Strengthening FAMILIES and keeping CHILDREN SAFE Relief Nursery Newsletter Vol. 41 Iss. 3 #THE PARTY - THANKS ALL AROUND

“Epic.” “Best ever.” “Awesome.” Those are just a few of the comments we’ve received about Main Event 2018. Nearly 500 guests arrived ready to celebrate and generously support Relief Nursery children and families. The big vision of chairs Irene and Kevin Alltucker transformed the Lane Events Center into our own private dance club, complete with street music, colorful lighting, a graffiti wall, a bouncer and a live band, Precious Byrd. Dr. Jonathan Sherman spoke on behalf of Presenting Sponsor KeiperSpine and set a thoughtful tone for the evening. This is KeiperSpine’s sixth year as Presenting Sponsor and we are grateful to John and Dr. Glenn Keiper Jr. for this foundational support. It was our privilege to celebrate the Coughlin Family as Honorary Chairs. Kate, Mike, Allison, and Nick’s message of Main Event Chairs Kevin and Irene Alltucker the importance of community and philanthropy was heartfelt and compelling. They are true stewards of all children in this We want to give our enduring gratitude to the incomparable community. auction team of Hank and Sid Voorhees. This was their 28th We’d also like to recognize Chelsey and Ryan Lee who auction on behalf of Relief Nursery. (We are heartbroken by chaired the Silent Auction – some of which took place online the loss of our dear friend Hank. Our next newsletter will prior to Main Event. It was a novel undertaking for us. contain an article in memoriam of her.) Chelsey and Ryan understood the opportunity technology Finally, Main Event relies on many dedicated and creative offered and charted this innovative course for us. We are truly volunteers who work behind the scenes to create memorable grateful for their ambitious leadership. experiences for our guests. We call these folks our Party Favors! This year’s amazing crew of Party Favors worked tirelessly building, tooling, decorating, and bringing the party to life. Thank you Dave Hall and crew at Zion Productions, for literally everything; Steve Goforth and his team for putting the lights in place; Julie Pickett for designing and creating the centerpieces; Stan Pickett and Gayle Lutz for building the four-sided bar; Kerry Lutz for branding the entire concept; Nori Hemphill our volunteer extraordinaire; Sean Filby from Lane Forest Products for his extraordinary carpentry skills; Discover MAC and Parties To Go for the room decor; and Borzi and his Oakway Catering team for working magic in the kitchen. You make it all possible. Continued on page 9 Board of Directors NCU EVENING OF TRIBUTE Leadership Board Jenny Bennett, President Dale Hartley, Past President RELIEF NURSERY RECEIVES So we go out into the community – our most valuable resource Genevieve Sumnall, Past-President Jim Walsh, President Elect EXEMPLARY ETHICAL LEADER AWARD – to raise awareness and support. We have the most extraordinary and Marc Carlson Rory Robison, Vice President generous donors and hundreds of volunteers that, quite literally, sustain our Allison Coughlin Rodger Terrall, Treasurer Relief Nursery was deeply honored to accept the Exemplary Ethical Leader work. Bryon Crosby Melaney Grenz, Secretary Whitney Demers Award for a non-profit organization from Northwest Christian University’s We’re careful not to stigmatize or demonize our parents. They Ralph Parshall, Member at Large Center for Leadership & Ethics. Cathleen and Joe Karcher and Rexius also Celeste Edman Honorable Ann Aiken do have profound challenges and cope with unimaginable obstacles and Steve Griswold were honored in the annual Evening of Tribute. The awards recognize individuals, barriers. And, they do make mistakes, But….they love their children. Kevin Alltucker businesses and nonprofit organizations for having cultures where “honorable Melissa Koke James S. Anderson, Jr. and ethical business practices are the foundation for personal, organization and The families we serve express their gratitude often. I’d like to share Nicole McOmber Ed Barclay community relevance,” said Susan Soonkeum Cox, a Holt International executive this note we received not long ago. Amy Newport Curt Rasmussen Pilar Bradshaw, MD and member of the Center for Leadership & Ethics board. “These individuals Dear Administrator, Holly Campbell and organizations demonstrate to NCU students and the entire community that Mark Rodewald I wanted to tell you how much Relief Nursery has positively impacted Howard Feinman wisdom, faith and service are the foundation for a professional career.” Jolene Stephenson Leonora Hemphill my family. Your teaching staff are amazing, kind, knowledgeable, positive, Mackie Swan Erik Jensen Kelly Sutherland, speaking on behalf of Relief Nursery, said the evening felt like helpful and loving. Jane Yates a family affair in that the Karcher’s and the Rexius company and family have been Susan Kauble My daughter Maddy loves this place. Through Charlotte, Karena, and generous and steadfast supporters and advocates of our children and families for Doug Koke Barbara’s teaching support and the lovely sweet kitchen lady I have felt supported, many years. The following is excerpted from her speech after accepting the award. Don Lance listened to, new ideas given to me and much more. Auxiliary Board Robert Laney Ethical leadership for Relief Nursery began 40 years ago – there Relief Nursery has been more than a school. Charlotte and Karena Erin Matthews Co-President Erin Matthews was no need for us to recreate the wheel – the leaders before us left a clear will always have a special place in my heart as well as my daughter. Did you Sagen Olson Co-President Patty McConnell path to follow. They embedded culturally diverse and appropriate services in know how amazing these people are?! The lovely lady in the kitchen knew what Monica Aaron Patsy Moser our organization with the bold vision of expanding Relief Nurseries across to say and how to help me. Her kindness made me cry. I am ever so thankful. I Linn Bergander Sagen Olson the state. Jeff Chandler Patty Perlow never am the one to ask for help. Your staff goes above and beyond the “calling.” Many of you may not know that there are now 31 Relief Nursery Kate Enyeart Susan Roberts We love your place and people in it. sites in Oregon – all based on the model and quality assurance standards Shelly Fretwell Beth Sheehan created here in Eugene. Love, Maddy’s momma Angela Hiestand Jami Sterling-Christopherson Megan Post Byron Trapp Anyone who leads a business or organization knows that strong In closing, I say thank you – to each and every one of you – for making our Jackie Zito Jenny Ulum leadership matters – fostering curiosity, integrity, and innovation. And work possible. Collectively we are making a difference. Juan Carlos Valle everyone knows that leadership isn’t an individual, but rather a team. I’d like to specially thank Melaney Grenz and Rory Robison for nominating Kim Williams Relief Nursery’s team is comprised of our deeply dedicated Board Relief Nursery for this special and prestigious award. Relief Nursery Staff Kitty Williams of Directors and Board of Stewards, and our Leadership and Auxiliary boards Finally, I would like to ask the members of the Relief Nursery team who are here – many of whom are here tonight. And, of course, our incomparable, can-do tonight to stand so we can applaud their passionate, profound and life changing Kelly Sutherland Board of Stewards staff. work. They have my utmost appreciation, admiration and respect. Executive Director Ray Brown Ed Barclay, Chair What does ethical leadership look like? For us it looks like asking Program Director A.S., O.R., Navigator Honorable Ann Aiken the families we serve what they need – not what we think they need – and Leslie Finlay Irene Alltucker then doing whatever it takes to help them. Program Director - Early Childhood Carol Berkman We work with the highest needs and highest risk children and Programs Honorable Dave Brewer families in the community, and we throw all our energy and resources Jennifer Solomon Don Davis behind them through community collaborations and unique programs that Director of Philanthropy Ron Farmer we know work. Celia Gowing Dave Frosaker Director of Budget and Finance Glenn L. Keiper, Jr. MD One special collaboration for which we are very grateful is with Dani Smith Dennis Konrady the bright and hardworking NCU Psychology and Interdisciplinary Director of Administration & HR Robert Laney Studies students. In fact, one of our Therapeutic Early Childhood Program Amy Beauchamp Randy McPherson and Preschool Promise teachers completed her NCU internship with us prior Volunteer Manager Dan Montgomery to being hired. In addition, we just hired an NCU graduating senior for our Pau Millan Jean Phelps courthouse program. Community Engagement Coordinator Rohn Roberts The importance of early childhood programs cannot be overstated. Denise Beban Linda Sheppard A child’s healthy, social and emotional development is the foundation on Main Event Coordinator Mike Solomon which all learning is built. Cortney Roy Jerry South That’s where Relief Nursery comes in and finds itself taking a Events Coordinator Scott South leadership role – ensuring that children with social and emotional challenges Alex Rottler Phil Speers have access to - and receive – all of the support and services they need Development Assistant Diane Walton Left to right: NCU President Dr. James Womack Jr., Jean Vinson, Kelley Folley, Celia Gowing, Jessie because they are just as deserving as any other child of the opportunity to Scott Williams Hernandez, Kelly Sutherland, Barbara Santiago, Leslie Finlay, Terrence Killian. thrive and succeed. 3 ׀ Relief Nursery Newsletter Vol. 41 Iss. 3 Relief Nursery Newsletter Vol. 41 Iss. 3 ׀ 2 APRIL WAS NATIONAL CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH I RUN FOR THE CHILDRENCIRCLE - EUGENE OF MARATHON SECURITY

