The Perinatal Foundation recognized the exemplary service of outgoing President, Carol Browning, MD, by hosting a reception in her honor on April 21, 2013, at the Country Springs Hotel in Pewaukee. The event, held during the WAPC Annual Statewide Conference, was a successful fundraiser, with nearly $5,000 in contributions.

The tribute was a huge success in terms of not only fundraising, but also great participation, food, entertainment, and camaraderie. Sixty-five people attended the event, many of whom took to the microphone with prepared and “off the cuff” presentations about the important influence Carol had and continues to have on their lives and on the long-term success of both the Perinatal Foundation and WAPC. Some highlights of the evening included a video message sent by Tania Riske, a previous Myrtle Bahm Leonard Memorial Scholarship recipient from UW-Eau Claire. In the video, Tania and her two children spoke with heartfelt sincerity about the importance of the scholarship in their lives. WAPC staff member, Eva Fassbinder Brummel, created a picture slide show set to music about Carol’s contributions to the Foundation and WAPC throughout the years.

At Carol’s request, the contributions generated by this event will be used to expand the Myrtle Bahm Leonard Memorial Scholarship. Over the past 19 years, the scholarships to the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (UW-EC), University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM), and Madison College (MATC) supported 47 college students and 64 young children. The scholarships underwrite the cost of childcare expenses for students pursuing careers in the health care field.

You can help make Carol’s vision of expanding the Myrtle Bahm Leonard

Memorial Scholarship a reality. The tribute event was merely a jump start to fund this

scholarship program. Make a donation today by visiting www.perinatalweb.org and clicking on the “Donate” button, or using the enclosed donation envelope.

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In This Newsletter

Tribute for Carol Browning, MD, Raises Funds for Foundation ......................1

Board of Directors’ Meeting Highlights .......2

Perinatal Foundation Board of Directors .....2

Reflections From the President ..................3

New Board Member Spotlight – Fredrik Broekhuizen, MD ............................4

New Board Member Spotlight – Jennifer Hennessy, JD, MBA .......................5

Thank You to Madeline Ebert .....................5

Contributors .......................................... 6-7

Three Committees Pool Talent for Major Event ...............................................8

2013 Thomas A. Leonard, MD, Memorial Lecture .......................................8

2013 Silent Auction & Raffle ......................9

Myrtle Bahm Leonard Memorial Scholarship Fund— Back to School Kick-Off ...............10

A Tribute to Chester Barton “Bart” Martin, Jr., MD. ......10

Foundation Supports the 2013 Regional Forum Series ............................................11

How You Can Support the Perinatal Foundation ..............................................11

Vision and Mission ...................................12

Perinatal Foundationdevoted to the birth of healthy families

TRIBUTE FOR CAROL BROWNING, MD, RAISES FUNDS FOR FOUNDATION

Carol Browning, MD, (R) with Nancy Maynard (L)

Among the special guests in attendance were Carol’s very good friends, (L to R): Patrick Brown, David Kohler, and their children, (L to R): Derek, Isabella, and Karissa. Carol helped care for the triplets since their birth.

Many came to honor Carol, including (L to R): Norma

Lang, Laurie Glass, Mary Jo Baisch, and Magda Peck.

Former WAPC and Perinatal

Foundation Executive Director, Dan

Bier, spoke about Carol’s legacy.

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PERINATAL FOUNDATION B O A R D O F D I R E C T O R S

E x E c u t i v E c o m m i t t E EChris Van Mullem, MS, RNC PresidentClinical Nurse SpecialistAurora Sinai Medical CenterMilwaukee, WI

Charlene Galston, RNC, BSN, ME-PD, IBCLCvice PresidentStaff Nurse-Obstetrics & Outreach Perinatal EducatorBlack River Memorial HospitalBlack River Falls, WI

Ann Ebert, PharmDSecretary WAPC RepresentativePerinatal Clinical Pharmacy SpecialistMeriter HospitalMadison, WIJean Willard, CPA treasurerReilly, Penner and Benton LLP Madison, WI

