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Inside: TLC’S Response to Sandy Hook Shootings Glasswing Seminars Reclaiming Youth International

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We Think The World of Kids

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TLC Responds to Sandy Hook Shootings See Page 4

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President’s Message

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TLC Responds to Sandy Hook Shootings

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Circle of Courage

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The Glasswing Experience

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Approaching Treatment Holistically

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Commonwealthalia

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Starr Historical Trivia

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Chaplain’s Message

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Honor & Memorial Gifts

Starr News Winter, 2013 Volume 70, No. 1 Starr Commonwealth is accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Services for Families & Children.

Starr Commonwealth is a non-profit organization serving children and families regardless of race, religion, color, or national origin. Founded in 1913, Starr is licensed by the states of Michigan and Ohio and serves children and families from locations in Albion, Battle Creek, Clinton Township, Detroit and Harper Woods , MI.; Columbus and Van Wert, OH; and Lennox, S.D. The Albion campus is a Michigan Historic Site.

Starr Commonwealth receives funds from social agencies, foundations, corporations, and individuals.

Kyle Caldwell, Chairman of the Board; Martin L. Mitchell, Ed. D., President and Chief Executive Officer; Christopher L. Smith, B.B.A., C.P.A., Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer; Wm. Chuck Jackson, MA, Executive Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer; Elizabeth A. Carey, MSW, Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy & Administrative Services Officer; Gary Q. Tester, MRC, Executive Vice President and Chief Development Officer 13725 Starr Commonwealth Rd. Albion, MI 49224-9525 800.837.5591 info@starr.org

In this edition of Starr News, we celebrate the incredible work of Starr’s Global Learning Network, which includes The National Institute for Trauma and Loss in Children (TLC), Reclaiming Youth International and Glasswing, each underpinning our position as a knowledge leader.

As we celebrate our 100th year at Starr Commonwealth, we not only reflect on the many wonderful ways in which our work has touched the lives of young people and their families since 1913, but we also focus our minds on what the next 100 years may hold.

If there is one thing we can be sure of, it is that as Starr pursues its mission of creating positive environments where children flourish around the world, we will operate in ways different to what we’ve known over the last century.

Our operating environment is changing, new opportunities to lead the way in children’s services are emerging, and Starr is responding wherever it can, while staying true to the values that our founder Floyd Starr instilled in us all those years ago.

These values and Starr’s belief in the strength and resilience that can be found in every child are constantly called upon. The recent school shooting in Newtown, Conn., which shocked all of us at Starr, is just the latest example of where our expertise provided valuable assistance in a time of need for children and their families.

While there are many unknowns when we look to the future, core to our work in the years ahead will be supporting fellow professionals to work effectively with vulnerable children. It is remarkable to consider that we have gone from supporting two young boys – Thaddeus Newcomb and Harold Bellair – in 1913 to our current reach of 1.5 million people per year, and our learning network is a major part of this success.

In this historic year for Starr, I thank you for your continued support and I hope to see you at what will be an extra-special Founder’s Day event Sunday, Oct. 6.

Martin L. Mitchell, Ed.D., President/ CEO

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SANDY HOOK:

The real work starts now. That’s the message from Caelan Kuban, director of The National Institute for Trauma and Loss in Children (TLC), on the effort to support those affected by the trauma of the Sandy Hook school shooting.

Ryan Rodrick Beiler / Shutterstock.com

It’s an unfortunate reality that many of the serious effects of incidents like Sandy Hook will occur long after the media spotlight has moved on, but at Starr we know that our support will be needed for years to come.

Sandy Hook once again brought the importance of Starr’s work to the fore, especially TLC, which was providing critical support within hours of the first reports of what turned out to be one of the worst mass shootings in U.S. history.

“Trauma is not just an incident but rather an experience that can impact children and families significantly, not just as direct victims or witnesses but also as peers. This is because trauma is anything that leaves a person feeling hopeless, helpless and powerless to do anything about their life, their safety or the safety of the children in their care,” Kuban said.

TLC distributed copies of “Brave Bart” to groups working with children in the Newtown area.

“The first 4-6 weeks following trauma is the acute stress phase where all symptoms and reactions are normal and should be expected, as everyone will experience trauma differently. This is a time when we want to help individuals feel safe, calm, taken care of, nurtured. Following this acute stress phase, if there are still symptoms and reactions that are troublesome, we assess for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).”