Another April has passed and, thanks to you, another successful National Child Abuse Prevention Month Campaign. As part of our Blue Ribbon Campaign, with the goal of continuing to spread our Each year, Relief Nursery partners with local businesses to raise awareness about this matter in many creative ways and to mission through community awareness and active fundraising, we partnered with the invite our community to become involved with our mission. Eugene Marathon through its Eugene Has Heart program. We are deeply grateful to the businesses that took part in our Blue Ribbon Campaign this year, and to all the As charity partners we volunteered at a water station during the marathon and it was individuals who participated, thank you! a great experience to be able to give back to our community and supporters! Here at Relief Nursery, child abuse prevention is a year round effort, and it’s your support that makes it possible.

Thank you to our great team of water station volunteers! From left to right, top to bottom: Curt Rasmussen, Holden Marsh, Jeff Chandler, Linn Bergander, Angela Hiestand, Matthew Solomon, Gloria Rear, Adrianne Potwora, Jennifer Solomon, Pau Millan, I RUN FOR THE CHILDREN Alex Rottler, Amie Mapes, Sagen Olson, Cortney Roy. Not in photo: Jacqueline Potwora THE RUNNERS and James Olson. Thank you to our amazing team of runners and to everyone who donated Cary Barrett to their fundraising efforts. You make it all possible! Gabrielle Blevins Melissa Alvis Bart Drewes Kelly Mucklestone Garrett Corbari Neil Barnes Jillian Drewes Karen Sherman-Nestor Jennifer Cotrone Cary Barrett Anthony Erickson Jeanna Petersen Jennifer Coyne Megan Biggs Eldon and Emily Greenberg Mary Petrushkin Anna Greenberg Kasandra Blevins Patrick Grosswendt Danielle Plum Reyna Gutierrez Courtney Blevins Mike and Bridget Karly Powell Kasandra Blevins Grosswendt Shay Bradshaw- Lindsey Harrah Sam Boutelle Reyna Gutierrez Scharbach Mabel Kamaru The Bowmans Raymond Gutierrez Liz Schott Minh Le Todd Busby Dustin Harrah Alicia Stokes Would you like to partner with Relief Dylan Lee Matthew Charles Dewi Kamaru Kate Vander Tuig Nursery to raise awareness for child Lynne McDonald Gen and Rob Chase Mabel Kamaru Sean Valentine abuse and neglect prevention? Please Kelly Mucklestone Conner Clack Kat and Steve Larson Cynthia Walsh contact our Development department David Nestor Dylan Lee Juli Wilhelm at [email protected] or at Laurie Coggins James McCray (541) 343-9706. Sean Valentine Sandra Corbari Kathy and Jim Wilhelm Shannon Wilhelm Jennifer Cotrone Lynne McDonald Jennifer Coyne Trieber and Michelle Meador 5 ׀ Relief Nursery Newsletter Vol. 41 Iss. 3 Relief Nursery Newsletter Vol. 41 Iss. 3 ׀ 4 TAKE A SWING FOR THE CHILDREN CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GRADUATINGCIRCLE OF INTERNS!SECURITY

