Our Home Is Topped with Love!

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SPRING 2009 EDITION Our Home is Topped with Love!

On December 3 the Trustees Chairs for their leadership in successfully Our Building with the Tree on the Top of the Saint Simeon’s raising the funds needed for the project. written by Chris Gruszeczki Episcopal Home and Saint The Dotsons thanked the Campaign Simeon’s Foundation, Cabinet and the Trustees, family members, Here is an excerpt from her song. supporters and friends of funding foundations, generous (To the tune of “Surrey with the Fringe on Top”) the Home along with individuals, private companies We have all been waiting for so long Orepresentatives from Flintco, and staff members whose Praying so that nothing could go wrong the project contractor, and MATRIX generous support have Waiting for a chance to see our brand new building Architects, Engineers, Planners, Inc., the made this expansion And this great occasion rates a song. project design team gathered for the project possible. formal Topping Out Will Farrior, Our old building has grown oh so weary Cinder blocks are lookin’ quite dreary Ceremony for Saint Chairman of the Home Now we’ve got one that will be so cheery Simeon’s new Board, noted the work of With a tree on top! Assisted Living and the Building It looks out on a south panorama Wellness Centers Committee Chair, You can almost see Alabama expansion project. George Dotson, in Or up north where the plains of blue grama A “topping out” is a overseeing the progress of Are a golden crop! signal that the uppermost steel beam of the the project for the Home. We’ll have a pool where the water’s warm building is going into place, and that the The Rt. Rev. Dr. Edward J. Konieczny, And you can sit where it bubbles building has reached its height. It is Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of And feel your aching muscles sooth And soak away your troubles! customary for the beam to be painted Oklahoma and Home Board Honorary white and signed by the ironworker crew Go little tree, we are all so proud of ya and other well-wishers before it is hoisted There’s nothin’ grander or standin’ above ya We will salute and all say that we love ya into position. When you land kerplop! In addition, Saint Simeon’s Residents On our brand new building with the tree on and Staff wrote well-wishes that were tied the top! with ribbons to an evergreen tree that was attached before the beam ascended. This physical symbol was an appropriate way to At the joint meeting of the Trustees of give thanks to all who have “lifted up” the Home Board and the Foundation Board, Saint Simeon’s with their generosity. Home Board Chairman, Will Farrior, Mary Ann Hille (l), Maggie Hille Yar, & Shirley declared December 3, 2009, as Martin (r)(Hille Foundation) are joined by Lindsay Fick (President/CEO) and Phyllis & George Dotson James Harvey Day at Saint Simeon’s. (Campaign Co-Chairs). Mr. Harvey was a Board member, Capital Campaign Cabinet member and Chair, gave the blessing for the topping before his death on November 19, 2008, out. As a crane raised the beam into place, a Resident at the Home. Chris Gruszeczki, Saint Simeon’s Life PROCLAMATION Enrichment Director, sang the special tree topping lyrics -“Our Building with the Tree Whereas, James Harvey served on the on Top” - she wrote to the tune of “The Saint Simeon’s Board of Trustees Surrey with the Fringe on Top.” for seventeen years; and, At the conclusion of the Topping Out (L-R) Judy Kishner (The Anne and Whereas, James Harvey, his mother, Henry Zarrow Foundation) with Lindsay Fick Ceremony guests and Residents of the Edythe Harvey and his wife, Inadoll Harvey, and Phyllis & George Dotson. Home were treated to a wonderful were Residents of Saint Simeon’s; and reception. Lively musical entertainment The topping out tradition according provided by the Charles Emerson Trio was Whereas, James Harvey served on the Board’s CQI Committee for ten years; and, to folklore dates back hundreds of years. In underwritten by Robin Ballenger. more recent times this custom is traced to Whereas, James Harvey was a donor of the time when high-rise construction record to Saint Simeon’s since 1977; and, started in major cities. The iron worker crews were mostly Native Americans and Whereas, James Harvey and his wife, Inadoll, are members of the Society of they believed that no structure should be Saint Simeon’s; and, taller than the tallest tree; therefore a tree rode to the top on the tallest steel beam. Whereas, James Harvey showed his love Lindsay Hurley Fick, President/CEO for Saint Simeon’s by giving so generously of his time, talent and treasure; of Saint Simeon’s, welcomed the 75 or more guests assembled on the construction Now, therefore, I, William E. Farrior, site. Robin Ballenger, Trustee of Saint (L-R) Glenda Love (Home Board member), Chairman of Saint Simeon’s Board Simeon’s, Foundation Board and Chairman Walter H. Helmerich, III (The Helmerich Foundation) of Trustees, do hereby proclaim and Will Farrior (Home Board Chairman). of Flintco, spoke about the meaning and December 3, 2008 as importance of a Topping Out Ceremony. Special guests in attendance included “James Harvey Day” Robert Millspaugh, President of the lead donors Mary Ann Hille, Maggie Hille at Saint Simeon’s Episcopal Home Foundation Board recognized George and Yar and Shirley Martin of the Hille Phyllis Dotson, Capital Campaign Co- continued on page 2

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continued from page 1 Foundation, William Smith of the William S. Smith Charitable Trust and the Sherman E. Smith Family Charitable Foundation, Judy Kishner of The Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation, Konnie Boulter with The Oxley Foundation, Joan Flint and Robin Ballenger of the Charles W. and Pauline K. Flint Foundation, Walt Helmerich, III of The Helmerich Foundation, and Maggie Whitt. The $22,100,000 Our Next The Rt. Rev. Dr. Edward J. Konieczny (L-R) Bob Millspaugh (Foundation Board President), Mary Lou Havener (Auxiliary Chapter: Building with Love! capital (Bishop, Episcopal Diocese member) and George Harrington (Auxiliary President) sign the final beam. expansion project will replace the of Oklahoma & Honorary Chairman, original Assisted Living apartments Home Board of Trustees) gave the blessing for the topping out. The final Beam opened in 1960, expand the number with the evergreen of Assisted Living apartments by 20, add a Wellness Center with a tree attached is put warm water activity pool and feature incredible panoramic views of into place. Tulsa from the top of Saint Simeon’s hill. The number of Residents served will increase from 175 to 200. The project is scheduled for completion July 2009. For further information contact Stephen Mason, Executive Director of Saint Simeon’s Foundation, at 918.794.1937 or [email protected].

Special Tours of the New Assisted Living & Wellness Centers will be available after June 1. Contact Karen Garren at 918.794.1945 Our Next Chapter is Nearing Completion Excitement is building as the opening of the new Assisted Living • Security cameras encompassing the campus; and Wellness Centers nears. The opening is on schedule for July! The • Security monitors in the Security Office allowing security view of our soon-to-be Home from the new Gilcrease Extension, as personnel to visually survey and inspect the campus and to well as from the L.L. Tisdale Parkway is very impressive. Upon monitor service deliveries and emergency traffic through our completion of our new 72,000 sq ft expansion our Home will be able new limited access east entry; to serve 200 Residents. In addition to receiving loving, quality care • Computer hardware and software to provide needed from our nurses, nurse aides and support staff, Residents in all living communication; and, areas of the Home will enjoy the new warm water activity pool, • Extensive conduit, cabling and a wireless router to link all of the exercise equipment, Bistro and other new active living spaces. systems. Preparations for the move to the new Assisted Living Center The projected cost for the integrated security system is are already well underway. The Home’s Assisted Living $444,000. The existing building project budget includes $117,000 Committee is working hard to make the transition to the new to help fund a portion of the security system, so the net cost for Center as seamless as possible. Residents have been making their the expanded scope is $327,000. We are actively seeking donations apartment choices and will be assisted in moving to the new to help fund this additional project. Center by Saint Simeon’s staff. A special Preview and Reception is planned for Wednesday, Members of the Auxiliary Landscape Committee, May 13, 2009 in the Hille Family Entrance and Foyer of the new representatives from the Board, the construction manager and the Assisted Living and Wellness Centers. At that time Residents, Home’s Environmental Services Department have been meeting to Board members, and the Auxiliary leadership will gather to hear plan the green spaces, trees and landscaping that will compliment Tom and Meredith Brokaw. The Brokaws will be the special guest the new outdoor spaces. speakers at the Donor Recognition dinner which is planned for We are very grateful for the leadership of George and Phyllis the evening of May 13th. Meredith is the niece of James Harvey, Dotson who served as Campaign Co-Chairs for this very who was a member of the Saint Simeon’s Board of Trustees, a aggressive, challenging and successful campaign. With the help of Trustee Emeritus, a generous donor to the Home, an avid an outstanding Campaign Cabinet in a matter of 18 months the supporter of Our Next Chapter: Building with Love! and before his full $22.1MM was successfully raised. death a beloved Resident of Saint Simeon’s. Shortly after beginning the construction of our new Our Next Chapter: Building with Love! has truly been a “labor $22.1MM Assisted Living and Wellness Centers, we recognized of love” with the combined efforts of our dedicated Trustees, the campus-wide need for enhanced security. We concluded that a Auxiliary, Staff, Donors, Families, Volunteers and Friends striving fully integrated security system will not only safeguard our campus to fulfill the mission of Saint Simeon’s to truly be a haven for and Residents, it will add an extra measure of security for our those in the eventide of life. Residents diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. The specific integrated components include: • A staffed Security Office at the main west entry onto the campus;

