June-July, 2012

SFCCP Board Meetings (Open To The Public) Wednesday at Noon,

July 11, 2012 3rd Floor Conference Room at

The Factory

In This Issue:

YFC Takes on Back-To-School Fair 1

New MAC Training Programs 1

Summer Food Program 2

Molina Donates to SFCCP 2

Who Should Take Mental Health

First Aid? 3

All Around Town 3

Relay For Life 2012 4

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Adding Value, Bringing Hope

PARTNERSHIPS

Our Mission

Our Goals:

Parents Working

Healthy Children &

Families

Children & Families

Safe in Homes &

Communities

Children Prepared to

Enter School

Children & Youth

Succeeding in School

Youth Ready to Enter

Adulthood

To build, nurture, and

strengthen families, insuring

that every person has the

opportunity to become a

healthy, productive, and

contributing member of the

community.

ST. FRANCOIS COUNTY COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP’S

Each year there is a

Back-To-School Fair

held in St. Francois

County to help those

i n c o m e - q u a l i f i e d

individuals who are

struggling to provide school supplies for their

children. In the past it was headed up by

East Missouri Action Agency (EMAA), but due

to policy changes, they needed to find

another sponsor for the event. This year

Young Faith In Christ (YFC) will be the lead

organization in charge of the event with EMAA

assisting with screening for income eligibility.

St. Francois County Community Partnership is

also partnering with YFC to make the Fair

happen.

It is an amazing time for children and their

families, as they are not only provided with

things like school supplies and back packs,

but there are several stations at the Fair that

the children can go that offer everything from

nutritional information to a local church

handing out free t-shirts. It is a day in which

hundreds of kids and their families are

assisted with a huge area of need. It is a day

when parents can stop worrying about how

they will provide

pencils or notebooks

or other school

supplies for their

children and they can

focus on their children

succeeding.

There are always many different partners

and agencies throughout our community

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YFC Takes on Back-To-School Fair From EMAA

New Mineral Area College Training Programs Area health facilities identified workforce

employment/training gaps in the Mineral Area

College (MAC) service area, which lead to

MAC's submission of two new career training

programs within the MOHealthWINS grant

proposal. The two programs are Pharmacy

Tech and Maintenance Technician (Health

Care Facility)

Through this grant they are aiming to train 84

individuals and serve 36 degree seeking

students plus others in short term credential

programs.

The Pharmacy Tech program is a 12 week

program. There are approximately 3,000 new

jobs expected to open up in this field in the

next 7 years.

The Maintenance Tech program will have an

HVAC component. Stackable credentials will

be offered within the college's existing

advanced manufacturing program.

A student Services/Retention Specialist will

begin work on June 1st. This individual will

work with the program participants

throughout their training. Remediation,

internships and job placement services will

be provided to these students. Participants

targeted through the grant include the

Underemployed, Unemployed, TAA workers

and individuals in need of retraining. Tuition

is free for qualified participants.

For more information please contact Beverly

Hickman at 573-518-2370.

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The Partnership Report is published ten times a year by:

St. Francois County Community Partnership

200 W First Street, Suite 182 Farmington, MO 63640

Phone: (573)431-3173 / 760-0212 FAX: (573)760-0451

www.sfccp.org

Al Sullivan Executive Director

Mary Taylor Office Manager

Mary Belken Fiscal Director

Margaret Bullock Educare Coordinator

Tiffany Creamer Resource Center Assistant

Candy Zarcone Special Programs Consultant

Bobette Crump Assistant Child Care Trainer

Summer Food Program East Missouri Action Agency is once

again holding is Summer Food Program.

EMAA serves FREE LUNCHES FOR

KIDS MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY

THIS SUMMER in St. Francois County as

listed below. There is no fee and no

registration, just show up!

**Bonne Terre City Park**

N. Long and W. Desoto, Bonne Terre

Lunch served from 12:45 to 1:30 p.m.

Site operating from June 18 through August 10

**Columbia Park**

Intersection of Strauss & Main St., Park Hills

Lunch served from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Site operating from June 4 through August 10

**Upward Bound**

Mineral Area College North College Center, Park Hills

Site operating from June 5 through July 13

Lunch served from 12:30 to 1:15 p.m.

**Veterans Park**

118 N. Allen, Bonne Terre (Behind City Hall)

Lunch served from 11:00 to 11:45 a.m.

