updateSpring 2012

Bob Danzig never forgot the childhood he spent bouncing from one foster home to another.

The ups and downs of those young years set the stage for his lifelong career with the Hearst Corporation—20 of which he spent as the senior corporate executive leading the Hearst Newspaper Group.

He was inspired to succeed by people he met early on. A social worker first affirmed Bob’s value when she told him, “You are worthwhile.” The office manager who hired a teenage Bob as an office boy at the Albany Times Union told him, “You are full of promise.” These two individuals changed his life.

Nineteen years later, Bob was publisher of the Albany Times Union. From there he became a vice president of

CEO Sows Seeds of HopeBob Danzig’s Inspiring Message Coming to Traverse City

the Hearst Corporation and the senior corporate executive leading the Hearst Newspaper Group and its over 6,000 employees nationwide.

Now an author and motivational speaker, Bob is also a member of the teaching faculty at the prestigious New School University and the guiding hand of the Hearst Management Institute. His goal is to send the message that every single person is worthwhile. Bob’s speaking and author fees are donated to children in foster care.

In celebration of Child and Family Services’ 75th anniversary, Bob will bring his message to Traverse City on Thursday, April 19 when he meets with youth in our Elements program and, later in the evening, to the larger community at The Hagerty Center. Bob will also address the Traverse City Economic Club the following day.

“Seeds of Hope: An Evening with Bob Danzig” is presented by Peterson McGregor and Associates. Tickets are $25 each and are available at Child and Family Services. Come hear the man Parade Magazine Editor Walter Anderson described as a “compelling, masterful storyteller with a message to match. Call 231.946.8975 or visit www.cfsnwmi.org.

Child & Family Servicesof Northwestern Michigan

Strengthening the Fabric of the Family Since 1937

April is Child Abuse prevention Month

For more information on how you can help, visit childwelfare.gov/preventing/preventionmonth

THANK YOU!

Volunteer Appreciation Month

Presenting SponsorSponsor

volunteer appreciation

To learn more about volunteer opportunities atChild and Family Services, call Teri Hedrich at 231.946.8975 x 1038.

MetamorphosisArt Winner Shares Her Growth

Calli Helferich, age 14, says about her butterfly drawing:

“As I drew the butterfly, beginning from the center to the

right, I thought about each of the words for the outline. I

wrote words based on what I thought a perfect family

would be like, the way we have to grow, like a butterfly.

“At first I didn’t like the idea of counseling, I felt weird

about it. Now that it’s over I sometimes think when I have

something on my mind that I would like to talk to [her

counselor] again, because she’s easy to tell things to.

I don’t feel weird about it anymore because it

helped me.”

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Art as Therapy

To remind our children and families, and ourselves, of the

socio-emotional benefits of artistic expression, Child and

Family Services held a children’s art contest in January. The

work of more than 40 participants was judged by local artist

Angela Schuler and aficionado Diana Milock, with Diana

also providing prizes for winners. Kids were treated to a

Saturday afternoon of pizza, cake by Aunt B’s, and bowling

at Lucky Jack’s.

Thanks to all who helped make this appreciation special for our artists!

Left to Right: Tanner Newstead,Diana Milock, Bryn Davis, and Calli Helferich

volunteer appreciationGivingBack

Board Member Cathy Shoemaker was a great ambassador for “Child and Family Services Day” at Benjamin Twiggs this winter. 15% of proceeds for the day benefited our SwingShift effort. Thank you, Cathy (right) and Twiggs’ owner Julie Millen!

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April Is Volunteer Appreciation MonthApril is Volunteer Appreciation Month nationwide, and we at Child and Family Services are always happy to acknowledge how much our volunteers do to advance our mission. From serving on our board to helping organize special events, volunteers are a very important part of our “family.” Thank you for all you do!

Left to Right: Lisa Baker, Alan Newton, Pat Thompson, and Todd Endresen are regular volunteersfor Child and Family Services. Here, they pose with a new display facilitated by Alan, aprofessional photographer. Look for these beautiful panels depicting families thathave adopted through CFS in a business or library near you!

