children`s chatter - Children`s Country Home

CHILDREN'S CHATTER
Volume VII, Issue II
Autumn 2013
BRIGHT START BREAKFAST 2013
The sixth annual Bright Start Breakfast realized more than $25,000. We are
grateful for the generosity of the Presenting Sponsor Pediatric Associates and Bright
Start Sponsors: Chermak Construction, Mead Gilman & Associates, Sprague Israel
Giles, Russell Dean Lowell Catering and Troy’s Real Estate. We appreciate our Table
Sponsors: Marin Anderson, Breakthrough Resources/Nancy James, Mele & Bob Fuller,
Charles Heaney, Diane Kolb & Ed Wegner and Whidbey Island Bank. Their support
allowed all of the proceeds of the event to support our mission.
We convey a sincere thank you to our Master
of Ceremonies, Angelia Brigance, board member,
speakers Josephine Young, MD, MPH, Penny Dry,
RN, Bill Parfitt, The Eastside Business Association, Angelica Pelissier and Troy Anderson,
board member. Your commitment and passion for our home was an inspiration to
everyone present. Thank you to Russell Dean Lowell and his team for the decadent
breakfast.
THANK YOU BRIGHT START BREAKFAST 2013 DONORS
Cash Donors
A Helping Hand
Ed & Cathy Anderson
Troy Anderson @ Keller Williams
Real Estate
Carla Arnold
Stephanie Benson
Connie Bradley
Angelia & Steven Brigance
Kathy Brougher
Laurie Carpenter
Casey Communications
Howard & Judy Chermak
Chermak Construction
JoEllen Connell
Veronica & Michael Cook
Jeffery Crabb
Samuel & Megan Davidson
Gary & Patricia Dederer, Eric’s Fund
Lisa Dickson
Penny & Tim Dry
Robert & Mele Fuller
Gayle Gassman
Beverly Glover
Ann Goos
Sean Griffin
GSC Music & Sound
Joel & Dana Hadfield
Teri Hailstone
Jill & Marc Harrington
Charles Heaney
April Hogan
Gary Irvin & Rachel Endicott
Nancy James
Gladys Jennings
Michael Jennings
Julie Kageler
Rob & Diane Karl
Lucille & Robert Kelley
Roy & Linda Kolb
Diane Kolb & Ed Wegner
John & Lynn Lampe
Anne-Marie Leon
Devon Little
Kimberly Love
Judith Ann Lovelace
Ashley Marcus
Mead Gilman & Associates
Stuart & Elizabeth Minkin
Jeannette Mitchell
Brock Morris
Christina Neally
Katherine Nikirk, RN
Katherine Norige
Bill Parfitt
Diane Paukstis
Julie Pearson
Pediatric Associates, Inc. PS
Mark & Deborah Perry
Kristin Porrit
Stacy Rapp
Steven Schiebel, MD
Annette Shelly
Bruce Short
George Smith, II
Sprague Israel Giles, Inc.
Melanie & David Tronson
Brett Vandenberg
Judy Wachlin & Rosemary Brown
Marnie White
Cathy Wilkinson, MD
Patricia & Lawrence Wilson
Josephine Young, MD
Marie Zagroba
Marina Zeiber-Little, MD
In-Kind Donors
AA Party Rentals
CMTI West
Russell Dean Lowell Catering
Woodinville Florist
Thank you to Woodinville Florist for the beautiful and vibrant centerpieces, Lee
Kaplanian & CMTI for the pens, Megan & Sam Davidson for underwriting the sound
and you, our guests ~ The kindest hearts expect no reward, and deserve it all the
more, thank you!
JOIN US AT THE BELLEVUE ART
MUSEUM NOVEMBER 8TH
The Eastside Business Association has selected Children’s Country Home as the
beneficiary of their annual auction at their Taste of the Town event scheduled for
Friday, November 8 from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. at the Bellevue Arts Museum.
Cost is $68 per person. We hope you will join us there.
Children’s Country Home
14643 NE 166th Street
Woodinville, WA 98072
Tax ID # 84-1378062
Phone: 425-806-9453
* If you would like to contribute an item to the live or silent auction
please contact Diane at extension 304.
Board of
Charles Heaney, PhD
President
King County Medical Society,
Retired
Ed Anderson
Vice President
Mead Gilman & Associates
Gary Irvin, CPA
Treasurer
Gary Irvin, CPA
Nancy James, RN, BSN
Secretary, Past President
Breakthrough Resources
Troy Anderson
The Troy Anderson Team
@ Keller Williams Realty
SAVE THE DATE
Veronica Cook
Shorecrest High School
Children’s Country Home will
be hosting their first annual
Wine and Chocolate Tasting
Sunday, March 23 from
2:00 to 5:00 p.m. at The Loft
at Russell’s. Join us for an
afternoon of fine indulgence.
