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EDUCATION CORNER

cDIS ovERIESRespecting Abilities. Reaching for Opportunities. Realizing Dreams.ISSUE 90/ WINTER 2011

Have you ever asked yourselfwhy some organizations are

healthier than others?

Nothing is more important to

the short and long term health of

a business than leadership training

and development, says Bill Gjetson,

a specialist in developing emerging

leaders.

At Hammer, we stand on the

shoulders of a visionary leader,

Alvina Hammer who, in 1923, acted on her

belief that people with disabilities had the

right to lead full lives in a loving atmosphere.

Her leadership continues to inform a culture

steeped in action and service. Fast forward to Tim Nelson, also a true

servant leader. Tim, our former CEO, has been dearly missed since his

death last summer but his contributions live on at Hammer. Tim, Alvina

and many leaders over the years have historically worked to pay it

forward by developing leadership talent in others. We have all been

mentored as leaders to serve with a heartfelt commitment to Hammers

mission. As a result, our senior management teams have developed as

a strong cadre of leaders.

How do we ensure that we have a steady, self-renewing stream of

leaders? In 2005, we launched our first leadership readiness program

for our house managers called the Boot Camp-Leadership Series. The

title speaks to one of our grounding philosophies: never lose sight of the

frontline in service and connection to our mission.

Leadership talent is and will remain thedifferentiator between organizations that

succeed and those that do not. BillGjetson

Bill Gjetson is

a consultant

specializing

in the

development

of emerging

leaders. Bill

has over 30 years of experience

in teaching and coaching and

is currently a facilitator for HRConnection. He has taught

classes in human resources and

leadership for Metro University,

the University of Minnesota,

and the College of Continuing

Education at the University of

Minnesota. Bill holds masters

degrees from the University of

Wisconsin in history and the

University of Minnesota in human

resources.

Leadership Training via Lucy and Charlie Brown

Lucy is upset. She tells Charlie Brown, Everywhere you go you seem to run into phonies.

The people you think are sincere usually turn out not to be, and the people you think arent

sincere, usually turn out to BE sincere! Lucy asks: The question is how you tell the phonies

from the realies?

Good question! At the heart of The Next Step program is the premise that authentic

leaders are not phonies but are instead realies. But how do you become authentic, genuine,

and real as a leader when faced with the demands and pressures of organizational life?

During The Next Step Program, participants are asked to reflect on questions about their life

story. As they probe into their past and create their life story, they are able to discern a path

forward, a way to remain true to their purpose and lead authentically. Along the way, they learn

how to tell the phonies from the realies.Working with Hammer

I met Tim Nelson through my wife, Jean, and was immediately struck by how he could focus his

attention and be absolutely present to the person he was talking to. I subsequently learned more

about the kind of leader he was and the spirited team he built. He reminded me of the best boss I

ever worked for, George Scarborough, Principal of Armstrong High School. My wife encouraged me

to contact Tim and see if he was interested in having me work with his staff. As a result, I was invited

to present my program, The Next Step, to six Hammer managers in early 2011.

Getting to the Heart of Leadership

Since its inception, the Boot

Camp-Leadership Series has grown

and been enhanced to include

peer-to-peer learning groups and

additional follow-up courses. This

peer group then orchestrates their

own meetings to engage in dialogue

and problem-solving, helping to

sustain accountability and support.

I was introduced to the peer-to-

peer concept by my mentor, Bill Gjetson

(see below for more about Bill). He believes

leaders learn best when they are working on

their own real-time priorities and problems.

By providing a safe place for discussion,

a peer learning group enables leaders to develop in ways that are not

otherwise possible.

The Authentic Leadership Program, referenced on P. 2 in the CEO

column and below in the Education Corner, is a new addition to our

leadership development series which affords seasoned leaders the

opportunity for continued personal and professional

development. We are looking forward to broadening the

reach of this signature program to include all leaders at

Hammer. This program emphasizes the importance of

developing strong leaders who know themselves from

the inside out, a legacy to embrace for all time.

Cate Saracen Peters

Hammers Director of Training

The Hammer Directors Team


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FROM THE CEO PHILANTHROPY FOCUS

$538,133 raised thru November 7, 2011

2011 FUNDRAISING GOAL

$100,000 $200,000 $300,000 $400,000 $500,000

$625,000GOAL

$600,000

$538,133

Authentic Leadership The Next Step

We lost a truly authentic leader when

Tim Nelson, our CEO,

passed away suddenly

in August of this year.Aswe continue to recover fromthe loss of our leader and

friend, we have grown in ourappreciation for the strongand vital organization whichhe created.

A key element toHammers current strength

is the emphasis Tim placed on developingleadership throughout the organization.

Earlier this year, we embarked on a newform of leadership development called AuthenticLeadership The Next Step, referenced on page1 of this newsletter. This approach recognizesnot only what a person brings to the tableprofessionally but also how we develop as leadersas a result of our personal life experiences.

As part of the process, six leaders fromHammer gathered to share some signicantpersonal experiences and learned more about theimpact those experiences had on our professionallives. I found it to be a truly extraordinaryexperience. I came to understand that throughsome personal difculties, I learned to value moredeeply the differences and unique talents we eachbring to our leadership styles.

