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Alumni Relations Coordinator, Brittany Fehlman
President, Kim Poorman
President-Elect, Will Harris
Secretary, Carol Leidtke
Treasurer, Rose Day
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August 11
August 12
September 19
September 26
October 3
New Student Orientation (volunteers needed!)
50-Year Club Dinner (Class of 1959)
AHA Heart Walk @ Kent State–Stark
JDRF Walk @ Pro Football Hall of Fame
NAMI Walk @ Munroe Falls Metro Park
Calendar of Events
The Aultman College Logo Store is
seeking Alumni volunteers. Volunteers
will be asked to work in two or four
hour shifts and scheduling can be
very flexible. The hours available are
weekdays 10 a.m.—12 p.m. or 12 p.m.
until 2 p.m. Stay connected and come
see what’s happening at the College!
For more information, contact
Logo Store Coordinator, Monica
Mendenhall at 330-363-6347 or by
email: mmendenhall@aultman.com.
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Alumni volunteers are needed to greet students at the fall 2009 new
student orientation. Join us Tues., Aug. 11th and meet the new
students! This is a great time to share your legacy and be a part
of their excitement as they begin their journey at Aultman College.
Contact Brittany at 330-363-4280 or by email bfehlman@aultman.com.
Call for Volunteers!
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In addition to his new role on Aultman
College’s Board of Directors, McGrath is a
member of the Sisters of Charity Foundation
Board of Directors; Executive Board & ViceDr. John J. McGrath
President of the Ohio Fuel Cell Coalition and
is a designated member of the Stark Development Board, where he
is past-chairman. He is also a member of the boards and committees
of United Way of Central Stark County, Buckeye Council, P-16, Ohio
Association of Community Colleges, and State Tech Prep Advisory
Committee. He is also the National President of the American
Technical Education Association.
Having served various roles in both education and health care fields,
Dr. McGrath brings vast experience and knowledge to the Aultman
College Board of Directors. McGrath has worked in education for
over 35 years, including 20 years as president of Stark State College,
and has additional work experience as a corporate industrial engineer.
He is currently the executive director of the Health Foundation
of Greater Massillon which serves western Stark County. “We are
very happy to welcome Dr. McGrath to the Board and share in
his expertise as we work together to build on the College’s solid
foundation,” said Aultman College President Becky Crowl.
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Shortly after her nursing education, Dorothy went to New York for her
required practical experience prior to active military duty. “I went
to the big city because I knew they had all the things [one needed
for the best nursing experience] right away,” explained Dorothy.
After that she went promptly to the hot spots of war. She admits her
family was likely “worried to death,” but is grateful that her parents
All alumni are welcome, so please plan to attend and join in
the fun. The cost of this year’s event is $15. To reserve your
attendance, please complete and return the reservation form
included in this newsletter by August 1st. If you have already
verified your attendance to the dinner, please do not complete
or return the form printed in this newsletter. For more
information, please contact Rose Day at 330-477-5689.
50-Year Dinner
But when she saw an image of a nurse jumping from a plane to the front lines of the war (World War
II), she wrote a personal letter to the captain of the Nurse Corps, U.S. Navy. Dorothy wanted to jump
Dorothy G. Swallen Lamb,
from the planes. Through additional
circa 1938.
correspondence with the captain, Dorothy
learned the project involving army nurses jumping from planes had
been discontinued. Resolute in her desire to work in the medical field
Join us Wednesday, August 12th at the First Christian
and serve her country, Dorothy wrote back, asking to join the Nurse
Church in North Canton, to help the Alumni Class of 1959
Corps in the U.S. Navy. Her orders from Washington were swift and
celebrate the 50th anniversary of their nursing education.
after the required physical, she was on her way to Jersey City Medical
Come connect with friends and former classmates as the 50Center for training.
year class is honored with dinner and fellowship.
Dorothy Goodin Swallen Lamb of Canton had already accomplished so many things before heading to
Jersey City Medical Center in 1937 to start nursing school, with aspirations of becoming a surgeon. She
had completed her Bachelor of Science degree in physics and astronomy from Mount Union College
and earned a teaching certificate from the education program at Ohio State University in Columbus. She
had been employed at the Hoover Company Defense Plant in the metallurgical lab and taught at “Stark
School.”
