Winter Newsletter - Children`s Hospital Association

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Winter 2014
In this Issue
Letter from the President
Page 2
Storyland Gala Sponsors
Page 3
Storyland Gala
Recap and Pictures
Page 4 - Page 7
Annual Meeting
Page 8
Peter Pan Gift Shop
Page 8
Tributes
Page 9
Guild News & Event Recaps
Page 10 - Page 11
Fund-a-need
Runaway Intervention Program
Ten years ago, Laurel Edinburgh, a nurse practitioner at Midwest Children’s
Resource Center, began to see a number of girls who had been sexually exploited.
The girls were runaways and were quickly slipping through the cracks. Half of
them were not attending school and their truancies went unreported. Many were
staying with gang members and being used in exchange for drug money. The
majority of these girls were only 12-14 years old.
In 2003, Laurel decided to do something about it and applied for a small grant
from CHA. By 2005, the program she founded, known as the Ramsey County
Runaway Intervention Program, began to operate within the clinic itself.
Fast forward to today and Laurel has amazing stories to tell and statistics to prove
the success of the program.
The pregnancy rate for the girls who are in the program is 2.5% - lower than
Minnesota’s average rate of 9% - and significantly lower than the average rate for
girls who have been sexually exploited. In addition, the rate of substance abuse
has gone down while school attendance has risen. These girls are more open to
participating in job opportunities.
Although it is a very hard story to tell, and a painful one to hear, it is even more
difficult to imagine the reality of this happening within our own communities.
CHA decided to make the Runaway Intervention Program its Fund-A-Need for
2014. We are proud to say that we have raised over $65,000 to date and know
that we can now save even more children and their families from being victims of
their past. By working together we can create a brighter future.
Save the Date
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Annual Meeting
January 21, 2015
Midland Hills Country Club
$25 a person
Connie Aram, Laurel Edinburgh, Robin Bristol
Thank you to all who have given to this program. If you missed the opportunity to
give, and would like to contribute, please call Natalie at 651-220-6176.
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From the President ...
2014 Board of Directors
Stacy Allen
Connie Aram
Robin Bristol
Marianne Buckman
Karen Clapper
Patricia Commers
Melissa Duce
Darcy Frederickson
JoAnn Griffin
Linda Haluptzok
Andrea Johnson
Roberta Keller
Linda Lane
Carol March
Erin McDowell
Connie Merz
Virginia Meuers
Nancy Moeller
Katerina Nikolaides
Shelley Palmquist
Yvonne Peterson
Peggy Radio
John Rihm
Kelly Neumann Santos
Shirley Schoffelman
Marilyn Schultz
Sharyl Sicoli
Carol Stehly
Libby Strong
Gloria Toledo
Susan Rose Ward
Jo Ann Weber
Affiliate Members
Reva Adkins
Ginger Bailey
Nancy Colvin
Livia Dahl
Barbara Davis
Angela DeLong Gatzlaff
Sharyn Duce
Kathryn Ernst
Julia Esch
Judy Gensmer
Sarah Jensen
Linda Engelbert Lane
Patty Partridge
Kim Nybo
Cindy Schweizer
Marsha Tofte
Mary Wood
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Thank you! It was another magical night at the Storyland Gala! Peggy Radio and
Shelley Palmquist, co-chairs of this year’s event, along with the Gala Committee
created an enchanted evening. The Charitable Giving Committee planned a
beautiful VIP Reception and brought us all of our wonderful sponsors. The Silent
Auction Committee worked tirelessly and presented us with a record number of
items! Thank you to each member of the 2014 Gala Committee! We are sorry if you
missed it because it was a wonderful way to raise funds for our programs and we all
had a great time!
This annual event allows us to continue to fund programs that might not otherwise
exist. As I told our guests at the Gala, there would be no programs if not for all of our
loyal and generous supporters.
Let me again say thank you from those families who would not otherwise be able
to afford medical attention for the children, from runaways who find someone does
care. Thank you from those who have the comfort of a Chaplain on weekends
and evenings, and those who find solace on our rooftop garden. Thank you from
researchers, teenage moms and emotionally vulnerable children who could not
otherwise afford treatment for their mental health needs. Thank you from those
calmed by the sound of music therapy and the companionship of animal assisted
therapy.