As well as providing advice through the media and talking directly to parents who were unsure of how to talk to their children about what happened, TLC has, with the help of Starr’s generous donors, distributed its “Brave Bart” and “Helping Children Feel Safe” resources to groups working with children in the Newtown area.

Professionals working on the ground have been assessing needs and providing immediate crisis support, while also preparing for long-term needs, which are plentiful. Consultation, trainings, and the gathering and dissemination of resources have been the primary focus for many members of the team.

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“The amount of young children traumatized by this event is astounding. Additionally, many of the helpers have been vicariously traumatized from assisting in the early stages of crisis response,” she said.

“TLC's support allows therapists to have a variety of resources to meet the needs of an entire community that was affected as a result of the tragedy in Newtown. With the donations of books such as “Brave Bart,” clinicians will be able to reach more children quickly, as resources are becoming quickly exhausted.”

Tragedies such as the Sandy Hook school shooting highlight a wide range of issues that demand attention, and while the debate continues as to what can be done to reduce the likelihood of similar occurrences, it seems Starr’s work with professionals who deal with traumatized youth will continue to grow in line with demand.

For TLC, part of the Starr Global Learning Network, this means expanding its reach and providing new opportunities for a wider range of professionals to benefit from its expertise and resources.

More research, more networking and new publications will feature, as will the targeting of new international markets.

“We want to replicate our Trauma Learning Series, which has been successful in Wayne County, Michigan, and Columbus, Ohio. This allows counties, cities or organizations to contract with us to provide a series of trauma training that leads to TLC certification and provides specialized training within the field of childhood trauma,” Kuban said.

“TLC is also looking to build on its Parent Trauma Resource Center to create more materials and resources directed specifically for parents in addition to what is currently provided for professionals.” continued on page 17

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CIRCLE OF COURAGE

The strength-based approach employed by Starr Commonwealth since 1913 has been essential to working with youth who face a wide range of challenges, including trauma, abuse, neglect and substance abuse among others.

Despite treating these vastly different children, one model of universal needs that will carry Starr forward promotes a profound consilience of thought between all of Starr’s services – the Circle of Courage.®

Mark Freado, President of Reclaming Youth International, leading a seminar in 2012

In 1990, three leading professionals, faculty at Augustana College in Sioux Falls, S.D., published “Reclaiming Youth at Risk: Our Hope for the Future.”

That book, in its second printing, has been published in several languages and introduced to more than 30 countries worldwide.

It remains the No. 1 book sold through the Reclaiming Youth International bookstore.

Sharing the Circle of Courage model can make a difference in communities around the world, which is why Reclaiming Youth International, a member of the Starr Global Learning Network, is committed to that goal.

Last year, RYI provided training in Circle of Courage-based services in 10 countries around the world.

In “Reclaiming Youth at Risk,” Dr. Larry Brendtro, Dr. Martin Brokenleg and Dr. Steve Van Bockern described the Circle of Courage, which identifies the four universal needs all individuals require for healthy development: belonging, mastery, independence and generosity. We refer to these as vital signs for strength, health and hope in the lives of the young people and families we serve.

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BELONGING

GENEROSITY

Connections with others allow individuals to form meaningful relationships that can last a lifetime.

According to the authors of the Circle of Courage: INDEPENDENCE “In Native American and First Nations cultures, significance was nurtured in communities of belonging.

Treating others as kin forges powerful social bonds that draw all into relationships of respect. Even if parents died or were not responsible, the tribe was always there to nourish the next generation.”

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MASTERY

Unfortunately, if caring adults are not present to nurture this need, children and adolescents can look to other areas – like gangs – to find a sense of belonging. But creating an environment where children can build healthy relationships will undoubtedly put them on a path to reach their potential.

MASTERY From setting and meeting goals to developing new skills, mastery is important for personal growth.

The Circle of Courage says: “Competence in traditional cultures is ensured by guaranteed opportunity for mastery.

Children were taught to carefully observe and listen to those with more experience. A person with greater ability was seen as a model for learning, not as a rival.”

At Starr, we believe all children have strengths. Cultivating those strengths can lead to higher self-esteem and give children the motivation to set increasingly challenging goals.

INDEPENDENCE Teaching children the values of independence allows them to thrive on their own, while building a sense of responsibility.

