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mail box upcoming alumni events and reunions Visit hazelden.org/alumni for event updates or call 888-257-7800, ext. 4366. st 31 annual draws alumni and friends HIGHER POWER HAD Dates Event location alumni news Fifty Hazelden alumni, family and n “attitude of gratitude” graced the Alive & Free celebration of recovery, held April DIFFERENT PLANS FOR July 15–18 Dia linn unit reunion Center City, Minn. — renewal Center & views friends gathered for the Coastal 30 and May 1 on Hazelden’s Center City campus. More than 200 people gathered PO BOX 11 informs readers of news, SHOEMAKER ALUMNUS July 16 springbrook ice Cream social/bbQ Newberg, ore. Recovery Retreat at the stunning SuMMER 2010 events and people who enhance recovery. for fellowship, education, great food and fun at the 31st annual event. The spirit of Sea Krest Lodge in Oregon on May A I have not missed one of my July 17 springbrook reunion newberg, ore. PO BOX gratitude was especially present Friday evening when the CARE and Ree Lasker awards 11 21–23. Phil Oliver and Carol Munson, Shoemaker reunions. It’s a very July 19 recovery Cup golf tournament Oak grove, Minn. were presented to Carol Pine and Bob M., respectively. important part of my ritual to spiritual care counselors at Hazelden’s July 24 alumni Picnic in the Park st. Paul, Minn. reconnect and reground where Springbrook campus, co-facilitated The CARE Award stands for Consistent Activity in I got sober. It’s also important July 30 Fellowship after Fellowship St. Paul, Minn. workshops. “Amazing” was the Recovery and Education in the field of addiction and Hazelden introduces alumni affiliation program consensus of participants. “Thanks so to me to bring my experience, Aug. 19–22 Cronin unit reunion Center City, Minn. — renewal Center recovery. Pine served as a Hazelden trustee from 1993 much for a very special time of growth Enhance your recovery journey as a Hazelden Fellow Travelers strength and hope — what Aug. 21 alumni Picnic in the Park Chicago, ill. to 2002 and board chair from 1997 to 1999. She is little I have — to the patients. I and fellowship,” one participant wrote. currently chair of the Hazelden Graduate School of Aug. 27 Fellowship after Fellowship St. Paul, Minn. The next Coastal Recovery Retreat is Hazelden is introducing an affiliation program for alumni this always go to my reunion Friday, Addiction Studies Fundraising Task Force, charged September 3–5. Space is limited. summer called Fellow Travelers: Hazelden Alumni Sharing the Saturday and Sunday. Last time, Aug. 27–29 Northwood’s recovery retreat Grand rapids, Minn. with helping Hazelden increase philanthropic support Call Debbie Voorhees at 503-554-4353 Hope of Recovery. The program offers a variety of benefits, however, my Higher Power had Sept. 3–5 Coastal recovery retreat newport, ore. for the school. She was recognized at the event for her to reserve your place. services and opportunities exclusive to Hazelden program alumni. different plans for me. Sept. 9–12 Promises unit reunion Center City, Minn. — renewal Center service as a role model, mentor, instructor and dear friend to many. Her active volunteerism continues to I woke up at 3:23 on Thursday Sept. 18 One Destination san Jose, Calif. “Fellow Travelers is meant to inspire, inform and engage our alumni in ways support Hazelden’s mission and the that help sustain and strengthen recovery,” says Lisa Reynolds, director of morning and couldn’t get back Sept. 16 Rollin’ on the river st. Paul, Minn. recovery of others. Alumni Relations for Hazelden. to sleep. Walking the dog at Sept. 24 Fellowship after Fellowship St. Paul, Minn. about 5 a.m., I noticed a light The Ree Lasker Award is given each Hazelden is a lifelong partner in recovery with our alumni, explains Oct. 7–10 Jellinek unit reunion Center City, Minn. — renewal Center on in the home where I would year by Hazelden’s Alumni Relations Reynolds. The Fellow Travelers program celebrates that powerful relationship Oct. 15 springbrook Fall event newberg, ore. be leaving my dog. So I called office to an outstanding volunteer and helps alumni “further their recovery journey” by offering a variety of to ask if she could watch my Oct. 21–24 Silkworth unit reunion Center City, Minn. — renewal Center for special dedication to Hazelden’s Above top, Carol Pine received the CARE Award benefits and complimentary services exclusive to alumni. Fellow Travelers dog a day earlier. I didn’t know Oct. 30 soberfest Chicago, ill. mission. Ree Lasker was a much- from Hazelden president and CEO Mark Mishek; also provides alumni with opportunities to “light the path for others,” loved, 20-year Hazelden volunteer. Discounted products and services from other organizations, what I needed to do, but I Nov. 6 outpatient reunion above, Ree Lasker Award winner Bob M. is including the possibility to share