Giving Thanks - Foundation for Community Care

Giving Thanks - Foundation for Community Care

Giving Thanks
What does it mean to give your time? What does it mean to give your talent? What does it mean
to give your treasures?
In July of 2010, the Foundation for Community Care’s Board of Directors met and made the decision to raise $1.4 million dollars for Phase II of Sidney Health Center’s Cancer Care Center. The
excitement and energy in the room was overwhelming as we realized the difference a state of the
art Cancer Center would make in our community and to those we loved. There were twenty of us
sitting around the table that day… board members, staff, and employees of Sidney Health Center;
we each left the meeting with the thoughts of every person we know that has ever been touched by
cancer on our mind.
A year and a half later the hard work, dedication and generosity of our community has made that
goal a reality. I want to take this time to send out a special thank you to every donor, business,
volunteer and supporter who helped make this dream for our community a reality. The amazing,
heartwarming stories I have heard from cancer survivors and their families these past 18 plus
months is nothing short of remarkable.
Winston Churchill sums it up the best, “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by
what we give.”
THANK YOU!!!
Staci Miller
Executive Director
Non-Profit
Organization
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Sidney, MT 59270
221 2nd Street NW • Sidney, MT 59270
(406)488-CARE
www.foundationforcommunitycare.org
Together
Summer 2012
Sidney Health Center Cancer Care Phase II Becomes Reality
Thanks to the many people who donated to the Foundation’s
Cancer Care Campaign, Jacoby Pawlowski Trexler
Architects construction division broke ground on Phase II of
Sidney Health Center’s Cancer Care Center. Construction
crews started moving ground on May 21 to prepare the area
for the outside entrance.
According to a 2011 assessment, Phase II of the Cancer
Center was a high priority for cancer survivors. In fact, the
majority of focus group members wrote down Phase II as the
number one action step for Sidney Health Center to become
a cancer center of excellence. Many focus group members
raved about the care they had received through the chemotherapy department despite the location, referring to the designated space in the ER area.
Phase II involves renovating Suite 103 in the clinic and building a private entrance to the Cancer Care Center. Upon
completion of the project, all outpatient cancer care services
will be centralized, enhancing and streamlining patient care
for those going through treatment. The renovation includes
adding four chemotherapy and IV therapy infusion rooms
with a centralized nursing station as well as providing designated clinic space for the medical oncologist.
A large anonymous donation to the Foundation made it possible for Sidney Health Center to start the bidding process
for Phase II and begin construction this spring. Fundraising
efforts continue to help reach the $1.4 million goal.
Collaborative events included the Cancer Auction Regional
Event with the Good Cents Store and the Cancer Coalition’s
Annual “Best Kept Secret” Bra Auction. Together, the events
brought in nearly $80,000 and continued the awareness and
importance of completing Phase II for area chemotherapy
patients.
“To have construction started is very exciting,” stated Judy
Carda, RN, Cancer Care Manager. “We can hardly wait to
see this project to completion. Our patients will see the benefits first hand from improved privacy to personalized care.”
In January 2011, Sidney Health Center opened Phase I of
the newly constructed Cancer Care suite and expanded its
outpatient cancer services to include radiation therapy. The
first of its kind in Montana, Sidney Health Center installed a
TomoTherapy Hi-Art radiation treatment system, which is one
of the most advanced cancer treatment systems in the area.
In fact, the next closest unit is located in Rapid City, South
Dakota.
With the estimated completion of Phase II set for mid-fall, all
outpatient cancer care services will be located in one-centralized location with its own private entrance. Rick Haraldson,
Sidney Health Center CEO stated, “We have some of the
best resources available to treat cancer locally and thanks
to the Foundation’s generous donors, we are meeting one
of the priorities identified by area cancer patients. Now that’s
community support at its finest!”
IN THIS ISSUE
We are happy to have you as
a part of the Foundation for
Community Care’s family. Enjoy
reading about how your gifts
ensure the quality of healthcare
for future generations!
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How to take advantage of the
Montana Tax Credit.
Foundation for Community Care
endowment grants awarded to
local organizations.
The Richland County Cancer
Coalition donates Annual Bra
Auction proceeds to Phase II.
Foundation for
Community Care
Alan & Mary Seigfreid
Mission
The mission of the Foundation for Community
Care is to help ensure the continuance and
quality of local healthcare services.
Foundation for Community Care
EVENTS
Board of Directors
Larry Tveit, Jr. - Chair
Dick Iversen - Vice Chair
Dwight Thiessen - Treasurer
Jeff Aisenbrey
Libby Berndt
Margaret Bradley
John Dynneson
Yvette Lien
Michael McCollum
David McMillen
Brian Milne
Lorilee Norby
David Seitz
Mildred Shields
Larry Simonsen
Jim Steinbeisser
Mark Tombre
Staff
Staci Miller - Executive Director
Rachel Miotke - Fundraising Coordinator –
Financial Division
Melissa Boyer - Fundraising Coordinator –
Event Division
Contact Information
June:
23rd – Town and Country Festival
July:
4th – Lambert’s Old Fashioned 4th Celebration
21st – Fairview Old Timer’s Festival
19th – Donor Recognition Event
August:
26th – Foundation Benefit
Golf Tournament
September:
10th – “Live it up!”
