Alzheimer'S Disease and Related Disorders Assoc Inc Minnesota North Dakota Chapter

“A draft of form 990 is internally reviewed by the accountant. It is then reviewed by the finance committee before it is presented to the board of directors for approval.”

“Annually directors, staff, and volunteers complete a disclosure checklist.”

“At the end of the prior year, we had the chief executive officer prepare the goals for the coming year. These were reviewed by the compensation committee. At the end of the year we had the ceo complete a self assessment of results relative to the goals. A subgroup (review committee) of the compensation committee prepared the performance criteria to be used in the review. The performance evaluation forms were provided to all chapter board members and direct reports, were completed and returned directly to the compensation committee. The compensation committee compiled the quantitative results and summarized the qualitative comments. The board performance review results and ceo's goals and self assessment were reviewed by the compensation committee. Recommendations for key communication points and input into future goals were agreed upon. The compensation committee discussed compensation scenarios and came to a recommendation. The compensation committee discussed the performance review results and the compensation committee input with ceo. Ceo was provided the opportunity to comment on the results and was asked to draft the next year's goals/objectives. The summarized results and a proposed compensation action were then discussed with the full board. The compensation action was approved. Compensation action was communicated to ceo. Ceo prepared goals for the coming year.”

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“Our mission is to eliminate alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Our vision is a world without alzheimer's.”

“Our chapter provides individuals with dementia, their care partners, community members and health care professionals with education and support programs and services. In fiscal year 2016, we had 251,150 service contacts, which include Helpline calls, visits to the Care and Support webpages on our website, MedicAlert+Safe Return and online education programs. Early-Stage Engagement Programs - In FY2016, attendance at programs serving people in the early stage of the disease, such as Memory Club, Meetup and Mentor and the Living Well program, was 780. Information Referral - More than 9,400 calls were made to the 24/7 Helpline for information, support and resources. The Association website, which contains information about Alzheimer's and other dementias, received more than 74,000 web visits during the year ended June 30, 2016. Support groups 4,160 individuals attended support groups led by trained volunteer facilitators which provided assistance and encouragement to individuals and their care partners affected by dementia during the year ended June 30, 2016. Advocacy - Advancing Public Policy - Through representation at the Capitols in North Dakota, Minnesota and Washington DC, we worked to develop policies to influence how government approaches research investment, caregiver supports, and public awareness. Through grassroots advocacy efforts, we sent nearly 30 volunteer advocates to Washington DC to share their stories and advocate for increased research funding through the National Institutes for Health (NIH), as well as two bills - the Health Outcomes, Planning and Education for Alzheimers Act (HOPE Act) and the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA). Rally days, held in March in St. Paul and June in Bismarck, allowed more than 150 participants to meet with their state legislators to advance our state priorities. Research - Nationally, the Alzheimer's Association is committed to accelerating the global effort to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through a variety of initiatives, such as the Alzheimer's Association International Conference (AAIC), the Alzheimer's Association Research Roundtable, Alzheimer's & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer's Association, TrialMatch and the International Research Grants Program. Volunteers - The Alzheimer's Association's programs, services and events would not be possible without the commitment and generous support of its volunteers. During the year ended June 30, 2016, more than 1,100 people provided more than 15,200 hours of service towards the Association's mission.”