NAMI Minnesota 2010 Annual Report making strides TOGETHER

NAMI MINNESOTA’s mission is to champion justice, dignity, and respect for all people affected by mental illness (biological brain disorders). Through education, advocacy, and support, we strive to eliminate the pervasive stigma of mental illness, effect positive changes in the mental health system, and increase the public and professional understanding of mental illness. 2

LEARNING

Hope for Recovery Challenging Behaviors Children’s , and Knowledge is what we need. Knowledge of how to deal with what we need. Knowledge Knowledge is on a help to others by passing become You these behaviors. not only that and it’s learnedwhat you’ve along the way, always learningI’m giving, I’m too. & parent – Robby Anderson, NAMI teacher goal, this year we reached over 2,480 familiesMore than doubling our targeted and taught by NAMI are peer-to-peer who were in need of help. Our classes Strides in Education Strides because, foundation the forms knowledge core components, three Of our the most immediate to produce it has the ability to mental illness, when applied or navigating facing stigma proper medication, seeking results. Whether to everyone reaches out care system, NAMI the mental health through — for knowledge is large. The need the public at professionals, and families, and emails fielded phone calls the more than 4,000 as evidenced by growing, and volunteers. this year by our staff Educating families By offering their testimony and learned members who have been there. free classes, help families cope with mentalexperience, these members, through Class steps to help their family member. illnesses by providing concrete, practical feedback from Family-to-Family, everyonereported improved outcomes for family involved because, as one it, everybodymember put it, when one person in the family goes through it. goes through

– Steve Lepinski, Executive Director, Washburn Child Guidance Center Washburn – Steve Lepinski, Executive Director, It’s a whole lot of regular and ongoing steps rather than and ongoing steps a whole lot of regular It’s makes a difference. one big thing that really holding workshops and reaching deeper into the community. Every week during and reaching deeper into the community. holding workshops capitol for the sake of justice, we come together at the state the legislative session united advocacy efforts, mental health care system. Through dignity and a better cuts to mental health programs, and perspiration against we rally with perseverance voices cannot be heard. and speaking up for those whose telling our stories NAMI Minnesota has expanded in all directions, reaching more people and has expanded in all directions, NAMI Minnesota illnesses and their families. of children and adults with mental touching the lives Every groups, teaching classes, for change by providing support day we work They say that all things change with time, but we at NAMI Minnesota know that know that Minnesota we at NAMI but with time, change all things say that They part of our As yourself. them to change you have improve, things to for in order three proven we have developed for Change, plan, Leadership 5-year strategic to about and respond think the way Minnesotans designed to change strategies NAMI advocacy, support, and tools of education, With the mental illnesses. road to recovery vision of the offers a clear of excellence that and a standard thousands strong. making us and supporters, more members has galvanized 1 GROWING 4

Minnesota counties (Stearns and Steele) have dramatically reduced recidivism recidivism reduced dramatically have and Steele) (Stearns counties Minnesota jail. The video their release from resources before inmates to by connecting staff. criminal justice counties and cable TV stations, will go to , which explores how two how explores , which Recidivism Cycle of the Ending Planning: Discharge – Brian Jost, author and public speaker – Brian Jost, author training program NAMI completed a new online reach more hospital staff, To is to reduce stigma, of 2010. The purpose of the class launched in the fall teach Health First Aid training Mental empathy. de-escalation techniques and promote nurses, family members, mental health staffwas also offered to help therapists, a mental health crisis until professionaland others support an individual during attended the 23 classes. help can arrive. Five hundred participants into the community by adding new programs continue to expand our reach We new speakers for a program called In Our statewide. This year we trained 17 other organizations, teams of . Visiting schools, hospitals and Own Voice throughout giving 28 presentations speakers shared their stories of recovery, of more than 300. the year to reach a total audience The most difficult engagement I had was speaking at a speaking at I had was engagement difficult The most I went back I had been a patient. a year prior hospital where and staff. psychiatrists and nurses to speak to the They don’t stories of recoveryget to hear the I wanted them to and hope. helped me move on. know that they

, over 715 corrections, probation and law , over 715 corrections, probation Through our Criminal Justice Project NAMI created a new DVD called, Jail enforcement officers were trained. Educating professionals and community members reached over 1,400 professionals NAMI Minnesota provided training for throughout the state. We through 35 different classes offered members, senior care providers and emergencyeducation staff, clergy and church first time law enforcement officers were able room staff. This year marked the to (POST) credits from a NAMI classTraining and receive Police Officer Standards symptoms of mental illnesses, de-escalationwhile learning about the signs and resources to help those experiencing a mentalstrategies, and community-based health crisis. – Steve Lepinski, Executive Director, Washburn Child Guidance Center Washburn Executive Director, – Steve Lepinski, There are not a lot of resources for families to turn to for not a lot of resources are There support.education and an enormous NAMI is asset to the community. A new project began this year to educate families who have children with intense with have children who families to educate this year began project A new them to help providers with residential to work and care needs health mental class Also new is a Family Connections family-centered. family-driven and become Disorder (BPD). Personality one with Borderline living with a loved for those The based coping skills on BPD, teaches information the most current class provides network. develop a support and helps families Behavior Therapy, on Dialectical list. has a waiting the next class already one week and filled up within This class 3 IMPROVING 6

to older adults and veterans, to members of Latino, LGBT and Latino, of to members and veterans, adults to older communities. American African year, this from diverse communities increase in calls seen a marked NAMI has in 2008 from 41 persons Stigma grew in attendance Myths & workshop and the multicultural with and collaborations As relationships this year. to 287 people also increases. public awareness expand, and faith organizations communities of the disparity in access stigma and leads to the reduction This helps to reduce health care.to quality mental What NAMI is doing and continues to do is the intentional is doing and continues to What NAMI They find American community. to the African outreach help be their drumand influential people to stakeholders which we support issue. I find the way in major on this lacking, nationally to be really mental health practitioners because People don’t seek care and especially in this state. culturally aware enough practitioners who are aren’t there them. In the same way to treat and sensitive and know how We need to have a strategy here. that we combat stigma, we application of what we are have to understand the practical trying is to get high-quality practitioners that to do, which the community they serve.reflect – Representative Jeff Hayden

– Representative Jeff Hayden the Mind of America for, saw a event, NAMIWalks largest anti-stigma Minnesota’s The event raised nearly $300,000 and continues record 2,300 attendees this year. most It is recognized as one of the largest and to grow by the hundreds each year. become the change we want to see by taking We successful walks in the country. the help we need, and by speaking up aboutaction, by getting out and getting As NAMI member Brian Jostmental illnesses to help educate others. put it, “The are talking in okay to talk about it.” We it’s more I talk about it, the more I feel and we are reaching out high schools through The Silver Ribbon Campaign People don’t want to be labeled. Mental health immediately want to be labeled. Mental People don’t being crazy and that unfortunately up the idea of conjures tone surroundingis the underlying of these issues, some pervasive treatment diagnosis and illnesses. Early mental stigma surrounding years before seeking average of ten symptoms an people live with works, but jobs, health insurance for fear of losing illness secret to keep their help, preferring live with, our neighbors, and siblings we children, parents These are the or friends. and friends.co-workers have found I particularly community. in the African American If we significantly. get help, their lives change that when people better lives. able to live much stigma, people are eliminate the public the Educating to the it comes when be underestimated cannot of knowledge benefits The 5 SUPPORTING

To serve our community, NAMI Minnesota continues to be seen as the go-to I enjoy leading the group because I can actually see par- organization for mental health, appearing in 1,500 articles in over 250 publications, producing DVD’s, booklets, and several documentaries for public television. Our ticipants relax after being given the opportunity to vent in educational booth at the State Fair attracted an estimated 7,000 visitors. Our eighth a safe place. Resources in our area are scarce and I think annual Research Dinner, Spring Gala with live Jazz musicians, and our annual conference, Making Strides Together, all attracted full houses and influential keynote this group fills a need. speakers such as Terrie M. Williams, author of Black Pain: It Just Looks Like We’re – Louise Newsom, NAMI Connection facilitator Not Hurting. Studies have shown that participation in peer-led support programs help Providing Support improve the overall mental health and quality of life of participants, as well as reducing the distress individuals experience from their symptoms. A wide array Support is holding up from underneath. You support when of NAMI support groups continues to expand and grow, including Open Door you willingly step forward to strengthen, energize, and help support groups for anxiety, six additional NAMI Connection groups, Vet Con- nection and NAMI Care. Specialized groups also continue to expand, offering others through a challenging time. Yet the great irony is support to parents, siblings, spouses and partners. that when you support others, you are also, in fact, supporting yourself. As a family, growing up, we didn’t talk about it. And we – Cherie Carter-Scott. PH.D. didn’t understand what was going on. And it was sham- ing. I wish so much that as children we’d had someone to The greatest asset of our organization is the strength of our members. These are the individuals whose lives have been changed by mental illnesses and, in tell us what was going on. response, they go out into the community to ensure that others have the support – Ginger Spiess, PBS documentary that they need on their journey. NAMI has over 45 active support groups led by family members or individuals who are also living with a mental illness, and each year we train more volunteers who want to give back.

