2008-2009 - Billings Clinic
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2008-2009 - Billings Clinic
Accomplishing Great Things Philanthropy Report 2008 and 2009 “To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe.” – Anatole France A Message to Our Donors Each of us has a unique role with Billings Clinic and have different perspectives and purposes, yet we all share the same unwavering commitment: • We believe in the mission and vision of Billings Clinic • We value the importance of good health through excellent health care for our vast region • We care about the future of health care for our families, friends and community • We realize philanthropy makes a positive difference in our ability to fulfill our mission and achieve our vision As you review this publication, think about how your gifts, and the gifts of others, have made a difference in the lives of so many. Think about the significant impact $53.7 million of philanthropy has made since Billings Clinic Foundation was established in the mid-1980s. Think about the people, generous donors like you, who make our results possible… from a nurse who gives an hour of pay every paycheck – to a business supporting the Classic in good times and challenging times – to a husband and wife advancing our cause through their estate planning. Innovations leading to the discovery of new treatments, technology and cures for disease make this a rewarding and exciting time in health care. Yet, there are uncertain and challenging times ahead as we grapple with health care reform and the ability to sustain America’s position of providing the best health care in the world. However, we are certain that philanthropy will continue to play an increasingly critical role in helping Billings Clinic stay on the leading edge of delivering excellence in health care quality, safety, service and value. We sincerely thank you for your generous support of Billings Clinic. Jim Duncan President Billings Clinic Foundation Aaron Sparboe Chair Billings Clinic Foundation Board of Directors Nick Wolter, MD CEO Billings Clinic Accomplishing Great Things | 1 Mike Schaer Chair Billings Clinic Board of Directors 1 4 2 1 Research Center Science Expo: Inspired the imaginations of Montana’s future scientists by conducting the regional youth science competition. 2 Educational Scholarships: Provided Foundation scholarships to worthy high school and college students pursuing careers in health care. 3 Cardiac Services: Acquired state-of-the-art equipment to provide the best in care for our heart patients. 4 Cancer Care Unit: Constructed our beautiful and serene inpatient cancer care unit. 5 Robotic Surgical System: Acquired the innovative da Vinci® Surgical System bringing a new generation of technology to our operating rooms. 6 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit: Expanded our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and provided state-of-the-art equipment to care for our newborn patients. 7 Pediatric Cancer Care: Assisted young cancer patients and their families with costs related to their battle against cancer. These are just a few of the many areas that benefitted from philanthropy during 2008 and 2009 at Billings Clinic. Accomplishing Great Things 3 Your Gifts at Work 6 7 8 9 5 10 11 12 13 14 8 Pediatric Diabetes and Specialty Clinic: Constructed a new pediatric specialty clinic expanding specialized care and research opportunities for children with diabetes or lung disease. 9 Mary Alice Fortin Health Conference Center: Modernized and updated the technology and interiors of our health conference center. 10 Intensive Care Unit: Provided funding to support our critically ill patients through upgrading technology and facilities. 15 11 Friends of Nursing: Billings Clinic staff received numerous scholarships for continuing education. 12 Women’s Wellness: Provided over 1,200 free mammograms, pap smears, and blood panels for uninsured and underinsured women. 13 Neuroscience Patient Education Center: Established a learning center for patients to gain a better understanding of neurological diseases. 14 Cancer Center: Our Capital Campaign raised $10.3 million to help construct our new state-of-the-art, comprehensive Cancer Center. 15 Cancer Research: Gave much needed assistance to enable cancer patients to participate in research trials. Significant dollars were either raised or spent to support each of the projects or programs listed on this map. Patients are at the center of our cancer efforts and nowhere is that more evident than with our Patient Care Navigation Program. This innovative, complementary program connects cancer patients with a registered nurse who has expertise in their type of cancer. The nurse navigator ensures seamless care between physicians and cancer treatments while offering education, support and guidance to patients and families as they cope with the many challenges of a cancer diagnosis. Cancer Center Campaign The Billings Clinic Cancer Center Campaign The dreams, hard work and generosity of so many were realized August 10, 2009 as the doors to Billings Clinic’s new 50,000 square foot comprehensive cancer center opened to patients for the first time. From the superior technology of the linear accelerators used for radiation therapy to the beautiful, sunny Nance Infusion Center, our new cancer center has created a strong foundation for our emerging world-class cancer program. A crucial component of our cancer vision, which is to be the premier destination cancer center for the Northern Rocky Mountain region, is cancer research. Our new center incorporates space to further develop our research efforts, giving patients greater access to the very latest treatments. It is with an overwhelming sense of gratitude to you, our wonderful donors, that we thank you for making this possible. The Billings Clinic Cancer Center Campaign raised $10.3 million dollars for this worthy program which has truly raised the level of cancer care for our vast region. Please know that every dollar you gave, and may still be giving through your generous pledges, will touch the lives of cancer patients and their families for decades to come. The following listing of donors represents support from individuals, families, businesses, corporations and foundations that gave to our campaign from March 1, 2006 through December 31, 2009. Visionary Anonymous Bob & Penni Nance Humanitarian Charles W. Sparboe Family In memory of Gary Kabeary Philanthropist Charles M. Bair Memorial Trust Fortin Foundation of Florida, Inc. Brent & Cheryl Johnson In memory of Carl A. & Grace A. Rahn Innovator Susan & Hewes D. Agnew Anonymous W. W. & Merilyn Ballard Billings Clinic Volunteers Bottrell Family Investments, LP William M. Dimich Family First Interstate Bank & First Interstate BancSystem Foundation Christopher C. Goulet M.D. Dr. Paul Grmoljez & Alice Gordon In memory of Brooks & Betty Pates Lyle R. & Toril Knight MDU Resources Foundation Dorothy J. Metz Dr. Thomas & Pamela Purcell Joseph & Miriam Sample Dave & Lu Schaenen Stockman Bank Donald I. Twito, M.D. Wells Fargo Bank Montana Kent & Pam Williams Bob, Liz, Katie & Maggie Wilmouth Nicholas Wolter Founder A & E Architects, PC A & H Turf & Specialties, Inc. Billings Anesthesiology, PC Billings Gazette Communications & Lee Enterprises Foundation David & Jinx Brown & Wyo-Ben, Inc. Dr. John & Patricia Burg Joe & Lorrie Chenoweth Sherwood Christensen, in memory of Betty Jeanne Christensen Crowley Fleck, PLLP CTA Architects Engineers John & Claudia Decker & Briggs Distributing Company, Inc. Drs. Randall & Lee Gibb Don & Marilyn Floberg John & Kathy “Pete” Hedge Terry & Mary K Housinger Dr. Robert & Carol Hurd Tony & Robyn Koessler, in memory of Joan Paterson Dr. Jeffry Lindenbaum & Dr. Joan Sorenson Lorene W. & William F. Welch Foundation Dr. J. Scott & Tamra Millikan Accomplishing Great Things | 5 Nance Petroleum/St. Mary Land & Exploration Co. Reporter Big Sky Office, Inc. Dr. Mark & Regan Rumans Roger & Susan Santala Mike & Cara Schaer John & Nicole Schallenkamp Ambassador Eric, Dale & Alexis Anderson Anonymous (2) James Burke & Natalie Bohlmann Johannes Von Bonsendorfer Jack & Lu Byrd* Brian & Amy Cebull Robert & Shari Dayton Jim, Heidi & Mara Duncan* Gainan’s Flowers & Garden Center (continued on page 6) John & Mary Beth Gregory Hardy Construction Co. Jones Construction, Inc. Paul & Katharin Kelker David C. & Virginia J. Langlas Stephen & Missy Langlas Ric & Becky Melzer Jennifer & Jorge Nieva Sanderson Stewart Randy & Lynette Scott Shane & Joy Ott, in memory of Albert “Butch” Ott Ron Pierce Rob & Nancy Schultz James & Christine Scott Mark Sheiko & Marian Kummer Smith Family, in memory of Houston Smith Ron & Karin Smith To our wonderful donors with sincere gratitude: “Thank you for your heartfelt gifts and investment in Billings Clinic’s cancer program. We deeply appreciate the confidence you have placed in us, and we will be diligent stewards of that trust. But most of all, thank you for your commitment to our loved ones, friends and neighbors who are battling cancer on a daily basis. You have given them a place to hope and world-class facilities in which to heal.” Builder Bob and Penni Nance, Co-chairs, Billings Clinic Cancer Center Campaign Patron Deborah Agnew Anonymous (4) Douglas & Lori Bell G. R. Brosius M.D. In honor of Marion Boyer & Dr. Bryce D. Breitenstein Dean & Margo Bruschwein Charles M. Bair Family Trust Keith D. & Cori M. Cook Joanne Dodd* Eugen & Marietta Dolan Gary & Jo Duszkiewicz* Bill & Evelyn Ebzery Kellee & Ron Fisk* Foundation for Community Vitality Jacqie & Kyle Gee* Dr. James & Peggy Good Mitch, Mary, Alec & Chase Goplen* Joel E. & Ann M. Guthals David & Judy Johnson Lawrence & Karen Klee Dr. James & Sally Knostman Gareld & Barbara Krieg Tersh & Jane McCracken Manny & Sally Morone Jeff & Shelly Mrachek Jon & Pam Ness* Chris & Heidi Stevens* US Bank Dale & Margaret Vermillion Steve & Peggy Wharton* Brock & Kathy Whittenberger Robert E. Wilson Leader Royal & Norma Johnson Charitable Foundation In memory of Verna Lee Kays Phillip S. Key & Donna T. McCool J. Emmett King, M.D. Stephen & Marilyn Kramer Andrew & Paulette Laszlo Jock & Connie Michelotti John & Catherine Michunovich Mary Nesovic*, in honor of John Nesovic David & Sarah Nigh NorthWestern Energy Spike & Ginnie Pueringer Mark & Chris Randak Real Estate by Hamwey Bill & Sarah Ryan Jim & Becky Shepard Dave & Glenn Ellen Sorensen Randy Spear & Janice Munsell*, in honor of Bob Wilmouth M.D. James P. & Laura J. Winchell Raymond M. Wright Charlie & Carolyn Yegen Yellowstone Electric Co. Anonymous (2) Dr. & Mrs. Fernando Boschini Douglas Carr Robert Organ & Patricia Jay Coon, M.D. Jack & Penny Copps Dr. Barbara & Mr. John Curry Dan & Jeanne Scott Family Foundation Gary & Denise Everson Galusha Higgins & Galusha, PC Natalie & Allan Goulding Phillip & Barbara Griffin George Haddenhorst & D’Neale Parker Ron & Sandy Haugan Larry & Jan Hemmer* Homer A. & Mildred S. Scott Foundation Robin & Andrea Horrell Doug & Nancy Iversen* Anonymous (14) Anne & Wailes Allen* Linda M. Allen*, RN, OCN Robert Allison* Terry Lee Altemus* Susan K. Amundsen* H. Rory Anderson* Amber Anderson Dana S. Anderson* Jon & Margaret Anderson John C. Andre D.H. & Ronada Angell* Arce Family Leslie Arnold-McGuire* Cindi Austin* Carrie Barnhart* Craig & Kathleen Baumgartner Jan & Terry Bechtold*, in memory of George H. Nelson Kacie Bell* Rita L. Bishop* Carol Blackwell* Leslie Blair Karyl & Joe Blaseg* Myrna Bohannon Stretch & Cheryl Bohnet* James, Stacey, Emma & Kellen Booth* Dr. & Mrs. Warren D. Bowman Cyndi Bowman* Christine Boyer, in memory of Bill & Marion Boyer Gina M. Bradley, RN* Mary Branger*, in memory of Dick Quarnburg Andrea Brinson* Brian Buehler* Britta Buehler* Dave Bunkers Richard & Elaine Burgin Mike Burns* Anne P. Burrell* Julie Burton* Karen S. Cabell, D.O. Lee & Mary Beth Camblin* Linda Cantwell* Jane Capser* JJ Carmody* Vicki J. Case* Michael & Sheryl Casey* Valerie Caton Chris Chakos*, in memory of Carol Wolf Michelle Chavez* Toni Chew* Carol Christensen* Cheryl Christensen*, in honor of LaVerna Pilati, in memory of Richard L. Pilati & Margaret E. Christensen Steven & Bonnie Conzelman* Corporate Air Carl & Anne Cossitt Jessica Costilla* Brenda Crews* Joan Daly Dr. Dana P. Damron Walter & Carol Degnan Francis G. & Kathleen Devries Family Celeste Dimon* Donna C. Douthit Jennifer Drinkwalter* Drs. Scott & Jennifer Dull Tony Dunn* Mr. & Mrs. Frank R. Durant Deborah L. Earl* Tammy Lynn Engellant* Shari L. Fedin* Denise L. Feller* Steven & Nikki Fischer Christopher Fitz* Sandra Fladmo* Stephanie A. Fofonoff* Christi Fox* Justin & Amanda Fuller, R.N.s Daniel & Karen Gall Perry Gangstad* Scott, Heidi, Tyler & Mackenzie Gasser* Gwen Gatzemeier*, in memory of Mary Lou Nelson Tracey Giles* Joni Gilstrap Kathleen Girard* Jim & Jill Girolami Dawn Gjersing* Heidi Glassing* Anne Gonzalez Jon & Katherine Gowan*, in honor of Dorothy Ochs Jonathan & Suzanne Graeve 6 | Accomplishing Great Things Donald & Jackie Grewell Ginger Guettler* Dr. Fred & Laurie Gunville Jennifer O. Haarr* Kit Hagenston* Michaela Harakal Tim & Marjie Hathaway Bill & Janne Hayden* Shirley Heep-Ellis* John & Rita Heizer Brian & Judy Held Joan Hennager* Craig & Tori Hepp* Vicki Hert* Lynn Hilliard Maggie Hirsch* Wayne & Traci Hirsch Debra Holm* Homer A. & Mildred S. Scott Foundation Angie & Ron Hoover, in memory of Jim Keller Mark Horn* Carey Jo Horning* Karla Hostetler* Marsha Hotchkiss* Denis & Marcia Hully* Marcia A. Hurlburt* Don & Mary Ellen James* Lorraine Jelle* Mary Jo Johnson Mr. Jason & Dr. Sandra Johnson Rev. Doug Johnson* Kathy Johnson* Diane L. Jones* Joe & Bobbie Kane* Josephine R. Keepers*, in memory of Bessie Ruggiero & Brianna Nicole Johnson Tim & Cindee Keller* Marie Kennedy Edward & Susan Kent Susan Knox* Luke & Sarah Kobold*, in memory of Diana Kobold Bob & Connie L. Koch Beth Kolberg*, in honor of my brother Robbin Kolberg Drs. Matthew & Malie Kopplin Krohn Family* Christine, Ilene & Ellen Kuehl Roxanne Kuykendall* Scott & Tracey Laber Family* Bruce & Jeannie Lambeth* Cody & Lisa Langbehn* Kevin D. Larson Adam & Jennifer Leachman* LeeAnn Lees* David Lehnher, M.D. Tim & Jane Leuthold Cory Lind*, in memory of Robert “Bob” Lind Anita Linder Mark Lubbers* Barbara Lunney* Cancer Center Campaign Dwight & Maggie MacKay Chris & Tom Manning* Renate Marshall Eileen Martwig* Erin McCarthy* Jo McCune Janice McFarland Bonnie L. McGinnis* Heather McGuire, in memory of Dorothy Schleifer Jane McKittrick* Stacy McLaughlin Dorothy A. Mill* Chad & Kendra Miller* Debi Miller*, in memory of Marjorie Stensland Dr. & Mrs. James C. Miller Harry Miller & LeAnn Larsen* Shane & Stephanie Miller* Melodie Milroy* Tanna Mitten* Carla L. Mohr* Geraldine L. Mollett* Montague’s Jewelers Dorothy Morris* Carol Morse* Sandy Morse* Susan Bauer Mottram, in honor of Eleanor Braley Terri Mourich* Robbin & Scott Nagel* Karen Nelson Mary Niemi* Kathleen A. Nordahl* Denise Oliphant Linda Olsen Dr. Thomas C. & Sandy Olson Joyce A. Olson* Heather Olson* Constance E. Olson Barbara & Tony Orednick* Tom, Sarah, Payton & Camden Osen* Mike & Linda Overstreet Marilyn Owen Susie Paharik*, in memory of William L. McQuinn Jr. & William L. McQuinn Sr. Eric & Sunny Park* Leon Paulson Loretta J. Pederson* Randy Penton Joey & Sarah Perkerewicz*, in recognition of Gary Perkerewicz Bonnie Peter Dr. Dale & Judy Peterson Shelley Phelps Diana Pollock, in honor of Teresa Gilreath Family In memory of Thomas M. Power Kathleen Reimer Jacquie Roberts*, in memory of Frances C. Trulock & Betty Reed Karen Robey* Julie Robinson* Karen, Mackenzie & Allexa Rogge* Karla Ronneberg Dr. Lisa Ross & Mr. Jeff Steinke Cindy Rupe* Darwin & Julie Schaaf*, in memory of Lyle Schaaf Jennifer Schaub* Joan & Steve Schey* Tami Schroeder*, in memory of Jan Schroeder Taffy Schupp* Risa K. Scott Lyle Seavy* John Selvig* Jeanie Sewell*, in memory of Donald E. Cantrell Theodore Shelton*, in memory of Peggy Shelton David & Barbara Shevela Family* Darcy Siebenaller*, in memory of my father Herman Pesek Mary Lou Simmons Linette Skinner* Erika Smith Sharon K. Smith* In memory of Lois Smyk Mark & Lana Sokoloski Kitty Sorlie Dr. Michelle Spenny & Mr. Andrew Boetticher Michael & Christine Stanish* Dr. & Mrs. Brian L. Starr, in memory of Asa Hurd In memory of Vic Steinberg Amy Steinmetz*, In honor of Linda Steinmetz Peggy Stribley* Linda D. Struckman* Cathy Swandal Jane Swanson* Traywick Family* Lisa Tryan* Sue Tucker* Barbara J. Tuell*, in memory of John & Ester Shaw Jeff & Erin Turner* Mary B. Valley* Sarah Van Arsdale Nancy L. Vertin* Matt Vertin* Brad VonBergen* Bob & Gail Waller Mary Walser Cindy Walter Laurie L. Walter Susan Walton & Children* Donna Watkins*, in memory of Laverne Kaye Merrill & Elaine Watkins* Dr. Deric Weiss & Dr. Claire Kenamore Elizabeth Wentz Robin G. West Jan Westrope* Dan & Lynette Wichman Family* Kathy I. Wilkinson* Kristianne B. Wilson Ronald & Tammy Winters Donna Winzer Michael T. Wright Pam Zinnecker*, in memory of Barb & Duane Zinnecker Keystone A & I Products, Inc., in memory of John Lenhart Daniall Ablott Tony & Patty Actisdano* Amy Adams Ms. Lilly Adolph, in memory of Joyce Brewer Mr. & Mrs. W. S. Adolph, in memory of Joyce Brewer Valeri Adolph Debbie Aguilar Mr. & Mrs. Wilbur J. Aiken, in memory of Donald Anseth Randi Anderson Dana P. Anderson Mr. & Mrs. Wright A. Anderson, in memory of Joyce Brewer Ann Andreu Ms. Shirley Andrews, in memory of James L. Urban Mr. & Mrs. Patrick R. Andrews, in memory of John Lenhart Animal Clinic of Billings, P.C., in memory of Shirley R. Wright Anonymous (71) Ms. Sandra Anseth, in memory of Donald Anseth Mrs. Duane Anseth, in memory of Donald Anseth Mrs. Muriel Anseth, in memory of Donald Anseth Misty Aquilar Mr. & Mrs. Oscar Arneson, Jr., in memory of Joyce Brewer Christine Arnold* Jeffrey & Pamela Arpin Cheri R. Asay Jennifer Asay Mr. & Mrs. Lowell Aspelund, in memory of Marvelle Jackson Cole (continued on page 8) Accomplishing Great Things Your Gifts to the Campaign Ushering in a New Era of Radiation Therapy The generosity of donors is making the introduction of new and innovative therapies for cancer patients requiring radiation therapy possible. Today, patients have the ability to receive such Radiation Oncologist Dr. John Schallenkamp visits advanced with a patient in one of the radiation oncology radiation treatment rooms. The Varian Trilogy™ linear accelerator pictured here is one of the most advanced treatments as accelerators available. “We are pleased to offer the stereotatic latest advancements in radiation oncology and radiosurgery access to important clinical trials for radiation and high dose therapy,” states Dr. Schallenkamp. rate (HDR) brachytherapy closer to home. Stereotatic radiosurgery allows our radiation oncologists to treat patients’ cancerous tumors with unprecedented precision in areas of the body that are difficult for surgeons to reach with traditional methods. HDR brachytherapy offers patients greatly reduced length of treatment options while minimizing radiation exposure to healthy tissue. This is a wonderful alternative for patients who must travel long distances for daily treatments lasting up to six weeks. Every day your support is making a true difference in the lives of cancer patients and their families. Accomplishing Great Things | 7 A message to our donors from the cancer care team at Billings Clinic: “It is a privilege to enter through the doors of our incredible cancer facilities, from our state-of-the-art cancer center to the healing environment of our inpatient cancer care unit. A privilege made possible through your generosity. As donors, you have put us in the position to deliver the best possible care to our patients. Your investment in our cancer program allows us to compete for key national grants, which translates into greater opportunities for our patients. Recently, we received 14 awards from the National Cancer Institute, totaling over $2 million dollars in support over the next two years, which will have a significant impact on almost every aspect of cancer care. Your trust and commitment to cancer care inspires us each and every day. On behalf of the hundreds of people caring for cancer patients at Billings Clinic, we thank you.” Dr. Tom Purcell, Medical Director, Billings Clinic Cancer Center Vernon Austin Susan Baack, in memory of Richard Rigler Ms. Sue Back Mr. & Mrs. Butch Bailey, in memory of Donald Anseth Stacey Bailly Dr. & Mrs. Donald E. Baker, in memory of James L. Urban Bakich Family Evelyn Ballard Jason & Callie Banfield*, in memory of Daryl Van Steeland Tony Banovich Randy & Kelley Barkhuff, in memory of our mothers Betty Barkhuff & Betty Sweeney Ms. Roxanne G. Barone, in memory of Shirley R. Wright Shannon Bauer-Nave, in memory of Donald Bauer Christy Baxter Mrs. Mary Lou Beadle, in memory of Joyce Brewer Beartooth Oil & Gas Company, in memory of Joyce Brewer Renee Beck Jim & Norma Becker Mr. & Mrs. Alan L. Beckhardt, in memory of Gerald J. Garman Danielle Begger Bradley M. Bell Michele Bender Mary Bennett Bennington Family Mr. & Mrs. Jerald E. Berve, in memory of Donald Anseth Scott & Jennifer Beverly Janet Biggs*, in memory of Michael Flowers Mr. & Mrs. James Binando, in memory of Richard Slagowski Tom Birch Ms. Marjoie M. Birdsill, in memory of Charles Jannings Sharrese Straight Bishop Sarah F. Blackburn, M.S. Douglas & Darcy Blair Family Mr. & Mrs. Keith C. Bloom, in memory of Frances Roney Betty Ann Blythe, in memory of Richard Rigler Carol Bochy Jerri & Mike Boe*, in memory of Darlene Roy Krista Boehm Edwin Bohle Troy Bohrer Heather Bos Jo Bott Mike Bouchard Mr. & Mrs. Vernon Bourlier, in memory of Verna Lee Kays Ms. Robin Boyles, in memory of Joyce Brewer Mr. & Mrs. William Bradford, in memory of Fances Roney Ms. Bernadette D. Brady, in memory of Marvelle Jackson Cole Amanda Braley Carol Bramble Julie Bramhall Mr. & Mrs. George Brazer, in memory of Clem Krkosa Bill Bredehoft & Dayle Hayes Mr. & Ms. James J. Brenner Rachel Brew Mr. Duane Brewer, in memory of Joyce Brewer Jessica L. Briggs* Marianne Brocklebank Sara Brouk Heidi Brown, in memory of Walter Krause Ms. Norma Jean Brown, in memory of C.F. Schaff Mr. & Mrs. Richard E. Brown, in memory of Gerald J. Garman Nadine Bryant Todd & Brooke Buchanan, in memory of Margarett P. Rathvon Susi Bunkers Denyse Burgess Christina Burows* Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Butner, in memory of Donald Anseth Mr. & Mrs. Daniel R. Campbell, in memory of Donald Anseth Gary & Patty Cantrell, in memory of Connie Ford Cherie Lynn Cardwell* Mr. & Mrs. Stephen T. Carkeek, in memory of Clem Krkosa Josh & Shawna Carlson of Dent Works Nicole A. Carr Ms. Susan H. Carter, in memory of Joyce Brewer Raymond & Jennifer Case Mr. & Mrs. Dennis L. Casey, in memory of James L. Urban Melanie Cash Leslene Cassel Deborah Castillo Jennifer Chaffee Mr. & Mrs. Harlow A. Christensen, in memory of James L. Urban Ms. Shirley A. Clark, in memory of Joyce Brewer Jodi M. Clark Ms. Marietta Clemens, in memory of Donald Anseth Karrie Cleveland Kari Cluff Sherry L. Clutts Susan Bell Cochran* Mr. & Mrs. David Cole, in memory of John Lenhart Ms. Susie Cole, in memory of Marvelle Jackson Cole Mr. Ralph Cole, in memory of Marvelle Jackson Cole Ms. Pamela Conley Nancy Conn-LaCounte, in memory of Leslie Bracy Roberta Cooley Mr. & Mrs. Everett Cope, in memory of Verna Lee Kays Ms. Laverne Corgiat Mr. & Mrs. James H. Corning, in memory of Marvelle Jackson Cole Jesse Costilla* Melanie Cox Venieta Cox Mrs. Susan Cranston, in memory of James L. Urban Mary Crider*, in memory of Earl C. Trotter & Mick Trotter Jeff, Andrea, Cruz, Miklo & Nehemiah Crow Eilene Crowder Joe Cuellar Tanya Dahinden Wendy R. H. Dailey Mr. Milt Damjanovich, in memory of Clem Krkosa Rachael Dandrea Dolly Darkenwald Ms. Linda Davenport Willett, in memory of Fances Roney Mrs. Betty Jean Davis, in memory of Joyce Brewer Razel Davis* Kristi K. Deckard* Lindsay Degele Kevin & Jennifer Deibele* M.A. DeTienne Jena DeVries Ms. Deanna A. Dhuyvetter, in memory of Donald Anseth Bonnie Dieffenbacher 8 | Accomplishing Great Things Jennifer Dierenfield Sarah Dillon Susan Dillon, RN Dodson Welca-Lutheran Ladies Judy J. Doll Mr. & Mrs. Frank Donnes, in memory of Joyce Brewer Dana Dotson & Family Karen Dotson Heather Dove Mr. & Mrs. Lane C. Dowell, in memory of James L. Urban Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Drain, in memory of Frances Roney Darlene Dschaak Jerilyn Dukart Linda Dukart Scott & Angela Dupuis Kaja M. Duty Ivan & Sally Eby, in memory of Richard Rigler Bob Eckhardt Karen Edgell Ms. Martha J. Ekerholm, in memory of Joyce Brewer Dianne Elliott Robert & Krystal Emineth Victoria A. Ender Marsha & Kurt Engen Mr. & Mrs. James F. Erpenbach, in memory of James L. Urban Mr. & Mrs. James R. Evans, in memory of C. F. Schaff Deanna Evans* Tamara Even Sherry Ewen Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Farrar, in memory of Verna Lee Kays Mr. & Mrs. Roger Farrar, in memory of Verna Lee Kays Ms. Sarah Farrow, in memory of Frances Roney Mr. & Mrs. Bill J. Felton, in memory of Joyce Brewer Mr. & Mrs. Joe A. Fennell, in memory of Verna Lee Kays Brent Ferreira Brian Fiechtner Mrs. Bonnie Fiedor, in memory of Anarita Wittmer Sheila Figg Jerrieann M. Finn Rosemary Fischer Carolyn J. Fisher, in memory of Willam Kane Mr. & Mrs. Joseph B. Fisher, in memory of Joyce Brewer Mr. & Mrs. Larry V. Fisher, in memory of Clem Krkosa Annette Fjeldheim Mrs. Claudia Fleming, in memory of Shirley R. Wright Mr. & Mrs. Kent Florence Cancer Center Campaign Jim & Vicki Flotkoetter, in memory of Shirley R. Wright Gil & Sara Floyd Judy Flugstad Ms. Diane Foley, in memory of Donald Anseth Amanda Foley & Family Mr. John T. Forkan, in memory of Donald Anseth Ms. Susan Forthun, in memory of John Lenhart Ms. Helen Frank, in memory of Joyce Brewer Kellie French Yvette Frey Mr. & Mrs. James W. Frisbee, in memory of Donald Anseth Shelley Fritel Sherrie Fuller-Benge Mr. & Mrs. Everett A. Gabel, in memory of James L. Urban Jeanne R. Gainer Mr. & Mrs. Thomas E. Gallagher, in memory of Donald Anseth Nancy Gallinger Ms. Michelle B. Gann, in memory of Joyce Brewer Tina Garcia Alice E. Garr Rick & Marie Gass*, in honor of Katee Peterson Karen Gaudet Lori Gauthier Cathy Gaynor Jerri Gearhart, in memory of Milton Bradley Goich & Valarie Schmidt Tauna L. Geiger Shirley Gentry Mrs. Angie Gibson* Anita Giesick Dawn Gilman* Gregg & Raney Glasgow Mr. & Mrs. Roger Godfrey, in memory of Joyce Brewer Michele Goffena Lori L. Gohs Ms. Robin Goodheart, in memory of Shirley R. Wright Mr.& Mrs. Robert L. Graler, in memory of Richard Rigler Karen Gransbery Cheryl Grantham Brandi Granzella & Taylor Granzella Mr. & Mrs. Gary G. Graves Karen Gray-Leach Brian & Teresa Grayson Mr. & Mrs. Eddie Grebe, in memory of Joyce Brewer Laurie J. Grela Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Grewe, in memory of Clem Krkosa William Grisham Michelle Guelff Anita Gunn Barbara Gunn Felix & Lisa Gutierrez Dr. & Mrs. Harold C. Habein, Jr., in memory of Marvelle Jackson Cole Mr. & Mrs. Benjamin D. Hahn, in memory of Donald Anseth Alan & Michele Hall Zoey Hallam Colleen Halton Bonnie L. Haman Michelle Hamilton Teri Hamm Beth A. Hanley Brandie J. Hansen Carol Hansen Lisa Hansen Andy Hanson Chad & Roxanne Hanson Tony & Peggy Hanzlik, in memory of Verna Lee Keys Debra Hardy, in memory of Rae Zelka Mr. & Mrs. Jay Hargy, in memory of Gerald J. Garman Brian & Shannon Harlan Mr. & Mrs. Orvil Harms, in memory of Verna Lee Kays Kim Harper Ms. Nina Harper, in memory of Joyce Brewer Mr. & Mrs. Shaun Harrington, in memory of Donald Anseth Paula Harris Kim Hart Steve Harvey, in memory of Janis Armstrong Teresa Hassler Meg, Doxey & Claire Hatch* Chuck & Carol Heath* Heavy Water Haulers, Inc., in memory of Joyce Brewer Mr. & Mrs. James P. Hecker, in memory of Frances Roney Melody Heggeness Rebecca R. Heil* Peggy Helmer Ms. Paula Helstad, in memory of Donald Anseth Amber Henneberry, in honor of Jeanette Haagenstad Ms. Michelle Henneberry, in memory of Joyce Brewer Mr. Mike Henry, in memory of Richard Slagowski Jeff Heser Rory J. Hibbard Dr. & Mrs. Donald L. Hicks, in memory of Donna Gilden Carol Highland-Fritz Melissa Hilario Cindy L. Hilzendeger Hi-Tech Motor Sports, in memory of Richard Slagowski Mr. & Mrs. Monte M. Hochhalter, in memory of James L. Urban Ms. Norma Hodgson, in memory of Verna Lee Kays Casey, Tracy & Sarah Hoen* Patti Hoerner & Family* Deb Hofer Amanda Hoffarth Mary Hogue Lareesha Hokanson Mindy Holland* Mr. & Mrs. Bob Holloway, in memory of Richard F. Rigler Barbara Holloway Jeanne Holm Mr. & Mrs. Terry M. Holzer, in memory of Clem Krkosa Mr. & Mrs. Larry W. Hopkins, in memory of Richard Slagowski Lydia Horn Mr. & Mrs. Rocky Houchen, in memory of Richard Slagowski Kama Hough, in memory of Dorothy Stensvad Shirley Howard Hudson & Paula Hoyt, in memory of Richard Rigler Diana Hudak Eric & Ronna Hull Family Peter Hunt Julianne Huot Sandra L. Huston Mary M. Hutchinson International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, in memory of Donald Anseth Mrs. Leona Irvine, in memory of Lloyd Irvine Mr. and Mrs. Brock Isakson, In memory of Joyce Brewer Cindy Iverson Mr. & Mrs. Gary L. Jackson, in memory of Richard F. Rigler Paula Jackson Vera Jacobson Mr. & Mrs. Robert F. James, in memory of Richard F. Rigler Karen Jamison Shannon Jarvis Ms. Helen Jasbeck, in memory of Joyce Brewer Heather Jauregui Michelle Jensen Jennifer Jensen Julie Jensen* Michael S. Jewell Elizabeth Johannes Johnson Controls Inc, (Fire & Security), in memory of Donald Anseth DJ Johnson Elaine Johnson Janel Johnson Mr. & Mrs. Owen A. Johnson, in memory of James L. Urban Linda Johnson, M.D. Travis Johnson Al Jones, P.T. Jennie Jones, in memory of Shirley R. Wright Lyne Jordan* Mr. & Mrs. Robert H. Jorgenson, in memory of Joyce Brewer Susan E. Jurovich K C & Company, P.C., in memory of James L. Urban Natashia Kadrmas Mary & Kyle Kaercher Ms. Joyce Kaiser, in memory of John Lenhart Laura Kamp Marilyn Kampf Tracy Kangas Mr. & Mrs. J. D. Karmer, in memory of Gerald J. Garman Holly Kary Glenda Kaufman Arlene Kaylor Krista Keehn Mr. & Mrs. Bill L. Keene, in memory of James L. Urban Mr. Robert W. Keene Angela Kelly Marcia Kelly Randy E. Kelly Ms. Dorothy Kelly-Justice, in memory of Joyce Brewer Timothy D. Killmer Mr. & Mrs. Dave Kinnard, in memory of Donald Anseth Mr. & Mrs. Howard Kinsey, in memory of Rose Buechler Jay & Sylvia Kintzing Mr. & Mrs. Alfred Kiser, in memory of James L. Urban Lisa Kleindl Anne Marie & Steve Kloppel, in honor of Bob Keene Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Knolles, in memory of Verna Lee Kays David Kobold Rebecca A. Kocab Mr. & Mrs. Larry O. Koch, in memory of Richard Slagowski Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Koch, in memory of James L. Urban Joan Koch Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence E. Koebbe, in memory of Clem Krkosa Joan C. Koelzer Mr. Barry Kolbert & Ms. Nancy Kriner, in memory of William Kane Valgene Koll Troy & Lori Kostelecky Deborah Krenz, in honor/ memory of Charlotte J. Schlosser, Robert J. Austin & Loren M. Austin Accomplishing Great Things | 9 Sue Krezelak MaryAnn Krkosa, in memory of Clem Krkosa Mr. & Mrs. Frank D. Kruse Jo Kubesh Mr. & Mrs. George A. Kuck, in memory of Gerald J. Garman Dr. & Mrs. Wallace K. Kuligowski, in memory of William Kane Ms. Kathy Kurtz, in memory of Shirley R. Wright Mr. & Mrs. Lee R. Kvilhaug, in memory of Marvelle Jackson Cole Emy La Beau Ladies Auxiliary Veterans of Foreign Wars, in memory of Clem Krkosa Gail R. LaMere* Mr. Charles Lane, in memory of Joyce Brewer Amanda Langve Pam Larsen-Fleming Jill Larson Melissa Laster Chanda Lavoie* Mark E. Lawson Valarie Layman Ms. Elinor J. LeBar, in memory of Marvelle Jackson Cole Doug & Linda Lee Sarah Leikam Cheryl Lenox Susan Liberty Sean Lien Mr. & Mrs. Phillip Lilleberg, in memory of Joye Brewer Simon Limon Sylvia A. Littleton Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey K. Lokken Jessi Lott Mr. Dean C. Loucks, in memory of Donald Anseth Ms. Patricia L. Loucks, in memory of Donald Anseth Barry E. Lowery Lowry Livestock – Tom & Donna Lowry Toni Lucas Dana S. Lund Ms. Keosa Maack, in memory of Clem Krkosa Ms. Pauline Mack, in memory of Cody J. Mack Cliff & Mickey Mack, in honor of Audrey Parks Ms. Helen Mackay Mary Macrow Mitchell P. Macrow, Jr.