The authors indicate: “From earliest childhood in native cultures, children were encouraged to make decisions, solve problems and show personal responsibility. Adults modeled, nurtured, taught values and gave feedback, but children were given abundant opportunities to make choices without coercion.

GENEROSITY Many children struggle with the idea of generosity in early developmental stages. Through activities like service learning projects, youth in Starr’s programs learn the value of giving back to the community and what that can do for personal advancement.

According to the Circle of Courage: “In helping others youth create their own proof of worthiness. They make a positive contribution to another human life.”

Each of these pillars to the Circle of Courage represent the objective of all of Starr’s services: helping youth to become productive members of their communities.

A young Montcalm School volunteer established a relationship with a resident of Jackson Friendly Home by offering to give her a manicure.

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THE GLASSWING

Despite advances in the battle against racism, it remains a widespread challenge in today’s society. It transcends cultures and knows no boundaries. But it is not always at the top of the national and international consciousness, as racism continues to be relatively unaddressed on a global scale.

In 1996, after Starr Commonwealth leadership attended a seminar by renowned author Nathan Rutstein, the organization adopted the core belief of the oneness of humankind in an effort to educate Starr employees – as well as Albion and surrounding communities – on the subjects of racism and racial healing.

In its first form, Starr’s racial healing initiative was born. It later adopted the name Glasswing, a reference to a South American butterfly with transparent wings that only flourishes in the highest quality and most hospitable habitats. The butterfly’s wings represent a lens through which individuals see each other clearly, without color barriers or the distortion of prejudice.

For many, Glasswing’s two-day experience is transformative. The stories shared by participants during these sessions illustrate the profound impact racism has on the everyday lives of some.

“This was a very unique experience for me,” said John Zeigler, director of the Egan Urban Center at DePaul University in Chicago. “It’s so refreshing to see an organization like Starr take such an interest in this topic.

It can be uncomfortable to talk about race, and I think that’s why most people shy away from really delving into the issue. I wish more places did this.”

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One of the objectives of Glasswing is to turn participants into champions of diversity and racial healing in their communities.

As a child, Zeigler, who participated in Glasswing in November 2012, moved frequently, living in locations across the United States and Europe.

Those experiences have given him an admiration for culture. Because of this, Zeigler is involved with many racial healing activities, including being a participant in the W. K. Kellogg Foundation’s America Healing Initiative.

“I’ve been able to witness different cultures for my entire life,” Zeigler said. “Knowing there are different ways of life than the way we do things in the U.S. has given me a rich appreciation for others. I’ve been a minority in many scenarios, not just as an African American, but as simply an American trying to find a niche in Europe in some cases. Glasswing really does a good job of showing that despite our differences, we are all members of one family.”

Through one-on-one interactions and group sharing, Glasswing empowers individuals to reflect on questions posed by facilitators. This process allows participants to open up about experiences with racism or share ideas by engaging the senses, including sights, smells and sounds. continued on page 11

Glass·wing (glas wing), n. 1. a rare and delicate butterfly of South America with transparent wings.

The presence of this rare tropical gem is used by rain forest ecologists as an indication of high habitat quality.

2. a lens through which we can see each other clearly, without color barriers or the distortion of prejudice.

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Glasswing continued

“The one-on-one sessions are great and really get you in touch holistically,” Zeigler said. “It’s one thing to have a conversation with someone about race, but when you’re really listening intentionally to someone, taking into account the surroundings, it creates a substantial experience.”

“…beneath the skin, beyond the differing features and into the true heart of being, fundamentally, we are more alike, my friend, than we are unalike.”

– Maya Angelou –

Facilitators also set up activities for participants to see tangible examples of the impacts of racism.

One activity Zeigler was particularly affected by was a game about life, in which members of the group took one step forward for positive life events related to race and one step backward for negative events.

“The life activity really opens people up and makes them vulnerable, which is a good thing,” Zeigler said.

“You can see people from a different vantage point than you did before, as a spiritual being. It’s a powerful process.”

According to Jim Longhurst, lead facilitator for Glasswing and retired senior vice president at Starr, the key to having an impactful experience with Glasswing involves feeling more and thinking less.

“The key to having an impactful experience with Glasswing involves feeling more and thinking less.

It’s really important to make that shift from your head to your heart.”

