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Little People of AmericaCelebrates Its

50th AnniversaryBy Meg Dedman

Fifty years ago, actor Billy Barty invitedpeople of short stature across America to join him in Reno, Nevada. In alandmark event, Mr. Barty and 20 others gathered for a week – sharing their

hopes, ideas and experiences, and Little People of America, Inc. (LPA) was born.

The first LPA meeting was monumental for a group of people who were severelymislabeled and misunderstood by society. Media coverage reflected the attitude of thetimes…“the small people here today are endowed with that good quality that takes themout of the realm of oddity into the realm of humanity…” (San Francisco News, April 1957).Clearly, Barty and his colleagues had a lot of work to do.

Whether it be dwarf, midget, little person, smallperson, person of short stature or the wealth ofother haphazard descriptives, publicunderstanding of what it actually meant wasincomplete and inaccurate. So much so thatrevising dictionaries was an action item in LPA’sfirst meeting minutes.

Barty’s belief in recognizing people withdwarfism as people first and his desire topromote awareness about the challengespresented to people of small size guided LPA on

its mission of education and advocacy. Though not without challenges, each decade of LPA’sexistence was marked by progress – within the organization itself and society as a whole.

In the 1960’s, LPA established its constitution, formed committees to support key initiatives –adoptions, education, employment and resources for new parents of LP children. They alsoestablished their motto, “Think Big”. LPA’s involvement with the medical community began– bringing much-needed medical expertise to LP families and laying the foundation for today’sMedical Advisory Board.

On its 10th anniversary in 1967, Art Linkletter invitedall LPA Convention attendees to his CBS show HouseParty, for a discussion about the issues facing littlepeople.

LPA membership nearly doubled from 663 in 1966 to1071 in 1969.

The 1970’s saw continued growth in membership,development of the LPA Foundation and the first ShortStature Symposium. Local chapters also began to emerge.

In 1972, LPA conducted the first employment survey of little people. Results revealed that LPswere employed in a broad range of occupations in many career fields – further proof that peopleof short stature were people first, capable of pursuing any profession.

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The newly founded LPA Foundation awarded its first scholarship.Baltimore’s Johns Hopkins Hospital held the first Short StatureSymposium in 1972. They continue to be one of LPA’s strongest medicalpartners and one of the few hospitals with expertise on dwarfism. AlfredI. duPont and Cedars-Sinai hospitals are among the select few others thathave such expertise.

LPA membership grew to over 2,100 members in 1974.

The 1980’s were a pivotal decade for LPA largely due to the beginning of efforts to support LP organizationsthroughout the world, as well as mainstream media coverage. Membership also increased.

The 25th Anniversary of LPA was celebrated in 1982 with a return toReno, Nevada with 600 people in attendance. The value of LPA’scontribution to self-esteem was evident. Lillian Johnson, CharterMember, then 74, said of LPA: “There are so many more things LittlePeople can do with their lives. When I was a child, it was either the circusor fairs. I’m very thankful for LPA.”

The First International Conference of Little People was held in 1982, inWashington D.C. Delegates from seven nations and the U. S. attendedthe conference. In 1985, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico was the site of the firstLPA Conference held outside the United States. And Italy was the hostof the International Conference on Achondroplasia (the most commonform of dwarfism) held in 1986.

LPA member Ginny Foos recalls her experience in Italy. “When a groupof us went to Rome in 1985 to protest the newly introduced ExtensiveLimb Lengthening surgery, I understood why the Europeans wereresorting to changing their bodies, even if it meant years of costlysurgery and pain. On the streets, people stared and snapped photos. Inchurches, we were blessed by people whose sorrow for us wasundeniable. It made me realize how fortunate we are to have LPA.”

On the television front, Phil Donahue and Oprah Winfrey featuredpeople with dwarfism on their programs, spurring inquiries forinformation about LPA as well as LPA membership growth.

Despite these positive developments, there were setbacks. Dwarftossing was introduced in Florida and some other states. However, a strong response from LPA and its membersresulted in a ban of this activity.