Russell S. Kirby, PhD, MS, FACENominating committee chairProfessor and Marrell Endowed ChairDepartment of Community and Family Health, University of South Florida, College of Public HealthTampa, FL

Paul J. Neary, MDWAPc RepresentativeClinical Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics UW School of Medicine and Public Health Madison, WI

D i R E c t o R SFredrik Broekhuizen, MDProfessor in the Department of Obstetrics and GynecologyMedical College of WisconsinMilwaukee, WI

Carol Browning, MDNeonatologist (retired)Davis, CATheresa M. Elliott, BSGovernment Relations Manager Sentry Insurance Madison, WIJon D. Goldstein, BS, MS, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU®, APMASM Private Wealth AdvisorGoldstein & AssociatesMadison, WI Jennifer J. Hennessy, JD, MBA AttorneyQuarles & Brady, LLPMadison, WIAmanda Leipold, JDHealth Reform ConsultantSafe Bridge SolutionsMadison, WIPhillip Nielsen, MSWWAPC RepresentativePerinatal/Pediatric Social WorkerMayo Clinic Health SystemLaCrosse, WI

BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING HIGHLIGHTS

The Perinatal Foundation Board met on April 4, 2013. It had a lengthy agenda and made a number of important decisions.

The Board:

l Received the Independent Auditors’ Report, which included an unmodified opinion, the highest opinion that can be issued

l Approved 6.5% allocation of the 12Q average to the 2014 budgetl Approved the revised Investment Policy Statement and appendices (strategic asset allocation and specific

investment goals and asset allocation guidelines) l Discussed the details of the fundraiser and tribute to Carol Browning, retiring Perinatal Foundation president,

as well as the 2013 Raffle and Silent Auction, including the Villa in Tuscanyl Approved the position description for Treasurerl Confirmed Jon Goldstein as Finance Committee Chairl Confirmed Phillip Nielsen as Program Committee Chairl Approved the following officers

n Chris Van Mullem, Presidentn Charlene Galston, Vice Presidentn Ann Ebert, Secretaryn Jean Willard, Treasurern Russell Kirby, Nominating Committee chair

l Elected both Jennifer Hennessy, JD, MBA, and Fredrik Broekhuizen, MD, as members of the Boardl Appointed the following members to the Nominating Committee: Russell Kirby (chair), Ann Ebert, Theresa

Elliott, and Amanda Leipold

The next meeting of the Board will be on Tuesday, November 19, 2013, 4:00-8:00 p.m., at the Perinatal Foundation offices.

Dear Friends,

Much has been happening at the Perinatal Foundation since we last reported to you. We changed to a new investment manager and custodian of the Foundation funds. With the guidance of the Finance Committee, we finalized an investment policy statement outlining our investment objectives, targets, roles, and responsibilities, as well as monitoring and controls for our investments.

Our major sources of funding continue to be the Silent Auction and Raffle that are held in conjunction with the Wisconsin Association for Perinatal Care (WAPC) Annual Statewide Conference and direct appeals through the newsletters, the Annual Report, as well as the year-end electronic YouTube appeal.

The 2013 WAPC conference was held in Waukesha on April 21-23. Carol Browning, our immediate past-president, was honored at a reception acknowledging her four decades of service to the Perinatal Foundation and WAPC. The event was also a fundraiser for the Myrtle Bahm Leonard Memorial Scholarship Fund, a special interest of Dr. Browning’s. The Scholarship Fund underwrites childcare expenses for students in a health-related field at three Wisconsin colleges-University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, and Madison College. Future directions for the scholarship include expanding to a fourth school.

Debra Selip, MD, the 2013 Thomas A. Leonard, MD, Memorial lecturer, presented “The Late Preterm and Early Term Brain: Physiology, Pathology and Outcomes”. The presentation was preceded by a moving video produced by Eva Fassbinder Brummel describing our history, programs, and accomplishments to familiarize the audience with the Foundation and the reciprocal relationship between the Foundation and WAPC.

