On July 17th the chapter hosted a gathering at the home of Directors Steve Berkson and Helene Walisever to welcome new members into the chapter.
About a dozen members who had joined in the past two years got to meet board members, network with other members and learn about the chapter’s programs including support groups, education and in-service programs, awareness initiatives, youth programs and family events. Dr. Barbara Coffey, Professor of Psychiatry at Mount Sinai and Research Psychiatrist at the Tics and Tourette’s Clinical and Research Program of the Nathan Kline Institute, addressed the group. The soiree was also attended by past chapter Youth Ambassadors Ethan Kempner and Cassandra Nikac, who spoke about her experiences as a YA.
New members and board members mingle at soiree
Board members present chapter programs to new members
Dr. Barbara Coffey
(l to r) board co-presidents Helene Walisever and Marilyn Trichon with Dr. Barbara Coffey