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Mediation Services 2 (1) 1 1 ANNUAL REP O RT for Anoka County Creating Peaceful Solutions Mediation Services had another strong year in 2011 as the nonprofit organi- zation heads into its 25th year of service to the Anoka County area. The Dave great performance of volunteer mediators made the difference in all pro- Bartholomay gram areas, including an expansion of the successful conciliation court pro - ., '�° became the ject. A successful transition from the retiring Kathi Jensen to Dave Barthol- ; ,, Executive omay as the third Executive Director was built on the wonderful traditions of D in the organization. July, 2011 r e p l a c i n g As Mediation Services looks to 2012, we see a growing need for our ser- Kathi Jensen upon her vices at the same time we are facing tight public budgets and challenging retirement. Kathi had financial times. One key to success in the future is increasing the ongoing been Executive Director support of our partners and donors - individuals and organizations. Growth since January 1, 2008 in their support, along with the time and talents of our mediators, is the an- after serving as a MSAC swer to continuing important dispute resolution services that transform lives Program Manager for eight years. and create peaceful communities. Brad Thiel Board President Served Thanks to our Mediators! 10,483 Susan Anderson Susan Chilcote -Kmetz Vicki Granros Lisa Kallemeyn Suzy Scheller People through John Austin Cathie Clausen Linda Herman Bill MacNally Brad Thiel Casework, Penny Balfany Debbie Dahl Susan Jefferson Lonni McCauley Terri Thommes Mary Ann Broos Dale Despard Richard Jefferson Kate McPherson George Wallin Information, Assata Brown Maureen Devine Alice Johnson Gwen Neumann Sean Warren Deferral & Cas Burzynski Sue Dilcher Michelle Johnson Janice Nordling Outreach Ceal Byron Tami Duke David Johnston Bruce Sanders 25 Years of Helping �oRari � � MSAC begins its 25th year of providing low cost or no cost peaceful dispute resolu- Cr (/ ea tion alternatives to local residents. The organization has increased the number of programs it offers and now provides mediators for: the community (neighbors, '� landlords and tenants, employees, schools, family communication, elder issues); ett/is Conciliation Court; Shared Parenting (post- divorce co- parenting issues); Restora- tive Justice (court- referred cases); Peaceful Alternatives Classes (a community or court- mandated program to help youth learn to make better choices). Creating peaceful communities by helping people help themselves, their families, and their communities. 1 19