CVI Summer/Fall 2012 Newsletter
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CVI Summer/Fall 2012 Newsletter
Summer/Fall 2012 2010/2011 Annual Report Celebrating 50 Years of Empowering People with Independence and Dignity Clear Answer Finds Success in First Year of Operation The first graduating class from the ClearAnswer customer service training program. Training and Operations Manager, Lori Fretwell assists customer care associate, Bill Epperson. What seemed like a dream when CVI began to explore a new business venture in 2009 is now a real business in operation. ClearAnswer, CVI’s contact center enterprise, has 11 income-producing contracts and has provided jobs and training opportunities for 17 people who are blind or visually impaired. ClearAnswer is already the opportunity they hoped it would become. As ClearAnswer approaches its first anniversary, it’s a great time to reflect on all that’s been accomplished in what has truly been a team effort. Starting in late June of 2011, CVI trained and graduated 17 clients from its customer service training program. Many of those graduates have gone on to gainful employment either at ClearAnswer or in local contact centers such as Southwest Airlines and CarMax. The customer care associates have made tens of thousands of calls to current and former CVI clients, volunteers, trustees and donors, verifying contact information, surveying their satisfaction with services, thanking them for their service and support and more. The ClearAnswer team is currently fulfilling client contracts that include a wide range of service needs including customer service, surveys, appointment setting, call quality scoring and more. For example, ClearAnswer has a partnership with Nobis Works to manage its vehicle donation program. Nobis Works is among Georgia’s largest nonprofit community rehabilitation programs serving youth and adults with disabilities and other barriers to employment. In 2003, Nobis Works launched a vehicle donation program in which people could donate their car, motorcycle, truck, RV, or watercraft to raise funds for Nobis Works and support its mission to provide assistance to individuals with disabilities and other barriers to employment. After completing an online form, vehicle donors receive a call from ClearAnswer contact center to discuss details and arrange vehicle pick up. The vehicle donors also have the ability to call the contact center directly to make arrangements. Corporate Vice President of the Tommy Nobis Foundation, Karen Carlisle said, “One of the key success drivers in the vehicle donation program is ClearAnswer because they are the vehicle donor’s first point of contact. The feedback we’ve gotten from our donors has indicated that the ClearAnswer agents are pleasant, knowledgeable, and make what would seem like a complicated process of donating a vehicle very simple to do.” Jim Carruthers, vice president for business development, said, “Nobis Works and ClearAnswer share a common mission, to employ people with disabilities and barriers to employment. We’re excited to play a small part in the success of the Nobis Works vehicle donation program and hope to expand contact center support into other areas in the organization.” The partnership allows ClearAnswer the opportunity to hire additional blind and visually impaired employees. CVI’s ClearAnswer contact center has a bright future ahead, employing highly qualified visually impaired staff and driving revenue to expand the mission of the center. ClearAnswer has 11 income-producing contracts and has provided jobs and training opportunities for 17 people who are blind or visually impaired. From the President In 1987, Senator Burton’s Children and Youth committee included (L to R) CVI Board members, Grover Garrett and Bick Cardwell, Executive Director Carolyn Kokenge, Assistant Director for Program Services, Scott McCall, State Senator (R-District 23) Frank Albert, State Senator (R-District 5) Joe Burton, and CVI Board Member Bob Hilton. In 1974, the Center for the Visually Impaired was located at 763 Peachtree Street. CVI’s 50-year history could be written as an opera—its clients would (of course) be the heroes—a role shared by its founders and leaders through the years. And the required operatic tragedy would be the incredibly difficult financial constraints that the organization has faced throughout much of its history. In my last column I focused on the strong leadership of Carolyn Kokenge, executive director from 1979 to 1991, who is certainly one of CVI’s heroines. Another would be Evelyn Ullman, second board chair of the newly established Atlanta Area Services for the Blind (AASB). Evelyn can move mountains—and does. The organization’s move to the old Dwoskin’s building at 763 Peachtree Street had provided great room for program expansion along with several offices that Evelyn Ullman could be leased to other businesses for income. Noted Atlanta architect Philip Trammel Shutze was retained by his friend Harry Dwoskin to remodel the façade in 1939. He created a lovely and welcoming entrance, although unfortunately the remainder of the building did not receive his artist’s touch. In 1976, AASB leased the building from its owner Florence Maxwell. In typical style, Evelyn Ullman decided that since Mrs. Maxwell had no heirs, she should be asked to give the building to the organization. Evelyn traveled to Florida to meet with Mrs. Maxwell, who agreed to transfer the title of the building to AASB through a life income trust agreement. In exchange, AASB named the Florence Maxwell Low Vision Clinic in her honor. It was a gift that changed the course of history for the organization, but we’ll get to that later. Under Carolyn Kokenge’s guidance, CVI balanced its books and began to recognize the danger of relying solely on State contracts and United Way funding. To create an independent source of funding, AASB embarked on an endowment capital funds campaign. Dr. T. Marshall Hahn, CEO of Georgia Pacific, agreed to lead the campaign and Martin Lehfeldt and Associates were retained as consultants. A campaign goal of $750,000 was set despite many concerns about whether it would be achievable. After $846,000 was actually raised (nearly $1,700,000 in today’s dollars), the CVI Board determined that the CVI Foundation, Inc. should be created, a separate 501(c)(3) organization that would be responsible for the maintenance and growth of the endowment, overseeing both investment and fund raising policies and procedures. James R. Kuse, CEO of Georgia Gulf Corp., was elected as the first chair of the CVI Foundation Board in 1989. Through the years, the initial $846,000 has grown to $2,432,000 in permanently endowed funds and $2,308,000 in investment funds. These funds have provided an annual source of income and have funded the expansion of programs and provided emergency revenue when traditional funding has dropped without warning. While Carolyn Kokenge concentrated on building the organization’s financial resources, Scott McCall, originally a rehabilitation counselor with the Georgia Department of Human Resources, came to AASB in 1978 as Associate Executive Director. CVI’s rehabilitation programs expanded significantly CVI President Subie Green under Scott’s leadership and his work in self-defense training for people with vision loss continues to be recognized internationally. When Carolyn retired in 1992, Scott was named Executive Director. Blind since birth, Scott understood the importance of employing strong role models at CVI so that clients would understand that loss of vision did not equal loss of independence, employment or participation in the community. Scott hired many staff members who were blind and one of his great gifts to the agency was expanding Annie Maxwell’s role from coordinating volunteers and teaching braille to directing the brand-new STARS Program. Annie Maxwell was instrumental in starting the STARS (Social, Therapeutic, Academic and Recreation Services) program at CVI. An acronym for Social, Therapeutic, Academic and Recreation Services, STARS began at CVI when the American Foundation for the Blind decided it could no longer sponsor the program that had offered activities for school-aged children who were blind. Scott