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April 2016 PHOTO BY TERRY FARMER Meet Dr. Jerry Kruse Dean and provost, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine By Shannon O’Brien

When Dr. Jerry Kruse began his career at the of a colleague whose research was initially “You need some people who can come in and “focused on making the experience for the alternative perspectives on a variety of issues. Southern Illinois University (SIU) School of students top-notch.” snubbed by medical journals, though primaryMedicine leader. over 30 His years focus ago was he simplyhad no to plan do This includes understanding new question your decisions...not only affirming eventually accepted and published: to move through the ranks to become its education.technologies Kruse and has finding consistently ways to embraced use them decisions,He has but thealso questioning.good fortune Giving of abeing real, newto help technologies improve health and appreciated care and health their effect care surroundeddirect opinion,” by hemany said. people he trusts. One WithNow Michaelhis results was he proud, was boardgood work.of trustees However, named earlier him thisthe year,medical he on the medical industry. He said SIU has and really excited. was rewarded for that work when the SIU He wanted to spread the “Sheperson has he a turnsdifferent to regularlyset of capabilities is Wendy and Cox- a goodvery delighted.news he had found. offeredschool’s the dean job directly and provost. to him. There was no alwaysHe recognizes been a leader that new in the students innovation are better and Largent, the school’s chief financial officer. He wanted to broadcast searchKruse to reached fill the positionthis point – in administrators his career by delivery of curriculum. this stuff all around. doing his job well and allowing the doors to different background,” he explained. “She’s a But a funny thing happened. open. “I became a family physician because I versed in technology than ever before. The good leader and she’s very balanced.” school is working to adapt curricula with a technologistAt home, and he currently finds great mentors support middle from variety of technologies for students to access schoolhis wife, girls Lois, along who with trained instructing as a spin medical and He couldn’t believe it. liked so many things in medicine,” he said. “I via apps or other cutting edge methods. “They No one would listen, they was often asked to move into these positions aren’tKruse satisfied also pointed with standardto the school’s traditions surgical of couldn’t perceive it. of leadership, and I liked the duties I found curriculum delivery modes,” he said. pilates courses. She understands medicine, there even while missing the teaching and he said. “I’ll be gone for a few days, and she’ll Asked how frequently he writes, he said, the patients.” skills lab at the Memorial Center for Learning note everything in the newspapers that “you write when you’re inspired, and when He especially enjoyed teaching, often isand to portray Innovation patients and so themedical school’s students use can of people are reading and leave it out for me. there’s time.” working with small groups of students standardized patients – people whose job it That camaraderie is really great.” Kruse appears to be a man who finds and offering career advice to residents. “To When Kruse is not ensconced in work at newinspiration role. everywhere. Finding the time for get to know those people and get to know practice particular skills while progressing orSIU penning he may humorousbe found playing poems a in round the style of golf, of all of it may prove a little trickier with his their capabilities was quite an exciting medicalthrough education the program to its – students. as further evidence working through logic puzzles called KenKen, Shannon O’Brien is a writer thing,” he said. that the university offers an innovative He wrote a poem in this style called and photographer at the University oneThough element his hasn’t administrative changed. dutiesHe is havestill Dr. Suess, using his nom de plume, Dr. Kruess. of Illinois Springfield. forced his focus to become more institutional, Regarding his colleagues, Kruse noted the Springfield Business Journal | | 3 importance of having people to turn to for “The Saga of Michael Klein” to tell the story April 2016 BUSINESS PROFILE

Claudette Hayes, Mike Pendry and Ronice Pace PHOTO BY MARANDA POTTERF are employees of Gone for Good.

Gone for Good Business employs adults with disabilities By Teresa Paul

Gone for Good Secure Document Jefferson St. in Springfield opened a block recyclingDestruction, and located by employing at 1411 East people Jefferson with away from their main headquarters at St., supports the community both through 101 N. 16th St., it relocated to the new property, which also houses White Glove disabilities. “Gone for Good provides NAID Professionals, a janitorial and custodial (National Association for Information business also administered by UCP. Destruction) AAA-certified security, the UCP Gone for Good affiliates also highest certification available for secure exist in Birmingham, Alabama and Little document destruction businesses,” said Rock, Arkansas. The Springfield location Jenny Niebrugge, chief employment operationwas modeled since on2006. the example of the and business services officer for United Birmingham facility, which has been in Cerebral Palsy (UCP) Land of Lincoln, which administers Gone for Good. According to data supplied by the U.S Niebrugge“We provide said. “Our a high business quality service to Environmental Protection Agency, every customersthe community represent and other a wide local businesses,” 1,000 pounds of paper records securely “Our mission at destroyed and then recycled, sector businesses throughout conserves eight trees, 190 centralvariety Illinois of public and and the private metro UCP is to provide gallons of oil, 3,500 gallons of water, 2,400 kilowatts innovative of electricity and 50 cubic withSt. Louis the area.”purpose of creating yards of landfill. As a program developed strategies to “People with disabilities are much like everyone jobs for adults with severe connect people else,” says Niebrugge. “They disabilities, Gone for Good want to work, make money, theis unique. document In addition, destruction all of partbuy thingsof their that community. they like. the revenue generated from with disabilities And they want to feel like to the community.” services helps support other strategiesOur mission to at UCPconnect is asprograms summer at campsUnited Cerebraland the peopleto provide with disabilities innovative to SaddlePalsy LandUp horse of Lincoln therapy suchprogram.

the community. Gone for Good goes hand- Gone for Good first opened here in within-hand disabilities with our and mission.”Niebrugge Currently, hopes to 2009 with the help of SourceAmerica, the location employs nine individuals a nonprofit agency supporting other agencies which provide employment see that number grow. “They have been Landopportunities of Lincoln for anpeople interest-free who are severelyloan to trained to do the job and love coming to disabled. SourceAmerica provided UCP work,” Niebrugge said. “They especially like the paycheck they receive.” help them with the startup costs for Gone “I would like to show others what people for Good. with disabilities can do,” said Claudette “We have two big pieces of equipment, Hayes, a Gone for Good employee. “If you the sorting conveyor line and the shredder have it in your mind that you can do it, then and baler.” Niebrugge said. you will.” Teresa Paul can be reached at From 2009 until 2014, Gone for Good [email protected]. was located at 1617 Groth St. When the 4 | | Springfield Business Journal UCP Enterprises building at 1411 E. April 2016 TECHNOLOGY

Searching for increased online presence SCORE and Google work together for small businesses By Gabe House

The Service Corps of Retired Executives “We have a grant from the SCORE at the Springfield chamber event. They will (SCORE) has partnered with Google to help Association … to put on these workshops host small business-oriented workshops “put Springfield on the map.” and this ‘Put Your Town on the Map’ (these require a $10 preregistration fee) for TheBusiness initiative’s pages and goal update is to helpthem smallwith workshop,” Bury said. “But this is in and they will also be working with small businesses in Springfield claim their Google partnership with SCORE and Google and business owners to claim their respective they have a basic promotion to get your Google pages. This service will be accurate, current information. It benefits the business online, including this effort to get withcompletely owners. free, and volunteers will be on business – according to Google, businesses Springfield on the map. hand throughout the day to work directly asthat well. are online grow 40 percent faster than “They’re trying to encourage small those that aren’t – but it’s a boon for Google businesses to get listed on Google Maps and “They say 60 to 70 percent of people Google search, to make sure the information that are looking for a business do so with “Their motive is they want to have the freecoming online up is presence accurate would and timely.” be an easy sell an online search, so if a business searched most relevant results when people do a It would seem that the benefits of a Burythemselves, said. “Does it might it come be up interesting at all? Do their and search,” explained John Bury, Springfield’s competitorsinformative for come them up to instead? see what Is comes their own up,” SCORE chapter chair. “That’s how Google to small business owners, but Bury said makes money, so they’re willing to give local they’ve been struggling a bit to get the word It can be eye-opening for small business businessesIt’s completely their own free pages for a business filled with owner up- out. There was a decent amount of interest information accurate?” to-date information.” in Jacksonville and Bury expects a boost this month in Springfield. toowners reach to potential see their onlinecustomers presence in as – ormany lack to claim and then update their Google Surprisingly, he said, discussions with waysthereof. as And possible today, andmore as than immediately ever, it’s vital as correctfor Business phone pagenumber. with photos, hours of Businessbusiness pages. owners are necessary to drive operation and, perhaps most importantly, a home the point – and virtues – of Google for already come to the aid of his hometown in possible. Nobody carries a phone book with Bury, who lives in Jacksonville, had “It’s a somewhat difficult concept…so it them everywhere they go, but smartphones takes a lot of one-on-one to explain it and are nearly ubiquitous. February when the Jacksonville Chamber its benefits,” Bury said. “We are gaining “In this day and age … this is like the old of Commerce business expo event housed traction. We’re having more workshops, we yellow pages,” Bury said. “Now, people find a number of SCORE volunteers to help hope to have a major push at this event and you with a Google search and you don’t even business owners claim their Google pages. do some follow-ups, perhaps monthly, with have to pay for an advertisement.”Gabe House is a freelance Bury will also be on hand on April 28 more workshops to get businesses to sign writer from Springfield. PHOTO BY MARANDA POTTERF at the Springfield Chamber’s Business up for Google for Business.” Connections event. SCORE will have a two-pronged presence

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April 2016 TECHNOLOGY

Attack of the ransomware How a sneaky virus (could have) ruined the Springfield Business Journal By Pat Yeagle

been much worse. digital currency allowing the perpetrators We were lucky to catch it early. It could have Enabling the macro in that corrupt Word payment in the form of 0.5 bitcoin, a decryption key. containing pretty much all of the digital document allows the virus to spread through “It sounds weird, but it would actually informationOn March we use 7, theto print computer the Springfield server your internal computer network, looking to collect payment without exposing be bad business for them not to give you Business Journal and Illinois Times sustained for hard drives to encrypt. Fortunately, the their identities. The value of one bitcoin the key after you pay, because then no one version that infected our server seems to currently hovers around $418, meaning we alsowould seen pay,” organizations she said. get targeted by new ignore personal computers, instead seeking would have had to pay roughly $209 per However, Cassiopi also says the FBI has an attack from a type of virus known as out backup devices known as “network- whenfile to youdecrypt consider our data. that Thatpaying may the not ransom seem ransomware. Despite the panic it caused, attached storage.” like much money, but the risk increases attacks after paying. the Ransomwareexperience forced is a particularlyus to learn some insidious very thisSpecial type of malware Agent Stephanie originates Cassiopi from eastern with It’s not a matter of “if” any given valuable lessons. the Springfield field office of the FBI says doesn’t guarantee you’ll actually receive organization will face a ransomware attack, tothe let decryption each organization key. decide whether to according to Cassiopi; it’s only a matter of type of computer virus which encodes all isEurope. hard However,to pinpoint she because says the some actual groups group Cassiopi says the FBI’s official position is “when.” She says the attacks are often crafted of the files stored on an infected hard drive writeor person ransomware responsible and sell for it aonline given to attackother to trick a specific target, and antivirus using a very strong encryption method. pay“How up, because badly the do bureau you recognizes need yourthat software is only about 60 percent effective Once data is encrypted, it can only be some organizations need their data back. at catching such attacks. decrypted with a “key,” and the only way groups all over the world. Cassiopi says “That’s really quite low,” she said. “It’s to get that key is to pay ransom through an her office receives three or four reports of information?”We at Illinois she Times said. “Canand the you Springfield afford an better to have it than not, but to believe anonymousRansomware Internet usually portal spreads that preventsthrough ransomware each week. Businesshour or day’s Journal worth of loss?” you’re safe because of an antivirus is naïve. the perpetratorsage-old con from of beingsocial tracked. engineering. By the time we discovered the infection necessarily as a moral stand. It was really … We tend to want you to be a bit paranoid.” on March 7 and turned off our server didn’t pay up, but not Because the attacks are so common, around 5 p.m., the Locky virus had already anythingCassiopi saysgoes it’s wrong. important Such to a keep plan backups should Essentially, it exploits trust by tricking users encrypted 35 gigabytes of data spread because we had multiple backup systems in and have a recovery plan in place before into infecting themselves. The “Locky” virus across several folders. Heart Technologies of place. However, the incident exposed the fact how to restore lost data and contact that infected our server usually comes in an Springfield worked through the night to find that only one of our three backup systems informationinclude what for actions tech support. to take immediately, triesinnocuous-looking to open the attached email with Microsoft a subject Word like and purge the infection. The next morning, was working as it should have, which made “ATTN: Invoice J-12345678.” When a user our server was safe and back online, but this a valuable learning experience. upcominghundreds ofpublications. files were unusable, including Cassiopi says she has heard of hospitals, “Know your system,” she said, “and have document, the text appears garbled, and the several photos, graphics, and documents for schools, department stores, restaurants and a plan in place Patfor Yeaglewhen it is does a staff occur.” writer and user is prompted to enable macros, a form of even police departments getting hit with photographer for miniature program that automates frequently Next to each encrypted Locky file on ransomware. So far, she hasn’t seen a case of used tasks within another program. the server was a ransom note demanding someone paying up and not receiving their Illinois Times.

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April 2016 UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES

Droning on and on…but in a good way By Colin Patrick Brady

insurance agents in acquiring market usage of the vehicle by any pilot.” Physical and coverage solutions. Niederbrach has damage coverage is available for UAVs as well. previously spoken to the city of Springfield “This is not unlike the comp and collision you about banning the use of drones/UAVs in might find on your automobile insurance insurancepublic parks. companies currently underwriting frompolicy,” around Niederbrach the said.country were set up claimsNiederbrach for farmers also who spoke utilize to the drones dearth for of throughoutVendors the and main insurance conference providers hall. agricultural purposes. Imagery and telemetry Wares on display ranged from drones no larger than a honeybee to a custom carbon

provided by drones may be utilized at every stage of crop development. Details of damages fiber unit built in part by Stan Miskiewiscz, to crops and fields along with how efficiently owner of 312UAV of Chicago, who proudly a particular field is developing are data that a exclaimed that it could “easily lift a 90- UAV can provide a farmer. However, with the dronespound payload.”for processes such as agricultural liabilityuse of a UAVand comes commercial the possibility general of damage.liability Confounding the legitimate use of For instance, Niederbrach said that “personal described “a general distrust of drones enrichment and aerial mapping, Graham are often not covered under aircraft liability andpolicies.” single Some limit bodily aircraft injury liability which coverages can be among the public. Many perceive that they The Decatur Areocommanders R/C Club had a booth at the expo. PHOTOS BY COLIN PATRICK BRADY that are available include “property damage hasmay done be used its partfor acts to helpof terrorism.” dispel such With short- any The group builds and pilots radio-controlled model planes and luck, the Midwest Drone Conference & Expo drones and is a member of the Academy of Model Aeronautics. sighted notions. amended into policies.” She also spoke of pilot warranty conditions. “Even though these Colin Patrick Brady is a freelance vehicles are unmanned, the underwriter of writer in Decatur. an insurance policy may designate a specific For two days in late January, dozens of drones anyone wishing to pilot a device capable pilot for use of the UAV or it may indicate the descended upon the Decatur Conference of generating such great speed, height and Center and Hotel for the Midwest Drone dronesmomentum, is unpredictable. not to mention Foisy the recommended possibility of Conference & Expo. The event featured pilots, having its controls hacked. Damage caused by developers and sellers detailing the latest indevelopments agriculture and in dronesdiagnostics – also for those known with as that the drone user “check to see if they are eitherunmanned a casual aerial or professional vehicles (UAVs) interest – as in used the in a no-drone zone before you embark upon a flight.” Lorie Graham, American Agricultural technology. The conference was sponsored Insurance Company’s senior manager for roomsby ADM throughoutCrop Risk Services. the center and most enterprise risk and insurance services, gave Sessions were held in various conference precisiona talk entitled agriculture “General and consults Drone Liability.”on ways Graham is a specialist for the use of UAVs in were presented by representatives of either the FAA or insurance firms specializing in the industry at large might develop risk drone coverage. management solutions. In Graham’s words, Keynote speaker Mark Foisy – a pilot instructions“within the on insurancewhat to do should industry, your drones drone unmannedfor the United aircraft States systems Air Force specialist as well represent a new trend.” She went on to detail as a commercial pilot – has served as an cause accidents or infringements, a process since 2013 in the Great Lakes Region of she said is still under development. ArchAerial utilizes UAVs to provide commercial Insurance led a session on the subject of aerial imaging and data to consumers. Flight Standards for the FAA. His advice to liabilityBrenda policies Niederbrach for commercial of Arlington drones. Roe attendees was blunt: “To all you new drone Niederbrach assists Illinois independent pilots out there, get a couple hundred hours under your belt.” Those are wise words for

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April 2016 HOME EXPO 2016

Home Expo 2016 Photos by Patrick Yeagle

On Feb. 27, the Prairie Capital Convention Center hosted the 2016 Home Expo of the Springfield Area Home Builders Association. The expo offers an annual opportunity for regional home builders, interior designers, roofers, landscapers and other exhibitors to strut their stuff. This year’s crop, offering eclectic, innovative and just plain practical amenities, did not disappoint.

