pinnacle - fall 2010

Fall 2010

IN THIS ISSUE:

Making an Impact Page: 3

Join the Circle Page: 6

Look Who's Up Next Page: 7

The Newsletter of Saint Mary's Doran Foundation

Advancing the mission of Saint Mary's Health Care through philanthropy and stewardship.

n September 16, a sold-out crowd of more than 420 guests partied the night away on

the Rooftop Garden of The Lacks Can-cer Center. Up on the Roof guests were dressed in their hip and chíc wear and enjoyed live music, food, and signature drinks while participating in the unique raffle and silent auction. This much-an-

ticipated night resulted in raising more than $55,000 for the Personal Care Area at The Lacks Cancer Center, which pro-vides complimentary services designed to support cancer patients during their treatment by offering wigs and styling, manicures and pedicures, facials and make-up applications, bra fittings and shaving or styling of hair.

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Raisethe Roof!

More on page 5

Up on the Roof guests Ralston Bowles and

Cheri Hulst.

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SAINT MARY'S DORAN FOUNDATION

BOARD OF TRUSTEESJuly 1, 2010 – June 30, 2011

BoArD offICErSJoe Schmieder

ChairJudson M. Lynch

Vice ChairRoss Meehan

TreasurerPaul O. Farr, MD

SecretaryBlair C. Sharpe

At-LargeLatricia Trice

At-Large

TrUSTEESDeb BaileyMicki Benz

Donna BettenHarold e. Bowman, MD*

Christopher BrownLawrence P. BurnsSuzanne ConditRosalind ebrom

Denise gribbin, MDBarbara Herr

Otis JackoboiceKurt V. Lacks

Teresa LaLondeKatherine ellis Lloyd

Philip H. McCorkle, Jr. Rachel P. MrazStephen Pirog

ernest Quiroz, MDKathleen Schiefler

Stanley R. Sherman, MDadriana S. Tanner, MD

Peter M. Wege*Steve Wolf Lisa Wurst

*Founding Trustee

HoNorAry TrUSTEESRobert D. Burton, MDCurtis D. edholm, MD

William J. Passinault, MD

EXECUTIvE DIrECTorMichelle Rabideau

Deb bailey

Family: Daughter - Alix

Day job: Director, Corporate Relations, Steelcase

Why did you want to become involved with Saint Mary’s?As a former patient, I have had many very positive experiences and believe in the mission, philosophy, and have experienced the benefits of the culture many times.

Favorite food: Pasta, BLTs in the summer, bread and cheese of all sorts – all with wine, of course.

Favorite places: Lake Michigan, Italy, several countries in the Middle East…home after any trip.

Kathleen Schiefler

Family: Spouse - Roger; Children - Courtney, Sean and Colin

Day job: Owner, Kathleen and Company

Why did you want to become involved with Saint Mary’s? Saint Mary’s is a pillar of health care for all in this community and has a caring and progressive reputation…I wanted to be a part of that.

Favorite hobbies: Cooking, teaching, gardening, writing…

Favorite food: Thai anything!

Steve Wolf

Family: Spouse - Karen

Day job: Director, Human Resources,Aquinas College

Why did you want to become involved with Saint Mary’s To serve the community by supporting health care.

Favorite place: Spartan Stadium

Favorite quote: “Think of me and try not to laugh.” - Rod Stewart

look Who's on board...Saint Mary’s Doran Foundation welcomes our new trustees.

new officers electedOn July 1, new officers of the Executive Committee for the Saint Mary’s Doran Foundation began their term:

Saint Mary’s Doran Foundation would like to thank David Baumgartner, MD and David Stickney for their years of service as Trustees to the Foundation. Your unwavering commitment to our organization is greatly appreciated.

