Read about all the exciting things happening this year

Vol. 15, 2016
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Students and volunteer teachers know the importance of learning English together
in their class sessions. What they also quickly discover is that classes go far beyond
learning to speak a new language or how to read and write. Teaching in the home
provides the unique experience of forming personal relationships. Students learn
they can connect with someone even though they grew up thousands of miles apart.
Teachers often find that similarities with their students are stronger than their
differences, and that they share an appreciation of family and friendships.
It might start with an invitation to dinner, and before long it becomes an invitation
to a child’s birthday party, graduation, or wedding. Conversations begin simply with
“hello” and “fine, thank you”, but before long turn into meaningful discussions about
life. Soon they are swapping recipes, sharing the customs of their countries, or
showing one another family photo albums. They’re doing more than teaching and
learning. Within a few classes, they are bonding and nurturing a relationship.
Allison began classes with her student
Zahra in late December. After working
with Zahra for just one month, Allison
received a very special invitation to
Zahra’s wedding. She was 1 of just 15
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whole family had been there.”
While they’ve only worked together for a little more than a month, Leslie found a
connection grew quickly between her and her student, Devi. Through conversations
springing from looking at a picture dictionary in class, Devi shared more
background about her own culture. Leslie was able to explain what to expect in the
U.S. – and how some things are difficult for everyone, regardless of where they come
from. “This is the moment where I saw our friendship really ‘click’ into place,” Leslie
said. A lesson with a story on sneezing led to talking (and some laughs) about tricky
idioms in English related to noses, but also highlighted how many cultural nuances
can lead to confusion for those new to the country.
Recently, Devi shared that her daughter, who is about the same age as Leslie’s, loves
chocolate chip cookies, but Devi never learned how to make American desserts. Devi
has never used an oven. Leslie and her daughter – a pro at baking them – spent a
class session in Devi’s kitchen, teaching Devi and her daughter how to bake.
We are constantly inspired by the many ways that the relationships between students
and teachers are meaningful beyond the mechanics of spelling and grammar. Zahra
explained this powerful phenomenon to her teacher perfectly. Sara encouraged Zahra
to ask her questions, “I’ll help you, because we’re friends.” Zahra shook her head
and replied, “We are not friends. We are sisters!” This bright light of friendship in an
unfamiliar place is what makes the IRWP difference.
“
We were studying a unit on life
events, and marriage was included.
Suddenly Maha got up and pulled
out her wedding album and we
spent the rest of the class talking
about her own big day. It was good
speaking practice, but also helped
build our friendship.
- Susan, IRWP teacher
”
After passing her citizenship exam,
Fatima invited her teacher Kirsten to a
celebratory dinner with her family.
At first, Dunyah was hesitant to answer
even simple questions. Within 2 months,
Dunyah began talking to Sarah about
music, baking, and more. “Little things
like a shared laugh, admitting that
teaching sometimes made me nervous,
and admiring pretty cakes online have
led to a partnership that has really
improved the experience for both of us,”
Sarah says. “We’re friends.”
Keith and his wife Jo became friends
with Geng and Qing during English
lessons. They’ve gone on several “double
dates”, including Easter mass at Keith
and Jo’s church. They stifled quite a few
laughs while singing hymns together in
English!
Our mission is
to increase the independence
and reduce the isolation
of immigrant and refugee women
by teaching them basic English
and practical living skills
in the security of their own homes.
Bo•r• • D••ect•r!
Sarah Bekemeyer
Khalid Chohan
Michelle Edwards
Helen Floros
Ted Floros
Blaise Hart-Schmidt
Sara Hendrixson
Wendy Ross
Kayte Rossi
Andrea Schaefer
Ann Seabaugh
Zach Treadway
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www.facebook.com/IRWP.STL
and on Twitter @IRWP_STL
Visit our website at www.irwp.net
Afghanistan
Albania
Azerbaijan
Bangladesh
Bosnia
Burma
China
Colombia
Democratic Republic
of Congo
Dominican Republic
El Salvador
Eritrea
Ethiopia
Guatemala
Guinea
Haiti
Honduras
India
Indonesia
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It has been an amazing year at IRWP! Throughout the last year 193 volunteers
helped 197 students work towards their goals. Geographically our service area
is broader than ever, spanning from O’Fallon, Missouri to Belleville, Illinois. 148
students are currently in the program – over 30% more than this time last year.