and Annie saw the value of the STARS program coming to CVI and over the years built it into a model of programming for school-aged children in a non-residential setting. When the first STARS activity was held, Annie invited blind children she had identified to come to CVI to get acquainted. “The kids didn’t even know how to introduce themselves to each other,” she said. “They would just come into the room and sit, plugged into Walkman radios.” When Annie suggested a trip to Six Flags, the kids couldn’t believe it and many parents were shocked that she would even suggest it, but Annie was determined to show the children how to have fun together. Forty kids signed up for the trip along with parents and adult volunteers and the STARS program took off. Since then STARS has initiated the After School Enrichment Program, monthly outings, summer day camps, a mentoring program with blind adults, and special holiday events—all designed to foster learning while having a lot of fun. Because many more people experience low vision than blindness, the AASB Board of Trustees realized that a name change would more accurately reflect the wider range of services offered to people with low vision. In 1987, the organization changed its name to Center for the Visually Impaired. Stay tuned! Next time we’ll move CVI’s history into the 21st century. Blind/Sight Exhibit Debuts Online www.blindsight.org What is it like to be blind or visually impaired? Are there differences between the two? What does someone who is visually impaired actually see? In celebration of its 50th anniversary, CVI answers those questions by hosting an on-line exhibition called Blind/Sight at www.blindsight.org. Originally created by photographer, Billy Howard, and illustrator, Laurie Shock, the Blind/Sight exhibition first premiered at the VSA Arts of Georgia Gallery and the Fernbank Museum of Natural History in Atlanta. Today the exhibit is a permanent fixture in the halls of the Center for the Visually Impaired. Now also available on-line, Blind/Sight provides an opportunity to see and hear conversations from 14 former CVI clients who are blind and visually impaired. The website allows visitors to click the link to each person’s name and discover each client’s journey through vision loss. Photo illustrations and descriptions are also shown to allow visitors a glimpse of what they see through their eyes. CVI is proud to be represented by the people featured in the exhibit. Blind/Sight provides an opportunity to learn their empowering stories of achieving independence with dignity and a better understanding of how they see the world. In the coming months, CVI looks forward to continuing promotion of the online exhibit and expanding the concept to include a traveling exhibit that will tour the Atlanta-Metro area over the next 18 months. Cliff Hembree (with Sampson), 34, trauma: Due to Charles Bonnet Syndrome, Cliff sees cartoon-like images that appear over the background. It’s not a recognizable cartoon but rather an image composed of eyes, arms, legs, and other things wrapped around each other in something resembling a football tackle. Mao Ueno, 5, optic nerve glioma: Mao has no visual imagery, he sees only a dark shade of gray. Because he has a visual memory, he talks about things he sees through his rich, visual imagination. Desiree’s Present and Future Beyond Vision Loss In 1999, Desiree Reed’s vision transitioned from 20/20 to total blindness. “It was a major life adjustment,” she said. “But life goes on and I moved forward wanting to know what I needed to do to still be able to achieve my goals.” It all began at the age of 12, when Desiree experienced severe muscle spasms around her eye. One day her vision became blurry and as the days passed, her condition progressively became worse. Her parents decided to take her to an ophthalmologist. The doctor discovered that Desiree had a buildup of spinal fluid on her optic nerve which was causing the muscle spasms. She was in extreme pain and the only solution to completely relieve the pain was to drain the fluid. The surgical procedure, however, did not come without risks. There was a 50 percent chance she would lose her sight after the procedure. Opting to have the surgery to relieve the pain, Desiree ended up losing her sight. “I can’t see anything, but what I do see is a collage full of colors,” said Desiree. “Some of my optic nerves are completely damaged and the doctors never diagnosed what caused the fluid buildup.” In 2005, at the age of 19, Desiree relocated with her family to Atlanta from New Orleans after hurricane Katrina. Through personal research she found CVI. At CVI, she was able to improve her braille and computer skills and learn to travel independently with a white cane. She knew that in order to accomplish her goals, she needed to learn how to do things differently, and CVI helped her achieve that. Desiree also participated in CVI’s customer service training program that included curriculum focused on how to present yourself as a customer service agent, build rapport with clients and take notes accurately. Desiree said, “It was very interactive. We had a lot of role playing.” Role playing is also a factor in her personal life as Desiree participates in an acting group called VIP Players, which stands for Visually Impaired Players. It is a performance group that features improv acting and plays. She is currently writing and directing a play called, Where is the Love that is about love, relationships, marriage and divorce. She’s also writing two books that she hopes to have published. Today, Desiree works full-time as a customer care associate at CVI’s ClearAnswer contact center. Her vision may never be the same, but what she sees for herself is more than 20/20. “I’m a fighter and I’m persistent to achieve what I want out of life,” said Desiree. Desiree Reed, 24, is a ClearAnswer Customer Care Associate. 1 Share the vision of CVI founders George and Jean Henderson. Membership in the Henderson Society is extended to those who contribute $1,000 or more during the fiscal year (July 1 – June 30). Your cumulative donation can include matching gifts, United Way designated donations, restricted and unrestricted gifts. 1. Phil Green and CVI President Subie Green, Tiffany Smiley and Capt. Scotty Smiley 2. John Rhett, Chair, Board of Trustees with Susan Prutzman and Trustee and Henderson Society Chair Cosmo Boyd 3. Glenn Lerch and BEGIN Family Counselor Memri Lerch and Jeff and Melanie Pieper 4. CVI Foundation Board Trustee Bick Cardwell and CVI Trustee Matt Hopkins 5. Bobby Mays and Deacon Chris Cole CVI Honors Donors at Henderson Society Dinner 2 CVI kicked off its 50th anniversary year at the annual Henderson Society dinner on January 26, 2012. CVI honored members of the George and Jean Henderson Society and the Mary Ann and Dick Cook Legacy Society at the annual dinner. More than 140 of CVI’s greatest supporters gathered to be recognized for their significant financial contributions to the Center and celebrate the legacy of CVI founders George and Jean Henderson. John Rhett, chair of the CVI Board of Trustees, welcomed guests, while Henderson Society and Fundraising Committee Chair Cosmo Boyd thanked members of the Henderson and Cook societies for their generous support that empowers and changes the lives of people impacted by vision loss. CVI president Subie Green reflected on how CVI has grown since its founding in 1962 – from serving just seven clients in its first year to more than 5,000 annually today – and how innovation and technology have dramatically widened opportunities for people with vision loss. Captain Scotty Smiley, the U.S. Army’s first blind active-duty officer and company commander, was the evening’s keynote speaker. Blinded while serving in Iraq in 2005, Capt. Smiley inspired guests with his story of determination and courage as he completed his own vision rehabilitation training and continued to serve his country. Membership in the George and Jean Henderson Society is extended to those who contribute $1,000 or more to CVI during the fiscal year (July 1 – June 30), while the Mary Ann and Dick Cook Legacy Society recognizes those who include CVI in their estate plans. To learn more, visit www.cviga.org or contact Laurie Stephens, vice president for development, at 404-602-4321. 