Membership rose from 2,150 at the beginning of the decade, to 4,734 by the end of 1989.

In the 1990’s, LPA membership continued to climb. Crucial medicalstudy findings regarding dwarfism were released, along with legislationthat benefited people of short stature.

The Americans with Disabilities Act became Federal Law in January of1990 and was enacted by many states to provide access to services,buildings, and employment for disabled individuals, includingindividuals with short stature. Later in the decade, the AmericanNational Standards Institute adopted 48 inches as the standard heightin new and remodeled structures.

The practice of limb lengthening was introducedinto American medical practice and immediatelyresulted in questions and concerns from theleadership of LPA. A position statement authoredby LPA’ s Medical Advisory Board, “ExtendedLimb Lengthening – Setting the Record Straight”,reviewed the pros and cons of the procedure aswell as recommendations for those consideringit.

In the mid-1990’s, scientists discovered the gene responsible for achondroplasia, the mostcommon form of dwarfism. This revolutionary discovery raised concerns about when andhow such information would be used. LPA reviewed the findings and immediatelypresented a position paper, “Little People of America Comes to Terms with Genetic Testing.”

A major focus of LPA activities during this decade has been fundraising to support keyprograms and initiatives. In the public arena, the launch of a reality show featuring an LPfamily active in LPA has made an enormous impact on public perceptions across the globe.

“Little People – Big World” debuted on TheLearning Channel in 2006 and is now in itsfourth season. It follows the lives of the Rolofffamily – the parents (little people) and their fourchildren (1 LP and three average height). Theseries is a milestone for people of short staturebecause it appears on mainstream television andpresents LPs as people first, just as Billy Barty andhis fellow Charter Members intended.

Today, LPA has almost 6,000 members.

The world’s foremost advocate for individuals with dwarfism, LPA provides educationalscholarships, medical assistance, adoption resources and social opportunities for its members.LPA also offers invaluable emotional support and medical expertise for people of short statureand their families.

Through its 50-year history as a volunteer organization, countless members and officers haveselflessly given their time and talent, working together to achieve a common vision – support,acceptance and tolerance for physical differences.

What has been LPA’s greatest accomplishment? Long-time LPAmembers John and Nancy Mayeux say it best, “When our daughterswere young, there was no Internet. We were in the dark. LPAprovided the light to get us through those early years of strugglingwith medical issues, legal and school issues, accessibility andadaptations, insurance challenges and even dwarf-tossing. Now thatour daughters are both 22 and college graduates, we look back withgratefulness on all that LPA has meant to our family.”

What began as a casual conversation among friends gave birth to anorganization that serves as invaluable source of information, supportand hope for people with dwarfism.

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TIMELINE1957 Membership began with 20 members1961 LPA Incorporation, Indianapolis, Indiana 1961 LPA began assisting individuals wishing to adopt children with dwarfism1962 The general membership participated in voting for the first time 1962 LPA’s first national newsletter was published1964 First chapter organized Dal – Worth, Texas1964 Parents Auxiliary organized1965 Membership at 736 1967 Annual Conference, Hollywood, California 300 in attendance1968 Medical Advisory Board formally established1972 First Short Stature Symposium Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore, Maryland1975 Membership at 2200 1976 15th chapter chartered - San Antonio/Austin, Texas1982 25th Anniversary Convention - Reno, Nevada1984 LPA members appear on Phil Donahue Show and Oprah Winfrey Show1985 40th chapter chartered - Mid Hudson, New York1985 LPA National Convention held in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico1986 LPA became a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and changed the name

of “conventions” to “conferences” 1986 Dwarf Athletic Association of America (DAAA) held its first National Games

in conjunction with the LPA National Conference at Dearborn, Michigan1988 American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Delegate attended Access