Fortunately in December AJ Arena joined our team as Program Assistant. AJ’s prior
experience as an English teacher at St. Charles Community College allowed her to
dive in quickly. She enjoys introducing excited new students to their teachers and
seeing how much progress they can make in just a few short months.
While some volunteers have left the program, we appreciate their time, energy,
and dedication to their students. They will be missed, but we are also happy to
see volunteers following their dreams. We have celebrated new babies, career
opportunities, acceptances to Master’s degree programs, and exciting moves across
the country – and a few outside the country as well.
We also celebrated the achievements of our students. Their families have grown,
they have become United States citizens, and some are now able to talk with
neighbors. Other students enjoy being able to read stories to their children for
the first time. Though the number of students served has increased, we continue
to receive referrals for individuals in need weekly. We look forward to celebrating
the successes of those on our waiting list when they are matched with a caring
volunteer teacher. We are honored to be a part of these new chapters in their lives!
All of this is possible through the wonderful support of our community. This year
more groups held special fundraisers and collected supplies. The support from
individuals, businesses, and foundations ensured that even with growing numbers
our students and volunteers receive the materials and training they need. Our
Board of Directors opened new doors of opportunity. Lastly the volunteers from
our community devoted time from their already busy lives to help another person.
Sarah, AJ, and I thank all of you.
Pat Joshu - Executive Director
S#$%•n& ' Wi(• W•)l* + S,u(#ntWho are our students, and where do they come from?
So far in 2016, they represent 40 areas from around the world:
Iran
Iraq
Jordan
Kurdistan
Laos
Lebanon
Liberia
Mexico
Nepal
Nicaragua
Pakistan
Palestine
Romania
Russia
Saudi Arabia
Sierra Leone
Somalia
Turkey
Uzbekistan
Vietnam
Yemen
The global issue of refugees is on many hearts and minds these days, and resettlement continues to enrich, shape, and
diversify many American communities. From October of 2015 to April of 2016, Missouri has resettled 768 refugees from 19
countries. Student demographics in our program reflect these refugee trends. Many of our students are representative of areas
like Afghanistan, Burma, Democratic Republic of Congo, and Iraq. We also work with many others from places like Bosnia and
Vietnam, who have been here longer but have still faced barriers to learning English outside the home.
We look forward to meeting the members of our growing global family who are making our area their new home, and helping
them to connect with the wonderful people of our community to build successful futures!
There are many great places for field trips in St. Louis! Some of the most popular are pictured here:
Tower Grove Park, The Gateway Arch, and the Soulard Farmer’s Market
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Strolling along the historic Soulard Farmer’s Market, Ramona encourages Nighisti to name the vegetables and to count
aloud how many she needs. As they practice, a vendor takes notice. “Okay, I know there’s a story here,” he says. They
explain how Ramona teaches Nighisti English twice a week and that this is their first field trip together.
To isolated IRWP students like Nighisti, this is empowering. An outing with a teacher can be the difference between just
learning a language and participating in the community. Students are eager to apply lessons in a practical setting, but
jumping into these situations alone can be overwhelming. To ease her in, Diane accompanied her student Mahera to a free
health screening. It was Mahera’s first introduction to the health system and an opportunity to exercise her new English.
Aside from practicing life skills, field trips give IRWP students a chance to relax and explore. Many student-teacher pairs
check out hotspots like the St. Louis Zoo, the Butterfly House, and the Arch. Sight-seeing offers a more casual, heart-toheart atmosphere. Bob’s student came to St. Louis alone after some difficult experiences in Iraq. A break from lessons and
a visit to the Missouri Botanical Gardens allowed the student to take in some much needed peaceful scenery.
When students are able to relax and gain confidence, the whole family benefits. When her student’s daughter, Christine,
was home for spring break, Jan asked them out to lunch. After exploring the Galleria food court and trying on Easter hats,
a saleswoman asked if Christine was Jan’s granddaughter. “She said she could see that we all had a real closeness,” Jan
said. “They are like an extended family for me!” Christine still excitedly recalls their spree when Jan comes over. A simple
lunch became a cherished memory.