Joe Schmieder, ChairJudson M. Lynch, Vice ChairRoss Meehan, Treasurer

Paul O. Farr, MD, SecretaryBlair Sharpe, at-LargeLatricia Trice, at-Large

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So, which Saint Mary’s programs benefited? Here are some highlights of how your gifts made an impact on various programs at Saint Mary’s Health Care:

The Lacks Cancer Center - $11,345

The Wege Institute for Mind, Body, Spirit - $31,497

HealthLink (our health centers) - $153,380

Hauenstein Center - $45,016

Warren Reynolds Library - $89,577

ALS Center - $69,429

Patient Assistance (not including any Community Benefit Ministry support) - $12,491

Hauenstein Parkinson’s Center - $16,950

Nursing Scholarships - $5,327

Medical Mission Trips - $1,000

Friendship in Action (employee assistance fund) - $8,450

Clinical and Nursing Education - $6,274

Renovation of Surgery Reception Area - $59,000

Other capital - $23,050

In addition, grants were awarded for the following programs and services at Saint Mary’s:

Parkinson’s Exercise and Recreation Class ($3,600)

The Lacks Cancer Center for a Coordinator of Personal Care Services ($20,000)

Obesity Epidemic: Managing Patients ($2,325)

Fiducian Marker Delivery System Development ($16,215)

Sleep Lab Modifications and Enhancement Plan ($10,000)

Apoptosis Study in Radiation Oncology ($20,185)

Patient Education on 7 North ($1,000)

NICU Safe Sleep Program ($5,000)

NICU Family Education Program ($1,250)

Resident Fatigue Study Program ($3,000)

Comprehensive Guided Care Program ($25,000)

Oh, What a Year!During the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2010, Saint Mary's Doran Foundation gave a total of nearly $800,000 back to programs and capital efforts at Saint Mary's.

And while you’re at it…go ahead and “like” Saint Mary's Health Care, too. You’ll get even something more.

Do you like us? Then say so on Facebook!If you already are on Facebook, type “Saint Mary’s Doran Foundation” in the search field, then click “Like.” Not on Facebook yet? Go to facebook.com to set up a free account.

Those who like us on Facebook can:• Access invitations and details about events• Watch videos and news clips • Share your thoughts

Grants committee for last fiscal year:

Stan Sherman, MD, ChairLarry BurnsBarb HerrJud LynchBlair SharpeDave Stickney

Do you tweet? We do too!If you already have a Twitter account, follow us at www.twitter.com/DoranFoundation. No account? Join the free Twitter service by going to twitter.com.

Those who follow our tweets can:• Get quick tips about your health• See what’s going on at our events• Interact with our editors

gifts & grants

Chicks Ahoy!On August 17, twenty Grand Girlfriends set sail on a boat for an evening of camaraderie and fun on Lake Michigan.

As a Grand Girlfriend, you are invited to attend such events…and you receive invitations to events featuring speakers on health issues that are important to you.

And that’s not all - you get 20% off retail items in our gift shops.

But the really grand thing is that you get to be part of an empowered group of women who help improve the lives of women with a minimum, one-time $1,000 commitment.

It’s that easy. Join us today!

Grand GirlfriendsAnonymousCynthia Kay AfendoulisDeb BaileyShirley A. BalkJane M. BeckerStacie BehlerMicki BenzSister Myra Bergman,

RSMLaura L. BermanDonna BettenCathy BissellPat BloomEileen A. BraderCathy BradyMary C. BradyKatherine BratschieEllamae Braun*Linda BurpeeLisa ButhCarol CampbellMarie Olney CanepaHelen M. CarrKris CarterJamie L. Caughran, MDJennifer ChafferFrances Chames, MDReneé Chulski

Pat ColegrovePenelope CollinsSuzanne ConditAnne CoppsLaurie Daum, MDAmy DenUylMary Ann DeWittKim DitmarLouise EastmanRosalind EbromFrances S. EllisSusan A. EllisIrene EnglishNancy ErhardtBridget D. FarrKathy FlorentineNancy FlowerLinda FotieoJulie Ann FoxJulie FrayerMartha GabrielseDeborah F. Gelinas, MDDeb GenualdiSally GleasonAndrea GoodrichDenise D. Gribbin, MDJune HamersmaCarolyn Hauenstein

