You are invited…
In approximately one month, David Blankenhorn, President of the Institute for American Values and a man who is often quoted in
publications like the New York Times, USA Today, Los Angeles Times, and The Washington Post
will be coming to Milwaukee at the invitation of thinkmarriage.org
He is going to present the results from a groundbreaking report entitled:
The Taxpayer Costs of Divorce and Unwed Childbearing:
First-Ever Estimates for the Nation and all 50 States.
Presented nationally on Tax Day, April 15th, the report quantifies for the first time the public costs for family
fragmentation. During his trip to Wisconsin, he will also present specific economic data for our state. You are invited to a
FREE lunchtime presentation on Wed. April 30th 12-1:30 PM at Milwaukee Area Technical College in
Milwaukee. Watch for your invitation via email. You can bring your own bag lunch, so it's a great way to spend your lunch hour!
Feel free to invite colleagues and friends, and plan now to attend.
Welcome new thinkmarriage
staff!
Julie Duffy is the new Outagamie County Director. Julie has been married for 12 years to her husband Sean and is the proud Mom
of three girls ages 9, 7, and 6. Julie holds a degree in Psychology and Human Development. She and her husband have been working as
mentors and teachers to pre-marital couples for the last 6 years. Julie looks forward to bringing all that thinkmarriage has to offer to strengthen marriages to Outagamie County.
Jeanna Bosacki has moved from the world of fulI-time college student to full-time thinkmarriage enthusiast by taking the position of Program Director Assistant. Twenty-three and single, she brings
a great perspective and insight from her studies in psychology, social work and music to the thinkmarriage staff.
Mirta Cabrera joins thinkmarriage, piensa en
matrimonio, as the Hispanic Program Director. Originally from Uruguay South America, Mirta is happily married with
three lovely children. Mirta’s passion for the Latino community and their healthy relationships makes her a great fit for thinkmarriage.
County News!
Jami Kaiser, Marathon County director reports that the first thinkmarriage class held in Marathon County was met with great enthusiasm! A group of five couples gathered to
attend the first of “10 Great Dates to Energize your Marriage” at a local restaurant. It was well received by the group
that consisted of couples with young children. All of the couples knew one another, and comments were made on how nice it was to get together
with a group of friends and do something constructive and positive for their marriage.
Another class, Marriage Links, will be starting in Marathon County in April at a coffee shop. Visit the thinkmarriage.org class calendar and click on Marathon County to get complete details.
thinkmarriage is also involved in a domestic
violence awareness campaign focused on the Hmong community in Marathon County. A DVD was sent to every Hmong family in the county explaining
the legal and social ramifications of domestic violence and offering local resources. thinkmarriage was listed as a resource for strengthening marriage. Jami is hopeful that this will lead to future name
recognition, as well as the addition of a bilingual facilitator down the road.
Kristina Erdmann our Waukesha County Director participated in the Mrs. Wisconsin Pageant this past weekend. Although she did
not win the title of Mrs. Wisconsin, she did win the People's Choice Award! Congratulations Kristina...she's definately our choice! As the reigning
Mrs. New Berlin, she will continue to use this platform to speak about thinkmarriage.
Remember! There are classes in all six of our key counties, so don’t forget to check the
class
calendar on our website, regularly.
Is thinkmarriage
Misunderstood?
You decide! Visit our blog and please leave a
comment…starting a conversation on the blog encourages other
people to join in!
Learn Through Some Online Games!
Power of Two is a website that has some fun, interactive online activities that teach successful relationships skills. Click on the game tab
and interact with the relationship games now geared to teens and expectant parents; however anyone can benefit from what’s being taught. Power
of Two games teach nitty-gritty dialogue, anger management, and conflict resolution skills. In the future the site will have games for all of
life’s relationship stages.
Don't forget! Why not mark April 30th on your calendar right now and plan to attend!
Send your thoughts and questions to Editor, Michele Olson.