7 8 STRENGTHENING 10

of people living with mental illnesses remains a vital component of our mission. mental illnesses remains a vital of people living with and improved outcomes,and support provide immediate relief While education policymakers to create a do the long-term work of engaging it is also crucial to system. Everybetter mental health publication The Advocate three months our emailed and posted weekly and legislative updates are is sent out to members, session.during the legislative Strides In Advocacy Strides needs advocating vigorously for the and was born in advocacy, NAMI Minnesota illness doesn’t make you Having a child with a mental than having a pair any more an advocate automatically of running makes you an athlete. It takes education shoes supportand training and a lot of gave that to and they able to accomplish extraordinaryme. They are things.” – Lynn & NAMI staff member Peterson, parent then you become part of it. Part of something bigger. You You partbecome you then it. Part of bigger. of something keep it better, to make you want back because keep coming and as partit going, you can. of NAMI, parent member & Anderson, NAMI – Robby

One thing unique to NAMI is that they have an incredible is that they have an incredible One thing unique to NAMI staff so welcoming to those who volunteer. that are of people part are They make you feel like you of the organization. opinions and ideas and listen. They value your They really Together we have made great strides reaching out to individuals, children and strides reaching out to individuals, we have made great Together with to our statewide operation, are essential support. Volunteers families in need of time and talents to facilitate individuals who donated their over 275 dedicated – Roger Towler, NAMI donor & parent – Roger Towler, Thanks, NAMI, for literally saving the lives of my children. lives of my children. for literally saving the Thanks, NAMI, eternally grateful. are We support groups, teach classes, speak to community members, monitor and respondsupport groups, teach classes, speak hours more than 8,000 campaigns. Last year, to legislation, and assist with anti-stigma the Independent Sector is valued at over $162,000. were donated, which according to To give support to children living with family members who have a mental illness, a mental who have family members with living to children support give To to are able children where session Saturday , a four-hour Kidshops offers NAMI in This year environment. in a safe, supportive their experiences talk about outreach and support added a new affiliates, we with our local collaboration at the inpatient are available the Lobby. Volunteers called NAMI in program resources to families support and hospitals to provide units of local psychiatric is hospitalized. a loved one who who have 9 CONNECTING 12

– Representative Joe Mullery– Representative candidates on critical was recognized for its ability to educate NAMI Minnesota The Year. Affiliate of the by NAMI National as the State mental health issues Nonprofits also awarded our of Nonprofits and MAP for Minnesota Council upon by voted Award for Advocacy, Nonprofit Mission organization its Afterwards, every nearly great how about talked there legislator have way we could was any other k there I don’t thin it was. is fact that this up to the them to wake better job getting done a an important affecting issue carry-over and that the all areas our eyes. opened huge. It really savings are and cost strength in our vision Our strength in numbers, nonprofits in Minnesota. of our message carryand the strength even the most perilous us through ongoing steps necessary It is vital that we continue the of legislative sessions. moving in the direction of positive change. to keep our mental health systems

to be a big issue this year after research exposed the high percentage of people exposed the high percentage of people to be a big issue this year after research the system due to lack of treatment and care. with mental illness who end up in far reaching effects of this problem, educate public policy makers about the To chair of the Civil Law Committee, Rep. Joe NAMI members worked with the hearing on mental illness and the Minnesota to organize a six-hour Mullery, criminal justice system. The connection between mental illnesses and the criminal justice system continues system justice criminal the and illnesses mental between connection The – Representative John Ward – Representative It’s veryIt’s important and tell their stories. out there that people get got the help they needed, who tell of how they The NAMI members in citizens able to become productive then were and how they to hear. the stories we need these are the state of Minnesota, Facing one of the toughest legislative sessions in decades, mental health advocates health mental in decades, sessions legislative the toughest one of Facing services health mental to save battle a tenacious waged in $50 million over from produced mental health advocates and other cuts. NAMI members proposed a to persuaded legislators testimony that and personal letters, e-mails wave of calls, health in cuts to mental saving millions disaster and minds, averting change their and health cuts in direct mental with $4.3 million The session ended programs. of GAMC (General to fund a version health grants cut from mental $11.3 million Care). Assistance Medical 11 EXPANDING 14

Although we have made great strides together, a long road lies ahead. Our a long road made great strides together, Although we have – Vision statement, President’s New Freedom Commission on Mental Health Freedom Commission on Mental New President’s – Vision statement, concern about the impact of future state budget cuts on children and adults cuts on children and adults impact of future state budget concern about the are increasing. The number is deepening. Calls to NAMI with mental illnesses in crisis and cannot obtain servicesof individuals who find themselves or once wrote, psychologist June Tapp treatment, is on the rise. American only as good as we have the courage to “…the future will in many ways be dignity and fairness, compassion and justice, make it.” And so in the name of are We courage to dream big and act daily. we are called upon to have the called upon to take the steps necessary in our to meet the growing needs no matter where people live in this state, communities and to make sure that we take strides forward to alone. Together they will not face mental illnesses build the reality of a better tomorrow. We envision a future when everyone when a future envision We illness a mental with prevented can be mental illnesses when future a will recover, ted early, detec are illnesses when mental a future or cured, everyone when future and a at any a mental illness with access to effectivestage of life has and supports treatment living, working, learning– essentials for and participating fully in the community. Striding Toward a Better Tomorrow a Better Toward Striding 13 GIVING 16 William & Josie Axness & Josie William Sauer & Robert Marie Blaine Therese Carufel Al & Theresa Diane S. Cross Barbara Decoster Downing Holly & Pat Jean Enloe Judy Fawcett Anne R. Gearity John & Gail Gislason John & Pam Hallman Kevin Hanstad Zol & Kathy Heyman Anna Mae Hogan Betheja Homai Nancy Jacobs Kathryn Kmit Jerry Lindberg & Barbara Julie Lindbloom Living History Farms Race William Marshall Nancy McClure Roger L. Meyer Christine Miller Mount Sandra Overland Marty Raymond Ron & Nancy Reed Kathleen H. Rhodes Ed & Kathy Schoenecker Dan Seward Anne Smith Cathy Stepanek Sarah Stoesz & David Foster

Jon & Nikki Edwards Jon & Bryan Hamel Hanson Daniel & Susan Anderson Debra Hohag Hunstad Bob & Pat Bud & Rosemary Janousek Robert Klas Gloria Knoblauch Daniel Kunin & Constance Bigelow Kunin Patricia & George Maas Deane & Nancy Manolis Monna Marolt Mazzarella Tony Mark & Jinjer Menge Pete & Sandy Menge Michael & Sara Meyer Bryan Reed & Jessica Al & Pat Rousseau Michael Schneider & Sassani M.D. Russell F. Bob Karels & Sandy Robinson Herman & Mary Schulte Dan & Cheryl Schulte Ivan Sletten Jerry & Nancy Webb Elizabeth Wexler Benefactor ($500 – $999) ($500 Benefactor & Lee Keller Sue Abderholden Emil & Marion Angelica Gretchen Arf Arneson & Ruth Ted

Sepracor Health Mental Touchstone Place Vail Inc Vexilar, Oak Park Heights Wal-Mart Foundation Windibrow Zachry Engineering Individuals and Organizations +) ($5,000 Visionary Lisa and Gordy Alexander Martha Anderson Allan & Mary Lou Burdick Carlin Emily & J.P. Scott Craven Alexandra Klas F. Cecil Ross Mello Smello Adult Southwestern Minnesota Mental Health Consortium Stark Trisha – $4,999) ($1,000 Advocate Kathleen Armstrong Paula Baker Mike & Kay Bochert & Linda Burkett Timothy Joseph R. Clubb Mike & Cindy Colson Denis & Josie Daly Kathryn Dunmire

of the Saint Paul Foundation Integrative Mental Health Olam Fund Jami Alanna Marks Tikkum Inc. La Familia Guidance Center, & Rick Schaffhausen Maplewood Toyota The McNeely Foundation Minnesota Center for Psychology Next Financial Rainbow Health Initiative Richard and Dorothy Revord Charitable Fund of the Catholic Community Foundation Sponsor ($100 – $999) Sponsor ($100 Burns & McDonnell Carlson Capital Management Ltd Choices Psychotherapy, Group, LLC Community Consulting Dungarvin Fawcett Family Fund Security Floyd Total Fraser Guild Incorporated Mary Fund L. Hammerly Center Hennepin County Medical Thomas J. Hooley Fund for Social Justice of Social Work of Social #3364 Store Wal-Mart Heights Vadnais Wal-Mart of Gift Fund E. J. Wexler Foundation the Minneapolis Fund of the Otto C. Winzen Community Foundation Catholic