Rexius presents Relief Nursery’s Annual Golf Benefit Monday, October 8th at Eugene Country Club. Sierra Bes UO, Family and Human Services I want to start out by saying thank you for making Future plans: my internship experience beyond incredible. All that you Pick your format: best ball or shamble. Whether you are an avid golfer with I would like to work at an organization that serves individuals and families who are victims and survivors do for the children and families who come through the an impeccable handicap or enjoy a more relaxed game, there is a style of play for program is humbling. I am grateful to have been a part everyone. Registration begins at 10:30 am; shotgun start at 12:00 noon. of domestic violence. After gaining more professional experience, I plan on applying to graduate school. of this amazing team and couldn’t have asked for a better Also, try your luck at the Rexius bark chip contest, longest drive and KP experience. Through interning at Relief Nursery, I have gained a strong contests and the silent auction and raffle. Win a new car at the Hole In One understanding of supporting families and individuals through I also am incredibly grateful to have had the opportunity sponsored by Sheppard Motors. collaboration, empowerment, and connecting them with to work in classroom 4, specifically. I learned so much and Register your team today by contacting Cortney Roy, Events Coordinator at community resources. was humbled each day by the amount of work the teachers [email protected] or 541.343.9706. put into the classroom curriculum. I am overjoyed to have Megan Pelos UO, Family and Human Services had this opportunity and hope to continue to be a part of Future Plans: Master’s in Social Work at Loyola University this organization. You have inspired a new career path for Chicago me and I hope to grow within this type of work. Emma Buddeke UO, Sociology You truly are miracle workers. Future plans: I am currently applying to jobs in Portland in Thank you, Social Work. Maddie Loveland Chelsea Moreau UO, Family and Human Services Early Childhood Education Future plans: I have been accepted into the Early NEW IMAGE - SAME GREAT TASTE Intervention Program at UO. Relief Nursery is an important and impactful support for the community, creating a positive and nurturing environment for Please join us Thursday, August 23 under the majestic oaks of children and providing numerous resources for families. Heritage Courtyard at Oakway Center to celebrate end of summer McKenna Davison UO, Family and Human Services and support the children and families of Relief Nursery. Future plans: Moving back to Los Angeles The annual Great Taste, presented by Market of Choice, promises to I can attribute finding what I really want to do in my life to delight with wines and bites specially Relief Nursery. selected by Market of Choice culinary Paris Brauner UO, Family and Human Services. masters. Future plans: I will be traveling in Ireland then moving to Picture yourself surrounded by the impeccably landscaped patios Denver, Colorado to work in the human services field. Ritmo y Romance while listening to the smooth Latin rhythms of . Relief Nursery has taught me that when we come together to try Add fine wines along with creative and delicious bites and you have an to create a better world anything is possible. evening to savour. Myriah Farmer UO, Family and Human Services. Angie Hahn UO, Sociology and Theater Arts The Private Tasting Room, sponsored by Kendall Auto Group, will return with Alex Rottler (Relief Nursery Staff) UO, Public Relations exclusive wines and specially prepared appetizers. Dani Link UO, Sociology Dani Link, Sierra Bes, Emma Buddeke, Alex Rottler, General admission tickets are $50 per person. Private Tasting Room tickets are Chelsea Moreau $100 per person. The event is from 6-9 pm. Make It A Night! If you purchase your tickets by Tuesday August 21st, you will be entered to win one night at the Hyatt Place Hotel at Oakway Center which includes breakfast, a $50 Oakway Center gift certificate and a bottle of wine. The winner will be drawn at Great Taste and you must be present to win. Purchase your tickets today by visiting www.reliefnursery.org and clicking on Great Taste icon. Thank you for supporting Relief Nursery in this special and unique way. See you August 23.

McKenna Davison and Myriah Farmer Megan Pelos, Angie Hahn, Paris Brauner 7 ׀ Relief Nursery Newsletter Vol. 41 Iss. 3 Relief Nursery Newsletter Vol. 41 Iss. 3 ׀ 6 FUNDING PARENTING EDUCATION THROUGH MUSIC & FUN RELIEF NURSERY MAIN EVENT 2018

In February Relief Nursery’s Leadership Board hosted the second Lip Sync Battle and it was a huge success. Ken Brown set the mood for the night as our extraordinary emcee and Dale Hartley rocked the voting and bidding process. Val It was our honor to celebrate you! Steele and Allan Benavides crushed it as our celebrity judges alongside Relief Nursery’s own Rohn Roberts, who also One would be hard pressed to find a family like the opened the night with an unforgettable performance. Coughlin’s – or individuals like Kate, Mike, Allison and Nick – The stage was covered by talent and entertainment all Dutch Bros or a business like Burley – that has so deeply invested in night long, as seven teams battled for the crown. the health and happiness of our community’s children. took the trophy for best performance of the night driving the crowd crazy with their Missy Elliot medley. Eugene Active You have taken Relief Nursey under your wing and have 20-30 Club rocked the crowd with their moves to a Bruno truly changed lives. Mars compilation. Summit Funding took us time-traveling Thank you for your gifts of laughter and joy – and to remind us of the great divas like Janis Joplin and Tina opportunity for Relief Nursery children and families. Turner. The DAC kept us entertained with their TV show themes medley. Relief Nursery shared a powerful message with their performance to P!nk’s “What about us?” reminding everyone that children can change the world. And last but not least, Old Dominion Collision stayed true to themselves by THANK YOU TO OUR LIVE AUCTION DONORS re-enacting a medley from Grease. They also won the title for most money raised through their amazing fundraising campaign. Irene and Kevin Alltucker McKenzie Willamette Medical Center The Marcus Whitman Tracy Bareno Emel and Johan Mehlum The Vintages Trailer Resort We are forever grateful to all the teams that participated, Beam Suntory Moss Adams Todd English, Roush Yates Engines our amazing judges and emcee, our awesome volunteers, our Eileen and Bob Beban Oakway Catering Tom Palmer and Susie Roberts Leadership Board and everyone who came and had a fun Myrna and Dave Brewer Oakway Center Triangle Wine Country night while supporting our mission. Thanks to all of you, we Sandy and Tom Brown, Sierra Pacific West Jackie and Steve Ofner Marissa Ooyevaar and Tyler Voorhies raised $25,000 for Parenting Education! Jami Sterling-Christopherson and Otis Kenyon Wines Debbie and Chris Wetle We are getting ready for the next Lip Sync Battle, and it’s Gary Christopherson PacificSource Willamette Valley Vineyard coming sooner than you think. If you’d like to form a team Credit Concepts Past Presidents of Relief Nursery Kitty and Scott Williams and be a part of this fun event to benefit Relief Nursery, Marilyn and DeWayne Ditto Board of Directors please contact Leadership Board member Amy Newport at Dr. John Armitage and team Past Chairs of Relief Nursery [email protected] Dwight Collins, Newman’s Fish Company Main Event . . . FALL 2018 Elizabeth Chambers Cellars Pelican Brewing Eugene Emeralds Baseball Club Pam and Jack Perkins Framin’ ArtWorks Julie and Stan Pickett FAMILY SAIL DAY - YOU YACHT TO GO! Darbi and Brian Franssen Pillow Talk Deena and Dave Frosaker Portland Timbers Join us for a day of family fun by the water! Koni and Steve Greatwood Adrianne and Joe Potwora Hosted by the Eugene Yacht Club, on Sunday September 2 (Labor Day weekend) a Family Sail Day. Jennifer and Dale Hartley Laurie Powers Experience sailboat rides, karayking and paddleboarding, BBQ, ice cream, live local music and so much more! Headlands Coastal Lodge & Spa Kim and Arlen Rexius Heritage Distilling Co. Jay Rice, Streamline Payments Industrial Finishes Shannon and TJ Richard presented by Where: Cheri and Del Johnson Susan and Rohn Roberts Eugene Yacht Club at Fern Ridge Susan and Jack Kauble Sandy and Andy Rottler Jackie Van Rysselberghe and Bud Silvan Ridge Winery Why: Kaufman Ann Schar To benefit Relief Nursery’s mission of Kendall Auto Group Linda Sheppard strengthening families and keeping children safe. Corinne and John Kiefer Jennifer and Mike Solomon When: Kiefer MAZDA – KIA Annette Briggs and Scott South Sunday September 2nd (Labor Day Weekend) Nancy and Doug Koke Lisa and Phil Speers 2:00 - 6:00 PM Kontos Cellars Kelly Sutherland Adults: $10.00 L’Ecole No 41 Jenny Ulum and Tim Gleason Children: $6.00 Marilyn and Don Lance Tap & Growler 5 & under: Free McKay Commercial Properties The Fairmont Olympic McKay Investment Company The Josh Cooley Team

