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“I used to ask God to help me.Then, I asked God if I might be of help.I ended up asking God to work through me.”

These challenging and inspiring words were penned by Hudson Taylor the English mission-ary to China. At the time of his death in 1905 the China Inland Mission consisted of 205stations with 849 missionaries, and 125,000 Chinese Christians; clearly God had answeredTaylor’s prayer to work through him. The Samaritan counseling ministry is served by manywho have shared Taylor’s prayer. Although the task force of Church of the Palms could havechosen to hire a Christian counselor to solely serve the members of their congregation, theyhad a wider vision from God which included providing Christian counseling for the broad-er community. Nearly 12 years later, Samaritan will provide over 5100 counseling sessionsthrough six highly trained Christian counselors in six offices provided by partner congre-gations throughout Sarasota and Manatee Counties. Clearly, God is working through theefforts of many volunteers who serve on the Board of Directors, a committee or taskforce, or in the business office.

Their efforts make it possible for Samaritan to instill hope and transform lives. Onesuch life is that of Bennie*. Bennie is a 7 year old boy brought to Samaritan by hismom. Bennie is grieving because his dad had to move to another city to find work.As much as he loves his mom, he misses the interaction with his dad. He feels sadand has withdrawn. Through play therapy, Bennie and his therapist are workingthrough the grieving process while retaining the hope that it won’t be too long beforethe family is back together again…Your support of Samaritan makes this opportu-nity for Bennie to heal possible.

Rebecca* was referred to Samaritan by her pastor after she met with him. Rebeccashared how she was afraid for her family because she was not handling the intensestress in her life very well. Always a social drinker, Rebecca realized that since herhusband had died suddenly 9 months ago leaving her with a 3 and a 5 year old thatshe was using alcohol to help her get through the long evenings after work. She wasexhausted and sad…and depressed, but didn’t want to admit it because she did notbelieve that she “had time or resources to be depressed.” Through her work withher counselor it was determined that she had reached out for help early enough sothat she did not need to be hospitalized for detoxification. It was also decided thatshe needed to give herself permission to work through all of the emotions she wasfeeling in order for her to be a healthy individual, employee, and mom. Her workwas not easy, but through the counseling relationship she was able to deal with heranger at God, her fear of the future, and her lack of self confidence to meet the chal-lenges in front of her without her husband. Your support of Samaritan provides hope,healing and growth in ways that are life-giving and life-saving! �

Samaritan News � 1 � Summer 2011

From the Desk of Rev. Rick Howell

V O L U M E 4 • S U M M E R 2 0 1 1

THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE SAMARITAN COUNSELING SERVICES OF THE GULF COAST

UPCOMING EVENTSFifth Annual Golf Tournament& Church ChallengeOctober 15, 2011Heritage Oaks Golf & Country ClubSee page 6 for further information.

Women Helping Women LuncheonApril 19, 2012

STAFFRev. Rick Howell, Th.MExecutive DirectorPastoral CounselorLicensed Mental Health Counselor

Margaret BoydDirector of Development

Diane K. Brantley L.C.S.W.Staff CounselorLicensed Clinical Social Worker

Dennise Lawry, Psy.D.Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Melissa C. Miller, L.C.S.W.Staff CounselorLicensed Clinical Social Worker

Sam Miller, M.A., Th.DPastoral CounselorLicensed Mental Health Counselor

Dave Preston, L.C.S.W.Staff CounselorLicensed Clinical Social Worker

James Slocum, M.D.Psychiatric Consultant

Maria GalloOffice Manager

ADDRESS3224 Bee Ridge RoadSarasota, FL 34239Phone: 941.926.2959www.samaritangulfcoast.com

BOARD DEVELOPMENT• Completed annual strategic planning session setting goals for the agency• Developed core values for the organization• Recruited new board members (Gary Moore, Laura Lowe, Brian Hall)• Recognized outgoing board (Kim Merritt and Ken Johns)• Executive Director and Cherie Leetzow attended Fundraising course with the CommunityFoundation of Sarasota County• Wrote and received a $25,000 BOOST Grant from the Community Foundation ofSarasota County to hire a part time Development Director• Margaret Boyd was hired on Feb. 7th to be our first Development Director• Our Executive Director is participating in Samaritan's Corporate InstituteLeadership & Management Training Program