personal stories of recovery through needed to go right away. As featuring william Moyers st. Paul, Minn. Above top, presenter Earnie Larsen is Bob M., the 2010 Ree Lasker Award congratulated by Mishek; left, Hazelden’s events Hazelden’s exclusive online Alumni Network and other venues. including: recipient, was recognized for his the morning wore on, a glow Dec. 5 Fellowship Club open house St. Paul, Minn. — Fellowship Club shown with John S.; above, singer- and conferences director Patricia Broat and Sober Vacations International Anytime Fitness ongoing efforts to greet, welcome Fellow Travelers offers alumni a variety of benefits that can started in my stomach and the songwriter Sonia Lee performed songs chief medical officer Marvin D. Seppala, M.D., Snap Fitness 19 Dec. 10 springbrook holiday bowl tigard, ore. and support visitors to Hazelden’s online communities, be accessed through program membership. To receive your intensity and depth grew and from her CD, Chance to Start Over. join in the festivities. Dec. 18 Cleveland gratitude gathering Chagrin Falls, ohio including the Alumni Network site. Fellow Travelers membership card, contact Hazelden online Gold’s Gym grew until it occupied every at hazelden.org/fellowtravelers or call 877-429-5084. fiber of my being. When I got Dec. 31 new year’s eve extravaganza Chicago, ill. Complimentary resources to the Hazelden unit, the first Please CheCk hazelDen.org/aluMni For uPDates anD aDDitional eVents. Free and discounted resources and services guy I talked to happened to subscriptions to Hazelden print and e-newsletters PO BOx 11 alumni news & views SuMMER 2010 The following Fellow Travelers inspirational and educational resources and live just a few miles from my quarterly Hazelden Webinars featuring special guests Hazelden Alumni Referral Line benefits are available to help alumni further their recovery journey. home. Another guy happened PO BOX 11 informs readers of news, events If your address needs to be updated or removed Hazelden’s online Alumni Network to live in the same small town Hazelden launches free online substance abuse screening tool 877-429-5082 and people who can help build recovery. from the mailing list, please call 800-257-7800 Exclusive discounts or email [email protected]. and was leaving for home the >Hazelden Fellow Travelers — CONTINuED ON page 2 Earlier this summer, Hazelden introduced About My Drinking, a free and confidential evidence-based online screening . Are you or a loved The mission of Alumni Relations is “to 50% discount on catalog and online orders of Hazelden Calls are answered 24/7 Hazelden next day at 6 a.m.! Had I arrived tool designed to help people assess their current level of drinking or other drug use. Available at hazelden.org, the enhance recovery in the lives of our alumni consumer published products About My Drinking site presents individuals with 18 questions about their drinking and other drug use and provides one in need of Hazelden treatment services? Alumni Relations BC 6 at my normal time on Friday, I and their families by providing opportunities 15251 Pleasant Valley Road, RC 1 20% discount on Hazelden’s Renewal Center programs would’ve missed the opportunity a personalized report within minutes. The confidential report indicates the individual’s level of risk and offers tailored Call now. This designated alumni line support including referral to a Hazelden licensed addiction for education, fellowship and service.” PO Box 11 20% discount at Hazelden campus bookstores to meet him and be of service to counselor, information on peer recovery support programs, provides quick and easy access to Hazelden’s Center City, MN 55012-0011 him upon returning home. Go and tools to start a self-directed Twelve Step program to admissions process, 24 hours a day. The personal stories of recovery included in this 888-257-7800, ext. 4366 address problem drinking or other drug use. newsletter are published with the written consent figure. I just smiled — big smile of those individuals. hazelden.org/alumni inside and outside. This is a “The screening tool provides a clear snapshot of an INSIDE THIS ISSUE Alum “pays it forward” by helping others heal individual’s alcohol use and provides options and detailed story about honoring the Higher clip and carry instruction for people who want to move toward a healthier 3 Regional Alumni Leadership Julie P. struggled during her teen years with drug addiction. Power in life. And Hazelden lifestyle,” says Jodie Carter, electronic product manager at Committees now forming She dropped out of high school, lived on the streets, happened to be the vehicle. Hazelden. hazelden.org 3 Lois J. is Chicago’s “Den Mom” and finally hit bottom when she was held hostage for three days “Of the over 20 million people who suffer with alcohol and other drug problems, only 1.8 million seek treatment,” 800-257-7800 — Hal S.