volunteer news - Coastal Hospice

May 2010
Coastal Hospice
VOLUNTEER NEWS
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
PO Box 1733
Salisbury, MD 21802
www.coastalhospice.org
410-742-8732
or
410-376-3441
O ur Values
Affirming Life
Respect
Compassion
Trust
Commitment
Quality
MAY BIRTHDAYS…
5/01
5/01
5/03
5/04
5/08
5/10
5/10
5/17
5/19
5/24
5/25
5/26
5/30
Mary Ellen Smith
Anne Turner
Linda Merryman
Kim Poole
Courtney Smith
Kathleen Gibson
Carol Windsor
Jean White
Jeannie Smith
Karyl Tyler
Miriam Zijp-Koedijk
Ernie Matthews
Tye Banning
We apologize if we have missed your
birthday. Please let us know so we can
add your special day to our list.
Holloway Funeral Home Tour
Everyone is invited to tour Holloway Funeral Home
May 19 at 6 p.m.
501 Snow Hill Road, Salisbury, Md.
Enter through the business office (side entrance, canopy over door).
Call the Coastal Hospice office
410-543-2590 to reserve your space.
You do not need to be a hospice volunteer to participate, friends and relatives are welcome.
Jean Camie Jackson “Heart of Hospice” Award
Each year, it is our pleasure to honor volunteers for their service above and beyond our highest expectations. As you may imagine, this can be difficult because each of you gives so much.
This year we’re happy to recognize Stephanie Colletti and Ernie Matthews, for this honor. They’ll
tell you they didn’t deserve the award, but we enjoyed having the opportunity to acknowledge these
wonderful volunteers for their dedicated service to Coastal Hospice and our patients.
Stephanie and Ernie are outstanding volunteers in their respective fields. Stephanie, a patient care
volunteer, spends Monday evenings at Coastal Hospice at the Lake. In the past 12 months she has
touched the lives of over 160 patients and families. She is a highly skilled listener with a friendly and
calming personality who comforts and cares for both the patient and their family.
Patient Support Volunteer Ernie Matthews is chairman of our Annual Geranium Sale and a member
of the development committee. He has implemented improvements in
the preparation of our annual operating budget, streamlined our process for preparing reports required
by our governing agencies, and
built a database which supports volunteer services.
We are grateful for the dedicated
service of all our volunteers. It is
through your efforts that we are
Hunt-Harris, Stephanie Colletti, and Alane
able to serve so well the families of Judy
Capen, Coastal Hospice President
the Lower Eastern Shore.
Alane Capen, Coastal Hospice President, and
Ernie Matthews
SAFETY TIPS FOR USING ATM’S
When using an ATM, particularly at night, be aware of your surroundings. Look
around to see if there is anyone in the area that appears to be suspicious. Things to look
for include suspicious vehicles, a person(s) standing in the shadows wearing clothing
that makes them unidentifiable, such as hooded sweatshirt, or mask.
Drive slowly around the building and use your bright lights to highlight the area. If
you see anything unusual DO NOT use the ATM, LEAVE immediately and notify
police.
If you are approached by a suspect that demands money do not resist. Most suspects only want your money
and are usually scared. In most cases they usually take your money and run. Do your best to get a good
accurate description of the suspect and the direction they run so that police can attempt to track them.
Do not write your PIN number on your ATM card. If it should be stolen the thief would have easy access
to your account. Keep your number in a safe place.
If you must use an ATM try to use it during daylight hours and if you must use one at night use one in a
busy area.
For any questions contact the Salisbury Police Department Community Affairs 410-548-3165
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Volunteers Celebrate National Volunteer Week
Gift bags, potted plants, Years-of-Service pins, delicious food and great conversation were part of the volunteer celebration during National Volunteer Week.
Coastal Hospice staff welcomed our volunteers by hosting a wonderful morning
brunch and an evening filled with sweet desserts.
Alane Capen, Coastal Hospice President thanked the volunteers for sharing
their time, energy and talents. “We cannot thank you enough for all you do!
Without the dedicated service of our volunteers Coastal Hospice could not possibly meet our mission in Dorchester, Somerset, Wicomico and Worcester
Counties”, she noted.