Advocate ($1,000 – $4,999) ($1,000 Advocate Children MCC All God’s Company Bristol-Myers Squibb Inc. Brown Family Foundation Foundation Burdick-Craddick Family Centracare Health Foundation Genoa Healthcare Gudorf Family Foundation Inc. Janssen Pharmaceutica Program Transition Lifespan Youth Mayo Clinic Nicollet Melrose Institute/Park Health Systems Foundation Minnesota Twins Nystrom & Associates, Ltd. Open Door Foundation OptumHealth PrairieCare Elizabeth C. Quinlan Foundation Senior Care Simmet Foundation Foundation, Inc. Terhuly Thomson Family Foundation Thomson Reuters West University of Minnesota, School HealthEast National NAMI of Community Foundation Mount Sinai Community Foundation the Jewish Mental Minnesota Adult Southwestern (SMAMHC) Health Consortium Foundation Stanley Family

Visionary ($5,000 – $9,999) ($5,000 Visionary Fred C. & Katherine B. Andersen Foundation Hugh J. Andersen Foundation Center Anoka Metro Regional Treatment Auxiliary AstraZeneca Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Charitable Disabled American Veterans Service Trust Foster Family Foundation Haggerty Family Foundation Saint Paul Foundation Medica Foundation Open Society Foundation Otto Bremer Foundation PhRMA The St. Paul Foundation Sundance Family Foundation UCare Foundation Wasie Cigna Inc. Company Foundation, Eli Lilly and Evert Foundation Foundation Extendicare Bigelow Foundation F.R. Hospital HealthPartners & Regions Fund of the Martha & William Muska Foundations and Foundations Corporations ($10,000+) Iris Circle 15 Robert & Carolyn Thompson Michele Colbert Lynn John Jeanette Rupert Jan Ballman Barbara H. Flanigan Jonathan Uecker, M.D. & Robert & Carolie Collins Dick & Gail Johnson Rick Schaffhausen Bob & Betty Barnacle Joseph B. & Heidi Flores Suzanne Witterholt Rachel Dahms Emily K. Johnson Thomas P. Shillock Geoffrey Benedict Laura Flynn Julie Brunner & Dave Ulrich Michelle Dahn Robert & Corrine Jones Beth Silverwater & Norman Greenberg Mary Bode Darrell & Mary Foss Washburn Child Guidance Center Mary B. Delong Rachel Kaplan John & Penne Simon Harry & Linda Bonney Kurt L. Fox Shelley White Cyril Denn Michael Karch Kent Smith Nancy Brandt Carol Freeman Loretta Worthington Sam Deweese Jerry & Marge Kazmierczak Luke & Jana Soiseth Jessica M. Brown Hank & Kathy Fukui Joline Zepcevski Mark Dixon Gordon Kepner Janell Spelbrink Charlotte Burns Eric Larson, M.D. & Geeta Dash OJ Doyle Christine Kilner John & Catherine Spicola Rick & Barb Burrock Teddy & Jim Gesell Sponsor ($200 – $499) Pat Dwyer & Kelly Catton Dwyer Kay King & Zachary Doering Robert & Donna Swanson Dan Casar Pat Gilbertson Sandra Accola Jonathan & Jill Eisenberg Robert Kippley Grace Tangjerd Schmitt James W. Chastek Kenneth & Mary Gleason Howard & Lorraine Agee Marita Ener Pat Koppa Doug & Sally Taylor Jim Johnson & Cheri Toftey Howard & Karen Gochberg Norm & Pat Allen David Farrar Verna Kruse Temple Israel Carol Chervany Paul Goering Floyd & Sue Anderson Thomas & Lauren Fitzgerald Jane Lang Rebecca Tessum Vic & Kay Childs Sheila Graham Michael & Roberta Anderson Bernie Garding Alexandra Lape Paul Train Candace Christen Tom & Peg Graham Robert E. Ansel Carole Gaskell Steve Larson Marilyn Vallez Lynda Cramer Greater Minnesota Family Services Steve Bauman & Margaret Fitzpatrick James & Julie Ann Gerlitz Karen Lloyd Chuck & Jan Wally Doug & Sarah Crowther Shelter Care David Beebe Charles Godfrey Gene & Marilyn Martin John M. Zakelj & Bonnie Watkins Ann Cullen Smith Anne Greene Michael Beery Irving & Carol Gottesman Ronald McNamara Mark Wawro Sally & John Cuningham Michelle Greene Judith A. Bemis Richard & Mary Graves NAMI Forensic Network Wilfred & Janet Williams Martha Joy & John C. Cushing Jr. Roy & Kay Gunther Susanna Bertelsen Bert & Susan Gross Jenny Narr Harley & Mary Danforth Pamela Guthrie Robert & Mary Blose Jim & Yvonne Haberle David & Judith Nass Associate ($100 – $199) John Davis Fred & Lois Halberg William & Susie Bond Orrin & Marianne Hager Warren & Beverly Nordley Linda Lambert & Jim Abderholden Lawrence & Joy Davis Thomas B. Hatch Christine Bray Harry Hammerly Anne Ogden Joel & Tamara Aldrich Aaron Desmond Mark Hawkinson James Breitenbucher Daniel Hanson Kris Palfe Jim & Nancy Allen Steven & Cecilia Dobrin Shirley Hemenway Martha Brinson Steve Harker Tom Pepper Glenn & Jennifer Andis Diane & Bill Dunnigan Sandra Hirsh Wayne R. Brown David & Joy Hartford Mark & Nancy Pettman Bruce D. Ario Todd & Mary Edholm Bob & Patty Holycross Kathleen M. Burke Beana Hatch Charles & Ardis Quick Bill & Linda Armstrong Sears & Patricia Eldredge Thomas J. Hooley John & Janet Carey Heath Family Mary Regan Sharon Autio Ruth Ener Ed & Annette Horvat Kenn Carlson Gladys Hedeen Dan Reidenberg Janet Rice & Peter Bachman Jim & Joy Erickson Robert & Kathleen Iverson Roger & Janet Ruth Carlson Roger Heegaard Charles & Ginny Roach Thomas & Sue Bailey Edie Evarts Tim Janka John & Catherine Cich Brandon Hendrickson Susan & Gary Roberts Joan Wiggen Baker Jean Findorff Tom & Norma Jansen Dean Clark Kevin & Kristina Homstad Abigail Rose Bebe Baldwin Gary & Gail Fitch Wilbur & Myril Jensen

17 18 Tom & Bonnie Johnson Joel Oberstar Jane & Gordon Skjerven Tona Willand Mark J. Anderson Dale & Betty Barrett Phyllis Johnston Cathleen O’Leary Stanley V. Sledz Brian Wipf Shirley Anderson Neil Barrett David & Louise Jones Tom & Jeneal Olsen Richard Slieter Lori Wohlrabe Heidi Maghan & Jill Anderson Sharman Davis Barrett Coco Keim Tonja M. Orr Alison Smith Jenny Wrenson Roxanne Anderson Constance Batcher Kathy Kelley Daniel Parnell Jack & Margaret Smuckler Peter & Peggy Yackel Benny Anderson Sandy Bauer Kevin & Judy Kenney David & MJ Hustad Perrin Anne Snowden Brian Zellman Jamie M. Anderson Ann Baumbach Fred Lafleur Curt N. Peterson Anita & John Speltz Hilary Ziols Elaine Anderson & Fellows Tim & Linda Baumgartner John Lape Cathy Plantenberg Scott & Sarah Sponheim Rich & Carol Andresen Michael & Maya Beach Sally M. Larson Thomas C. Plunkett Eileen Stack Friend ($1 – $99) Donna Anfinson John & Deb Bednark Charles Legros Virginia K. Potter Greg & Jean Steffenson Jim Aakhus Tammy Anfinson Gerald & Dawn Beedle Steve & Ellen Lepinski Eileen & Greg Powell William & Sheila Student Owens Dick & Sue Abel Stephen & Judy Antonello Coni Bell Daniel & Darlene Lingofelt Donna Puccio-Peters Jim & Shirley Swenson Marva Abel Sharon Apel Constance Bender William & Lorraine Lund Andrea Raila Grace Tangjerd Schmitt Sandi Abel Frank & Georgette Ario Carol Bender Kevin & Cathy Mahal Frank Raila R. & Dorothy Taylor Atashi Acharya Jeanette & Richard Arnevik Julie Benick Sandra McDonald James Riley Kathleen Thompson Maureen & Ira Adelman Arrowhead House John & Joanne Benson Mary Kay McJilton Tom & Beth Robinson Sandra Thompson Advocating Change Together Julia Aschburger Dan & Sharon Benson John & Claire McLean Charles & Mary Ann Rolando Susan Trammell Suzanne Aho Gerald & June Jean Audette Joan Benson Rick & Linda Millenacker Mike Rollin Bob & Lois Treuchel Lisa Albers Kathy Austin Sherry S. Berde Donald & Carolyn Miller Patrick & Dana Rondeau Laverne Trick Jeff & Jody Alberts Aveyron Homes, Inc. Betty Lou Berg Mark Miller Thomas & Sandra Rose Karen Ubel John & Mary Alden James & Suzanne Babin Marilyn Berg Richard Miner Jeffrey Rousseau Judy & Paul Ulland Gerald & Marlene Aldrich Margaret Ryan & George Baboila Marlene M. Berg Amy Mino Barbara B. Roy Chandra Sheila Unni Margaret Allegrini Ganesh Babulal Cheron Berg Lucy & Robert Mitchell Charlotte A. Ryan Timothy & Dianna Utter Pat & David Allen Art & Martha Bailey Diane Berg Ruth Mueller Lee & Lynne Saunders Linda Vukelich Janet M. Alsani Brian Bailey Jerome Bergstrom Kathleen Muench Paul & Maggie Scanlon Perry & Diane Wagamon Joe & Catherine Amato Mary Baker Phyllis Berktold Douglas & Jane Nemecek William & Becky Scheig Elizabeth Walby Carol Lee Amon Brandy Baker-Muhich Cheryl Bernstein Gail & Jerry Neren Robert & Helen Schroeder Emily Walgrave Jeffery Amundson Gloria Baloga Stephanie Bertram Eva Neubeck Bob & Pamela Searles Sarah Walker John & Judith Anderson Marla Bambenek Tammy Bertram Nancy Nonini Mark Sharockman Gerald & Dorothea Weisman Gerald A. Anderson Marian G. Barcus Dennis Besch Mark & Sheila Novak Mary & Truman Shoaff Curt Wentz Cheryl Anderson Susan J. Barker Pam Bezotte G. Lundborg & Char Nycklemoe Nancy Silesky Tom Wentz Gary Anderson Bob Barnes Bruce Bhiller Oakridge Support Service David & Nancy Sitzman Cliff & Connie Whitaker Jenneane & Ronald Anderson George & Alys Barr Holly Biggins Jennifer Oberpriller Linda Sjoberg Diane & Lee Whitcraft Lorraine & Warren Anderson Martha Lynn Barres Mark Biggins

