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COM M UN ITY ENDORSEM ENTS

I w as so excited to find the Bipolar Babe website while doing some research for 'programs inour community' specific to some of the students I work with in an alternate high school setting.We are excited to work with Andrea and welcome the Bipo lar Disorder Society, specifically thebipolar babe project into our school.Josy Renaud, Student Advocacy Teacher

Pacific Alternate Secondary School

As a youth outreach worker dealing with marginalized youth and at t imes parents, I considerthe Bipolar Babe programs for youth to be excellent efforts as it encourages youth to discussmental health issues and wil l help br ing us to the day when our kids wil l discuss mental healthissues freely.

Jim Henry - Register Clinical Counselor,

Mental Health Liaison WorkerYouth Empowerment Society

As a high-school teacher, I w itness students struggling with many forms of marginalization.Bipolar Babe teaches us healthy ways to support people living with mental il lness. Andrea isenthusiastic, educated about the issues, and shares a powerful experience living wi th mentalhealth difficulties.Kristy Bignell, Teacher, Belmont Secondary

The bipolar babe programs are a great way for youth to learn about mental il lness. Thesocietys web site and other resources make the information fresh, accessible and relevant toyouth. Andreas passion and positive energy shows us what is possible when we can overcomestigma and face mental illness with humanity, knowledge, and compassion.Manuela Bizzotto, Youth Mental Health Clinician

Westshore Child and Youth Mental Health

I am writing in support of Ms. Paquettes endeavor to fight stigma against mental illness as sheherself has fi rst-hand experience of stigma given the nature of her illness. She is quite tenacious,able, and a passionate individual. She has a sol id educational background, organizationalexperience and she has devoted considerable effort to the bipolar babe project. I believe theproject will make an impact locally and nationally.Dr. Wei Song, Psychiatrist, VIHA

I predict that the societys Bipolar Babe project w ill succeed! Andrea courageously shares herexperience of mental il lness as a way of dispelling myths and educating people of all ages. Hermessage is particularly relevant to youth and their awareness is key to ending stigma anddiscrimination.Cindy Player, Chair

University of Victorias Mental Health Task Force



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Strategy 2010+ CONTENTS

Executive Summary ....................................................................................................................... 1

The Bipolar Disorder Society of BC and the Bipolar Babe Project..............................2

Andrea Paquette, President, BDSBC ....................................................................................... 3

Board M embers .............................................................................................................................. 4

Background

Bipolar Disorder ......................................................................................................................6

Facts .......................................................................................................................................7

Treatment ...............................................................................................................................8

Patient Perception ...................................................................................................................9

Public Perception .................................................................................................................. 10

Our Concept ..........................................................................................................................11

Programming Priorities

The Bipolar Babe Project .........................................................................................................11

Stigma Stomp Classroom Presentations ................................................................................ 12

Bipolar Babe Workshops and Presentations:

An Intimate View into the World of Mental Health................................................................ 12

Teens2Twenties Peer Support Group ................................................................................... 13

AdditionalPrograms in Development .......................................................................................... 14

Strategic Planning

The Process ........................................................................................................................... 15

Participants and Evaluators..................................................................................................... 15

Strategy, Timelines and Accountabili ty ................................................................................... 15

Organization Development

Board of Directors and Advisory Board ................................................................................. 15



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Provincial Incorporation & Charitable Status........................................................................... 15

M arketing Plan

Communications The Public Need ...................................................................................... 16

Fundraising Paying For It

Building a Shopping List ......................................................................................................... 17

Community Fundraising:

Indiv iduals............................................................................................................................. 17

The Professions...................................................................................................................... 17

Corporate .............................................................................................................................. 18

Foundations........................................................................................................................... 18

Government ......................................................................................................................... 18

Events.................................................................................................................................... 19

Major Gifts............................................................................................................................. 19

Planned Giving....................................................................................................................... 19

Sponsorship............................................................................................................................20

Donor Recognition.................................................................................................................20

Building a Team: Volunteers The Community Essential

Recruit, Train, Assign, Recognize and Retain .......................................................................... 21

Administration

Accounting ............................................................................................................................22

Operating Policies..................................................................................................................22

Insurance ...............................................................................................................................22

APPENDICES

Resource List .........................................................................................................................23

Revenue Requirements ..........................................................................................................30

Bipolar Babe - Activity in the Community ..............................................................................32

BDSBC Letterhead and Stigma Stomp Rack Card .............................................................33,34

Further Appendices Available Upon Request:Focus Group Notes, Board background & details, Certificate of Incorporation, and



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Letters of Endorsement.



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EXECUTIVE SUM M ARY

In early 2009 a group of dedicated volunteers developed a website to help

people reduce the stigma of mental illness, particularly for Bipolar Disorder.

The project was launched with great success with the creation ofwww.bipolarbabe.com in M arch 2009.

