Empowering people with disabilities to greater heights

2011 Annual Report

2009 graduates inspired 2011 graduate to apply Applicant wants to join When Daniel Gray, one of Summit’s Summit graduates roll 2011 graduates, was visited in the Alex Leavitt hopes to be among the gradu- hospital by 2009 graduates ates featured in next year’s newsletter. Eric Rea and Titus, he knew he wanted a service dog too. The 26-year-old Seattleite was born with Noonan’s Syndrome, which affects fine Daniel broke his neck in a diving motor control, muscle development and accident at Green Lake in 2009, vision. He walks a bit unsteadily, his voice when he was 18. He spent a few breaks when he talks, and daily tasks take months in the hospital, and during more effort. that time, Eric and Titus visited him “I just have to work that much harder than through the Peer Mentors Program, everyone else,” he said. “I can’t drive, and in which survivors of similar acci- writing and typing are difficult.” dents visit newly injured patients to help them learn that life can When Alex’s syndrome was diagnosed, go on. his family thought he might need special schooling, but he graduated from the presti- “Eric came in with Titus, and I knew that I wanted a dog,” Daniel said. “I was immedi- gious Seattle Academy and earned a history ately struck by the lightheartedness and the warmth of their connection.” degree from the University of Puget Sound. It wasn’t easy, but he persevered. Daniel said he wasn’t sure that he had the independence to care for a dog, but after “As a kid, I went through intensive physical, being released from the hospital and doing months of rehabilitation, he decided to occupational and speech therapy. It was apply to Summit. He was paired with Finnegan, whom he calls Finn. harder to learn to do everything.”

Daniel is a student at Shoreline Community College, where Finn is his constant com- He wants a Summit dog to help with panion and helpmate, retrieving items he drops and opening and closing doors so he balance, stairs, companionship and daily doesn’t have to rely on his schoolmates. He lives with his parents, his younger brother tasks. That will give him more confidence, and a cat who doesn’t really like Finnegan. including in his job, where he distributes all medical supplies at a health care facility and nursing home. “But Finnegan is so mellow, it really doesn’t matter,” Daniel said. “He’s the best.”

Our thanks to the Reeve Foundation

The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation provided a significant grant to us to support our training program for people like 2011 graduate Daniel Gray and his canine partner Finnegan. The foundation, established by the late actor Christopher Reeve after he was paralyzed in equestrian competition in 1995, is dedicated to curing spinal cord injury by funding innovative research and improving the quality of life for people living with paralysis. We are grateful for the foundation’s generous grant.

Mailing: P.O. Box 699, Anacortes, WA 98221 • Facility: 12549 Christianson Road, Anacortes, WA 98221 Phone: (360) 293-5609 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.summitdogs.org Empowering people with disabilities to greater heights

Message from the Founder/Executive Director Another year has come and gone, and I continue to be inspired dedicated volunteers in an effort to reduce expenses. And of and uplifted by the life-changing partnerships that surround course, our new Prius, won through a national Toyota Face- me each day. In my desk is a file full book competition (thank you to all of cards and letters from people who who voted for us!), has decreased our have received dogs from us, and if I’m fuel expenditure dramatically. feeling a bit discouraged, I need only to read the appreciative words from In the face of many challenges, we’ve our clients to be reminded of the valu- still been able to increase our level of able work we are doing at Summit. service and launch our new veteran’s program. Summit is now providing 2011 has been a year full of great suc- dogs for war veterans who have been cesses, but it’s also been a year filled diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress with many challenges. Challenges, if Disorder and need a canine partner to we allow them to, present us with an assist them through recovery. opportunity for growth and I’m very proud of the way our staff, our volun- In today’s world, where dogs are teers, our donors, and our clients, have being asked more than ever to assist pulled together this past year to create mankind, the need for Summit’s an even stronger organization. services continues to be great. I want to thank you all for your generous As with most nonprofits, the continued support, whether it be the gift of depressed economy has affected our your finances, the gift of your time, or organization, but rather than letting perhaps equally important, the gift of this discourage us, we are busy finding your moral support and encourage- ways to maximize our resources so that we can maintain or ment. As you read in this newsletter about the lives you’ve even expand our level of service to the community. 2011 has helped changed, I believe you will find an incredibly rich return been a year of great change. We’ve made changes in the way on your investment. I know I sure have. we select, raise and train our dogs. These changes will hope- fully increase the number of successful placements we are able to make. We’ve found creative ways to utilize our many

Drew and Feather, 2011 graduates, thanks to the generosity of our donors listed on pages 6-10.