PROGRAMS• Provided 4,904 counseling sessions• Gave client assistance scholarships for 2002 of the 4,904 sessions• Continued discussion initiated by the University of South Florida School ofMedicine Department of Psychiatry on placing a Psychiatry Fellowship with faithintegration specialty

• Provided two monthly clergy support groups

MARKETING• Held our first Community symposium• Updated Samaritan's Website and added the ability to do a personal mentalhealth assessment for potential clients. Produced newsletters & Annual Report,utilized our new logo, stationary, business cards, posters and all collateral materials.

• Met Fundraising Goal of $185,000 & Surpassed goal to net over $197,000through Local Churches, Women Helping Women Annual Luncheon, SamaritanGolf & Church Challenge Event, Corporate Sponsors, Foundation Grants andIndividual Donors

FACTS ABOUT PEOPLE WHO WERE COUNSELED —INSTILLING HOPE; TRANSFORMING LIVES• 2010 Professional Counseling hours: 4,904• 2010 Subsidized Professional Counseling hours: 2,002 �

Samaritan Annual Report for 2010Mary Beth Bos, Board President


Caption: L to R: Laura Lowe, David Wachtel,Rev. Bill Hild, Rev. Rick Howell, Gary Moore,Cherie Leetzow, Jane Goodwin, Mary Beth Bos

Not pictured: Rev. John Cairns, Donna Dudash,Bob Smith, Brian Hall, Sandra Pepper,Angela Tobaygo

BOARD OF DIRECTORSMary Beth Bos, PresidentRev. John Cairns, Vice PresidentDonna Dudash, SecretaryBob Smith, Treasurer

Brian D. HallRev. Bill HildLaura LoweGary MooreSandra PepperAngela Tobaygo, Esq.David Wachtel

Thank you to the following Board Membersfor their years of exemplary service forSamaritan Counseling Services:Jane GoodwinKen JohnsCherie LeetzowKim Merritt

COUNSELING LOCATIONSChrist Episcopal Church4030 Manatee Avenue W.Bradenton, FL 34205

Church of the Palms3224 Bee Ridge RoadSarasota, FL 34239

Emmanuel Lutheran Church790 Tamiami TrailVenice, FL 34285

First Baptist Church of Sarasota1670 Main StreetSarasota, FL 34236

Harvest United Methodist ChurchLakewood Ranch14305 Covenant WayBradenton, FL 34202

Kirkwood Presbyterian Church6101 Cortez Road WestBradenton, FL 34210

SAMARITAN COUNSELINGSERVICES INCOME 2010$496,000 Fees & Services$211,000 Fund Raising$34,000 In Kind Services$741,000 Total

SAMARITAN COUNSELINGSERVICES EXPENSES 2010$414,000 Payroll$129,000 CAF Support$42,000 Insurance$143,000 General Overhead$728,000 Total

We are so grateful to pause and reflect upon our achievements of the past year. Truly Godhas blessed the efforts of the many people involved with Samaritan and we are proud toshare this report with all of those who have partnered with us to sustain God's work in andthrough Samaritan.


Aaron, Fred & MyrnaAbel, MadelineAdkins, Beverly & Steve HartAgnacian, JoanAlexander, James & JaneAllen, David & KathyAnderson, Mary LouAngle, Ray & SueAnthony, Jay & GlendaArning, MarieAudet, JulieAuringer, Dr. Sam & LynAyvazian, GeraldineBaarson, Robert & MarciaBabcock, Cheryl AnneBagley, SaraBahlman, SallyBailey, Dan & NancyBaker, Jim & MaryBaten, KarenBelill, Leo & ElizabethBell, CharleeBell, Sue & JerryBenninghoff, Carl & RobertaBenz, Paul & JulieBergeon, BrendaBibler, RickBinswanger, Jack & MaryBlackledge, Steven & LynnBonnet, Chris & SharonBos, Jim & Mary BethBlowers, AdajoBowman, JennyBradshaw, James & PatriciaBrandenberg, NancyBrandenburg, JudieBrantley, Lamar & DianeBriggs, Stan & PatBrockman, May AnnBryant, MillieCairns, Rev. John & BetsyCallahan, Kevin & GayleCallanen, BrookeCarlson, GraceCarlson, SandraCarmean, LinCassell, Steve & FamilyCavanaugh, John & EllenChadburn, Jo AnnChasolen, Dr. HowardChattaway, PatClark, GinnaClawson, DarleneColetta, KayColey, Joe & KayColgate, MaxineCollins, BarbaraCornetet, James & KimCopeland, CarolCory, Claire

