The document summarizes various events and initiatives of Midwest Eye-Banks and its divisions. It discusses an Illinois Eye-Bank golf outing that raised funds for research and education programs. It also describes the 20th anniversary Lions Golf Benefit hosted by the Michigan Eye-Bank to raise money for the Eye-Bank. Additionally, it provides details on an ophthalmologist who transported 20 corneas from the Illinois Eye-Bank to Sudan for transplantation.
The document summarizes various charitable activities and events at American Agencies from late 2011 and early 2012. Specifically:
1) American Agencies contributed to several local charities during the 2011 holiday season.
2) The company had successful blood drives in November 2011 collecting 31 pints of blood total.
3) Employees donated a record-breaking 1,096 pounds of food to the local food bank, the most collected.
4) Employees also generously donated toys through a toy drive to benefit needy local children for Christmas.
The agenda for the January 13, 2020 meeting includes: calling the meeting to order, an invocation, adopting the agenda, reports from various secretaries and treasurers, committee reports, unfinished business regarding IMDP training, new business regarding delegates for the regional convention and producing a chapter directory, introducing visiting brothers, announcements, and adjourning with the singing of the Alpha hymn. The treasurer's report shows a beginning balance of $52,205.12, total withdrawals of $5,400.71, total deposits of $8,972.18, a period gain of $3,571.47, and an ending balance of $55,776.59 with no outstanding payments.
Keep Anderson County Beautiful (KACB) is a volunteer organization that focuses on litter prevention, beautification, community improvement, and recycling/solid waste management in Anderson County, Tennessee. KACB participates in the Great American Cleanup from March to May and hosts events like Earth Day and a recycling day. It provides education programs in schools and assists with community beautification projects. KACB relies on volunteers and membership donations to support its mission.
The Central Minnesota Community Foundation annual report summarizes their activities in 2013. They received $10.6 million in new gifts and contributions, added 40 new funds bringing the total to 580, and awarded over $5.8 million in grants. The report focuses on how the Foundation connects people and resources in the community. It highlights longtime community leader Andy Hilger who passed away, and his legacy of philanthropic leadership and connections in the region.
The document summarizes the pro bono and public service efforts of Segal McCambridge law firm over the past year. It highlights how the firm's attorneys and staff have donated their time and legal services to help over 130 organizations and provide assistance to those in need. Specific examples are provided of attorneys assisting clients on issues like obtaining disability benefits, increasing child support amounts, and negotiating favorable settlements in legal cases. The firm hopes to continue these pro bono efforts for another 30 years and beyond to make a positive impact in the community.
Last Minute Holiday Fundraising Strategiesgailperry
This document provides 27 strategies for maximizing year-end fundraising through online appeals and web presence. Some key strategies include sending a 3-part email appeal with reminders, emphasizing donor benefits and impact, promoting gift options and ranges, setting a fundraising goal and deadline, and optimizing the website and donation page for conversions. The document emphasizes testing different themes, being explicit about the ask, and thanking donors for their support.
National Women Build Week is held each year leading up to Mother's Day to recognize the importance of affordable housing for families. Habitat for Humanity of Utah County is participating by having local women volunteer to work on a home being built for the Artanduaga family in Provo from May 4-10, 2013. Olympic gold medalist Noelle Pikus Pace will join the women volunteers to kick off the event. National Women Build Week aims to recruit, educate, and inspire women volunteers to help build affordable housing for families in need. Over 41,000 women nationwide have volunteered in previous National Women Build Weeks.
The document summarizes various charitable activities and events at American Agencies from late 2011 and early 2012. Specifically:
1) American Agencies contributed to several local charities during the 2011 holiday season.
2) The company had successful blood drives in November 2011 collecting 31 pints of blood total.
3) Employees donated a record-breaking 1,096 pounds of food to the local food bank, the most collected.
4) Employees also generously donated toys through a toy drive to benefit needy local children for Christmas.
The agenda for the January 13, 2020 meeting includes: calling the meeting to order, an invocation, adopting the agenda, reports from various secretaries and treasurers, committee reports, unfinished business regarding IMDP training, new business regarding delegates for the regional convention and producing a chapter directory, introducing visiting brothers, announcements, and adjourning with the singing of the Alpha hymn. The treasurer's report shows a beginning balance of $52,205.12, total withdrawals of $5,400.71, total deposits of $8,972.18, a period gain of $3,571.47, and an ending balance of $55,776.59 with no outstanding payments.
Keep Anderson County Beautiful (KACB) is a volunteer organization that focuses on litter prevention, beautification, community improvement, and recycling/solid waste management in Anderson County, Tennessee. KACB participates in the Great American Cleanup from March to May and hosts events like Earth Day and a recycling day. It provides education programs in schools and assists with community beautification projects. KACB relies on volunteers and membership donations to support its mission.
The Central Minnesota Community Foundation annual report summarizes their activities in 2013. They received $10.6 million in new gifts and contributions, added 40 new funds bringing the total to 580, and awarded over $5.8 million in grants. The report focuses on how the Foundation connects people and resources in the community. It highlights longtime community leader Andy Hilger who passed away, and his legacy of philanthropic leadership and connections in the region.
The document summarizes the pro bono and public service efforts of Segal McCambridge law firm over the past year. It highlights how the firm's attorneys and staff have donated their time and legal services to help over 130 organizations and provide assistance to those in need. Specific examples are provided of attorneys assisting clients on issues like obtaining disability benefits, increasing child support amounts, and negotiating favorable settlements in legal cases. The firm hopes to continue these pro bono efforts for another 30 years and beyond to make a positive impact in the community.
Last Minute Holiday Fundraising Strategiesgailperry
This document provides 27 strategies for maximizing year-end fundraising through online appeals and web presence. Some key strategies include sending a 3-part email appeal with reminders, emphasizing donor benefits and impact, promoting gift options and ranges, setting a fundraising goal and deadline, and optimizing the website and donation page for conversions. The document emphasizes testing different themes, being explicit about the ask, and thanking donors for their support.
National Women Build Week is held each year leading up to Mother's Day to recognize the importance of affordable housing for families. Habitat for Humanity of Utah County is participating by having local women volunteer to work on a home being built for the Artanduaga family in Provo from May 4-10, 2013. Olympic gold medalist Noelle Pikus Pace will join the women volunteers to kick off the event. National Women Build Week aims to recruit, educate, and inspire women volunteers to help build affordable housing for families in need. Over 41,000 women nationwide have volunteered in previous National Women Build Weeks.
This document is a newsletter from the River Bend Growth Association that serves businesses in Southwestern Illinois. It highlights several recent ribbon cutting events for new businesses in the area, including Riverbend Family Ministries in Wood River, Divas and Dudes Children's Boutique in Bethalto, and Glenhaven Gardens of Alton, a supportive living facility. It also recognizes Gary Hoggatt Jr. of National Bank in Edwardsville as the Ambassador of the Month for his involvement in chamber events and committees.
Colorado Gives Day is a 24-hour online giving event on December 8, 2010 aimed at raising $1 million for Colorado nonprofits. It was created by Community First Foundation and FirstBank to increase philanthropy in Colorado. Nonprofits must register on the GivingFirst.org website by November 1 or 15 to participate. Donations made on Colorado Gives Day will be proportionally matched from a $250,000 incentive fund provided by FirstBank.
The document summarizes the activities and impact of the Food Bank of Lincoln in 2012. Some key details include:
- The Food Bank distributed over 7 million meals in 2012 across 16 counties in Nebraska.
- Over 125,000 backpacks were distributed to students through the BackPack program.
- An estimated 10,000 individuals were served per week through various distribution programs.
- Over $1.2 million in SNAP (food stamp) benefits were generated.
- The 2012 Campaign Against Hunger by the State of Nebraska employees raised over $110,000 and 45,000 pounds of food to support the Food Bank's operations.
The Water Authority's viewpoint on a Bay-Delta fix, costs associated, and how MWD's commitments to the funding of such a fix may affect the San Diego region.
From September 2013 through June 2014, Steady Family, a coordinated homeless prevention and rapid-rehousing program for the community of Brevard County, Florida, funded principally by BB&T Bank and the Space Coast Association of Realtors through the Brevard Schools Foundation, housed 62 homeless families consisting of 223 people and 142 children.
This report highlights program results and lessons learned.
“The Bottomless Toy Chest,” Birmingham MI, delivers toys to local children to keep their spirits up as they undergo cancer treatments. Meade Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram, Meade Lexus of Lakeside, & Meade Lexus of Southfield are each hosting a Meade Holiday Toy Drive to benefit this organization.