Standards meetings representing little people’s concerns and needs 1990 Dwarf tossing outlawed in Florida1993 First World Dwarf Games - Chicago, Illinois1995 Membership at 5345 1995 Gene for achondroplasia discovered1997 LPA Online began operation1998 National Conference in LA exceeds 1500 attendance mark1998 First paid employee began work with LPA at Lee Kitchen’s house in Texas2000 Death of Billy Barty2003 Death of Lee Kitchens2004 National Headquarters Office opened in Hillsboro, Oregon2005 National Conference attendance exceeds the 2,000 mark, Orlando, Florida2005 Transportation Security Administration (TSA) delegate attends meetings

representing little peoples’ needs in new airline passenger safety regulations 2007 Blue Ridge, Virginia - most recent chapter to be chartered (69th)2007 Record attendance of 2437 at national conference in Seattle, Washington -

the 50th at anniversary of LPA

BILLY BARTY William John Bertanzetti was born on October 25, 1924 inMillsboro, Pennsylvania.

Naturally outgoing and incredibly cute, Billy chanced into a careerin show business. He appeared in his first Hollywood feature in1927 at the age of three, and his performing career spanned eightdecades, from vaudeville to Las Vegas, from radio and televisionto Broadway and feature movies.

Billy moved to Southern California in 1927 when his familyrelocated from the coal mines of Eastern Pennsylvania. Billy wasan athlete, playing football, baseball, gymnastics and basketballin high school and college. He majored in journalism in college,thinking perhaps he would be a sports writer or announcer.

In the mid-1950s, Billy was asked by a PR man for a Reno,Nevada hotel to host a convention for "midgets." Billy agreed,and on April 3, 1957, 21 people of short stature representing ninedifferent states met in "The Biggest Little City in the World." Themedia loved the event, headlining them as "The Midgets ofAmerica," which concerned Billy.

"It bothered me because, first and foremost, we are people. Wearen't sub-human, we didn't leap from the pages of a storybookor from an enchanted forest. We are people with all the hopes,dreams, passions, and faults of everyone else. We are yourbrothers, your daughters, your friends. We just happened to havebeen wrapped in a smaller package. I wanted the name of ourgroup to reflect this truth."

Politically active for the rights of disabled people, Billyrepresented the needs of little people in government accessibilitygroups all across the country.

Billy was happily married to Shirley Barty, the woman he vowedto marry the moment he met her. They had two children: Lori, alittle person, and Braden, who is average-height at six-foot oneinch. When asked about his family, Billy said, "So this is my family.We are very close and loving, and have had many blessings fromthe Man Upstairs. Shirley is an angel from heaven and she is thereason life is worth living for me. As far as our physicaldescriptions go, Braden is average, I'm a Cartilage Hair SyndromeHypoplasia, Shirley is a Multiple Epipesial Dysplasia, Lori is aTurner's Syndrome and our dog is a Maltese."

Billy passed away on December 23, 2000. Shirley passed away onNovember 4, 2007.

Fifty years of Little People of America.

It may be hard to believe, but in 2007 we reached that impressive andimportant milestone.

In the pages of our 2006-07 annual report, we have attempted to celebrateour past while anticipating our future. In this year’s annual report, you’llfind a salute to our first 50 years, a summary of LPA programs and events,an abbreviated financial report and recognition of our donors.

As we enter into our 51st year, we see exciting things happening in LPA.We are reaching out to others around the world and offering support andinformation. Our 2007 national conference in Seattle broke records foroverall attendance as well as attendance by first-timers. As the organizationcontinues to grow, we are very excited to be involved at this critical time inLPA history. With the public’s interest in dwarfism at an all-time high andthe speed and efficiency of the Internet, we now have the ability to reachmore people than ever before.

What makes us even prouder is seeing the long list of accomplishments for2006-07. It has been a busy year, as we continued to expand LPA’s presencein the media, our community outreach program, and our other services andprograms. As a large, primarily volunteer organization, LPA would not bewhere we are today without the countless hours of dedication from ourmembers throughout the United States.

Here is to 50 more years of growth and success!

Best regards,

Lois Gerage-Lamb Joanna CampbellPresident Executive Director

A Message from LPA’s Presidentand Executive Director

2006-2007 FINANCIALSLittle People of America is funded through memberships, private donations andconference revenue. We operate on an October 1-September 30 fiscal year. A largeportion of LPA’s financial assets are in restricted funds.