In the fall of 2009 the growing Bipolar Babe project produced a successful

fundraising event in cooperation with the non-profit organization, the

Victoria Events Centre.

The Bipolar Disorder Society of BC was incorporated with a solid six

member Board of Directors in January 2010.

A series of professional and peer meetings have created a Strategic Plan.

Primary program areas have been established:

The Stigma Stomp program, which has been successfully tested in theschool system and launched December 2010;

Teens2Twenties, a support group program for youth dealing with

Bipolar Disorder to be launched February 2011; and Public Education program for parents, employees & educators are

already underway.

The Bipolar Disorder Society of BC attained charitable status in August 2010.

A fund raising strategy, program material and volunteer development, and a

full communications program is underway.

The primary leader in this process is Andrea Paquette, who herself managesBipolar Disorder.

Additional information, public and school bookings, sponsorships and

donations are welcome at any time.

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The Bipolar Disorder Society of BC (BDSBC) and the Bipolar Babe

Project

The mission of the Bipolar Disorder Society of British Columbia (BDSBC) is toreduce the stigma of mental illness through educational presentations and hands-on work

in the community. The organizations spokesperson and President is Andrea Paquette,also known as Bipolar Babe; she is a mental health educator and lives with bipolardisorder.

The bipolar babe project launched its websitewww.bipolarbabe.com on March 14, 2009. In lessthan one year, the success of the project has led tothe development of the Bipolar Disorder Society ofBritish Columbia. We share vision and workingrelationships with organizations such as:

British Columbia Schizophrenia Society

The F.O.R.C.E Society for Kids M ental Health

Youth Empowerment Society of BC

The Umbrella Society A Mental Health and Addictions Resource

The Greater Victoria Child and Family Counseling Association

The REES program at the Cool Aid Society

University of Victoria (UVIC) Mental Health Task Force

The Bipolar Disorder Society of BC is a new non-prof it organizationincorporated in January 2010 and holds great promise for aiding thelocal, provincial, and national mental health community. TheBipolar Disorder Society of BC has designed programs providingawareness about mental illness in hopes of eliminating stigma,discrimination and unwarranted fears of this condit ion. BDSBC willembark on conducting the Stigma Stomp classroom presentations,Bipolar Babe Workplace Workshops, Teens2Twenties Bipolar Peer

Support Groups, among many other mental health-based programsplanned for 2011 and beyond.



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Andrea Paquette, President, BDSBC

Andrea, also known as Bipolar Babe, has an inspiring story about

living with Bipolar Disorder.

She is dedicated to facil itating stigma free

conversations around the issue of mental il lness

throughout the community and is particularlyexcited to now be sharing her personal story withyouth in the classrooms.

Andrea init iated the bipolar babe project in May

2009 and w ith the development of a dream, shegrew the project and she is now the President ofthe Bipolar Disorder Society of British Columbia,

founded in January 2010 with a solid Board of

Directors, a growing Advisory Board and many

professionals.

Andrea is currently completing a Masters Program at the University of

Victoria in the area of political science and mental health. She holds a

double major degree with a coop work experience component.

She has worked professionally in the BC government in the areas of

mental health and addictions, social development and education. She

has also been employed in project and issues management.

She ran for the nomination for M ember of Parliament at the age of 26

and her next steps subsequent to her diagnosis led her to South Korea

where she taught English to children and became a University English

Professor.

She accepts her illness as a cursed gift and feels grateful for her

survival. During her presentations Andrea encourages others to

believe that no matter ones challenges, they too can truly l ive an

extraordinary life.



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Board Members

Andrea Paquette, President, BDSBCAndrea enjoys igniting the conversation around mentalillness as she has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder forthe past seven years. Andrea possesses extensive BC publicservice experience in project and issues management in theMinistries of Health Services and Social Development. Shealso has experience as a teacher and University Professor inSouth Korea where she spent two years healing after herinit ial diagnosis. Andrea has a passion for charitable activit iesand has worked for many causes organizing fundraisingevents. She finds posit ive out lets and therapy in paint ing,writing and poetry.

Rachel Lariviere, Vice President, BDSBCHaving close friends and family members affected by mentalillness, Rachel was touched by Andreas invigorating drive tocreate awareness and dialogue on a subject which manypeople have misconceptions or would prefer to ignoreentirely. After contributing to the highly successful BipolarBabe fundraiser and seeing first-hand how profoundly suchevents can make a difference in peoples lives, Rachel

offered to help create the Bipolar Disorder Society of BC.Rachel has a background in Hospitality Management andcurrently ow ns and operates Rivers Relocation; helpingindividuals integrate into the Victoria community.

Robin H olden, Treasurer, BDSBCRobin has worked w ith organizations focused on M entalHealth, Abuse and Addictions for all of his professional life.