Our Fund-A-Need this year, the Runaway Intervention Program was a huge success.
You have helped save the children who are victims of sexual abuse. Your support
will bring hope to these children and their families and save them from leading lives
of pain and neglect. Thank you. For all these things and more we thank you.
We proudly awarded Dr. Alan L. Goldbloom our “Making a Difference” award. His
unwavering, longstanding support has allowed CHA to continue and thrive as his
years of service unfolded. Mayor Chris Coleman proclaimed October 25, 2014 “Dr.
Alan L. Goldbloom Day” for his contributions to Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of
Minnesota.
As we start to wind down this 81st year of Children’s Hospital Association we are
gearing up for the future. The Finance Committee is hard at work planning budgets
and program selections for next year, our Nominating Committee is bringing in new
members and planning committees for 2015! We begin again in the new year to
raise funds for the programs that make it possible to CHAnge kids’ lives.
Robin Bristol - 2014 CHA President
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Storyland Gala Sponsors
PRESENTING SPONSOR
THE HUBBARD BROADCASTING FOUNDATION
Diamond: $10,000+
Anonymous
CHS Inc.
Linda and Harry Haluptzok
St. Jude Medical Foundation
Jo Ann and Keith Weber and Family
Platinum: $5,000+
Connie and George Aram
Karen and Jim Clapper
Sharyn and Allen Duce
Kathryn and Paul Ernst
Laura Gibson
Roberta and Dennis Keller
Shelley and Mark Palmquist
Ron and Arlie Peltier
Professional Staff of Children’s
Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota
Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi L.L.P
Charitable Foundation
Barbara and Dennis Senneseth
United Hospital Foundation
Whitebox Advisors
Gold: $2,500+
Gavin and Shelley Craig, Ameriprise Financial
Services, Inc.
Bassford Remele
Best & Flanagan, LLP - Thomas Radio
Children’s Health Care Foundation
Rick and Nancy Colvin
Dr. Keith and Laurel Edinburgh
Roxanne and Tony Fernandes
Fredrikson and Byron, PA
Alan and Lynn Goldbloom
Hubbard Broadcasting, Inc.
Dr. Mark Hudson & Dr. Susan Swigart
Drs. Phillip and Mary Beth Kibort
David and Carolyn Levitt
McGough Construction
Minnesota Epilepsy Group, PA
North Oaks Holiday and Service
Oppenheimer Wolff & Donnelly LLP
Lee Ann and Dave Overman
Pediatric Surgical Associates, Ltd
Theresa Pesch
PMT Corporation
PreferredOne
Roland Marketing, Inc.
Securian Foundation
St. Jude Medical Inc.
U.S. Bank Charitable Services Group
Silver: $1,600+
Andros ENT & Sleep Center, PA
Robin Bristol and Gary Oftedahl
Children’s Emergency Department Physicians
Children’s Emergency Department Physicians & Staff
Commers The Water Company
Coup d’etat - Mpls
JoAnn and Kelly Griffin
Venetia Laganis, DDS, PA Pediatric Dentistry
The Merz Family
North Oaks Guild II
Old Dutch Foods Inc.
Yvonne Peterson Insurance Agency Inc.
Shirley and Richard Schoffelman
Dr. Clark and Natasha Smith
SPESCO, Inc.
Dennis & Libby Strong
Tracy and Greg Weber - Invisalign®
Bronze: $1200+
BMO Harris Bank
Steve and Jackie Bruggeman
Bobbie Carroll and Matthew Jennings
Children’s Respiratory & Critical Care Specialists PA
Dougherty and Company LLC
Ecolab
Joan and James Gardner
Geller Automotive Repair Inc.