3 4 6. Anne Henderson Martin and Robert Martin 7. Stephanie Koby with CVI Trustee Ashley Koby and volunteer Angela Gillis 8. Empish Thomas, public education coordinator with CVI Trustee Bryan Alli and volunteer Hayley Alli 9. Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning Commissioner Bobby Cagle, Bernard Reynolds, Tiffany Smiley, Capt. Scotty Smiley, Ellen Williams Reynolds 5 6 7 8 9 You Can Make a Difference You can restore hope for people with vision loss. Make a gift online at www.cviga.org or give by mail. You can give in other ways as well – donate stock, properties, securities or include us in your estate plans. Contact Laurie Stephens, CVI’s vice president for development at 404-602-4321. New CVI Hires & Promotions CVI is happy to have the following new staff members on board: Liz Bottner – Assistive Technology Instructor Rukiya Campbell – Director of Marketing Megan Heisel – Director of Development Alison Poole – Director of Client Services LaToya Shumate – Orientation and Mobility Specialist Lynn Wade – Vision Rehabilitation Therapist ON SALE NOW AT THE VISABILITY STORE Shop in CVI’s accessible VisAbility store or on-line at www.visabilitystore. org to check out these bargains! The DaVinci HD LCD Desktop Video Magnifier has all of the benefits of an OCR. The retail price is $2,995.00. DaVinci is a high performance desktop video magnifier (CCTV), featuring HD, text-to-speech (OCR) and a 3-in-1 camera. With HD you will experience high definition color and contrast giving you a beautiful, crystal clear picture and vibrant colors. Experience the joy of reading with our new text-to-speech feature. DaVinci will read any printed text aloud with the push of a button. The DaVinci Sony® HD camera displays crystal clear images in vibrant color and contrast, resulting in the brightest white and deepest black. DaVinci’s high resolution LCD produces maximum levels of picture detail for a clear, bold display. A large field of view allows you to see more on the screen. Give your tired eyes a rest with our text-to-speech (OCR) feature. Let DaVinci read your favorite article or book aloud. Simply place your printed text under the DaVinci camera and press a button; DaVinci will begin reading what is on the screen within a few seconds. Choose a male or female voice and use the headphone port to enjoy this feature in private. Many different languages are available. DaVinci can be used as a video magnifier to see near, far and everything in between. You may also use the self-viewing camera position, like a mirror, for applying make-up or other personal grooming tasks. With DaVinci, you’ll have the freedom to read, write, view presentations, whiteboards, and work on crafts and 15 hobbies at work, school or at home. DaVinci Features: Sony® HD camera 24” high resolution HD LCD for best image quality Auto focus camera for self-viewing, reading or distance viewing (3-in-1 camera) Text-to-Speech (OCR) – reads aloud with Nuance® software Magnification up to 77x Easy-to-use console with line markers User-friendly menu 28 viewing modes to optimize contrast and brightness Slide mechanism provides flexibility for various camera arm positions LCD screen easily pivots vertically True mirror image in self-viewing mode Memory setting for each camera position Set up is easy, just plug in and begin 2 year warranty Designed and Assembled in the USA Congratulations to Jim Carruthers of the ClearAnswer Contact Center who was promoted to Vice President for Business Development. VOLUNTEER AND INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES The Volunteer Services department at CVI is currently seeking volunteers in the south side of Atlanta to serve as friendly visitors and personal shoppers. These volunteers visit clients at their residences to provide assistance with predetermined personal services. Such services may include grocery shopping, retail shopping, walking for exercise, reading mail and writing letters. Many clients are homebound and isolated and benefit greatly from the practicality of the service and the personal contact. For more information, please contact Lara Tillery at ltillery@cviga.org or 404-602-4369. We appreciate our wonderful volunteers who donate their time to assist CVI’s programs and services. Thank you Colliers International for your help with the BEGIN playground! Development Department Internship: The Development Department is seeking an intern to work directly with the Development team with on-going efforts, as well as new fund-raising and marketing programs. The intern will gain meaningful insight into how non-profits are structured and funded, learn new skills, and gain career experience. The ideal candidate will be a junior or senior college student majoring in sales, marketing, public relations, communications, business, public administration, non-profit leadership and management, or a related field. This is an unpaid internship, but where collegiate class credit is available, CVI will work with the school to meet requirements. The internship requires at least 10 hours per week, and the intern will be required to complete a final presentation, similar to a capstone project, to our department team or committee. To submit an application for consideration, please email mheisel@cviga.org. Independence in Action Ebony Broadnax was accepted to the Atlanta School of Massage. Lewis Tankersley was hired as a support technician at Briot USA Inc in Cumming. George Pinon was hired as a bilingual reservations agent at Southwest Airlines. Tunga Ufasaha has been enjoying her donor calling position with American Kidney Services and is expanding her work from home career to become a Listing Agent online with websites similar to Amazon.com. Former intern, Jason Phillips has joined the ClearAnswer Contact Center as a customer care associate. The Career Services department helped CVI Client Bobby Glover secure an internship position at United Way. Who We Serve The VisAbility store has state-of-the-art visual technology products available for purchase in person and online. CVI Services from July 1, 2010 – June 30, 2011 New View graduate Leonora addresses the audience attending the 2010 New View graduation ceremony. Gender Female58% Male42% Age Birth to 19 20 – 64 65 and over 13% 45% 42% Programs 362 Infants, preschoolers and their family members served in BEGIN early childhood program 100 School-aged children served by STARS 1,352 Children and adults received services at the Florence Maxwell Low Vision Clinic 203 Adults received Center-based vision rehabilitation services 493 Adults and their family members received Community-based vision rehabilitation services 1,827 People benefited from Client Services educational programs and case management 216 People attended Toastmasters, exercise classes, book club and support groups 36 Individual clients served by volunteers 3,412 Number of people served by CVI Where Our Clients Live CVI assisted people from 84 of Georgia’s 159 counties VisAbility Store Summary 3,729 10,548 Number of guests Number of items sold BEGIN families enjoy special events hosted by CVI throughout the year. CVI reached 7,000 people in the community through public education activities like CVI tours, health fairs and United Way events. Diagnoses of CVI Clients Macular Degeneration............................... 621 Other/unknown......................................... 710 Glaucoma.................................................. 399 Diabetic Retinopathy................................ 269 Congenital Blindness................................... 90 Albinism..................................................... 79 Retinitis Pigmentosa................................... 80 Optic Atrophy........................................... 115 Retinopathy of Prematurity......................... 62 Illness/Injury............................................. 105 Stargardt’s Disease....................................... 43 Septo Optic/Optic Nerve Hypoplasia.......... 41 Cataracts.................................................... 107 Stroke.......................................................... 