19 20 Lyle & Georgia Bishop Dollie Bryant Central Minnesota Task Force Kym Craven Kathleen Donohue Gale Erdmann Dennis & Karen Bjerke Gayl Bunes On Battered Women Shirley Crittenden James Dornbush James & Bonnie Erickson Mary M. Blees Matthew Burdick Carla Cerra Thomas & Debie Crittenden We & Ac Dorsey Deborah Erickson John Bloomfield Robert & Paula Buresh Margaret Chamberlin Lois Welk Cunningham Joseph & Janet Dougherty Melissa Erickson Irene R. Boe Mike & Sheryl Burkhardt Barbara Champlin Tonderleauh Daggs Neil Doughty Carol Erickson Jan & Ralph Boeckers Shelley Burns Kelly Chandler Catherine Dahir Holly Dowds Diana Erickson Moonyeen Bongaards Wendy Burow Steven L. & Kathy Chesney Phyllis Dahl Mary Theresa Downing Steven & Patti Erickson Daryl & Gail Borchardt Dorothy M. Bush Paula Childers Jan Daly Leilani Drake Jane Erickson-Linder Rebecca Bormann Grace Bushard Gerald & Yvonne Childs Marilyn & Geoffrey Davies Bradley Dreis Lisa Erspamer Jeanne Born Peggy Butler Margaret Christensen Susan Davis Schroeder Laverne Dreis Linda Esterly James & Verdella Borrell Carol Butler Joni Christenson Lydia Davitt Michelle Driver Dave & Ann Ettel Marilyn Boschee Dick & Helen Bylund Edward Jr. & Andrea Chromey John & Pat Day Bill Drury Norma Evans Tom Bounds Carol Byrnes Sara Church Jennifer Decubellis Bonnie Dubois Sidney Evans Sidney & Mavis Boushek Anne Cade Susan Clandon Lisa Delong Rob & Sarah Dull Jean Evers Julie Bram Kimball Callis Linda Clark Sarah Delong Leslie Duncan William H. Fairman Lee & Laurie Brandt Mara Calvert Cleo Clark Barb Delong Duncan Family Grace Falk Sylvia Bratrud Vennessyl Campbell Nichelle Clater Camillo & Lois Desantis John & Marlys Dunlap Ronald Falk Andrea & Roger Braun Cliff Carey Mary Clem Cheryl F. Devaal Pam Durand Meredith Fancher-White Maureen Breckman Carol Lee Carlson Mary Clough Bryan & Karen Deyoung Laura Duvall Steinke Jerome & Arvilla Felten Cindy Breen Donna M. Carlson Nickie Coby Jeanne Dicke Michael Ebbert Robert & Micky Ferguson Stan & Mavis Brehm Lorelei Carlson Patricia Coldwell Mark C. Dicke Kathy Eberle Steven Filiatrault Mary E. Bren Thomas B. Carlson Steve & Barb Coleman Jean Dickson Karrie A. Eckman Pearl Filipovich Bill & Connie Brengman Keith & Nannette Carlson Janet Comer Joan Diedrick Lund Cheryl Eckwright Bill & Sue Fink Rita Brenner Lola Swiggum & Ryan Carlson Douglas & Patricia Condon Laura Dingels Maureen Edstrom Steve Finkenbinder Jessie Breyer Lauren Carlson-Vohs Michael V. Condon Mary Discher Glenace E. Edwall Robert Fisch Kathleen Brickey Emery Carlsten George Connelly Duane & Judy Dittberner Cynthia Egan Lisa Fischer Patricia Briggs Gayla Carlstrom James Cook Peter & Maggie Dixon Carl Egli Diane Fisher Connie Brimacombe Colette Carner John & Cynthia Costello Todd A. Dobesh Wendi Eliason Lynn Fisher Martha Brinson Robert D. Jr. & Mary Carter Suzie Cota Katherine Doerr Amy Ellickson Sarah Fleming Mary Brodehl Beth Cathcart Audrey Coulter Mary Lou Doll Rachel Ann Emmanuel-Fitzgerald Mercy Flemino Jean Brookins Nita Jene Caughey Renee Cournoyer Renee Doll Dianne Engstrom May Fletcher John L. & Bridget K. Brose Janette Ayd & Molly Cavanagh Jody Cowdin Marcia Dollerschell Sharon Engstrom Denise Fleury Peter Bruce Brenda Caya Todd & Lori Coyour Deb Donley Victoria Erbele Kate Flynn

21 22 Jessica Flynn Joyce Gelle Leonard S. Hall Glenn Heil Anne Holzinger Robert & Donna Jameson Patrick Foley Diane Kay Gerlach Millie Halling Kathleen A. Hein Teri Homan Jennifer Janacek Joanne Ford Steve & Shelley Germundson Kristin Halonen Greg Heins Judith Hook Ed & Rebecca Janezich Loren & Inge Forsmark Sandra Germundson Gretchen E. P. Halverson Jennifer Helling Daniel Kelliher & Pamela Hoopes Timothy Janka Sharon Fortunak Peggy Gerszewski Bob & Bonnie Hammer Tani Hemmila Hope House Karla Jans Wanda Foster Deborah & Tim Gillis Marilyn V. Hammer Bob Hendrickson Barbara Horn Aaron & Lisa Janusz Judy Foster Judy Gilow Steven Hansberry Fran Hendrickson Sheron Horris Steve & Joan Janusz Leroy & Janice Frank Dorothy Goldie Peg Hansen Calynn Hendrickson Susan Houdek Maggie Jarrey Tiffany Fredrick Darla Goodall Rick & Kathy Hansen David Hendron Nancy Houlton Cynthia Jedd Peter & Teresa Freeland Gretchen H. Goodman Nancy Hansen Terry & Diane Henthron Millie Howard Gale Jensen James L. & Lynn C. Freeman Steven Gordon Una Hanson Eileen Herbert Richard L. Howell Rebecca Jensen John & Joyce Frees Brit Gordon Mary Hanson George A. Herman, Jr. & Margaret Hubbs Tom Jensen Jode Freyholtz Tonya Gott Sharyn Hanson Susan A. Herman Dennis Hughes Shelly Jensen Diane Frick Thomas & Susan Grande George Hanson Shirley Hildebrant Steven & Susan Hulbert Erik & Elizabeth Johansen Lisa & Leonard Friesenhahn Eleanor Graves Gail Harbeck Lowell Hill Joyce Hultberg Elizabeth J. Johnson Chris Frisby Stephen & Linda Gray Frances Harnack Post 582 Renae Hill Bryan Hunter Bruce & Jane Johnson Richard & Jean Fritz Arlene Green Karen Harper Elizabeth J. Hinds Jane Huppler Jacquelyn Johnson Kurt & Deeann Froelich Jean Greenwood Marquerite Harrington Jim & Norma Hingeley Cecilia Huston Lucy Johnson Doug & Jane Frost Roger & Mindy Greiling Scott & Betsy Hartley Wally and Karen Hinz Doug Hyatt O. Reuben & Donna M. Johnson Steve & Sara Gabel Deann Grimmeus Jim & Janet Hatch Mark & Kathy Hodapp Scott Hylla Beth Johnson Phyllis Galbraith James & Cheryl Groettum Janet Havens Francis & Marian Hodapp Sharon Hylla Betty J. Johnson Kateri Mancini & Mike Gallagher John & Becky Gronquist Larry & Faith Haws Thomas & Julie Hofer Erica Hynes Bradley Johnson Lurae Gallipo Mike & Jill Gruver Frank & Dottie Hawthorne Lorrie S. Hoffman Laura Ibsen Burton & Linda Johnson Susan Galvin Ellen Guerre Inna Hays Tom Hoffman Joyce Ilola Cynthia Johnson Karen June Gano Guild of Catholic Women Michael Hays Doreen Hohag Jeanette Imes Galen Johnson Inez L. Gantz Angela Guimond Ruthanne Hazelton Terri Sue Holden Peg Imholte Glenn & Karen Johnson Joann Garber Robert & Gerri Gustafson Mary Hazzard Tony & Carmen Holder Alan Ingram Karen M. Johnson Denise Garcia Jack Haggerty James & Sheryl Hebel Ev & Shari Holland Lenora Ireland Rodney & Lori Johnson Vernon Gaskell Kay Haggerty Cynthia Hechter Rollins Patti Holm Judy Ireland-Deshield Ron & Pricilla Johnson Susan Gebelein Jeanette Haglund Gayle Heggem Dorothy Holmes Jay & Jessica Isaacson Rosemary & Harry Johnson Susan & Gary Gekas Teresa Hakanson Sandy Heglie Jamie Holmes Richard Iverson Wanda Johnson Jerry & Patricia Gelbmann Judith K. Hale Nancy Heidal Dan Holmquist Naomi Jackson Daniel & Kristine Johnson Steven & Judith Gelderman Linda Hall Jeanne Heikkila Diane Holst Linda Jacobs Tom Johnson