22nd – Walking to Wellness
November:
3rd – Wine & Food Festival
Esther & Garry Sorensen
Butch, Jill & Justin Stepan
Don & Kathy Steppler
Dean & Doris Steppler &
Family
Ethel Stevens
Bob & Renee Sundheim
George & Joyce Sweley
Robin & Dennis Trudell
Donna & Randy Umback
Floyd & Kathy Usselman
Paul & Ardell Vaira
Guido Vaira
Paul & Ardelle Vaira
Wendy Vallejo
Jim Watts Family
Becky & Pat Wheeler
Jim & Becky Zueger
AMBULANCE FUND
Judy Albin, Josh, Justin,
Katharine, Etha, Sara &
Dominique
Harold & Kay Carda
Deanna Chapman
Jeri Chapman
Pat & Mavis Drescher
John & Nancy Dynneson
Alton & Harriet Hillesland
Mid-Rivers Telephone
Coop. Inc.
Bonnie & Kass Milne
Betty Norby
Curtis Rasmussen
Curtis & Kerry Rasmussen
The Coffee Girls, Arlene,
MaryAnn, Kathy, Paula,
Carmen & Rose
Kenny & Kaye Thornton
VFW Post 4099
FAIRVIEW AMBULANCE
FUND
Maynard & Sandi Bills
Dee Ann Messmer
The Crew at Mon-Kota
Sioux Township McKenzie
County
Tom & Linda Sitter
Floyd & Kathy Usselman
LAMBERT AMBULANCE
FUND
The Backes Family
Jim & Theresa Carda
Wally & Joanne Daeley
John & Nancy Dynneson
Bob Fink
Craig & Doreen Herbert
Tim & Kim Klasna & Joe
Klasna
Jim & Doris Mullin
Don & Julie Prevost &
Family
Sheelah Prevost
Kenny & Kaye Thornton
Russell & Kathy Thornton
Eddy Vaira
Charlie & Nancy Verschoot
& Family
Dave & Vesta Verschoot
Roger Williams
THE LODGE
Wally & Marlys Binder
Betty Grantier
Jeanette Rhines
Deb Strasheim
Kirby & Kelly Feldman
Donny & Michelle Frank
Delores Frison
Joyce Hernandez Partin &
Rick Partin & Jeff Partin
Robert & Robin Hernandez
Cindy, Ethan & Zach Hoffman
Josie & Clair Jensen
Tammy Johnson
Louie & Anne Kimbrell
Jim & Doris Mullin
Billie Myers
Diana O’Connor
Don & Linda Posivio
Gordy & Margene Rambur
SHC Nursing Staff
The Tibbits Family
Monte & Vernette Torgerson
Eric & Dr. Shari Twigg
Twigg
Pam Unterseher & The Fairview Ambulance Service
Pam & Leroy Unterseher
SHC NURSING SERVICES
Linda Simonsen
Rita Wichman
SAVAGE AMBULANCE
FUND
Sue Davis
ANGEL FUND
Jon & Lisa Aisenbrey
Keith & Renae Backes
Patti Boyer
Paul & Lisa Christensen
Delmore & Bonnie Damm
Mark, Christie & Josh
Delaney
Norma DeVries
SCHOLARSHIP FUND
David McMillen
Jerry & Sandy Nypen
Millie Shields
Congratulations to the Light a Life Winners!
The Valley View IGA Plus Floral Department generously provides fresh flowers to brighten the lives of our Light a Life
donors each month. If you contributed to the Light a Life Campaign last December, you were automatically entered in
our drawing to win one of these monthly arrangements.
December:
31st – New Year’s Eve Gala
221 2nd St. NW • Sidney, MT 59270
Phone: 406-488-2273
Fax: 406-488-2279
[email protected]
www.foundationforcommunitycare.org
Visit our website for more information
about these and other upcoming events:
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SHC HOME HEALTH &
HOSPICE
Julie Anderson
Dan & Barb Badt
Gary & Niki Bahr
John & Barb Bauman
Ted & Linda Becker
Cardwell & Carla Berg
Ed & Lila Bergin
Ron & Mavis Berry
Dennis & Amanda Bieber &
Family
Margaret & Gordon Bradley
Virginia Burau
Bob & Toni Buxbaum
Mary & Rory Carda
Tom, Deb, Jennie, Becky &
Pat Carlsen
Vicki & Terry Cayko
Todd & Patti Cayko
Lupe Vallejo Chambers
Deanna Chapman & Family
Rick & Linda Clemes
Margaret Dahl
Dale & Diane Danielson
Gary & Shari Dardis
Donald & Cindy Deubner
Cynthia Dishon
Delme & Delores Dschaak
Dennis & Jan Duda
Roy & Carol Fatzinger
Richard & Rhonda Fink
Chris & Bernie Finnicum
Craig & Shawnon Finsass
Daryl & Kathy Flagen
Jon Franz
Dolores Frison
Delores Frison
Bruce & Florene Green
Mary Jane Gustafson
Bill & Aileen Hackley
Dolph Harris
Lola Herbert
Ronnie, Edwina, Erin, Brianna & Dakota Hurley
Betty Irigoin
Josie & Clair Jensen
Don Karst
Konrad & Mary Ann Korf
Kathleen Lacounte
Jim & Brenda Larson
LeRoy & Virginia Leland
Rick & Jeanie Leland
Brian & Denisa Ler
Lynn & Dennis Lokken
Karen & Ken Loomis
Gary & Carla Malsam
Laura McMillen
Jerry & Leslie McMillen
Karen & Kyle McMillen
Larry & Sandy Metcalf
Diane Miller
Leo & Shirley Miller
Nevins Family
Doug & Lori Obergfell
Joann Obergfell
Ron & Elisa Olsen
Todd & Janice Opp
Cal & Virginia Oraw
Mary Pfau
Ruth Potter
Louise Rehbein
Roger & Mindy Rehbein
Marilyn Sackman
Audrey Sampson
Sharon Sax & Family
Harold & Loretta Schlothauer
Rick & LuAnn Sharbano
Sidney Health Center Home
Health & Hospice
Mary & Jack Siegle
Roy & Evelyn Simonsen
Terry Simonsen
Glen & Ann Skov
Lyle & Del Smith
http://facebook.com/foundation4communitycare
www.foundationforcommunitycare.org
Bobbie Thompson of Reese & Ray’s IGA
presents a floral bouquet to Josh and
Wendy Johnson winner of the January
Light A Life drawing, made eligible to win
by their donation in memory of John Chapman, Garry Elletson, Louis Frison, Gary
Rindahl & Ted Rodgers.
