The Companion - Canine Companions for Independence

The Companion
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ill came home late one night last winter. Got out of
the car, pulled his jacket closer against the bitter cold
and dropped his keys.
Bill watched from his wheelchair as the keys tumbled
to the driveway, completely out of his reach.
All the houses were dark; no neighbors were awake
to hear him calling for help. Bill looked at the empty
street, seemingly sleeping too. Would a stranger
even drive by that he could stop for help?
Thankfully these thoughts were fleeting. All
Bill had to do to get safely inside out of the
cold was tell Service Dog Garrison to get the
keys off the ground and give them to him.
Coincidentally, being able to pick up
items that are out of his reach is one reason
why Bill’s doctor recommended an assistance
dog.
“After being my doctor through the VA
for so many years, I think he knew the
extent to which an assistance dog would be
able to help me,” Bill explains.
Bill sustained his life-changing injuries
while serving our country in the US Coast
Guard.
Continued on page 3
Southeast Edition
Your Organization
R
ecently a puppy raiser explained how she shares the
mission of Canine Companions with friends and refers
to Canine Companions as “my organization.”
because it’s not our organization. It’s yours.
We’re proud of all our volunteers and thousands of supporters. Proud to be associated with you all who live your lives
This sentiment is moving to hear. Canine Companions is her
unselfishly and make the world a better place one quality assis-
organization, just as it belongs to volunteers, staff and supporters
tance dog team at a time in partnership with your organization.
of all kinds. We are merely stewards of the great mission for
Canine Companions for Independence, your organization,
Canine Companions, but when it is felt deep in the heart that
made great strides this year. Together we gave XXX assistance
it is “my organization,” that is devotion and ownership of the
dogs to increase independence for people with disabilities free
best proportion. This is what makes Canine Companions so
of charge, raised over XXX puppies, launched our signature
special: so many people working hard with loving attention to
national event DogFest Walk n’ Roll and are on track to open
every detail in order to unselfishly give enhanced independence
a whelping center that will create the organizational foundation
to others.
needed to provide more life-changing assistance dogs.
It’s an honor to lead this organization,
Friends, we’re not done. Canine Companions, your organization, needs your continued support every day. Each step
you take to support Canine Companions advances our shared
mission—from puppy raising, to stuffing envelopes, signing
petitions and making donations—you change lives.
Thank you for your continued support and for the honor
of representing your organization. Thank you for advancing
our shared mission of increased independence and enhanced
quality of life for adults, children and veterans with disabilities.
Best wishes,
Anne Gittinger
Chair, Canine Companions
National Board
Corey Hudson
CEO, Canine Companions
Sowing the Seeds
Transforming a life doesn’t happen immediately—but with Canine Companions assistance dogs, life transformations happen regularly for people with disabilities.
It takes two years and thousands of hours of loving guidance from volunteers and
staff to bring one specially bred pup from a fur ball to a highly trained assistance dog.
Your support and donations make it possible. Thanks to you, adults, children and
veterans with disabilities experience transformative independence created by our highly
trained assistance dogs provided free of charge.
Your gifts today sow the seeds of independence tomorrow. Give today at cci.org/donate.
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Canine Companions for Independence®
Partners in
Mission
Cover Story cont…
Now Bill is a successful businessman and an active community member.
He serves on school boards, planning commissions and as treasurer for
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paralyzed veterans associations.
to announce three incredible partnerships for
me normally,” Bill continues.
t Canine Companions we know the
value of a good partnership, we strive
for that with each graduate team of
human and dog that we place. So, we’re thrilled
Canine Companions.
Our long time friend and partner Eukanuba will
be working with us to take our partnership to
new depths over the next X years.
Prudential, had generously sponsored events
Garrison greets Bill every morning wagging his tail and holding his food
bowl in his mouth and is by Bill’s side every minute of the day.
“Being in a chair, people think your ability to think and speak is
different. Garrison changes that, he acts as an ice breaker and people treat
“People always ask me about Garrison, and I tell them how he helps
me. But really I want them to know about what an amazing organization
Canine Companions is. I’ve worked a great deal in volunteer leadership
and fundraising, and I’ve never seen a more giving organization in my life.”
and brought our mission to their employees.
Together we’ll work together to X, Y, and Z.
Additionally, PetSmart will be propelling our
Wounded Veterans Initiative helping us to reach
even more veterans who can benefit from our
highly trained assistance dogs.
Please welcome these three great partners to
our Canine Companions community!