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITIONAs of September 30, 2007

ASSETS

Current Assets $273,449Investments (Fair Market Value) 764,174Fixed Assets (Net of Depreciation) 13,661

Total Assets $1,051,284

LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS

Current Liabilities $118,199

Current Net AssetsRestricted Funds 848,352Retained Earnings/Net Income 84,733

Total Liabilities and Net Assets $1,051,284

STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIESREVENUE

Contributions $ 81,591Dues 76,526Conference 25,739Other Income 6,853

Total Income $190,709

EXPENSE

Program Services and LPA Today 26,833Committees and Other 563

Total Program Services 27,396

Salaries/Payroll Taxes 49,762Director’s Expenses 3,443Computer Support 4,491 Insurance 764Marketing 2,751Professional Fees/Consulting 20,746Postage 2,228Printing 3,532 Rent 7,200Telephone 4,256MRF Expense 8,951Office Supplies 5,069 Travel 910 Other 17,421

Total Administrative Expense $131,524Net Ordinary Income: $ 2,225

Total Expense: $161,145

Net Ordinary Income: $ 29,564

Other Income $ 1,808

Net Income: $ 31,372

Change in Net Assets $223,618

Net Assets, October 1, 2006 $827,666

Net Assets, September 30, 2007 $1,051,284

ASSETS

Current Assets

Investments

Fixed Assets

Fixed Assets$13,661

CurrentAssets

$273,449

Investments$764,174

LIABILITIES &NET ASSETSCurrent Liabilities

Net Assets

Current Liabilities$118,199

Net Assets$933,085

PROGRAMS AND BENEFITS

LPA offers membership to any person who has dwarfism and their familymembers or friends. We also offer memberships to medical professionals.Specific programs conducted during 2006-07 include:

Adoption – LPA seeks out children who are in need of adoption as well as helpsfamilies who want to adopt. We also have grant money available to help withadoption expenses.

Archives – The Archives program seeks to preserve and provide access to LPA’scollective memory. Archives collected include official documents, pictures andmedia, annual reports, and other memorabilia.

Bereavement Committee – Volunteers reach out to LPA members in their time ofloss, whether it be for a newborn or an adult.

Community Outreach – LPA members realize that educating others is important.LPA seeks to provide help and support for those willing to be leaders and educatorsin their communities.

National Annual Conference – The annual national conference brings togethermembers and their families for a week of fellowship, peer support, fun and education.The Kitchens’ Travel Fund helped twenty-five (25) families attend the 2007 nationalconference.

Medical Resource Center – The online MRC provides information and links to 160 ofthe known types of dwarfism. It is the preeminent collection of medically-relateddwarfism information in existence.

Educational Scholarships – LPA provides financial assistance for college and vocationalschools. In 2006-2007 LPA gave scholarships to 35 students totaling $27,000.

Dwarf Artists Coalition – The DAC is a coalition of artists who exhibit each year at thenational conference.

MEMBER BENEFITS INCLUDE:

Parents and Peers Support Groups – Parent-to-parent and peer support is provided bymembers who understand the variety of medical, educational, social, and psychologicalconcerns experienced by people with dwarfism and their families.

Advocates National advocates continually work on legislation regarding geneticdiscrimination, patient healthcare rights, public access and other issues.

Medical Resources LPA is committed to providing access to the most currentmedical information available. Dedicated and experienced physicians from LPA’sMedical Advisory Board generously volunteer to assist members and theirphysicians with medical consultations, referrals and critical information. Thesephysicians cover multi-specialized fields of practice.

Financial Assistance LPA offers educational scholarships, conference travelassistance, adoption assistance and medical assistance funds to qualifyingindividuals.

Adaptive Equipment Referrals We refer to a range of products, including infantsupplies, step stools, chairs, and car pedal extensions.

Networking LPA offers many social and workshop opportunities by offeringplanned events throughout the year and across the nation.

Friendships Members participate in LPA events and meet lifelong friends whoshare the same concerns as they do.