20 Center for the Visually Impaired & Center for the Visually Impaired Foundation Combined Financial Highlights for the year ended June 30, 2011 2011 Revenue and Support United Way contributions $396,634 Government contracts and fees for service $2,037,375 VisAbility Store (net of goods sold) $93,298 Fees paid by clients for services $34,458 Endowment contributions $1,011,276 Gifts and Grants $1,811,649 2010 Expenses Investments $237,568 Other Revenue $259,017 TOTAL $5,881,275 Fundraising $460,928 Management & administration $719,294 CVI’s certified public accounting audit report is available by request and on the Resources page at www.cviga.org. Program and Direct Service $3,423,634 TOTAL $4,603,856 Cumulative Gifts & Pledges The George and Jean Henderson Society Established in 2003 to celebrate and honor CVI’s founders, membership in the Henderson Society is extended to those who contribute $1,000 or more to the Center during the fiscal year. July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011 Support from individuals is essential to CVI. We are deeply grateful for the individuals and family foundations listed below for their life-changing generosity. Their commitment to our empowering people impacted by vision loss allows them to proudly stand alongside our clients and staff as an integral part of the CVI family. Visionary $10,000 - $24,999 Laura and Montague Boyd Mary Ann and Dick Cook Cathyrn and Richard DuBow F. Dale Hayes The Bobby Hogg Foundation Anne Park and Matthew Hopkins Ambassadors $5,000 - $9,999 Kay and Peter A. Amann D.D. and Bick Cardwell Friedman Supporting Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Douglas K. Garges Jennifer and John Hamilton Susan Hoy Laurie and Jim Lindell Carol and David Lindenbaum Teri and Kevin McMahon Kanika and Larry E. Patrick Toni and John T. Rhett III Zachary B. Sank Paula and Bryan Seas Jenny and Andy Shulman Advocates $2,500 - $4,999 BEGIN children delight in behind the scenes access to the circus and other events that come to the city. Kiki and Joseph Ardagna Richard G. Blumberg Nancy and Bill Cohen Molly L. Cummings Subie and Phil Green Mr. and Mrs. Quill O. Healey II Lindsay and George Henderson III Rosanne and Andy Kauss Sima and Mac Martirossian Mr. and Mrs. R. Brand Morgan Clara M. and John S. O’Shea Susan Currie Prutzman Irvin and Connie Pund Mr. and Mrs. Erwin C. Reid J. Michael Roach, M.D. and Kim Nikles Anne B. Skae Amy Slack Judge and Mrs. Ed Threadgill John and Terry Vinson Delmas L. Webb, Jr. Bill and Donna Woolf Members $1,000 to $2,499 The STARS After School Enrichment Program helps students achieve academic success. George W. Acey F. Duane Ackerman Suzanne C. Alexander Amont Foundation Anonymous The Honorable Kathy B. Ashe and Mr. Lawrence Ashe, Jr. Precious and James Ashworth Angie and Bob Batterson Ellen and Duncan Beard Janet and Bruce Beerman Ida P. Benton David J. Bershad Blonder Family Foundation Kathy and Bob Bowman Kimberly and Michael C. Brown Mr. and Mrs. Mason Lee Cardwell Amy and Daniel S. Codman III Lane and Richard Courts John H. Cowart Ann and John Day Jessica and Tyler Dempsey Ellen Doft and Alex Katz Maureen Flannagan Sara and Jon Hoffenberg Bob and Betsy Glenn Kathryn and Jud Graves Amanda and Greg Gregory Family Fund of The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Louise Gunn JALS Foundation Stephen Hamilton, M.D. Maria and Wayne Healy Bradley E. Henderson, M.D. Lila S. Herbert Lou and Grady* Jackson Tatiana Jean-Louis Sarah and Jim Kennedy Ellen and Bob Khoury The Kibler Family Foundation Nicole and Richard Kruse Thomas H. Lanier Family Foundation Marianne and Bill Lee * Deceased Mr. and Mrs. J. Scott Mathews III Joan and Robert S. Mathews Dawn B. McGreevey Judy McMillan, E.D.S. Ashley and Prescott Miller Cooper Mills Family Fund of The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Mr. and Mrs. Henry D. Morgan, Jr. Ellen and Phil Morrison Susan and Robert Mullins Jeanne Perrine and Terence Neal Marguerite and Frank Owens Debbie and Dennis Patterson Shädé Patterson Mr. and Mrs. Briggs Peery Karen Perry and Kristofer Schleicher, Esq. Mary Ann and Felix Prinzo Patty and Doug Reid Helen W. Rhett Lou and Paul Roth Mr. and Mrs. Stewart W. Searle III Paul B. and Mildred Seydel Foundation Claire Davis Smith John E. Smith II Linda and Jim Sproull Wendy and Ted Sullivan Louis J. Taratoot Family Philanthropic Fund Pat Thomas Susan and Frank W. Virgin Holly Bowman Barbara and Michael Waters Patricia R. Webb June Morgan Willis Yellowlees Family Fund of the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Yuko and Vincent T. Zarzaca, Jr. Friends $1 to $999 Susan B. Abrams Judy and Lindsay Acuff Gabriel Adam Madeline and Howell Adams Gina Adams Janis E. Adams Jaquelin P. Adams Jeffrey M. Adams Kelli and Patrick Adams Anita and Tom Adams Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Ahlstrand Dwight H. Akerman Paul Alberto Bonita J. Albright JoAnna Aldridge-Wilson Mr. and Mrs. Michael Alexander Chris G. Allen and Family Beth Allgood-McKinnon Hayley and Bryan Alli Renee Anushka Alli Shelley and Jeff Alperin Debbie and Paul Anderson Howard Antman Joseph A. Arnold, M.D. Edward A. Ashman Teri Astren Dona J. Avery Tracey V. Baaset Leslie and Dudley Bachler Stephen C. Bachman Stacy A. Bailey Patricia Bain Alice and Albert Baker Maurice Baker Jodi C. Banks Lynn S. Banks Lori Davies Barfield Lea Barrett Lana and Eric Barton Patricia J. Bassett Barbara and Clinton Bastin Ruth Bates Sara and Michael Baxter Timothy Baxter Beverly S. and William W. Beach Gail and Art Bechtel Marie and Lavelle Beene Stephanie Belknap Kim Bennett Mona D. Benton Allison Berger Dr. Jerome D. Berman Cindy Berry Mary E. Berry Jennifer Berzinis Nancy and Peter Bethany Robert T. Biccum Arlene Billingsley Mr. Pierce Blanchette Suzanne and Russ Blauser Mrs. Norman R. Blaylock Cheryl and Larry Blewitt Laura Boal Jason Bombelyn Ernest H. Bond, Jr. Jacquelyn P. Bonner Sidney W. Boozer Elizabeth Bouis Norma and Warren Bourgeois Carol Bowling Priya and Mike Boyle Terrell Boyle Dr. and Mrs. Philip S. Brachman, Sr. Patricia P. Bradley Milton W. Brannon Bel and John-Paul Brennan Mary D. and Moses Brewington David Brickley, Jr. Ellen Corinne Briggs Betsey Brock Patty and David Broiles Linda and Samuel E. Brown, M.D. Charlesey W. Brown Joan S. Brown Kathleen R. Brown Julie and Donald Browne Richard Bryson Betty and Frank Bull Joyce and Bob Burnett Lee R. Burns Janet and Matt Burrell Gail and Paul Burris Ernest Burton Lucy and Henry Bush Barbara F. Byrd Michael C. Byrd Melinda Caldwell and Jeff Blauvelt William Cameron John Campbell Debbie Capella Felicia and Anthony Caporaso Donna M. and Charles B. Carden Monica Carlson Lauren P. Carrigan Jim Carruthers Andrea Carstens Harold Carter Heath A. Carter Jane M. Carter Karen and Richard Carter Diane Castellow Lois and Carl Cerine Hari Prasad Chakka Laura R. Chambers Hap Chandler Harrilee Cheshire Leon Chester Sidney and Don Childress Lina Chiu Kathy and Harvey Clark Holly Clawges Robert F. Clayton William B. Clemson, Jr. Dennis Clines Caroline P. Clotfelter Mildred H. Cochran Susan and Phil Coffey Dorothy and Sheldon Cohen Family Fund James L. Collenberg Alexius Collette Christopher Collier Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. Conklin II Conlee Family Supporting Foundation Margaret Gray and Matthew Connelly Monique Constance Steve Conteaguero Adolphus & Eileen Coolik Charitable Trust of the Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund J. Samuel Coolik Leigh M. Cooper Barbara and Wade Copeland Penny and John Coppedge Allison L. Corbally Dr. Brook Corbett Anisio Correia Cristina Correia and Neil Bradley Dr. and Mrs. Vic Corrigan Carol and Joe Costanzo Vencer Cotton Glenn M. Coulter Joyce and Dean Cox Bruce I. Crabtree III Mr. and Mrs. John R. Crane Jennifer Crevis Howard Tim Crow Nancy Sharpe and Robert G. Culbertson Christie J. Cullin Jane L. Culpepper Larry Cummings Tequalia M. Curley Lavona Currie William Curtis-Davidson Mark C. Cutbirth Julie and Tom Cutler Cheryl and Paul D’amato Mr. and Mrs. Henry David Alicia and Kimbrough Davis Mr. and Mrs. Jarrett L. Davis III Mary and Phil Davis Ron Davis Deborah D. Dawson William K. Dean Kathleen A. Deason John M. DeBorde III Cynthia and Brian Delaney Debbi G. Denison Mr. and Mrs. Michael Denniston Jean and Ken Devero Brett