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2011 ANNUAL REPORT

one child. one place. one time. one with courage. Dear Friends, In 2011, Project Harmony was the beneficiary of continued support and interest of this generous community allowing us to offer expanded services to our young clients, more extensive case coordination and increased training opportunities for our child protection partners and the public. Many of you responded with overwhelming support to the Growing Harmony for Children Capital Campaign, which in 2012, will culminate in a grand opening of our expanded facility. This facility will allow for increased partnerships, Gene Klein, LCSW Leo Knowles services and resources for abused children, making Project Harmony one of the largest Child Advocacy Executive Director Board President Centers in the country. Even with this growth, the professionals at Project Harmony remain focused on the one child - each one of the more than 2200 during 2011 - who comes through our door to find help and healing. 2011 Board of One Child, One Place, One Time remains at the core of our program. Directors Once again, more than half of these children were under the age of six and sexual abuse continues to be the most frequent type of abuse evaluated. In the past year, Project Harmony also provided investigative and Leo Knowles, President medical services for children who witnessed violence (domestic violence, homicides) as well as those who ConAgra Foods endured physical abuse and/or neglect. With your help, these young victims continue to receive only the best Lisa Mellen Gotsdiner, Immediate Past President Gallup from Project Harmony staff and the collective partners responding to all forms of child abuse. Each child and Jim Jansen, Secretary his/her family have a very unique story. However, the common element in each of these stories is another “one” McGrath, North, Mullin & Kratz, PC, LLO – the One With Courage took the steps necessary to make that child’s story heard. Mike Brown, Treasurer Children’s Hospital & Medical Center In 2011, the National Children’s Alliance launched the “One With Courage” campaign centered around the courage it takes to talk about child sexual abuse—the courage it takes child victims to come forward and talk Kenneth M. Bird, EdD about their abuse and the courage it takes adults to talk about the issue, learn the signs and report abuse when Avenue Scholars Foundation it’s suspected. Lynne Boyer Community Volunteer Child sexual abuse is a crime of secrecy which, tragically, permeates within our society because it is difficult Harvey Cooper to talk about. Talking openly about this issue combats the secrecy that enables it and helps to eradicate child Abrahams Kaslow & Cassman LLP sexual abuse from our communities. Barry DeJong Health & Human Services We expect tremendous courage on the part of young victims to make disclosures about their abuse, and as Diana Doyle, MD adults we can do no less in responding to them and reporting this to ensure justice and healing. Children’s Hospital & Medical Center Executive Committee At-Large The One With Courage campaign aims to educate the public about the signs of sexual abuse, dispel generally Carol L. Gutchewsky, LISW accepted “myths” about this issue and provide communities with specific steps they can take to make a Iowa Department of Human Services difference in a child’s life. Take a few minutes now to familiarize yourself with the training opportunities Don Kleine outlined on page four of this report. Become informed and inspired to take action against child sexual abuse, Douglas County Attorney Craig Lefler whether it be starting a dialogue about this issue, equipping yourself with the knowledge needed to recognize Mutual of Omaha Bank the signs of abuse or volunteering here at Project Harmony. Dan McGinn Your involvement and your courage make a very real difference in the life of every one of the children we serve. Pottawattamie County Attorney’s Office Executive Committee At-Large Sincerely, Dean Rasmussen Grandmother’s Restaurants Prairie Life Fitness Jill Reel, MD Boystown Pediatrics Tom Stokes Cox Communications Gene Klein, Executive Director Leo Knowles, Board President Thomas Warren Urban League of Nebraska, Inc. ONE WITH COURAGE ONE WITH Children Served Project Harmony 2500

2011 Annual Statistics 2000 SERVICES PROVIDED 2011 Forensic Interviews Conducted 1228 Child Abuse Medical 1500 Exams Conducted 1264 Advocacy Service Contacts Provided to Victims 3712 1000 Triage Center 721 Total Service Contacts 6925

Unduplicated Children Served 2230 Children Served Total 500 Counties Served Douglas 1336 60% 0 Sarpy 435 19% 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Iowa Counties 342 15% Fiscal Year Where the Funds Were Spent Cass County 58 3% Management Dodge 33 1% 7% Washington 10 1% 2011 Revenue Other States 16 1% Fundraising Total Counties 2230 100% and Expense (Unaudited) 10% Ages of Children Served 2011 2010-2011 0 to 6 1201 54% Revenue Sources Operating Capital 7 to 10 624 28% Campaign 11 to 15 306 14% Contributions and Donations 274,393 711,733 16 + 99 4% Contributed Services 8,500 Service to Children TOTAL 2230 100% Foundations and Grants 259,500 11,881,542 83% Special Events 363,232 Gender Government Contracts 860,091 Female 1436 64% Professional Fees 288,473 Male 794 36% Other Earned Income 332,265 12,593,275 TOTAL 2230 100% TOTAL INCOME 2,386,454 Type of Abuse Capital Campaign Sexual 1301 58% Expense Programs: Income Neglect 640 29% Pledges and Gifts Received 10,949,331 Physical 201 9% Interviews 332,233 Sexual and Physical 76 3% Referral and Coordination 536,744 Expense Pornography 12 1% Medical 544,099 Facility Purchase 4,492,798 TOTAL 2230 100% Training and Education 523,966 Property Taxes 119,210 2011 Program Support 51,275 Professional Fees 207,540 Relationship to Alleged Perpetrator Total Program Expense 1,988,317 Renovations 432,384 Other Family Member 605 27% Furniture and Equipment 308,376 Parent’s Boyfriend/Girlfriend 474 21% Support Services: 2011-2012 Renovations and Father 303 13% Fundraising and Special Events 231,250 Equipment 4,000,000 Family Friend/Acquaintance 481 22% Management 166,887 2012–Restricted Endowment 3,000,000 Mother 132 6% Total Support Expense 398,137 Total 12,560,308 Unknown/Not identifyable 98 4% Capital and Designated Balance to be Raised 1,610,977 Step Father/Mother 137 6% Improvements 9,593,275 TOTAL 2230 100% Endowment Designations 3,000,000 TOTAL EXPENSE 2,386,454 12,593,275 This year, the number we are focused on is ONE The children’s protective placement and Every year we do more. – when each one of us becomes the One With follow up care were coordinated through Yet, there’s so much Courage, we are able to address child abuse and collaborative partners, while Project neglect in a way no one else can – by giving Harmony’s Family Advocates continued to more we can do when abused children a voice. We know that no child monitor the children’s well-being. can be served if their voice is not heard, if their we are the % Honor your instincts – Will’s school nurse story is not told. called Project Harmony, suspicious of the one with courage As the One with Courage Child Advocacy Center bruises she observed on his arms and legs. in this region, Project Harmony joins a national Although the child consistently claimed that In 2011, Project Harmony entered its 15th year initiative of the National Children’s Alliance that he had fallen or scuffled with a friend, she of advocacy for abused and neglected children. is centered on the courage it takes to talk about could not square these explanations with An achievement for our community to be sure – child sexual abuse and the unique role children’s his demeanor. When he came to Project with more than 2,230 children evaluated, nearly advocacy centers play. One with Courage goes Harmony, the seven-year-old told his story of 3,712 advocacy service contracts provided to beyond our four walls – giving everyone the repeated abuse by his parents, was heard and victims and a total of 5,468 professionals trained ability to be the one to know when a child is being placed in protective custody. throughout the Omaha-Council Bluffs metro abused or neglected, the one who knows what to % Keep the child at the center of your concern area, 16 Iowa counties and the State of Nebraska. do about it and the one to do something about it – Neighbors were concerned for the very – to allow that child to tell their truths, and make small, unkempt children that were always sure they only need to do it once. hungry and seldom dressed warmly in the cool autumn air. A spokesman called the Become the One DHHS child abuse hotline located at Project Harmony to report their concerns and an How do you know? What can you do? It’s all investigation was initiated. No evidence of much clearer when you become the One with intentional maltreatment was found but Courage to: community services and parenting support % Listen and respond – When nine-year-old were provided to the family. Any further Jackie told her teacher that her mother’s report will initiate an agency response to boyfriend had been sexually assaulting provide protective support for these children. her, she and her three-year-old brother, % Never underestimate the power of one person James, were removed from their home and – Courage comes in all sizes. Jessica, age interviewed at Project Harmony. A medical 10, saw her stepfather sexually abusing her examination found that Jackie not only was 18-month-old sister at bath time and told sexually abused, but had also contracted her mother. Jessica’s mother reported it to a sexually transmitted disease. James was local law enforcement. Jessica, her mother found to have serious health issues including and sister came to Project Harmony together. being malnourished and underweight. Both Though Jessica had never been able to divulge children were treated for head lice, were her own persistent sexual abuse by her showered and provided clean clothes. Neither stepfather before this time, she simply had to child had been to a physician or medical prevent the same abuse of her baby sister. provider for two years. HELPING CHILDRENHELPING HEAL IN THE METRO You have the power to be the One with Courage. Department’s Child Victim Unit, Child & Family Forensic Interviews and Medical Exams And in Nebraska, we are all mandated to act on Service Specialists of the State of Nebraska and Conducted at Project Harmony “any reasonable cause to believe that a child or Child Saving Institute staff in the Triage Center. 