Front entrance of new Assisted Living Center February 2009 aerial photo looking NW

View from the south side

2 Ambiance Spring 2009 AmbSpring09:AmbSpring09 5/8/09 3:36 PM Page 3 Saint Simeon’s Shines at the Annual OKAHSA Awards! Saint Simeon’s is honored to be recognized with TWO awards at this year’s OKASHA Annual Awards Program held on March 11 in Midwest City. Each year the Oklahoma Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (OKAHSA) recognizes and honors the efforts of individuals and member communities for their dedication, innovation and commitment to the aging services profession. Saint Simeon’s housekeeper, Gabriela Jimenez, received the Unsung Hero Award in the Environmental Services category and Saint Simeon’s received the Excellence in Community Involvement Award for its efforts in disaster management education. Saint Simeon’s is a member of OKAHSA, which is the Oklahoma state association of not-for-profit organizations dedicated to establishing the highest standards of excellence for services to the aging in Oklahoma. The membership is comprised of over 100 providers of aging services, all mission-driven organizations providing services and housing for the elderly in Oklahoma. Lindsay Fick, Saint Simeon’s President/CEO (seated); with Kathy Hinkle, Saint The purpose of OKAHSA is to be supportive of each Simeon’s Education Director; Bob Roberts, Senior Disaster Planner, R.D. Flanagan & Associates and a member of the Disaster Resistant Business Council; member organization’s quest for excellence. It provides education, and Tim Lovel is Executive Director of Tulsa Partners. advocacy, and a network for organizations committed to serving the needs of the elderly in Oklahoma. OKAHSA is the state 2009 OKAHSA Excellence in Community affiliate of the American Association of Homes and Services for Involvement Award: The Nomination for the Aging (AAHSA) whose membership totals nearly 6,000 not- Saint Simeon’s Episcopal Home for-profit providers of aging services across the nation. “Saint Simeon’s Episcopal Home believes the safety of the Saint Simeon’s President/CEO Lindsay Fick, who played a key Residents is its highest priority and knows all other long term care role in the disaster workshops, stated, “Saint Simeon’s has long facilities have that same goal and deal with similar challenges. known that our Board of Trustees, Volunteers and Staff have hearts Saint Simeon’s reached out to the wider community through Tulsa totally dedicated to quality of care and quality of life for our Residents. Partners, a public/private organization dedicated to making Tulsa The recognition by OKAHSA in the category of Community as disaster resistant as possible. This brought together the key Involvement for Saint Simeon’s response to the December 2007 Ice players in Emergency Management with representatives of long Storm, and also in the Unsung Hero category for the work and heart term care facilities across the state to learn, share and, above all, of our outstanding housekeeper, Gabriela Jimenez, continues the legacy communicate so that when, not if, a disaster comes, the lives of of Saint Simeon’s — ‘our Home truly is built on Love’.” the residents who depend on us will be protected. Saint Simeon’s Episcopal Home Board of Trustees Chairman, Will Every facility is required to have a written Emergency Action Farrior, noted, “The OKAHSA Award for Excellence in Community Plan. It is important that plans be “tested” so that everyone involved Involvement recognizes Saint Simeon’s benefits to the community and understands how they actually can work together before they need to. its Residents which was exemplified by the Home’s response to the This has been accomplished through conducting Annual crisis created by the December 2007 Ice Storm. Everyone at Saint Disaster Management Workshops for long term care facilities Simeon’s who responded at this time of need should be proud of the beginning in 2005. Each year attendance has grown from the first recognition received and the reward for their efforts during a difficult workshop held in Tulsa to this past year when the workshop went time.” He added, “The Unsung Hero Award given to Gabriela Jimenez state-wide, meeting both in Tulsa and in Oklahoma City. One of honors her dedication and highlights the high standard of care that is the key things learned at these workshops is that evacuation may offered to the Residents by every department at the Home.” not be the answer in a disaster – may not even be a possibility. President/CEO Lindsay Hurley Fick presented a “Case Study” at 2009 OKAHSA Unsung Hero Award in the both 2008 workshops, sharing how Saint Simeon’s successfully Environmental Services: The Nomination for coped with the subsequent power outage of the 2007 Ice Storm. Gabriela Jimenez, Saint Simeon’s Housekeeper Each year Saint Simeon’s has helped underwrite the cost of the “Gabriela Jimenez has been employed as a housekeeper at workshops and Kathy Hinkle, Saint Simeon’s Safety Committee Chair, Saint Simeon’s for approximately two years and has become a role has chaired the Planning Committee. The Committee has consisted of model for the housekeeping and laundry staff, as well as other staff representatives from Tulsa Partners, Area Agency on Aging, City of employed at Saint Simeon’s. She has excellent attendance and is a Tulsa, Oklahoma State University, Emergency Management, Tulsa mentor for all new staff. She also has become the “go to” person City/County Health Department, and OKASHA.” for her peers helping them with any problems regarding their “Plans are nothing; planning is everything.” work performance. –Dwight D. Eisenhower Gabriela is always the Saint Simeon’s received praise from Mike McCool, Director one to volunteer to work of the Tulsa Area Emergency Management Agency, and Kelly Deal, extra as needed and Director of the Metropolitan Medical Response System, stating, there is nothing that “During the massive ice storm that struck Tulsa in December 2007 she will not do for and caused the largest power outage in state history, Saint Simeon’s the Residents. was one of the few long term care facilities that was truly ready to When asked why respond. They did this with good solid internal and community she is willing to planning. They also improvised and adjusted their response based go above and on the situations they met with. Admirably, they went on to share beyond, she their experience at the April 2008 Disaster Management for Long will tell you Term Care Facilities Workshop hosted by Tulsa Partners, Inc.” that she loves Tim Lovell, Executive Director, and Ann Patton, Founding the people that Director, of Tulsa Partners, Inc. noted, “It is significant that these she cares for. workshops were recommended by Saint Simeon’s before Hurricane Gabriela (L-R) Gabriela Jimenez, Saint Simeon’s housekeeper, received Katrina highlighted the need for such training on the national stage knows all of the OKAHSA Unsung Hero Award in the Environmental and before a state requirement that long term care facilities share the Residents Services; and Kathy Hinkle, Saint Simeon’s Education Director accepted the OKAHSA Excellence in Community Involvement their plans with local emergency managers. It is also significant that in her area and Award given to Saint Simeon’s Episcopal Home. Saint Simeon’s followed through on the training by developing is able to fulfill their own plans and becoming the first long term care facility to their needs even before they ask. To illustrate this, last year, a Resident join Tulsa’s Medical Emergency Response Center (MERC), linking without family members was becoming depressed and more and more them in to our community’s emergency response network.” reclusive. He would not do any of the physical therapy exercises and refused to walk in the hallway. Gabriela took it upon herself to go to OKAHSA encourages those seeking care for the aging to the store and purchase a new workout suit for him. When she gave it “Experience the Not-for-Profit Difference.” to him, she told him he needed to start walking to show everyone his Not-for-profit providers are different. We are not driven by next new clothes. This was just the motivation he needed to begin to come quarter’s profits, variations in the markets, short-term objectives, out of his room more often and it improved his mood. or shareholders. We have a different perspective. We are driven by When Gabriela came to work for Saint Simeon’s, she had a mission. That means we take a long view toward: very limited ability to communicate with the Residents due to her • Our consumers; • Our capacity to serve; and lack of English. She has shown that actions speak louder than a • Our communities; • Our reputation as caregivers. thousand words when taking care of Residents.” Spring 2009 Ambiance 3 AmbSpring09:AmbSpring09 5/8/09 3:36 PM Page 4 $500,000 Western Days 2009 Proceeds Goal Designated for Memory Center Remodeling

upporters of the 13th annual Western Days 2009 – The involved. But, we are looking forward to this opportunity and our Driller’s Bash will help fund a remodeling and update of hope is that we are successful for the sake of our Residents.” the Home’s Memory Center. The Memory Center which opened on October 1, 1994 is celebrating 15 years of service – over 275,000 Resident night stays – for persons with Alzheimer’s or other forms of Sdementia. Another way to think about it is that since 1994, the Residents of the Memory Center have received 6.6 million hours of care in their home that is staffed and operated 24/7. These nights and hours represent time that families of Residents have peace of mind knowing their loved ones are safe, secure, well-nourished and socially engaged.