Creasey Construction.

Bath Fitter. Sunbelt Rentals. Michael Von Behren Builder, Inc.

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April 2016 Retrofoam. Peoria Siding and Window.

Moonlit Gallery Outdoor Lighting. Marx Fireplaces and Lighting.

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April 2016 SPECIAL SECTION: NONPROFITS, ASSOCIATIONS AND SCHOOLS

Coming to America UIS increases focus on international students By Zach Baliva PHOTO BY MARANDA POTTERF Fernando Planas, director of admissions at UIS.

international secondary and post-secondary we are in the U of I system but remain third party organizations. Many foreign Drive around the University of Illinois accessible and renowned education sector. schoolswith high that schools, partner partner with UIS institutions do so through and Springfield (UIS) campus on a warm day, students because the country has a large, smaller than many other public universities,” and you’re likely to notice a student bowling communities that ease the global student’s he explains. to a batsman on the cricket pitch. Step into transitionAdditionally, to athe new U.S. land. has vibrant immigrant The international population first “2+2” programs in which students complete a campus building, and you may find a grew at UIS thanks to men’s soccer and oftwo many years majors in their including homeland those and offered finish by at meeting of the Asian student organization. other athletic programs, but officials have UIS. On those trips, Edge touts the features International students are flocking to the In 2015, Illinois hosted the fifth most worked to increase enrollment by nurturing United States in record numbers – 974,926 international students with 46,574 – a 9.5 relationships with universities in China, the UIS college of business and management, arrived in the 2014-2015 school year – and Illinois’percent increaseUrbana campus over the became previous just academic one of ofVietnam, UIS’ international and elsewhere. class After came several from years,India one of just 755 business schools (about 5 many are finding their way to central Illinois. year. With 11,223 in 2015, the University of those efforts are paying off. In 2015, most percent) accredited by the prestigious the UIS is embracing the trend and university Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of officials say international enrollment five U.S. institutions to welcome more than (784) and China (130), but the university UISBusiness majors (AACSB) among International. international students numbers have jumped from 242 in 2012 to 11,000 international students annually. has students from at least 38 other lands wereIn thecomputer fall of 2015,science the andmost management sought-after to1044 an annualin 2015. report released by the Institute studentsFernando come Planas, to Sangamon director of countyadmissions for including Burma, Iran, Jordan, New Zealand, What’s driving the increase? According at the Springfield campus, says foreign-born Vietnam, Spain, and Saudi Arabia. between 60 and 70 students enrolled in an attention and robust offerings. “Many of our andAn four international times each year admissions in order counselor,to recruit information systems. The university also has of International Education and the U.S. State internationalthe school’s competitivestudents choose tuition, UIS personalbecause Ashley Edge, travels overseas between three Department, the United States remains the intensive, non-degree English program. largest English-speaking destination for prospective learners and build relationships The international community at

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April 2016 UIS hosted its 38th international festival called World at a Glance in November 2015. Students and community PHOTOS COURTESY OF UIS VIA FLICKR.COM members provided performances and informational booths and local restaurants offered a variety of food.

that her colleagues at UIS want the campus to immigration policies and made it easier for students to land jobs. UIS enriches the experience of foreign benefits for all parties, what happens after Some students stay through an F-1 and domestic students alike. “We’re all feel like a home away from home. U.S.graduation immigration has and some customs critics enforcement’s questioning connected in the modern world and diverse Overseas students arriving on campus American policy. A quarterly report from the 12 months of employment in a graduate’s interactions benefit us all,” says Planas. interact with the UIS office of international Optical Practical Training visa that permits Additionally, the students have an economic student services, through which they may Homeland Securities Investigations says impact. NAFSA: Association of International asattend well as a welcomeconnect with party, student access organizations workshops that 35 percent of international students studentsdirect field to ofchart study their if accepted post-graduate within life 60 billionEducators to thefound U.S. that economy during andthe 2014-2015supported on visa status, legal issues and employment, study in STEM sectors. But while American days of graduation. Advisors encourage sessions, foreign learners contributed $30.5 employers need STEM talent, tight visa and social events. Perhaps the office’s most inrestrictions the United make States. it difficult When for these foreign-born students at least a year in advance, as they must 373,000 jobs. In Illinois’ 13th congressional well-known event is its annual International and American-educated graduates to stay graduate, apply, accept a job in their field district, 12,796 international students have Festival, which debuted in 1977 when and start work within a five month period an economic impact of $380,117,199 and the school was still known as Sangamon leave, their skills and innovations leave or risk being forced out of the country. 6,421 jobs. State University. Held each fall, the festival along with any investment an American optionsWhen theinclude F-1 expires,the employer-sponsored individuals must UIS officials say the school is deeply celebrates cultural diversity at UIS through university has made. successfully transition to another visa. Other committed to serving this growing games, music, performances, cuisine and According to NAFSA, while international includedemographic. more traditional “We’ve sent meals our from head different chef openexhibits to the from public. around the world. In recent wholeenrollment has not totals risen have at the climbed same inrate the because United (three year) Zach H-1B Baliva visa is ora media graduate producer school. and to China, and we’ve adjusted our menu to years, the event has been free of charge and States, the percentage of global students as a writer living in Springfield. places around the world,” Edge says, adding While the academic experience has other competing countries have loosened

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April 2016 PERSONALITY PROFILE

Guiding youth in a positive direction By Eric Woods

recruit community members to come here

With the exception of living in Jacksonville that, but there are not many options in high for a period of time, Tiffany Williams has school other than food service.” and mentor the kids. There is always a need spent most of her life in Springfield. She Williams first worked for the Boys and for volunteers,” she said. PHOTO BY MARANDA POTTERF is very close to her family and friends and Girls Clubs from 2008 until 2010 while themFor to people be prepared hoping to findwear a many career hats. in a enjoys how invested she has become in the living in Jacksonville and returned to the nonprofit organization, Williams advises community. “Springfield is re-emerging as a organization last November when she and place with options for young people,” said organizationher husband falls moved under back her to leadership. Springfield. “I “What makes a nonprofit successful is having Tiffany Williams memberWilliams. and “People my husband my age and are I are becoming in the Anything involving the central unit of the people who do not mind doing everything Springfield. I enjoy being a community and are willing to do whatever needs to work on building community partnerships be done. This is a great place to hone your Title: C entral Unit Director, Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Illinois process of buying a home.” isand responsible finding volunteers for hiring to assist and withmanaging after multitasking skills,” she said. Williams’ first Address: 300 S. 15th St. Williams would like to see more cultural theschool staff programs,” at the central said unit Williams. as well Sheas tovocal sing instructor as loud as gave you hercan and some not of be the afraid best Telephone: 217-544-0548 diversity in Springfield, like in bigger cities. facilitating numerous programs sponsored advice she ever received. “He always told me “There really is a lack of diversity here. It is Education: B.A. in psychology from Ashford University much more than what people look like,” she to beltWilliams it. Never has a dim long your way light to go to before make said. “We have gotten better, but there is still a by the organization. “Whatever the needs others shine.” Family: Husband – Frank Mathis Jr.; children – Avery-Jonae, Nylah-Nicole, and long way to go.” Another issue she sees facing are of the central unit, we will help make comes to the future she is most focused on Trenton Mathis Springfield surrounds the young people sure they are handled.” herthinking children about becoming retirement, prosperous. but when“I really it in the community. Being in the nonprofit There are a number of events coming outindustry, what isWilliams plaguing sees them. the problems facing up at the Boys and Girls Clubs, including Favorites – today’s youth and she works hard to figure a collaboration with the Springfield Ballet just want to see that they have a great life,” Hobby: Singing Company in which the children will have she said. “They are awesome little kids. The Author: Dan Brown Band: Alabama Shakes Growing up, Williams wanted to be a organizationan opportunity with to a learngrant ballet.to fund The the Young Lego time you invest now will impact their lives.” famous singer and movie star. “I was always in Philanthropists recently presented the With her professional life, Williams hopes a dream world in my mind, pretending to be andto eventually possibly get own her amaster’s business degree, with be her an Tidbits – Loves boxing and UFC famous,” she said. Williams always had a good League, and those involved eventually husband.executive at a not-for-profit organization work ethic as she started working at 15 as an display their work during an event at Lincoln Wants to sit ringside at Caesar’s Palace someday Enjoys science fiction and martial arts films ice cream scooper at a shop in Jacksonville. forLand the Community summer programs College. Also, and withcontinues the end to Connect with Eric Woods At 16 she took a job as a telemarketer selling of school coming up, Williams is preparing at [email protected]. credit cards. That job was by far the worst of her life. “I do not think it can be worse than look for volunteers. “I am always looking to

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April 2016 NONPROFIT

Diane Lyddon and Mark Thoma. PHOTO BY TIM MURPHY

Meow Mobile By Tim Murphy

Among the many people packed downtown “We considered calling it the Whisker for Springfield’s annual St. Patrick’s Day saidWagon, Lyddon. but then we went back to Meow parade were six cats riding in style in the Mobile because it really says what it is,” themMeow homes. Mobile, a converted 28-foot 1983 Jayco travel-trailer, with a mission to find Thoma said before they started the otherMeow organizations Mobile they wanted in the country to find outdoing if ita The parade was the latest event for mobilewould be cat popular. adoption They unit. only found a couple the creators of the Meow Mobile, Diane Lyddon and Mark Thoma. Most Saturdays since their debut in May 2015, one “The beauty of the Meow Mobile is we can find them camped outside a store can go out in any weather,” said Thoma. He somewhere in the county, often times at estimates that they get an average of 110 Petco in Springfield. visitors each Saturday to see between 8 and The mobile cat adoption unit’s mission 15 cats and kittens displayed in the Meow is to advocate on behalf of the cats and throughMobile’s the 12 Meow carriers. Mobile (Sometimes so far. Since kittens their kittens at Sangamon County Animal share a carrier.) That’s about 4,000 visitors Control to help find them forever homes. The“It Meow really Mobile was is aa registeredbuild-it-and-they- 501(c)3 debut last year, he says there have been nonprofit in Illinois. 125 cat adoptions, “which is huge.” “You do what you do to move these will-come project, a labor of love,” said catsLyddon along remembers because you the knowdays of what carrying the Thoma. “This is all about convenience. alternative is,” Thoma said. This is all about taking the cats to where adoption days. the ideapeople for are.” the Meow Mobile in the fall of heavy cages and carriers into stores for Lyddon and Thoma first came up with a trip to Oregon with their two dogs. Not “It was a lot of work for very little planning2014 after to buyinguse the amotorhome motorhome again to take for payoff,” she said. Now everyone who walks into the Meow Mobile says “‘Oh my god, this is so cool!’ We aim to welcome their own personal travels, they put it to everyone who comes in, and we’ll get the use at an outdoor event at Scheels. cats out for them.” With Lyddon involved in cat adoptions Thoma and Lyddon are the Meow adoptableat Sangamon cats and County carriers. Animal It was Control, a big Mobile’s only full-time volunteers but they decided to fill the motorhome with there are about 10 other volunteers who moneyhelp make is thehuge. project Number a reality. one is getting success – every cat was adopted! From the “Whenevercats adopted. you’re Number doing two a nonprofit,is raising whichthere they would took become the idea the to the Meow next Mobile.level. They started by buying the travel-trailer money,” Thoma said. It had the added benefit of having two To help raise funds they sell T-shirts, doors, unlike the motorhome’s single door, magnets, calendars and even host paint making foot traffic easier to accommodate nights. A list of upcoming events can be hoursas prospective to gut theadopters trailer check and outcompletely the cats. Mobilefound will at meowmobile.org,be rolling into a cat asshow well at the as remodelThoma said it into it took the threeMeow months Mobile. and many information on how to donate. The Meow

Illinois State Fairgrounds on April 23-24 MeowLyddon, Mobile who its doescute and graphic memorable design and will appear at Remarkable Resale in work, put together the logo and gave the RochesterTim onMurphy April is30. a freelance writer and of the trailer. photographer from central Illinois. look, complete with decals on the outside Springfield Business Journal | | 13

April 2016 Sources: The individual Service Organizations.+ - Junior League of Springfield’s meeting location varies month to COMMUNITY SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS month, address listed is for their office. * - Location of Altrusa’s first Tuesday dinner/speaker meetings vary. (Ranked by numbers of members)

ORGANIZATION NAME PHONE (-) MEETING LOCATION FAX (=) MEETING NUMBER OF MISSION YEAR ADDRESS OF MEETING WEBSITE (www.) / E-MAIL TIME(S) MEMBERS CONTACT DUES STATEMENT EST’D

Creating opportunities for independence for people American Business Club of Springfield 217-415-0922 with disabilities. Help disabled individuals and First & Third Sangamo Club abcspringfield.com 200 Robert Witner $180/annually children achieve greatness. Charitable causes 1925 Thursdays, Noon 1 227 E. Adams St., Springfield, IL 62701 [email protected] include: UCP, SPARC, Boys & Girls Club, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, YMCA, and about 75 other local charities.

The Junior League of Springfield is an organization Junior League of Springfield $115/annually 217-544-5557 Second Tuesday of women committed to promoting voluntarism, Varies + for Active, $100/ developing the potential of women and improving jlsil.org of the Month, 141 Caitlin Simhauser 1939 420 S. Sixth St., Springfield, IL 62701 annually for communities through the effective action and 2 [email protected] Sept. - May (Main office) Sustainers leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.

Springfield Noon Lions Club lionsclubs.org $100/annually, Mary Bryant Home, Vision Clinic, Club Lions, Golden Corral springfieldnoonlionsclub@ Tuesdays, Noon 75 Limey Nargelenas 1920 plus meals Heartland Lions Eye Bank 3 1038 Le June Drive, Springfield, IL 62703 gmail.com

Service Above Self - Projects that promote literacy and combat hunger in our community, including volunteering with Ridgely School, Central Illinois Food Bank, and Salvation Rotary Club of Springfield 217-502-9969 Mondays, Army; working with Rutledge Youth and sponsoring Maldaner’s Restaurant (2nd Floor) springfieldilrotary.org 67 Bonnie Styles $360/annually student participation in the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards 1913 5:30 pm 4 222 S. Sixth St., Springfield, IL 62701 [email protected] program; and providing grants to numerous nonprofits; and international projects to pack food with Stop Hunger Now, provide disaster relief in Nepal and clean water for schools in Mexico, and eradicate polio across the globe.

The Springfield Jaycees is a young leadership organization ideally for individuals between the ages 217-638-5131 of 18 and 41. The organization is designed to provide Springfield Jaycees Third Wed., development opportunities that empower young active springfieldJaycees.org 47 Amanda Long $58/annually 1939 5 P. O. Box 662, Springfield, IL 62711 6:30 pm citizens to create positive change focusing on five different [email protected] areas of opportunity including: individual development, community development, business development, international development and management development.