These trips bridge the gap to student independence; the comforting presence of a friend eases anxiety as students
interact with others. Whether students reminisce about open-air markets in Soulard, admire flowers at Tower Grove Park,
or practice dialogue with a cashier at Schnucks, field trips are more than educational. They are a chance to bond with a
friend in a new city. They make St. Louis start to feel like home.
IRWP’s 17th ANNUAL TRIVIA NIGHT/SILENT AUCTION
Saturday, October 15th, 2016
Test your knowledge and support a great cause!
Place: St. Catherine Laboure Parish Hall
9740 Sappington Road 63128
Doors Open 6:15 PM, Play Begins 7:00 PM
TICKET PRICE: Tables of 8 at $20 per person
Cash Prizes for top 3 teams
Silent auction, $500 raffle, and other drawings
Visit IRWP website at www.irwp.net or call (314) 771-1104 for more information!
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As Kirkwood High School senior Rea Bedalli proves, Girl Scouts do more for the community than provide us with Thin
Mints. Rea recently completed her Gold Award – an independent, sustainable project and the highest honor a Girl Scout
can earn. Rea chose IRWP to benefit from her project: creating innovative study materials to prepare students for the
challenging U.S. citizenship exam.
The project quickly turned from extra-curricular to personal. Rea had watched her
Albanian parents pass the citizenship test after living in the U.S. for over 17 years. After
their achievement and seeing her own class cram for the Missouri Constitution exam, Rea
noticed a need for accessible study guides. “I realized these tests must be a lot harder for
people who don’t have the same familiarity and exposure to the language,” Rea says. “I
would really love to make things easier for them.”
Sarah and Rea with books
and supplies from the drive
coordinated at Rea’s school
Rea developed resources on Quizlet.com for the 100 civics questions, N-400 application,
Oath of Allegiance, and reading/writing sections of the exam. Students and teachers can
access these stimulating games, vocabulary lists, test tips, and printable flashcards.
Materials also come with self-study audio for practice between classes. Program Coordinator
Sarah Paradoski knows the difference these tools will make. “Rea came to this project with
all of her heart and soul. Her experience gave her deep insight into how meaningful it is
for our students to become U.S. citizens. Her caring spirit, professionalism and intelligence
were big factors in making these fantastic materials!”
That caring spirit took Rea’s Gold Award project above and beyond as she spread IRWP’s mission. After sharing her work
with friends and classmates, many got involved by proofreading, writing study questions, and inquiring about teaching in
the future. Her National Honor Society, where she served as treasurer, conducted a school-wide supply drive and donated
the proceeds of a blood drive to IRWP. “It started with me making alternative study materials, and it turned into getting
my whole school involved,” Rea says. “It was something smaller that branched out.”
As she begins her next chapter at Webster University, Rea hopes her study materials will keep evolving with each use. For
the 34 students currently studying for citizenship with IRWP, and the many who will in the future, Rea’s project will
undoubtedly play a role in transforming their American dreams into reality.
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Below is a sampling of the 100 actual questions from the U.S. Citizenship exam that our students must pass to become Americans.
As volunteers start teaching our citizenship curriculum, we often hear them remark that they’re unsure they’d be able to pass
themselves without a lot of brushing up! How would you do?
1. Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
10. Woodrow Wilson
2. What is the name of the national anthem?
9. Louisiana Territory
5. Checks and Balances
6. If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who
becomes President?
6. The Speaker of the House
5. What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
7. 1787
4. How many amendments does the Constitution have?
8. 435
3. The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the constitution.
What are these words?
4. Twenty Seven
7. When was the Constitution written?
3. We the people
10.Who was President during World War 1?
1. Thomas Jefferson
9. What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
2. The Star Spangled Banner
8. The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
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Introductory Level
Students in the introductory level
of the program are learning basic
literacy skills, some for the first time
in any language. Along the way
they learn about places in their
community, numbers, and how to
communicate personal information
for emergencies.
Level 1
Students learn basic grammar and
the joys of reading. Lessons on life
skills focus on practicalities such as
understanding money, shopping,
and using basic public resources
and transportation.
Level 2
Students are becoming more
proficient in comprehension,
grammar, and speaking. They tackle
more advanced goals, such as
studying for citizenship, driver’s
licenses, helping children with
homework, emailing, health, and
understanding banking.
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Non-native English speakers might stay quiet because they are afraid of making
language mistakes. IRWP teachers want their students to learn properly, but also
want to boost confidence. Whether formally teaching or just chatting with a neighbor,
there are ways native speakers can encourage immigrants and refugees to improve
their English without making them feel self-conscious.