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Summit is now serving those who have served Summit wins Pepsi On Veteran’s Day 2011, Summit Assistance Dogs announced its new Service Dogs for Veterans Program and is welcoming applicants who may benefit from Challenge Grant for the companionship of an assistance dog. veterans program

Men and women who have served in the military can really struggle adjusting In September, Summit staff and graduates attended a live radio broadcast where they to the civilian world. The traumas they have faced can lead to Post Traumatic learned that Summit had won a $4,000 grant Stress Disorder (PTSD), making it difficult for them to function day-to-day and to kick off our veterans program. The broad- maintain relationships with family and friends. Symptoms of PTSD can include cast was the culmination of a month-long, night terrors, flashbacks and anxiety in large, crowded or enclosed spaces on-line voting competition in the Local Pepsi Refresh Project. Many thanks to the Summit Summit believes the canine-human connection can leap over the barriers these supporters who helped us win this competi- veterans face and enrich their lives. If you, a friend or a relative could benefit tion. We placed third out of 36 local non- from an assistance dog, please send an e-mail to [email protected] to profits. Walton Beverage and the Whatcom begin the application process. Community Foundation partnered on the local project.

Veteran who helped other vets is first applicant for Summit’s new program Army Staff Sergeant Jason Haack was the Non-Commissioned Officer in charge of the service dog program at Joint Base Lewis-McChord when he learned about Summit Assistance Dogs. He was doing research about service dog organizations to help his people get them, and that’s when he decided a service dog would be right for him. “I got selfish,” he said. “I wanted one too.” Jason applied to Summit in November 2011 and was accepted in early 2012. He is the first veteran approved for our new program. Jason is currently assigned to the Warrior Transition Battalion at the base and will be medically retired. He spent 44 months in war zones in Kenya and Iraq. While in Iraq, he was “blown up” while on an escort mission as the turret gunner in a Humvee. “The vehicle in front of us was blown up, and the concussion blast blew me out of my turret, landing me on the ground,” he said. He suffered multiple injuries, including an injured back, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). He has had two back surgeries and “everything but replacement” done to his right shoulder. His injuries have left him with limited muscle strength, so he says he could use a dog that can retrieve things. “But mostly, I want a dog who can basically be my courage,” Jason said. Because of his war-zone experiences, he suffers from hyper-vigilance and anxiety and struggles in crowds. He says he needs a dog that can “create a buffer around me.” He also wants to be awakened from nightmares and “kept in the here and now” when he suffers from déjà vu.

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Seven puppies, countless baths, piles of poop and still going strong Mega-volunteer Kristi Morris has that and more to her credit. She is just one of the many people who provide foster care for puppies, dogs in transition and more to help Summit achieve its mission. We couldn’t do it without them.

Kristi has been a Summit volunteer since the organization began, when she raised Golden Retriever Sage, who was paired with Julie French in our third graduating class in 2003. She is a bit disappointed that five more didn’t make the program (they went on to be great family pets!), but she is hopeful for Harper, who is still in the program.

In addition to puppy raising, Kristi is a regular volunteer at Summit, coming in twice a week to clean kennels and feed and care for dogs housed at Summit, transport dogs to vet ap- pointments and bathe them.

“I do puppy baths before they go to their puppy raisers,” she said. “I love to get them all fluffy, hold them like babies, rock them to sleep.”

Kristi also loves helping the trainers at Summit because they work so hard. She says volunteering at Summit is one of the best parts of her life. She has even recruited her husband, Michael, to help out.

“I love volunteering there. It has changed my life,” she said. “I love the people there. I love doing it. It’s my favorite thing.”