Rotary Club of Springfield - South 217-370-4677 $140/annually, Engrained Brewing Co. rotarysouth-spi.org Thursdays, noon 36 Brian Schutz Service Above Self - Youth Literacy and Health 1966 plus meals 6 1120 W. Lincolnshire, Springfield, IL 62711 [email protected]

Sertoma Club of Springfield SERTOMA = SERvice TO MAnkind. Areas of service: 217-546-2782 annual "Celebrate Sound" walk for hearing health; Hibachi Grill First & Third $160/annually www.sertoma.org 33 Cheryl Pence Boys & Girls Club; national heritage projects, 1954 Town & Country Shopping Center Mondays, Noon plus meals 7 [email protected] Golden Laurel Awards, and a close relationship with Springfield, IL 62704 Sister Cities Assn.

217-299-4011 Rotary Club of Springfield - Sunrise Service Above Self - Projects with Grant Middle rotarydistrict6460.org Wednesdays, School, Mathematics Camps, helping young people Hoogland Center for the Arts 32 Chris Berger $160/annually 1987 chris.berger@countryfinancial. 7 am around the world, water wells in Cambodia, Rotary 8 420 S. Sixth St., Springfield, IL 62701 com Reader, "This I Believe"

Springfield Frontiers International 217-414-1047 $160/annually, PYD (Positive Youth Development) - middle school Chesapeake Seafood House springfieldfrontiers.com Fridays, Noon 27 Don Ross 1953 plus meals age males, Jr. Frontiers (high school age males) 9 3045 E. Clearlake Ave, Springfield, IL 62702 [email protected]

Rotary Club of Springfield - Midtown 217-522-8822 Service Above Self - Partner with Washington Inn at 835 midtown.clubexpress.com Tuesdays, Noon 26 Michael Kokal $140/annually Middle School 2003 10 835 S. Second St., Springfield, IL 62704 [email protected]

Kiwanis Club of Springfield - Downtown 217- 553-4710 Playground for All Kids at Southwind Park, Key Wednesdays, $140/annually, Bernie & Bettys Pizza kiwanis.org 25 Ron Provart Clubs in High Schools, Builders Clubs in Middle 1922 Noon plus meals 11 1101 S. Spring, Springfield, IL 62704 [email protected] Schools, Kiwanis Kids in Elementary Schools

Altrusa International Club of Springfield Altrusa International provides community 217-622-5597 First and service, develops leadership, fosters international Laurel United Methodist Church altrusa.org third Tuesday, 25 Nancy Easum $90/annually understanding and encourages fellowship by an 1948 631 South Grand Ave. W. 11 [email protected] 6pm* international network of executives and professionals Springfield, IL 62704 in diverse career classifications

Second The Zonta Club of Springfield Zonta International works to advance the status of 217-787-8680 Wednesday, $125/annually, Illini Country Club 25 Carol Borecky women worldwide through service and advocacy; 1939 zonta.org 5:30 pm, plus meals 11 1601 S. Illini Road, Springfield, IL 62704 local projects reflect that mission August-June 11:45 am.on the Springfield Luncheon Optimist Club 217-836-8691 2nd Monday & $106 a year, Friend of Youth. By providing hope and positive MCL Restaurant, 2151 West Wabash Avenue springfieldoptimistclub@ 24 Joyce Stoelting 1956 6 p.m. on the $53 twice a year vision, Optimists bring out the best in kids. 12 Springfield, IL 62704 yahoo.com third Monday 217-553-0830 Rotary Club of Springfield - Westside springfield-rotary.org Wednesdays, $155/quarterly, Service above self - focusing on children and Brickhouse Grill & Pub facebook.com/SpringfieldWest- 22 Andrew Paoni 2008 Noon includes meals literacy. 13 3136 Iles Ave., Springfield, IL 62704 sideRotary [email protected]

Springfield Breakfast Optimist Club 217-546-5021 $30/semi- Friend of Youth. By providing hope and positive Atonement Lutheran Church Fridays, 7 am 16 Dick McLane 1960 [email protected] annually vision, Optimists bring out the best in kids. 14 2800 W. Jefferson, Springfield, IL 62702

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April 2016 PERSONALITY PROFILE

Directing sibling partnerships By Eric Woods

lessons for years. She considers graduating couple of years in Boston as well as residing metal building people were not meant to be from college to be one of her greatest Lisa Rakey has lived all around, spending a a factory in Rock Falls. “We were in a giant cityin both feel Chicagoof a smaller and St.town. Louis. “We She get has the beenbest in. It was 100 degrees at 6 a.m., and it was achievements, as she was part of the first in Springfield since 2011 and enjoys the big Sistersmiserable.” since 2006 when she was hired to hergeneration highest inaccomplishment her family to go just to yet.college. As PHOTO BY MARANDA POTTERF get Rakeythe program has been running with Bigin BrothersMontgomery Big an adult, she does not feel as if she has hit of both worlds here. There are a number of cultural events, festivals, and restaurants, as the program manager and director of In the nonprofit industry, keeping an memberso there isof no Illinois excuse Women for being in bored,”Leadership said County. She came to Springfield in 2011 open mind is very important, according to Lisa Rakey Rakey. She is active in the community as a canRakey. so “Thisyou can is notsee fordifferent the weak,” areas she and said. the community relations and moved into the “Get as much volunteer experience as you Title: Ex ecutive Director, Big Brothers (IWIL), West Side Christian Church, and executive director position in August of Big Sisters is herself a volunteer for Big Brothers Big 2014. Currently she has human resources different sides of life.” Mentoring is also Address: 928 South Spring Street Sisters. “I really want to get more involved and fiscal responsibilities, oversees the avaluable, mentor. as Rakey advises everyone hoping Education: B.A. in psychology from Southern and get out more in the community.” isstaff the and face programs, of the organization and even works and as enjoys chief to get into the nonprofit world should get Illinois University-Carbondale Although she admittedly gets frustrated executive and chief financial officer. Rakey Family: Husband – Gary Frasco; by the one-way streets downtown, Rakey aboutAdvances the future. in science “It is andinteresting technology and budget is the biggest issue currently facing Children – T.J., Grace, and Nolan notes that the fiasco involving the state being out in the community. “I love telling scaryare a coupleat the ofsame topics time that to intriguesee where Rakey we ourpeople standards what we and do and meet why the it isgoals important,” of our Favorites – the city. “It is affecting everyone, no matter said Rakey. “I want to make sure we follow to be close to retirement. “My husband is what sector. They are all losing business,” will be,” she said. In 10 years, Rakey hopes Hobby: Cycling she said. “It is a scary time for all nonprofits. strategic plan.” The big summer raffle is Movie: Secondhand Lions The communities are not getting the services coming up, and Rakey feels it will be more retiring this year. We are making travel Restaurant: Cooper’s Hawk shethey wasneed.” younger but found the science exciting than normal as this year there will plans, and by then I hope to be enjoying Rakey wanted to be a veterinarian when be a big community event. grandkids and doing more volunteer work. Tidbits – Rakey learned a number of life lessons We may also move somewhere warmer.” Won a county spelling bee as a child involved too challenging. She did, however, from her parents. “They taught work before Rakey truly just wants to see her family Enjoys reading biographies begin working at Don Pedro’s Restaurant play, be simple and appreciate things, be a healthy, happy andEric safe. Woods can be reached Son is in the navy and stationed in San Diego when she was 15 years old. “My mom would lady and be respectful,” she said. “They were at [email protected]. drive me there and pick me up,” said Rakey. hard-working people who were happy with Her least pleasant job experience was at what they had.” Rakey has lived those life

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April 2016 NONPROFITS A cure for the common charity By Colin Patrick Brady

not allow him to rest easy. He felt duty-bound

Atlanta native Bob (2015), which will provide the basis for a In Lupton’s view, no-cost services are most businessmanLupton is a Vietnamwith presentation and conference he will be giving effective as emergency distribution programs. to provide aid. “My experiences in the war War veteran, a former harmfulin Springfield process on Aprilthat engenders8 and 9. a “one-way “They are useful when a crisis situation arises allowed me to realize that I could be of service psychologist by trade “Toxic charity,” as defined by Lupton, is a and people need immediate help,” with crisis corporateto at-risk young job and men began like histhose partnership I encountered with butJ.C. has Penney spent the and last a todefined rebuild as adamaged weather-related infrastructure disaster orand other get in the service,” he says. As a result, he quit his mode of giving which ultimately disempowers natural calamity. Once it has passed, it is time Bob Lupton those people in real need.” Furthermore, he onAtlanta’s the juvenilehorizon court for system.organized charities. communities45 years working through with says his book may be viewed as “an exposé of programsback to the “appeal status quoto a ofperson’s everyday baser life. instincts Lupton believes there is good news inner city and at-risk kindhearted people who do more harm than Otherwise, Lupton believes that giveaway good through what they perceive as charitable “Businesspeople in organizations like the his Focused Community Strategies nonprofit. acts.” He also addresses chronic poverty issues, members– a sort ofof ‘geta community in and get into all thatbeggars you with can’ United Way are beginning to ask questions When he first began assisting impoverished expressing his opinion that some charitable destructive system is activated, turning related to return on investment,” he says. inner city populations, he did so by taking atinstitutions the same time such diminishing as food banks the self-esteem and free statements that people in the United States foundations“These are are important becoming questions less interested that are in on referrals from the Atlanta juvenile court clothing depots can “erode work ethics, while diminishing dignity.” Lupton also believes anecdotesevoking changes. and emotional Nonprofits success and stories boards and of system. Early on, Lupton realized that be hurtful to those same persons that we hope returning troubled youths to the environment of those in need.” Charities, Lupton feels, “can are starving and will perish without free food from which they came had a negative impact, programs to be false, admitting that he has more interested in results.” Toxic including increased recidivism and the risk of wantwill benefit to suggest from ways them.” to change the paradigm witnessed first-hand poor and substandard CharityLupton in Charity provides Detox, follow-up which he describes solutions backsliding into a pattern of habitual crime. This issue is not without a solution. “I innutrition a U.S. population. but has never in his many years of to many of the questions posed by Lupton himself moved into Atlanta’s inner community assistance seen actual starvation city some 40 years ago. “It was my hope to of service, and allow people in need to work trainingas dealing and with support “what to we communities do about toxicthat work from the inside out,” he says. It was via reciprocally,” Lupton says. “A thrift store is Lupton says his definition of a toxic charity charities, and how our organization offers establishingexperiences inthe the roots interurban of a system southern still in capital place better and more favorable than a give-away is one which “does for others what they have andthat blossomingFocused Community nearly a half-century Strategies emerged, later. toclothing their communities outlet.” Likewise, in the Lupton form of contends food co- the capacity to do for themselves.” The notion wish to alleviate poverty.” that food pantries would be of greater service of toxic charities, according to Lupton, first Lupton’s two-day conference on “Toxic occurred to him during his service in the Charity” will be held Friday, April 8 and neighborhood“I view neighborhood into a healthy transformation place for families as ops, as both a co-op and a thrift store are less Vietnam War. “In Vietnam, I worked alongside Saturday, April 9 at South Side Christian a long-term commitment – in order to turn a dueslikely forto produce membership dependency. into a food “In both co-op cases,” and a lot of servicemen who were themselves Church, located at 2600 S. MacArthur Blvd. he says, “the persons in need can pay nominal from an inner city environment. Many of For more information on the local event to flourish, it is going to takeToxic time Charity and effort,” Both processes are empowering and there is the GIs were high school dropouts who got www.fcsministries.org.or to register, visit www.ToxicCharity. Lupton explains. Several yearsCharity ago, Lupton Detox can have the option to purchase clothing. themselves hooked on drugs while in the war.” EventBrite.com.Colin Patrick HisBrady website is a writer can be in foundDecatur. at began work on his book, (2012, When he returned stateside and went back to HarperOne), and its sequel, no loss of dignity.” his job in the private sector, something would

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April 2016 HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICE NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

Sources: IRS Form 990, Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax. Forms provided by Guidestar.org. N/A - Not Available. (Ranked by net assets) PHONE (-) ORGANIZATION NAME FAX (=) REPORTED ANNUAL CALENDAR/ BASE MEETING LOCATION WEBSITE (www.) NET TOTAL TAX COMPENSATION YEAR ADDRESS OF MEETING EMAIL ASSETS REVENUE YEAR PRINCIPAL OF PRINCIPAL MISSION EST’D

Serves children with developmental disabilities The Hope Institute for Children and mental illnesses and their families by 217-585-5437 7/1/2013 - Clint W. Paul, and Families 217-786=3356 $26,655,350 $42,384,748 N/A providing homes in which to grow, schools 1957 15 East Hazel Dell Lane 6/30/2014 in which to learn, clinics in which to become 1 thehopeinstitute.us President / CEO healthier, research into emerging practices, and Springfield, IL 62712 training for providers and parents. Pam Kovacevich, Girl Scouts of Central Illinois 217-523-8159 10/1/2013 - 217-523=8321 $18,240,132 $8,280,636 $156,827 Builds girls of courage, confidence, and 1956 3020 Baker Drive 9/30/2014 Chief Executive character who make the world a better place. 2 Springfield, IL 62703 getyourgirlpower.org Officer

St. Joseph’s Home of Springfield 217-529-5596 Sister M. Lenore 217-529=8590 7/1/2014- Elderly residential and medical services for, 3306 S. Sixth St. Road $16,027,362 $5,875,553 Highland, $0 but not limited to, needy and low income 1903 3 saintjosephshome.org 6/30/2015 individuals. Springfield, IL 62703 [email protected] Administrator

To serve the community by reaching out to everyone in a spirit of inclusion and fellowship. YMCA of Springfield 217-544-9846 1/1/2014- 217-544=0004 $11,974,862 $5,877,553 $102,900 YMCA programs focus on four core values- 1874 PO Box 155 12/31/2014 Angie Sowle, CEO caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. 4 Springfield, IL 62705 springfieldymca.org We serve men, women and children of all ages, races, abilities, incomes.

To provide access to quality, cost-effective health and oral (dental) care to the community, Central Counties Health Centers, Inc. 217-788-2300 217-788=2340 7/1/2013 - Heather Burton, especially where there is a shortage, through 2239 E. Cook St. $8,895,693 $7,524,948 $120,000 the development and implementation of 1999 5 centralcounties.org 6/30/2014 President and CEO programs without regard to age, race, nationality, Springfield, IL 62703 [email protected] gender, sexual orientation, religion, political beliefs or ability to pay.

Brother James Court 217-544-4876 217-747=5971 7/1/2013 - Glenda Beatty, RN To serve, regardless of race, ethnic origin, creed, 2508 Saint James Road $5,356,313 $4,478,469 $73,555 or ability, developmentally disabled men in 1975 6 brotherjamescourt.com 6/30/2014 BSN, Administrator need of intermediate care. Springfield, IL 62707 [email protected]

Ronald McDonald House Charities 217-528-3314 To create, find and support programs that 217-528=6084 1/1/2014 - Kelly Thompson, directly improve the health and well being of Central Illinois $5,324,231 $1,294,736 $87,725 of children. Its primary mission is to provide 1986 7 610 N. Seventh St. rmhc-centralillinois.org 12/31/2014 Executive Director temporary housing for families of children Springfield, IL 62702 [email protected] seeking medical treatment.

Central Illinois Foodbank 217-522-4022 Collects donated food and grocery items from 6/1/2013 - Pam Molitoris, 1937 E. Cook 217-522=6418 $5,312,906 $19,363,617 $96,524 growers, manufacturers, processors, wholesalers 1982 8 centralilfoodbank.org 5/31/2014 Executive Director and retailers for distribution to charitable Springfield, IL 62703 [email protected] agencies serving people in need.

