Michigan Psychological Association Foundation

By Richard Lobenthal

 

If you weren't at Oakland Hills Country Club November 7 when MPA/F had a really fabulous fundraiser honoring Gail Katz (Outstanding Mental Health Advocate Award) and Brenda Rosenberg (Distinguished Achievement Award), you really did miss something important. It was a significant event in MPA/F's — and, therefore, MPA's — fundraising efforts. Kudos to MPA member Charlotte Robson and Lova Khoram, who chaired the event, and special thanks to the business and private donors to our silent auction. I list these supporters not only because I said I would, which I did, but because you should know who the supporters of your MPA are. Next year we'll do a better job, with apologies to those who would have said yes had we reached them. But in the meantime you should know Team 2010. They are:

• Alex Pietersen, Artist
• Balloon Quest, Inc.
• Beverly Hills Club Photographer
• Ceresnie & Offen Fur Group
• Detroit Institute of Art
• Detroit Red Wings
• Diana Popp
• The French Laundry Restaurant
• Lisabeth Lobenthal, Jewelry Designer
• Lolly Ella Jewelry and Accessories
• Lova Khoram
• Opus One Restaurant
• Richard Lobenthal
• Richard Fox
• Ricki Nederlander
• Robert Erard
• Roberts Restaurants
• Terry B's Bistro
• Thomas D Salon
• Zingerman's Deli
• Anonymous Donors (3)

And we thank them.

In a few months, we will be honoring Professor Bill McKeachie — one of UofM's gifts to the field of psychology. It is your opportunity to say "thanks" and pay honor to a truly outstanding colleague, while at the same time supporting MPA/F — YOUR foundation.

And here is a recent great and true story: A professor offered to donate the profits from the sale of his textbook. The only condition: Donate the proceeds to a mental health organization. The result: a donation to MPA/F!

Look at what your contribution pays for:

• MPA/F provides you with the annual conferences and all of the educational programs. Look for an announcement soon of new programs and new concepts in educational programs, including programs addressing the psychological needs of returning vets, and soon a program for the psychological needs of families of deployed troops.
• Our flagship Michigan Program for Informed Public Policy (MPIPP), providing science-based research to effect public policy on LGBT issues.
• Our parenting program in the Sioux for Native American mothers.
• Our public education programs and our online depression screening program.

These are just the beginning! Continue to support our fundraisers; support MPA/F, and in doing so, you'll be supporting MPA and helping both yourself and your profession. But remember that when you seek to raise funds, you yourself have to first be a contributor.

Here's how you can be a contributor:

1. Donations may be sent to the MPAF "Contact Info" address on the left side of this page.
2. To make a contribution using a credit card, please contact Holly at 517.347.1885.

A contribution in any amount will help MPA/F to create new programs and initiatives that reflect the mission of the organization. The MPA/F is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Please check with your tax advisor to determine if your donation may be claimed on your income taxes.