Summit scores big with new Prius Our 2011 foster families Thanks to all of our supporters who helped us win our new car in Toyota’s 100 Cars for Good competition. Since October, we Christine Anderson Nancy Johnson have saved more than $4,600 in employee mileage reim- Andrea Baer Scottie Kuper bursements for our trips to the Monroe prison twice a week Mary Ballantine Christy Lyon and other travels in support of our mission. Toyota Financial Mike Barone Erik Mann donated service coverage for six years, bringing the value of Britt Bodin Nina Mann their donation to more than $25,000. Whidbey Island Bank Peg Bodin Sue Mattix and Foothills Toyota sponsored $5,000 each for ads on the side Ioana Butoi Elaine Montgomery of the car, giving us money in the bank. Thanks so much for Shivani Caplan Kristi Morris everyone’s generosity. Petra & Karl Capkova Michelle Munro Linda Chapman Ginger Nocera Andrea Crispin Denny Quirk Brenda Crispin Bethany Rentz Deborah Darsie Deb Robinson Ruth Descoteaux Mikayla Rolfs Teri Dykes Diana Smith Dick From Sean Spratt Lisa Freshour Tina Starks Anne Hamilton Donna Vaquer Jeannette Hays Brenda Walker Jan Hemme Mona Zimmerman

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Two happy partnerships for Jenna – Crystal 2005, Everest 2011 Jenna Clark of Bainbridge Island has the distinction of doing two firsts for Summit Assistance Dogs – receiving our first suc- cessor dog for an earlier graduate and having the first gradu- ate of our prison training program at the Monroe Correctional Facility. Jenna was paired with Crystal, her first service dog, in 2004. They were an inseparable pair, with Crystal providing lots of support for Jenna and being her partner in doing disability awareness programs in schools. Crystal is something of a star as well, being the featured dog on the Summit brochure and our web site banner. “I’d never have enough words to express all the ways Crystal has impacted my life, but first and foremost is the companion- ship -- she is my partner and best friend,” Jenna said. “She loves to work almost as much as she loves to cuddle – she hogs the bed.” But time marches on, so when it was time for Crystal to retire, Jenna was matched with Everest, who was housed and trained at the Monroe Correctional Complex. Everest has been with Jenna since early 2012, and she says he is settling in well. But it is hard for Crystal to give up her service-dog duties. “Even retired, she’ll wait for me. When I get in the door, she’ll want to tug off gloves or grab whatever I’m carrying. I think she loves retirement because she loves to lie down, but she hates it because her favorite tasks are now performed by my successor service dog, Everest.” Jenna says it has been a bit of an adjustment for her as well to learn to work with Everest. “Like people, all dogs have their own personality and style of learning -- a personality and style it’s my responsibility to learn and adapt to,” Jenna said. “It has taken time to get accustomed to each other, but our bond gets stronger every day.” Our new professional therapy dog “Special dog” request filled Gail Petri and her husband, Fred, lost their son, Freddie, in an “Wanted: Special Dog” avalanche 15 years ago. Now there’s another Freddie in their was the headline on a lives – a professional therapy dog from Summit Assistance “want ad” written by our Dogs. featured 2010 applicant Drew, who was nine Freddie was placed with Gail, who works with other grieving years old at the time. mothers, in 2011. So far, he’s working with Gail one-on-one Today, she is a 2011 with the mothers who come to her, but she hopes to use him graduate with Feather. in group sessions in partnership with a therapist soon. “Losing a child is like losing an arm or a leg,” Gail said. “It’s not Asked what it has a visible disability, but you do have to learn to walk again.” meant to her, Drew said, “Well, it’s simple. I love “In that respect,” she said, “a therapy dog is like a service dog. Feather.” People want to try to ‘fix’ that you’ve lost your child, but dogs just give unconditionally and let you deal with what you have Drew has become more outgoing and is taking responsibility to deal with.” for Feather’s care and needs. “Freddie just sits and comforts,” Gail says. “He just lies at their “Feather has made her happier and given her companionship feet and seems to sense what to do and when to do it. He’s a that goes beyond the people she’s around every day,” Drew’s blessing to us, and he’s a blessing to the mothers who come mom Keri said. “We are so grateful to Summit for this wonder- in.” ful dog.”

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We love our donors! Summit Assistance Dogs relies on the generosity of our donors to do our work of changing lives four paws at a time. We are so grateful for their support in 2011 and are pleased to honor them on these pages. If we inadvertently missed you, please let us know so we can acknowledge you in our next newsletter.

We welcome donations of any size. You might consider a memorial or tribute donation for a beloved pet, family member or friend. Or sign up for payroll deduction at work. We also welcome stocks, bonds, mutual funds and vehicle donations. Consider naming Summit in your will, providing a gift that will make a difference for years to come. Contact us for details at (360) 293-5609 or [email protected].

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Foundation Grants Assistance Dog United Campaign Build-A-Bear Workshop Bear Hugs Foundation Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation Henry W. Bull Foundation Nysether Family Foundation The Ann Jackson Family Foundation The Seattle Foundation Whatcom Community Foundation

Memorials and Honorariums Two of our 2011 H Litter pups.

