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Plans are
underway for the 26th Annual BIAI Education Conference. The two day
conference will be held October 2 & 3,
2008 at the Ramada Indy. Jackie Pflug will be a keynote speaker–
look for more info to come.
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NOT-FOR-PROFIT OF
NOTE!
BIA of Indiana recognized by the Indiana Business Journal
September 11, 2006
Publication: Indianapolis Business Journal (IN)
Section: NOT-FOR-PROFIT OF NOTE!
Page: 36
Brain Injury Association of Indiana Inc.
49531 Valparaiso Court, Suite A Indianapolis, IN 46268 Phone:
356-7722/fax: 808-7770 Web site: www.biausa.org/Indiana Founded:
1981 Paid employees: two Highest-paid staff member: Lindsay A.
Pachciarz, executive director, $40,000 Top volunteers: J. Michael
Antrim, board chairman, involved 10 years; Deb Smith, past
president, involved 10 years
MISSION
Create a better future for people with brain
injuries and their families, by reducing the incidence and effects
of brain injury through public and professional education, advocacy,
and support, and by facilitating interagency commitment and
collaboration.
MANAGEMENT
Lindsay A. Pachciarz, executive director Laura C.
Trexler, grant program director
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
J. Michael Antrim, Rev. Jim Brown Don Schoolcraft
chairman Stephanie Combs Heather Shelton Rebecca Eberle, Robert
Fechtman Deb Smith vice chairwoman Jill Goss Lance Trexler Amy
Flint, secretary- Darcy Keith Micki Wilson treasurer Ed Lay John P.
Young Cheryl Arford Nancy Ritter Doug Beebe Margaret Sak
PROGRAMS
Education: Hosts an annual educational conference
for brain-injury survivors, their families/care givers and
professionals in related fields. Also offers regional conferences
throughout the state, and a special brain injury certification
program.
Support: Provides a statewide network of 15
support groups open to members and the general public. Publishes a
free annual directory of resources including providers, supportive
services and general information about brain injury. Also,
distributes a semi annual newsletter, maintains a reference library,
hosts an updated Web site, and maintains the Indiana Brain Injury
Family Toll-Free Helpline.
Awareness/Prevention: Advocates for prevention
through Brain Injury Awareness Month activities, attends local
health fairs, and educates the public about proper seat belt and
helmet use. Also advocates for public policy on behalf of Hoosiers
with brain injury, their families and the professionals who treat
them.
FUND-RAISERS
Annual Educational Conference raised $36,953 in
2005; this year's event is scheduled for Sept. 21-22 and will
feature a keynote address from Trisha Meili, also known as "The
Central Park Jogger."
FINANCIAL PROFILE
2005 income: $82,394 2006 projected income:
$97,100 2005 expenses: $74,541 2006 projected expenses: $95,400 2005
assets: $60,760 Fiscal year begins: Jan. 1
Information was provided by Brain Injury
Association of Indiana Inc. Profiled organizations must be based in
or serve the Indianapolis area, must have Internal Revenue Service
tax-exempt status, and must be willing to provide IBJ with detailed
financial information.
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Breaking News
Xytis Inc. Raises $24.5 Million in Series B
Financing; Proceeds to conduct Phase II/III clinical trials in
traumatic brain injury, Phase I/II in Schizophrenia, and to develop
novel Allosteric Modulators in well-validated Central Nervous System
targets.
Click here to read the full article.