We have made a commitment to continuewith this vision of leadership development andto replicate the process with other leadersthroughout Hammer. I believe that as westrengthen who we are as leaders, we will createnew models for greater independence and ways tovalue the needs and talents of the men, women,and children we support.

In Tims words: People with disabilities,supported by their families and dedicatedprofessionals, now hold a new vision for theirlives - one in which they are afforded their fullrights, they are respected and valued for the giftsthey bring to the community, and their desires anddreams for self-direction are honored. It is my hope

that this vision will not be lost, but built upon. *

LbhArstrog InterimCEO* From an article by Tim Nelson published in March 2011 by Minnesota

Health Care News entitled: A World of Possibility Broadening

ParticipationBenets People withDisabilities.

How Hammer Got to GreatI recently attended a great conference hosted by the

Minnesota Planned Giving Council. For two days, I

learned from expert professionals about wills, trusts,

annuities and IRA rollovers. The presenters inspired us with

stories about how great nonprots become great.

While soaking in their wisdom, I came to believe, once

again, that Hammer is one of the great ones.Hammer got to great by doing just what these experts

suggested: we have inspired others to do something worthwhile and of lasting importance out

of a shared passion a desire for all people who live with disabilities to live satisfying lives.

People connect to Hammers mission for a variety of reasons. You may have a family

member who is thriving because of devoted staff members in our homes or you may be a

volunteer who feels energized by interacting with someone we serve. Whatever your reasons,

I trust you share my desire to ensure the people we serve live life to the fullest of their abilities.

A planned gift is an amazing way to feel were contributing something of lasting importance

to Hammers mission. A bequest in your will or a beneciary designation on your insurance

policy or retirement account is an uncomplicated way to make a gift, especially if cash gifts are

difcult for you at this time.

Your planned gift to Hammer is one very signicant way you can leave a legacy to fund

Hammers future success. Hammers giving guide on our web site is rich with information

about planned gifts.To learn more, go online to www.hammer.org/giving/givingguide or contact

me at 952.277.2433.

ElenTimerman-Borer DirectorofDevelopmentandCommunication

IRA Rollover Contributions: a Unique Opportunity for People 70 or Olderthrough December 31, 2011

If you are age 70 or older, you can make a gift up to $100,000 on or before Dec. 31,

2011. Funds transferred directly from traditional and ROTH IRAs will not be taxed. Please

contact your advisor to make an IRA rollover contribution to Hammer.

Paul Voetman April 1, 1942 March 26, 2011Paul lived at Hammer for over 50 years. He lovedhis friends and his church, Ascension Lutheran.He looked forward to going to work at OpportunityPartners every day for over 30 before retiring in 2009.

Paul loved the holidays and decorating his hometo celebrate. He loved Christmas music, especiallycountry versions. Paul went to Christ for People every

Tuesday and to bowling on Wednesdays. He lovedgoing out to dinner, watching wrestling and being withhis best friend, Lynn Aase.

Paul lived at his Sheridan Home for the last 20 months of his life with the help ofhospice care. He left us on March 26, 2011. God bless you, Paul.

Lynn Mary Aase September 23, 1947 April 5, 2011Lynn Mary Aase lived at Hammer for over 40 years. She loved her work atOpportunity Partners and was employed there for 35 years. Lynn enjoyed herfamily and friends and her big sister, Karole, her devoted conservator. Lynn lovedto go bowling, to movies and out to dinner. She especially enjoyed spending timewith her best friend and long-time housemate, Paul. Summers were her favoritetime of year and she often spent a week at Camp Friendship.

Lynn retired in 2009 after suffering symptoms of Alzheimers disease. Shelived among her friends at Hammers Sheridan Home until hospice care became anecessity. She will be dearly missed. KathyLeifson

IN MEMORY

Harry Caloviras2/10/1954 - 12/26/2010

Harry Caloviras was athome, surrounded byhis friends and family,when he passed awayin December last year.His unexpected passing

was especially difcult foreveryone who supportedhim at Hammer for the past 16 years.

Harry had very special way of relating to the people heloved. He would ask people towrite phrases or statements hethought of on a piece of paper. ThenHarry would ask them to read thephrases out loud always adding thewords HAVE FUN! at the end. Hedelighted in hearing phrases like,Harry will go to Grand Casino andHAVE FUN! or, Harry will go tocamp and HAVE FUN! We will missyou dearly, Harry.

BarbMatterandClaireWolters

I came to understand that throughsome personal difculties, I learned to

value more deeply the differences and

unique talents we each bring to our

leadership styles.

In our 2011 Fall Appeal, we shared a new giving opportunity with you, the

Tim Nelson Legacy Fund, in honor of our beloved CEO who passed away

suddenly in August. Tims family and Hammer leaders initiated this fund to honor

his memory. By designating your gifts to the Tim Nelson Legacy Fund, you will

be a part of innovative projects that support Hammers mission into the future.

Please help us carry on Tims legacy. Make a gift to Hammer today.