Barbara HerrNancy HickeyDana HintzPat HoekmanTeri HolwerdaLeah HooksPatricia J. HughesCheri HulstNoreen HungerfordBarbara HyattBarbara JackoboiceSarah JackoboiceSue JandernoaRoberta JelinekSusan J. JohnsonSusan M. JohnsonKatie KarczewskiMary Beth KenyonVictoria T. KimballKenda KlotzRebecca L. KogelschatzKara L. Krol, MDNancy KruerSusie KruppAndrea Kuldanek, MDNatalie D. KurasJudy LacksLori Lacks

Mary Jane LacksMarlene J. LandstraJan LippertKatherine Ellis LloydGinny LovettLynn E. LynchMary Lee LynchLorissa MacAllisterMarnie MastersonKaty McAleenanGayle McCorkleLinda McInerneyCathy McKenzieConnie K. MeadPaula MeehanLiesel MeijerMary Beth MeijerSusan MilliganAmy S. MooredElizabeth A. MurphyPaula K. MurphyElizabeth MurrayRose NanzigMargaret NaultBecky NautaChristine NicholasPatty NormanDeborah J. Nykamp

Gina PaulMichelle PeñaPam PiwowarKathleen Stewart PonitzMary QuirozMichelle RabideauSherri RemmeltsFaye Richardson-GreenKelly RoskamShirley RoskamStacy RoskamStella RoyceNancy SandersonKathleen SchieflerSister M. Rosita Schiller,

RSMLorna SchultzAudré SealeKindy SegoviaLinda SharpeDiana ShermanLisa ShuartLyndal R. SimonNancy SkinnerSister Rosemary Smith,

RSMJudge Sara J. SmolenskiCarol Springer

Mary H. Stahl*Mary StickneyDebbie StiemannDonna StoddardEileen Bowman StoffanChris SyversonAdriana S. Tanner, MDM. Patricia TeetsJodi TerMolenJulie ThompsonCheryl L. TimyanKimberly Turke, D.O.Norma J. VankuikenMary VeldheerChris VisnerRebecca VredenburgLinda WagnerMaria WalshSallie S. WarnerMelissa J. WellsDiane WendtPamela K. Wirth, M.D.Aleicia D. WoodrickLisa WurstDorothy Zoellner

*Deceased

Members as of September 1, 2010

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he John Bremer Neuro-science Education Fund wasestablished in honor of abeloved Saint Mary’s leader.

“John played such a great role inhelping us develop our Neuro-science Program towhat it is today,”remarked Leanna Krukowski, RN,Clinical Services Director, Neuro-science Program at Saint Mary’s. “It’sonly fitting that we have a fund inhis name that will carry on his desireto see us succeed.”

John Bremer was tragically killed ina car accident in the summer of2007. To honor his legacy, his wife,Carol Bremer, asked Saint Mary’s

associates and many friends tomake gifts to the SaintMary’s DoranFoundation to establish an endow-ment fund in his name.

The John Bremer NeuroscienceEducation Fundwill be used to sup-port continuing education for staffor for other necessary expendituresthat would enhance the care expe-rience for the patients and theirfamilies served by the neuroscienceprogram at Saint Mary’s.

Donations to this fund can bemadeat any time. Contact the Foundationat 616.685.1892 or simply return agift in the envelope enclosed.

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New FoundationOfficers ElectedOn July 1, new officers of the SaintMary’sDoran Foundation began their terms:

Joe Schmieder, ChairJudson M. Lynch, Vice ChairRoss Meehan, TreasurerPaul O. Farr, MD, Secretary

A special thank you to Lisa Wurst whostepped down from the Executive Com-mittee as Treasurer but will continue toserve as a Trustee for the Foundation.

