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2016
Newsletter
www.friends-of-hospice.org
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P.O. Box 3116
Vancouver, WA 98668
Message Phone 360-696-5056
www.friends-of-hospice.org
ANNUAL FRIEND’S OF HOSPICE LUNCHEON
The 2016 Fall Luncheon is BLESSED to have Helen Raptis as this
years Master of Ceremonies. The event is on Tuesday, September
13th at The Heathman Lodge; doors will open at 10:30 a.m. Be
sure and mark your calendars, as we are limited to 200 tickets.
Helen is an Emmy award winning host of KATU’s morning Talk
Show “AM Northwest.” She’s been hosting the long running show
for about 15 years. She is also the recipient of the Silver Circle
Award, given to those who have been in television for over 25 years
and have significantly contributed to their community. Helen has
seen Hospice workers in action and believes they are the most
gifted and caring people around.
JULY
Bunco Night
Divine Consign
SEPTEMBER
Helen Raptis + Friends of Hospice Southwest WA = HEAVEN for Hospice
Spring Basket Sale 2016
Once again we had a great fund raiser for Friends of Hospice with our annual basket sale. We made $2000+ on our sales and
everyone who purchased baskets were thrilled with their flowers!
We want to thank Steve, Elise and their staff at SPRINGTIME ONLY for their help in
providing such beautiful baskets and their generous support for our organization.
Carole Jones & Marcy Maxwell
Thanks to Friends of Hospice
Tickets for the Fall Luncheon will be available the first week of August for $50 per individual or
a table of (10) may be purchased for $500. You may get your tickets on-line, www.friends-ofhospice.org or by contacting Debbie Iverson at ivygolf1@gmail.com or 360-607-0176.
NOV/DEC
2015 HOSPICE LUNCHEON
Poinsettia Sale
The theme of last year’s Friends of Hospice luncheon which was held in September at the
Heathman Lodge was “Thrifty is Nifty” “If we save more we can give more to the cause”. Daryl
Mitchell, News Photographer at KPTV12 returned as our Master of Ceremonies. He was joined
by Nicole DeCosta from Portland’s CW. In keepting with the theme, b.Divine Clothing Boutique
provided the fashion show. The consigned clothing was modeled by Friends of Hospice
members. Local merchants donated gift certificates for our raffle. Vendor booths as well as
Barbara Bell’s stained glass angels were available again this year.
From Jodi Wicks
YOU CAN HELP, TOO!
Hope Bereavement Services would like to thank FOH for the financial help they have given our program over the past year.
The following is an example of what Hope Bereavement has been able to provide to those we serve because of Friends of
Hospice:
Fred Meyer has made it easy for you to get involved in the fundraising efforts to provide funds
for the care of hospice patients through an established hospice organization.
Here’s how you can do it:
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$5000 towards Hope Bereavement Services video
Art supplies and equipment for Stepping Stones groups
Consultant fees for specialized trainings
Gift cards for food and gas for bereaved clients
And much more...
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!
Friends of Hospice SW WA is a 501(c)3 tax exempt non-profit organization registered with the State of Washington. Federal tax ID # 20-4672767
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Annual Fall Luncheon
Heathman Lodge
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Go on-line (www.fredmeyer.com, check for Community Rewards, and our
charity is #82315) or call 1-866-518-2686. Be sure and mention the entire
name of our charity (Friends of Hospice Southwest Washington) Thank you
from our hearts!
President
Vice President
Secretary
WELCOME!
We would like to take
this opportunity to
welcome all the new
members of Friends
of Hospice. You will
find this a worthwhile
and rewarding way to
volunteer.
We appreciate the time
commitment from our
veteran members and
look forward to your
contributions to this
worthy cause.
Co-Treasurers
FRIENDS OF HOSPICE Debbie Iverson
Candy Hayes
Carollee Kraut
Judy Davis & Tiffany Couch
Directors: Carole Kelley, Dee Memering, Debby Mohler, Apryl Graham,
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Linda Schorr, Beth Anderson, Bev Bollinger, Nancy Kotrlik
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Poinsettia Sale
Shop for a Cause MACY’S
Our Annual Poinsettia Sale was a success again this year thanks to efforts of so many
of our members who gave of their time at all the sale sites as well as the preparation
that goes on before the week of the sale (advertising, making of posters for sale sites,
lining up volunteers for the day of the sale, taking orders for pick-up, etc.). We were
able to offer Christmas Cactus this year which were very popular and which we hope
to be able to offer again this coming year. As always, our sale runs the week after
Thanksgiving at PeaceHealth Hospital, Fairway Village, Touchmark, Legacy Hospital
and the Shared Services Building on 164th Street .
On August 29th, Macy’s was a little busier thanks to the
efforts of the volunteers of Friends of Hospice, SW. This
nationwide effort raises over $47 Million for charitable
organizations. For just $5.00, shoppers could purchase an
opportunity to save 25% off almost all merchandise and
also play a role in supporting a worthy cause. There was
also a drawing for a $500 shopping spree which our own
organization’s President Deb Iverson won!