* Bobbie J. Madigan (continued on page 10) MAFCS MT Assoc. of Family and Consumer Science, in memory of Marvelle Jackson Cole Martha L. Mahon Mr. & Mrs. Leonard G. Majerus, in memory of Joyce Brewer William & Jeanne Manske Patricia Mamayek, in honor of Beatrice Niemczyk Mrs. Jackie Marcott Joe & Karen Marcotte Tiffany M. Marshall Kristine Martin Paul & Chrystal Martin* Craig & Myrna Martinson Linda Masin Rebekah Matovich Kay Matusiak Joan Mazzucola Mr. & Mrs. Earl G. McCallum, in memory of Anarita Wittmer Mr. & Mrs. Dennis McCleary, in memory of Joyce Brewer Mandi McCoskery Janet McDowall Beth McLaughlin Diane McLennaghan Mr. & Mrs. Kraig McLeod, in memory of Joyce Brewer Ms. Sharon McLeod, in memory of Joyce Brewer Mr. & Mrs. Ken McMullin, in memory of Marvelle Jackson Cole Mr. & Mrs. Eugene H. McNally, in memory of Clem Krkosa Ms. Berniece McVeety, in memory of Donald Anseth Paula Meeker Pam Melvin, in memory of Francis Boyd Drs. Robert & Linda Merchant Barbara Merriman Joy Meyer Bonnie J. Miano Richard & Jennifer Mickelson Erin Middleton*, in honor of Tom and Betty Dowling Teresa I. Mielke Mr. & Mrs. Richard V. Mihalovich, in memory of Joyce Brewer Mr. & Mrs. Richard S. Miller, in memory of Verna Lee Kays Lynda Miller Kirk Mogen Dale Moller Mr. Frank Moore & Ms. Vivian Michalies, in memory of Richard Slagowski Scott & Paddy Moore, in memory of Frank O. Janeaux Brian Morgan Ms. Cindy Morrison, in memory of Richard F. Rigler Mr. Jeffrey Morrison, in memory of Linda Morrison Ms. Rae Ann Morss Rodger & Bambi Morton Mrs. Margo S. Mosbaugh, in memory of Charles Jannings Justin & Michelle Moser Mr. & Mrs. E. William Mueller, in memory of William Kane Iris Mullowney Jim Mullowney Sheila E. Murphy, in memory of Joyce Brewer Musselshell Valley Equipment Company, Inc. Buick-Chevrolet, in memory of Joyce Brewer Mr. Bernard D. Myers, in memory of Frances Roney Polly Olsen Namen Lisa A. Nava Suzanne Neafus Mr. Dennis Smith & Ms. Joy Nebel, in memory of Verna Lee Kays Stephanie L. Nedens Tiffany Neiffer Mr. & Mrs. James Nelson, in memory of William Kane Ms. Patricia J. Neppl, in memory of Clem Krkosa Tarah L. Neujahr Denice Newell Mr. & Mrs. Keith Newman, in memory of Donald Anseth Mr. & Mrs. H.R. Nitschke, in memory of Richard Slagowski Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Noland, in memory of Joyce Brewer Kelli Norby Jolene Nordberg David & Patricia North Northwest Pipe Fittings Inc., in memory of Joyce Brewer Lori Noyes Dr. Sara & Sverre Nyquist Mr. & Mrs. Bradley W. Oachs, in memory of Donald Anseth Ms. Agnes Olsen, in memory of Frances Roney Mr. & Mrs. Charles F. Olson, in memory of Frances Roney Debra Olson Mr. & Mrs. Herbert A. Olson, in memory of Bess Paul Janet E. Olson Accomplishing Great Things Expanding Research Opportunities Ten years. That is how long it can take for a promising new cancer drug to get FDA approval. Unfortunately, many cancer patients do not have ten years to wait. Access to research trials that are testing not only new drug therapies, but also more effective drug combinations and treatment options, are critical in the fight against cancer. Billings Clinic Cancer Center has an emerging cancer research program that is engaged in all phases of clinical research. We are the recipients of two major research awards from the National Cancer Institute (NCI). The first award is a collaborative effort with the Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, one of the premiere cancer Dr. James Burke, Director of Cancer Research at Billings research programs in the country. This Clinic, is a leading expert in the development of award will increase our patients’ access promising new immunotherapies which harness the to promising new drug therapies being power of a patient’s own immune system to attack tested in phase II clinical trials. The cancer cells. second award focuses on increasing enrollment in clinical trials for cancer patients that have more difficulty accessing health care, such as the elderly, Native Americans and rural residents. Your gifts are truly ushering in a new era in cancer care for our region. 10 | Accomplishing Great Things Mr. & Mrs. Richard L. Olson, in memory of James L. Urban Vickie Olson Cathy O’Neill Kimberly J. Orth M. Tamera O’Shea Julie Ostermiller, in memory of Helyn Harris Justin & Jessica Ott* Ms. Gayle Ottman, in memory of Jay Schupp Mr. & Mrs. John L. Owen, in memory of Marvelle Jackson Cole Gail Pabarue Tammy G. Pacheco Mr. & Mrs. Richard Pacot, in memory of Clem Krkosa Ms. Kathryn L. Pangburn, in memory of Shirley R. Wright Donna Parker, RN, CMSRN Mr. & Mrs. Richard G. Parker Mr. & Mrs. Robert Parsley, in memory of John Lenhart Quintina Paterson Alena Pauley*, in memory of Glen Maas & Geraldene Maas Janice Paulsen Neal & Shannon Peaton Dustin Pedersen Diane N. Pederson Jaime Pedersen Ms. Geraldine R. Peeler, in memory of Richard Slagowski Patricia Ann Swantz Perkins Clinton L. Peters & Whitney S. Weiler-Peters Ms. Phyllis M. Petersen Ms. Sandra L. Peterson, in memory of Shirley R. Wright Alana Peterson Ms. Inabell L. Petsch, in memory of Verna Lee Kays Ms. Conetta Picchioni, in memory of Joyce Brewer Jaylene Pinkerton Tiffany Pinkerton Lynne Pinnick Kathie Pittsley Darrah Anne Plank, in honor of Dr. William Plank Angela Polen Nancy Porter Kelly Potts Terra Poulsen Tracy Powers* Marlene Quick*, in memory of Michael D. Walby Christan Raiha Mr. & Mrs. Dan R. Ramsey, in memory of Joyce Brewer Mr. & Mrs. Kurt T. Ratz, in memory of James L. Urban Troy Rawls Beverly Reaver Cancer Center Campaign Mr. & Mrs. Bill Rebensdorf, in memory of James L. Urban Mr. & Mrs. James W. Rebensdorf, in memory of James L. Urban Mr. Doug Reighard, in memory of Joyce Brewer Dr. Nancy Reinsmoen, in memory of John Lenhart Mr. & Mrs. Art Rensvold, in memory of Donald Anseth Karen Rheault, in loving memory of Ludine Woodford Mr. Robert Rhodes, Jr., in memory of Anarita Wittmer Mr. & Mrs. Bruce M. Richert, in memory of Dale Schott Lorraine Richmond Tiffany Richter Mr. & Mrs. James F. Rickard, in memory of Frances Roney Mrs. Judith J. Rigler, in memory of Richard F. Rigler Holly Riley Mrs. June Robbins Mr. Conrad Robertson, in memory of Joyce Brewer Bruce & Kerrie Robertson* Shannon Robison Tawni Robison Aileen Rogers Brandi Rogers Shirley Roll Mr. & Mrs. Patrick C. Romsos, in memory of Shirley R. Wright Kathy A. Ronan Mr. William P. Roney, in memory of Frances Roney Kristen Ronquillo Mike Roscoe Earl & Amy Ross Lane Roush Jo Rowland Mr. & Mrs. M L Rubich, in memory of Richard F. Rigler Stefanie Ruegamer-Nissen Ms. Dawna Rush, in memory of James L. Urban Judi Rusell Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Rutherford, in memory of Donald Anseth MaryAnn Sadar-Senger Mrs. Gladys O. Sanderson, in honor of Michael Sanderson Rena Sandine Linda Sannes Larry & Marie Scharfe Marcia Schermerhorn*, in memory of Donald Anseth Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Schmid, in memory of William Kane Mr. & Mrs. Robert A. Schmidt, in memory of Gerald J. Garman Karen Schmitz Susan Schneider Mrs. Sharon T. Schott, in memory of Dale Schott Al & Susan Schott Erika Schreibeis Beth A. Schultz Sharon Schutz Kim Schye Schye Family Tanya Sciuchetti Cheryl D. Scott Susie Secor Lois Seiffert Mrs. Frankie M. Selvig, in memory of Marvelle Jackson Cole Ruth E. Senn Mr. & Mrs. Stan D. Severin, in memory of James L. Urban Anthony & Kaycee Sewchok Jared & Chelsi Seymour Melvina Sheard Kendra McClure Sheldon Donna Sherburn Tabitha Sherrodd Mary Shrader Kerry Shrauger Mr. & Mrs. Lon Sibley, in memory of Joyce Brewer Julie Siebert, in honor of Darlene Ortiz Ms. Betty A. Simons, in memory of Shirley R. Wright Jessica Simonsen Anita Simonsen Carly Jo Simpson Lavonne Skalsky Leslie Small Ms. Peggy Smith, in memory of Richard F. Rigler Gary & Peg Smith Gary & Rhonda Smith Ms. Shirley G. Smith, in memory of Joyce Bloom Steven R. Smith* Terry and Debbie Smith Mr. & Mrs. Jack W. Smock, in memory of James L. Urban Diane Snedigar Mr. & Mrs. Glendel Snyder, in memory of Verna Lee Kays Society for Public Health Education, in memory of William Kane Mr. Seigfred G. Soennichsen, in memory of Clem Krkosa Jill Solomon Karen Songer Velda Southworth John & Tiffany Sparovic Joe Spaulding Barbara Spoonemore* Spotlight Productions Jeannette Stading Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Stahley, in memory of Richard F. Rigler Donna Jo Stanger Marla Stanich Mr. & Mrs. Richard S. Steel, in memory of Gerald J. Garman Mr. & Mrs. Robert C. Steffy, in memory of Gerald J. Garman Stephanie Steingraber Judi Steinman Laura A. Stensland Mr. William J. Stenson, in memory of John Lenhart Dr. Cathy Stephens Lacy Leone Stevenson* Dr. Edwin & Jessica Stickney Mr. & Mrs. Charles F. Stiles, in memory of Joyce Brewer Mr. & Mrs. Isaac Stimpson, in memory of Anarita Wittmer Ms. Beverly Stolen, in memory of Anarita Wittmer Nina Storud* Mariah Strachan Marcia Strever Jeremy D. Stubson Carla Sudduth Ms. Dorothy M. Sullivan, in memory of Marvelle Jackson Cole Leesa Sundsted Heather Sutherland, in recognition of Glen Baker Mr. Randal Sweley, in memory of Verna Lee Kays Lt. & Mrs. Joseph A. Swiney, in memory of Donald Anseth Julie K. Sykes Tacoma RV Center, in memory of Anarita Wittmer Jennifer Tafelmeyer Vivian L. Tammen Mr. James R. Tarr, in memory of Donald Anseth Mrs. Betty A. Teigen, in memory of Frances Roney Sheryl Teini Ms. Susan K. Telljhann, in memory of William Kane Judith Ten Harmsel Mr. & Mrs. Rusty Terland, in memory of Dale Schott Ms. Mary W. Thompson Mr. & Mrs. John J. Thomson, in memory of Frances Roney Ms. Katherine Tomaskie Mr. & Mrs. Marty R. Tomlin, in memory of Joyce Brewer Tractor & Equipment Co., in memory of Joyce Brewer Sheila Trang Shawna Traynor Barbara Turner Bonnie Twilling* Susan Unruh Heidi Urbaniak, in honor of Shaina Irene Wallace Marilyn Valdez Michelle Vassen Virginia Vauthier Joseph F. Vicars Mr. & Mrs. Vern L. Vickery, in memory of Clem Krkosa Faith M. Voges Mr. & Mrs. Gary R. Wacker, in memory of Joyce Brewer Ms. Florence M. Wacker, in memory of Joyce Brewer Ms. Kristen Wagner, in memory of Verna Lee Kays Megan Walker Rob Walker Mr. & Mrs. Robert F. Walla, in memory of Donald Anseth Chelsea Wallace Jennifer Waller Susan M. Wambolt* Dana Wanchena Cheryl Wandler Timothy & Anna Warburton Heather Em Watts Mr. & Mrs. Howell Wechsler Mrs. Susan Weddle, in memory of Shirley R. Wright Jeanette Wegh Pamela K. Weis Joe S. Welch Malia Welhaven Mr. & Mrs. Brad M. Wendt, in memory of Donald Anseth Ms. Pamela Wesch, in memory of William Kane Ms. Mary Ann West, in memory of Donald Anseth Deborah K. White Ms. Patricia M. Whiteoak, in memory of Gerald J. Garman Mr. & Mrs. John E. Wiedmeier, in memory of James L. Urban Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Williams, in memory of John Lenhart Mike Williams, LPN Mary Lynn Williams Rhoda Williams Mr. & Mrs. David L. Wilson, in memory of Verna Lee Kays Mr. & Mrs. Douglas E. Wilson, in memory of Joyce Brewer Barbara P. Wilson Sheila Wilson Mr. & Mrs. Keith Wilson, CPA, in memory of Donald Anseth Patty R. Wilson Karie Swandal Wiltgen, R.N. Debra Winkler Mrs. Doris E. Winslow, in memory of Marvelle Jackson Cole Accomplishing Great Things | 11 Vicki Wirrell Mr. & Mrs. James R. Wise, in memory of Richard F. Rigler Mr. & Mrs. Robert Witham, in memory of Richard F. Rigler Dr. Robert & Linda Wood Andrea Woodley Mr. & Mrs. Michael D. Woods, in memory of Joyce Brewer Regina Woody Sharon Wooton Danielle Wright, in memory of Lori Wright Barbara Wroe* Heidi Wyman Ms. Lorraine M. Yates, in memory of Marvelle Jackson Cole Mr. & Mrs. Gary Yost, in memory of Clem Krkosa Mary Yuhas, in memory of Mrs. Norm Howorth Patricia Zabrocki Sharon Zahn Julie A. Zemlicka Ms. Eileen Ziler, in memory of Donald Anseth Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Zilio, in memory of Gerald J. Garman Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Zimmer, in memory of Donald Anseth Ms. Karen Zup * Indicates employees of Billings Clinic who generously gave one hour or more of their pay, each pay period, for three years. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of each listing. However, despite our best efforts, a name may be listed incorrectly or omitted inadvertently from this publication. We apologize for any mistakes and ask that you kindly report them to Billings Clinic Foundation at (406) 657-4670. Urologists Dr. Ric Melzer and Dr. Lisa Bland are pictured with the da Vinci® Si Surgical System, made possible thanks to a generous gift from the Frank and Susan Borman Foundation. This latest generation of robotic equipment provides superior precision, dexterity and visualization during surgery. Transformational Gifts Investing in Billings Clinic’s Bright Future It was Christmas Eve 1968, and Americans were transfixed to their television sets. Families gathered to watch history in the making as the intrepid crew of Apollo 8 conducted a televised broadcast from space. This brave and pioneering team of three astronauts were the first people to ever leave the gravitational influence of the Earth and orbit another celestial body, the Moon. Their dangerous mission blazed new trails for our nation’s space program. The members of this momentous team returned to Earth as true American heroes and were named Time magazine’s Men of the Year. Mission Commander Frank F. Borman ended the Christmas Eve broadcast with these words “and from the crew of Apollo 8, we close with goodnight, good luck, a Merry Christmas, and God bless all of you – all of you on the good Earth.” Fast forward 41 years, during the Christmas season, to a press conference at Billings Clinic, where Colonel Frank Borman and his wife Susan were once again leading us into the future with a transformational gift of $500,000 to bring the most advanced generation of minimally invasive surgery, the da Vinci® Si Surgical System, to Billings Clinic. The Bormans, who ranch in eastern Montana, have both battled cancer in their photo courtesy of Larry Mayer, Billings Gazette lives. In Frank’s situation, he sought care for his prostate cancer at Mayo Clinic, where they used robotic-assisted surgery to successfully Frank and Susan Borman present a check, from the Frank and Susan Borman Foundation, to Dr. Ric Melzer and Dr. Christopher Montville at a ceremony held at Billings Clinic. eradicate his cancer. Frank and Susan gave their gift to provide easier access to this leading edge technology for the people of our region, the place they now call home. Thank you Frank and Susan, for investing in Billings Clinic’s bright future by allowing us to harness the power of today’s most advanced technology. Accomplishing Great Things | 13 Caring for our smallest patients was the focus of the 2009 Classic. Funds raised expanded our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Billings Clinic, and provided state-of-theart equipment to nurture babies needing specialized care and attention. Classic 2008 Classic 2009 Classic The 2008 Classic The 2009 Classic benefitted Mother and Newborn Care including our Family Birth Center, Maternal-Fetal Medicine Program and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). In total, $985,000 was raised to expand the NICU, establish an endowment for Mother and Newborn Care and purchase stateof-the-art equipment. benefitted Excellence in Health Care Education. In total, $950,000 was raised to create and expand simulationtraining labs and grow our Friends of Nursing endowment to provide scholarships for all staff pursuing advanced training. Lead Endowment Donor Charles M. Bair Memorial Trust Major Sponsors First Interstate Bank Lamplighter Square St. Mary Land & Exploration Company High Tech Construction & Properties, Inc. Billings Clinic Volunteers KTVQ 2 Television Sodexo Supporting Sponsors A & E Architects Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana Cerner Corporation GAP West Broadcasting Hardy Construction Company Heins Creative Montague’s Jewelers Lone Mountain Production Company Pierce Flooring & Design Center Reporter Big Sky Office Supply Yellowstone Electric Company Sponsors A & H Turf & Specialties, Inc. Advanced Care Hospital of Montana Dr. Hewes & Susan Agnew Billings Gazette Communications Biomet Osteo Systems, Inc. Bottrell Family