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Notes from the 2008 Conference Program
Offering Aid & Hope in Difficult Times
Raleigh, North Carolina
Hampton Inn & Suites Raleigh-Durham Airport-Brier Creek
October 17-October 19, 2008
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Keynote Address - Offering Aid When Hope Seems Lost
Dr. William Novick
Dr. Novick is the Founder and Medical Director of the International Children's Heart Foundation, a
non-profit organization whose primary focus is on improving the care of children in developing
countries. To date, the foundation has operated on over 2,000 children with congenital heart
defects in 17 different countries. In 2004, Dr. Novick was awarded the Franskaya Scorina
Humanitarian Presidential Medal for his dedication to the health and well being of Belarusian
children with congenital heart defects. His work in Belarus was featured in the Academy Award
winning film, Chernobyl Heart.
Difficult Times - Life Near Chernobyl
Ms. Martha DeCain
RTI International, Raleigh NC
Report from researchers at Research Triangle Institute Raleigh, NC reports on the study to
assess radiation health effects at the Chernobyl site: the idea behind the study, what it is like working
in the area, and what the team learned about the financial burden the Ukrainian government is
carrying for Chernobyl.
Offering Aid and Hope - Medical Help in the Chernobyl Regions
Dr. Sharon Foster, Raleigh, NC
Dr. Eric Hicks, Pell, AL
Dr. Foster initiated an asthmatic program in Belarus. Dr. Hicks has participated in providing eye care for children in
Belarus for the past 8 years. These health professionals describe the joys and difficulties of
programs they are involved with offering medical help to children in need.
UNICEF Chernobyl Photo Essay
These photos were taken by 12-17 year old children from Belarus, Ukraine and Russian Federation for the
International Conference on Chernobyl held in Belarus, April 19-21, 2006. These images reflect the effects of the
Chernobyl disaster from a child's eye.
Offering Aid and Hope - Experts You Need to Meet
Tax Advice and Tips"
Ms. Lida Coleman, CPA
Coleman, Huntoon, Charamut, and Brown, PLLC
The firm's managing partner and tax expert, Ms. Lida Coleman, presents an informal update on changes for Form 990 and
990 s and some common questions about tax deductions that host families may be able to use. She will discuss the proper
way for organizations to receive donations, acknowledge them, including issues of bookkeeping and organization.
Power Point The Redesigned 990.
What's New with the 990?
990N
Tax Deductions for Volunteers
Expense Reimbursement Form
Timesheet
Board Basics: Governance and Management
Marty Martin, JD MPA
Martin Law Firm
Serving on a nonprofit board of directors requires active and engaged board members who must actively govern and manage
their organization. This presentation will address a variety of legal and management issues affecting a nonprofit’s boards of directors today.
Marty Martin, JD MPA has experienced the life cycle of an nonprofit organization from its founding through its closing. His law practice
focuses on representing and advising nonprofit and tax exempt organizations. He received his JD from Western New England College School
of Law and his MPA with a concentration in managing nonprofit and public sector organization from the Harvard Kennedy School
Offering Aid and Hope in Ukraine
Norma Berkowitz
FOCCUS, Madison, WI
Norma Berkowitz is emeritus clinical professor from the UW-Madison School of Social Work and founder of Friends
of Chernobyl Centers U.S. (FOCCUS), will do an illustrated presentation on the past activities of the United Nations
related to the Chernobyl disaster. She will also explore specific UN programs designed to further foster the
rehabilitation of severely affected communities, especially in Ukraine. She will help us understand the current
conditions and attitudes of the people still living with the consequences of the disaster, the current state of
research regarding the health consequences of the accident and information about the work of FOCCUS and
five Ukrainian Community Centers they support. There will be an examination of the transitional processes
facing Ukraine as they evolve into a democratic society in a world that is becoming increasingly volatile and fractured
Offering Aid and Hope in Russia
Dave Hulley
Stoneworks International, Northhampton, MA
Russia remains a land of stark contrast, especially in the well being of its citizens. Despite the growth of the
wealthy "New Russian" class there remain large numbers of suffering children, some in orphanages or shelters,
others living on the streets. Opportunities for hosting children to the U.S., both well children and those in need
of medical care remain. This presentation will focus on in-country service opportunities - in camps, orphanages,
hospitals. Practical suggestions for team preparation, cultural awareness, logistical support and service venues
will be offered
Stoneworks
Offering Aid and Hope in New Directions
Scooter Perlwitz
Global Family Alliance, WA
A look at one charity’s experience in hosting in both Belarus and Ukraine. How the Global Family Alliance
negotiated the process of beginning in Ukraine, finding children to bring, the paperwork necessary and of
course the fun of hosting.
Global Family Alliance
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