Abraham Lincoln Council, Inc., Boy Scouts 217-529-2727 Daniel A. O’Brien, of America 217-529=5786 1/1/2014- To prepare young people to make ethical $3,583,058 $1,101,281 Scout Executive $118,644 choices over their lifetime by instilling in them 1920 9 5231 Sixth St. Road alincolnbsa.org 12/31/2014 the values of the Scout Oath and Law. Springfield, IL 62703 [email protected] and CEO

Land of Lincoln Goodwill Industries, Inc. 217-789-0400 217-391-7624 7/1/2014- Sharon Durbin, Chief To place people in productive and competitive 1220 Outer Park Drive $3,190,842 $24,829,657 $134,912 jobs. 1938 10 llgi.org 6/30/2015 Executive Officer Springfield, IL 62704 [email protected]

United Cerebral Palsy of the Land 217-525-6522 217-525=9017 7/1/2013- Brenda L. Yarnell, of Lincoln $2,822,518 $6,181,403 $107,875 To serve individuals with cerebral palsy. 1968 11 130 N. 16th St. ucpll.org 6/30/2014 Ph.D., President Springfield, IL 62703 [email protected]

Midwest Mission Distribution Center 217-483-7911 To compassionately help God’s people in need 1/1/2014 - Pat Wright, Executive 1022 New City Road 217-483=7981 $2,477,547 $477,581 $42,500 locally, nationally, and around the world, and to 1999 12 midwestmissiondc.org 12/31/2014 Director offer a center to fulfill the call for service to our Chatham, IL 62629 [email protected] neighbors in Christ’s name.

Animal Protective League of Springfield 217-544-7387 217-525=5896 1/1/2013 - Deana Corbin, Caring for ill, injured and abused homeless and Sangamon County $2,133,069 $1,627,324 N/A animals and coordinating the adoption of 1954 13 1001 E. Taintor Road apl-shelter.org 12/31/2013 Executive Director those animals by responsible pet owners. Springfield, IL 62702 [email protected]

Senior Services of Central Illinois Inc. 217-528-4035 10/1/2013 - Karen Schainker, 701 W. Mason St. 217-528=4537 $1,779,194 $3,301,255 $52,500 Services to the elderly. 1976 9/30/2014 Executive Director 14 Springfield, IL 62702 ssoci.org

Fifth Street Renaissance Assists individuals and families in difficult 217-544-5040 7/1/2013- Penny Harris, PO Box 5181 217-544=5045 $1,623,032 $1,464,969 $71,802 situations by providing transitional housing 1979 6/30/2014 Executive Director and opportunities to acquire education, 15 Springfield, IL 62705 fsr-sara.org employment, and housing.

Jewish Federation of Springfield, Illinois 217-787-7223 To serve the Jewish people locally, in Israel, 1/1/2014 - Nancy Sage, 1045 Outer Park Drive, Suite 320 217-787=7470 $1,584,753 $367,914 $55,000 and throughout the world through coordinated 1941 16 shalomspringfield.org 12/31/14 Executive Director fundraising, community-wide programming, Springfield, IL 62704 [email protected] services and educational activities.

Sojourn Shelter & Services, Inc. 217-726-5100 7/1/14- Angela Bertoni, Chief 1800 Westchester Blvd. 217-726=8664 $1,493,992 $1,169,966 $82,070 Services to adults and children who are victims 1975 17 sojournshelter.org 6/30/15 Executive Officer of domestic violence. Springfield, IL 62704 [email protected]

To provide service and assistance to the poor Contact Ministries and disadvantaged of the community, making 217-753-3939 7/1/14- Cindy Drum, 1100 E. Adams 217-753=8643 $1,070,730 $945,203 $58,394 a difference for those among us who are less 1979 6/30/15 Executive Director fortunate, to serve people in crisis by providing 18 Springfield, IL 62703 contactministries.com assistance and/or referral to other community resources.

Springfield Urban League, Inc. 217-789-0830 7/1/2013- Nina Harris, Chief 100 N. 11th St. 217-789=9838 $1,067,420 $13,423,671 $181,499 To help African Americans and others secure 1959 6/30/2014 Executive Officer economic reliance. 19 Springfield, IL 62703 springfieldul.org 217-793-2100 Sparc 7/1/2013 - 232 Bruns Lane 217-793=2127 $1,067,203 $8,039,256 Greg O’Connor, CEO $98,744 To help individuals with developmental 1951 20 spfldsparc.org 6/30/2014 disabilities improve the quality of their lives. Springfield, IL 62702 [email protected] 18 | | Springfield Business Journal

April 2016 HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICE NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

Sources: IRS Form 990, Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax. Forms provided by Guidestar.org. N/A - Not Available. (Ranked by Net Assets) PHONE (-) ORGANIZATION NAME FAX (=) REPORTED ANNUAL CALENDAR/ BASE MEETING LOCATION WEBSITE (www.) NET TOTAL TAX COMPENSATION YEAR ADDRESS OF MEETING EMAIL ASSETS REVENUE YEAR PRINCIPAL OF PRINCIPAL MISSION EST’D

Habitat for Humanity 217-523-2710 A nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing of Sangamon County 217-523=2790 7/1/2014- Colleen Stone, ministry dedicated to eliminating substandard $975,201 $1,559,620 $78,000 housing and homelessness worldwide and to 1987 21 2744 S. Sixth habitatsangamon.com 6/30/2015 Executive Director making adequate, affordable shelter a matter Springfield, IL 62703 [email protected] of conscience and action.

M.E.R.C.Y. (Mentors, Empowerment and M.E.R.C.Y. Communities, Inc. 217-753-1358 217-753=1360 7/1/2014 - Joan Hysler, Resources for Change in Young families) 1344 N. Fifth St. $708,109 $717,701 $60,000 Communities provides housing and supportive 1999 22 mercycommunities.org 6/30/2015 Executive Director services to foster the independence of Springfield, IL 62702 [email protected] homeless and at-risk families.

Springfield Center for Independent Living Inc. 7/1/2013 - Pete Roberts, Provides independent living services and 217-523-2587 $678,079 $686,605 $54,286 support to individuals with disabilities, trains 1985 23 330 South Grand Ave. West 6/30/2014 Executive Director and refers personal assistants. Springfield, IL 62704

Mini O’Beirne Crisis Nursery Prevention of child abuse and neglect by 217-525-6800 7/1/2013 - Karen Cox, providing emergency respite care free of 1011 N. Seventh St. $673,657 $523,802 $68,842 1988 miniobeirne.org 6/30/2014 Executive Director charge to children and their families involved 24 Springfield, IL 62702 in a crisis situation.

Area Agency on Aging for Lincolnland Inc. 217-787-9234 10/1/2013 - Julie Hubbard, 3100 Montvale Drive $630,092 $4,340,176 $68,500 Funding for services for the elderly. 1974 aginglinc.org 9/30/2014 Executive Director 25 Springfield, IL 62704

Helping Hands of Springfield Inc. To identify problems facing the poor and 7/1/2014 - Rod Lane, 1023 E Washington 217-522-0048 $524,972 $920,302 $64,896 homeless in Springfield, IL and to implement 1989 helpinghandsofspringfield.org 6/30/2015 Executive Director and coordinate services to help address those 26 Springfield, IL 62703 problems.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Illinois Capital Region, Inc. 217-753-1216 1/1/14 - Lisa Rakey, To help children reach their full potential $503,361 $832,540 $85,000 through life-changing, professionally supported 1972 27 928 S. Spring bbbscapitalregion.org 12/31/14 Executive Director one-to-one mentoring relationships. Springfield, IL 62704

The Parent Place 7/1/2013 - Bridgett Burke, 314 South Grand Ave. West 217-753-8730 $469,253 $308,092 $53,560 To provide programs for parent support and 1979 6/30/2014 Executive Director education to the community. 28 Springfield, IL 62704

Community Connection Point 217-525-2805 7/1/2013 - Tiffany Simmons, 901 South Spring Street, Suite B $464,075 $1,750,504 $73,939 Child care education. 1994 ccpoint.org 6/30/2014 Executive Director 29 Springfield, IL 62704

Family Service Center 217-528-8406 of Sangamon County 7/1/14- Christine Lindsey, To provide counseling, guidance, foster care service2families.com $413,763 $1,781,682 $63,000 and adoption to low-income families. 1863 30 730 E. Vine St. [email protected] 6/30/15 Executive Director Springfield, IL 62703

Rutledge Youth Foundation Inc. 217-525-7757 7/1/2013 - Martin Michelson, To assist abused and neglected youth in 931 N. Rutledge $425,317 $2,165,623 $82,456 becoming productive, independent members 1953 rutledgeyouthfoundation.com 6/30/2014 Executive Director of society. 31 Springfield, IL 62702

Youth Service Bureau Provides services to at risk youth who are, or 7/1/2013 - Kathleen M. Wright, 2901 Normandy Road 217-529-8300 $394,104 $1,175,466 $85,000 are at risk of becoming, runaway, abused, 1977 ysbi.com 6/30/2014 Executive Director neglected and/or homeless services are also 32 Springfield, IL 62703 available to their family members.

Camp Care A Lot 217-622-3668 1/1/14 - Carissa Calloway, P. O. Box 9407 campcarealot.org $304,453 $48,887 $0 To have a positive impact on the life of a child 1994 12/31/14 Executive Director through a camping experience. 33 Springfield, IL 62791 [email protected]

To alleviate the suffering of sexual assault Prairie Center Against Sexual Assault 217-744-2560 7/1/2013 - Catherine M. Walters, victims and to prevent sexual violence against 3 West Old State Capitol Plaza, Ste. 206 $189,005 $558,010 $67,170 men, women, children and families by 1978 34 prairiecasa.org 6/30/2014 Executive Director providing emergency room response, medical Springfield, IL 62701 advocacy and trauma counseling.

Inner City Mission Inc. 217-525-3940 1/1/2014- Scott Payne, 714 N. Seventh St. $173,324 $683,926 $60,000 Provides assistance to the homeless. 1984 innercitymission.net 12/31/2014 Executive Director 35 Springfield, IL 62702

Phoenix Center 217-528-5253 To serve as Springfield’s LGBTQ Community 1/1/2014 - Jonna J Cooley PhD, 109 East Lawrence Avenue 217-528-5260 $173,056 $265,433 $73,598 Center and provide the highest quality of 2003 36 phoenixcenterspringfield.org 12/31/14 Executive Director HIV/AIDS prevention and education to the Springfield IL 62704 springfieldpride.org community as a whole.

Suzanne Spears, NAMI Illinois, Inc. 217-522-1403 7/1/2013 - Dedicated to the eradication of mental illness 218 W. Lawrence namiillinois.org $134,057 $340,923 Interim Executive $0 and improving the lives of persons with 1984 6/30/2014 mental illness and their families. 37 Springfield, IL 62704 [email protected] Director

Coalition of Citizens with Disabilities in Illinois 217-522-7016 7/1/2013 - Melody Norton, $120,997 $232,470 N/A Education regarding citizens with disabilities 1998 38 3 W. Old State Capitol Plaza. Ste. 1 ccdionline.org 6/30/2014 Executive Director Springfield, IL 62701

Computer Banc 217-528-9506 1/1/2014 - David Fowler, Provides computers to children who do not 1617 Groth St. $81,795 $285,462 $53,053 have computer access at home and are most 1999 computerbanc.org 12/31/2014 Executive Director at-risk academically. 39 Springfield, IL 62703

To embrace the sanctity and dignity of life by Elizabeth Ann Seton Program nurturing pregnant and parenting women. 217-757-6025 1/1/2014 - Dawn Morris, 700 N. 7th St Suite C elizabethannsetonprogram.org $22,868 $117,745 $0 EAS partners with multi-faith congregations 1996 12/31/2014 Executive Director and community organizations to provide 40 Springfield, Il. 62702 [email protected] support, education, and practical assistance to women and their children. Springfield Business Journal | | 19

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Golf outings

May

• 14 – Bergners 7th Annual St. Jude Golf Outing, Edgewood Golf Course, 12 p.m. August Shotgun Start, Crystal (217) 494-1529 or Mel Golf Outing, Lincoln Greens Golf Course, 7:30 Start, (217) 632-7242. (217) 725-6100. a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Double Shotgun Start, Jim • 11 – Play for the Cure, Brookhills Golf • 20 – Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce • 4 – Sherman Area Chamber of Commerce Sutzer, (217) 786-4111. Course, 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Shotgun Starts, Golf Outing, The Links, 12:30 p.m. Shotgun Golf Outing, The Rail Golf Club, 1 p.m. (217) 787-8576. Start, (217) 245-2174, Scramble. • 4 – Don “Poochie” Byus Charity Outing Shotgun Start, (217) 496-2621. Benfiting American Cancer Society, The Links • 12 – 22nd Annual Crusader Aiders Golf • 5 – Elks Drum & Bugle Golf Outing, Lincoln • 21 – Greenview Athletics Golf Outing, Golf Course, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.,Keith Ward, Outing (benefitting Lutheran High School), Greens Golf Course, Jim Sutzer, (217) 786- Country Hills Golf Course, 9 a.m. Shotgun (217) 479-4663. Start, (217) 632-7242, Scramble. The Rail Golf Club, 1 p.m. Shotgun Start, 4111. • 10 – Springfield High School Golf Outing, (217) 546-6276. • 26 – Mini O’Beirne Crisis Nursery Golf • 6 –Greenview Firemen Santa’s Helper Golf Lincoln Greens Golf Course, 12 p.m. Shotgun • 12– 21st Annual Scottie Open Golf Outing Outing, Country Hills Golf Course, 8 a.m. Outing, Lincoln Greens Golf Course, Jim Start, Jim Sutzer, (217) 786-4111. Sutzer, (217)786-4111. sponsored by the Waverly Sports Boosters, Shotgun Start, (217) 632-7242. June • 10 – Camp COCO Children’s Cancer Fund at Terry Park Golf Course, 11 a.m. Shotgun • 12 – Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce SIU School of Medicine Golf Outing, The Rail start, Nancy Heriford, (217) 971-8719. Golf Outing, Northridge Hills Golf Course, Golf Club, • 23 – Springfield Home Builders (18 Holes), 1 p.m. Start, (217) 245-2174. • 2 – STARS Club Golf Outing to support UIS 12:30 p.m. Shotgun Start, Lauren Murphy Association Golf Outing, Edgewood Golf • 21- 7th Annual Tiger Classic Golf Outing, student athletes, Piper Glen Golf Club, 12 p.m. (217) 545-2819. Course, 12 p.m. Shotgun Start, Lee-Ann Longbridge Golf Course, 3 p.m. Shotgun Shotgun Start, Paul Kabbes, (217) 206-7592. Burgener, (217) 698-4941. • 11 – Henning Memorial Golf Outing, Start, Trinity Lutheran School office, (217) • 3 – Rochester High School Football Team Country Hills Golf Course, 8 a.m. Shotgun • 24 and 25 – Robbie McEvers Memorial 787-2323. Junior Golf Tournament (age 18 and under), September The Links Golf Course, Keith Ward, (217) 479-4663. • 8 – Chatham Chamber of Commerce • 27 – Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing, Edgewood Golf Club, 12 p.m. Scramble.Golf Outing, Jacksonville Country Club, Shotgun Start, (217) 483-6537. 12:30 p.m. Shotgun Start, (217) 245-2174, • 9 – The Calvary Academy MC Johnson Memorial Golf Classic, 1 p.m. Shotgun Start, • 27 – 22nd Annual Ronald McDonald Tina Casper, (217) 546-9700 X210. House Golf Classic, Panther Creek Country Club, 11:30 a.m. Shotgun Start, Johanna Moll • 17 – 25th Annual Derek Dolenc Memorial (217) 528-3314 ext 4. Golf Outing supporting the Derek Dolenc Cancer Patient Assistance Fund at Memorial July Medical Center’s Regional Cancer Center, Edgewood Golf Club, 10 a.m. Shotgun Start, Kent Dolenc, (217) 553-4449. • 1 – Tom Madonia Memorial Golf Outing, • 19 – Golf Fore Girls, LPGA Legacy for Lincoln Greens Golf Course, Jim Sutzer, Leadership, The Rail Golf Club, 1 p.m. (217) 786-4111. Shotgun start, Kate Peters (217) 241-3743. • 2 – Over 50/Under 50 two-person • 19 – 13th Annual Orthopedic Center of scramble, Country Hills Golf Course, a.m. or Illinois Foundation (OCIF) Chip in Fore p.m. tee times, (217) 632-7242. Charity!, Illini Country Club, 12:30 p.m. Shotgun Start, Kelsey (217) 547-9100. • 8 – Little Flower Men’s Club, Lincoln Greens Golf Course, Jim Sutzer, (217) 786- • 22 – 18th Annual Springfield YMCA Golf 4111. for Kids Charity Tournament, Edgewood Golf Course, Noon Shotgun Start, Lynn Eck, • 9 – Daisy’s Angels in the Fairway Golf (217) 544-9846 X116. Outing, Country Hills Golf Course, 12 p.m. • 23 – Lincoln Land Community College Shotgun Start, (217) 632-7242. 24th Annual Baseball Team Golf Outing, • 16 – Warrior Classic Golf Outing, Country Panther Creek Golf Club, 8 a.m. Shotgun, Hills Golf Course, 8 a.m. Shotgun Start, Ron Riggle, (217) 786-2426. (217) 632-7242. • 24 – 8th Annual Mark Timm Memorial • 20 – 21st Annual Greater Springfield Golf Outing, Brookhills Golf Club, 9 a.m. and Chamber of Commerce Corporate Cup 1 p.m. Shotgun Starts (217) 787-8576. Challenge Golf Outing, Piper Glen Golf Club, • 30 – 9th Annual Central Counties Health 7:30 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. Shotgun Starts, Centers Outing, Edgewood Golf Course, 1 Ashley Earnest, (217)525-1173, four- p.m. Shotgun Start, Melinda (217) 788-2310. person team, Scramble. October • 22 – Esper Figueras Golf Outing, Lincoln Greens Golf Course, 12 p.m. Shotgun Start, • 7 – Matt Helm Memorial Golf Outing, Jim Sutzer, (217) 786-4111. Lincoln Greens Golf Courses, 12:30 p.m. • 29 – 8th Annual Carter’s Drive Golf Outing, Shotgun Start, (217) 786-4111. Lincoln Greens Golf Course, 12:30 p.m. • 10 – Capt. Kim Rhodes Memorial Golf Shotgun Start, Scott Selinger, (217) 494- Outing, Lincoln Greens Golf Course, Jim 20 | | Springfield Business Journal 8040. Sutzer, (217) 786-4111.