Workshops Opportunities to participate in informational workshops on a widevariety of issues such as genetics, adaptations, public access, pregnancy and parentingare provided at regional and national events.

Our Magazine and Website Members are infomed of the latest news andinformation via our quarterly newsletter, LPA Today, and our website,www.lpaonline.org These services offer the most current andcomprehensive news, products, and services associated with dwarfism.Individual districts and chapters also publish their own newsletters; allnewsletters are mailed to members’ homes.

Public Relations LPA’s PR team manages media issues and strives to raisepublic awareness on key issues associated with dwarfism.

National Office – Each month in 2006-2007, our national office fielded:

• More than 1,000 emails.

• More than 800 phone calls.

• Mailed 80 New Member Information Packets.

• Daily requests from Chapter Presidents and District Directorsfor mailing lists and updated rosters, and various queries.

PROGRAMS & BENEFITS

Each year hundreds of people dedicated to the mission of Little People of America support our organization bycontributing financially. These gifts support and enhance LPA’s programs and development as well as provide

scholarships and financial grants for numerous students and families.

Not included in this list are the hundreds of non-monetary donations received each year in the form of products,volunteer time and services. We sincerely thank and appreciate each of our volunteers and donors.

Joan AblonAAA Welding Company, Inc. Elizabeth AbruzzinoBetty M. AdelsonJose Aguilar Wala AhmedMarion AllemonLaverne and Esuko Allen Amazon ServicesKatherine AndersonAnonymousEdward AringRoberta Armijo Edith ArthurJ.S. ArvinMarianna AyersRobert BaierlNatalie Bailey and Herbert

Kirschner Foundation Richard and Judith Bailey Petie BallsAnna BarracliffBarron, Baker & Posternock Diana BedellAaron and Crystal BeelnerPaulette and Mark Beers Jerry Benge Karen BerknerMarjorie & WB BerryJane BerryMichael BiermaierCarol A. BlackJanet Bonaparte Andre' Boursse and Annis ArthurBill BradfordGary Braun April A. BrazierBarbara & John BreckDr. and Mrs. Patrick BreenWendy and William BrewerJoyce & Gene BriantWilliam and C. Diane BrosiusGene BurnettBrandon BurnettCampbell FamilyCarmel CannonButch, Marge and Chris CarlisleCedars-Sinai Medical Center Cekanor Family

Carolyn CheckBounmy ChhoukChildren's Hospital & Regional

Medical CenterChubb Federal Insurance Co. The City StreetsJim ClarkeClayton State UniversityClorox Company FoundationKatherine & David ClovisEllen Cobb Jodi Coleman and Greg CravenHarry and Sherry Comerchero ComputershareSean A. ConnollyLesly and Timothy ConnollyAnthony ConnorAmanda CooperBrenda CoopermanAlverin M. Cornell Foundation Judy & William CourtienNicole CraccoPaul CrispiThe Crossroads Church of ChristDagit FamilyMia Calla D'AngeloSusie DannerMary Beth and Mike DavisJames T. DavisPatricia A. DavisPatricia & James DavisSharon DavisJoan DaytonAlisa De SartJasmine DeidaElizabeth Delaney & Nancy Jo Dubis Dell Direct Giving CampaignAngela DiCristinaDiehl Family Foundation Tom and Sharon DikemanSandra Dino Debra and James DixonSharon DolanLois DolinajecDominion Resources Services IncJoan DonnellyGayle A. DownenMarina DrummerJohn Duerr