Jim Longhurst, lead facilitator for Glasswing and retired Starr Commonwealth vice president

“It’s really important to make that shift from your head to your heart,” Longhurst said. “Most of the time, we try to rationalize and think about the implications of a topic such as racism. But what must occur is a shift from solely thinking to really feeling and experiencing someone else’s reality. The goal of Glasswing isn’t to solve the issue of racism in two days. It’s about realizing we are all members of a larger human family, and ideally, participants in Glasswing leave the experience feeling inspired and hopeful.”

Zeigler believes this idea is what sets Glasswing apart from other racial healing exercises.

“Having a space for people to open up is so important,” Zeigler said. “A lot of people think we live in a post-racial society, and that’s just not true. Racism is less overt today, but it’s still there. Glasswing really allows you to see that and how it impacts people on a deep and personal level.”

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HOLISTICALLY Dr. Robert Foltz

The care of troubled youth is a challenging task. With everevolving technologies in medical care, one could expect that the treatments in psychology and psychiatry have achieved rates of effectiveness that are found in other areas of medicine.

But there are no cures in psychology and psychiatry, despite our ambitions to find a remedy for our interpersonal and spiritual crises in a pill or a 10-week therapy strategy.

Creativity, diversity and enthusiasm are critical components to any effective treatment for troubled youth.

The kids in our care need us to connect to them, not through the creation of “therapeutic rapport” to establish “internalized objects” of their therapist to develop more robust “ego strength,” but through a relationship that conveys our genuine desire to see them be successful in the future. Embracing their strengths, despite their flaws, we need to join with our troubled youth to reset the trajectory of their futures.

We have, however, resorted to relying on psychiatric medications – more than any other country in the world – to manage the difficult behaviors and feelings of our kids and adolescents. These powerful medications are designed to manipulate behavior, thoughts and feelings through influence of brain chemicals. It is important to recognize that, so far, our science has not reliably demonstrated any so called “chemical imbalances” for psychiatric disorders. In other words, while we would like to believe the use of these medications is firmly rooted in a scientific knowledge of what causes depression, anxiety, anger, mania, desperation, loneliness, psychosis, etc., understanding these experiences from a neurological perspective has been particularly elusive. continued on page 15

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Help them take their learning to a higher level.

Starr Commonwealth Scholarship Program Since 1978, we’ve provided 938 Starr graduates the opportunity to pursue higher education through the Starr Commonwealth Scholarship Program.

Created in 1977 with the estate of former trustee Thomas Lloyd, the scholarship program provides financial assistance for those students in “good academic standing” who want to take their education to the next level. Last year, 57 students were awarded over $250,000 in fund assistance, however, total requests averaged over $370,000. Your generous donation will help us continue to provide scholarships to students who want to reach even higher.

Please donate today.

To learn more about how you can contribute to the Starr Commonwealth Scholarship Program, please contact Amy Reimann, Alumni Coordinator, at 800.837.5591 or reimanna@starr.org.

COMMONWEALTH

by Amy Reimann, Director of Archives

Professionalism has always been a top priority for Floyd Starr and his “Commonwealth for Boys.”

A look through the archives and records of Starr Commonwealth’s Albion campus from the last 99 years shows us, time after time, the cases in which Floyd Starr required and insisted on the best and newest methods for helping troubled children in their greatest time of need. He engaged educated and certified adults in any area that would impact children’s lives and affect their welfare.

Within weeks of officially moving into Gladsome Cottage, “Uncle” Floyd employed a teacher, Miss Helen Sprague, to give daily lessons to the boys.

Twenty two boys were resident at the new Commonwealth

by Christmas 1913. A small schoolhouse was built by spring 1914 to allow the continuation of classes in a lesscrowded space than the living room of Gladsome.

In 1917, “Uncle” Floyd secured support to build a large, two-story school building to accommodate the growing needs of the campus. Dormitories that could house a total of 60 boys together necessitated a larger educational space as well. This gave rise to the construction of the Emily Jewell

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Clark school building, with classrooms, a library, administrative offices and space for an auditorium.

An article published Sept. 4, 1931 in the Albion daily newspaper by Albion College professor Dr. Thomas Carter extols the desire of “Uncle” Floyd to make advances in Starr’s educational program with the help of the local community. Citing the need to have the best facility and a large variety of educational practices available for all the diverse needs of boys living at the Albion campus, “Uncle” Floyd had deployed a newly-visioned educational unit with large overhead for equipment and supplies.