2500 an incompetent person has been subject to . . . In 2012, Project Harmony partnerships will Interviews abuse/neglect” and to report to law enforcement expand to include treatment through Lutheran Medical Exams 2000 or the Child Abuse/Neglect Hotline on behalf of Family Service, as well as training and research Total that person. in collaboration with the University of Nebraska at Omaha. 1500 In Nebraska call: One child. 1000 Nebraska Health & Human Services One place. Child Abuse/Neglect Hotline One time. 1-800-652-1999 500

This philosophy is at the core of all we do at Interviews and Exams Total In Iowa call: Project Harmony. Our services lead to healing for 0 1-800-362-2178 victims, including: 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Forensic Interviews and Medial Exams Forensic Interviews – When requested by Conducted at Project Harmony From vision to voice law enforcement or Child & Family Service Specialists, a forensic interviewer conducts a In 1992, the Nebraska Legislative Bill 1184, recorded forensic interview with the child. This directed each county to develop a single reduces the number of times the child must tell investigatory and assessment protocol for state, their story – and the need to relive the experience county and local officials to use in responding to again and again. child abuse and neglect. The Omaha community Medical Examinations – Our medical and went a step further – creating an integrated nursing staff provides physical and sexual abuse response system AND developing a single child assessments and comprehensive physical exams friendly location where all professionals would for alleged victims. come together to serve each child, where the child would tell his or her story only once. They Referrals and Advocacy – Once a child’s needs envisioned a system with joint accountability are assessed, he/she and the non-offending family where no child would fall through the cracks. are referred to the appropriate therapy, support Project Harmony opened its doors in 1996. groups and other resources. Over 3,700 advocacy service contacts were provided to victims in 2011. From one, many Case Staffings – A multidisciplinary team of representatives from law enforcement, Child & While we encourage the One with Courage, Family Service Specialists, the medical, legal and we recognize the many who partner with us. educational communities, Project Harmony staff, Today, Project Harmony staff work shoulder to mental health and others regularly review cases to shoulder with investigators of the Omaha Police make sure children do not fall through the cracks. Speaking of Children % Kids First Honorees: every one of the tournament’s 16 years, for the March 2, 2011 Kathy Bigsby Moore critical role they have filled in making Project Harmony’s help available for the children of eastern Keynote Speaker: Andrew Bridge Founding Executive Director 1987-2010 Voices for Children Nebraska Nebraska and southwestern Iowa that have suffered Fulbright Scholar, Harvard Law Graduate, Author, from abuse and neglect. Rasmussen, Jansen and Children’s Rights Advocate, Former Foster Child Bob Owens Invitational founder Diane Sorensen presented a Child and Family Service Specialist, Honorary Chairs: Lynne and John Boyer $125,000 check to executive director Gene Klein, Abuse and Neglect Hotline bringing total Invitational proceeds to more than $2 Event Chairs: Donna Erker and Ann Tjaden Nebraska Department of Health and million. Volunteers assisting in the 2011 Invitational Human Services came from Hyatt Reservation Center, Target, the Mary Bennett-Schulte Project Harmony Service League and local schools. Manager of Social Work & Interpreting Services Children’s Hospital & Medical Center Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day % Dan McGinn Celebration! September 16, 2011 Assistant Pottawattamie County Attorney Event Co-Chairs: Christine Benson and Luke Pottawattamie County Iowa Klinker, Nikki and Brody Deren, Gina and Mike McDevitt Prairie Life Fitness Project Harmony Golf Invitational % June 14, 2011 Co-Chairs: Dean Rasmussen, Jim Jansen, Diane Sorensen 2011 Speaking of Children Keynote Speaker Andrew Bridge with Gene Klein and Event Co-chairs Ann Tjaden and Donna Erker and Honorary Co-chairs Lynne and John Boyer After being taken from his loving but mentally ill mother when he was seven years old, Andrew Bridge was entrenched in the California foster care system. From a personal viewpoint Bridge told the audience it is paramount that foster children understand that their biological parents love them “sometimes more than (they) can take Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day Celebration Co-Chairs Christine Benson, Nicki Deren, Gina McDevitt, care of them.” A quiet speaker with a powerful Luke Klinker, Brody Deren and Mike McDevitt message, Andrew Bridge’s gentle demeanor is a In memory of Kate Jackson Kestel – The Project Harmony Service League hosted its true testimony of the unforgettable sorrow he Mother, wife, sister, daughter, founding member of experienced as a child and the sadness he has for Project Harmony Service League, health professional eighth annual “Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day” children in the foster care system today. Many and uncompromising Creighton Bluejays Fan. Celebration! at the Omaha Firefighters’ Union Hall on September 16th. More than 500 tickets professionals in the audience left inspired to help Invitational Co-chairs Dean Rasmussen and were sold for the event. The casual party started change the way children removed from their Jim Jansen commended Gold, Silver and Bronze with Irish music and continued with dancing homes are treated. Sponsors, many of whom have participated for to Finest Hour. Attendees dined on corned 2011 EVENTS AND HIGHLIGHTS 2011 beef and brats provided by Omaha Steaks and Highlights of the Year: prepared by Anthony’s Catering along with the traditional cabbage and potatoes. $67,000 was Project Harmony Service Director Colleen raised to help victims of child abuse. Roth and Deputy Douglas County Attorney Nicole Goaley presented together at the National 2011 Third Party Events: Children’s Alliance Leadership Conference on June 7th in Washington, D.C. on “Expanding the Hops for Harmony % June 4, 2011 Purpose of the Multi-Disciplinary Team.” Gene Sponsored by Papillion Lions Club Klein presented at the same conference on non- profit leadership and partnered in the fall with Harmony in Art % March 26, 2011 Douglas County Attorney Don Kleine, at the Sponsored by Old Market Artists Gallery Mary Finley, Kelly Fleming and Valerie Harwood with new Cuddle Up Tea friends Project Harmony Poker Run % July 30, 2011 Community Initiatives: Co-chaired by Diane and Terry Sorensen, Alegent Health Sandy Prochaska and Luke Cochran Bergan Mercy Medical Center Pre-Anesthesia Clinic Altrusa Assistance League Girl Scout Troops Project Linus St. Patrick’s Church Outreach Schools, Churches Nebraska Methodist Health System Colleen Roth, Nicole Goaley and Gene Klein at the NCA Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C. National District Attorney’s Conference speaking on Child Abuse Investigations. In March, Deb Anderson and Gene Klein co-presented at the National Child Advocacy Center’s Conference 4th Annual Pre-Sturgis Poker Run Chairs Diane and in Huntsville Alabama sharing several strategies Terry Sorensen, Luke Cochran and Sandy Prochaska law enforcement, Child Protective Services and Child Advocacy Center administrators can use to % Cuddle Up Tea engage resistant partners and extend investigation November 19, 2011 and treatment services beyond sexual abuse Hosted by Mary Finley, to address emerging trends in child Kelly Fleming and maltreatment. Valerie Harwood Project Harmony thanks all whose gifts have supported and sustained our program over the past year.

