Kathy Bauman
Kathy Bauman, who volunteers for First Step Family Violence Intervention Services, Inc. has been named the United Way of Coshocton County Volunteer of the Month for December. Kathy was nominated for this award by First Step Executive Director, Victoria Laudick, LSW, and is a resident of Coshocton.
Kathy has been a member of the First Step Family Violence Intervention Services, Inc. Board of Trustees for 5 years. She has been the President of the board for 3 of the 5 years. She will be completing her final year as a board member at the end of the 2011 fiscal year. Kathy is dedicated to the mission of First Step. She is a board member, but more importantly, Kathy is a spokesperson for the agency and for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Kathy has provided the leadership to focus on the strengths of the agency, the emphasis being to meet the needs of those individuals that the agency provides services to. She has networked community resources to strengthen services to victims of violence. She has supported and participated in numerous fund raisers throughout the years including volunteering at Wednesday Moose 935 Bingo in which proceeds benefit First Step. Kathy has participated in the organization of the agency’s annual meetings, including the 15th year celebration in 2010.
Laudick said, “Kathy Bauman” is a compassionate individual that goes beyond expectations. Her leadership in the past three years has provided a strong foundation for the First Step board. She is committed to the agency and the services that are provided. Kathy is available to the agency beyond the monthly board meeting responsibility. She is a strong advocate for First Step within the community, her workplace and church. First Step will greatly miss Kathy when her second term ends at the end of 2011.”
Kathy has served as a Sacred Heart School Board Member and Parish Council Member, and in several other roles for the Sacred Heart Parish, Coshocton High School Band Parent, American Red Cross Instructor, and served on the Coshocton County Drug and Alcohol Board. She is employed as Senior Director of Professional Services at Coshocton County Memorial Hospital. Kathy and husband, Jeff, have three children and three grandchildren.
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The Board of Control and Staff of United Way of Coshocton County, Inc., would like to congratulate and thank Kathy Bauman for being recognized as a person in our community who has willingly volunteered her time and talents to improve the lives of the people in our community.
First Step Family Violence Instervention Services provides counseling and support for victims of domestic violence, including women, men, children, the elderly and disabled individuals. Prevention, intervention and education for perpetrators is also provided. Clubs for elementary boys and girls teach non-violence. Also available is Hope House, a four bedroom shelter available for victims. If you are interested in volunteering for First Step or would like more information about their programming, please contact Victoria Laudick at 740.622.8504.
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