Saint Mary’s Doran Foundation wouldlike to thank Betsy Beaton Borre, Msgr.William Duncan, Ray Knape, Bill Passin-ault, MD, and Francis Verde, MD, for theircollective service of more than one hun-dred years of service as Trustees to theFoundation. Your unwavering commit-ment to our organization is greatlyappreciated.

Special Fund Established

TEndow a gift – here’s how:

� With a minimum gift of $25,000, you can establish afund in your name or in tribute of another person tobenefit a specific program at Saint Mary’s Health Care.

� The annual interest of an endowed fund would ben-efit the specific program of your choice. The principalof the fund would remain intact.

� The fund would be under management of a trustcompany selected by Saint Mary’s Doran Foundation.

� Donors, if they choose, may be advisors in the processof determining the best use of the funds. The directorof the program will offer options that best meet theneeds of their area.

A named, endowed fund is a wonderful way to preserveand honor someone in perpetuity. Contact MichelleRabideau, Executive Director, Saint Mary’s Doran Foun-dation, at (616) 685-1889 for more information.

Special thanks to Lori Lacks for hosting this summer event.

Please return in the enclosed envelope.


a special event

Super Star Sponsors

ADAC Automotive

Elite Plastic Surgery

Michigan State University College of Human Medicine

Mike and Sue Jandernoa

Lacks Enterprises

Dr. Larry and Julie McCahill

Star Sponsors

Aquinas College

The Bank of Holland

Dr. Kevin and Eileen Brader

Mr. Chad and Dr. Jamie Caughran

Crowe Horwath LLP

Cory and Amy DenUyl

Drummond Capital

Paul and Bridget Farr

Tom and Mickie Fox Family

Grand Rapids Radiation Oncology P.C.

Shawn and Cheri Hulst

Otis and Kathy Jackoboice

Andy and Christina Keller

Kent Radiology PC

KV Lacks

Ryan Lacks

Dr. Jürgen and Becky Lüders

Phil and Gayle McCorkle

Father Mark Przybysz

Trillium Ventures MSV

Chad and Lauren Warner

rising Star Sponsors

Dan Bilinski & Liz Murphy

Patty and Bob Boylen

Clark Communications

Peter C. Cook

Dr. and Mrs. J. Stephen Ebrom

Richard and Barbara Foster

Perry and Janet Greene

Drs. Tom and Denise Gribbin

Guminas Flowers

Bob and Barb Herr

Bob and Kim LaVallee

Judson and Lynn Lynch

George and Katherine McAleenan

Pioneer Construction

Pitsch Companies

Mike and Stacy Pokrywka

Joe and Val Schmieder

George and Linda Sharpe

The Honorable Sara Smolenski and Linda Burpee

Steve and Cheryl Timyan

Russ and Chris Visner

2010 Sponsors

Jennifer AndrzejewskiMike BennettDonna BettenSuzanne CarrSteve Harney

Otis Jackoboice

Rob Jandernoa Ryan LacksJon Laureto

Mike LomonacoMandee Rick

Colin Schiefler

George Sharpe, Jr.Mike Sherman

Craig TigglemanLauren Warner

Lindsey Williams

2010 HoST CoMMITTee:

As the Personal Care Coordinator for The Lacks Cancer Center, I have the privilege of spending time with patients while they are going through a challenging journey in their life. I am so impressed with how the staff cares for the whole person—in mind, body and spirit—and I’m just happy to be a part of the team.

~Cheri Hulst

Cheri Hulst

2010

huntington

nahama industries

Applause Catering + Events

Grand Rapids Business Journal

Grand Rapids Magazine

Grand Rapids Young Professionals

Kim Gary Foundation

Latitudes Roadhouse

1340 AM WJRW

97 LAV FM

West Side Beer Distributing

Max & Patricia Zamarripa's Field Of Dreams Foundation, Inc.