CFS employees give back to the community beyond the work they do every day. Here, they volunteer at the State Theater in Traverse City.

Children’sArt Contest

Children’s

Art Contest

volunteers Lora,

Katie, and Jonny

helped prepare

gift bags for

winners, serve

pizza and cake,

and organize

bowling teams.

DaviD van Horn aged out of foster care last year and is beginning college courses in social work this fall. He recently spent a day with us, shadowing workers and helping us with office tasks.

Lighthouse by Bryn Davis, age 13;family by Mackenzie Anderson, age 9

CFS has270 active

volunteerswho support our

work daily.

events

2nd Annual Zero Tolerance for Child AbuseTime to be BraveSaturday, April 21 1-4pmState Theatre & ECCO, Downtown Traverse City

The Big CFS Garage Saleto support youth programsSaturday, June 233785 Veterans Drive, Traverse CityNow accepting donations ~ 231.946.8975

National Cherry FestivalJunior Royale ParadeBe part of the 75th anniversary Child & Family Services’parade entryThursday, July 12 ~ Downtown Traverse City

23rd Annual Tee Up FORE KidsBenefit Golf OutingMonday, September 10 ~ The Kingsley Club

Annual Appreciation DinnerThursday, November 1 ~ The Hagerty Center

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Friendly Competition atthe DreamRoom Classic“Golden” Evening of Style, Color and Comfort

Celebrity room designer Bill Marsh and his wife Debbie in

Bill’s ‘man cave’ at the inaugural “Golden” Evening of Style,

Color, and Comfort at Golden-Fowler Home Furnishings.

Six local celebs, Bill Marsh Jr., WTCM’s Ron Jolly, WKLT’s

Terri Ray, Raj Wiener of the North Stars, Mayor Mike Estes,

and mystery designer Brenda Mahn, participated in the

DreamRoom Classic, where the stuffing of the ballot box

was highly encouraged!

200 friends and fans enjoyed great food and drink donated

by local businesses and music by the Traverse City West

High School String Quartet. Thanks to Mike Mahn and

everyone at Golden-Fowler, and all those who gave and

attended. We’re looking forward to next year!

Suds & Snow(Lots & Lots of Snow)

This year’s Suds & Snow was a resounding success

despite the snowstorm of the season! About 400 people

gathered to celebrate winter up north and to benefit CFS

and TART Trails. Thanks to Timber Ridge Resort owners

Kristin Levesque and Gordon Waggoner and sponsor

American Waste.

Hoops for HopeCoach Heather Simpson’s Traverse City Central Girls’ Basketball team gets a

lesson in what it feels like to play without good shoes. The girls from Central and

St. Francis basketball teams together raised $3,800 to help purchase athletic

shoes for at risk youth from Girls on the Run and Child and Family Services.

Mark Your Calendar!Join us to show your support ...

Left to Right: Volunteers Linda Sommerville, Kathy Ferguson, Deb Wyatt, and Carol Vernam

BOARD OF DiRECTORS

events

PresidentTodd Endresen

Vice PresidentBryan Linck

SecretaryKathie Alford

TreasurerRob Tubbs

Don HakalaSue Kessel

Colleen MacdonaldTerry PaquetNick Perez

Mary RogersCathy Shoemaker

Cynthia Smith

The mission of Child and Family Services is to strengthen and

nurture children and families by ensuring their safety and well

being while promoting healing and growth through education, support,

and advocacy.

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From the CEOSynergy In Service: CollaborationDear Friends:

Last week, I paid a visit to the Maritime Heritage Alliance (MHA), a local nonprofit organization that celebrates Great Lakes boating history through the building and restoration of wooden boats. Our collaboration began a few years ago with the S.A.I.L. (Success Always Involves Learning) therapeutic sailing experience for youth in our Elements program. S.A.I.L. is possible in part this year through the generosity of The Biederman Foundation.