(L-R) The Rev. Irv Cutter, Rector of St. John’s Episcopal Church and Advisory Committee member; Kathleen Williams, Patron Committee member; Lucy & John Barker, Event Chairs; and Jim Bender, Advisory Committee member.

Lucy notes, “We are also very excited for this opportunity to recognize Eileen and James Hewgley as the Honorary Chairs of Western Days. Together they have been supporters and ambassadors for the Home since 1967. Eileen is a member of the Saint Simeon’s Auxiliary. Jim was a Home Board member in the late 70s, served as President of the Home Board during his four year term and served as emcee for the dedication of the Memory Center in 1994. Jim has been an incredible ambassador over the years helping families become members of the Saint Simeon’s family. It is very fitting that (L-R) The Rt. Rev. Dr. Edward J. Konieczny, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of OK and Honorary Chairman of the Saint Simeon’s Board of Trustees, and his their service will be highlighted as we join together to help the wife Debbie joined Lucy & John Barker, 2009 Western Days Event Chairs, at the Home update and remodel the Memory Center so that Residents Kickoff Party held at Saint Simeon’s. will experience what Residents expect from our Home.” Active living in the 35,000 sq ft Memory Center for 15 years means that this home is due for a significant remodeling… beyond the normal new paint and wallpaper. Some of the planned improvements include a new heating and air delivery system, new windows, remodeled kitchens, retiling the bathing rooms and updated furniture. Leading the way as the Event Chairs for Western Days 2009 are John and Lucy Barker who have been long-time supporters of the Home and active volunteers for Western Days. Most recently, John and Lucy were members of the Our Next Chapter: Building with Love! Capital Campaign Cabinet. Their efforts in this successful campaign helped raise more than $22.1MM for the construction of our new Assisted Living and Wellness Centers. John has served as a Board Trustee for over twenty years. He served as a Home Trustee from 1988 to 2002. In 2001, he was a founding Trustee for Saint Simeon’s Foundation and served as the (L-R) Stephen Mason, Executive Director of Saint Simeon’s Foundation; JJ Hurley, Advisory Committee member; Ann Radford, Live Auction, Bidders’ Board and Raffle Set-Up Chair; and Kevin Murray, Patron Committee member. Western Days 2009 – The Driller’s Bash will be held on Tuesday, September 15, 2009 in Central Park Hall at EXPO Square. The event will start at 6:00 p.m. with complimentary wine and beer, a 100+ item silent auction, homemade baked goods along with dinner, raffle and a live auction before wrapping up the fun at 9:00 p.m.

The sponsorship opportunities are: • “King Wildcatter” Underwriting Sponsor - $50,000 (3 tables of 10 with recognition in all media, program front cover and recognition from stage) • “Wildcatter” Underwriting Sponsor - $25,000 (3 tables of 10 with recognition in all media, program front cover and recognition from stage) (L-R) Residents Tom & Ruth Freeman, Patron Committee members, with Lindsay Fick, Saint Simeon’s President/CEO, and Lucy & John Barker. • “Oil Baron” Presenting Sponsor - $15,000 (2 tables of 10 with recognition in all media, program front cover and recognition first President of the Foundation. John is in his ninth year of from stage) service on the Foundation Board. Lucy’s father, John Smith, was a • “Tool Pusher” Sponsor - $10,000 (2 tables of 10 with program Resident of Saint Simeon’s in the late 1980s and Lucy has served recognition and in our Ambiance and Quill newsletters) as a volunteer and ambassador for many years. • “Driller” Sponsor - $5,000 (1 table of 10 with program John states, “Our devotion to the mission of Saint Simeon’s is recognition and in our Ambiance and Quill newsletters) born out of our desire to provide our Residents the highest level of • “Derrickman” Sponsor - $2,500 (1 table of 10 with program care possible. Being able to work with so many generous Western recognition and in our Ambiance and Quill newsletters) Days volunteers is a treat for Lucy and me. We have set the high goal • “Roughneck” Sponsor - $1,000 (4 reservations with program - $500,000 – and it is going to take a sacrificial gift from each person recognition and in our Ambiance and Quill newsletters) continued on next page 4 Ambiance Spring 2009 AmbSpring09:AmbSpring09 5/8/09 3:36 PM Page 5

Western Days 2009 Committees Memory Center Honorary Chairs E. Murray Gullatt Ruth & Tom Freeman by the Numbers Eileen and Jim Hewgley Helen Jo & Jim Hardwick Jana & George Harrington Alissa & JJ Hurley Robert J. LaFortune Through Fifteen Years Event Chairs Dian Peacock & Craig Jenkins Millie & Bob Millspaugh Debbie & The Rt. Rev. Dr. Ed Marilyn Morris of Care and Service Lucy and John Barker Konieczny Annette & Kevin Murray Leslie & Stephen Lake The Rev. Canon John C. Powers Patron Chairs Beth & Ben Latham William S. Smith 0 – Resident fees used to build and Mary Ann Hille Caron & Shawn Lawhorn Kathleen Williams fund capital improvements in the Maggie and Kajeer Yar Kristin & Jamie McCoy Cathy Mayo Moore Steering Committee Memory Center. Advisory Committee Dona & Joseph Morris Karen & John Abney 1 – Number of Chaplains who conduct Juley Roffers & Jim Langdon Robin F. Ballenger Ann Shannon Cassidy Dianne & Ed Schroedter worship services in the Memory Starre & Keenan Barnard Sheri & Chuck Colpitt Peggy & Tom Schroedter Kristin & Jim Bender Sara & Frank Dale Center…. along with his guitar. Margaret & Ross Swimmer Hilda & Don Betts Elaine & Ted Hanner Janet & Brad Vincent 4 – Nature centers in the Memory Ruth & Dr. Reece Boone Brittany & Dave Kollmann Trudy & Tommy Williams Center for Residents to enjoy – aviary, Andrea & The Rev. Irv Cutter Judy Lawson Becky & David York Pat & Malcolm Deisenroth Rob Lyon, Jr. living reef aquarium, gardens and out- Mary Dotson Susan & Bob Morgan door walking paths. Gayle & Frank Eby Patron Committee Ann & Britt Radford Linda & Jim Furman Phyllis & George Dotson Toni & Robert Rizley 6 – Individual homes in the Memory Eric Grimshaw Joan Flint Janice & Chuck Steil Center with each home having a kitchen, living room, bathing room and Continued from Page 4 five large bedrooms with a half bath • “Roustabout” Sponsor - $500 (2 reserva- in each. tions with program recognition and in our 87 - Number of windows allowing Ambiance and Quill newsletters) Residents to enjoy the sunlight, moon- • “Doodlebugger” Individual Reservations - light and beauty of outdoors. $75 each 100 – Percent of families who stated in Please call Stephen Mason, Executive a recent survey that they would recom- Director, Saint Simeon’s Foundation, at mend the Memory Center to others. (918) 794-1937 or email Stephen at 156 - Entertainers who perform in the [email protected] if you have Memory Center each year. any questions. 180 - Llamas, dogs, cats, miniature horses, and other animals that visit each year. 10/01/94 – Month, day and year the Memory Center opened. 128,700 – Number of warm water baths Residents have enjoyed in the jetted spa tubs. Western Days Honorary Chairs 821,250 – Breakfasts, lunches and din- Eileen & Jim Hewgley ners served in the Memory Center since 1994 opening. 6,600,000 – Hours of care provided to SAVE THE DATE the Residents in the Memory Center Western Days 2009 — The Driller’s Bash since 1994 opening. Endless - Prayers, hugs, hands held, Tuesday, September 15, 2009 tears, smiles, and laughs since opening 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm in 1994.

