CONTRIBUTORTHE A NEWSLETTER FOR SUPPORTERS OF THE OMH FOUNDATION OCTOBER 2016 THE ONSLOW DERBY COMING SOON The CONTRIBUTOR CONTENTS Save the Date! ............................................................... Page 3 Contributor Spotlight: Matt Ray/Ray Properties Project 317 Bistro/The New Royals Band .............Page 4 and ABA Rental Properties ................................... Page 5 Sponsorship Packet ...............................................Pages 6-7 MISSION FOUNDATION BOARD To generate financial and other public support for Ed Garris, Chair Deke Owens the mission of Onslow Memorial Hospital through Robert Dillingham, Vice-Chair Mat Raymond III fund-raising and friend-raising activities. Maria Dempster, Secretary Dr. Jose Ros Steve Scarborough, Treasurer LaRue Hambrick, Director Emeritus VISION Gayle Alvis Col John Kopka, Director Emeritus To empower Onslow Memorial Hospital to become Karin Dickerson Col Grant Sparks, Director Emeritus the hospital of choice in Onslow County. Jimmie Ervin Lee Ann Thomas, Executive Director Marty Goldman Amy Sousa, Senior VP Marketing and Public Relations Ladies: Start Your Hats! In planning ahead for our 2017 Onslow Derby event, every lady’s question is likely to be: “What hat shall I wear to the Derby?” (In our January issue, we’ll give equal time to fashion tips for the gents.) First, decide what Kentucky Derby group you’d like to emulate In the formal seated sections of the famed Churchill Downs, ladies wear elegant, wide-brimmed hats of traditional “Southern Belle” style. The hats may be decorated with flowers, feathers, ribbons and bows, or extravagant jewels. Hats worn by ladies seated here express creativity and individuality, while exuding an air of royalty or celebrity. In the rowdier Churchill Downs Infield, hats are a bit more ... eccentric, even wild. The style is less “South- ern Belle” and more Macy’s Day Parade. Comedy, drama, anything (just about) goes! Themed hats, silly hats, over-the-top and ‘I-can’t-believe-she’s-wearing-that’ hats are fair game for the informal Infield. Next, which comes first–the hat or the dress? There are two answers here. Some say you must get the outfit first and create your hat accordingly. Others say, “Start with the showpiece!” and design around it. Derby fashion experts say the dress should be elegant yet very simple; let your dress complement your hat, not the other way around! A third option: the fascinator Are you a trendsetter like the royal Kate Middleton? Then toss the hat! Flaunt your very own fascinator! Smaller than a traditional hat but just as stylish, the fascinator has become increasingly popular among Kentucky Derby attendees. The chic headpieces are made from a woven disc often topped with feathers, flowers or beads and secured by a comb or headband; a fascinator with a veil is also quite common. A cross between a hair accessory and a cocktail hat, the fascinator always sits at an angle on the head. A fascinator can be simpler to wear than a hat, and makes quite a statement! Look for our men’s Derby fashion tips in the next Contributor! Please join the Onslow Memorial Hospital Foundation February 25, 2017 as we raise funds for Project 317 Bistro! PAGE 2 OCTOBER 2016 SAVE THE DATE February 25th, 2017 OMH FOUNDATION’S 9TH ANNUAL EVENT TO SUPPORT ONSLOW MEMORIAL HOSPITAL PAGE 3 The CONTRIBUTOR Project 317 Bistro is our 2016-2017 “We see that family members fundraising campaign to renovate the kitchen and grill areas of our hospital caf- need to get back to their loved eteria. ones quicker. Additionally, Our goal is always to serve the patient, their family members and loved ones, as our staff should not be well as our own important ‘family’–all our stressed for time during their hospital employees. Improving 317 Bis- tro will directly affect all those we serve, meal breaks. That’s why we and those who serve us each and every have identified certain key day. The kitchen and grill areas must meet improvements for 317 Bistro.” the needs of a diverse population: our patients, their families and loved ones, –Lee Ann Thomas the members of our community, and all Foundation Executive Director our employees. We prepare more than 100,000 patient meals each year, and feed over 200,000 people each year. Project 317 Bistro will provide new technology and innova- delicious foods available throughout the day and night, even tive equipment, such as open air coolers, hot and cold bars, during our busiest hours and cafeteria “off hours.” and a bigger salad bar which will allow us to provide quick Through implementing new technological advancements “grab and go” healthy options. in food preparation, distribution, and safety, we can impact By also creating a new workflow pattern and patient order- the health and well-being of our most important customers: ing system, our 317 Bistro will be able to make healthy and patients and their families! The New Royals