Dr. Carter described the new teachers and new methods in place for best educating every one of the Commonwealth’s residents.

Social Services were also employed at Starr as early as the 1940s. Joan Staudt was hired to head a specific Social Service Department so that boys in need of counseling services could be provided those services right on campus. Many alum fondly remember Miss Staudt in their letters and photos from that era and the good that came from having these services available to them.

From the very beginning, “Uncle” Floyd was working to provide the best atmosphere and services to the young men who came into his care. He extolled the virtues of having the best, newest practices in place in any part of his operation, be it education, social welfare or any other aspect of child care. We try to continue these practices today.

Holistic Treatment continued

Another concern with relying on this method of intervention is that far too often, other strategies are then neglected. For example, a recent study examining the use of psychiatric medications in young children found that while the medication use was increasing, the referrals for psychotherapy were decreasing. Moreover, there have been increasing trends toward the use of multiple medications simultaneously. This practice, although common, raises significant concerns over potential side-effects, unknown neurological complications and unknown/unstudied outcomes.

While medications can play a role in multidisciplinary care, we need to remain very mindful that all of these troubling behaviors occur in the context of relationships. Thus, maximizing our efforts through interpersonal strategies will likely achieve the greatest benefits when working with anyone in distress.

It is important to continue to pursue advancements in our treatments, but we should not lose sight of what we know makes the greatest difference.

Dr. Robert Foltz, associate professor at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, has spent more than two decades working with severely troubled youth. His professional experiences include both administrative and clinical responsibilities in the delivery of care to struggling children and teens. His considerable research and experience in the study of psychotropic medication with children and adolescents has led to valuable insights on the integration of these treatments with psychosocial approaches. In addition to his role as an associate professor, Foltz maintains a private practice in Illinois, working primarily with youth suffering from emotional and behavioral difficulties.

SAVE THE DATE! Celebrate Starr’s 100 years of serving children, families and communities by joining us on Founder’s Day, October 6, 2013, on the Albion campus.

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HISTORICAL TRIVIA Q

Floyd Starr is quoted as saying, “If I had to keep only one activity for my boys, it would be Scouting.”

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In 1949 Floyd Starr was awarded the Silver Antelope Award, Boy Scouting’s highest honor for non-scouts.

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On March 16, 1952, Starr’s Albion campus was visited by Lady Olave Baden-Powell, wife of Boy Scouting’s founder Robert Baden-Powell.

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During the 1940s Starr’s Albion campus was designated a bird sanctuary. Many birds were present, including peacocks, quail, mallard ducks and Chinese pheasants. The birds were beloved by the students who cared for some as if they were pets.

A few times the peacocks escaped the grounds, and the birds flew into the nearby town of Albion and roosted in the elm trees on Maple Street, causing quite a ruckus.

Starr’s Campus was designated a bird sanctuary

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Lady Olave Baden-Powell visited “Uncle” Floyd in 1952

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The total operating costs of Starr Commonwealth in 1925 were $25,000. Twenty-five years later, the operating costs were $256,000 per year.

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In 1938 100 Starr boys had Thanksgiving dinner at the Battle Creek Sanitarium as guests of Dr. Kellogg.

The Hannah Neil Women’s Service Board owned a silver tea service dating to the 1940s and used it for events.

The tea service has been put on display in the Starr Columbus offices.

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Sandy Hook and TLC continued

“I would love to provide parents with resources, training and tools that help them with their kids who are dealing with day-to-day stressors like getting vaccinations, home moves, changes in family dynamics and much more,” Kuban said.

You can pledge support for TLC’s work. See page 10 for details of how to donate. For more information on TLC, visit www.starrtraining.org/tlc.

When I was informed of the topic, “Learning,” as in Starr Global Learning Network, for this edition of Starr News, I immediately thought of a novel written by Gordon Parks, “The Learning Tree.”

For me, the Starr Global Learning Network has become one of my “learning trees,” especially its Glasswing component, which focuses on the “Oneness of Humankind” and the impact of racism on this oneness.

Within Glasswing, education of the mind and education of the heart takes place.

Simply stated, education of the mind focuses on providing information related to racism.

Education of the heart focuses on our feelings associated with racism and how each person experiences it, especially in terms of racial discrimination. Education of both the mind and the heart allows one to personally grow during their journey of racial healing and the necessary action of embracing our oneness as members of the human family.

