b'The Next 5 YearsAs I enter my secondsewer overflow (CSO) events in Detroits wastewaterimpact of lifestyle and nutrition in delaying or reducing year as presidentsystem, and engagement by citizens in support of thedementia onset; the results are promising. We will for of the Fred A. andGreat Lakes as measured by local watershed groupnow measure our success along with the success of U.S. Barbara M. Erb Familyscorecards and public sentiment. POINTER. Foundation, I do soOur work in environmental health, justice, andBefore I close, I want to recognize our distinguished with great pride insustainable development has become more targeted aschairman, John Erb, for being named the Russell G. the accomplishmentswell. We are making a smooth, orderly transition out ofMawby Philanthropist of the Year. John earned this of our grantees andfood system grantmaking in Detroit, but intensifyingaward by bringing the Erb Family Foundation to life and partners. It was anour focus on lead in children, asthma in the region, andmolding it into a remarkable presence over the last 10 excellent year, as ourtriple-bottom-line initiatives (environmental, social,years. I have witnessed firsthand, originally as a board team worked side-by- economic) that bring together businesses, NGOs, andmember and now as part of the team, the incredible side with our grantees to offer strategic value to them andgovernment to make more sustainable regional decisions.commitment and energy John gives to this and many their vital causes. We never forget that our grantees andMeasurements here will focus directly on lead levels,other endeavors. His collaborative spirit and willingness partners do the work in our communities. We are here toasthma incidence, and organizational impacts throughto work with grantees and others to address the issues that support them and to help facilitate impact.various approaches. impact metropolitan Detroit and our state is inspirational. I am thrilled to help the Foundation usher in the futureOur arts programs remain a critical foundational areaIt is no surprise that the Council of Michigan Foundations with a new, five-year strategic plan. Building on ourfor us. We are committed to our ongoing collaborationand the Michigan Nonprofit Association both recognized success of the first 10 years, we will refocus our efforts,in metropolitan Detroit with other foundations and arehis leading hand in this decade of impact. It was a day of keeping the same themes yet placing new emphasis onworking to expand this to other philanthropies in thegreat pride for the Erb family, and we were sure that Fred how we approach them and measure our impact. Ourregion. We will expand our giving approach within thisand Barbara were smiling as John took that stage.aim is to be more targeted and quantitative. This is a newprogram to the whole tri-county area and will measureWe have an exciting time ahead of us. Our focus areas, approach for us, but one we believe is worth undertakingsuccess by gauging the financial strength of the artswhile they have not changed, will be the source of new with our grantees and partners. sector over time. Jazz education in the region remains aand greater intensity as we collaborate for impact. We Our work in the environment remains strong, focusingkey focus, and we will be measuring success in terms ofcould not be more excited about our plans!on agricultural runoff into Lake Erie waters, greenstudent engagement. Thanks to all of you for your support and collaboration. stormwater infrastructure in Detroit, and stewardshipLast, we have recommitted to our AlzheimersThe time is now.of the Great Lakes by individuals, governments, thoughtdisease focus for this next five years, and have started leaders, non-government organizations (NGOs), andcollaborating with the Alzheimers Association on a businesses. We are building and developing metrics for allcritically important research study known as the U.S. of these areas. Examples include reduction of phosphorusPOINTER study. This study looks quantitively at theNeil Hawkins, Presidentloading in Lake Erie, reduction of untreated combined 32The Journey Forward| OUR 5-YEAR ROADMAP'