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Men Who Cook Fundraiser

Saturday, March 20th, 2010

Location: IBEW Local #176 Hall, Joliet

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Champions for Children Walk

Saturday, May15th, 2010

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THANK YOU !!

 Francesca’s Fortunato in Frankfort

was our gracious host on Monday, November 9th.

  We received a donation of 15% of each bill paid by patrons

who presented our flyer at time of purchase whether it was

dine in for lunch, dinner or carry out!

Thank you Francesca’s and all those you participated.

Visit  www.miafrancesca.com/restaurants/fortunato

to see their full menu.

“Will County Sheriff Paul Kaupas presents donation checks to Lisa Morel Las, Executive Director for Big Brothers Big Sisters and Sue Bloch, Executive Director, Will County Children’s Advocacy Center, and James W. Glasgow, Will County States Attorney and Board Chair for the Advocacy Center. The donations were proceeds from the T-Shirt sales during the recent Adult Detention Open House.”

“Will County Sheriff Paul Kaupas displays the t-shirt sold at the May Open House of the new Adult Detention Facility.  Proceeds from the t-shirt sales will benefit both the Will County Children’s Advocacy Center and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Will & Grundy Counties.”

Thank you Will County! Because of you, our 1 st Annual “Men Who Cook” event was a huge success.  It was truly an extraordinary evening with good company, good friends, lots of laughter, and of course, great food. 

2009 Winners :

Appetizer/Salad:      Mike Zobel – Stuffed Mushrooms
Entree:                   Nick Ragusa – Beef & Wild Mushroom w/Crostini
Side Dish:               Alan LaVeille   - Au Gratin Potatoes
Dessert:                  Jack Payton – Bayou Bourbon Cheesecake w/Praline Sauce

Congratulations to our Basket Raffle Winners :

• Pete Laskowsky
• Anthony King
• Janet Contos
• Gene Carroccia
• Alice Avery
• Debra Walden
• Joan Bloch
• Kathleen Fulton

Congratulations to our 50/50 raffle winner : Tom Lancaster, Sr.

Special thank you to our generous basket raffle donors :  Tim Reilly, Laura Braeunig, Maryann Revis, Tricia Graunke, Cheri Johnson, Wal-Mart-Plainfield, Bob Campbell, Beth Colvin, Nancy Bloch, Lockport Park District, Diageo Distributors, Maurie’s Table, Cemeno’s, Conrad ’s Harley Davidson, Bonnie McPhillips, Belinda O’Brien, LaVita E` Bella Salon, McBrody’s, State’s Attorney Drug Unit Staff, Jodi Wartenburg, Nancy & Alan Nowacki, Tony & Terri King, Pat & Lora McGuire, Consumer Liquors, Bill Schuld

Special thanks to our Sponsors!

Last but not least, a huge thanks to all our Cooks:
Tom Grotovsky, Bryan Kasprisin, Alan Nowacki, Gregory Russ, Mike Zobel, Patrick O’Brien, Pat Schumacher, Jesse Hammond, Dave Margliano, Jim McFarland, Duffy Blackburn, Tom Quillman, Paul Pesavento, Charlie Tatroe, Todd Edge, Marty Mudron, Matt Ryan, Nick Ragusa, Jeff Pierson, Lawrence Novak, Moises Avila, Joe Resendiz, Tony Nowak, Rick Gibbs, Shawn Filipiak, Marty Shanahan, Mark Lichtenwalter, Ben Billups, Chuck Pelkie, Steve Larranaga, Mark Warner, Mike Knick, Adam McCauley, Alan LaVeille, Jack Payton, Drew Schwartz, Erik Schelling, Dennis Wolff, Gene Sullivan, Howard Schneider, James Washington, Larry Walsh.

Tim Reilly, Owner of Babe’s Hotdogs in Joliet, did a great job as Emcee!  Thanks, Tim, for all your help and support .

Sponsors

Joliet Exchange Club $2,500
Northern Illinois Steel Supply Co. $1,500
IBEW Local 176 $500
Police Chiefs Association of Will County $500
D’Arcy Motors $1000
Dennis P. & Sharon R. Martin $500
City Beverage - Markham $200
T.J. Lambrecht Construction $200
First Midwest Bank $100
Mr. Sheldon Sobol - Grundy Co. State's Attorney $100
Senator A.J. Wilhelmi $50

Will County’s Regional Office of Education held its first Annual Charity Art Fair “Kids Helping Kids” October 20-22, 2008 at the Pilcher Park Nature Center Community Room.  Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant, Regional Superintendent, said this charitable Art Exhibit of works by kindergarten through fifth grade students allowed the younger students to display their talents, while at the same time providing a service to our community.  All proceeds from the exhibit were donated to the Will County Children’s Advocacy Center.  Sue Bloch, Executive Director of the Advocacy Center, attended the event and distributed program material about the Center.