This document provides a resource guide for Dakota County residents. It contains over 30 pages of information on various social services available in the county, including: adult education programs; advocacy groups; chemical dependency treatment; child care; clothing assistance; cultural organizations; dental care; domestic violence support; employment services; financial assistance; food support; furniture assistance; health care; housing assistance; legal aid; mental health services; parenting programs; transportation; and utility assistance. The guide aims to be a comprehensive reference for residents seeking community resources and support.
This document provides information about funding adoption through God's provision and the support of churches and organizations. It discusses how God calls believers to be adopted as his children and promises to generously provide for their needs. It then gives an overview of the costs of adoption and various funding options including grants, loans, tax credits, employer assistance, and fundraising support. Specific organizations that provide funding are listed along with contacts for each. The purpose of funding adoption is to see orphans find homes, families assisted, and the gospel shared through this act of faith.
Giving is powerful. But it's also complex. This presentation looks at some of the stats of the philanthropic sector as well as some science behind giving, fundraising, and marketing for causes.
Kiva is an online platform that allows individuals to lend small amounts of money, starting at $25, to low-income entrepreneurs around the world at 0% interest. Through partnerships with microfinance institutions, Kiva lists loan opportunities that can be browsed like items on a website. Once funded, the loans are disbursed and managed by local partners. Kiva has lent over $1 billion through partnerships in many developing countries, helping over 2 million borrowers start or grow businesses. The presentation outlines Kiva's history and impact, and encourages attendees to get involved through lending, volunteering, or spreading awareness of their work.
Kiva is an online platform that allows individuals to lend small amounts of money, starting at $25, to low-income entrepreneurs around the world at 0% interest. Through partnerships with microfinance institutions, Kiva lists loan opportunities that can be browsed like items on a website. Once funded, the loans are disbursed and managed by local partners. Kiva has lent over $1 billion through partnerships in many developing countries, helping over 2 million borrowers start or grow businesses. The presentation encourages attendees to get involved by making loans, volunteering, or spreading awareness of Kiva's work providing access to capital.
For the Kid in All of Us is a non-profit organization that collects donations of toys, school supplies, and gifts to distribute to underprivileged children in Georgia. Their mission is to brighten the lives of needy children through annual collection events and distributing items to partner organizations that serve this community. They have provided over 22,000 toys and $435,000 in donations to organizations like Easter Seals of North Georgia, AID Atlanta, YouthPride, and Sheltering Arms for Kids.
This document is a 2014-2015 community impact report from Freedom First Federal Credit Union. It summarizes the credit union's partnerships and community development initiatives over those two years. Some of the key initiatives discussed include the West End neighborhood revitalization project, a workforce development loan program with CDS Tractor Trailer Training, the Responsible Rides auto loan and financial education program, affordable housing programs, and various impact banking products designed for low-to-moderate income individuals. The report highlights the successes of these programs and emphasizes Freedom First's collaborative approach through partnerships with local organizations.
United Way of Genesee County funds over 50 programs through more than 30 partner organizations that provide services in basic needs, older adults, strengthening families, child and youth development, and systems change. It invests over $6 million annually in these community programs and services. Donations to United Way stay local and support important initiatives like housing assistance, tax preparation help, attendance court, bone marrow registration, and more to help those in need.
This annual report summarizes Freedom First Credit Union's performance and activities in 2016. It highlights that loans and deposits grew substantially compared to peer averages, with loan balances increasing by 9.26% and deposit balances by 21.59%. The report also details the opening of a new branch focused on business banking and commercial lending in downtown Roanoke. This branch is located in a historically significant building that Freedom First Credit Union renovated in keeping with historic preservation standards.
The document discusses the Chicago Dental Society Foundation (CDSF), which provides grants to improve access to dental care. It summarizes the Foundation's growth in fundraising, programs, and grants from 2009-2012. Key points include that corporate and individual donations and the number of donors have increased each year. The CDSF plans to open its own dental clinic and expand its children's dental health program. The value of the CDSF to the Chicago Dental Society is that it demonstrates commitment to philanthropy, increases credibility, and engages members in volunteer opportunities.
Linda Grant
Colac Region Sub Fund
Advisory Committee
Responsible to the Board for advising
on granting priorities and assisting with
fundraising for the Colac Region Sub
Fund.
Membership: Helen Paatsch (Chair),
Louise Manifold, Caroline Moore,
Laurel Myers, Milton Parlour, Barrie
Baker
Koroit and District Sub Fund
Advisory Committee
Responsible to the Board for advising
on granting priorities and assisting with
fundraising for the Koroit and District
Sub Fund.
Membership: Brian Trotter (Chair),
Gilbert Wilson (resigned May 2014),
Craig Midgley, Wayne Krause, Barrie
B
This document summarizes a congressional briefing on the Center for Working Families (CWF) approach to helping families achieve economic security. It discusses how CWFs bundle employment, income, and financial services to improve outcomes. Data shows that CWF participants have increased income, credit scores, and savings. The approach is flexible and can work through different platforms like community colleges. Mature CWF sites have found direct connections between financial and workforce outcomes, and that systems change requires partnerships. United Way of the Bay Area's SparkPoint Centers use a similar bundled approach and have helped over 7,000 participants, with many making financial progress through increased income, credit scores, savings, and debt reduction. Key lessons are that bundling works
The 2012 Annual Report of Unitus Community Credit Union provides the following information in 3 sentences:
Unitus celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2012 and continued its mission of helping members build wealth through sound management and growth in lending. The credit union originated over $410 million in loans, grew assets by 7.1%, and expanded membership by 4% while maintaining strong capital ratios. The Audit Committee affirmed that Unitus' financial operations and internal controls remain sound based on their review of reports and regulatory compliance activities.
The document outlines efforts to support entrepreneurs in rural South Dakota through hosting a local Entrepreneurship Resource Fair funded by SD Rural Enterprise. It provided $5,000 grants and invited statewide resource providers. It also awarded 8 fellowship opportunities and provided various business training events and resources to over 250 local businesses. The goal was to cultivate and support prosperous entrepreneurs through networking opportunities, mentoring, coaching and developing a supportive culture and shared resources.
The document is the 2014 annual report of the Florida Lions Eye Bank. It summarizes their activities and accomplishments in 2013-2014, including providing corneas and other tissues for over 750 transplants, furnishing tissues for research, and conducting over 3,600 pathology studies. It also profiles Judy Rodgers, whose mother received one of the first cornea transplants from the eye bank in 1963, and who later received glaucoma implants from the eye bank herself in 2009, demonstrating the organization's multi-generational impact in restoring sight.
Our Community Spouse Club Brochure 2012Noel Waterman
The OCSC provided over $33,000 in donations to various charitable organizations in 2012 that support the Fort Riley community, offers social and volunteer activities for members such as luncheons and fundraising events, and encourages all military spouses to join in order to foster friendship and support networks while giving back to the local community.
This document is a newsletter from the River Bend Growth Association that serves businesses in Southwestern Illinois. It highlights several recent ribbon cutting events for new businesses in the area, including Riverbend Family Ministries in Wood River, Divas and Dudes Children's Boutique in Bethalto, and Glenhaven Gardens of Alton, a supportive living facility. It also recognizes Gary Hoggatt Jr. of National Bank in Edwardsville as the Ambassador of the Month for his involvement in chamber events and committees.
Colorado Gives Day is a 24-hour online giving event on December 8, 2010 aimed at raising $1 million for Colorado nonprofits. It was created by Community First Foundation and FirstBank to increase philanthropy in Colorado. Nonprofits must register on the GivingFirst.org website by November 1 or 15 to participate. Donations made on Colorado Gives Day will be proportionally matched from a $250,000 incentive fund provided by FirstBank.
The document summarizes the activities and impact of the Food Bank of Lincoln in 2012. Some key details include:
- The Food Bank distributed over 7 million meals in 2012 across 16 counties in Nebraska.
- Over 125,000 backpacks were distributed to students through the BackPack program.
- An estimated 10,000 individuals were served per week through various distribution programs.
- Over $1.2 million in SNAP (food stamp) benefits were generated.
- The 2012 Campaign Against Hunger by the State of Nebraska employees raised over $110,000 and 45,000 pounds of food to support the Food Bank's operations.
The Water Authority's viewpoint on a Bay-Delta fix, costs associated, and how MWD's commitments to the funding of such a fix may affect the San Diego region.
From September 2013 through June 2014, Steady Family, a coordinated homeless prevention and rapid-rehousing program for the community of Brevard County, Florida, funded principally by BB&T Bank and the Space Coast Association of Realtors through the Brevard Schools Foundation, housed 62 homeless families consisting of 223 people and 142 children.