Our partnership continued recently when Captain Rorke Miller organized a stand up paddleboard workshop as an alternative spring break for some of our youth. I was impressed by their attention to instructor Geoff Rudolf and their concentration and craftsmanship. Their pride and sense of accomplishment were evident as they worked. A local businessman dropped by while I was there to see the boys’ progress, as he had helped finance the effort by pre-purchasing one of the boards.

Former New Jersey Senator, Rhodes scholar and basketball legend Bill Bradley said, “Think of American society as a three-legged stool. One leg is the private sector, the second leg is the public sector, and the third leg is the nonprofit sector.” His point was that communities are stronger and more resilient when business, government, and nonprofit groups work together—the three-legged stool—to address challenges as they arise.

At Child and Family Services, we are committed to creating synergy with our collaborative partners in the non-profit (MHA and others), business (through the investment of donors and sponsors), and governmental sectors to better serve those vulnerable children and families who depend on us for help.

We are fortunate to live in northwestern Michigan, which is continually strengthened by the synergy of solid collaboration between private business, non-profit, and governmental organizations.

Enjoy this fine spring weather with your loved ones!!

Jim Scherrer

GuArdiAn AnGel($2,500 & Above)Allan B. Copley Charitable TrustBenzie County Community ChestBill Marsh Automotive Group, Inc. Richard and Susan Bingham Carole Ann Campbell Char-Em United Way Todd and Amy Endresen Michael and Rhonda Estes Daniel and Cameron Farley Thompson Surgical InstrumentsFox Grand Traverse Richard and Silvia Gans Carolyn Gauthier Golden Fowler Home Furnishings Grand Traverse Band Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation Paul and Cyndy HowesJohnson Clark Printers, Inc. Richard and Diana Milock Northwestern BankOleson FoundationPeterson McGregor & AssociatesPetoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community FoundationRehmannResort/Bearcreek Firefighter’s AssociationMarvin and Luella RorickRick and Joni ScherrerStanton Charity for ChildrenThe Art and Mary Schmuckal FoundationThe Economic Club of Traverse CityThe June 8th FoundationThe Les and Anne Biederman FoundationThe Towsley FoundationNathan and Tina TreeceUnited Way Of Northwest MichiganAnonymous (1)

dreAM MAkers($1,000 - $2,499)Advent Lutheran Church Gina Aranki and Bill Watson Eddie and Liz Ascione Bay West Antiques Gordon and Susan Brown Christ Child Society Warren W. Cline, III and Della Lewis Albrecht and Susan Cogswell Dorothy Dowd Bruce and Julie Falconer Family of Faith Lutheran Church Charles and Dianna Forster Jim and Laurie Gartner Glen’s Food Market Don and Barbara Hakala Huntington Bank Irish Boat ShopBill and Susie Janis Matthew and Deborah Knudstrup Richard Kosinski and Deborah Ochs Norman Licht and Joan Griner Bryan and Amy Linck Redeemer Lutheran ChurchDavid McClary and Leonard MayhewThe Mead Foundation Miner’s North Jewelers Munson Medical Center Patient Accounts Eva Nelson Alan Newton Northwestern Bank Alan F. Olson Terry and Jeana Paquet Ken and Gail PettersonCraig and Mary Rapin Sean and Kristen Rivard Jim Scherrer and Deb Kalchik Sebastian’s Dolled-Up ProductionsPatricia Sharpnack Matt and Cathy Shoemaker