In addition he has worked with countless charities,international NGO's and Governments. Robins particularskills are in situation assessment, facil itation, strategicplanning and market planning. He was attracted to theBipolar Disorder Society because the disorder is so muchmisunderstood, and the opportunity for reducing the stigmaof mental illness in students, families and the broadercommunity is essential.



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Gurpreet Randhawa, Secretary, BDSBCGurpreet is currently completing her final year of a Bachelorof Commerce program at the University of Victoria with thehopes of attending Law school. In addit ion to being a full timestudent, she also works part-t ime in the financial industry and

enjoys volunteering for various organizations in thecommunity. When she fi rst heard about the Bipolar Babeproject she knew she wanted to be involved and contribute inany way possible. There is a stigma attached to many peopleliving with the bipolar disorder and she wants to help educateyouth so they stop labelling those affected, and base theirjudgments about an individual on who they are as a person,not what mental disorder they may have.

Danielle H obbs, Director, BDSBC

Danielle was diagnosed with bipolar disorder at a young ageand she has always felt passionate to seek ways to bringawareness to the issue. Due to experience in life and work,Danielle is a strong voice for people with mental health issuesin the workplace. Having a keen interest in mental illnessadvocacy, she was passionate from the get-go about theBipolar Babe project and being an active part of the BDSBC.She applied her talent and expertise to create the very popularBipolar Babe website. She brings a wealth of technical andmedia marketing skil ls to the table and she is actively w orking

to help spread awareness via the vessel of communicationmost popular with today's youth - digital media.

Gordon H arper, D irector, BDSBCGordon is a social activist and an advocate for those whostruggle with substance use issues. He is Executive Director ofthe Umbrella Society for Addictions and Mental Health, andhas served on many regional committees and initiativesconcerned with the interconnected issues of addictions,

mental health and homelessness. In 2009, he was honouredby being named Unsung Hero in recognition of his tirelesswork on these concerns.



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BACKGROUND

Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depression, is a brain disorder that results in

extreme changes of mood, energy, and affects ones ability to function. Althoughresearch has greatly increased our understanding of why someone may develop bipolardisorder, there is no clear answer to the precise cause.

There is evidence to suggest that bipolar disorder is the result of abnormalities in the waysome of the nerve cells in our brain communicate with each other. When there areproblems in the functioning of these neurotransmitters, the communication system in thebrain can be disrupted.

The cause of bipolar disorder is not unlike other chronic illnesses.

For example, with heart disease a person may inherit the risk orpredisposition to develop high blood pressure or heart disease.

Scientists believe that bipolar disorder is the result of interplaybetween genetic and environmental factors. Bipolar disorder mayrun in families, but not everyone who has a family history willdevelop the disorder. Studies show that if a person has a familymember with the illness, only 15 to 30% will eventually developthe illness.

Many illnesses such as bipolar disorder can be managed effectively w ith a treatment plan

and a willingness to accept the illness, which is often a very difficult thing to accomplish.The Bipolar Disorder Society of BC feels that it is important to educate as many people aspossible, especially youth, about the facts of mental illness because it is throughawareness that we are able to create open, comfortable conversations and stomp outthe stigma that prevents many people from seeking help or understanding.

Stigma is the use of stereotypes and labelswhen describing someone and it is oftenattached to people who suffer frommental health issues. Stigma aroundmental illness exists in the world becauseof a lack of understanding and knowledge,but many are eager and curious to learnabout mental i llness, especially our youth.The Bipolar Disorder Society perceivesyouth as blossoming and open toconversation around mental health as they are still forming their opinions and mentalhealth atti tude.



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Facts

The number of people that have bipolar

disorder is 1% of the total population ofCanada. This equals to approximately

333,000 or the entire population of Victoria,

British Columbia.

Proper medical treatment and good support enables people with bipolar disorder

(more than 75%) to maintain gainful employment.

Bipolar disorder does not discriminate amongst gender or ethnicity.

The average age of the onset for bipolar disorder is in late teens to early twenties.

Distressed with extreme mood swings of emotion, people can turn to drugs and

alcohol to manage the symptoms of bipolar disorder, only to add further pain to

their l ives and troubling consequences. Research has shown that up to 60% of

people with bipolar disorder are vulnerable to having substance abuse problems,

if not treated effectively.

Although there is no cure for bipolar disorder, it can be professionally treated and

managed. More than 40% of patients with bipolar illness can expect full and

complete recovery with proper management while 50% may expect a very

marked reduction in symptoms.



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What Can We Do?All of us have times when we feel sad,

depressed, anxious or angry. We might even

have a series of bad days, where we think

that nothing will ever go right for us and the

world is against us.

For many mentally ill people, these feelingsdo not go away.

Treatment

How is bipolar disorder treated?

Education

Substance Abuse Treatment (if necessary)

Medication and medication maintenance

Psychotherapy

Peer Support Internet, support groups, friends, etc.

Families and caregivers

Psychiatric Teams

Electro Convulsive Therapy (ECT)

A chosen course of alternative treatment

Personal planning -- a balanced and healthy life including workload, exercise and

nutrition.

