REMINDERS
St. Vincent de Paul Waukesha County
S30 W24836 Sunset Drive, Waukesha, WI 53189
Phone: (262) 547-3281 Office: (262) 544-1850
Fax: (262) 522-9048
Email: info@stvincentwaukcnty.org
Website: www.stvincentwaukeshacounty.org
JULY
2013
Julie – Phone 262-522-3240
e-mail – jm@stvincentwaukcnty.org
Ashley – Phone 262-522-3241
e-mail – as@stvincentwaukcnty.org
ACTIVITIES THIS MONTH
July Meal Program SVDP Volunteer Commitment Schedule
July 2013
01 – St William
08 – St Anthony on the Lake
15 - St Bruno
Please note it is very important that eight (8) volunteers
are present each Monday evening at 5:00 PM. If you do
not have enough conference members to serve, please
seek additional volunteers through your parish.
22 – St James Muk
29 – St. John Neumann
July Summer Lunch Conference Schedule
July 1 - 5
July 8 - 12
July 15 - 19
July 29 – Aug 2
St. John Vianney
St. James Mukwonago
St. Dominic
St. William and Queen of Apostles
A bag lunch is served to children and their parents from 11:30 am to 12:00 noon each Monday –
Friday (excluding the 4th of July holiday) at Saratoga Park in Waukesha. The program runs through
August 31.
July 9
Voice of the Poor
St. Luke Catholic Church
18000 W. Greenfield Ave. Brookfield
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm (Earlier meeting time!)
The Voice of the Poor Committee concluded discussions on the book Bridges Out of Poverty. The
group will now focus on the SVdP National systemic change initiative.
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July 10, 31
Free Blood Pressure Screening in Waukesha
Waukesha Council Office - Thrift Store
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Free blood pressure screening will be held on a regular basis for preventative health and for
monitoring purposes. Advice and referrals will be provided. Inform the people you serve of this
opportunity. Nurse Jennie is available to take calls each Wednesday from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
excluding July 3 this month.
Jennifer Soika RN BSN, Waukesha ProHealth Care Community Outreach Nurse
jennifer.soika@phci.org.
*Please note there will no longer be free Blood Pressure Screenings at the Oconomowoc Thrift Store.
July 16
Annual Report Workshop – Cancelled
The Council office is currently in transition in its business office. Waukesha Secretaries and
Treasurers are encouraged to attend the Annual Report Workshop hosted by the Milwaukee Council.
It will be held mid-September and the date will be announced in the August REMINDERS.
July 20
Waukesha Food Pantry (WFP) Home Delivery Program
1301 Sentry Drive, Waukesha
10:45 am - 12:30 pm
Conference Commitment for 3rd Saturday of the month:
St. Charles Conference will oversee deliveries this month.
Jason Aide, SVDP Home Delivery Program Coordinator will continue to contact each conference in
advance to confirm the number of vehicles, affirm automobile insurance, provide instructions and
answer any questions. Jason Aide can be reached at 262-424-6017.
July 22
Quarterly Membership Meeting – All Members Invited
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Waukesha Council office (S30W24836 Sunset Drive)
Growing Spiritually Through One-on-One Service to Others - The Christian Call – Be Responsible for
Ourselves but To Others
The July meeting will continue our dialog addressing the Home visit helping relationship. We will look
a bit closer at the Scriptures call to Christians to carry our own loads but help others with their
burdens. Mike Finley, Council Spiritual Advisor will also present a session from Serving in Hope.
Quarterly Membership meetings are open to all Vincentians. If you do not already attend, please
consider joining other members of your conference. If you currently attend, please personally invite
other Vincentians.
Reflections and Bulletin Inserts – July-August-September
You will find the quarterly Reflections and Bulletin inserts on the website:
Member Toolbox>Spirituality Tab
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ANNOUNCEMENTS – Waukesha Council
Ozanam Orientation – August 17 – Rescheduled to November 9
Steve Cigich and Julie McIntyre will be attending Systemic Change 3-Day Workshop in St. Louis
August 15th to 17th. Because of this conflict, the Ozanam Orientation will be rescheduled to November
9th.
Please make note of this change.
Part Time Accountant Needed!!!
Ideal for a retired or semi-retired CPA! This position will oversee the bookkeeping function under the
direction of the Board Treasurer. Additional responsibilities include management and external
reporting, review and design of financial processes, and chart of accounts maintenance to allow
sound financial management. Contact Greg Schoepke (262.783.5770) or Steve Cigich
(262.227.4540) for more information.
Community Action Coalition (CAC) Request for Help from all SVdP Conferences
SVdP and many other helping organizations in Waukesha County are helping CAC gain a complete
and accurate census of those serviced with temporary housing (e.g., hotel/motel stays) on a monthly
basis. Their request for help is to ensure they can provide a complete reporting / identification of the
homeless problem in Waukesha County.
Please allow this to serve as a reminder to submit information to Julie McIntyre about the homeless
you may have served during the month of May.