Beginners with limited vocabulary may struggle to think of the right word and either
stop talking or begin acting it out. It is better to supply word options rather than
allow students to become embarrassed. It is easy for students to forget the word
“jeans” as this is not a type of clothing in many other cultures. Rather than letting a
student continue to point to their legs, suggesting “pants” or “jeans” will help them
continue their thought.
When speaking to beginners, deciding whether or not to correct them comes down
to understanding. Constantly addressing grammar mistakes mid-chat might make
timid speakers clam up, and it also derails the natural flow of conversation. As long
as ideas are getting across, it’s good to let language-learners keep talking. Instead
of pausing to edit, subtly introduce the grammar concept in your reply. If someone
says, “My son is playing baseball. She is very excited!” a good reply might be, “Oh,
he’s excited to play?” Next time, they might recall this conversation and get those
pesky pronouns right.
For reading or writing, an effective approach is having students edit themselves.
Give hints, but students should be holding the pencil. Anytime a learner can erase
and rewrite a sentence correctly, add a missing apostrophe, or even say the correct
pronunciation aloud, they are immediately applying new knowledge, which will help
them remember that concept in the future.
English learners are often more critical of their skills than they should be. When they
communicate, let them know if you understand them. You might be surprised at how
much that brightens their day and boosts their confidence.
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They say a picture’s worth a thousand words. Whether IRWP students are working on
basic phonics, contractions, or comprehension, they get a copy of The Basic Oxford
Picture Dictionary. This handy book provides visuals of 1200 essential vocabulary
words organized by themes like “daily routines” and “meal
time”, and is used in lesson plans to better illustrate concepts.
Levels 3 & 4
Students have more advanced
grammar, comprehension,
composition, and speaking skills.
They are able to have more
independent communication and
continue to increase their job-specific
vocabulary for workplace success.
Above and Beyond
Common goals at this stage include
studying for continued education,
computer literacy, improving job skills,
and handling family and personal
needs with independence
and confidence.
Teacher-student pairs have also used the Picture Dictionary to
prepare for a visit to the market or the doctor. When explaining some of the stranger idiosyncrasies of English – like why
a “turtle neck” is called that or that “Hawaiian Punch” is not a
boxing move – teachers have used the index to find a picture
and clear up any confusion.
Perhaps the best thing about a picture is the way
it can spark a deeper conversation. Pages covering
“feelings” have been particularly useful for students
to express themselves and talk about things going on
in their lives to their teachers. This helps give a voice
to their joys and frustrations, and gives teachers
insight into the things beyond spelling and grammar
that can help their students.
Whether students learn more effectively, learn extra,
or learn to open up, we’ve found the Picture
Dictionary to be an essential tool for learning English
and bonding with a teacher.
Thank you to all of our wonderful donors in the past year!
We appreciate everyone that attended events, purchased raffle tickets, and donated to our silent auctions.
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Daughters of Charity Foundation of St. Louis
Dollar General Literacy Foundation
Employees Community Fund of Boeing St. Louis
Jewish Fund for Human Needs
Lutheran Foundation of St. Louis
Norman J. Stupp Foundation-Commerce Bank, Trustee
School Sisters of Notre Dame Alms Committee
School Sisters of Notre Dame Central Pacific Province
School Sisters of Notre Dame - Provincial Council Subsidy Committee
Sign Of The Arrow
Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet Tabitha Fund
Spirit of St. Louis Women’s Fund
St. Louis Philanthropic Organization
Square One Foundation
The TJX Foundation
The Trio Foundation of St. Louis
The Will Flores Fund
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Mary Bayles
Big Bend Yoga Center
Thomas Brockland, CPA
Coldwell Banker - Jim Harl
Conner Ash P.C.
Edward Jones-Ellisville Financial
Advisor John J George
Esse Health
Engineered Lubricants
John and Lisa George
Hydromat, Inc.
Mandel & Mandel, LLP
Midwest Bank Centre
Piccione Pastry
Playing for the Cause
Mike Rogger
Sapaugh GM Country
Ann and Bill Seabaugh
Session Fixture Company
St. Louis Tool Supply Inc.
