Caring, Helping, Mental Illness. MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT, D. MICHAEL KRATCHMAN I am happy to report that Kadima continues to meet its goals to work with adults KADIMA OFFICERS D. Michael Kratchman, President Barbara Eisenberg, Vice President Sissi Lapides, Vice President Richard Ludwig, Vice President Perry Ohren, Vice President Jim Miller, Treasurer Gail Katz, Secretary BOARD OF DIRECTORS Karen Amber Janet Aronoff* Jerome Bookstein Marla Gorosh, MD Bruce Gursky, DDS Richard Herman* Marla Kaftan Ann Katz, PhD Phyllis Levitt Jennifer Lewis Jeffrey London, MD Kenneth A. Nathan* Jo Elyn Nyman Rhoda Raderman* Arlene Redfield Marcy Roth James Schmidt, PhD. Eugene Schoener, PhD Merle Schwartz* Howard Serlin Melissa Shulman Gail Stewart-Berman* Phyllis Strome Sandi Tamaroff Ted Wagner Lita Zemmol Lois Zussman Richard Zussman* *Past Presidents HONORARY MEMBERS Bessie Chase — of Blessed Memory Rabbi Solomon Gruskin — of Blessed Memory Gloria Perlmutter-Hecker Elliot Luby, MD Sondra Nathan Mel Richman — of Blessed Memory Bertha Wilson — of Blessed Memory ADVISORY BOARD Michael Anspach Leonard Aronovitz, DO Richard Bernstein Mel Bornstein, MD Sheldon Cohn The Hon. David Gubow Zina Kramer Marcy Lefkowitz Claire Lipten, PhD Lionel Margolick Robert Naftaly Murray Pitt Shari Rogers, PhD Albert Sasson Sherry Singer Leo Sklar Jeffrey Sobel Sam Sobel David Techner The Hon. Deborah Tyner Rabbi Paul Yedwab Neal Zalenko Janette Shallal, M.S.W.,A.C.S.W. Executive Director Nancy Stein, M.S.W.,A.C.S.W. Clinical Director who struggle with mental illness. The wonderful Lois and Milton Y. Zussman Activity Center on the lower level of the Kadima Building is now fully operational; it enables us to provide our clients with instruction in the arts, music and food preparation. It is also a fine place for our clients to hang-out and socialize with others. Events where food service is required will now take place at our Kadima building. We are very pleased to have had an excellent season recruiting directors. Our five new directors to the General Board are Jennifer Lewis, JoElyn Nyman, James Schmidt, Ph.D., Phyllis Strome and Ted Wagner. We welcome their skills and enthu- siasm. These new directors were introduced at our Annual Meeting on May 26, 2005. Kadima has also opened the new Jerome Home, located in Oak Park. This is at the request of our more observant community who needed a residence where indi- ACTIVITY CENTER NEWS Since the Activity Center opened on June 1, Kadima clients have had the opportunity to take part in Breakfast Club, cooking demonstrations, jewelry making, and an affirmations workshop. The center is also an ideal place for clients to come visit with other Kadima friends, play cards and other games, shoot pool, watch a movie, or read a book in the library. An article about the center appeared in the Community section of the Detroit Free press on June 30. Free Press staff came to the activity center and interviewed a number of clients. Clients shared personal stories, and also gave their perspectives on Kadima and the Center. Several clients had their comments featured in the article. On Friday July 7 we also hosted students from the JVS JOIN program. The students visited with staff and clients, and learned about the Activity Center and Kadima. Peer counselor Orin Ross talked to the students about his position at the center. He also talked about life events that led him to Kadima, and how Kadima has helped him. Other plans for future classes include more arts and crafts classes, exer- cise classes, walking club, nutrition classes, and music classes. We will also be getting computers with internet access and a ping pong table. Any Kadima client is welcome to come. The center is open Monday through Friday, from 9:00 to 4:00. The Lois and Milton Y. Zussman Activity Center Needs: Games,Videos or DVDs, art supplies, CD's KADIMA CAMP 2005 Kadima Camp 2005 was a new and exciting adventure. This year for the first time we really went to "camp" and not a resort. Our desti- nation was Camp Sea-Gull, just out- side of Charlevoix. Twenty-eight campers and five staff members spent five glorious days enjoying the water, the sports equipment, the food, and the camaraderie of friends. We used everything the camp had to offer. We enjoyed the waterfront, swimming and canoeing in chilly Lake