Betty Durbin TTEE Richard and Donna DuvickRobert R. EagleDiane & Robert EberleJulia E. EgglestonMadison EhlerTerri EisenbraunSyndi Joye EllisEnderlin FamilyMarie EngelErenea Moskovics FamilyMary Ellen EvansMitzi Evans Teddy FathDave and Esther FennimoreGregg FergusonAllison and Sandra Fields Carl Robert FinnellFirstgiving, Inc.Phyllis and Richard Fleckner Frances FloydElsie & William FosterD Max & Joyce FrancisIrene Frank Mary FrederickJeffrey and Eve Freidlander Theresa FrostAndy, Ember and Jadon FryRenee & Jeffrey FullStefan GagneHilary & J Patrick GaleyGarabedian FamilyPat GarginMargaret and Thomas GarvenKaren GemetteJared GerberJoe, Kathy and Frankie GiebSylvia & John GieseTeriann Giesseubel Patricia GilliganGivingExpress Program Antoinette and Guy Gizzi Olivia GlaubigerMichael Goldeberg Robert E. GoodnetterGeorge & Evelyn GoskoGraf FamilyKelly GraffinAndrea & Linwood Granger Jr.

Sylvia & William GreenJoshua GreenbaumJames GriffinMachelle & Jon GrimPaul Gross and Lori Poliski Anna GrossaTerry and Bill GroteBlaise GruchaczJennifer Grush-DaleRobert S Haeger DDS Duane HagerCharles HagermannHahlbeck FamilyRob and Amy HainesDolores Haines Robert L. HallMonique Hamilton DavisTed HannesWallace Harlib Doyle E. HarrisHatch Family Chocolates Skylar Hatcher Mary HawleyJayton Hay Carson HayesMyles HayesMatthew HaynesKathryn J. HeatonKathryn HeatonShana HeaveyBetty HelmickHenley FamilyCandance & Dale HernleyBarbara B. HighlandPhyllis & William HighlandHillestad FamilyRhoda HirokawaLeon HoffackerKyle HogeAlice & Joseph HollHolloway FamilyMargaret & Thomas HootonAmelia HoppeHouse That Kirby BuiltPat & Gard HuffJared HutyraIBM Employee Services CenterInclusion NetworkIrwin Family

Adele and Howard Israel Brooke Jackson Elaine & Bernard JacobsAriane Janz Rebecca & J Cecil JarvisLindsay B. JohansonMr. and Mrs. Barton JohansonJohns Hopkins UniversitySteven JohnsonCaleb Johnson Nicole Johnson Doris Johnson Donna JohnstonJune JonesPaul F. JonesNeal, Maria and Patrick JonesRobert JonesMary JurgensRonda & Barry KahnArthur Kahn Jared KaniaupioMrs. Pam Queal KarlosKathryn O. and Alan C. Greenberg

Center for Skeletal Dysplasias atthe Hospital for Special Surgery

John KatzbeckStephanie KaufmanKamran M. KavoussiRichard KazmerzakHannah A. KellerIva & Charles KellerShannon KellyAmanda KelsoKillpack FamilyKing FamilyRobert KirbyShelley Kirshenbaum Rachel KleimanElsie & Robert KlepperRoy Knipper Jr.Regina Kohlbecker Carol A. KonopasekPaul J. KretzerPaul KretzerRabbi Dahlia KronishMarvin and Barbara La Chant Jacob LaBrunaPeter and Jill LaceyLois Gerage Lamb

“The compilers have carefully reviewed the names that are listed. If you find an error, please accept our apologies and contact the National Office so that we may correct our records.”

D O N O R S

The Lampo Group, Inc. Bradley and Cole LanderNancy Landstein Shannon LedouxSandra A. LeesonMary Ellen LittleAngela Lombardo John LongClinton LongCynthia & Clara LucasTerry LuskDaniel Lux and Lux FamilyRiley LynchMaggie Machado Alyson MackDottie MacKayMadison Square GardeMr. and Mrs. Jerome MagdovitzJerome MagdovitzMarty and Angela Mahoney Patty MaloneyMarkbreiter FamilyKevin Martin and FamilyKara MartinDaniel MartinezRichard & Judy & Mark MastersRobert MastersSophie MastersPaula MatsonLain MatthewJennifer & Nelson MatthewsDelores and Terry Matthiessen Lisa Mavec and Maryann

