By Dr. Alaina De Biasi

This program will be on ZOOM ONLY
Members will receive a Zoom Link
Non-members may request a link by emailing info@scottclub.org

Crime gun intelligence connects the dots between people, places, and firearms, with the National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN) playing a central role in that process. This presentation explains what NIBIN is, how it works, and the advantages it brings to investigations. We will look at its tactical value in helping investigators advance cases and its strategic value in identifying shooting patterns, focusing enforcement, and preventing future violence. Drawing on case studies from Detroit, Michigan, this presentation will show how ballistic evidence can be transformed into actionable intelligence that supports both immediate and long-term public safety goals.

Dr. Alaina De Biasi is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Wayne State University. Her research interests include understanding the causes and consequences of firearm violence, leveraging law enforcement data systems to advance crime gun intelligence, evaluating the effectiveness of violence prevention initiatives, conducting community-engaged research, and exploring the geography of crime. Through her work, she seeks to develop new and better policies and practices aimed at violence prevention.

By The Black History Leadership Society

This program will be at the First Congregational Church
651 Phoenix Street, 1:00 p.m.
No Zoom for this program

The members of the Black History Leadership Society have persevered in their efforts to keep black history alive by presenting themed programs each February in celebration of Black History Month. This year’s theme is “2026- A Century of Black History Commemorations”. Each year the Black History Leadership Society chooses an honoree for exemplary community leadership and awards a scholarship to a student through their Youth on the Rise Scholarship. Join us to kick-off Black History Month and celebrate the amazing work that the Society does for our community.

By Deloa Jones

This program will be at the First Congregational Church
651 Phoenix Street, 1:00 p.m.
No Zoom for this program

As the construction for the installation of our Lift continues at Scott Club, please join us at the First Congregational Church, 651 Phoenix St., to discover the artistry and passion behind every stitch as Deloa Jones shares her remarkable quilting journey that has spanned over 46 years. She will tell her story of how her quilting masterpieces have evolved by displaying 20 – 25 quilts that range from her earliest piece to her newest design.

Deloa’s life journey began in Mechanicsburg PA, one of 8 children, growing up on her family’s farm. She studied dance and was a principal dancer with the Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet Company. She also started hand quilting at a young age and was quilting for over 20 years before she purchased a long arm quilting machine and started her business 26 years ago. Deloa has written five books on quilting and has taught all over the United States, and in Canada and England. She moved to South Haven 30 years ago and continues her business that includes a retreat center for quilters and crafters alike.