Volume 5 Issue 5- May 15, 2018
P.O.W.E.R. May Monthly Newsletter
Exciting things are happening with the Women's Initiative Group! Check out what we are up to...
Volunteer Opportunities

Join us for our POWERful Day of Action Thursday June 21st anytime between 9-4 pm. POWER will be moving books and shelves and painting the wall at the CASA office located in the Court House in downtown Sidney. Please let us know if you can help and what times you are available by contacting Amy at
Awest@ShelbyCountyUnitedWay.org  or call the United Way office at 937-492-2101. Thank You for making an impact in our community!
The City of Sidney hosts a summer backpack program for children 1-18. Children enjoy backpack meals for Saturday and Sunday when the Summer lunch program is not offered so they can continue to have a meal through the weekend.  
 We are looking for some POWER volunteers to assist the Parks and Recreation staff in packing up the backpacks. They need 2-3 volunteers on Wednesday's from 9-10:30 am from June 6th until
August 1st, with the exception of July 4 th, they will pack up on July 3 rd of that week. 
The packing will take place at 415 South Vandemark Rd. in Sidney, the two story building located behind Fire Station #2. Please contact Jennie Rogers at 937-498-8155 or jrogers@sidneyoh.com if you can volunteer.
Thank You!
Thank you to all that joined in the fun for our POWER Shop Hop Shelby County. Much fun was held by all! And a big Thank you to the merchants that participated and helped support POWER and our mission: Re:Vive, From the Barn Gifts & More, Ivy Garland, Window Guy, Threads, Rebel & Rose, Bruno's, Interiors by Alice, CR Designs, Bliss & Bloom, Believe Art from the Heart, Gallery 2:ten. 
POWER Shop Hop
Kindergarten Tutoring Program
Thank you to all that joined us for our Kindergarten Tutoring Appreciation Event on May 3rd at the Moose. We want to sincerely thank all the Kindergarten Tutoring volunteers that have stepped up this past school year and gave of their time and talents. We had over 95 volunteers with 15 companies on board filling over 45 slots a week. Hope to see all volunteers and more in the fall as we continue to make a positive impact in the lives of many children in Shelby County.
SAVE THE DATE
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 22, 2018 at the VFW
Our 3rd annual Junk in the Trunk fundraiser will take place this year at the VFW in Sidney where we will have both indoor and outdoor spots available to rent. We will have a POWER booth this year where you can donate your items to sell and proceeds will go to POWER. More details to come.
POWER Membership Renewal Time
Because of your support, our Women’s Initiative group is able to make positive changes in the lives of children and families in our community and is continuing to grow both in number and impact. We would appreciate your continued support and commitment as a POWER member for our upcoming fiscal year. If you are not a new member and have not come on board in the last year please renew your membership by clicking on the link below.
  Membership Renewal letters will be mailed out soon to those who have not renewed online. Please call The Shelby County United Way office at 937-492-2101 or email Amy at Awest@ShelbyCountyUnitedWay.org if you have any questions.  
A big Thank You to Dr. Stephanie Dunkle-Blatter for her very informative presentation at our POWERful You Event last Tuesday! And to Wilson Health for being a very gracious host.
Just in case you have not seen this on our website Power4Women.org - here is where our POWERful Allocations have been distributed...

