Fall 2011 Annual Report
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Fall 2011 Annual Report Mercy Medical Center Foundation Fall 2011 Published by Annual Report Mercy Medical Center Foundation Volume 35 701 Tenth Street S.E. Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52403 Foundation Board of Directors part ners MERCY MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION Sister James Marie Donahue, Chairman Tim Charles Dr. William Galbraith Janis Kazimour Lee Liu Dr. Tom McIntosh ear Peggy Meek D Darrel Morf David Neuhaus Emmett Scherrman FRIENDS Dr. Robert Silber rcy A. James Tinker of Me Foundation Staff Sister James Marie Donahue Chairman of the Board [email protected] Sue Hawn, President, CFRE [email protected] Diane Stefani, Vice President [email protected] ith this issue of Partners magazine I want Through these years there has been emphasis on Julie Potter, Project Coordinator to go back to its origin. It was in collaboration – that is, the shared cooperation [email protected] WFebruary, 1980, that the first publication between our community, the hospital and healthcare Michelle Cole, Grant Writer & EFY Race Coordinator IN THIS ISSUE was born. The cover of this first issue stated its providers. Our cover today is a shining example of [email protected] purpose and goals and they bear repeating here: that collaboration. The Sister Mary Lawrence Janet Baker, Senior Accountant Founders’ Society 4 Community Center was dedicated on September 15. [email protected] All in the Family 6 “PARTNERS…… Mercy renovated the old Penny Saver building to Jeanne Brandes, Donor Services/Database Manager With this issue, a new magazine begins. house several non-profit organizations – Boys & Girls [email protected] Building with Excitement 8 Its purpose: to tell you about the Club, Young Parents Network, Kids First Law Center, Wynelle Lindsley, Donor Services/Office Coordinator Mercy Hospital Endowment Foundation, Gems of Hope, Catholic Charities and Metro [email protected] Voss Family Finds Comfort 10 its origin, its philosophy, its contributions Catholic Outreach. M and its partners… Mission Statement Thriving on the Job 12 E R Mercy Hospital itself, and the The Mercy Medical Center Endowment Foundation is a C Y We are proud to help these organizations fulfill their hundreds of people who, through not-for-profit corporation organized and operated The Better Angels of Our Nature 14 M E the Foundation, contribute to missions and continue the good work that they do. exclusively to support the mission and activities of D I Mercy Medical Center. New Faces 16 C improved health care for The Constitution of the Sisters of Mercy says it very A L thousands of others.” well: Mercy Medical Center C Partners in Caring 17 E 701 Tenth Street S.E. N T E What a great beginning! The vision and goals of the “By collaborating with others in works of Mercy, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52403 (Listing of gifts to Mercy) R F Sisters of Mercy that have persevered through the we continually learn from them how to be more merciful.” (319) 398-6206 phone O Auxiliary Supports Mercy 69 U years are continuing, from 1980, with the birth of (319) 398-6471 fax N D A Partners, right up to and including the Partners of Email: [email protected] T ENews 69 I O today. Our generous donors have continued to Gratefully, N P contribute to the Foundation through the years and A R T have supported the hospital in so many ways, N Donate on line via www.mercycare.org E including the Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, private R S patient rooms, nursing scholarships, state-of-the-art Click on “Donate Now” • F equipment and now the new Hall-Perrine Cancer Sister James Marie Donahue A L L Center. For all of these gifts we are sincerely grateful. Chairman of the Board 2 COVER 0 1 Bronze plaque greeting visitors at the entrance to the new 1 Sister Mary Lawrence Community Center at 420 6th Street SE, Cedar Rapids IA 52401 2 Mercy Medical Center Foundation 3 b embers 2011 FOUNDERS’ SOCIETY M AEGON Transamerica Foundation Melvin & Carol Henderson Jeanne Noble Anonymous Clifford Hendricks, M.D. Donna & Dennis* Oldorf FOUNDERS’ SOCIETY Bob & Lola Anderson Dr. John & Darlene Hess Ron & Sue Olson Mary C. Ashby* Mary & Roger Hostetler Dr. & Mrs. Merlin Osborn LeDonia Asmussen Delores Hubert Timothy & Nancy Palm ! b elcome Evelyn & Walter Badger Mary Ingalls Alan L. Parker* W Roger & Angie Baker Iowa Blood & Cancer Care, PLC Steve & Mary Penney C.M. Basile* Glenn & Bridget Janus Peregrine Charities Arlene M. Beman Reynolds A. Jensen Gail Perkins* Bob & Alice* Bevenour Sam S.* & Joanne Johnson, Sr. Cecil H. Peterson John P.* & Ruth A. Bickel Kenneth L. & Bernice L.* Petersen Dorothy Boddicker* & Mildred M.