The Tim Nelson Legacy Fund


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Royal Oaks: Tupperwarecontainers, regular spoons and

workout DVDs

Southcrest: Handmixer andmusical DVDs

Sheridan: Pots, pans and coffee pot

Stone Creek: Nice knife set, mixingbowls and carpet spot cleaner

Sumac: Exercise equipment/DVDsand dishes

Tyler: Classical music DVDs

Unity: Flat screen TV

Welcome Place: Wii games,toaster, drinking glasses, bakingsheets, frying pans, measuring

utensils, vacuum, broom and dustpan and shovel

Wentworth: Wii Games, carmagazine subscriptions, DVDs,

towels and griddle

Zachary: Can opener

Zealand: Digital camera, Target/Home Goods gift cards and

cleaning supplies

Volunteer Resources: Prizesfor bingo games, rakes and

environmentally friendly trash bags

WISH LISTS:

Plymouth Colony: Board gamesand art supplies

Queensland: Wii/computer games

Ridgeview: DVD player, stackablewasher/dryer and oor/table

lamps

Rockford: Beverage/food coolers

HOUSE HIGHLIGHTS:

Plymouth Colony: This year, wewelcomed Spencer to PC.

Queensland: We welcomed a newhousemate, Rosemary.

Ridgeview: We had a busy year withtrips to the State Fair, a riverboat

cruise, Timberwolves gamesand more.

Rockford: All the ladies loved havinga garden again this year and enjoyed

being outside.

Royal Oaks: Tony had a great turnoutfor his 3rd annual Haunted House.

Southcrest: We participated in theTwin Cities Walk for the Heart at

Target Field!

Sheridan: We are proud to welcome

two new housemates, Susie andJulie.

Stone Creek: We love preparing andcooking our community

meals together.

Sumac: Lisa was a guest speaker atthe Creative Options Conference this

year. We are so proud of her!

Tyler: We started weekly musicaltherapy sessions which has brought

a lot of joy into the whole house.

Unity: This summer, we had a greattime hosting our 2nd Annual

Family and Staff BBQ!

Welcome Place: We were proud toadvocate with our legislators about

the impact of budget cuts on both theindividuals who live at Welcome

and our staff.

Wentworth: We had a great timecatching sh on the Annual

Hammer Fishing Trip.

Zachary: Everyone had a funtime seeing Hair Spray at theChanhassen Dinner Theatre.

Zealand: We started a newmotivational exercise program and

have been working towards our goalwith dance videos, running

and more.

Lives enriched through the civic engagement Hammer iends

NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

HAMMER FAMILY FOCUS

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In this issue enjoy news from:

Plymouth Colony, Queensland, Ridgeview, Rockford, Royal Oaks, Southcrest, Sheridan,

Stone Creek, Sumac, Tyler, Unity, Welcome Place, Wentworth, Zachary and Zealand.

The ENGAGE portion of our newsletter focuses on our volunteers and the important work they do every day.

WelcomeNewVolunteers:

Tim, Tim, Tim, Tim Heaven, Heaven, Heaven, Heaven!

These were the words of Wentworth House resident,

Mark, at the Hammer-wide memorial service for Tim

Nelson. Mark has some difculty communicating verbally

but his message was clear as he took the microphone. In

his own way, Mark spoke for all of us, thanking Tim and

acknowledging his lifes work.

Tim was a very special person who led by example.

He was devoted to serving Hammer clients. His life was

dedicated to their lives. He focused on abilities, not disabilities

and inspired all of us to do the same.

I rst had the opportunity to meet Tim several years ago

through my Hammer volunteer work at Holy Name Church.

Teacher Celebrates 25 Years at Hammer

An immigrant from Norway, Jenny Malmgren served

as a housemother at Hammer from 1929 until her

retirement in 1972. After her retirement, she returned to

Oslo, Norway where she passed away on May 11, 1984.

According to Evelyn Carlson, There were very few

people as dedicated and trustworthy as Mrs. Malmgren

and many residents can trace their upbringing to her kind

care and counsel. Jenny Malmgren gave 43 years ofservice to Hammer.

Hammer History FlasHcard

A Tribute to Tim: Leading by Exampleby Joe Reis, Hammer Volunteer and Board Member

Evelyn Carlson, Jenny Malmgren and Alvina

Hammer-Rutzen celebrating with silver,candles and corsages at Mrs. Malmgrens

25th Anniversary at Hammer.

John BackesKristin Bergeson

James Borin

John Bowman

John Boyle

Alicia Hutter

Anna Hutter

Vicki Jackman

Stephen Jacobs

Lauryn Job

Gina Johnson

Ben Kleist

David Kleist

Rachel Lais

Lindsay Loeber

Marianne Milano

Luke MusechLydia Nkurruna

Cathy Noblet

Nicole Noblet

Joseph Pauly

Susan Pedrelli

Skye Retzlaff

Alice Sanders

Laura Santelli

Kurt Schuster

Gary Scott

Sue Scott

Briana Shefeld

Elizabeth Thompson

Gregory Tolkinen

Nicolaas Van Oss

Katherine Whitney

Mario Zattoni

Over the years, we became closer and he encouraged me to

join the Hammer Board.

Ive never met anyone as gracious as Tim. When Tim

thanked you for helping, he really meant it. His words were

sincere, genuine and meaningful. I learned some lasting life

lessons from Tim and I am a better person for having known

him.