Costa, Dennis & TerriCotton, MarianaCupo, AnitaCurran, DedeCurry, CharlesDailey, RubyDavenport, TerryDavis, Rodger & ErickaDecker, CarolineDeGeorge, John & CathyDeibert, Rev. ElizabethDel Medico, Patrick & JayneDiamond, MarieDietz, FranDiVirgilio, Douglas & LynnDoan, Dr. Thomas & LindaDorrill, SaralynDrackett, GerryDudash, Fred & DonnaDunlap, KathrynDunn, RuthEhrgott, BarbElliott, CarolEngels, FredEsser, EdieEwalt, PegFavat, RinaFeatherman, SusanFerrandino, RitaFerretti, JoeFisher, ElizabethFitzpatrick, CarolynFowler, Kurt & ElizabethFrank, John & KathleenFreeman, Chuck & Diane HuntleyFulton, Chuck & JudyGallo, Paul & MariaGalmin, MarieGeorgiades, JeanGerzeny, Ruben & BeverlyGetzen, Bill & RuthGetzen, LindaGilman, MichaelGilmore, SusanGlasser, Dr. Ryan & WendyGoetz, Paul & EvaGonzalez, Jessica & Dr. JavierGoodwin, JaneGoodwin, KathrynGowan, BettyGowan, Michael & TonyaGriffith, Doug & KarenHaas, LaurieHaber, JeanetteHall, Brian & BetsyHamill, DoloresHamilton, DianeHammond, SherronHarlow, Brian & LeahHarrell, Matthew & Cheryl

2010 DonorsThank You for helping us Instill Hope as we Transform Lives

SAMARITAN COUNSELING SERVICESOF THE GULF COAST

WELCOMESSANDRA L. PEPPERNew Board Member

Sandra joined Northern Trust in August,1999, as Vice President and RelationshipManager in the Trust Division. Prior tojoining Northern Trust, Sandra was aVice President with Bank of America for16 years. A native of Dayton, Ohio,Sandra and her husband, Mark, residein Lakewood Ranch and have adult twinsons and a new puppy Noche. Sandrais very focused on family issues andserved on the Board and was the formerChairperson for the Florida Center forChild and Family Development. She hasalso been involved with the Boy Scoutsof America as well as the Braden RiverSoccer Club.

DAVID WACHTELNew Board Member

David is a semi-retired civil engineerwho received his Bachelor of Sciencein Civil Engineering from the Universityof Kentucky and a Master in BusinessAdministration from University of SouthFlorida. He lives with his wife Lynne andson Grant, and enjoys traveling with hisfamily. He is a current Elder at Churchof the Palms. He moderates the MissionCommittee and has been a Deacon.David has made numerous Mission tripsto Honduras as well as several construc-tion trips to improve the building thathouses an Eye/Dental Clinic. He isalso a board member of the HonduranEye Clinic.

MARGARET BOYDDevelopment Director

Margaret joins Samaritan CounselingServices of the Gulf Coast as their firstever Development Director. She hasmore that 15 years of experience work-ing with not-for-profits. A native ofSt. Louis, Missouri, Margaret and herhusband, Jim, reside in Osprey. �

A SPECIAL THANK YOU

Thank You to the CommunityFoundation of Sarasota County'sBOOST Initiative to Build Organi-zations' Operational Strength Todayfor funding our DevelopmentDirector position.


