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June 10, 2009 Newsletter
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Checkout the new look of our clubs’ website
Just a reminder to treat those that serve us at the Sizzler well and remember to leave a tip for them before you leave.
Meetings: Sizzler, 371 East 400 South, SLC 11:45 – 1:00 pm, Meeting Room (Northwest corner of Restaurant.) Round Table Meetings, Same Time & Location except in the Atrium.
** Board meeting is the 1st Tuesday of every month at the Pagoda, 5th
East and 1st North in Salt Lake City. 5:30 pm
with dinner afterwards.
| WED 6/10 | Divorce Education for Children |
| WED 6/17 | Round Table |
| WED 6/24 | No Meeting |
| 6/25–6/28 | International Convention, Nashville, Tennessee |
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WED 7/1 |
Speaker and Topic – TBA |
| TUE 7/7 | Board Meeting** |
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WED 7/8 |
No Luncheon Meeting |
| SAT 7/11 | Summer Party, Ed Rogers Ranch |
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WED 7/15 |
Round Table |
| WED 7/22 | Speaker and Topic – TBA |
| WED 7/29 | Speaker and Topic – TBA |
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TUE 8/4 |
Board Meeting** |
| WED 8/5 | Speaker and Topic – TBA |
| WED 8/12 | Speaker and Topic – TBA |
| WED 8/19 |
No Meeting |
| 8/21-8/23 | District Annual Convention, Burley ID |
| WED 8/26 | Speaker and Topic – TBA |
| TUE 9/01 | Board Meeting** |
| WED 9/02 | Speaker and Topic – TBA |
| WED 9/09 | Speaker and Topic – TBA |
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WED 9/16 |
Round Table |
| WED 9/23 |
Speaker and Topic – TBA |
| WED 9/30 | Speaker/Event - TBA |
| TUE 10/6 | Board Meeting** |
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Divorce Education for Children Pilot Program
There are numerous children who are affected by their parents divorce each year. In 2008, 13,728 divorce cases were filed in Utah; 10,841 children were involved in these cases. Since March 2008, classes for the Divorce Education for Children Pilot Program have been held regularly at the Scott M. Matheson Courthouse in downtown Salt Lake City.
The class was developed under the premise that children need information about the divorce process. The classes are held twice each month on a Monday night and Saturday morning. A mental health professional teaches the two-hour class with the assistance of a state court judge or commissioner. The class helps children to identify feelings common in divorce situations, while teaching communication skills to empower children to express their feelings. The class provides an overview of the divorce process and emphasizes that divorce is not the child’s fault. Children also have an opportunity to wear a judge’s robe and have their picture taken “on the bench”.
T he parents of children attending the class have reported a positive change in their child’ s behavior after taking the class. Many parents report that their child shows less sadness and anger and can communicate more openly about his/her feelings. Not only have parents reported that the class was beneficial to their child, but felt the class |
should continue to be offered for the benefit of other children whose parents are divorcing. The children who have participated in the class have expressed that afterwards they feel better able to talk to their parents about the divorce. Children have also learned that divorce isn’t their fault and that their parents still love them.
The class is free of charge and open to all 9 to 12 year old children whose parents are divorced or divorcing. Classes are held one Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. and one Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. each month. Upcoming classes are scheduled as follows:
Monday, June 8 Saturday, June 27
For more information and a copy of the program brochure please go to http://www.utcourts.gov/specproj/dived.htm and scroll to the bottom of the page. The program secretary can also be reached at 801-578-3897.
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We have the need to add more to the board. Any member interested in serving contact Gordon Lewis. Gordon wants to see if there would be a better time to hold the monthly board meetings. Please provide your comments to him. |
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