This report highlights program results and lessons learned.
“The Bottomless Toy Chest,” Birmingham MI, delivers toys to local children to keep their spirits up as they undergo cancer treatments. Meade Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram, Meade Lexus of Lakeside, & Meade Lexus of Southfield are each hosting a Meade Holiday Toy Drive to benefit this organization.
This document provides a resource guide for Dakota County residents. It contains over 30 pages of information on various social services available in the county, including: adult education programs; advocacy groups; chemical dependency treatment; child care; clothing assistance; cultural organizations; dental care; domestic violence support; employment services; financial assistance; food support; furniture assistance; health care; housing assistance; legal aid; mental health services; parenting programs; transportation; and utility assistance. The guide aims to be a comprehensive reference for residents seeking community resources and support.
This document provides information about funding adoption through God's provision and the support of churches and organizations. It discusses how God calls believers to be adopted as his children and promises to generously provide for their needs. It then gives an overview of the costs of adoption and various funding options including grants, loans, tax credits, employer assistance, and fundraising support. Specific organizations that provide funding are listed along with contacts for each. The purpose of funding adoption is to see orphans find homes, families assisted, and the gospel shared through this act of faith.
Giving is powerful. But it's also complex. This presentation looks at some of the stats of the philanthropic sector as well as some science behind giving, fundraising, and marketing for causes.
Kiva is an online platform that allows individuals to lend small amounts of money, starting at $25, to low-income entrepreneurs around the world at 0% interest. Through partnerships with microfinance institutions, Kiva lists loan opportunities that can be browsed like items on a website. Once funded, the loans are disbursed and managed by local partners. Kiva has lent over $1 billion through partnerships in many developing countries, helping over 2 million borrowers start or grow businesses. The presentation outlines Kiva's history and impact, and encourages attendees to get involved through lending, volunteering, or spreading awareness of their work.
Kiva is an online platform that allows individuals to lend small amounts of money, starting at $25, to low-income entrepreneurs around the world at 0% interest. Through partnerships with microfinance institutions, Kiva lists loan opportunities that can be browsed like items on a website. Once funded, the loans are disbursed and managed by local partners. Kiva has lent over $1 billion through partnerships in many developing countries, helping over 2 million borrowers start or grow businesses. The presentation encourages attendees to get involved by making loans, volunteering, or spreading awareness of Kiva's work providing access to capital.
For the Kid in All of Us is a non-profit organization that collects donations of toys, school supplies, and gifts to distribute to underprivileged children in Georgia. Their mission is to brighten the lives of needy children through annual collection events and distributing items to partner organizations that serve this community. They have provided over 22,000 toys and $435,000 in donations to organizations like Easter Seals of North Georgia, AID Atlanta, YouthPride, and Sheltering Arms for Kids.
This document is a 2014-2015 community impact report from Freedom First Federal Credit Union. It summarizes the credit union's partnerships and community development initiatives over those two years. Some of the key initiatives discussed include the West End neighborhood revitalization project, a workforce development loan program with CDS Tractor Trailer Training, the Responsible Rides auto loan and financial education program, affordable housing programs, and various impact banking products designed for low-to-moderate income individuals. The report highlights the successes of these programs and emphasizes Freedom First's collaborative approach through partnerships with local organizations.
United Way of Genesee County funds over 50 programs through more than 30 partner organizations that provide services in basic needs, older adults, strengthening families, child and youth development, and systems change. It invests over $6 million annually in these community programs and services. Donations to United Way stay local and support important initiatives like housing assistance, tax preparation help, attendance court, bone marrow registration, and more to help those in need.
This annual report summarizes Freedom First Credit Union's performance and activities in 2016. It highlights that loans and deposits grew substantially compared to peer averages, with loan balances increasing by 9.26% and deposit balances by 21.59%. The report also details the opening of a new branch focused on business banking and commercial lending in downtown Roanoke. This branch is located in a historically significant building that Freedom First Credit Union renovated in keeping with historic preservation standards.
The document discusses the Chicago Dental Society Foundation (CDSF), which provides grants to improve access to dental care. It summarizes the Foundation's growth in fundraising, programs, and grants from 2009-2012. Key points include that corporate and individual donations and the number of donors have increased each year. The CDSF plans to open its own dental clinic and expand its children's dental health program. The value of the CDSF to the Chicago Dental Society is that it demonstrates commitment to philanthropy, increases credibility, and engages members in volunteer opportunities.
Linda Grant
Colac Region Sub Fund
Advisory Committee
Responsible to the Board for advising
on granting priorities and assisting with
fundraising for the Colac Region Sub
Fund.
Membership: Helen Paatsch (Chair),
Louise Manifold, Caroline Moore,
Laurel Myers, Milton Parlour, Barrie
Baker
Koroit and District Sub Fund
Advisory Committee
Responsible to the Board for advising
on granting priorities and assisting with
fundraising for the Koroit and District
Sub Fund.
Membership: Brian Trotter (Chair),
Gilbert Wilson (resigned May 2014),
Craig Midgley, Wayne Krause, Barrie
B
This document summarizes a congressional briefing on the Center for Working Families (CWF) approach to helping families achieve economic security. It discusses how CWFs bundle employment, income, and financial services to improve outcomes. Data shows that CWF participants have increased income, credit scores, and savings. The approach is flexible and can work through different platforms like community colleges. Mature CWF sites have found direct connections between financial and workforce outcomes, and that systems change requires partnerships. United Way of the Bay Area's SparkPoint Centers use a similar bundled approach and have helped over 7,000 participants, with many making financial progress through increased income, credit scores, savings, and debt reduction. Key lessons are that bundling works
The 2012 Annual Report of Unitus Community Credit Union provides the following information in 3 sentences:
Unitus celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2012 and continued its mission of helping members build wealth through sound management and growth in lending. The credit union originated over $410 million in loans, grew assets by 7.1%, and expanded membership by 4% while maintaining strong capital ratios. The Audit Committee affirmed that Unitus' financial operations and internal controls remain sound based on their review of reports and regulatory compliance activities.
The document outlines efforts to support entrepreneurs in rural South Dakota through hosting a local Entrepreneurship Resource Fair funded by SD Rural Enterprise. It provided $5,000 grants and invited statewide resource providers. It also awarded 8 fellowship opportunities and provided various business training events and resources to over 250 local businesses. The goal was to cultivate and support prosperous entrepreneurs through networking opportunities, mentoring, coaching and developing a supportive culture and shared resources.
The document is the 2014 annual report of the Florida Lions Eye Bank. It summarizes their activities and accomplishments in 2013-2014, including providing corneas and other tissues for over 750 transplants, furnishing tissues for research, and conducting over 3,600 pathology studies. It also profiles Judy Rodgers, whose mother received one of the first cornea transplants from the eye bank in 1963, and who later received glaucoma implants from the eye bank herself in 2009, demonstrating the organization's multi-generational impact in restoring sight.
Our Community Spouse Club Brochure 2012Noel Waterman
The OCSC provided over $33,000 in donations to various charitable organizations in 2012 that support the Fort Riley community, offers social and volunteer activities for members such as luncheons and fundraising events, and encourages all military spouses to join in order to foster friendship and support networks while giving back to the local community.
The Rotary Club of Parramatta City newsletter provides information on upcoming events and initiatives of the club. It announces that as of July 2011, members will no longer have club lunches and functions charged to their accounts, and will instead use credit cards or cash. It also summarizes the club's visioning process to improve meetings and engagement. Upcoming events highlighted include a PhD scholars event, Red Shield Appeal door knocking, and the Australian Rotary Race Day. International service projects on polio eradication are also summarized, including fundraising efforts by Rotary alumni and participation by GSE teams in National Immunization Days in India.
The document discusses the history and use of the Mobile Eye Screening Unit (MESU) by the West Virginia Lions Sight Conservation Foundation, noting that after over a decade of service screening eyes across West Virginia, the aging vehicle was sold so its components could continue aiding others through a religious organization; it also provides updates on vision screenings at events like the state fair organized by Lions clubs, and financial reports on sight and hearing expenses covered by the Foundation for those in need.
Madison Festivals, Inc. (MFI) is a non-profit organization incorporated in 1993 to organize charitable events in Madison, Wisconsin. MFI's flagship event is Taste of Madison, a food festival that has been held since 1983 and draws over 150,000 people. Other events include the Madison Marathon and Kids Expo. MFI contracts with Purple Door Productions to manage the events. Revenue comes from sponsorships, food/beverage sales, and registration fees. MFI donates proceeds to charitable partners like United Cerebral Palsy and the American Cancer Society. In 2009, MFI had over 150 benefiting charities and non-profits.