Lehnen, NancyLewis, CarolLewis, Dave & DeborahLowe, Charles & LauraMacLeod, CallieMacLeod, PegMansperger, Rev. Michael & LindaMartin, PatriciaMaxey, TonyaMays, SusanMcConnell, Rev. Steve & AmandaMcGarrell, PatriciaMcLellan, Ronald & DeeMehserle, LindaMenke, KellieMercer, Paul & FeeMercer, BrendaMerritt, FrancesMerritt, L. Scott & KimMeyer, ConnieMiddleton, JacquelineMiddleton, JillMiller, BonneyMiller, Brian & JudyMiller, Sam & MelissaMills, Jim & BettyMoberg, Donald & PatMontgomery, Bob & JanMoore, Gary & SherryMoore, Noel & BettyMyers, WaldenNeff, Ray & AnnNelson, Dave & BarbaraNelson, GeriNicholson, KarenNickens, TraceyNoah, CarolOgle, Jerry & LisleOrtiz, ChristineOwens, AnneOzley, LindaParisian, SharonPederson, JanetPerry, MaxinePetrucci, Richard & SandraPicuri, DonPinkerton, Scott & JuliePitcher, BethPlocar, ConniePreble, KarenPrecopia, Roxanne

Preston, David & KarenPrice, Rev. Catherine & Rev. StevePrice, Ransom & SuzannePurmort, Al & CeritaRagan, Steven & PeggyRau, AliceRees, Brett & LauraReynolds, Rev. Tim & TuesdayRhymmer, Russell & EstherRiggs, AngelaRiley, NancyRingquist, BurtRitchey, ShirleyRobbins, SandyRoberts, RanelRobinson, Allen & RandyRobinson, KatherineRoss, AlisonRoss, Paul & JoRouse, RosalieRussell, Ken & BarbaraRusthoven, Richard & LauralynRzepka, TraceySchaaff, Rev. RuthSchell, MichaelSeiter, RobertSeyler, MarthaShaver, DavidShoemaker, Mark & DianaSimmons, DanSimon, Joseph & VeraSmith, Bob & CorinneSmith, PattiSmouse, WinifredSmylie, MargueretteSnyder, Dr. Don & SandySnyder, MarciaSonger, CarolynSteinforth, ClaireStewart, SallyStuart, DorothyStottlemyer, Charles & DeeSundmaker, Bob & KarenThomason, ElizabethTipton, Donn & MarilynToale, DebraTobaygo, AngelaTracht, SandraTuttle, Carl & JulieUsher, Mary AnnVanDerzee, Robert & Bernice

Harshman, Jim & JudyHartwell, CharlotteHaun, David & TwylahHaun, NickiHayes, StephanieHebda, ReneHerb, JeanHerring, Mary SueHess, DonnaHeymann, MarianHickman, Kreg & SusanHietbrink, NolaHigley, CarolHild, Rev.Bill & BeverlyHines, SusanHoover, Lou AnnHowell, BreannaHowell, Jimmy & JulieHowell, Rev. Rick & DebbieHubbard, Jack & KarenHull, Rev. William & SibylHumphries, AnnJensen, TiaJohns, Ken & JoAnnJohnson, Martin & KathrynJohnson, VondaJones, Herb & RuthJordan, AndrewJudd, Richard & GeriKeeton, SusanKelleher, BarbaraKelly, John & PaulaKidd, JohnKinne, WalkerKinnett, NatalieKnoblock, MargeKocourek, Linda & TomKopp, ElizabethKosko, Maurice & SusanKriegner, KayKruger, AudreyKuh, Art & HelenLaMaina, BarbaraLambert, PaulaLanglet, ThetisLaPorta, AlisonLarkin, Linda & Dr. KevinLawrence, CaroleLawry, Kevin & DenniseLederer, Don & DanaLeetzow, Cherie

"Samaritan" has become my extended family. The people I volunteer with areso caring, warm and friendly. Working with Rick Howell is a special blessing.It is an honor to serve in an organization that brings hope and promise to thosewho need it. Serving on the WHW luncheon committee brings it all home.We raise funds for those who need help regardless of their ability to pay.I'm proud to be a part of this wonderful ministry.”

– Bonney Miller

Gail Sullivan and Melissa Miller

PILGRIMAGEMelissa Miller, LCSW

I see people every day who are on oneof three kinds of pilgrimages: of theirown choosing; of their own making; orwhich seem to have come over themlike a dark cloud out of the blue.

Let’s look at an example of each. First,“of their own choosing”: let’s grant thatwhatever we may each believe aboutthe complexities of free will, in our con-scious daily lives we exercise choice.