Green Tree
Randy Lee
Tom and Susan Newberry
Christa Steene-Lyons and Brian Lyons
Carol and Jay Wilcox
Mary and David Janisch, Ann and Fred Yekaldo
Pewter: $500+
Anonymous
Ginger and Walt Bailey
Dr. David Blackwell and Jennifer Valentine
Bremer Bank
Todd and Erin Bursch
Gigi Chawla, MD & Michael McCue, MD
Elizabeth and Gregg Cummings
Highland Autostar Collision Center
Sarah and Roger Jensen
Maggie and Brad Johnston
Joe and Linda Lane
Mahoney Ulbrich Christiansen Russ P.A.
Brad and Beth Martinson
Tim and Dr. Donna Milner
Mark and Lisa Nordland
Julie Pape Blabolil and Robert Blabolil
Dr. Annalisa Rudser & Dr. Kyle Rudser
Dr. Robert and Sharyl Sicoli
Dan and Amy Sloper
Warner Tech - care, Inc.
Beth Wegner, MD & Mark Scheible, MD
Linda and Greg Wright
Dr. James T.Young & Mary Pat McKasy
Joe Soucheray, Rookie Michelski and Guests
Additional sponsors
Desserts: JoAnn & Keith Weber and Family
Heads & Tails: R.F. Moeller Jeweler
Invitation Design: Newman Creative
Photo Booth: Jackie & Steve Bruggeman
Plinko Board: Commers Water Company
Plinko Prize: Total Wine
Popcorn: Candyland
Program: Christy Kramer, Sunshine by Design
Signage: Vomela - Auth Families
Step and Repeat: Robin Bristol & Dr. Gary Oftedahl
Table Centerpieces: Kathryn & Paul Ernst
Valet: Nancy & Rick Colvin and ImPark Valet
Video Interviewer: Lee Kanten
Video Director and Editor: Matthew Deery
VIP Reception: Barbara & Dennis Senneseth
Volunteers: PERISCOPE
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St. Jude Medical, Inc. Table Guests
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The 2014 Storyland Gala
Host and Auctioneer
FUNd-a-need
Joe Soucheray and Matt Michelski
Runaway Intervention Program
honorary chairs
Laurel Edinburgh and John Choi
Arlie and Ron Peltier
Grace and Cecilia Savard
singing “For Good”
MAKING A DIFFERENCE AWARD
Dr. Alan L. Goldbloom
Dr. Alan L. Goldbloom actively and enthusiastically supports the
work and mission of Children’s Hospital Association. His guidance
encourages the community to engage with CHA and contribute
to the health and well being of children and their families.
Dr. Goldbloom and his wife Lynn have been our champions and
our friends. CHA was pleased to recognize and honor the work
Dr. Goldbloom has contributed to CHA and the children and
families in our community with the Making A Difference Award.
Dr. Goldbloom was also awarded a plaque from Mayor Chris
Coleman declaring October 25, 2014 as Dr. Alan L. Goldbloom Day.
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Guests enjoying the VIP Reception
Frank Sunberg and Barbie Sheehan, Arlie and Ron Peltier, Colleen and John Hooley
Joan and Jim Gardner
Pat and Don Effenberger
Sandy and Dr. Leonard Snellman
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Drs. Elyse and Anupam Kharbanda
Barbara and Dennis Senneseth
Laura Gibson
f i f t y- f i v E
Helpful volunteers
Megan and Patsy Stinchfield
$35,700 Raised from
the
Live Auction
Over $65,000 given to the
Runaway Intervention Program
228 SILENT AUCTION
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Drs. Mary Beth and Phillip Kibort
Thank You!
Your support for Children’s Hospital Association’s Storyland Gala was overwhelming and deeply appreciated.
We are grateful for the contributions of the Presenting Sponsor, The Hubbard Broadcasting Foundation and
Honorary Chairs, Arlie and Ron Peltier, in addition to sponsors, donors, volunteers, CHA Board and Guild
members. The generosity and commitment of many, whether in dollars donated or hours volunteered, enables
Children’s Hospital Association to continue the work of CHAnging kids’ lives by ensuring there are well-funded
programs in our community to support the health care related needs of children and their families.
With sincere gratitude, we thank you!
Shelley Palmquist and Peggy Radio
2014 Storyland Gala Chairs
Matt Michelski during Live Auction
Dr. David, Victoria and Elyse Vandersteen
Stan Thompson, winner of the
Minnesota Viking Live Auction
Music by The Sevilles
rockin’
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Gala Guests Dancing
DANCIN’
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Annual Meeting
Please join us as we celebrate the
many successes over the past year!