Charlevoix. Campers played tennis, basketball, and softball. Each camper went home wearing a personalized baseball cap created as part of our annual craft project. Of course, we played Bingo for prizes while others enjoyed a game of Chess or Poker. Our campfires were a huge success with lively conversations, singing, telling jokes, and making S'mores. We also had an opportunity to cheer on our Detroit Pistons in the Eastern Conference Finals at a local Charlevoix restaurant. Our thanks go out to our generous benefactors, Steve and Nancy Grand, who continue to fund our annual retreat. This is the highlight of the summer for many of Kadima's clients who take home memories that will last a lifetime. viduals have the opportunity to be closer to their family and friends. Kadima now operates 19 facilities to serve our clients, and housing continues to be the number one request from the community. We ask you to join us to insure Kadima's future when we approach you to dig deeply into your pockets to con- tribute to the Kadima Operational Endowment. We are the safety net in our community for individuals with chronic mental illness. We must be there for them and we need D. Michael Kratchman your help to fulfill our mission. President We also invite you to laugh with us as we enjoy comedi- an Steve Solomon's show,"My Mother's Italian and my Father's Jewish and I'm in Therapy!" This Benefit performance will take place on September 20, 2005 at the Max M. Fisher Music Center. I look forward to seeing you there. FOURTH ANNUAL KADIMA GOLF CLASSIC The 2005 Kadima Golf Classic on June 20th at Knollwood Country Club was a tremendous success in every way. Over 100 golfers enjoyed beautiful weather, great golf, excellent food and wonderful prizes. Golfers received Kadima golf shirts, golf balls , towels and a watch. While dining on filet migon, participants made generous bids on auction items which included a suite at Comerica Park, a week at a condo in Tucson,a restau- rant package, a men's Omega watch, a Pilates package and an afternoon of sailing . Participants also won raffle items that included bottles of wine, restaurant gift certifi- cates and club memberships. Trophies were awarded for the highest and lowest team scores, closest to the pin, and longest drive. We also were fortunate to have a wonderful crew of volunteers greeting each per- son and a dedicated golf committee who worked for months behind the scenes to ensure the Golf Classic would be a success. Kadima is very proud that this year's golf tournament generated more income for Kadima than any of the previous golf outings. Thanks in part, to the profits from the Kadima golf outings The Lois and Milton Zussman Activity Center, located in the lower level of the Kadima offices, is now fully operational . It is no longer a hope for the future, but rather a vital operating facility where our clients, men and women with psychiatric disabilities are gathering daily to learn skills, meet with friends and enjoy life. We thank every person and organiza- tion who participated and contributed to this wonderful and important event. Emily Zussman, Milton Zussman and Julie Zussman From left: Dan Roma, Ed Schonbert, Richard Ludwig, Golf Classic Chair, and Tom Jetkey ROB AND MARCIE ORLEY HOST ANNUAL PARLOR EVENT Rob and Marcie Orley will be hosting this year's parlor meeting on Thursday, August 25th . Libby and Leo Sklar will be the chairpersons for this event. Attendees of the parlor event will enjoy a lovely evening of dinner and conversation at the Orley's beautiful Franklin home. The parlor meeting will kick off this year's annual fundraising effort to ensure the success of Kadima's Annual Benefit to be held on September 20th at THE MAX M. FISHER MUSIC CENTER. This year's benefit will feature Comedian Steve Solomon who will be performing his hysterical one-man show "My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish and I'm in Therapy" . The show has met with rave reviews and tremendous audience acclaim throughout the country. It promises to be a fun AND funny evening for all. Kadima would like to thank the Orleys for opening their home to Kadima. SAVE THE DATE Tuesday, September 20 TfME Call PMEXICEM Cs'EM1 -71 1-M 559-8235 for tickets See all that is happening and make tributes on line at www.kadimacenter.org . You can also contact us at kadimaplusEPmsn.com .