Years ago I knew I could choose to bea pastoral counselor, and in fact I didmake that choice. It’s been a pilgrimageof learning, spiritual development,excitement, disappointment, challenge.What makes a pilgrimage out of mycareer choice is a theme that was alwaysthere, no matter how imperfectly Ishowed it: Love. First of God; then ofmy many colleagues and clients overthe years. But it wasn’t there all at once– no, in fact I didn’t even see that I wason a pilgrimage of learning how to Love(God’s way) until a few years ago.

Next: of their own making:” I knowsomeone who is on a financial pilgrim-age he never dreamed he’d be on. It’snot the one he chose, but he’s on it byhis own doing. He’s going down fast,because he over-rode his own instinctsand made some investments he knewwere beyond his risk tolerance andresources – and they failed.

What makes this a pilgrimage? Hisresponse to it. It didn’t stop him in thedepths of his being. He chose to learnfrom his mistakes and go on. He choseto see this experience, which will takemonths or years to get through, as agift from God. Yes, he’s suffering, hisfamily is suffering, and he’s lost some‘friends’. Yet he knows he’s drawn closerto God throughout, as has his family.

Vasiloff, GeorgeVaughan, ElizabethVollrath, Mary AnnVoye, Rev. Jerry & CarolynWarrington, Monroe & MarciaWatts, Dr. Dan & SherryWebb, Clayton & EthelWebb, EvmarieWenger, MargaretWessel, MonetWhite, Bob & LynnWilhelm, PeggyWilson, John & KarenWindom, Dr. Robert & LeliaWinters, MarkWittlinger, JaneWyatt, BobYates, Phillip & KarenZec, VickiZeizzner, Tanja

SUPPORTING FOUNDATIONSAnnette J. Hagens FoundationBernard & Mildred Doyle Trust FundBuchanan Family FoundationBladel FoundationCommunity Foundation of Sarasota CountyEvalyn Sadlier Jones FoundationGetzen Family CharitiesJerome & Mildred Paddock FoundationJ. P. Morgan Chase FoundationNorthern Trust Bank of FL FoundationMalco Charitable Foundation, Neil MalamudSt. Armand’s Key Lutheran ChurchFoundation

SUPPORTING CORPORATIONSAccutech Restoration/Remodeling,Charles Lowe

Al Purmort Insurance, Patrick Del MedicoAmerican Dermatology, Dr. Jennifer

& John TrentArea Office Machines, Dave WilsonAtlas Insurance, Rob BrownAtlantic Specialty Lines, Robert BryantBall Construction, Daniel & Judy BallBeneva FlowersBen Brown Insurance, Michael BrownBB & T, Chris RolieCS & L, Richard SmithDave’s Auto Repair, Dave & Karen LiddleDinnerware Depot, Scott FultonDunlap & Moran, P.A., Scott DunlapGecko’s Grill & Pub, Michael &Tonya Gowan

Greenhouse Fabrics, Kim CornetetHaywood Baker CompanyHembree & Associates, Joe HembreeJacobs Group, Darrel JacobsJohns Eastern Company, Inc.,Ken Johns & Don Lederer

Insignia Bank, Charles BrownKirk Pinkerton, Timothy ShawLiberty Savings Bank, Barbara CainLudwig-Walpole Insurance Agency,Gerald Ludwig

Lydian Bank & Trust, Daniel VigneMacLeod & McGinness & Bowman,Alice Bowman

Macy’s Termite & Pest Control,Dean Burnside

MBJ Group, Jim & Mary Beth BosMonty’s Pizza, Robert HannabassMorgan Stanley, Robert KahneMorgan Stanley, Leetzow GroupNeff & Associates, Ray NeffNorthern Trust Bank of Fl, N.A., Brett ReesNorthwestern Mutual, Michael DormanOgle International Tax Advisors, Jerry OgleOverhead Door Company, Scott StottlemyerPMSI, Michael JonesPNC Wealth Management, Matthew Bower& Scott Merritt