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The Best Gift
We’re so fortunate to have loved ones, freedom,
independence and the loyalty and companionship
of animals... What can we give to show we care
and honor the gifts we already have?
A donation. Help give a person with a disability freedom, independence and the loyalty and
companionship of a highly trained assistance dog.
At cci.org/holiday you can make a donation and
we’ll send a special holiday card to the person of
your choice. You can even customize the message
in the card!
Make your donation at cci.org/holiday
by December 13th to ensure delivery by
December 24th.
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Canine Companions for Independence®
Assistance Dogs
Aren’t Just Born,
They’re Raised
Ben Schwartz with Sedgwick, Allison Kelly with Brisbane
and Heidi Badger-Chrisman with Stanza.
Volunteer Puppy Raisers
at the Office
Volunteer puppy raisers’ primary responsibility is socializing puppies and
getting them used to different environments. Riding public transportation, grocery shopping, doctor appointments and movie theaters are great
examples of everyday socialization opportunities.
When volunteers work outside the home, the puppies benefit from
learning to behave in that environment. Fortunately, there are many generous
companies willing to open their doors to Canine Companions puppies in
the spirit of community service.
Qualcomm in San Diego is one example. Susan Laun, vice president,
Human Resources and Global Social Responsibility, explains, “We highly
encourage employee involvement in the community and are pleased to have
several puppy raisers for Canine Companions onsite at Qualcomm. It is a
Assistance dogs increasing independence for adults, children or
veterans with a disability start out
as puppies. Puppies in need of a loving home and a dedicated volunteer
to guide them on their way.
Being a volunteer puppy raiser
is a huge selfless gift that can truly
change a life.
We’re in need of volunteers to
make the gift of being a volunteer
puppy raiser. Raising a puppy and
changing life could be the biggest
gift you give to a person with a
disability, a puppy with a purpose,
and possibly your self as well.
Visit cci.org/puppyraiser to see
if being a volunteer puppy raiser is
right for you. Who knows maybe
you’ll get a special delivery soon!
joy watching the puppies grow and develop vital skills, and it brings us
immense pride knowing that our employees contribute to helping people
become more independent.”
Volunteers Heidi, Ben and Allison now enjoy the privilege of bringing their Canine Companions puppies to work at Qualcomm everyday.
Coworkers also reap the benefits! Heidi, who works in Human Resources,
explains, “Several people stop by my office regularly to see Stanza so they
can have something to brighten their day!” Allison runs Qualcomm’s global
philanthropic and volunteerism programs. She adds, “Brisbane was even
featured in a humorous work video announcing our new CFO. The Finance
Department employees still regularly mention it to me!”
(add Ben quote here)
If you think your workplace would enjoy the presence of a Canine
Companions puppy, visit cci.org to learn more about volunteer puppy raising
or call (800) 572-BARK.
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Seattle, WA
Portland, OR
Boston, MA
Boise, ID
Medford, NY
New York, NY
Santa Rosa, CA
Sacramento, CA
Oakland, CA
Los Gatos, CA
Monterey, CA
Oceanside/
Coronado, CA
Chicago, IL
Salt Lake City, UT
Washington, DC
Richmond, VA
Newark, NJ
Delaware, OH
Denver, CO
Kansas City, MO
Santa Fe, NM
Albuquerque, NM
Phoenix, AR
Atlanta, GA
9-14
Dallas, TX
Jacksonville, FL
9-11 & 12
Orlando, FL
9-13
Visited
Will visit
Sharing the Vision
This Fall, Susan Lee Vick, national director of advancement and Paul
Mundell, national director of canine programs, travelled across the country
together to share the new long range plan and vision for the future of
Canine Companions.
In short, we want to give more assistance dogs free of charge to people
with disabilities and we’ve identified the bold and necessary steps we
must take now in order to achieve this goal and provide for the long-term
sustainability of our life-changing mission.
Paul and Susan went to X number of cities and were thrilled to speak
with over XXX dedicated Canine Companions supporters about how they
can be a part of the vision.
For more details about our long range plan visit cci.org/vision.
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Canine Companions for Independence®
A Night to Remember
Celebration,
entertainment,
and courage were
the watchwords
at the 17th annual
Ta le s
&
Ta i ls
Gala on October
5th at the Rosen
Cathy’s Corner
What a remarkable time it is to be involved with Canine Companions for
Independence. Now is the time to envision and prepare for our future — one
of increased service, caring, opportunities, ventures and financial stability.
