SEMO-NASV

7th Annual Children's Charity Golf Tournament!!!!!

Thank you to everyone who came out to the Dalhousie Golf Club Monday, July 18, 2011 to contribute to another successful golf tournament.  Thanks to you, SEMO-NASV raised over $13,000 to help victims of child physical and sexual abuse. 

Special thanks to our sponsors and in-kind donors:  Zonta, Sherry and Junior Baker, Carla Eads, Jana Weiny, Kiwanis, Southeast HEALTH, Commerce Bank, Midwest Agri-Chemico, Cape Printing Co, Ameren UE, Teena Sharrock, Rushing Marine Service, Childer's Bail Bonds,Technology and Networking, First State Community Bank, The Allens, Kidds Oil, State Farm, AT&T, Marsha Haskell, Red Letter, Cape Girardeau Roller Derby Girls, Cape Auto Tire, Rubbermaid, Autry Morlan, Boot Heel Harley Davidson, Logan's Roadhouse, Texas Roadhouse, Red Lobster, Branding Iron, Confections by Ashley, Penn Station, Subway, Las Brisas, Mark Lanzotti, Roziers, Pepsi Mid-America, River Eagle Distribution, Red Letter, Major Brands, Best Buy, Photography by Carrie, Offices Unlimited, Buffalo Wild Wings, Holland & Sherry Shirts, Primo Vino, Arena Golf, Papa Johns and Rental Land.

Also, many thanks to all the volunteers that came out to support us and help out in many different ways.  Thank you Cathi, Steve, Karen, Dustin, Chris, Ty, Justin, Umar, Ibrahim, Austin, Zach, Breanna, Alex, Kelly, Taylor, Katelyn, Ashley and Wayne. We couldn't do it without your help!

Check out our Facebook page: Beacon NASV for more pictures from the golf tournament!

 Championship Flight Winners

Ernie Gwaltney, Mike Steh, Larry Blake, Terry Hanley

 

 

“Be a Beacon” and do the following to help kids!

For the kids who come through our facility as physical/sexual abuse victims they often need the following.  Any of these you can collect at work, your place of worship or among family and friends will be appreciated.

 

As of June 1 we will begin seeing kids who have been exposed to drug environments and will need supplies to help clean the drugs from their skin and hair and to clean our shower and bathing area as well. To help us with these program we need the following:

 

Children’s clothing of all sizes (new clothing only)

jeans

sweat pants

boys and girls t-shirts  

socks

pajamas

flip flop shoes

combs

hair brushes

towels

wash cloths

small blankets

toothbrushes

toothpaste

bleach

laundry detergent

fabric softener

toilet paper

paper towels

crayons and coloring books

pencils

SEMO-NASV is announcing our exciting changes to our organization

On behalf of the staff, Board and administration of the Southeast Missouri Network Against Sexual Violence (SEMO-NASV) we are proud to announce our new name Beacon Health Center.

Since our inception in 1997, we have always operated as the Southeast Missouri Network Against Sexual Violence.  We initially provided medical forensics and forensic interviews to area victims of sexual violence.  As the agency has grown over the last 14 years, our services expanded to advocacy, prevention education, and counseling.  We have worked hard to meet the ever changing and growing needs of our clients. From our humble beginnings with donated space in Cape Girardeau, we now have offices in Perryville and Benton as well.

We are excited that Beacon Health Center will reflect the diversity of care we now offer besides medical forensics.  From the beginning the staff of Beacon Health Center continues to be a place for people to have hope and healing.  With the new name change that is more customer friendly and positive this will help Beacon Health Center continue to provide the upmost care to our clients.

Thank you for all your support throughout the years and look forward to your support in the future!

 

Tammy Bea Gwaltney, MSW,CSWM

President/CEO

 

Sexual Abuse Survivors Support Group

The Southeast Missouri Network Against Sexual Violence

will be holding weekly group counseling sessions at the SEMO-NASV office

on Tuesday evenings from 5:00-6:00 p.m.

 

This group will focus on providing support to female survivors of sexual abuse and will also present weekly discussion topics and educational materials.

 

This group is for women ages 18 and older.

 

If you are interested in participating, please contact SEMO-NASV at (573)332-1900 to sign up or to obtain additional information.

Congrats to Lisa Baker!!!!!!

Lisa Baker was named by KFVS12 Heartland Choice Healthcare Professional Class of 2010!!!!!

We are so proud of Lisa!  SHe is truely a remarkable woman and glad she is on the SEMO-NASV team!!!!

Check out KFVS12 website to see the full interview.

KFVS12

Volunteers Needed!!!

If you have an interest in learning about victims' rights and enjoy working with kids, then this is the opportunity for you.

Volunteers Must:

• Be at least 18 years old
• Must complete the criminal background check
• Must commit to working at least 80 hours/year.  The schedule will be made to fit with your schedule.
• Must complete 40 hours in-service training on various topics concerning sexual abuse/assault.  This training counts toward your 40 hours.

Volunteer duties will include (but not limited to) answering the phone, greeting the clients, supervising and monitoring the children/clients, organizing the office and general office duties.

For more information call SEMO-NASV at (573)332-1900.

Check out our Green Bear Website!

The Green Bear Club has a child abuse primary prevention website for parents, professionals and children.  It includes fun games for children and primary child abuse prevention messages for parents and professionals.

Click here to check it out!

• Funding for this site made possible through the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services.

Happy 11th Anniversary SEMO-NASV!!

Thank you to Tammy Gwaltney, Executive Director, and Kathy Blevins, Nurse Practioner, for 11 years of hard work and dedication to SEMO-NASV!  The voices of the victims are being heard thanks to you!

 

 

 

10th Anniversary Celebration Enormous Success!

The Southeast Missouri Network Against Sexual Violence held its 10 year anniversary celebration this past Saturday, September 22, at the Bavarian Halle in Fruitland, MO.  The banquet honored the men and women of law enforcement, child protection, juvenile justice prosecution who work every day to protect the children from abuse.  The guests included legislators, personnel from organizations who collaborate with SEMO-NASV, and individuals who support the agency.  Highlights of the evening included guest speaker Catherine Hanaway, US Attorney for the Eastern District of Missouri, local legislators (please see below) receiving advocacy awards for their dedicated service to protect children, and Senator Jason Crowell presenting Tammy Gwaltney, Director of SEMO-NASV, with a house resolution commemorating the organization for a decade of service.  Bobbi Ann Mason, radio personality, hosted the event and Restless Spirit provided the entertainment.  Approximately 150 people attended.

Spirit of Service awards were presented to area legislators at the celebration.  The awards were given to thank legislators for their tireless service and for making a difference in Missouri.  The support from these local legislators has been instrumental in helping the agency fulfill its mission of meeting the needs of child and adult victims of sexual violence.

In order of appearance…Tammy Gwaltney, Director SEMO-NASV, Sen. Jason Crowell (R), District 27; Rep. Steve Hodges (D) District 161; Marsha Haskell, Board member; Rep. Ellen Brandom (R), District 160; Rep. Gayle Kingery  (R), District 154; Rep. Billy Pat Wright (R), District 159.  Not pictured, Sen. Rob Mayer, (R), District  25; Rep. Scott Lipke, (R), District 157; Rep. Terry Swinger, (D), District 162 and Rep. Tom Todd, (D), District 163.