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IMPACT OF PRIVATE GIVINGFOR EVERY $1 DONATEDTHE CFC PROVIDES$5 OF SERVICES TO FAMILIESDonations with theGREATEST VALUE5 % Administrative93 % Clinic ProgramExpenses2 % FundrasingYOURDONATIONSAT WORK+ Total Program Expenses $4,044,572+ Total Administrative Expenses $234,375+ Total Fundraising Expenses $79,654________________________________________________= Total Revenues $4,477,354(Including $3.6 million in-kind)11,959 hoursof Medical ServiceIn 2012 the Clearwater Free ClinicVOLUNTEERS PROVIDED=Valued at$914,000Because of these outstanding volunteers and community partners the Clinic was able to provide the uninsured13,850 Patient Visits34,669 Courses of Medications$3,600,602 in Donated Medical ServicesThat is outstanding and makes us proud, but our resources are limited andIn Pinellas County26% of adults & 10% of childrenhave no insurance orare unable to access careThe CFC continues to serve an average of96 New Patients per month&26%Fundraisers and grants account for50% of our budget soYOUR CONTRIBUTION COUNTS!YOUR SUPPORT MATTERS!Clearwater Free Clinic Annual FundPlease help us help others andbuild a healthier community!DONATE ONLINE AT CLEARWATERFREECLINIC.ORG/DONATE OR SEND A CHECK IN THE ENCLOSED ENVELOPE.Learn more at ClearwaterFreeClinic.org2

11 TH ANNUAL MARTINIS & MATISSEIS 2014 GOINGTO BE YOURLUCKY YEAR?Coming January 18, 2014Get ready for...an Art LotterySponsorship Tickets: Available Now!Regular tickets on sale: December 10thMartinis & Matisse is a unique, fun-filled event that draws 750attendees each year and has consistently sold out for the past fouryears. Enjoy unique art, local chef specialties, cool martinis, finewine and live music while supporting an organization committed toproviding vital services to the community. When the evening endsyou will have experienced a memorable night… and you might justwin a beautiful piece of art.2014 Honorary Chairs: Dr. William & Connie StaffordFeatured Artist: Glenn WoodsHosted by: Frank & Brenda Crum at FrankCrumFor sponsorship opportunities call 727-331-8150 orvisit our website www.MartinisandMatisse.orgInvitations will be mailed in December. If you do not receive one andwould like to attend please visit our website or call 727-331-8150.MEET OUR 2014 HONORARY CHAIRS – Dr. William & Connie StaffordDr. Bill and Connie Stafford have been actively involved with the CFC for over 25 years, Bill as a volunteer physicianand Connie as CFC board member and nurse volunteer. This year they will continue to honor and champion theClinic by serving as Honorary Chairs of Martinis & Matisse 2014.The Staffords have been residents of our community for nearly 40 years, supporting and accepting key leadershiproles in many nonprofit organizations and community projects.Bill is a Board Certified Urologist with Urology Specialists of West Florida. He has served as chief of staff and chiefof surgery at Morton Plant Hospital as well as serving on the Morton Plant Hospital and Baycare Board of Directors.The CFC is grateful that Bill continues to volunteer his valuable professional expertise, treating CFC patients withurology issues.A dedicated board member for over 25 years, Connie first came to the CFC as a volunteer registered nurse. Connie has been an integralpart of the planning and growth of the CFC and has been instrumental in the Clinic’s evolution into the comprehensive medical facility it istoday. In addition to her Clinic responsibilities, Connie has served as a valuable member of the Martinis and Matisse committee for the past8 eight years. Outside of her Clinic responsibilities, Connie has served on the board of directors for the St. Petersburg Diocese for Educationand the Salvation Army, where she chaired the Christmas Giving program for 2 years.Bill and Connie’s two grown children Alison & Thomas were both born and raised in Clearwater. As Kindergarteners, Allison &Thomaswitnessed their parent’s example of volunteerism and share the same commitment. Thomas currently serves as an active committee memberon the Clearwater Free Clinic’s Charity Golf Tournament.We sincerely thank Bill & Connie for serving as the Honorary Chairs, of what will be another extraordinary Martinis & Matisse evening.Like us on facebook facebook.com/ClearwaterFreeClinicConnect with us on Linkedin Linkedin.com/company/2489833Visit us on our website www.clearwaterfreeclinic.orgFollow us on twitter twitter.com/clwfreeclinicVISIT US AT WWW.CLEARWATERFREECLINIC.ORG3