* Johnson Ray* & Jean Petrzelka Margaret* & Lou* Burkhalter Suzanne* & Bert Katz Bill* & Kay Pitlik Lavern & Audrey Busse Robert F. & Jan Kazimour Jean Plotz* Steven & Joanne Carfrae John D. & Patricia J. Kerr Jewel & James* Plumb Jr. Edith Case Wendell Koch* William & Janis Quinby Mary J. Cashen Irene B. Konecny Dr. David & Mary Jo Rater Leloa Zavodsky Clark* Dr. Whealen Koontz Bill & Bette Raus Frances & Samuel* Cohn Grace Helen Krob* Curt & Sigrid Reynolds Robert J. Connolly* William Krueger* Rockwell Collins Josephine & Sutherland* Cook Kathy & Steve Krusie Charles A. Rohde Mark L.* & Mary Coppock Robert & Caroline* Kucharski Albert & Martha Ruffalo Loren & Patti Coppock Rev. Charles E. Lang Ryan Companies US, Inc. Jack & Dilla Cosgrove Ursula Shimek Lenard* Joe & Lynda Schimberg John & Anne Cunningham Rita Leslie* Eugene R. Schwarting Chris & Suzy DeWolf Audrey* & Jerry Linge-Ovel David & Jane Siegel Diamond V Mills, Inc. Abbott B. Lipsky* Laurie & Robert Silber John Joseph Dieter* & Joan M. Lipsky Sisters of Mercy George L. Dlask John Lipsky & Zsuzsanna Karasz Kyle & Susan Skogman & Evelyn M. Dlask Lee & Andrea Liu Sloan-Paganelli Family Larry & Cindy Donaldson J. Edward Lundy* Ray* & Dorothy Snitil M E R Steve & Carol Doser Marjorie McDonald Al* & Sara Sorensen C Y David M. & Frances T. Elderkin Donald A. McEleney, MD Mrs. John Luke Thacker M E Each September, the Mercy Foundation hosts an fund at the Mercy Foundation, or contributed a total Elderkin & Pirnie P.L.C. Jennie & Larry McEowen Dr. David* & Joan Thaler D I Mr.* and Mrs. Bernard Erdman Bruce & Judy McGrath Orville Thomas* C evening of recognition to honor esteemed partners in of $50,000 or more in lifetime gifts to Mercy. A L giving – our Founders’ Society members. This society These individuals and organizations are committed Norma Fagle* David & Ruth McGuire Robert C.* & Mary B. Tilden C E acknowledges those who have included Mercy Medical to supporting the highest standards of healthcare in our Pat & Phylis Falconio Dr. Thomas & Sandra McIntosh Jean & Jim Tinker N T Sam* & Dee Farner Scott* & Dee Ann McIntyre TrueNorth Companies E R Center in their estate plans (will, life insurance, gift community. Their gifts ensure excellent future patient F Rick & Donna Flynn Helen McKee* Donald Uhl O annuity, IRA, charitable trust), created an endowed care services and we thank them. U William B. Galbraith, M.D. Judge & Mrs. E. J.* McManus Marilyn Van Hoe* N D & Joanne F. Galbraith Melvin Meade* Variety - The Children's Charity A T I New members to the 2011 Founders’ Society as of September 1, 2011: Father John Gallagher* Peggy & Jim Meek Frank & Ruth Ann Volesky O Dr. & Mrs. Chirantan Ghosh Merle Merritt Donald E. & Esther J. Vorel N P Anonymous Dr. Sarah Morgan and Jerry Snead Harry Gillespie* Wally & Betty* Milden Carol Watson A R T Bob and Lola Anderson Steve and Mary Penney Tony & Magda Golobic Mabel Miller* Jan & Mark Watson N E Marc & Cathy Gullickson Cheryle & Frank Mitvalsky Dr. Campbell F.* Watts R S Roger and Angie Baker Orville L. Thomas* Mary E. Hachey Mike & Ann Mohnsen & Doris Watts* • (represented by Marcia F Steve and Carol Doser & Jon Kinsenbaw) Norbert B. Hahn* Bob & Susie Moran Charlie & Tina Weepie A L L Hall-Perrine Foundation Darrel & Middie Morf Maxine & Ted* Welch Andrew Harris* Donald E. and Esther J. Vorel 2 0 Andrew Harris* Dale & Louise Morgan Joe & Greer Whitters 1 Pat and Phyllis Falconio Martin and Diane Wiesenfeld Nadine Hartkemeyer Dr. Sarah Morgan & Jerry Snead Martin & Diane Wiesenfeld 1 Merle Merritt *deceased Mary Lou & Don Hattery Isabel Morrison* Ray & Sheryl Zinkula Kate Hawkins Drs. Kevin Murray *deceased Sue & John Hawn & Janet Merfeld Pauline Alice Hays* David C. Neuhaus & Mary 4 Pictured above: Front row left to right - Diane Wiesenfeld, Angie Baker, Carol Doser, Merle Merritt, Marcia Kinsenbaw, Phyllis Falconio 5 Back row left to right - Dr. Martin Wiesenfeld, Roger Baker, Steve Doser, Bob Anderson, Jon Kinzenbaw, Pat Falconio. “...we wanted to involve our kids Fast forward seven years. Ryan, now 15 started in this high school at College Community Schools. His sister Nicole, 12, is also a student at College Community. Ryan and Nicole’s little sister, Elle, is six. decision ’’ Steve and Carol Doser have modeled the importance of giving back to their children. Giving Carol Doser Mercy Donor their time, talents, AND treasure, is at the heart of the family. They’ve experienced the joy of giving and wanted to pass this sense of caring for others on to their children. Steve notes, “Our lives are so rich because of the people we know and the many lifetime friends we have gained by being involved with different groups and good causes.” Besides his responsibilities as a parent and the Communications and Foundation Director for College Community Schools, Steve coaches a Special Olympics basketball team and is involved in its Buddy Program. Ryan and Nicole also assist their dad with the team. Carol, who works with Rockwell’s E-Business d Management Group, is a dedicated volunteer and his grandfather’s hospice care during his illness, chose foster parent for Little Paws Rescue and Animal Hospice of Mercy. Nicole, true to her love of animals, Shelter in Lisbon.