Tims legacy will remain with Hammer, with those who are

served by the organization, with those of us who work and

volunteer here and everyone who has welcomed Hammer

into their lives. May we all follow Tims example and do

everything we can to serve with the passion and devotion he

lived every day of his life.

Joe Reis has been an active volunteerat Hammer for 21 years.

Joe and Kathy Reis with Mary.Tim Nelson greets Family Day Picnicparticipants.


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$25,000 or Greater

Bieber Family Foundation

$10,000 - $24,999

Margaret Argall

Siegel Family Foundation

* TCF Foundation

$5,000 - $9,999

+ Agnes Hovda

Mark and Diane McMorrow

Warners Stellian Company Inc.

$1,000 - $4,999

Jack and Mary Ann Huddleston

Virgil and Patricia Leih

Martinson Clinic FoundationSTEELE

Karl Stoltenberg

Alan and Barbara Tennessen

Mary Ulrich

Charles and Rose Urbanic

Mrs. Mary Wesley

Diane and Timothy Williams

$500 - $999

Anonymous

Marshall and Dru Anderson

Lisbeth and Mark Armstrong

AVEX, LLC

Garry and Shannon Banks

Corn Reners Association

Gary and Susan Cramer

Dashe & Thomson

David and Candy Davis

Mr. Samuel Goad

Susan Argall Haas and Brian Haas

Paula Hirschoff and Chuck LudlamPatricia and Michael Houston

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Mainsl Services

Tom McMorrow and Patricia Mc-

Cullough

Minnesota Wild

Mary Patterson

Christine and Joseph Porcelli

Traci Schwagel

Jane and Don Shaffer

Marjorie and Bob Spanjers

Barb Tuckner

The UPS Store

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Ms. Karole Whipps

Whitney Foundation

Xcel Energy

$100 - $499

Anonymous

Tim and Wanda Aaser

Absolute Sourcing, Inc.

Allegra Print & Imaging

Joel and Mary Amundson

Janet and David Anderson

Lisa Anderson

Ms. Patty Anderson

Mr. Robert Anderson

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OShaugnessy

ARRM

Elaine and Robert Bache

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Ms. Susan Baker

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Lawrence and Jo Ann Barbetta

Jake Bauer

Andrew and Margaret Beissel

John and Nancy Berg

Josephine Berge

Conrad and Mary Bloomquist

BMW of Minnetonka

Bobs Shoe Repair, Inc.

Paul Boettner, D.D.S.

Patty Bohline

Ms. Linda A. Borrell

Dan and Katie Bottiger

Sarah and Thomas Brice

Jennie Bushway

Charles and Deb Carlson

Scott and Gerda Carlson

John and Pauline Coleman

Mr. Alfred Colling

Companion Housing Programs Inc.

Jeff and Peggy Cotter

Peggy and George Crolick

Lynne Dablow and Connie Schultz

Mr. and Mrs. John Dahlgren

David Lee Funeral Home

Judith and Kent Davidson

Lisa and Scott Dongoske

Mary Beth and Tom Dries

Douglas and Wilma Eden

David and Jennine Fine

Marvin and Rosemary Fish

Flagship Bank Minnesota

Julie Flannery

The Flannery Family

Patricia and Dennis Fleming

Fraser

Jaime FrischmannMarilyn Fryer

G. Everett Enterprises, Inc.

Bruce and Kimberly Gillespie

Tom and Susie Gillespie

Jean and Bill Gjetson

Ms. Kathryn H. Glen

Donald and Brenda Goral

Lindsay Grome

Becky and Don Gromek

Don and Heidi Haberman

Patricia Hamm

Donald and Ida Hanna

Ms. Colleen A. Hardin

Paula Hastings and Alisa Brown

Judi and Jim Hathaway

Kay Hempel

Robert and Kathy Hendrickson

Mary Hill

John and Cindy Hitt

Linda and Kenneth Holmen

John Hoshal and Mary SumpmannMr. and Mrs. James Hovis

Howry Residential Services

Mr. Rob Hunt

Sherri and Steve Johnson

Richard Jordan

Alden and Faye Beth Keiski

Dorothy Keprios

George Klauser

Barbara and David Kleist

Jo Ann Koltes

Elaine Laing

James and Gayle Landt

Bridget and Rob Layne

Legacy Endeavors, Inc.