Concannon Kieran MavrosDonna & Stephen MaxwellJohn and Nancy Mayeux Tammy & Michael Mc CulloughMatthew McCarthyMary McClurePatrick and Jill McCluskey Michele and Craig McDonaldThomas McDonnell John M. McGeeJoan McGonigalMcKay FamilyJames McKeeKevin J. McKennaMcKenzie FamilyKaren McLaughlin James T. McNealJane A. McNewWilliam T. McNewGerald MelfiMerck Company Foundation Tom Merryman Robert and Audrey Messinger

Alicia MillerKenneth MillerLeyna MillerMargaret & Duncan MillerPaul Miller Anna MitchellMarcus J. MoleaMarcus MoleaAnthony and Ruth Montedoro Moodys Foundation Fred MooreRyan MooreCatherine & Chris MorettiJohn Morganti Jason and Jessica MorgenthalMorningside Baseball Association Aaron Morris Anthony Moscato Motorola FoundationMackayla Murphy Jack Edwin MurrayCaroline MyersShari-Beth Nadell Mary Neese Kody NelsonHarriett NesmithJohn NeumannJon and Melinda NorthNatalie and Jeffrey North Northwest Plumbing Specialties Nicholas F. NovickiJared OederRobert O'Keefe & Lynn Ann CaseyJulie and Dick OkenfussDaniel and Ericka Okenfuss Betty Jane Okenfuss Gary OllerJames E. OlsonO'Neill FamilyCharles OpelsLorraine OwensDonald A. OwingsDarcy Painter Jose E. PalominoRichard and Catherine Papen William PearsonBob and Rosie PeasleyMargaret PellegriniKaren & Robert PeltzPennsylvania Dutch Chapter 22Mona PerryChance Peters,

Michelle and Andy BlancettPetruzzelli FamilySteven PhillipsRobert and Jeannine Picher Alan and Janet Pickard

Chad Piquet Mr. and Mrs. Ron PiroJordan PlawnerMiriam PlawnerS.L. Pooler Poor Charitable ContributionJennifer PoretPotts FamilyRoger and Stacie PouliotNorma PrattBonita Prengel and Wade

Rutledge Peter and Brigitte PrinceJoe and Mabel PutzAllison Queal and Chris WarrellQwest Foundation Random House, Inc. Pierce Tyler RardinPatreen RaybuckReckendorf FamilyFrank ReckendorfREI Daniel and Heather Reilly Cathy ReisfeltElizabeth and George Renggli Cara & Gibson Reynolds IIIMuriel RichardsonGeorge and Wendy RickerMary Lou & Joe RimskyRiser FamilyDonna & Charles Riser IIBecky and Joe RoachLynne RobertsDavid Roberts and Marlene

Feinstein-RobertsJoshua RobertsonE.L. Roe Roloff FamilyAlexander Roman Christopher RomanoEmma RoosHoward and Rosemary Rosfeld Nina and Robert RosinekSamual and Judith Ross George and Sue RossittoAlex Rudawski Rebecca SaloisGerald Sanborn Jessica Saunders Joelle SawischBen, Tim and Heather SaylorFrances ScarbroughDavid B. SchechterMartin SchiffenbauerSally SchuckmanSchulte FamilySchwab Charitable Fund

Scranton Area Foundation David A. SeskoMr. and Mrs. James W. Shell, Jr.Jessica ShellenbergerJames and Margaret ShieldsIlana Shina Frank R. Shomilak, Jr.Katherine ShrosbreeRobert and Kendra SiemersBud and Kathy SiltalaMatin and Madeline Silver

SJI, LLCMargot Skinner Rose & John SloanSusan & John SloanMarie SlotnickLinda SmeltzerHillary SmithStephanie SmithKimberly D. SmithDavid Smith FamilyCandice SmithTara SmithNancy Snyder Anthony Soares Nancy & David SoulsbyAdam SpectorMelanie & Michael SquiresSt. Margaret of York School

Celeste StaplesOwen Stephens and FamilyPatricia & Guy StewartHarriet StickneyMichael Stilen Susan & John StogranKia R. StormsLaura Zirpolo Stout & Therin Stout Valleria & Elwood TannerBeth Freeman TatmanJeffrey and Caroline Tatro Allan Teasley Joyce TegfeldtBrian and Jerry TempletonRyan ThibaultKevin, Tracey and Wyatt