The document is the 2014 annual report for Aurora Schools Federal Credit Union (ASFCU). It summarizes that in 2014 ASFCU reached $100 million in total assets, provided new mobile and online services to members, and emphasized security of members' financial accounts. It also describes community involvement through scholarships and document shredding events. Financially, ASFCU had strong loan growth and net income compared to peers in 2014.
Red Frog Events is a company founded in 2007 by Illinois State University alumnus Joe Reynolds that has experienced tremendous growth organizing obstacle running races and city-wide adventure races. The company has hired several other ISU graduates to work in key roles and emphasizes a fun, alternative work culture with benefits like unlimited vacation, weekly company activities, and fully paid employee sabbaticals. Red Frog recently moved to a new office space, Camp Red Frog, designed to be environmentally friendly and reflect the company's unique culture through features like a slide and rock climbing wall. The company has experienced success through its commitment to customer service and building lasting relationships with participants.
David Nijhawan, a Business Banking Officer at Old National Bank, has been chosen as a finalist for Indy's Best and Brightest in Banking for the second year in a row. The award program honors 100 outstanding young professionals aged 40 and under who are making their mark in Central Indiana. All 100 finalists will be recognized at an award dinner on September 23, 2009. Nijhawan specializes in meeting the needs of attorneys, medical professionals, and accountants at Old National Bank. He is also involved in cycling fundraising events and is an avid traveler.
The Chicago Dental Society Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the Chicago Dental Society established in 2006. It supports dental education and access to care programs through fundraising, grants, and volunteer opportunities for dentists. The Foundation has grown its donor base significantly since 2008 and provides grants to local organizations to expand oral healthcare, including plans to reopen a dental clinic in DuPage County.
The document provides information about the Willamette Chapter of Credit Unions including:
- The chapter represents credit unions in Oregon's Willamette region and provides networking and educational opportunities for employees and volunteers.
- The board of directors for the chapter is listed along with contact information.
- An upcoming chapter dinner meeting is announced for January 19th featuring a speaker from BRING Recycling discussing their Re:Think program.
- A community corner highlights various credit union activities like fundraising efforts and programs to support local organizations.
Over 200 people attended the 5th Annual Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce State of the Community Luncheon held today in Ovation Hall of Odawa Casino Resort. This event was sponsored by Chase. We send special thanks to our speakers; Dr. John Scholten, Chris Etienne, Reezie DeVet and Carlin Smith. We also thank Dan Ledingham, who serves as Chairman of the State of the Community Luncheon
The document describes several existing Optimist Clubs in Idaho and the community projects they support, such as youth sports programs, food drives, and youth recognition awards. It also provides information about starting a new Optimist Club, including the projects, members, officers, and fees needed. Optimist Clubs focus on volunteering and community service projects that benefit and recognize children.
This document summarizes the generous support provided to the Lee's Summit Educational Foundation in the 2013-14 year through various donors and fundraising events. Nearly 18,000 students benefited from donor gifts which funded classroom grants, Chromebook technology, scholarships and other educational programs. It highlights the continued funding of Chromebooks for students, classroom grants for teachers, scholarships, and growing an endowment fund to support future students.
This document provides information about an upcoming investment impact presentation being held by the Oakville Community Foundation on April 23rd, 2014. The presentation will discuss the foundation's performance and investments, and feature a keynote speaker from CI Investments Inc. The foundation aims to strengthen the Oakville community through effective management of donations and leadership. It issued over 400 grants in 2013 to support local and other communities. The presentation agenda outlines the scheduled events and speakers.
Gary G. Abud Jr. is an educator who has experience as a principal, teacher, instructional coach, and educational consultant. His background includes over 15 years working in K-12 education, with experiences in both teaching and administration. He has a PhD in curriculum and instruction and provides professional development and consulting services to schools.
This study aimed to identify predictors of rapid progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD) using data from a large CKD clinic. The study found that lower initial systolic blood pressure, advanced age at the initial clinic visit, and longer duration of treatment at the clinic were associated with slower CKD progression. However, the study results contradicted previous findings that factors like proteinuria, ACE inhibitor use, diabetes, and initial anemia predict progression. The authors believe this may be due to survivor bias, as patients who died or started dialysis were not captured, and plan to re-examine the data to avoid this error.
American Society of Nephrology Presentation 2006Gary Abud Jr
CKD clinics provide comprehensive care for patients with renal disease. A study of a CKD clinic found that over time in the clinic:
1) Patients experienced improvements in blood pressure, anemia, and lipid profiles. Anemia decreased from 34% to 21% and use of ESAs increased. Statin use and LDL levels improved.
2) Hyperparathyroidism was not improved, though treatment intensified.
3) Renal function decline slowed compared to historical controls, with the average GFR decreasing only 0.19 mL/min/year.
3 Ways to Ramp Up Your Science Instruction! [WORKSHOP]Gary Abud Jr
This is a half-day workshop on implementing student-centered practices in the secondary science classroom. The topics include inquiry-based instructional design, visible thinking routines, and talk moves for productive classroom discussion.
During the week leading up to Valentine’s Day, educators around the country are sharing their love of teaching with a blog post, tweet, picture or video and uniting with the hashtag #LoveTeaching. For more information, visit: http://j.mp/loveteaching
30 elementary, middle, and high school students came together to animate their ideas in front of a live audience in a series of short and inspiring talks. The concept of the Nspire Talks is a charity event to give kids the stage and microphone to add their voice to the collective conversation and inspire others. Speeches are no more than five minutes and cover a wide range of topics. All talks answered the question: "What's your vision for ...?"
This year's event benefitted the Michigan Eye Bank and raised awareness of the impact of the Organ Donor Registry.
Gary G. Abud, Jr. was named the 2014 Michigan Teacher of the Year. He teaches science in the Grosse Pointe Public Schools and advocates for education in Michigan under the Twitter handle @mr_abud. He also runs a website that provides STEM training for Michigan teachers through an organization called mimodelinginstruction.org.
Engineering Your Classroom Brand in 8 StepsGary Abud Jr
The document discusses how to engineer a "classroom brand" in eight steps: 1) Write an experience sentence to focus the brand; 2) Design a logo; 3) Create a hashtag; 4) Establish a mantra; 5) Develop student norms and values; 6) Create paraphernalia like shirts; 7) Make the brand ubiquitous in the classroom; 8) Obtain feedback from students on the brand. It argues that branding is powerful and pervasive in culture and can be applied to classrooms to develop student culture and climate.
Before, Change, After (BCA) Tables for StoichiometryGary Abud Jr
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Students will compete in a cardboard boat regatta on April 29th at Grosse Pointe North Pool where they will demonstrate their physics knowledge by racing boats they constructed out of cardboard, with timed heats and awards judging to celebrate their accomplishments in applying physics principles to a practical challenge.
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Title: Sense of Smell
Presenter: Dr. Faiza, Assistant Professor of Physiology
Qualifications:
MBBS (Best Graduate, AIMC Lahore)
FCPS Physiology
ICMT, CHPE, DHPE (STMU)
MPH (GC University, Faisalabad)
MBA (Virtual University of Pakistan)
Learning Objectives:
Describe the primary categories of smells and the concept of odor blindness.
Explain the structure and location of the olfactory membrane and mucosa, including the types and roles of cells involved in olfaction.
Describe the pathway and mechanisms of olfactory signal transmission from the olfactory receptors to the brain.
Illustrate the biochemical cascade triggered by odorant binding to olfactory receptors, including the role of G-proteins and second messengers in generating an action potential.
Identify different types of olfactory disorders such as anosmia, hyposmia, hyperosmia, and dysosmia, including their potential causes.
Key Topics:
Olfactory Genes:
3% of the human genome accounts for olfactory genes.
400 genes for odorant receptors.
Olfactory Membrane:
Located in the superior part of the nasal cavity.
Medially: Folds downward along the superior septum.
Laterally: Folds over the superior turbinate and upper surface of the middle turbinate.
Total surface area: 5-10 square centimeters.
Olfactory Mucosa:
Olfactory Cells: Bipolar nerve cells derived from the CNS (100 million), with 4-25 olfactory cilia per cell.
Sustentacular Cells: Produce mucus and maintain ionic and molecular environment.
Basal Cells: Replace worn-out olfactory cells with an average lifespan of 1-2 months.
Bowman’s Gland: Secretes mucus.
Stimulation of Olfactory Cells:
Odorant dissolves in mucus and attaches to receptors on olfactory cilia.