Stone Technologies
Thistle & Clover
Tower Grove Baptist Church
Tower Grove Christian Academy
Traffic Law Center
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100+ Women Who Care
Amy Abramson
Altrusa International of St. Louis
Barbara Anderson
AJ Arena
Sarah Bekemeyer
Amy Benoist
Maryann and Thomas Boxberger
Marie Brauer
Thomas and Agatha Brockland
Mary Broun
Patti Brown
Sr. Agnes Brueggen
Mary Bruemmer
Nina Bryans
Madeline Buthod
Greg Campbell
Jeanne M. Campbell
Ritika Chand-Bergfeld
Khalid Chohan
Mary and William Christman
Katherine and Charles Claggett
The Congregational Charity Committee Sisters of the Most Precious Blood
Conner Ash P.C.
Jennifer Correa
Carolyn Crowe
Rev. Teresa and Jonathan Daniely
Daughters of Charity – Oakhill
Susan Davis
Bijal Desai-Ramirez
Lisa and John Dinga
Kelley Dumey - Stella & Dot
Michelle Edwards
Andy Eggleston
Bob Eilers
Mrinalini Erkenswick Watsa
Dr. Farida Farzana
Amy Fillo
First Rate
First Unitarian Church
Helen and George Floros
Ted Floros
Franciscan Sisters of Mary
Kathlee Freeman
Peter Frey
Lillian Goodman
Paula Griffith
Helen Guenthel
Patricia and John Hastings
Karen Heitzman and Jim Slack
Kym Hemley Butz
Brian Hilderbrand
Debbie and Steve Hilderbrand
Barbara Hummert
Phyllis Jacobson
Wendy and Neil Jaffe
Japan America Society Women’s
Association
Jennifer Jones
Pat Joshu
Irene Kalnins
Leonora and Somphone Kham
Debbie and John Killmer
Sasha Korobova
Ladies of Charity St. Catherine Laboure
Laura Lambrix
Trish Lazaroff
William and Donna Londoff
Marilyn Lorenz-Weinkauff
Ann and Gary Maassen
Andy Mandel
Marci Mayer Eisen
Kelly McBride
Jack McCarthy
Natalie and Ben McIntosh
Catherine and Birch Mullins
Mollie Neil
Donna Nix
Norma Ottman
Ann and Bill Paradoski
Sarah Paradoski
Sue and Jim Paradoski
Jennifer Parres
Rosemarie Parsons
PEO Sisterhood Chapter LU
Sarah Pleban
Carol Powell
Matthew Roberts
Christine Rohloff
Sr. Louise Roseman, DC
Wendy and Frank Ross
Karel Rossi
Kayte Rossi
Kelley and Matt Rustige
Saint Louis Lady Arm Wrestlers
Mariana Salinas
Andrea and Eric Schaefer
Margaret Schillinger
Ann and Bill Seabaugh
Cris Selene
Lisa and Sam Sesti
Kathy Sicard
Sick and Elderly Program of the Hill
Sr. Elise Silvestri, SSND
Sarah and Dan Sise
Carol and Jerry Smith
Jean Smith
Karin and Tom Smith
Mary Smith
Lauren Staebell
Jessie Steffan
Catherine and John Stenger
Robin and Julie Sullivan
Sr. Rosemary Sullivan, OP
Kathy Surratt-States
Susan Terrill
Zach Treadway
Judie Tucci
Ursuline Sisters
Molly Walsh
Sr. Jean Ann Weyer, SSND
Aimee Wilkinson
Sarah Wion
Heide Wolff
Cecilia Yu
Barb Zielinski
Monaca and Joe Zlatic
Mary and Tom Zlatic
Kathy Zorica
I&-K!n' D•n•r•
4 Hands Brewing Co.
1860’s Saloon and Hardshell Café
Big Shark Bicycle Company
The Boxing Gym
Casa Loma Ballroom
Down by the Station
Drury Hotels – Maryland Heights
Earthbound Beer
Charlie Edwards
Farmhaus
Grey Eagle Distributors
Hamilton Hospitality
Handle Bar
Heart Strings By Susan Saxton
Joanie’s Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria
Johnny’s Restaurant & Bar
Kennelwood Pet Resorts
The Links at Dardenne
Lion’s Tooth
The Magic House
Mandel & Mandel LLP
Mary Cates Salon
Meramec Caverns
Milagro Modern Mexican
Milk and Honey
Missouri Botanical Gardens
Nadine’s Gin Joint
Nestle Purina
Parker’s Table
PRP Wine International
The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis
Donna Robinson
Schlafly Beer
Schnucks Markets
Smokehouse Market
St. Louis Symphony
St. Louis Cardinals
Stone Technologies, Inc.