Ann and Ken Stinson* April Anderson Bell and Liz and Tim Langan David and Carol Van Metre* 2010/2011 Project Dedrick Bell Carol and John Lehotyak Matthew and Jennifer Warren Harmony Capital Michael and Susan Lebens* Ann and Dan Biere Don and Lorie Lewis* Gordon and Joy Watanabe Parker Family Foundation* Bill and Monica Blizek Jodie and Bill Mackintosh Family* Campaign The David Scott Foundation Rose Blumkin Foundation Diane and Larry Malashock Tara Werner Patrick and Debra Bogard Jim and Pat Manion Dina and Cory Whiteaker John K. and Lynne D. Boyer Marjorie Boulden Lisa Mellen Tyrone and Cathy L. Williams Growing Foundation Dr. Douglas and Karen Brouillette Metro Omaha Medical Society Harmony for Sunny Durham Family Foundation Michael J. and Janice L. Brown Foundation Walter W. and Frances M. Key Amy and Perry Carnes Denise and Jon Meyers Children Charitable Foundation Jeff and Theresa Carstens Colleen and John Neary Eve and Fred Simon Bill and Sarah Carver Sharee and Murray Newman Fund Annual Funds Annette and Paul Smith Amy and John Chisholm John R. O’Connor Werner Enterprises Rachel and Brad Clay William and Jean O’Connor* Organizations, Lead Gifts Harvey and Rose Cooper William and Harriet Otis American National Bank The James M. Cox Foundation Pinnacle Bancorp, Inc. Corporations Diana and Bob Doyle Leroy and Jane Crosby Presbyterian Church of the Cross Henry A. Davis H. Lee and Carol Gendler Barry and Mary DeJong Dean and Jessie Rasmussen and Foundations Charitable Fund* Gail and Tim Dickel Ilka Ray Robert B. Daugherty Charitable Sally and Gary Kaplan* Teresa Dilts Anne Raynor A Friend of Project Harmony Foundation Leo and Mary Ellen Knowles Jane and John Ellsworth Abrahams Kaslow & Cassman LLP Holland Foundation Diny and Jim Landen* Mary Ann and Neill Everitt American National Bank The Lozier Foundation William and Margaret March Bill and Deanne Fairfield ASIS International Omaha Suzanne and Walter Scott Fund* Patrick Falke Heartland Chapter #59 Foundation Adah and Leon Millard Judi and David Finkle The Baer Foundation Foundation The William and Barbara Baird Holm LLP Peter Kiewit Foundation National Children’s Advocacy Fitzgerald Family Foundation* Barton Solvents A Friend of Project Harmony Center Fogarty Creative Group Bellevue University Amy L. Scott Family Foundation John and Noreen Frenking Athletic Department Howard and Rhonda Hawks Robert H. Storz Foundation Jackie and Jesse Genovesi Coaches and Staff William and Ruth Scott Family Anne and Arnie Weitz Suzie and Mark Gerloff Bland and Associates PC Foundation* Chad and Stacy Horsham Gale and Judy Wickersham Jeff and Danielle Gordman Bluestem Prairie Foundation Weitz Family Foundation enjoying a good time at Carol Gutchewsky Halfway to St. Patty’s Borsheims Paula and Larry Albert John and Ibby Hancock Charitable Bottom Road Bar & Grill The Phillip and Terri Schrager Debra and Geoffrey Anderson Fund* John and Maureen Raynor John K. and Lynne D. Boyer Foundation Brett and Megan Angner Dr. Suzanne and Patrick Haney Anne and Steve Raynor Foundation A Friend of Project Harmony Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Harvey, Jr. Bob and Joy Reel BP Canada Energy Marketing Slosburg Family Charitable Trust Eric and Cassie Arneson HENJ Fund* Dr. Jill S. Reel and Mr. Jeff Corp. on behalf of Martha and David Basham Charitable Fund* Julie and Robert Cusick Burianek The Brenmar Company Slosburg Dwain Horn* Dick and Mary Lynn Reiser* Broadcast Plus

Michelle Haynes Ron and Becky Roeder Broadmoor Development Mammel Foundation Jim and Patty Jansen Mike and Nancy Root Builder’s Supply Company Simmonds Family Foundation* Lisa and Steve Johnson Colleen and Kirby Roth Cargill Incorporated John and Betty Kaplan The Ryan Foundation Cash-Wa Distributing Iowa West Foundation Howard and Gloria Kaslow Patrick and Albertha Schmid Central States Health and Life Kiewit Companies Foundation Patricia Kennelly Jan and Gary Shepherd Company of Omaha Mutual of Omaha Foundation Pat and Clemm Kessler III Jackie and Lyle Simmons Certified Transmission Protect Nebraska Kids Teri and Gene Klein Donald J. Sudbeck Children’s Hospital & Medical Foundation Jack and Stephanie Koraleski Ivy and Dennis Svoboda Center Quest Foundation Wende and John Kotouc Jack Swaney Chrome Lounge The Todd and Betiana Simon Jane Kugler, M.D. and Douglas TLCE Charitable Fund Circo Enterprises Foundation* Tye McDougal with his father, TJ Vonderfecht, M.D. Suzanne Tyrrell-Deprez Columbian Elementary School PTO SUPPORTING PROJECT HARMONY’S EFFORTS HARMONY’S PROJECT SUPPORTING ConAgra Foods Foundation Friedland Family Foundation Midwest Mechanical Contractors Continental Fire Sprinkler Fullenkamp Doyle and Jobeun of Nebraska Company Gartner Chiropractic Midwest Street Rod Association Countryside Church Grandmother’s of Omaha, Inc. Lunch Bunch Circle Greater Omaha Packing Co. Millard Lioness Club Coventry Health Care Hancock & Dana PC The Mix Shoes and Accessories Cox Communications The Hawks Foundation MOMS Club Southwest Omaha James M. Cox Foundation HDR Morrissey Engineering, Inc. Creighton Newborn Medicine Heafey Heafey Hoffmann Dworak Mutual of Omaha Bank Department of Pediatrics Cutler Funeral Homes Nebraska Iowa Wireless Medical Hockenbergs Restaurant Supply Association Center Holiday Lounge Nebraska Methodist Health Chief Nursing Officer Holland Basham Architects System Creighton University Medical Holy Cross Lutheran Church Nosh Wine Participating in the ground breaking ceremony (l to r) Dean Center Home Pride Companies. Inc. Old Market Artists Rasmussen, Barry DeJong, Henry Davis, Gene Klein, Leo Knowles, Pulmonary Rehab #3820 Howard G. Buffett Foundation Olsson Associates C & S Motorsports Inc. Huber Automotive Omaha Exchange Club Rhonda Hawks, Jim Jansen and Don Kleine Deloitte Hyatt Hotels and Resorts Omaha Home Economists Security National Bank Dew Drop Inn Reservation Center in Home and Community Shamrock