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31st NAMI Franklin County Annual Meeting
Thursday, October 11, 2018
Legendary Lives
Pulling Out
All the Stops
Celebrating the Legendary Lives of
Our Friends:
David Franklin Robinson
Charlotte Bell
&
Dr. Frederick J. Frese, III
Artwork created by Drew Robinson
Legendary Lives
31st NAMI Franklin County Annual Meeting
Thursday, October 11, 2018
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Agenda
Musical Entertainment Provided by the Vernon Hairston Quartet
Welcome and Introduction of Board Members:
Jo Alexander, Board President, NAMI Franklin County
Treasurer’s Report: Emiley E. Giffin, Board Treasurer, NAMI Franklin County
Dinner is Served - Please Enjoy!
Introduction of Guest Speaker:
Laurita Barber, Office Manager & Accountant, NAMI Franklin County
Guest Speaker: Tara Rigsbee, Certified Transformational Life Coach
Accomplishments, Introduction of Executive Team and Awards Presentations:
Rachelle A. Martin, Executive Director, NAMI Franklin County
Legendary Achiever Presentation: Jo Alexander, Board President
Legendary Achiever Award: Dr. Frederick Frese III (accepted by Penny Frese)
Shining Star Volunteer Award: Teyah McKenzie
Presented by McKenna Walton, Board Member, NAMI Franklin County
Teachers’ Award for Excellence & Commitment:
Marla Percy
Presented by Tamisha McKenzie, Office Manager, NAMI Franklin County
Charleta B. Tavares Champion Award:
Jeff Daniels
Presented by Jo Alexander, Board President
Crisis Intervention Team Champion of the Year:
Columbus Police Lt. Dennis Jeffrey
Crisis Intervention Team Officer of the Year:
Columbus Police Officer Rachel Thomas
Presented by Karen Cousins, Program Coordinator
NAMI Franklin County
Legendary Lives
31st NAMI Franklin County Annual Meeting
Thursday, October 11, 2018
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Agenda
Legendary Achiever Presentation: Patrick Gamble, Board Member, NAMI Franklin County
Legendary Achiever Award: Charlotte Bell (accepted by Charleta B. Tavares)
NAMIWalks Awards Presentation: Averi Frost, 2018 NAMIWalks Manager
2018 Top Team: Areaware
2018 Top Individual Fundraiser: Lisa Yashon
2018 Top Local Sponsor: VSP Global
Amigas Latinas Support Group Recognition: Presented by Iliana Martinez, Amigas Latinas
Legendary Achiever Awards Presentation: Rachelle Martin, Executive Director
Legendary Achiever Award: David Robinson (accepted by Anne Robinson)
Introduction of Guest Speaker: Marium Husain, Board Member, NAMI Franklin County
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Bernadette Mazurek Melnyk, Vice President for Health
Promotion, University Chief Wellness Officer, The Ohio State
University
Acknowledgements and Closing: Jo Alexander, Board President
About Our Theme
This year’s annual report and meeting theme were s inspired by the image on our cover,
created by Drew Robinson, in honor of his father David Robinson.
“Pulling out all the stops” comes from organ-playing, where it means "bring into play every
rank of pipes," thereby creating the fullest possible sound.
For our purposes, the expression means using all the resources at hand. NAMI Franklin
County pulled out all the stops to make sure people have access to the services they need!
Thank you to our Legendary Achievers for pulling out all the stops! Thank you for being
champions and advocates...for being teachers and guiding lights. We are especially grateful
for your capacity to turn wounded places into windows.