Chaplain Ken Ponds

CHAPLAIN’S MESSAGE

The story is about Newt, a black youth, growing up in Kansas during the 1920’s and 30’s.

It was a time when racial discrimination was both a social norm and legally sanctioned in many parts of the United States. The story captures Newt’s life – his responses to it and his personal growth – as his life intersects with racism and racial discrimination. I was drawn to the novel because when it was first published, and later made into a movie, I was attending high school and later college in Kansas. I could envision the Kansas landscape where the story was playing out, and I could readily identify with much of what Newt was experiencing in his life, especially the need to personally grow in my life as it intersected with racism and racial discrimination.

I believe that most young people at Starr will attest - personal growth is difficult at best.

However, personal growth in the areas of racism and racial discrimination is possible as one learns more about him or herself and about brothers and sisters in our human family.

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GIFTS HONOR GIFTS are thoughtful ways to remember a special person and/or a special occasion, such as a birth, birthday, anniversary, graduation, Mother’s Day or Father’s Day, while also helping Starr children. When sending an honor gift, please provide the address of the honoree. We will send an acknowledgment card to let them know of your thoughtfulness, but we won’t mention the gift amount. You may call in your honor gift for faster acknowledgment at: 800.837.5591. Honor gifts also may be made online at: www.starr.org.

MEMORIAL GIFTS offer an enduring tribute to the memory of a friend or loved one, while extending a helping hand to the children of Starr Commonwealth. When sending a memorial gift, please provide the address of a family member of the deceased to whom we can send an acknowledgment card. We will let them know of your thoughtfulness but won’t mention the gift amount. You may call in your memorial gift for faster acknowledgment at: 800.837.5591.

Memorial donations also may be made online at: www.starr.org.

Here is a listing of Honor and Memorial gifts received from 10/13/2012 1/18/2013. Donors are listed below the name of the person in whose memory or honor they contributed. Gifts not listed here will appear in a future issue of Starr News. If we missed your name or an error has occurred with your listing, please forgive us and contact us so we may correct it in the next issue.

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IN HONOR OF: ALAN BAKALETZ Ms. Kelsey Bakaletz KELSEY BAKALETZ Mrs. Lauren Bakaletz MICHAEL J. BAKER Mr. and Mrs. James Query SUSAN L. BEAZLEY Mrs. Sylvia S. Richey LAWRENCE AND GAIL BERKOVE Ms. Priscilla Pettengill EDIE AND DAVID COLE Mr. and Mrs. Harold L. Walters JEROME A. DIXON Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Dixon CALEB DONOVICK Dr. Valerie Perdue LEONARD W. SMITH Mr. and Mrs. John J. Kresnak ROBERT M. FAILING Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Raber GEORGE AND JUDITH GOODMAN 50TH ANNIVERSARY Mrs. Shirley Dorsey-Martin SGT. LARRY E. HUEPENBECKER II Mr. and Mrs. Larry Huepenbecker MR. AND MRS. MILES JONES AND FAMILY Mrs. Evelyne Jones MR. AND MRS. RONALD JONES & FAMILY Mrs. Evelyne Jones JACK KEENAN Ms. Caelan K. Kuban NATALIE KIRCH Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Kirch ONICA KIRCH Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Kirch CAELAN K. KUBAN Mr. and Mrs. Michael McElroy DR. JAMES E. LONGHURST 40 YEARS OF SERVICE William and LuAnn Duncan MARCELLA MOOTZ Miss Sara Lou Teets Miss Anna Lee Teets PRISCILLA PETTENGILL Mr. Robert Pettengill JOAN STAUDT PRACY Dr. and Mrs. Robert M. Failing ALEXANDER RICHEY Mrs. Sylvia S. Richey THE GREG RICHEY FAMILY Mrs. Sylvia S. Richey

THE RANDALL RICHEY FAMILY Mrs. Sylvia S. Richey SYLVIA S. RICHEY Ms. Susan L. Beazley MENDELSSOHN COTTAGE Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Beard STAFF OF MONTCALM SCHOOL Dr. Joel Weinthal