23 24 Heather Maclaughlin & Alan Johnston Charles & Karen Kleinsteuber Joe & Linda Lange Dee Lindblom David Mair Margaret McDonald Nick & Ella Johnston Barbara A Kleist Lori Lariviere Theodore Lindelien Marion Makinen Barb & Dave McDonald Brian Jost Joann Klingenberg Carol Larock Pat Lindgren Ann Maland Robert & Karen McGown Larry Jacobs & Julie Schumacher Dawn Klingman Dean R. Larson John & Patty Lindkvist Jean & Ted Maltese Pat McGrath Jerome Jungquist Mike & Darlene Kluznik Sandra Larson Brian Lindman Mario Mancini James & Kathleen McGuire Paul & Jill Kadera Terry Kmit Barbara Larson Geraldine Lindonan Rebecca Maranda Barbara McKernan Charles D & Sharon Kalkman Karen Koepp Clarence & Arta Larson Sheila Lindquist Jon & Marlene Marble Brian & Anna McLafferty Samantha Kallhoff Mary & Bryan Koll Jim & Donna Larson Bob & Diane Linngren Brian Marcum Kelly McLaughlin Diane M. Kammerer William & Bonnie M. Konrad Mary Elizabeth Larson Julie Linngren Nell A. Marsh Gail McNally Dominic Kanaventi Tony Kopel Leslie Laub Joseph & Linda Lipari Bill & Peggy Marshall Wendy McQuay David Kaplan Donna Kopischke John & Dorine Laudenbach Sara Dorfman & Andy Lisak Katie Marshall Lorene McWaters Alissa Kasen Kathleen Grittner & Mark Kowaliw Jane Lawrenz Gloria Livingston Brian & Andrea Marsolek Taunja Meers Bonnie Kassen Timothy Krampitz Darlene Leafgren Jill London Beryl Marsolek Janice Mehle Barb & Jack Kattner Gwen Kranz Ruth Leathers Mary Jean Loomis Nancy Marth Trudi Meloche Ruth Katz Nancy Kraulik Dorothy Leathers Lawrence J. Loomis David & Brigid Martin Gary Melquist John Kayfes Raymond R. Krebs Steven Lee Rita Loos Curtis C. Martinson Margaret Melrose Matthew & Angela Greiling Keane Karen Kroeze Sara Leiste Diane Loudon Susan Eckfeldt & Mary Allen Norma & James Mengel Margaret Kearnes Chuck Krueger Tim & Marilyn Leister Donald and Linda Lucachick Chuck & Stephanie Masty Michele Merriman Pat Keeler Douglas Krueger Lloyd & Mary Ann Lenarz Sherrie Luetgers Len & Roseann Mathiason Donald & Arlene Messerich Ruth Keenan Ryan John & Rita Kruschwitz Jennifer Lenzen Robert & Sandra Luhman Kim Matteen Orlowski Greg Metzger Janet Kehne Elizabeth Kruta Bruce A Leopold Tom & Margaret Lunacek Deborah Matthias-Anderson Doug Mewhorter Jeanne & Mike Keller-Hoskin Kristi Kuder James Lerberg Richard & Rosy Lundgren Lowell & Marcia Mattson Bruce & Janet Meyer Laverne Kennedy Therese Kujawa Jackie Lerfald Kathryn Lund-Reed David & Mary Mattson Robert & Marie Meyer Heather Kerfeld Ray & Patty Kukowski Anne Leuer Bonnie Lutzi Lou Ann Mayhew Kathleen Michaelson Cheryl A. Keynes Dorothy Raetz Kunze Anne M. Leverone Susan & Christopher Lyons Elisabeth McAlister La Donna & Mike Michaud Skip & Pat Kiland John T. Kustermann Teri & Bonnie Lewis Thomas and Davy Koy Lyons Daniel & Cynthia McCabe Tami Milbourn Tracy Kilpela Craig & Deb Lack Diana Leyk Enson Maattala Jean McCarty Jalonen Carol Miles Edna J. Kimmes James W. & Connie Lafave Timothy & Therese Liffrig Jackie Macdonald Emily McChesney Cheryl Miller Maureen King Jennifer Laforgia Paul Liffrig Julie Maciej Tom & Vicki McCloskey Clarence & Joanne Miller Kathleen Kinkead Otto & Elizabeth Lamecker Janet Liliemark Patricia Mack Elizabeth Teefy & Tracy McClun Jean Mills Gary Kirsch Gary & Sherry Lampman Sarah Lilja Michael Mack Mary Ann McCoy Loree & Mathew Miltich Helen & Paul Klanderud Kevin & Katy Lanave Jill Liljestrand John Madche Peter & Charlotte McDermott Nancy Minahan Ellen Klein Larry Lang Carol Lindberg Tim Mahoney Virginia Anne McDermott Ann Mitchell

25 26 Monte Mitchell Carol Nelson Susan O’Nell Ronald C. Pietig Gordon & Nancy Rholl Elaine K. Saccoman Susan Mitchell Roger Nelson Theresa Opatril Lee Pitman Charles R. Rice Joyce & David Salzer Joseph & Gitte Mohr Roger & Diane Nelson Opportunity Services Mona Pittman Cindy Lehman & Rick Rios Mark Sanders Lee Moisant Marlene Nelson Kate O’reilly Donna M. Poland Steve & Mary Rider Karen & Richard Sauter Rodney Molitor Frances & Phyllis Nelson Craig Oster Duane & Carol Poliwoda Tammy Rider Rodney & Twyla Sawtell Gaylon Moody Kitty Nelson Annyce Oswald Carol Polk Francie Riehm Gene & Kathleen Burke Scheffler Addi Moonier Bill & Jean Ness Tom Oswalt Colleen Pollock Kathleen N. Riley Roland Schell Linda Moore Nursel Gabe & Charles Neuman Annie M. Riley & Roy Otto Lana Pommer-Helmke Rising Stars Therapeutic Equitation, Inc. John B. Schmid Jim Moore Helen Newell Nancy Overland Marie Porwoll Robert & Linda Ritchie Rick & Rita Schmidt Larry & Sandy Moorhouse Dan & Carol Newman Linda Palmer Leila D. Poullada Annette Ritter Sue Schmieg Denise Morelock Kathy Nielsen Laura Palmer Velma Pregler Skye Ritter Rosalie L. Schmith Jerad & Rachel Morey Tasha M. Nienow Richard & Mary Ann Papke John A. Price Catherine Roach Adella Schmitt Tom & Kathy Morris Pauline Nixon Claude & Mary Paradis Sarah Primmer Glenn Robeck Mary Schmitz Renee Lepreau & Jesse Mortenson Earl & Judy Nolting Leanne M. Patchen Mark & Joan Prinsen Grant & Meredith Robinson Zeno & Joan Schmitz Diane Bias Mosel Heidi Nordin Mary Patterson Project Clean Start Jim & Jennie Rodlund Steff Schneekloth D.J. Moser Thomas Normile Lloyd Paulson Doug Pudvah Jim Rogen Donald Schneider Ray & Dar Mowery Merrilee North Laureen Peltier Laurie Pumper Elizabeth (Liz) Rogers Maureen Sweeney & Darreld Schneider Mary Jean Mulherin Adrian & Beth Novak Jodi Pendroy Donna Qualy Mary Rogers Tom Schneider & Kristi Carrington Laurie Mullen Katie O’Brien Sally Peters Mary Radford Vince & Julie Rohr Sara Schramm Sue Mulligan Pete Oehmen Lawrence & Sharon Peterson Beth Raeder Gary Rolloff Venita Schrupp Robert & Marie Murphy Delvert D. Oftedahl Lyla Peterson Ramsey County Children’s Mental Bev Rosenberg Sandy Schrupp Nichole Murray Sue Ohman Richard & Patricia Peterson Health Collaborative Edy Rossing Char Schuler Joan Murray Naomi & Marty Oken Michael R. Peterson Paul Ranelli Arlen Roste Sandra Schulte Carolyn S. Murray Dave & Kathy Okeson Cameron Peterson Bonnie Rathke Wendy Rucinski Jennifer Schultz Vicky Murray Mary E. Olin Darlene Peterson Mary Jo Rauson Lucile Ruehling Donna Schultz Joan C. Myrom Gloria Olsen Jeanie Peterson Ruthann Ray Mary Rukavina Richard & Monica Schulzetenberg Clara R. Nakumbe Debra Ost & Steven Olsen Mark Peterson Jill Reed Joe & Arlene Rukavina O. M. Schwartzkopff Gohl James Nalepka Gladys A. Olson Clark & Sue Peterson Greg & Janet Reigstad Stan & Bev Rund Roland & Jan Schwitters Allen & Christine Nelson Stephen & Nancy Olson Kenny & Pat Peterson Marna Reilly Erica Runkle Andrew Sciallis Gloria Nelson Diane Olson Gina Peterson Charles & Doris Reiner Dorothy Ruppert Stan Scofield Chuck & Barb Nelson Laura A Olson Joan Marie Peterson Nadine Reiser Neil Russell Sharla Scullen Jan Nelson Elaine & Leon Oman Jane Pfeffer Barbara Rekowski C. J. Ryan Jan Search Tammy Nelson Tom Omodt Jeannine Pfeifer Kari Rengo Malcolm & Mary Ryerse Ken & Anita Sederstrom

