Dear Members,
As we close this year and enter into another, please accept our gratitude for a memorable 2007 and a positive outlook for 2008.
Because of your generous emotional, physical, and financial support of NAMI CCNS, we've met new challenges; fulfilled dreams; increased membership; launched programs that will serve as a prototype for other NAMI chapters; made a great strides to garner attention to the plight of the mentally ill; and developed a stronger bond between the mentally ill and their families and caregivers.
During this past year, NAMI CCNS asked for a change and you responded. We are now celebrating the accomplishments of several goals. One, we opened a new office at 420 Frontage Road in Northfield with part-time executive director, Barb Maier, and Candice Savastio and Avigal Rhodes as part-time supporting staff. Two, we've implemented three new programs. Three, we've formed "Care and Share" a support group for family members caring for adults diagnosed with a mental disorder (see Calendar).
Four, we're piloted the first "Provider Education" program taught by a team consisting of family members, counselors, and a board-certified professional. Five, we've recently launched "Connections," a new support group that is led by and for people who have mental illness (See Calendar).
On another note, we would like to applaud two of our "Visions for Tomorrow" teachers who have just completed another successful program, Helene Rhodes and Mary Mays. Thank you for an outstanding job.
On January 28, 2008, you're invited to attend our regularly scheduled education meeting where we will present our annual report prior to the program. Ballots for NAMI CCNS' election of officers are scheduled to be mailed shortly. The slate of candidates for Board positions will also be available during our January meeting. For further information call our office at 847-716-2252.
Please remember to take advantage of your opportunity to vote. Again, thanks for the memories of yesteryear, and we look forward to your continued support and pro-activity in 2008.
Respectfully yours,
Ann George and Julie Savastio
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