1. Wisconsin-Upper Michigan Kiwanis District 2012-2013 Governor’s Project Focus on Autism 2012-13 WI-UM Kiwanis District Governor Lynn Messer and First Lady Merita Messer Committee Members: Tonya Alling, Ron Brabender, Gurdip Brar, Dennis Cooley, John Curtis, Fred Dietze, Barry Hersh, Ann Pilot, Charlie Price, Sara Sippel, Dan Weninger

2. Governor Lynn Messer  Passionate about helping children affected by Autism  Granddaughter Kelsey is diagnosed on the Autism Spectrum

3. Apps for Autism Produced by CBS News – 60 Minutes  Apps for Autism – Short Segment (3 min) http://youtu.be/ZuCbYNls0V0 http://youtu.be/ZuCbYNls0V0  Apps for Autism – Full Segment (13 min) http://youtu.be/F_8b7PgnNQQ http://youtu.be/F_8b7PgnNQQ

4. Goal: Purchase iPads and Apps for 1,000 Children on the Autism Spectrum in the WI-UM Kiwanis District  $ 500 – Cost of Apple ® iPad  $ 225 – Budget for Software App  $ 25 – Budget for Protective Case  $750 – Total Budget per Child Goal: $750,000 in One Year Corporate Sponsorships Kiwanis Club Sponsorships Individual Sponsorships District-wide Fundraising Club and Individual Fundraising

5. Corporate Sponsorships  $100,000 – Titanium Level  $ 75,000 – Platinum Level  $ 50,000 – Gold Level  $ 25,000 – Silver Level  $ 10,000 – Bronze Level Corporate Sponsorships  $100,000 – Titanium Level  $ 75,000 – Platinum Level  $ 50,000 – Gold Level  $ 25,000 – Silver Level  $ 10,000 – Bronze Level Kiwanis Club Sponsorships  $10,000 – Titanium Level  $ 5,000 – Platinum Level  $ 2,500 – Gold Level  $ 1,000 – Silver Level  $ 500 – Bronze Level Kiwanis Club Sponsorships  $10,000 – Titanium Level  $ 5,000 – Platinum Level  $ 2,500 – Gold Level  $ 1,000 – Silver Level  $ 500 – Bronze Level Individual Sponsorships  $1,000 – Titanium Level  $ 500 – Platinum Level  $ 250 – Gold Level  $ 100 – Silver Level  $ 50 – Bronze Level Individual Sponsorships  $1,000 – Titanium Level  $ 500 – Platinum Level  $ 250 – Gold Level  $ 100 – Silver Level  $ 50 – Bronze Level District-wide Fundraising  April 2013 is designated Autism Awareness Month  District-wide Autism Run/Walk and club fundraisers in support of this project. District-wide Fundraising  April 2013 is designated Autism Awareness Month  District-wide Autism Run/Walk and club fundraisers in support of this project.

6. Goal: Place ASD and Me Book in Every School and Public Library in the WI-UM District  Author – Teresa DeMars  ASD and Me – YouTube Segment (3:20) http://youtu.be/SU-7946HlMw http://youtu.be/SU-7946HlMw  Special Kiwanis Price $12 (includes tax & shipping)  $2 from the sale of each book will be donated to The Governor’s Project

7. Grant Application Process  Application Provided to Schools and Educational Service Agencies  Autism Professionals Identify Potential Recipients and Recommend Software App  Parents/Guardians Submit Form to Project Committee  Project Committee Matches Applicant with a Kiwanis Club in their Area (Applicants without a local Kiwanis Club will be funded through the Kiwanis District at large.)

8. Wisconsin-Upper Michigan Kiwanis District Foundation  The WI-UM KDF will receive and disburse funds for the Governor’s Project  The KDF is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization  All donations are tax exempt  Contributions may be remitted to: WI-UM Kiwanis District Foundation Governor’s Project on Autism 2380 Highway 44, Suite H Oshkosh, WI 54904

9. Did You Know?  Autism now affects 1 in 88 children.  Boys are four times more likely than girls to have Autism Spectrum Disorders.  Autism prevalence figures are growing.  More children will be diagnosed with Autism this year than with AIDS, diabetes and cancer combined.  Autism is the fastest-growing serious developmental disability in the United States.  Autism costs the nation $137 billion per year.  Autism receives less than 5% of the research funding of many less prevalent childhood diseases.  There is no medical detection or cure for autism.

10. Why Are We Doing This?  This project offers children with Autism hope, opportunity, love, and a brighter future.  Why are we doing this? Because we can! These children need you and I and this great Kiwanis organization.  Our goals complement the Kiwanis motto: “Kiwanis International is a global organization of members of every age who are dedicated to changing the world, one child and one community at a time.”  This project can have an impact on every community in the Wisconsin-Upper Michigan District. Contact Governor Messer 2012-2013 WI-UM Kiwanis District Governor and First Lady Lynn and Merita Messer (920)946-0652 lmmsr001@gmail.com