Each year about this time, I always reflect about what hashappened over the last year. Even though I have been inthis position for many years, I am still amazed of how manylives have been touched and assisted through this work.

This generation wants the truth, without sugar coating. Theylive a life where there are few boundaries and fewer truthson which they can rely. That is why the overwhelmingmajority of our clients tell us that they wouldrecommend us to friends, and that we providetruth in love and support beyond what they couldhave imagined.

Once here, our client is welcomed, loved, andmost of all assured that there is hope for both sheand her child. Offering assistance free of chargethroughout the entire pregnancy, she will beprepared to be a better mother through theeducation and support we provide. She will havean opportunity to learn more about adoption if she chooses.Our trained counselors and nurses will have her fullyequipped to parent with one-on-one teaching in nutrition,prenatal care, parenting skills, breastfeeding education,childbirth and delivery instruction, etc. She is encouragedto make life affirming decisions regarding her relationshipsand that of her baby. This is in addition to the materialassistance that our faithful supporters, makepossible.

What better way to invest in your community than byhelping young mothers prepare for birth, havinghealthier babies, and move their lives forward in apositive direction with new skills and making lifeaffirming choices.

Additionally, money donated to the WRC has a hugereturn on investment because of so much community

support and use of volunteer time and gifts.This allows our organization to stretch yourfinancial investment and provide services thatexceed the value of the actual moneycontributed.

In this edition, we are pleased to share withyou about the wonderful physicians withwhom we work in serving our clients. We arefortunate in this community to have thesedoctors.

Our gala was a huge success again this year. Over 500of our friends attended and enjoyed our delightfulguest, Blythe Newsome, and the delicious dinner.

As we close out another year, you have blessed us againand again for your commitment to support the WRC.Thank you and may God bless each and every one.Have a very

No. Center Visits1,067

Points of Service3,921

Total Clients Served365

Bookkeeping

Winter 2011

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Touching One Life At A Time

Becky

The evening of September 23 was a very special and wonderful time. Each year we host our annual fundraising event“Celebration of Life” to secure the resources for operations and provision of services for the coming year.

More than 500 of our friends in the community turned out to meet our special guest, Blythe Newsome who wasdelightful, witty, and inspiring in every way. Blythe shared how as a young woman in college, she too faced anunplanned pregnancy. She turned to a pregnancy support center in Tallahassee, Florida for support and help, andrelated how important a center like the WRC is to a community. Her message of hope and inspiration showed howanyone facing obstacles can overcome, particularly, when embraced with support and encouragement. She and her sixchildren were selected by the ABC television network as one of the 10 most outstanding families of 2010.

As always, the dinner catered by Lasyone’s was wonderful and the decor outstanding. We introduced our new cookbook“Serving From the Heart” and copies are now available for Christmas.

Our deepest appreciation to all who made this event possible, especially the sponsors listed below. Thank youour faithful friends for sharing your resources to enable us to continue this life affirming work.

Thank You! The Board of Directors and Staff extend our sincere gratitude to all of thesponsors, guests and volunteers who are responsible for making this the mostsuccessful Celebration of Life gala ever.

We gratefully acknowledge the following sponsors. These individuals, businesses, andorganizations from DeSoto, Natchitoches, Red River, Sabine and Winn Parishes have made the

Celebration of Life event possible through their underwriting of the gala.ALLIANCE COMPRESSORSALMOND BROTHERS LUMBER CO. - Ardis AlmondAMERICAN BANK & TRUST CO. - Member F.D.I.C.DR. MARTIN AVILES, MD - Natchitoches Women’s CareBANK OF COUSHATTABANK OF MONTGOMERYDR. & MRS. OSCAR J. BIENVENU JR.BLANCHARD-ST. DENIS FUNERAL HOMEBOLTON REALTY - Janice BoltonCALVIN & PEGGY BRAXTONDR. ARCHIE & FAY BREAZEALEDAN & BARBARA BROWNCADE’S PHARMACY - Debbie Cade VienneCALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH of ManyCASON TIMBER & CATTLE CO. - Edgar & Flo CasonCAUSEY’S PHARMACY - Nolton CauseyCENTERPOINT ENERGY FIELD SERVICES - Coushatta, LACHRIST THE KING LUTHERAN CHURCHCITY BANK & TRUST CO.CORKERN, CREWS & GUILLET Law FirmCORNERSTONE PEDIATRICS - Dr. B. Rodriguez, Dr. C. Rodriguez & Dr. J. ThibodauxCP-TELCUNNINGHAM FINANCIAL GROUP