IN MEMORY OF: EVELYN ARQUETTE Dr. and Mrs. Arlin E. Ness PHILIP BALDWIN Dr. and Mrs. Larry K. Brendtro Dr. and Mrs. Martin L. Mitchell LOVELLA BARHITE Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Barhite HELEN BERRY Mrs. Walter Fisher TERRY M. BOWMAN Dr. and Mrs. Arlin E. Ness MICHAEL CAHILL Kelly Vanacker ELTON “JEFF” CARREL Dr. and Mrs. Martin L. Mitchell JUNE CHAMPION Dr. and Mrs. Martin L. Mitchell FORREST CREASON Mr. and Mrs. Walter E. Wille JEANETTE A. DAVIS Ms. Jane D. Ferger THERESA DAVIS Dr. and Mrs. Arlin E. Ness J. STEFAN DUPRE Dr. and Mrs. Martin L. Mitchell ARLENE A. EDWARDS Mr. and Mrs. Paul R. Edwards Mr. Thomas J. Edwards LLOYD S. EDWARDS Mr. Thomas J. Edwards Mr. and Mrs. Paul R. Edwards PHYLLIS EDWARDS Mr. and Mrs. Paul R. Edwards Mr. Thomas J. Edwards VIRGINIA EDWARDS Mr. and Mrs. Paul R. Edwards Mr. Thomas J. Edwards MADALYN EHRET Mr. Hervey R. Ehret AIRELTA ELLIS Grace and Jim Colter

PATRICIA L. ENDRESS Mr. Richard B. Endress CONCETTA FALCONE Mr. John Falcone ROBERT GLADWELL, JR. Grace and Jim Colter WAYNE L. HARTMAN Mrs. Carol Hartman Mr. and Mrs. G.C. Walz MARGARET HEIRMAN Mr. and Mrs. Paul R. Edwards HARRY HELWIG Mr. and Mrs. Paul R. Edwards HAROLD AND MARY HURDLEY Mr. and Mrs. John Dick MICHAEL J. JOKERST Mr. and Mrs. Kevin J. Butler Mr. Joe Dubois Mrs. Cecelia R. Jokerst CHARLES "BUCKY" JONES Mr. and Mrs. Christian Ferguson ELLEN MULRY KEENAN Ms. Patricia Guarino THOMAS LONG Grace and Jim Colter LOREN MATZ Dr. and Mrs. Larry K. Brendtro IRV MCCANN Grace and Jim Colter R. BRADNER MEAD Ms. Pam Davis GLADYS AND GEORGE MESLER Dr. Linda M. Muul GEORGIA MESSERLEY Mr. and Mrs. Paul R. Edwards Mr. Thomas J. Edwards THELMA MITCHELL Mr. and Mrs. Montgomery W. Conley Mr. and Mrs. Harold C. Hampshire SUSAN PANTON Mr. and Mrs. Scott Jacob Ms. Caelan K. Kuban Dr. and Mrs. Martin L. Mitchell

CLARA MAXINE PATTERSON Mr. Richard A. Patterson JERRY PATTERSON Mr. and Mrs. Christian Ferguson STELLA MARIE PEARSON Mr. and Mrs. Christian Ferguson PETER N. PETERSON Mr. Paul E.P. Carlson MARGARET M. PETSCH Mrs. Marian M. Wood JOHN W. PORTER Mr. and Mrs. Christian Ferguson Dr. and Mrs. Arlin E. Ness JAMES RICHARDS, JR. Mrs. Doris Richard GREGG B. ROBINS Mr. and Mrs. David L. Johnson GERALD D. ROBINSON Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Cass CHAD M. SHELTON Ms. Donna Shelton DONALD SKAFF Mr. and Mrs. G.C. Walz LOIS ANN (JENSEN) SMITH Omni Community Credit Union M. JANE SYNDER Dr. and Mrs. Martin L. Mitchell CHARLOTTE SOUTHWICK Mr. and Mrs. Larry Gill CHRISTOPHER SOUTHWICK Mr. and Mrs. Larry Gill "UNCLE" FLOYD STARR Mr. Charles S. Van Ark MARY THILTGEN Dr. and Mrs. Martin L. Mitchell Starr Columbus LAWRENCE "LARRY" UNION Mr. and Mrs. Christian Ferguson JULIA VOELKER Dr. and Mrs. Martin L. Mitchell FRED WEBERLING Mrs. Fran Weberling GERALD "JERRY" WEISSINGER