Development, Inc. Donors Dillon Bros. Harley Davidson Inserra & Kelley Omaha Legal Professionals Simmonds Family Foundation* Diversified Solutions Jerze’s Bar & Grill Association Paula and Larry Albert Sonny Gerber Auto Sales Ellie Ahlquist DMSi Software The Jewish Teen Philanthropy Omaha Matrons Southwest Gables Apartments Don & Millie’s Restaurants Fund Omaha Public Power District Keith Allerton Sun Valley Lanes Fred and Robyn Amis* Dr Pepper Snapple Group Jimmy John’s Gourmet Omaha Schools Foundation The Richard and Laura Schrager Ehrhart Griffin and Associates Sandwiches One Stop Body Shop June and Bruce Anderson Foundation Geoffrey and Debra Anderson Walter W. and Frances M. Original New Friends of Omaha Sokolof/Javitch Family Foundation Key Charitable Foundation Pacific Hills Lutheran Church Judy and Kirk Anderson The William and Ruth Scott Marty Armentrout Kiewit Corporation Papillion Area Lion’s Club Family Foundation* Knights of Columbus Hops for Harmony Eric and Cassie Arneson TD Ameritrade Charlotte Bain Council No. 10047 Papillion Senior Center, Inc. Tenaska The Harry A. Koch Co. Parker Family Foundation* Becky Bartak Tiny Dancers Daycare Stephanie and Keith Basham Mr. Michael Herring Pay-Less Office Products, Inc. Trans Global Travel Koley Jessen Attorneys People’s National Bank Joe and Kerry Bast Trash Away Alicia and Mike Battershell* Kutak Rock LLP Pepsi Bottling Group TSA Manufacturing Larson, Kuper & Wenninghoff Peter Kiewit Sons’, Inc. Barb and Phil Bauer Union Bank and Trust Company Maria and Greg Beals Lawlor’s Custom Sportswear Peterson Bros. Insurance Union Pacific GIVEPlus Program Leuder’s Lock & Key Physicians Choice Nebraska LLC Leslie and MacGarret Becker Union Pacific Railroad LEAD Gordon Bennett Lincoln Poultry Sysco Home Health Organization The Lozier Foundation Pilot Lights Mary Bennett-Schulte External Events Christine Benson Lyle’s Tires and Wheels Pinnacle Bank United Way of the Midlands M and M Family Foundation Prairie Life Fitness Susan and David Benson Designated Funds Anna and Chris Betkie 2011 Poker Run William and Margaret March Premier Cleaning Services US Bank Fund* Presbyterian Church of the Cross Ann and Dan Biere Veterans of Foreign Wars Michael Bird The Enrichment Foundation* Marcotte Insurance Pre-Sturgis Poker Run St. Mihiel Post #247 ESI Communications, Inc. Marcus Theatres RCI Roofing Supply Group Debra Bloomquist and Ladies Auxiliary Chris and Ron Blumkin Evonik Degussa Corporation Martin Chiropractic RDG Schutte Wilscam Birge, Inc. Visions Midwest Lysine Plant Max I Walker Rigel Airport Services Debra and Patrick Bogard Vortex Construction Servies, Inc. Debbie and Jim Boler Farmer’s Insurance McGrath North Mullin & Kratz River Road Lodge Waitt Outdoor LLC Farris Construction Company, PC Rotella’s Italian Bakery Merrily and Patrick Boler Arnold Weitz & Co. Janice Bolliger Inc. MCL Construction St. Patrick Church Wells Fargo Bank Finkle Cosmetic Surgery McTrout Consulting, Inc. Double Nickel Shannon and Richard Bonness Werner Enterprises, Inc. Lynne and John Boyer Center PC Metro Omaha Medical Society St. Pius X Church West Gate Bank First National Bank Foundation Youth Ministry Team Danielle Bradford Whole Foods Market Omaha Marilyn and David Breen First State Bank Metropolitan Entertainment St. Wenceslaus Catholic School Word of Hope Lutheran Church Five Points Bank and Convention Authority Salty Dog Inc. Teri and John Brooks Fraser Stryker PC LLO Midlands Community Foundation The Scoular Foundation * Indicates funds received through Dr. and Mrs. Douglas Brouillette Omaha Community Foundation Tracey and Bob Brousek Dr. Joel and Elaine Cotton Laura and Matthew Enenbach Karen and Tom Hamilton Stephanie and John Koraleski Jan and Michael Brown Alison and Ken Cowan Rita and Gaffar Erdem Ibby and John Hancock* Judy Korytowski Dawn and Corey Buck Wilma and Michael Cronin Jill and Mike Erman Jennifer and Burke Harr Connie Kosmicki Hannah Budwig Paula Crozier Jan and Lauren Fai Beverly Ann and Orville Hatcher Wende and John Kotouc Jaime and Michael Burke Lisa Cudley Sherry and Jeremy Falke Linda Hayes Emma Kovlek Julie and Charlie Burt Lynnette Cullen Camille and John Farrell Linda Head, MD Stephanie and Larry Kremla Stephanie and Chad Butler Tina and John Cunningham Janet and Tom Ferlic and Bill Kathol Diana and Donald Kresha Ute and Larry Butler Mark and Teri D’Agostino Susan and Ken Ferrarini Peggy and John Heck Alicia and Bill Kroupa Jayme Cadwallader Linda and Mark Daly Michele and Dan Ferris Robin and Mark Heckerson James Kluester Charles Caldwell Mary Danielson June and John Fettig Lisa R. Heller Laurie and Dan Caldwell Mary and Hal Daub Carol and Walt Fichter Deb Hendrickson George Cardenas, Sr. Linda and Tim Daugherty Casey and Michael Findley Deana and Steve Hendrickson Angela and Chris Carder Janae Davidshofer Judi and David Finkle Sally and Paul Herrick Lillie and Emmett Carther Dr. Scott and Ginny DeBates Barbara and William Fitzgerald LaRue and John Hill Sarah and Bill Carver Aaron Delashmutt Dr. Timothy and Therese C. Sarah and David Hinsley Rose Castan Mark Delisi Fitzgibbons Jeremy M. Hite Amanda Chantiam Emily Demmel Linda Floro Holly and Bruce Hoberman Heather and Clement Chantiam Nicki and Brody Deren Anne Foley* Jacqueline and Patrick Hollingsed JoAnn Checksfield Lorraine and Harold Dexter Foley Fund Vera and Dwain Horn Amy and John Chisholm Patrick DiBiase Kelly Folks Anne Houlihan Barbara Chrisman Marjorie and Dr. Scott Di Lorenzo Haley Foral Kayla Howard* Peggy and John Christ Gail and Timothy Dickel Bindy and Bob Frederick Laurie Hrabik Henry Davis, Gene Klein and Mary Ellen Christ-Anderson Wanda Diekevers Arlene and David Fredricks Kristine Hull Leo Knowles at the Project Brenda Christensen and Heather Dienstbier Lois and Lloyd Friedman Angie and Brian Hytrek Harmony Ground-breaking Mike Morris Dawn and Sid Dinsdale John G. Fry, Jr. Marlene Hytrek Ceremony Holly and John Cimino