GWEN & DAVID CUPPRICHARD & DELORES DEASONEXCHANGE BANK & TRUST CO.FAIRVIEW BAPTIST CHURCHFAIRVIEW TRUCKING INC. - Sawyer & Merritt CasonFAMILY MEDICAL CLINIC - Drs. Bryan & Cissy PicouFIRST FEDERALBANK OF LOUISIANAJERRY & KAREN GLOVERGOLDONNA BAPTIST CHURCHDR. NICK & ELIZABETH GOVERNALEGUIDROZ PHYSICAL THERAPY - Jerry Jones & Jason ParkerMIKE & GEORGIA HILTONHOLY CROSS CATHOLIC CHURCHHOSPICE OF NATCHITOCHES - Sylvia & Ricky LaCourGAYLE HOWELLSHERIFF VICTOR & DELORIS JONESKEES FINANCIAL SERVICES - David & Beth KeesKNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS - Council #1357LAAMB HEATING & AIR, INC. - David & Lisa Bouchie’LA CAPITOL FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONJOHN & JUDY LEELEE’S FURNITURE & APPLIANCE INCLES AMIES OF NATCHITOCHESMR. & MRS. JIMMY LONG, JR.SENATOR GERALD & ROSE LONGLOTT OIL COMPANY, INC.

CHRIS MANNINGMARTHAVILLE SEVENTH-DAYADVENTIST CHURCHMARTIN BAPTIST CHURCHMASTER PAINTER - Andrew & Mary BurtonDR. PAMELA & RICKEY McCALISTERMIKE & CONNIE McCONATHYWALT & SANDRA MOOREMURCHINSON & MURCHINSON - Law OfficesJUDY & TIM MURPHYMIKE & PAT MURPHYNATCHITOCHES FAMILY EYE CARE - Dr. Randall Keator & Dr. Pete WardellNATCHITOCHES MEDICAL SPECIALISTS - Dr. Kathleen & Dr. Steven KautzNATCHITOCHES REGIONALMEDICAL CENTERNEW LIFE EVANGELISM U.P.C.NORTH SABINE BAPTIST ASSOCIATIONREPRESENTATIVE RICK NOWLINPATRICK-MILLER TRACTOR CO., INC.PEOPLES STATE BANKJERRY & REGINA PIERCEJIM PLEDGER - State Farm InsuranceLEE & EVIE POSEYRAISING CANESRON BROWN COUNSELING SERVICE - Ron & Leta BrownSABINE MEDICAL CENTERSABINE STATE BANK

SERVICE LEAGUE OF NATCHITOCHESSHAKLEE - Jennifer WilsonTERRY & LANELLE SKLARGEORGE & JUDY SLUPPICKED & CINDY SMITHMIKE SMITH - P.K. Smith Motors Inc.THE SMITH FAMILYDAVID & BECKY STEWARTBOB & JUNE STIEFVATERMIMI & CHUCK STOKERSUMMIT OBGYN, LLC - Dr. Moshood Olatinwo, MD & Rebecca Breaux APRN, WHNP-BCTRINITY CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC -Dr. & Mrs. Jon E. ZeaglerTRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCHRONNIE & DEBRA WAITESDR. RANDALL & BRENDA WEBBWEEKS TRACTOR & SUPPLY CO.DRS. WENDELL & NELDA WELLMANDR. & MRS. T. E. WHITEWILLIS-KNIGHTON HEALTH SYSTEMSBUDDY WOOD - State Farm InsuranceXCEL CHIROPRACTIC - Dr. James & Sunny Arceneaux

Special Thanks Claire Weaver,Gala Event Chairman

Decorations:Cindy Smith, Phyllis Breedlove& Ann Gilmer

Photography:Louis Price & Juanita Murphy

Baldridge-DumasCommunicationsJohn BernardCity Bank & Trust Co.Chief Mickey Dove,Natchitoches Police Dept.Elite Radio Group

Jennifer GrafMike Hilton, Reserve OfficerSheriff Victor Jones,Parish Detention CenterLasyone’s RestaurantDrew MooreNatchitoches Events Center

Natchitoches TimesNSU Women’s Basketball TeamTim Ruck, Sheriff DeputySteel Magnolias Bed & BreakfastVI West Studios - Jill LeoSteve Wells

Gala Highlights

Celebration of Life Gala Highlights

Over 500 in attendance The decor committeeAnn Gilmer, Cindy Smith, Phyllis Breedlove

Lady Demon basketball team

Mayor & Sandra McCullen present proclamation Dr. Martin & Carmen Aviles

Doyle Bailey presents challengeContingent from Bank of Montgomery

Rev. Catherine Thompson & ZoeMembers of Board of Directors

Dr. Lori Rodriguez & family

Some of the WRC staff

Gala Chair, Claire Weaver

Blythe Newsome,Special Guest Speaker

Dr. Hill was born in Vietnam and immigrated to America at theage of 3. She grew up in a community outside of Fort Worth, TXas the oldest of 4 children. She was valedictorian of her highschool class, graduated from Austin College with a degree inChemistry, and went on to medical school at Texas TechUniversity Health Sciences Center. Her specialty training inObstetrics and Gynecology was completed at SUNY UpstateMedical University in Syracuse, NY in 2003. Dr. Hill earned herBoard certification in 2005, is a Diplomat of the AmericanBoard of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and a Fellow of theAmerican College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.

