Our Chapter Territory
We serve 29 counties in Southwest Missouri. These counties are: Barry, Barton, Carter, Cedar, Christian, Dade, Dallas, Dent, Douglas, Green, Hickory, Howell, Jasper, Laclede, Lawrence, McDonald, Newton, Oregon, Ozark, Polk, Pulaski, Ripley, Shannon, Stone, Taney, Texas, Vernon, Webster, and Wright. Within these counties it is estimated there are more than 22,000 persons diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or a related disorder.
About us
The Alzheimer’s Association - Southwest Missouri Chapter
We are located in the Glen Isle Center at 1500 South Glenstone, Springfield, MO 65804
Our mission
The Alzheimer’s Association, Southwest Missouri Chapter’s 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 promotion of brain health. We are proud to offer programs and services to the 29 counties we serve in Southwest Missouri.
Our vision
A world without Alzheimer's disease.
Financial information
The Southwest Missouri Chapter is a tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) nonprofit, donor-supported organization. Programs and services are made possible through contributions from individuals, corporations and foundations. The chapter uses seventy-six percent of funds raised for programs, services and research efforts.
Annual report
Strategic plan
Providing and Enhancing Care and Support
- Increase the number and diversity of people the Chapter serves
- Continously improve the quality and consistency of our services and innovate in response to consumer need.
- Advocate for integrated systems of healthcare and support that are effective for people with Alzheimer's disease and their families (e.g., disease management strategies, practice guidelines, community/home-based care, hospice care, chronic care management)
- Develop and deliver evidence-based best practices on dementia care to consumers and providers.
- Increase and diversify the Association's funding for care, support and services.
- Investigate National strategies for certification of services and individuals.
Building Unity and Capacity
- Increase revenue from both philanthropic and non-philanthropic (e.g. grants, fee for service, business opportunities) sources
- Increase the annual revenue (overall and by each source)
- People--Diversity of staff and volunteers; programs and materials suitable to diverse communities. Increase the level of Board members, staff and volunteers to support chapter growth and achieve Chapter objectives.
Mobilizing Public Support
- Increase recognition of the Association's brand and public awareness of our messages
- Increase and broaden our advocacy for those affected by Alzheimer's disease with business, care providers, consumers, media, pharmaceutical companies, policy makers, and regulators
- Extend and amplify our voice through collaboration, partnerships, appropriate technologies, and consistent messaging.
- Expand our reach to engage under served populations and those not yet directly affected by Alzheimer's disease.
Advancing Research
- Participate on a national basis to increase federal funding from diverse sources, through advocacy and other efforts, to a minimum of 1.4 billion annually.
- Advocate for increased research dollars and projects in the state of Missouri
Board of directors – Southwest Missouri Chapter
Officers
Chairman: Lois M. Zerrer
Vice Chair: Karen Krittenbrink
Treasurer: Katie Aton-Jackson
Secretary: Vicki Karlovich
Board Members
Susan Sommer-Luarca
Betty Parnell
John Piatchek
Tom Short
Dr. Mary Newman
Gail Noggle
Rodney Quinn, MD
Monte Linn
Douglas Henry
Carrie Ann Richardson
Our history
The Southwest Missouri Chapter was incorporated in 1987 with a group of volunteers dedicated to reaching out to the needs of people in southwest Missouri trying to cope with Alzheimer's disease. Volunteers and part-time staff provided services to families. In 1998 a part-time Executive Director and a full-time office manager were hired. In January 1999 a full-time education coordinator was hired and finally in July 1999 a full-time Executive Director was hired.
Since then, the Association has expanded in fundraising and their ability to hire additional staff to deliver more programs and services for families coping with disease. The Chapter has a professional staff that includes a President/CEO, Program Director and four program staff, and a Development Director and one and a half staff members.