Site operating from June 18 through August 10.

(Lunch unavailable at all sites on

Wednesday, July 4)

For more information, contact East

Missouri Action Agency, Shanna

Ashton at 1-800-392-8663, extension

1137.

that participate and make the Fair happen, and YFC will

need all the help they can get to make this year’s fair a

success. YFC feels that there will be a seamless transition

from EMAA to YFC because most of their programs and

ministries already involve at-risk children, and this is just

another way they can care for and love the community and

the families in it, especially during these tough economic

times.

This year’s Fair is August 4, the first Saturday in August, at

Central High School Field House. They are in need of

donations of money and school supplies as the total cost

for this project is around $10,000. It will take the entire

community to pitch in and make

this happen. They are looking

for churches, work places, and

civic groups to adopt one item

from a supply list, either

purchasing the item or donating

the money for that item. Also,

they are in need of 15-20 volunteers to prepare the

supplies and assist on the day of the fair.

If you can assist in any way, call Young Faith in Christ at

747-1705 anytime Monday through Friday between 8:00

a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

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YFC Takes on Back-To-School Fair From EMAA

Molina Donates to SFCCP Molina Healthcare of Missouri, who

has provided managed care of

Medicaid, has generously donated

over 1,000 baby bottles, over 70 baby

nursing kits, and other items to St.

F r a n co i s C o u n ty Co m m u n i t y

Partnership in May. They have been

divided and distributed among area organizations in need,

such as Parkland Pregnancy Resource Center, Parkland

Foster Adopt Families, SEMO Family Violence Center, and

Season of Hope.

The value of all the items received by St. Francois County

Community Partnership near $3,000.

Items donated are greatly appreciated and will be given to

some of St. Francois County’s most in need.

Molina Healthcare of Missouri has ended its services

effective June 1 following the loss of its State contract.

They had about 80,000 enrolled members. Clayton-based

Centene was among three companies to win the new

contract.

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All Around Town Men’s Health Day at St. Francois County Health Center, 1025

West Main Street, Park Hills. Friday, June 15, 8:00 to 10:00 a.m.

No appointment necessary. Must be fasting for accurate results.

FREE blood pressure, weight, and body mass index (BMI). For

blood sugar and lipid panel (blood sugar, total cholesterol, LDL,

HDL, and triglycerides) cost is $10. For PSA cost is $10. For more

information, call 431-1947, extension 107.

Riding For A Cure - 1st Annual Poker Run, Saturday, June 16.

Ride/registration begins at Steelhorse Junction at

10:00 a.m. (corner of Hwy 32 and OO in

Farmington). Directions and information on stops

to be given at registration. Ride ends at Midway

Bar and Grill. $15 for first hand, $10 per each

additional hand. No limit on number of hands you

can play. Best of 5 hands wins $150. Proceeds benefit Relay For

Life. Thunder Creek Band performing live at Midway beginning at

9:00 p.m. BBQ plate at Midway for $5.99 and 50/50 drawing.

Sponsored by Caseys Crusaders Relay For Life Team.

“Music Magic and Literacy Activities”, parenting training

presented by Ann Hall. Thursday, June 21, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at

The Factory (3rd Floor meeting area) in Farmington. This

presentation will lead participants through music/movement

activities and several quality children’s at books. We will be using

some Conscious Discipline circle time activities. The session will

be interactive with all the attendees participating. Workshop is

FREE. Pre-registration required. Call 760-0212. Presented by

St. Francois County Community Partnership and Educare.

4th Annual Farmington Pet Adoption Center 4-Person Golf

Scramble on June 23, 2012 at Terre Du Lac Golf and Country

Club. 11:30 a.m. lunch and 1:00 p.m. shot

gun start. $350/Team includes: 18 holes

with cart, buffet lunch and snacks, hole

contests, hole in one car provided by

Sam Scism Ford, Skins game, Mulligans,

on course beverages, and door prizes.

Hole sponsor: $100. Entry fee by June

16 to guarantee play. Contact Beth

Haase at (573)431-4440 or ehaase@charter.net for more

information or registration. FPAC is a private, non-profit, no-kill

animal shelter serving the Parkland Area. At any given time,

they care for up to 200 dogs and cats.