Are Coming To Jacksonville! From the creators of the A-Town A-List, comes “The New Royals,” the blue-ribbon party band that’s perfect for a fundraiser event as spectacular as ours! From Classic Rock to Country, 70s Disco to 80s Pop, Motown to Hip-Hop, Ballads to Beach music, and everything in between, The New Royals cover your favorite hits from top artists with a dynamic energy that will get you up on the dance floor, or have you singing along from your seats! Here’s what one reviewer had to say about The New Royals: “Their performance was flawless....Their systems were ready to go, they came perfectly dressed and prepared.... Their energy was insane! Bouncing through the crowd, gathering guests to come onto the dance floor, encouraging people to sing along!” With a versatile trio of lead vocalists and a backing band comprised of Atlanta’s great music scene and NBC’s hit show America’s Got Talent, The New Royals bring the entertainment like no band before them! Onslow Derby guests deserve the very best blue-ribbon party band, The New Royals! PAGE 4 OCTOBER 2016 CONTRIBUTOR SPOTLIGHT Shining the Contributor spotlight on MATT RAY e recently had the pleasure of catching up with long time Foundation supporter Matt Ray. Ray Properties has been serving the greater Jacksonville and Onslow County area for over W30 years and is a faithful supporter of the Foundation and OMH. Ray Properties Inc. and ABA Rental Properties Inc. combine to create a full service Real Estate Brokerage. Foundation: What inspires you to give to the Foundation? Matt Ray: We’re inspired by our love for this community. The Hospital plays such an integral role in the daily lives of all the residents of this great community, and the impact of the Foundation and OMH has on the health and well-being of this area is just immeasurable. Foundation: What’s the most satisfying part of working with the Foundation? Matt Ray: We love listening to the patient and family stories. We get to hear the difference the Foundation makes in all our citizens’ lives. Foundation: How does giving personally enrich your life? Matt Ray: I am a firm believer that it is God’s Will for all of us to give–when and where we can. We are blessed to be able to give! We have the pleasure of giving to others out of our compassion to contribute. Foundation: This year’s fundraiser will benefit Project 317 Bistro, a campaign to renovate the kitchen and grill areas of the hospital cafeteria. Matt Ray: It’s a great cause! I experienced the impact of the Bistro firsthand when my wife gave birth to our second child at OMH this year. The Bistro and their services nutritionally supplemented our time during our stay at OMH. The quality food made our lives comfortable and allowed us to keep going at the pace a newborn requires! PAGE 5 The CONTRIBUTOR SPONSORSHIPS THE JOCKEY THE FINISH LINE THE PADDOCK THE WINNER’S THE CLUB SUITES SUITES LOUNGE CIRCLE GRANDSTAND $10,000 $5,000 $2,500 $1,000 $500 Tickets VIP for 16 16 12 8 4 Logo in all Newspaper Advertising and Text 2 Bid G G G Name Only in Newspaper Advertising G G Logo on Foundation Website G Logo on Tickets G Individual Banner at the Event G G Advertising Recognition on our Website G G G G G OMH Foundation Quarterly Newsletter G G G G G Donor Recognition Plaque (if Requested) G G G G G Permanent Recognition on the Wall of OMH G G G G G If your sponsorship includes logo representation, Please submit completed registration form to please submit a digital, high-resolution logo to the Onslow Memorial Hospital Foundation. [email protected] Mail: OMH Foundation- The Onslow Derby Please understand that due to the overwhelming 317 Western Boulevard number of attendees, we will not be able to accom- Jacksonville, NC 28546 modate special seating requests or extra seating at sponsorship tables. Fax: (910)577-2575 Email: [email protected] DEADLINE to be included in promotional materials: February 3, 2017 Questions or More Info, please call 910-577-2651 PAGE 6 OCTOBER 2016 FEBRUARY 25, 2017 SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION Please print clearly THE JOCKEY THE FINISH LINE THE PADDOCK THE WINNER’S THE Sponsor Name Email CLUB SUITES SUITES LOUNGE CIRCLE GRANDSTAND $10,000 $5,000 $2,500 $1,000 $500 ____________________________________ ______________________________________________________ Mailing Address (including zip code) Tickets VIP for 16 16 12 8 4 Recognition Name Please print below exactly how you would like your sponsorship listed in formal ______________________________________________________ Logo in all Newspaper recognition (such as your personal name, business Advertising and Text 2 Bid G G G name, in memory of a loved one, etc.) ______________________________________________________ Name Only in Newspaper ____________________________________ ______________________________________________________ Advertising G G Business Website Contact Name Circle one: Mr.