Larry and Linda Sommerville Joann L. Sprouse Craig and Becky Tester The Bedroom Company Tom’s Food MarketsTraverse City Central Girls’ Basketball Teams Trinity Lutheran Church Rob and Laura Tubbs Tim and Sue Unger Lance and Carol Vernam Robert Wolfe Zimmerman Family Endowment GTR Community FoundationAnonymous (2)

heroes($500 - $999)Alfie EmbroideryRoss and Brenda Biederman Janis Baumann and John Haine Timothy and Marilyn Black Banfield Pet HospitalErickson and Jodi Braund EmmLee Cameron Cherry Central Grand Traverse AppraisalEdward and Suzanne Czymbor Edward DeRosha Downtown Traverse City Association Victor and Peggy Dubrowski Edwin F. Schild Charitable FoundationGae Ellery and Don Butkovich Emergency Consultants Inc. Kathleen Ferguson First Presbyterian Church of Elk Rapids Presbyterian WomenFraternal Order of Eagles Cheboygan Aux. #1282 Gail Gelbaugh Mark and Lavonne Girardin GT Packaging H. Cox & Son, Inc; Sue Hefron Ron Stark & EmployeesAnne Hanrahan and Duane RootPaula Harrington Brad and Judy Harrison Hitchens Family Foundation Immaculate Conception Church The John and Matilda Shumsky Foundation Robert Kalchik and Patricia Papazian John and Susanne Kessel Advertising ImpressionsRandy KiesselVernon and Tina LaloneRobert and Phyllis MactavishMaidens of MichiganMel and Judy MatchettMercy Physician NetworkBill MiltzSam and Karen MitchellDennis and Judy MurphySally NealMark O’ShaughnessyJack OttoNick and Nan PerezPhil’s on FrontPlante & MoranPrecision Plumbing and Heating Systems, Inc. Mark and Jackie RibelShoshana SchichtelNeill and Joan SchmeichelLisa ShawandaseStan SheridanSt. Francis Girls’ Basketball TeamSuttons Bay Congregational ChurchGeorge and Amy TabbertTC Central Student SenateFrank and Evelyn TenbuschTom and Bonita TompkinsKent and Nancy WaltonPaul and Delphine WelchWilliam A. Fisher II Family FoundationMelissa WolffisWyant Inc.

ChAMpions($250 - $499)Steve and Stephanie Anable Vida Ascione Patricia Batta Michael and Sandra Beatty Michael and Lori Beckwith Lee and Arleta Bernson William and Gail Borgerding Kathy Moody Breece Rosie Burley Arch and Robbie Carmichael Rojo Chrick Todd and Renee Chwastek Circuit Controls Corporation Coding Products Community Involvement TeamKen and Claudia Crampton John Crocitto and Beth Barnes Yokefellow #5 Group - CUMCMike and Corrine DiPisa Disability Network Laurie Dixon Don Rutt Photography Michelle Elliott Thomas and Robin Fisher James and Barbara Fitzpatrick Jessica Fransico Renae and Steve Gallagher Lawrence and Martha Garber Megan Geraci Grace Salon GT County Road Commission Deb Hunt and FriendsGraywindHolly and Davis HackJeff and Jennifer HagenAgnes HaydenJohn and Amy HeckrothArt and Carolyn HoffmanHospitality Restaurant GroupErin HouseDeanne HoxieJacob’s Farm Enterprises, LLCJuniors Discount Tire Center, Inc. K & M Tires and ServiceRichard and Karleen KelleyKid’s CreekJerry and Robbie KolakEdmund and Anne KrigbaumWalter and Elaine KurczewskiBarbara Lee Jim and Irene Leggett Erik and Meagan Luce Scott Lurain William and Ann Marsh Nicole McGregor Tom and Shirley McLenithan Dorothy B. Miller Paula Miller Munson Non-Invasive Cardiology Maryann Cacciaglia & StaffBeth Noonan Christina Normile Oryana Food Cooperative, Inc. Ashley Pierson Nancy Price Priceless Photography Roger and Ruth Quinn R.M. Young Company Tricia Raney Robert and Stephanie Reamer June Rengo Ringsmuth Law PLLC Carl and Mary Rogers East Middle School Student CouncilJarrett Schroeder Elizabeth Schwind Julia Shawandase Sue Sherk Sharise Shively Jerry and Gelene Silva Linda Smith Brad and Cathy Spanski

