Red Deer and Central Alberta Chapter

1. Red Deer and Central Alberta Chapter Annual Report April 1, 2005 to March 31, 2006 One Society. One Direction. One Voice.

2. Mission Statement The Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories (ASANT) exists to alleviate the personal and social consequences of Alzheimer’s disease through the development, support and coordination of local societies and chapters and to promote the search for a cure through the development, support and coordination of education and research. Three Hills Public Forum, Jan. 06 Norma Hastie ~ caregiver, support group facilitator, speaker David Fost ~ early stage speaker Chris Hume ~ president of the Red Deer and Central Alberta chapter Barbra More Jim Robinson, CEO of Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories Christine Gordon, Director of Education and Support of Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories Kib Kildare There is help. There is hope.

3. There is help. There is hope. Initiatives • In 2005/ 2006 Red Deer and Central Alberta had, for the first time ever, full time staff and our own office space. In this year we set up office (twice) improved data base, recruited volunteers, strengthened connections with our regional contacts, and most of all responded in a timely manner to all requests for information and support. • We launched a few programs and brought increased awareness to others: • Early Stage Support Group • First Link referral program • Adult Children Support Group • Safely Home Program • Support Group Facilitator’s Training • Information Outreach- electronic mail-out of articles of interest and upcoming events • Learning Series

4. Just when it appeared we would be undergoing a renovation, we were given the opportunity to move to a beautiful space just a few feet away from our first office! There is help. There is hope.

5. CHAPTER COUNCIL • We are a positive, busy chapter responding to the need for information and support in the David Thompson and East Central Health Regions. • Chapter directors have become involved in activities such as fundraising, Safely Home, and special events by joining committees and/or working directly with staff. • Chapter council has made the transition from operational to governance and has been a model for change. Council is supportive, collaborative and actively takes the message out to the public and provides advice and directions to the provincial board ensuring local issues are taken into account in organizational decision making. There is help. There is hope.

6. Fund Development Coffee BreakTM September 2005 Funds raised: $13,015

7. RCMP Patio Coffee BreakTM

8. Fund Development Walk, Run and Remember Oct. ‘05 Funds raised: $6,450 (and $1000 in kind donation)

10. Fund Development BINGO CASINO PRIVATE DONORS

11. There is help. There is hope. The story is changing… Media support has been instrumental in putting a face to the disease and to raising awareness. We thank: Communications and Marketing Department: Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories (ASANT) CIRS: Community Information Referral Society Red Deer Express Red Deer Advocate Camrose Booster Newcap: CKGY CH TV News SHAW TV

12. There is help. There is hope. CORE SERVICES Support groups: -spouses and family members -adult children -early stage group

13. There is help. There is hope. Volunteerism Our volunteers are a vital part of the organization. • Volunteers assisted in many ways: • Chapter council • Committee work • Office support • Building data base • Public displays • Helping at forums and presentations • Delivery of kits, supplies, information • Hosting Coffee BreakTM • Assisting with Memory Walk • Support Group Facilitation • Public speaking • BINGO, casino and other fund development activities Donna Schroh Helping out at the Coffee BreakTM display at the Red Deer Public Library Thank you so much for being you!