She is skilled in the medical and surgical care of the femalereproductive system and associated disorders.

Her areas of interest include generaland high risk obstetrics, minimally-invasive surgery, pelvic reconstructivesurgery, and pediatric and adolescentgynecology. She is licensed to practicein Louisiana, Texas and Oklahoma.She started inNatchitoches in August 2011 andperforms procedures in her office andNatchitoches Regional Medical Center.Her contact information iswww.legacywomenshealth.com,617 Bienville St., 318 238-3995.

A native of San Juan, Puerto Rico, Dr.Aviles earned his medical degreespecializing in obstetrics and gynecologyin 1997. After completing boardcertification by the American Board ofObstetrics and Gynecology in 1999 inNew York, he moved his wife Carmenand their two children to Louisiana in

2000. Dr. Aviles is a fellow of the American College ofObstetrics and Gynecology. “I enjoy caring for women and theirfamilies as they prepare for one of the most important events of

their life...the birth of a child. I also appreciate the womanfacing gynecological problems and like helping her decide onan adequate and/or permanent solution. “

Dr. Aviles has served as the Medical Director of the Women’sResource Center for over six years. Dr. Aviles provides to theCenter free of charge the oversight and guidance in allmedical issues including issuing standing orders, reviewingultrasounds, and expertise regarding the care and support ofour clients.

His practice, , is located at 627Bienville Circle and may be contacted atwww.NatchitochesWomensCare.com or at 318-352-9595.

Prior to joining the staff of NRMC, Dr. Olatinwo wasassistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology atUniversity of South Alabama college of Medicine andserved patients at USA Center for Women’s Health inMobile Alabama. In addition, he has served asassistant professor and deputy director of residencytraining in the departments of obstetrics andgynecology at Morehouse School of Medicine inAtlanta. Originally Dr. Olatinwo hailed from Nigeriawhere he completed his residency and was aGalloway fellow at Memorial Sloan Kettering CancerCenter in New York. His clinical focus is in providingcomprehensive women’s reproductive health with a

special interest in the management of reproductiveconsequences of obesity.

Dr. Olatinwo and his wife Dr. Toyin Olatinwo, aninternist, have two children. Upon arriving inNatchitoches, he opened Summit ObGyn. Hestates he is glad to be a part of the local communityand looks forward to serving as an active,productive member of the community His practice,

is located at 655 BienvilleCircle. For more information contact 318 352-1108 or www.summitobgynofnatchitoches.net.

Part of the work of the Women’s Resource Center involvesreaching our young people in the community. For the lastcouple of years, our Outreach and Training Coordinator,Beverly Broadway, along with other staff membershave taught at Natchitoches Central High School inthe Phys. Ed. classes. This instruction includessexual health and relationship education. STD’shave reached epidemic proportions in this country,and we are able to share with at risk high schoolstudents the realities of these diseases.

Recently a high school class from Ringgold, LA visited theWRC where they were instructed using our baby simulatorson the dangers of alcohol, tobacco use as well as the effects

of “shaken baby syndrome.”

If you are interested in a presentation to a class,youth group, sorority, etc., please call at 357-8888to learn more about the details.

Community Outreach

Did you know the WRC provides

Community Outreach?

Every new mom gets a large assortmentof baby items for her newborn. This wasone of the largest donations of items wehave had.

Service activity clean up day. Theseyoung people worked several hourstrimming hedges and sprucing up theCenter.

This grant will provide for one year ofbrand new car seats for all the clients whogo through our educational and prenatalcare program.

Provides for larger items such as pack-n-plays, cribs, etc. for clients

Every client receives an at least one of herprenatal visits, a generous supply of foodfor her family. We love seeing childrenbeing taught the blessing of generosity.

Jennifer Graf, Lady Demon head basketballcoach, brings extra food donated bystudents for our clients for the holidays.

It would be impossible to serve as many young womenand their babies each year if not for the tremendoussupport from Natchitoches and surrounding parishes. NSUservice organizations, churches, youth groups, children’sgroups, businesses, community civic groups, schools, andindividuals make this work a success in changing andsaving lives. Thank you ALL.

NAME:_______________________________________________________ PHONE #: ________________________

ADDRESS: ____________________________________ CITY,ST,ZIP: _____________________________________

I would like to order _______________copies of “Serving From The Heart” @ $15.00 ea. $5.00 shipping per book.