annual giving clubsTed and Mary Stegman Rachel Stein Linda and Michelle Stiner Katie Swronski Herman and Laurie Thomas Jane Thomas Kate Thornhill Amanda Tomlinson James and Ida Tompkins Traverse City Big Boy Restaurant Immaculate Conception Women’s ClubViktor Incentives & Meetings Michelle ElliottVotruba’s Rick and Raelene Warfield James and Beverly Wheaton William and Tracy WhiteJon and Sue WyckoffDoug Zernow and Merilyn UenoDan and Linda ZimmermanAnonymous (2)

fAMily friends($100 - $249)Russ and Venita Abel David and Jacqueline Adams Ron and Judith Albers Alden United Methodist Women Mark and Kathie Alford Bruce and Christine Allen Larry and Kathy Angove Jeannette M. Arnold Barbara Balentine Elizabeth Bannister Brad and Polly Barnes Connie Barron George and Sue Basta Lani Olson Bathje Becky Thatcher Designs, Inc. Otto and Kathleen BelovichFrederick and Nancy BennettNorman BennettBrian BloodSharon BoguckiBoone’s Long Lake InnThomas and Mary Jane BousamraGary and Sue BowermanDan BradyDave and Patricia BroganRobert and Elaine BrooksPatrick and Jane BuckMichael and Michele BudayJo BullisJames and Barbara BurkholderBruce and Mary BylPatricia CallaghanSteven and Donna CameronDale and Theresa CampbellJennifer CarlsonAllee and Jackie CastalesCentral State BankErica ChadwickDeborah ChamberlinGail ChambersJill ClouseMichael and Christine CoilCarl Richard ColemanJean CornwellPatrick and Nadine DeYoungJohn and Charmaine DresslerJoyce DuffyArthur and Jacqueline Dundon Christina Dyke Daniel and Debra Edson Edward Jones Greg WilliamsJennifer Eis and Donald Ward Rick and Doris Ellery Phil and Barbara Jordan Ellis Richard and Susan Erwin Mike and Barbara Eva Pam Evans FedEx Roxanne Gutgsell

Donations received October 1, 2011 - March 31, 2012

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annual giving clubsTed and Mary Stegman Rachel Stein Linda and Michelle Stiner Katie Swronski Herman and Laurie Thomas Jane Thomas Kate Thornhill Amanda Tomlinson James and Ida Tompkins Traverse City Big Boy Restaurant Immaculate Conception Women’s ClubViktor Incentives & Meetings Michelle ElliottVotruba’s Rick and Raelene Warfield James and Beverly Wheaton William and Tracy WhiteJon and Sue WyckoffDoug Zernow and Merilyn UenoDan and Linda ZimmermanAnonymous (2)

fAMily friends($100 - $249)Russ and Venita Abel David and Jacqueline Adams Ron and Judith Albers Alden United Methodist Women Mark and Kathie Alford Bruce and Christine Allen Larry and Kathy Angove Jeannette M. Arnold Barbara Balentine Elizabeth Bannister Brad and Polly Barnes Connie Barron George and Sue Basta Lani Olson Bathje Becky Thatcher Designs, Inc. Otto and Kathleen BelovichFrederick and Nancy BennettNorman BennettBrian BloodSharon BoguckiBoone’s Long Lake InnThomas and Mary Jane BousamraGary and Sue BowermanDan BradyDave and Patricia BroganRobert and Elaine BrooksPatrick and Jane BuckMichael and Michele BudayJo BullisJames and Barbara BurkholderBruce and Mary BylPatricia CallaghanSteven and Donna CameronDale and Theresa CampbellJennifer CarlsonAllee and Jackie CastalesCentral State BankErica ChadwickDeborah ChamberlinGail ChambersJill ClouseMichael and Christine CoilCarl Richard ColemanJean CornwellPatrick and Nadine DeYoungJohn and Charmaine DresslerJoyce DuffyArthur and Jacqueline Dundon Christina Dyke Daniel and Debra Edson Edward Jones Greg WilliamsJennifer Eis and Donald Ward Rick and Doris Ellery Phil and Barbara Jordan Ellis Richard and Susan Erwin Mike and Barbara Eva Pam Evans FedEx Roxanne Gutgsell