NAMI Franklin County extends a very special welcome to this evening’s speakers. It is fitting that as we celebrate “pulling out all the stops,” our guest speakers have done so in such dynamic ways. Tara Rigsbee A Certified Transformational Life Coach, Motivational Speaker, and Mental Health Consultant, Tara holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services. Tara believes that excuses will always hold us back. Everyone deserves to live the life they want to live. No one can choose for us how we live our lives. We are in charge of our own destiny, so eliminate the excuses. Her goal as a Life Coach is to coach, teach, and guide others through the clouds of life, and open up all the possibilities that life has to offer. As a Mental Health Consultant, she can help guide you through the stigma surrounding mental illness. Find understanding, acceptance, and recovery through her lived experience and training. Dr. Bernadette Mazurek Melnyk Bernadette Mazurek Melnyk is the Vice President for Health Promotion, University Chief Wellness Officer, and Professor and Dean of the College of Nursing at The Ohio State University. She is also a professor of pediatrics and psychiatry at Ohio State’s College of Medicine. Dr. Melnyk earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from West Virginia University, her Master of Science degree with a specialization in nursing care of children and pediatric nurse practitioner from the University of Pittsburgh, and her PhD in clinical research from the University of Rochester where she also completed her post-master’s certificate as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. She is a nationally and internationally recognized expert in evidence-based practice, intervention research, child and adolescent mental health, and health and wellness, and is a frequent keynote speaker at national and international conferences on these topics. Dr. Melnyk has consulted with hundreds of healthcare systems and colleges throughout the nation and globe on how to improve quality of care and patient outcomes through implementing and sustaining evidence-based practice. Dr. Melnyk is an elected fellow of the National Academy of Medicine, the American Academy of Nursing, the National Academies of Practice, and the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. She also serves as editor-in- chief of the journal, Worldviews on Evidence-based Nursing and is a member of the National Academy of Medicine’s Action Collaborative on Clinician Well -being and Resilience.
Celebrating the Legendary Life of David Franklin Robinson David Robinson: Son, Army Veteran, beloved husband, father and grandfather, and mentor. Retired OSU professor of Slavic Languages, fluent in Spanish, Russian and Lithuanian. Gifted musician (piano, organ, harpsichord and circus calliope). NAMI volunteer for decades, co- chair of the very first NAMIWalks at NAMI Franklin County in 2004 with his wife of 53 years, Anne. Quiet but strong and dearly missed. Photos courtesy of the Robinson Family
NAMI Franklin County is dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with mental illness and their
families through support, education, and advocacy.
To learn more about our work, please visit our website: www.namifranklncounty.org.
2018-2019 NAMI Franklin County Board of Directors
Emiley E. Giffin Halle R. Israel
Jo Alexander
Treasurer 2016-2021 Secretary 2018-2021
President 2016-2019
Scott Cooper Patrick Gamble, Jr. Ashley Gregory Marium Husain
Term 2018-2021 Term 2017-2019 Term 2018 - 2021 Term 2016-2019
Stephanie Mitchell Hughes Jackson S. Kirkendall Kyle Lang Patrick Lenahan
Term 2017 - 2020 Term 2018-2021 Term 2016 - 2019 Term 2018-2021
Sandy Lenahan Mara Sydnor Frank Brunson McKenna L. Walton
Term 2018 - 2021 Term 2016 - 2019 Term 2018 - 2021 Term 2018-2021
Laurita Barber Tamisha McKenzie
Karen Cousins Office Assistant
Rachelle A. Martin Office Manager & Accountant
Program Coordinator
Executive Director
NAMI Franklin County Team
Marla Percy J. Averi Frost
Office Associate Walk Manager
Financials
Revenue Total
FC ADAMH 55.93% $233,882
Walk/Wellness Fair 24.00% $100,365
Unrestricted Donations 12.15% $50,790
Program Donations 6.60% $27,614 ETS, Restricted funds,
Memberships 0.68% $2,831
Investment 0.01% $50
Other 0.64% $2,661
Revenue Total $418,193
Expense Total
Fundraising 3.89% $15,359
Education/Program 65.37% $258,093
Walk 16.30% $64,364
Facilities/Insurance 3.10% $12,237
Management and General 11.34% $44,771
Expense Total $394,824
2017 - 2018 Accomplishments
2019 Faith Leader Symposium: NAMI Franklin County will plan and lead the ADAMH
Board of Franklin County Faith Leader Symposium. The day long session for Faith Lead-
ers will be held in March 2019.
In 2018 NAMI Franklin County educated over fifteen churches through speaking
engagements and health fairs.
NAMI Franklin County reached more than 9,000 people through Health Fairs at local
agencies and corporations.