Thomas Dorsett Michele and Jayme Frye Dianne and Don Jackson Sue and Robert Cimino Sally and John Douglas Denise Fucinaro Patty and Jim Jansen Marcela and Matthew Kuhse Vicki and Andrew Gaertner Mary and Paul Jessen Patty and Dave Kunsemiller Laura and James Galus Eric D. Johnson Barb and Joe Lamoureux Diane and Rodney Gartner Barbara and Howard Johnson Mary Landen-Brendis H. Lee and Carol Gendler Rod and Peg Johnson Liz and Tim Langan Charitable Fund* Colleen and Scott Johnson Gregory Larsen Jeff Gill Becky and Troy Johnson Clark and Emily Lauritzen Chuck Gilmore Debbi and Larry Josephson Connie and Al Leaders Reed Gilmore Ken and Sally Kampfe* Michelle and Christopher Leitner Jo Giroux Sally and Gary Kaplan Marcia Limbo Judy and Skip Gist Howard and Gloria Kaslow Patrick Linden Nicole Goaley Diane and Matthew Keller Leigh Lindstrom Rebecca and Mark Goebel Jane Kelley Suzanne Pyle Anna and David Goeschel Pat and Clemm Kessler III Suzanne Lopez Jill and Joe Goldstein Kate and Rod Kestel Jessie and Tory Loudner Christopher Gollehon Michele and Thomas Kiefer, DDS Joseph Lubinski Fifth graders at Belle Ryan hold their blue ribbons Danielle and Jeff Gordman Jim Killips Wendy and Larry Luciano commemorating Child Abuse Awareness Julie and Josh Gortemaker Cara and Spencer Kimball Sunny Lundgren Jill and Scott Graves Linda and Donald Kissler Rosalie and Bud Lynch Dennis Circo Jenny and Brian Doyle Caryl and Barton Greenberg Renee and John E. 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Cline Sean Dyke Michael Gunson Mary Ellen and Leo Knowles Roland and Jean Mariucci Emily and James Codr Connie Eckles Carol Gutchewsky Joan and Pat Knowles Doug Marsh Linda and Dan Connell Renne and Susan Edmunds and Les Valentine Ann and Kent Knudsen Madilyn Marshall Dr. Ronald and Cheryl Cooper Jan Egermayer Dr. John and Janis Haggstrom Tara Knudson Carl Natalie Mason Dr. Bill and Kathleen Corcoran Jean Egermayer Melinda and Randy Hall Tracy Kochenderfer Trina and Scott McCollister Kenneth Cormier Jane and John Ellsworth Marilyn and Otto Haman Ann and Robin Koozer Kathleen and Scott McConnell SUPPORTING PROJECT HARMONY’S EFFORTS HARMONY’S PROJECT SUPPORTING Terri and Jack McDonnell Michelle and Mark Myers Alma Ritonya Margaret McDougal Susie Naatz Kimberly and Andrew Robinson Dee and Pat McGill Dorene Narofsky Tom and Jane Rogers Joseph McGinn Jeanie Neff Nancy and Mike Root Dr. Michael and Anne McGuire Diane Nelson Margo Rosen Liz McIlree Michael and Kyle Nelson Susan and Clark Rosenlof Theresa McMorrow Sharee and Murray Newman Dianne Rosenthal Mary Kay McQuillan Mr. Brad and Dr. Laura Nielsen Susan Rothholz Mary and David Meier Marta Nieves Betty Rubin Lisa Mellen William and Jean O’Connor * Natalie Ruch Ellen and Michael Mellon Rita and Don Otis* Karla Rupiper Teri and Matthew Mercer William L. and Harriet A. Otis Fund* Carol and Richard Russell Susan and Gerry Merrick Jack and Carol Ott John and Ruth Sage* Jon and Denise Meyers Gary Otteman Constance Sagehorn Sue Meyers Karen Owen Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sall Jennifer and Scott Meyerson Maggie Pacino Shari and Tom Samek Louise Mikovec Dorothy and Donna Pallulat Diana Sammons Nadyne Millar William and Leslie Palmer Paul and Nanci Sammut Maureen and James Miller Micki and Joe Pane Brenda and John Saxe Sheila and John Miller Ann and Ray Pape* Greg Schatz Joleen Miller Joyce and John Passarelli* Charlotte P. Schenken Jane and Richard Miner Barb and Eugene Peck Lisa and Kent Schirmer Dr. Pradip and Minaxi Mistry Candy Pedersen Ann and Tom Schlosser Sherry Mitchell Carol and Gary Perkins Albertha and Patrick Schmid Catherine and John Pershing Jan and Les Schneiderman Maureen Peters Theresa and John Schuster 2011 Speaking of Children Committee Members Natalie and Eric Petersen Beth Scott Amonique Strehle Ingrid and Bert van Blerk Cynthia and Gary Petrich Georgie Scurfield Deb and David Stuehrenberg Anne Vasilisin Melanie Petty and Robert Tribolet Mary Stultz Joodi and Norman Veitzer Yvonne and James Pflug Shirley and Bob Secord Becca and Rory Sudbeck* Barbara and Frank Velinsky Patricia and James Phalen Shannon Sempek Sandra and Jerome Sueper Charlie Venditte Bimbo Pietro, DDS Janice and Virgil Setterlund Elizabeth Summers Jane Kugler, MD Lew and Winnie Pinch Linda and John Seyfarth Evelyn Svoboda and Douglas Vonderfecht, MD Sheryl Pitner Patty and Mike Sherman Judy and Larry Svoboda Phyllis Wachter Sarah and Cory Plautz Susanne Shore and Pete Ricketts Betty and Jim Tangdall Debbie and Terry Wade Sharon and Richard Pleiss Suzanne R. Singer Ann Taylor, M.D. Connie and Paul Wade Kelly Podraza Marion and Rev. Richard Skelley Joyce and Duane Thelen Robert Wallace William Post Janet Skoog Jennifer and Nick Thielen Mike Walter Holly and Nicholas Prenger Les and Doris Sladek Mary Jo and Phil Thielen Dr. Dean and Vicki Wampler Project Harmony Service Maureen and Michael Prescher Annette and Paul Smith Shawna and Jay Thiltgen Margarita and George Wanek League Board Members Dan Dan Preusser Nancy and Erv Smith, Jr. Jim and Nancy Thompson Dian J. Warren Sheila Pyle Lynn Smith Kevin Thompson* Gordon and Joy Watanabe* Preusser and Burke Harr at Mr. and Mrs. Mark Ramaekers Janette and Emil Sodoro the Annual Meeting Wendy Thran Margaret Watkins and Family Diane and Terry Sorensen Margaret and James Timmerman Sarah and John Weddingfeld Melissa and Todd Mollner Theresa and Eric Ramelb Mary Ann and Ron Sorensen Ann and Kurt Tjaden Anne and Arnie Weitz Jim and Bobbie Montequin Jessie and Dean Rasmussen Michael Sortino Mary Todd Abby and Ken Wenninghoff Paula and Thomas Montgomery Dr. Neal S. Ratzlaff Joel Spann Phyllis and Del Toebben Mary Gene Wepfer Marlene Moravec Laura and Sean Reavis Carol Sperry Wendy Townley Joan and Dwane Werblow PJ Morgan Jill Reel, M.D. and Jeff Burianek Dorothy Spizman Dr. Stanley and Dorothy Truhlsen* Gale and Judy Wickersham Rosemary and Thomas Moser Joy and Bob Reel