ProEd Info Lists, Phil GrafRMS of SW Florida, Ron SabaRV World of Nokomis, Ruben GerzenyShoemaker, LoopStifel Nicholas, Brad WilsonSunset Automotive, Andrea JacksonTake Shape For Life, Diane DarrowThe Renewal Point, Dr. Dan & Sherry WattsToale Brothers, Jason ToaleVioni Capital Management, Ronald VioniWalt’s Fish Market, Brett WallinWilliams, Parker, Terri Salt CostaYoder's Restaurant, Brian Emrich

SUPPORTING CHURCHESBayshore Mennonite ChurchChurch of the Palms, PresbyterianCovenant Life Presbyterian ChurchEmmanuel Lutheran Church, VeniceFirst Baptist Church of SarasotaFirst Baptist Church Women on MissionFirst Congregational UCC ChurchFirst United Methodist ChurchGrace United Methodist Ch. VeniceHarvest United Methodist ChurchKirkwood Presbyterian ChurchPalma Sola Presbyterian ChurchParrish United Methodist ChurchPine Shores Presbyterian ChurchPresbyterian Church of the CovenantSarasota Baptist ChurchSiesta Key ChapelSouth Shore Community ChurchSt. Armand’s Key Lutheran Church �


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Volunteering in the office once aweek at Samaritan, knowing that Ican help out in a small way for aministry that helps heal the hurtingin our community, is a blessing tome. One of my favorite verses isProverbs 11:25b “Those whorefresh others, will themselves berefreshed.”

– Lynn Divirgilio


OCTOBER 15, 2011REGISTRATION AT 7:00 AM • TEE OFF AT 8:00 AM

Heritage Oaks Golf & Country Club4800 Chase Oaks Drive • Sarasota, FL 34241

ENTRY FEE .......................................................... $ 100

SPONSORSHIP INFORMATIONThe event will cap at a maximum of 144 golfers representingphilanthropic-minded members of the greater Sarasota andManatee communities.

� EVENT UNDERWRITER..................................... $8,000

� PLATINUM SPONSOR....................................... $5,000Title SponsorSign recognition and two four-somesTable for eight at Women Helping Women Luncheon

� GOLD SPONSOR .............................................. $2,500Sign recognition and two four-somes

� SILVER SPONSOR ............................................. $1,500Sign recognition and one four-some

� SPECIAL EVENTS SPONSOR ................ EACH $ 300� Closest to the Pin � Crooked Line Drive� Long Drive – Men � Putting Contest� Long Drive – Women � Beverage Cart� Marshmallow Drive � Hole-In-One

� HOLE SPONSOR............................................... $ 100

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Email ______________________________________________

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RETURN TO:Samaritan Counseling Services of the Gulf Coast3224 Bee Ridge Road • Sarasota, FL 34239Phone: 941-926-2959 • Fax: 941-929-0849www.samaritangulfcoast.com

CONTACT:Donna [email protected]

NO RAIN DATE – IF CANCELLED DUE TO INCLEMENTWEATHER, YOUR ENTRY FEE AND SPONSORSHIP WILLBE CONSIDERED A DONATION. NO REFUNDS.

Fifth Annual Golf Tournament& Church Challenge

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Finally: the “dark cloud” pilgrimage.A person has done everything they canthink of, and done it well and in a Godlyfashion. Life looks pretty good in thatperson’s eyes. Then something happens,unexpectedly: a category 5 hurricanedrops in for a visit, and leaves behind…nothing. A young woman loses every-thing except her young children. Shedidn’t ask for this, didn’t cause it, but herpilgrimage begins when she chooses toendure all it means in terms of loss andcrisis and opportunity, and go on withthe same type of Godly life she had beenbuilding before the hurricane.

Notice the italicized words, above:learning, love, response, drawn closerto God, chooses. That’s what can makea life circumstance a pilgrimage. Whenwe notice what God places before usby choosing to respond, love, learn, anddraw closer to Him, a pilgrimage hasbegun. By nature it’s a journey into theunknown, so we may be anxious andunsure – but firmly set on drawingcloser to God, we will be rewarded inHis way and in His time. �

PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTINGASSESSMENTS OFFEREDFOR CHILDREN“Paving the way for learningand success in school”

Samaritan offers avariety of tests thatcan answer questionsabout a child’s aca-demic performance.For example: “Doesmy child qualify fora gifted program?”“Does my child havea learning disability?”“Does my child have

ADHD?” “Is my child’s academic per-formance the result of emotional issues?”