Champions for Children Walk raises awareness about Will County Children’s Advocacy Center

JOLIET – Forty-five people participated in a 10-mile walk through Joliet on a windy but sunny Sunday (May 18) to raise awareness and funding for the Will County Children’s Advocacy Center.

All money raised from the Champions for Children walk will be used to support the Children’s Advocacy Center, which was established in 1995 by Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow to provide services for children who are the victims of sexual and physical abuse.

The not-for-profit center’s professionally trained staff interviews these young and vulnerable victims in a non-suggestive, non-threatening environment. Their recorded statements have been used in the successful prosecution of literally hundreds of sexual predators in Will, Grundy and Kendall counties over the past 13 years.

Participants kicked off the walk in front of the Will County Courthouse at about 9:30 a.m. Sunday and hiked 10 miles across Joliet’s East Side. State’s Attorney Glasgow, who also serves as president of the Children’s Advocacy Center’s Board, welcomed the crowd and thanked them for their support.

“It was great to see a large turnout for a walk that raises awareness about the center’s important work,” Glasgow said after the event. “The Children’s Advocacy Center plays a critical role in bringing sexual predators to justice while providing important counseling services to the victims of abuse.”

The Will County walk was one leg of a four-day statewide awareness and fundraising event sponsored by the Children’s Advocacy Centers of Illinois. The event began in Springfield on Friday, May 16 and arrived in Will County on Sunday, May 18. Walkers asked people for pledges of support with a minimum of $1 per mile.

Elected officials who cut the ribbon to kick off the Will County Champions for Children Walk were: State’s Attorney Glasgow; State Senator Linda Holmes, who sponsored a bill that allows counties to assess court fines on convicted defendants to fund child advocacy centers; Will County Executive Larry Walsh; Joliet Police Chief Fred Hayes; and Will County Treasurer Pat McGuire.

Elected officials cut the ribbon that kicks off the Champions for Children Walk. Pictured are: (from left) Joliet Police Chief Fred Hayes; Will County Treasurer Pat McGuire; Will County Executive Larry Walsh; State Senator Linda Holmes; Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow; and Sue Bloch, executive director of the Will County Children’s Advocacy Center.

Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow and the Will County Children’s Advocacy Center’s team (from left) Denise Payton, Mary Jane Pluth, Glasgow, Barbara Ficarello and Sue Bloch.

Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow welcomes the crowd before the Champions for Children Walk outside the Will County Courthouse Sunday morning.

Participants in the Champions for Children Walk march along Jefferson Street.

Will County Children's Advocacy Center hosts an evening of fun for a serious cause: the protection of sexually abused children

JOLIET -- It was an evening of great music, good food and silent auction shopping to benefit a not-for-profit organization that provides a critical service to the youngest and most vulnerable crime victims.

More than 100 people gathered at the IBEW Local 176 Banquet Hall on Nov. 14 for an annual dinner to raise funds for the Will County Children's Advocacy Center.

The Children's Advocacy Center provides a safe haven where children who have suffered sexual abuse or severe physical abuse can tell their stories to trained professionals in a non-threatening, non-suggestive environment. Their videotaped statements have been used in the prosecution of hundreds of sexual predators over the past 12 years.

This year's dinner was emceed by WJOL morning man Scott Slocum, who serves on the Children's Advocacy Center's board of directors. Pre-dinner music was provided by The Big Eddy Springs Blues Band.

Will County State's Attorney James Glasgow, who founded the Children's Advocacy Center in 1995 and serves as the board president, presented special guests State Senator Linda Holmes and State Rep. Mike Fortner with recognition plaques for their creativity and vision in the fight to protect sexually abused children. The two are sponsors of a bill that allows counties across Illinois to assess court fines of up to $30 on convicted defendants to fund child advocacy centers.

"Senator Holmes and Rep. Fortner recognize the important role child advocacy centers play in the investigation and prosecution of child sexual predators," State's Attorney Glasgow said. "The vision they demonstrated in passing this legislation will establish a more stable funding base for these centers and enable them to continue their important work."