Investments, LP Bresnan Communications Briggs Distributing Company, Inc. CMG Construction, Inc. Corporate Air Crowley Fleck PLLP CTA Architects Engineers Denny Menholt Chevrolet Hummer EBMS Felt, Martin, Frazier & Jacobs, PC Gainan’s Graybar Hulteng Construction, Inc. Dr. Robert & Carol Hurd Johnson Controls, Inc. Jones Construction Company, Inc. MDU Resources Group, Inc. Medi-Dyn, Inc. Midland Printing Company Nance Resources New West Health Services Northwestern Energy PPL Montana, LLC Prestige Toyota Dr. Tom & Pam Purcell Sanderson Stewart SIEMENS Medical Solutions USA Stockman Bank Vemco, Inc. Vision Net Inc./Polycom Steering Committee Allyn Calton, Chair Dr. Tersh McCracken, Co-Chair Cody Anderson Alan Anseth Julie Degner Kelly Erickson Suzi Fairfax Mitch Goplen George Haddenhorst Lynn Harper Kathy Hildebrand Mark Hooper Scott Johnson Kimber McGillen Harry Miller Peg Smith Mary Robertson Pam Zinnecker Lead Endowment Donor Charles M. Bair Memorial Trust Major Sponsors First Interstate Bank Lamplighter Square Hardy Construction Company Billings Clinic Volunteers KTVQ 2 Television Sodexo Supporting Sponsors A & E Architects Advanced Care Hospital of Montana Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana GAP West Broadcasting Heins Creative High Tech Construction & Properties, Inc. Montague’s Jewelers Nance Resources Pierce Flooring and Design Center Reporter Big Sky Office Yellowstone Electric Company Sponsors A & H Turf and Specialities, Inc. Dr. Hewes & Susan Agnew Billings Clinic Gynecological Oncology Billings Clinic Obstetrics & Gynecology Billings Clinic Radiation Oncology Billings Gazette Communications Biomet Osteo Systems, Inc. Bottrell Family Investments, LP Bresnan Communications Briggs Distributing Company, Inc. BT Conferencing Cerner Corporation City Brew CMG Construction, Inc. Corporate Air Crowley Fleck PLLP CTA Architects Engineers Denny Menholt Chevrolet Hummer EBMS Edwards Jet Center Gainan’s Graybar Hulteng Construction, Inc. Dr. Bob and Carol Hurd Johnson Controls, Inc. Jones Construction, Inc. Lone Mountain Production Company McDonalds MDU Resources Group, Inc. Midland Printing Company New West Health Services NXC Imaging Polycom Sanderson Stewart SIEMENS Medical Solutions USA St. Mary Land & Exploration Vemco, Inc. Vision Net, Inc. Steering Committee Dr. Tersh McCracken, Chair Chris Montague, Co-Chair Cody Anderson Alan Anseth Molly Bare Celeste Dimon Karen Edgell Kelly Erickson Mitch Goplen George Haddenhorst Rilla Hardgrove Lynn Harper Kathy Hildebrand Mark Hooper Scott Johnson Ben Kuchma Harry Miller D’Neale Parker Peg Smith Nola Vollmer Nikki Woods Thank you to our Classic sponsors, donors, patrons and volunteers. It is because of your generous gifts of time, resources and talents that the Classic is so successful. We look forward to future Classics and continuing to improve the health of our community and region. Accomplishing Great Things | 15 Billings Clinic’s mission of health care, education and research reflects the complex dynamic between medicine, science and service. Research is a fundamental key to the future of health care, unlocking the mysteries of diseases and paving the way for new treatments and interventions. Billings Clinic is making significant advances in incorporating research into our care of patients. Endowments Endowment Support Endowment funds are vital to Billings Clinic’s vision of being a national leader in providing the best clinical quality, patient safety, service and value. They provide a perpetual source of funding to many key specialties and programs. A named endowment fund at Billings Clinic is an excellent way to create a permanent legacy that honors the achievements or memory of an individual or department. Fifty percent of annual interest earnings from the endowment is available to support current needs. The remaining fifty percent of Neurosciences Endowment Patient Assistance Endowment Pediatric Specialty Medicine Endowment Primary Care Endowment Psychiatric Services Endowment Pulmonary and Critical Care Services Endowment Dr. Edward and Louise Randak OB/GYN Endowment Kenneth and Virginia Reed Osteoporosis Research Endowment Esther Darlene Bauer Ruckman Ever Loving Endowment Rod and Faith Schaffer Oncology Endowment Dennis and Karen Schreffler Scholarship Endowment Mildred Sandall Scott Women’s Wellness Endowment Jimmie June Shaw Women’s Wellness Endowment Charles W. Sparboe Memorial and Robin C. Sparboe Endowment Ben & Shirley Steele Healing Environment Endowment Stockman Bank Rural Health Care Endowment Norman and Mary Lou Sulenes Neurosciences Endowment Norman and Mary Lou Sulenes Senior Services Endowment Dr. Larry K. Tennyson Memorial Endowment Lorene W. Welch Atrium Endowment Wentzell Education Endowment Robert Whittenberger, MD Memorial Oncology Endowment Thomas and Amoretta Wilkins Endowment Marvin D. Will Memorial Endowment earnings is reinvested in the specific endowment to ensure its future growth. Accomplishing Great Things “The Ever Loving Fund” The following are established endowment funds at Billings Clinic Foundation. Eric K. and Dale S. Anderson Cancer Care Endowment Jim and Jennifer Bennett Endowment Billings Clinic Volunteers Scholarship Endowment Katie Bumgarner Juvenile Diabetes Endowment Cancer Camp for Kids Endowment Cancer Center Clinical Research Endowment Cancer Center Integrative Medicine Endowment Cancer Center Patient Assistance Endowment Cancer Services Endowment Cardiac Services Endowment Joe and Lorrie Chenoweth Endowment Betty Jeanne Christensen Memorial Endowment Geoffrey Todd Corbin Memorial EMS Scholarship Endowment Critical Care Services/Intensive Care Unit Endowment Children’s Diabetes Endowment Diabetes Endowment Dialysis Center Endowment Tammy J. Dickerson Endowment for Senior Care Jim and Heidi Duncan Endowment Joanne Dodd Nursing Leadership Scholarship Endowment Emergency Charity Care Endowment Employee Crisis Fund Endowment Friends of Nursing Endowment Kyle and Jacqie Gee Pediatric Patient Assistance Endowment Gary Haigh EMS Scholarship Endowment Ray and Nonie Harrison Memorial Medical Endowment Healing Environment Endowment Heizer/Agnew Cardiac Services Endowment Highest Priority Needs Endowment Brent and Cheryl Johnson Endowment Konrad and Charlean Keller Oncology Endowment Dr. Tom Lambert and Catherine McDonough Wellness Endowment LeAnn Larsen and Harry Miller Endowment Esther Maryott Scholarship Endowment Gail Maryott Memorial Endowment McCracken Family Endowment Byron Metz Endowment for Diabetes Ann Liechty Millikan Adoption Endowment April Milroy “Hope for Tomorrow” Endowment Charlie H. and Grace M. Meyers Endowment Stan and Annie Moser Endowment Mother Newborn Services Endowment Robert and Penni Nance Endowment Esther Ruckman, of Worland, Wyoming, sadly lost her battle with breast cancer at the age of 53. For each of her cancer treatments, Esther, with her husband Tom or one of her friends, would travel 250 miles roundtrip to Billings Clinic. The financial strain was immense as gas, lodging and meal costs quickly added up. “We were very fortunate that our relatives and church helped us by buying gas cards,” said Tom. “Esther was exhausted after chemotherapy treatments and the last thing she wanted to do was travel in the car for two and a half hours back home.” After Esther passed away, Tom set up the ‘Esther Bauer Ruckman Ever Loving Fund,’ an endowment that assists with travel expenses for Billings Clinic cancer patients who live in Hot Springs or Washakie Counties in Wyoming. “Hopefully this fund will help others in the same way that we were helped,” said Tom. The community of Worland has embraced Esther’s endowment to help ease some of the financial burden facing their friends and neighbors with cancer. From Gorgeous Gals to the girl’s high school basketball team, many individuals and community groups have raised funds for Esther’s Ever Loving Endowment. Accomplishing Great Things | 17 A Legacy of Giving Billings Clinic Foundation gratefully acknowledges this special group of donors for their steadfast commitment and significant philanthropic investment in Billings Clinic over the years. These donors, through their thoughtful and generous support, have left an indelible handprint on our organization. Our region is blessed with health care that is among the best in nation, in part, because of their overwhelming generosity. Platinum Alberta M. Bair † / Charles M. Bair Family Trust Anonymous (2) Philip † & Mary Alice Fortin † / Fortin Foundation of Florida, Inc. Marguerite Bair Lamb † / Charles M. Bair Memorial Trust Bob & Penni Nance William F. † & Lorene W. Welch † / Lorene W. and William F. Welch Foundation Gold Billings Clinic Volunteers Frank & Susan Borman Foundation First Interstate Bank In memory of Gary Kabeary Charles W. Sparboe Family Norman L. & Mary Lou † Sulenes Silver Webster L. † & Priscilla Allen Joe & Lorrie Chenoweth Brent † & Cheryl Johnson Dorothy J. Metz Estate of Ernestine Rader In memory of Carl A. & Grace A. Rahn Sodexo Nance Petroleum / St. Mary Land & Exploration Company Bronze Anonymous (2) A & E Architects, PC Susan & Hewes D. Agnew Kenneth † & Gladys † Allen Trust Gerald Anderson Fonk † William W. & Merilyn Ballard Billings Gazette Communications Bottrell Family Investments, LP Burlington Northern Foundation Sherwood Christensen Crowley Fleck PLLP CTA Architects Engineers Estate of Curtis Cummings William M. Dimich Family ExxonMobil First Interstate BancSystem Foundation Estate of Mary G. Fisher Gap West Broadcasting Christopher & Amber Goulet Dr. Paul F. Grmoljez & Alice Gordon Dr. Fred E. & Laurie Gunville Hardy Construction Co. Ray † & Nonie † Harrison Heins Creative, Inc. High Tech Construction & Properties, Inc. Terry & Mary K Housinger Theresa J. Jenkins Lyle R. & Toril Knight KTVQ 2 Television Lamplighter Square MDU Resources Group, Inc. / MDU Resources Foundation Montana Women’s Run New West Health Services Northwest Airlines Dr. W. Thomas & Pamela Purcell Reporter Big Sky Office, Inc. The Sample Foundation, Inc. Joe S. & Miriam † Sample Dave & Lu Schaenen Stockman Bank Susan G. Komen For the Cure Dr. Donald I. Twito Vision Net, Inc. Wells Fargo Bank Montana Estate of Tom & Amoretta Wilkins Kent & Pam Williams Bob & Liz Wilmouth Nicholas Wolter Yellowstone Electric Co. Copper Anonymous (3) A & H Turf & Specialties, Inc. Eric K. & Dale Anderson AstraZeneca Billings Anesthesiology, PC Biogen Biomet Osteo Systems, Inc. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana Brown Law Firm, PC Dr. John & Patricia Burg Corporate Air Crothall Healthcare, Inc. John & Claudia Decker / Briggs Distributing Co., Inc. Denny Menholt Chevrolet Hummer EBMS Don & Marilyn Floberg Gainan’s Flowers & Garden Center Drs. Randall & Lee Gibb Graybar John F & Kathy “Pete” Hedge Dr. John † and Rita Heizer Homer A. & Mildred S. Scott Foundation Dr. Robert N. & Carol Hurd Johnson Controls, Inc. Jones Construction, Inc. Kampgrounds of America, Inc. Dr. James & Sally Knostman Tony & Robyn Koessler Dr. Jeffry Lindenbaum & Dr. Joan Sorenson Ray M. † & Catherine † Littler Lone Mountain Production Company Estate of Maxine L. Luckie 18 | Accomplishing Great Things Marjorie Lunde MAIN, Inc. Tersh & Jane McCracken Medtronic Midland Printing Co. Dr. J. Scott & Tamra Millikan Montague’s Jewelers Montana Health Research and Education Foundation Muscular Dystrophy Association, Inc. NorthWestern Energy, LLC Pierce Flooring and Design Prestige Toyota William P. † & Emily Roscoe Dr. Mark & Regan Rumans Sanderson Stewart Roger & Susan Santala Mike & Cara Schaer John & Nicole Schallenkamp Anton Sir † Ron & Karin Smith St. Vincent Healthcare SuperValu – Billings Dist. Center Teva Neuroscience Inc. Horace D. † & Mary † Todd Tony Soueidi Jewelers UBS Financial Services UBS Financial Services US Bank US WEST Foundation Michael & Angie Wentzell Western Security Bank Paul & Anna White Family Charitable Trust Paul & Betty Whiting Wyo-Ben, Inc. Chrome Mrs. Edna R. Allen † Anonymous (1) ASCO Foundation Clyde Aspevig & Carol Guzman Bauer Construction, Inc. Boston Scientific Bresnan Communications David & Jinx Brown Dr. Dennistoun K. Brown & Dr. Ann B. Oglesby Everett F. † & Ruth Bumgarner Drs. James Burke & Natalie Bohlmann Jack & Lu Byrd CBB Collections, Inc. Brian & Amy Cebull Cerner Corporation Coca Cola Bottling of Billings C. M. & Virginia Coffee William & Vicki Coffee ConocoPhillips Robert Organ & Dr. Patricia Jay Coon Robert & Shari Dayton Walter C. & Carol Degnan Joanne Dodd DOWL HKM Jim, Heidi & Mara Duncan Enterasys Networks Equitable Variable Life Insurance Co. Walter & Susan Fairfax Felt, Martin, Frazier & Jacobs, PC Kellee & Ron Fisk Foundation for Community Vitality Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #176 GlaxoSmithKline Cumulative Support Dr. James & Peggy Good Dr. Thomas & Beverly Gormley Grace Jones Richardson Trust John R. & Mary Beth Gregory Guidant-Vascular Intervention Dr. Donald L. & Georgia Hicks Hoiness LaBar Insurance Paul W. & Dee Holley Jerry D. & Helga Horn Marguerite R. Hunt † Dr. Paul & Katharin Kelker Accomplishing Great Things Through Service and Giving Norm Sulenes strives to live by the Rotary motto “They profit most who serve best.” Philanthropy and service have been an integral part of Norm’s life, and he has been an active Rotarian for over 50 years. Norm recognizes the importance of health care excellence and the substantial need for philanthropy to help realize Billings Clinic’s vision to be a national leader in quality care. His commitment to this vision has led to his exceptional generosity of over half a million dollars to support two named endowments: The Norm and Mary Lou enjoy a night out together for a Norman and Mary Lou Rotary celebration. Sulenes Senior Services Endowment and the Norman and Mary Lou Sulenes Neurosciences Endowment. The Neurosciences Endowment was established as a tribute to Norm’s sister, Marilyn, who struggled with Alzheimer’s disease. Through their generosity, the Sulenes’ hoped to fund “solace for Marilyn, themselves and for all of the region’s Alzheimer’s victims and those who love them.” After establishing the endowment, Norm experienced again the devastation of Alzheimer’s disease as his beloved wife Mary Lou succumbed to this unrelenting disease. Norm’s commitment to our community, and especially to the health of our community, has created a lasting legacy that will improve the lives of so many for generations to come. Accomplishing Great Things | 19 Drs. Lawrence & Karen Klee Dr. Stephen A. & Marilyn Kramer KULR-8 Television David C. & Virgina J. Langlas Stephen & Missy Langlas Lee Enterprises Foundation Clayton H. & Joan McCracken McKesson Corporation / Regent Ric & Becky Melzer Merrill Lynch & the Anderson/Hedge Team Grace Meyers Harry Miller & LeAnn Larsen Peter Mitchell & Elaine Brown Dr. Michael A. & Sally Morone Jennifer & Jorge Nieva NorPac Sheet Metal, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Jase O. Norsworthy Pizza Hut Restaurants Nick E.