ThompsonMarion T. ThornburgJean Louis Tissot Mary TonkinJanna TownsendMark and Priya TrombinoTrombino Family Tim TullyUhl FamilyPaul and Judith UmanskyUnited Way of Brevard

United Way of Treasure Valley Boise, Idaho

United Way of Tucson &Southern Arizona

Peter and Frieda ValuckasRichard Valuckas Linda Van BlarcomAngela and Robert Van EttenCamilla Grace Van NatterWilliam Vance Eliza VinerJean VogelBette Wallen Carrie & Stuart WatersThomas WatsonVictor & Roberta WatsonWebster FamilySusan & Elmer WeilSally Weinstein Joan O. Weiss, MSWJon and Sonia WelchJessica WeldKaitlyn Y. WellsWellstead FamilyJames West Jr.Western Chapter of LPAKidder WhiteJ. Alan and Lisa White Jeana Whiting Bob and Marcy WhittemoreDavid J. WilkenSteven and Andrea Wilkins Maxine WilliamsonMargie WillmotJanet & James WilsonMr. & Mrs HW WilsonRobert WilsonJames & Ann WilsonFrancisca WinstonDwayne and Sandy WisemanWoeste FamilyStephanie G. WolfWoodside Heights Homeowners

AssociationBenjamin WoolfKaren & Howard WorcesterCarolyn WysongDolores & William Yoke Jr.Jim and Melanie Zalnasky Zembsch FamilyJerry and Susan ZenoJose Zetino George Ziegler Caroline ZinkMatthew Zitsos

Historical photos courtesy Jim Kay, LPA Archives. Portraits courtesy Gary Parker, www.garyparker.com. Design by Rick Hernandez, Express Graphics. Printing by Print Results.

2006-07 BOARD LISTING

President Lois Gerage-LambVice President Jeff SimsVice President of Finance Craig Holloway

Vice President of Membership Rob HainesVice President of Programs Bill BradfordVice President of Public Relations Gary Arnold

STAFFJoanna Campbell Executive DirectorMaureen Malek Office and Database Manager

DISTRICT DIRECTORSCasey Hubelbank District 1Dan Dagit District 2Joe Zrinski District 2Keith Connolley District 3Ken Miller District 4Stephanie Webster District 5

Lydia Graber District 5April Brazier District 6Joy Wyler District 7Jack McKenzie District 8Robyn Watson District 8Anthony Connor District 9

Mary Carten District 10Randy Bradford District 11Joe Foos District 12Cricket Lynch District 13Richelle Thornberg District 14

COMMITTEE CHAIRSAdoption Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Colleen GioffredaAdvocacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Joseph StramondoANSI Delegate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Judith IrvingANSI Alternate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tricia MasonBereavement Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mary Ellen Little . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mark TrombinoBylaw and Policy Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ron Piro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Joy Campbell McKenzieCommunity Outreach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Barbara Spiegel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ethan CroughDwarf Artists Coalition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Amanda Cachia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Irene YuanEmployment Chair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Alan MuirFinance Chair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jon NorthHistorian/Archivist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jim KayInternational Liaison (English-speaking countries) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jennifer HubelbankInternational Liaison (Spanish-speaking countries) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mary CartenLPAOnline, Web Editors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Marcelle Sirkus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tina SeidenfeldLPA Today, Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jody YarboroughMedical Resource Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ericka OkenfussNational Conference Chair (2008) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Marge CarlisleNational Conference Review Committee Chair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ron PiroParent Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Stacie PouliotSeniors Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jim KayTeen Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jane McKenzieTSA (Transportation Security Administration)Disability Commission Delegate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bob Whittemore

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

The Mission of LPALPA is dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with dwarfism throughout their lives while celebrating with great pride LittlePeople’s contribution to social diversity. LPA strives to bring solutions and global awareness to the prominent issues affecting individuals ofshort stature and their families.

(In District voting years 2 District Directors will be listed.)