DeVore Shelley Deyoe Kay DiPlacido Glynn Divas Amy L. Dobbs Annie Coomes and Brian Doerr Frances H. Dorris Kent Downing Haley and Paul Dozier Shirley B. and Charles L. Drew Jo and Wes Duesenberg James F. Duggan Diana and Donald Duncanson Cynthia Gertrude Haley Dunn Elizabeth and Tim Dunn Nancy DuPree Anne and Michael Easterly Frank Ingram Ree and Ralph Edwards C. Ekechi Kathy and Tim Eldridge Bryce Elliott Dorothy I. Elliott Martha and Lamar Ellis Charlotte P. Ellithorp Ann and Charlie Elsas Mr. and Mrs. H. Alan Elsas Kay H. Embrey Beverly G. English Estate of Irene Solonsky Christine Ascher Evans Orlando Evans Jeanne and Scott Evans Pamela Everett Rhoda and Dave Ewert Christine A. Fallucco Damon Farthing Louise Carr Faurot Marvin Feinberg Lella B. Felker Jacob Fenno Joyce E. and Dakin B. Ferris Foundation Heather Ferro Katharine M. Field Eula N. Fields Rita Figaro Jennifer and Charles Fiorencza Kim and Stephen Flanagan Michael R. Fletcher Mariama Fofanah Mr. and Mrs. Jack Forbus Marshall Ford Heather R. Forgione Beverley Foster Barbara P. Foster Judith D. Foster Kristine V. Francisco Sheila and Jim Frank Rebecca and Robert Fratesi Louise K. Freeman Lori L. Fretwell Laura and Jim Frick Shirley and Arnold Friedman Eleanor, Bobby and Joey Frongillo The Honorable Eva Galambos and Dr. John T. Galambos Kelly Garges Kathleen and Rex Garrett Apryle Gates Colleen A. Gerrior Mildred and Joseph E. Geshwiler Bonnie and Arthur Gibert Alison M. Gibson Barbara Gibson Marsha D. Gilbert Angela Brown Gillis James F. Gingrey, Jr. Donna D. Glenn The True Blue Do event is CVI’s annual fundraiser. Everyone gathered around to participate in the Flip for a Trip contest for the opportunity to win two airline tickets. Low Vision Rehabilitation Specialist Gina Adams assists client Gina with using a magnifier. Grace carefully guides her fingers along the page as she reads braille. CVI has several community partners that visit the children’s services programs for “in-house” field trips. Zoo Atlanta introduces a hedgehog to the students. Programs such as fitness, nutrition and healthy living are incorporated into the New View curriculum. Richetta Glover Shearon and Taylor Glover Anita K. and Walton C. Glover Stacey and Edward Godwin Sarita and Arvind Goel Mr. and Mrs. Wade Goetz Sara Jo H. and Nelson F. Goetz Laurie Ann and Jonathan Goldman Dr. and Mrs. Martin I. Goldstein Alan T. Goodman, D.D.S., M.S. Mr. and Mrs. Richard B. Goodsell Clark Goodwin Usha and Des Goyal Judy and Duncan Gray, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Donald H. Gray, Jr. Betty Greaver* Ken Green Amanda and Greg Gregory Ashley and David Grice Lioba Grimm Jean and Charles Grutzius Laarnica and Darren Gustafson Mary N. Gwyn Melody and T.R. Hainline Edwin M. Halkyard III Mr. Phil Hall Stephanie and Eric Hall Barb and Henry Hand Kathy Harber Ellen and Tom Harbin Irene and Tim Harkness Nan Harman-Dempsey Susan Davis and Brian Harper Emma A. Harris Keith R. Harris Nancy and Charles Harrison Dabney A. Hart The Hartog Family Sara and William Harvey James M. Hawkins Kay Hawkins Christy and Chris Hayes Elizabeth D. Hayes Liz Hayes Harriette and David Haygood Mr. and Mrs. Quill O. Healey Janie Hebebrand Jennifer and Mathew Hepp Carolyn W. Herbig Rebecca and Theodore Hersh Ryan Heyward Judy and David Higgins Dorothy L. Hill Lisa and Jody Hill Mildred Hill Scott C. Hilton Shannon and Timothy Hipp Gladys D. Hirsch Dr. Daroline Hwilbert-Whilbert Diana and John Holbert Elizabeth and Thomas Holder Andrea M. Holland May B. and Howell Hollis Gail Holloway Julie Holton Cecile M. Hooks Michael V. Hooper Ruth Hough Melanie House Antonio G. Howard Laurie Shock and Billy Howard Jacqueline Ruth Howard Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Howard Pam and Ridley Howard Heather J. Howdeshell Allison R. and Allen E. Howell III Julie and Scott Hower Charles E. Hubert Daniel J. Hughlett III John E. Huie Kimberley Hulsey Elaine H. Hunter Mary and Albert Hurley Laurel Huss Amy Hutchinson Katie Hutchison Helen E. Huyler Janice I. Huyler Anthony Hylton Charlotte and Ted Hymel Melissa Imtiaz Gwendolyn Ivey Elizabeth and John Izard Lisa and Robert Jacko Mrs. Frances H. Jackson Carmelita W. Jackson Lolita B. Jackson Christine Jaquint Debra S. Jarrard Nancy Jennings Ms. Julie Y. John David Johnson Donna R. Johnson Andrea T. and James L. Johnson II JoAnn Johnson-Miller Shannon L. Johnson-Novack Bernetta M Jones Libby and Gary Jones Jane C. Jones Joyce and Richard Jordan Marilyn Kalish Paula and Kusiel Kaplan Philanthropic Fund Nitika Kapur Dr. and Mrs. Herbert R. Karp Martha Katz and Marshall Kreuter Kate and Adam Kauffman Heidi E. Kaufman Patricia C. Keel Kirk W. Keene Valerie and Ray Kelleher Christopher W. Kellen Mary W. Kelley Yvonne M. Kelly Nisbet S. Kendrick, Jr. Mrs. W. D. Kerby, Jr. Robert King Valerie King Lisa Kinzler Douglas A. Kirk Karen P. Kirkpatrick Gail G. Kitchens Barbara A. Klein Evelyn and Halsey Knapp Cynthia L. Knighton Ashley and Stephanie Koby Elizabeth and William Koepsel Erika Kohoutek Ronald Kozak Myra and James Kucera Vincent Kung Vimla and Krishna Kushwaha Elizabeth and Michael Labbe-Webb Ena and George Lalsingh Gia Lalsingh Nicole G. Lalsingh Scott I. Lampert, M.D. Valery and Larry Landers Elizabeth and David Lanier Joyce and Candler Lasseter John L. Latham Terri and Al Lawson Jeanette and Jim Leben Barry Lee Doug Lee Chia Lin and Percy Lee Lorna M. Leekley Laura and Eric Lenaeus Memri H. Lerch Kenneth Lester Meyer Levy Gladys G. Lewellen Gloria Lewis Patricia and Joe Lewis Karen and Frank Lindauer Lauren and Mark Lindenbaum Mr. Christopher Lindh Ida J. Lingos Pete Little Starla Terrine Littlejohn Elizabeth and Paul Littrell Beverly J. Lively Kenneth Loehr III Evan Loft, M.D. Eric C. Lohr Linda E. Long and Dave Lushbaugh Rouchelle and Eric Longley Virginia G. Lott Mrs. Edward Loughlin Mr. and Mrs. William G. Loventhal LUBO Fund The Ludlam Family Anne Ludwig W. H. Luesing Renee Machen William J. MacKenna, Jr. J. Mackey John R. Maddox Linda and Phil Maddox Regina R. Magaruh Sai Kumar Viola Marion-Mattox Cecile and Leonard Markun Josephine B. Marlow Gail and Chris Marshall Carmen and James Martin Jacquelyn and Gregory Martin Jan Martin Dr. Bill Martin and Jerry Poole Dr. William O. Martin III Debra M. Masdea Celena and George Matlock Ms. J. A. Matthews Sarah and Ryan Mauldin Eleanor and Doug Maxwell Katherine and Mike Maxwell Neil Maxwell Eva Mayhew Marilyn and Scott McCall Anne McComiskey Sabrina A. McCorvey Rhonda D. McCurdy Sally and Allen McDaniel Glenn A. McFall Linda Kay and John McGowan Mr. and Mrs. Brian McHugh William L. McKinnon, Jr. Kathy McLean Fabian S. McMahon Katherine L. McMillon and David Giancola Harold L. McPheeters Kristen and Randell Meadows Sally and Joe Meaney Luis E. Medina Mr. James R. Mell Michael Melneck Elaine and Walter Merkel Mickey and Tom Merkel G. R. Miklos Doris M. Miller Joanna L. Miller Lynn and Michael Miller Sarah A. Miller Marie Millsaps Allison D. Mitchell Virginia Mitchell Barbara and Marvin Moate William T. Mobley, Jr. Avantika Modi and Sampath Kumar Diane and Matthew Moffett Mitra Mofid, M.D. Cynthia G. Mokotoff Donna and Chuck Moody Betty and Melvin H.