Jeronimo and Sarah Lomeli

Mr. and Mrs. Steve Lovaas

Lutheran Social Services

John and Sallie March

Bruce and Linda Mathison

Terry and Mark McFarland

Chris and Laura McPhillips

Solveig Misner and Leigh Wold

Matthew and Marty Mueller

Joseph and Grace Musilek

Louis Oberhauser

Kathy OConnor

Senator Gen Olson

Orville and Vonnie Olson

Mary and Michael Ongstad

Opportunity Partners - Minnetonka

Bruce and Merry Jo Parker

Ellen, Jeff and Abby Pearson

Greg Pfeiffer

Mrs. Betty Pomerleau

Ruth Pope and Arnold Johnsen

Kristin and Duane Pyka

Susan and Andrew Rein

Eugene Renna

Al and Vonnie Ribbe

Jeanne and William Rouch

Mindy Rudd and John Craynock

Mr. Jim Ryberg

J. A. and K.M. Sandberg

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Saracen

Ms. Rita Schoeld

SuAnn Senso

Jeff and Cari Sheley

Beth Siewert

Tom and LeeAnn Silver

Mrs. Loretta Solinger

Ms. Renee E. Solinger-Audette

St. Bonaventure Catholic CommunityBen and Mary Stephens

Tony and Sandy Stevens

Drs. Mary and Jan Tanghe

Mrs. Kay A. Tart

Juris and Jackie Terauds

Jon and Marcee Thompson

Richard and Carol Thompson

Ellen Timmerman-Borer

Nancy and Richard Timp

Edward Toth

Mrs. Marie Tuckner

Bridget Ulrich

John and Margaret Vit

Carla Warner

James and Wynona Warner

James and Sandra Warner

Ted and Erin Wentick

John and Kathryn Wesley

Julia Wesley

Michael and Mackie Wesley

John Wetterlund and Laurel FeddemaLeigh and Solveig Wold

Pamela and Tom Wright

Zealand Apartments

Under $100

Mary and Joel Amundson

Carl and Katherine Anderson

Forrest and Harriet Anderson

Ms. Gervae Anderson

William and Myrna Anderson

Jon and Sharon Andresen

Carmm Aszmann

Dr. Barbara Ault

Gerald and Amy Backlund

Jacqueline Ballot

Ms. Janet Bast

Lester and Barbara Bauer

Beltz Enterprises

Arthur and Charlotte Beniek

Mrs. Dianne Berg

LeRoy and Darlene Bergerson

Virginia Berney

Nicole Biskey

Ms. Joan Boerschinger

Earl and Margaret Borer

Nicholas Bower

Mr. Dave Brand

Robert Brick

Mr. Aaron Briggs

Ms. Kristina Bruggeman-Maag

Mr. Wes Bue and Ms. Denise Eng

Builder Direct Remodeling

Mr. and Mrs. Jim Cady

James Camarata

Judy Carlson

Ms. Tomeko Champion

Kirsten Cheezig

Richard and Tammy Dahl

Nathaniel and Krista Dahlman

Mark and Kathryn Dalbec

Ms. Margaret M. Davis

Stephen and Connie Dean

Mr. Dean R. Degroot

Mr. and Mrs. Roger Deneen

Patty & Dave Dittrich

Ms. Peggy Douglas

Ms. Gailend Drew

Greg and Barbara Dummer

Deanna Edeh

William and Elizabeth Ellgren

Joyce Enerson

Juanita and Ray ErnhartMr. Tim Eshelman

Dr. Azariah Eshkenazi

Fredrikson and Byron, P.A.