April 2016 GOLF

The PGA Tour is on its way to Springfield By Roberta Codemo

championship golf to the central Illinois area. Preparations are underway for the return of here. Springfield has a 35-year pro-golf history, going back to the LPGA State Farm Classic. Panther Creek Country Club will host heldLocal prior playersto the tournament will also and have players the the Lincoln Land Charity Championship – an opportunity to compete. A qualifier will be inaugural event on the Web.com Tour – the week of July 11-17. Owned and operated by who finish in the top spots will have a chance the PGA Tour, Web.com bills itself as “The alsoto play, select though a player the exactor players. number of players is aPath spot to on the the PGA tour. Tour” for both up and coming yet to be determined. The title sponsor can players and former PGA golfers trying to earn The response has been overwhelming. “It “There was an open date,” said Alex brings the community together,” said Mayor Panther Creek Country Club golf course. PHOTO COURTESY OF PANTHERCREEKCC.COM McCarty, tournament director for the ofJames solicitation Langfelder, from who the said city. the “It tournamentshows the Lincoln Land Charity Championship. The worked with Panther Creek without a lot Birmingham, Alabama-based Bruno Event added that the city is helping in any way it can. Team will manage the tournament. marketability of Springfield.” Langfelder time“It’s an eventa matter comes of togetting the community, people here it’s in a $7 million for host cities. The PGA Tour has signed a five-year good thing,” he said. “This is a great market,” said William Calfee, agreement with Panther Creek. This year’s organizations“It’s not in about central Panther and southern Creek,” Illinois said the president of the Web.com Tour, during the 156-player field will be competing for a areMoody. feeling “It’s the effects about of charities.” the budget Charitablecrises and July,” said Moody, adding with the Chatham recent press conference announcing the event. $550,000 purse over the course of the four- Sweet Corn Festival on the same weekend “We’re going to have a great week.” day, 72-hole tournament. it’s the perfect time for visitors to get a taste Single-day tickets are $10 online at “The central Illinois area has been yearning net proceeds will benefit local charities. of southwest Springfield. Organizers hope to lincolnlandcharitychampionship.com or $15 for a professional sporting event,” said Panther McCarty looks forward to building a good draw more than 20,000 spectators. at the door. Tickets for all four rounds are $35. Creek general manager James Moody, Jr. “We’re relationshipHis team over has theonly next a fiveshort years. time “We to “This puts Springfield on the map for Children age 16 and under will be admitted extremely excited to be the host.” hope to have this event here a long time.” hosting sporting events of any kind,” said willfree go if to accompanied charity. by a paid adult. Each Last year, a PGA advance team visited to whoGina declined Gemberling, to comment executive on director the economic of the child must have a junior ticket. All proceeds review the course. “It’s the only signature get ready. “It’s a unique challenge,” Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau, championship course in the state of Illinois,” said McCarty. “It’s worked out well for Approximately 400 volunteers will be membersaid Moody. Hale Irwin. The 7,244-yard course was everybody. Everybody is really excited. It impact the tournament will have. She said needed to help with the event. To volunteer, designed in 1992 by World Golf Hall of Fame willtakes go a on lot whether of support.” or not He that is stillhappens. working ofeveryone spectators will and have guest a betterrooms used. idea after the e-mail Kaitlyn Norton at knorton@ to secure a title sponsor but said the event weekend, based on participants, the number brunoteamevent.com.Roberta Codemo is a freelance “They called me the day before writer in Springfield. Thanksgiving,” said Moody, who had been Langfelder said this event will have a According to event organizers, on average exploring bringing a Champions Tour event positive economic impact on the city. “Any an event this sizes brings in between $5 and

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April 2016 Sources: The Associations. MAJOR ASSOCIATIONS (Ranked by numbers of members)

ASSOCIATION NAME PHONE (-) ADDRESS FAX (=) YEAR CITY, STATE, ZIP WEBSITE (www.) MEMBERSHIP PRESIDENT MISSION EST’D

Illinois Education Association 217-544-0706 100 E. Edwards 217-544=7383 133,000 Cinda Klickna Committed to advancing the cause of public education 1853 1 Springfield, IL 62704 ieanea.org

Illinois Federation of Teachers 217-544-8562 700 S. College 217-544=1729 103,000 Daniel J. Montgomery Improve public education and public services for Illinois students and citizens 1936 2 Springfield, IL 62704 ift-aft.org

Illinois Association of REALTORS® 217-529-2600 As "The Voice for Real Estate in Illinois," IAR is the leading private property advocate in the state, 522 S. Fifth St. 217-529=3904 44,000 Mike Drews promoting legislation that safeguards and advances the interests of real property ownership; and 1916 3 Springfield, IL 62701 illinoisrealtor.org advocate for a healthy business environment and a professional resource for our member REALTORS®

Illinois State Bar Association 217-525-1760 Promote the interests of the legal profession and improve the administration of justice, the quality 424 S. Second St. 217-525=0712 32,000 Umberto S. Davi of members’ professional lives, and their relations with the public 1877 4 Springfield, IL 62701 isba.org Illinois CPA Society 217-789-7914 524 S. Second St., Suite 504 217-789=7924 24,000 Todd Shapiro To enhance the value of the CPA profession 1903 5 Springfield, IL 62701 icpas.org Scott Cooper, MD Illinois State Medical Society 217-528-5609 Represents and unifies its physician members; represents the interests of member physicians; 600 S. Second St., Suite 200 217-525=3923 12,000 advocates for patients; promotes the doctor/patient relationship; the ethical practice of medicine; 1840 Thomas Anderson, MD 6 Springfield, IL 62704 isms.org the betterment of the public health (effective April 17)

Illinois State Dental Society 217-525-1406 Dr. Bradley W. Barnes, To represent the members of the Society and the public we serve through communication, 1010 S. Second St., P.O. Box 376 217-525=8872 6,600 1865 DDS education and legislation. 7 Springfield, IL 62704/62705 isds.org Illinois Principals Association 217-525-1383 2940 Baker Drive 217-525=7264 5,200 Sean German To advance learning through effective educational leadership 1971 8 Springfield, IL 62703 ilprincipals.org Illinois Manufacturers’ Association 217-522-1240 Strengthen the economic, social, environmental and governmental conditions for manufacturing 220 E. Adams St. 217-522=2367 4,000 Gregory W. Baise and allied enterprises in Illinois 1893 9 Springfield, IL 62701 ima-net.org AIA Illinois 217-522-2309 201 East Adams Street, Suite 1A 4,000 Richard “Rik” Master To advocate a livable built environment by advancing the profession of architecture in Illinois 1946 aiail.org 9 Springfield, IL 62701-1323

Illinois Nurses Association 217-523-0783 The mission of the INA is to work for the improvement of health standards and availability of health 911 S. Second St. 217-523=0838 3,500 Terence Yee, RN care services for all people in Illinois, foster high standards for nurses, stimulate and promote profes- 1901 10 Springfield, IL 62704 illinoisnurses.com sional development of nurses, and advance their economic and general welfare.

217-525-0310 Mid-West Truckers Association Provides a wide range of services to trucking companies and businesses that use trucks in their 217-525=0342 operation. Represent truck operators before federal, state and local governments and regulatory 2727 N. Dirksen Parkway 3,500 Don Schaefer, Exec. VP 1961 www.midwesttruckers. agencies. MTA seeks to promote the economic and safe operation of trucks and provides safety 10 Springfield, IL 62702 com training, drug & alcohol testing, insurance, licensing and permit services.

Illinois Chamber of Commerce 217-522-5512 To aggressively advocate the interest of business to promote prosperity and opportunity for the 215 E. Adams St. 217-522=5518 3,200 Todd Maisch citizens of Illinois 1919 11 Springfield, IL 62701 ilchamber.org Illinois Society of Professional Engineers 217-544-7424 Ronald Steenken, Advance and promote the public welfare in connection with construction, environment, licensing, 100 E. Washington St. 217-528=6545 2,000 1886 PE and SE public health and transportation 12 Springfield, IL 62701 illinoisengineer.com Illinois Trial Lawyers Association 217-789-0755 Achieve high standards of professional ethics; uphold laws; secure and protect the rights of those 401 W. Edwards St. 217-789=0810 2,000 Perry J. Browder injured in their persons or civil rights 1952 12 Springfield, IL 62704 iltla.com Home Builders Association of Illinois 217-753-3963 112 W. Edwards St. 217-670=1719 1,700 Dean Graven The voice for home building in Illinois. 1956 13 Springfield, IL 62704 hbai.org

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April 2016 FUNDRAISING

Springfield Noon Lions Club Putting the fun in fundraising By Rhonda Buckhold

“Attend a meeting of this organization and andchoose the which collection events mostof used interest glasses them.” and generouslywhich makes donates us able totime help andmore money people.” as discussed the Lions Club’s evolution. “The see that we have fun,” says Dale Diamond, a Through a myriad of fundraising events hostsThe of the Springfield Lions of NoonIllinois LionsFoundation Club Lions Club used to be known for pancake member of the Springfield Noon Lions Club breakfasts and selling light bulbs door- board of directors. “There’s a misconception hearing aids, the Springfield Noon Lions to-door. Now we have golf outings and do that it’s just a bunch of old businessmen.” Club provides assistance for people unable sometimesvision and hearingincludes screening airfare buses.and other They parking at the State Fair. We are always The Noon Lions Club was so named to to bear the costs of services on their own. also help fund guide dog programs, which open to new opportunities to serve,” says differentiate itself from other Lions Club Gallagher’s enthusiasm was contagious Diamond. Gallagher stated that more groupgroups is in primarily Springfield. made They up meetof business every when describing a recent and very expenses for training. It can take up to two members of the community have been Tuesday at noon at Golden Corral. The successful annual fundraising event. “You weeks to complete the process of matching, reached since they joined with Catholic can get our Springfield Noon Lions Club then training an individual to work with Charities through St. Clare’s vision clinic. forprofessionals, the community. men and women of various 2016 wall calendars for a donation of $20. a guide dog. They also contribute to the “St. Clare’s has optometrists, who often can ages, coming together to do service projects We must sell 600 calendars to break even. Home Ownership Coalition for People with provide services for little to no cost. Bills are Each calendar has a ticket in the back. Fill graduatingDisabilities. high The school organization senior and funds one twofor sent directly to the Lions Club.” Springfield’s Lions Clubs are part of the it out and give it back. Everyone who buys anannual adult $1,000 returning scholarships to college. –Members one for are a Every Lions Club chapter has a “Lion largest service organization in the world. The theya calendar hold hasdrawings several and opportunities one winner to winfor Tamer” – the person responsible for setting challengedfirst Lions Clubby Helen formed Keller in toChicago be a champion in 1919 cash.” On the first Tuesday of each month which are usually awarded to students up meetings – as well as a “Tail Twister,” – by businessman Melvin Jones after he was planningexcluded fromto be receivingoptometrists the scholarships,or studying described by Diamond as the weekly jester. each day of the month gets $25. Mid-year “They are responsible for warming up the for the blind and visually impaired. Since they give away $500 and at year-end they Organizations such as the UIS newspaper- crowd. Helps take everyone’s minds off focusthen, isLions sight. Club International membership do a drawing for $1,000. They only print other sciences related to visual impairment. ourworries community. or problems.” He claims it helps has grown to over one million. Their main 1,000 calendars each year. At last count everyoneFor a focus list on of the locationsimportance to of servingdonate they still had 35 of this year’s calendars reading service, the Mary Bryant Home for Tom Gallagher has been secretary of the available for sale. the Blind and Camp Lions of Illinois rely on Springfield Noon Lions Club for 24 years. “I “This was a record-setting year as the Springfield Noon Lions Club for funding. eyeglasses and hearing aids visit www. joined because my work requires employees donations resulted in over $7,000 being Gallagher describes the summer camp as “a springfieldnoonlions.com.Rhonda Buckhold is a freelance to belong to a local civic organization,” he memberraised to to supporthelp with importantfundraising. activities,” Some of fun way for kids with visual impairments researcher and writer as well as a private says. “I’ve stayed because I like the Lions oursay Diamond.best calendar “You don’tsales evenhappen have throughto be a to be with others just like themselves. All contractor in restoration, preservation and aClub’s strict mission membership and approach obligation. to fundraising. Members non-members. We welcome their help and of the activities – horseback riding, ball design for historical accuracy. She can be There’s never any pressure. We don’t have games – everything there is designed just contacted at [email protected]. for them.” don’t have to attend every meeting. They can appreciate them getting us to record sales, The two men chuckled together as they

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April 2016 Sources: The individual colleges / universities. 1 - Robert Morris University operates on an accelerated timetable of 5 quarters per year vs. Spring/Summer/Fall semesters. N/A - Not Available. COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES (Ranked by Fall 2016 enrollment)

COLLEGE NAME FALL 2015 SPRING STREET ADDRESS PHONE (-) WEBSITE (www.) ENROLLMENT 2016 YEAR CITY/ST/ ZIP FAX (=) E-MAIL TYPE OF INSTITUTION ENROLLMENT TUITION PRESIDENT / CHANCELLOR EST’D

Lincoln Land Community College 217-786-2200 llcc.edu $110/credit hr. Charlotte J. Warren, Ph.D., 5250 Shepherd Road, P.O. Box 19256 Community college 6,429 6,645 1967 217-786=2829 [email protected] (in-district residents) President 1 Springfield, IL 62794-9256

University of Illinois Springfield Bachelor’s & Master’s $9,405 per year/full-time - 217-206-6600 uis.edu Susan J. Koch, Ed.D., One University Plaza degrees, one 5,431 5,193 undergraduate, 1970 217-206=6511 [email protected] Chancellor 2 Springfield, IL 62703 Doctoral degree $319 per credit hour - graduate

Private, Liberal Arts college, Associate’s and Bachelor’s Lincoln College 217-732-3155 degrees (Lincoln campus) 300 Keokuk St. lincolncollege.edu as well as accelerated 1,194 995 $17,700 per year David Gerlach, Ph.D. 1865 217-732=8859 3 Lincoln, IL 62656 Bachelor’s degree program for working adults (Normal campus)

Illinois College Tuition is $31,110 and includes 217-245-3030 ic.edu Four-year private, 1101 W. College Ave. 950 900 books. Total is $40,850 with room, Barbara A. Farley, Ph.D. 1829 217-245=3034 [email protected] Liberal Arts 4 Jacksonville, IL 62650 board and fees.