Saint Simeon’s A “ONE Award” Finalist! We are very pleased to announce that Saint Simeon’s has been ONE Award for excellence for nonprofits and of the recognition of the selected as a finalist for the 2009 Oklahoma Nonprofit Excellence (ONE) Home’s efforts to promote increased quality of life for senior citizens in Awards, as one of the three top organizations in the state of Oklahoma Tulsa and the surrounding communities. Congratulations to our out- in the category Seniors. The award notice to us stated, “The ONE standing administration and staff for this nomination and being named Awards Selection Committee recognizes Saint Simeon’s as one of the a finalist for the ONE Award.” three best among all similar nonprofits across the state.” The two other Awards were presented to a winner and two additional finalists in finalists in the Seniors category are LIFE Senior Services and Sunbeam each of the following nine categories: Arts & Humanities, Community, Family Services, Inc. Community Health Services, Education, Health Services, Self- Lindsay Fick, President/CEO stated, “Saint Simeon’s is honored to Sufficiency, Seniors, Sports & Recreation, and Youth Development. be nominated for the ONE Award in the category of Seniors, and grate- The winners in each of the nine categories received $7,500 and two ful to be recognized for our commit- finalists in each of the nine cate- ment to superior quality of care and gories received $5,000. One of the quality of life for the Residents.” nine category winners was selected Sponsored by the Oklahoma as the overall winner and received Center for Nonprofits (the Center), $10,000 for their organization. the ONE Awards event was held on A total of $160,000 was given to April 25, 2009, at the Renaissance outstanding ONE Award winners Hotel in Tulsa and honored and finalists. Oklahoma nonprofits statewide for The Selection Commissioners their excellence and inspiration to were chaired by Jerry Dickman of other nonprofits who strive for the the Chapman Foundations of Tulsa. same outstanding performance. The Oklahoma Nonprofit Excellence Other commissioners include Michael Cawley, Ardmore, The Samuel Awards further a statewide awareness about the roles nonprofits play in Roberts Noble Foundation; Nance Diamond, Shawnee; Frederick contributing to the quality of life and Oklahoma’s economic development. Drummond, Pawhuska; Ken Fergeson, National Bank of Commerce, The Center provides educational opportunities for nonprofit Altus; R. H. Harbaugh, Tulsa, The Oxley Foundation; Phil Lakin, Tulsa managers, board members and fundraisers throughout Oklahoma. Community Foundation; Frank Merrick, Oklahoma City, the Merrick Honorees do not apply for the awards, but are nominated and selected Foundation; Polly Nichols, Oklahoma City; Stanton L. Young, by the ONE Awards Selection Commission. Saint Simeon’s was noti- Oklahoma City, Stanton L. Young Companies; and Rev. George Young, fied by the Center in the Fall of 2008 that we had been nominated by Oklahoma City. a member of the Selection Commission and at their request submitted Congratulations to Lindsay Fick, the Home Leadership Team, the our application in early November. Home and Foundation Boards of Trustees, the Auxiliary and every single Saint Simeon’s Board of Trustees Chairman, Will Farrior, stated, Saint Simeon’s employee. This is recognition well-deserved by all! “Saint Simeon’s Board of Trustees is proud of the nomination for the

Spring 2009 Ambiance 5 AmbSpring09:AmbSpring09 5/8/09 3:36 PM Page 6 Clinical Services Program Enhances the Nursing Department

The heart of Saint Simeon’s is to strive for excellence in care at all times and to illustrate a commitment to the Residents by going above and beyond to assist them with their individual and unique needs. In an effort to continue to meet this goal, a new section in the nursing department has been formed called Clinical Services and is under the leadership of our Director of Nursing, Sue Slama. Three new positions have been created for our Clinical Services Department which includes two Clinical Support Nurses and one Clinical Resource Coordinator. The Clinical Support Nurses perform a variety of services all designed to assist the nursing staff. Their duties include providing support, primarily during the night time shifts, for the other nurses. This includes being available for handling the medical needs of Residents in Assisted Living and providing emergency intervention to those Residents living independently in the cottages. They assist the charge nurses in the Memory Center and in the Health Care Crystal Johnson, Brenda Thompson and Dale Shannon Center by making hourly rounds focusing on the adjustment Memory Center, is the Clinical Resource Coordinator. Her educa- issues of new Residents, addressing needs of those Residents that tional background includes a Bachelors degree in Public Health are ill, intervening with any staffing issue, and supporting the which she earned from Eastern Illinois University, a minor in charge nurse in all other matters. Psychology and her LPN training. Crystal states, “I am very They also present the inservice programs which are coordinat- excited about this position and enjoy the challenge of developing ed by Kathy Hinkle, Education Director, to the night shift nursing special programs that improve the nursing department which will staff. In order to meet state requirements, all nursing staff mem- ultimately benefit all of our Residents and their Home.” bers must complete at least two hours of inservice each month. Among the duties of the Clinical Resource Coordinator are The Clinical Support Nurses will also be available to fill in for reinstating the Certified Nurse Aide Clinical Ladder at Saint nurses who are on vacation or sick leave which means eliminating Simeon’s. This is a special program designed to offer further edu- the need for hiring agency nurses, as well as having someone cation opportunities to our CNAs. The Resource Coordinator familiar with the Residents which enhances continuity of care. conducts the classes which enable the CNAs to complete three The Clinical Support Nurses are Brenda Thompson, LPN, levels of accomplishment. When they complete an instructional and Dale Shannon LPN. Brenda is new to Saint Simeon’s and level it will be noted on their name badges. The program also comes to us with almost 30 years of nursing experience. Before encourages mentoring of new CNAs and improves staff retention. accepting this new position, Dale was the evening Memory Center Conducting the Annual Competency Fair, which was institut- Charge Nurse. She notes, “I enjoy the opportunity to help on all ed in 2007, is the responsibility of the Clinical Resource of the units and to know all of the Residents at the Home.” These Coordinator. The Competency Fair is an avenue developed to two nurses coordinate their shift times in order to ensure that one ascertain that the skill level of staff from all departments is main- of them is here most late evenings and nights. Brenda also serves tained on an ongoing basis. Other duties include chart audits and on the Home’s Safety Committee. She states, “I am very glad to organizing committees for special events involving the nursing be here at Saint Simeon’s and to be able to assist the Home.” staff, such as the Martin Luther King Day Parade, the Alzheimer’s Crystal Johnson, LPN, who was formerly a nurse in the Association Memory Walk and CNA Appreciation Week.

VALENTINE GRAMS Congratulations to Crystal Johnson, Clinical Resources Coordinator, on her superb idea to raise money for the Fall Preventions Committee! Crystal created “Valentine Grams” for employees to purchase and send to fellow employees. The project was a phenomenal success - surpassing even Crystal’s expectations! Each personal Valentine Gram message was attached to a small bag of candy and delivered to the recipient. It was great fun for everyone - sending and receiving Valentine wishes - and a lot of work for Crystal and her helpers, especially Stephanie Colbert and Attrell Redricks. Even some Residents assisted by stuffing candy bags. Over 500 Valentine Grams were sent! Thank you to everyone involved for being the “Valentine Heart” of Saint Simeon’s!

Patricia Martin (Health Care Center) Micah McGee (Memory Center) Longevity Awards Daisy Nelson (Assisted Living)

Each year Saint Simeon’s is pleased to honor its employees with Saint Simeon’s is very blessed with more than 30 employees Longevity Awards. Employees are recognized with a special memento who have over ten years of service to the Home. We appreciate all gift at 5-year increments of service. Those honored for 2008 were: of our employees whose dedication and loving care benefit the 30 years Residents everyday. Linda Daniels (Health Care Center) 20 years Sonja Anderson (Health Care Center) Karen Stanhope (Administration) 15 years Denise Fack (Maintenance) 10 years Honey Meitzen (Assisted Living) Josie Latham (Assisted Living) 5 years Juan Ferrera (Life Enrichment) Linda Daniels (center) receives recognition for her 30 years of service at Saint Simeon’s from President/CEO Lindsay Fick (l) and Health Care Supervisor Martha Rentie (r). 6 Ambiance Spring 2009 AmbSpring09:AmbSpring09 5/8/09 3:36 PM Page 7 Auxiliary Education Committee Offers Programs for Seniors