27 28 Kathleen Seltz Ellen M. Speltz Suzanne Swanson Michelle Torba Adella Wacker Jerry & Vonnie Winters Brent & Patricia Seppanen Lelia Spencer Dean & Mary Swanson Sheldon & Margery Torgerson Edie Wagner Sally-Sue Winterstein Sherri Severin Paul & Pat Sperry Jon Swanson Karol Toso Joseph & Sharon Walbran Laura Winterstein Diane Severson Nancy Spika Kathleen Swedell Susan Tousignant Verena Walden WIRT of Woodland Centers Inc. Gabriel Shaikh Dominic Sposeto Mary M. Sweeney Sue Towey Stephanie Wall Ruth Wittrock Sarah Shankle Sara Sprenger-Otto Michael Sweet Roger C. & Sue Towler Liz Wandersee Hugo & Agnes Wolf Kathleen Shannon Judy L. Squires Sue Swendsen Kay Trainor John & Sally Ward John & Jean Wolf Maureen Sheehy-Kustaa Peggy Staat Karen Szeitz Debbie Tretter Cindy Wardell Bill & Donna Wolsted Susan C. Sheeley Barbara Stamp Alex C. Szeto Paula Tritz Sue Warner Lauren Wooster Scott & Karleen Shellum Joe & Sharon Steckler Kiyomi Takekawa Terri Troness Ed & Julie Warweg Kathleen Wright Terry & Marlene Shelstad Shawna Steffen Barbara Tangen Jana Tronier Gerald & Frances Warzeha Sheryl Wright Anne Shepard James Steinkraus Amanda Tempel Eileen M. Troseth Craig & Bonnie Weber Pat Wright Glorias Shepherd Sandy Heidemann & Jim Stengel Pamela Tester Dagny Trucano Sheila Weber Paul Wrobel Steve & Sue Shields Beverly Steuck Howard Tewell III & Nancy Tewell Bernice Tschida Judith Weir Brad Wronski Nichole Short Katherine Dodge & Steve Downing Kathy Thees Deb Tucker Diedrich Weiss Rose Wurm Jennifer Shumaker Peggy Stewart Colleen Theis Marcia A. Ulland Darren Welter Stuart & Dian Yellen Janell Siegfried Claire & Sandy Stolee Anne Marie Thelander Denny Ulmer Janet Wendt Daniel & Nancy Young-Dixon Ed Sieve Paul Storry Patricia J. Thielen Mary Kay Van Kempen Denise Wendt Margaret Yzaguirre Carol Simon Mike Straatma Amanda Thielen Susan Vann-Berstein Audrey Wentz Pat Zachau Julie Simondet Art & Barb Straub Linda M. Thill Donald & Joanne Varey Ann White Rich Zawacki Mary Sinclair Fred Stroebel Sherry Thistle John & Mona Velebir Jim & Mary White John & Anne Zbikowski Lisa Sinclair Deena Strohman Jennifer Thomas Rico Vellejos Cathy Heying & Wendy Wiegmann Theresa Zerby Sue Singer Cynthia Stuck Mary Thomas Debbie Vertelney Jim & Virginia Wieland Dick Zetah Keith & Margaret Skelton Lori Suapaia Rachel Thompson Barbara Vigoren Donna Wiemann John & Elaine Zimmer Thomas & Dawn Skwarek Jacob T. Sugerman Staci Thompson Jeff & Carol Voelz Tom & Joann Wiita Ben & Brenda Zimmerman Patricia Slaber Mary Sullivan David Thompson S. Vogel Fred Wilebski Burke Zimmerman Mary K. Slaughter Sheila Sullivan Julia Thompson Diane Vold Kathy & Steve Williams Susan Zoidis Jill Smith Vicki & Paul Sunderland Mark Tierney Ellie Vollmer Sandi Williams Rebecca Zschernitz Barb A. Smith Steve Susens Michael & Phyllis Tierney Ruth Ann Von Grassman Sharleen Williams Jane Zugschwert Matthea Smith Will Susens Gerald Tillman Susan Vonbank Towanna Williams Michelle & Dennis Zuzek Jeanie Snell Le Anna Sutherland Ted Tio Kathy Vongroven Peter & Margaret Willis Joseph Zwack Judy Soderberg Alice Swan Laurie Macleod & Todd Stitt Mary Vorhes Lawrence & Deanne Willman Valeria Zwak Al Spears Neil & Lois Swanson Lee & Shirly Tomlinson Kelly Vriezen Wendy Wilson

29 30 In Memoriam Lois Myers KEVIN HORVAT Patrick & Kay Devaney Denise Heuer Park Midway Bank KEITH ANDERSON NAMI Forensic Network Mark Frye Richard & Cynthia Doody Archie & Carroll Jackson Skip & Betty Pitzen Coco Keim Gregory & Phyllis Owen Joseph & Claudia Dubord Ken & Sherry Jechorek Kelly & Sue Plath Herman & Mary Schulte Charlie Rudsdil AARON JOHNSON Jess Allen & Diane Joy Eichhorn Dennis & Kathryn Johnson Brian Pletscher Jeanette Rudsdil Sue Abderholden & Lee Keller Heidi & Tom Ellerman Rick & Bernadette Johnson William & Sona Plummer MARILYN ALPERS Arnie & Muriel Sather Michael & Roberta Anderson Robert & Catherine Engelhardt Roger & Margaret Johnson Eric & Rochell Prigge Nancy Brandt Lois & Jack Schorle Jim Andrews Stephen & Kathleen Enzler Norma Keeney Bryan & Jessica Reed Gary & Lisa Thorvig Jeanine Arntzen Reed & Mary Lou Erickson Dan & Kathleen Keeney-Fethkenher Brenda Reuter MICHAEL BEAGAN Douglas & Carolyn White Stephen & Cheryl Baldwin John & Mary Faltesek Tom & Sue Keller Elizabeth Riggs Nancy Nelson Eric Bain Ginny Fischer & Family Mao Kim & Family Erica Ringer LESLIE DAVIS Jeanna Barke Janet Freund Bob & Sandy Klas Keith & Barbara Robberstad STEPHEN L. BOEHRER John Davis Jenna Barke Stephen Freund Louise Klas Jeanne Rogers John & Kathryn Edlebeck Kathy Kelley John, Jan, & Joe Barke Barbara Gacek Richard & Ellen Klein Ruth Rudolph Thomas & Lauren Fitzgerald Amy Mino Sarah Barnes Richard Galena Joan Klocow Brenda Rueter Blanche Kobs Jennifer Oberpriller Jim Bartingale Richard & Jan Lynn Gauger Peter & Ingrid Koller Donn & Linda Satrom Dan Steward Susan Trammell John & Annette Batcher Steven & Debra Geske John Landree Muriel Scarp Elizabeth Walby Scott & Jean Batcher John & Gail Gislason Jr. Tim & Jean Lauth William & Maureen Schroepfer DOROTHY CASE Emily Walgrave Don & Martha Becker Gary & Judy Gordon Mark Lethert Herman & Mary Schulte Deborah & Tim Gillis Mary Alice Blais Grand Wheeler Sinclair II Michael & Rose Lethert Erica Schumacher PATRICIA DONOVAN Joan Bonello Joe & Trudi Green Richard & Margaret Lidstad W.E. & J.E. Schulze JANET DAVIDSON Pete & Sandy Menge Savanna Borne Joseph Green Kathryn McDonough Linda Scott Nancy J. Anderson D.W. Bricher Mark & LaRae Gregory Kyle & Mavis McKeever Joyce Simon Peter L. Anderson MICHAEL DAVID DOWDALL Bob & Nancy Broberg Susan Grun Margaret Mealey Win Simons Betty Atkinson Nancy Collins, M.D. Chuck & Joni Brost Vernon & Geraldine Gunderson Tammy Meister Thomas & Delores Slagerman Katherine Cornelius Louie & Jeff Buron Randall & Lynette Gustafson Raymond Monsor Kay Sorgatz City-County Federal Credit Union LILLIAN HEIL Stephen & Sandra Burwell Betty & Francis Hagen Patty & Jim Mullen Asako Hirabyashi & Tom Stoffregen Robert Davidson Kathleen Pettit Patrick & Sheryl Cain David & Terri Hansen Wesley Miller & Nancy Nelson Sunray Optical Gladys Gudahl Kathie Cech Mallory Hansen Don & Pat Noyes James & Carol Thury Linda Hughs MAURICE HERZING, JANINE HIRT, Jenn & Hsiao Chun Chan Family Mallory Hanson Katherine M. O’Brien Susan Tschida James & Donnarae Louricas VERON MARIER & MARIAN RAUP Pat & Sandy Corcoran Laurie Harvey Susan O’Connor Hassam & Lorie Vanaki Millie Marsh Donald & Abby Marier Richard & Maureen Cox Douglas & Janelle Helm Peter & Bonita Olin Marylou Ziebarth & Wade Krinke Mary & David Maas Abraham & Christine Cyr Kristopher & Amy Helm Mark & Kristine Olson Shirley Wadsworth Thomas Mahoney Donald & Sally Darling Ronald Lee Hendrickson Mary Olson John & Mary Ward