Involves a cascade effect through G-proteins and second messengers, leading to depolarization and action potential generation in the olfactory nerve.
Quality of a Good Odorant:
Small (3-20 Carbon atoms), volatile, water-soluble, and lipid-soluble.
Facilitated by odorant-binding proteins in mucus.
Membrane Potential and Action Potential:
Resting membrane potential: -55mV.
Action potential frequency in the olfactory nerve increases with odorant strength.
Adaptation Towards the Sense of Smell:
Rapid adaptation within the first second, with further slow adaptation.
Psychological adaptation greater than receptor adaptation, involving feedback inhibition from the central nervous system.
Primary Sensations of Smell:
Camphoraceous, Musky, Floral, Pepperminty, Ethereal, Pungent, Putrid.
Odor Detection Threshold:
Examples: Hydrogen sulfide (0.0005 ppm), Methyl-mercaptan (0.002 ppm).
Some toxic substances are odorless at lethal concentrations.
Characteristics of Smell:
Odor blindness for single substances due to lack of appropriate receptor protein.
Behavioral and emotional influences of smell.
Transmission of Olfactory Signals:
From olfactory cells to glomeruli in the olfactory bulb, involving lateral inhibition.
Primitive, less old, and new olfactory systems with different path
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Title: Sense of Taste
Presenter: Dr. Faiza, Assistant Professor of Physiology
Qualifications:
MBBS (Best Graduate, AIMC Lahore)
FCPS Physiology
ICMT, CHPE, DHPE (STMU)
MPH (GC University, Faisalabad)
MBA (Virtual University of Pakistan)
Learning Objectives:
Describe the structure and function of taste buds.
Describe the relationship between the taste threshold and taste index of common substances.
Explain the chemical basis and signal transduction of taste perception for each type of primary taste sensation.
Recognize different abnormalities of taste perception and their causes.
Key Topics:
Significance of Taste Sensation:
Differentiation between pleasant and harmful food
Influence on behavior
Selection of food based on metabolic needs
Receptors of Taste:
Taste buds on the tongue
Influence of sense of smell, texture of food, and pain stimulation (e.g., by pepper)
Primary and Secondary Taste Sensations:
Primary taste sensations: Sweet, Sour, Salty, Bitter, Umami
Chemical basis and signal transduction mechanisms for each taste
Taste Threshold and Index:
Taste threshold values for Sweet (sucrose), Salty (NaCl), Sour (HCl), and Bitter (Quinine)
Taste index relationship: Inversely proportional to taste threshold
Taste Blindness:
Inability to taste certain substances, particularly thiourea compounds
Example: Phenylthiocarbamide
Structure and Function of Taste Buds:
Composition: Epithelial cells, Sustentacular/Supporting cells, Taste cells, Basal cells
Features: Taste pores, Taste hairs/microvilli, and Taste nerve fibers
Location of Taste Buds:
Found in papillae of the tongue (Fungiform, Circumvallate, Foliate)
Also present on the palate, tonsillar pillars, epiglottis, and proximal esophagus
Mechanism of Taste Stimulation:
Interaction of taste substances with receptors on microvilli
Signal transduction pathways for Umami, Sweet, Bitter, Sour, and Salty tastes
Taste Sensitivity and Adaptation:
Decrease in sensitivity with age
Rapid adaptation of taste sensation
Role of Saliva in Taste:
Dissolution of tastants to reach receptors
Washing away the stimulus
Taste Preferences and Aversions:
Mechanisms behind taste preference and aversion
Influence of receptors and neural pathways
Impact of Sensory Nerve Damage:
Degeneration of taste buds if the sensory nerve fiber is cut
Abnormalities of Taste Detection:
Conditions: Ageusia, Hypogeusia, Dysgeusia (parageusia)
Causes: Nerve damage, neurological disorders, infections, poor oral hygiene, adverse drug effects, deficiencies, aging, tobacco use, altered neurotransmitter levels
Neurotransmitters and Taste Threshold:
Effects of serotonin (5-HT) and norepinephrine (NE) on taste sensitivity
Supertasters:
25% of the population with heightened sensitivity to taste, especially bitterness
Increased number of fungiform papillae
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Learning objectives:
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5. Describe the cough and sneeze reflexes
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Vision Fall Winter 2008 Issue
1. VISION
Fall/Winter, 2008
CarrIe’s LegaCy
When Carrie Jane smith became
an eye and tissue donor, her family
turned tragedy into hope.
Inside:
I Joined! The Eye-Bank gears up to make Faith communities engage in Donor
a big difference in state Donor Registry Sabbath
participation
Cornea transplant recipient’s passion
Illinois Eye-Bank supplies eye tissue for for biking raises funds for the Michigan
humanitarian mission to Sudan Eye-Bank
Golf Outings benefit the Illinois Eye-Bank A Night for Sight and other upcoming
and the Michigan Eye-Bank events
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2. VISION
A Publication of Midwest Eye-Banks
dan reynoLds
Communications Manager
stePhanIe tossey
Communications Associate
aMeLIa skIMIn
Staff Journalist
MIdWest eye-Banks
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Main Line: (734) 780-2100
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Scenes from the Green
Corporate Tissue Distribution Hotline:
(734) 780-2101
www.midwesteyebanks.org
ILLInoIs eye-Bank
Illinois Eye-Bank hosts 11th Annual Golf Outing
A Division of Midwest Eye-Banks
547 West Jackson Blvd., Suite 600
Chicago, IL 60661
Toll-Free: (800) 548-4703
Main Line: (312) 706-6750 Successful executives have always known that golf means
Administrative Fax: (312) 706-6760 business. A day on the golf course is often as crucial as a day at
Laboratory Fax: (312) 706-6761 the office. Competition can be fierce, but subtle; the winners
www.illinoiseyebank.org keep their cool as they keep score.
In the case of the Illinois Eye-Bank’s annual Golf Outing, golf
ILLInoIs eye-Bank, Watson gaILey
means fundraising… and the winners are the vision-impaired
A Division of Midwest Eye-Banks
people who will ultimately get the help they need because of the
1717 R.T. Dunn Drive, Unit 201-7
funds raised by this charitable event.
Bloomington, IL 61701
Toll-Free: (800) 548-4703 “The money we raise supports our research and education
Main Line: (312) 706-6770 programs,” says Chuck Pivoney, Midwest Eye-Banks’ Chief
Fax: (309) 828-6347 Operating Officer, and head of the Eye-Bank’s Illinois
www.illinoiseyebank.org operations. “We also use this funding to help people who
couldn’t otherwise afford a transplant when the need arises.”
LIons eye Bank of neW Jersey
The course at the prestigious Inverness Golf Club, which
A Subsidiary of Midwest Eye-Banks
hosted the outing, was designed in the ‘20s, although both the
841 Mountain Avenue
course and the clubhouse have been substantially updated and
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renovated in recent years. The outing also featured dinner and a
Toll-Free: (800) 653-9379
silent auction.
Main Line: (973) 921-1222
Fax: (973) 921-1221
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MIChIgan eye-Bank
A Division of Midwest Eye-Banks
4889 Venture Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Toll-Free: (800) 247-7250
Main Line: (734) 780-2100
Administrative Fax: (734) 780-2143
Laboratory Fax: (734) 780-2111
www.michiganeyebank.org
Midwest Eye-Banks is a 501(c)(3), independent, not-
for-profit organization dedicated to the restoration
of sight. Through our locations in Illinois, Michigan
and New Jersey, we recover, evaluate and distribute
eye tissue for transplantation. Our Eye and Vision
Research Program supports research into the causes
and cures of blinding eye conditions. We also provide
public and professional education on topics related to
eye, organ and tissue donation.
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3. Lions Golf Benefit
Commemorates
20th Anniversary
with “20/20” Outing
The Michigan Eye-Bank was both benefactor and beneficiary of the Ann Arbor (Host) Lions’ 20th
Annual Golf Benefit, held in July at the prestigious and private University of Michigan Golf Course in
Ann Arbor.
This year’s benefit was special for many reasons, according to Dan Reynolds, the Eye-Bank’s
Communications Manager and active member of the Ann Arbor (Host) Lions.
“The 2008 outing was an expression of the long-standing partnership between the Lions and the Michigan
Eye-Bank,” he says. “A number of dedicated Eye-Bank staff members pitched in to help organize the
event, and to volunteer at the golf course. And, in turn, the Lions Club agreed that proceeds should be
used to support the Eye-Bank’s mission.” The Ann Arbor (Host) Lions Club was directly responsible for
originating the Michigan Eye-Bank in 1957.
