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What’s new for 2014 It was a great year for us at the Iowa Chapter of the American Parkinson Disease Association.
In the process of accomplishing this vision we have identified seven areas we need to work on.
Although it does not appear that any earth-shattering research or findings are ready to be announced in 2014, that does not mean we sit idly by as a chapter. We reached more of you and helped more of you than we had ever done before through our website, publications, conferences, exercise programs, outreach and events. Our goal is to build on the successes and help even more people with the fight against Parkinson’s disease.
• Examining and increasing the makeup of the chapter board.
Our mission as the APDA is to ease the burden and find a cure. In Iowa we are taking that mission a step further by attempting to help all people impacted by Parkinson’s disease in communities across Iowa. This is a huge task and requires us to define our goals and aspirations and establish a path towards accomplishing them.
• Improved utilization of technology to improve organizational effectiveness and new ways to serve our constituents.
Our nine year vision is simple, profound and a challenge to achieve: “We will be the first place people of Iowa turn to for help in dealing with the challenges of Parkinson’s disease”. This vision implies a number of things will be true: • We will be well known throughout all of the communities in Iowa. • We will have the scope of services and relationships necessary to address/refer those impacted by PD in any way. We will be financially and organizationally strong so our constituents can count on us at all times.
• Increasing our membership numbers. • Solidifying fundraising necessary for our cause. • Providing public awareness concerning Parkinson’s disease and our cause • Expansion of support groups and programs we offer
• Expanding and deepening our relationships with health care and other professionals. As a board, we will be providing additional focus and attention to these areas in 2014 and beyond. We would be willing to talk with individuals and support groups on how you could join us in achieving our goals. The simple fact is we are at war with Parkinson’s disease. It will take an army to win this war, but with your help, we will get the job done. Won’t you join us in the fight of our lifetime? American Parkinson Disease Association, Iowa Chapter Board
Iowa Chapter of the APDA: Front Row: (l to r) John Krumbholz, LaDona Molander, Jen Voorhees Back Row: (l to r) Ervin Fopma, Gayle Fopma, Gina Chaves, Dave McNeill, Rich Mills, Rolando Chaves Not pictured: Denise Harlan
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