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SPECIAL THANKS THANK YOU TO OUR - FIRST EVER - FOR YOUR GENEROUS SUPPORT ONLINE SILENT AUCTION DONORS 5th Street Public Market Jamie Atwood, Real Deals Jodi Auxier, New Twist 10 Barrel Brewing Imagination International Inc. Anne Schrenk Lane Events Center A to Z Isler CPA Send Rover Over Elizabeth Chambers Wine Cellars A&K Landscaping, LLC Kate and Willie James Shadow Hills Country Club Rachel Chambers Carrie Aker Jeanine and Erik Jensen Beth Sheehan Discover MAC Irene and Kevin Alltucker Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art Sheppard Motors Justin Dupree Jim Anderson Susan and Jack Kauble Stacey Sherwood Vicki Edwards, Parties to Go Jennifer and Chris Arbogast Corinne and John Kiefer Shiboski Fine Jewelry Design Eugene Active 20/30 Club Ashland Shakespeare Festival King Estate Winery Sizzle Pie Sean Filby Att Newborns Chelsey and Ryan Lee Dana and Paul Skillern Freudian Slip Jamie Atwood, Eugene’s Real Deals Steve and Sally Lee Christopher Smith Gilt+Gossamer Ashley Backlund, Rodan + Fields Nichole Lewellyn Spinner’s Seafood, Steak and Chopp House Steve Goforth, High Performance Audio Visual Balanced Hot Yoga Cooper Loew Staszak Physical Therapy & Wellness Nicole Hadley Bello Day Spa Sally Mack Peggy Steck Marian and Dave Hall Jenny and Rob Bennett Market of Choice Jami Sterling-Christopherson Nori Hemphill Board and Brush Shelley Maynard, Pewter Rabbit Kelly Sutherland Heritage Distilling Co. Bounce Gymnastics and Circus Arts Center Antiques Sweet Life Inn at the 5th Bruce Berg Photography McKenzie Martial Arts Norma and Timothy Sylwester Angus Jones, The Broadway Wine Merchants Burley McMenamins Pubs & Breweries Terravita Golf Club Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art Jack Kauble Caesars Nails and Spa Lori and Randy McPherson The Shedd Lane Leaders Tracy Cave Miss Meer’s Tokatee Golf Club Chelsey and Ryan Lee Chicken Fuel Mohawk Metal UO Women’s Basketball Steve and Sally Lee Kate and Mike Coughlin Bill Morach Valley River Inn Gayle Lutz Craft House Pam Morgan Vino and Vango Kerry Lutz Design Chris and Darren Dallegge Katherine and Brian Movalson West End Auctions Marché Carrie DeGree Novo Latin Table Westraurant Concepts Borzi Marashi, Oakway Catering Chris Delange Kershia O’Connor Willamalane Park and Recreation District Amie Mapes Divinity Salon and Tanning Julie Ogle Kitty and Scott Williams Melange Corey Dobson at Salon DeLange OMSI Dave and Tami Zech Stan Pickett Domaine Serene Oregon Contemporary Theatre Susan Posner, Lane Forest Products Mindy Doudy Papa’s Pizza Parlor QSL Printing Downtown Athletic Club Maura and Scott Parkinson Jessica Reeves, Heritage Distilling Co. Duck Store Pastini RAIN Northwest Elephant’s Trunk Patricia Green Cellars Relief Nursery Board of Stewards Enchanted Forest Patty Perlow Relief Nursery Auxiliary Board Eugene Country Club Renee Pickering Relief Nursery Board of Directors Eugene Country Club Pro Shop Julie Pickett Relief Nursery Leadership Board Eugene Science Center Portland Children’s Museum Relief Nursery Staff Excelsior Inn Portland Zoo Relief Nursery Interns and Volunteers Fast Track Car Wash Karen Prochnau Beth Sheehan Flavors Catering Provenance Hotels Cristen Shope Adele Freepons Provisions Market Silvan Ridge Winery Colleen Stangeland, New Twist Damion Gilday, DMD Putters Sandy Stewart Glass Tree Care & Spray Service Amanda Reed Photographer Landon Stevens GloryBee Relief Nursery Leadership Board Anne and Rick Skeie, Skeie’s Jewelers Grand-Benedicts Rexius Annette Briggs and Scott South Groundwork Organics Jocelyn and Ryan Ringer Tap & Growler Guard Real Estate LLC Stephanie Roberts, Rodan + Fields Title Nine Jennifer and Dale Hartley Susan and Rohn Roberts The Connor Family, Oregon Electric Station Amy Hendrix, Stella and Dot Stylist Sabai Velvet Edge Heritage Distilling Co. Safeway on 18th Jean Vinson Hot Mama’s Wings Sarah Schneider at Salon DeLange Zion Ideas Productions 11 ׀ Relief Nursery Newsletter Vol. 41 Iss. 3 Relief Nursery Newsletter Vol. 41 Iss. 3 ׀ 10 #PARTY FOR A REASON RELIEF NURSERY MAIN EVENT 2018

THANK YOU TO OUR COMMITTEES

COMMITTEE CHAIRS Clean Up, Susan and Jack Kauble Cuisine, Kitty Williams Live Auction, Julia and Andrew Stiltner Silent Auction, Chelsey and Ryan Lee Social Media, Rachael Kirkelie, Colbey Carpenter and Danielle Chambers Sponsorship, Julie and Stan Pickett

COMMITTEE MEMBERS Ed Barclay Michael Barclay Denise Beban Jenny Bennett Cierra Cave Dani Chambers Kate and Mike Coughlin Megan Dompe Dave Hall Jennifer and Dale Hartley Dennis Konrady Sally Mack Michelle Meador Marissa Ooyevaar Jean Phelps Julie Pickett Susan Posner Katy Putnam Susan Roberts Alex Rottler Cortney Roy Beth Sheehan Jennifer Solomon Kelly Sutherland Tyler Voorhies Kitty Williams