In addition to signifying clarity of vision and restored sight, the golf benefit’s “20/20” theme was
meaningful for other reasons. “It was the 20th anniversary of the event, and our goal was to raise twenty
thousand dollars,” Reynolds explains. “Although we were unable to reach that goal, we were able to keep
the event alive for the Lions Club and for the many charities it supports, including the Eye-Bank.”
Reynolds cites a difficult Michigan economy and
holiday scheduling conflicts as likely reasons for the
modest participation level, but he says the outlook is
bright for next year. The 2009 Golf Outing will take
place earlier in the season – Monday, June 22 – to
avoid conflicts with the Fourth of July holiday. “We
are also giving serious consideration to restructuring
the event… to encourage participation by lowering
golfer fees,” Reynolds adds. “The Lions have to
stay competitive with other charities and less costly
outings, but we do want to continue offering people
the opportunity to golf at this great course.”
To learn more about the Ann Arbor (Host) Lions
Club and its annual Golf Benefit, or for information
about joining your local Lions Club, contact the
Longtime Michigan eye-Bank volunteer and Eye-Bank’s Community Engagement Manager at
cornea transplant recipient Patrick Pruitt tells
(800) 247-7250, ext. 135.
his own story, reminding golfers that their
participation supports the sight-restoring
mission of the Lions and the eye-Bank.
The 21st Annual Ann Arbor (Host) Lions Golf Benefit
takes place Monday, June 22nd, 2009.
Precious cargo
Illinois Eye-Bank supplies eye tissue for
humanitarian mission to Sudan
Chicago-based ophthalmologist Dr. Richard Gieser has traveled all over the world to perform
vision-saving surgeries and offer training to local doctors. However, he also has another role
that may sound less prestigious, but is just as important: courier.
Gieser, who specializes in retinal-vitreous disease, has transported corneas donated by the
Illinois Eye-Bank and several others to Sudan for transplantation on six separate occasions.
His most recent trip was in May of this year. On that trip, he brought 20 corneas donated by
the Illinois Eye-Bank.
The Eye-Bank’s single gift of 20
“The trip was uneventful
in that security did not ask
corneas matched the total number
to open the box,” Gieser of eye tissue the country had
wrote in a thank you note
to Midwest Eye-Banks
received in all of 2007.
President and CEO Kevin Ross. “I always get unusual glances when walking through the
Left to right: drs. salim and nabila with dr. richard gieser, on a humanitarian mission
airport carrying a box that says ‘Human Eye Tissue’.”
to sudan in october, 2007. Midwest eye-Banks provided eight corneas for this trip, and
then provided 20 more corneas for the following trip in May, 2008.
In Sudan, Gieser was greeted by Dr. Nabila, an ophthalmologist in Khartoum, who distributed
the eye tissue to four local corneal specialists. Within 36 hours, the corneas Gieser had carried He hopes to return to Sudan, one of more than a dozen countries he has visited to share his
with him from Chicago were transplanted, offering the hope of restored vision to 20 Sudanese medical expertise, in January. Gieser has spent between two and six weeks abroad every year
people. since 1975. He chooses his locations based on where he thinks his skills can do the most good,
and he only goes to places where he has been invited.
According to Gieser, the need for corneas in the area is great because some local religious
leaders tell their followers that if they donate their deceased family members’ eyes for “In America, we have so much,” he says. “I think we’re all supposed to give, and the most
transplant, they won’t have eyes in heaven. Hundreds of people are on the waiting list for precious thing we have to give is time.”
corneas. The Eye-Bank’s single gift of 20 corneas matched the total number of eyes tissue the
country had received in all of 2007. “I cannot thank the Eye-Bank enough,” says Gieser.
Fall/Winter, 2008 | V I S I O N | Page 3
4. MIDWEST EYE-BANKS
Eye-Bank volunteers take Donor Registry message to the streets
When the Donate Life Coalition of Michigan challenged the leaders of member The campaign, launched by Midwest
organizations to offer their own resources to promote organ donation, Midwest Eye-Banks Eye-Banks this summer, is a grass-roots
CEO Kevin Ross was inspired by the history of the Eye-Bank, and met the challenge head- initiative to get the word out about the
on. importance of signing up on your state’s
organ donor registry. By putting your
“Kevin’s bold offer…was to do all that he could to engage the Lions in promoting the name on the Illinois, Michigan or New
Organ Donor Registry,” says Lisa Langley, Midwest Eye-Banks Community Engagement Jersey Donor Registry, you give first-
Manager. person consent to donate your organs
upon your death, instead of leaving the
In a way, it was history revisited. When the Michigan Eye-Bank was formed in 1957, decision to relatives.
local Lions Clubs were asked to go into their communities and talk about the Eye-Bank’s
“We’ve reached the point as a society where
mission. It was a difficult task because cornea
transplants were still new, and other types the eye-Bank works with motor vehicle and secretary
this needs to develop from something that a
of transplants were still years in the future. of state offices throughout its service area to
Plus, cornea transplants dealt with two taboo encourage participation in state donor registries.
issues: death and touching people’s eyes.
“Allowing somebody into that sacred space
took more than just medicine,” says Ross. “It
few people think about to something that we A major component of the I Joined! initiative is
the training it offers people – chiefly Lions Club
took the Lions Clubs saying it was something
we ought to do.”
all stand ready to do for each other.” members, during this initial phase – to go out
into their communities and give presentations
about joining the Donor Registry.
It was a successful
campaign; in the “We’ve reached the point as a society where this needs to develop from something that a few
years since the Lions people think about to something that we all stand ready to do for each other,” Ross added.
of Michigan first By training community members to give presentations, awareness of organ donor registries
teamed up with the can grow exponentially – it’s not just one person telling one person, it’s one person reaching
Michigan Eye-Bank, a whole group.
cornea transplants
At the training session, presenters are given kits to take with them when they give
have become the most
presentations within their own community groups. The kit includes a Presenter’s Guide
common type of
with background information on the state Donor Registry, as well as tips on how to give
transplant operation
the presentation. It also includes I Joined! literature to be handed out, a special DVD to
performed in the
Midwest eye-Banks’ Board of directors is taking an active role in encourage Donor Registry participation, giveaway items, even an I Joined! shirt to wear
United States.
promoting I Joined! within their own communities. while presenting. Donor registration forms are also provided, where available. On top of
that, the Eye-Bank will offer a limited number of audio-visual kits, including portable DVD
“Fifty years later, we’re asking the Lions to get out there and rally their communities
projectors and screens, to its presenters.
again,” says Langley. Only this time, the campaign will encompass all of the areas served
by Midwest Eye-Banks – not only in Michigan, but also in New Jersey and Illinois.
The Illinois Eye-Bank, the Lions Eye Bank of New Jersey and the Michigan Eye-Bank set
Its name: “I Joined!”
their own goals for the program, as detailed on the next page.
What is the New Jersey Hero Act?
The New Jersey Hero Act was signed into law on July 22, 2008 by Senate join the registry, as a condition of receiving or renewing their driver’s licenses.
President and acting Gov. Richard Codey, making New Jersey the first state in
the union to advocate that its residents have the fundamental responsibility to As an educational component of the Hero Act, each public high school
choose whether to help save another person’s life through organ donation. in New Jersey will be required to ensure that information about organ and
tissue donation is included in the Core Curriculum Content Standards for
The legislation changes the state’s previous policy toward organ donation from Comprehensive Health and Physical Education, for grades 9-12, starting with the
one of general support to one of advocacy, encouraging positive donation 2009-2010 academic year.
decisions as vital to saving more lives.
Starting that same school year, public colleges and universities will also be
The Hero Act creates a more dynamic and comprehensive public policy in required to provide similar information to students, either through health services
regards to organ and tissue donation and includes mandated decisional and or as part of the curriculum. New Jersey medical schools and professional
educational components. Under the Hero Act, New Jersey residents have the nursing programs’ curricula will include required instruction on eye, organ and
right to register as eye, organ and tissue donors when receiving and renewing tissue donation and recovery. Similar training will be offered for continuing
their driver’s licenses or state identification cards. education credit to doctors and nurses.
The Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) must also provide an online portal Physicians licensed prior to the Hero Act will be encouraged to complete
for residents to register as donors by April, 2009. Paper donor cards must be an online, credit-based course within three years. Nurses will be required to
available at MVC offices by July, 2009. Once received, both online and paper complete an online, one credit hour course within three years in order to be
submissions must be immediately incorporated into the Donate Life NJ Registry. relicensed.