Bobbie Thompson of Reese & Ray’s IGA
presents a floral bouquet to Sue Davis
winner of the February Light a Life drawing, made eligible to win by her donation
in honor and memory of many friends and
family.
Bobbie Thompson of Reese & Ray’s IGA
presents a floral bouquet to Carrie Roth
winner of the March Light A Life drawing, made eligible to win by Carrie and
husband Terry’s donation in memory of
multiple family and friends.
Bobbie Thompson of Reese & Ray’s IGA
presents a floral bouquet to Patti Boyer
winner of the April Light a Life drawing,
made eligible to win by her donation in
memory of John Chapman and Jennifer
King-Radke.
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We are very grateful to the following donors for their gifts, which were received from January 1, 2012 through
April 30, 2012. Because of your generosity, the Foundation is able to help ensure the continuance and
quality of local healthcare services.
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SHC CANCER CARE
CENTER
1st Choice Collision Center
Judy Albin, Josh, Justin,
Katharine, Etha, Sara &
Dominique
Paul Amestoy
Bonnie Anderson & Family
The Angel Family
Connie Angel
Nelda Asbeck
Lance & Shelly Averett &
Family
Curtis & Johanna Basiak
Paul & Larraine Baumann
Ed & Lila Bergin
Randy & Libby Berndt
John & Loretta Berry
Larry Bieber
Kathy Bieber
Harlow & AnnaBelle Bieber
Glenda Bilbrey
Maynard & Sandi Bills
Rolly & Jan Bloesser
Jeff Bouchard Family
Patti Boyer
Jerry & Rachel Braaten
Gordon & Margaret Bradley
Gary & Barb Breitling
Mary Lou Brese Brese
Jason & Carla Bright
Eddie Buxbaum
Butch & Georgia Candee
Andy Carda
Harold & Kay Carda
Duane & Judy Carda
Marty & Linda Casey
Catholic Daughters of
America
Richard & Pat Cayko
Deanna Chapman
Jeri Chapman & Madison
David & Sandy Christensen
Rick & Luann Cooley
Crestwood Inn
Richard & Pam Dahl &
Family
Bill & Melody Dahle
Gary & Karen Davidson
Sue Davis
Mark & Christie Delaney
Chuck & Doris Dennis
Pat Denowh
Cynthia Dishon
Chuck & Loretta Dowse
Stan & Evelyn Dreyer
Dennis & Janet Duda
Lois Dump
John & Nancy Dynneson
Ed & Toni Eberling
Bruce & Sandi Edwards
Wendell Elliott
Monty & Jolene Erickson
Carlton & Mary Elise
Ferguson
Dorothy Fink
Finnicum’s Furniture
Donny & Michelle Frank
Robert & Lois Frank
Delores Frison
Russ & Deb Fullmer
Arnie Funk
Elsie Gedrose
Anna Ginther
Jim & Julie Goss
Betty Grantier
Bud & Anne Groskinsky
Diane Thiel Grote
Ron & Chris Gurney &
Helen Y Johnson
Ron & Tawnya Gurney
Bob Hall
Iona Hansen
Rance & Colleen Haralson
& Family
Boyd & Shirley Hardy
David & Sherri Hardy
Elmer & Peggy Hart
Patrick & Kay Hatter
SHC Nursing
Kurt & Carol Hermann
Doug & Kris Hettich
Alton & Harriet Hillesland
Ken & Emily Hoff
Idelle Holmes
Darlene Hurley
Dolores Irigoin & Family
Mark & Kathy Iversen
Bob & Joan Bell
Bernice Jacobsen
Daniel & Sheri Johnson
Helen Y Johnson
Marthea & Kim Johnson
Mary Jeane Johnson &
Family
Paul & Barbara Johnson
Josh & Wendy Johnson &
Interstate Engineering
Staff
Josh & Wendy Johnson
Nick Jones
Wally & Joyce Jungels
Verna Kemmis
Louie & Anne Kimbrell
Sandi Kittleson & Darren
Nelson
Caroline Kling
Vernon & Karen Klose
Jim & Marilynn Knapp
Ron, Tammy & Jack Kunda
Ron, Tammy, Jack & Frank
Kunda
Ann Lagasse
Bob & Nesha Lange
Teresa Larson & Family
Laurel High School Student
Council
Charlotte Anvik
Rod & Donna Lemieux
Selma Levno
Bill Lewis
Don Lind
Stan Lindblom
Chuck & Marleen Lowman
Roselyn Lueck
Greg & Deanne Heen
Kevin & Merlene Cherrey
Gary & Carla Malsam
Linda Mann
Vince & Pam McGlothlin &
Family
David McMillen
Madeline E. McVay &
Family
Carl Miller
Gary & Jayne Miller
Leo & Shirley Miller
Mike Sundheim & Staci
Miller
Staci Miller
Bonnie Milne & Boys
Lou, Laurie & Mike Mohl
Mike Mohl
Doris Morasko