The 2013 Silent Auction was a tremendous success raising $10,425. Many thanks to Leone Hinzman and Amanda Leipold for the donation of a one-week stay in a villa in Tuscany. The 2013 Raffle, initiated five years ago, was also a success with over $3,300 raised. The income from the Silent Auction and Raffle were the highest reported since inception of these fundraisers. (See related story on page 9.)

The Resource Development Committee recently met under the direction of Amanda Leipold. (See related story on page 8.)

Web site development continues through 2013, with grant funding from the Foundation. The new Web site, which serves both the Perinatal Foundation and WAPC, will focus on learning with access to on-line education 24/7. Foundation grants for WAPC Webinars provide national exposure for both organizations. For example, WAPC hosted the Webinar, “Assessment of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome: Tools for Newborn Nursery Staff” on July 24. Over 100 learners from 11 states participated.

Looking ahead-Other opportunities to support the work of the Perinatal Foundation2013 - year-end appeal2014 - 20th anniversary of the Myrtle Bahm Leonard Memorial Scholarship2014 - WAPC Annual Meeting, April 27-29.

Again, dear friends, the success of the Foundation is not possible without you. The funding generated from your support of the Silent Auction, Raffle, Myrtle Bahm Leonard Memorial Scholarship Fund, and other appeals, supports the work of the Foundation and healthier mothers, babies, and families.

With deep appreciation,

Chris Van Mullem, MS, RNC

President, Perinatal Foundation

REFLECTIONS FROM THE PRESIDENT Chris Van Mullem, MS, RNC

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Dr. Fredrik Broekhuizen (a.k.a. “Frits”) is no stranger to the Perinatal Foundation or to WAPC. He has a long history as a supporter of the Foundation and its mission to improve the health of mothers and babies in Wisconsin and served as WAPC President from 1988-89. In April 2013, the Perinatal Foundation welcomed Dr. Broekhuizen to the Board of Directors.

Considered by many to be one of the foremost leaders in the field of maternal-fetal medicine, Dr. Broekhuizen is a practicing academic obstetrician at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, where he cares for high-risk patients with many medical complications. He attended medical school in the Netherlands and did his obstetrics and gynecology training at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Dr. Broekhuizen is a passionate public health advocate, with a great interest in cervical cancer prevention and family planning. He also works on issues such as, preventing preterm birth, preventing maternal mortality, and addressing the gaps in perinatal outcomes caused by socio-economic disadvantage. Frits works on these issues throughout the world, having practiced in 35 countries. He just returned from a trip to Ethiopia where he was working on cervical cancer prevention.

One could say that Frits has “done it all.” However, one of the few things he has not yet done is serve a term as a member of the Perinatal Foundation Board of Directors. During his term, Frits would like to help the Foundation increase its fundraising efforts and do more public advocacy. We are honored to have him as a director and look forward to his service!

NEW BOARD MEMBER SPOTLIGHT – FREDRIK BROEKHUIZEN, MD

Fredrik Broekhuizen, MD

Jennifer Hennessy, JD, MBA, is a health care attorney with Quarles & Brady, LLP, in Madison. Jennifer is an Iowa native, earning her undergraduate, law, and Masters of Business Administration degrees from the University of Iowa. Jennifer works with former director, Sarah Coyne, JD, who introduced Jennifer to the Foundation and its work.

When Jennifer learned of an opening on the Perinatal Foundation Board, she jumped at the opportunity. Jennifer is passionate about women’s health issues, with a specific interest in postpartum depression education, making Foundation Board service a perfect fit. As an aunt to 13 nieces and nephews, Jennifer knows the vital role that educational resources and a community support system play in both the physical and mental well-being of women in the perinatal period.