A big THANK YOU to everyone who participated in this fundraising event either by working on the set-up or by purchasing
plants. This event is only successful because of all of you!
Mark your calendars for this year’s Shop for a Cause at Macy’s
August 26th-28th 2016.
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Yielded Friends of Hospice over twice as
much income as last year. For this twenty-four hour period
in September, Clark County residents (as well as anyone
on-line) are asked to give to the charity of their choice. All
of our members reached out to friends and relatives and
encouraged them to give to Friends of Hospice Southwest
Washington. The only stipulation is that the amount given
must be at least $10.00 and of course there is no limit!
We were very happy to get a large donation through the
Community Foundation of SW Washington from a single
donor. We will enroll in this great event again this coming
September so check our website for the date: www.friendsof-hospice.org.
Beverly Bollinger, Chairperson
Bunco Night
In partnership with Divine Consign, Linda Glover, “Friends of Hospice Southwest Washington” hosted their first Bunco
Fundraising event. Divine Consign provided enough seating and Bunco game supplies for (80) guests. IT WAS SOLD OUT!
project.
The $40 ticket ensured 2 hours of Snacks, Eating from an amazing Buffet, sipping Wine,
chatting with friends, making new acquaintances, and a chance to win one of three cash
prizes. An AMAZING Buffet by Tommy O’s and Chuck’s Produce was created by Nancy
Nancy Kotrlik. As well as, “yummy” B’Divine Bite Cupcakes donated by our friends at
Divine Consign. Gift Basket Live Auction: (4) baskets put together by “Friends of Hospice
Board of Directors” raised nearly $900.00. This first time fundraising event netted $2400;
of which 100% was given to support the “Ray Hickey Hospice House” kitchen renovation
project, to be completed in 2016. “Friends of Hospice” gave a total of $50,000 to this
MARK YOUR CALENDARS for this SUMMER!
TICKETS: Debbie Iverson, 360-607-0176 or 360-573-3123.
Saturday, July 23rd, 2016
6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Divine Consign
904 Main Street
Vancouver, WA
CASH PRIZES: $200 - Most WINS
$200 - Most BUNCOS
$100 - Most Losses
Hospice X 3
The three most important groups which we support during the year
are Hospice SW, Ray Hickey House and Steppingstones. We have
managed to help these programs which are supervised by Sue Curry,
Sonjia Hauser and Jodi Wicks by providing funds on a monthly basis
in order that they may provide their patients with things they need.
Examples are: personal care items, obituaries for homeless patients,
gas cards to help with transportation needs and much more!
This year we also completed our pledge of $50,000 toward the
remodel of the kitchen at RRH!!!
Friends of Hopspice would like to thank everyone who has made a
Friends of Hospice 2015
donation to our organization during the past year. Your generous
gifts have made it possible for us to help the Hospice Services, Hope
and Bereavement and the Ray Hickey House. Your continued support is greatly appreciated!!
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Scrub Dub Dub...Put the Money in the Tub!
You’re never too old to have fun at a car wash! Over twelve
committed Friends of Hospice, SW volunteers rallied at
Hazel Dell Car Wash to encourage passerbys to motor in
to get their car washed and help raise donations for this
wonderful organization.
This event raised over $350, another step closer
to helping a hospice patient or family member in
need.
Membership Drive
Paula Palmer
We all loved and admired Paula; she was
the example of what we all aspire to be within the Friends of
Hospice Southwest Washington organization. We will ALL miss
her. Your gift of Paula’s 20 year pin as a volunteer for Friends
of Hosice, moved the entire membership meeting on April
18th. It was such an unselfish gesture on your part. I know
that you have also given hundreds
of hours of your own time. The
entire organization has frequently
sung our praises for both you and
Paula’s involvement and dedication
throughout the years. “Good people
are never forgotten”.
As the current 2016 President, I
proudly accept your gift; I will wear
Paula’s pin at all F.O.H. meetings and
to all other community functions
that I attend representing F.O.H.
It is always important for an organization to get
new members. New members bring new energy,
new ideas and new friendships that helps sustain
the vitality of an organization. This year we made
a special effort to get new members. We formed a
committee, asking our membership for names of
potential people that might be intersted in joining
Friends of Hospice and be active in the fundraisers
and activities, without feeling pressured.
We mailed out many letters and received twenty
new members from our Membership Drive. The
Membership Committee put together two tables
for new members at the Annual Friends of Hospice
Luncheon. This was very successful and well received
by the new members. We are looking forward to
working with our new members on our fundraisers and
hopefully keep growing our membership.
20 Years Pin
“Paula’s Pin”
Next January, I will present Paula’s
pin to the incoming 2017 President.
This new tradition will be carried on
year after year. We wall discussed
that wearing Paula’s pin will be
considered a huge honor. Paula’s pin
has been placed in the right hands.
With love and appreciation, Debbie
Iverson, 2016 President, Friends of
Hospice Southwest Washington.
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