The Liberty House Board of Directors has hired Alison Kelley to become its new Chief Executive Officer. Alison will step down from her current position as the Marion County Community Services Director Tuesday, September 3, 2013, and will begin her new role with Liberty House on Wednesday, September 4, 2013.

Alison is a lawyer who has broad experience in helping organizations achieve their objectives. She was appointed to serve as the Marion County Children and Families Commission Director in May of 2008, and was retained when the county reorganized the department into the Community Services Department in July 2012. From 1999 – 2008 she was an attorney and mediator in private practice and provided mediation, facilitation, team building and strategic planning for a wide range of public and private agencies. She holds a BA in history with a minor in political science (Willamette University), and a JD and Certificate in Dispute Resolution (Willamette University College of Law). She

has also served as an adjunct associate professor of Public Administration for the Executive Leadership Institute of Portland State University’s Hatfield School of Government.

Alison has provided many types of consultation and assistance to nonprofit organizations throughout the last fifteen years, and assisted Liberty House with strategic planning in 2006-07. She is a passionate advocate for children, youth and families.

“I am deeply honored to join the Liberty House team, and I am looking forward to working for a great organization that provides such critical services to the children and families of Marion and Polk Counties,” said Kelley. “At the same time, it has been a privilege to serve as the Children and Families Commission and the Community Services Department Director for Marion County and I will miss working with such wonderful people.”

The Liberty House Board of Directors believes that Alison’s community relationships and her

a Child Abuse Assessment Center Serving Marion & Polk Counties

Voicesfor Children

A Newsletter from Liberty House“where a child’s voice is heard”

Fall 2013

New Chief Executive Officer for Liberty Houseability to unite diverse groups of people around a single objective will help Liberty House achieve its goals. We are excited for the next steps. Welcome, Alison!

PRESENTED BY

Champions for Chi ldren Luncheon

Join us for our eighth annual

Ending the Loss of InnocenceWorking toward a safe, happy childhood for all!

Thursday, September 26, 2013 l Noon - 1:00 pm

Salem Convention Center l 200 Commercial St. SE

To reserve your seat or for more information, please contact Adrienne Christian at 503-540-0288 ext 303 or achrisitan@libertyhousecenter.org

As we welcome our new CEO to Liberty House, I couldn’t be more energized and excited. Alison brings a wealth of knowledge, community connections and skills that will help take Liberty House to the next level. I’m looking forward to returning to my former role as Development Officer (and to a little break with my maternity leave) and having the opportunity to work with Alison and learn from her.

I’m also anticipating another outstanding Liberty House Champions for Children Luncheon in a few weeks – the one event each year when we get to open our hearts about what happens here with those who already stand with us, as well as with the larger community that we invite to join us in our work. We also have a chance to

convey our thanks to you for caring so deeply about the children and families we see now and those we will be able to help in the months ahead with your support. Our theme this year is “Ending the Loss of Innocence,” and I am excited to convey how the work we do at Liberty House, with the community’s support, helps to stop and prevent children being hurt and having their innocence stolen from them.

It has been an honor to serve Liberty House and the community in my role as Interim Executive Director. I’ve learned so much, and I hope I have made a difference. Thank you for your support. I can hardly wait to see what’s ahead as I continue my work with you all as I return to my former position.

Board of Directors

Danny BisgaardRetired Oregon State Police

Rich DuncanRich Duncan Construction

Steve DuvallOregon State Police

Fara EtzelChildhood Health Associates of Salem

Marty EnriquezSalem Hospital

Randall GreenMid-Valley Counseling Center

Mary Lou HazelwoodHazelwood Consultants

Dawn HunterDHS Child Welfare

Debbie JoaSalem/Keizer Schools

Becky KahlRushing Real Estate

Scott SadlerSadler Business Coaching

Annie SteckerCeramic Artist

Nicole TheobaldMarion County District Attorney’s Office

John TroncosoKeizer Police Department

Dave WilliamsStifel

Jennifer WinegarWells Fargo Bank

Pam WoodcockMAPS Credit Union

Alison S. Kelley, J.D.Chief Executive Officer

Lauren McNaughton, M.D.Medical Director

Brenda KidderDevelopment Director

Director’s NotesMelissa Seifer Briggs, Interim Executive Director

Volunteers Making the Difference!