1. The city/location in the County (conference name will suffice)
2. The number of homeless individuals and families that were helped with a hotel stay by SVdP.
3. The total people in the family, and the total number of single adults.
Conference President Election
Records indicate six conference Presidents 1st or 2nd terms will expire September 30, 2013. It is not
too early to look ahead and plan accordingly. Conference President Election materials are posted on
the website.
Stores
Donating Made Easy
St. Vincent de Paul donation bins are popping up in all areas in Waukesha County. Have you told
your friends and family about the SVdP donation bin program? Do they know how easy it is to
donate? Do they know their donated clothing (any condition) and shoes (new or old) generate dollars
to help support St. Vincent de Paul work? Spread the word! Check out the nearest location of a
donation bin near you on the Stores page on our website www.stvincentwaukeshacounty.org. The list
of bin locations is always changing. Check the location list often.
Store contact information:
Oconomowoc: Ron Furno 262-569-0761 svdpocon@bizwi.rr.com
Waukesha: John Erdmann 262-547-3281 je@stvincentwaukcnty.org
Store Donation Manager: Rod Colburn rc@stvincentwaukcnty.org
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September 28
Sixth Annual Friends of the Poor Walk - Walk a Mile in My Shoes
St. William conference is gearing up for the 6th Annual Nationwide Friends of the Poor Walk.
Are you? Put this date on your calendar and begin pursuing walkers and sponsors to help raise funds
for your Conference or the Council. Remember all donations or pledges are designated at the time of
registration.
To register as a walker or to make a pledge for a walker go to www.svdpfriendsofthepoorwalk.org
The Walk agenda at a glance:
10:30 AM … The morning will begin with Mass
11:00 AM … The Walk! (The 2 mile walk will be in the St. William Parish neighborhood)
Refreshments will be available courtesy of St. Vincent de Paul US Council Sponsor, Catholic
Financial Life.
A Friends of the Poor Walk poster (11 x 17) and a flyer are available to help you promote the event.
These items can be customized to the conference of your choice.
Call the Council office to place your order. (262-522-3214)
Questions about the event? Contact PJ or Ruth Anne White, at the parish to leave a message
262-547-2763 x 204 or home: 262-542-5125 or Email: Lady5mb@aol.com or Pwhite5560@aol.com
CONFERENCE RESOURCES
ProHealth Care Community Outreach Announcement
Waukesha’s ProHealth Community Outreach nurses, Nurse Jennie and Nurse Katherine announce
Eagle’s Wing Free Clinic in Muskego is now open 5:00 pm -8:00 pm each Thursday.
The free medical clinic located in the lower level of the Old City Hall building of the Muskego Historical
Village at W184S8074 Racine Avenue Muskego. The clinic provides free medical services to
uninsured and underinsured adults 18 years or older in the surrounding communities.
The clinic offers services such as acute and chronic illness management, nursing assessment, health
education, blood pressure screening, referral and community resource information as well as limited
laboratory and radiology services and limited pharmaceutical assistance.
For more information visit the website at www.eagleswingfreeclinic.org or email
info@eagleswingfreeclinic.org
Nurse Contact Information
Oconomowoc: Katherine Smentek, RN, BSN. E-mail: Katherine.Smentek@phci.org
Waukesha: Jennie Soika, RN, BSN – E-mail: jennifer.soika@phci.org
Both nurses can also be reached by phone by calling the ProHealth Care office at 262-928-4276.
Nurse Katherine and Nurse Jennie are available to support SVdP members and people in need with
medication questions and/or resources relating to health issues.
Member Toolbox>Resources>SVDP and ProHealth Care Community Outreach Tab
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ANNOUNCEMENTS – Regional and National Council
Please welcome the SVdP National Council's New CEO: David Barringer
Effective August 15, 2013, David Barringer will become the Chief Executive Officer of the National
Council of the U.S. Society of St. Vincent de Paul. Dave brings more than 25 years of experience in
both nonprofit and for-profit management to the position, including operational, development, public
policy, fundraising, retail and marketing skills.
Ozanam News – US Council Newsletter
The second quarter 2013 edition of Ozanam News, is available on the National website now for
reading and/or downloading: http://www.joomag.com/magazine/ozanamnews/0028649001371648652
2013 National Assembly – National and Regional Meeting Held in Madison, WI
September 10 – 14, 2013
The theme of this event is ‘Be the Bridge’ – Renewing the Spirit of Ozanam.
This year’s meeting will recognize the 200th anniversary of our principal founder’s birth by placing
special emphasis on the spiritual and practical legacy he left us. Through a range of presentations,
workshops and tours, attendees will grow in understanding and capacity to serve those who are poor,
suffering or forgotten.
Assembly keynoters will be the Society’s International President General Dr. Michael Thio, the first
person from outside Europe to lead our organization at the International level, and Robert M.
Maloney, C.M., former Superior General of the Congregation of the Mission and one of the key
thought leaders on the place of systemic change in the work of the Vincentian Family.
The meeting will also be an opportunity for those attending to grow in Vincentian friendship in the
walkable, friendly setting of beautiful downtown Madison.