This year's event featured a silent auction that included Bulls tickets, golf foursome packages, a football signed by Chicago Bears players as well as numerous gift baskets containing computer items, car care items and jewelry. All items were sold during the auction.

Winner of the 50/50 raffle, Matt Ryan, graciously donated back his winnings to the Children's Advocacy Center.

The guest speaker for the evening was Detective Ken Simpson of the Bolingbrook Police Department. Simpson shared his experiences as a member of the center's multi-disciplinary team for the past seven years.

For further information about the Center and its services, call (815) 774-4565 or visit the Web site at www.willcountychildadvocacy.com.

Billie Larkin, Illinois Children's Advocacy Center director, and Sue Bloch, executive director of the Will County Children's Advocacy Center, pause during the annual dinner and fundraiser.

Will County State's Attorney James Glasgow (left), who founded the Will County Children's Advocacy Center in 1995, presents plaques of appreciation to State Rep. Mike Fortner and State Sen. Linda Holmes during the annual dinner and fundraiser. The two state elected officials this year passed legislation that enables counties to assess fines on convicted defendants to fund children's advocacy centers.

Will County Children's Advocacy Center Board Member Mike Mikuska (left) talks with Joliet Police Chief Fred Hayes during the annual dinner and fundraiser to benefit the Will County Children's Advocacy Center.

Lyndean Brick, Matt Ryan, chief of staff for Will County Executive Larry Walsh, and Myron Brick stop for the cameras during the annual dinner and fundraiser to benefit the Will County Children's Advocacy Center.

Cooper, a future Leader Dog for the Blind, tries to sniff out winning raffle tickets during the Will County Children's Advocacy Center's annual dinner and fundraiser.

The Big Eddy Springs Blues Band jams during the Will County Children's Advocacy Center's annual dinner and fundraiser.

Emcee Scott Slocum, WJOL's morning man, keeps the evening moving during the Will County Children's Advocacy Center's dinner and fundraiser.

$1,000 Sponsors

• City of Joliet
• Edward Health Services Corporation
• I.B.E.W. Local 176
• Joliet Exchange Club Charities, Inc.
• Provena St. Joseph’s Medical Center
• Waste Management

$500 Sponsors

• A.J. Dralle, Inc.
• Harris Bank
• NECA-IBEW Local 176

Dinner Tables

• Citizens for Paul Kaupas  $1000
• Crete Police Association  $600
• D’Arcy Motors  $1000
• Mickey Companies  $1000
• Police Chiefs Assoc. of Will County  $1000
• Rockdale Police Department  $800

Karen A. Batenic, vice president of human resources for Harrah’s Joliet Casino & Hotel, presents a $1,200 check to Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow to buy new furniture for the interview room at the Will County Children’s Advocacy Center.

The money will be used to purchase a comfortable sofa and chairs for the room in which professionally trained forensic interviewers take statements from children who have been the victims of sexual abuse.

“I am grateful to Harrah’s for making this generous contribution,” Glasgow said. “The furniture that will be purchased will make the interview room more comfortable and relaxing for children who already have suffered enough trauma.”

Children’s statements are recorded in a non-suggestive, non-threatening environment at the Children’s Advocacy Center. These statements have been used in the successful prosecution of literally hundreds of sexual predators in Will, Grundy and Kendall counties over the past decade.

On September 13, 2005, the Will County Children’s Advocacy Center celebrated its 10 Year Anniversary with a celebration fundraiser at the Rialto Square Theatre in downtown Joliet.  Over 150 people attended the event which featured Lisa Madigan, Illinois Attorney General, as the keynote speaker.   The Center raised $18,000 in donations.  Special recognition for the following sponsors:

Gold Sponsors - $1,000

• Imperial Constructions Associates, Inc.
• International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150
• John Greene Land Co.
• Provena St. Joseph Medical Center
• Waste Management

Silver Sponsors - $500

• All Will County Auto Parts & Wreckers
• Bill Jacobs Enterprises
• City of Joliet
• International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 176
• Law Offices of Daniel J. Kramer
• Neumann Homes
• Rod Baker Ford
• Tyson Motor Corp.
• Whitetail Development, LLC
• National Electrical Contractors Assoc. IBEW Local 176

We thank all our contributors and supporters of this successful event which enables us to continue to provide these critical services to child abuse victims in our community.

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