I’m excited to let you know that Canine Companions has a long-range
plan that will sustain our growth well into the future. This long-range
plan is critical for our continued success and for our abilities to make plans
that are bold and big. This long-range plan will allow us to excel and be
impactful…and to continue to create life-changing independence for people
with disabilities. Canine Companions for Independence’s National Director
of Canine Programs, Paul Mundell and National Director of Advancement,
Susan Lee Vick are sharing around our region the organization’s vision
about the future and are offering an insight into the important work that
is being done.
And what lies ahead for our Southeast Region is truly exciting. This
summer we welcomed four new members to our board of directors. Trish
Chard, Ashley Bacot, Judy Albertson and Cynthia Brumback join 19 other
members. I am extremely grateful to have the opportunity to work with
this outstanding group of people who are dedicated to advancing our mission — to enhance the lives of people with disabilities by providing highly
trained assistance dogs and ongoing support to ensure quality partnerships.
Everything that happens at Canine Companions for Independence is
because of the support of generous friends and volunteers — from the grand
opening of our beautiful Southeast Region campus, to the joyful placement of
dogs with 43 new recipients so far this year. Since I joined this organization
I have been able to see first-hand the unconditional love and joy that our
Canine Companions for Independence assistance dogs bring to someone’s
life. I’d like to invite you to experience the work that this organization is
doing. I promise you will be as inspired as I have been am by the magic
of Canine Companions for Independence.
Shingle Creek in
Orlando, Florida.
Over 500 supporters came together for
an evening to benefit the Southeast
Regional Center of Canine Companions
for Independence.
Bidding was intense in both the live
and silent auctions as puppies in training
and working assistance dogs were seen
gliding through the array of tables of
promising bargains.
A delectable dinner was followed by
an entrancing exotic animal demonstration by SeaWorld, Discovery Cove, and
Busch Gardens Animal Ambassador Julie
Scardina. Julie’s educational demonstration featured an adorable and amazing
collection of creatures, from furry to
spiny, and small to large.
The Gala crowd then gave its attention to an inspiring presentation by
Canine Companions Skilled Companion
team Jared and Phil Stevens and John III.
Jared’s story is about courage, character
and commitment. But attendees learned
that he didn’t find his strength all on his
own. His story also includes the unconditional love of his father, Phil, and his
new best friend — a beautiful miracle
on four legs — his Canine Companions
for Independence assistance dog John.
The Tales and Tails Gala guests
departed with more than satisfaction,
having enjoyed a composite of fine dining, animal spectacles, auction purchases
Cathy Benson
Executive Director,
and donations, and the memory of
Jared’s remarkable tale.
Southeast Region
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One Jar at a Time
T
he year 2008 was one of those years for Stephanie
raising. “I got involved with Canine Companions because I
Motley. Ginger, her 16-year old Shih Tzu had died
wanted to do something with a purpose, but they are the ones
and she found herself just wanting to do something
who have given back to me” she said. Stephanie purchased
meaningful with dogs.
plastic containers for each of her restaurant locations, decorated
Stephanie remembers the day she began her search to find
them and placed them by the cash registers and has watched
something she could do with a purpose and she “googled”
quarters, nickels, dimes and dollars fill them up. She has raised
service dogs and found Canine Companions. “I learned that a
more than $14,000 in about two and a half years from people’s
puppy raiser had to part ways with the dog after 18 months
extra change.
and I didn’t think I could do that,” said Stephanie. But as
Stephanie’s journey started out with a commitment to
she continued her research she came upon a video of Canine
make a profound impact to help adults and children with
Companions graduate Brittnay and her Skilled Companion Dog
disabilities live a life of independence. Her continued long-term
Edie and it was at that moment that she knew she had to do
partnership with Canine Companions allows us to continue to
this! After completing her puppy raising application Stephanie
our commitment to our mission. This incredible relationship
received her first puppy Denmark and she soon found him
has come full circle.
wiggling his way into her heart. He has been followed by
Yazoo, Grimaldi and Newport.
Stephanie, an owner of several restaurant franchises,
wanted to do even more for the organization beyond puppy
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Everyone can make a difference like Stephanie. Something
has simple as collecting change has helped people achieve
independence. Contact the Southeast Region at 407 522-3300 if
you have any fundraising ideas.
Canine Companions for Independence®
Oh Come All Ye…and Join Us for Holiday Fun!
G
ather your loved ones and celebrate the season with
yuletide festivals at the Rosen Centre in Orlando,
Florida in their new holiday partnership with Canine
Companions for Independence.