31 32 Kathleen Weatherston Daniel & Sue Hanson Larry & Janet Kay Rogers Gary & Lori Stoltzman Jane Lawrenz Commonweal Theater Company John & Annette Whaley Dean Larson Al & Pat Rousseau J. Robinson & Susan Rubens Rebecca Maranda Crave Carla Zbacnik Elaine & Leon Oman Herman & Mary Schulte Bruce & Sylvia Thom Gordon & Nancy Rholl Creations by Cristina Jake Ziebarth Nancy Overland Margaret Seiwert William & Karen Turner Dakota Jazz Club and Restaurant Clayton & Alice Ziebarth Sandra Overland Patricia Swenson Susan Weberg KURT ROUSSEAU Deer Run Golf Club Mary Lou Ziebarth Colleen Pollock Frank & Diane Wagamon John & Christine Yilek George Jr. & Susan Herman Dunn Bros. Dale & Nancy Zoerb Lee & Lynne Saunders Hailey Wagamon Jeffrey Rousseau East Lake Liquor Store Sharla Scullen Wallace & Carolyn Wagamon CHRISTOPHER WRIGHT Electric Fetus Music and Gifts ADRIAN KELLER Steve Susens Robert & Mary Ann Zenz Living History Farms Race In Kind Donations Everest on Grand Sue Abderholden & Lee Keller Joe & JoAnn Zwack Abdallah Candies Famous Dave’s Tim & Marilyn Leister DAN WAGAMON In Honor of ACME Comedy Club Feisty Girl Art Sheldon & Margery Torgerson Sue Abderholden & Lee Keller HAVEN WIEGERS BEV CHAPLA Arthur Murray Dance First Avenue Steve Susens Michael & Roberta Anderson Rodger & Janet Anderson Duane & Judy Dittberner Bachman’s Floral Fringe Salon Shelley White Ray & Mary Arland Larry & Sandra Asche Baker’s Square Restaurant and Pies Galmoramapuss Jewelry Debbie Bayer-Siebert James & Gloria Bailey Grand Casino Hinckley VERN & ANNA MAE HOGAN’S 50TH Ballet of the Dolls ANN P. MICHELSON Heather Beach Michael & Maya Beach Grand Hair and Beyond WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Barbette Allan & Mary Lou Burdick Roger & Valerie Blankenship Ronald & Susan Berg Great Harvest Bread Company Ervin & Beverly Barrett Bay Street Shoes Fred & Norma Bobenhouse G.R. & K. Call Great Lakes Aquarium and Darlene Laube Bay View Event Center & Charter Cruises PAULA ROUSSEAU Bonnie & Jan Bruinooge John & Modonna Dahl New Scenic Café Joe & Joann Zwack Beaner’s Central Pat & Al Rousseau Nancy Cooper William & Mertle Decoursey Bibelot Great River Healing Kelly Costanzo Robert & Jill DeMaster Half Price Books KRISTIN & JAKE JACOBSON Big Stone Mini Golf & Sculpture Gardens MICKI STENGLEIN Gerald & Patricia Dion LeRoy & Janice Frank Herkimer Al & Pat Rousseau Black Forest Teri & Bonnie Lewis Doris Gritti Kathleen Hanson Noel Bloomington Civic Theater History Theatre and Coffee News Café Patrick Hauer Florence Hollerud Holiday Inn CHRISTINE KILNER Brave New Workshop GARY TOLLEFSON, M.D. Gerry & Mary Ann Herringer Rudolph & Marrion Jaeger HOM furniture Carol Guse Breadsmith Grace Tanjerd Schmitt Jobbers Warehouse Supply Staff Rosalie Kolb Hub Jewelers BlueCross BlueShield of Minnesota Bryant Lake Bowl Larry & Mary Loken Kay & Mike LeBaron Burl Oaks Golf Club Ichiban PAUL TRAIN Pete & Sandy Menge Margo Leslie Illusion Theater ALEXANDRA LAPE’S 50TH BIRTHDAY Butterflies from Janie Sue Abderholden & Lee Keller Ralph Palmer Timothy & Cynthia Truitt Lynch Izzy’s Ice Cream Dorothy Bush Café Latte Sharman Davis Barrett Richard & Mary Ann Papke Geriane & Rodney Morseth Jon Charles Salon Beth Cathcart Capri Theater Carol Bender Carmen & David Pederson Jerome & Darlyne Pogose Joseph’s Grill Mary Ann Corbey Chanhassen Theater Mary Bode John & Mary Periolat Gerald & Cora Rygh Jungle Theater Lisa Erspamer Cheesecake Factory Lyle & Georgia Bishop Lawrence & Sharon Peterson Marshall & Gloria Rygh Lakeshore Players Theater Fred & Lois Halberg City Image Salon 33 34 Leitner’s Garden Center Southwest Airlines Gail Gislason Violet Welck Let’s Dish Spectacle Shoppe Richard & Mary Graves Shelley White Lutson Mountains Ski Resort St. Paul City Ballet Karl Griffin Laura Winterstein Mall of America Sweet Chocolat Margaret Grosspietch Joe Zwack Maplewood Toyota Tandem Printing Saundra Hayden McCormick & Schmick’s The Spinning Daisy Dave Hehl Gifts listed were received between July 1, 2009 Menards The Wellness Center Les Heinen – June 30, 2010. Please accept our apology Michaels Thomas Liquor Julie Herzog if your name is misspelled or missing in any Milkweed Editions Tom Reid’s Hockey City Pub Mary Hovind of the lists of this report. Please call Michelle Minneapolis Institute of Art Treasure Island Laura Ibsen Greene at 651-645-2948 to correct our records. Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Tucci Bennucch Liz Johnson Minnesota Lynx Valley Fair Samuel Jurkovic Minnesota Marine Art Museum Vic Childs Kay King Minnesota State Fair Watkins, Inc. Stephen Kmetz Minnesota Twins Wild Mountain Ski Teresa Kraus Mixed Blood Theater Winer Acupuncture Dorothy Kunze Muffuletta Zelle Glass Studio Jennifer Lenzen Mystic Lake Hotel and Casino Zerorez Laurie MacLeod NAMI Hennepin County Sue Abderholden Don & Abby Marier NAMI Minnesota Board of Directors Robby Anderson Joe Mauer & TeresaMauer National Mississippi River Museum Mary Jean Babcock Claire & Tom McLean and Aquarium Ashley Barlow Pete & Sandy Menge Northland Rep Group Carol Bender Carolyn Miller Osaka Steak House Jennie Bennett Joan Carol Myrom Penzey’s Spices Paul Bigelow Allen & Christine Nelson PRP Wine International, Inc. Therese Blaine Sandra Overland Quality Hardwoods Cyn Bloom Lynne Peterson Rainboy Way Ltd. Bill & Sue Bond Catherine Roach Rick Bronson’s House of Comedy Jennifer Bornholdt Suzette Scheele Roasted Pear Scott Craven Helen Schneider Sanctuary Salonspa Josie and Denis Daly Tricia Spitzmueller Sebastian Joe’s Ice Cream Darrell and Mary Foss Sunny Steinmetz Southern Theater Lois Gelbmann Mary Vorhes