Bill & Trish Neiss
Joan Nelson
Trudy Nevins & Families
Marilyn Rogers Nichols
Diana O’Connor
John & Marilyn Olson
Mark & Marilyn Olson
Keith & Pam Oyloe
Steve & June Paladichuk
Denny & Jackie Palmer
Katherine Paschke
Greg & Rhonda Pennington
Ed & Barbara Pepos
Robert & Lynde Petersen
Lori Dowse Peterson &
Family
Charlotte & John Pigg &
Judy Fladmo
Bing & Evelyn Poff
Don & Julie Prevost
Craig & Anita Price
Gordy & Margene Rambur
Curtis & Kerry Rasmussen
Doug & Sharon Rau
Jerry & Elsie Redlin
Jeanette Rhines
Richard & Virginia
Riedmann
Larry & Arlene Riggs
Verne & LaVonne Roland
Stan & Shelly Rosaaen
Audrey Ruffatto
Rick & Denise Sandau
LeVon, Dolly, Sherry &
Randy Schlenz
Gottlieb & Irene Schmierer
Steve & Regina Schwindt
Margaret Seitz & Family
Janet Sergent, Travis & Kari
Joan Sheehan
Sidney Middle School
Sons of Norway
Harold & Margaret Sorensen
Don & Lia Steinbeisser
Joe & Mary Ann Steinbeisser
Johnny & Rita Steinbeisser
Garry & Jan Steinley
Stockman Bank
Gretchen Stotts
Leonard & Emma Strand
Audry Sundheim
Bob & Renee Sundheim
Ruby Sweley
Buck & Kim Syth
Doris Taylor
Rockie & Pam Taylor
Violet, Tim & Char Tharp
Violet Tharp
Dwight & Diana Thiessen
Kenny & Kaye Thornton
Jim & Linda Tibbits
Myrna Tieszen
Mervin & Ardys Torgerson
Paul & Marjorie Turner
Larry & Cheryl Tveit
Pam & Leroy Unterseher
Eddy Vaira
Nancy Vaira
Fred & Kathryn Verhasselt
Dave & Vesta Verschoot
VFW Post 4099
Donna Webber & Family
Connie Wentz
Sonny & Tilda Whiteman
Everett & Sharon Williams
Michael & Betty Williams
Roger Williams
Terry & Luanne Williams
Women of the Moose Sidney Chapter 761
Terri, Katie & Kali Zadow
Eileen Ziler
Laurence & Dena Ziler
Avis Zoanni
Jim, Becky, Chad & Derek
Zueger
ENDOWMENT
Julie, Nancy & Mark Anderson
Jason, Carla & Bodee
Bright
Deanna Chapman
Jeri & Madison K. Chapman
Duane & Judy Carda
Pat Denowh
Margaret Denowh & Tim
Denowh
John & Nancy Dynneson
The Dynneson Family
Fulkerson Funeral Home
Rick & Darci Haraldson
David & Sherri Hardy
Dale & Babe Hurley
Hubert Johnson
Mary Jeane Johnson
Dick & Dolly Jonasen
Charlotte Anvik
Rick & Jeanie Leland
Bill Lewis
Roselyn Lueck
The Crew at Mon-Kota
Bob & Tina Montgomery &
Family
Jerry & Sandy Nypen
Oakland Construction, Inc.
Gary Poff
Don & Julie Prevost
Dean & Rita Rehbein
Ted & Beverly Reitz
Margaret Seitz & Family
OR & Outpatient Surgery
Crew
SHC Employees
Mark, Cheryl & Alisha
Steffan
Wade & Cheryl VanEvery,
John & Shannon VanEvery, Amanda & Andy
Evenson
Charlie & Nancy Verschoot
Dave & Vesta Verschoot
Neil & Joann Williams
Toni Zieske
SHC EXTENDED CARE
Patti Boyer
Pat Denowh
Cynthia Dishon
Stan & Evelyn Dreyer
Delores Frison
Bill & Deanna Hedegaard
Reuben & Irene Hundtofte
Scott & Kay Johnson
Dick & Dolly Jonasen
Ruth Martin
James & Rebecca Miller
Leo & Shirley Miller
Jim & Sandy Miller
Joann Obergfell
Bing & Evelyn Poff
Craig & Anita Price
Deborah Reichman
Ted & Beverly Reitz
Margaret Seitz & Family
Craig & Karen Steinbeisser
Lynn & Jacqueline Waters
Monica Zoanni
SHC EXTENDED CARE
ANGEL AVENUE
Idelle Badt
Moky & Fay Dennis
Chuck & Doris Dennis
Delores Frison
Elmer & Peggy Hart
Robert & Robin Hernandez
Dale & Babe Hurley
Darlene Hurley
Bob & Carol Lee
Jan Miller & Family
Lou, Laurie & Mike Mohl
Doris Morasko
Don & Julie Prevost
Rogney Family
Monica Zoanni
SHC EXTENDED CARE
ACTIVITIES
Faith Alliance Church
Bing & Evelyn Poff
Montana Tax Credit
How to take advantage of the Montana Tax Credit
Reprinted in part from http://www.rocky.edu
An incredible tax incentive is
available for Montana taxpayers
through 2013 for gifts eventually benefiting permanent
endowments of the Foundation
for Community Care and it is
simple and easy to capture.
Mrs. Ruth Iversen and her latehusband, Iver, farmed in the
Sidney area for many years.