During her term, Jennifer anticipates being involved in perinatal mental health issues, as well as, public awareness of the Foundation’s work. We are honored to have Jennifer as a member of the Board. Welcome, Jennifer!

NEW BOARD MEMBER SPOTLIGHT – FREDRIK BROEKHUIZEN, MD NEW BOARD MEMBER SPOTLIGHT – JENNIFER HENNESSY, JD, MBA

Jennifer Hennessy, JD, MBA

Thank you, Madeline, for your community spirit and donation of time to the Perinatal Foundation! On June 6, Madeline Ebert, daughter of director Ann Ebert, got her summer vacation off to a grand start by donating over five hours of her time to the Perinatal Foundation. The Foundation had a number of printed materials about prenatal and postpartum depression that needed updating with the Foundation’s new contact information. Madeline pasted over 500 labels to three different sets of materials.

THANK YOU TO MADELINE EBERT

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SUSTAINER LEVEL: + $2,499Carol Browning, MD

Myrtle Bahm Leonard Memorial Scholarship FundPARTNER LEVEL: $1,000 - $2,499Susan Davidson, MDJoanne Selkurt & Brad Martin Quarles & Brady, LLP & Sarah E. Coyne, JD

Myrtle Bahm Leonard Memorial Scholarship FundWAPC Fox Valley Region

Myrtle Bahm Leonard Memorial Scholarship FundPROVIDER LEVEL: $500 - $999Ann E. Conway, MS, MPA, RN Chris Van Mullem, MS, RNC SUPPORTER LEVEL: $250 - $499Janine Bamberger, MS, RD, CD Myrtle Bahm Leonard Memorial Scholarship Fund In celebration of John P. Grausz’s 80 years of life In memory of Michael Guy Johnson and in honor

of the birth of Carter JohnsonDr. Dennis & Anne Costakos Myrtle Bahm Leonard Memorial Scholarship Fund In honor of Chloe E. Costakos, a junior at the

University of Wisconsin-MadisonCharlene Galston, RNC-OB, BSN, ME-PD, IBCLC Myrtle Bahm Leonard Memorial Scholarship Fund In honor of Ann Conway’s father, Don Rueckl In honor of Marcia HagenDr. Daniel & Jeanie Gilman In memory of Phillip R. Hamilton, MD Margaret Malnory, MSN, RN In memory of Phillip R. Hamilton, MDStephen Ragatz, MDChandra R. Shivpuri, MD Myrtle Bahm Leonard Memorial Scholarship FundChris Van Mullem, MS, RNC Myrtle Bahm Leonard Memorial Scholarship FundJean Willard, CPA Myrtle Bahm Leonard Memorial Scholarship FundWAPC Western Region In honor of Ann Conway’s father, Don RuecklADVOCATE LEVEL: $100 - $249Fredrik F. Broekhuizen, MD Myrtle Bahm Leonard Memorial Scholarship Fund Julian E. De Lia, MD, FACOG, FACS In honor of maternal fetal medicine colleagues at

Froedtert and Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare-St. Joseph

Joel & Geri Diemer, RN, PhD In honor of their daughters and grandchildren

Continental Gynecologic Society In memory of Dr. Chester Barton Martin

John Grausz, MDFrank Greer, MD Dr. Kevin Halbert & Charlene Halbert Myrtle Bahm Leonard Memorial Scholarship Fund Charles Hammond, MD Lisa Hanson, PhD, CNM, FACNM Nanette Herrmann In honor of her daughter, Stephanie, at the

University of ArizonaJames Hynan In honor of Michael T. Hynan, PhDMichael Hynan, PhD & Lauren Leslie-Hynan In memory of Ann Penrod, William Freeman, Ken

Czisny, Sarah Adesso, Tommy Tompkins, Cathy Cowan, Barbara & Ralph Daniels, Dorothy & James McLaughlin, Marsha Leslie Jones, Peg & Wally Mudge, James F. Hynan & Rosemary K. Hynan, Ken & Mildred Lund, Patty Crain, Gordon & Ann Rindt, Andrea Leslie, Frank Collins, Norman Braaksma, Ann Walther, and Max & Marie Weiss