The answer lies in education, empathy and acceptance. If someone seems very

emotional, down or upset it is important to show compassion and understanding and to

encourage them to seek help.

Sufferers can take comfort in the fact that they are not alone and that there is hope. The

first action someone can take is talk to a person that they trust, such as their family

practitioner, and/or call a local crisis line.



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Patient Perception

Suicide accounts for 24% of all deaths among Canadians aged 15-24 and 16% of

all deaths for the age group 25-44.

Having bipolar disorder has been a very difficult journey and there was a time when Ifelt disabled by the crippling lows to the point where I could not make myselfsomething to eat and if I did then I was unable to taste my food. There was a timewhen I swallowed an entire bottle of pills to end the suffering but luckily I lived.

Diagnosed individuals often view themselves as if they are damaged and there is a

kind of internal stigma that is perpetuated with the outside stigma displayed in our

society.

As an undiagnosed teen I felt alone - as if Ireally didn't belong anywhere in the world. Iknew I was depressed but there was somethingelse that just wasn't right. At times mythoughts would race and nothing made sense.I felt broken, different, strange and too

ashamed to talk about it or seek help.

Often the one who suffers with bipolar will suffer alone due to the stigma

attached to obtaining a diagnosis.

There is often frustration in getting help due to lack of direction and long wait

times.

It seems people only get the necessary help once they have attempted suicide or

another crisis situation takes place. In some cases, by this time, it is too late.



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Public Perception

Stigma exists in our w orld and often makes the subject of mental il lness 'strange' or

difficult to talk about. Many people who have a mental il lness feel shameful and

devastated.

Stigma is a harsh reality for people who have mental health problems because it

prevents them from enjoying a normal and productive life.

In fact, many people are so uncomfortable with the stigma associated with mental

illness that they would rather suffer in silence than get the help that they need.

Here are a few of the most commonmisconceptions about mental healthproblems:* Mentally ill people have a weakcharacter.* Mentally ill people are potentiallydangerous.* People with mental illness should just snap out of it .

* Mentally ill people are violent.

The media has only further fueled our distorted beliefs about mental health issues.

Frequently, characters on television and in the movies that have a mental illness

are depicted as dangerous, unpredictable and violent.

We can learn a lot from the stories of other people who have survived with

mental illness and this is key in creating understanding and empathy.

The purpose of the Bipolar Babe project is to create conversations free of stigma

that will encourage people to have hope and be inspired by the possibilities that

life offers.



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Our Concept

The mental health field is a vital part of our society. One in five Canadians have a

mental il lness. Since these conditions usually appear in a persons youth, the need for

resources for this age group is imperative.

The Bipolar Disorder Society of BC has designed programs providing awareness about

mental illness in hopes of eliminating stigma, discrimination and unwarranted fears of this

condition. Society believes that early diagnosis and treatment is essential to sustain a

healthy and productive life.

Programming Priorities

The Bipolar Babe ProjectThe Bipolar Babe website www.bipolarbabe.com is a popular tool for educating

youth about mental health. The website encourages users to post their stories, questions

and thoughts on the bipolar babe FORUM and BLOG, which has become extremely

active. The website averages a steady 1200 hits per month with the highest charting

point marked at 2500 coinciding with the month of the Bipolar Babe Benefit event in

November 2009.

Bipolar Babe has hosted various workshops including the recent South Island Training

Initiative (SITI) Conference 2010 and has presented to the Cool Aid Societys REES

Mentorship Program, the University of Victorias Mental Health Task Force, the SouthIsland Child and Youth Mental Health, the FORCE Society for Kids Mental Health, the

Young Parents Support Network, the Salvation Army, and youth mental health clinicians

and health care professionals. Andrea has also educated and assisted families and friends

of those who have a mental illness.

The Bipolar Babe project has been showcased by numerous

media outlets such as the CFAX afternoon show with Dave

Dickson, People First Radio Columbian Centre Society

Nanaimo, and nationally on CBC radio where Andrea discussedmental health education and the reality of living with bipolar

disorder.



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Stigma Stomp Classroom Presentations

The Stigma Stomp presentations benefit youth grades 7-12.The 50 minute presentation takes place in a classroomsetting and includes:

Powerful images that provoke and peak interestaround mental illness and stigma.

Andreas personal story of managing and living

with bipolar disorder and eventually additional

presenters.

The conclusion includes sharing the mental health

map, providing direction for youth wanting to seek

help, followed by questions.

The Bipolar Babe Stigma Stomp presentations provide a window into the life of

someone that has a mental illness.

Andrea has had great success in connecting with youth through her presentations with

her energetic style and interactive approach. Many youth identify w ith Andrea as they

perceive her as a big sister.