Anonymous

Charles Aldridge, MD

John and Micki Benz

Glen and Betsy Borre

Dr. Harold E. Bowman

Ellamae Braun*

James W. Cahill

John and Marie Canepa

Mark and Dawn Carey

Peter C. and Pat* Cook

James C. Courtney

Jon and Mary Ann DeWitt

Dr. and Mrs. J. Stephen Ebrom

Dr. Curtis D. Edholm

Dr. and Mrs. Paul O. Farr

Ralph and Grace* Hauenstein

Bob and Barbara Herr

Dr. David J. Horning

Julian I. Joseph, MD and Judith Joseph

Raymond E. Knape

Yolanda Kozak

Ruth and Bob Land

Marlene Landstra

Mike and Mary LaPonsie

Judson and Lynn Lynch

Phil and Gayle McCorkle

Bradley L. Parks, LBSW

Dr. and Mrs. William Passinault

Dr. Darrel and Mrs. Carrie* Rosen

Joe and Val Schmieder

Peter F. Secchia Family

Rob and Connie Smith

David Stickney

Gary and Diane Van Dongen

Randall and Linda Wagner

Melissa Wells

Dr. William G. and Mary Yost

Members as of September 1, 2010

*Deceased

Legacy Circle Members

planned gift typically does not use the same dollars that people use to pay their mortgage, bills or oth-

er basic living expenses. Planned gifts are typically made with assets – not everyday cash flow.

In other words, you can still make a gift today with tomorrow’s dollars. Now that’s something to consider.

Here are some simple planned giving options, which may only require easy to complete paperwork:

• Make a bequest to Saint Mary’s through a will or living trust.

• Name Saint Mary’s as a beneficiary in your life insurance policy or give the policy to Saint Mary’s during your lifetime.

• Name Saint Mary’s as a beneficiary of your IRA or retirement plan.

Join the circle by letting us know about your planned gift to Saint Mary’s and becoming a member of the Legacy Circle. Members will receive recognition in this newsletter, as well as at an annual event held in their honor.

If you have already named Saint Mary’s as a beneficiary in your estate plans and would like to be recognized as a member of the Legacy Circle or if you have an interest in finding out more about leaving a legacy gift to Saint Mary’s, please call Michelle Rabideau, Executive Director of the Saint Mary’s Doran Foun-dation, at (616) 685.1889 or simply complete the form to the left and return in the enclosed envelope.

Consider this:

Join the circle.

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Complete the form below and return in the enclosed envelope to become a member of the Saint Mary's Legacy Circle.


In May, the second up next class of 12 up and coming community leaders completed five executive sessions giving them an insider’s view of Saint Mary’s Health Care.

This year’s class made a collective gift of $2,600 and are already identifying committees on which they would like to serve, are volunteering for the organization, and are attending Saint Mary’s fundraising events to further support the organization.

“Combining the two classes means we now have 23 highly engaged emerging leaders who are excited about getting even more involved with our organization,” noted Keri Kujala, Donor Relations and Events Coordinator, Saint Mary’s Doran Foundation.

Watch to see what these emerging leaders do next at Saint Mary’s.

The Saint Mary's Gift Shop in the Main Hospital and The Shoppe in The Lacks Cancer Center are seeking volunteers…and you might even get a little shopping done, too.

We are seeking enthusiastic, dedicated and cheerful people for our gift shops to assist customers with purchases and operate a cash register all while providing excellent customer service.

If you are interested in volunteering with Saint Mary's, please contact Rachel Selgo at 685.1898.

up nextthe 2010 up next class

front row (l to r):Chris Brown, Mike Lomonaco, Steve Harvey, Lindsey Williams, Blair Sharpe and Laura Hill

back row (l to r):Scott Breslin, Ellie Frey, Shelby Reno, Ryan McCahill, Colin Schief-ler and Don Mackenzie

Congratulations to the 2010 up next class!


Volunteers to Shop!Wanted:


Help us be even GREENER.If you would like to recieve this newsletter and other Foundation invitations and information electronically, e-mail Aubrey Guin at [email protected]

If you do not wish to receive information from Saint Mary's Doran Foundation in the future, please call 616.685.1892.

More information atwww.SaintMarysEvents.com

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