The hotel will be transformed into a beautiful winter
wonderland that will include special holiday storybook readings that are sure to entertain your entire family. During each
event a celebrity narrator will lend their voices and talents to
the art of holiday story reading. An eight foot Christmas tree
will be themed and decorated by Canine Companions and dog
themed gift items will be sold in the holiday themed BowWow
Boutique with proceeds benefiting Canine Companions.
Sunday, December 8
Celebrity Story Reader — Food Network Celebrity
Retro Road Chef Emily Ellyn
Activities will include gingerbread cookie decorating, face
painting and ice skating.
Sunday, December 15
Celebrit y Story Reader — B 52’s lead singer Fred
Schneider will read Sassafras Jones and the Search for a Forever
Home. This story was written and published by a Canine
Companions supporter and proceeds from book purchases
will benefit Canine Companions. Other activities include a
traditional holiday tea complete with tea service, cupcakes
and desserts and a gingerbread house decorating contest. A
caricaturist artist will be available to draw of children.
The Rosen Centre is located at 9840 International Drive,
Orlando, FL and both events will be held from 2 to 4 p.m.
Hope to see everyone there.
Please visit cci.org/serholiday for more information
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A Tail-Waggin’ Good Time!
DogFest Walk ‘n Roll, Canine Companions new
created — a pretty hefty price tag. And all of
signature event, drew supporters from around the
our services are provided free of charge — our
Southeast Region at the event in Jacksonville and
recipients of these amazing dogs pay nothing.
everyone had a tail waggin’ good time… graduates,
Canine Companions receives no government
puppy raisers, volunteers and others who just
funding, rather we rely on the generosity of the
wanted to get out and walk with their best friend.
community to help fund our mission. So you
Not only were dogs welcome at the event
can see, every dollar raised from DogFest goes
but they were expected to join in on the fun and
to help provide life-changing independence for
there was lots of fun.…from music, local vendors,
people with disabilities.
food galore and many other activities.
We hope you can join a 2014 DogFest Walk ‘n
So why is DogFest Walk ‘n Roll so important
Roll event in Jacksonville, Atlanta, Viera, Sarasota
to Canine Companions? It is estimated that it
and Nashville. Please visit cci.org/dogfest to learn
costs $50,000 for each Canine Companions team
more.
Superstar!
Rhonda Clark of Nashville, TN is a very busy
in a three hour time period! And Rhonda was
woman, yet she still finds time to make volunteer-
instrumental in the success of a puppy raiser
ing an important part of her life. She works in
workshop held in the Nashville area. And she is
the healthcare industry with children and their
so excited about the announcement of DogFest,
families and was matched in 2008 with Art II
our national signature event, she wants to host
from Canine Companions for Independence.
one in Nashville next year.
Rhonda’s nickname for Art is “handsome man.”
Rhonda is determined to do as much as she
At the Southeast Region we have a nickname
can to give back to Canine Companions and we
for Rhonda too —“superstar graduate.” Rhonda
are inspired by her dedication and passion. Thank
organized a Chick-fil-A “Spirit Night” to benefit
you Rhonda for your tireless work on our behalf.
Canine Companions and the event raised $1,900
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Canine Companions for Independence®
Their
Holiday
Wish
An amputee home from Iraq, a
professional with hearing loss
and a girl with cerebral palsy…
are all at home hoping that
2014 will be their year to bring
home a Canine Companions
assistance dog.
A puppy practicing good
manners with a puppy raiser,
both hoping their work has
Cold Noses Balance
the Scales of Justice
F
or several years, Canine Companions has been placing facility dogs with
prepared the puppy to change
a life.
Your donations today will
help make their dreams a reality. Give today by returning the
enclosed envelope or visiting
cci.org/donate.
professionals in the criminal justice setting. Our highly trained facility dogs
won’t move without being asked to move, won’t speak without being asked to
speak and will not interfere with even the most sensitive of professional environments.
Recently, the presence of a trained dog with a testifying witness was questioned in
the Supreme Court of the State of New York Appellate Division. The court ruled
that the dog was allowed properly. This is great news! Why? Here’s just one story
from Heidi who works with Facility Dog Stilson in a county prosecutors office.
“Recently, Stilson worked on a trial with a little girl who almost died and spent
two weeks in the hospital,” Heidi shares.
“She would not disclose what happened to her and said her home was happy
and safe,” continues Heidi. “We discovered that she loved dogs and took Stilson to
the hospital to meet her. She walked him all around introducing him to the nurses.
From that point forward, every time she interacted with us, he was there.”