Renata Laxova, PhD Myrtle Bahm Leonard Memorial Scholarship FundDr. C.B. & Barbara MartinNancy Maynard Mary Jo Neustifter, DO Phillip Nielsen, MSW In honor of Dennis Costakos, MD, recipient of the

2013 Callon Leonard AwardDr. Ronald & Wilma Olson Myrtle Bahm Leonard Memorial Scholarship FundWalter & Karen Pridham, RN, PhD Myrtle Bahm Leonard Memorial Scholarship FundReilly, Penner & Benton, LLPDanae Steele, MD Geoffrey Swain, MD In honor of Jill Paradowski & Liz ZelazekLaurie B. Tellier, RN, MSN Myrtle Bahm Leonard Memorial Scholarship Fund In honor of Lillian, Judith, and James TellierJoseph Wilczynski, MDMardelle Wuerger, RN, MS Myrtle Bahm Leonard Memorial Scholarship FundFRIEND LEVEL: $1 - $99Jennifer Ahlers, RNBonnie Allbaugh, RN, MS Teri Andacht-Genal, RN, BSN, IBCLC Dr. Olivia Andreacchi Myrtle Bahm Leonard Memorial Scholarship Fund Rozanne Armstrong, RNC

Thank You for Your Support!C O N T R I B U T O R S

The Perinatal Foundation recognizes

with gratitude contributions received from July 31, 2012,

to July 31, 2013. Many thanks to

all donors for their support

of our mission to improve the

health of women, babies, and

families.

Please note that every effort is made to provide an accurate report of donor names. If you have a question or correction, please contact Foundation staff at 608-285-5858 or at foundation@perinatalweb.org.

Richard A. Aronson, MD, MPH In memory of Ann HaneyMary Jo Baisch, RN, PhD Myrtle Bahm Leonard Memorial Scholarship Fund Diane L. Bindl, RN, CNM, APNP In memory of Nancy HorleanMary Lou Bjorge, RNMichele Burns, BSN, RN Cheryl L. Canode, BSN, RNC-NIC Myrtle Bahm Leonard Memorial Scholarship Fund In memory of Patricia Weber, RNCarol Capelle Mills, RNLynn Dahlen, BSN, RNC-NIC Myrtle Bahm Leonard Memorial Scholarship FundRobert Dinndorf Myrtle Bahm Leonard Memorial Scholarship Fund In honor of Paula DinndorfAnn Ebert, PharmD Myrtle Bahm Leonard Memorial Scholarship FundChonna Enriquez Jay & Nancy Everson Myrtle Bahm Leonard Memorial Scholarship Fund In honor of Alana Everson, a PharmD studentEva Fassbinder Brummel, MPH Julie Gale, RNC Laurie Glass, PhD Myrtle Bahm Leonard Memorial Scholarship FundDebra Gleisberg, BSN, RNC-NIC, LCCE Dennis & Mary Jo Hafeman Marcia Hagen, FNP-BC Myrtle Bahm Leonard Memorial Scholarship FundBrian Hotujec, MDCatherine Hubbard, RN, MS, CNP Cindi Jungwirth, RNC-OB, C-EFM, MSNLynn Kryfke, RN, MSN Myrtle Bahm Leonard Memorial Scholarship FundMarsha Lindh, RN, BSN Sue Larson, RNC, BSN Lisa Lokken, MSN, RNC-OB, C-EFM, CNS-BC Myrtle Bahm Leonard Memorial Scholarship FundCarrie Lord, RNLaurie Lund, MS, RNC Myrtle Bahm Leonard Memorial Scholarship FundMichele Meier, MEd Myrtle Bahm Leonard Memorial Scholarship FundRosemary Monaco, RNC, MNKyle Mounts, MD, MPH Beatrice A. Musolf, RNRaja Nandyal, MD In honor of Dr. Dennis Costakos In support of the Thomas A. Leonard, MD, Memorial Lecture