Four-year and post- $12,900 per year/full-time, Lincoln Christian University graduate, private, offers 217-732-3168 lincolnchristian.edu $20,334 with room and board - 100 Campus View Drive Associate, Bachelor’s, 877 782 Don Green, D.Min. 1944 217-732=5718 [email protected] Undergraduate; $418 per credit 5 Lincoln, IL 62656 Master’s degrees and hour - graduate and seminary Doctor of Ministry

Benedictine University Four-year, private, Liberal William J. Carroll, Ph.D., at Springfield 217-525-1420 springfield.ben.edu Arts, Catholic, Ph.D., pres.; Michael Bromberg, 860 N/A $13,650 per year 1929 6 1500 N. Fifth St. 217-527=8015 [email protected] Master’s, Bachelor’s and Springfield campus Springfield, IL 62702 Associate’s degrees president

President/Chancellor: Blackburn College Four-year, private, Liberal $17,724 per year (less work credit), 217-854-3231 blackburn.edu John L. Comerford, Ph.D., 700 College Ave. Arts work college, 586 525 including fees, $24,758 per year 1837 217-854=5522 [email protected] President; John McClusky, 7 Carlinville, IL 62626 Presbyterian affiliated with room and board Ph.D., Provost

MacMurray College Four-year, private, 217-479-7000 mac.edu Colleen Hester, Ph.D., 447 E. College Ave. baccalaureate college, 554 DND $23,600 per year 1846 217-479=7017 [email protected] President 8 Jacksonville, IL 62650 United Methodist

Public education for SIU School of Medicine 217-545-8000 siumed.edu medical students, $14,578 per semester tuition Jerry Kruse M.D., MSPH 801 N. Rutledge (main bldg.) 226 288 1970 217-545=5538 [email protected] graduate students, only for In-State Dean/Provost 9 Springfield, IL 62702 medical residents

Private, not-for-profit, Mablene Krueger, Robert Morris University 1 217-793-2500 offers Bachelor’s, $8,400 per quarter/full-time, President 3101 Montvale Drive robertmorris.edu 157 118 1913 217-793=4210 Associate’s and $2,700 per class/graduate Michael P. Viollt, 10 Springfield, IL 62704 Master’s degrees Chancellor

$9,036 (2015-2016) $9,312 Private, not-for-profit, (2016-2017) / semester - BS St. John’s College stjohnscollegespringfield.edu 217 525-5628 Upper Division, 2 year Nursing - 2 yr. program / Second Brenda Recchia Jeffers, 729 E. Carpenter St. information@stjohnscol- 122 106 1886 217 757=6870 program of Bachelor of Degree Accelerated Prelicensure; Ph.D., R.N. 11 Springfield, IL 62702 legespringfield.edu Science in Nursing $417 / hour - Online RN to BSN program.

SIU Carbondale - LL Distance Bachelor’s & Master’s $354/credit hr. undergrad, Education / Off-Campus Program 217-303-5855 wed.siu.edu degree in Workforce 42 32 plus fees & books Randy Dunn, Ph.D. 2012 2450 Foundation Drive, Suite 100 217-786=3020 [email protected] Education & 12 30 hour program Springfield, IL 62703 Development

ITT Technical Institute 217-547-5700 $18,048/year - full-time, first-time, Jason Thoron, College 2501 Wabash Ave. itt-tech.edu College, private, for-profit N/A N/A 2012 217-547=5750 undergraduate students Director 13 Springfield, IL 62704

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April 2016 PERSONALITY PROFILE

Specialist in student success By Eric Woods

allowed me to do the things I would not Dr. Lesley Frederick was born in Missouri departments including admissions, records supported me in achieving my goals. That and lived in Nebraska and Wisconsin and registration, financial aid, athletics, bigbefore enough settling that in thereSpringfield is plenty five yearsto do ago.but advising, career services, academic support have done otherwise.” She enjoys the size of the city, feeling it is and retention, just to name a few. “Student Now that she is settled in Springfield, withsuccess students is what from is mosttime important,”to time. “I saidalso Frederick sees herself as part of the future PHOTO COURTESY OF LINKEDIN.COM without the traffic congestion of the larger Frederick, who does get to work directly at LLCC and continuing to help students cities. “There are tons of great things to do achieve their goals. “I love Lincoln Land. Shehere, enjoys and we attending are close the enough local theaterif you want and have responsibilities with planning in Every day we can affect students in a to go to St. Louis or Chicago,” said Frederick. order to ensure we are on track to reach our positive way,” said Frederick, who is Dr. Lesley Fredrick bigger productions in the larger cities. She goals. We want to continue improving our recognizelooking ahead the studentsto the 2016 who commencement accomplished symphony orchestra and will travel to see processes and working smarter, especially ceremony. “That is the day we celebrate and Title: Vice President of Student Services, with all the new technology.” Lincoln Land Community College is especially involved in the community, alongFrederick to students has as learned well as a those great who deal hope over their goals. It is my favorite day of the year.” having volunteered with the Boys and Girls the years and enjoys passing her knowledge Frederick does not think about Address:  5250 Shepherd Rd. Clubs, the Central Illinois Food Bank and that anything worth doing is going to be hard. retirement as she truly loves where her Education: Ed.D from Ferris State University the American Cancer Society. She is also to work in higher education. “I was once told whatcareer I do has and taken cannot her. imagine “I am not the doing exact it. taking part in Leadership Springfield. opposite of someone wanting to retire. I love Favorites – Frederick has always loved animals and Though things seem hard, those are what can that she is completely plugged into the Hobby: Golf buteven her wanted early desireto be a to veterinarian become a teacher when sheled make the most difference. I try to remember It is such a big part of me” she said, proud was a child. That dream never came to pass that and pass it along to the students,” she about the future of higher education and Movie: The Godfather said. “We do not always have all the answers. mission of the college. She is very curious Restaurant: Arlington’s her to a career in higher education. Early in To have success in higher education, you duringher life highshe hauledschool. hay for her grandfather, need to learn to deal with ambiguity.” andhow competency-basedmuch more innovative education. colleges “I will would get, and her first paying job was at McDonalds For Frederick, earning her doctoral given the increase in popularity of online Tidbits – degree was a great accomplishment, as she Has four rescue dogs For the better part of 20 years, atis a all.first “Mygeneration parents college and studentgrandparents in her love to see what education will look like in Wants to learn to play the banjo Frederick has worked in higher education. family and was not expected to go to college 30 or 40 years and how Lincoln Land will be Has a boat and enjoys going out on the lake She has been with Lincoln Land Community addressing that.” Connect with Eric Woods College (LLCC) since December of 2010. A were super hard-working people with no at [email protected]. big part of her job with student services college, and they did everything to provide involves working with a variety of for us,” she said. “They always helped and

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April 2016 Sources: Sangamon County School Directory; the individual schools. INDEPENDENT PRIVATE SCHOOLS (Ranked by current enrollment - March 2016)

SCHOOL NAME STREET ADDRESS PHONE (-) WEBSITE (www.) CURRENT YEAR CITY/ST/ ZIP FAX (=) E-MAIL ENROLLMENT PRINCIPAL / DIRECTOR GRADES AFFILIATION EST’D

Sacred Heart-Griffin High School 217-787-1595 Sr. Katherine O’Connor, O.P., Pres.; Sr. 1200 W. Washington shg.org 680 9-12 Catholic 1895 217-787=9856 Margaret Joanne Grueter, O.P., Principal 1 Springfield, IL 62702

Blessed Sacrament Elementary 217-522-7534 748 W. Laurel Ave. bssbruins.org 519 Kathy Lynn Wear Preschool-8 Catholic 1925 217-522=7542 2 Springfield, IL 62704

217-698-1933 Springfield Christian School springfieldchristianschool.org 217-698=1931 Sheri Hall, Principal; 2850 Cider Mill Lane springfieldchristianpreschool. 430 K-8 Christian 1951 217-787-7673 Adrienne Jacobson, Preschool Director 3 Springfield, IL 62702 org (Preschool)

Christ the King Elementary 217-546-3527 1920 Barberry Drive ctkcougars.com 404 Pam Fahey Preschool-8 Catholic 1957 217-546=2159 4 Springfield, IL 62704

St. Agnes Elementary 217-793-1370 251 N. Amos Ave. stagnescatholicschool.org 353 Sister Joan Sorge, O.P. Preschool-8 Catholic 1897 217-793=1238 5 Springfield, IL 62702

Calvary Academy 217-546-5987 Dr. Jay Hinckley, Principal; Christian 1730 W. Jefferson caspringfield.org 300 Preschool-8 1977 217-321=1063 Donna Squires, Education Director Non-Denominational 6 Springfield, IL 62702

Our Saviour School 217-243-8621 455 East State St. oursaviourshamrocks.com 284 Stephanie VanDeVelde, Principal K-8 Catholic 1860 217-245=9981 7 Jacksonville, IL 62650

Our Savior’s Lutheran School 217-546-4531 2645 Old Jacksonville Road oursaviors-school.org 240 Jill Gerberding Preschool-8 Lutheran 1962 217-546=0293 8 Springfield, IL 62704

Little Flower Catholic School 217-529-4511 900 Stevenson Drive little-flower.org 218 Stacie Reichensperger Preschool-8 Catholic 1948 217-529=0405 9 Springfield, IL 62703

Trinity Lutheran School & Preschool 217-787-2323 515 S. MacArthur Blvd. trinity-lutheran.com 200 Trip Rodgers, MS, CAS Preschool-8 Lutheran 1860 217-787=1145 10 Springfield, IL 62704

Cathedral School 217-523-2652 815 S. Sixth St. cathedralschoolil.org 170 Debra Walch Preschool-8 Catholic 1928 217-523=2750 11 Springfield, IL 62703

St. Aloysius Elementary 217-544-4553 2125 N. 21st St. saintaloysius.org 163 Marianne Stremsterfer Preschool-8 Catholic 1928 217-544=1680 12 Springfield, IL 62702

Lutheran High School 217-546-6363 3500 W. Washington spiluhi.org 154 Glenn Rollins, Principal 9-12 Lutheran 1979 217-546=6489 13 Springfield, IL 62711

Routt Catholic High School 217-243-3138 500 East College Ave. routtcatholic.com 123 Nick Roscetti 9-12 Catholic 1902 217-243=3138 14 Jacksonville, IL 62650

Concordia Lutheran School 217-529-3309 concordiacares.org Lutheran Church 2300 Wilshire Road 74 Mark Ploss Preschool-8 1931 217-529=3096 [email protected] Missouri Synod 15 Springfield, IL 62703

Montessori Children’s House 217-544-7702 4147 Sand Hill Road montessorispringfield.org 70 Sue Harris, Director Preschool-6 NonSectarian 1977 217-544=5502 16 Springfield, IL 62702

St. Patrick Catholic School 217-523-7670 1800 South Grand Ave. E. st-patrick.org 60 Sarah Stanley, Principal Preschool-5 Catholic 1910 217-523=0760 17 Springfield, IL 62703

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April 2016 EDUCATION

186: Understanding the connection Results of year-long survey expected to guide future By Catherine O’Connor

One such program is the International institutions and construction of two new There is no question that the challenges focus groups that have been delving into the Baccalaureatesurrounding communities learning program cannot.” for gifted elementaryincluding consolidationsschools. Updated of classrooms existing economicfacing Springfield pressures Public and Schoolsocial Districtissues intricacies of academic, infrastructure, finance continue186 are notto uniquetransform as demographic the educational shifts, and educator evaluation issues. The results of students to numerous opportunities beyond landscape throughout the country. beenthe survey, analyzed which by an reveal independent chamber consultant business students at Iles School, where the curriculum and academic environments which expose members’ observations and insights, have has been transformed into “units of inquiry,” which explore central themes as the the classroom – including arts, athletics, partnershipsSuperintendent by spending Jennifer Gill many has hours embraced away laterand –this along spring. with findings of the chamber’s accreditationframework for of study,Iles’ program driven byis individualbased on the local workforce, and area institutions of the challenge, opening the door for leadership groups – is expected to be released educators and learners. The prestigious tohigher and learningdiscussions – are with examples local organizations of positive andimpact business often cited leaders. by Gill in her presentations communityfrom her desk, leaders. traveling throughout the District 186 is made up of three unique curricula and teaching approaches district to meet with teachers, parents and high schools, seven middle schools, 22 which, according to advocates, can more growth depends on building strong elementary schools, and an early learning effectively prepare students for college. “There is little question that economic strongWhile relationships exploring with what local makes businesses schools specialcenter, needs along programs with adult and education campuses. and In in neighboringAnother of the communities unique programs is the offered new thrive, Gill discovered a common thread in alternative programs, including gifted and by District 186 but not available to students links between educators and business studyconstituencies,” between the according chamber toand Hembrough. the school and other community organizations. The response to critics, Gill notes with pride that biomedical technology course, which is The upcoming release of the collaborative incomeSpringfield students district, as wellwhich as shelower inherited graduation just between 2014 and 2015, graduation rates part of the Health Science Academy and ratesover two and years test ago, scores has large than numbers other ofschool low- have risen by 8.5 percent – the first such has expanded to all three high schools. district promises to reveal much more detail rise in several years. However, according to fromThe four-yeargeneticist academyto physical program therapist gives to on academic, finance, student and educator the Illinois State Board of Education School students a chance to explore careers ranging issues and initiatives based on short- and districts for many miles around. Gill has made Report Card, overall standardized test long-term views of student achievement, it her quest to beat the odds and use all the scores and other measures of achievement cardiothoracic surgeon, according to Bree lifetimegraduation earning rates, potential. college admission, degree tools available to improve learning outcomes in Springfield public schools still fall below functionsHankins, theas one district’s of the publicdistrict’s information business- completion, full-time employment and and challenge negative perceptions. whosethe state association average in members several areas. participated in officer. One goal of the program, which The school district has worked closely with Dan Sale, the CEO of Capital Area Realtors, school-within-a-school to connect students There is no doubt in Gill’s voice when Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce homebuyer clients’ perceptions of schools education partnerships, is to create a she emphasizes the return on investment in thepresident local business and CEO community Chris Hembrough about their in a recent survey to share their insights about medical community. District 186 for the Springfield community. championing a year-long project to survey to the city’s largest career cluster, that of the “The ultimate goal here is that students in Springfield, has a unique perspective. achieve Catherinetheir full potential,” O’Connor shecan said.be reached at perceptions of Springfield public education. Sale said, “For gifted programs or special Another concrete example of the [email protected]. Beyond that, Gill has spent many hours fact- needs education, there’s no doubt about it, improvements in Springfield schools is the finding and providing answers for chamber District 186 can provide programs that the recent $90 million upgrade of facilities,

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April 2016 NONPROFITS

Virtual creativity for a vibrant community By Catherine O’Connor

With the goal of increasing the presence

of public art in Springfield, Rhiannon Gurley is making strides as a consultant by finding distinctive ways to help community organizations implement creative projects. After graduating from college, Gurley, instructora Springfield in native,design spentat both time Benedictine substitute teaching and recently served as an

University and Springfield Art Association. Like many young professionals, she was searching for a comfortable work-life balance when she hit on the idea for her first business venture, Rhiannon’s Arbor, where she provides consultation on community events and communication strategies. More recently, she created a new spin-off ratherentity, Ourthan Vibrantcreating Community yet one more (OVC), arts in order to work with existing nonprofits Gurley, who has experienced hearing impairment, created this silkscreen print titled andorganization staying tofocused serve the on Springfield not becoming area. “Partly There,” as a statement on taking another“Thinking stand-alone with an alternativeagency allows mindset me hearing for granted. A symbol of a hand covering a mouth represents sign language. A close look reveals cracked shapes, words broken up with a giant ear on it, symbolizing to use creativity and learning on the job,” ‘speaking with your hands.’ usingGurley a said.broad For range nearly of 10strategies years, and she PHOTO BY CATHERINE O’CONNOR collaborations.has been gradually building a résumé