January 21, 2015
11:30 am
Midland Hills Country Club
2001 Fulham Street
Roseville, MN 55113
Reservations can be made by
sending a check to the CHA office
347 Smith Avenue North, Suite 501
St. Paul, MN 55102
by calling 651-220-6175 with your credit card or
by registering online at www.cha-stpaul.org
Reservations by
Wednesday, January 14th, please!
Did you know?
Did you know that the profits of every purchase in the Peter Pan Gift Shop go
directly to CHA? We sell toys and stuffed animals of all kinds, books, infant
clothing, cards, magazines, candy, baby gifts, seasonal items and MUCH MORE!
You would be surprised how much fun merchandise fits in our small store. Next
time you need a gift, card, toy or seasonal item, remember Peter Pan and feel
good about your purchase.
Free delivery to patient rooms on the Saint Paul Campus.
Many gifts available for children, their parents and siblings!!!
Call 651.220.6199 to place an order, and arrange delivery.
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The CHA Tribute Gift Program is a meaningful way to show that you care. Tributes express your wishes to
family and friends and at the same time benefit children in our direct community!
In Memory of
R ose A chman
Dennis and Roberta Keller
S ue B aker
Keith and Jo Ann Weber
G eorge B iel
Bill Blake
L ois B oiselle
Ginger and Walt Bailey
CHA Board of Directors
CHA Generations Guild
Karen and Jim Clapper
Harry and Linda Haluptzok
Sarah and Roger Jensen
Dennis and Roberta Keller
Ed and Sue Marek
The Merz Family
Natalie Claire Sindt
N ancy C armichael
Lorraine Jobe
J osephine D orma
CHA Lunch Bunch Guild
J ohn E dwards
Bob and Marilee Elsholtz
E ugene E ngelbert
CHA Lunch Bunch Guild
J une F ehrmann
Ginny Colby
R oselyn M ary G lenn
Connie and George Aram
CHA Board of Directors
CHA Lunch Bunch Guild
Harry and Linda Haluptzok
Dennis and Roberta Keller
Ed and Sue Marek
Keith and Jo Ann Weber
L ois G rossmann
Ginny Colby
Mary and John Fischbach
Rosemary Weisbecker
L eah G rove
Bob and Marilee Elsholtz
R ichard H aag
Jon and Ginny Roadfeldt
G regg H aluptzok
Tom and Sharon Auth
Harry and Linda Haluptzok
Dennis and Roberta Keller
Ed and Sue Marek
L eopold A rthur H auser III
Bob and Marilee Elsholtz
William Blake
B etty H engemuhle
CHA Generations Guild
L arry J ohnson
George and Connie Aram
Ginger and Walt Bailey
Karen and Jim Clapper
CHA Board of Directors
CHA Lunch Bunch Guild
Sharyn Duce
Harry and Linda Haluptzok
Sarah and Roger Jensen
Dennis and Roberta Keller
Linda and Joe Lane
Marcus and Connie Merz
Cindy Schweizer
Natalie Claire Sindt
Marsha Tofte
Keith and Jo Ann Weber
M artin S chember
Jon and Ginny Roadfeldt
M arr S tone
Nessa and Steve Kleinglass
J ack T hreadgill
Jon and Ginny Roadfeldt
Wedding
R enee and J ack D rucker
Steve and Nessa Kleinglass
C hristo and A bbie L ane
CHA Lunch Bunch Guild
J essica and C had M anenea
William Blake
Happy Birthday
L il G erber
Sal Keys
J oy J anesky
Dennis and Roberta Keller
M ary K illian
Gerry Bullard
Missy and Kent Wilson
J ames W. K enney
Dennis and Roberta Keller
K athleen T ipler
Sharyn Duce
R ita M eyers
Bob and Virginia Sack
In Honor of
P aul M yklebust
Lorraine Jobe
C hris O bst
Family & Friends at the
Town and Country Club
R alph G. P orter
Nessa and Steve Kleinglass
J eanette R euleu
CHA Board of Directors
Linda Lane
Sue Marek
E levira R oberts
Antoinette Costa
L aurel E dinburgh
Kay Cowan
D r . C arolyn L evitt
Sharyn Duce
Sarah and Roger Jensen
Sue Marek
C ole S ellnow
Shannon Meyer
New Baby
G reta M argaret D ouglass
CHA Lunch Bunch Guild
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Guild News & Events
CHA would not be what it is today without the support and dedication of our Guilds. This Fall season has been packed
with fun and exciting Guild Events! Take a look for yourself! For more information, visit www.cha-stpaul.org and click
on Guilds.