Former Aultman educator celebrates 101st birthday
Dr. McGrath’s educational background includes a B.S. in Industrial
Management from the University of Detroit;
an M.B.A. from Wayne State University; and an
Ed.D. in Higher Education from Wayne State
University. He also attended the Institute for
Education Management at Harvard University.
July 2009
Aultman College of Nursing and Health Sciences is pleased to
announce the appointment of Dr. John J. McGrath to the College
Board of Directors. The appointment fills a position vacated by
Kerry Swanson when she accepted a promotion that required she
move out of state.
ACNHS Board of Directors welcomes new member
Issue 4, Volume 2
...linking successful alumni with tomorrow’s leaders!
Dorothy wanted to be a
surgeon, and she would’ve
made a fine one. However, it
Reflecting on her long career in education, military, and
nursing, Dorothy remembers a moment that may have started
her true interest in the medical
field. “I would walk by the
windows of the hospital, where
the nurses were working, and
I would smell the iodine,”
remembers Dorothy. “Maybe
that was where I found my
interest in medicine.”
Centenarian
While all of her accomplishments are nothing short of
remarkable, her most recent accomplishment is what brings it
all together—celebrating her 101st birthday on February 21st.
Dorothy continues to live a fulfilling life, with a full calendar of
appointments and visitors (including an occasional journalist).
Upon an invitation to attend the Alumni Association’s 50Year Dinner in August, Dorothy turns to her friend and
biggest supporter, Marion Mazzarella, asking her to check her
calendar.
also helped to start what was then called the “nursing library.”
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“I would walk by the windows of the hospital, where
Dorothy was a member of the faculty
at Aultman from 1941 until 1944. She
the nurses were working, and I would smell the iodine.
explained that the doctors gave many of
Maybe that was where I found my interest in medicine.”
the lectures to the students during that
time, but it was her direct responsibility to
was very uncommon in the 1930s and 1940s for a woman to
instruct the students in the important
receive acceptance by a college to study surgical medicine, let
art of nursing. That included longalone achieve such status. Looking back over the remarkable
ago practices such as, how to
accomplishments Dorothy has seen in her life thus far, she can
transport the hypodermic needles
only find one thing missing,
and properly clean them for re-use;
how to prepare the glass IV bottles
“Why, yes…I’ve done everything for which you are prepared
and count the drips to ensure the
in nursing except one thing: Jump out of an airplane.”
appropriate dosage; and how to boil
or autoclave the instruments and
EDITOR’S NOTE: It was with great respect and wonder that I sat to
set them up for use. “If it wasn’t
witness only a few moments of history through the sharp memory of Ms.
there ready for the doctor,” Dorothy
Lamb… wishing I could sit longer, learning more. I am humbled by her
sternly commented, “it was your
knowledge and wisdom; blessed by her military servitude and patriotism;
fault.”
and honored to have made her acquaintance. She is a remarkable woman.
Dorothy didn’t just teach at
Dorothy, herself, marvels at her long list of experiences. She paused
Aultman, she was a practicing
many times during the interview and turned her thoughts toward the awe of
nurse as well, returning to Aultman
Goodness that she firmly believes explains her safe and healthy attainment
in 1946, following her tour of military duty. She noted that
of age 101. At the close of our time together, with tears welling in her eyes
her income at the time “wasn’t very much, but I didn’t mind.”
she told me, “I would like to emphasize one thing from all of this: The
During her employment at Aultman, Dorothy played an
Lord has taken care of me. I give all the credit to Him. He saw me safely
integral role in the development of in-service (continued staff
through some very deadly times during all the wars and He has taken care
development). “They didn’t have a program for continued
of me.”
education,” said Dorothy. Of course—being an educator—
Dorothy pushed forward to make the program happen. She
“It is not the years in your life that count. It is the life in your years.”
(Abraham Lincoln)
Aultman College Alumni Connection ● July 2009
Coming to Aultman
In 1941 Dorothy came to Aultman Hospital School of Nursing
and taught “nursing arts” to the eager students. “I was very
strict,” remembered Dorothy. “I didn’t allow long nails, long
hair… any of that. And you had to be prepared for my class.”
Although she remembers herself as a stringent professor at
Aultman, she also remembers the many students who would
return years later and thank her for her strictness. “Because it
had helped keep them out of trouble,” explained
ined Dorothy.