VOICES Volunteer Action Group meets at Liberty House every month to work on projects and socialize with each other. It’s a fun time to share

enthusiasm for volunteering while getting to know each other better. We truly look forward to seeing all our friends each month!

The VOICES group meets the 3rd Thursday of the month from 5:00 to 6:30 PM. If you’d like to join the VOICES Volunteer Group, contact Adrienne Christian at

503-540-0288 or achristian@libertyhousecenter.org.

FAMILY SUPPORTSibylle BeckEileen BrownLinda CoffmanChloe ElwoodBrooke GoldsbyKathryn HarraJulie RadspinnerMarty RandallAshley RobbleeMary Sasaki

EVENTS & FAIRS

Linda CoffmanCynthia KokLouise MarasJulie RadspinnerBarb SpaneAbigayle YagleJoshua Yagle

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICESSandy MelhornTerri MurchisonDenise Schott

Abigayle Yagle, Louise Maras, Linda Coffman & Joshua Yagle at Striking Out Meth Night

VIOICES Volunteer Daniel Benjamin

VOICES Volunteers for June/July Daniel Benjamin

Brooke Goldsby

Elaine Orr

Diana Pope

Julie Radspinner

Heather Vogelsong

Steven Wright

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For the first time, the Liberty House Fun

Run was organized and managed by the

Oregon National Guard Hoopla XV &

The Bite & Brew of Salem – all to benefit

Liberty House. Thank you for making this

year’s run possible!

Of course, nothing would be possible

without the amazing volunteers who

helped in so many ways. We’d also like to

thank this year’s sponsors – Hope

Orthopedics, The Kroc Center, Pioneer

Trust Bank, City of Salem Police De-

partment, Salem Pediatric Clinic, Galla-

gher Fitness Resources, Stifel, Capitol

Auto Group, Pepsi, AKT, Carlson Veit,

Salem Electric and New Perspectives

Center. Such a wonderful event would

not be possible without your support.

Thank you to all who participated. We

hope you enjoyed the beautiful morning

along the river. Congratulations to the

overall winners: 10K – Cristen McLean

& Adam Herrera (a repeat winner from

last year); 5K – Nikol Allison & Toby

Primbs. We also want to recognize the

team winners: The Torres Family (from

HOPE Orthopedics) won for

“Best Show of Team Spirit”, Creekside

Counseling was the “Youngest Team”

and the “Most Life Experienced Team”

was Team Wanna Be Fit. Thanks so

much for all the support and we hope to

see you next year!

The Liberty House Family Fun Run & Walk

Bill Henry Team Wanna Be Fit

Adam Herrera

Cathy Cortes

In August, we enjoyed celebrating all of our fabulous volunteers with a pizza dinner out on our patio...a fun night appreciating the company of our volunteer family. Adrienne Christian, the Liberty House volunteer Coordinator, talked about the importance 1,800 hours of volunteer time made over the last year. Our volunteers help with events, reduce our overhead, and enrich our work environment with so many wonderful skills and fabulous personalities!

VIOICES Volunteer Daniel Benjamin

Kellie & Kathryn Harra

Playcare Volunteers Ashley Roblee, Linda Coffman, Julie Radspinner & Kathryn Harra

Intern Chloe Elwood with Child Interviewer Holly Williams

Volunteer Appreciation Liberty House“Voices of Children”

ToursAn up close look at our work with children, our staff, and our facility.

Tour Dates:

Wed., Sept. 18 at noon - 1:00 pm

Thurs., Oct. 3 at 8:00 - 9:00 am

Thurs., Oct. 24 at noon - 1:00 pm

Contact Adrienne Christian

at 503.540.0288 or

achristian@libertyhousecenter.org

for reservations.

