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KADIMA OFFICERS
Richard Herman - President
Richard Zussman - Vice President
Al Sasson - Vice President
Linda Schechter - Vice President
Jim Miller - Treasurer
Arlene Redfield - Secretary
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Karen Amber
Michelle Appel
*Janet Aronoff
Eleanor Aronovitz
Leonard Aronovitz, MD
Carol Sue Coclen
Barbara Eisenberg
Elyse Essick -
Marla Gorosh, MD
*Dean J. Gould
David Gubow
Bruce Gursky, DDS
Claire Kay
D. Michael Kratchrnan
Sissi Lapides
Marcy Lefkowitz
Phyllis Levitt
Claire Lipten
Fred Marblestone
Lionel Margolick
Judie Narens
*Kenneth A. Nathan
Perry Ohren
Murray Pitt
*Rhoda Raclerman
Marcy Roth
Shirleyanne Schlang
Eugene Schoener, PhD
Donna Schwartz
Merle Schwartz
Howard Serlin
Millie Sloan
Jeffrey Sobel
*Gail Stewart-Berman
Lois Zussman
*Past Presidents
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
As of late you have probably noticed that mental
health is in the forefront of media attention. The
tragedy of Dr Reuven Bar-Levav brings us to the
realization of what can happen when someone with
severe mental illness does not have the kind of
community support needed. In those circumstances,
we all lose. The individual does not get help, lives are
lost senselessly, and the stigma of mental illness
resurfaces.
These unfortunate events bring into focus the
great challenge that we face at Kadima. As the
funding decreases and greater demands are placed
Richard Heiman, president
on community based services, providers such as
Kadima maintain the responsibility to ensure the delivery of quality services. Critical
wrap-around services are basic if an adult with mental illness is ever to succeed
at building a new life. While recent media attention may conjure up old stigmas
associated with mental illness, it can also bring certain issues to the forefront in a
positive way. In this way, others are increasing public awareness about mental
illness. Some are working hard to insure equality in obtaining therapeutic services
so that mental health clients have the same opportunities as other persons with
disabilities. Tipper Gore has made health for people with psychiatric disabilities a
national priority by working for them to have equal
protection under the law. Additionally, as a follow
up to the public policy of deinstitutionalization, the
United States Supreme Court has recently ruled that
municipalities must take responsibility for providing
community based programs to persons who need
mental health services.
Great strides are being made within the mental
health industry, however, there is a long way to go.
Everyone is touched by mental illness. If you think
about it, you have a loved one or a friend,
acquaintance or co-worker who is trying to cope,
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day to day, with debilitating symptoms of this illness.
How can we help? With Kadima, there is help. How can we meet the challenge
together? With Kadima's work, and the understanding, support, and acceptance
by our community, there is hope. Together we can meet the challenge. Please join
us at Kadima's annual Benefit, Monday, October 11, featuring Mark Russell.
We look forward to seeing you there.
A SPECIAL SUMMER
KADIMA ANNUAL MEETING
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ADVISORY BOARD
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On Wednesday, May
26th, the following slate
of officers and board
members was installed at
Kadima's Annual Meeting.
President
Richard Herman
Vice-presidents
Richard Zussman
Linda Schechter
Al Sasson
Treasurer
Jim Miller
Secretary
Arlene Redfield
Dorothy McGraw Staff Service awardee
Third Term
Eleanor Aronovitz, Marcy Lefkowitz,
Claire Lipten, Linda Schechter, Howard
Serlin
First Term
Marla Gorosh, MD, David Gubow,
D Michael Kratchman, Judie Narens,
Donna Schwartz, Jeffrey Sobel
Advisory Board
Second Term
Karen Amber, Barbara Eisenberg
Risa Davis, Sam Sobel, David Techner,
Rabbi Paul Yedwab
Nancy Gad-Harf, Gary Miller and Rabbi Daniel Syme, were thanked as their
terms have ended. Merle Schwartz was recognized for her dedicated work to
Kadima by a presentation of the Volunteer Award, and Dorothy McGraw,
was thanked for her devoted service as a couselor at the group home, with
presentation of the Staff Award.
Temple Israel Mitzvah Day
Volunteers
Federation's YAD/KADIMA Garage Sale
David Techner
Ronald Trunsky, MD
The Hon. Deborah Tyner
Norman Wachler
Rabbi Paul Yedwab
Neal Zalenko
Janette Shallal, MSW, ACSW
Executive. Director
Geta Richman, MA, LIP
Clinical Director
Sally Krugel
Development Director
Executive Director
Merle Schwartz, Volunteer Award Recipient
Bessie Chase
Rabbi Solomon Gruskin
Gloria Perlmutter Hecker
Elliot D. Luby, MD
Sondra Nation
Mel Richman
Sam Sobel
Janette Shallal, MSW ACSW
These last few months were truly made pleasant by all the community
organizations and volunteers who participated in activities with Kadima.
Thanks from the bottom of our hearts.
HONORARY MEMBERS
Michael Anspach
Mel Bornstein, MD
Sheldon Cohn
Risa Davis
Jackie Klein
Zino Kramer
Bobbie Miller
Sheri Rogers, PhD
Donald Rosenberg
Sherry Singer
Leo Sklar 41
Richard Herman
President
NCJW Project Friendship with
Kaduna... Sunday Picnic
Camping hip to northern Michigan,
thanks to Steve Grand who donated his
resort, Silver Lodge in Cheboygan, JO r
Kadima clients to spent a glorious week
Comments from
our clients, when
asked what they
liked best
•Trip to Mackinaw
'Cabins & food
• Teamwork and
togetherness
• Driving on the road • Food and music
• All of the sunshine •Cool breeze • Clean cabins
• The water's cold, but it will do • View of the lake
• The atmosphere • Pontoon ride • Exploring the
old gravel road • Everything!