Support
There are three Family Support Groups in Franklin County; including our newest at Bexley UMC.
The NAMI Franklin County Men’s Support Group has grown to a cohort of 10 men attending the monthly
sessions.
NAMI Connection (Peer Support) and Amigas Latinas Support Group continues to grow, attracting
increasing numbers of participants.
Programs
Ending the Silence (ETS)
In 2017, NAMI Franklin County brought ETS) this educational program to 3,232 students in Franklin County
Schools (public, private, charter, Catholic, et al.); the program has been presented to 967 students; and, the
2018-2019 schedule has 4,352 students on the waiting list.
Family to Family Education Program
There has been an increase in the number of people attending the Family--to Family classes. In 2019, we are
planning to add an additional class in Grove City.
Peer- to -Peer Education Program
The number of participants for Peer-to-Peer has increased.
Basics Classes
NAMI FC has begun to offer quarterly Basics classes in partnership with Franklin County Children
Services.
Community Partnerships
CIT (Crisis Intervention Training) Franklin County Schools
Concord Counseling NAMI Ohio
Franklin County Children Services New Birth Christian Ministries
Franklin County Jobs and Family Services Rise Sister Rise
Franklin County Youth Council
NAMI Franklin County Educational and
Support Opportunities
Please visit our website for a complete list and details on all of our support groups
and classes. www.namifranklincounty.org
NAMI Basics: This free six-week course helps parents and
caregivers advocate for their children within school and health care
settings.
NAMI Family-to-Family: Classes are for family members, caregivers,
and partners of people living with mental illness.
NAMI Mentor Program : Connects family and caregivers with caring
coaches who help you deal with caring for a loved one with mental
illness.
NAMI Peer-to-Peer Recovery Program: This 8-week recovery
program is for people living with mental illness interested in
establishing and maintaining their wellness and recovery.
Support Groups
Family Support Group: Support for caregivers, family members, and partners caring for loved ones with mental
illness.
Grupo de Apoyo Amigas Latinas: Apoyo a cuidadores y familiares que cuidan a sus seres queridos con enferme-
dades mentales. Por favor llame a Iliana Martinez at 844-226-0544, para verificar fecha de la reunión.
Men’s Family Support Group: Support for male caregivers, family members, and partners caring for loved ones
with mental illness.
NAMI Connection: A recovery support group for adults living with mental illness. The class is taught by those in
recovery.
Parent Support Group: Support for parents, caregivers and guardians of minor children living with behavioral
difficulties and mental health challenges.
For dates, time and location information, please visit our website:
www.namifranklincounty.org/education-support.htmlCelebrating the Legendary Life of Mrs. Charlotte Bell
Charlotte Bell
Daughter, advocate, wife, beloved Mother, and guiding light.
Mrs. Bell was an active volunteer in many civic, social and political causes including the Chicago Avenue Ele-
mentary PTA, Gladden Community Civic Council, Girl Scout Brownie Troop Leader, Friends Helping
Neighbors Clothing Drive, 29th District Political Caucus and Ohio AARP. She as a political campaign worker
for Ray Miller for State Rep. and Senate, Janet Jackson (Municipal Court), Richard Cordray (Treasurer), Kevin
Boyce (City Council and State Treasurer), Hagan/Tavares (gubernatorial campaign), Tavares (Council,
Secretary of State, Representative and Senate), Priscilla Tyson (City Council), presidential campaign volunteer
for Bill Clinton, Al Gore, Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton. Mrs. Bell was one of the founding members of the
Columbus Chapter of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women in the 1980’s.
Mrs. Bell founded the first in the state of Ohio,
People of Color/Survivors of Suicide support group
after the suicide death of her son, Bryan Jeffrey Bell.
She also served on the Ohio Department of Mental
Health’s Suicide Prevention Planning Committee
under the leadership of Director Michael Hogan to
create the Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation
(ohiospf.org).
