Annual Report 2006 - Alzheimer's Services of the Capital Area
Annual Report 2006 - Alzheimer's Services of the Capital Area
Annual Report 2006 - Alzheimer's Services of the Capital Area
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<strong>2006</strong> Board<br />
Damian Calato, President<br />
Cathy Tugwell, Immediate Past-President<br />
Pat H<strong>of</strong>fman, Vice President<br />
Kelsey Kornick Funes, Secretary<br />
Charles Valluzzo, Treasurer<br />
Robelynn H. Abadie<br />
Wilfred Barry<br />
Steve Carville<br />
Pennie Pillet Cotter<br />
Paul D. Frey<br />
Bunnie J. Hill, M.D.<br />
Raymond A. Jetson<br />
Rolfe H. McCollister, Jr.<br />
Gary Mockler<br />
Susan Nelson, M.D.<br />
William S. Slaughter, Ph. D.<br />
Gary Sligar<br />
Brian J. Stagg<br />
Honorary Board Members<br />
Alex Postlethwaite (deceased)<br />
Ralph Sims<br />
Staff<br />
Beth Veazey, Executive Director<br />
Leigh Loe, Director <strong>of</strong> Office Management<br />
Jeri Shread, Development Director<br />
Erin Mayeux, Program Director<br />
Barbara Auten, Events Coordinator<br />
Adrienne Bergeron, Program Specialist<br />
Yvonne Cabellero, Program Specialist<br />
Monique Poree, Receptionist<br />
Nicole Simmons, Interim Program Specialist<br />
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MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT<br />
annual report<br />
In <strong>2006</strong>, Alzheimer’s <strong>Services</strong> was diligent in striving to fulfill our vision <strong>of</strong><br />
making a significant difference in <strong>the</strong> lives <strong>of</strong> those coping with Alzheimer’s. To<br />
that end, we accomplished some key goals:<br />
• Achieved <strong>the</strong> Louisiana Association <strong>of</strong> Nonpr<strong>of</strong>it Organizations “Standards<br />
for Excellence” Certification. The Standards for Excellence program sets benchmarks<br />
beyond <strong>the</strong> minimum legal requirements <strong>of</strong> how nonpr<strong>of</strong>its should operate providing<br />
accountability to both funders and those <strong>the</strong> nonpr<strong>of</strong>it serves.<br />
• Formed a partnership with <strong>the</strong> Junior League <strong>of</strong> Baton Rouge to create “TLC For<br />
Caregivers.” These socials <strong>of</strong>fer families an opportunity to relax and have fun.<br />
• Received grants to initiate funding <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Alzheimer’s <strong>Services</strong> Respite Center<br />
scheduled to open in mid-2007.<br />
• Increased membership in <strong>the</strong> Rosemary Society by 21 members and $110,000 (over<br />
a five year period).<br />
You will read more about each <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>se key goals later in this <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong>.<br />
I would like to point out that Alzheimer’s <strong>Services</strong> is not affiliated with a national<br />
organization nor are we a United Way agency, <strong>the</strong>refore, every dollar raised stays<br />
here in our community to help <strong>the</strong> many families coping with <strong>Alzheimer's</strong> disease or<br />
a related disorder. As you review this report, you will see that <strong>the</strong> majority <strong>of</strong> those<br />
dollars are directed into program services versus management expenses.<br />
I ask that each <strong>of</strong> you become an ambassador for Alzheimer’s <strong>Services</strong> by helping us<br />
increase community awareness about <strong>the</strong> education and support services we provide<br />
to memory impaired individuals, as well as caregivers and pr<strong>of</strong>essionals. Thank you for<br />
your interest and your assistance in helping Alzheimer’s <strong>Services</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Capital</strong> <strong>Area</strong><br />
fulfill this mission.<br />
Sincerely,<br />
Damian Calato<br />
President, Board <strong>of</strong> Directors
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