One of the standing committees of the Auxiliary is the managed care as medical director of the University owned Education Committee. Last year the members of the Education Medicaid HMO, and is currently serving as Secretary of the St. Committee conducted a survey of Auxiliary members to deter- John Internal Medicine Department where she has practiced mine areas of interest for programs and topics relating to the issues inpatient medicine since 1978. She is interested in providing important to seniors. Based on the results the committee has cho- compassionate quality care to elders at Saint Simeon's where the sen a variety of speakers whose expertise will provide relevant and body, mind, and spirit of each resident can be nurtured. valuable information for Auxiliary members, Residents, family “Are You Ready?” was presented by volunteers from the members, friends of the Home and the community. American Red Cross. This was a program conducted by seniors for The Auxiliary was very excited to have Dr. Dala R. Jarolim, seniors giving practical information about being prepared for emergencies. Although Saint Simeon’s has developed emergency plans for dealing with disasters, such as the 2007 ice storm (see OKAHSA Awards on page 3), this program gave Auxiliary members many ideas of ways to prepare their own homes for a disaster. Suggestions ranged from a backpack filled with necessities to check lists of important papers to have available in an emergency. When recent articles in the media noted studies concerning the importance of pain management - especially in long term care facilities -the Education Committee turned to Saint Simeon’s own Director of Nursing, Sue Slama, RN, MS; and to Jamie Webb, RN, Saint Francis Hospice Palliative Care Specialist; for the October program, “The Fifth Vital Sign - Pain.” Pain is now included when health care professionals check the other four vital signs - temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration. The speakers provided valuable information about acute care, palliative care, and methods of administration, pain recognition, screening and assessment. In January, the guest speaker was Jackie Lenzy, Education MD, FACP, as the guest speaker for March. The University of Coordinator with the Alzheimer’s Association, who gave a won- Oklahoma – College of Medicine serves as the Home’s Medical derful presentation. Her topic was “Communication: Best Ways to Director and in January Dr. Jarolim began fulfilling the leadership Interact with a Person with Dementia,” which proved to be very role. Saint Simeon’s and the geriatric department of OU share a informative and offered practical solutions to the everyday issues long association of providing the highest quality health care to caregivers face in communicating with a loved one with seniors. This program was an opportunity for Auxiliary members, Alzheimer’s. This was a special program made available to Saint family members and friends to get acquainted with Dr. Jarolim. Simeon’s for being a Visionary Sponsor of the Alzheimer’s Dala R. Jarolim is a proud Oklahoman, having been born Association Spring Conference. and educated in the Sooner state and is a long time professor of The Auxiliary Education Committee looks forward to bring- medicine at the University of Oklahoma. She came to Tulsa in ing more programs and speakers of interest to Residents, family 1974, is board certified in internal medicine and medical oncolo- members and friends of the Home. If you have ideas or sugges- gy, and is retired as Chief of Staff of the Muskogee VA Medical tions for topics please contact Kathy Hinkle, Saint Simeon’s Center where she implemented strong quality and customer serv- Education Director and Chair of the Auxiliary Education ice changes in that system serving eastern Oklahoma. She has Committee at 794-1946 or [email protected]. received academic and teaching awards through her career and has trained many of the internists practicing in the greater Tulsa area. JOIN THE AUXILIARY Dr. Jarolim practiced oncology for twenty years, had a taste of All Residents, family members and friends of the Home are welcome to join Saint Simeon’s Auxiliary. The activities and events sponsored by the Auxiliary to enrich and enhance the lives of the Residents are made possible through the time, talent and financial support of its members. For information about the Auxiliary and a membership form, visit Saint Simeon’s website, www.saintsimeons.org, and click on “Volunteer Support.”

Each year the Auxiliary hosts the Resident Christmas Parties. These traditional This year, after the parties, Auxiliary members visited each Resident and hand events are a very special part of the Auxiliary’s effort to enrich and enhance delivered a Christmas card. Enclosed with the card was a photo of the Resident the lives of the Residents of Saint Simeon’s. Every year Santa (Bud Wood) taken at the Christmas party with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Pictured (standing l to r) and Mrs. Claus (Julie Wood, D-Wing CNA) make a special trip are Auxiliary officers: Judy Lawson, Secretary; Bud Martin, Past-President; from the North Pole to visit Saint Simeon’s. George Harrington, President; with Resident JoAnna Newman, Vice-President.

Spring 2009 Ambiance 7 AmbSpring09:AmbSpring09 5/8/09 3:36 PM Page 8 Dr. Ben Henneke Three Books in Three Years

It is not often that the author of a new book is 90 years They are his gifts. As a “young.” At Saint Simeon’s we have just such an author - long- tribute to the caring staff time Resident, Dr. Ben Henneke, always a prolific writer and of the Home, Dr. Henneke already a published author, has had three books published since requested that the sales his ninetieth birthday! proceeds be designated for Saint Simeon’s Employee Writing with a Quill Pen Education Fund, which In 2005, at 91 years young Dr. Henneke’s collection of benefits employees who essays Writing with a Quill Pen was published by Saint Simeon’s are seeking training and Foundation. In 1995, Dr. Henneke began sharing his short essays education to enhance their in the Quill of the Hill, the monthly newsletter printed for the careers at the Home. Residents, families and friends of Saint Simeon’s, where he has We are thankful for the been a Resident since 1986. Writing with a Quill Pen is a compila- generous donation from tion of over ninety of those essays that appeared in the newsletters. Dana and Anne Smith In selecting the title Dr. Henneke noted, “Most of my writings - for underwriting the cost like a quill pen - are of the past. Like a quill pen it runs in fits of printing Writing with a and starts, sputters when stuck in the paper, and breaks off at the Quill Pen. Typescript was underwritten by a small portion of unlikeliest time. Like a quill pen they are treasured by a few to the proceeds from Western Days 2008. This allows 100% of whom I am eternally grateful.” the proceeds from both books to go directly to the Employee Education Fund. A Ravenna Mosaic The Trustees of Saint Simeon’s Episcopal Home and the Saint At 93 Dr. Henneke’s book A Ravenna Mosaic, a series of story Simeon’s Foundation are deeply grateful to Dr. Henneke for his poems which “calls upon storytelling poetry to illuminate the 22 years of residency at Saint Simeon’s. As a cherished member of mysteries surrounding elaborate Italian artwork produced during the Saint Simeon’s family, he has provided invaluable service as the zenith of the Roman Empire,” was published by the University the author of essays for the Quill of the Hill newsletter, as a friend of Tulsa. Henneke, the TU President Emeritus, was inspired to to fellow Residents, as counselor for countless numbers of employ- author the book after taking a generation of students to Italy ees, as an advisor to the Home’s leadership, and as an ambassador during the late 1960s and early 1970s, but did not begin the for our Home on the hill. process of writing his epic until he turned 90. “As I began working on the pieces that became this book, How this Money is Spent I was never consciously aware that I was writing poetry,” Henneke The prospect that these Quill fantasies would produce money said. “It was a fun experience, and I was enjoying the sounds for a useful cause came at the same time as the prospect of money of the words working together as they told the story I wanted and the identification of a useful cause. to share.” None of us think our mite is the banker’s might. But the pen- Dr. Henneke has been associated with TU for more than 75 nies I would have received as an author become power as scholar- years in a variety of capacities ranging from student to president. ships for young people getting started at Saint Simeon's. As a TU student, Henneke was involved in campus activities, It is exciting to see Paula prompting Tiffani as they study for including writing for the student newspaper and acting in univer- an upcoming exam. With the anonymity of individual deeds and sity theatre productions. During this time he wrote the “Hurricane donations, you can join me in believing that we – you with your Fight Song,” which is still heard at TU athletic events today! copy of Typescript, and the royalty payments to me as author – Henneke joined the TU faculty as Assistant Professor of Speech clasp hands around Paula and Tiffani, while also patting them and Director of Theatre. He became the Academic Vice President on the back. and was named TU President in 1958. After serving as president, Thank you for helping me make this opportunity available to he returned to the classroom as a trustees professor of humanities. those at Saint Simeon's who can use it. He was named President Emeritus in 1982. A Ravenna Mosaic is available through the University of Tulsa. Sincerely, Ben G. Henneke Typescript The Quill of the Hill, November 2008 By late 2008 - at age 94 - Dr. Henneke had compiled over ninety-five essays ready to be published as a sequel to Writing with a Quill Pen. A small portion of proceeds from Western Days 2008 provided the underwriting for the publication of Dr. Henneke’s second set of essays. He explains the title, “It has been titled TYPESCRIPT ORDER FORM Typescript because air- lines have collected Name: Mr./Mrs./Ms. ______all the pen knives Street: ______and there is nothing City: ______State: ____ Zip: ______with which to sharp- en a Quill Pen nib. Payment Type: Cash Check Visa Rather than learning MasterCard Discover AMEX to whittle I have Card Number: ______Exp: __ / __ / __ been busy learning to type.” We treasure Sales Price: $30 each (sales tax included) the result! Number of Books Purchased: __ x $30 + $5 S&H= $______Karen Garren, Saint Simeon’s Marketing & Communications Coordinator, notes, “As ‘editor’ of the Quill of the Hill, it has been Please mail order form with payment to: my privilege to work with my former professor each month Saint Simeon’s Foundation, producing the newsletter. Certainly, as a TU student in the late 3701 North Cincinnati, Tulsa, OK 74106 1960s, I never imagined myself working on a publication with the university’s president and professor I so admired in class! For me, our friendship has been a serendipitous joy and treasured part of my work at the Home Built on Love.” If you would like to purchase Dr. Henneke’s newest book, Typescript, for your own reading pleasure or as a gift, please call A Message from the Foundation Board Brenda Read at (918) 794-1977, email [email protected]., or Saint Simeon’s has never paid Dr. Ben Henneke for his writ- you may use this order form. ings for the front page essays in the Quill of the Hill newsletter or for the books of his essays, Writing with a Quill Pen and Typescript. 8 Ambiance Spring 2009 AmbSpring09:AmbSpring09 5/8/09 3:36 PM Page 9