Ruth held many jobs outside of
her primary homemaker position
throughout the years. She was
an English Teacher at Sidney
Public Schools, Dean of Women at a college, and even a
basketball coach! She and her husband raised four children
and today Ruth enjoys her numerous grandchildren. She is a
firm supporter of her local community. This is what Ruth has to
say about the Tax Credit benefit she has received by creating
Charitable Gift Annuities with the local healthcare foundation:
“Being a donor under the Montana Tax Credit for Endowed
Giving law is pure joy for someone who loves a bargain! It
means an immediate reduction in the state income tax, it
means the gift will be used locally to provide improved services, and the state will get additional tax revenue. It is a winning
situation for everyone! It is exciting to give a gift, which not
only means a substantial reduction in our income tax, but also
benefits our community. We can view with pride the improvements brought about by banding together and working to
make our community a healthier and happier place to live.”
The credit is realized by individuals making “qualified” planned
gifts to permanent endowments of Montana tax exempt
nonprofit charitable organizations such as the Foundation for
Community Care. The credit for individuals is 40 percent of
the allowed charitable deduction permitted on federal income
tax returns in the year of gift and in an amount not to exceed
the taxpayer’s Montana income tax due in the year of the gift.
Tax credits that cannot be used cannot be carried forward,
but ordinary charitable deductions producing those unused
credits can be carried forward for future use. This can represent a substantial income tax saving on both state and federal
income tax returns for taxpayers who itemize their deductions.
The savings are greatest for those who itemize their deductions and pay taxes in higher brackets. The maximum allowed
state tax credit is the lesser of $10,000 per taxpayer or the
amount of Montana income tax liability in the year of gift. A
husband and wife can each claim that maximum credit. Many
taxpayers make gifts of such size that their entire state income
tax liability for the year may be paid by the tax credit rather
than by check or accumulated estimated tax payments.
If the gift is made by transferring appreciated securities held
for more than one year by the donor the capital gains tax on
the appreciation can be avoided as well on both the state and
federal tax returns! This can save an additional 15 percent of
the gain on the federal tax and at present 6.8 percent of the
state tax on long term capital gains, totaling nearly 22 percent
of the profit. That is hard won money.
It is not hard to see why taxpayers have been using this tax
saving incentive to make gifts to local tax exempt organizations like the Foundation for Community Care in increasing
amounts since the legislation was adopted in 1997.
Call 406-488-2273 and talk to the Foundation for Community
Care’s experienced staff. There is no cost or obligation and all
conversations are confidential.
Local Families and the Foundation
Benefit from Montana Tax Credit
The Milne Family
“Our family realizes the critical importance of having quality
health care available in a rural community. We understand this
comes at a cost, however. We choose to support the future of
health care in our local area and the Montana Tax Credit for
Endowed Giving is an added bonus toward ensuring we and
other community members ‘step up the plate’ by giving charitable donations. The ability to reap some immediate tax benefits
through the Montana Tax Credit, while at the same time supporting the endowment fund of the Foundation for Community Care
to provide for the future health of our area, is a win-win situation.
As parents to a child who has asthma, we understand first-hand
the benefits of having an emergency room minutes, not hours,
away when your son is gasping for air in the middle of the night.
In a nutshell, the quality of life we enjoy in Eastern Montana is
enhanced by quality health care and the ability to provide quality
health care is enhanced by the Montana Tax Credit for Endowed
Giving helping us to build the Foundation for Community Care’s
Endowment Fund.” – Brian Milne
The Goss Family
““We had planned to give a gift when we sold our property,
because our family has benefitted from the excellent healthcare
provided in Sidney for many years. We didn’t realize that the
actual ‘cost’ of a gift of property (vs. selling it and giving a gift of
the cash proceeds) could be so minimal.” -- Bob Goss
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Volunteerism
Sidney Health Center Employee
Pledge Campaign raises $54,000
By Libby Berndt, Foundation Board Director
Opportunities come along in a person’s life every
so often. Sometimes we grab a hold of them and
other times we ignore them. But I guess it matters what you consider an opportunity. Some may
disagree but when I hear the word opportunity,
the next word that comes to mind is volunteerism.
The two go hand in hand.
Volunteering is doing something charitable or
helpful without expecting anything in return, and
that is true. But the difference of expecting something and receiving something is what makes
being a volunteer so amazing.
As a board member of the Foundation for
Community Care, it has given me opportunities
I never would have had - being able to bring a
state-of-the-art cancer center to Sidney; provid-
ing thousands of dollars for health care needs
through our endowment program; and most
importantly making a difference in our communities to keep quality health care services available.
Richland County is known for its volunteering
spirit through its many service organizations,
boards, churches, and more. It’s time for each
of us to lead by example, get involved and keep
Richland County the community we love.
Hard work can lead a person down unexpected
paths and opportunities you never knew existed.
It can happen to anyone, just remember to
volunteer.
Libby Berndt
Board Director
Reprinted from the Montana Community Foundation
Over the next 10 years, Montanans will transfer billions of dollars to the next generation. It’s estimated that by 2020,
$12 billion will pass from one generation to the next. The question is whether any of that wealth will stay behind in the
communities that helped build it.
10-Year Transfer
$106,886,983
If 5% Endowed
$5,344,349
5% Granted (per year)
$267,217
How You Can Help
• Think about what makes Montana special to you, and commit to give to your passion.
• Call the Foundation for Community Care, your local community foundation, or your favorite charity to learn about
leaving a legacy for Montana’s future.
• Create an estate plan, or adapt it to help a cause that is important to you.
• Talk to others about the importance of remembering their community in their plans.
• Give at least 5% of your estate to the causes that matter to you, now and for future generations.
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nity using a portion of the earnings
from the Endowment Fund. In 2012,
$229,543.74 was granted from the
Foundation’s Endowment Fund earnings to several organizations in Richland
County and surrounding areas
Each year, the Foundation is able to
grant money back into the commu-
Thank you for your continuted support!