VOLUNTEER NEWSDATA INPUT VOLUNTEERS NEEDEDFOR SPECIAL CFC PROJECTHelp out the CFC!Welcome New CFC VolunteersPhysicians:Watson Ducatel, D.O.Zachary Garner, D.O.Brent Stottman, D.O.EMT:Swaraj HublikarClerks:Sarah DealPaulette KevlinData Entry:Teniola OshodiStudent:Ishaan HublikarThe Clearwater Free Clinic has embarked on a new Patient RecordAnalysis Project and we need more volunteers to help. Volunteerswould assist with inputting important demographics and medicalinformation into a data collection program. This program will allowthe Clinic to better serve our patients by helping us identify gaps inservices and tailor our programs specifically to meet the needs of ourpatients. In addition, the Clinic will be able to create detailed reportsthat will demonstrate our transparency to donors.This program started in August of 2013 and is expected to becompleted in early 2014. This project does not involve patientinteraction.Qualified volunteers would• Be comfortable with computers• Have a familiarity with medical terminology• A time commitment of minimum 2-3 hours per session(daily, weekly or bi-weekly)We hope you can help!For more information contactdmorse@clearwaterfreeclinic.orgor 727-331-8145THE CLEARWATER FREE CLINICNEEDS YOU!“Volunteers are not paid – notbecause they are worthless,but because they arepriceless.”- anonymousLooking for a fun and meaningfulvolunteer opportunity with flexiblehours? Share your time andtalent with the Clearwater FreeClinic! We need medical or nonmedicalvolunteers looking to make a difference in the lives oflocal families. CFC Volunteers needed:• Non-Medical Personnel(to answer phones, makeappointments, file charts, faxand sort medications)• Nurse Practitioners• Nurses• Dietitians• CNA’s• Medical Assistants• Pharmacists• Pharmacy Techs• Physical Therapists• Mental Health Therapists• Social WorkersIf you are interested in volunteering, please contactDiane Morse (727) 331-8145 for more information.4VISIT US AT WWW.CLEARWATERFREECLINIC.ORG

LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENTOF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORSThe fall normally is a time where we reflect back over the past year and are thankful for the harvest. Well, the fall at the ClearwaterFree Clinic is also a time where we reflect back and are most thankful for the volunteers that give their most valuable asset to theclinic-namely their time.Over the past 35 years, the Clearwater Free Clinic has built its reputation on providing quality and compassionate care to our patients.Without the tireless contributions of both community and professional volunteers the ability to serve our patients would be impossible.“Thank-you” never seems to be enough for expressing our gratitude to our most valuable resource. Volunteers are the “heart andsoul” of our organization. Thankfully, they give of themselves without looking for self-service. This special commitment to servicemakes the Clearwater Free Clinic the organization it is today.Are we satisfied with were we are? No, of course not! We are always looking for ways to better serve our patients and ourcommunity. However, to do this we NEED VOLUNTEERS. We need administrative, nursing, and physician volunteers to helpcarry out the never ending mission and needs of our deserving patient base. PLEASE CONSIDER VOLUNTEERING AT THECLEARWATER FREE CLINIC. To volunteer, please contact our Executive Director, Jeannie Shapiro or our Clinic Administrator,Diane Morse @ (727) 447-3041 for details.In closing, please refer to the following spelling of VOLUNTEER:V: Our most” V”aluable ResourceO: “O”pportunity to serveL: “L”ove and compassion provided to our patientsU: “U”nderstanding Patient’s needsN: Serving the “N”eeds of our CommunityT: Providing the 3 T’s of service: “T”ime, Talent, and TreasureE: “E”veryone provides a special talent or skillE: “E”nergy that drives the Clinic’s missionR: “R”ewarding experienceS: “S”mile that makes someone’s day!Thank you for your continued support of the Clearwater Free Clinic!!Sincerely,Bruce LivingstonCFC Board PresidentCFC PATIENT STORY- NANCYSmall business owners in our communityare constantly being challenged in today’seconomic climate. Those who struggle tomeet the demands of overhead, will oftenpay themselves last…if at all, placing healthinsurance at the very bottom of the needs list.This was the case with Nancy, the owner of asmall local restaurant who has worked manylong, hard days to build her business. Theextra funds to buy insurance were just notavailable and Nancy needed medical treatment.Nancy suffers from two serious chronic healthissues, Atrial Fibrillation, and COPD (ChronicObstructive Pulmonary Disease), both requiringsurveillance from medical specialists and dailymedications. Although Nancy struggles withkeeping her doors open and operating hersmall restaurant, she believes in giving backto the community. When she was askedto donate her famous bread pudding to theClearwater Free Clinic’s major fundraiser, Martinis & Matisse, shedid not hesitate to say “yes”. It was there, at Martinis & Matisse thatNancy first learned about the services providedby the Clearwater Free Clinic and how theClinic could help