Saint Simeon’s Celebrates “Fat Tuesday”

Saint Simeon’s Episcopal Residents celebrated “Fat Tuesday” in style! This festive celebration has become an annual tradition at the Home that is enjoyed by Residents and family members, as well as the entire staff. The day’s events are coordinated by Saint Simeon’s talented Life Enrichment Department led by Director, Chris Gruszeczki. The festivi- ties began in the morning with a Mardi Gras Parade. The parade featured handmade theme floats and costumes designed and worn by Saint Simeon’s staff members. Creativity abounded as each department unveiled its float and costumes for the theme chosen by the staff in that department. This year’s entries ranged from a troupe of mimes to the crew of Gilligan’s Island. The parade traveled throughout the halls of the entire Home - beginning in the Memory Center and ending in the Common Room. Candy, beaded necklaces and other treats were “gently” thrown or handed to everyone along the parade route! the crowning of the Mardi Gras King and Queen. In keeping with tradi- After lunch all Residents were invited to attend the Mardi Gras Ball. tion, the King and Queen are the man and woman Residents who find Saint Simeon’s Common Room was transformed into “Bourbon Street.” the “baby” hidden in their piece of king cake. This year’s King and Residents and guests enjoyed refreshments and danced to the music of Queen were Jack and Angie Halchak. Dare Devil Duke and his Dixieland Band. The highlight of the ball was As we say, "Let the good times roll!”

Mission Camp Comes to Saint Simeon’s

The Mission Camp Group: Philip Newcomer Campers washed windows during their day at Back row: Philip Newcomer, St. Luke's - Ada; Carson McInstry, Crossings - entertained the Residents Saint Simeon’s. Moore; & Tim Hall, St. Patrick's - Broken Arrow; 2nd row: Libby Fosmire, with his magic tricks. St. Matthew's - Enid; Chelsea Morgan, St. Anselm's - Norman; Heather Blagg, Trinity - Tulsa; Lizze Radford, Trinity - Tulsa; & Abby Langley, St. Dunstan's, - Tulsa; Front row: Emily Bibens, Trinity - Tulsa; & Katie Gallion, St. Patrick's - Broken Arrow

Saint Simeon’s Episcopal Home in Tulsa was delighted to have high Each year Mission Camp reaches out to many citizens in the school students from Mission Camp of the Diocese of Oklahoma spend community. Projects have included nursing home and hospital ministry, a day at the Home. The campers assisted with a number of “spring Vacation Bible School events, and work with the Allie’s House organiza- cleaning” projects and window washing. One young man, tion. There are hands-on-jobs such as building wheel chair ramps, Philip Newcomer, even entertained the Residents with his magic show. building decks, St. Crispin’s projects and painting. In addition, there are This is the fifth year for Mission Camp which is designed for high projects such as “mini home make-overs”, church clean-up, and raking school students in grades 9-12 and is staffed by college students and many, many bags of leaves. adults from the Diocese. Evie Garren, Director, stated, “I can't say This year the spring break program of Mission Camp focused on enough about the week! Our youth in the Diocese are the most inspiring Diocesan based projects. The campers worked with parishes around the people to be around. The group who worked at Saint Simeon’s was Diocese, as well as Saint Simeon’s and St. Crispin’s Summer Camp. enriched by meeting the Residents and seeing the Home which is a mission of the Diocese.”

Spring 2009 Ambiance 9 AmbSpring09:AmbSpring09 5/8/09 3:36 PM Page 10 Donors Thank you to all of you who choose to contribute to Saint Simeon’s. Your generous donations are so important in our efforts to provide outstanding care and services for the Residents of the Home. Please call Stephen Mason at (918) 425-3583, ext. 237 if you have any questions or if a donation has not been properly noted. We want to recognize each of our wonderful friends and supporters.

Donations Received from April 1, 2008 though February 28, 2009 Thank you to all donors who have contributed to the “Friends of Saint Simeon’s” Annual Fund Campaign to date. Your generous support will help us reach our $115,000 goal. Gift of Love Dave & Cindy Bryan Richard & Karen Garren Lou & Susan Stackler Donald B. & Ellen C. Atkins in memory of Dorothy L. Bryan Dr. & Mrs. Frank Gatchell in tribute to Elsie Creider Joan Flint Courtesy Loans, Inc. The Rev. Thomas L. Haifley Gene Starr Jim & Eileen Hewgley Marian Curry Jim & Helen Jo Hardwick Jack & Susan Steinmeyer Stephen & Shelley Jackson Mr. & Mrs. William Hanks Ernestine Hill TCF Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Robert B. Lyon in memory of Lorelei Hanks in memory of Andrew Hill Charles & Doris Theobald Rosa Lee LaFortune Earl & Nancy Holly in tribute to Pat & Gift of Faith Steve & Leslie Lake in tribute to The Rev. Bill & Malcolm Deisenroth Langley Management Company Marlo Holly Maggie Whitt Dr. & Mrs. Gregory Baber Mallory McElrath Rosemary Holly in memory of Margery A. Whitt in memory of Ruth L. Baber Jerry & Kris Nichols in memory of Carla Stokesberry John & Jody Williams Robert & Roxanna Lorton Julianne F. Pringle in tribute to The Rev. Bill Holly Ann Lake Wilson Mrs. Dickson M. Saunders Peter C. Saunders Mark & Mary Husband in memory of William Lake Sisk Charitable Trust Sam Saunders in memory of Bobbie Walters David & Becky York Jeff & Jan Scott Robert & Mary Jones Gift of Hope A. B. Still in memory of James D. Harvey Resident Benevolent Fund Mary W. Athens Tower Loans, Inc. David Landrum Anonymous Robin F. Ballenger in memory of Bill & Ozelle Landrum Anonymous Tommy & Karen Campbell Gift of Friendship Caron & Shawn Lawhorn Anonymous James K. Hays Max & Phyl Albertson Marc Low Adam & Gerene Adwon Walter C. Lahman Douglas & Elizabeth Crews in memory of Mayme Low Robert & Jane Beck Bob & Millie Millspaugh Amanda Douglas Jim & Barbara Lowell in memory of Mae Monroe Frances W. O'Hornett in memory of Frances E. Douglas Lurline Mabrey Don & Hilda Betts Mrs. Dickson M. Saunders Robert & LouAnne Harris Douglas & Gail Maercklein in memory of Amy Betts & William S. Smith Mary Herrold in memory of Robert B. Lyon Frank Knox in memory of Walter Essman Lee & Treva Majors Joan Flint Gift of Promise McKinsey & Company in memory of Hazel M. Overall Adele Garren Gene & Ruth Anderson Hal & Lucille Musgrove Elaine T. Malanga Janet Haggerty in tribute Saint Simeon's in memory of Belle Sneed Frances Martin Robert & LouAnne Harris Episcopal Home Bob & Beverly Turner Parker Dotson Mathews James K. Hays Raymond & Janada Batchelor John McCaslin Mary Ann Hille Ken & Pat Campbell Gift of Kindness J. Michael & Barbara McCrary Rosemary Holly in tribute to John & Beth Thornton The Rt. Rev. & Mrs. William J. Cox Marilyn & Jack Adams in tribute to The Rev. Bill Holly & Family Jean I. Everest Foundation American Waste Control in memory of Carla Stokesberry Paul & Catherine McDowell Ron & Lindsay Fick John & Linda Arrington Elaine T. Malanga in memory of Beatrice Alsay Chuck & Leigh Ann Fuller Robert Barbre Bob & Millie Millspaugh Elizabeth Meason Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Glass Terry & Patti Bonner Paul & Catherine McDowell John & Julia Morley Janet Haggerty Richard & Connie Boone in memory of Beatrice Alsay in memory of Helen L. Moore Mary Ann Hille in tribute to Dr. Reece & Ruth Boone Dr. Faye & Helen McQuiston New Tradition Clinic Robert B. Lyon, Jr. David & Barbara Brandenburgh Helen Murphy Druanna Newman Joseph and Dona Morris in memory of James D. Harvey Jerry & Kris Nichols Thomas & Rosemary Overton Dr. & Mrs. Lester Nienhuis Gene & Chris Buzzard The Rev. Dr. & Mrs. John R. Norris Mrs. E. A. Phillips Roxey Podpechan in memory of Dorotha A. Buzzard Okemah National Foundation The Rev. Canon John C. Powers Rogers and Bell Harry Buzzard The Rev. Canon John C. Powers in memory of Betsy Powers Ronald McDonald House Tim & "K" Caldwell in memory of Betsy Powers Bob & Leslie Pritchard Charities of Tulsa Joe Creider Priscilla Russell in memory of Golden Etter Colley Ann Shade in tribute to Elsie Creider in tribute to Jean Stokes in memory of James D. Harvey in tribute to Joseph LaFortune in memory of William Creider The Sneed Foundation Tom & Betty Rains Jean Stokes Jim & Patty Dancer in memory of Alice Brown & Troy Rice Calvin & Marilyn Vogt in memory of Knoland J. Plucknett James L. Sneed William Dennis & Carol Ritchie in memory of Harold & Farrell & Mary Jo Dixon Jean Stokes in memory of Mrs. Chapman Dorothy Moore Richard & Sue Dixon TCF Foundation Priscilla Russell in memory of Jack Woods Charles & Marion Weber Foundation in tribute to Jean Stokes Gift of Cheer Paul & Joleene Duff The Anne and Sylvia Russell & Brian Wester Anonymous in memory of Margaret V. Peterson Henry Zarrow Foundation Mrs. Forrest Shoemaker John & Karen Abney Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma Robert & Patricia Segal Pete & Penny Adamson Marie Freiberger The Sneed Foundation Don & Hilda Betts in memory of Les Pinkerton in memory of Alice Brown & in memory of Amy Betts & Willie & Patricia Galbraith James L. Sneed Frank Knox in tribute to Monroe Galbraith