* Mooney, Jr. Laura B. Moore Donna Moorley Michael G. Moren Charles H. Morman Brent E. Morning Carter and Hampton Morris Li and Gary Morrison Sharon E. Morrow Lesllie O. Moseley Richard Moses Angelic Moxley Jane Mudano Alexis Muirhead Ken Lovic F. Barry Mulligan Barbara J. Murphy Margaret H. Murphy Laurie and Michael Murphy Perry Myers Sasha Myers Anjali M. Nagrani Katie and Slater Nalley Cynthia C. Nash Julie Neal Heather Billings Needham Tracey E. Needham Janet and Don Nelms Christine Ginny and John Nevins Kathleen M. Newbern Catherine Hardin Newton Laura and Howell Newton Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Nix Marilyn A. North Georgia B. Nunnally Elizabeth and Glyn Nunnally Peter Oburu Penny P. O’Callaghan W. Ennis O’Neal Cecilia Oro Miriam A. Orsina Kelli Owens Laura J. Page Bharath Pai Rama R. Pandrapagada Rajasekher Panisetty Miss Joyce Paris Roderick M. Parker Ann-Laura Parks Jan Pasek Kailesh Patel Sarvin Patel Susan V. Patton Diane R. Payton C. Robert Peery Helen Pendergrast Gretchen and Jack Pennybacker Ann E. Pequigney James L. Perry Mary Perry Ruth B. and Bob Peterman Daniel R. Peters Cynthia A. Petersen Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Peterson, Jr. Robert Peterson Phuong Ngo Phan Chanel and Anthony Phillips Karen and Mike Podett Michele M. Poirier Nancy and Zane Pollard Sarah C. Poole Lisa L. Pope Mrs. Catherine T. Porter Temple Post Kristie and Quinn Postero Jo Ann and Tom Powell Felicia M. and Lorenzo Powell Bonnie and William A. Pratt Sabina A. Prempeh Jane T. Price Minnie Woods Pridgen E. Camille Puckett, ASID Jason Pullman Suzy Quenzer Robert A. Quin, Jr. Laterica D. Quinn Andrea Gernazian and Bruce Rado Bill Raffield Mark Rajewski Bruce Ramsey Linda L. Rathje Donald E. Ratliff Esther and Stan Rawn April P. Ray and Larry Pizzi Mrs. Kristen Blaylock Reed Craig A. Reese Michael G. Regas II Alyssa Reiss John Rempel Catherine V. Rhodenizer Hugh Richardson, Jr. Pansy Ricks Lynn M. Riesser The Ringel Family Eleanor R. Ringel Debra J. Risik Betty Roach Kenneth R. Roberts Nell K. Robinson Anne M. Robotham Josue Rodriguez Sharon K. Rollow Frederick M. Ross The Rothkopf/Greenberg Family Foundation Trust Jane O. Routon Clare Rovin Peggy Rowan Catherine Ruberti Hedy and David Rubinger Russell Landscape Group Monica Russell Naomi Ryan Michael R. Sanders Patricia Sarno Holly Sasnett Roslyn B. Saul Ms. Martha Saunders Joan and Richard Sawicki Liz and Mark Schleyer David Schneberger Colonel and Mrs. Irving Schoenberg Patricia M. Schuler Susan and Randy Schultz Barbara L. Schulze Shannon L. Scott Jack Segal Jed Selkowitz Mrs. David Sencer Ellen B. Shadrick Laura and David Shainker Margaret Sheffield and Natalie S. Dawkins Deborah Shimberg Mr. and Mrs. Richard P. Shuey Billy Sibley Frank Sieper Julie and Steve Siler Dr. and Mrs. Stuart Silverman Sharon and Dick Simms Linda and Hal Simpson Gwen and Matt Sirmans Elizabeth H. Smith David A. Smith Sandy and Tim Smith Thomas A. Smith Jon L. Spargur Gloria T. and John M. Spencer Leigh-Anne and Steve Spokane Catherine Spruill Linda J. Stacey Dr. and Mrs. David Stacy John H. Stagmeier Kay Starnes Paul Stecher Susan and John Stevens Richard W. Stone Rhonda Streat JoAnn and G. B. Strickler Elizabeth H. Strickler* Tracey and Robert Stroup Molly and Benny Strozier Amy and Jeffrey Stump It was a full house when Freedom Scientific held its technology demonstration event at CVI. Board of Trustees 2010 - 2011 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Mr. John T. Rhett III, SunTrust Investment Services Mr. Quill O. Healey II, Vice Chair Healey Weatherholtz Properties, LLC Ms. Susan Hoy, Vice Chair Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta H. William (Bill) Cohen, Esq., Vice Chair Retired, Macey Wilensky Cohen Wittner & Kessler Bryan E. Seas, CPA, Treasurer AGL Resources, Inc. Ms. Beverley Foster Community Volunteer Mr. Matthew F. J. Hopkins SEI Group Mrs. Lolita Browning Jackson Georgia Power M. Andrew Kauss, Esq. Kilpatrick Stockton LLP Mr. Mac M. Martirossian MThreeAdvisory Services, LLC Mr. George E. Matlock Matlock Business Services, LLC Jennifer Hamilton, CFP, Assistant Treasurer Retired, Independent Financial Planner Rosamarie McHugh, AICP Bella Casa Designs, LLC Mr. James E. Ashworth, Secretary AirTran Airways Teri Lynn McMahon, Esq. Alston & Bird, LLP Mrs. Mary Ann Cook Community Volunteer Mr. R. Brand Morgan Brand Properties Real Estate Investment Group Richard A. Kruse III, Esq. The Coca-Cola Company Ms. Dawn B. McGreevey PraticeWorks Systems LLC Ms. Susan Currie Prutzman Community Volunteer/Fund Development TRUSTEES Mr. George W. Acey Community Volunteer Mr. Joseph F. Ardagna Tappan Street Restaurant Group, Inc. Angela L. Batterson, Esq. King & Spalding, LLP Mr. Montague L. (Cosmo) Boyd IV UBS Financial Services, Inc. John S. O’Shea, M.D. Retired Pediatrician Roderick Parker, L.M.T., N.M.T. InnerVision Neuromuscular Center, LLC Mr. Larry E. Patrick PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP Ms. Shädé R. Patterson AT&T Mrs. Allison W. Reid CNN Advertising Mr. Andy Shulman Standard Press Ms. Amy Slack Coca Cola Enterprises, Inc. Mr. John P. Vinson AT&T CVI clients discover new ways around the kitchen including how to label items and continue to cook their favorite recipes. BEGIN children look forward to trips to the pool in the summer. A STARS student proudly shows off the work of art she completed during the STARS Summer camp. Robert L. Suber Lynn and Dodge Sumlin Sunshine Committee of CVI Ann C. Sutlive Shannel D. Sykes Jonathan Lee Tedder Empish Thomas Patty Thomas and Henry Waszkowski Dr. Sharon H. Thomas Alison B. Thompson Donald J. Thompson Betty and Bob Thornton Margaret Thornton David S. Tiedt Lara Tillery Margaret S. Timberlake Carolyn Timme Janet E. Tippin Martha Tomlin Diana Tope Louisette Townsend Sylvie Treadwell-Merritt and Robert J. Merritt Tracy J. Trentadue Kelly R. Trotter John Turner Lynda and Randall Tye Evelyn and Jack Ullman Mark C. Umstead Sandeep Uthra Amy C. Varnedoe Michael Villafane Chuong Vo Joyce Vroon Basil Wapensky Catherine B. Ward Denise Wardwell Chip Watson Debbie and Ruben Watson Shirley H. Watterson Jerry Watts The Rudy Weaver Family Annabelle Weiner Drs. Nancy and Mark Weiner Laura and Robert Wellon Joyce and Marcus Whatley Claire and Bobby Whipple Malika White Teresa G. White William C. White William J. Whittaker III Diana Widman Judith and George Wieder Pamela F. Wiggins Ellen and Buck Wiley Rasheeda R. Wilkins Hamilton Williams Jean Williams Paula and George Williams Ms. Tonji Williams Dr. Michael Wilson Mary and Henry* Wingate Stuart C. Witham Donna Wolff Barbara and Mike Wolfson Mrs. Leotha Womble Frances M. Wood Tiffany Wood Martha Woodham Jennie Woodlee Elizabeth and Harold B. Wright James I. Wright Jackie and John Wright Shannon Wright Fred K. Wunderlich Mrs. John R. Wyant Ms. Janie G. Yorker Charles Young M. Christina Young Ellen A. Zaglin Monica and Daniel Zanger Gertrude Zeldin Jack Zwecker Corporations, Foundations & Organizations The corporations, foundations and organizations that support CVI every year are instrumental in our work. Their restricted and unrestricted gifts make our programs and daily operations possible. We offer them our sincerest gratitude for helping our clients achieve independence with dignity. Corporations, foundations and organizations contributing $1,000 or more during the fiscal year are also recognized as members of the Henderson Society. $25,000 and Up The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, Inc. CVS Caremark Charitable Trust Nell Warren Elkin and William Simpson Elkin Foundation Florence C. & Harry L. English Memorial Fund The Sara Giles Moore Foundation Joseph B. Whitehead Foundation Jesse Parker Williams Foundation The Vasser Woolley Foundation, Inc. $10,000 to $24,999 AGL Resources AirTran Airways Atlanta Foundation Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta John H. and Wilhelmina D. Harland Charitable Foundation Abraham J. & Phyllis Katz Foundation The Rich Foundation Tappan Street Restaurant Group $5,000 to $9,999 Anonymous The Arnold Foundation Mary Allen Lindsey Branan Foundation Camp-Younts Foundation Davison Bruce Foundation John and Mary Franklin Foundation Health 1st Foundation Heery International, Inc. Joe E. Johnston Foundation The Junior League of Atlanta Kiwanis Foundation of Atlanta Florence H. Maxwell Foundation Once For All Trust, Inc. Rite Aid Foundation The Evelyn and Frank Gordy Foundation Virgil P. Warren Foundation $2,500 to $4,999 Brand Properties, LLC Buckhead Lions Club Foundation Georgia Natural Gas Georgia’s Own Credit Union Lois and Lucy Lampkin Foundation Lincoln Financial Foundation MARTA Office of Diversity and Equal Opportunity Midtown Leadership Alumni Class of 2004 Southern Company SunTrust Investment Services Frances Wood Wilson Foundation $1,000 to $2,499 Asset Preservation Advisors AT&T Atlanta Alumnae Chapter of Delta Gamma Fraternity Bank of America Charitable Foundation Care Innovations Chick-fil-A Citizens of Georgia Power Colliers International - Atlanta Davis Landscape Forestar Georgia Power Dave Watson Intel Microsoft Giving Campaign The Moorings Group Northrop Grumman Northside Hospital Peachtree Hotel Group, LLC Publix Super Markets Charities RSUI Indemnity Company Seyfarth Shaw LLP Sterling Risk Advisors Taylor & Mathis Troutman Sanders LLP UBS Matching