Sarah Andersen In Honor of Sabrina Powers & Jeff Bash Ethel & Al Kovach In Memory of Rose Levy Dana Anderson In Memory of Sonoma Americana Run Wallis Landrum In Honor of Elizabeth Landrum & “Candace” Val Green Anonymous In Honor of Sherry Vinson Marianne Langenbach In Memory of Skymo John Bates & Carolyn Corvi In Memory of Joe Prpich Robin Leavitt & Terry Friedlander In Honor of Alex Leavitt Karen Beck In Memory of John Christopherson Robin Leavitt & Terry Friedlander In Honor of Wendy Hardman Lou Berg In Memory of Joseph Prpich Kacy Fitch & Kristine Lindberg In Honor of Eric & Janet Fitch John Bradin In Honor of Daisy 8/13/06, she is a great Kacy Fitch & Kristine Lindberg In Honor of Larry & Eileen Fitch friend Kacy Fitch & Kristine Lindberg In Honor of Linda Fitch Rose Marie & Fred Branson In Memory of Heidi Kari & Victor Lundquist In Memory of Donna Lundquist Shelley Bridges In Memory of Patrick Spahn Linda Macbeth In Memory of Maggie Grannell Shelley Bridges In Memory of Mary Spahn Robert & Holiday Matchett In Honor of Rob & Gail Yelland Susan Bullard In Honor of Alice Collingwood Robert & Holiday Matchett In Honor of Matthew & Alisa Rodman Lisa Burns In Honor of Jani Gruber Robert & Holiday Matchett In Honor of The Luther Schutz Family Pamela & John Caper In Memory of Sulu Nancy McHale In Honor of Dr. & Mrs. Julian Foreman Julie Carkin In Memory of John Christopherson Sue Meinzinger In Memory of Maggie Patricia Carpenter In Memory of Karen McRaney Sue Meinzinger In Memory of George Kathy Cleary In Memory of Judi From Sue Meinzinger In Memory of Krypton Alice Collingwood In Honor of Trish Johnson & Carl Adler Al & Diana Millikan In Memory of Connie Edwins Joe & Kathleen Corvi In Memory of Joe Prpich Sylvia Monsen In Memory of Donna Lundquist Laura Corvi In Memory of Joe Prpich Cecil & Inga Nielsen In Memory of Joe Prpich Lisa Cowen In Memory of John Christopherson Bruce & Regina Notson In Memory of Pat Meyer Margarette Curnutt In Memory of John Christopherson Ron Perry In Honor of Sharon Edwards, Barb Neff, Margo Day In Honor of Jani Gruber Prudy LaBar, Linda Byers, Kent & Gail DeHoog In Honor of Taysen Langstraat Curt Rogers Kerry Dunbar In Honor of Drew Sato & Feather Sandie & Steve Pigott In Honor of Sheila Howard Lynette Emery In Memory of John Christopherson Sandra Redick In Memory of Tiffany Louise Eusterman In Memory of John Christopherson Robert Riley, Jr. In Honor of Marilyn Missimer Collene & Brad Gaolach In Memory of Teri Rasmussen Scott Ritchie In Honor of Sherry Vinson Joann & Ernie Garcia In Memory of Donna Lundquist & Buck Kathleen Rockwell In Honor of Jeannie Luchtel Rochelle Goffe In Honor of Alberta Weinberg Mary & David Rytand In Memory of Baker Cappy & Dave Goodell In Memory of Joe Prpich Mary & David Rytand In Honor of Debbie Exley Herb Goodman & Mel Lee In Honor of Alex Leavitt Heidi Saville In Honor of Drew Sato Brigid Greenway In Honor of Bill Greenway Barry L Shain In Memory of Joe Prpich Steve & Bev Grueber In Memory of Joe Prpich Barry L Shain In Honor of Michelle Munro Laura & Mark Hamilton In Memory of Scarlett Spaeth Kory Slaatthaug & Mickey Bambrick In Honor of Kaleb Slaatthaug Laura & Mark Hamilton In Honor of Nancy Hamilton Angela Small In Memory of Donna Lundquist Wendy & John Hardman In Honor of Robin Leavitt & Maureen Spalding In Honor of William Greenway Terry Friedlander Amy & Dan Stafford In Memory of John Christopherson Wendy & John Hardman In Honor of Rick & Jeannine Greaves Kelly A. Straight In Memory of Skye, treasured canine Peter Haynes In Memory of Tom Phillips friend of Victoria Mulholland Sheila Howard In Honor of Sandie & Steve Pigott William & Gladys Toman In Memory of Donna Lundquist Damien Huang In Memory of Cooper Brenda & Tim Walker In Honor of Unit PAARNG JTG-HQ, Joan Hutmacher In Honor of Brad & Collene Gaolach PAARNG 131st Transportation Gina Johnson In Honor of Glen “Ed” Johnson Group Joan G. Johnson In Honor of Trish Johnson & Carl Adler Pat Ware & Jerry Harkins In Honor of Sherry Vinson Trish Johnson In Memory of John Christopherson Ken & Alberta Weinberg In Memory of Max Catherine Kirkwood In Memory of Kibo Debi Willner In Memory of Joe Prpich Maggie Kite In Honor of Alex Leavitt