As a visual communicator and community engager, Gurley has partnered community art events making cards for with groups such as Gen H Kids, Springfield children in hospitals, Gurley has found that Art Association, Springfield Boys and Girls there is a need for low-cost art activities Clubs, Montessori Children’s House, 4-H to serve diverse populations. For example, and District 186 to explore programs forthe recyclables Mix It Up recyclingwith the goal program of increasing inspires allowingand grants her whichto manage provide and a carry moderate out kids and parents to find inventive uses communityadministrative arts stipend projects. to She pay has her been fees, objects into treasures. problem-solving skills by turning everyday

involved in a Lumina Grant-funded project While there is no actual office location through Southern Illinois University for Our Vibrant Community, Gurley has Carbondale and George Washington live, hands-on interactions with the arts University. Visitors can experience one community as she regularly hosts “Color of Gurley’s community art collaborations With Friends” workshops and parent-child with Springfield Art Association, Memorial art events at various locations throughout toMedical paint Foundation, lady bugs and Hensonbeetles Robinsonon large Springfield. On April 2 and 16 she will stonesZoo, where on the she zooinstructed grounds stroke for asurvivors life-size offer a free event at the Chatham Library where attendees will have the opportunity to craft a pig for the American Diabetes interactive checkerboard game. presentingAssociation with“Kiss anA Pig”art galatherapist to be heldon the in An important ongoing step in launching subjectJune. Also of coloring that month, as a counseling Gurley will resource be co- focusher business will be on is theidentifying development and mapping of an OVC all web-based arts directory and map. The tool, at the Illinois Counseling Association the public art, galleries, creative spaces and Foundation Conference, housed inside the studios in and around Springfield as well as Chiara Center in Riverton. to share offer linkedtheir products webpage and directory programs. listings “Art is more than a gallery,” says Gurley. to allow working artists and organizations “It can be public art, a costume parade, a map, creative cross-walks, bus waiting a calendar“The website that would will be also useful unify for parents all art- shelter, decorating your bike. Instead related events in the Springfield area into of saying art, I prefer the term creative initiatives.” Learn more at www. who want to find something creative to do and keep track of upcoming gallery shows,” Gurley said. Catherine ourvibrantcommunity.comO’Connor can be reached at From seeking grants and sponsors to [email protected]. partnering with women’s centers, juvenile 28 | | Springfield Business Journal centers and other nonprofits and hosting April 2016 COMMUNITY RESOURCES

Simulation project creates empathy By Haley Wilson

community action has shaped her into a During a speech in 1968 regarding the Peace philanthropistDoering’s of active sorts. involvementDoering taught with for Corps, Robert Sargent Shriver, Jr., the architect of the community action movement, said, “Peace will happen not through the absence District 186 for a number of years before of war but through the presence of love. The becoming an active board member and kind of love that will see to it that men have volunteer at the Animal Protective League enough to eat, enough clothes to wear and where she served as lead humane investigator enough houses to live in.” for five years. She is currently an associate of This theme of improving the quality of life the Dominican Sisters with whom she actively through community action became a flagship works on social justice issues. She even finds Sharmininitiative Doering for Sangamon has blazed County the Communitytrail for the time to officiate the Senior Olympics bicycle Resources. As executive director of SCCR, race events. All of these extracurricular activities war on poverty in Springfield. have led her to what she considers her most earlyPerhaps connection Doering’s with greatest community qualification action. important role yet, as executive director at for her leadership position at SCCR is her familiesSCCR. Doering and then has seeingserved themin this succeed position and for nearly 12 years. “Working with struggling In 1966, by request of Mayor Nelson Howarth, Doering’s father became the first move up in their lives is probably my favorite local community action chairman. “At that part of the work we do.” Poverty simulation participants. PHOTO COURTESY OF SHARMIN DOERING time,” Doering recalls, “community action Along with helping families in need, programs included Head Start, Neighborhood Doering (in collaboration with the local Youth Corps, Job Corps, VISTA, Adult Basic whichcommunity raises actionawareness agency) about the facilitates struggles a EducationDoering and was a Small born Business and Development raised in poverty simulation throughout District 186 Center.” of the more than 9,000 impoverished families Ivy, a parent educator for the Early Learning message of educators working collectively Springfield and attended District 186 public participantsand children begin in Springfield. to understand “The what poverty it Center, has had the opportunity to participate towards helping our families in need.” schools from kindergarten through 8th grade. simulation experience is designed to help in two poverty simulations. “The poverty To learn more about the poverty After graduating from Sacred Heart-Griffin, simulations are very eye-opening,” she said. simulation, contact Christine Westerlund Doering attended Lincoln Land Community might be like to live in a typical low-income “Since I work with struggling families every from IACAA atHaley 217-789-0125. Wilson is a local writer and bachelor’sCollege for and one master’s year before degree transferring in education. to family trying to survive from month to day, I am thankful that there is a program marketing professional with a bachelor’s Illinois State University, eventually earning a themonth,” simulation Doering is states. to enlighten She emphasizes educators that on available for educators to experience what degree in communication arts. the simulation is not a game. The object of they go through.” Ivy has also had the andShe Duncan. lives in Springfield with her husband, opportunity to work with Doering as she Gary Doering, along with their two cats, Nigel the daily struggles of local underprivileged facilitates the simulations and says, “Sharmin families in a realistic production model. Alice does an excellent job of driving home the A brief description of the simulation experience

designed to help participants begin to The poverty simulation experience is dolls in these roles the number of active during the course of four 15-minute “weeks.” Volunteers, preferably persons who have someparticipants are isrecently reduced todeserted 80.) by the The simulation is conducted in a large alsofaced recruited or are facing to assume poverty, the are roles recruited of police to understand what it might be like to live in a Some families are newly unemployed, areroom withtables the “families”representing seated incommunity groups in staff the resource tables. Volunteers are sensitizetypical low-income participants family to the trying realities to survive faced the center of the room. Around the perimeter byfrom low-income month to people. month. The object is to “breadwinner,” some are homeless, and toofficer three and hours. an “illegal It includes activities” an introduction person. others are recipients of TANF (Temporary resources and services for the families. The experience lasts from two and a half assume the roles of up to 26 different earnedAssistance income. for NeedyStill others Families, are formerly senior These services include a bank, super center, In the simulation, up to 88 participants AFDC), either with or without additional Community Action Agency, employer, utility and briefing, the actual simulation income or grandparents raising their company, pawn broker, grocery, social exercise, and a debriefing period in which families facing poverty. It is recommended citizens receiving disability or retirement service agency, faith-based agency, payday participants and volunteer staffers share that dolls be used for the 1-3 year old careand center. title loan facility, mortgage company, their feelings and experiences and talk children, as these roles do not actively grandchildren. The task of the “families” is school, community health center, and child about what they have learned about the participate in the simulation. (If you use to provide for basic necessities and shelter lives of people in poverty.

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Immigration law By Thomas C. Pavlik, Jr.

true intent to return. For those entering the political debate in our country almost The issue of immigration has been part of much as in this most recent election cycle. on a temporary visa, there can be since its founding but perhaps never as beconsequences happy that toyou thereafter entered applyingunder false for a green card, as the government will not immigrationTo understand law. the debate, I think it’s helpful to have a basic understanding of pretenses. Nonetheless, in practice, many to entry into the United States for foreign types of temporary, non-immigrant visas Generally speaking, there are two paths can be extended almost indefinitely. The H-1B visa that is mentioned so citizens – by temporary visa or by permanent often these days (for persons working in visa. The distinction is critical as (with few specialty occupations requiring at least a exceptions) it drives the end result. bachelor’s degree or equivalent on-the- issuedA temporary to those whovisa intendis known to asreturn a non- to job experience), although categorized as a theirimmigrant home country visa. Inafter other a certain words, period it’s temporary visa, is actually a “dual intent” citizenshipvisa. That is, or it permanent is a type of residence. visa that allows at the end of the rainbow for this type of one to “change their mind” and apply for of time. There is no citizenship waiting Permanent visas, also known as green visa. Once it’s expired, the person must cards, grant one permanent residence return home. Typical temporary visas and typically lead to citizenship. As would be issued for tourism, medical differentsuch, permanent paths to a visas green are card. typically more treatment, marriage, education and difficult to obtain. There are a number of certain temporary workers. as thereThese is visas no intent are not to stay really in partthe United of the permanentFirst, there’s resident the familyof the pathUnited for States. those immigration system in the strictest sense, who have a relative who is a citizen or

States permanently. Each particular visa This path is based on public policy that musthas its show own thatapplication s/he is andgoing requirements. to attend a family unification is a good thing. The For a student visa, for example, one closer the family relationship, the easier it is to obtain a family visa. A spouse may recognized educational institution, and be brought over in one year, while a sibling that s/he has sufficient funds to attend. may have to wait over ten years. withNo the matter home the country type of to temporary demonstrate visa, a The second path is based on the government will require sufficient ties employment. The employer must go 30 | | Springfield Business Journal through a certification process with the April 2016 government to prove that it was not able to issuedare selected the window at random is closed to be for eligible, the year. but find a United States citizen for the position once 50,000 of these visas are actually at issue. In general, then, this path is designed for those with unique skill sets No matter the path, and no matter thethat waits are hard growing to come longer by. for There those are with five otherwisewhether oneeligible seeks for a entry temporary into the or general categories within this path – with permanent visa, one must still be path is part of the current political debate less rare skill sets and experience. This United States. For example, someone who committed a serious crime or previously Unitedwith reference States citizens. to whether, in reality, it’s entered the United States without a visa trueOne that of no the jobs most are beingcommonly taken mentionedaway from would generally be ineligible for any visa. However, as with virtually every aspect of the law, there are a multitude of exceptions types of employment visa is the EB-5 – the – called “waivers.” so-called “million dollar visa.” For those Those who receive a visa can with the financial wherewithal, this may subsequently have them revoked – what be one of the easiest options. This visa is commonly known as “deportation.” For requires the applicant to purchase or start example, violating immigration or criminal leasta company 10 jobs with for Uniteda minimum States investment citizens. of laws may lead to a revocation. Due to $1,000,000. The investment must create at backlogs and appeal rights, it often takes quite some time for one to actually be This third path, and one that is thedeported. deportation Currently, laws. controversies center mustparticularly demonstrate controversial that s/he today, has suffered is the on whether the government is enforcing refugee visa. To be eligible, the applicant Finally, for those who have permanent past (or is in fear of future) persecution visas and have proven themselves to be on the basis of race, religion, nationality, model citizens, the end of the road can lead applicantpolitical view must or then membership satisfy certain in a medical certain to actual citizenship. Although the actual andgroup. security After clearingcriteria to this be initialeligible hurdle, for entry. the laws are quite complicated, in general, citizenship is available to those who (a) have held a green card as a resident of the The current controversy relates to differing United States for at least five years, (b) can applicantsviewpoints andas to as whether to the number the government of these read, write, and speak English, (c) have an is thoroughly vetting the current crop of understanding of U.S. history and civics, (d) are over the age of 18, (e) have been visas being issued. physically present at least 30 months out The fourth path is via the “lottery.” of the last five years, and (f) are “of good homeEvery yearcountry the governmenthas low immigration makes a certain rates andmoral [are] character, well-disposed attached to to the the good principles order number of visas available to people whose of the Constitution of the United States, residents of a country that sent more than to the United States. It is not available to and happinessThomas ofC. thePavlik United is an States.”attorney with Delano Law Offices, LLC in Springfield. 50,000 immigrants to the United States Springfield Business Journal | | 31 over the last five years. 110,000 applicants April 2016 NEW BUSINESS LISTINGS

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April 2016 MEDICAL NEWS

SCI clinical trial to test melanoma vaccine

the clinical trial vaccine,” Stone said. Patients to receive product in Springfield when its Springfield Clinic to the alliance will greatly bePatients eligible who to have participate been diagnosed in a new with clinical Stage receive the vaccine injections over a two-year doors opened for the first time on Feb. 18. enhance the scope, velocity and impact of II or III melanoma and have had surgery may period. “Two of every three patients receive As of March 18, 75 patients had declared our healthcare quality improvement work.” inthe the vaccine. clinical The trial third are receives a reaction a placebo.” at the site The of HCI Springfield to be their dispensary of bySpringfield Memorial Clinic Health becomes System the and third Southern partner trial at Simmons Cancer Institute at Southern themost injection frequent and problems fatigue. reportedStone sees by dozens patients of choice. “We have had a very positive response in the alliance, which was launched in 2014 Illinois University School of Medicine. The melanoma patients annually and says those from patients in the first month,” said HCI professorclinical trial of is dermatology studying the ateffectiveness SIU School of of a general manager Jennifer Dewitt. “Overall, SIUIllinois Telehealth University summit HealthCare. to vaccine for melanoma. Stephen Stone, M.D., the years. He attributes that to tanning and andthey secure have been atmosphere very satisfied when withthey ourcome staff’s into discuss reimbursement tanningnumbers beds have as increasedwell as recognizing significantly tumors over knowledge of the product and the friendly usesMedicine, a combination is the principal of proteins investigator associated on the withstudy. laboratory-grownThis Phase III melanoma melanoma clinical cells trial to the dispensary.” Of the nearly 75 individual theTelehealth health of haspopulations revolutionized and reducing modern costs earlier due to better diagnostics. The clinical customers to walk through the door in the -medicine, and reimbursing maximizing doctors technology, as well. improving Southern informationtrial is open toabout men this and womenand other ages cancer 18 to first month, 53 have been repeat business, stimulate the body’s immune system to fight 80 with Stage II and III melanoma. For more with the average customer spending about the cancer. The international study currently $165 per visit. The most popular products dayIllinois summit University on the Schoolstate of oftelehealth Medicine in has 63 sites open, all of which are in North cancer.related trials at Simmons Cancer Institute sold in Springfield were sativa and indica Telehealth is hosting its second free, one- melanomaAmerica. Stone were hopes diagnosed to enroll in 10the patientsUnited call 217-545-1946 or visit www.siumed.edu/ strain flower products and edible forms. HCI in the next year. More than 73,000 cases of HCI Alternatives hits operates each week Monday-Saturday from Illinois, focusing on public policy changes on one-month milestone 12-6 p.m. Patients can access all necessary reimbursement for telehealth, online care States in 2015, according to the American mynewmeds.com.forms to sign up for Illinois’ Medical Cannabis strategies and health plan perspectives. The attributedCancer Society. to melanoma. Of the approximately Initial treatment 13,000 for cautiously optimistic about future growth of Program by visiting the HCI website at www. meeting will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., deaths from skin cancer each year, 10,000 are Illinois’Health cannabis Central industry Illinois after Alternatives completing is Springfield Clinic joins Midwest Monday, April 4, at the Memorial Center Healthcare Quality Alliance for Learning and Innovation, 228 W. Miller melanoma is surgery, followed by radiation Street in Springfield. Speakers include state and/or chemotherapy, depending on the marijuanaits first month dispensary in business says atits its total Springfield patient and national leaders, private payers and advanced stage of the disease. Interferon and facility. The capital city’s first medical purposeSpringfield of the Clinic Midwest has joined Healthcare the Midwest Quality health care providers. Topics will include toipilumumab reduce the are recurrence currently ofthe melanoma only approved after Healthcare Quality Alliance (MHQA). “The coverage laws, reimbursable services and treatment by the Federal Drug Administration count increased by nearly 300 percent in the innovative payment methodologies. Health first month of operation. “We like the direction andAlliance community is to develop outcomes innovative across solutions central for care administrators, clinicians/providers, surgery and initial treatment. “However, we are headed,” said Health Central CEO Chris improving healthcare access, quality, safety governmentfacility administrators agencies, are publicencouraged health to the effectiveness of interferon is limited Stone. “It’s not where we want, or expect, attend.departments, Registration schools is andencouraged skilled for nursing this and patients using the drug have reported to be long term by any means, but clearly Illinois,” said Charles Callahan, executive arefeeling participating ill, flu-like in symptomspreliminary and studies severe of people are starting to explore the medical vice president and chief operating officer [email protected] to register. depression,” Stone said. “At least 100 patients benefits that our products provide.” The of Memorial Health System and executive free summit. Call 217-545-7830 or email dispensary had 26 qualified patients register director of the alliance. “The addition of

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April 2016 RESTAURANT REVIEW

Balen’s Bar and Grill By Thomas C. Pavlik, Jr.