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Claim 52 Brewing’s Abbey provided a beautiful backdrop for Auxiliary Board’s second annual Trivia Night on March 15. More than a hundred players turned out We can’t say often enough how grateful we are to the members of our Board of Directors. Each one brings unique for an evening of fun and challenging trivia, all in support of Relief Nursery’s Client talents and passions to their roles. In this issue, we’d like to introduce Melaney Grenz, Assistance Fund. This fund helps low-income families with young children bridge the Secretary of the Board of Directors. She joined in 2014. gaps created by unexpected and burdensome expenses, such as high utility bills, car repairs and rent increases. Melaney works part time in Springfield Public Schools are. These parents are often very engaged, and can advocate for as a Speech-Language Pathologist. She also has a private their child’s needs. Some Relief Nursery Staff even accompany The Auxiliary Board supports the immediate and long term needs of families we practice where she serves patients in Portland and Salem. It’s these families to meetings in the Public Schools on their own serve through fundraising and volunteerism. If you would like to find out more about not a surprise that she pursued a career time. This, again, speaks volumes to the Amy joining this dynamic group, please contact [email protected] or call in Speech Pathology considering that she dedication of our Relief Nursery Staff, and Beauchamp at 541-343-9706. stuttered as a child. their willingness to consistently go over and Northwest Community Credit Union Special thanks to our Title Sponsor, , Venue I grew up in a chaotic home with many of above the call of duty, Melaney explains. Claim 52 Brewing Colette Naiman Khan Sponsor, , and trivia emcees and . the stressors that our Relief Nursery families That’s what I love about Relief face, Melaney recalls. My parents put no Nursery – the myriad of amazing services Thank you to our generous Trivia Night prize donors: stock in education. Neither of my parents they offer to the whole family. The home graduated from high school. visits, the food pantry, the clothing closet, the Backcountry Gear therapeutic early childhood program, and BJ’s Restaurant I credit my 6th grade teacher, Mrs. Kelly, for helping me find another path in life, and respite care are essential to these families, Bre Hallman of Rodan + Fields ultimately breaking the cycle of poverty. Mrs. Melaney explains. Respite care is probably Brookdale Alpine Springs Senior Living Kelly encouraged me, cheered me on in life, the biggest bonus for our families. Some parents just need a break, and they have no Claim 52 Brewery and ensured that I was pursuing my studies for many years, other support systems in place. Crux Climbing Gym Melaney says. Relief Nursery is absolutely a pillar Elegant Elephant Melaney received two Bachelor Degrees from Minot State University in North in our community. Too many people need to Elevation Bouldering Dakota, and then she received a full access its services. I sometimes wonder how Eric and Wayne’s Designs academic scholarship to the University of different my own childhood would have been Eugene Wine Cellars Oregon where she received her Master’s had my parents been able to access Relief Degree. Nursery services, she says. As I like to tell all the children and Iris Vineyards families I work with – you do not get to pick where you came Jerry’s Home Improvement As a Speech Pathologist, Melaney evaluates many children from, but you do get to pick what you become. Kristirose White of Monat Hair Care that transition into Springfield Public Schools with speech and language needs. Many of these children were previously In addition to regular monthly meetings, board members Mid Valley Metals served through the Relief Nursery. Because of their attend many functions throughout the year, and Melaney’s Northwest Community Credit Union experience at the Relief Nursery, she says many of those favorite is the Board, Staff & Family BBQ. It’s the best opportunity to interact with and get to know the children and Putters children no longer qualify for services as the Relief Nursery has “fixed them.” families. The Board of Directors organizes and hosts it, serves Silvan Ridge Winery all the food, and cleans up. It is very fun and rewarding. Tacovore When I see parents at the beginning of each school year, I’m often amazed at how put together our Relief Nursery parents Vanilla Jill’s

THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS - Jan - April 2018 Volunteer with us!

DID YOU KNOW THAT 200 HOURS OF VOLUNTEER WORK ARE NEEDED EACH WEEK? Lois Andersen Ysenia Cordero Rosalie Hulbert Jacqueline Potwora Meredith Tufts Emma Buddeke John Cornwell Elena Johnson Lafferty Gloria Rear Ryann Van der Zwiep Traci Babcock McKenna Davison Larry Lassiter Julie Reichart Ally Waldron Melissa Banderas Myriah Farmer Dani Link Ben Ritt Abby Warnell Sierra Bes Julie Felix Maddie Loveland Tara Rush Brooklyn Wehr Libby Boles Kelly Fujihara Nicholas Lund Beth Ryer Waverly Yen Paris Brauner Tonia Gasper Angelica Manzo Andrew Sheridan Amelia Buchanan Amelia Geoffrey Kayla Miller Pam Sheridan Stephanie Cannon Tammy Goss Chelsea Moreau John Sheridan Krista Christiansen Judy Graham Emily Morgan Matthew Solomon Eliana Clair Alicia Gudino Torae Nelson Eowyn Soran VOLUNTEERS ARE VITAL TO THE SUCCESS OF RELIEF NURSERY Katherine Coleman Angie Hahn Megan Pelos Rachel Sparkman WOULD YOU LIKE TO VOLUNTEER WITH US? Yvonne Conner Meghan Hren Adrianne Potwora Grace Sullivan Please contact our Volunteer Manager Amy Beauchamp at (541) 343-9706 ext. 104 15 ׀ Relief Nursery Newsletter Vol. 41 Iss. 3 Relief Nursery Newsletter Vol. 41 Iss. 3 ׀ 14 MEET SARAH DOLE - AUXILIARY’SCIRCLE PAMPER OF SECURITY ME DAY