Parker and Andrea Field Brian R. Fisher Jeffrey and Nancy Fisher Marilyn A. Fitzgerald Paul and Charlene Fitzpatrick Kenneth FlathMichael and Tracy FlaugherRichard and Susan FordDebbie FranckowiakPam and Tim FraserSuzanne FreshourJ.D. and Julie FrileyLeslie GarvinClaire Gauthier BoutainCharles GermaineMichelle GetzSusan GibbonsGeoffrey and Diane GondaWilliam and Virginia GoodGordon and Laura GottfriedLarry and Barbara GravesWilliam and Nancy Grosskopf Eric and Dee Grost David and Jan Gwinnell Hagerty Management, LLC Kate HoganAnne Hanrahan and Duane Root James and Carol Helmer William and Patricia Hendry Frances Higginbottom Jack and Gaye Hodge Gilbert and Vicki Hoffman Maxwell and Kate Hogan Kent and Rebecca Holton Gerald and Heather Houdek Wilbur and Doris Ingalls Kevin and Regina Jaeger Terrall and Maureen JanewayGerald and Patricia JehleMarti JohnsonIvan KalchikKaren Youker PhotographyCharles and Linda KehrLuke KelleyJanet KerrMike and Michelle KilinskiJeffrey and Julie KimptonKatherine KosorskiKathy KostrzewaMichael KramerKris Stegmann DDS PLLCRobert and Susan KurasLawrence and Linda KustraJohn and Hope LaitalaArdeth LarsonLisa and Bob LazarRichard and Mary LightBonnie and Carrol LockChristina LoucksArne and Judith LundmarkChristopher and Kristin LutzLindsay MangMarks Management Corp.Phillip M. and Kathryn MayDiane McDonaldDavid and Deb McKeonMary MerwinJohn and Alison MetivaJohn MeyerLeon and Folly MichaelErnest and Kathy MillerSusan MinerDiane MonteruilDebbie MorseSuzanne MuhaCharles MurphyCharles and Cyndy NewtonJennifer NickersonNorthwood Animal HospitalDan NoverBrian and Alison OckertKathleen OlsonJack O’Malley

Donations received October 1, 2011 - March 31, 2012

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InCoME

$4,165,017Grants, Contracts, Private Payers

$805,020Special Events Misc. Donations

$146,553Additional Income

$5,116,570Total Income

ExPEnSES

$2,826,198Salaries

$1,064,732Foster Care Payments

$946,072Operations, Facilities

$135,307Services, Supplies

$16,959Interest, Debt Charges

$30,088Employee Development

$2,487Uncollectible Charges

$5,021,843Total Expenses

$94,727Surplus Retained by CFS

Administrative Expenses 8.6% Fundraising Expenses 6.5%

Combined Total 15.1%

october 1, 2010 - September 30, 2011

CFS Annual Report

Special Thanks To Bill Marsh For Sponsoring Our

Newsletter

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Youth participate

in an alternative

spring break,

building stand up

paddleboards at the

Maritime Heritage

Alliance (MHA), in

partnership with

Child and Family

Services. Under

the direction of

Captain Rorke Miller, the young men learned not only some

of the finer points of boatbuilding, but teamwork and self-

confidence. Many thanks to MHA for creating this great

opportunity!

Surf’s UpBoat building teaches teamworkand self-confidence.

Child & Family Servicesof Northwestern Michigan

Strengthening the Fabric of the Family Since 1937

Help Us Celebrate Our75th AnniversaryDo you have a special connection to Child and Family

Services? Were you adopted, or was someone in

your family? Perhaps your family provides foster care,

or someone you love was helped through one of our

programs. We’re collecting stories to help celebrate our

75th anniversary. Please call Gina @ 231.946.8975 x 1047 to

share yours!

Child and Family Services has found safe,

loving homes formore than

15,000 cHilDren in foster care and helped

create more than3,500 new

families through adoption.