Terra Firma USA
Tower Tee Golf
Traffic Law Center
Upper Limits Rock Gym
Urban Breath Yoga Studio
Veritas Gateway to Food & Wine
Water Street
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IRWP TRIPLE EVENT SPONSORSHIPS
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Diamond Sponsor $1,000
Four Tickets to Corks from Many Countries
Name showcased on IRWP’s homepage with link to your website
Hole and Cart Sponsorship at our Golf Tournament
Name announced before one round of trivia
Sign with logo at all events
Name featured in all programs
Gold Sponsor $750
• Two Tickets to Corks from Many Countries
• Name showcased on IRWP’s homepage with link
to your website
• Name announced before one round of trivia
• Sign with logo at all events
• Name featured in all programs
Silver Sponsor $250
• One Ticket to Corks from Many Countries
• Name featured in all programs
GOLF TOURNAMENT
TRIVIA NIGHT
Diamond Sponsor $500
• Name showcased on IRWP’s
homepage with link to your website
• Hole Sponsor
• Cart Sponsor
• Name Featured in Program
• Sign at lunch pick-up
• Round Sponsor at Trivia Night
Diamond Sponsor $375
• Name showcased on IRWP’s
homepage with link to your website
• Hole Sponsorship at our
Golf Tournament
• Sign with logo at event
• Name and description announced
before round
• Name featured in program
Gold Sponsor $300
• Hole Sponsor
• Name Featured in Program
• Sign at lunch pick-up
Silver Sponsor $200
• Hole Sponsor
• Sign at lunch pick-up
Hole Sponsor: $150
Cart Sponsor: $100
Gold Sponsor $250
• Name showcased on IRWP’s
homepage with link to your website
• Sign with logo at event
• Name and description announced
before round
• Name featured in program
CORKS FROM MANY
COUNTRIES - Wine Tasting
Diamond Sponsor $500
• Name showcased on IRWP’s
homepage with link to your website
• Hole Sponsorship at our Golf
Tournament
• Sign with logo at event
• Name featured in program
Gold Sponsor $250
• Name showcased on IRWP’s
homepage with link to your
webpage
• Sign with logo at event
• Name featured in program
Silver Sponsor $100
• Name featured in program
Silver Sponsor $100
• Name announced before one round
of trivia
• Name featured in program
IRWP’s 3rd ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
Date: Saturday, September 17th, 2016
Come out and enjoy a day of golf at one of
St. Louis’ premiere golf courses!
Place: The Links at Dardenne
7000 Brassel Dr., O’Fallon, MO
Time: 8:00 AM Registration/Check-In
8:30 AM Shotgun Start
Teams of 4 for $100 per player
Visit IRWP website at www.irwp.net for more information and registration forms!
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St. Louis, MO 63116
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So far in 2016, we have had some amazing program
growth! Here are the stats:
PROVIDED ENGLISH AND PRACTICAL LIVING
SKILLS EDUCATION FOR 177 STUDENTS
(139 IN THE SAME PERIOD IN 2015)
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Festival of Nations, August 27 & 28, 2016
Visit us in Tower Grove Park
Golf Tournament, Saturday, September 17, 2016
The Links at Dardenne
7000 Brassel Dr, O’Fallon, MO 63368
Trivia Night, Saturday, October 15, 2016
St. Catherine Laboure, 9740 Sappington Road, 63128
TRAINING AND MATERIALS FOR
(32 IN THE SAME PERIOD IN 2015)
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164 TOTAL VOLUNTEERS SO FAR IN 2016
There are 2 easy ways that you can benefit IRWP
all year long at no extra cost to you!
51 NEW VOLUNTEER TEACHERS
(125 IN THE SAME PERIOD IN 2015)
115 TRAINING SESSIONS FOR VOLUNTEERS
1 - Register a Schnucks eScrip Community
Card for IRWP to receive a percentage of your
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to 3 organizations to your registration.
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Please call the IRWP office at 314-771-1104 to learn more!