† & Francies A. Poulos PPL Montana, LLC Qwest Mark E. & Christine Randak Mrs. Kenneth G. Reed Estate of John F. Sawyers Dr. Dennis & Karen Schreffler Rob & Nancy Schultz Randy & Lynette Scott Selover Buick, Inc. Mark Sheiko & Marian Kummer SIEMENS Medical Solutions USA State of Montana – Health & Human Services Chris E. & Heidi Stevens James H. & Anne Taylor United Properties, Inc. Vemco Inc. Wagner’s Mechanical, Inc. Brock P. & Kathy Whittenberger Wyeth Pharmaceuticals Henry Young † More than 7,500 pediatric patients from our region are treated every year at Billings Clinic’s Emergency & Trauma Center. Built in 2007 to accommodate the increasing demand for health care services in Montana, Wyoming and the western Dakotas, the Emergency & Trauma Center provides state-of-the-art technology and evidence-based design that gives our physicians, nurses and care givers the opportunity to provide proven best care practice. Annual Support For the Benefit of Our Community and Patients Your gifts allow us to accomplish great things for the benefit of our community and the patients we serve. As a not-forprofit health care organization, our physicians and hospital provide care for patients regardless of their economic or insurance status. In fiscal year 2009, Billings Clinic provided over $14.5 million in charity care, more than twice the amount of any other health care organization in the state. Given this challenge, as well as the need to establish and expand vital services and facilities and invest in new, leading edge medical technology that allows us to better diagnose and treat our patients, your gifts are needed and deeply appreciated. It is with sincere gratitude that we recognize support from the following individuals, families, corporations, foundations and organizations who made gifts to Billings Clinic Foundation between January 1, 2008, and December 31, 2009. Cancer Center Capital Campaign gifts are recognized on pages 5-11. Grand Benefactor Mrs. Priscilla Allen Frank & Susan Borman Foundation Charles M. Bair Memorial Trust First Interstate Bank Estate of Mary G. Fisher Fortin Foundation of Florida, Inc. Lorene W. & William F. Welch Foundation Estate of Maxine L. Luckie Montana Health Research and Education Foundation Bob & Penni Nance Vision Net, Inc. Estate of Thomas & Amoretta Wilkins Major Benefactor The ASCO Foundation Billings Clinic Volunteers Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana Mr. & Mrs. Joe E. Chenoweth Mr. Sherwood Christensen Dr. & Mrs. Fred E. Gunville Heins Creative, Inc. High Tech Construction & Properties, Inc. Lamplighter Square Mrs. Dorothy J. Metz Montague’s Jewelers Montana Women’s Run Reporter Big Sky Office, Inc. Sodexo St. Mary Land & Exploration Company State of Montana – Health & Human Services Mr. Norman L. Sulenes University of Montana Supporting Benefactor A & E Architects, PC A & H Turf & Specialties, Inc. Advanced Care Hospital of Montana Susan & Hewes D. Agnew Mr. and Mrs. Eric K. Anderson Bresnan Communications Mr. Duane Brewer Cerner Corporation Denny Menholt Chevrolet Hummer ExxonMobil Foundation for Community Vitality Frederick Miller Trust Gainan’s Flowers & Garden Center Gap West Broadcasting Grand Chapter of Montana, Order of the Eastern Star Hardy Construction Co. Dr. John † & Mrs. Rita Heizer Dr. & Mrs. Robert N. Hurd Mr. Brent L.† & Mrs. Cheryl W. Johnson KTVQ 2 Television Lone Mountain Production Company Marie Miller Trust † Medtronic Medtronic Foundation Midland Printing Co. Muscular Dystrophy Association, Inc. Nance Family Foundation Nance Resources, Inc. New West Health Services Novo Nordisk Inc. Pierce Flooring & Design Mr. Arnold M. & Mrs. Evelyn Reed The Sample Foundation, Inc. Dr. & Mrs. Ronald H. Smith Susan G. Komen For the Cure Mr. & Mrs. James H. Taylor Yellowstone Electric Co. Benefactor Abbott Laboratories AMD Global Telemedicine, Inc. AstraZeneca Bauer Construction, Inc. Big Bear Sports Center Billings Clinic Department of Cardiovascular Surgery Billings Clinic Department of Gynecologic Oncology Billings Clinic Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology Billings Clinic Department of Radiation Oncology Billings Clinic Regional Health Care Services Billings Gazette Communications Billings MRI Center Biomet Osteo Systems, Inc. Bio-Rad Laboratories Boston Scientific Bottrell Family Investments, LP Briggs Distributing Co., Inc. Doug & Karla Carr CBB Collections, Inc. City Brew Clearfly Communications CMG Construction, Inc. Cody Lions Club Corporate Air Crothall Healthcare, Inc. Crowley Fleck, PLLP CTA Architects Engineers CYTYC Surgical Products Davidson Design Joanne Dodd Jim & Heidi Duncan EBMS Edwards Jet Center Felt, Martin, Frazier & Jacobs, P.C. First Interstate BancSystem Foundation Fiserve Kellee & Ron Fisk Fraternal Order of Eagles #3096 Genentech, Inc. Drs. Randy & Lee Gibb GlaxoSmithKline GM Petroleum Distributors Goldsmith Gallery Jewelers Mr. & Mrs. Mark Gordon Gorgeous Gals Graybar Dr. & Mrs. John R. Gregory Dr. Paul F. Grmoljez & Ms. Alice Gordon Mrs. Helen Hancock † Hulteng, Inc. Johnson Controls, Inc. Jones Construction, Inc. Ms. Ardella Kanning Kurth & Taylor Foundation Dr. & Mrs. Clayton H. McCracken Tersh & Jane McCracken McDonalds McKesson Pharmaceuticals MDU Resources Group, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Denny Menholt Accomplishing Great Things | 21 Merrill Lynch & The Anderson/Hedge Team Metz Beverage, Inc. Harry Miller & LeAnn Larsen (continued on page 22) “I feel very fortunate to have been given the opportunity to experience a long and rewarding professional career at Billings Clinic. As an employee, it feels good to help an organization that is so close to my heart. Giving is just a way of life, and being able to give back to Billings Clinic is one way that I can make a positive impact on the lives of those we care about and serve.” Sandra Fladmo, RN, MM, Director, Operational Excellence Montana Community Foundation Dr. & Mrs. Michael A. Morone Mountain Medical Group, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. John Newbury NorthWestern Energy, L.L.C. NXC Imaging Drs. Tom & Sandy Olson Drs. Jose & Jeanne Ortiz Ms. Kay Parks Party Time Plus Peterson Quality Office Furniture & Equipment Polycom Mr. Nick E.† & Mrs. Francies A. Poulos Power Control Products, Inc. PPL Montana, LLC Prestige Toyota Connie Prewitt “Giving to Billings Clinic Foundation is like giving a gift to my family, friends and neighbors in our community. The dollars support the many causes that make a difference in so many lives in our community.” Kathy Wilkinson, RN, BSN, OCN, Manager, Cancer Research Mr. & Mrs. Anthony D. Prill Prudential Floberg Realtors Dr. & Mrs. W. Thomas Purcell Dr. & Mrs. Edward Randak Dr. & Mrs. Mark E. Randak Riverstone Billings Inn Rocky Mountain Hospice Mr. & Mrs. James G. Routson Dr. & Mrs. Mark Rumans Sanderson Stewart Sanofi-Aventis Dr. & Mrs. John M. Schallenkamp Ms. Mary E. Schrock Mrs. Julie Scott Rose & Mr. James Rose SIEMENS Medical Solutions USA Simply Splendid Gift Shop Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Spence, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. James P. Spielman St. Vincent Healthcare Stillwater Mining Company Stockman Bank Sysco Food Services of Montana Teva Neuroscience, Inc. UBS Financial Services University of Montana Foundation US Bank Vemco, Inc. Washakie County School District No. 1 Wells Fargo Bank Western Security Bank Steve & Peggy Wharton Mrs. Barbara M. Whittenberger Mrs. Kay Will Dr. Nicholas J. Wolter Wyo-Ben, Inc. Patron Aaron’s Sales-Lease Ownership aBCc Erectors, Inc. Advanced Heath Media Agricultural & Financial Management, Inc. Air Methods Corp. Mr. & Mrs. Jean R. Allbright Allegiance Capital, Inc. Alltel American Association of Critical-Care Nurses AMR/Arlington Medical Resources, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. David A. Anderson Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Anderson Anderson Zurmehlen & Co, PC Anytime Fitness Aspen Air US Corp. Astra Pharmaceuticals, LP Augustus Energy Partner, LLC Avior Group Ballard Petroleum Dr. & Mrs. William W. Ballard Banovich Fine Art Editions Mr. & Mrs. Kliff Bare Mr. & Mrs. Edward Bartlett Ms. Lorraine J. Bauer Beartooth Hospital & Health Center Mr. & Mrs. James R. Bennett Berchtold Mrs. Evelyn M. Bergeron Ms. Kathleen Bierman Big Sky Linen Billings Anesthesiology, PC Billings Clinic Department of Cardiovascular Services Billings Clinic Department of Dermatology Billings Clinic Department of Emergency Services Billings Clinic Department of Oncology Billings Clinic Department of Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Billings Clinic Department of Pediatrics Billings Clinic West Department of Family Medicine Billings Fire Fighters Billings Marble & Granite Billings Petroleum Section/ Society of Petroleum Engineers Billings Public School District #2 Mr. & Mrs. Robert Blackford Leslie Blair & Rick Spillman Mr. Jason Bliss Blood Systems, Inc. Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals Boston Scientific EP Technologies Boston Scientific Interventional Cardiology Brewer Dental Center Ms. Pier Brewer Briarwood Country Club Mr. Dick Brown Brown Law Firm, P.C. BT Conferencing Dr. & Mrs. John Burg Dr. James Burke & Dr. Natalie Bohlmann Mr. & Mrs. Jack Byrd Ms. Allyn Calton Dr. Larry Campodonico Carol Hagan Studios Carrie’s Iron Furnishings & Home Decor Dr. Shelly K. Castles & Mr. Carl G. Castles CDW Mr. & Mrs. Brian Cebull The Honorable Richard F. Cebull & Mrs. Linda K. Cebull Cerium Networks CHS Inc. City Vineyard Clark Marten Photography Mr. & Mrs. Neil Clark Cogdell Spencer ERDMAN Colleen Black & Company, P.C. Computers Unlimited Concrete Construction Robert Organ & Patricia Jay Coon, MD Mr. & Mrs. Dave Coppock Costco Wholesale Corporation Cricket Clothing Company Critelli Couriers Mr. & Mrs. Frank M. Cross Crowne Plaza Mr. & Mrs. James A. Cummings Mr. & Mrs. Gary Curtis D.A. Davidson & Co. Dahlquist Flooring Contractors, Inc. Daiichi Sankyo, Inc. Dr. Dana P. Damron Dr. Andrea Darilek Rebecca Adams & Guy Davidson Mr. Steve Degenhart Dr. & Mrs. Walter C. Degnan Ms. Julie Degner Dey, LP Mrs. Celeste Dimon Dr. Eugen J. Dolan & Marietta ReviczkyDolan Mr. & Mrs. Brian Donahue DOWL HKM Jennifer Drinkwalter Dr.’s Patrick & Jennell Duey Dr.’s Scott & Jennifer Dull Mr. & Mrs. Pete Duncan Mr. & Mrs. Paul S. Dunphy Mr. & Mrs. Scott D. Dupuis Mr. & Mrs. Gary Duszkiewicz Eide Bailly, L.L.P. Eli Lilly & Co. Mr. & Mrs. David R. Ellis Empire Lath and Plaster, Inc. Empire Roofing Energy Laboratories, Inc. Epcon Signs ExxonMobil Refinery Dr. & Mrs. Walter R. Fairfax Farmers Insurance District Office Mr. Jake Finnicum First Interstate Bank of Colstrip First Interstate Bank Heights First Interstate Bank West Dr. Andrea S. Fiscus Mr. Charles Fisher Mr. & Mrs. Terry J. Fladmo Mr. & Mrs. Don Floberg Forest Pharmaceuticals FQC Consulting, Inc. DBA Cliffhangers Truck Parts Mr. & Mrs. John Fredlund Ms. Shawnee French Friends of Dennis Moore Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Fry Fuddruckers Mr. & Mrs. Bill Fulton Ms. Martha Fulton Dr. & Mrs. Daniel L. Gall 22 | Accomplishing Great Things Scott, Heidi, Tyler & Mackenzie Gasser Gwen Gatzemeier General Distributing Co. Mr. Brad Giles Glendive Medical Center Good Earth Works Mitch & Mary Goplen Dr. Allan L † & Mrs. Natalie Goulding Dr. & Mrs. Christopher C. Goulet Ms. Rhonda L. Gradwohl Dr. & Mrs. Jonathan P. Graeve Granite Realty Mr. & Mrs. Paul D. Gunville Mr. & Mrs. Phillip Hageman Hanson Chemical, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Robert F. Hardgrove Dr. & Mrs. Donald L. Harr Mr. Joel S. Harris Ms. Jennifer Haskin Mr. Frank B. Haughton Tina Hedin Heights Fuddruckers Mr. & Mrs. Craig Hepp Lawrence L. Herbert, MD Dr. & Mrs. Donald L. Hicks Dr. Keri Hill & Mr. Frank Chavez Mr. & Mrs. Forrest E. Hodges Hohn Engineering, PLLC Melvin P. Hoiness Hologic Home Training Tools Homer A. & Mildred S. Scott Foundation Mr. Mark Hooper Mrs. Leona Irvine Nancy Iversen J. R. Expressions Mary Ellen James Kadrmas Lee & Jackson Kahl Insurance Services LLC Kampgrounds of America, Inc. Karell, Dyre, Haney, PLLP Dr. Deborah Keenum & Mr. Robert W. Keenum Drs. Paul & Katharin Kelker Mr. Geoffrey R. Keller Mr. Donovan G. Kelly Dr. & Mrs. Howard Knapp Knife River Dr. & Mrs. James D. Knostman Luke & Sarah Kobold Mr. & Mrs. Harold M. Korell Mrs. Joyce M. Kramer Dr. & Mrs. Stephen A. Kramer Mrs. Billie Krenzler Mr. & Mrs. Gareld F. Krieg Mr. & Mrs. Eugene V. Kronmiller Annual Support Robyn Kuhr KVK, Inc. DBA, Andy’s Bar Mrs. Virginia Kyger-Jellison Land Design, Inc. Langlas & Associates, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. David C. Langlas Mr. & Mrs. Roger D. Lawley La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries Adam & Jennifer Leachman Mr. Lew Leathers Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Lee Dr. & Mrs. Richard D. Liechty Dr. Jeffry Lindenbaum & Dr. Joan Sorenson Mrs. Kristen Loper Mr. & Mrs. James W. Lowe Ms. Marjorie Lunde Lynn Harper Insurance Mr. Brett Maas Mr. & Mrs. Dwight MacKay Magic City Granite Mailing Technical Services, Inc Mannington Commercial Flooring Marsh, Inc. Mr. Carl Marxer McBride & McBride Optometrists, P.C. McGladrey & Pullen, LLP McKinley School Ms. Linda Melbourne Ms. Jennifer Mellgren Drs. Robert & Linda Merchant Metlife Mr. William Metz Mr. & Mrs. Robert G. Michelotti Mrs. Catherine J. Michunovich Miles for Mikala Dr. Virginia K. Mohl & Mr. Gregory Mohl Dr. & Mrs. Jon Molin Ms. Geraldine L. Mollett Montana Bioscience Alliance Montana Brewing Co. Montana Health Federal Credit Union Montana Orthotics & Prosthetics Montana State University Billings Foundation Montana Tech of the University of Montana Sandy Morse Moulton Law Firm Mrachek Popp & Associates, P.C. MS Services, LLC MSU-B College of Technology Mr. & Mrs. Jon Ness Mr. Chris D. Newbury Mary Niemi Dr. & Mrs. Jorge Nieva NorPac Sheet Metal, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Jase Norsworthy, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Jase O. Norsworthy Northern Rockies Radiation Oncology Center Accomplishing Great Things The Dream of a Pediatric Diabetes Center Comes True A lifetime dream of Dr. Fred Gunville was realized in the fall of 2009 with the opening of the Pediatric Diabetes Clinic at Billings Clinic. A dream that was years in the making was made possible thanks to the generous philanthropic support of the Gunville Family, the Metz Family and a grant made available through the efforts of Senator Baucus and the entire Montana Congressional Delegation. The pediatric clinic includes a private waiting area, nine exam rooms, a teaching kitchen and space for ongoing children diabetes research efforts. The entire pediatric diabetes team is now located in one central area, including our pediatric diabetes nurse educator and dietician. The effects of juvenile diabetes can be devastating, ranging from heart Diagnosed with Type I Diabetes a year ago, Sidney Bennett and her mom, Jennifer, prepare a healthy disease and meal with pediatric nutritionist Jodie Pekovich in blindness to early the Pediatric Diabetes Teaching Kitchen. death. Through the commitment and generosity of our donors, they have given hundreds of children, who day-by-day and hour-by-hour must battle this challenging disease, a fighting chance for a life that has minimal complications from the disease thanks to optimal management of their diabetes. Northwest Pipe Fittings, Inc. Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation Dr. Sara Nyquist & Mr. Sverre Nyquist Ms. Erica Okragly One Source Lighting, Inc. Payne Financial Group, Inc. Mr. Terry Payne Mr. Randy Perry Pfizer Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Arthur W. Philip Pioneer Wireline Services, Inc. Powder Horn Golf Club Q Business Source Qwest R & T Services Rainbow Play Systems of Montana Real Deals Home Decor Mr. James Reger Mr. & Mrs. Mark Restad Mr. Clint Reynolds Rich Palm Consulting Rimrock Art & Frame Rimrock Holiday Lighting Mr. Ben D. Ripley & Mrs. Sharon Weatherwax Ripley Riverside Sand & Gravel, Inc. RiverStone Health Dr. & Mrs. Donald Roberts Roche Laboratories, Inc. Rock Creek Resort Rocky Mountain College Mrs. Emily Roscoe Mike Roscoe Dr. Lisa Ross & Mr. Jeff Steinke RSM McGladrey Dr. & Mrs. Scott Sample Sanjel (USA), Inc. Dr. & Mrs. Patrick Sauer Julie Schaaf Mr. & Mrs. Mike Schaer Mr. & Mrs. Stephan R. Schaerrer Mr. & Mrs. Hugh K. Schilling Scholastic Inc. Rob & Nancy Schultz Ms. Susan Schwidde Mr. & Mrs. Randy Scott Securitas Security Services USA, Inc. Drs. Nadine C. & Clint W. Seger Mr. & Mrs. George H. Selover Drs. Mark C. Sheiko & Marian E. Kummer Mr. & Mrs. James Shepard The Sherwin Williams Company Simply Wine Ms. Roxanne Simpson Accomplishing Great Things | 23 Mr. & Mrs. Gary Sironen Mr. & Mrs. Michael W. Skaggs Mr. & Mrs. Fred C. Slikker Erika Smith Peg Smith Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal, LLP Dr. & Mrs. H. David Sorensen Dr. & Mrs. Chris Sorli Mr. & Mrs. Mark Sorlie Mr. Quinton Spandel Mr. & Mrs. Aaron Sparboe Sportman’s Warehouse Square D Company St. John’s Foundation St. Jude Medical Star Service, Inc. State Liquor Store #3 Stevens Bros. Mechanical Mrs. Emma Jean Stevenson Stieg & Associates Insurance, Inc. Stillwater Community Hospital Ms. Debra Swandal Takeda Pharmaceuticals TAP Pharmaceutical Products, Inc. Tee Box Mr. Michael L. Thomas Thomas Nelson Caterers Curt Kochner & Susan Thomas Alan Thometz, M.D. Timec Company, Inc-RMR Tiny’s Tavern, Inc. Toad N’ Willow Dr. & Mrs. Robert E. Tompkins Top Tech Automotive, Inc. Toys R Us Travel Cafe Joey Traywick & Family Tri State Truck & Equipment, Inc. Lisa Tryan Ms. Jolene Tvetene United Properties, Inc. University of Washington Valley Telecom Consulting Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence C. VanAtta Ms. Marlys K. Vespe Nola Vollmer Mr. & Mrs. Dana Wagenhals Mr. & Mrs. Robert H. Waller, Sr. Susan Walton Dr. Deric Weiss & Dr. Claire Kenamore Ms. Donna Weseman (continued on page 24) “I feel honored to work in such a great place. Thank you for donating to our foundation, because it enables us to reach our goals at Billings Clinic, and I get to be a part of helping these goals come true.” Sandy Morse RN, BSN, MMgt, Nurse Manager Nursing Resources & Short Stay Unit Western Office Equipment, Inc. Ms. Victoria Franck Wetsch Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Whittenberg Kathy Wilkinson Mr. & Mrs. Kent B. Williams Dr. Steven Williamson Wilmouth Family Mr. & Mrs. Rodger Wilson Mr. Al Winegardner Wingate by Wyndham Hotel WMK & Co., Inc. Ms. Rose Wolter Wyeth Pharmaceuticals XPEDX Mr. & Mrs. Charles Yegen Yellowstone Bank Yellowstone Valley Medical Society Alliance Yellowstone Valley Parts & Equipment Dr. & Mrs. Tye Young YWCA Mr. & Mrs. Joe Zawada Mr. Bruce Zeilinger Friend “C” Brewer, Inc. 1-2-3 Fit AAPC Northern Plains Chapter Ms. Karen E. Abrahamson Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Achten Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Actisdano Admiral Beverage Corporation Dr. Deborah G. Agnew Ms. Arlene P. Aikins Air One, Inc. Mr. Kenny Alefteras Peggy Alger Allegra Printing Alternatives, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Don Alweis Ms. Marlene M. Aman Mr. & Mrs. Donald E. Amundson Ms. Debra Anczak Mr. & Mrs. Cody Anderson Mr. & Mrs. Dana S. Anderson Ms. Dianna L. Anderson Ms. Judy Anderson Mr. & Mrs. Thomas E. Anderson Angry Hank’s Micro Brewery Mrs. Muriel Anseth Mr. & Mrs. Spencer Anthony-Cahill Arbonne Carlos & Karen Arce Drs. James M. Peak & Faranak Argani Mr. & Mrs. Steve Arntzen Arrow Striping & Manufacturing, Inc. Sue Asbell Mr. & Mrs. Lee R. Ash Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Ashworth Bill & Sandy Atkins Mr. & Mrs. William D. Ausmus Mrs. Cindi Austin Mr. & Mrs. Wilbur Avril Mr. & Mrs. Gus Axtman B & B Land & Livestock, L.L.P Back in Motion Massage Debbie Bailey Ms. Stacey Bailly Ms. Veronica D. Baird Mr. & Mrs. James W. Baker Mr. Brad Culver & Mrs. Robie Baldwin-Culver Beth Bales Mr. & Mrs. Bob Ballantyne Ms. Marphel J. Ballantyne Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey S. Ballard Mr. & Mrs. Carl L. Baltrusch Mr. & Mrs. Richard Baracker Ms. Cheryl R. Barker Mrs. Kelley Barkhuff Mr. & Mrs. Craig D. Bartholomew Ms. Betty Bartman Bauer Group Architects Ms. Kristi Bauer Ms. Betty Ann Baughman Ms. Greta R. Beam Beartooth Stock Association Ms. Bennie R. Bechtold Becton Dickinson & Company Mr. & Mrs. John Bedford Beijo/Brooke Hadley Ms. Catherine Bell Dr. & Mrs. Jerald A. Bell Mr. & Mrs. Keith Bell Mr. & Mrs. Clarence Bender Ms. Kathleen Benoit Mr. & Mrs. Terry L. Bentz Mr. Trenton Bentz Ms. Jane Bernes Mr. & Mrs. Fred R. Besel, Jr. Mr. Buddy Schroeder & Ms. Sandra Besel Mrs. Danita Bestrom Ms. Ruth Bezdek Mr. Tom Bick Accomplishing Great Things Fortin Foundation of Florida Supports ICU Technology Upgrades In 1982, the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) was named after Philip N. and Mary Alice Fortin in recognition of their generous and long-term support of critical care services over the preceding decade. Today, Billings Clinic, a recipient of the prestigious Beacon Award, remains a nationally recognized leader in critical care in such areas as infection control. The Fortin’s passion for health care excellence is sustained today through the generous support of the Fortin Foundation of Florida. Their most recent gift was given in the fall of 2009 to assist in technology upgrades for the ICU allowing for the integration of wireless technology enabling nurses to employ real time data entry, enhanced patient contact and greater work efficiency while in the patient’s room. Thank you to the Fortin Foundation for your continued A portion of a generous gift from the Fortin commitment to Foundation of Florida is integrating wireless critical care in our laptop computers into patient rooms in the region. Intensive Care Unit. 24 | Accomplishing Great Things Ms. Gail Bickford Big Sky Irrigation, Inc. Big Sky Resort Lori Bigwood-Pecarina Billings Association of Realtors, Inc. Billings Clinic Neurosurgery Department Billings Clinic Pathology Department Billings Clinic Psychiatric Services Billings Engineers Club Billings Mustangs Billings Studio Theatre Billings Symphony Bin 119 Mr. & Mrs. Chet W. Birkeland Bistro Enzo Mr. & Mrs. Donald E. Bjertness Sarah Blackburn Dr. & Mrs. Allen A. Blackford Mr. & Mrs. Dean H. Blackford Mrs. Gloria Blair Blanco-Blanco Joe & Karyl Blaseg Ms. Marjorie Blehm Bleu Dahlia Ms. Dania Block Mike & Jerri Boe Mr. Shane A. Bofto Mr. Jack W. Bolme Books Are Fun, LTD. James, Stacey, Emma & Kellen Booth Dr. James L. Boslough Mr. Archie Bott Ms. Mary Anne Bottman Dr. & Mrs. Warren D. Bowman Ms. Christine D. Boyer Mr. & Mrs. Dane Bradford Mr. Mike Bradford Ms. Gina Bradley Mr. & Mrs. Frankie Bradshaw Mr. Ryan Braley Mr. & Mrs. Jesse O. Brammer Ms. Shannon Bratsky Ms. Karen Bravo Ms. Mary K. Brazer Ms. Sheila Breen Ms. Linda Brewer Mr. & Mrs. Donald Brezicka Bridge Creek Backcountry Kitchen & Wine Bar Ms. Rebecca Brockel Brooks & Ian Dr. George R. Brosius Ms. Leigh-Anne Brown Mr. & Mrs. Richard E. Brown Susan Brown Annual Support Mr. & Mrs. Gregory L. Brown Mr. Travis Brown Browning, Kareczyc, Berry & Hoven, P.C. Bruco, Inc. Mandi Brunckhorst Bruno’s Pasta & Pizza Dr. & Mrs. Dean Bruschwein Ms. Virginia Bruski Todd & Brooke Buchanan Mr. & Mrs. Herbert W. Buckley Budget Storage Buffalo Chip’s Indian Arts & Crafts Christina Buffington Mr. William H. Bug Mrs. Nancy Bullinger Dave & Susi Bunkers Mr. Michael Burns Mr. & Mrs. Billy Butler Mr. Jeffrey I. Butvinik Dr. Karen S. Cabell & Mr. Jim Barron Cabinet Works Dr. & Mrs. Patrick J. Cahill Mrs. Barbara Calvert Mr. & Mrs. Tyler A. Campbell Campen Consultant Inc. James F. Canan Mr. & Mrs. John J. Cannon Ms. Colleen J. Capps Capstone Wealth Management Cards By Vicki Ms. Kay Carley Mr. & Mrs. Charles M. Carlson Mr. & Mrs. Robert D. Carter Ms. Jennifer Case Ms. Vicki J. Case Leslene Cassel Castle Rock Kitchen Mr. & Mrs. Chris C. Chakos Mark M. Chamberlain Chameleon Arts & Ice Cream Ms. Rita Charles Ms. Crissy Chavez Mrs. Michelle Chavez Ms. Peggy Check Ms. Josephine Chell Ms. Joan Cherniack Children’s Resource Center Mrs. Glenyce Chinn Mr. Art Christensen Carol Christensen Mr. & Mrs. Harlow A. Christensen Ms. Roberta Chute Ms. Kathryn Clark Mr. & Mrs. Jarid W. Clark Mr. & Mrs. Theodore E. Clark Ms. Noreen Clayton Mr. & Mrs. George Clemons Ms. Karrie Cleveland Ms. Jennifer Colby Mrs. Melanie F. Connor Mr. & Mrs. Robert C. Conover Lanette Cook Ms. Roberta Cooley Mrs. Wilena D. Cooper Mr. & Mrs. Bob Cope Copper Colander Mr. & Mrs. Jack Copps Ms. Carole Corallino Ms. Janice Corcoran Dr. & Mrs. James Cornetet Mr. & Mrs. Steven J. Corning Corridor Marketing Group Ms. Jessica R. Costilla Mr. & Mrs. CJ Couls Dr. & Mrs. Gordon L. Cox Mr. & Mrs. Richard L. Cox Mr. L. Dick Cramer Crazy Mtn. Oil & Gas Services Cremation & Funeral Gallery Ms. Claire E. Crews Dr. Jody L. Crowl Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Cummings Dr. Barbara A. Curry & Mr. John K. Curry Ms. Marlene A. Cushing D & M Water Service Mr. & Mrs. Lou D’ Amico Ms. Caroline H. Dady Mr. & Mrs. John H. Dady Dan & Jeanne Scott Family Foundation Ms. Joan Dantic Dr. Ronald & Mrs. Marilyn Darby Mr. & Mrs. Martin E. Darling Ms. Deloris M. Davidson Ms. Kim Davidson Mr. Richard M. Davidson Mr. & Mrs. James D. Davies Mr. & Mrs. Glenn W. Davis Mr. Mike Davis Mr. & Mrs. Gerald DeBree Ms. Kristi K. Deckard Mr. & Mrs. Phillip A. Decke Delaney Enterprises Mr. & Mrs. J. DeLeonardo Ms. Roxy Denning Mr. Brian Dennis Mr. & Mrs. Michael Depner Depot Salon & Spa DeRoyal Desmond’s Ms. Jena DeVries Danni Deyle Bonnie Dieffenbacher Mr. & Mrs. Doug Dierenfield Ms. Virginia Dieterich Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Dietz Stacy Dietz DiFronzo & Co. Mr. & Mrs. Dennis R. Dillinger Mr. & Mrs. William M. Dimich Dodson Welca-Lutheran Ladies Ms. Margaret C. Dorsey Dos Machos Edward Dougherty Mr. & Mrs. Timothy F. Dougherty Mr. & Mrs. Brett Douglas Mr. Tom Downey Ms. Anna Marie Draper Mr. & Mrs. Robert Drinkwalter Mr. & Mrs. Dean Du Pree Mr. Lowell F. Duffner Mr. & Mrs. David M. Duffy Ms. Renee Duke Mr. Scott Duke Ms. Angela Dupuis Mr. & Mrs. Frank R. Durant Mr. & Mrs. Steve Durrett Mr. & Mrs. Mark Dvarishkis Ms. Mary Dyre Mr. & Mrs. Bob Eames Mr. & Mrs. Thomas E. Ebzery Ms. Violet Eckhardt Edge Construction Supply Ms. Karen Edgell Mr. James Edmiston & Ms. Marni HigdonTooley Ms. Eloise Edwards Mr. & Mrs. William R. Edwards Colleen Egan Mr. & Mrs. Jon G. Egeland Mr. & Mrs. Walter R. Egged Mr. & Mrs. Darrell E. Ehrlick Mr. & Mrs. Jon D. Ekker Ms. Rhiannon Embry Drs. Dale & Danielle Emery Vicki Ender Energy Consultants, LLC Enterprise Rent-A-Car Entre Technology Services, LLC. Ms. Kelly Erickson Mr. & Mrs. Gary Erxleben Mr. & Mrs. H. Russell Essex Ms. Joan Marie Evans Mr. & Mrs. Richard Evans Mike & Tami Evenson Mr. & Mrs. Gary B. Everson Mr. & Mrs. Frank Evertz Mr. Larry Evertz Ms. Julie Faber The Honorable Russell C. Fagg & Mrs. Karen B. Fagg Family Manager Mr. & Mrs. Jim Farmer Mr. & Mrs. Jim F. Farnes Feedlot Steakhouse Shelley Feist Ms. Marie G. Fellows Dr. Barbara Fenton Mr. & Mrs. Orion W. Finley First Interstate Bank of Sheridan Dr. & Mrs. Michael C. Fischer Fisher Construction (continued on page 26) Accomplishing Great Things From Montana’s First Heart Surgery to the 10,000th Cardiac Services at Billings Clinic has a rich and pioneering history. The first open heart surgery in Montana was performed in 1972 by surgeon Dr. John Heizer at then Deaconess Medical Center. Cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Hewes Agnew soon joined On September 17, 2009, Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeon J. Scott Millikan, MD, performed him, and together Billings Clinic’s 10,000th open heart surgery on with cardiologists Michael Robards. Dr. Walter Degnan and Dr. John Burg, these four men laid the foundation for today’s nationally recognized heart program at Billings Clinic. Today the cardiac team at Billings Clinic has grown to include nine cardiologists and three cardiovascular surgeons. Their work has been supported through the years by transformational gifts from the Welch and Fortin families, as well as an anonymous estate gift of $2.5 million, which established a cardiac services endowment. Over the last two years, the acquisition of equipment for advanced screening and treatment of cardiology patients has been made possible through the Cardiac Services Endowment. Accomplishing Great Things | 25 Susan Fisher Mr. & Mrs. Edward S. Fishman Mr. Christopher Fitz Ms. Sandra Fitzgerald Amanda Foley Mr. & Mrs. Jim Foley Mr. Robert McKeen & Ms. Vera Forallini Mr. Parker Ford Ms. Joyce E. Foreman Ms. Melissa Fossen Frame Hut & Gallery Mr. & Mrs. Brad D. France Cindy Frank Mr. & Mrs. Harold G. Frank Mr. Charles French Ms. Rebekah French Mr. & Mrs. Larry R. Friedt Mr. Jay Friesen Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Frisbie Mrs. Shelley Fritel Dr. Lloyd Frye Fuel Depot, Inc. Dr. Lois A. Fullerton Mr. & Mrs. Kevin M. Funyak Mrs. Clarice M. Gabel Ms. Kathe A. Gabel Dr. Mary D. Gaddy Mr. John Henry Gams Ms. Vicki Gaschk Mr. & Mrs. John R. Gates Toni & Doug Gauger Mr. & Mrs. Albert Gebauer Geck’s Garage Door, Inc. “I give to the Employee Assistance Fund and Patient Assistance Fund, because I believe we need to take care of our Billings Clinic “family” and our patients that need not only medical care, but also financial support.” Lisa Tryan, C.O.T.A./L., Occupational Therapy Shirley Gentry Mike George Geyser Park GFWC Billings Junior Ms. Helen M. Giesick Ms. Amber Gilbert Ms. Doris M. Gillespie Mr. & Mrs. Gary Gilman Mrs. Joni Gilstrap Glacier Restaurant Group Mrs. Raney Glasgow Ms. Michele Goffena Mr. & Mrs. Mark Goldy Ms. Joy L. Gonion Dr. & Mrs. James S. Good Dr. & Mrs. Thomas P. Gormley Diane Gouine Mr. Steve Goutanis Ms. Katherine Gowan Mr. & Mrs. Ed Grammens Granary Granite Health & Fitness Mrs. Karen J. Gransbery Ms. Dorine Gratwohl Ms. D. Anne Gray Great Harvest Bread Co. Ms. Beulah Green Mr. & Mrs. George G. Green Mrs. Patricia Gregory Marie & Etha Griffin Dr. & Mrs. Phillip E. Griffin, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Harold Griffis Ms. Jean E. Grimm Misty D. Groscop Mr. Tim Gugliemello Mr. & Mrs. Virel T. Guinn Rev. & Mrs. Ben Gum Ms. Jenny Gunville Mr. & Mrs. James P. Gusick Mr. James W. Guyer Dr. & Mrs. Glenn Guzman H & R Block HA & Mary Linton-Trustees Mr. George Haddenhorst & Ms. D’Neale C. Parker Mr. & Mrs. Michael C. Hagan Mr. & Mrs. Elwood Hahn Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Hahn Mr. & Mrs. R.F. Hahn Mr. & Mrs. John Haigh Mr. & Mrs. June Haigh Hair & Nail Junction/Salon & Spa Hairborne Salon & Spa Ms. Mary Jo Hake Mrs. Margaret A. Hale Ms. Beverly B. Hall Ms. Zoey Hallam Mr. Daniel Halsey Ms. Nancy Halter Mr. & Mrs. Art Halvorson Mrs. Mary Anne Halvorson Mr. & Mrs. Martin A. Hamilton Ms. Cathy M. Hammer Dr. & Mrs. Steven W. Hammond Mr. Charlie Hamwey Mr. & Mrs. Larry Handegard Mayor & Mrs. Tom Hanel Mr. & Mrs. Eugene M. Hanify Mr. & Mrs. Ferrel Hanks Ms. Ruth H. Hanks Ms. Lorraine E. Hansen Hanser’s Automotive & Wrecking Co. Mr. Tim Hanson Ms. Brooke Hardin Mr. & Ms. Rodney Hardy Ms. Shannon M. Harlan Mr. & Mrs. Robert Harms Ms. Lynn Harper Mr. & Mrs. Dennis V. Harriman Dr. & Mrs. Brian E. Harrington Mr. & Mrs. Allen Harris Ms. Susan Hart Dr. & Mrs. Allen Hartman Meg Hatch Rev. & Mrs. Tim Hathaway Ms. Eileen Hatrel Mr. & Mrs. Art Haugan Mr. Douglas Haugenoe Mr. & Mrs. Tom Hauptman Ms. Kathryn A. Hay Janne Watson Hayden Mrs. Beverly Hayward Rhonda Hayworth Heat & Frost Insulators & Asbestos Workers Local #82 Mr. Charles Heath Mrs. Lora S. Hedegaard Mr. & Mrs. Donald Hedges Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth W. Heikes Heiko’s Bakery Mrs. Charlotte J. Hein Dr. & Mrs. Lawrence A. Hemmer, Jr. Ms. Susan T. Henderson Ms. Sally Hendrix Joan Hennager Ms. Kim R. Henry Mr. & Mrs. Thomas L. Hensley Ms. Barbara Henthorn Mr. & Mrs. Adam Herauf Mr. Karl Hergert Mr. & Mrs. Mel J. Hertzog Ms. Lorraine A. Heser Mr. & Mrs. James J. Hibscher Hilands Golf Club Ms. Kathryn A. Hildebrand Ms. Ellen S. Hill Lynn Hilliard Hilton Garden Inn Billings Kay Hines Mr. & Mrs. Lew Hines Mr. Charles W. Hingle & Mrs. Susan K. Ogden Ms. Linda Hinkle Mr. & Mrs. John Hiott Ti Hodson Mr. & Mrs. Casey J. Hoen Patti Hoerner Mr. & Mrs. Donald Hoffman Ms. Laurie J. Hoffman Mr. & Mrs. Lee Hoffman Hoffman Trust Ms. Dee Hogue Ms. Marilyn Holbert Holland & Hart Holliday Furniture Jeanne Holm Robert L. Holm Mr. Ralph M. Holman Ms. Darlene F. Holwegner Mr. Terry S. Holzwarth Mr. & Mrs. Michael J. Hood Mr. & Mrs. Frederick Hooley Hooligan’s Sports Bar & Grill Ms. Angie Hoover Mrs. Marylin Horab Camilla Horn Mrs. Lydia M. Horn Mark Horn Mr. & Mrs. Roy C. Horning Dr. & Mrs. Robin Horrell Mr. & Mrs. Fred Horst Ms. Marsha Hotchkiss Mr. & Mrs. Rocky Houchen Dr. & Mrs. Terry A. Housinger Mr. & Mrs. J. M. Howard Patrick & Jan Hoy Dr. & Mrs. Paul V. Hoyer Ms. Jacqui Hughes Dr. & Mrs. Willard J. Hull Mr. & Mrs. Harold Humphrey Mr. & Mrs. Donald Hurd Mr. Ryan Hursh Mr. & Mrs. Floyd R. Hurt Mr. & Mrs. Joe Huston Cynthia Hutchinson HydroSolutions Inc. Mrs. Cheryl Ikeda Intermountain Distributing Company, Inc. Intertribal Clan Mothers Ms. Cindy Iverson J & R Enterprises Inc. Ms. Melissa Jacobs Mrs. Adie Jacobson Mr. & Mrs. Mark K. Jacobson Jadeco, Inc. Ms. Patricia A. Jaffray Jafra Jake’s – Montana’s Premier Steak House Don James Ms. Alvina Jansma Mr. & Mrs. David C. Jaynes Mr. Nick Jaynes Jayne’s Signature Sweets & Supplies Mr. Frank Jenkins Mr. Harold Jenkins Mr. & Mrs. Bradley W. Jensen Jennifer Jensen Ms. Julie