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and older sister were
very supportive of her
chosen career. Dorothy
continued her military
career until retirement
in 1992 at the age of 84.
She earned the status of
Captain in the U.S. Air
Force and Lieutenant in
the Nurse Corps, U.S.
Naval Reserve and
served in World War
II, the Korean War,
the Vietnam War, and
Desert Storm. “And
I sold Liberty Bonds door-to-door in support of World War I
when I was 12 years old,” added Dorothy.
((Continued from front page.)
FFormer Aultman educator celebrates 101st birthday
National Alliance on Mental Illness
NAMI Walk
Sat., Oct. 3rd
Monroe Falls Metro Park
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
Walk to a Cure
Sat., Sept. 26th
The Pro Football Hall of Fame
American Heart Association
Heart Walk
Sat., Sept. 19th
Kent State Stark Campus
Aultman College will be participating in several charitable
walks this fall. Showing our support to find a cure for and
raising awareness of these diseases is central to our concern.
Please consider joining the Aultman College teams on either of
the following events. If you are interested in participating in
any of these events, please contact Brittany at 330-363-4280 or
bfehlman@aultman.com.
Walk for a Cause… a CURE!
Presented by the Director of the Division of Nursing Angela
Ott, graduates each then received his or her Aultman College
of Nursing and Health Sciences ASN pin. The pin signifies
the successful completion of their nursing studies at Aultman
College and is an outward sign of their dedication to the field
of nursing.
Outstanding Student Award—Julie Robinson
Distinguished Faculty Award—Assistant Professor Mary Cook
Division of Nursing Valedictorian—Jordan Zuercher
The event also included the presentation of several awards
of distinction and honor, bestowed through nominations by
fellow students, faculty, administration, or College staff.
As the event got underway, several
al students
shared creative expression readings they had prepared
throughout their education. Individuals contributing were
Shawna Harris, Char Heald, Cinda Keener, Melissa Poleon,
and Jaclyn Potts. The emotional and heartfelt thoughts shared
by the graduates were the highlight of the pinning.
NURSING PINNING CELEBRATION
ION
The May 2009 Pinning Celebration
on
was held Sat., May 9, at the Meyer’s
er’s
Lake Ballroom in Canton.
Graduating students and their
guests enjoyed a slideshow
featuring photos from their
days at Aultman College as they
mingled and enjoyed a continental
al
breakfast.
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The day’s festivities wrapped up with a graduation after-party
hosted by the Alumni Association. Graduates and their guests
enjoyed cake and punch and were given a gift in honor of
their accomplishments and as a welcome to the alumni fold.
The graduates were
then welcomed into
the Aultman College
Alumni Association
membership by President
Jennifer Jaquay. As new
members of the Alumni
Association, the graduates
were invited to attend
all Alumni functions and
continue their involvement
with Aultman College
throughout their careers.
Graduates and guests listened as Edward J. Roth III, President
and CEO of Aultman Health Foundation, presented a moving
commencement address, sharing the significance of their
chosen career field. “You have the opportunity to make a
difference in someone’s life,” commented President Roth.
“It’s up to you, now.”
This commencement marked a new
ceremonial tradition as those in
attendance heard from graduate Naomi
Schukert as the first Aultman College
Student Address Speaker. Naomi spoke
from the heart as she recalled the
events of her education and thanked
her family, professors and College staff
for the support she and her classmates received throughout
their education.
Leading the graduates in their march and carrying the
College’s Ceremonial Mace was Assistant Professor Mary
Cook, recipient of the 2009 Distinguished Faculty Award. At
the opening of the afternoon’s events, graduates stood facing
the guests and with heartfelt emotion shared their gratitude
for the support and patience received from their families and
friends as they worked toward their educational goals.
AULTMAN’S FIFTH GRADUATION
CEREMONY
On Sat. afternoon, May 10th,
47 of the spring 2009 graduates
participated in Aultman College’s
fifth graduation ceremony since
transitioning from the diploma
program to a college. Held at the
R.G. Drage Career Technical Center
in Massillon, graduates, their friends
and families, administration, faculty, and staff took part in a
celebration of each individual’s educational accomplishment.