This year Sidney Health Center employees contributed more than $54,000 to
the 2012 May-ke A Pledge campaign.
Thank You to our May-ke A Pledge Campaign Supporters
Montana’s Transfer of Wealth Opportunity
County
Richland
One of the major fundraisers for the
Foundation for Community Care is the
May-Ke A Pledge Campaign. Once a
year, Sidney Health Center employees
and affiliates have the unique opportunity to show their financial support for
our community’s health and medical
well being by making donations that go
directly into the Endowment Fund, which
is our local healthcare savings account.
Lisa Aisenbrey
Bernice Anderson
Leesa Anderson
Mildred Anderson
Rosa Anderson
Viola Anderson
Connie Angel
Mary Jane Anvik
Greg Arneson
Donetta Asbeck
Renae Ash
Renae Backes
Monica Baisch
Amber Bandrob
Christy Barbosa
Ruth Bartholomew
Melyssa Bauer
Kathey Benefiel
Darci Benton
Dr. Lotfi Ben-Youssef
Danielle Bergeron
Nanette Bergerson
Dr. Edward Bergin
Nicole Beyer
Kristine Beyerle
Lynn Beyerle
Marlys Binder
Jason Bird
Martha Blacketer
Paula Bostrom
Karen Bouchard
Melissa Boyer
Margaret Bradley
Barb Breitling
Susan Brenner
Carla Bright
Julie Brodhead
Monica Bronowski
Craig Brown
Frankie Burman
Pam Burman
Carol Buxbaum
Rebecca Buxcel
Rebecca Byrne
Ainee Calumba
Andy Carda
Judy Carda
Nicole Carda
Patti Carlsen
Sharon Carlson
Jill Carpenter
Jeri Chapman
Cindy Christensen
Dora Christensen
Lesley Clark
Sarah Colegrove
Margo Collins
Rhonda Conlin
Ashley Cooley
Luann Cooley
Susan Dahl
Barbara Danielson
Janie Darby, FNP
Christie Delaney
Kelsey Delaney
Mark Delaney
Jamie Denowh
Tracy Denowh
Cindy Deubner
Anne Dial
Kristin Dimond
Jenna Donahue
Jennifer Doty
Scott Doty
Lois Dump
Jessica Dunn
Nancy Dynneson
David Earwood
Brenda Eberling
Mickyla Eide
Lisa Elken
Tina Emly
Jolene Erickson
Sheila Escobedo
Jace Everett
Sarah Farrow
Brian Fay
Mary Fay
Kelly Feldman
Elaine Fields
Brenda Filler
Brandi Franck
Jacquelyn Free, FNP
Wendy Frisk
Deb Fullmer
Katie Fullmer
Margarita Galvan
Tracy Garland
Denise Greenwood
Laurie Grimsrud
Twyla Gustafson
Haans Halvorson
Kirby Halvorson
Marilyn Halvorson
Rachel Hampton-Cape
Karen Hanson
Patrick Haraldson
Rick Haraldson
Janet Haralson
Rance Haralson
Gloria Harris
Jan Harris
Carter Hasselstrom
Lori Hasselstrom
Kay Hatter
Kristi Hatter
Stephanie Hatter
Maxine Haverkamp
Marlene Hedegaard
Mike Hellesvig
Debbie Helm
Julie Herman
Linda Hernandez
Cindy Hoffman
Amy Horne
Maggie Horne
Carla Houchen
Beth Huff
Sherry Huse
Lacy Hutchens
Kaci Hutzenbiler
Patti Iversen, FNP
Leslie James
Jeanna Janeway
Mike Janeway
Kathy Jensen
Ron Jensen
Robert Jes
Dorothy Johnson
Juanita Johnson
Kay Johnson
Penny Johnson
Randy Johnson
Teresa Johnson
Lois Jones
Carol Karst
Cheynae Kastner
Nicole Keysor
Anne Kimbrell
Debbra Kindopp
Josh King
Katharine King
Kathy Koffler
Peggy Kopp
Sue Kortes
Rita Kunda
Linda LaBatte
Monica Lane
Genie Lang
Dr. Michael LaPan
Laura LaRoche
Tami Larson
Janet Leintz
Yvette Lien
Brenda Lindberg
Theresa Livers
Randi Logan
Barb Lundemo
Keli Luttrell
Jennifer Magee
Jocelyn Malo
Mark Martin
Joan Marx
Joy-Lyn McDonald
Madina McGlothern
Pam McGlothlin
David McMillen
Diana Meehan
Angela Metzenberg
Patty Milender
Donneta Miller
Jan Miller
Lee Miller
Staci Miller
Beth Mindt
Rachel Miotke
Dan Mocko
Ken Mocko
Bob Montgomery
Brett Montgomery
Luke Montgomery
Tina Montgomery
Cheryl Moran
Patrick Morgan
Erica Mueller
Billie Myers
Carol Nankivel
Jason Nelson
Janice Norby
Aaron Norgaard
Catherine Norgaard
Joan Olson
Marilyn Olson
Maureen O'Mara
Katie Pappa
Wanda Pippert
Megan Quale
Kris Radke
Suzann Radke
Theresa Ranch
Amy Rapp
Kysa Rasmussen
Erna Reed
Jennifer Reid
Judy Reid
Nina Reidle
Tami Reidle
Tonya Reidle
Linda Ries
Brittney Rogers
Debbie Romero
Rhonda Ruiz
Sharyl Saalfeld
Linda Sarsland
Jan Scheetz
Emmarie Schledewitz
Karen Schledewitz
Tonya Schoepp
Joyce Schulz
Jane Schumacher
Kristy Schumacher
Monte Schumacher
Dr. George Scordalakes
Kristi Selensky
Mariah Selensky
Sammie Sharp
Darlene Shockley
Shirley Siebenaler
Steve Sing
Linda Sitter
Brooke Smith
Lee Smith
Timberly Smith
Wanda Spaabeck
Tracy Stafford
Christy Steinbeisser
Rita Steinbeisser
Amanda Stewart
Wendy Stockwell
Jeri Stone
Maxine Stoner
Tami Stotts
Vicky Strasheim
Bradley Strupp
Heather Suko
Sherryl Sutherland
Molly Swenson
Kate Taubert
Brittni Thiessen
Jana Thornton
Josi Tippett
Mark Tombre
Cindy Torgerson
Pam Unterseher
Marilyn Usselman
Christa Veltman
Lisa Verschoot
Lynae Volk
Grant Watson
Janna Watson
Lana Watson
Jaime Watterson
Matt Weber
Holly Weninger
Valerie Wentz
Jennifer Wharton
Becky Wheeler
Patty Whitford
Marilee Will
Rich Will
Noel Williams