Louis and Joy Freeman

Susie and Tom Gillespie

Jerolyn Gilligan

Ms. Sara Givand

Victor Glantz

Esther Goldberg

Carol Gottschalk

Sue and Ilja Gregor

Jason Haller

Ms. Kim Hansen

Ronald and Janet Haskvitz

Patricia and Ben Hastings

Mr. John Hauwiller

Mrs. Roger Hedberg

David Heidelberger

Orlen and Doris Helgerson

Keith and Colleen Hempel

Anne HenryMr. and Mrs. John Herman

Christopher and Donna Herrlin

Claire Hinrichs

Ms. Jan Hopper

Shirley Hoshal

Robert and Janet Huddleston

Ms. Melissa Hutchins

Sue Iaquinto

Eugene and Lori Jasper

Steve Jensen and Sue Gronemeyer

Ms. Amy Johnson

Brian and Kelly Johnson

Denise Johnson

Mr. Momo J. Johnson

Richard and Alice Johnson

Stephen Jones

Heidi and Jeff Jopps

Mrs. Bernice J. Jorgensen

Dennis and Mary Kammen

Greg and Carol Kielb

David Kielsa

Hugh and Julie Kirsch

Mr. Dan H. Klein

Ms. Sharon Knodel

Ms. Jill Kohler

Arne Kolbjornsen

Liz Krauter

Bill and Joan Krippner

Ms. Jill Kunze

Susan and Jeffrey Lambert

Ms. Renee Lampe

Ms. Mary LaRoche

Mr. Wayne Larson

Carol Lee

Kathleen and Kevin Leighton

Mark and Faith Leonardson

Marcia and Fred LeVoir

Keith and Karen Lovaas

Ms. Brittni Lundquist

John and Stephanie Lundquist

Michelle and Jimmy Lureen

William and Judith Mansun

Mr. Don Manz

Rose Ann Mazierski

Fred and Jacqueline McCormack

Jannel McCullough

The McGowan Family

Mr. Kevin McLaughlin

Michael and Deanna McManus

Metro Crisis Coordination Program

Barry and Mary Jo Miller

Darby MillerEmily Miller

Ms. Kristine K. Miller

Stefanie Miller

Minnesota Department of Health

Beryl Moenga and Wicliffe Ongige

Anne and Derrick Monroe

Shawn Moren

Dayna Murray

Ashley Nelsen

Jean Nelson

Paul and Judy Nelson

Jo Jo Nemec

Jennifer Ness

Neh Ngosong

Kevan and Laurie Nitzberg

Ms. Joanne Nolan

Donna Norling

Ms. Rukayat Oba

Erin OConnor

Andrea Oien

Sandra and David OlsonCharles and Marjorie OMalley

Susan and Michael Oreck

Lillian Orenstein

John and Carolyn Ostlund

Wesley and Lynne Ostlund

Betsy and Bruce Pankonin

Ms. Maima Parker

Wendy and Bruce Paulson

Betty and Muril Pederson

Nino and Susan Pedrelli

Susan and Greg Pfeiffer

Patricia Pocrnich

Anna Pousho

Mary and Robert Putnam

Lois Rademacher

Lester and LaVergne Raskob

In Honor ofRamona DamianiJosephine Berge

Cindy FeldmeierMarilyn Fryer

Dr. Gary HanovichMarvin and Rosemary Fish

Cindy JohnsonBrian and Kelly Johnson

Andy LeVoirVictor Glantz

Doug and Pam PlocekArthur and Charlotte Beni ekVirginia BerneyStephen and Connie DeanGreg and Barbara DummerDavid and Jennine FineMs. Colleen A. HardinWesley and Lynne Ostlund

Joe PomerleauMrs. Betty Pomerleau

Greg RyeMarvin and Rosemary Fish

Beth SiewertAudrae Rosenzweig

Mary WesleyJohn and Kathryn Wesley

Rose GoodmanWilenskys GranddaughterSusan and Michael Oreck

Herb LevyJudy RocklerLillian Orenstein

Lorraine and Sid ApplebaumTammy BirnbergJoy and Gerald Bratter

In Memory ofLynn AaseMs. Karole Whipps

Melvin BrazmanLillian Orenstein

Dr. Robert GoadMr. Samuel Goad

Agnes HovdaRon HovdaMark and Faith Leonardson

Mrs. Kristy Juergens

Nino and Susan Pedrelli

Floyd JustRobert and Beth Vorpahl

Ann Mary KeoghMs. Susan Baker

George KepriosJeanne and William Rouch

Bob KoltesBecky and Don GromekJo Ann KoltesChristine Strande

Jere MaertzMs. Kathryn H. Glen

Sandy MattsonBarry and Mary Jo MillerMs. Peggy Swanson

LaVern McGrandElaine and Robert Bache

Kathryn Vit NeilsonJohn and Margaret Vit

Tim NelsonAnonymousTim and Wanda AaserJoel and Mary AmundsonCarl and Katherine AndersonForrest and Harriet AndersonJanet and David AndersonMarshall and Dru AndersonSteven F. Anderson and Cynthia

OShaugnessyWilliam and Myrna AndersonMargaret Argall

ARRMDr. Barbara AultElaine and Robert BacheGerald and Amy BacklundMrs. Dorothy A. BaileyMs. Susan BakerLester and Barbara BauerJohn and Nancy BergJosephine BergeLeRoy and Darlene BergersonConrad and Mary BloomquistMs. Linda A. BorrellRobert BrickWes Bue and Denise EngJudy CarlsonScott and Gerda CarlsonKirsten CheezigCompanion Housing Programs Inc.Richard and Tammy DahlJudith and Kent DavidsonDavid and Candy DavisMr. Dean R. DegrootMr. and Mrs. Roger DeneenMs. Peggy DouglasMary Beth and Tom DriesDeanna EdehJuanita and Ray ErnhartMarvin and Rosemary FishFlagship Bank MinnesotaPatricia and Dennis FlemingFraserFredrikson and Byron, P.A.Louis and Joy FreemanMarilyn FryerJean and Bill GjetsonDonald and Brenda Goral

Carol Gottschalk

Art and Sandy LavintmansGrandson

Marshall and Marlene MillersGranddaughter

Sheila and Hy PaisnerSandy RaihillJoyce and Mike Shapiros

GrandchildrenSteven ShapiroElaine Siegel

We gratefully acknowledge contributers who have given to Hammer August 1 through November 7, 2011

MEMORIALS AND HONORARIUMS

Sue and Ilja GregorDon and Heidi HabermanDonald and Ida HannaRonald and Janet HaskvitzPaula Hastings and Alisa BrownMr. John HauwillerMrs. Roger HedbergOrlen and Doris HelgersonKay HempelKeith and Colleen HempelRobert and Kathy Hendrickson

Anne HenryMr. and Mrs. John HermanChristopher and Donna HerrlinClaire HinrichsPaula Hirschoff and Chuck LudlamJohn and Cindy HittJohn Hoshal and Mary SumpmannShirley HoshalPatricia and Michael HoustonHowry Residential ServicesRobert and Janet HuddlestonMr. Rob HuntMs. Melissa HutchinsEugene and Lori JasperSteve Jensen and Sue GronemeyerDenise JohnsonJohn and Alice JohnsonRichard and Alice JohnsonMrs. Bernice J. JorgensenDennis and Mary Kammen

Alden and Faye Beth KeiskiDorothy KepriosGreg and Carol KielbDavid KielsaBarbara and David KleistMs. Sharon KnodelMs. Jill Kohler

Arne KolbjornsenJo Ann KoltesBill and Joan KrippnerMs. Jill KunzeJames and Gayle LandtMs. Mary LaRocheMr. Wayne LarsonBridget and Rob LayneCarol LeeDavid Lee Funeral Home