North Central Regional Meeting
Because the National meeting is in Madison, Wisconsin in 2013, Jeanne Harper, VP North Central
Region, will host the Regional meeting during this event. You will be informed as the agenda and
details develop.
All Waukesha conference members are encouraged to attend. If funding is an issue, please contact
Julie.
PROGRAMS AND MINISTRIES
St. Vincent de Paul Sunday
St. Vincent de Paul Sunday planning for 2013 is still underway. Several conferences have already
booked but there are several open weekends. Scheduling is done on a ‘first-come, first-served’ basis.
Check your 2013 calendar and reserve your weekend now!
The following weekends are available:
July 12-14, 19-21, 26-28
August 2-4, 23-25
St. Vincent de Paul Sunday is a great opportunity to promote and publicize your conference parish
works and the Society as a whole. Consider making a weekend of it. Offer informational materials,
be available to answer questions, and invite people to learn more, etc.
Contact Ernie Lawrence at 262-490-8663 or by e-mail: elawrence1@wi.rr.com to schedule.
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Back-to-School Program
Begin Now
Ask your families if they would like to receive packets for their children for the2013 -2014
school year.
Start to create lists of family orders or vouchers for submission in on or before August 12.
Host a drive in July or the 1st or 2nd weekend in August (Aug 3 & 4 – Aug 10 & 11)
Hold a Back to School Drive at your parish
On or before August 5
Shoe Gift Card Orders (for those not placing a school supply order)
Please email Julie jm@stvincentwaukcnty.org or call 262-522-3240
On or before August 12
School Supplies:
Drop off at 305 E. Main St. Waukesha
Conference Packet Order Form/Conference Voucher Referrals:
Mail or drop off the Back-to-School voucher at the Sunset Store
(S30W24536 Sunset Dr. Waukesha)
August 5 – 22
Volunteers are needed! Individuals, families, youth groups and conference groups welcome to
help assemble grade level packets, fill backpacks and help distribute at the Main St. location.
Please call ahead to schedule your day/time. 262-522-3240
August 20, 21, 22
Conference Packet Group Orders Pick-up (Possibly earlier!) Conferences will be notified when
group orders are filled.
Volunteers needed at the Main St. location to help set up school supply packets and assist
with distribution.
Other items to help you plan are posted on the website:
 Conference Instruction
 Key Dates to Remember
 Conference Group Order Form – For conferences that place an order in advance for one or
more families and picking up/distributing on their own.
 Flyers/bulletin inserts for conference hosting a Back-to-School Drive this summer.
Member Toolbox>Programs & Ministries>Back to School
Summer Lunch Update and Request
Update!
The new site (behind Saratoga Stem School) is working out very well. Conferences have been
serving an average of 75 kids per day. The number of children seems a bit low but expected. Given
the new location and stormy weather in June it is expected the number of children will increase as the
summer progresses.
Possible Help is Needed!
Help may be needed the week of August 5 – 9th of the Summer Lunch Program. Because of this late
date, I look to current conference participants to consider helping out. It would be a lot to ask any one
conference to take on another week but could your conference take on one day that week? Please
discuss this with your group and contact Julie to learn more.
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WHAT’S AHEAD
August Meal Program SVDP Volunteer Commitment
August 2013
05 - St Mary
12 – St Catherine
19 – St Jerome
26 - St Leonard
September 2013 SVDP Awareness Month
The Archdiocesan Council has dedicated the month of September to promote St. Vincent de Paul
Society. This ties together St. Vincent de Paul Feast Day and our Annual Friends of the Poor Walk.
All of the nine District Council areas encourage their conferences to participate in creating a greater
awareness to SVdP in their parish.
A booklet prepared by the Archdiocesan VOP Committee, has been sent to all Conference Presidents
to guide conferences with various ways to create SVdP awareness. In it you will find ideas to help
you, many facts about SVdP and suggestions of how to promote your conference and activities.
To exemplify solidarity in parishes throughout the Archdiocese, it is asked all conferences stay faithful
to the weekly themes as listed below. Keep in mind, planning needs to begin now to make this
happen at your parish.
The weekly schedule:
Week 1 – September 8 - Kick off Awareness and focus on Hunger
Week 2 – September 15 - Visitations – Visits to Homes; Hospitals; Nursing Homes; Prisons
Week 3 – September 22 - SVdP Thrift Stores and Voice of the Poor Ministry
Week 4 – September 29 - A Vincentian Celebration
The month long SVdP Awareness Program will conclude with a special Vincentian Celebration Mass
Sunday, September 29 at 10:00 a.m. at the Cousins Center, 3501 S. Lake Drive, St. Francis, in the
Mater Christi Chapel. Brunch will follow. Stay tuned for more information as this date approaches.
PETITIONS
Rest in Peace
Tom White, son of P.J. and Ruth Anne White (St. William). Tom passed June 16 unexpectedly from a
massive heart attack. Please pray for the White family.
Enjoy the 4th of July holiday!
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