Also by July, 2009, the Donate Life NJ Registry Web site and the MVC’s official
Web site will provide links for people to make voluntary contributions to the Lions Eye Bank of New Jersey Executive Director Margaret Chaplin is expecting
Organ and Tissue Donor Awareness Education Fund. the number of first-person consent donors to increase as a result of the Hero Act.
“I think that down the road, it will help to make organ donation part of the norm
Additionally, starting in five years, all New Jersey drivers will review basic facts rather than the exception, since everyone who goes to renew his or her license
about the organ donation decision and its impact prior to deciding whether to will be asked about their donation decision,” Chaplin says.
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5. D E D I C AT E D T O T H E R E S T O R AT I O N O F S I G H T
Quick Facts about Donor
Michigan Eye-Bank Registration in Illinois,
The Michigan Eye-Bank trained its first group of presenters – Eye-Bank staff members and Lions Club members – in Michigan and New Jersey
August. The Michigan Eye-Bank’s goal is to present I Joined! to all 562 Lions, Lioness and Leo clubs throughout the
state by the end of 2009.
MICH
IGAN
ILLINOIS
Michigan Lions Clubs who have 100 percent of their members document their organ donation EYE-B
ANK
A law, effective Jan. 1, 2006, makes a
wishes will receive a special “100% Club” patch for the club to display. Documentation can either person’s wishes to be a donor legally
be made by joining the Michigan Organ Donor Registry, or by creating a valid document of gift, binding. To ensure that your wishes are
followed, you must join the new registry.
stating individual gifts or restrictions, which could include the desire not to be a donor.
2008
- 200 Illinois Donor Registry
9
www.ilsos.gov/organdonorregister/
Lions Eye Bank of New Jersey
The Lions Eye Bank of New Jersey faces a unique challenge in that residents are not yet able to join the New Jersey
registry online. (The Hero Act will change this, see preceding page for more information.)
“We have to tell (people) to go to the Motor Vehicle Commission office,” explains Margaret Chaplin, Executive
MICHIGAN
Director of the Lions Eye Bank of New Jersey. In lieu of an online Donor Registry portal, people can also sign up
Laws effective Jan. 1, 2007 require the
online for notification about when an online registry will become available. Department of State to inform anyone
applying for a driver’s license or state ID
Twenty-four percent of New Jersey drivers have joined the Donor Registry when renewing their driver’s license at a card about the Michigan Organ Donor
Registry. The department also must place a
state MVC office. Unfortunately, if a person is not renewing his or her driver’s license when he or she goes to join the heart insignia on the driver’s license or state
Registry, there’s an $11 fee to make a change to the license. The Lions Eye Bank of New Jersey has made it a goal to ID card of anyone who enrolls on the registry
reach all Lions Clubs in the state by end of 2010, to ask for their help in increasing Donor Registry participation. The to designate his or her wishes to be an organ
donor. If you don’t have a heart sticker, you
recently-passed New Jersey Hero Act will help with this goal. must sign up on the new registry.
Under the Hero Act, in five years, all New Jersey residents applying for or renewing a driver’s license will review basic
Michigan Organ Donor Registry
facts about organ donation prior to deciding whether to join the Registry. The Hero Act also dictates that the state must www.giftoflifemichigan.org/showusyourheart/
provide online registration for donors that will be immediately incorporated into the Donate Life New Jersey Registry
by July, 2009.
NEW JERSEY
Another important component of the Hero Act is its mandate that public high schools must educate their students
Legislation since 1998 provides that
about organ donation, starting with the 2009-2010 school year. Chaplin believes this will help I Joined! in the future.
documented intent of a person to donate
organs or tissues upon death shall not
“By the time I Joined! reaches (current high school students), they’ll already know about organ donation,” she explains. be revoked by any person otherwise
designated to consent to such donation. For
more information on the new New Jersey
Illinois Eye-Bank and Illinois Eye-Bank, Watson Gailey Hero Act, see story on page 4.
New Jersey Donor Registry
In Illinois, which has the fastest growing donor registry in the country, the Illinois Eye-Bank and the Illinois Eye-Bank, Not yet available online. Sign up for updates
Watson Gailey have set a goal to reach 36 Lions Clubs, as well as other community organizations, by the end of 2009. at www.donatelifenj.org/online-form/index.cfm
Be sure to join the Donor Registry during your
According to Midwest Eye-Banks Chief Operating Officer Chuck Pivoney, because the relationship between the next visit to a New Jersey MVC Offce.
Illinois Eye-Bank and the local Lions Clubs is not yet as strong as in Michigan and New Jersey, the goal is more modest.
Pivoney expects that I Joined! will help build the relationship.
“This project is an opportunity to engage Illinois Lions with Eye-Bank efforts,” he explains.
JOIN NOW!
Visit our I Joined!
Although Lions are among the first to carry the I Joined! program into their own communities, the program can be home page today at
given by anyone, to any community group. For more information on becoming an I Joined! presenter, contact Lisa www.IJoined.org
Langley, the Eye-Bank’s Community Engagement Manager, at (800) 247-7250, ext. 135, or lisa@midwesteyebanks.org.
for a quick link to join
your own state’s
Donor Registry.
National Donor Sabbath
Eye-Bank offers guidelines for religious leaders
Every major religion in the United States accepts eye, organ and tissue The guide is part of a joint effort between the Michigan Eye-Bank, Gift of
donation as a good and charitable thing, but not everybody knows Life Michigan and the Donate Life Coalition of Michigan to raise awareness
that. about National Donor Sabbath.
“Some people are uninformed; they’re not sure how their faith The Lions Eye Bank of New Jersey (LEBNJ) also has plans for National Donor
feels about eye, organ and tissue donation,” says Lisa Langley, Sabbath.
Community Engagement Manager for Midwest Eye-Banks.
“We will be sending out a joint letter with the New Jersey Organ and
To help people better understand where their religion stands Tissue Sharing Network to approximately 400 faith leaders, as well as to
on the issue of donation, the transplant community teams the New Jersey Council of Churches, New Jersey Catholic Conference
up with the religious community every year for National and other religious affiliations, encouraging them to participate
Donor Sabbath. This year, National Donor Sabbath will be in discussions on donation with their congregants,” says Margaret
recognized November 14-16. Chaplin, Executive Director of the Lions Eye Bank of New Jersey.
For the past several years, the Michigan Eye-Bank has Additionally, LEBNJ is planning to have a presence at local places of
created a resource guide for clergy to use during worship to get the word out about organ donation.
National Donor Sabbath to address eye, organ and
tissue donation. The guide includes sample sermons, To request a copy of An Organ, Tissue and Eye Donor Resource Guide
scriptures, texts, inspirations, different theological for Faith Leaders for your faith leader, contact Lisa Langley at (800) 247-
viewpoints on donation, frequently asked questions and 7250, ext. 135, or lisa@midwesteyebanks.org.
facts about donation.
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6. MIDWEST EYE-BANKS
RED SHOE
LEGACY
Parents keep donor’s memory alive
eye and tissue donor Carrie smith
Carrie Jane Smith was only 28 when she committed suicide in May, 2002. was an avid runner. her passion
for running, and her trademark red
shoes, were the inspiration for the
She had been diagnosed with depression that she experienced on and off for years. Still, she red shoe run, a successful annual
managed to get a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology – an off-shoot of physical therapy that fundraiser in rockford, Illinois.
involves muscle motion and athletic training – from the University of Wisconsin. She went
on to receive a Masters of Science Degree from the University of Illinois, Chicago. At the After two months of exchanging letters, Helen and her daughter did meet the Smiths. They
time of her death, she was working for the University of Illinois’ neurology department, were invited to the Smith family’s annual picnic, an event held every summer at a state park
researching Parkinsonism, the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. She was also employed by near Rockford. It had been stormy, but when they met, the rain stopped. The family learned
the Arthritis Foundation. that Helen had received Carrie’s cornea on the day of Carrie’s funeral.
“It takes a lot of courage for people to accomplish what she accomplished, while still, at Charles looked into Helen’s eyes, “…hoping to see some reflection of Carrie,” he
times, struggling against depression,” says Carrie’s father, Charles Smith. remembers. “It’s a comforting imagination for the moment. You don’t see Carrie, but your
imagination runs wild.”
Carrie had told her parents that she wanted to be an organ donor. She had also signed her
driver’s license to indicate her wishes. Before Carrie’s death, Charles and his wife, Bobbi, Helen told the Smiths that she thinks of them as her additional family. “I think it’s a valuable
notified the hospital personnel of Carrie’s choice. Carrie’s corneas and certain tissues were experience to communicate with the donor family and the recipient family,” Charles says.
determined to be suitable for transplantation, even though her other organs were not. When “They both benefit from that kind of connection. Anything that connects us back to Carrie
the Smiths left the hospital, they were hopeful that their daughter would be a cornea and is comforting and useful. And right at that time, the grief was still very intense.”
tissue donor.
