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V O L . X X I N O. X X I I G I V I N G G U I D E 2 0 1 5 – 2 0 1 6 62 BOARD OFFICERS Jerry Mansfield Vice Chair Retired, Biddeford & Saco Water Co. Dennis Eagleson Secretary President, The Baker Co. Robert E. Convery Treasurer Retired, People's United Bank BOARD MEMBERS Eric S. Christensen: Retired, KeyBank Robert M. Davis: Relationship Manager, H.M. Payson Jessica A. Demers: Lawyer Erin Ehrlenbach Collins: Owner, Haven's Candies Christopher T. Emmet: President, Emmet & Co. Rev. Samuel G. Henderson III: Pastor, St. Luke of Portland Michelle R. LaChapelle: IT Project Manager/Consultant, Verizon Kim Lane: Senior Vice President, People's United Bank Dr. Robert A. Lobis: Retired Psychiatrist Charles A. Petersen: President and CEO, Biddeford Savings Brenda A. Piecuch: Vice President Compliance, PeoplesChoice Credit Union Meredith L. Richardson: Lawyer & Owner, Meredith Mediates Melissa R. Richter: Real Estate Broker, Keller Williams Dr. Margaret A. Shepp: Retired Physician Patricia A. Small: Education and Volunteerism Debra D. Taylor: President and CEO, Sweetser Mary E. Turgeon: Principal, Gawron Turgeon Architects Douglas A. Willett: Vice President Business Development, P&C Insurance William J. Zafirson: Banking Consultant Established: 1828 Employees: 708 Annual revenue: $52,025,115 CONTACT 50 Moody St. Saco, ME 04072 (800) 434-3000 www.sweetser.org sweetsermentalhealth MISSION STATEMENT Sweetser's mission is to provide quality treatment, support and hope to children, adults and families through a network of mental health, behavioral health and educational services. SERVICE LOCATION(S) The state of Maine Sweetser 2016 GOALS At Sweetser, we offer services that address mental illnesses, behavioral disorders and learning disabilities through a network of educational programs, preventive services, community-support services, residential homes and outpatient services. Annually, we serve more than 20,000 Mainers in more than 80 communities throughout the state. Children, adults and families access these services through our network of care which includes counseling offices, a respected medical team, two schools for students with special education and emotional needs, a training institute, a recovery center and residential campuses in Belfast, Rockport, Saco and Winterport. We are committed advocates seeking to enhance the safety, health and pro- ductivity of children, adults and families. Key areas on which we focus: f Ensuring quality, timely residential care for children in need. f Supporting access to safe and affordable housing for at-risk individuals and families within their community of choice. f Providing adequate funding for medication management therapy for indi- viduals who use both MaineCare (Medicaid) and Medicare. f Recognizing and championing the strength of the community mental health system in Maine as a practical alternative to more costly categories of care (e.g., emergency rooms, inpatient care and jails). FUNDRAISING EVENTS/OPPORTUNITIES Sweetser has three major fundraising events that provide several sponsorship opportunities for business participation and donor support. f The Sweetser/KeyBank "Sold on Kids" Auction & Dinner is on May 6, 2016 at the Sable Oaks Marriott in South Portland from 5:30 – 9:30 p.m. Approximately 400 guests attend this fun night. f The Sweetser/Prime Motor Group Golf Classic is scheduled for June 20, 2016 at Dunegrass Country Club in Old Orchard Beach starting at 9:00 a.m. is popular tournament includes 36 teams. f Cycle for Sweetser Family Bike Ride will be held in September 2016. is fun family ride includes three different distances along the Eastern Trail in Saco, starting at the Sweetser farm and campus. Children 12 and under ride for free. GIVING OPPORTUNITIES Businesses and individuals can support Sweetser's annual organizational appeal or donate towards special fundraising events that benefit Sweetser services through- out the state. ere are several ways to give, including the following opportunities: For more information on how you can support Sweetser, please contact Todd Henry, development director, at (207) 294-4484 or thenry@sweetser.org. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Volunteers are essential to Sweetser's work, adding life experience, diverse interests and unique abilities to extend the network of care we offer to chil- dren, adults, families and communities. Opportunities are available including: activity leader, spending one-to-two hours a week sharing hobbies and interests in residential settings; classroom assistant, working with a teacher or teacher's aide; mentors, who commit to regular visits, developing a positive, supportive relationship with a child; and special events volunteers help out at our fundrais- ing events, including the golf classic, annual auction and bike event. Businesses and individuals interested in volunteering can contact Sue Asselin- Hawthorne, volunteer manager, at (207) 373-3006 or shawthorne@sweetser.org. MaineCare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67% State of Maine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17% Investment income, fundraising and miscellaneous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7% Private insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5% Local school districts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4% TOP FUNDING SOURCE(S) Debra D. Taylor President and CEO John S. Beliveau Board Chair, Director, Portfolio Manager/ Investments, H.M. Payson f Outright donations f Sponsorship opportunities f In-kind support f Holiday Gift program donations f Planned gifts f Business percent of sale events