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Domingo Dr. and Mrs. Andrew French Dr. and Mrs. Martin L. Mitchell Dr. and Mrs. Arlin E. Ness GREG WILKINSON Dr. and Mrs. Martin L. Mitchell CHAUNCEY WILTSE Dr. and Mrs. Martin L. Mitchell HARRY W. WURTZ Dr. Robert E. Wurtz RONNIE WYATT Mr. and Mrs. Christian Ferguson ARTHUR YOUNG Mrs. Shirley Young SANDY HOOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Ms. Cathy Arbib Ms. Janet Boller Ms. Jessica Burkholder Mr. and Mrs. Michael Domingo Mr. and Mrs. Philip F. Ernzen Dr. and Mrs. Andrew French Ms. Sarah Gillette Ms. Lisa Gries Ms. Patricia Guarino Ms. Amy Hopkins Ms. Karen Kemp Ms. Caelan K. Kuban Mr. Fred Ladd Mr. and Mrs. Michael McElroy Ms. Nanette Newbern Dr. Valerie Perdue Ms. Priscilla Pettengill Mr. Robert Pettengill Ms. Robyn Plocher Mr. Cameron Rudolph Ms. Veronica Sanitate Ms. Janie Slayden Ms. Mary Ann Uznis Ms. Keely Vanacker Names appearing in blue denote gifts designated for Starr Columbus.

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Officers

Board of Trustees

Martin L. Mitchell, Ed.D. President Chief Executive Officer

Kyle Caldwell, Chair Program Director Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Flint, MI

Wm. Chuck Jackson, MA Executive Vice President Chief Program Officer Christopher L. Smith, BBA., CPA Executive Vice President Chief Financial Officer Elizabeth A. Carey, MSW Executive Vice President Chief Strategy Officer Gary Q. Tester, MRC Executive Vice President Chief Development Officer

Michael Leach, Vice Chair Chief Financial Officer Nationwide Insurance Columbus, OH Tom Kolassa, Secretary Senior Vice President Hub International Battle Creek, MI Honorable Eugene A. Moore, Immediate Past Chair Chief Probate Judge (Retired) Oakland County Pontiac, MI Wally Bakare Vice President, Operations Time Warner Cable Mid Ohio Division Columbus, OH Scott Bennett Vice President UBS Financial Services Birmingham, MI Ralph J. Burrell President and CEO SymCon, Inc. Detroit, MI Craig Carrel President and Partner Team 1 Plastics Albion, MI

Dr. Velma Clay Director of Equal Employment Opportunity (Retired) Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center Battle Creek, MI Honorable John Hallacy District Court Judge 10th District Court Battle Creek, MI Lawrence Givens Blackmond and Givens, Inc. Southfield, MI

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Gary Taylor Owner Taylor Auto Sales Inc. Van Wert, OH Bruce Vande Vusse Attorney Foster, Swift, Collins & Smith, P.C. Farmington Hills, MI George Wilson General Agent Wilson Insurance Services Gilbert Wiseman Agency Flint, MI

George A. Goodman Ypsilanti, MI

Trustees Emeritus Jack Kresnak Journalist / Child Advocate Livonia, MI

Honorary Trustees Anne Willson DuprĂŠ Granddaughter of Floyd Starr Toronto, Canada Diana Starr Langley Montecito, CA Sylvia Starr Richey Granddaughter of Floyd Starr Seal Beach, CA

President Emeritus Arlin E. Ness President Emeritus Anthem, AZ

Margaret Starr Leutheuser Daughter of Floyd Starr Haverford, PA

Locations

Michael J. Gable Chief Operating Officer Howard and Howard Royal Oak, MI

Michigan: Albion, Battle Creek, Clinton Township, Detroit, Harper Woods

Albert Little Vice President and Business Development Officer Greenleaf Trust Kalamazoo, MI

George D. Goodman Executive Director (Retired) Michigan Municipal League Ann Arbor, MI

Ohio: Columbus, Van Wert

William C. Rands Managing Partner Sagres Partners, L.P. Grosse Pointe, MI

Dr. Russell G. Mawby Chairman Emeritus W.K. Kellogg Foundation Battle Creek, MI

Cornelia Romanowski Educator Shavertown, PA

William K. Stoffer Chairman and CEO Albion Machine & Tool Co. Albion, MI

Dr. Pamela Lemerand Professor Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI

Erick Stewart President Stewart Industries LLC Battle Creek, MI

South Dakota: Lennox