Gift Program United States Association for Blind Athletes United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta, Inc. Wells Fargo Foundation $1 to $999 Astra Group, Inc. ATC Associates Atlanta Peach Movers Atlanta Radio Theatre Company Carter DeKalb School Employees Foundation Deloitte & Touche LLP Dewberry Foundation Dorsey Alston, LLC eChalk Environs Residential Design & Construction, LLC Eye Consultants of Atlanta, P.C. FirstLease Founders Insurance Group Frazier and Deeter Foundation Fulton County Vision Department GE Foundation Matching Gift Program Georgia Health Foundation Habif, Arogeti & Wynne, LLP Healthcare Georgia Foundation The Home Depot Foundation Matching Gift Center ING Employee Giving Campaign Ingles Ingles Markets #64 Kiwanis Club of Peachtree City Golden K Ladies Nite Out Bowling League MARTA Employees Charity Club Martins Landing Garden Club Mauldin & Jenkins CPA, LLC Meridian Homeowners Association Moore Investment Group National Federation of the Blind, Atlanta Chapter NOVA Engineering and Environmental, Inc. Overton Apparel Payscape Advisors Pittman Construction Company Planners & Engineers Collaborative, Inc. Raymond James Financial Southern Pipe & Supply Speartek Tile & Stone LLC St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church Stanley Black & Decker The Ansley Group, Harry Norman Realtors Wachovia Bank CSCL-Fraud Prevention Team of Atlanta, GA Funds Providing Continuous Support The Bridge Fund Campbell Building Maintenance Fund Jack and Anne Glenn Endowment James R. Kuse Foundation Endowment for BEGIN Samuel J. McCartney Memorial Endowment Martha Niblack Endowment James Emory Powell Fund Government Funds & Contracts for Services The State of Georgia provides services for people who are blind or visually impaired by contracting with private agencies like CVI. The Center is grateful for federal, state and local funding provided through the following partners: Atlanta Regional Commission DeKalb County Human Development Department Fulton County Department of Human Services Georgia Department of Community Health Georgia Department of Education Georgia Department of Labor Tribute gifts between July 1, 2010 and June 30, 2011 In Memory of Al Hart and Anne Schweitzer Ruth Bates Peter Amann Hopkins Amy and Daniel S. Codman III Charlotte P. Ellithorp The Kibler Family Foundation Barbara and Marvin Moate Susan Currie Prutzman Geraldine Andrews Andrea Carstens Nicholas Ardagna Kiki and Joseph Ardagna John Turner Robert W. and Helen L. Biccum Robert T. Biccum James Couch Brown and Doris Bailey Brown Linda and Samuel E. Brown, M.D. Colton Bryson The Ludlam Family Ruth F. Caffery Sunshine Committee of CVI Truman Douglas Calhoun, Sr. Drs. Nancy and Mark Weiner Franck Darte Ms. Janie G. Yorker Cam Dorsey Debbie and Paul Anderson Maybeth and Lewis Nix Charlene Weaver Edwards Carol and Joe Costanzo Joyce and Dean Cox Kent Downing eChalk Ingles Ingles Markets #64 Ladies Nite Out Bowling League Regina R. Magaruh The Rudy Weaver Family Frampton Ellis, Jr. Mrs. John R. Wyant Sarah Frank Sheila and Jim Frank Richard Freeman Louise K. Freeman Katie Frongillo Eleanor, Bobby and Joey Frongillo Betty Garges Jaquelin P. Adams Leslie and Dudley Bachler Milton W. Brannon D.D. and Bick Cardwell Dennis Clines Mary Ann and Dick Cook Penny and John Coppedge Larry Cummings Mr. and Mrs. Jarrett L. Davis III Martha and Lamar Ellis Joyce E. and Dakin B. Ferris Foundation Bob and Betsy Glenn Shearon and Taylor Glover Laurie Ann and Jonathan Goldman Subie and Phil Green Amanda and Greg Gregory Elizabeth and Thomas Holder Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Howard Katie Hutchison Elizabeth and John Izard Dr. and Mrs. Valery Landers Mrs. Edward Loughlin W. H. Luesing John R. Maddox Linda and Phil Maddox Eleanor and Doug Maxwell Marilyn and Scott McCall William T. Mobley, Jr. Laurie and Michael Murphy Laura and Howell Newton Overton Apparel Marguerite and Frank Owens Hugh Richardson, Jr. Anne B. Skae Elizabeth H. Smith Lynn and Dodge Sumlin Susan and Frank W. Virgin Claire and Bobby Whipple Frances M. Wood Bill and Donna Woolf Several support groups are offered at CVI including one for seniors. James Allen Glenn, Jr. Martins Landing Garden Club Jean Williams Peter Anthony Gordon Ellen D. Gordon Beverly and Richard Gruber Ms. Janie G. Yorker Rachel and James Harris Clare Rovin Lucinda Hastings Leigh-Anne and Steve Spokane Marian Hawkinson Betty and Frank Bull Mary and Albert Hurley Susan V. Patton Elizabeth and Harold B. Wright Elsie Hayes Karen and Frank Lindauer Edwin Hines Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. Conklin II Barbara L. Storm Phil and Ellen Morrison Samuel B. Israel Janet and Bruce Beerman Howard Blake Johnston Nancy DuPree Ray Joseph Jacob Fenno Betty LeChot Mary Ann and Dick Cook Peter Lindh Bill Raffield Sharon Mansour James and Myra Kucera Gayle Poten Martin Dr. William O. Martin III Phyllis M. McPheeters Harold L. McPheeters Mary Elaine Mohney Eye Consultants of Atlanta, P.C. Dr. Michael Wilson Marjorie Conwell Nevins Ginny and John Nevins Frances and Herbert Newburg Ms. Janie G. Yorker Jean Hunt Newton Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. Conklin II Margaret Frances Norton Fulton County Vision Department Callie Lou Nunnally Elizabeth and Glyn Nunnally A. Wallace Odum Heather R. Forgione Carolyn W. Herbig Carmen and James Martin Our parents Joyce and Candler Lasseter Hilda M. Pimlott Joyce and Candler Lasseter Jane C. Puckett Meridian Homeowners Association Herbert Ringel The Ringel Family Eleanor R. Ringel Alice D. Stacey Linda J. Stacey Maxie Tope Judge and Mrs. Ed Threadgill Congratulations to Tim Smith who was the 2011 Sarah Woolf Spirit Award winner. This annual award is presented to a CVI client who demonstrates courageous spirit that inspires others. Lillie Mae Trask Many clients, like Claire Smith, shop at the VisAbility store because of the personal attention they receive from personable staff such as store associate, Mickey Merkel. Alice and Albert Baker Allison D. Mitchell Bill and Donna Woolf Helen Trentadue Barbara and Clinton Bastin Tracy J. Trentadue Gladys Tye Mrs. John R. Wyant Eloise Woods Sara and William Harvey Ellen A. Zaglin Wendell L. Watterson, Jr. Shirley H. Watterson Tobe and Joseph Weiner Dorothy Weiner Lavine Memorial Fund Sarah Woolf Gloria T. and John M. Spencer Mary L. Wright Patricia and Joe Lewis John R. Wyant Mrs. Catherine T. Porter Lynda and Randall Tye Irwin Zaban, Manny Gluck, Richard Kaufman, Pauline Stone, Harriet Greenblatt, Judge Debra Bernes, Esther Grosswald, Dr. Jack Schaeffer Adolphus & Eileen Coolik Charitable Trust of the Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund In Honor of Jaia Alli Alison B. Thompson Peter Amann Hopkins Kelly Garges Pam and Ridley Howard Christine Baldridge James and Myra Kucera Janet Morgan Barlow STARS Summer Camp was jam-packed with planned activities including a trip to Centennial Park to beat the heat and cool off in the fountain. June Morgan Willis Jerome D. Berman, M.D. Susan B. Abrams Dr. and Mrs. Martin I. Goldstein Zoe Bourgeois Norma and Warren Bourgeois Sarita and Arvind Goel Usha and Des Goyal Charlotte and Ted Hymel Montague L. (Cosmo) Boyd Laura and Robert Wellon Colton Bryson Stephanie Belknap Richard Bryson Monica Carlson The Hartog Family Kate and Adam Kauffman Henry Bush Lavona Currie James and Judy Byrd Diane Castellow Bick Cardwell Elizabeth and William Koepsel Ellis Owen Carter Heath A. Carter Karen and Richard Carter Kristen and Randell Meadows Marcus Clayton Robert F. Clayton CVI’s career services department assists clients with securing employment after completion of their program. Former client Jasmine Seabron enjoys her role in production at the Georgia Radio Reading Service. Eliot Codman Gail and Paul Burris Felicia and Anthony Caporaso Dr. Brook Corbett Dr. and Mrs. Vic Corrigan Kathleen M. Newbern Tracey and Robert Stroup Ann C. Sutlive H. William (Bill) Cohen Lea Barrett Marvin Feinberg Mary Alyce Cordell Anonymous Richard DuBow Jane Mudano Mike Duffer Sima and Mac Martirossian Winifred Ellsworth Cheryl and Paul D’Amato Mildred Hill’s Family Mildred Hill Terry & Lori Ferrero Sima and Mac Martirossian Shirley Friedman Blonder Family Foundation Arnold