Cindy Stamper Rosalyn and Gerald Trumm Mary Ellen and John Wilhelmi Darlene and Randy Mueller Pamela Reichstein Kaela and David Stamper Sharon and Brian Turner James Willetts Candice and Sean Mullendore Richard and Mary Lynn Reiser* Janet and Robert Stamper Kent and Linda Tyler Tyrone and Cathy Williams Kevin Munro Joseph Remmes Kristie Stienike Suzanne J. Tyrrell-Deprez Katie and Andrew Witt Christine and James Murphy Shawn Dinneen Mike L. Stemm Kathryn M. Urzendowski Loretta Woerman John P. Murray and Michael Reynolds Dr. Judith K. Stern Leslie and Larry Vaculik Heather and Scott Woodford Beverly and Robert Murray Tricia and Brian Richards Ken and Ann Stinson* Marjorie Vaculik Mary Ann and Roger Wright Kelly Fleming Lynda Johns Mary Lykke Paige Fletcher Charlene Johnson Ann Mackie Haley Foral Joan Johnson Angie Madsen Ruth and Randy Franson Joey Johnson Tom Maille Jeanine Freeman Lois Johnson Norma and Bob Malashock Red Hats Sassy Sisters Nancy Johnson Sally and Ed Malashock Ann Galley Judy and Keith Josephson Nancy Mandolfo Michelle and Brian Galvin The Juber Family Ross Manhart L.D. Gendler and Family Kathy Juma Madilyn Marshall Sarah Geske Debby Kaipust Kris Martin Wendy and Bob Gibson Renee Kampschneider Forrest Maxwell Tami Giitter Katie Karmazin Connie McClure Marge Gillen Deanna and Greg Kelly Mary Beth and Troy McKinney Nicole and Darren Goaley Kristen Kelly Brenda and Mike Michalski 2011 Prairie Life Fitness Project Harmony Golf Invitational Players Hannah Goebel Susan and Kevin Kinnaman Louise Mikovec Jill and Joe Goldstein Marilyn Kirchhoff Kimberly Milius (l to r) Mike Walter, John Inserra, Tom Moser and Jeff Okrina Danielle and Jeff Gordman Dynelle Kleinschmit Shannon Miller Kara and Monty Habrock Kathy Knowlton Jmayla Mimms Paige and Kevin Wycoff Karen Brouillette Georgia Hadley Ann and Kent Knudsen Sara Mitchell Elizabeth and Wallace Young Lauren Bruner Jane Haffke Tara Knudson Carl Linda Moe Molly and Ryan Zabrowski Lorri and Ray Bullock Jaime and Kevin Hansen Angie Knutson Jen and Kirk Montagne Terri and Dick Zacharia Debra Buroker Irene Harris Michele and Bob Zadalis Meghan Caldwell Suzanne and Kenneth Hartman Barry and Nora Zoob Andrea Carlson Valerie and Patrick Harwood Randall Zotti Cherie Carlson Katie O’Connor Hausman Debbi and Speedy Zweiback Karen and Aaron Carlson Alexzandra and Charles Hayes III Natalee Carlson Grace Hayes * Indicates funds received through Billie Jo Ceglar Bette and Bill Haywood Omaha Community Foundation Amy and John Chisholm Douglas Hegarty Matt Christensen Donna Heide Jennifer Clark Rachael Henderson Jim Codr Kathy Herman In-Kind Donors Kristen Combs-Bicaba Nikki Herrill Individuals Kay Cooper Michelle Hickey Britnie and Clayton Cox Piper Hoffman Michelle and Tom Craig Jacqueline and Patrick Hollingsed Sarah Alsup Meghan Cronin Jill Holt Tori Amenta Liz Crosson JoAnn Holt Deb Andersen Sara Dejano Gina Hostetler Marianne Andersen Deana Dembowski Andrea and Michael Howard Kris Atkins Patrick DiBiase Jackie Hoyt Debra Baker Cindy Diebert Susan Hughes Melissa Ball Tracy Dittman Kathy Huslig Papillion Kids Club 2011 Emma and Joey Bast Barbara Dudley Joan and Phillip Huston Tracy Kochenderfer Joe and Kerry Bast Carol Dudzik Michelle Ingram Bob and Marcia Koory Ginger Morelock Sherry Benton Sandy Dvorak Naomi Isaac Melissa Krause Kathy Mrla Ann and Dan Biere Connie Eckles Karen Jacobi Karen Kresnik Stine Iva and Bob Mueller Amy Biggerstaff Mary Edmonds Lori Jacobsen and Andy Stine Cindy Munchrath Marcia Blair Matthew Enenbach Karen James Kristy and Kevin Kusleika Ron Murtaugh Jill and James Bodwell Rita and Gaffar Erdem Patty and Jim Jansen Christie Labs Susie Naatz Debra and Patrick Bogard Danielle Eskew Deb Jensen Jean Lahti April Nedved Deb Borcyk Susan Eversoll Linda Jensen Timothy R. Lannon, SJ Steve Negus Nicole Borcyk Sherry and Jeremy Falke Jessica and Adam Jezewski Barbara Leu Mary Jane Nelson Angela and Glenn Boychuk Erica Faris Susan Jodis Janelle Leu Norine Nieman Danielle Bradford Sue Fees Doreen Johansen Courtney Lombardo Nancy Noddle Katrina and John Brandt Mary Finley Heidi Johansen Cecilia London Karen Nygaard SUPPORTING PROJECT HARMONY’S EFFORTS HARMONY’S PROJECT SUPPORTING Julie Sharp Comfort Inn and Suites Family Fun Center Tricia and Patrick Sharrar In-Kind Donors Complete Nutrition Fire Guard Jill Shrum Organizations Conestoga Public Schools Fish Her Jackie and Lyle Simmons The Cordial Cherry Flagship Restaurant Group Kathy Simpson and Cornhusker Beverage and Bridal Blue Sushi Lisa and Dave Slattery Cottonwood Quilt Guild Fontenelle Nature Association Kay Snyder Corporations Cox Classic Fringes Salon Diane and Terry Sorensen Cox Communications, Inc. Funny Bone Mary Ann and Ron Sorensen AAA The Auto Club Group Creighton University Gandolfo’s New York Deli Mike Sortino Accent Limo Criminal Justice Club-ITT Tech Gartner Chiropractic Eleanor Stahl Acura of Omaha Institute Dr. Emily Gartner Josh Stallbaumer Agave Athletic Department Golf Tec Malinda Stanley Aksarben Cinema Dario’s Brasserie Goodnight’s Pizza Bar & Patio Chris Stara Alegent Health MAC Office Denenberg Facial Plastic Surgery Tim Gorham Fitness Lorraine Stenoish Alegent Health Bergan Mercy Dermatology Specialists of Omaha Grandmother’s Therese Stewart Medical Center Design Beginnings LLC The Grey Plume Lt. Governor Rick Sheehy with Amonique Strehle Pre-Anesthesia Clinic Digital Express Happy Hollow Club Melissa and Bill Sundahl All About Dogs Grooming Salon Heather and Sean Graveline Harland Technology Services a group of young artists Janet and John Sutera Alpha Delta Kappa Don & Millies Restaurants HDM Corporation Paula O’Doherty Angie Svensen Altrusa International of Omaha Duchesne Academy Heartland Council-Chapter 137 Hattie Orcutt Abby Tipton Amazing Pizza Machine Dundee Dell Heartland Pioneer Hug-a-Bear Cheryl Osborne Roberta and Jason Tonjes Anderson Merchandisers The Durham Museum Henry Doorly Zoo, Omaha Amy