She has piloted the program at various schools such as Pacific Secondarys Alternative

School and SJ Wil lis Secondary School in Victoria, BC. BDSBC wil l t rain others with

similar experiences to effectively deliver the program.

Bipolar Babe Workshops and Presentations:

An Intimate View into the World of Mental Health

As the spokesperson for the Bipolar Babe project,Andrea Paquette facilitates thought provokingconversations about mental health.

She encourages part icipants to assess their own viewsand explore their knowledge around mental illness,challenging them to explore the topic of stigma in a

comfortable and open environment.

A significant portion of the workshop includes Andrea sharing her intimate personal storyabout being diagnosed with bipolar disorder, the impacting events preceding andfollow ing the event and her experiences that led up to her recovery. Andreas workshopaims to be thought provoking, interactive, and most of all valuable. Workshops are



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tailored for different audiences including workplace educators, youth, people in socialwork, parents, and the open community.

Teens2Tw enties Peer Support Group

The Teens2Twenties Bipolar

Peer Support Group wil l be a

place of comfort and

understanding before, during

and after the highs and lows

caused by bipolar disorder

become overwhelming.

The goal is to create a safe and comfortable place to visit and participate with peers who

have bipolar disorder in a 90 minute session once per week.

Andrea Paquette and the team w il l facilitate stigma free conversations with students

about living with a mental illness.

The group will be encouraged to share their own stories, concerns, and experiences with

each other, to create an environment for healing and self expression.

A key objective of the project is to emphasize each individuals strengths to empower

them to make choices that will better their lives through self care, self-esteem and lifestyle

choices including the misuse of medication, drugs and alcohol.



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Additional Programs in Development

Employee Education and Support

Help employers to assist their employees and their families understand and deal

with mental illness, a huge contributor to the loss of staff time and productivity.

Bipolar Babe: Hospital Visits

A member of the Bipolar Babe team will visit a new friend in emergency or while

hospitalized upon request.

Bipolar Teen-Talk H otline

Teen to teen chatting as a resource phone for people with a mental illness.

M entoring Program

Partnering a teen with bipolar disorder with a stable and experienced individual

who also has bipolar disorder.

Bipolar Babe Presentation Evenings

BDSBC will host a speaker to present on a mental health topic and promote group

participation.

The Bipolar Babe Chat ProgramA program that provides education and assistance to those affected with bipolar

disorder including friends and families of the individual affected.

The Bipolar Babe Childrens School Presentations

In the future, Bipolar Babe will attend schools and discuss mental health and

stigma with young school aged children as many younger youth are being

diagnosed with a mental illness.

Parents and Teachers ProgramAndrea and others will attend schools and make presentations to teachers and

parents about the reality of living with a mental illness to better understand their

children and their students.

Bipolar Babe Training Programs



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The BDSBC realizes that they cannot depend on Andrea Paquette alone to make

presentations and workshops, so the society plans to train additional individuals

to deliver their programs throughout British Columbia.



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Strategic Planning

The Process

We have collaborated with many mental health, educational and communityprofessionals, in a variety of venues to set focus.

To date, we have established basic priorities:o Increase public understanding of the community, family and economic

challenges of mental illness.o Use the evolving Stigma Stomp program to reach students, educators,

families, government and employers, so they are able to learn and beresponsive to those faced with the challenges of bipolar disorder.

o Establish the Bipolar Disorder Society of BC as a registered charity, in orderto fund the vitally needed educational programs.

o Participants and Evaluators

As the Society evolves, there is a constant stream of individuals lending their

names, resources and expertise. The list is appended.

o Strategy, Timelines & Accountability

As programs become established, there will be a specific timeline for detailedimplementation, with designated launch in September 2010. Key elements willinclude:o Program development & implementation, starting in Victoria in May 2010o Charitable Status application, to commence May 2010o Research into additional community support and resources, ongoingo Establishment of a long term funding program, Spring-Summer 2010o Liaison with related and supporting organizations, ongoing.

We expect a full and detailed timetable to be in place by June 1.

Several test presentations have been made to date, with very posit ive results.

Organization Development

o Board of Directors & Advisory BoardA founding Board of Directors has been established and is meeting monthly todeal w ith the evolution of the Society.

An Advisory Board is under development and includes: Dr. Mary Kaye Nixon, Child Psychiatrist

Doug Sprenger, President, CUPE 951 Cindy Player, Chair of the Mental Health Task Force, UVIC

o Provincial Incorporation Bipolar Disorder Society of British Columbia has been incorporated under

the Societies Act of BC on January 15, 2010.o Charitable Status

The Board has agreed to attain charitable status under the Income Tax act,and has begun the process with the Canada Revenue Agency.



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M arketing Plan

It is important to understand that marketing

for community organizations must be a

combination of communication, volunteers

and fund raising.

Communications The Public Need

Building a volunteer team of communication professionals who will

establish an ongoing plan w ith timelines and accountability.