Swing for the Children
North Oaks Guild II
On Monday, September 29th the Woodbury guild
hosted it’s tenth annual “Swing for the Children” golf
tournament at Oak Marsh Golf Course.
The event was attended by 113 golfers, and 4 more
joined for the dinner and live/silent auction part of the
evening. Total proceeds raised from the event was
$10,428.43! It was the largest turnout to date and a
very successful and fantastic day raising funds and
awareness for CHA.
North Oaks Guild II members are pictured as they
anticipated the start of their September 2014
Rummage Sale that generated income over $140,000
during the two-day sale. Proceeds will help support
programs at Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of
Minnesota. The next sale will be September 19 & 20,
2015. There will be a spring donation drop-off with date
to be determined. The Guild is grateful for its many
volunteers, donors and financial supporters. For more
information about North Oaks Guild II go to
www.northoaksrummagesale.org
Soup’s on for Kids
The Night Owls Guild held their annual “Soup’s On
For Kids” dinner on September 25th at Incarnation
Lutheran Church in Shoreview. Approximately 120
people were in attendance to enjoy the delicious
soups and homemade desserts. A
silent auction was held and our
famous homemade caramels were a
sell out. We wish to thank the many
people who attended. It was a fun
evening which provided money for
a wonderful cause!
In September, the Mahtomedi Guild of CHA took a tour
of the hospital. Included in the tour was a walk through
of the CHA Storyland Rooftop Garden.
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Fulton Tap Room Event
Home for the Holidays
Lunch Bunch hosted the
second annual Fulton Tap
Room event on October 7,
2014. Attendees received
a brew of their choice and
a dinner catered by the
Andrew Zimmern’s Canteen
Food Truck.
2014 Home Tour and Boutique
Making a list and checking it twice, we want to take
this opportunity to thank those who helped make the
North Oaks Home Tour & Boutique a great success!
A heartfelt thank you to the homeowners who opened
their homes for this year’s theme “Home for the
Holidays.” Motivated by their compassion for sick kids
and their families; they agreed to the hustle and bustle
of decorators, designers and volunteers in their home
for 3 days. Thank you.
Hammerschlagen was a crowd favorite, but there was
also bag toss and a
wonderful silent auction
that attracted many. The
event was a sellout, yet
again!
CHA office Staff, Sue and
Natalie were also there!
Guild President’s and Treasurer’s Brunch
Guild 1 members successfully hosted the 2014 annual
fund raising event for Children’s Hospitals, working with
community designers, vendors and artisans at both
the boutique and the house tour. With the help of
many Guild 2 volunteers and countless other helpers,
we pulled together for a great community cause
benefiting the Children’s Hospital Association. Thank
you to everyone who helped to make this event
successful!
CHA Guild Council hosted the annual President’s and
Treasurer’s Brunch on November 15th at Midland Hills
Country Club.
Guilds officers came together to share ideas and discuss
how to attract new members and continue the legacy of
raising funds for the children in our community.
The morning concluded with a slideshow of photos from
various Guild events throughout the past year.
If you are interested in being involved in a guild, call the
CHA office at 651-220-6176
Dakota Guild Annual Holiday Coffee
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The Dakota Guild hosted the Annual Holiday Coffee on Tuesday, December 9
at House of Hope Church. Patsy Stinchfield, Director of Infection Prevention
and Control at Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota, was the guest
speaker. Patsy was lively and engaging while she expressed the importance
of preventing disease through vaccination and other measures.
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