New Member Spotlight
Kim Grewe
Current Employer and position:   French teacher and Yearbook Adviser at Anna High School
Significant others name and children names as well as their ages if applicable: My husband is Doug. I have 4 children; Amanda 28, Erik 24, Logan 23 and Kirsty 21
Favorite thing to do “Off the Clock”:   Travel, Read, Walk my dog and Kayak
Favorite Book:  I have many favorite books but the most recent one I read is “All the Light We Cannot See”
Favorite Food:  Seafood, Italian, Chinese ( I love all kinds of food.)
Favorite Restaurant:   Maya’s Gourmet? Coldwater Cafe? Inn at Versailles? I like to try all kinds of restaurants.
If you could learn to do anything what would it be?  Fly an airplane  
What would your autobiography of your life be called?  Kim’s traveling adventures.
Favorite Quote: “It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye” This quote comes from “Le Petit Prince” which is a book I read with my French IV class each year.  
Chore you hate to do?   Lawn mowing
Favorite vacation destination?  Alaska and France
Best job you could have besides current/past one?   Travel video guide (I want to be Rick Steves) 
Why did you join POWER and what do you look forward to doing with the Women’s Initiative group ?  I want to help in the community where I live and meet new people.
Welcome Aboard Kim!
New Member Spotlight
Trisha Prenger
Current Employer and position:   Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby & Darke County – Marketing & Fund Development
Significant others name and children names as well as their ages if applicable: Husband Eric Prenger. Four children – Madison 14, Abigail 11, Audrey 10, Carson 7
Favorite thing to do “Off the Clock”:  Reading, watching documentaries, my children’s activities.
Favorite Book: “The Art of Racing in the Rain” by Garth Stein.
Favorite Food: chips & salsa
Favorite Restaurant:   The Bridge
If you could learn to do anything what would it be?  Scuba diving
What would your autobiography of your life be called?  “Who Do You Think I Am, Your Mother?”
Favorite Quote: “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world: indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has” –Margaret Mead
Chore you hate to do?   Washing our dog.
Favorite vacation destination?   Hawaii is on my bucket list.
Best job you could have besides current/past one?   Children’s Defense Fund
Why did you join POWER and what do you look forward to doing with the Women’s Initiative group?   I appreciate the work that POWER does for children in our community, and I want to be part of an organization that advocates on the behalf of children. I look forward to doing service that directly impacts children r ight here in Shelby County. 


Welcome Aboard Trisha!
New Member Spotlight
Jesie Guey
Current Employer and position:   Anna Local Schools, High School English Teacher
Significant others name and children names as well as their ages if applicable: My husbands name is Jess, we have been married 6 years this June. We have two incredible sons; Sage who is 5 & Lane who is 3. They keep us on our toes but we love every minute of it! 
Favorite thing to do “Off the Clock”:   I enjoy working out as an athlete and trainer at Big Four Cross-fit, reading, writing, and spending time with my family. 
Favorite Book: The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Favorite Food: Food is love. It's difficult to choose a favorite!
Favorite Restaurant:   J. Marie's & Firehouse Subs
If you could learn to do anything what would it be? I would love to be able to play piano. 
What would your autobiography of your life be called? Positivity is Key
Favorite Quote: "Worry less, smile more"- a previous student
Chore you hate to do?     Ugh, laundry. 
Favorite vacation destination? Nashville!
Best job you could have besides current/past one?   Author
Why did you join POWER and what do you look forward to doing with the Women’s Initiative group ? I joined POWER for a few reasons. I am interested in becoming more involved within the community and I feel POWER will allow me to do that. The message POWER sends out is powerful and one of positive influence with a reflection on education. This is an organization I can get behind. I am excited for all of the adventures that are to come!

Welcome Aboard Jesie!
New Member Spotlight
Jackie Simpson
Current Employer and position:   Wilson Health RN in occupation health and the coumadin clinic.
Significant others name and children names as well as their ages if applicable:  Frederick Simpson- husband, kids: Connor 12 and Blake 7
Favorite thing to do “Off the Clock”:   Spend time with family.
Favorite Book: The Book Thief          
Favorite Food:  Lasagna!
Favorite Restaurant:   Cassano’s
If you could learn to do anything what would it be?  Surf-tried it once though and I was terrible.
What would your autobiography of your life be called?  Life with boys.
Favorite Quote:  Stop being afraid of what could go wrong and think of what could go right.
Chore you hate to do?     I really do not like to dust.
Favorite vacation destination?  Anywhere warm with a beach!
Best job you could have besides current/past one?   Some kind of travel related job
Why did you join POWER and what do you look forward to doing with the Women’s Initiative group ?  It is a great way to participate in community activities. Mostly importantly, it is also a good way to give back to those in our community.

Welcome Aboard Jackie!
   Shelby County United Way Update

  • SCUW Board of Directors approved $1,052,677 in annual allocations during the April Board meeting.
  • Student United Way was a big success in the inaugural year. Students will have a $10,000 allocation budget next year.
  • Non-profit training session with Edison State and the Community Foundation will be held at the Sidney Library on Aug. 9th. Details to come.
 
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Hope you all had a Wonderful Mother's Day!