OUR NEW SITE SUPERVISOR AT ROBIN JAQUA CHILD AND FAMILY CENTER The sun was shining and May flowers bloomed as Relief Nursery parents were treated to an evening of self-care and relaxation Sarah came to Relief Nursery as a volunteer during her in two classrooms, due to a particularly potent bug going during Auxiliary Board’s Spring Pamper Me Day. Volunteer service freshman year at the University of Oregon. It was during around, and the Outreach team stepped in and helped care for professionals offered haircuts and styling, nail painting and chair a Social Justice class that she learned about Relief Nursery the children. I just love how we are all here for each other. I massage. As parents waited, they enjoyed a delicious homemade dinner and felt an instant connection. She set up an interview have worked and interned in many other places and I haven’t prepared by our own Chef Angela and shopped for free clothing, with Amy, our Volunteer Manager, and then walked all the seen that quite as much. I think it’s one of the things that is donated by Northwest Community Credit Union staff. More than 50 way from campus to our Eugene location for her interview. special about Relief Nursery. It definitely takes a certain type parents were pampered while their children enjoyed the fun activities That same dedication has propelled her growth within the of person to do the work we do,” she added. provided in the classrooms and on the playground. organization. I asked Sarah what makes her want to be a part of Relief Pamper Me Day would not be possible without the long term After volunteering for about six months, Sarah became Nursery. She said, “When I was teaching I would wake up support of Vicky and Daniel Bell and their wonderful staff from a substitute teacher in the Therapeutic Early Childhood before my alarm went off because I was so excited to see the Reflections Salon, Auxiliary Board, and Relief Nursery’s dedicated staff Program. As both a volunteer and substitute teacher, kids and I missed them when the day was over. Same with the and volunteers. Auxiliary Board would also like to thank Northwest Sarah stood out in her ability to connect with children and families. I have worked with the most incredible families and Community Credit Union for hosting a very successful clothing drive intuitively know what needed to be done in the classroom. a lot of them have stopped by and said, ‘hi’ after they’ve gone to benefit Pamper Me Day. During her senior year, a teacher/home visitor position to different programs. Those relationships are so fulfilling that opened and she decided to apply. Sarah started this role in it doesn’t even feel like work. Especially with the kids because Auxiliary Board is currently seeking service professionals to donate April 2017 and became a Site Supervisor in January 2018. I they are cute. So, the relationships make me really excited their time and talents for their next Pamper Me Day this fall, including asked Sarah if being a supervisor was a goal for her. “I always to come to workCIRCLE every day, OFand our SECURITY workplace, the vibe and Licensed Massage Therapists, nail technicians, and aestheticians. thought of it as a 3 to 5 year goal. Even though I have a the energy that we have here; I have never experienced that in For more information, please contact Amy Beauchamp, amybe@ lot of experience for my age, I am still very young. When any other place I’ve worked before. That really makes up for reliefnursery.org or 541-343-9706 ext. 104. management invited me to apply for the position I decided how hard this work can get sometimes. Also, the events that to step it up and apply.” we have with the families, like Family Fun and Food Night Thank you to the following volunteers for helping or Pamper Me Day, events where we get to interact with the Sarah considers the following to be key traits of a Relief make Pamper Me Day a huge success Nursery teacher/home visitor: families outside of just dropping their kids off or picking them up.” - Flexibility because even though we do have a process by Parris Baarstad which we do things, every family is really treated individually and uniquely here. Emily Bowles - Ability to prioritize your time and not sweat the small things Lucero Flores because sometimes big and unexpected needs crop up on a Natalee Godfrey day you thought was going to go the other way. Daniel Larios - Ablility to prioritize self-care and connecting with coworkers. When providing services to families, we do a lot, Kara Larios we see a lot, we take in a lot and many of us have experienced Northwest Community Credit Union our own trauma. Being able to step away from our computers Reflections Salon and spending some quality time with our coworkers and supervisors I think is huge. Relief Nursery Auxiliary Board - Being really good at listening and validating and, if it’s Relief Nursery Volunteers and Interns something you really don’t know or can’t help with, being courageous enough to say “you know, I don’t really know about that but let me get back to you with a suggestion” or whatever the case is. A huge part of our role is referrals, so you CONNECT WITH US! have to be comfortable doing that. “I thought I would really miss being with the kids every day and Sarah also shared with me that as a supervisor she has been Join the conversation. Be in-the-know for special and fun ways you can get involved with Relief Nursery knowing the families, but turns out I still am, and now instead able to see the many other aspects of our agency in a way she and learn more about what we do to help the children and families of our community. never had before. “As teacher/home visitors we are always of having 8 families on my case load I have like 60! so busy in the classrooms and on home visits that it’s really When the kids see me they say ‘hey! You are my teacher easy to forget about all the other things going on around us. sometimes!’ They used to call me Teacher Sarah, now they call me Relief Nursery Relief Nursery I have now seen how important all the work involved with Teacher Sometimes.” 1720 West 25th Ave. Robin Jaqua Child and Family Center facebook.com/ReliefNursery getting the funding we need for our programs is, and how Eugene, OR 97405 850 South 42nd Street the community loves and respects us because we have such (541) 343-9706 Springfield, OR 97478 amazing results with the work we do,” she says, Thank you, Sarah, for being part of our Relief Nursery family instagram: Relief_Nursery and for all the work that you do. www.reliefnursery.org (541) 485-0007 “I love how when things happen, all the departments jump in to help each other. For example, today I was missing staff 17 ׀ Relief Nursery Newsletter Vol. 41 Iss. 3 Relief Nursery Newsletter Vol. 41 Iss. 3 ׀ 16 SPECIAL ACTS OF KINDNESS THANK YOU Jan. 11 - May 10, 2018