Paschal Pat Tooles Anthony’s Catering Eagle Run Golf Course Hilton Kansas City Stephanie Patsalis Laura Trujillo Anthony’s Steakhouse Early to Bed Hilton Omaha Jill Pease Heather and Joe Turecek Arlington Financial Consultants, Eddie’s Hiro Sushi Angela Pella Kari Vaila LLC Natalie and Eric Petersen Stephen Vest Aspen Athletic Club Jill and Terry Petersen Bev and Tom Vitamvas Assistance League of Omaha Colette and Joe Piccolo Renee and Jeremy Vokt Austad’s Golf, Inc. Sandy Piccolo Rose Vokt Barnhart Press Dorothy Polan Trilety Wade Bellevue Police Department Rachel Polan Joy Waite Bent Tree Golf Club Kathleen Polodna Carol Wakin Bergan Mercy Hospital Tracy Preister Cindy Walker Better Business Bureau Maureen and Michael Prescher Michael Walker Beyond Golf, Sports and Spirits Sheila Pyle Cindy Wallis Blooms Laura Ramirez Gordon and Joy Watanabe Bonefish Grill Jessie and Dean Rasmussen Peg Watkins The Bookworm Janet and Keith Rawson Rosalie Weber Borsheims Maureen and John Raynor Amy Weidner Boulder Creek Amusement Park Jill Reel, MD Chris Weimers B’nai B’rith Youth Organization Zoe and Carl Reikes Anne and Arnie Weitz Boy Scout Troop #99 Mary Reynolds-East Laura and Paul Westenburg Boyd and Charlies BBQ and More Kimberly and Andrew Robinson Pamela and Paul White Braddock Finnegan Dermatology Kristin Robison Ardith Whittle The Brenmar Company Donna Runco Megan and Matt Whittle Build-a-Bear Workshop Madelyn and John Wilen The Cakery Hops for Harmony – Amy Chisholm, Nicki Deren, Megan Angner, Diana Sammons Marla and John Grose, Brett Angner, Brody Deren and Pat MacQuillan Judy Schenkelberg Christine Williams Callaway Golf Matt Schick Marg Williams Camp Bow Wow Albertha and Patrick Schmid Karen Wilmes Cash-Wa Distributing Eileen’s Colossal Cookies Homewood Suites Connie Schnabel Loretta Woerman Center Trophy Emerald Hills Golf Course Hampton Inn by Hilton Amy Schuchman Chris Wright Champions Run Epsilon Sigma Chapter Hospitality Purchasing Solutions Pamela Schwab Connor Wright Cheryl’s Threads Alpha Mu Chapter House of J Lori Schwarz Stacy Zaayer ETC Clothing Huber Automotive Reannie Scott Jessica Zeringue CLL Designs Debbie Hallock Hyatt Hotels and Resorts Nicole Seymour Kim Zillig Colonial Press The Exchange Club of Omaha Reservation Center Indian Creek Golf Course Mahogany Prime Steakhouse Pay-Less Office Products, Inc. It’s Your Pottery Mama’s Pizza Midtown Pepsi Bottling Group JCC Maplewood Lanes Petrow’s Restaurant Jerry Ryan Clothing & Marathon Ventures P.F. Chang’s China Bistro Sportswear Mark’s Food, Wine & Spirit Pitch Coal-fire Pizzeria J.H. Willy Masonic Home Pizza Shoppe Joe’s Karting Material Girl The Players Club Joslyn Art Museum Max I Walker The Prairie Club Joslyn Elementary School Men’s Wearhouse Valentine, NE Student Council Merck Animal Health Prairie Life Fitness Kajoma’s Fashion Boutique Mercy High School Singers Prairie Wind Elementary School Kay Jewelers Methodist Health System Project Linus The Kids’ Spot Family Childcare Metropolitan Community Quarry Oaks Golf Course Kids Stuff Superstore College Qwest Pioneers King of Kings Lutheran Church Metropolitan Entertainment and Ralston Police Department Knits and Giggles Convention Authority Ramada Hotel & Convention KT Restaurants Millard Roadhouse Center Godfather’s Pizza Mission of Love Ministry Coco Key Water Resort Methodist Health System In-Kind Donations loaded in the van by Hooters MOMS Club of Millard Red Daisy Studio (l to r) Jack T. Chang, Patty M. 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Jeremy Epp Marilyn and David Breen “My Paper” Reve Salon & Spa The Tan Company Liz and Wally Young Sarah Carver River Wilds Golf Club Target Stores Nash Finch Company The Rose Theater TD Ameritrade Corporate Services In memory of Nissim Cassab Judi and David Finkle Nathan Hale Magnet School Rotella’s Bakery Tenaska Nathan Hale Middle School St. Andrew’s Pointe 20th Century Fox In memory of Paul Crozier Nebraska Furniture Mart St. Margaret Mary Church Union Bank and Trust Company Susan Benorden New Life Presbyterian Church Circle 2 UNO Service Learning Academy Janice Bolliger Presbyterian Women Circle 4 Upstream Brewing Company Ute and Larry Butler Nouvelle Eve and Kat Moser Circle 7 Uta Halee Girls Village Paula Crozier Oak Hills Country Club St. Patrick Catholic Church The Venetian Las Vegas Camille and John Farrell O’Connor’s Irish Pub St. Robert Bellamine Church Village Inn James Farris Old Mattress Factory Bar and Girl Scout Troop 4491 Vincenzo’s Ristorante West Farris Construction Company Grill St. Stephen the Martyr Church Voila! Linda and Don Kissler Omaha Children’s Museum FISH Group Waitt Outdoor Robin and Ann Koozer Omaha Community Playhouse Religious Education Walmart Carol and Jack Ott Omaha Fire Fighters Union Hall St. Vincent de Paul Church Washington Elementary Poker Run Volunteers are Barb and Gene Peck Omaha Performing Arts CFC Group 4 Kids for Kids Catherine and John Pershing partner and agency staff Bob Omaha Steaks Salon Aura WellBound Fitness Pamela Reichstein Owen, Phyllis Wachtler, Emmett Omaha Stormchasers Sam & Louie’s New York Pizzeria Wells Fargo Bank Janet Skoog and Lillie Carther Omaha Symphony Sara Rogers Photography Westside Parents Deb and David Stuehrenberg Omaha Tri Delta Alumnae Group Sarah’s a boutique Women of the Well Robert Wallace Larsen Paper One Drake Place Shadow Ridge Country Club WOWT Channel 6 Sarah and John Weddingfeld La Vista Police Department Oriental Trading Company Skate Daze Mary Ann and Roger Wright Lied Lodge & Conference Center Papillion Jr. High School Skin Renewal Suite Paige and Kevin Wycoff Lillie’s House Intergenerational Leo Club Smith Bourne and Associates Child Development Papillion Junior High School Spencer’s for Steaks and Chops Memorial Gifts In memory of Woody Egermayer Jean Egermayer Lindley Clothing Company Papillion Junior Women’s Club Omaha In memory of Barry Belmont LinkedIn Papillion Senior