I have enclosed a check for $ _________.

Charge my credit card # _________________________________ Exp. Date: __________________________

Troy Sharp WaldripBy: Susan Massia

Joe H. Pierson, Sr.By: Mr. & Mrs. G. F. Thomas, Jr.

Mr. & Mrs. S. W. HatawayBy: Nancy Masters

Betty QuittaBy: Dr. Eddie & Linda White

Bayne Ryan BroadwayBy: Caroline & Ritchie Warren

Joyce RachalBy: Coldwater Baptist Church

Meaghan Marie BeaudoinBy: Dr. Eddie & Linda White

Wilson CedarsBy: Dr. Eddie & Linda White

William P. Crews, Jr.By: Dr. Eddie & Linda White

& Mr. & Mrs. Gerard F. Thomas Jr

Bill FortenberryBy: Era Weaver Family

In MemoryDoris Frahm

By: Carol & Kenneth Otto

Margaret BlackwoodBy: Carol & Kenneth Otto

Christine SamsBy: Carol & Kenneth Otto

Rolf ChristiansenBy: Carol & Kenneth Otto

Tom WinnShirley Bjorge

Louise ChevalierBy: Carol & Kenneth Otto

Robert GieseyBy: Warren & Susan Massia

Brett BernardBy: Fran Bernar

Robert MethvinBy: Mr & Mrs Gerard F. Thomas Jr.

Katlyn RachalBy: Delois Jones

Jack FarmerBy: Warren and Susan Massia

& Dr. Eddie & Linda White

Myrtle MatthewsBy: Warren and Susan Massia

Naomi GibsonBy: Caroline Warren

Bell JordanBy: Caroline Warren

& Carol Ann Otto

Rod OlsonBy: Carol Ann Otto

Harold MelderBy: Susan & Warren Massia& Dr. Eddie & Linda White

Lottie WilliamsonBy: Warren & Susan Massia

Jo Ann WardBy: Melba Ackel

William “Bill” HayneBy: Billy & Claire Weaver

Ruth Milam by: Susan Massia

Mr. & Mrs. Walter Ledet On anniversary by: Margie Pierson

Wanel Brister 80th birthday by: Caroline & Ritchie Warren

Warren & Susan Massia by: Carol Knott White

Expectant Mothers by: Nona N. Bobo

Janice Nix by: Warren & Susan Massia

Sybil Rhodes by: Warren & Susan Massia

Linda White’s birthday by: Warren & Susan Massia

Dr. Jon Zeagler by: Dr. Christa & Hulen Rodriguez

Dr. John Sandifer by: Dr. Christa & Hulen Rodriguez

Dr. Stephen Wheat by: Dr. Christa & Hulen Rodriguez

Special ThanksLakesha Taylor baby equipment

Latoya Sawyer baby food & clothing

Mimi Stoker mom’s gift items

Mr. & Mrs. G. F. Thomas Jr. new infant car seats

Nurse Family Partnership diapers

Jamia Winn children’s clothing

Amanda Friedman new infant car seats

Pansy Morgan new infant car seats

Theresa Matheson new mom’s gifts

Sherry Shugard baby formula

Becky & Tony Moran infant clothing

Sue Speir children’s clothing & supplies

Goldonna Baptist Church children’s clothing

John Karle Pack ‘N Play

Dr. Teresa Hill BeddingDavid Underwood & Towels

Donna Hernandez baby items

Dr. Phyllis Mason baby literature

September 5Amelia & Brad Ferguson

In honor ofHannah & David Ferguson

November 24Dr. Pete & Claire WardellIn honor of son, Mason

September 11Dr. Archie & Fay Breazeale

In Honor & Memoryof their Daughter, Alison

December 25Wynn Taylor

September 15Darrell & Deanna HickmanIn Honor of their Children

December 31Tony & Rhonda Hernandez

In Honor of Sylvia Hernandez

September 23Kelli Sampson

WRC Christmas Wishlist

BOARD OF DIRECTORSWalt Moore - PresidentJim Pierson – Vice PresidentMerlin Squyres – TreasurerClaire Wardell - SecretaryFlo CasonDavid KeesRose LongTommy MurchisonDr. Lori RodriguezJoe RoqueRonnie WaitesClaire WeaverDr. Wendell WellmanBuddy Wood

STAFFBecky Stewart – Executive DirectorGeorgia Hilton – Office ManagerPeggy Plunkett, R.N., Nurse ManagerTerri Ruck – Client Services ManagerDanette Westfall – Admin. AssistantBeverly Broadway - Community Outreach

MEDICAL DIRECTORDr. Martin Aviles – OB/GYN

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In this Issue...Gala highlights~ Page 3

Partnering Physicians~ Page 4

Community Connections~ Page 5

Cookbooks for Sale~ Page 6