Wendy Wiltzen, FNP
Deb Winter
Judy Wyman
Terry Young
Tina Young
Andrea Zelinsky
Toni Zieske
Sponsors:
1st Bank
Richland Federal
Credit Union
Stockman Bank
Wells Fargo
Electric Land
Caring Corner Gift
Shop
Glow by Nikki
HealthWorks
Healthy Smiles Dental
Group
Jock Stop
Patty’s Custom Cakes
Richard L. Fink, DMD
Richland County Fair
& Rodeo
Sidney Health Center
Sidney High School
The Rush
Theodore Roosevelt
Medora Foundation
Trendz Salon
Video Hot Spot
White Drug
Wild West Diner
Yellowstone Yarns
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The 7th Annual (Best Kept Secret) Bra Auction
By Troy Barnett, Richland County Cancer Coalition Program Coordinator
I have cancer; I understand some of what happens when a
person is diagnosed with cancer, I get that. What I didn’t get
until Friday, April 27th was the Bra Auction.
When I started at the Richland County Health Department
and was told part of my job would involve assembling the
Cancer Coalition for a decision on how to proceed in regards
to the annual Bra Auction, I did not understand the importance of the event, I didn’t get it. The Bra Auction is a traditional event in Sidney, however, we had lost our venue, the
Triangle, and we had also lost time and some key experienced leaders. I started in December and while I have business knowledge being new to Sidney, I didn’t have the essential who’s who familiarity. At the start of the New Year the
Cancer Coalition assembled, I told everyone up front about
my cancer and my limitations without hesitation, the Coalition
agreed to have the Bra Auction. In that meeting were women
of talent, courage and resolve. I knew that this event, transcended the Coalition, but was it that big of a deal?
In a word, yes, much like being diagnosed with and fighting cancer is a big deal. I finally understand, minutely, more
about the fortitude and determination I see in the eyes of the
women that lend their strength to the Cancer Coalition. The
Bra Auction might not be in the comfort zone of all of the
Coalition members, but battling cancer is expensive and I
have not met a victim of the Big C who would say any part of
it is in their comfort zone. The Cancer Coalition members
know this; some of them have personal battle stories, it fuels
our collective courage for the combat. As a Coalition we will
go to where people assemble, and we will fight the good fight
with dignity and finesse, think the swashbuckler, Errol Flynn,
in drag. Hence, the Bra Auction, fighting on our terms the
weapon of choice, female undergarments; flirty, fun, tough,
fearsome, sarcastic, in memory of the valiant fallen and those
who claimed victory… brassieres, it is a part of what the
Cancer Coalition does, and does well.
The Cancer Coalition’s, 7th Annual Bra Auction raised over
$65,000.00 for Phase II of the Sidney Cancer Center. The
2012 Foundation for Community Care
Scholars Announced
The Foundation for Community Care is
pleased to announce the recipients of
the 2012 Healthcare Scholarships. The
scholarship program was established to
provide Richland County and rural Eastern
Montana with a continuing source of highly
qualified healthcare personnel.
The Richland County Cancer Coalition donated $65,407 to Phase II of
the Sidney Health Center Cancer Care Campaign. Pictured left to right
are Stephanie Ler, Richland County Health Department (RCHD); Heather
Nevins, RCHD; Troy Barnett, RCHD; Judy LaPan, RCHD; Kathy Helmuth,
RCHD, Staci Miller, Foundation for Community Care; Maxine Stoner,
SHC Cancer Care; Judy Carda, SHC Cancer Care; Jennifer Doty, Sidney
Health Center; Jaime Watterson, SHC Cancer Care and Angela Metzenberg, SHC Cancer Care
official Coalition goal is to back the practical statewide agenda in reducing the burden of cancer by supporting access to
quality care. The money raised does that in the most sterile
sense but those that joined the event that Friday understand
at the heart of the words is the action of lifting another’s burden.
En guard cancer!
To watch the 2012 Best Kept Secret Bra Auction video, go to:
http://www.richland.org/health/CancerCoalition.html
The Foundation for Community Care and
Sidney Health Center sponsored the following scholarship recipients and the fields
they are pursuing:
McKenzie Carda – Psychology/Pre-Med
Jenna Donahue – Registered Nurse
Michelle Frank – Nurse Practioner
MacKenzie Johnson - Nursing
Stephanie Ler – Public Health
Allison Peterson – Nurse Practioner
Renee Riedmann – Registered Nurse
The Foundation for Community Care is
dedicated to ensuring the continuance
and quality of local healthcare services.