people like her. “The Clinicdoes tremendous things,” Nancy said. “I havereceived better health care at the ClearwaterFree Clinic than 20 years with health insurance.The quality of care is excellent and they followup to make sure I am doing okay. I am justthankful they are here so that people like mecan get the help that they need.”Many other patients, like Nancy, cannotafford health insurance but don’t qualify forgovernment assistance. This is why the Clinic’smission is so critical to the community. “TheClinic does tremendous things. Without theClinic, people could become critically ill andend up in the emergency room or worse,”says Nancy. Through Clinic services and ourcommunity partners, Nancy has received themedical care, medications and educationnecessary to improve the quality of her health.The work involved running a small business isstill challenging… but much easier when you have your health… andthe Clearwater Free Clinic.VISIT US AT WWW.CLEARWATERFREECLINIC.ORG5

PLANNED GIVINGMake a Lasting DifferenceA planned gift may give more to the Clearwater Free Clinic than youthought possible while still providing you or someone you designatewith favorable financial and/or tax benefits.Planned Year End GivingAs you plan for charitable giving at the end of year, please rememberto re-fuel the energy of the Clearwater Free Clinic for the year to come.Your donation will help ensure continued comprehensive health carefor the working poor in upper Pinellas County by the Clearwater FreeClinic.Contact mlokey@clearwaterfreeclinic.org for moreinformation about:• Bequest: Name the CFC in your will or estate plans• Charitable Gift Annuity: Make a gift that gives you income• Retirement Plan: Name the CFC a beneficiary• Real Estate Donation• Stock Donation• Put your IRA to work for the CFC6RONALD P. NISKRonald (Ron) Nisk touched andenhanced the lives of his family,friends and complete strangers,through his generous gifts of time,talent and treasure. Ron physicallyleft this earth on June 20, 2013but his legacy of caring for thedisadvantaged will live on. Ronand his wife Alice have been longtime contributors to the CFCMedication Program and in recentyears have been instrumental in thegrowth of Clinic programs throughthe creation of the Valerie NiskAnnex, established by the Niskfamily in memory of their daughter,Valerie. Ron will missed but fondlyremembered by all who werefortunate to have known him.In memory of:Peg LaVine FordCarol Toscani & FamilyMaureen DeverJames & Mary FlynnHONORARIUMS AND MEMORIALSThe Clearwater Free Clinic is grateful for the following donations:Ellen JonassenWilliam JonassenPatricia MorrisroeFred VincelliRonald NiskThe Albee FamilyFloyd & Mavis AndersonSarah BallPatricia BerensSteve & Kathy BoutonSam & Margaret BroadyDave & Vicki ChristmasCoachman Lake Estates Assoc.R & C CooperJay Creah & FamilyBenjamin Creagh & FamilyJohn & Gloria CreaghScott & Marcy DanielsMary DodgeEileen DragonJanice FernowJohn & Dotti FischerGuy Gerard & Millie DavisKline & Joan GroganDean & Barbara HansenAllen Hansen & FamilyJR & Carol HansenKirt & Angie HansenJan HumphreysColleen JowettChristopher & Eleanor KemptonMr. Mark KleinDebbie LandonKenneth & Carol LindowBrad & Irene LindowMr. & Mrs. Bruce LivingstonJulie LopesMary LoveraAlbert & Gail LumbyErna MainhardtRobert MainhardtBill & Dorothy MartinDiane MorseLouise NelsonKeith & Kathie OvervoldVISIT US AT WWW.CLEARWATERFREECLINIC.ORGBarbara PetersonPDR Certified AccountantsGene, Shirley & Gary RankBob & Jeanne RiceJacquilyn SchuettDr. & Mrs. David ShapiroJerry & Joyce TauntPaul & Hilda TaylorDr. RK & Martha TobiassenJane UrbanBob & Maren WoitallaJoseph & Mary ZeiglerWilliam NodineDr. & Mrs. JanJack WarnekaDr. & Mrs. Howard HudsonMr. & Mrs. James YakeskiIn honor of:Linda ChamberlainDavid LillesandJan HumphreysDiane MorseDr. Bob StubbinsDr. & Mrs. Charles DykstraThe Clearwater Free Clinic relies on community support. For every $1 donated, the Clearwater Free Clinic is able to provide$5 in services to our patients. Your contributions are tax deductable. Make a difference today:• Make a donation at www.clearwaterfreeclinic.org • Become a volunteer • Attend a CFC fundraising event• Make a gift in honor/memory of a loved one • Make a donation through a matching program• Include the CFC as part of your planned giving.For information on donations or planned gifts, please contact Meg Lokey at 727-331-8149 or mlokey@clearwaterfreeclinic.orgThe Clearwater Free Clinic has made considerable effort for accuracy in compiling this list and we apologize for any errors made. Please notify us at 727-331-8149 of anyinaccuracies or omissions. Funds collected through the Annual Campaign are used to fulfill the mission of the Clearwater Free Clinic: to deliver comprehensive medical careto uninsured families through volunteerism and community partnerships.

