Insider Volume 1, Issue 3
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October 2009
Board of Trustees Spotlight
Anthony B. H. Habib
Kenmore Mercy Foundation is governed by strong volunteer leadership. It gives us great pleasure to introduce Anthony B. H. Habib, president of Petri Baking Products, Inc. and treasurer of the Kenmore Mercy Foundation Board of Trustees.
In Mr. Habib’s current position as President, his primary responsibilities include the overseeing of day-to-day operations as well as the company’s strategic planning. Before joining Petri Baking Products, Inc., Mr. Habib was a legislative staff assistant for the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Commerce.
Mr. Habib worked with Committee counsel and Congressional staff from individual member’s offices on developing legislation. His involvement included his participation from the drafting stage through passage by the House of Representatives and conference with the U.S. Senate. He also assisted counsel with investigations and oversight of the telecommunications, health care, and tobacco industries.
Mr. Habib has involved Petri Baking Products, Inc. and the Habib family in sponsoring numerous Foundation events such as The Bob A. Saldanha Memorial Golf & Wine Event and Tribute to Angels since early 2000. Mr. Habib and the entire Habib family’s involvement has been significant for the growth of the Foundation.
In 2008 the Habib family was honored at the Foundation’s Tribute to Angels event with the presentation of The Sister Mary Mechtilde Memorial Award. The award was established in 1980 by the Kenmore Mercy Foundation and honors outstanding individuals in the community who have demonstrated a dedication to community service, visionary leadership, excellence in medical care and the ideals of unselfish service towards others; qualities exemplified by Sister Mary Mechtilde O’Connor, RSM, foundress and first administrator of Kenmore Mercy Hospital
Two Associates Attend National Conference
Donna Conti, RN, nurse manager of Surgery and Dennis Incorvaia, surgery resource manager, recently attended a conference “Managing Today’s OR Suite.” The conference provided information related to the management of the OR with an emphasis on increasing efficiency while reducing costs. Mrs. Conti and Mr. Incorvaia brought back with them strategies for meeting safety goals and improving preoperative processes in today’s ever changing healthcare environment.
The Kenmore Mercy Foundation funded this conference through the Staff Education program. The Kenmore Mercy Foundation Board of Trustees set aside funds in 2009 to help provide our associates with the tools needed to better assist their patients’ needs. As of today, the Foundation has funded $31,000 in Staff Education Grants.
Praxair, a Proud Corporate Partner
Praxair, Inc. presented Kenmore Mercy Foundation with a very generous donation in September. Karen L. Ginnane, site director and Shelly Martin, manager of technical communications came to present the $10,000 check to Jim Millard, president and CEO of Kenmore Mercy Hospital and Shari McDonough, executive director of the Foundation
SAVE THE DATE!
The
A "Tribute to Angels"
Friday, November 20th
Featuring
The Sister Mary Mechtilde Memorial Award Honoring
Nancy Dobson and Uniland Development Company
Mark Notarius of Premium Wine & Spirits
&
Lifetime Achievement Award honoring
Richard and Karen Penfold
Indulge in fine food, wine and fabulous live and silent auctions.
Questions? Call 447-6204
Associate Picnic
Kenmore Mercy Foundation provided ice cream treats at the Associate Picnic in August to show appreciation and support. Sue Jandzinski, Foundation annual fund director, delivers ice cream with a smile!
Elaine Merrill, Foundation finance coordinator looks for the perfect treat!
2009 Annual Fund Drive
The Kenmore Mercy Foundation’s Annual Fund drive is in full gear. This year’s goal of $122,000 includes a target of $40,000 from Kenmore Mercy and Catholic Health associates. Funds raised support Staff Education ($31,000), Mini Grants ($26,000), along with $50,000 in capital requests for various departments throughout
Please consider investing in your future. If you haven’t done so already, complete a pledge form in the Foundation office on the sixth floor. All associates contributing $5.77 or more a pay period ($150/year) will be entered into a special door prize drawing to be held in January 2010. Prizes include a 19” flat screen TV, LG Blue Ray disc player, $25 gas cards and much more. Completed pledge forms must be received by December 31, 2009.
Please contact Sue Jandzinski, annual fund director at x76724 if you have any questions.
Since 1980, the Kenmore Mercy Foundation has provided key financial support to
For further information about the Foundation call (716) 447-6204 or email kenmoremercyfoundation.org
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