Pat Dopler, (541) 942-5235
Vice-president, 2011 -
University of Colorado 1977 BA Sociology
KT board member 2010
Board member of Alternate Energy Resource Organization 2006
Chairperson for Carbon County Resource Organization 2002-2006
Board Member of Northern Plains Resource Council 2001-2006
Co-Author of Repowering Montana A Blueprint for Home-Grown
Energy Self Reliance.
Started Dopler Solar Const. in 1982
Red Lodge City Council 1982-1987,
Regional services for the Disabled, 1976-1982
Tim Mueller, 541 521 7208
Secretary / treasurer, KindTree Productions, Inc, 1997 –
Naturally Autistic International Mentorship Award, 2010
Lisl Waechter Award, ARC of Lane Co., 2008
Outstanding Volunteer Award, Center for the Study of Autism,
2005
Chapter Representative, Autism Society of Oregon, Lane County
Chapter 2003 -
Lane County MHAC vice-chair, 2005 -
Oregon Country Fair, Community Village Council, 2003 -
Eugene Police Commission, 2007 -
Business owner, GreyWolf Projects, web and graphic design
Dyan Campbell, (541) 521-7466
KT Board member since 2005
Nursing degree from Utah Valley College 1976
Foster Home provider/caregiver for 5 men with various disabilities
1996-2002
Associate of Arts Transfer Degree, LCC 1997
Personal Agent, Full Access Brokerage, 2001-2005
Founder/Instructor of the SuperFriends Arts group serving
individuals with disabilities, 2002-2005
Developmental Disabilities specialist, Lane County Disability
Services, 2005-present
Dyan is a mother of an adult son who experiences autism
Johanna Magner, (541) 915-8709
KT Board member since 2007, volunteer since 2004
Family and Human Service Major at the University of Oregon.
4j Life Skills network, Sheldon High School, 2007
Bridgeway House volunteer, 2008
First Place Family Center volunteer, 2008
Homeless Connect volunteer, 2008
SparkPlug Dance volunteer, 2006
Hilyard Community Center volunteer, 2006
Whiteaker Community Dinners volunteer, 2002 - 2003
Women's Space volunteer, 1990 - 1991
Maggie Pecora, (541) 335-1776
KT Board Member 2010
Hilyard Community Center instructor, 2006-2010
Beartooth Industries counselor 2003-2006
Virginia Tech BS Horticulture Therapy 2002
Business owner and Manager 1984-2000
Member of American Horticulture Therapy Association 1976-present
Board Member of Virginia Land Title Association 1992-1998
Northern Virginia Building Association 1989-1993
Long term care provider for sister with disability.1986-1998
Jen Wassermiller (541) 284-4634
KT Board Member since 2010, family participant since 2001
Bachelors of Science, Cornell University 1991
Oregon Partners in Policymaking program graduate, 2004
Masters in Social Work, Portland State University 2006
Hospice Social Worker 2006-2010
Therapist, Direction Service 2010-present
Facilitator of parent peer mentor program and support groups at Bridgeway House, 2003-present
Oregon Council of Developmental Disabilities member since 2008
Proud parent of four teenagers, one of whom experiences autism
Mission Statement:
With heart and enthusiasm, KindTree - Autism Rocks, an all
volunteer organization, promotes activities to enhance the
lives of persons with Autism.
· Develop the potential of artists
with autism through scholarships, production assistance, promotion,
and profit sharing. KindTree - Autism Rocks sponsors artists
with autism, collects and exhibits their works at a variety
of venues, the most notable being the annual exhibition, “Autism
Artism”. KindTree - Autism Rocks publishes and distributes
paintings by its artists in the form of original greeting
cards. Other displays are arranged as opportunities become
available.
· Recreational activities seek to
promote communitas, a sense of inclusion while having fun.
The annual autism camp is the core and founding activity of
KindTree - Autism Rocks. Seasonal events, such as the October
Mask Making Party, are held as appropriate. All seek to be
fun and instill positive attitudes regarding the experience
of autism, as championed by the phrase “Autism Rocks!”
· Create Community for people with autism and those who support them. KindTree -
Autism Rocks’ endeavors seek to instill a true sense of self through the support of a caring and understanding community, through the power of respect and
honor for an individual with their own voice in their own lives. To achieve
this end, KindTree - Autism Rocks produces talent shows, community news publications, living skills supports and more. All activities of KindTree - Autism Rocks, including
art, shows, sales, and recreational activities, are planned
to raise awareness and understanding of autism in the wider community.
Non-discrimination Statement:
KindTree - Autism Rocks welcomes everyone. KindTree Productions
Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity,
national origin, gender, disability, age, religion, sexual
orientation or domestic partner status. For questions
concerning this policy, please contact Tim Mueller at (541) 521-7208 or tim@kindtree.org.
Tax ID #: 93-1232245
DUNS #: 078498750
Programs:
Camp / Retreat –
Annual family oriented weekend event at Baker Boy Scout Camp
on Siltcoos Lake. Serving 140 guests with 75 volunteers. Since
1997.
Art Program – Soliciting art by people
with autism for display, sales, and promotion. Awareness building,
confidence building, income producing - improving quality
of life for artists with autism. Since 1999.
Peer Support Group – Adults get together
monthly to share challenges and successes. Since 2000.
Community Outreach and Education –
Thrice yearly paper newsletter, monthly e-news, extensive
website, annual Autism Celebration, social fun-raisers, more.
Consulting – KindTree - Autism Rocks
is available to provide consulting services to organizations
establishing recreational opportunities for people with autism.
Community Center Project - We are working
to make an Autism Community Center a reality, with art classes,
computer classes, chill space, gallery space, storage space,
office space.
