Annual Meeting
The 2012 Annual Meeting was held:
June 25, 2012 at
Educational Testing Service in Princeton.
The Annual Meeting is an occasion to recognize our accomplishments and all who worked for NAMI Mercer in the past year, as well as to conduct several business functions.
In addition, the NAMI Walks awards for teams were presented at the meeting. A happy time was had by all, with friendships renewed and resolve strengthened!

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Sheila Couch Shaffer and Susanne Kauderer (both of Janssen Pharmaceutica) accept an award from NAMI Mercer Walk Chair Kurt Baker.
Outgoing NAMI Mercer Board President Dr. Bill Hayes addresses members.
NAMI Mercer Executive Director Sally Osmer serves as emcee for the 2012 annual meeting.
NAMI Mercer Treasurer Damon Vigiano reports on 2011 finances.
NAMI Mercer Director of Operations Danita Saunders-Davis and college intern Lauren Nacht staff a table at the 2012 annual meeting. Lauren later received the “Top Walk Volunteer” award.
Family-to-Family instructor Kimme Carlos poses with Kieanna Childs-Alexander, a member of the NAMI Mercer Advocacy Committee. Kimme was elected to the Board later in the meeting.
Helpline volunteer Phyllis Wilmot with her husband Bill (former NAMI Mercer president) and daughter Elise (WRAP instructor and support group leader).
NAMI Mercer Board Secretary Madeline Monheit and volunteer Robert Hedden greet guests at the registration table.
NAMI Mercer Night Out Chair Karen Schotland, volunteer Richard Lappan, and new Board President Dr. Karen Marquis welcome members outside Conant Hall.
A candid shot of new NAMI Mercer Board member Dr. Joan Brame.
Outreach and Development Director Jenn Antinoro congratulates winners of this year’s volunteer awards.
Suzanne Gross and her son Jeremy Kenny received the “Top Walk Fundraiser” and “Top Junior Walk Fundraiser” awards respectively.
Fred Howard, Libby Bartholomew, Louise Morse, Ayesha Karim, and Elise Wilmot were recognized for their contribution to the Just Friends program.
NAMI Mercer Board Members: Joe Irenas, Damon Vigiano, Zia Rahman, Laurie Russell, Karen Marquis, Kimme Carlos, Bill Hayes, Joan Brame, Madeline Monheit, Tom Pyle, John Marsland, Carol Kivler, and Ivy Minely. Missing are Lauren Agoratus, Andrew Hendry, and Jeremy Mann.
Incoming Board President Dr. Karen Marquis on the podium.
Board Members Damon Vigiano, Laurie Russell and Bill Hayes.
On behalf of ETS, Laurie Russell accepts a 2012 Walk Volunteer Partner Award from Kurtis Baker.
NAMI Mercer Board President Bill Hayes and Walk Chair Kurtis Baker present a 2012 “Walk Partner Award” to Vanessa Phillips and Leslie Coquin of Molina Medicaid Solutions.
Shaxam Maxam, a “Top Walk Volunteer” winner, poses with Walk Chair Kurt Baker.
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