Spring Into Action 2009 Benefit for the Medina County Battered Women’s Shelter ~Many thanks to everyone involved in this important event. Everyday, the Battered Women's Shelter sees the effects of domestic violence in our community. Families arrive at the shelter at a very high level of stress, low level of coping, and extreme vulnerability. With Government cutbacks and the rise in domestic violence (much due to our financial crisis), this shelter is in desperate need of funding. We thank you and hope you enjoy the day!~

Schedule of Events… 12:00 pm: Check-In, Grab a Glass (1st Tasting—Pinot Grigio) and Shop with our Vendors

1:00 pm: Program Starts Martina Sharp-Grier from Battered Women’s Shelter “Domestic Violence 101—Surviving and Growing in these fragile economic times”

1:30 pm: (2nd Tasting—Reisling) Wendy Ormsby, D.C., HealthSource of Brunswick “What is the Law of Attraction and how can it work in my Life?”

2:00 pm: (3rd Tasting—Chardonnay) Betsy Muller, ACEP Certified Energy Practitioner, Indigo Connection “Lift Your Spirits Instantly!”

3:00 pm: (4th Tasting—Pinot Noir) Margey Lowery, Owner, Ladies Who Launch “Follow Your Passion”

3:30 pm: Break and Shop

4:00 pm: (5th Tasting—Cabernet Savignon) Dawn Waldrop, National Speaker, Image Expert & Author, Best Impressions “Spring Clean your closet by simplifying your life with best colors & styles”

5:00 pm: Spring Fashion Show, Hosted by Dress Barn

5:30 pm: Cash Bar, Shop, and Relax

6:00 pm: Raffle for Chamber of Commerce Baskets

“Help one another…is part of the religion of sisterhood” ~Louisa May Alcott Our Beautiful Host Andrea Vecchio, Good Company Today

Andrea Vecchio started her television career working as an Associate Producer at WEWS-TV for Cleveland's legendary morning show "The Morning Exchange."

During this time, Andrea had the opportunity to work among many of Cleveland's most talented journalists, including Fred Griffith. While working as a producer on "The Morning Exchange," Andrea had an early taste of things to come when she received her first out of town assignment to interview Academy Award-Winning actor Tom Hanks.

Three years later, she left her hometown and traveled to Zanesville Ohio to begin her job as an on-air reporter for WHIZ-TV. While in Zanesville, Andrea aired news reporters for both the local television and radio stations. In 2000, Andrea returned to Cleveland and started working as a producer and entertainment reporter for her current broadcast home, WKYC-TV.

Andrea Vecchio In 2005, Andrea began her dual job as a television host and producer when WKYC- TV launched the new, local talk show "Good Company." Born and raised in Elyria Ohio, a graduate of Magnificat High School in Rocky River and a loyal Buckeye who received her Undergraduate Degree in English from Ohio State University, Andrea is delighted to be working in Cleveland close to her family. Our Amazing Presenters

Martina Sharp-Grier, Battered Women’s Shelter (330) 723-9610 ~

Wendy Ormsby, D.C., HealthSource of Brunswick (330) 220-6111 ~Dr. Ormsby has been practicing for nine years and has been in her current location for 4 years. Since she began practicing chiropractic, Dr. Ormsby has kept up to date on many continuing educational classes, ensuring that her patients receive the most comprehensive and advanced holistic and chiropractic care. Much of her practice is based on her inner faith and appreciation of the perfection which exists in all of us.

Betsy Muller, The Indigo Connection (440) 238-4731 ~Betsy Muller, founder of The Indigo Connection, is an Energy Coach and spiritual business leader who specializes in helping others experience “life in the flow”. As an accomplished practitioner and teacher, Betsy’s passion is empowering individuals and groups to harness and integrate positive energy and spiritual healing into life and business situations for outstanding results. She offers group coaching, women’s breakfast networking programs, training in energy coaching techniques, consulting for holistic service businesses and private coaching by phone or in person. Margey Lowery, Ladies Who Launch (440) The Ladies Who Launch mission is to make entrepreneurship accessible to any woman with a project, dream or aspiration to start her own business and be successful. To facilitate our mission, we offer you content, resources, advice and community both online and in-person through our workshops and local communities.

Dawn Waldrop, Best Impressions (330) 483-0411 ~Dawn Waldrop is a leading expert on business attire. She helps organizations increase revenues through the image of the employees. Dawn develops a system that leads employees to attire choices that are in alignment with the corporate interest while maintaining their authenticity and individuality. Her uncanny ability to connect with audiences stimulates the participant’s self-awareness. Dawn uses visuals and audience participation to create a highly interactive, fun and powerful learning experience. Dawn has a message women need to hear – How to appreciate and compliment their unique beauty and body for a healthy life. Dawn’s captivating presence offers women the know-how that enables them to produce immediate results and reap the benefits for years to come. www.best-impressions.com

Dress Barn, Medina For the best clothes ever!

