Hoerner’s Foods, Inc.
Grimwood, Margi
Guilfoyle, Don
Guion, Mike
Hageman, Brad
Hanna, Doris
Hannah Orthodontics
Hannah, Sally
Hart, Carol Ann
Hart, Harry
Hartenbower, Karen
Harter Ins. & Financial Services
Hartford State Bank
Haselhuhn, Don
Havenhill, Ann
Heineken, Roger
Heinitz, Deb
Helbert, Sandra
Henderson, Leonarda
Henrikson, Duane
Hill, Robbie
Hobble, Clayton
Hollar, Marcia
Hollar, Steve
Hopkins Foundation
Hopkins Manufacturing
Hopkins, Conner
Hopper, Nadine
Horak, Gerald
Horst, Nancy
Houchin, L.H.
Howard, Loria
Howe, Matt
Huntington, Justin
Huntsinger, Susan
Hurt, Shirley
IAAP
Jamison, Cheryl
Jensen, Diane
John C. Patton, D.D.S., Chartered
Jones, Russ and Myra
Kansas Children’s Service
League - Wichita
Karr, Jerry
Kelley, Berniece
Kelly, Bertha
Kerbs, Bev
Kimberlin, Kelly
Kinder, Ann
Kiwanis Club of Emporia
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Thank You to our 2012 Gift Donors
Knobloch, Tom
Kohr, Carol
Kraft, Cynthia
Kuhn, Viola
L & L Pets
Langley, Shirley
Laurent, Jan
Lawson, Debra
LeClear, Nancy
Leiss, Jodie
Leiszler Oil Company Inc.
Linhart, Sharon
Linn, Lovilla
Linville-Snider, Peggy
Lohmeyer, Jason
Lohmeyer, Joyce
Long, Bev
Lore & Hagemann, Inc.
Lorenz, Gwen
Lowery, Mary Lou
Lowry-Funston Auxiliary
Lukert, Gary
Massoth, Glenroy
Master’s Mechanic, Inc.
McCormick, Joan
McCurdy, Cathy
McDonald, Richard
McJunkin, Myoan
McKinzie, Nancy
McNee, James
Melhorn, Jack
Mental Health Center of East
Central Kansas
Metcalf, Linda
Michael Shae Salon & Day
Miley, Janet
Miller Eye Care, LLC
Miller, R. Scott
Miller, Sharon
Moffatt, Sandra
Moran, Delbert
Mosebey, Gloria
Mussatto, Cheryl
Mylnar, Bobbi
Nantz, Linda
Neill, Steven
Newman Regional Health
Nielsen, Bill
Noblitt, Bill
Osage County Courthouse
Patton, Kathy
PEO Chapter C.G.
PEO Chapter D.I.
Perkins, Elvin
Pester, George
Peterson, John
Pickett, Bill
Plumbing by Spellman, Inc.
Pool, Mary
Rayl, Merry
Redeker, Debbie
Redeker, Larry
Redeker, Rose
Rees, Janet
Reeves, Kenna
Reid, Dolores
Reyes, Patricia
Reynolds, Joyce
Richerson, Bill
Riverside Elementary School
Roberts, Clara
Roberts, Kitty
Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home
Rowe, Deena
Ryan Kohlmeier DDS LLC
Ryno, Lane
Samaniego, Elva
Sanchez, Melissa
Sauder, Bobbi
Sauder, Brady
Sauder, Michael
Sauder, Paula
Sauder, Steve
Sauder, TJ
Schmidt, Mary Lou
Schmidt, Rochelle
Schneider, Deb
Schroeder, Sandra
Schulte, Bill
Schumann, Gerald
Schwindt, Fred
Scott, Jackie
Scott, Larry
Secular Franciscans-Sacred
Heart Fraternity
Sertoma Club of Emporia
Sigma Phi Epsilon
Smiley, Rusty
Smith, Bob
Smith, Leonita
Smith, Ruth
Snyder, William
Stauffer, Mary
Steffen, Susan
Steffes, Pat
Steinert, Jeff
Steinkuhler, Kurt
Stephens, Harry
Stephens, Myrna
Stine, Margie
Stringham, Kyle
Sweet Granada
TAG, Inc.
Taylor, Paula
Thomas, Helen
Thompson, Deborah
SOS 24 Hour Helpline:
800-825-1295
Thornton, Vicki
Thurston, Judy
Trustpoint Insurance
Tucker, Nancy
Turney, Carolyn
United Methodist Women
Utley, Charlene
Utley, Ida
Varney & Associates CPA
Vaughn, Victoria
Veteran City Rollers
W.A. White Elementary School
Waddell, Jerry
Wagner, Rose
Walker, Barbara
Walker, Ruby
Welch, Judy
Wessel, Ronald
Westar Energy
Westar Energy Foundation
Westminister Presbyterian Women
Wheeler, Merlin
Whetzel, Lindy
White, Jennifer
Wiederholt, Pat
Wilhite, Mike
Williams, Gae
Williams, William
Wilton, Stephen
Winfrey, Darla
Wise, Ruth
Women of the Evangelical
Lutheran Church
Wright, F.
Wyrick, Denise
Yeager, Dorothy
Younger, Steve
Yunghans, Robert
Zscheile, Lila
This list recognizes cash donations
received in 2012. Accept our sincere
apologies if your name was
inadvertantly omitted.
2012 SOS Board Members
Chair
Shelley Goede
Vice Chair
Mike Sorsen
Treasurer
Carol Medenciy
Acting Secretary
Jonathan Noble
Members
Adrienne Burris
Becky Collins
Kate Evans
Joe Yanik
George Yancey
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Shelter Food Wish List
Paper towels
Toilet paper
Couch
Twin mattress covers
Women’s bras/underwear
Small/med sweats
Small/med shirts
Girls clothes size 14 and
smaller
Toy cars
Book shelves
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Boxed food
Canned fruits/vegetables
Minute Rice
Ground Beef
Canned chili
Canned chicken
noodle soups
Noodles/pasta
sauce
Peanut butter
Jelly
Tuna
April 2 - Take Back the Night, ESU Webb Lecture Hall
April 3 - Child Abuse Prevention Summit, Amend Girl Scout Center,
Emporia
April 11 - CASA training, SOS admin. offices