Jensen 26 | Accomplishing Great Things Mr. & Mrs. Brett A. Jensen Mrs. Diane B. Jerhoff Jerry’s Golf Center Mr. & Mrs. Christian Jette Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Jette Mr. Blair Johnson Mr. Craig Johnson Dolores Johnson Ms. Gladys Johnson Mr. & Mrs. Arnold Johnson Kathy, Marvin & Kody Johnson Ms. Lynn M. Johnson Mr. Neal C. Johnson Mrs. Phyllis Johnson Dr. Sandra J. Johnson & Mr. Jasen Johnson Mr. & Mrs. David A. Jones Ms. Diane L. Jones Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Jones Mr. & Mrs. John D. Jones Kelly C. Jones Ms. Kim Jones Leslie Jones Mr. Robert D. Jones Ms. Claucine Jordan Mr. & Mrs. Leo B. Jordan Mr. & Mrs. James A. Jorgenson Ms. Merilu Jourdan Juliano’s Mr. Jerry Julson Mr. & Mrs. John H. Junnila Mr. & Mrs. Gene Jurovich Mr. & Mrs. Chris Kaiser Ms. Julie Kangas Mr. & Mrs. Richard F. Kappel Mr. Leroy W. Karell Mr. Rod Kastelitz & Ms. Jalene Conlon Mr. George J. Kearnes Ms. Ruby Keeler Carol Keenan Mrs. Pauline M. Keene Mr. Robert W. Keene Mrs. Josephine R. Keepers Ms. Genevieve M. Keller Ms. Jane Keller Mr. & Mrs. Keven Keller Mr. & Mrs. Bob Kelly Mr. & Mrs. Shawn Kelly Mr. & Mrs. Greg Kemmis Mr. & Mrs. Keith Kerbel Dr. Phillip S. Key & Ms. Donna McCool Kids Klubhouse Kienzle Family Trust Mr. & Mrs. David C. Kilborn Zoe Kilbourne Mr. & Mrs. Corey J. Kimmel Dr. J. Emmett King Mr. & Mrs. Kendrick F. Kipf Ms. Tanya Kirby Kitchen Innovations Dr. Gail A. Kleman & Mr. Kris Gagnon Mr. & Mrs. Terry Kline Annual Support Accomplishing Great Things With Help From Our “Friends” On a beautiful spring evening in April of 2009, Billings Clinic Foundation held the 26th Annual Friends Awards Celebration, acknowledging and celebrating an extraordinary group of individuals and organizations who truly exemplify what it means to be a “friend” of Billings Clinic and our region. The evening’s honorees were: Brent L. & Cheryl W. Johnson – Philip N. Fortin Philanthropist Award Michael R. Gulledge – Friend of Billings Award Eric K. Anderson, CPA, LLM, JD – Friend of Billings Clinic Patricia J. Coon, MD – Medical Achievement Award Walter R. Fairfax, MD, FCCP – Medical Achievement Award Boys & Girls Clubs of Yellowstone County – Special Achievement Award Billings Clinic Foundation feels that it is extremely important to honor the service and excellence of “friends” who are clearly committed to making Billings and our region a healthier place to live. Steve & Anne Marie Kloppel Mr. Neil W. Klusmann Stephanie Knepper Susan Knox David Kobold Drs. Matthew & Malie Kopplin Kreisers, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Ray D. Krenik Mr. & Mrs. Thomas C. Kryzer Ms. Kristin Kube Mrs. Elaine Kvilhaug Kwik-Way, Inc. Ms. Grace Kysar Ms. Tracey Laber Ms. Megan Lachmund Ms. Frances Lagerquist Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas C. Lambert Mr. & Mrs. Robert Lange Mr. & Mrs. Stephen R. Langlas Amanda Langve Mr. Jeffrey Laramee Ms. Bonnie Larsh Ms. Janice Larson Jill Larson Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Laszlo, Jr. Laurel Golf Club Chanda Lavoie Mr. & Mrs. Gerald L. Lawver Mr. & Mrs. Vernon Leach Ms. Lynda Lees Adams Mr. Lew Lehman The Lehman Family Dr. David Lehnherr Ms. Sandra Leichner Mr. & Mrs. Josef P. Leiher Mr. & Mrs. Eldon Leithead Mrs. Becky Lenhart Mr. & Mrs. Dalbert Lennick Leo & Associates Mr. & Mrs. Larry Lesueur Ms. Evelyn L. Leuenberger Mr. & Mrs. Verne H. Leverson Mr. & Mrs. Ted Lewis Mr. & Mrs. Shane Lile Mr. & Mrs. Scott Lillie Ms. Monica Lindeen Mrs. Jane Lindgren Mr. H.K. Linger Ms. Helen Lockie-Martin Mr. & Mrs. Robert Lodge Mr. John Logan Kim & Donald Lohrenz Ms. Shirley A. Loppie Ms. Kim Lorenz Ms. Joan Lose Mr. Thierry Louvet & Ms. Nancy A. Dimich Ms. Shirley Love Mr. & Mrs. Robert S. Loveless Ms. Nancy J. Lowman Ms. Amber Lowry Mr. Mark Lubbers Dr. Maureen Lucas & Mr. Matthew S. Lucas Ms. Kristina D. Lukkes Barbara Lunney Ms. Kathryn Lyle Mr. R.J. Lyngby Ms. Chelsea Lynnes Dr. Jerimiah Lysinger M.L. Schumann Co., Inc. Ms. Dori MacDermid Mr. & Mrs. Cliff Mack Ms. Helen Mackay MacKenzie River Pizza Heights Mr. Mitchell P. Macrow, Jr. Ms. Bobbie J. Madigan Martha L. Mahon Ms. Sheryl Malinowski Mrs. Christine Manning Jeanne Hammond Manske Ms. Kristie Marquess Cynthia R. Martin Krissy Martin Alex & Kristy Martin Mr. Richard D. Martin Mr. & Mrs. Robert D. Marx MasterLube Ms. Linda Matranga Dr. & Mrs. A L Matthews Mr. Greg Matthews Paula Maulolo Mr. Richard Maxwell Ms. Joan L. Mazzucola Ms. Patricia McAllister Mr. Kevin McAtee Mr. Joe McClure Kristina McComas Mr. & Mrs. Allen McCormick Ms. Marie McGarrah Kimber McGillen Mrs. Bonnie L. McGinnis Ms. Marie C. McGowan Mr. & Mrs. DW McGregor Mr. & Mrs. Ronald J. Mckenna Ms. Susan McKinley Mr. & Mrs. Brian T. McLean Mrs. Jean McNally Mrs. Nicole Means Ms. Lashell R. Meidinger Mr. & Mrs. Don Meisner Mr. & Mrs. Harry A. Meisner Ms. Jody Mercer-Wallace Mr. Walter C. Meredith, Jr. Meridian, Ltd Ms. Debbie Metz Mr. & Mrs. Bruce G. Meyer Mr. George Michels Linda L. Mickelson Mr. & Mrs. Richard L. Mickelson Midland Implement Co., Inc. Mr. Ken L. Mikami Ms. Dorothy G. Milek Mr. David Millard & Ms. Rebecca Huck Mrs. Betty J. Miller Mr. & Mrs. Donald D. Miller Mr. & Mrs. H.W. Miller Ms. Lynda L. Miller Ms. Marianne Miller Mr. & Mrs. Paul D. Miller Ms. Thelma Miller Mr. & Mrs. Edward L. Miller Scott & Tamra Millikan Mitchell Golf Company Mrs. Norma Mitten Accomplishing Great Things | 27 Mr. Greg E. Mizen & Ms. Hermione Wells Charlton Mr. & Mrs. Harry R. Moberly Ms. Barbara A. Moeller Lynn Moffitt Ms. Tina Molvig Montana City Bank Montana Geological Society Montana Real Estate Brokers Montana Velo Bella Montana’s Rib & Chop House Dr. Christopher Montville Ms. Vivian Michalies Mrs. Patricia J. Moore Mr. & Mrs. John J. Moran Ms. Elaine S. Morgan Morgan Stanley Ms. Lois C. Morganti Ms. Janet Mork Ms. Dorothy Morris Ms. Loreen Morris Cindy Morrison Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth E. Morrison Marisa Morrison Ms. Bambi Morton Mr. & Mrs. Paul Morup Mrs. Margo S. Mosbaugh Ms. Barbara H. Moscardini Mr. & Mrs. Samuel J. Mourich Movie Gallery Ms. Christy Mowrey Mrs. Sue Mueller Ms. Jackie Muir Ms. Francie Mulholland Mr. & Mrs. Josh Mullaney Mr. Jim Mullowney Mr. & Mrs. Bob Muri Ms. Clara V. Murphy Ms. Lillian E. Murray Dr. & Mrs. David B. Myers Mr. & Mrs. Scott Myers Nail-issimo! National Kidney Foundation of Colorado Mr. & Mrs. Richard A. Nauman, Jr. Ms. Lisa A. Nava Krista Neault Nee Cee’s Mr. & Mrs. Joseph P. Nelson Ms. Christine Nelson Mr. & Mrs. David W. Nelson Ms. Jamie Nelson Ms. Karen I. Nelson Mrs. Margaret Nelson Mr. & Mrs. Roger G. Nelson Mr. & Mrs. Roy F. Nelson (continued on page 28) Mr. & Ms. Dennis Nemitz Mr. & Mrs. John E. Neudick Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. Newman NICCO International Mr. & Mrs. Eric Nichols Mr. & Mrs. Thomas P. Nicholson Ms. Evelyn Niedzwiecki Mr. Mike Nielsen Ms. Betty J. Niemi Ms. Patricia A. Nile Ms. Yvonne Niles Debbie Niven Ms. Kathleen A. Nordahl Northern Wyoming Daily News Northwest Glass, Inc. Northwest Research & Education Institute Mrs. William J. Novotny Ms. Jody Nunley Oasis Health Spa Mr. & Mrs. Jack Obert Mr. & Mrs. James H. O’Connor Mr. Jeffrey D. Ogletree Oldenburg Counseling, PC Mr. & Mrs. Barry J. O’Leary Ms. Peggy O’Leary Dr. & Mrs. William B. Oley III Ms. Helen M. Olness Ms. Brenda Olson Mr. & Mrs. Roger L. Olson Ms. Trudie Olson Mr. & Mrs. David W. Oltrogge Mr. Martin O’Neil Ms. Eileen Opperud Mr. Wayne J. Opperud Mr. & Mrs. David M. O’Rear Ortho Montana Dr. Camille Osborn & Mr. Marc Osborn Tom, Sarah, Payton & Camden Osen Ms. Jane Osnik Newsome Ms. Lori A. Ostermiller Mrs. Marilyn Owen Ms. Darlene M. Owens Ms. Gail Pabarue Mr. & Mrs. Richard Pacot Parker & Co. Full Service Real Estate Party America Mr. & Mrs. Brad Partyka Mr. William Paterson Mr. & Mrs. John Pates Mr. Gregory Patnode Mr. & Mrs. James Patterson Ms. Laurie Patterson Mr. & Mrs. Pat Patterson Paula’s Edibles Mr. & Mrs. Gary Paulson Peaks to Plains Design Ms. De Pearson Mr. Gary Peck Penn, Schoen & Berland Assoc. Inc. Mr. James Pennington Pepsi Cola Dr. & Mrs. Donald J. Peretti Mrs. Josephine D. Perkins Mrs. Avis Perry Dr. William Peters Mr. & Mrs. Larry W. Petersen Linnette and Arnie Petersen Dr. & Mrs. Dale M. Peterson Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Peterson Dr. Jennifer Pflug Phil Bell Photography Ms. Sharon Phillips Mr. Craig Pierson Mrs. Joyce Pietz Mrs. Gerald Pike Mrs. Lynne Pinnick Pita Pit Mr. & Mrs. James C. Polen Mr. & Mrs. Tim Pollard Mrs. Diana Pollock Poly Conoco, Inc. Ms. Diane C. Powers Ms. Eleanor C. Prince Mr. & Mrs. John Pritchett Ms. Kelda Propp Kyle, Tiffany & Ramsey Pryor Dr. & Mrs. Robert J. Pueringer Pug Mahon’s Mr. & Mrs. A. H. Purcella Mr. Larry Putnam Ms. Teresa Quillin Mr. & Mrs. Thomas W. Ramage Dr. & Mrs. Stephen Randak Mr. & Mrs. Bill Randall Mr. & Mrs. Donald E. Randall Mr. & Mrs. DR Randolph, Jr. Nellie M. Raymond Real Estate by Hamwey Red Lodge Mountain Resort Red Robin Reddi Electric, Inc. Ms. Dorothy Reed Ms. Abbie Reger Mrs. Jane L. Reger Mr. & Mrs. Jack D. Rehberg Rehder Hearing Clinic Ms. Julie Reichert Ms. Janelle Reif Christopher & Kathleen Reimer Ms. Joan W. Rentz Ms. Gloria R. Repac Ms. Mary Repola Mrs. Patsy Rettig Revive Massage Therapy The Rex “We decided several years ago that one of the best uses of our charitable funds was to promote nursing education. Billings Clinic Foundation has been absolutely outstanding in helping us set up an endowment that will allow nursing students to have additional help in finishing their education in Montana. Nurses, like other professionals, often finish their education with huge debts, so anything we can do to help these students is especially rewarding.” LeAnn Larsen, RN, MHA, Manager, Dialysis Harry Miller, MHA, Manager, Reserve Staffing Dr. & Mrs. Albert C. Reynaud Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. Rice Dr. & Mrs. Joseph D. Rich Ms. Kori Richards Mr. John T. Richter Ricker Pharmacy Inc Ms. Mariann Riddle Mrs. Mildred Riedesel Rimrock Opera Company Ms. LuAnn Rinebarger RO CO Bryan & Beth Roach Mr. & Mrs. C. Dean Roberts Ms. Lani Roberts Mr. & Mrs. Bruce J. Robertson Ms. Julie Robinson Mr. & Mrs. Marvin D. Robinson Rock Pile Rocke Gear/Marcasa Rocky Mountain Bank Rocky Mountain CAD Rocky Mountain Framing & Gallery, Inc. Rocky Mountain Vein Clinic Ms. Trina M. Rodell Mr. & Mrs. Gerald S. Rodvold Mary Salle Ms. Mary L. Rogers Mr. & Mrs. Warren Rogers Donna Rollman Ms. Jennifer Romero Ms. Lisa Ronan Mr. Bill Roney Dr. Paula K. Roos Mr. & Mrs. Sigel L. Ross Dr. & Mrs. Scott K. Ross Mr. & Mrs. Thomas L. Rossetto Mr. & Mrs. Brian D. Roverud RT Communications Mr. & Mrs. Danny Rude Ms. Evelyn J. Rudolf Mr. & Mrs. Steven K. Rundle Ms. Judith A. Russell Ms. Mary E. Ryan Ms. Zara Ryder Ms. Mary Ann Sadar Sage Spa Salon Mr. Joe S. Sample Mr. & Mrs. Greg Sampson Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Sampson Sam’s Tap Room Ms. Kristen Sams-Caudill Mr. & Mrs. George Samuelson Sanctuary Spa & Salon, LLC Mrs. Gladys O. Sanderson Mr. K. L Sandvik Santa Fe Red’s Dr. & Mrs. Roger G. Santala Mr. & Mrs. David L. Sather, Jr. Ms. Tanya Saunders Mr. & Mrs. Richard C. Schaal Mr. & Mrs. Michael Schaeffer Mrs. Faith Schaffer Larry & Marie Scharfe Ms. Jennifer Schaub Scheels All Sports Mrs. Evelyn G. Schenk Mr. & Mrs. Tom Scherr Mr. & Mrs. Mike Schmechel Ms. Patricia Schmidt Ms. Arlynda Schmitt Ms. Margaret Schmittou Ms. Melissa Schneider Mr. Richard J. Schoessler Mr. & Mrs. Alan D. Schreiner Mr. & Mrs. Reynold Schreiner Mr. & Mrs. Eric B. Schubert Mr. & Mrs. Robert Schuetz Ms. Audrey Schultz Mr. & Mrs. Joseph H. Schultz Mr. & Mrs. Donald Schuman Dr. Ryan Schwanke Ms. Corina Schwarzinger Ms. Risa K. Scott Mr. & Mrs. Edward Seeb Ms. Patricia A. Seeburg John Selvig Mr. & Mrs. Sid Sheehy Mr. & Mrs. L.G. Shipley Shipton’s Big R Ms. Darcy A. Siebenaller 28 | Accomplishing Great Things Mr. Al Siess Sign Pro Ms. Marsha Sillivan Silpada Designs Ms. Betty A. Simons Ms. Linda L. Simonsen Ms. Lynn D. Simonsen Ms. Margaret R. Slone Smith Barney Barry N. Smith, M.D. Mrs. Debbie Smith Dr. & Mrs. Jeffrey K. Smith Mr. & Mrs. Sean Smyth Ms. Mildred F. Sneed Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth L. Snively Mr. & Mrs. Eston Sobolik Mr. Charles Solem Jill Solomon Something’s Cooking Dr. Michelle Spenny & Mr. Andrew Boetticher Mr. & Mrs. Scott S. Spicher Spinnaker Support, LLC St. Francis Upper School Mr. & Mrs. Calvin J. Stacey Stagg & Associates - an office of Metlife Ms. Marlene Stai Standard Textile Dr. & Mrs. Richard Stanich Mr. Paul Stanton Ms. Kymmberly Stark State of Montana--Social Services Stebbins Real Estate Steepworld Mr. Cory Steiner Mr. & Mrs. Gary L. Steiner Judi Steinman Mr. & Mrs. Andy Stene Ms. Joy Stevens Mr. Larry L. Stevens Ms. Jill Stewart Stewart Title of Billings Mr. & Mrs. Marvin Sticka Dr. & Mrs. Ed Stickney Mr. & Mrs. Dan Stidham Mr. & Mrs. Edward F. Stiles Stillwater Printing Mr. & Mrs. A. B. Stimpson Stockman Insurance Mr. & Mrs. David C. Stockman Stockton Oil Company Annual Support Stogies Mr. & Mrs. Christopher J. Stokes Mr. & Mrs. Jack L. Stott Mr. & Mrs. Richard L. Stratford Ms. Melanie J. Streeter Ms. Elizabeth F. Stroeher Mr. & Mrs. Byron Stulc Sue’s Sew EZ Designs Ms. Susan L. Sullivan Ms. Carol Ann Sundahl Sunset Bowl Sunsplash Tanning Mr. William J. Sutton Mr. & Mrs. Alvin Swanson, Jr. Ms. Julie Swenson Ms. Donna Swing Mr. Marc Syrenne T & E Cat Rental Store Ms. Carol Tallman Ms. Molly D. Taylor Mr. & Mrs. Darell Ten Broek Brian, Emily & Gabrielle Tesar The Athlete’s Foot The Brass Plum, Inc. The Briars Townhomes The Foley Group The Kiwanis Club The Nail Boutique Therapeutic Kneads Therapeutic Touch Dr. Seymour Thickman Mr. Jacob Thiesse Ms. Gail G. Thomas Thomas J. Wickliffe, D.D.S., MSD PC Mr. & Mrs. Patrick M. Thomas Mr. Mike Thompson Mr. & Mrs. Tyler W. Thompson Mr. & Mrs. William Thompson Ms. Linda Thomson Mrs. Nancy V. Thomson Neil C. Thomson Mr. Max Thornton Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Foundation Dr. & Mrs. William J. Tietz Ms. Sandy Tilzey Time Out Sports The Times Herald Record Tire Rama Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Tirrell T-K Production Company TK Productions TLC Lingerie Mrs. Debra K. Toavs Mrs. Shirley L. Todd Mrs. Loris Toole Ms. Debra Torbert Ms. Melanie J. Townsend Mr. & Mrs. Dave Treick Mr. & Mrs. Corey Trewhella Mr. & Mrs. John K. Trewhella Mrs. Sherri Tronrud Mr. & Mrs. Chad T. Trowbridge Mr. & Mrs. Gary Troxel True Foundation True Skin Studio Mr. & Mrs. James Trythall Mr. & Mrs. Steve Tucker Mr. & Mrs. William D. Twilling Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Twing Dr. Donald I. Twito Two Sisters Gourmet United Way of Yellowstone County Universal Technology Corporation Mrs. Maile Urbaska Julie Ussin Dr. & Mrs. A. Lewis Vadheim Ms. Verba P. Valentine Mrs. Sarah Van Arsdale Mr. & Mrs. James W. VanArsdale Mr. Christopher J. Vandenberg Accomplishing Great Things Through One Woman’s Hard Work and Dedication Alice Stene has a very special place in her heart for children, especially those fighting cancer. Alice felt compelled to do something to help ease the many challenges these children and their families face. For five years, Alice, with the help of her loving husband Andy, has spearheaded fundraising efforts including an annual dinner and auction, countless bake sales and raffles, all in support of Billings Clinic Foundation’s Kelker’s Kids Fund. This fund provides much needed financial assistance to pediatric cancer patients and their families for such things as travel assistance and summer cancer camp expenses. Through Alice’s amazing efforts, over $45,000 has been given to Kelker’s Kids. Alice Stene and her good friend and fellow baker, Iva Rogers, are pictured with Dr. Paul Kelker and Pediatric Center staff. Mr. & Mrs. Jeremy Vannatta Warren F. Vaughan Ms. Tanya Vaught Dr. & Mrs. C. Dale Vermillion Nancy L. Vertin Mr. & Mrs. Paul H. Vibe Joseph F. Vicars Mr. & Mrs. Archie D. Vik Ms. Nancy C. Voegeli Volborg Store Gail Volmer Voss Family Limited Partnership Ms. Margaret Vralsted W R Drinkwalter & Sons Trucking Ms. Donna J. Wagner Mr. Roger Walker Walker’s Grill Ms. Linda Walks Chelsea Wallace Mr. & Mrs. Carl Wallila Mr. & Mrs. Dale R. Wallila Ms. Keppi Wallis Kerri