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<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><tr> <td valign="top" height=90 BGCOLOR="#006699" TEXT="#080000" bgproperties="fixed" background="images/137285a1erlcgo.gif"> <div> <FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#FFCC66" FACE="Arial" ><B>D.O.L.P.H.I.N.S. to Stop Domestic Violence</B></FONT><B>   </B></div> <div> <B> </B><A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="D.O.L.P.H.I.N.S. to Stop Domestic Violen"><U><B> Home</B></U></A><B>  |  </B><A HREF="id2.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Who we are"><U>Who we are</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id3.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Our creation stories"><U>Our creation stories</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id4.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Events/Calendar"><U>Events/Calendar</U></A>   |   <B>Newsletters</B>   |   <A HREF="id6.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Related Links"><U>Related Links</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id40.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Person to Person"><U>Person to Person</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id16.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Contact Us"><U>Contact Us</U></A></div> <div> </div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" height=390 BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <I> <A NAME="newsletters"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="images/1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></I><I>Newsletters</I></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="#current_newsletter" TITLE="Newsletters"><U>Current Newsletter</U></A></div> <bR> <div> Newsletter Achieves   ( <A HREF="#july_newsletter" TITLE="Newsletters"><U>July</U></A>, <A HREF="#october_newsletter" TITLE="Newsletters"><U>Oct</U></A> )</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="current_newsletter"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="images/1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A>Current Newsletter</div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> DOLPHINS to Stop Domestic Violence</div> <div> Spring 2001 Issue</div> <div> PO Box 1715                                                       305.453.0535</div> <div> Key Largo, FL  33037                              DomesticSafety@aol.com</div> <bR> <div> Speak Out - It's Worth it/ Hablar - Vale la Pena  - by Chuck Burton</div> <div> They wanted to do something, not just talk about it.  So, they called DOLPHINS.</div> <bR> <div> "It is time for us to do something about domestic violence," announced our lay leader, Antoinette Miller.  We were at a Leadership Council Meeting of Wesley United Methodist Church, Miami.  The council responded by applying for a grant from the Florida Conference Church and Society Team.  They were awarded the grant and the effort to make a difference began.  The planning committee met with DOLPHINS to Stop Domestic Violence director, Dr. Pam Feeser, to develop the program.  The kickoff chili dinner was held February 11 with English and Spanish speaking congregations attending.  Rev. Feeser provided the diverse audience with facts and figures about domestic violence.  The realization of the prevalence and seriousness of this problem was further heightened.  At the ensuing workshop two weeks later, individuals were compelled to share personal stories involving their connections with domestic violence.  Participants responded with a strong commitment to address the issues of awareness, accountability, support, etc.  Wesley UMC and Wesley Hispanic UMC, with the guidance of DOLPHINS, has designed a meaningful program of ministry to stop the silence, stop the violence.</div> <bR> <bR> <div> 6 month Report of the DOLPHINS program</div> <div> It's been 6 months already!  WOW!  Can you believe it?  So ... what has DOLPHINS been up to in this time?</div> <bR> <div> I was amazed at what we've done already in just these short months.  All of this is in addition to just getting organized and off the ground.  Everytime I think about it, I realize yet something else we've accomplished during this time.  But  ... here's what we have so far.  Enjoy and celebrate!</div> <bR> <div> offered pastoral care and referrals to 5 victims</div> <div> conducted 3 victim consultations</div> <div> conducted 13 clergy consultations</div> <div> have contracted with one congregation as consultant</div> <div> prepared and presented contract proposals to 3 agencies</div> <div> presented proposals to numerous businesses for sponsorship and consulting purposes</div> <div> conducted 1 employer consultation</div> <div> collected and turned over 4 cellular phones</div> <div> conducted 4 small group talks</div> <div> participated in a mission fair</div> <div> addressed 2 congregations about domestic violence</div> <div> created and disbursed brochures</div> <div> preached 3 times</div> <div> conducted 2 mini-workshops</div> <div> created and disbursed materials for pastors, priests, and rabbis for DV      Awareness Month (October)</div> <div> published quarterly newsletter both on Internet and snail mail</div> <div> director worked on continuing education</div> <div>      received 7 contact hours for two DV classes</div> <div>      entered and participated in a Doctor of Ministry program focusing on domestic violence</div> <div> spoke to 2 local organizations to introduce DOLPHINS</div> <div> meet monthly with Advisory Council with the exception of December</div> <div> worked with 2 agencies to establish fiscal agent until we complete our      incorporation and 501c3 application</div> <div> applied for grants</div> <div> conducted tea party and raised $660  THANK YOU!!     </div> <div> received $3,705.20 in donations</div> <div> had $7,181.24 in expenses</div> <bR> <div> DOLPHINS Wish List</div> <div> fax machine                         </div> <div> copy machine</div> <div> computer; rewritable CD, zip drive, Professional Office 2000, Microsoft      Publisher, modem</div> <div> video projector</div> <div> paper cutter</div> <div> heavy duty stapler (for 30-100 pages)</div> <bR> <div> What in the world does religion have to do with domestic violence?</div> <div> What an attention getter.  Clergy and religious leaders are asking this question more and more these days.</div> <bR> <div> On February 25, DOLPHINS presented our religious leader workshop: What in the world does religion have to do with domestic violence? to 44 UMC clergy and ministers of the Miami District.  Goals of this workshop are:</div> <div>      Increase awareness of the nature and extent of domestic violence.</div> <div>      Develop cooperation between the religious and secular community.</div> <div>      Enlist effective religious leader involvement in addressing domestic           violence in the community.</div> <div>      Increase skills in responding to religious concerns.</div> <bR> <div> A Special Appreciation to our supporters:</div> <div> To all of our providers who participated in the workshop panel</div> <div> Domestic Violence Intake Unit of Miami-Dade County</div> <div> Coral Gables Police Department</div> <div> Legal Aid Society</div> <div> Lucha</div> <div> SafeSpace Shelter for women and children</div> <div> Mailman Center for Child Development</div> <div> DHS - Family and Victim Services</div> <div> To all our donors:</div> <div> Fritz and Krista Depenthal</div> <div> Redland Community UMC</div> <div> UMW of Cutler Ridge UMC</div> <div> Rader Memorial UMC</div> <div> Frank Smith</div> <div> Bill and Kitty Walker</div> <div> Kathy and Jim Ward</div> <div> To those who gave in kind gifts:</div> <div> Baptist Health System of South Florida</div> <div> Cutler Ridge UMC</div> <div> First UMC, Coral Way</div> <div> Miami District Office</div> <div> South Florida Center for Theological Studies</div> <bR> <div> It looks different</div> <div> Virus, Virus, Virus .. All these viruses make us very cautious about downloading anything these days.</div> <bR> <div> The original format for our newsletter has been highly praised by many of you.  Thank you for your feedback.  However, downloading the newsletter was, understandably, a cause for concern to many of you.  We heard your concerns and are in the process of developing a new format that is equally attractive yet does not need to be downloaded.</div> <bR> <div> As you can tell, we haven't settled on one yet.  But, I just didn't want to wait any longer to get our news out to you.  So, please bear with us while we are in the construction stages.  And keep your wonderful feedback coming.</div> <bR> <div> Workshop announcement</div> <div> We are offering our next religious leader workshop on</div> <div> May 16, 2001 </div> <div> 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM</div> <div> Coconut Grove UMC</div> <div> 2850 SW 27 Ave., Miami</div> <div> Cost: $55.00 per person</div> <div> To register email DomesticSafety@aol.com with your name, religious affiliation, and contact information.</div> <div> Please make your check out to DOLPHINS and mail it to: </div> <div> DOLPHINS</div> <div> PO Box 1715</div> <div> Key Largo, FL  33037</div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="#newsletters" TITLE="Newsletters"><U>TOP</U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="newsletter_archives"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="images/1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A>Newsletter archives</div> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="july_newsletter"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="images/1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A>July Newsletter</div> <div> <I><B><IMG SRC="images/159d4950.gif" border=0 width="724" height="917" ALT="Microsoft Word Document" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></I></div> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <A HREF="#newsletters" TITLE="Newsletters"><U><B>TOP</B></U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="october_newsletter"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="images/1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A>October Newsletter</div> <div> <IMG SRC="images/15cd5900.gif" border=0 width="725" height="912" ALT="Microsoft Word Document" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> <IMG SRC="images/15ed77d0.gif" border=0 width="727" height="893" ALT="Microsoft Word Document" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> <IMG SRC="images/15ffb1d0.gif" border=0 width="763" height="797" ALT="Microsoft Word Document" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> <IMG SRC="images/160de0e0.gif" border=0 width="734" height="782" ALT="Microsoft Word Document" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <A HREF="#newsletters" TITLE="Newsletters"><U><B>TOP</B></U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>