Paul Neary, MD Myrtle Bahm Leonard Memorial Scholarship FundCaroline Ognenoff, RN, BSN Myrtle Bahm Leonard Memorial Scholarship FundMaureen A. O’Reilly, NNP Marilyn Ottum Myrtle Bahm Leonard Memorial Scholarship FundJill Paradowski, RN, MS Myrtle Bahm Leonard Memorial Scholarship FundGail Peckman, MS, RN Myrtle Bahm Leonard Memorial Scholarship FundSamantha J. Perry, MPH, CHES In memory of all babies of Racine CountyTania Riske Myrtle Bahm Leonard Memorial Scholarship Fund Jeanne Rosendale, MS, BSN, RNC, C-EFM Myrtle Bahm Leonard Memorial Scholarship FundDebra Schmidt, RN, BSNWalter Schwartz, MD Myrtle Bahm Leonard Memorial Scholarship FundDinah Scott, RN, IBCLCJanet Simdon, RNC Myrtle Bahm Leonard Memorial Scholarship FundDanielle Smith, MSN, RN Roberta Sonnentag, BSN, MSOLQ, CNMLJane Taufner, RN Myrtle Bahm Leonard Memorial Scholarship FundMary M. Thomas, RN Jacquelynn Tillett, CNM, ND, FACNM In honor of the 25th Anniversary of the Midwifery & Wellness

Center at Aurora SinaiMarilyn Vandeberg, RN Myrtle Bahm Leonard Memorial Scholarship FundCheryl Walters, RN Myrtle Bahm Leonard Memorial Scholarship FundMarianne Weiss, DNSc, RN Myrtle Bahm Leonard Memorial Scholarship FundBarbara Wienholtz Myrtle Bahm Leonard Memorial Scholarship FundJean Willard, CPA Myrtle Bahm Leonard Memorial Scholarship FundNancy Wojciehowski, MS, RN Myrtle Bahm Leonard Memorial Scholarship FundEllen L. Williamson, RN Myrtle Bahm Leonard Memorial Scholarship FundDebra Wolff, RN, BSN In memory of Maggie Groezinger

Thank You for Your Support!

Please note that every effort is made to provide an accurate report of donor names. If you have a question or correction, please contact Foundation staff at 608-285-5858 or at foundation@perinatalweb.org.

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THREE COMMITTEES POOL TALENT FOR MAJOR EVENT

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The Foundation’s Resource Development, Finance, and Program Committees are collaborating to plan a major fundraising event in 2014. Watch your mail and email for details about the event as it develops.

Under the leadership of Chairperson Amanda Leipold, Esq., the Resource Development Committee met on July 11. Additional members of the committee are Jennifer Hennessy, Frits Broekhuizen, and Jon Goldstein. (See related stories for introductions to the new directors, Jennifer Hennessy and Frits Broekhuizen on pages 4 and 5.) Chris Van Mullem, Perinatal Foundation president, also participated in the meeting.

The charge of the Resource Development Committee is to increase the Foundation’s assets through contributed resources. The July meeting agenda was ambitious—get to know one another by sharing an example of a previous fundraising experience, set short and long-term goals, brainstorm possible fundraising initiatives, and move forward with a plan.

After an energetic two-and-a-half hours, the committee agreed to focus on an event in 2014. It will involve food, fun, and a focus on the work of the Foundation. The committee’s analysis is that the Foundation is in a strong position because of its resources—a large network of donors connected by strong relationships with a common cause of healthy mothers, babies, and families.

The Finance Committee, under the leadership of Chairperson, Jon Goldstein, met on July 18. The Committee reviewed finances and discussed the fundraiser, concluding that the time was right to reach out to a broad audience of those concerned about the health of women and babies, in particular, well-established professionals and young professionals beginning their careers.