This includes:

A media strategist

Website and social marketing advisor

Graphic arts specialists

A professional photographer

Front line print & electronic media professionals

Print & production specialists.

Building communication with the media and the public with a

focused message.

Clear approach to media relations

Database of resources: i.e. people involved

Concise and consistent materials

Volunteer training

Website & Social M arketing

Electronic Newsletter



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Fund Raising Paying for it

Several individuals and organizations have

volunteered to help. The goal is to gather a

solid team while awaiting charitable status.It is important to know that manydonations can be received in the meantime

in many ways, and we intend to pursue

them over the summer of 2010.

Building a Shopping List

Those who fund charities are very responsive to the idea of purchasinga commodity. You get this result at this cost.

To support our success, we have built a shopping list of projects webelieve are fundable, in a range of activity, at a range of cost.

Community Fundraising:

Individualso Individual donors and families represent 87% of the non-

government donations in Canada. Because they are the mostaffected by Bipolar Disorder, they will be the ones who willchoose to assist the cause.

o This must be done very selectively and with great discretion,

mostly through personal contact and referral.

The Professions

o The mental health, educational and other professions will be key

in helping our potential supporters invest in education and

understanding of Bipolar Disorder and other mental illnesses.o Once we are known, they can provide financial support and

referrals to others who need assistance, as well as offer

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Events

The awareness of the society was publicly

launched w ith a highly successful fashion, hair

and art gala held at the Victoria Event Centre in

November 2009. A second Bipolar BabeBenefit event was held in September 2010.

Events, when properly managed, have the

benefit of raising money and awareness

simultaneously.

It is the intent of the Society to receive the

receipts from two special events per year, one

in the fall, repeating the past experience and

one each spring.

These wil l be dependent on util izing BDSBCs high capacity volunteers and

contacting focused sponsors.

M ajor Gifts

o As we progress, there will be a focus on major gifts fromindividuals, families and private supporters to help build theeducation programs.

o These may come at any time, and are usually because of

relationships built with individuals.

Planned Givingo Also known as Living Gifts, Planned Gifts are usually one time

donations from someone who has been affected by what w e

do.o This can come in the form of bequests, insurance & annuities,

trusts and gifts of property.

o As the Society matures, we wil l actively pursue this potential in

order to help create long term funding.



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Sponsorship

o Businesses and individuals often sponsor specific projects orevents, with promotional value in mind.

o We wil l selectively offer such visibil ity on a case by case basis,

when the values of the sponsor are consistent with the Societys

values.

Donor Recognition

o Every donor has a personal agenda.

o They give because they believe in what we are doing.

o Sometimes they want recognition, sometimes they w ill not.

o We will work with every donor to make sure that their wishes

are respected.



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Building a Team: Volunteers The Community Essential

The primary objective is to establish

needs. What do we need people for?

What talents do we need? What

time commitment will they have tomake?

We already know we require people for:

o Opening doors for the educational program

o Communicationsdevelopment

o Advisory Board

o Fund Raising

o Special Events

This is expected to evolve on a constant basis and will be posted on

our website and other media.

Recruit, Train, Assign, Recognize & RetainWhen an individual offers to volunteer, we will interview them with a list ofopportunities in mind, to create a good fit.

We will describe the role, the time commitment and the personalopportunities.

We will educate them in Bipolar Disorder, the Society, their role andanything else they wish to learn.

We will assign them a task that is fitting with their interest, resourcesand commitment.

We will recognize them personally, in a fashion appropriate to their

involvement and personal interests.

From this, we will encourage them to take on a similar or larger rolein the future.

We will encourage them to involve others.



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Administrationo Accounting

System & Policies Banking arrangements have been made with the Bank of M ontreal.

An electronic accounting system is in place, with bookkeepingresponsibilities assigned to the Treasurer and the President.

Budgets & Projections In concert with application for charitable status, a full budget for the

current year and projections for the next two years are beingestablished.

This, of course, is dependent on program development andestablishment of fund raising programs.

o Operating Policies

A statement of Operating Policies has been accepted by the Board.

o Insurance

Once the overall program design and charitable status are in place, we willobtain General Liability plus Directors & Officers Insurance.



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APPENDICES

Resource List

The development of the Bipolar Disorder Society of BC has relied on the

leadership, ideas and outstanding support of many individuals andorganizations.