35 36 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION Year Ended June 30, 2010 (With Comparative Totals for 2009)

ASSETS 2010 2009 NET ASSETS 2010 2009 Cash and cash equivalents $237,018 $390,875 Unrestricted Cash held for others 38,287 17,038 Beneficial interest in funds held by others $126,562 $121,203 Promises to give 32,500 80,000 Other 42,420 36,923 Accounts receivable 42,631 88,226 Inventory 8,010 7,080 TOTAL UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS 168,982 158,126 Prepaids and other assets 17,792 12,256 Furniture and equipment, less accumulated depreciation 11,460 16,991 of $33,284 in 2010 and $27,753 in 2009 Temporarily restricted net assets $209,608 $452,928 Beneficial interest in funds held by others 126,562 121,203 Permanently restricted net assets - endowment fund 54,907 54,907

TOTAL ASSETS $514,260 $733,669 TOTAL NET ASSETS $433,497 $665,961 LIABILITIES Accounts payable $35,400 $39,886 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS $514,260 $733,669 Accrued expenses 7,076 10,784 Funds held for others 38,287 17,038

TOTAL LIABILITIES $80,763 $67,708

37 38 STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES (cont.) Year Ended June 30, 2010 (With Comparative Totals for 2009) Year Ended June 30, 2010 (With Comparative Totals for 2009)

UNRESTRICTED TEMPORARY PERMANENT 2010 2009 UNRESTRICTED TEMPORARY PERMANENT 2010 2009 RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Contributions Expenses Individual $279,484 $16,931 — $296,415 $236,384 Program services: Foundations 186,204 226784 — 412,988 317,814 Education and support $808,565 — — $808,565 $684,765 Received as fiscal sponsor — 77,856 — 77,856 399,716 Information and advocacy 95,665 — — 95,665 86,163 Government grants 166,329 — — 166,329 226,988 Public Awareness 133,951 — — 133,951 142,071 Membership dues 23,881 — — 23,881 28,106 Public Policy 60,849 — — 60,849 66,847 Interest income 4,006 — — 4,006 1,388 Membership 35,190 — — 35,190 59,337 Net investment income (loss) on funds TOTAL PROGRAM SERVICES $1,134,220 — — $1,134,220 $1,039,183 held by others 11,773 — — 11,773 (39,231) Conference 38,320 — — 38,320 45,224 Supporting services: Special events 51,341 — — 51,341 69,796 Management and general 105,777 — — 105,777 106,273 Less: costs of direct Fundraising 78,780 — — 78,780 89,177 benefits to contributors (10,379) — — (10,379) (12,443) 40,962 — — 40,962 57,353 TOTAL SUPPORTING SERVICES $184,557 — — $184,557 $195,450 Merchandise sales, net 3,422 — — 3,422 1,877 Miscellaneous 10,361 — — 10,361 914 TOTAL EXPENSES $1,318,777 — — $1,318,777 $1,234,633

TOTAL REVENUES $764,742 $321,571 — $1,086,313 $1,276,533 INCREASE (DECREASE) Net assets released from restrictions IN NET ASSETS 10,856 (243,320) — (232,464) 41,900 Restrictions satisfied by purpose and time 564,891 (564,891) NET ASSETS AT TOTAL REVENUES BEGINNING OF YEAR 158,126 452,928 54,907 665,961 624,061 AND OTHER SUPPORT $1,329,633 ($243,320) — $1,086,313 $1,276,533 NET ASSETS AT END OF YEAR $168,982 $209,608 54,907 $433,497 $665,961 39 40 ASSESSING FINANCIALS

REVENUES: EXPENSES: Contributions from individuals 27% Program services: Contributions from foundations 38% Education and support 61% Fiscal sponsorship 7% Information and advocacy 7% Government grants 15% Public awareness 10% Membership dues 2% Public policy 5% Interest income 0% Membership 3% Net investment income (loss) 1% on funds held by others Supporting services: Conference 3% Management and general 8% Special events 5% Fundraising 6% TOTAL 100%

Merchandise sales, net 0% Miscellaneous 1% TOTAL 100%

41 42 COLLABORATING

NAMI Minnesota NAMI Minnesota Staff Board of Directors 2009 Sue Abderholden, Executive Director Karen Lloyd, President Shelley White, Associate Director William Bond, 1st Vice President Roxanne Anderson, Crisis Project Director Kevin Damond Johnson, 2nd Vice President *Mary Jean Babcock, FaithWays and Kidshops Director Scott Craven, Treasurer *Carol Bender, NAMIWalks Coordinator Barb Lindberg, Secretary *Molly Black, Vet Connection Coordinator Judith Bemis *Matt Burdick, Public Policy Assistant Therese Blaine *Cassandra Dutrieuille, Criminal Justice Project Coordinator Joseph Clubb Michelle Greene, Development Director Donald Eubanks Laura Ibsen, Office Manager Mary Graves *Liz Johnson, Data Entry Specialist Sue Hanson *Kay King, Older Adults and Major Gifts Director Dave Hartford *Chuck Krueger, Communications Director Fred LaFleur Anna McLafferty, Criminal Justice Project Director Claire McLean Jerad Morey, Grassroots Organizer Allen Nelson *Randy Morris-Ostrom, Program Evaluation Assistant Catherine Roach *Lynne Peterson, Keeping Families Together Coordinator Ivan Sletten Suzette Scheele, Director of Children’s Programs Howard Agee, Chair Emeritus Matthea Little Smith, African American Outreach Director *Steve Susens, Web & Data Management Laura Winterstein, Volunteer Resources Director

Added after July 1, 2010 *Jennie Bennett, Program Assistant * Indicates part-time Cynthia Fashaw, Multicultural Outreach Director *Tracey Daniels. Helpline Specialist 43 Donna Fox, Program Director 44 NAMI Minnesota 2010 ACHIEVING Awards

Provider of the Year Award Consumer Advocate of the Year Washburn Center for Children Lisa Fischer

Professional of the Year Award Program Volunteer of the Year Edward Posey, M.D. Karrie Eckman

Faith Community of the Year Volunteer Couple of the Year Trinity Presbyterian Church Pat and Shirley McCarthy

Media Award Special Event Volunteer of Ruben Rosario the Year Perry Schwartz Legislator of the Year Senator Sheran Office Volunteer of the Year Representative Mullery JulieAnne Bjerke

Criminal Justice Award Educator of the Year Stearns County RAP Team Jayne Tiedemann

Benefactor of the Year Cindy Colson

45 46 ACCOMPLISHING

STATS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS Working to improve the lives of children and adults with mental illnesses by providing:

Education We are the people we serve… • Over 2,400 people took a NAMI class or workshop and learned how to support a loved one with a • Nearly 100 percent of the Board of Directors and staff have a mental illness or a family member mental illness. with mental illness. • Over 1,400 professionals (school educators, mental & medical health providers, jail and correctional • Over 275 dedicated volunteers donate their time, talents, and energy to making a difference for staff and faith communities) attended a NAMI workshop about mental illnesses, crisis prevention, NAMI Minnesota. Over 8,000 hours were served. signs and symptoms. • NAMI Minnesota partners with 24 affiliates serving 46 counties in the state. • Published two new helpful booklets including: Keeping Families Together – A Guide for Families to Understand Intensive Treatment Options for We are recognized by others for our important work… Children with Mental Illnesses • NAMI Minnesota was recognized as the State Affiliate of the Year by the national organization Mental Health Crisis Planning for Children and Adults in July 2009. • Produced one new educational documentary entitled: • NAMI Minnesota also received the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits 2009 Nonprofit Mission Award Jail Discharge Planning: Ending the Cycle of Recidivism for Advocacy. • NAMI Minnesota was one of 15 organizations highlighted in the National Committee on Responsive Support Philanthropy report entitled Strengthening Democracy, Increasing Opportunities: Impacts of Advocacy, • 45 support groups were held throughout the state for individuals with mental illnesses Organizing and Civic Engagement in Minnesota. and family members. • Specific groups were offered for people with anxiety or panic disorders, parents of children under eighteen and returning veterans.

Advocacy & Public Awareness • 4,000 people received help through our Helpline. • 4,500 people heard a presentation on mental illnesses or received information on NAMI’s resources through an exhibit or outreach display. • 3,000 people raised awareness about mental illnesses by attending NAMIWalks.

47 48 800 Transfer Road, Suite 31 Saint Paul, MN 55114

www.namihelps.org 651-645-2948 888-NAMI-HELPS [email protected]