Finally, on July 31, under the leadership of Chairperson Phillip Nielsen, MSW, the Program Committee met. The Committee has the responsibility to establish and implement a program to meet the Foundation’s mission, providing broad impact and visibility for the Foundation. The Committee considered a number of speakers who would have broad appeal to a diverse audience and set priorities. Staff is contacting possible speakers.

A few weeks matter…big time. That was the conclusion Debra Selip, MD, left with a captivated audience attending the Thomas A. Leonard, MD, Memorial Lecture at the 2013 WAPC Annual Statewide Conference in Waukesha on April 23, 2013. In her presentation, “The Late Preterm and Early Term Brain: Physiology, Pathology, and Outcomes,” Dr. Selip noted that preterm birth, even as late as 35 to 36 6/7 weeks, disrupts

normal brain development and connectivity within and between brain regions that are important for movement, sensation, hearing, vision, and language.

Brain development occurs throughout pregnancy. Premature birth, the circumstances surrounding birth, and the postnatal course for the infant have the potential to

interrupt normal brain development and result in deficits in intelligence and executive function, as well as impairments in attention, language, and academic achievement. The bottom line is that the best place for an infant’s brain to develop is in utero.

Dr. Selip is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Section of Neonatology, and the Pediatric Medical Director in the Fetal and Neonatal Medicine Center, Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. She has done research on injury to the preterm brain.

The Perinatal Foundation established the Thomas A. Leonard, MD, Memorial Lecture in 1989 following Dr. Leonard’s death as a memorial to him and his contributions to the Perinatal Foundation and WAPC. The WAPC Annual Statewide Conference Planning Committee selects speakers and topics that are a fitting memorial to Dr. Leonard.

2013 THOMAS A. LEONARD, MD, MEMORIAL LECTURE

PERINATAL FOUNDATION PRESENCE AT THE 2013 WAPC ANNUAL STATEWIDE CONFERENCE

Debra Selip, MD.

THREE COMMITTEES POOL TALENT FOR MAJOR EVENT

Perinatal Foundation Raises over $13,500 at 2013 WAPC Annual Statewide Conference

The 14th Annual Silent Auction and the 5th Annual Raffle were resounding successes. Bidders at the auction contributed nearly $10,500 to the Perinatal Foundation while taking home a fantastic selection of items.

The Raffle raised $3,300 for the Perinatal Foundation. The raffle prizes were an Apple iPod Touch 4th Gen (16GB), a Google Nexus 7 Tablet (16GB), and a $200 Visa Gift Card. The Raffle drawing was held on April 23, 2013.

Thank you to all who made these events historic. Watch for information about how you can help break fundraising records at the 2014 Silent Auction and Raffle.

2013 THOMAS A. LEONARD, MD, MEMORIAL LECTURE

2013 SILENT AUCTION & RAFFLE

One Week in Tuscany…

This year’s Silent Auction featured the unique opportunity to bid on one-week accommodations for four people in one of five Casas in Manciano, Italy. Manciano, an ancient hill town in the Tuscany region, is known for its Sienese-styled fortress. At the end of the auction, Amy Falkenberg, MD, a family practitioner from Memorial Health Center in Medford, was able to start making plans for a dream vacation in Italy!

The item was donated by Leone Hinzman and is available only through charity events. Special thanks go to Foundation director, Amanda Leipold, who provided information about the opportunity to the Auction planners.

Foundation director, Amanda Leipold.

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PERINATAL FOUNDATION PRESENCE AT THE 2013 WAPC ANNUAL STATEWIDE CONFERENCE

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MYRTLE BAHM LEONARD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND— BACK TO SCHOOL KICK-OFF

Please help deserving students by making a special “back to school” donation to the Myrtle Bahm Leonard Memorial Scholarship Fund. Use the donor envelope in this newsletter, and mark a big “X” next to the Memorial Fund. This year, it is more important than ever to consider donating to this fund, as the Foundation plans to expand this scholarship program. To make your donation even more special, tell us how you would like to honor a special student in your life—a child, grandchild, other relative, friend, or colleague. We will acknowledge your donation in the next newsletter and will send the person you designated a special acknowledgement on your behalf. We all know students who need our love and support as a new school year begins!