Wallis Mr. Monty Wallis Mr. & Mrs. Dean L. Walrod Mr. & Mrs. Bernard H. Walsen Mr. Marty Walsen Wardell Investment & Property Management Mr. & Mrs. C. Kent Warne Warrior Wrestling Fan Club Elaine Watkins Mr. W. M. Watkins Mr. & Mrs. David E. Watson, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. James A. Weber Ms. Gayle Webster Wedgwood & Company, LLC Ms. Cynthia Weeks Dr. & Mrs. Richard Weeks Ms. Sharon Weinreis Mr. & Mrs. Robert C. Weinstock Welborn Excavating Ms. Sharon L. Welborn Weldtech Services Employees Malia Welhaven Ms. Alvina C. Welliver Welter Consulting, Inc. Wendy’s of Montana Mr. & Mrs. Jock B. West Mr. & Mrs. William West Western Romance Company Wheat Montana-South Ms. Trina White Whitewood Transport Ms. Jann Whiting Dan & Lynette Wichman Wild Purls Accomplishing Great Things | 29 Mr. & Mrs. Terry G. Wilkerson Mr. & Mrs. Bryce W. Williams Kristen Williams Mr. Steve Williams Ms. Helen A. Wilson Mr. & Mrs. Jeremy K. Wilson Kristianne B. Wilson The Windmill Win-Dor Industries Mr. & Mrs. Kurt Winegardner Mr. Wallace Winship Mrs. Doris E. Winslow Dr. & Mrs. Malcolm Winter Winterpark Designs Vicki Wirrell Mr. & Mrs. Russ Wiseman Mr. & Mrs. Frank E. Witt Dr. Charles A. Wittnam & Mrs. Patricia A. Payne Dr. & Mrs. Jerry D. Wolf Ms. Jan Wolfton Dr. & Mrs. Robert C. Wood Mr. John Woods, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Keith Woods Nicole H. Woods Wood’s Powr-Grip Inc Ms. Gina Woody Ms. Regina Woody Worland B.P.O. Does Worland FordChrysler, Inc. Dorothea Worthington Ms. Heidi Wyman Mr. & Mrs. Jim Yakawich Mr. & Mrs. Peter A. Yakowicz Mr. & Mrs. Arthur J. Yates Yegen Golf Club Yellowstone Valley Animal Shelter, Inc. Dr. Nick Yenko Ms. Bernadette Young Mr. Dan Donovan & Ms. Ione M. Young Mr. & Mrs. Roger W. Young Mary Yuhas Ms. Geary Zale Rachel Zent Ms. Nancy Zeutschel Amber Zito ZNG Glass Jim & Jewell Z Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of each listing. However, despite our best efforts, a name may be listed incorrectly or omitted inadvertently from this publication. We apologize for any mistakes and ask that you kindly report them to Billings Clinic Foundation at (406) 657-4670. In Honor and Remembrance Tribute gifts are donations that celebrate life and are a meaningful acknowledgement of individuals who are of great importance in someone’s life. The following individuals were honored with tribute gifts from January 1, 2008 to December 31, 2009. Gifts In Honor of Don Alweis Jesse Lewis Anderson Ted Andrew Louise Balas Betty Barkhuff Phelomena Barta Keith B. Bell Bill Besel Arnold W. Bezdek Margaret Biese Billings Clinic Facilities Services Billings Clinic Foundation Billings Clinic General Surgery Department Billings Clinic Legal Department Billings Clinic Oncology Department Sarah F. Blackburn Gloria Blair JC Blizzard John & Jan Blonski Jim & Winnie Borgialli Darlene Bradley Audrey Mai Brammer James Brennan Katie Brennan Eric Brewer Carrie Brinkman McCann O.C. Byrd Clifford Clark George & Dorothy Clark Dorthy Conley William D. Crews Oliva Cummings Eugen J. Dolan James Donovan Thomas Dowling Jennifer Drinkwalter Scott H. Dull Wes & Lois Dunham Lliam Lincoln Edwards Kay & Bill Egan William Fergerson Cameron Foley Sandra Foley Elisabeth A. Gaskill Storie Alexis Goldy Robert G. Green Dr. John R. Gregory John & Kathryn Grunert Clifford Hansen Andy Hay Annabelle Hay Willie Hay Sterling Hayward Carol Helgeson Thomas Irene Herman Dane Higgins Florence Hill Anna & Otto Hoerner Ervin P. Horab Alex Scott Johnson Brianna Nicole Johnson Irene Keating Paul Keene Cara Keith David C. Kilborn Michelle W. Kilborn Cara Kipf Keith Evelyn Lahr Kochner John Paul Kochner Vivian Krenzler Billy G. Kyle Janice Kyle Glenn Lagerquist Lori J. Lambert Curt & Marian Lees Clyde Lewis Bess Linger Paige Donna Loberg Jim & Ellen Lunney Pat Lunney Christine Matranga Leonard McKinney Tom McMullin Tom Mikami William Michael Millard Peggy Millikan Tanna L. Mitten Dennis G. Moore Jette Mueller John B. Mueller Robert & Gertrude Muir Bud Nelson Loree Newcombe Reck Linda Oja Darlene Ortiz Jean Owens Clinton & Ruth Perhus Harold Pietz Dr. Robert J. Pueringer Dr. W. Thomas Purcell Louise Randak J. Randall Rauh Bill Rohrbach Grace & Rhett Rune Joseph Sadar Zora M. Sadar Mark Sanderson Michael Sanderson Sanderson Stewart Dr. Roger G. Santala Kenneth C. Scharfe Harriet & George Schleicher Alvin Schlenker Gertie Schroeder Carol Scott Grace Severson Lena & Glen Sheets Evelyn Simmons Mary Lou Simmons John & Mary Snyder Norman L. Stai Willard Stai Toni Stone Mr. & Mrs. C.L. Sundahl Nola & Robert Tallman Oscar O. Thomas Gerry Torske George Tronrud Deb Uhlenkott Theresa Vaznaugh Ben Vicars Joe & Fran Vicars Katherine Wakefield Carroll Watson William Weber Dr. Brock P. Whittenberger Kay Will Danny Williams Oscar & Jean Williams Tash Williams Edwin M. Wolff Audburn Woodward Jan Woolston Herbert Wright Don & Gladys Young Gladys Helen Young Mary Zent Gifts In Memory Of Diana Achten Donald Anseth Bernice Bauer Story Patrick Becker Pauline Julia Golob Bede Ralph Beier Carl Bell Dennis Berger Margaret O. Bick Joann H. Bierman Gerhart Blain Arden Blair Joyce Bloom Robert Boorman Lavrne James Brese Joyce Brewer Lavonne Brewer Ruth & John Brewer Rose Buechler Trudy Marie BurtonPaulsen Lisa Cable Lucille Cable Neal Cable John J. Cavan Dean A. Chinn Betty J. Christensen Albert R. Cochran Edward (Bud) Comly Virgil Cross Mark Dalley Frank Dieterich Seth Drinkwalter 30 | Accomplishing Great Things Tom & Betty Driscoll Barbara Dustin Geraldine Ebersviller George Eckart Robert T. Eckhardt Ian Edminsten Gary Eichele Terry L. Fall Gary Farnes Clinton Fisher Edwin Fode Freda Fode Jack Forkan Beth Forshee Ernest R. Fouhy Forrest Fowlkes Lorna L. Frandsen Mervin Fry Alfred M. Fulton Roy R. Gabel Maralyn Gangstad Gerald J. Garman Kordell Michael Gatzemeier Thomas Getter Lora C. Gilstrap Doris Glass Sally Gonion Allan L. Goulding Grandma Bud Grandma Frankie Edith M. Greenleaf Margie Griffin John «Jack» Grimm Robert L. Grimm Lisa Guelff Michael Guelff Edward Guffey Tom and Martha Guinn Bob Haagland Herbert Hadley Kathleen S. Hagen Gary Haigh Barbara Hansen Virginia Harkin Judy Harris Marion T. Hedegaard John Heizer Lloyd Herman Lillian Hibscher Cindy Hill Kay Hines Robert D. Hoagland Michaela Hoffman Lois W. Hoiness Melvin P. Hoiness David Holland Robert L. Holm Faye Holt Al Housinger Alene Huffman Pat Huffman Gordon Hunrud Asa Hurd Lloyd Irvine Marvelle Jackson Cole Kenneth Jacobson William James Frank O. Janeaux Charles Jannings Barbara L. Jenkins Curtis W. Jenkins George R. Jenkins Beverly Johnson Brent L. Johnson Frances C. Johnson Larry Johnson Norma Johnson Marian Jones Kjera Scott Jones Don Josephson Irene Keller Carol Kent Ginger Kinsey Lily Anne Kloppel Diana Kobold Don Kolberg Roy Krebill Clem Krkosa Karoly Kutasi Margaret Kutasi Larry & Chris Lagerquist Kerry J. Lane Josie Larsh Boyd Lawson Polly Lee Ann Leischner John Lenhart Earl Lindgren Marilyn Mae Davis Littler Gary Loran Kelly W. Lynch David Mackay Virginia Mackay Alik & Cecilia Madill David Malenowsky Jerry Marshall Mary Beth Martin Accomplishing Great Things In Memory of a Beloved Child The Erral Grayson Nichols Memorial Fund was established in 2007 by Eric & Crystal Nichols, in memory of their son. Gifts in Erral’s memory support child-focused projects and the Department of Maternal Fetal Medicine at Billings Clinic. The fund helped establish grief libraries available in the Family Birth Center and Billings Clinic’s Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology and has provided children’s books and play tables in waiting areas. “Out of sadness came opportunity to provide for others in our son’s memory – the generosity of our friends and family has allowed us to establish this fund. For us, it keeps Erral close in our hearts.” – Eric & Crystal Nichols In the waiting room of the Pre-Surgery Center, two boys are actively engaged in the children’s play area – one of several projects funded by the Erral Grayson Nichols Memorial Fund. Delores June Kahler Massick Suzanne L. McCormick John McKinley Elwood McVeety Charles B. Metz John G. Michunovich Ann Millikan Marissa Mohland Gary G. Mollenbrink Lee Hammond Moore Nancy Morgan Sarah Morganti Charlotte Morrison Linda Morrison Wilma Murray Bill G. Myers Don L. Nave Iris Marion Neily Leland R. Nelson Mary Lou Nelson Shawna Nelson John Nesovic Erral Grayson Nichols Arlene Nygard Aime «Pam» Oleson Helen Organ Lillian Ostermiller Elbert E. Ott Sue Pagniano Clarence Pearson Diane Peterson Diane K. Peterson Dale Petty Opal Anna Prewett August Reich Frank Reid Henry James J. Reiter Judy Rice John R. Riedesel Alvin Riley Barbara Rogers Frances Roney W. J. Roney John Roscoe Betty Roush Esther Ruckman Miriam Sample C. F. Schaff Charlotte D. Schlenker Dale Schott Florence Sietsema Rhonda Simpson Sharon Skillestad Accomplishing Great Things | 31 Tribute Gifts Dorothy Skinner Richard Slagowski Virginia J. Smith James Snively Katie Stack Lillian Stahl Albert M. Stai Emma Stai Magdalena Steiner Linda Steinmetz Albert Stevenson Katherine Stokes Clarence Storseth Betty Sweeney Martha Talbert Frieda Thomson Ruth Townsend Judy Tripp John Trowbridge Teddi Trowbridge James L. Urban Roy Valdez John Vukonich Willard R. Wallace John Warwood Marie Weber William Weber Lloyd Welch Mary Jane Wharton Darrell White Lydia Will Marvin Will Patricia Williams Jayne Winegardner Gayle D. Winship Ann Wolf Pat Woods Bessie Wright Shirley R. Wright Leroy Yost William D. Young Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of each listing. However, despite our best efforts, a name may be listed incorrectly or omitted inadvertently from this publication. We apologize for any mistakes and ask that you kindly report them to Billings Clinic Foundation at (406) 657-4670. Leadership Billings Clinic Foundation Board of Directors Billings Clinic Board of Directors Aaron Sparboe Chair Penni Nance Past-Chair Jim Bennett Vice-Chair Gary Everson Treasurer Michael Schaer, PhD Chair Lyle Knight Vice Chair Scott Millikan, MD Treasurer Dorothy Metz Secretary Keith Cook Pat Coon, MD Jim Duncan Linda Overstreet Secretary William Ballard, PhD David Brown Jim Gainan Mitch Goplen Wayne Hirsch Bob Hurd, MD Tim Hathaway Julie Lovell C. H. McCracken III, MD Nancy Iversen, RN Cheryl Johnson Kathy Kelker, EdD Jock Michelotti Penni Nance Joy Ott Aaron Sparboe Foundation Chair Tom Purcell, MD Nicholas Wolter, MD Charlie Yegen Nicholas Wolter, MD Billings Clinic Foundation Staff Jim Duncan President Beth Bales Development and Grant Associate Brooke Buchanan Planned Giving Officer Joanne Dodd Special Projects Jennifer Drinkwalter Annual Giving Officer Patsy Rettig Foundation Assistant 32 | Accomplishing Great Things Liz Wilmouth Major Gifts Officer Financial Highlights Statement of Financial Position Years ended June 30, 2009 and June 30, 2008 2009 Total Assets Cash and cash equivalents............................................................................ $47,043 Prepaid expenses and other......................................................................... 376,367 Pledges receivable (net)..............................................................................2,695,654 Assets limited as to use, by donor restrictions..................................22,883,582 Investments......................................................................................................... 415,232 Land, other.......................................................................................................... 100,216 Equipment..............................................................................................................75,490 Less accumulated depreciation................................................................... (54,657) Equipment (net)...................................................................................................20,833 2008 Total Total Assets................................................................................ $26,538,927 $30,265,496 Liabilities and Net Assets Accounts payable............................................................................................$237,432 Annuity payables.............................................................................................. 459,284 Due to affiliate.................................................................................................... 309,341 Deferred revenue.............................................................................................. 403,359 $285,817 457,040 432,846 274,880 Total Liabilities............................................................................. $1,409,416 $1,450,583 Net Assets Unrestricted......................................................................................................(651,986) Temporarily restricted..................................................................................8,786,485 Permanently restricted..............................................................................16,995,012 3,619,864 9,147,177 16,047,872 Total Net Assets......................................................................... $25,129,511 $28,814,913 Total Liabilities and Net Assets................................................. $26,538,927 $30,265,496 $210,114 467,618 3,086,656 22,108,393 4,268,895 100,216 75,490 (51,886) 23,604 Net Revenue from Fundraising FY 2008 & FY 2009: $13,183,374 5% 10% 35% 16% 6% 28% Capital Campaign (net) 35% $4,740,841 Special Event Income (net) 6% $740,217 * Grants 28% $3,686,139 Endowment Gifts 16% $2,078,628 Annual Giving, Other 5% Other Restricted Gifts 10% $653,478 $1,284,071 *Does not include endowment gifts raised for the Classic. Statement of Activities Years ended June 2009 and 2008 2009 Total Revenue Contributions................................................................................................$5,152,850 Special event....................................................................................................... 427,015* Investment income (net)..............................................................................(303,771) Other...................................................................................................................... 389,343 2008 Total Total Revenue.............................................................................. $5,665,437 $9,386,977 Expenses Fundraising........................................................................................................$362,857 Management and general............................................................................. 770,586 $377,359 854,104 Total Expenses............................................................................. $1,133,443 $1,231,463 $6,407,738 419,435 * 2,170,391 389,413 Net Revenues............................................................................... $4,531,994 $8,155,514 Other Changes in Net Assets: Unrealized losses on investments......................................................... (3,311,196) Transfers to Billings Clinic and other.................................................... (4,906,200) (4,194,190) (4,839,677) Change in Net Assets.................................................................($3,685,402) ($878,353) Net Assets, Beginning of Year................................................... $28,814,913 $29,693,266 Net Assets, End of Year.............................................................. $25,129,511 $28,814,913 * Does not include endowment gifts raised for The Classic. Financial information is a summary of the auditors’ reports provided by McGladrey & Pullen Accomplishing Great Things Fund Distribution FY 2008 & FY 2009: $9,745,875 Fund Distribution Since Foundation was Established in 1982: $53.7 million Foundation Net Assets Since July 1, 1995: $30,861,512 $29,693,266 $16,733,714 $11,532,161 $7,608,698 $3,273,483 FY 1995 FY 1998 FY 2001 FY 2004 FY 2007 FY 2010 YTD 2917 Tenth Avenue North P.O. Box 31031 Billings, MT 59107-1031 (406) 657-4670 1-800-332-7156 www.billingsclinic.com/foundation Accomplishing Great Things Philanthropy Report 2008 and 2009 Non-Profit Organization U.S. POSTAGE PAID Billings, Montana Permit No. 1018