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Marc & Donna AdamsRyan AndersonAnonymousLisa AofrateLori & Thomas ArnoldMichele AtchisonKatherine BennettLorri BerglundVicki Bethell-SmithCorey BianchiniDanny & Sonja

BisgaardJohn BlanchardFred & Bellina BlankJeff & Denyc BolesKimber BowenMichael & Christina

BroncheauCharlyne Rene BrownKathy & Dan ButlerDenise & John

CallahanPat CarmichaelPatty & Kenneth

ChichesterChildhood Health

Associates of Salem

John CimralHeidi CossittCostco Wholesale

James DalfinDalke Construction

Co., Inc.John DanielsGeoffrey DarlingSuzanne & Chris DayJames & Susan

EllertsonDan & Linda

FarringtonFellowship Missionary

Baptist Church Ladies Auxiliary

Mike & Carol FieldingFirst United Methodist

Church-Social Concerns Committee

Randy FishfaderPatrick & Mary

FogartyLouis W. & Gladyce

L. Foster Family Foundation

Mary Ann FranklinTamara & Ray

GagnonJim & Janice GaubPamela & Tom GettyJeffrey GiffordMeredy & Sarah

Goldberg EdelsonBob & Brooke GoldsbySteve & Kathy GordonJack & Sharon GowGreat Harvest Bread

Co.Alejandro Guevara-

CruzByron & Sharon

HadleyKathryn HarraChuck & Judy HayesLee & Catherine

HazelwoodJulia Heilman & Tina

FuchsWendy HerrettJonathan HiattDan & Lucy HilburnSteven & Jeannette

HolmanJohn & Arthalene

HopkinsDebbie Joa & Craig

PiperAlison KelleyBetty KompJeffrey & Trish KuhnsTerry Lynn LanningLenity ArchitectureVikkie & Vic Leonardo

Jill LoewenLaurie MalmMichael & Gloria

MarloweKathy Martin & Lory

HumbertBenita Martin-WallsGaye McCabeVicky McCloskeyJohn & Julie McCulleyCynthia & Emanuel

McGladreyTom & Rose Marie

McGuireSherman & Victoria

McNabMelhorn & AssociatesDiane MerryLaurie & John MillerCindy & Dave MormanPamela MurdockKristin & Aaron

NewlandAudrey NixJill & David NowackiHolly O’DellDan & Lee Ann

O’LearyPamela Olson &

Richard DuludeCindy & Charles Peck

Dale & Debi PennTerianne PetzoldCyncha Phillips DatoTamara PickerelJanet Rafalovich &

Sam HayesMarty RandallRazoo FoundationCambia Employee

Giving CampaignGreg & Barb ReschShannon & Richard

RiggsDan & Gillian RoachWesley RobinsonRotary Club of Salem-

DowntownScott & Ingrid SadlerSalem First

Presbyterian Church-Quilts & More Outreach

Salem Rotary Foundation

Salem Senior Center 50+ Sewing Group

Kimberly SandersMary SasakiCharmaine SchonblonChristie ScottDonna Scott

Micheal SeraphinJim SeymourJohn & Kristine SippleHarvey R. SmithSouth Salem SeniorsSharron SouthworthLaurie & Rob SpringerShaney & Greg StarrCarl & Anne SteckerTracey StrohmeyerLoraine StuartSunrise Medical

ConsultantsKathleen SuverPatricia TichenorHarold TiernanTomCor Construction

LLCSandra TorgrimsonJill VineyardSara & David WallaceCherri WaterburyEmma WebbDave & Sherri

WilliamsJeramy & Araya

WilliamsJames & Joan WittSteven Wright

This list represents the generous donations of all types made from June 8, 2013 to August 16, 2013. If we have inadvertently missed someone or misspelled a name, please let us know so we can acknowledge your generosity in our next newsletter.