Ginger Ayotte
The Jean Camie Jackson award was presented by Alane Capen to Stephanie Colletti and Ernie
Mathews for their outstanding volunteer service with Coastal Hospice. Heart of Hospice certificates and gifts were presented to Russ Franklin for “Ready to Help in Every County We Serve”,
Eileen Hobbs for “Always Being There for Our Patients”, and Ginger Ayotte for “Assembling,
Filing, Fixing and Mixing Everything and Anything”. Judy Hunt-Harris shared that the Governor’s
Volunteer Service Certificate was awarded by Governor O'Malley to Coastal Hospice volunteers for
their contributions to the citizens of Maryland.
Below: Judy Glenn,
Kay Bennett
Above: Eileen Hobbs,
Judy Hunt-Harris
Above: Russ Franklin,
Dave Duitscher
What Should I Wear?
When volunteering at Coastal
Hospice at the
Lake closed toed
shoes and casual slacks
(please no denim) are always
a good
choice.
Above: Heather Mann presents
Jim McWilliams his 25 year pin.
Introduction to Coastal Hospice
May 8 and 15
The May 8 session will be held at the Old Ocean City Road
Office, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The May 15 session is held at Coastal Hospice at the Lake,
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m..
All Coastal Hospice volunteers are invited to attend. Many
find this is a great way to refresh their knowledge and
skills, plus meet new volunteers and staff.
If you know someone who would like an invitation or for
more information about this program, please call Judy,
Heather or Carona at (410) 742-8732.
Maryland’s Most Beautiful People
Annual Volunteer Awards
Coastal Hospice, Inc.
P.O. Box 1733
Salisbury, Maryland 21802-1733
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
CHAIRMAN: Malcolm W. Peverely
VICE CHAIRMAN: W. Richard Holloway
SECRETARY: Christopher T. Woodley, Esq.
TREASURER: Deborah S. Abbott
IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIRMAN: Peter S. Abbott, MD
PRESIDENT: Alane K. Capen
DIRECTORS
Diana L. Barber
Allen C. Brown
Patricia A. Dempsey
Roger L. Harrell
Glenna J. Heckathorn
W. Richard Holloway
Barbara W. Jackson
Lorie Phillips
John K. Phoebus, Esq.
Susan K. Purnell
Ira F. Shockley
Thomas J. Spain, Esq.
Walter "Macky" Stansell
Nevins W. Todd, M.D.
Dirk W. Widdowson, Esq
This event was held April 6 at the Worcester
County Jail conference room. Coastal Hospice volunteer and Maryland Most Beautiful
nominee Neil
Gottesman received a plaque
and gifts during
the ceremony in
appreciation of
his volunteer
service to
Coastal Hospice
and Worcester
County.
Bud Church, President, Board of County
Commissioner, and Neil Gottesman
Coastal Hospice Volunteer News Editor: Judy Hunt-Harris
Locker #18 located in
the break room at
Coastal Hospice at the
Lake is available for
volunteers. Please call
Volunteer Services for
the combination and details.
Accredited by The Joint Commission.
Reach Coastal Hospice at 410-742-8732 or www.coastalhospice.org
Root Words for Organs
Stomato = mouth, stomatitis
Dento = teeth, dentist
Glosso/lingue = tongue, glossitis,
Hop e & He alin g w it h Hor se s
lingual nerve
Gingivo = gums, gingivitis
Encephalo = brain, encephalitis
Gastro = stomach, gastritis
Entero = intestine, gastroenteritis
Colo = large intestine, colitis, megacolon
Procto = anus/rectum, proctitis, proctologist
Hepato = liver, hepatitis, hepatomegaly
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All Day
Ber eavem en t Cam p
Ch ild r en & Fam ilies Welco m e
Sat ur d ay , May 8
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Salisb u r y, MD
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Friends of Coastal Hospice announce
Geranium
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Order your
flowers just in
time for
Mother’s
Day!
G
eranium means “comforting” in
flower language. This is the
essence of Coastal Hospice,
providing comfort and care for the
seriously ill and their families in
Dorchester, Wicomico, Worcester and
Somerset counties. Friends of Coastal
Hospice conduct an annual geranium
sale, now in its 26th year, to assist in
providing care.
Won’t you support the worthwhile
efforts of Coastal Hospice by placing
your order today?
Special!
Order 12 plants at $3.50 each and
get the 13th plant FREE,
compliments of
PNC Bank.
Please order before Friday, May 7, 2010 and we’ll have your
flowers ready for you ! (Order form on other side)
But if you miss the deadline – just come see us on the 8th .