 | The Hands Behind Branch Out!®Just as it takes a community to raise a child, it takes a large crew of enthusiastic and loving people to make a dream take shape. The following are the hearts and hands behind Branch Out! |
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My Grandma Whose lap always made me feel safe, and whose love is the foundation of Branch Out! |
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Sue Hayes, Ph.D. Western Washington University Professor of School Counseling, mentor, supporter, advisor, and researcher. |
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Jeff Kraus Bellingham, WA. Supplier of Cultivating Connections T-Shirts.
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Sarah Benn Benn Design, Bellingham, WA. Web site design and production. www.benndesign.com |
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Beth Stickley, M.Ed. Friend, coach, sounding board, co-facilitator, consultant, drummer. |
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Ernie Milbrandt Retired IBM Executive, expertise, step-dad, investor, ear, support. Phyllis Foote-Milbrandt, RN, MA Licensed Psychologist, mom, friend, ear, supporter, landing place. |
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Tim Morris Brother-in-law, engineer, entrepreneur, and production expertise. |
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Tobe Nephew, game tester, and entertainer. |
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Esti Niece, future game tester, entertainer. |
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Mary Foote-Morris, MBA Sister, friend, marketing advice, Business-101 teacher. Marty Foote, MBA Brother, friend, encourager, marketing advice, and sounding board. Heather Bear-Foote, MBA Sister-in-law, production advice, moral support. |
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Martha Dearstyne, M.Ed. Friend, colleague, sounding board, co-facilitator, and provider of constant support and encouragement. |
Arleen Lewis, Ph.D.
Professor, mentor, friend, and supporter.
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Ilona Westwood, M.S. Friend, proof reader, mentor, encourager, and family. |
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Doug Vaupel, M.D. Expertise in the field of psychiatry, friend, mentor, family. |
Carol Ellis, M.Ed.
Expertise in the field of school Counseling, friendship, and encouragement.
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Phil Soundings of the Planet, Bellingham, WA. Producer of Branch Out!® video and music recording. www.soundings.com |
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MJ DeLaHunt MS, CPA DeLaHunt Consulting, Bellingham, WA. Financial management assistance and education on business software. |
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Mary Rossi, MA Anthropologist, friend, proofreader, mentor, encourager, and family. |
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Esther and Ted Eppard Grandparents and inspiration behind Branch Out! |
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Cathy Clarity International, Deming, WA. Entrepreneurial coaching and visioning. www.getclarity.com
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Jason Rinne Graphic design of brochure, Branch Out!® t-shirts, curriculum, and game cards; educator on publishing and design software programs. |
Linda
Career Kids.
www.careerkids.com
Gulam
Copy Source, Bellingham, WA.
Printer of Branch Out!® Game Cards and Curricula.
www.copysource.com
Aptex
Seattle WA.
Fabric Supplier.
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Nola and Mike Ties That Bind Sewing Co., Ferndale, WA. Sewer for Branch Out!® games. |
Patricia
Mentor, friend, compass, and inspiration.
Eddie
ADART, Los Angeles, CA.
Screen printing for Branch Out!® playing board.
www.adartco.com
Dale
Lynden Tribute Print & Publishing Co., Lynden, WA.
Printing of Cultivating Connections letterhead, envelopes, and business cards.
www.lyndentrib.com
John
Think-a-Tron Media Labs, Bellingham, WA.
Producer of Branch Out!® facilitators video.
www.thinkatron.com
Kate and Autumn
Dulce Design, Seattle, WA.
Cultivating Connections logo design.
www.dulcedesign.com
Carol
Watership Trading Company, Bellingham, WA.
Die cut the leaves for Branch Out!® games.
www.watership.com
Sunshine Printing
Bellingham, WA.
Printing Branch Out!® brochures.
Dan
Rice Insurance, Bellingham, WA.
Product Insurance
www.riceinsurance.com
Robert
Varner Sytsma & Herndon, Bellingham, WA.
Providing assistance with tax and strategic planning.
www.vsacpa.com
Simon
Brownlie & Evans, Bellingham, WA.
Business legal advisement.
www.brownlieevans.com
Gene
Phoenix Management Associates, Bellingham, WA.
Provides web site hosting service.
www.sybor.com
Rebecca
Community Capital and Development, Seattle, WA.
Business development assistance.
www.seattleccd.com
Don
Down Home Washington Loan Program, Everett, WA.
Business development assistance.
www.downhomewa.com
Todd Hathaway, J.D
Patent and trademark attorney.
Michelle Cummings
Training Wheels, Lafayette, CO.
Distribution of Branch Out!®
www.training-wheels.com
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Chris Cavert Fun Doing, Plano, TX. Distribution of Branch Out!® www.fundoing.com Susana Acosta Spanish Translation of Branch Out!® |
Betsy Wilson
Let's Face It, Bellingham, WA.
Networking, support, and encouragement.
www.faceit.org
William B. Howard, Jr.
Howard Actuarial Services.
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Hands behind Branch Out! video music Jessica, Kim, Beth, Molly, Keith, Larry. |  |
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Additional Hands of support and encouragement Jane, Susan, Kathryn, Ellen H., Cathy, Kevin, LeMoine, Kinetta, Carol K, Bonnie, Pat, Joni, Kris, Jeff, Patty, Amber, Anna, Terri, Cheri, Tobi, Esti, Aaron, Jill, Jodie, Sue, Eugene, Joann, Lin, Doug, Jodi, Dick, Molly, Jesslin, Moriah, Randy, Michelle, Johnny, Brooke, Meg, Danna, Ellen W., Cheryl, Kirke, Heather M., Tim N. |
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