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Carol and Ervin Rassatt

Ms. Sharon Reinert

Ms. Rachel Revels

Ms. Ellen Riley

Ms. Rose M. Rizzi

Mr. Wallace Roles

Julane Rose

Audrae Rosenzweig

Georgann Rumsey

Mr. and Mrs. James Russell

Matthew Sanders

Pamela Sawyer

Mr. Martin B. Schneider

Jeralee Schoonover

Audrey and George Schultz

Charles and Marjorie Schultz

Carolyn and Jim Schwantes

Paul and Susan Schwartz

David and Karen Sebesta

John and Julie Seidlitz

Ms. Elizabeth Senne

Mr. Josh Senso

Cari and Jeff Sheley

David and Glenna Shold

David and Ina Sickels

Phelomina Silva-Bryant and Michael

Bryant

Gary and Eleanor Singer

Betty Smith

Catherine Smith

Darcy Smith

Gary and Gwen Solseth

Patty and Greg Solum

Mr. Lloyd Sorensen

Carrie Sporer

Ms. Margaret Starr-KnoxMs. Ashley Storm

Christine and Allen Strande

Carol and Roy Sund

Sunsets on Wayzata Bay, Inc.

Ms. Melissa Swanson

Ms. Peggy Swanson

Ms. Esther Swen

Ms. Barb J. Tenney

Don and Marlene Tombers

Ms. Becky Treb

Suzanne Tschida-Findell

Janet Tuckner

Sally and Peter Tulkki

Mrs. Sherry Underdahl

Ms. Grace Van Vliet

Mr. and Mrs. James VanSoest

Lynette and Rick VanSoest

Violette Enterprises, Inc

Robert and Beth Vorpahl

Brian and Nancy Walden

Ms. Sue WalkerWall Solutions

Mark and Kathy Wallraff

Ms. Denise Widstrom

Dr. Colleen Wieck, Ph.D.

Mr. Peter Wiering

Richard and Sandra Willis

Mr. Jon Woidylla

Perry Wolff

Dale and Cindy Wright

William and Bonnie Young

Ms. Kelly Yrjana

Mr. Dennis Zelee

Ms. Susann Zeug-Hoese

* Matchin Gift Company

+ Deceased

Kevin LeightonVirgil and Patricia LeihMarcia and Fred LeVoirKeith and Karen LovaasMr. and Mrs. Steve LovaasMichele and Bob LukeLutheran Social ServicesMainsl ServicesMr. Don ManzBruce and Linda MathisonFred and Jacqueline McCormackTerry and Mark McFarlandThe McGowan FamilyMetro Crisis Coordination ProgramBarry and Mary Jo MillerMinnesota Department of HealthSolveig Misner and Leigh WoldPaul and Judy NelsonKevan and Laurie NitzbergDonna NorlingKathy OConnorOrville and Vonnie OlsonSandra and David OlsonSenator Gen OlsonOpportunity Partners - MinnetonkaSusan and Michael OreckJohn and Carolyn OstlundBetsy and Bruce PankoninBruce and Merry Jo ParkerMary PattersonWendy and Bruce PaulsonEllen, Jeff and Abby PearsonBetty and Muril PedersonSusan and Greg PfeifferMrs. Betty PomerleauRuth Pope and Arnold JohnsenKristin and Duane PykaMs. Sharon Reinert

Al and Vonnie RibbeMs. Ellen RileyMr. Wallace RolesJulane RoseJeanne and William RouchGeorgann RumseyMr. Jim RybergMr. and Mrs. Robert SaracenPamela SawyerMr. Martin B. Schneider

Ms. Rita Schoeld

Jeralee SchoonoverAudrey and George SchultzCharles and Marjorie SchultzCarolyn and Jim SchwantesDavid and Karen SebestaJohn and Julie SeidlitzSuAnn SensoDavid and Glenna SholdBeth SiewertTom and LeeAnn SilverDarcy SmithMrs. Loretta SolingerPatty and Greg SolumMarjorie and Bob SpanjersMs. Melissa SwansonDrs. Mary and Jan TangheJon and Marcee ThompsonBarb TucknerSally and Peter TulkkiMrs. Sherry UnderdahlLynette and Rick VanSoestMr. and Mrs. James VanSoestBrian and Nancy WaldenMark and Kathy WallraffMs. Karole WhippsRichard and Sandra WillisLeigh and Solveig WoldPamela and Tom WrightZealand Apartments

Ralph PettyjohnMr. and Mrs. Jim CadyMr. and Mrs. John DahlgrenMr. and Mrs. James HovisMr. Wallace RolesMs. Grace Van Vliet

Ann RichterRobert and Beth Vorpahl

Julie A. SeaquistPeggy and George Crolick

Reverend Richard K. SmithMarshall and Dru Anderson

Michael UrbanicCorn Reners Association

Jason Haller

Stephen JonesJennie BushwayMary Beth and Tom DriesDouglas and Wilma EdenDr. Azariah EshkenaziElaine LaingJohn and Sallie MarchJoseph and Grace MusilekCharles and Marjorie OMalleyEugene RennaDavid and Ina SickelsGary and Eleanor Singer

Alan and Barbara TennessenEdward TothCharles and Rose Urbanic

Mr. Raymond E. AndersonGeorge ChristenTim NelsonMs. Gervae Anderson

Kathryn NielsonTim NelsonMs. Rose M. Rizzi

Sister of Jack HeldBrother of Harry KatzCurt MillerTim NelsonLeonard ParkerRichard ShauerLee SuditHoward WeisskopfElaine Siegel

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Jan Hopper, long-time HammerProgram Manager, was recentlyawarded the Irving Martin Award byThe Arc of Minnesota. The awardrecognizes an individual employedin community services for personswith developmental disabilities whohas demonstrated sensitivity andthe ability to provide an outstandingquality of service, which results inincreased independence for peoplewith developmental disabilities.

