2012 Annual Report
Heartland Equine Therapeutic Riding Academy
From the Executive Director
“It makes a difference for that one.”
As I look back on 2012 and reflect how far HETRA has come as an organization, from the number of lives we have touched to HETRA’s future, I am reminded of the “Starfish Story”:
“A vacationing businessman was walking along a beach when he saw a young boy. Along the shore were many starfish that had been washed up by the tide and were sure to die before the tide returned. The boy walked slowly along the
shore and occasionally reached down and tossed the beached starfish back into the ocean.
The businessman, hoping to teach the boy a little lesson in common sense, walked up to the boy and said, “I have been watching what you are doing, son. You have a good heart, and I know you mean well, but do you realize how many beaches there are around here and how many starfish are dying on every beach every day. Surely such an
industrious and kind hearted boy such as yourself could find something better to do with your time. Do you really think that what you are doing is going to make a difference?”
The boy looked up at the man, and then he looked down at a starfish by his feet. He picked up the starfish, and as he gently tossed it back into the ocean, he said, “It makes a difference to that one.” Loren Eisley
Since 1989 HETRA has been serving the greater Omaha Metro area. Over the years, the program has grown, in all respects. The program has seen growth in the number students served, student sessions completed, horses working in the program, as well as the number of volunteers. The number and experience of the HETRA staff has also grown.
Even with this amazing growth, the over 23 year history of the organization, and over 3,500 sessions completed in 2012, there are still many in our community who have not heard of HETRA. I know the staff, volunteers and of course
the families we serve share the story of HETRA, sometimes on a daily basis. I feel that HETRA is one of Omaha’s best
kept secrets. I know that HETRA may never have the name recognition of the American Red Cross or American Cancer Society but that does not diminish the impact this program has on the individuals we serve every day.
One example of HETRA’s impact is demonstrated by Rachel’s story. After Rachel’s nineteenth Hippotherapy session at HETRA, we received the most amazing news. Rachel had taken the first 4 independent steps of her life. She had
walked from her wheelchair to her couch and her Mom reported that she kept doing it. They were elated as they were
unsure she would ever take those first independent steps. Rachel was 14 years old at the time.
As I look back over 2012 and the past 23 years of the organization I remember the “Starfish Story” and I know that HETRA does “make a difference to that one.” I am grateful to the wonderful support of our community, Board of Directors, staff, volunteers, and the families we serve. I look forward to continuing to grow and expand programming,
to serve more students ,and to complete more sessions. But most importantly I look forward to continuing to “make a difference to that one”.
Sincerely,
Edye Godden, OTR/L HETRA Executive Director
Volunteers
HETRA Volunteer Maddie Jarosik was awarded
2012 PATH, Intl. Region 7 Volunteer of the Year!!
17,894
16,461
12,532
11,096
12,576
8,476
5,183
Volunteer Hours Contributed
2012 Volunteer Award Winners Volunteer of the Year Omaha Facilty
Deb Winsor
Volunteer of the Year Valley Facility Steve Henthorn
Youth Volunteer of the Year Valley Facility
Wyatt Nelson
Youth Volunteer of the Year Omaha Facility Anna Farley
New Volunteer of the Year Omaha Facility
Sierra Santos
New Volunteer of the Year Valley Facility Cindy Makinster
Office Volunteer of the Year Facility
Karen Sedoris
The following volunteers logged over 100 hours in 2012!
Anna Farley, Paul Murphy, Maddie Jarosik, Bill Winsor, Julie Clark, Jan Doiel, Jenny Henricksen, Cory Moss, Bob Metz, Melody Swartzfeger, Rita Borgstadt, Robin Manning, Amiey Elsasser, Steve Henthorn, Beverly Ressler, Jan Baxter, Lindsay Ferguson, Deb Winsor, Dean Dutter, Karen Jorgensen, Maggie Kock, Brooke Scott, Tom Cramer, Samantha Laham, Nate Kock, Jeri Anderson, Callie Seaton, Steve Ferris, Lauren Peterson, Connie Kroll, Maggie Olson, Vivian Kram, Deb Wolsleben, Ana Chavez, Sheila North, Connie Wichman, Kaitlyn Thompson, Katie Kmezic
Our Students
Number of completed student sessions
Number of students served
52% of students served are Female, and
47% are Male
63% of HETRA students are under the
age of 18
In 2012 HETRA completed 63
Equine Services for Heroes sessions.
Statement of Activities
Total Revenue & Support - $439,223.78 Total Expenses - $432,281.70
Total Operating Revenue Less Expenses
$6,942.08
Board of Directors
Officers
Kathy Lewis, President
Kim Falk, Vice President
Vicki Krecek, Secretary
Steve Henthorn, Treasurer
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Marc Bowman
Kris Covi
Lisa Hobza
Cindy Makinster
Kathy Sangimino
Ben Wormington
Revenue & Support
1% Other 7% Foundation Support
43% Donations
27% Program Services
22% Fundraising
Expenses
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