Our Wonderful Vendors Aflac Insurance, Anne Phoenix website (216) 346-6361 ~ Ameriprise Financial, Margie Scheimann (440) 544-3525 ~Financial planning for every woman BeautiControl, Paula Orrick www.thespagal.com (440) 823-4099 ~Bringing the Spa experience to YOU! Carolyn Berger, Massotherapist (330) 667-2285 ~Amazing “chi” machine for your feet! ClevelandMomsLikeMe, Jacquie Chakirelis (216) 344-7423 ~Cleveland Moms Connecting on All Levels Decadent Delights, Anne Murphy www.annesdecadentdelights.com (216) 401-1340 ~Gourmet Chocolate for Any and Every Occasion! Elegant Essentials, Shellie Graf www.elegantessentialsonline.com (800) 350-5053 ~A Beautiful, Elegant, Post-Mastectomy Boutique Elizabeth Howell, Psychic www.elizabethhowell.com (330) 722-9603 ~5 minute tarot card readings for $5.00~Learn about your angels, past lives, and future! Holistic Moms, Jennifer Hagele (330) 483-4800 ~ Logenberger Baskets, Mary Takas website (330) 483-4180 ~ Mary Kay Cosmetics, Debra Monaco www.marykay.com (330) 483-4686 ~ Medina General Hospital, contact names (330) 725-1000 ~Info on Breast Cancer, signs and symptoms, prosthetics Miche Bags, Denise Wigley www.michebag.com (330) 723-6167 ~ Pampered Chef, Charisse Nikel website (number) ~ Partylite, Kris Lohr www.partylite.biz/krislohr (440) 665-1279 ~Candles for every occasion Plan B digital photography, Deanne Thomas and Danielle Casteel (330) 723-6382 ~portraits, weddings, family and senior pics, events www.planbdigitalphotography.com Pure Romance, Karen Schmit website (440) 724-0895 ~ Room with a View Designs, Linda Garrett website (phone) ~ RNR Creations, Rose Roscoe website (330) ~BEAUTIFUL Wedding invitations at 40% retail pricing! Silpada Designs & Send Out Cards, Suzanne Rupp (330) 220-3648 ~Fun, relaxed “ladies night out” with jewelry! www.Mysilpada.com/Suzanne.Rupp Southwest General Health Center, www.swgeneral.com (phone) ~BP screenings and Heart Disease information “#1 Killer of Women” Tastefully Simple, Michelle Strouse website (330) 416-3969 ~ Tupperware, Ellen Lewis www.TWdeals.com (440) 552-0747 ~Earning money while I sleep… Uppercase Living, Stephanie Lime website (216) 274-5901 ~Fill you house with uplifting words… Our Tremendous Sponsors

Medina County Women’s Journal

Coppertop at Cherokee Hills Golf Club

Southwest General Health Center Medina General Hospital

Our HUGE Baskets donated by all of the businesses in Medina County. Please shop locally!!

Statistics of Battered Women

. 7% of women (3.9 million) are physically abused by their partners, and 37% (20.7 million) are verbally or emotionally abused. . Every 9 seconds a woman is physically abused by her husband. . 95% of assaults on spouses or ex-spouses are committed by men against women. . 30% of women presenting with injuries to the emergency department had injuries caused by battering. . From 7% to 26% of pregnant women are abused. . 42% of murdered women are killed by their intimate partners. . Within the last year, 7% of American women (3.9 million) who are married or living with someone as a couple were physically abused, and 37% (20.7 million) were verbally or emotionally abused by their spouse or partner. (The Commonwealth Fund, N.Y. 1991) . Every 9 seconds a woman is physically abused by her husband. (The Commonwealth Fund, N.Y. 1991) . The U.S. Department of Justice estimates that 95% of assaults on spouses or ex-spouses are committed by men against women. (Assessing Violent Couples, H. Douglas, Families in Society, 11/91) . Domestic violence is a repetitive in nature: about 1 in 5 women victimized by their spouse or ex-spouse reported that they had been a victim of a series of at least 3 assaults in the last 6 months. (Bureau of Justice Statistics, 10/93) . 30% of Women presenting with injuries to the emergency department were identified as having injuries caused by battering. (American Journal of Public Health, 1/89) . Pregnancy is a risk factor. Several studies indicate a range of incidence from 17% to 26% of pregnant women. (Public Health Nursing, 9/87) . 42% of murdered women are killed by their intimate partners. (FBI's 88-91 Uniform Crime Reports)