“You Are The Light” is a local mission project held by First

Baptist Church annually. During the week of June 25-29 from

7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. they will help families within Farmington

and the surrounding area by completing tasks that

homeowners would have difficulty completing because of age,

disability, or possibly finances. For more information, contact

Chuck Henson at 756-4654.

Waiting on Tables for Tips at Papas Fruit of The Vine

Vineyard, 6873 Busiek Road,

Farmington. Saturday, July 7, 11:00

a.m. to 11:00 p.m., staff and volunteers of

the Southeast Missouri Family Violence

Council will be waiting tables for tips at

Papa’s Vineyard. In addition to the funds

raised by tips, Papa’s will also donate

10% of the day’s sales to the agency.

Relay For Life, July 20-21, at Mineral Area

College. This overnight relay style event

starts with a ceremony at 6:00 p.m. on July

20. Teams of people camp out and members

of each team take turns walking the track.

Fund raising benefits American Cancer

Society. For more information, contact Tara Gann at 366-

7817.

Who Should Take Mental Health First Aid?

Support Groups

St. Francois County American Cancer Society Support Group

meets the second Thursday of every month at Mineral Area

Regional Medical Center in Farmington in the Community

Room from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Snacks and drinks are served.

National Alliance for Mentally Ill (NAMI) also meets the

second Thursday of every month at Mineral Area Regional

Medical Center in Farmington in the Community Room from

7:00 to 8:30 p.m.

For more information, call Mineral Area Regional Medical

Center at 756-4581.

These are the dates for the rest of the year: June 14, July

12, August 9, September 13, October 11, November 8, and

December 13.

“Everyone in our agency needs to take this training!” This is

a quote I’ve heard many times over the course of the last

several months while teaching Mental Health First Aid. The

response of those completing the course has been

overwhelmingly positive.

Over 150 people in our community have now completed

Mental Health First Aid training. We have trained people in

the school system, clergy, Hospice, those who work with the

disabled, staff from residential care facilities, family

members of those who are battling mental illness, as well

as professionals in the mental health field. Mental Health

First Aid is a course designed to help the average person

know how to recognize the most common mental health

disorders and how to offer help to someone until they can

get professional help.

For more information on upcoming trainings contact Candy

Zarcone at the Partnership office by emailing

Candace@sfccp.org.

-Candy Zarcone, SFCCP Special Programs Consultant

St. Francois County Community Partnership

200 West First treet—Suite 182

Farmington, MO 63640

Join the fight against cancer and the movement to

create a world with more birthdays by participating in

the American Cancer Society Relay For Life this year

at Mineral Area College July 20-21. This inspiring

overnight event unites the community in celebrating

those who have had cancer, remembering loved

ones lost and providing an opportunity to fight back against the disease.

Relay For Life supports the Society’s mission to save lives by finding

cures and helping people get well and stay well. All in the community are

invited to enjoy.

The opening ceremony kicks off at 6:00 p.m. on July 20, followed by a

survivors lap. Luminaria bags and candles light

up the track to honor loved ones who have

passed or are fighting the disease. Individual

walking is observed throughout the night with

games, activities and entertainment. Teams of

people will be camped out and take turns

walking around a path. Because cancer never

sleeps, Relays are overnight events.

For more information, contact Tara Gann at 366-7817.

Relay For Life 2012

PARTNERSHIPS

Marcus Archer - Young Faith In Christ

Rob Baker - East Missouri Action Agency

Cynthia Barton – Board of Probation & Parole

Gary Berblinger - The Daily Journal

Kim Buckley – Central School District

Robert Bullock– Parish Minister

Chris Burch - Member At Large

Debbie Fajkowski - Farmington School District

Linda Fitzgerald - Division of Workforce Development

Chuck Henson - First Baptist Church

Michele Northcutt – SEMO Mental Health Center

Cheryl O’Brien – Children’s Services

Licia Pirtle – Family Support Division

Meg Reiner – Project Sunlight

Chris Saylor - BJC Behavioral Health

Jesse Sitzes - Vocational Rehabilitation

A. Nicole Sprinkles - North County School District

Al Sullivan – Executive Director SFCCP

Roxann Swearingen - Bismarck School District

Jerry Watson - SEMO Behavioral Health

Sharon Wallace – St. Francois County Health Center

Alan Wells - 9-1-1 Joint Commission

Becky Yount - West County School District

SFCCP Board of Directors