Donations Received from April 1, 2008 though February 28, 2009 Unrestricted Fund William & Eleanor Bagley in memory of Robert B. Lyon in memory of Robert B. Lyon John & Karen Abney in memory of Nancy Clover Phyllis & George Dotson Mazie Havens in memory of Robert B. Lyon Elizabeth Bain in memory of James D. Harvey Gifford & Mary Henry Steve Adair in memory of James D. Harvey in memory of Robert B. Lyon in memory of Robert B. Lyon Adams Hall Investment Richard & Julie Behling in memory of Knoland J. Plucknett James L. Henry Management LLC in memory of Robert B. Lyon William & Marion Elson in memory of James D. Harvey in memory of Adolph C. Knesek Mrs. William J. Bovaird in memory of James D. Harvey Jim & Eileen Hewgley Joe & Kathy Adwon in memory of Robert B. Lyon In memory of Robert B. Lyon in memory of James D. Harvey in memory of Robert B. Lyon Larry M. Brown Ruth Fishburn Hillcrest Retiree's Club John Alfers in memory of James D. Harvey Flintco, Inc. in memory of James D. Harvey in memory of Knoland J. Plucknett Wesley & Mary Burch in memory of James D. Harvey Jane Hinojosa Alzheimer's Association in memory of James D. Harvey Agnes Gallinetti in memory of James D. Harvey in memory of Dorotha A. Buzzard Robert & Anne Burlingame in memory of Marian L. Franks N. Carol Holly American College of in memory of Robert B. Lyon The Rev. Lois Gatchell in tribute to The Rev. Bill & Healthcare Executives Benjaman M. Checota in memory of James D. Harvey Marlo Holly in memory of James D. Harvey in memory of James D. Harvey Phil & Pam Goodwin The Rev. Bill & Marlo Holly Antique Automobile Club of America, Wes Claiborne in memory of James D. & in tribute to Saint Simeon's Tulsa Region in memory of Robert B. Lyon Inadoll Harvey Leadership Staff in memory of Knoland J. Plucknett Dr. & Mrs. Ross Clark Gregeory A. Gray & Sharon J. Bell Don & Deborah Hughes Donald B. & Ellen C. Atkins Barbara Colvin in memory of Mary P. Blakemore in memory of Robert B. Lyon in memory of Bill B. Arkison in memory of Gerald J. Overall in memory of James D. Harvey Vernon & Maralee Jones in memory of Stanley A. Branden Dr. Kenneth H. Cooper in memory of Robert B. Lyon in memory of Robert B. Lyon in memory of Nancy Clover in memory of James D. Harvey James & Laurie Green Barbara A. Kauffmann in memory of Dr. Lester Nienhuis Malcolm and Pat Deisenroth in memory of James D. Harvey in memory of Robert B. Lyon in memory of James D. Harvey Ken & Marian Greenwood Donald & Janice Landburg 10 Ambiance Spring 2009 AmbSpring09:AmbSpring09 5/8/09 3:36 PM Page 11