Sam Davidson
Kibble & Prentice
Bill Parfitt
Parfitt Search Partners
Cash Donors
A home for medically
fragile children...
providing expert
care with dignity and
compassion
Dennis Anderson
Troy Anderson
Carla Arnold
Rebecca Barnes
Steve Beasley
Ben & Nancy Brodie
California Pizza Kitchen
Veronica & Michael Cook
Rowland Cooper
Donna Corey & Jay Peterson
Samuel & Megan Davidson
Tracy Doering
for your contribution July 1st - September 30th, 2013
In-kind Donors
Betsy Gray
Jill & Marc Harrington
Charles Heaney
Paula Hofmann
Marcia & Michael Holmdahl
Gary Irvin
Nancy James
Roy & Linda Kolb
Diane Kolb & Ed Wegner
John & Lynn Lampe
Anne-Marie Leon
Microsoft Matching Gifts Program
Anupama & Satya Nadella
Cheryl & Mike Nielsen
Lee & Debbie Oatey
Linda Rockafield
George & Le Sanchez
Gregory Sivinski
Jeff & Debbie Stevens
Lindsay Swankosky
Judy Wachlin & Rosemary Brown,
in memory of William Winkler
Advance Testing & Service Inc.
Nicole Bachmeier
Canyon Hills Community Church
Penny & Tim Dry
Hayden Jobes
Roy & Linda Kolb
Lucky Girl Designs, Mandy Cufley Terry
Alexandra Shyshkina
Newsletter Design by Mandy Cufley, Lucky Girl Designs
FROM THE DESK OF DIANE KOLB, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
ERIC’S FUND HIGHLIGHTS
Eric’s Fund provided cultural items including décor and toys
for a new child, provided a special birthday celebration for our
17-year old and 2-year old as well as outings to the movies.
Eric’s Fund also provided for the annual school photos and art
supplies and art frames for Angelica.
Dear Friends & Supporters:
Summer has officially ended and Halloween and the holidays are almost upon us.
We welcomed an infant into the Children’s Country Home family and were saddened by the death
of one of our children in September.
Eric’s Fund is a fund established in memory of Eric Dederer by
his grandparents Gary and Pat. Eric’s Fund provides resources
for out of the ordinary expenses for our children such as
birthday parties, school outings, sporting or community events or even a
new coat. Please contact us for how you can add to Eric’s Fund.
We observed a couple birthdays which is always a treat. We celebrated a 17th
birthday during the summer and a second birthday in October. Birthdays are
always a special occasion at our house.
And finally, your support of our sixth annual Bright Start Breakfast was heartwarming. Thank you
for your continued love.
We invite you to join us for our annual Halloween Party October 31 at 4:00 p.m. Its potluck and
this year’s theme is Anime, selected by Angelica.
STAFF APPRECIATION - Christy Moody, RN
CCH has been blessed
with exceptional
employees who
demonstrate their
love and devotion
to the kids, their
families and each
other, every day.
This year, we missed
recognizing one of
our per diem nurses.
Congratulations
Christy on one year
of service!
The CCH children are the very reason for our existence and families and supporters are an important part of our team.
Together, we help each child reach his or her potential.
The year yields its harvest sharing abundant blessings. May your autumn be blessed with fruitfulness and overflowing love.
WELCOME
We were pleased to welcome a new infant into our home this
summer. What a delight to include another infant into our
world. There’s nothing like the cooing of a baby to make the
world seem brighter.
We Lost a Dear Little One
Warm regards, Diane Kolb
He was so very, very special
And was so from the start
We held him in our arms
But mainly in our heart
HOLIDAY ADOPTION
And like a single drop of rain
That on still waters fall,
His life did ripples make
And touched the lives of all.
DELIGHTFUL 17!
Angelica, our lovely teenager, celebrated her 17th birthday
this summer. Her party featured a luau theme complete
with Hawaiian treats and Polynesian dancers. Family, staff
and friends learned the hula and joined in the dancing fun.
Birthdays are a wonderful opportunity to honor our kids.
He’s gone to play with angels
In heaven up above
So we’ll keep our special memories
And treasure them with love
CCH CONTA CTS
Diane Kolb
Executive Director
Ext. 304
Carla Arnold MSW/
Volunteer Coordinator
Ext. 302
Judy Wachlin, RN
Clinical Director
Ext. 300
Jill Harrington
Assistant Administrator
Ext. 303
Penny Dry, RN
Charge Nurse
Ext. 301
MACY’S SHOP FOR A CAUSE
August 24 featured the annual Macy’s
Shop for a Cause event and Children’s
Country Home participated by hosting
a table at Macy’s – Northgate. We
enjoyed visiting with shoppers and
learned many have a medically fragile
child in their lives as well. This event
realized $415. We look forward to
participating again in 2014. Visit our
website for information about the next
Macy’s Shop for a Cause.
The holidays are rapidly approaching! And, if you are
interested in adopting one of our children and his or her family
for the holidays, please contact Carla, our social worker at
extension 302.
HALLOWEEN
We look forward to
Halloween every year
and this year is no
exception. This year
our party will feature
Anime characters.
Anime is a favorite of
Angelica and for those
of you unfamiliar, Anime
are Japanese animated
productions featuring
hand-drawn or computer animation often characterized by
colorful graphics, vibrant characters and fantastic themes. So
discover your favorite anime character, dress-up and join us
as we celebrate Thursday, October 31 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Pot luck ghoulish refreshments and ghostly beverages will be
offered. We look forward to seeing all the kids and kids-atheart Halloween afternoon.