Center, Inc Staple Print Solutions Judi and David Finkle In memory of Marceline Fowler Loffredo Produce Papillion South Leo Club Sterling Distributing Co. John G. Fry, Jr. Lots of Cuddles and Care Papillion-LaVista Kid’s Club Stone Creek Golf Course In memory of the father and Daycare Papio Bowl Studio C41 grandfather of Cantor and In memory of Trevor Frederickson Loveland Kiwanis K Club Papio Fun Park Sullivan’s Bar Mrs. Gaston Bogomolni Family Melanie Petty Lund Company Pasta Amore SVDP Outreach Committee Judi and David Finkle SUPPORTING PROJECT HARMONY’S EFFORTS HARMONY’S PROJECT SUPPORTING In memory of Eugene Fritz Susan and Gerry Merrick Nancy and Ervin Smith, Jr. Denise Bartels Joy and Bob Reel Joleen Miller Evelyn Svoboda 2011 Project Mike Bird Kevin Munro Judy and Larry Svoboda Harmony Deb Bogard In memory of Cheryl Cooper’s US Bank Leslie and Larry Vaculik Debbie Boler special friend Ann Goldstein Marjorie Vaculik Brian Doyle Judi and David Finkle Community Cabinet Phyllis Wachteer Matthew Enenbach In memory of Bill Gresham Connie and Paul Wade Annie Bird Judi Finkle Joy and Bob Reel Anne and Arnie Weitz Susan A. Buffett Burke Harr Geri and Will Clanton Patty Jansen In memory of Geoff Heiden In memory of Helen Matthews Robert Doyle Joe Johns Judi and David Finkle Kasser and Bill Corcoran Kate Kestel Renee and Patrick Dytrych Terri and Dick Zacharia Jane and John Ellsworth Don Kleine, Jr. In memory of Kate Kestel Liz Langan Judi and David Finkle John Janice and David Faulkner Lehotyak, In memory of LaVerne Mitchell Susan and Ken Ferrarini Natalie Mason Judi and David Finkle Micki Pane In memory of John Lehotyak 1943-2011 Therese and Dr. Timothy Deb and Geoff Anderson Fitzgibbons Yvonne Pflug In memory of Paul Nathan Amonique Strehle Judy and Kirk Anderson While serving as Omaha Police Kay Lynn and Dr. John Goldner Judi and David Finkle Kaie Witt Theresa and John Barta Department’s Youth Services Mary and Charles Heider and Family Molly Zabrowski supervisor, Lt. John Lehotyak Gloria and Howard Kaslow Barb and Phil Bauer In memory of Kim Nabity’s Father Maureen and Richard Kizer Maria and Greg Beals helped establish the multi- Judi and David Finkle Mary Ellen Knowles Bellevue University disciplinary approach to child Diny and Jim Landen Athletic Department abuse using an investigative In memory of Teri Osbon-Kitzelman Dianne Seeman Lozier Coaches and Staff team approach. John ensured Michele and Robert Zadalis Jodie and Bill Mackintosh Anna and Chris Betkie that each sworn investigator William March Tracy and Bob Brousak In memory of Jordyn and involved in conducting child Anne and Dr. Michael McGuire Stephanie and Chad Butler Taylor Podraza Dr. Janie and Gregory Mikuls George R. Cardenas, Sr. abuse investigations and Kelly Podraza and Jeanie Neff Lillie and Emmett Carther interviews of child victims St. Wencelaus “Jeans Day” Kim and Jay Noddle Peggy and John Christ was trained and certified in St. Wencelaus Catholic School Sandy and Dave Parker Georgia and Bill Claborn, Sr. the dynamics of child abuse/ Staff and Children Mary Lynn and Creighton University Richard Reiser sexual abuse, risk assessment In memory of Richard Stern Medical Center and techniques in legally sound Jane and Tom Rogers Pulmonary Rehab Judi and David Finkle Beth and Harley Schrager Lisa Cudly and age appropriate interviews. Terri Schrager Lynnette Cullen John Lehotyak, a guiding force in Carol and Dave Van Metre Tina and John Cunningham the development and realization Dr. John Walburn Chuck Gilmore of the Project Harmony Child Gail Werner-Robertson Jo Giroux Advocacy Center, is remembered Judy and Gale Wickersham Scott and Jill Graves as one of Project Harmony‘s Lyn and John Ziegenbein Amy and Mark Grennan Karen and Tom Hamilton Founding Fathers. Family In memory of John Lehotyak 2011 Project Beverly Ann and Orville (continued) Hatcher Candy Pedersen Harmony Stephanie Kremla Heng Pat and Jim Phalen Patty and Jim Jansen Sharon and Richard Pleiss Service League Shirley King Theresa and Eric Ramelb Leo Knowles Tricia and Brian Richards Robert Frederick, President Judy Korytowski Greg Schatz Connie and Al Leaders Sherry Falke, Vice President Lisa and Kent Schirmer Jim Codr, Secretary Marcia Limbo Beth Scott Wendy and Larry Luciano Amanda Chantiam, Treasurer Georgie Scurfield Diane Sorensen volunteers at Christine Benson, Events Chair Rosalie and Bud Lynch Shirley and Bob Secord Ellen and Michael Mellon yet another event Karen Brouillette, Membership Janice and Virgil Setterlund Chair

Project Harmony Child Protection Center 11949 Q Street Omaha, NE 68137

To report child abuse please call 1-800-652-1999 in NE 1-800-362-2178 in IA

Medical Services A special thanks to our young Accredited by: Project Harmony Staff models whose photos help us honor Suzanne Haney, MD, FAAP, Medical Director the confidentiality of our clients. Administrative and Development Lisa Johnson, APRN Gene Klein, LCSW, Executive Director Dina Whiteaker, MS, FNP-BC Colleen Roth, LMHP, Director of Service Coordination Coordination and Referral Services Anne Weitz, Development Director Ann Biere, Development Specialist Jackie Simmons, MSW, Case Coordinator Amy Chisholm, Development Specialist Lillie Carther, MSW, RSAFE 10-14 Case Coordinator Patrick Falke, Office and Finance Manager Rachel Clay, Family Advocate Amy Carnes, Administrative Assistant Jackie Genovesi, Family Advocate Michelle Haynes, Administrative Support Ilka Ray, Family Advocate Brittany LeGrow, Administrative Assistant Carol Lehotyak, Billing Specialist Project Harmony Training and Education Institute Heather Turecek, Administrative Assistant Debra Anderson, MSW, PhD, Education and Training Forensic Interview Services Director Mandy Busch, MS, LMHP, Training Specialist Suzie Mistry, LMHP Kim Carpenter, Training Specialist April Anderson, LCSW Ivy Svoboda, Nebraska Alliance Education and Training Sally Kaplan, LMHP, CMSW Coordinator