5 % AdministrativeDON’T MISS:Tour de Clay - benefiting the programsof the Clearwater Free ClinicDecember 14th & 15th5 studios featuring ceramic works of 23talented artists & pottery demonstrationsFor more info visitwww.TampaTourDeClay.comCFC WELLNESS PROGRAM SUCCESS STORYLess is moreIn April, the Clearwater Free Clinic embarked on a new wellness program forpatients who suffer from obesity and metabolic syndrome. Based on a diabeticprevention program from the Center for Disease Control, the Clinic’s “Less isMore” program encourages patients to take control of their health. The healthylifestyle program focuses on proper nutrition, the importance and integration ofmoderate exercise, identifying and reducing stressors and the importance ofestablishing a caring support system. The goal of the program is for patients tolose 10% of their body weight by establishing healthy lifelong changes. With thesupport of a few generous donors, the CFC was able to make reaching healthand weight loss goals a little easier, by providing each participant with helpfulnutrition tools, a step meter and set of exercise bands.Paul is one of the Clinic patients who have had great success with the “Less isMore” program. Through his participation in this program, Paul has reduced hisweight from 324 lbs to 303 lbs in just 16 weeks…and he is still losing! “I payattention to what I eat and make sure I get three good meals a day watching thecalories and fat intake. I cut out all sodas and juices and stick to water and tryto stay away from fast food and anything fried. I have also started eating a lotmore fruits and vegetables.”The weight loss is only one of the great outcomes Paul has seen from theprogram. Because of his lifestyle changes and weight loss, he has been ableto cut out several medications to treat his high cholesterol and blood pressure.Paul says he will continue on the path of “Less is More” even after the classofficially ends next March, as he has experienced firsthand the benefits of livinga healthy lifestyle.The CFC is grateful to the wellness program team, Nan Jensen RD, LDN fromthe Pinellas County Extension of the University of Florida and devoted clinicvolunteers, Claire Geheb and Carol Toscani.Paul’s success story, along with many others, is one example of the Clinic’songoing mission to contribute to the health of our community.VISIT US AT WWW.CLEARWATERFREECLINIC.ORG7

NON-PROFIT ORG.U.S. POSTAGEPAIDPERMIT #3443TAMPA, FL707 N. Ft. Harrison Ave.Clearwater, FL 33755CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTEDCAREgiverCLEARWATER FREE CLINICCFC STAFF707 N. Ft. Harrison Ave.Clearwater, FL 33755727-447-3041CLINIC HOURSMonday through Thursday9:00 am – 6:00 pmBOARD OFDIRECTORSBruce LivingstonPresidentCraig PhillipsPresident-ElectDotti FischerTreasurerCyndi HellerSecretaryMEMBERSRyan BontragerStephen BoutonLinda ChamberlainLou GaldieriPaul KudelkoMelanie LeimerJohn MeekRowland MilamSusan MurbachMatt NovakDavid PhillipsDavid RidenourConnie StaffordVISIT US AT WWW.CLEARWATERFREECLINIC.ORGJeannie ShapiroExecutive DirectorMary LoveraClinical DirectorJan HumphreysNurse PractitionerMeg LokeyCommunications ManagerDiane MorseOffice AdministratorDebbie LandonClinical AssistantJulie LopesMedical AssistantLuAnn NelsonNew Patient CoordinatorPaul SteeleVolunteer Medical DirectorMISSIONTo deliver comprehensive medicalcare to uninsured families throughvolunteerism and communitypartnerships.