Friends and supporters gathered at a local country club on Wednesday to endorse the upcoming annual “Tribute” dinner and support programs of Mental Health America of Colorado.
“Tribute to the Power of Hope” is slated for November 22, and will honor Marguerite Salazar, Colorado Insurance Commissioner (and former Regional Director for the Department of Health and Human Services appointed by President Barack Obama), and Colorado College. Both honorees are being recognized for their significant leadership in the mental health field.
Chairs of the Tribute event are Kay Greene, Stuart Kassan MD, Gail Kassan, Larry Spivack MD and Lisa Williams.
MHAC serves the people of Colorado by collaborating with strategic partners to promote mental health, expand access to services and transform systems of healthcare.
Kip Doran, left, and honorary board member Tom Flanagan
Rick and Margaret Garbe, left, (honorary board) and Jerry and Diane Wheeler
Diane Wheeler and Moe Keller, VP of Public Policy for MHAC
Tessa Harland, niece of Moses and Gwen Brewer (honorary board)
Jane Tidball (board), left, with Kevin White, Jamie Billings and Cameron Tidball-Sciullo
President and CEO of MHAC, Don Mares, left, with Lisa Williams and Dr. Larry Spivack, co-chairs of Tribute this year
Board member Seth Belzley and Bev Marquez–she served on the board 24 years ago
Don Mares with Marguerite Salazar, who will be honored this year at Tribute, and Gail Kassan, Tribute co-chair
Board member Herb Merrill II EdD, left, with Caroline Pugh and Evan Silverman (also on the board)
William Kent PhD, left, (honorary board) chats with Mitch Berdie (board)
Laura Cordes, VP of External Affairs for MHAC, left, Lisa Herschli and Brett Spurr (board)
Great reception appetizers
Louise Boris (honorary board) and Tom Barrett PhD (board)
Angela Viscotti, left, Nancy Spence (board) and Craig Fales
Honorary board members Maureen Doran and Gwen Brewer enjoy a chat
Edie Marks, left, Lorraine Salazar and Frances Owens
Dyana Furmansky (honorary board), left, Lisa Hudson, Kyle Hudson, Terry Ganey
Karen and Jim Cage, left, with Shelly Rule
Honorary board member Dr. Bert Fermansky chats with Diane Wheeler
Terry Biddinger and Kip Doran
Honorary board member Sandra Rhodes, left, Gail Kassan, Susan and Tom Hilb, Dr. Stuart Kassan, Nancy Alterman
Board member Jeff Asher, left, and Donald Rohner
Board member Kenneth Krause MD, left, Aaron Hyatt and Laura Cordes
Ruth and Don Mares
Lloyd and Claire Lewis, left, with Moses Brewer
Event Co-Chair Kay Greene and her daughter Audrey Damico
Former MHAC Director Jeanne Rohner and Donald Rohner
Karen Cage, left, Meyer Salzman and Jim Cage
Tribute Co-Chair Dr. Stuart Kassan welcomes everyone
Dr. Stuart Kassan says a few words about this year’s Tribute, November 22
President and CEO Don Mares thanks sponsors and supporters
Don Mares welcomes everyone
Tribute Co-Chair Kay Greene says a few words
Kay Greene explains why she got involved with MHAC
Amanda Chaney, Intake Coordinator for MHAC, talks about her work
Amanda Chaney talks to the attendees
Tribute Co-Chairs Dr. Larry Spivack and Lisa Williams address the reception guests
Lisa Williams makes a heartfelt plea for support for the MHAC cause
Honorary board member Patty Cook, left, Seth Belzley (board) and Maureen Doran (also honorary board)
Guests mingle, including Dr. Bert Furmansky and Moses Brewer in center
Susan and Tom Hilb, left, with Pegi Touff PhD (board member)
Whitney Stone, left, Rick Lindsey and Ryan Lucas
Lloyd Lewis chats with Don Mares
Board member Brett Spurr, left, Nancy Alterman, Lisa Herschli
Honorary board members and longtime supporters of MHAC, Dyana Furmansky and Patty Cook
Tribute dinner committee: Mary Beth Buescher, Monika Dewitt, Kyana Furmansky, Ken Krause MD, The Honorable Dennis Maes, Herb Merrill EdD, Chuck Reyman, Jeanne Rohner, RJ Ross, Arnold Salazar, Bret Spurr, Pegi Touff PhD, Steve Wagner, Marty Waters; Auction committee: Gwen Brewer and Monika Dewitt (chairs), Nancy Alterman, Ruth Mares Diane Wheeler
President/CEO:
Don Mares
Staff:
Laura Cordes, VP of external affairs and COO; Mike Robbins, individual donor relations and communications coordinator; Beth Danilson, special events and corporate relations coordinator; Moe Keller, VP of public policy & strategic initiatives; Jamie Gulick, VP of programs & community resources
Sponsors:
Diamond: Citywide Banks; Gold: Cy and Lyndia Harvey, Dr. Frank Guerra; Silver: 1stBank, Patty & Don Cook; Bronze: MillerCoors, Pegi & Michael Touff, Marty Waters
Attire:
business
Board of Directors:
Sally Allen, Jeffrey Asher, Thomas Barrett PhD, Seth Belzley, Mitch Berdie PsyD, Marty Beth Buescher, Dyana Furmansky, Kay Greene, Aaron Hyatt, Kenneth Krause MD, Janet Lopez, Dennis Maes JD, Herbert Merrill II EdD, Chuck Reyman, Evan Silverman, Bret Spurr, Jane Tidball JD, Pegi Touff PhD, Carrie Varela, Steve Wagner, Marty Waters