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| Orange County Chapter | e-newsletter 2008 |
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| Adopt a TIP Volunteer Campaign Continues... |
 On
March 12, 2008 TIP of Orange County launched an Adopt a TIP Volunteer
Campaign. The campaign's goal is to raise the funds necessary to support
the Chapter's recent growth and to provide support to its volunteers. In the
last two
years,
TIP of Orange County has expanded its service area and its volunteer ranks
have grown dramatically. “Our fundraising efforts have not kept up with our
growth,” said Wayne Fortin, TIP Founder and CEO. “This campaign will raise
the funds necessary to continue to provide our volunteers with the training
and resources they need to effectively help our clients,” he said. The Adopt a TIP Volunteer Campaign invites the TIP constituency—volunteers, staff, Advisory Committee members, emergency responders, and hospital personnel — to adopt a volunteer for one year for $500. TIP is encouraging people to join together as a group to adopt a volunteer. Each member of the group can contribute a small amount towards the $500 goal. If you or a group you belong to is interested in adopting a volunteer, go to www.TIPNational.org/adopt.htm. The Adopt a Volunteer Campaign ends on June 1, 2008. |
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| Meet Gene Drysdale, TIP Volunteer |
 TIP
volunteer
When he is not volunteering for TIP, Gene enjoys fishing, traveling with his wife of 35-years - Leslie, and being a “grandpa” to his two beautiful grandchildren. Smiling from ear to ear Gene says, “Being a grandpa is the best thing in the world.” |
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| Volunteers Honored at the Crime Survivors Award Banquet |
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On March
16, 2008, three TIP volunteers were honored at the Crime Survivors Annual
Awards Banquet. Jim Peterson
spent nine hours with the family of a young lady who was stabbed and killed
by her boyfriend of 7 years.
Jim’s compassion and genuine caring for the well being of the surviving
family members earned him recognition from Patricia Wenskunas, Founder of
Crime Survivors.
Pat
Cahill & Donna Quaglierini were also recognized for their tireless efforts
during the Santiago Canyon Fires. Both Pat & Donna worked for several
days with the OCFA Chaplains at the shelters set up for the families
displaced by the fires. They
also worked directly with the families when they returned to what remained
of their homes, searching through the ashes for any personal belonging that
may have survived the fires.
TIP is proud to work with Crime Survivors, Inc. to assist victims of crime. |
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| Compassion in Action - Western Medical Center-Santa Ana |
On March 16,
2008, a freeway collision ended the life of a young college student and put
his high school sweetheart in the ICU at Western Medical Center-Santa Ana.
Nurses in the ICU learned that the young man’s funeral was to be held while
the young woman was hospitalized in the ICU. The nurses went to Greg
Schwartz, Technical Manager of Information Services at WMC-SA to ask if
there was a way for the young woman to attend her boyfriend’s funeral
memorial via a TV connection of some kind.
Greg and the
Information Services Team with the approval of hospital administration,
doctors and the ICU staff went to work. Using their technological expertise,
they arranged for the young woman to view her boyfriend's memorial
service via a web cam in her ICU room.
TIP commends
this team effort of compassion by the staff of Western Medical Center-Santa
Ana. |
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TIP Partners With Coast Community College District |
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 Coast
Community College District has incorporated the TIP Program into its
Emergency Response Plan. In the event of a major incident or disaster, TIP’s
trained volunteers will be there to provide emotional first aid and support.
Coast
Community College District is the first Orange County College District to
incorporate the TIP Program into its Emergency Services Plan. In addition to
a major emergency, TIP volunteers are available to respond to those daily
life disasters that touch the lives of students and staff. |
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| Summer Training Schedule |
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Bilingual Volunteers Needed.
To learn more
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| Winter 2008 Training Academy Graduates |
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| 1st Row Sitting: Debbie Simpson (Crisis Team Manager), Mary Smith, Marilyn Sechler, Helen Rodriquez, Tracy Reid, Karen Wood. 2nd Row, Standing: Rita Scott, Marcia Wilson, Mary Lapadat, Rhona Jordan, Julie Foley, Belinda Capobianco, Yvonne Byrne, Wendi Burke, Kris Brown, Bobbie Bradley, Carole Allen, Tom Walsh, Barrie Pitts (trainer) Heather Sergeant (Trainer) Sandy Hill ( Public Relations Mgr.) 3rd Row, Standing: Donna Quaglierini (Asst. Crisis Team Manager) Dixie Trace, Barbara Smith, Micki McQuown, Debra Kennard, Vikky Fox, Patrick Jarzombek, Cecilia Brown, Sally Brick, Suzanne Blender, Paula Carmona, Phil Frye, Kim Hammers, Cathi Hartwell, Teri Iannotti, Mary Wood |
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"TIP
has always been a blessing in times of crisis."
Deputy, Orange County Sheriff's Dept "The Volunteer was very helpful to me and my victim. She did a wonderful job in a difficult situation." Officer, Irvine PD "The volunteer was beyond exceptional!! She was professional, compassionate, knowledgeable and efficient." House Supervisor, Hoag Hospital "I had no other resource for a disturbed patient. TIP provided a high quality alternative. Both volunteers were well suited for the situation." Captain, Orange City Fire "A very valuable resource." Officer, Laguna Beach Police |
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| TIP Events |
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UCI Medical Center hosts TIP Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon on Saturday, June 7, 2008. |
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TIP Orange County to host Annual TIP National Meeting November 6-9, 2008. |
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Annual TIP Heroes with Heart Dinner at the Hilton Costa Mesa, Friday, November 7, 2008. |
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A night to honor Emergency Responders and benefit |
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