Strategic Plan TeamLast

Name

First

Name

Title &

Association

Email Phone Notes

Bisgrove Tara

Early

Childhood

Educator,

mother of son

with bipolar [email protected]

250-381-

0177

Involvement,

but perhaps

small requests

Bizotto Manuela

Child and

Youth

Intake/Mental

Health

Clinician,

Westshore

Child and

Youth Mental

Health [email protected] 250.391.2270

Excellent

contact and

helpful -

getting

speaking

events for

babe

Munn Helen

Psychiatric

Nurse [email protected] 250 6611974

Dedicated and

reliable

Player Cindy

Chair, UVIC

Mental Health

Task Force [email protected]

(250) 721-

7007

ExcellentResource - is

Andrea's

sponsor for the

Teen2Twenties

Support Group

at UVIC

Sadd Roy

Bipolar

Disorder

Survivor [email protected] 250 812-1615

Volunteer -

passionate -

writing stories

page for

website

Schnerch Patrick Author [email protected] 250 381-6405

Dedicated

volunteer

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Professional Supporters

Last Name First Name Title and Association Notes

Alan Rycroft

Community Relations

Cool Aid Society Supportive

Axon David Psychiatric Nurse VIHA Psych nurse

Berg Dawn Teacher at Westshore

Has offered to get

babe into schools

Bignell Kristy Teacher in Sooke District

Bissett Phil

President - Young

Entrepreneurs Society

Cox David

Guidance Counselor,

Spencer School

D`Silva Veronique

Photographer, event

organizer

d'Archangelo Margo

Project Coordinator -

Young Parents Support

Network

Has gotten babe a

speaking event

Davies Terri

President - Social

Networking Company

New friend - mayhelp

Dean Mitzi

Executive Director -

Pacific Services

Desouza Troy

Political Candidate for

ESJF

Dobbie Don

Owner - Website

Developer

Has put banner on

site

Dobko-Walsh Daphne

Case Manager -

Vancouver Island Health

Authority (VIHA)

Babes psych nurse

Dr. Song Psychiatrist - VIHA

Babes doctor very

supportive

Fleming Rob

Member of the

Legislative Assembly

Green John

Mental Health Project

Manager - BC

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Hansen Lisa

Director - FORCE Society

for Kids

Babe has presented

to her kids

Harper Gordon

Executive Director -

Umbrella - A Resource for

Mental Health and

Addictions

Henry Jim

Youth Outreach Worker -

Youth Empowerment

Society

Kennedy Michael President - CAFCA

Lacouvee Janis

Twitter, big networker in

Victoria -social networker

Larson Haley

Founder - HALO

Networking

Lucas Philippe

Victoria City Councilor,

City of Victoria

MacDonald Pamela Youth Probation

Wants babe to

present to troubled

youth

Maxwell Victoria Mental Health Educator

McLeod Diane

Coordinator - Nursing

Practicum at UVIC

Wants me to speak

to nurses in the Fall

and for BDSBC to

have a nursing

student

Mitchell John

Chair - Innovative

Communities.Org

Have presented to

ICO

Monsour Don

President - Crystal Meth

Prevention Society

Morrison Johnny

BC Campus Project

Coordinator -CHMA

Very supportive

Morrison Mary

Mental Health Team

Worker - Phoenix

Services

Renaud Josy

Guidance Counselor -

Sooke School District

Savoie Denise Member of Parliament Possible supporter

Tahmasebi Christina Youth worker - YMCA

Teghtsoonian Kathy Professor at UVIC

Van Hermert JennekeDirector, Health andHousing Co-op

Tara, Bonnie

President and

coordinator - Volunteer

Victoria



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Volunteers

Last Name First

Name

Email Telephone Notes

Ahmadi Renee FB contacted babe

and very keen

Ashdown Mathew [email protected] Has shown great

support

Baird Mel FB Make-up artists

benefit volunteer

-reliable

Bates Jenessa [email protected] Shows great

respect and

interest in

project

Beal Clive 250 383-0936 Wants to

volunteer -has

mental illnessBisset-

Covaneiro

Phil Philip.Bisset-

[email protected]

250 882-2200 networking and

small tasks

Burke Julia [email protected] 250 419-1356 Mother of teen

girl with bipolar -

interested in

road map

Colonnello Renee FB Presented

interested

d'Archangelo Margo [email protected] 2508938503 Has gotten babe

a speaking event

- a potentialvolunteer

Daku Jenna and

Zeke

FB works in field and

very passionate

about cause

Davies Jen [email protected] 250 384-7494 events in

collaboration

Devi Malti [email protected] Freelance

photographer

and graphic

designer

Dezwart Teresa FB Friend andrespect for

project

Gibson Lizy FB Son has BP - has

offered help but

shown little

interest

Glover Ali [email protected] 250 514-3747 very interested

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Hamilton Jerianne [email protected] 250 2940852 Has done

volunteer work,

good friend

Hargrave David FB He has bipolar

disorder and

seems keen to

help.