A TRIBUTE TO CHESTER BARTON “BART” MARTIN, JR., MD

Dr. Martin died on May 26, 2013. He was Professor Emeritus of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Dr. Martin was a national and international expert in fetal physiology. During his career, he combined medical practice, teaching in obstetrics and gynecology, and fetal physiology research. His obituary noted that he enjoyed memberships in many professional organizations, including the Wisconsin Association for Perinatal Care.

Dr. Martin and his wife, Barbara, are long-time supporters of the Perinatal Foundation. In his honor, the Continental Gynecological Society, another organization to which he belonged, made a contribution to the Perinatal Foundation in his memory.

There is the belief in fundraising circles that giving occurs in the context of a relationship formed around a mutual interest. We at the Perinatal Foundation feel gratitude for our relationship with Dr. Martin and for his contributions to perinatal health, for his commitment to both WAPC and the Perinatal Foundation, and to Mrs. Martin for suggesting that his colleagues from the Continental Gynecological Society make a contribution to the Perinatal Foundation in his memory.

Chester Barton “Bart” Martin, Jr., MD

H O W Y O U C A N S U P P O R T T H E P E R I N A T A L F O U N D A T I O NHere are a few ways you can contribute to the Perinatal Foundation:

• Donate online: www.perinatalweb.org• Make an annual gift by check or credit card: This can be completed online or by phone or

mail. (See enclosed envelope.)• Honor a loved one with a commemorative gift: This is a great way to honor a friend, colleague,

or agency that went the extra mile for your family or patient.• Designate a gift to a special fund: You can designate your gift to the Myrtle Bahm Leonard Memorial

Scholarship Fund or the Thomas A. Leonard, MD, Memorial Lecture Fund.• Donate securities: Donations of stocks, bonds, or shares in mutual funds benefit both the Foundation programs

and the donor, as donors can receive immediate tax deductions and avoid capital gains taxes.• Plan ahead with an estate or other major gift: You can make a bequest or deferred gift a part

of your estate planning. • Join the Perinatal Society: The society honors individuals who have made a commitment of support to the

Foundation through a planned or “deferred” gift. All donations are tax-deductible. The full amount of a gift is a charitable contribution to a 501(c)(3) organization. Contact Foundation staff with questions about donating securities, estate planning, and Perinatal Society membership (phone: 608-285-5858 or email: foundation@perinatalweb.org).

MYRTLE BAHM LEONARD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND— BACK TO SCHOOL KICK-OFF

FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THE 2013 REGIONAL FORUM SERIES

The Perinatal Foundation will again partner with WAPC this fall to provide the Regional Forum Series, an educational event held annually in each of the seven perinatal regions across the State. This year’s topic is, “Perinatal Weight Management: Opportunities for a Lifetime.” The Forums will examine weight gain and weight retention in the perinatal period and associated maternal and neonatal risks, as well as support strategies to help women manage their weight. The Foundation’s support of this educational series demonstrates a commitment to programs that have potential to improve perinatal outcomes. To learn more about the Regional Forum Series, exact dates, locations, and registration information, visit www.perinatalweb.org.

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O U R V I S I O N is to be the leading philanthropic organization promoting excellence in perinatal health care of women, babies, and families.

O U R M I S S I O N :

• Secure new resources and provide stewardship of the endowment fund.

• Conduct needs assessments, evaluate opportunities to make contributions to better perinatal health outcomes, and fund selected needs.

• Partner with the Wisconsin Association for Perinatal Care and other organizations who share our goal of improving perinatal health.

• Support dissemination of successful programmatic and educational models to advance perinatal health in the global community.

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