The Peace Center (PCOCO) is an all-volunteer non-profit organization of people committed to spreading Compassionate Communication throughout our community and beyond.

PCOCO is celebrating its 3rd anniversary. Look what we've done this year!

·         Administrative Milestones:

o   As of January, 2009, became independent of Democracy’s Edge, our sponsor for 2007/08.

o   PCOCO was incorporated on January 9, 2009.

o   January - Signed a 2 year lease for PCOCO at 816 NW Hill Street, Bend which includes a classroom, library/meeting room, kitchen with desk space, bathroom, large backyard and plenty of parking.

o   Furnished PCOCO through donations of furniture and equipment

o   Bank account opened at Bank of the Cascades

o   PCOCO finances were put on Quicken by Evelyn

o   Bryn, Evelyn, Beth working on 501c3 application to be approved in 2010

o   Evelyn located a tax preparer who will do our taxes for FREE.

o   Facebook page created by Dwight and Carol.

o   Created rental guidelines for using PCOCO facility.

o   November - Received $1100 from First Presbyterian special collection

 

·         Financial Report - Have approximately $3800 in the bank at end of 2009.

 

·         Special Projects:

• March 20-23 - Bryn, Evelyn & Beth attended national conference of U.S. Department of Peace campaign in Washington D.C.
• April 19 - Ellen Santasiero gifted a 5 hour workshop on branding and marketing PCOCO.
• May - Beth, CodePink and other women of peace interviewed by the Bulletin
• July 4 - Provided information table at Drake Park July 4 community celebration, co-sponsored with CodePink and Bridges to Peace.
• Sept 20 - Participation in Dedication of Peace Bridge of Bend with kids’ art project, information table, decorations and food contribution
• October 23 - Bryn, Evelyn and Beth participated as adult volunteers for Challenge Day at Pilot Butte Middle School - follow through to be determined.
• Brown Charter School Outreach
  • Inservice by Evelyn Doherty and Leanne Latterell. Facilitated weekly NVC classes in conjunction with teacher Susan Bruggeman - 2 series in winter/spring 2009.
  • Was invited back to new school in fall 2009 for continuing classes.

·         Monthly Compassionate Communication Workshops offered by Carol Delmonico and Bryn Hazell

·         Carol’s Workshops, Classes, Practice Groups

o   Facilitates Wednesday Higher Ground Group and co-facilitates in Sunday group

o   Feb 20 - Co-Facilitated Peacemaking Workshop at COCC with Bryn Hazell

o   April - Compassionate Communication Class for Parents with Shelly Birger - 4 class series

o   May 17 - Carol and Dwight co-facilitated pilot “Embodying CC” workshop for CCLT with excellent feedback.

o   June 21 - Building Trust and Connection within Families - 1 day workshop

o   July/Aug - Into Balance Coaching Classes - 4 class series

o   Sept/Oct - Building Trust and Connection within Families - 5 class series

o   Sept through January - Embodied Life Classes at Higher Ground - twice a month

·         Carol’s Inservice Presentations

•  January - Eye Surgery Institute
• “Front Desk Empathy” to MD office staff
• Westside Village Parenting Class
• Cascade Academy - parents/students/teachers - NVC as common language
• Transitions Co-op - 9 hour NVC training

        ·         Bryn’s Workshops and Classes

o   Feb 20 - Co-Facilitated Peacemaking Workshop at COCC with Carol Delmonico

o   Communicating for Life - 4 series of 8 classes started March, April, July and September ?

o   December 12 - Connecting during the Holidays Workshop at PCOCO

o   Facilitates and co-facilitates 5 practice groups

o   Coaches individuals and couples donating fees to PCOCO

 

·         Katy’s Workshops and Classes at Katy’s office

o   January through May - Compassionate Communication Basics I and II - series of 6 hour workshops

o   Sept 26 - Workshop for Compassionate Couples

·         PCOCO Sponsored Events/Fundraisers:

o   February 7 (35 attendees) and November 14 (78 attendees) - Certified trainer LaShelle Lowe-Charde one-day workshops for clinicians, teachers, NVC students et al

·         Other workshops/classes at PCOCO - rent paid for use of facility

o   Enneagram Workshop on October 24 and November 21 - Kathy Paterno

·         Other events at PCOCO

o   Sunday night Compassionate Community Celebration and Potluck - 2 Sundays

·         Presentations to organizations:

o   January 27 - Presentation to 1^st Presbyterian Women’s Group by Beth

o   February 9 - Presentation to Habitat for Humanity, Bend, by Beth

o   Bryn, Evelyn, Beth met with First Presbyterian Peacemaking Team to discuss peacemaking collaboration

o   Allan Flood expanded NVC practice and presentations in Sunriver and LaPine and made presentations to business, civic and nonprofit groups in Central Oregon.