Hoffman Michael FB requested Has shown great

support

Katzer Rob FB requested good friend -

keen person all

around

Lambert Dwayne FB Bipolar babe pic

model from

Sooke

Markus Julia [email protected] 250 507-5758 marketing - small

tasks

Martin Joseph [email protected] Offers help in

many regards $

Mtis Alicia FB Very keen -

seems reliable

Morriss Brad FB requested Has shown great

support - need to

confirm

Munn Helen [email protected] 250 6611974 dedicated and

reliable

Osselton Scott FB Bipolar babe pic

model from

SookePannu George [email protected] Volunteered on

the BBB - has

agreed to

volunteer

Peerless Yukari FB requested Volunteered on

the BBB has

agreed to

volunteer

Player Cindy [email protected] 2507217007 Excellent

Resource - is

Andrea's sponsorfor the

Teen2Twenties

Support Group at

UVIC

Pratt Jessica makeup artists

benefit volunteer

reliable

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Quesnelle Amy [email protected] very reliable-

camosun student

and has bipolar

Quesnelle Phil [email protected] father of Amy

who has bipolar -

reliable

Reynolds Ellen [email protected] Volunteered on

the BBB - has

agreed to

volunteer

Sadd Roy [email protected] 2508121615 Volunteer -

passionate -

writing stories

page for website

Schaffer Jessica FB Event planner

Snerch Patrick FB Committed

volunteer

Souza Lisa FB Supports project

Swadron June [email protected] 2503852205 Has bipolar,

writer, friend and

reliable

Urlatcher Carl FB Bipolar babe picmodel from

Sooke

Valade Jon [email protected] John`s son has

bipolar disorder

Winters Tasha FB 2507449417 makeup artists

benefit volunteer

-reliable

Zermend Josh [email protected] Has offered to

volunteer

Zykova Klava [email protected] Makeup artists

benefit

volunteer-

reliable

Sergei FB Shows great

respect and

interest in

project

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Bipolar Disorder SocietyRevenue Requirements - Based on March 31st Year-End

Past Year Actual Current Year Budgeted Next YearProposed

REVENUE

Gifts:

Individuals 15000.00

Corporations/businesses 12000.00

Other registered charities 3000.00

Grants:

Municipal

Provincial 5000.00

Federal

Other

Fundraising

Organization's Own 5100.00 10000.00

Others, on behalf of Organization

Donations/Individual/Corporate 800.00 6000.00

Other/In Kind

Sale of Goods, Services, Use of Assets

Client / User Fees 2000.00



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TOTAL REVENUE 5900.00 53000.00 0

EXPENDITURES

Charitable Activit y

Direct Fundraising 1800.00 2500.00

Payment to Fundraisers 8000.00

Expenditures: sale of goods, services, use ofassets

Political activities

Program Development & Delivery 600.00 25000.00

Management & Administration

Salaries, Wages, Benefits 3750.00

Consultation 6000.00

Accounting & Legal

Occupancy Costs 2000.00

Supplies & Equipment 330.00 2000.00

Equipment & Furnishings 1000.00

Office Supplies & Services 190.00 1000.00

Transportation & Travel

Evaluation costs

Advertising, Printing & Publications 470.00

Other / In Kind (specify)

Training

Product for sales (e.g. ENP)

TOTAL EXPENDITURES 3390.00 51250.00 0

Net Revenue 2510.00 1750.00 0



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Bipolar Babe Activity in the Community

Organization Type of Presentation Date

Cool Aid

Society/Umbrella Society

REES Program

1 hour presentation to mentors in a

mentor/mentee program (30)

June 2009 and May 2010

Young Entrepreneurs

Society

40 minute presentation (10) November 2009

Innovative

Communities.Org

30 minute presentation (10) November 2009

Westshore Youth

Collective

1 hour presentation (15) March 2010

South Island Child and

Youth Mental Health

mental health

professionals

1 hour presentation to Westshore (35) March, 2010

South Island Training

Initiative (SITI) -

Conference

2 hour workshop to youth mental

health clinicians and health care

professionals (30)

March, 2010

Independent Bipolar Babe

Workshop

2 hour workshop to various members

of society, many of w hom have a

mental il lness (15)

March, 2010

Saanich Rotary Club 30 minute presentation to Rotarians

(30)

April 2010

The FORCE Society for

Childrens Mental Health

30 minute presentation to youth part

of the FORCE organization (15)

April 2010

Salvation Army 30 presentation to people in

need/homeless (25)

April 2010

Young Parents Support

Network

1 hour presentation to young mothers

(15)

April 2010

University of Victorias

Mental Health Task Force

40 minute presentation to University

of Victor ia workers and other

professionals (15)

May 2010

Phoenix M ental Health

Services

1 hour M eeting to gather information

for BDSBCs classroom material (5)

May 2010

Pacific Alternative

Secondary School

10 slide presentation and 40 minute

oral presentation (15)

June 2010

SJ Wil lis Alternative

School

10 slide presentation and 40 minute

oral presentation (25)

June 2010



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University of Victoria 1 hour presentation to nurses (20) September 2010

BC Government Panel Member Disabili ty (40) November 2010

Pacific Secondary School Alternate TechnologySchool

2X 10 minute slide presentation and40 minute oral (60)

November 2010

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BDSBC Letterhead



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BDSBC Stigma Stomp

Rack Card



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