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2011 Financial Results (FY 1/1/10 – 12/31/10) Board of Directors Income Corporate Donations and Grants 10,627.87 Michelle Munro, President Employee Giving Campaigns 136,688.92 Seattle, WA Event Income 74,391.50 Alex Stone, Vice President Foundation Grants 7,000.00 Bothell, WA In-Kind Donations 30,933.86 Individual Donors 109,068.55 Kim Lancaster, Secretary Investment Income 21,641.42 Redmond, WA Organization Donations 2,828.54 Al Lewandowski, Treasurer Other Income 9.00 Bellingham, WA Program Service Revenue 9,800.00 Sale of Merchandise 624.77 Brad Clure Temporarily Restricted Activity 26,250.00 Burlington, WA Uncollected Pledges -6,143.52 Rick Greaves Total Income $423,720.91 Seattle, WA Expenses Dues & Subscriptions 1,414.61 Wendy Hardman Employee Expenses 250,398.51 Bellevue, WA Equipment 1,080.92 Scottie Kuper Fundraising Events 15,590.76 Issaquah, WA Insurance - Liability 1,814.94 Meals & Entertainment 3,015.41 Miscellaneous 386.82 Staff Occupancy 32,803.97 Sue Meinzinger, Founder/Executive Director Outreach Events 489.27 [email protected] Postage & Delivery 4,636.53 Printing & Copying 12,446.58 Erik Mann, Development Associate Professional Services 92,480.71 [email protected] Supplies 35,078.03 Rita Cooper Telephone/Communication 4,913.81 Office Manager/Volunteer Coordinator Training 325.75 [email protected] Travel 7,114.09 Vehicle 8,671.31 Kim Bertrand, Client Services Manager Total Expenses $472,662.02 [email protected] 2011 Accomplishments Emily Youngren Foster Home Director/Trainer • Graduated four new teams, including our Misty Mountain Labradors in Woodinville. [email protected] first successor dog and Monroe Prison Misty was donated to us by owners Toni partnership graduate, bringing our total Leitao and Lorraine Yu. Hallie McGee, Trainer to 56. See our 2011 grads on the back • Won a new Toyota Prius and received [email protected] cover. a grant from Walton Beverage and the Lisa Freshour, Trainer • Launched our new Service Dogs for Whatcom Community Foundation, thanks [email protected] Veterans Program and received our first to votes from our supporters in two application. on-line competitions. • Welcomed our H Litter, nine yellow labs • Built partnerships with local businesses to Contact Information who are the offspring of Misty and Zeus of significantly reduce our dog-care costs. Phone: (360) 293-5609 Web: www.summitdogs.org E-mail: [email protected] Mail: P.O. Box 699 Anacortes, WA 98221 Facility: 12549 Christianson Road Anacortes, WA 98221

Special thanks to 2007 graduate Peggy Overbey (with Apollo) for donating design time for this publication.

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Bainbridge Island, Island, Bainbridge Washington Woodinville,

Jenna & Everest & Jenna Feather & Drew

Seattle, Washington Seattle, Snohomish, Washington Snohomish,

Daniel & Finnegan & Daniel Gail & Freddie & Gail 2011 Graduate Teams Graduate 2011

Empowering people with disabilities to greater heights

Mailing: 18204 Dunbar Road, Mount Vernon, WA 98273 • Facility: 12549 Christianson Road, Anacortes, WA 98221 Phone: (360) 293-5609 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.summitdogs.org