 

·         A Season for Nonviolence Events  January 30 - April 4

o   PCOCO is a Task Force Leader in Central Oregon through www.agnt.org

o   Provides brochure of 64 Ways in 64 Days to promote peace

• February 7 - Sponsored certified trainer LaShelle Charde for an in-depth workshop dedicated to Season for Nonviolence
• February 20 - Peacemaking through Compassionate Communication Workshop at COCC - was SOLD OUT! Co-facilitated by Carol and Bryn
• April 5 - Sponsored a Department of Peace informational presentation with David Hazen, Oregon coordinator, at First Presbyterian Church. 

·         Practice Groups:

o    Currently 10 ongoing practice groups

o    Allan Flood started practice group at Bethlehem Inn and expanded NVC to Sunriver

 

·         Miscellanous

• Becky Boyer has organized the PCOCO lending library
• Gift corner created with donations for fundraising
• Ongoing:
  • Provide a home and/or support for 9 practice and study groups
  • Have an active Leadership Team (CCLT) who meets monthly and is supporting our work through facilitating, networking and participating in PCOCO activities.
  • Maintain a website at pcoco.org
  • Generate E-newsletter which is sent monthly to our email list of 450 to date.
  • Providing NVC resources and ongoing calendar of peace events
  • Maintain a bookstore of NVC books and CDs/DVDs
  • Maintain a free lending library including books, CDs & videos organized by Becky Boyer.
  • Gift corner with donated items sold with proceeds to PCOCO
• CCLT holiday celebration and planning meeting hosted by Carol at her home December 4.
  • Attended by Bryn, Evelyn, Carol, Micki, Dwight, Beth
  • Update vision and mission for 2010
  • Created strategies and goals for 2010

A big THANK YOU to:

·         The Leadership team (CCLT) who meets once a month to organize and plan PCOCO events. Carol Delmonico, Evelyn Doherty, Katy Elliott, Allan Flood, Beth Hanson, Bryn Hazell, Leanne Latterell, Sarah Mason, Dwight Pargee, Mare Shey, Micki Turner. Thank you each for your contributions and participation in our regular meetings as well as special events.

o   Note Katy Elliott, Allan Flood and Leanne Latterell are resigning from the CCLT but are available for special projects and/or events.

·         To trainers, Carol Delmonico, Bryn Hazell and Katy Elliott, for their commitment to teaching/facilitating workshops, presentations and creating new classes

·         To the facilitators of the Practice Groups for your consistent presence and commitment.

·         To Bryn Hazell for being the inspiration and catalyst for creating PCOCO to spread Compassionate Communication throughout Central Oregon. Also for locating and leasing the new PCOCO space and providing startup financial resources, for facilitating and supporting current practice groups, for starting new practice groups and for creating new classes which attract newcomers and help support the finances of PCOCO.

·         To co-founder Evelyn Doherty who is the contact person for PCOCO, handles finances, supports and participates in special events and projects, provides nourishment at meetings, is a consistent presence at PCOCO and several practice groups, and handles many details of administration.

·         To co-founder Beth Hanson who created and maintains our website, monthly newsletter, facilitates monthly CCLT meetings, provides agendas, flyers and presentation materials. Beth also facilitates a Hospice practice group and participates in the Redmond practice group.

·         To Carol Delmonico for consistently creating new classes and workshops, for using NVC in her coaching practice, for facilitating and participating in practice groups, for consistent presence at PCOCO meetings and enthusiasm for growing PCOCO.

·         To Katy Elliott for using NVC in her counseling practice and spreading NVC through classes and the clinician’s network. And for obtaining CEU’s for special PCOCO workshops.

·         Dwight Pargee for creating a PCOCO Facebook page and to Carol Delmonico for contributing to it.

·         To Mare Shey for donating the outdoor sun canopy.

·         To Becky Boyer for setting up our lending library in such a professional manner.