Thank You for Your Support

In 2011, 22 children died in Oregon as a result of child abuse. It is estimated that the cost to

society is $1,272,900 per victim over a lifetime. We need Heroes to step forward with ongoing

monthly donations to help us stop this from happening to more children. Become a Hero of the House today!

I would like to be a Hero of the House with a monthly donation of:

p $5/mo p $10/mo p $20/mo p $25/mo p $50/mo p $100/mo p $__________/mo

Fall 2013 Donation: $_________ p I have enclosed a check p CC information below

Visa/MC/Discover #__________________________________________________ Exp. _______

Signature:_______________________________________________________________________

Name: __________________________________________________________________________

Address: ________________________________________________________________________

City, State, Zip: __________________________________________________________________

e-mail: _________________________________________________________________________

Honoree name & address ________________________________________________

pMy Company has a matching gift program. Company name: __________________________

To make automatic monthly donations,

you can find the

form on our website.

Make a secure online donation at

www.libertyhousecenter.org

Mail to: Liberty House 2685 4th St. NE

Salem, OR 97301

I would like to support Liberty House!

Calling all Heroes!

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Kimber BowenChemewa Indian Health CenterFellowship Missionary Baptist Church

Ladies AuxiliarySalem First Presbyterian QuiltersSalem Senior Center 50+ Sewing GroupSouth Salem Seniors

Salem First Presbyterian Quilters - Ruth, Anna Front Row: Verla, Susan, Hilda

Mary Fogarty It was so generous of you to donate your per diem and mileage allowance to Liberty House after serving on Grand Jury and hearing first-hand what the children we help are facing. We appreciate your thoughtfulness.

PH TechA big thank you to our friends at PH Tech that helped prepare our Spring mailing. We appreciate all your time and efforts with folding, labeling, stuffing, and sealing! Genaro Lopez, Leslie Jensen, Heidi Sornson, Diana Guerrero, Levi Bedortha, Gaylee Donnelly-Kelly, Eric Torres, Manny Bejar, Tina Akeyson, Stephanie Ramirez, Nikki Gorski and Melissa Gimby – Thank you so much!

First United Methodist Church-Social Concerns CommitteeWe appreciate your generous contributions made over many years to help so many children in our community.

Great Harvest Bread CoYour donation of dozens of delicious cookies for our Volunteer Appreciation Party was enjoyed by all. Thank you!

Saalfeld Griggs PCThank you for the two great large computer monitors!

Byron & Sharon HadleyIt was so thoughtful of you to donate to Liberty House rather than purchase gifts for each other’s anniversary! Thank you!

Abby’s Legendary Pizza - KeizerWe value your generous discount on the pizzas we served at our Volunteer Appreciation Party.

Wilma Cate of Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church

Caring Community Highlights

Bear-y PatchChemawa Indian Health CenterSarah Goldberg EdelsonFellowship Missionary Baptist

Church - Ladies AuxiliaryByron & Sharon Hadley

Spotlight on Community Partners

AmeriTitleWhat a fun night for everyone that participated in the AmeriTitle Idol All-Stars Benefit Concert & Street Party! We are honored to be one of the lucky recipients of this great event. Thank you to everyone that helped to make this event a success.

Morgan Stanley Wealth ManagementA big thank you to all of the Oregon branches of Morgan Stanley for choosing us as the beneficiary of your Charity Jeans Day!

Eric Templeton & Brad Moore with All Stars!

Quilter’s Corner

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NON-PROFIT ORG.US POSTAGE

PAIDSALEM OR

PERMIT NO. 286

2685 4th St. NESalem, OR 97301

RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED

For sponsorship information about this event, please contact

Join usDecember 31, 2013

at the Grand Bal l roomSave the Date

for New Ye

ar’s Eve!

The evening wi l l be f i l led with

music, dancing, masks, magic,

and enterta inment.

Brenda Kidder 503-540-0288 ext 318 or bkidder@libertyhousecenter.org

Midnight MasqueradeA New Year’s Eve Ball to Benefit Liberty House