With the recent departure of a handful of see the proprietors of Balen’s deciding to Balen’s menu is about what you’d expect fried jalapenos ($9.99), while the truly downtown restaurants, I was pleased to for a bar/restaurant. However, there were wholeadventuresome thing and canthey’ll add put sautéed your picture habanero on a few curveballs – such as the PBJ panini thepeppers wall. for an additional dollar. Eat the downtownoccupy the and former I hoped Brickhouse that Balen’s space would on butter($6.50 -and $7.99) strawberry made with jelly griddled and the thick option cut My party opted for much more Fifth St. It’s always good to see activity bread together with “super crunchy” peanut pedestrian selections. One of my guests Horchata booze-infused milkshake. decided on the build-your-own-burger deliver good food and service. Thankfully, I of a variety of fun items thrown in (like the believe Balen’s has. “BabyOther Bump” items served that with caught pickles our or “Theeyes Compared to the former occupants of King,” served with banana and bacon). option (choice of two toppings, including this space, Balen’s has softened the look with a fried egg and bacon, $8.99). She was muted hues of grey and blue. Everything included the “Flying Wings” (slow braised pleased to see that Balen’s uses an Angus seems spruced up. Although the dominant pork “wings”, fried and tossed with a chuck and beef brisket mix and what we of a restaurant feel than its predecessor. Of standard tavern chili (no beans, plenty of feature is the long bar, Balen’s exudes more choice of wing sauce, $9.99); cheesesteak assume was a 70/30 ratio to allow for a oil) but was topped with chopped fresh sandwiches ($9.99 - $10.99), the “Oinker sufficient amount of fat to deliver on the combination pleasing with an appropriate tomatoes. Although I found the entire course, there are the requisite large screen Salad” (romaine, guacamole, fire roasted flavor. She was particularly tickled that our TVs and sports memorabilia peppered corn, black beans, peppers, cilantro, server advised that the kitchen would go so My other guest and I each opted to amount of flavor and heat, my other throughout. The ceiling has exposed smoked gouda, pulled pork, bbq and ranch, far as to cook the burger rare on request. start with a cup of the “Balen Family Secret companion did not find it to his liking. ductwork which, coupled with the wood $8.99); and the “Taj Mahal” sandwich Seating consists of high-top tables in the Chili isn’t what’s going to drive diners to floors, made acoustics a little challenging. (spicy red curry marinated grilled chicken Sandwiches and burgers come with Balen’s come to Balen’s but it’s nice to have the with slaw and spicy lemon mayo, $8.99). Recipe” Chili ($3.99) followed by the Club a split decision. option, even though our review ended in front, with booths and low-tops in the back. Sandwich (turkey, ham, bacon, lettuce, There’s also plenty of seating at the bar. chips. Waffle fries or sweet potato fries are avocado and mayo on a toasted ciabatta The burger came out a nice medium We visited on a weekday just after noon available for an extra dollar. roll, $9.99) and the “Off the Cobb Salad” rare exactly as requested and was reported to find Balen’s about two-thirds filled. Perhaps the most intriguing item was (romaine, grilled chicken, bacon, ham, a generous portion of thin-cut homemade with pineapple habanero wing sauce and as juicy and flavorful. It was served with There was a steady stream of diners the the “Capital Punishment Burger” – served green onion, guacamole, croutons, bleu chips. My guest commented that she would entire time we were there, most of whom cheese and ranch, $9.50). were downtown workers. topped with ghost pepper jack cheese and The chili came out first. It looked like come back for the burger – high praise

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April 2016 Maple bacon salad. PHOTOS BY MARANDA POTTERF Authentic cheesesteak.

Balen’s did a good job. indeed from someone who’s known to be iced tea glasses were well monitored. We BALEN’S BAR AND GRILL quite picky about such things. Service was good throughout, and our The club sandwich was reported as on 217 South 5th Street, Springfield, IL Atmosphere: HHHH the higher end of the club spectrum, but particularly appreciated the offer of “to go” nothing to write home about. Then again, cups on the way out – a nice touch. 217-679-0678 Service: HHHH1/2 short of adding different ingredients, it’s Overall, Balen’s has done a nice job. balensgrill.com Food: HHHH optionhard to toget swap excited in aboutgrilled a clubsalmon sandwich. for an It has kept some of the classics that Perhaps that’s why Balen’s gives you the most diners expect to see while adding Sunday - Wednesday, 11 am to 10 pm; Price: HHH1/2 (a bit pricey) Balen’s up on the offer. tosome Balen’s creative for a surpriseslong and toprosperous keep things life Thursday – Saturday, 11 am to 1 am Suitability for Business Lunch: HHHH additional dollar. Next time we’ll take downtown.interesting. We’ll be back, with best wishes Wheelchair Access: Yes OVERALL: 4 The salad was a fun play on the classic Thomas C. Pavlik is an Credit Cards: Yes Cobb, with a surprisingly generous helping attorney with Delano Law of toppings. My special request for ranch Offices, LLC, in Springfield. on the side was accommodated. Again, it’s hard to get too excited about a salad but

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April 2016 BUSINESS NEWS

Construction contract awarded encourage job growth and economic for UIS student union

development throughout Illinois. Rauner The University of Illinois board of trustees was joined by DCEO Director Jim Schultz, approved a contract that will kick off Illinois Chamber of Commerce Chairman construction of the first-ever student union Matt Gambs, Illinois Economic Development at the University of Illinois at Springfield Association Chair Angela Griffin and (UIS), a $21.7 million facility scheduled business and local economic development for completion in January 2018. Trustees effortsleaders frombetween across thethe state. Department “This executive of willawarded be athe $12.7 general million contractor contract to forWilliam the order formally establishes collaborative project.Brothers Four Construction other contracts Inc. of totaling Peoria, nearly which Dennis Miner Tricia Nelson Becker Commerce and the Illinois Business and Economic Development Corporation to Community Foundation welcomes the area of human research subject ethics $6.1 million for plumbing, electrical and jump-start economic development in our new board members and in the generation of medical research ventilation work also have been awarded, state,” Rauner said. “ILBEDC will make us protocols. She is a board member of but did not require board approval. The idlymore competitivewatching neighboring to put Illinois states back in andthe of Lincoln has elected two new members planned two-story, 50,000-square-foot othersgame after lure yearsbusinesses of sitting and on jobs the away sidelines, from toThe join Community its board Foundation of directors for thein 2016. Land facility has long been a top priority for UIS, the Springfield Art Association and the providing a hub for student life and fostering Sangamon Valley Youth Symphony, is a greater sense of community on the growing, Illinois. This collaboration will field a highly DennisMiner C. Miner recently and Triciaretired Nelson from Becker the an active member of District 186 Parent 5.400-student campus in the state capital. competitive, proactive organization focused will serve four-year terms as directors. Teacher Organization, and is a troop Trustees gave project and design approval collaboratestrictly on businesswith the developmentcorporation to and more job leader for Girl Scouts of Central Illinois. for the new student union in January 2014, creation.” The Department of Commerce will State of Illinois where he served as Within the Community Foundation, a move that allowed Chancellor Susan Koch chief financial officer at the Illinois Becker has been a member of Young and UIS officials to ramp up efforts to raise efficiently pursue economic development Department on Aging. Prior to that role, Philanthropists, Women for Women $8 million in private donations to build through the use of private sector resources he served as chief financial officer at the and the advisory council. She is a willthe newmeet facility. their fundraising More than goal $5.3 before million the in Kidzeumand expertise. to receive in-kind support Illinois Emergency Management Agency graduate of Springfield High School and gifts have been raised and officials say they from Peerless Cleaning and for 20 years and worked in program the University of Illinois at Urbana- will be paid through campus funds and a Restoration Services development at the Illinois Department theirChampaign three children. and at Chicago. She and her facility opens. The remaining $13.7 million Foundation’sof Commerce scholarship & Community committee Affairs. husband John reside in Springfield with He has served on the Community construction fee that students approved Peerless Cleaning and Restoration Services “The staff and current board of the overwhelminglyGovernor signs inexecutive a 2012 referendum. order directing has generously gifted $50,000 worth of and advisory council as well as several Community Foundation are thrilled to Department of Commerce to work with doesn’tin-kind cleaningbring Kidzeum’s services fundraising to the Kidzeum goal local boards, including the Mu Delta welcome Dennis and Tricia to our board new economic development nonprofit of Health and Science. Although this gift Lambda Charitable Foundation, Lincoln of directors,” said John Stremsterfer, operating budget once open and will ensure graduateLand Community of Southeast College High BoardSchool and president and CEO of the Community order directing the Illinois Department of that$50,000 Kidzeum closer, itwill will be take a pressurewell maintained off of the Financial Partners Credit Union. He is a Foundation. “They are committed Governor Bruce Rauner signed an executive community leaders who will play pivotal Illinois State University, and he and his connectroles as people the Community who care with Foundation causes Commerce to work in collaboration with the facility. “We are very excited about the wife, Rebecca, reside in Springfield. moves forward with its mission to newly formed Illinois Business and Economic Kidzeum and what a positive impact it will Becker previously worked in medical Development Corporation (ILBEDC) to have on the Springfield community,” says research administration, specifically in that matter.” attract businesses and investment and Peerless owner Brad Wike.

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April 2016 TRANSPORTATION

An urbane update on the ubiquitous Uber By David A. Kelm

Uber: Fair as a premium fare period. “I hit the

adverb: having theuber specified property insurprisingly the capital fewcity. hurdles to leap, and the to an extreme or excessive degree, as in, service has become increasingly popular fair every night because after the beer tents “Dude, you’re like so -ripped, brother,” closed there were riders everywhere and as overheard at the local gym (shockingly, “When I started driving, I did it as a bit the rates were great for drivers,” Cook said. never directed towards your theoretically for my radio show,” said Ray Lytle, who has Even fuller disclosure: Your writer has humble writer); adjective: designatinguber a- been driving for Uber since last October. never ridden in a Springfield area taxi. Surely person or thing that exceeds the norms or “The idea was to drive on the weekends and there are many wonderful taxi drivers and limits of its kind or class. As in, “The timerecord radio riders show. for audio“I ended for up the really show.” enjoying At the spotless new taxis shuttling riders hither and intellectuals gathered in Davos to bask in time, Lytle was hosting an afternoon drive- Ray Lytle PHOTO COURTESY OF WTAX.COM yon across the amber waves of Springfield. their own radiance;” proper noun: name However, some riders have found the Uber “Whatof the disruptivethe hell is Uber21st century ride service; the experience – meeting people from out experience to be more to their liking. Alex leader in the “sharing economy.” As in, of town and talking with people about their himselfHamlin in fits the the company Uber rider of friends prototype at a local – a ?” Paul said to Sam at evening downtown – and the money turned young professional who on occasion finds 6:42 a.m. last Saturday morning at Panera out to be nice.” from the bars,” Cook said. “But in the past couple of months, I’ve driven mid-week to wasn’ton the arguing.west side; I Uberedverb: To Uber, meaning to Lytle, who is currently not on the air in bar. “Before Uber, my friends and I would make some extra cash and driven Hy-Vee use aFor ride those sharing still service;trying to “He follow was along buying. and I Springfield but hosts a popular podcast at call a cab after the bars,” Hamlin said. “Some shoppers and tourists from Italy.” Cook fearful that this month’s column it home may that or night.” may MorningDisaster.net, relates that since he rides home were sketchy. Sometimes the began driving, ride requests have increased tosays pay that off his on car a typical early. weekend he clears driver didn’t know where he was going. month after month. While holidays, such as $200 and his Uber driving has allowed him One time we were taken through a fast food not be in English, Uber is a huge deal. Not Thanksgiving evening, New Year’s Eve and drive-through before heading to the house.” Full disclosure: Your writer has never “yuge” like Donald Trump. Bigger. Much the St. Patrick’s Day parade are big rider muchSince Uberthe ride came will to cost town, and Hamlin you can has see used the bigger. In Springfield, Uber is becoming the days, average daily ridership has gone up. thesummoned Red Sea an inUber The (although, Ten Commandments when I do, I’m the service exclusively. “Uber tells you how go-to car service for more than just hipsters “I’ve done runs to the airport and picked thinking about doing it a la Moses parting ). going downtown to the bars. A little over up older riders who were going to visit a whereroute betweenI didn’t feel locations safe or on where your phone,”the car a year since Uber hit Springfield’s pot- friend at the hospital,” Lytle said. “Recently, Uber riders in Springfield report a service said Hamlin. “I never had a ride or a driver hole strewn one-way streets, drivers are I wanted to see if full overnight would work that is efficient, clean and affordable. experiencing a brisk business, and riders are and I ended up having riders for 12 straight More importantly to some, no “awkward, wasn’t clean and nice.” creepy stuff” has been reported. Kathleen thatpleased runs with a thesmart quality phone and app cost. connecting hours – 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. – and my car was In the 15 months since Uber landed in Uber Technologies Inc. is a tech company full the whole time!” McCarthy has Ubered in Springfield and a Springfield, it appears to have been taken few larger cities like Chicago and San Diego. coupledGiven with the the smart fact that phone Uber apphas been and in like a cute puppy with a cold nose. The “I’ve never had a problem using Uber around those looking for a ride to approved drivers aGPS presence technology in larger used metropolitan by the service, areas reviews from riders and drivers alike with private cars. The comparison to a taxi town,” McCarthy said. “The app is easy to use expressed nothing but positive experiences. service is hard to avoid but is not necessarily slidingand it ispayment very convenient scale can end and up economical.” being more Perhaps the only quibble voiced was the McCarthy did point out, though, that Uber’s an “apples-to-apples” argument. Uber for years, the perception by some is demographicssliding fee scale, are butbeginning that wasto shift balanced from drivers are independent contractors who that Uber riders (“Uberers?” “Uberites?” by the quality of the cars and drivers. The pass a background check, own a vehicle Uberians?” “Uberistas?”) are young, upscale expensive than a taxi. “At 3 a.m. when the worthy of Uber (2005 or newer) and who professionals with no car and no kids who barsUber close, riders everyone pay through is looking the for app an with Uber a only young, technologically-savvy riders to set their own hours and driving schedule. Uber to the hot new small-plate private and rates go up.” include those who are just looking to get Uber launched in 2009 and arrived club on the Lower East Side North Upper no cash changes hands between riders and from point A to point B as easily as possible. in Springfield in January 2015. As of the River District. In Springfield, that perception credit card or payment service like PayPal – There had been some naysayers who middle of 2015, the service was available in seems to hold. Well, other than the small deposit. It is important to point out that Uber grumbled that Uber would not find success 58 countries and in 300 cities worldwide. plate private club. drivers. Drivers are paid weekly with direct in Springfield but in the last year or so it has While the service appears to be wildly The Springfield ridership is changing landscape.become obvious that it –and perhaps similar popular, a number of municipalities though, at least according to driver Dan fees vary depending on ridership levels. For services – will become part of the city’s instance, when Cook did an afternoon run to have put up barriers, imposed fees and Cook. On a typical weekend, Cook will look a lower rate than someone who ordered up David A. Kelm is a Springfield the grocery store with a rider, that rider paid prevented drivers from infringing on areas for easy ridership by parking in downtown area attorney. He can be reached at that have been traditionally controlled by Springfield near popular bars. “I usually [email protected]. cab companies. In Springfield, however, drive from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. and mostly a ride after the Saturday St. Patrick’s Day the company and drivers have had drive folks to the bars and then home parade. Cook pointed to the Illinois State

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