GIFTS IN HONOR Mrs. Utt’s 7th grade class Mrs. Obersinner’s 6th Grade A Taylor Brawn Lee and Rina Eide Amy Cooper from Agnes Stewart Middle class from O’Hara Catholic Ann Aiken Cort Brazelton Ashley Elder School spread bark on the School volunteered for an Jacquelyn and James Aiken Barbara Britt Molly and Jeff Elder by Naomi Fellows Kim Eldredge playground and cleaned afternoon, making Giving Brian and Laurel Allender Polly Perkins and Mark Brockett classrooms and play Irene and Kevin Alltucker Larry Brown Elevation Bouldering Becky Estes Tree hearts and organizing Gavin Amato Rachel Buciarski Susan Engbretson by James Whistler equipment. Also, they created the clothing closet. Amazon Smile Foundation Whit and Julie Budge Eric and Wayne’s Design presentation materials for Megan Anderson Buffalo Exchange Linda Estill Diane and Don Neet Relief Nursery. Andreason’s Cremation and Burial Services Inc Todd Busby Eugene Wine Cellars by Mary Murdoch Ryan and Brita Arcuri C F Tim Armstrong Patric and Holly Campbell Mindy Farchild Emily and Brandon Atterberry Jean Phelps Tami Canaday and Dan Search Paul and Virginia Farkas Kevin Brooks and Kassie Avilla Danielle Cardot DeeDee Fasquel by Randy and Elizabeth Phelps Rich Axtell Marc Carlson Faye and Lucille Stewart Foundation B Terrence and Anne Carter Naomi Fellows Korey and Bailey Cheshire Traci and Rich Babcock Marilyn Cartwright and Dennis Loffelmacher Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund by Christine Cheshire Richard Bach Larissa and Mateus Carvalho Fidelity Investment Branch 239 Backcountry Gear Dawn and Steven Castellanos Ginger Fifield Larry and Linda Williams Sharon Backman Courtney Chaffin Leslie Finlay by Valerie Williams Charles Bader Charlene Chamberlain Aurora Fiorintina Robin Baird and Kevin Lee Casia Chappell Quinlan Fitzgerald The UO Family and Human Tina Bamfurd Johnna and Dan Charbonneau FNTS Holdings LLC Marius Giachetti Services class invited our staff Bank of America Matthew Charles Clint and Kelley Foley by Anais Giachetti Dandelions Flowers & Gifts Julie Cherry Sarah and John Follett to speak about Relief Nursery Bank of America Employee Giving Campaign organized a fundraiser in Marta and Ed Barclay Tami Chesnut Greg Foote Robert Jubber benefit of Relief Nursery. Nekol Olson and Todd Bardwell Amanda Christie and Dale Stoneburg Leslie Ford by Ilisa Rooke-Ley and Michael Rooke-Ley Keith Barker Claim 52 Brewing Eric and Kristin Forrest Neil Barnes Annette Clark Rick Foster B Kaseys Appliance Repair Casey Barrett Rome Cluff Fox Hollow Residential Care Community Scott Williams Sandra Cobari Tony Foy and Carey Norgaard donated his labor for appliance Debi Barrett by Anderson Construction Foundation Sylvia and John Barry Pete and Wendy Cobarrubia Darbi and Brian Franssen repair. James Batley Laurie Coggins Clancy Frederick The Coughlin Family Alyssa and Christopher Baumann Randall Collis Melanie Frei and Turner Elmore by Faye and Lucille Stewart Foundation Shaun and Rod Bay Geir LeFaive and Heather Compton Santina Freitag Robert Strubing and Judi Beard-Strubing John and Leslie Conery Elizabeth and Nicholas Frost Jeffrey Beck Lindsay and Chad Cordell G Tristan Samuel Corley and Suzanne Rowe Zenaide Beckham Steve Gab Colleen and Thomas Corry by Alexa Zeryck Amanda Bedortha Jeffrey and Jamie Gaskill Mike and Kate Coughlin Jane Beeghly Kathryn George Nick Coughlin Michelle and Craig Beery Jason and Ann Giles John and Charlene Cox Ken Beeson Giustina Foundation State Representative John Katherine and Sid Crenwelge Rene Bell Give With Liberty Lively (C) and Oregon Nona Cronin Tyler Bell Gleaves Swearingen LLP Bryon Crosby GIFTS IN LOVING MEMORY Association of Relief Nurseries Rob and Jenny Bennett Timothy and Sandra Godsil Keith Crudgington and John McCole (OARN) Executive Director Mary Rob Bennett Golden Acorn Equine LLC Deena Cummings Ann Danby Ellen Glynn (R) toured Relief Linn Bergander Debbie and Mike Grant Alyssa Hendrix’s O’Hara Nancy Cummings by Joyce Benjamin Preschool class sponsored a Nursery with Program Director Barbara Bergreen Martha and Thomas Greaney Marv and Carol Berkman D Alysha Green Donald Diment family in need for Lent. Leslie Finlay (L). Lauren Bernton Jack and Susan Kauble Dandelions Flowers & Gifts Kristen and Lance Greenley Rachel Bettanini Larry Dann Kathy and Peter Gregory Diane and Scott Lewis Richard and Lori Beyerlein Susan and John Davey Melaney and Doug Grenz Bill and Barbara Stater Mark Bigler Loretta and Don Davis Melinda Grier and Jerome Lidz IN MEMORY OF Peter Billups Theodore and Diane Dearborn Steve Griswold BJ’s Restaurant Joan Morrell ELIZABETH “LIZ” CHAMBERS Liza DeBoer Bridget Grosswendt by John M Morrell Willie Blasher Jr. Beth and Gary DeGeorge Patrick Grosswendt Kasandra Blevins Peter and Monica Deluca Kelly and Craig Gustafson Belinda Hayward Juli DeWalt and Tony Bloom Elaine Bernat and Roger Saydack Whitney Demers Jani and Shane Gutierrez Lindsey Walker Dallas and Nori Hemphill Lisa and Parke Blundon Allison Bick Amiee DeMuth H by Amy Beauchamp Scott and Janice Bocci Victoria DeRose Tom and Peggy Hoyt Jessica Haas Bruce and Beverly Biehl Shannon Bodenstab and Eric Voss Steven Deutsch Sid and Debbie Leiken Rick Haas Janene Bocchi Brittany and Jonah Boersma Sue Devereux Mildred C Serwold John Lorentz Lisa Haase Doralyn M. Bocchi Ken Boettcher and Kara Holmes Anne and Don DeZarn by Ardis Morrow Tom and Marion McCormack Bre Hallman Rochelle Breaux Alisha Boggs Teri and Mike Dibos Sylvia Joan McDonald Jeremy Hansen Karen R Brust Catherine Bonomini-Smith Alicia and Dave Diens Johan and Emel Mehlum Chris Hardy Nick Klonoski City Nails and Spa Sarah and Ian Booth Sarid Ditton Mike Murphy and his team Chuck and Kristina Hare by Norma and Timothy Sylwester Deborah Coleman Betsy Borchardt Heather Doan at Banner Bank Dustin Harrah Faye and Lucille Stewart Foundation Judith and James Borg Dodge & Cox Funds Dana Paparo Alex Harris Friends of the Child Advocacy Center, Inc. / Stephanie Bosnyk Brad and Jennifer Doerr Quinn Schmidt Jean and Jim Phelps Jennifer and Dale Hartley dba Kids’ FIRST Center Ali Bossarel Kurtis and Missy Doerr by Ardis Morrow Melanie Pritt Ralph Hatleberg Marilyn B. Graham Sam Boutelle Megan and Matt Dompe Shannon and Jay Smith Paul and Jennifer Haugen Jim and Gail Hansen Chris Bowers Umpqua Bank Betsy Bowman E Amy Hause Will Bracy Vicki and Mike Edwards Julie Havens You are geatly missed, Liz. Shay Bradshaw-Scharbach Lydia Egts Brent Hefley