“We had her testify and Stilson was allowed to sit at her feet, but the jury was
not allowed to know he was there. Trial was the first time she was able to talk about
everything that happened to her. She testified for 5 hours. Stilson laid at her feet the
whole time. He never moved and never made any noise. At sentencing, some of the
jurors attended and couldn’t stop commenting about not knowing a dog was present
the whole trial,” Heidi concludes.
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We Asked,
You Answered,
What’s Next?
Recently, we created a petition
at cci.org/stopfraud regarding
we need to discuss with the
Spread a Little
Inbox Cheer
Department of Justice. People
At cci.org/ecards you can make a donation and send a holiday
and businesses require access
ecard to the person of your choice, with the message of your
to purchase the equipment they
choice, on the day of your choice!
the unregulated sale of service
dog equipment online. This
is a complicated issue that
need for their service animals.
Your donation of $10, $25 or more will help change the life
It’s equally important that mis-
of a person with a disability and will spread some holiday
guided pet owners not be able
giving cheer to your loved ones, colleagues and neighbors.
to buy a service animal vest
for their pets. We asked you to
Visit cci.org/ecards to make your donation and spread some
inbox cheer today.
sign and share the petition, and
your response was astounding!
Thanks to you, we have
over 13,000 signatures to take
to the Department of Justice.
We know there isn’t one quick
fix for this, but as advocates
for people with disabilities and
their use of service animals,
we’re committed to working through this issue.
If you haven’t signed
the petition, it’s not
to late. Sign today
at cci.org/stopfraud.
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Canine Companions for Independence®
A Thousand
Thanks
Each assistance dog increasing
independence and changing the
life of a person with a disability
The Puppies Turn Heads,
The People Win Your Hearts
was once a puppy….
“At first I thought that being a puppy raiser would be my financial contribution to
how to behave in public--each
Canine Companions. Then, I realized that I got so much back being a puppy raiser,
that I should make cash gifts as well,” shares Jewell Bennett.
Jewell has been a supporter of Canine Companions since 1996 wearing different
hats over the years as a volunteer puppy raiser, monthly donor and a Heritage
Society member.
“I was raising my second or third puppy when I decided to become a Heritage
Society member. I saw how beautifully and sensitively the instructors treated each
person in Team Training. I saw the relationship that Canine Companions builds with
each graduate and I understood that’s the work that needs my financial support,”
Jewell explains.
The over 600 members of the Canine Companions Heritage Society and all those
who make planned gifts and transformative gifts to Canine Companions ensure that
we will be here to provide follow-up services to our nearly 2,000 active graduate
teams and life changing assistance dogs all free of charge to the hundreds of people
on our waiting list.
“Those of us who support service dogs fro people with disabilities have an
obligation to help Canine Companions be sustainable and make decisions based on
informed financial planning so that Canine Companions will be able to honor the
commitment they make to their graduates. It’s not all puppy hugs,” continues Jewell.
For more information about how you can join our Heritage Society or make a
planned gift to Canine Companions to sustain our mission, contact Dave Bonfilio,
A puppy welcomed home
at age eight-weeks by a volunteer puppy raiser. From toilet
training, to sit and stay and
volunteer puppy raiser gives
these future assistance dogs the
foundation of love, obedience
and manners they’ll need to
help a person with a disability.
The puppies can’t say thank
you, and we can’t say thank
you enough to these amazing
volunteers who give so generously of themselves to raise
puppies and change lives.
“Our puppy raisers are
the most selfless and dedicated
people anyone could hope to
meet. In many ways they are
the heart of our organization.
If I could I would say thank
you a thousand times to every
single puppy raiser,” says Esther
Molina, national director of
puppy and breeding programs.
national director of planned giving, at pginfo@cci.org.
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2013 Team Training Yearbook
Northwest Region
➊ June Cynthia with Fallon IV; Cheryl
with Freesia III; Jane with Jonesy II;
Marlane with Midnight; Karen with Hesta
II; Jane with Jannie; Kristin with Kelsey VI;
Bryan with Geralene II; Jared with Lupita
➋ August Jean with Anne; Erik with
Brutus II; Matt with Liberty VIII; Jared with
Mitch II; Kathleen with Aruba III; Fran
with Shadley; Shari with Gromitt
➊
➌ August Harley, Perry, and Jane with
Sage IV; Chris and Lisa with Bethany II;
Joy with Swift; Jenna and Lois with
Elsbeth; Alisha and Aidan with Racine;
Dava and Jack with Nadira
Southwest Region
➍ August Celeste with Calla IV;
Wyatt with Hoyal; Brian with Blythe
III; Laurie with Kima; Brenda, Ray and
Nicolette with Sephina
➋
Join us for
2014 Team Training
Graduation!