GRADUATION AND PINNING HIGHLIGHT MAY GRADUATES
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Canton Mayor William Healy with members of the ACNHS Student Senate.
Canton Mayor William Healy took time from his busy schedule to join the
festivities as he offered his congratulations to President Crowl. Spending
extra time to get to know ACNHS, Mayor Healy took a tour of the College
with Student Ambassadors and asked questions about the College’s
history and future plans.
Unavailable to attend the celebration due to a prior commitment,
Congressman John Boccieri sent his congratulations in the form of a
Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition honoring the College’s
anniversary and receipt of Initial Accreditation. The certificate is proudly
displayed in the main office of the College.
ACNHS Board of Directors
Chair Teresa Purses and
Aultman Health Foundation
President and CEO Edward
ACNHS Board Members Roz Messerley (‘47) J. Roth, III, shared their
and John McGrath.
accolades and appreciation
for President Crowl. Mr. Roth invited the guests to show their
congratulations to President Crowl and ACNHS, which resulted in an
extended and deserved standing ovation.
In attendance at the event was Walsh University President Richard
Jusseaume. In recognition of the cooperation and partnership between
the two colleges, ACNHS President Becky Crowl (’75) presented
President Jusseaume with a plaque of gratitude. President Jusseaume
then addressed the crowd and shared his amazement and respect of
Aultman College’s noteworthy
achievements saying, “It’s
truly astounding that Aultman
College reached their goal of
accreditation so quickly and
with such success.”
It was the “Who’s who”
among Aultman College,
Aultman Hospital, and
the City of Canton!
Over 110 guests came
together on the Aultman
College campus April
8th to celebrate the
College’s five-year
anniversary and Higher
Learning Commission
Walsh President Richard Jusseaume, ACNHS
Accreditation. The
Board Chair Teresa Purses, ACNHS President
invitation-only event
honored individuals and Becky Crowl (‘75), and Aultman Health Foundation
President/CEO Ed Roth.
institutions key to the
continued success of ACNHS.
Celebration brings big
names to ACNHS
(Martha) Lucille Eick Bresnan, Class of 1932
Anna Louise Davenport, Class of 1942
Nita Dyson, Class of 1940
Joyce Heavener, Class of 1963
Helga H. Iden, Class of 1966
Carolyn Mobberley, Class of 1946
Grace Shrake, Class of 1942
Ilene Williamson, Class of 1952
We offer condolences to the families of:
Condolences
Donations given during the 1892 Annual Campaign and
from April through present date, will be noted in the
Aultman College Annual Report.
Donations
Aultman College joins the community in humble gratitude
for Sharon Lane’s commitment to nursing and her ultimate
sacrifice while serving our country.
The memory of her death is
still painful for her mother,
Kay Lane. Dorothy Lamb
(see cover story) considers
herself a friend of Kay’s and shared her feelings of grief for
Kay’s loss. “It doesn’t matter how long ago this tragedy
happened,” explained Ms. Lamb. “Kay feels the pain every
day and more so on the anniversary of Sharon’s death.”
Sharon Lane was born in
Zanesville, Ohio, in 1943.
She graduated from Aultman
College in 1965. A lieutenant
in the U.S. Army Nurse Corps,
Sharon was killed June 8,
1969. She was the first and
only American servicewoman
to die as a direct result of
enemy fire in Vietnam.
On June 8th, the 40th anniversaryy
of her death, veterans, family
members, and community members
bers
paid tribute to Sharon Lane, at the
he
Sharon Lane Information Center,,
where there is a memorial
dedicated to her military service
and life sacrifice during the
Vietnam War.
Sharon Lane 40th
th
Anniversary
Memorial
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Aultman College Alumni Connection ● July 2009
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Class of 1969: It is not necessary to complete this form if you have already notified us of your plans to attend. Please return this completed
form, along with your payment by Friday, August 1, 2008, to: Aultman College Alumni Association, P.O. Box 80836 – Station C, Canton, Ohio 44708.
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Wednesday, August 12th
5:30 p.m. Gathering
6:00 p.m. Dinner is served
6900 Market Avenue N., North Canton, Ohio
First Christian Church
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Year Dinner
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Year of Graduation _______________ Is the address and email information you have provided new?