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Angela Hiestand Anne Marie Levis and Dana Siebert Rexius Forest By-Products Jolene Stephenson Bill and Tracy Whalen Bill Nave Highlands Brew Pub & Sports Bar Carol Silverman and Mark Levy Dwayne and Bette Rice Kelli and Mark Stephenson Sarah Whitaker Jim Watson and Elizabeth Naylor Eric and Shawn Hill Barbara Myrick and Norm Lewis Shannon and TJ Richard Jami and Gary Christopherson Jeff White Todd and Sarah Nelson Willow Hillman Barbara D Lilies Jina Ridley Erin Stewart Kristirose White Amy Newport Megan Hoggatt Mid Valley Metals Jocelyn and Ryan Ringer Katie Stewart Rachel and Ryan White Lauren Nichols and Kyle Woodman Connie Holdampf Carolyn Lueck Vanessa Ringgold Sandra Stewart Kent Howe and Kathi Wiederhold Michelle Niesley Brian House Ann Marie Lugo Jamey Ritter Laurel Stiedemann Jim and Yvonne Wildish Barry Nobel Ph.D. Traci and Darin Housley Amber and Jan Lusso Allison Roberts Alicia Stokes Steve and Kim Wildish Noble Wire & Terminal Corp. Jesse Howes Kerry and Gayle Lutz Koa Roberts Austin Stone James W Wilhelm Northwest Community Credit Union BJ Hurwich Alisa Lyda Stephanie and Ed Roberts Gari Stone Julianne Wilhelm I M O Susan and Rohn Roberts Stone Works International, Inc. Brandy and Darin Williams Dan O’Brien Tammy and Jack Roberts Andy Storment Kitty and Scott Williams Industrial Finishes Richard Mac Ginnis Sarah O’Connor Tim Roberts Daniel Straub David C. Willis International Paper Containerboard Springfield Brent MacCleur Kevin Parrish and Dana O’Leary-Parrish Lynda Robinson Timothy and Anna Straub Lauren Wilson Tawnya Madsen J Steve and Jackie Ofner Steve Robinson and Nancy Nathanson Frank Sturdevant Lisa and Robert Wilson Meera and Scott Majors David Jacobson Robert Ogle Christie and Ryan Rodewald Genevieve Sumnall Tim and Robin Wiper Patricia Mallick William and Kate James Old Dominion Collision Repair Centers, Ltd. Mark and Angela Rodewald Kelly Sutherland Rachael Wiser Samantha Malloy Kathleen Jaworski Cari and Eric Olsen Daisy Rodriguez Henry and Cornelia Wonham Val Malos T Jeanine and Erik Jensen Gloria Olson Amy Romero Joseph Wood Amie Mapes Tacovore Jerry’s Home Improvement Center Sagen Olson Linda Ronquillo Tyson Woodard Ethel Marks Edward Murphy and Donna Taggert Clayton Jimenez Olsson Industrial Electric David Roth Elisa Worell Tia Marrone-Creech George and Judith Tanner David Jinings OneHope Foundation RSC Engineering, Inc Thomas and Megan Wuest Katherine Mason The Barbara West Group David Jogwe Jacqueline L. Onstad Paul and Cathy Rudinsky Claire Matese The Benevity Community Impact Fund Y Erika Johnson Linda Oppenheimer Kim Rutledge Erin Matthews The Lexus Pursuit of Potential Marilyn Yordy Grinny Johnson Ricky Orlinski Charles and Beth Ryer Katie McClain The Oregon Community Foundation Gina York James and Robin Johnson Stephanie and Ken Osborn Matt Ryer Chelsea and Dustin McCluskey The Roberts Foundation Your Cause Mark and Debbie Johnson Jason and Becky Owens Patty and Bryan McConnell S The Velarde Family Charitable Fund Twylah and James Johnson Cori Oyler Z Tom and Marion McCormack Heidi and Paul Sachet Charles Thomspon Johnson Brothers Patrick Zajac James McCray P Roxy and Chad Satterfield Angela Tilden Brian Jones Jessica Zeeb Lynne McDonald PacificSource Health Plans Lori Sauter Janette Tims Cassie Jones Mike and Pilar Zentz Jen McFadden Barbara and Doug Pahl Elegant Elephant Kim and Todd Torrey Holly Jones Nancy McFadden Ray and Sue Paiement Kaydee Schamblin DeAnna Townsend K Ardyth McGrath Maylian Pak and Dr. Matt Shapiro Dori Schmoll Greater Douglas United Way Pat Kalinowski Doug McKay Ryan and Jennifer Pape Gail Schroder Marla Trox RELIEF NURSERY WISH LIST Mabel Kamaru McKay Commercial Properties, LLC Scott and Maura Parkinson Kelly Schukart Danaka Trudell Joe and Cathleen Karcher Barry McKenzie and Terry Brooks Dianne Parshall Schwab Charitable Fund Jennifer Truesdale Jack and Susan Kauble Jon McLean Suzanne and William Parshall Jim Schweinfurth Truist Comprehensive Distribution • Diaper genies Allan and Dorothy Kays David McMahon Monica Parvin Jennifer and William Seagren Terri and Rich Turi • Diapers Glenn L. Keiper Jr. Meghan McMahon Katherine Patricelli Serenity Lane Amanda Tuski Megan Keith Tom and Nancy McMahon Mary Beth Pattyn Amy Sessums U • Wipes Jennifer and Jordan Kellogg William McMahon PayPal Charitable Giving Fund Raymond and Donna Settelmeyer Rachel and Thomas Ulrich • Kids Mops Kendall Auto Group Christy McMannis Janice Peebles Valerie Sharr Jenny Ulum and Tim Gleason Kevin Kennedy Randy and Lori McPherson Christi Peeples Christi Shaw • Brooms to clean classrooms Sharon Ungerleider Chip Kiger Angelena McReynolds Sarah Penaloza Chris Walton and Beth Sheehan United Way of Lane County • Kids Aprons Shannon Kilduff Michelle and Trieber Meador Christine Perlow Maureen and Jonathan Sherman Jeannette Kimball Ann Marie Mehlum David Perlow Karen Sherman-Nestor V • Metal kitchen sets (toys) Patricia Kincaid Johan and Emel Mehlum Patty and Dan Perlow Ramin and Tracie Shojai Jackie Van Rysselberghe and Bud Kaufman • Bluetooth CD players Sherrill Kirchhoff Lars Erik and Kristin Mehlum Pershing Silvan Ridge Winery Kate Vander Tuig Tammy and Michael Kirkelie Rolf Mehlum Ralph Peterson Megan Simpkins Vanilla Jill’s • Sand Toys (pails, shovels) Susan Klein Kelsea Meier Mary Petrushkin Courtney Sinclair Caitlin Vargas • Bubbles Lacey and Jason Kocian Katelyn Melnychuk Leah and Thomas Pettus-Czar Debbie Sittner Devon and Molly Vendetti Doug and Nancy Koke Susan Anderson and John Melville Jean and Jim Phelps Richard and Anne Skeie Debra Jean Veralrud • Chalk Melissa Koke and Mike Simington Mercedes Benz of Eugene Michael and Gail Phillips Bev Smith Vitolds and Susan Vitums • Big round rugs for circle time Christian and Paula Kongsore Mariah Mikel Julie and Stan Pickett Dani and Rick Smith Sid and Hank Voorhees Dennis and Chelsea Konrady Kaela Milette and Randal Welles Makena Poresky Lyn and Brad Smith W Cathy Kramer Alicia and Travis Miller Colleen Porter Mandy Smith Deidre Waddell Ed Kranes Lydia Miller Susan and Oren Posner Robin Smith Alyssa Wagr Kroger Shannan Mills Paula and David Pottinger Emily Smoot Vineet Wahi Lara Kuny John and Susan Minor Joe and Adrianne Potwora Lynn Soderberg Cyrus Walker Kassandra Kvanduch Sean Mitchell Deanna and Joel Powell Linda and Steven Sogge Lisa Wallace Dan and Linda Montgomery Karly Powell William and Barbara Sokol L Jim and Kirin Walsh Andy and Donna Moore Quincy and Laurie Powers David Sokoloff Lacey Lacosse Joe Waltasti Brian Moore Katy and Brad Putnam Jennifer and Mike Solomon Molly and Darrin Lajoie Katherine Walwyn Vollstedt and Scott Vollstedt Dan Moore Putters & Strike City Lanes Sandi and Jerry South Armand and Cathy Lake Craig and Amy Wanichek Shaun Moore Scott South and Annette Briggs Mee Wai Lam Q Summit Bank Judi Mordoff Jami Spears Jennifer Lamberg Brittany and Erik Quick-Warner Jaynese Hiigel and Susan Wanser Andrew Moreland Gloria Speasl Brian and Lynda Lanker Michelle and Mark Quinney Steve and Kimberly Ward Patricia Moser Phil and Lisa Speers Brick and Lisanne Lantz Agnes Warren and Glen Wysel Robert and Patsy Moser R Sandi and Shane Speery Kathleen Larson Bronwyn Watson Moss Adams Vie Radek Brode Sprunger Josh Latham Linda Watson Brian and Katherine Movalson Justin Rager Franz St. George Andrew Lavassaur Patty Watson Kelly Mucklestone Susan and Curt Rasmussen Olivia Stark John A. 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