➌
February 14
May 16
August 15
November 7
➍
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Canine Companions for Independence®
North Central Region
➊ August Jack and Kim with Solo II;
Joshua with Debra; Jeffrey with Marlow
II; Wayne with Kieran; Mitchell and Kelly
with Omar IV; Sarah with Callahan;
Matthew with Lavoi II; Diane Herman,
Dustin with Carver II
➋ August Jason with Lizette II;
Amber with Matt II; Jenna and Caitlin
with Pria; Kari with Nance II; Melanie
and Phyllis with Avery II
➊
Southeast Region
➌ August Elizabeth with Davies II;
Kay and Barrett with Cruz II; Jen Hanes;
Thurston with Tarzan III; Adele Moses;
Jennifer with Galion; Kristi Gravrock;
Emma and Lindsey with Ollie IV;
Marissa Guidoboni; Emma and Mark
with Normandy III; Jennifer with Murch;
Leah Jacobson; Kelby and Tammy with
Buck IV; Mari Johnson; Simon and Diana
with Royal IV; Brittnay, Robin and Wes
with Twister; Chuck Dickinson; Jared and
Jana with Chester IV; Allison with Claire
VI; Melissa Basquez; Shelli with Reed V
Your support makes each one of
these teams possible.
To make more teams possible go to
cci.org/donate or use the enclosed
envelope to mail your donation.
➋
Northeast Region
➍ August From L to R: Nick & Ditto;
Brendan & Fenway III; Deborah & Fletch
III; Jamie & Ortez; Amy & Putty; Sara
& Noel V; Ilene & Alpha IV; Veronica
& Lynch; Frankie & Victory II; Allyson
& Daton; NOT PICTURED: Hearing
Placement; Marlane & Midnight
➌
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Board Members
Officers
Anne Gittinger
Chair, Seattle, WA
John Miller Vice Chair,
Garden City, NY
Jean Schulz
Executive Secretary,
Santa Rosa, CA
John McKinney
Treasurer,
Healdsburg, CA
Members
Joann Elliott
Naperville, IL
John Elliott
Naperville, IL
Carlene Garner
Washington, DC
Mel Gottleib
Double Bay, Australia
Barrie Graham
Novato, CA
Russ Gurevitch
Penngrove, CA
Leslie Hennessy
Colorado Springs, CO
Nonprofit Org.
U.S. Postage
John Hopen
Sebastopol, CA
Chris Kittredge
Santa Rosa, CA
Jill Leverton, MD
Napa, CA
Dr. Pauline Parry
San Mateo, CA
Rob Patterson
Madison, NJ
Peter Pergolis
ex-officio, New York, NY
Juergen Rottler
Saratoga, CA
Nancy Sawhney
Sacramento, CA
Dennis Sproule
Fullerton, CA
Bob Street
Colorado Springs, CO
William White
Winter Park, FL
Emily Williams
Santa Rosa, CA
PA I D
By Canine
Companions
for Independence
PO Box 446
Santa Rosa, CA 95402-0446
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CEO Corey Hudson, Santa Rosa, CA
Honorary & Associate Board Members
Judy Allen
Santa Rosa, CA
Jack Hanna
Powell, OH
Dean & Gerda Koontz
Newport Beach, CA
Terry Levin
San Francisco, CA
Madeleine Paulson
Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Jon Provost
Santa Rosa, CA
Jack Warnock
San Francisco, CA
Offices
National Headquarters, Northwest Training Center
2965 Dutton Avenue, PO Box 446
Santa Rosa, CA 95402-0446
(707) 577-1700
Northeast Training Center
286 Middle Island Rd., Medford, NY 11763
(631) 561-0200
Southeast Training Center
PO Box 680388, Orlando, FL 32868-0388
(407) 522-3300
North Central Training Center
4989 State Route 37 East, Delaware, OH 43015-9682
(740) 833-3700
Southwest Training Center
PO Box 4568, Oceanside, CA 92052-4568
(760) 901-4300
Colorado Office
126 E. Las Animas St., Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 260-6151
Email: info@cci.org
Web Site: cci.org
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Editor: Kendra Light-Rossing
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The Canine Companions Whistle Stop Tour
This Fall, two Canine Companions for Independence national directors hit the
road sharing our new Long Range Plan with supporters across the country. See
page six for more information.
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