Email Address _______________________________________
Phone Number _______________________________________
Address ____________________________________________
Name ______________________________________________
Please reserve a place for me at the
1. Heather Davis (‘09), Rose Day (‘59), and Lindsay Berger (‘09); 2. Melissa Smith (‘79), Melanie Tigner (‘79), Julie
Sisco (‘79), and Judy Lenhart (‘79); 3. Rose Day (‘59), Kim Poorman (‘91), and Will Harris (‘06); 4. Eric & Julie (‘09)
Robinson, Jaime (‘09) & Joe Dembowski, and Joe and Sara (‘66) Weimer; 5. Clockwise starting at top left: Nancy
Cross (‘49), Shirley Cunningham (‘49), Pat Limbach (‘49), and Carolyn Haas (‘49).
This year’s event
included a 50/50 raffle, organized to raise money for the Margaret Lazar/Emma Lupher
Scholarship fund. The successful raffle brought $200 to the fund, helping to provide more
opportunities for Aultman College students as they pursue their degree.
Current Alumni Association President
Jen Jaquay greeted the group and facilitated the vote of nominated officers for
2009-2010 (see “Meet Officers”). Aultman College Director Sue Shepherd
provided updates on the happenings of the College, highlighting the recent
Higher Learning Commission accreditation and five-year anniversary. Alumni
Coordinator Brittany
Fehlman took some
time to impress
upon the crowd, the
importance of staying
connected and
involved with your
alma mater.
Alumni and guests enjoyed a wonderful
dinner at Skyland Pines in Canton as
they reminisced about their experiences
as Aultman students—remembering
the tests, the rules, and the life lessons
learned.
The 2009 Alumni Spring Dinner brought more than 65 guests together as they celebrated
their accomplishments and shared in fellowship. This year included a strong attendance
from the newest members of the Alumni Association—spring 2009 graduates. The Alumni
Association Board supplemented their attendance costs in order to encourage higher
participation.
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Photo Gallery
Annual Spring Dinner huge success
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Do you know an alumnus who is making an impact
in nursing and/or the community? The Alumni
Association Board of Directors wants to recognize
that person’s achievements through the ACNHS
Alumni Spotlight! Each quarter one ACNHS
alumnus will be featured in the main hall of ACNHS
where a photo and brief bio will be displayed for
current students to see. We are looking for alumni
who shine as a mentor to current students. If you
would like to nominate someone for the honor, please
send us an email (bfehlman@aultman.com) or call
(Brittany Fehlman, 330-363-4280) so we can properly
honor him or her!
Spotlight
Alumni
In the March issue of the Connection we regretfully
misspelled the first name of Aultman College’s Chief
Academic Officer, Dr. Barbara Ake.
CORRECTION
“Nursing is just something I feel I’ve always wanted to
do,” adds Kayla. “I just couldn’t let the obstacles stop
me from becoming a nurse.”
The Result
As a President’s List achiever (3.5 GPA or higher), Kayla
will begin her third semester at Aultman College this fall
and continues to impress her professors. She has applied
and been granted scholarships to assist in paying for her
education and serves on the Aultman College Student Senate,
where she will be president in the coming academic year.
Her mother and father have become quite supportive of her
nursing education and as Kayla explains, “I know they are
proud of me.” Kayla is currently pursuing an internship at St.
Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tenn., where
she hopes to visit this year.
The Impact
As a high school student with an obstacle most of us cannot
imagine, her determination persevered and on her own she
researched different areas of nursing. In her research she
stumbled upon pediatric oncology. She learned through
her research about the needs of children when they are
desperately ill and she fell in love with the idea of becoming
a pediatric oncology nurse. Consequently she entered into
the college world after high school graduation, with limited
emotional and financial support from her family.
Upon the retirement of Joan Parcell (previous Alumni
Relations Coordinator), Brittany assumed the responsibilities
inherent to the successful coordination and communication
between Aultman College and the Aultman College Alumni
Association. As a monthly guest at the Association meetings,
Brittany acts as liaison between the Association and the
College, providing the information and support needed to
maintain a successful relationship between the two.
“Working closely with both the Alumni Association and the
current students gives me the opportunity to help those two
groups link,” explains Brittany. “This is vital not only to the
future success of our students and graduates, but also to the
growth and involvement of the Alumni Association.”