in memory of James D. Harvey Jean N. Tate Malcolm & Pat Deisenroth Lois Jean Tate Judy Lawson in memory of James D. Harvey Phyllis & George Dotson Jean N. Tate in memory of Robert B. Lyon in memory of Robert B. Lyon in tribute to Saint Simeon's in memory of Nancy Clover Jay & Rosemaree Leib Joeseph & Priscilla Tate Employees Marian C. Tindall in memory of Robert B. Lyon in memory of Robert B. Lyon Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma Louise Totten Donald & Peggy Loveless Dick & Marion Teubner Virgina Fast Elizabeth K. Turnbull in memory of Dorotha A. Buzzard in memory of James D. Harvey Carmen Fields Barbara J. Vernon Robert B. Lyon, Jr. The Society of the Companions Bernice C. Fields Antoinette M. Walters in memory of James D. Harvey of the Holy Cross Ruth Fishburn Art Whitt in memory of Robert B. Lyon Dixie Thomas Morris & Debra Flaum Mary Ann L. Wilcox Matrix Architects Engineers in tribute to Margaret Swimmer Joan Flint Mildred Willcox Planners, Inc. Robert J. Tinsley Patty Flint Fredna B. Wince in memory of James D. Harvey in memory of Marian L. Franks Marian L. Franks Harry L. Wirick, Jr Don & Eva McAdams Raymond W. Vinyard Mr. & Mrs. Tom Freeman in memory of Nancy Clover in memory of Emojean Naifeh Dr. & Mrs. Frank G. Gatchell Miscellaneous Restricted Fund John McCaslin Cohlmia Brenda George Dr. & Mrs. Gregory Baber Marie Millar in memory of Dorothy Naifeh Marilyn V. Georges in memory of Ruth L. Baber in memory of Wanda Gary Haniotis Diane Glass Robin F. Ballenger Mary Beth Miller in memory of William H. Seay Elaine Green Tim & “K” Caldwell in memory of Robert B. Lyon Jane Walter Dr. Gregory Green in memory of Patricia W. Arnold Wade & Betty Mountz in memory of Nancy Clover Ken & Marian Greenwood Malcolm & Pat Deisenroth in memory of James D. Harvey John & Kathleen Warren E. Murray Gullatt Phyllis & George Dotson Hal & Lucille Musgrove in memory of James D. Harvey Janet A. Haggerty Ron & Lindsay Fick in memory of James D. Harvey Waters Charitable Foundation Gordon Hampton Mr. & Mrs. Tom Freeman Joy Naifeh in memory of Adolph C. Knesek Jim & Helen Jo Hardwick Robert & LouAnne Harris in memory of William H. Seay Jim & Nancy Westfall Robert & LouAnne Harris Jo Etta Goetzinger Mr. & Mrs. J. B. Nelson in memory of Robert B. Lyon James K. Hays Mazie Havens in memory of Robert B. Lyon Jackie Westfield Jay & Fayenelle Helm IBM International Foundation Herbert C. & Deane Oven in memory of Robert B. Lyon Jim & Eileen Hewgley Bob & Millie Millspaugh in memory of Robert B. Lyon Patricia W. Wheeler Mary Ann Hille Dorsey Ramsey Pengaro's in memory of Robert B. Lyon Lloyd E. Hobbs J. L. Saunders in memory of Mary P. Blakemore Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Williams Juanita B. Jones Becky Smith Julianne F. Pringle in memory of Robert B. Lyon Marvin & Margaret Keener Charles & Marion Weber Foundation in memory of Nancy Clover John & Jody Williams Kittye Keener Ed & Dianne Schroedter in memory of Nancy Clover in memory of Vallee M. Kidd In-Kind Donors in memory of Ann Cotton Harry L. Wirick, Jr. Barbara B. Kelham Patricia W. Arnold Jimmy & Karen Stanhope in memory of Robert B. Lyon Rebecca J. King June Bealmear in memory of Gene Anderson Cynthia Yandell Catharine Kingsly Belarc, Inc. in memory of Patricia W. Arnold in memory of Robert B. Lyon Adolph C. Knesek Mary P. Blakemore in memory of Ella Mae Barker David & Becky York Robert J. LaFortune Dr. Reece & Ruth Boone in memory of June Bealmear in memory of Dorotha A. Buzzard Shawn & Caron Lawhorn Joe E. Bridegan in memory of Mary P. Blakemore in memory of Robert B. Lyon Ann Leander Doris Cadwell in memory of Joe E. Bridegan Frances A. Lewis Nancy Clover in memory of Dorotha A. Buzzard Jo J. London Resident Benevolent Fund Malcolm W. Coldwell in memory of Doris Cadwell Carla J. Lund George B. Kaiser Family Foundation Elsie Creider in memory of Reba M. Carlton Mr. & Mrs. Robert B. Lyon Joe & Jeanette Maxfield Henry C. Doennecke in memory of Nancy Clover Elizabeth A. Mavris in memory of Beatrice Alsay Joan Flint in memory of John J. Collins Sam & Jan Mays Mark & Kathryn Shackelford Mr. & Mrs. Tom Freeman in memory of Ann Cotton John T. McLemore in memory of Beatrice Alsay Diane Glass in memory of J. D. Diggs Rebecca J. Metcalfe Robert R. Goins in memory of Wanda Gary Karen Keplinger Mildren Employee Christmas Fund Chris Gruszeczki in memory of Robert R. Goins Marie Millar Anonymous Jim & Helen Jo Hardwick in memory of Arla J. Hall David Murray Anonymous James D. Harvey in memory of James D. Harvey Betty D. Nemec Anonymous Gary Hendrix in memory of Patrick C. Hayes Mary Newman Steve Adair Edward T. Horton in memory of Edward T. Horton JoAnna Newman Gene & Ruth Anderson Howerton, Morris, Simpson in memory of Mary E. Houston James G. Nichols Patricia W. Arnold & Smith P. L. L. C. in memory of Edwin Hurst George Overall Sara Arnold Edwin Hurst in memory of Jerry Jones Betty Payne Velma Austin Michael Keys in memory of Adolph C. Knesek Mr. & Mrs. Paul Perrin Theodore J. Bakamjian Adolph C. Knesek in memory of Anna Lynch Marilyn Phillips Robin F. Ballenger Dale & Kathy Knott in memory of Robert B. Lyon Carolyn Plucknett Don & Hilda Betts Kathleen C. Kriegel in memory of Mary L. O'Rourke Kathleen Plumb Dale & Melinda Billam Walter C. Lahman in memory of Gerald J. Overall Roxey Podpechan Joyce Bizjack Frances A. Lewis in memory of Hazel M. Overall Joanne Powell John & Lela Bogardus Jim & Carol Lewis in memory of Knoland J. Plucknett The Rev. & Mrs. William Powell Nema Book Chris Lincecum in memory of Lupacha A. Price The Rev. Canon John C. Powers Tom & Jeannie Boone Anna Lynch in memory of William A. Sartor Ramon L. Prange Robert & Judi Boone Johanna Meyer in memory of Arie Scott Portia Preston Dr. Reece & Mrs. Ruth Boone Mary L. O'Rourke in memory of William H. Seay Britt & Ann Radford Elsie Brackett Hazel M. Overall in memory of Ruth Smalley Dr. Rajagopal Raghavan Michael & Cheryl Brown Gerald J. Overall in memory of Peggy Stefanoff Thomas & Catherine Ray Donna Bullock Mr. & Mrs. Scott Pelley in memory of Bill R. Tatroe Audrey Ray Laurie Burton Elizabeth Powers in memory of Louise Totten Troy Rice Ken & Pat Campbell Lupacha A. Price Mike Steinmetz Nancy A. Rouse Jack & Susan Carter Britt & Ann Radford in memory of Robert B. Lyon Priscilla Russell Ann Shannon Cassidy William A. Sartor Jack & Susan Steinmeyer William A. Sartor Citgo Petroleum Corporation Estill Sherrill in memory of James D. Harvey Juanita Scott Mary Jean Coburn Ruth Smalley Robert & Vada Strattan Betty Seay Elizabeth Cole Leonard J. Smith in memory of Knoland J. Plucknett Janice Sharp Maldi Coleman Jimmy & Karen Stanhope Charles & Gayle Strauser Alexander N. Shreders Michael & Cheryl Cone Richard & Carol White in memory of James D. Harvey John H. Snyder Kennie & Patricia Conn Mrs. Gerald D. Swanson Ruth A. Staudt Joe Creider in memory of Knoland J. Plucknett Jean Stokes

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Saint Simeon’s Board of Trustees — Home The Rt. Rev. Dr. Edward J. Konieczny Honorary Chairman William E. Farrior, Chairman Stuart G. Spencer, Vice-Chairman Robert B. Lyon, Jr., Secretary Caron Lawhorn, Treasurer Kenneth N. Campbell The Rev. Irv Cutter George S. Dotson Jim Furman Gregory Allen Gray George F. Harrington, Jr. Kathleen Kriegel Stephen W. Lake Glenda F. Love The Rev. Stephen McKee Marilyn Morris Jean M. Pasley Tom Schroedter William S. Smith Brad A. Vincent David L. York

Lindsay Hurley Fick President/CEO

Board of Trustees — Trustees Emeriti Donald B. Atkins James M. Hewgley, Jr. Robert C. Millspaugh, Jr. Mrs. Herbert Oven Gene Starr Mrs. Dan Stuart Mrs. Priscilla C. Tate William M. Waller Saint Simeon’s Website Board of Trustees — Foundation Has a New Look Robert C. Millspaugh, Jr., President Robin F. Ballenger, Vice President Marilyn Morris, Secretary David L. York, Treasurer Saint Simeon’s website - www.saintsimeons.org • Donor Support tells about Saint Simeon’s John R. Barker Don Betts - has a brand new look. The latest information Foundation, provides updates on the new Ann Shannon Cassidy about our Home is just a click away. Sign up to Assisted Living & Wellness Centers Malcolm Deisenroth, Jr. George S. Dotson receive the latest issue of the Quill of the Hill expansion project, and offers online Phyllis N. Dotson Frank G. Eby newsletter by email. donation opportunities. This is the section William E. Farrior L. Charles Fuller • Special announcements can be found right for keeping up with the latest news about Anthony S. Jezek The Rev. Canon John C. Powers on our Homepage. Watch our video online Western Days. William S. Smith or send us an email. • Volunteer Support provides information Maggie Hille Yar • About Our Home tells about our Mission about the events and activities of Saint Stephen Mason Executive Director and Values, our Heritage, our Boards and Simeon’s Auxiliary including an Auxiliary our Staff. Membership Form. Volunteer opportuni- Home Staff • Prospective Residents gives Admissions infor- ties are listed along with the Volunteer Dr. Dala R. Jarolim, MD, FACP Medical Director mation for all areas of the Home: Cottage Application Form. Sue Slama, RN, MS Director of Nursing Living, Assisted Living, Health Care Center • Applications and Forms provides a link Mary Miller and Memory Center. to all of the Home’s forms: Admission Business Manager Dana Stefanoff • Current Residents and Family provides Application Form, Foundation Donor Human Resources Director Kathy Hinkle updates on the activities at our Home and Form, Auxiliary Membership Form, and Education Director The Rev. Bill Holly includes: Calendars, The Quill of the Hill Volunteer Application Form. This section Chaplain Karen Stanhope newsletter, Ambiance newsletter, Links and also includes employment information and Admissions Director & Resources. There is a special section for the employment forms. Administrator of Health Care Center Chris Gruszeczki, LCSW, ADC emailing a Resident. Life Enrichment Director Ashwin Shrinivas Dietary Director Morrison Senior Dining Arn McJilton Environmental Services Director Karen Garren Marketing/Communications SAVE THE DATE BUSINESS HOURS SAINT SIMEON’S EPISCOPAL HOME Monday through Friday Western Days 2009 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Business Office Phone Tuesday, September 15, 2009 (918) 425-3583 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. SAINT SIMEON’S FOUNDATION Monday through Friday Event Chairs – Lucy & John Barker 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Patron Chairs – Mary Ann Hille and Maggie & Kajeer Yar Foundation Office Phone (918) 425-3583 Honorary Chairs – Eileen & Jim Hewgley Join in this special celebration & fundraiser benefiting the Residents!

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