Awarding scholarships each year is a way
to support these extraordinary students.
The scholarship program is funded entirely
by donations from the community and
that support has allowed us to grant over
$38,000 to qualified students since 2001.
McKenzie Carda
Psychology/Pre-Med
Sidney, Montana
Jenna Donahue
Registered Nurse
Sidney, Montana
Stephanie Ler
Public Health
Savage, Montana
Allison Peterson
Nurse Practioner
Sidney, Montana
MacKenzie Johnson
Nursing
Lambert, Montana
Renee Riedmann
Registered Nurse
Sidney, Montana
Help us spread the word about our
commitment to our mission!
THE FOUNDATION FOR COMMUNITY
CARE wants to hear from you! Your
experience matters to us, and your passion for our organization helps keep this
cause alive. Anyone with firsthand experience with the Foundation for Community
Care - donors, volunteers, board members, recipients of our services - can
share your story about us and send it to
[email protected].
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Michelle Frank
Nurse Practioner
Sidney, Montana
Writing a story and giving a review is
a free, easy way to support our work
without even leaving your home! Your
honest feedback is critical to our continuing good work and overcoming the
obstacles that stand in the way of our
achieving success.
Thank you!!
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Foundation for Community Care
awards $229,543.74 in grants
In 1983, the Foundation for Community Care was organized
to prepare for the future of healthcare in Richland county
and surrounding areas. An endowment fund was established, and each year, some of the earnings from the endowment fund are distributed for local healthcare needs.
In 2011, the Sidney Volunteer Fire Department purchased
rescue/extrication equipment made possible by the endowment fund of the Foundation for Community Care. The
purchase of the equipment allows the Fire Department to
reduce the time it takes to free patients in need. This additional equipment allows for more than one tool to be used
at a time greatly improving the chances of a patient’s full
recovery. Larry Christensen, Chief, Sidney Fire Department
states, “Thanks to the generosity of the Foundation for
Community Care, Richland County and it’s visitors are all
safer.
The Foundation Endowment Grants are awarded with the
intent of enhancing the medical and healthcare services in
our region. The funds will purchase new medical equipment, provide educational materials and support efforts to
improve overall community wellness. Area projects funded
in 2012 include:
Assembly of God
HeartStart Defibrillator: $1,872.00
Richland County Ambulance
Power-PRO Loading Cot System: $17,841.00
HealthWorks
Worksite Wellness Program: $6,325.00
Youth in Action program and expansion of equipment:
$23,000.00
Sidney Health Center
NuStep Recumbent Exercise Trainer: $3,595.00
Light Microscope: $3,756.00
Software upgrade for nuclear H09 lab computer:
$12,000.00
BioZ DX Diagnostic System: $23,000.00
2012 Walking to Wellness
Fitness goals often are a part of each person’s New Year
Resolutions. Though January has come and gone, it is not
too late to set a personal fitness goal this year.
September 22nd, 2012 marks the fourth year for Richland
County’s Walking to Wellness event. Walking to Wellness is
a low key event designed to encourage the novice or casual
athlete to train for a challenging but attainable fitness goal—
walking or running a half marathon or an alternate shorter
distance such as a 5K or 10K. Any long term goal must
have a systematic approach for achievement.
The Foundation for Community Care sponsors this annual
event to promote healthy living and a wholesome lifestyle.
The building blocks for preparing for a ½ marathon is exercise, good nutrition and the right equipment. To get started,
it is advised to build a baseline activity level of walking 7 to 8
miles weekly. The objective of marathon training is to condition your body and mind to run/walk the long road. The only
equipment needed is a good pair of running shoes; but, it
also helps to have a walking buddy.
Update Childbirth education materials: $1,000.00
Pyxsis Automated Medication Dispenser, Pharmacy:
$119,570.00
For more information on this year’s event, call or stop by the
Foundation for Community Care at 406-488-1173, 221 2nd
Street NW, Sidney, MT.
For a full description of the grants awarded, please visit our
website www.foundationforcommunitycare.org.
While walking or running the half marathon is the end goal,
the real health benefit will come from the time (and miles!)
that you put into training. Get your shoes on and “Walk to
Wellness!”
Sunrise Pregnancy Resource Center
TV and DVD player: $430.00
Sidney Public Schools
Sensory Equipmment: $5,054.74
Svarre Municipal Pool
ADA compliant lift: $3,900.00
Richland County Health Department
Vision Screening Machine: $2,500.00
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We’re proud to announce the
19th Annual Golf Tournament
with all proceeds going to the
Foundation for Community Care.
Sidney Country Club
Sunday August 26th
19TH ANNUAL
BENEFIT
Sunrise Manor Assisted Living
Generator: $5,000.00
Richland Opportunities, Inc. (ROI)
ADA Compliant toilets: $700.00
Wellness
Sidney Health Center Emergency Department
“The bladder scanner is available for use 24/7/365 in Sidney
Health Center’s Emergency Department. This instrument
assists in providing timely care for patients who may have
urinary retention. Because it is non-invasive, it helps prevent
urinary tract infections that can occur with utilizing catheters to
measure urinary retention. Up to 5,500 individuals will benefit
from this new equipment from the Foundation for Community
Care.”
~ Nancy Dynneson, RN, Clinical Services Administrator
The Matthew House:
“The Matthew House Shelter relies on donations from the
community to help keep its doors open to families in crisis.
The Foundation for Community Care’s grant has helped
Matthew House to provide a more safe and secure place for
those in need. Thank you for your caring donation!”
~ Zadena Kingland – Matthew House Director
GOLF
For information contact:
406-488-2273
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