Her Story
Kayla’s family heritage is that of an
Amish upbringing. As is customary
in Amish culture, her mother and
father received formal education
through eighth grade. After that,
they turned to their traditional roles
within their own families where her
father started a business which has become quite successful.
Although they no longer strictly follow Amish traditions,
when Kayla (then entering eighth grade) told her parents
she wanted to not only complete high school, but continue
her education and become a nurse, the initial support was
not as she had hoped. Honoring his heritage, her father was
convinced the extra education was not necessary to succeed
in life. However, Kayla remembers her instinctive desire to
nurture her terminally ill aunt in years prior and became
determined to push through to her calling.
Second Year
Aultman College Student
Alumni Relations and
Student Life Coordinator
Brittany began her career with
Aultman College in January 2008
as the Student Life Coordinator,
where she quickly settled into her
role. Brittany has been instrumental
with students in the development of
the ACNHS chapter of the National
Student Nurse Association (NSNA),
a Men in Nursing Association (which connects male students
with graduated male alumni), a Student Ambassador program
that supports encouragement of students to become involved
in college functions and student life events. She also plans
to establish a Student Leadership Academy, which will
prepare students for leadership roles following graduation.
Brittany is responsible for coordinating and assisting in the
development and implementation of internal and external
events, celebrations, and participation of students in college
and community activities.
Kayla Mast
Spotlight
Student
Brittany Fehlman
Spotlight
Staff
SECRETARY—Carol Leidtke, BS, RN (‘07)
Carol is a nurse in Aultman’s Medical
Intensive Care Unit.
PRES. ELECT—Will Harris, RN (‘06)
Will is a nurse in Aultman’s Pain
Management Center.
It’s never too late to contribute! Donations are accepted at any time and
upon request, are allocated to the 1892 scholarship campaign. “I can’t
express enough,” adds Brittany, “the appreciation these students have toward
their donors.”
During the course of this year’s campaign there were several donors whose
accumulated contribution amount (over five years) reached $500—earning
them an engraved leaf on the Aultman College Giving Tree. There were also
five individual donations of $500 or more—earning those individuals an
engraved leaf as well.
Students, faculty, staff, and alumni volunteers manned the telephones during
the annual phone-a-thon, calling alumni and inviting the financial support
necessary to assist Aultman College students in their education. Brittany
noted that despite the depressed economy, donors seem happy to help. “It
was almost as though the depressed economic situation was actually the
reason they were so willing to donate,” said Brittany. “…to help the current
students through this difficult time.” Aultman Alumna Karen Toohey (’59)
noted her reason for annual donations, saying, “Someone helped us when
we were going through [the education], it’s our turn to pay it forward and
help the current and future students through our donations.”
The 1892 Annual Campaign to raise funds for scholarships wrapped up in
May, having raised a pledged amount of $21,792. This year’s contributions
increased by over 26 percent and the number of donors participating has
increased as well. “This is a great indicator of the amount of support the
alumni have toward the current students,” noted Alumni Coordinator Brittany
Fehlman, who is the phone-a-thon facilitator.
1892 UPDATE
Aultman College Alumni Connection ● July 2009
The modern alumni of the Aultman College
Alumni Association officially kicked off
their group events on April 2nd at Little
Chicago Bistro in Downtown Canton.
Several modern alumni hung out, enjoyed
appetizers and mingled with College faculty
and staff. Stay posted for our next event!
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Each year alumni volunteers are nominated to fill the available positions of office within the Aultman College Alumni
Association. The nominations are then announced and voted upon in the spring. Each position serves a one-year term, with the
President Elect progressing to the position of President.
TREASURER—Rose Day, RN, BSN (‘59)
Although she is officially retired, Rose
continues to stay involved in nursing as
a part-time educator at Malone College
and a part-time nurse in Aultman’s Same
Day Surgery unit. Rose also volunteers at
Aultman Hospital.
PRESIDENT—Kim Poorman, RN (‘91)
Kim is a Case Manager at Aultman
Hospital.
The 2009 Aultman College Alumni Association officers were nominated, elected, and inducted into office during the Annual
Spring Dinner in April. The officers will begin the duties of their posts, effective in July 1st. The Alumni Association officers
for academic year 2009-2010 are:
Aultman College Alumni Association Officers
Meet the 2009-2010