Every child has unique strengths andweaknesses. Psychoeducational testingcan assess how your child learns best andidentify new ways to help them succeed.At Samaritan, Psychologist Dr. DenniseLawry can test for the following:

• Gifted and Talented• Learning Disabilities• ADD/ADHD• Depression• IQ (intelligence)• Personality Traits• Emotional/Behavioral Problems �


Women Helping Women LuncheonMichaels on East Photos Courtesy of Carolyn Mac Millan

SPECIAL THANKSThank You to our extraordinary2011 Women Helping WomenLuncheon Committee!

Co-Chairs, Debbie Howell& Cherie Leetzow

Myrna Aaron, Roberta Benninghoff,Julie Benz, Mary Beth Bos,Jessica Gonzalez, Nicki Haun,Dana Lederer, Bonney Miller,Sherry Moore and Lisle Ogle

LUNCHEON UNDERWRITERBuchanan Family Foundation

PURPLE ORCHID LEVELTonya & Mike GowanGreenhouse FabricsJohns Eastern Co., Inc.Cherie LeetzowBonney MillerSarasota Periodontal Associates

LAVENDER ROSE LEVELRoberta & Carl BenninghoffDoug & Lynn DiVirgilioFirst Baptist Church of SarasotaWendy & Dr. Ryan GlasserDebbie & Rick HowellRev. Bill & Sibyl Hull

in Memory of Leona FredericksKen & JoAnn JohnsLaura LoweSherry & Gary MoorePNC Wealth ManagementDr. Don & Sandy SnyderSt. Armands Key Lutheran ChurchAngela Tobaygo, P.A.ValueNet, Inc. – Commercial/Residential

Real Estate AppraisersZiegler Capital Markets

VIOLET LEVELBeyond Reflection Salon, LLCChris & Sharon BonnetNicki HaunKathryn JohnsonOgle International Tax AdvisorsMorgan StanleyMary Ann Usher

SAVE THE DATEWomen Helping Women Luncheon

April 19, 2012

If you would like to be on thecommittee or a sponsor for the2012 luncheon, please contact

Margaret Boyd at 941-926-2959 orCherie Leetzow at 941-377-2757.

Co-chairs Cherie Leetzow and Debbie Howell Pastor Bill Hild and First Baptist Church Table

Sandra Pepper, Donna Dudash and Laura Lowe

Mary Beth Bos, Laura Lowe and Wendy Hopkins Melissa Miller and Dana Judge

Legacy SocietyOur Samaritan Legacy Society recognizes visionary donors who have informed us of plansto leave a charitable legacy through their will or other planned gift. If you would like moreinformation about our Samaritan Legacy Society, or if you have already included us in yourestate plans, please contact Rick Howell at 941-926-2959.

“The demands and expectations on Pastors are at the highest level they have ever been. Part oftheir important role is to offer wise counsel to those who ask or require it. In most cases one ortwo sessions with a parishioner will suffice, but there are always those individuals or couplesthat require longer and more intense pastoral counseling. In times like this the able counselorsof Samaritan Counseling of the Gulfcoast can be an incredible asset to the caring Pastor whodesires his parishioners to receive only the highest quality Christian counseling. Their solidChristian worldview, capable training, strong experience level, and inclusion of Christ-centeredvalues combine to make Samaritan my first choice in pastoral counseling referrals. I wouldpersonally encourage every pastor in the southwest Florida region to consider Samaritan as thecenter of their referral network.”

– Pastor William Hild, Lead Pastor, First Baptist Church of Sarasota, Florida

NON-PROFITORGANIZATION

PAIDMANASOTA, FL

PERMIT NO. 1081

3224 Bee Ridge RoadSarasota, FL 34239

• • •Phone: 941.926.2959

• • •www.samaritangulfcoast.com

Shining the HealingLight of God’s Love

Into Our Community

Women Helping Women Luncheon


Additional photographs on page 7.Photos Courtesy of Carolyn Mac Millan

Ken and JoAnn Johns Table Jane Goodwin and Mary Beth Bos Table

Tonya Gowan Table Jim Boyd Table

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