The Safe Connections Young Professionals became VERY SUPERSTITIOUS with a night of trivia on Friday the 13th of November, 2015 at St. James the Greater Church in Dogtown.
Teams of eight brought their best themed costumes and decor to compete for a prize. Auction items included sports memorabilia, experiences around town and even a Foo Fighters autographed guitar. A special award even existed for the team that came in last.
Formed in 2010, the group’s purpose is engaging young professionals in raising awareness and funds to reduce the impact and incidence of relationship violence and sexual assault throughout the St. Louis region. Last year they raised more than $20,000 to support the education, intervention and counseling services offered through Safe Connections, while spreading awareness among hundreds of community members about the mission and services.
Located in St. Louis, Missouri, Safe Connections embodies a place where relationship violence and its long-term effects are addressed in complete confidence and security. Its individual counseling enables thousands of survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault to reclaim their lives. The 24-hour Crisis Helpline volunteers provide resources and information to survivors, family members and concerned friends.
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- Val Harris, Safe Connections Executive Director Susan Kidder, Melinda Brenkendorff, Young Professionals board secretary
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- Donna Rumeker, Stephanie Rumeker
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- Pam Burnett, Jeff Burnett, Justin Burnett
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- Tori Bolton, Jim Foster
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- Event sponsors
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- Liz Eisenberger, Lauren Caito, Bob Caito
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- Shannon O’Connor, Kelly Hall
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- Jessica Dinapoli, Charles Dinapoli, Dan Boyd, Julie Boyd, Sue Oberkirsch, Tom Oberkirsch
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- Sara Lewis, Kate Hartman
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- Lauren Lajoie, Chris Lajoie
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- Auction items
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- Richard Bailey, Soham Desai
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- Ray Koller, Joy Vaniseghem, Susan Koller, Marianne Spencer, Angie Laurence, Bob Laurence
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- Auction items
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- Adam Hale,John Singer, Jessica Koler, Leslie Koller, Jay Tuley
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- Auction items
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- Kenny Hardcastle, Kathleen Mitchell, Kevin Varwig
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- Tori Bolten, Lauren Stanovsky, Melinda Brenkendorff, Kristen Wilke, Justin Burnett, Val Gaadt
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- Carpenter jersey for auction
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- Foo Fighters autographed guitar
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- Chelsea Lin, Josh Habermaas, Mary Janick, Val Gaadt, Diane Schuette
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- Auction items
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- Room Overview
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- Auction items
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- Darryl, Chet Hileman
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- Chet Hileman, Adam Hoffman, Julie Hileman, Isaac Nalick, Meredith Nalick, Katie Hileman, Sara Owens, Dennis Owens
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- Tarasenko jersey for auction
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- Val Gaadt speaking, Sara Lewis
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- Auction items
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- Table centerpieces consisted of black cats
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- Susan Kidder, executive director, addresses the audience.
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- Josh Clauser, Jenny Scott, Gretchen Clauser, Kaliegh Cornelison, Lauren Stanovsky, Anna Wingo