Friedman Frank and Lonnie Gialketsis Sima and Mac Martirossian Claire Gibbs Betsey Brock Santiago Green and Subie and Phil Green Kathryn and Jud Graves Sean and Donna Green Ken Green Subie Green Kathryn and Jud Graves Diana and John Holbert Subie and Phil Green Jean and Ken Devero Ken Green Henry Hand Howard Tim Crow Jane O. Routon Sofia Howard Brett DeVore Sandra Hulsey Kimberley Hulsey Helen Hulstein Joyce Vroon Nancy Jennings Nancy Sharpe and Robert G. Culbertson Ellen Doft and Alex Katz Barbara and Mike Wolfson Al Kaufman Sylvie Treadwell-Merritt and Robert J. Merritt Gail Kitchens Judy McMillan, E.D.S. Mrs. Harold Magun Charlesey W. Brown Adam Malyala Sai Kumar Angie Marshall Ellen and Duncan Beard Annie Maxwell Kim Bennett Marilyn and Scott McCall Anne McComiskey George and Lillian Rothkopf Teri and Kevin McMahon and Family Melody and T.R. Hainline Teri McMahon Holly Clawges Ashley Merkel Elaine and Walter Merkel Dr. Mark W. Mohney Harriette and David Haygood Jennifer and Brand Morgan Ellen and Buck Wiley Jax Morrison and his wonderful friends at CVI Phil and Ellen Morrison Mr. & Mrs. Jim Wallace, Mr. & Mrs. Bick Cardwell, Mr. & Mrs. Aubrey Coleman, Mr. & Mrs. John Duggan, Mr. & Mrs. Ben Carter, Mr. & Mrs. Tom Bradbury, Mr. & Mrs. David Stockton, Mr. & Mrs. Dick Cannon, Mr. & Mrs. Tom Burdette Mr. and Mrs. Richard B. Goodsell Dot and Bill Mullican Ken Lovic Dr. and Mrs. R. Daniel Nable John S. and Ann Day Julie G. Neal Sarah C. Poole Karen Perry Mary Perry Susan C. Prutzman Mrs. Norman R. Blaylock Rhoda and Dave Ewert Margaret H. Murphy Mrs. Kristen Blaylock Reed Janet E. Tippin Judith and George Wieder Stanley Rawn Esther Rawn Roslyn B. Saul Toni and John Rhett Anne and Michael Easterly J. Michael Roach, M.D. Mitra Mofid, M.D. Julie Neal Nell Robinson James L. Collenberg Sarah A. Miller Santiago, the guide dog Dr. Daroline Hwilbert-Whilbert Oran Sarno Patricia Sarno David Sawicki Richard and Joan Sawicki Ann Schoenberg Colonel and Mrs. Irving Schoenberg Bryan Seas Jennifer and Charles Fiorencza Ivey Sirmans Christy and Chris Hayes Anne Skae Sally and Allen McDaniel John E. Smith II Amy Slack Jed Selkowitz Susan and Fred Pember, Cathleen and Joe Blumberg, Marianne and Clay Bowers, Eirene Stansbury, Suzanne Feeney, Terri and Jim Amato, Joan and Stephen Shewbrooks, Martha and John Morris, Dave and Sarah Galshack Mary Ann and Dick Cook Judge and Mrs. Edward Threadgill; Mr. and Mrs. Kevin McMahon, Kelly and Becky; Mr. and Mrs. Ted Threadgill, Taylor and Tatum Diana Tope Suz and Ed Threadgill Melody and T.R. Hainline Lara Tillery Kathy Harber John Vinson Liz and Mark Schleyer Susan and Frank Virgin Janet and Don Nelms Frank W. Virgin Lindsay and George Henderson III Andrew Webb Delmas L. Webb, Jr. Dr. Michael Wilson Drs. Nancy and Mark Weiner Emily Jo Worosz Jean and Charles Grutzius Tommy Young Ms. Julie Y. John In-kind Donations In-kind contributions to CVI encompass a wide assortment of products and services and help reduce the Center’s costs so we may direct more resources toward our programs. We give thanks to the individuals, companies and organizations listed below for their unique contributions. Aaron’s, Inc. Charles Abrams AirTran Airways Mr. and Mrs. Michael Alexander American Golf Atlanta Jennifer Arnoldi AT&T Atlanta Beverage Company Atlantic Wines Aurum Lounge Body Vision Studio Paul Booth Elizabeth Bouis Brand Properties, LLC Brina Beads Buckhead Life Restaurant Group Cafe Kia-Ora D.D. and Bick Cardwell Caroline Budd’s Picture Framing Patty Castro Shirley Dobson Chick-fil-A, Inc. Colliers International - Atlanta David Cook Mary Ann and Dick Cook Courtroom Visuals Sharyn Criswell Crowne Plaza Atlanta Airport Culpepper and Associates, Inc. Carol Kittle Dowdle Eugenie Edwards Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta Fifth Group Restaurants Gilbane Building Company Girl Scout Troop 6002 Judith Gott Healthcare Georgia Foundation Monique and Patrick Hickey Inga’s Skin & Body Care Kay and Jon Johnson Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP Mr. and Mrs. Jule Kreyling Lee Costic Design+Creative, LLC Friends of the Ocee Library Dennis Lockhart Loews Miami Beach Hotel Frances and William Lounsbery Carol Martin Jon Mayes Roger K. Milam Kevin Moran Mr. and Mrs. R. Brand Morgan Munchadoodle Natural Body Spa Helen Nemesnyik Bonnie Noble Will Palmer Paula Peace Piola Walter F. Reames Jr. Otto Svensson Sally Robbins Silpada Dorothy Smith Andy and Jenny Shulman The Nook The Warren City Club Tradition Trees Robert Traynor Whole Foods Market Yeah! Burger We are grateful to the individuals, foundations, companies and organizations that support the mission of the Center for the Visually Impaired. We have made every effort to include all donors from July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010. Please bring any errors to our attention so that we may correct our records. You may reach Jane Culpepper in the Development office by calling 404-602-4279. We sincerely regret any omissions or errors that may have occurred. The Mary Ann & Dick Cook Legacy Society We thank and recognize the following individuals who have committed to helping future generations of people with vision loss by including CVI in their estate plans. Anonymous* Anonymous Mrs. Leo J. Bloch* Cathleen & Joe Blumberg Montague L. Boyd IV Sarah Page Boykin* Doris M. Bryant* Belle D. & Carl M. Camp* Mary Ann & Dick Cook Ruby M. Crawford* Ruth M. Crawford* Roger Dann* Kimbrough & Alicia Davis Cam Dorsey* Richard & Cathryn DuBow Amanda Grace Dunn* Lois Edge* Subie Green Phillip R. Green Jennifer R. Hamilton Henry C. Heinz* C. Max Henderson* Marion Calhoun Hendrix* Susan G. Hogg* Susan Hoy Lorraine H. Jenrich* Anne Kilpatrick* Karen P. Kilpatrick Dorothy Weiner Levine* Jack H. Levin* Mac & Sima Martirossian Lois R. Manley* Teri McMahon Edward C. Miller* John D. & Martha J. Morris Martha Niblack* Lucille T. Nichols* Jeanette E. & Daniel Edwin Plaster* James Emory Powell* Susan Currie Prutzman Toni & John Rhett Katherine M. Riley* Anne B. Skae Irene Solonsky* Joan M. Stuart Frank W. Virgin Patricia R. Webb I. Newton Whiteside* Bessie Wilder* Mary Taylor Wilson* Bill Woolf *Deceased Horseback riding is an annual summer activity for the STARS Summer camp participants. Carl Smiley and his guide dog prepare for orientation and mobility training at CVI. CVI Vice President for Programs Anisio Correia was ready for his close up during his interview with Julie Wolfe from 11Alive. 739 West Peachtree Street, N.W. Non-Profit Org. U.S.Postage PAID Atlanta, GA Permit No.1035 Atlanta, GA 30308 404-875-9011 www.cviga.org Independence with Dignity Laurie Stephens Vice President for Development Rukiya Campbell, APR Editor & Director of Marketing CVI News is available in three alternative formats: email link, large print and CD. To request one of these formats in lieu of print, please contact Eva Mayhew at 404-875-9011, ext. 4280. CVI receives 5 percent of its annual budget from United Way. CVI Board of Trustees & Senior Staff July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2013 Our Mission The mission of the Center for the Visually Impaired is to empower people impacted by vision loss to live with independence and dignity. CVI Trustees CVI Foundation Trustees Susan Hoy, Chair George W. Acey Bryan Alli John P. Bailey Montague L. Boyd lV Michael C. Brown, Vice Chair Joan H. Buchanan Mason Lee Cardwell Beverley Foster Matthew F. J. Hopkins, Asst. Treasurer Julie Schoen Hower Lolita Browning Jackson M. Andrew Kauss, Esq. Ashley D. Koby Richard A. Kruse lll, Esq. Grant P. Lawson George E. Matlock, Secretary Dawn B. McGreevey Rosamarie Soltero McHugh, AICP Teri Lynn McMahon, Esq. R. Brand Morgan, Vice Chair Timothy W. Olsen, M.D. Roderick Parker, LMT, NMT, Vice Chair Larry E. Patrick Chanel E. Phillips J. Michael Roach, M.D. Bryan E. Seas, CPA, Treasurer Andy Shulman Amy Slack John W. Smith John P. Vinson Mary Ann Cook, Chair Peter A. Amann Bickerton W. Cardwell, Jr. A. Kimbrough Davis, Esq. Douglas K. Garges Susan Hoy Cooper N. Mills, Jr. John T. Rhett lll Anne B. Skae Frank W. Virgin, Esq. Honorary Life Members Douglas K. Garges T. Marshall Hahn, Jr., Ph.D. Evelyn G. Ullman June Morgan Willis President Susan B. 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