Because of her work to assist those with mental and
behavioral health challenges, especially among people
of color, Mrs. Bell was honored by the ADAMH
Board of Franklin County, Columbus Area Mental
Health (now Columbus Area Integrated Health) and
Community Housing Network by renaming the
Therapeutic Residential Facility on Bryden Road – The Bell Center. Columbus City Council, Ohio House of
Representatives, and the Ohio Senate.The 16th Annual NAMIWalks Franklin County was held on June 9, 2018 at Wolfe Park in
Columbus.
Nearly 1,000 people came together to raise almost $115,000.00 to support programs and
services of NAMI Franklin County.
Thank you all for your support!
Top Teams
Areaware — $6,591.00
Team 57 — $5,922.00
Rise Sister Rise Black Girls Think Tank — $3,775.00
Top Individuals
Lisa Yashon — $4,090.00
Sal Caradonna — 1,700.00
Quentin Monden — 1,520.00
Top Local Sponsors
VSP Global — $7,500.00
Nationwide — $5,000.00
OhioHealth — $3,500.00
Pulling Out All the Stops…
VSP Global gave a truly legendary gift in 2018,
contributing over $9,500 including a $7,500
sponsorship and team fundraising.Top Spots:
Lisa Yason (pictured left) and the Areaware Team were
the Top Walker and Top Team of 2018. Collectively, Area-
ware, including #2 fundraiser Sal Cardonna, raised over
6,500. Areaware is a gift & home accessories brand based
in Brooklyn, NY and Columbus, OH.
Leading by Example:
J. Scott Kirkendall (pictured left), has been a mem-
ber of the Board of NAMI Franklin County since
October 2017.
As a 2018 Team Captain Scott raised nearly
$1,500; Scott also assisted in securing a $5,000
sponsorship for the Health and Wellness Fair from
his employer Nationwide Insurance.Celebrating the Legendary Life of Dr. Frederick J. Frese, III
Dr. Frederick J. Frese, III was a psychologist who specialized in
the area of schizophrenia for over forty years. He was
diagnosed with the condition when he was a 25 year old Marine
Corps officer. Despite his disability, he was able to gain a
degree from the American Graduate School of International
Management in Phoenix, AZ and a doctorate in psychology
from Ohio University. Dr. Frederick J. Frese, III worked
tirelessly as a practitioner and advocate for consumers and their
families.
Dr. Frese founded the Community and State
Hospital Section of the American Psychologi-
cal Association and is past president of the
National Mental Health Consumers’
Association. He served on the Board of
Directors of the National Alliance on Mental
Illness for 12 years, and was on the Board of
Scientific Advisors for Schizophrenia Bulletin.
Dr. Frese was a renowned psychologist, who served as Director of Psychology at
Western Reserve Psychiatric Hospital from 1980 to 1995. As a fierce advocate for the
rights and dignity of the mentally ill, Fred delivered over 2,000 presentations locally,
nationally, and internationally.
Dr. Frese was a panelist on PBS’s MINDS ON THE EDGE: Facing Mental Illness, which
aired October 2009. This video is part of a national initiative that includes extensive
web content with tools for civic engagement, active social media on Facebook and
Twitter, and an ambitious strategy to engage citizens, professionals in many fields, and
policy makers at all levels of government. The goal of the project is to advance consen-
sus about how to improve the kinds of support and treatment available for people with
mental illness. He founded and served on local and national mental health advocacy
boards and organizations.
He was a captain (retired) in the US Marine Corps and a beloved family man. Fred is
survived by his wife, Penny; his children, Kasha, Joe, Claire, and Bridget; and his five
grandchildren, Amani, Warren, Ash, Alia, and Gabriel; as well as four siblings.
“He will be remembered for his dynamic speaking style, his sense of humor, his passion
for learning, and his fervent defense of his mentally ill “brothers and sisters.”Respite Services
Through a partnership with NAMI Franklin County and ADAMH Franklin County,
Concord Counseling Service is able to offer respite services.
Your loved one will have in-home or community based activities with a mental health specialist.
Contact: Helen McKinley, at NAMI Franklin County, 614-266-2066
Jill Hammond, at Concord, 614-882-9338 ext. 258 for detailsBe Legendary!
Get Involved.
Support. Advocate. Educate.
NAMI Franklin County
1225 Dublin Road, Columbus, Ohio 43215
614-501-6264
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