Jan accepted the award with thesegracious words: Wesaw theneed,andwewentaheadanddidit.Thisquote,fromone

ofHammersfounders,isinscribedonthewalloutsidethetrainingroomofourmainbuilding.

ThisonesentencedescribesHammersapproachtoprovidingservicesforover85years.

Althoughitisfromthemid-1920s,itisaphilosophythatcontinuestoday.Itmakesmyjobeasyand

inspiresmeandtheotherstafftothinkoutsidethebox.Weareallowedandencouragedtodream,

tobrainstorm,toindulgeinwildightsoffancy,possibilitiesandwhatifs.

Itmakesusfeelthatnothingisimpossible.Itmeansourjobisbothfunandchallenging.And

itmakesusrealizethatsomethingassmallasencouragingandsupportinganindividualtomake

cookiesfromamixcanleadtobiggerthingsandbetterlives.

Thisawardmighthavemynameonit,butitalsobelongstotheawesomestaffteamIwork

withandthecompanyweworkfor.ThankYou.

Karen ThorudNamed Outstanding Female

Athlete of the Year

Karen Thorud was named Outstanding

Female Athlete of the Year by the

Minnesota Special Olympics. Karen has

been involved in the Special Olympics for

many years. She was the rst member of

Minnesotas Rhythmic Gymnastics team,

has been named a national athlete and is a

frequent vocalist for the National Anthem at

Special Olympic Events. Way to go Karen!

Lisbeth Armstrong, Hammers interim CEO, represented our organizationat The Association of Residential Resources in Minnesotas (ARRM)annual leadership conference in September. ARRM is an association of150 private providers of residential services to individuals with developmentaldisabilities. The photo (far right) shows Lisbeth accepting ARRMs recognitionfor Tim Nelsons work in disability services.

At the time of Tims passing, he was beginning his term as the Presidentof the Board of Directors at The Arc of Minnesota. Recently, Pat Mellenthin,

Arc of Minnesotas CEO, announced a new award in Tims honor. TheTim Nelson Unity Award will be given to a person or organization that bestexemplies acts of bridging and networking within the larger community ofpeople concerned for citizens with developmental disabilities. The award wasunveiled at the Arc of Minnesotas annual conference in November.

In our last issue, we introduced you to Becky who lives with CerebralPalsy and Arthrogryposis. Becky always dreamed of traveling to New YorkCity. Her dream came true last month through the combined efforts of thestaff of Hammer Travel and the generosity of Rory Albanese, an ExecutiveProducer of the Daily Show with Jon Stewart.Here are some highlights from that amazingexperience.

New York City! Becky roared withexuberance as she savored the experienceof being in Central Park on a sunny day inOctober. She was living a lifelong dream andfelt like she was on top of the world!

With the help of Hammer Travels tripleaders, Becky and ve other individualswith developmental disabilities had a blastexploring the Big Apple. The whole groupattended a taping of The Today Show andmet many of the hosts including Al Roker,Matt Lauer and Ann Curry. They went to the

Statue of Liberty, visited the Top of the Rock at Rockefeller Center and sawa performance of Wicked on Broadway.

But the highlight of the trip was denitely when they attended a VIP tapingof The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, met The Daily Show staff and posed for

photos with Jon Stewart himself! Becky was thenable to meet her benefactor, Rory Albanese, whoimmediately gave her a big hug. When he asked

if Becky felt like she was living her dream, sheenthusiastically responded, Yes!The experience clearly meant a lot to the

staff at The Daily Show as well. Rory Albanesesent this parting message to Hammer Travel:You guys are incredible. Meeting all of you wasone of the most inspiring experiences of my life.Stay in touch please!

New York, New York: Part 2

Jan Hopper Honored by The Arc of MN

ToseeHammerTravelsNYCVideoJournalincluding

footageofmeetingRoryAlbaneseandJonStewart

pleasevisitourwebsiteatwww.HammerTravel.org.

State-Wide Organizations Honor Tim Nelsons Legacy

The entire group in Central Park.

Visiting The Today Show as VIP guests. Becky and Michael smile for the camera along with JonStewart on The Daily Show Set.

Josh Senso, Director of Hammer Travelpresents Rory Albanense, an Executive

Producer of The Daily Show, with his veryown Ralph Statue.

Hunter Sargent, the Tim Nelson family (Lynette, Lisa, Jeanand Sher) and Karen Larson

Hunter Sargent, Kim Hansen, Jan Hopper, Lisbeth Armstrongand Karen Larson


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