To help deal with their grief, the Smiths also organized a memorial non-profit 5K race in
“Donating has softened our grief at times,” says Charles. “Knowing how much Carrie had honor of Carrie, an avid runner and triathlete. They named the race the Red Shoe Run for
emphasized her desire to contribute that way, donating is a continuation of Carrie’s legacy – Donor Awareness because of the red shoes Carrie always wore.
her nature. It’s comforting.”
The Smiths met Jan Eschen of Donate Life Illinois and she put them in touch with her
Two people received Carrie’s corneas, and as many as 20 others received her tissues. One of friend, Barb Berman, a long-time run organizer who had experience organizing fundraising
the people who received a cornea from Carrie was Helen Slusher who, at age 76, still drove events for the Arthritis Foundation. Fundraising was a new experience for the Smiths –
herself between Glen Ellyn, Illinois and her winter home in Arizona each year. Helen knew Charles is a retired physician, and Bobbi is a nurse manager.
she needed to do something about her vision when she couldn’t pass her driver’s test.
With guidance from Berman, they joined forces with the local running club and found
sponsors, including the Illinois Eye-Bank, the Gift of Hope Organ and Tissue Donor
Network, the Rock River Valley Blood Center and the National Marrow Donor Program.
In the years since it began, the race has grown to 400 runners and walkers who pay entry
fees and gather donations. This year, the Red Shoe Run raised $32,000. Helen, her husband,
Floyd, and her daughter Linda attended the first Red Shoe Run event. At the inaugural
event, which had 250 participants between the ages of six and 70, Helen shared her story
with the crowd. Even runners who had finished the race stayed after to hear Helen’s tale.
The money raised through the Red Shoe Run for Donor Awareness is used to pay the
cost of tissue-typing for those individuals that want to donate their bone marrow to save
someone’s life – a process that is managed by the Rock River Valley Blood Center’s Marrow
Donor Program. Since the race began, the number of willing donors in the Rock River
Valley area has increased by more than 6,000.
But the Smiths’ philanthropic outreach doesn’t end there. They also started Group Hope, a
registered non-profit, volunteer-led support group for depression and bi-polar illness. The
group is open to anyone in the Rockford area. Before her death, Carrie had tried to find a
similar support group without success.
Charles and Bobbi smith with helen slusher at the five Points of Light Bike event, sharing Carrie’s
story.
For her part, Helen has been traveling the world. Since her transplant, she has been to
“I was bumping into people,” Helen recalls. “I was walking, falling and tripping. I missed Australia, New Zealand, Hawaii, Singapore, Laos and Vietnam. “I could see birds and
the last step in a Las Vegas casino and down I went.” mountains, all the beautiful scenery I couldn’t see before – and the colors!” she exclaims.
“Before, it was all a blur.”
A few weeks after Carrie’s death, the Smiths received a letter from the Illinois Eye-Bank,
letting them know that Carrie’s corneas had been recovered successfully and had offered a Even though her travels take her all over the world, Helen still keeps in contact with the
second chance for sight to two patients. They also learned that it is sometimes possible for Smiths, mainly through E-mail. “I know they need me as much as I need them,” she says.
transplant recipients to communicate with donor families. Meanwhile, Helen was praying
that she would find out whose cornea she had received.
“The identities of donors, their families and transplant recipients must remain confidential
For more information:
unless each party agrees to waive confidentiality,” explains Kara Kelly, Manager of Public
and Professional Education for the Illinois Eye-Bank. “The Eye-Bank works as an
The next Red Shoe Run for Donor Awareness will be
intermediary to facilitate communication between the parties. They can simply send an
held on April 11, 2009. To learn about the Red Shoe
anonymous letter of thanks… or, if they choose to disclose their identities to one another,
Run or to participate, visit www.redshoerun.org.
we have them sign a confidentiality waiver and help to put them in touch.”
For information about Group Hope, contact
Charles Smith at (815) 398-9628.
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7. D E D I C AT E D T O T H E R E S T O R AT I O N O F S I G H T
PEDAL POWER
Cornea transplant recipient gives
back to the Michigan Eye-Bank
Gary Abud, Jr. was only 10 years old when he was diagnosed with Keratoconus, a
degenerative disease of the cornea. For years, he relied on glasses and hard contact
lenses to help him see, but eventually his vision deteriorated to the point where a cornea
transplant was his only treatment option.
So, in May, 2007, Gary underwent surgery at the University of Michigan Kellogg Eye
Center in Ann Arbor to have his first cornea transplant. A year later, he had a transplant
in the other.
“I’m doing great,” Gary told the Grosse Pointe News a week after his second transplant.
“My vision in that eye has already improved to 20/60, and I’ve had no problems at all.
The vision in the eye that was done last year is now 20/30. I couldn’t have asked for
more.”
He was so happy with the results of his transplants that he wanted to find a way to give
something back to the Michigan Eye-Bank.
“Gary joined our Ambassador Program,” explains Lisa Langley, Community
Engagement Manager. “Ambassadors are usually donor family members or transplant
recipients who volunteer to support the Eye-Bank’s mission because it has touched their
lives.
“Gary was driven to do something more.” gary abud, Jr. first became passionate about indoor cycling, or ‘spinning’, when
vision problems made it nearly impossible for him to bicycle outdoors.
Local restaurants donated food for participants, and Michigan Eye-Bank staff members
were on hand to provide information about the Eye-Bank and accept charitable
contributions.
The Ride-A-Thon also included a silent auction with items like jewelry, Stevie Wonder
concert tickets, University of Michigan football tickets, gas cards, an eye exam and
orthodontic treatment.
In all, Gary raised more than $5,000, including a $500 donation from St. Clair Specialty
Physicians P.C. and a $1,000 donation from the Grosse Pointe Lions Club. He presented
a check to Eye-Bank CEO Kevin Ross on June 30.
“Gary has taken our mission and made it his own,” Ross said. “I can’t thank him enough
for giving back to the Eye-Bank in such a personal, meaningful way.”
Both Gary and the Michigan Eye-Bank hope to make the Ride-A-Thon an annual event. For
more information about becoming an Eye-Bank Ambassador, or to participate in upcoming
gary leads the group as the first-ever ride-a-thon benefit gets underway in st. Clair
events, contact Lisa Langley at (800) 247-7250, ext. 135, or lisa@michiganeyebank.org.
shores, Michigan.
Giving back is nothing new for Gary, who graduated from Wayne State University in
2006 with the intention of going to medical school as a way to help people just as he had
been helped.
But a friend pointed out that teaching seemed to be a recurring theme in Gary’s life.
It was true: Gary was an indoor cycling (also known as “spinning”) instructor, taught
piano lessons and tutored schoolchildren. Gary realized that teaching was his true
passion.
He enrolled in the accelerated graduate program in education at Saginaw Valley State
University and student taught in the L’Anse Creuse school district. He is now certified
to teach science in grades six through 12. He’s also working on a Master’s degree in
education, which he will complete in May, 2009.
Gary decided that the best way to give back to the Michigan Eye-Bank would be to
raise funds by drawing upon one of his own passions – spinning. Ironically, he had first
become interested in spinning when his earlier vision problems made riding outdoors
difficult.
Gary envisioned a benefit event that quickly took shape as the Ride-A-Thon, held in
June at Next Level Health & Fitness in St. Clair Shores, where he worked as a spinning gary (center) was joined by his family in support of the Michigan eye-Bank during
the ride-a-thon.
instructor. More than 50 spinners paid $25 each to bike in one of five sessions scheduled
throughout the day. Coincidentally, one of the spinners, a doctor and friend of Gary’s,
was called away during his session to perform a cornea transplant.
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8. D E D I C AT E D T O T H E R E S T O R AT I O N O F S I G H T
MIDWEST EYE-BANKS
October
19 gift of Life Michigan 16th annual Betty Buckley
Calendar of
donor family Ceremony, Lansing, MI
23 Michigan eye-Bank night for sight, Lansing, MI
Events November
14-16 national donor sabbath Weekend
December
7 Lions eye Bank of new Jersey open house,
springfield, nJ
8-13 Lions eye Bank Week
Marchnational eye donor Month
26 Michigan eye-Bank Blood drive, ann arbor, MI
tBd Illinois eye-Bank gift of sight gala
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