Summer 2010 - Seton Williamson Foundation

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Because of you
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Meet Our Physicians
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Seton Circle
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New Trustees
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Tango at the Villa
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Fall 2010
A newsletter for friends of the Seton Williamson Foundation
Supporting Seton Medical Center Williamson, a member of the Seton Family of Hospitals
Meet Our
PHYSICIANS
dr. tomas antonini
Urogynecologist
Lone Star Urogynecology and Continence Center
Seton
welcomes
Ken Gladish
President and CEO
Seton Foundations
Senior Philanthropic Advisor
Seton Family of Hospitals
Three years ago, Dr. Tomas Antonini moved to Cedar Park
We are delighted to welcome Kenneth L. Gladish, Ph.D. as President and CEO
with his wife, Dr. Saima Jehangir, and opened the Lone Star
of the Seton Foundations/Senior Philanthropic Advisor to the Seton Family of
Urogynecology & Continence Center, located next to Seton
Hospitals, effective November 1. Ken is a nationally recognized leader in charitable
Medical Center Williamson.
and philanthropic endeavors. Since 2008, Ken has been president and CEO of the
Austin Community Foundation (ACF).
“My wife, Dr. Jehangir, grew up in this area, so it’s been a
great homecoming,” says Dr. Antonini. “Williamson County
Prior to joining ACF, Ken served as president of the YMCA of the USA and
is one of the fastest growing counties in the nation, and
in academic leadership roles in Michigan and Indiana, including serving as a
people continue to move here because it’s where they want
Distinguished Professor of Nonprofit Studies and Director of the Grantmaking
to live, work and raise their families. We are happy to be part
School at the Johnson Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership in
of this vibrant community.”
Grand Rapids, Michigan. Ken has led organizations that have raised more than
$500 million in charitable support and has been intimately engaged in creating
Dr. Antonini completed his Ob/Gyn residency at The
campaigns, seeding new initiatives and serving as a key resource in endowment,
University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio
capital and annual support campaigns.
and his urogynecology and pelvic reconstructive surgery
fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. He
In his new role, Ken will lead the Seton Foundations, which, in addition to the
brings dedication and enthusiasm to women’s health care in
Seton Williamson Foundation, include the Seton Fund, Children’s Medical Center
Williamson County. He strives to offer today’s most advanced
Foundation of Central Texas and Seton Hays Foundation. In partnership with
capabilities and services to you and your neighbors using the
generous donors, our foundations collectively raised nearly $19 million last year to
daVinci Surgical System.
support Seton’s healthcare ministry in Central Texas.
“The first time I sat behind the controls of the daVinci
“Ken’s expertise, vision and commitment will be instrumental as we broaden our
Surgical System, I couldn’t believe the amazing technology,”
fundraising efforts to address our community’s healthcare needs, especially for the
he says. “In my experience, robotics allow for greater surgical
poor and vulnerable among us,” states Charles J. Barnett, President and CEO of the
precision and better outcomes for my patients. Depending
Seton Family of Hospitals.
on the procedure, instead of three-night hospital stays and
six-week recoveries, women go home after one night and
Philanthropic support is critical to our continued success as we expand our services,
are back to work after just one week. daVinci is significantly
medical education and innovative research at Seton Medical Center Williamson.
improving the quality of my patients’ lives.”
Thanks to our friends and supporters, philanthropy helps fund charity care for
the uninsured and under-insured; new buildings, equipment and technology;
programs and services; and endowments for long-term growth and sustainability.
“The future of our region of Texas depends on the health and well being of
everyone living in the communities we call home,” said Gladish. “There is no more
important contributor to our quality of life than the Seton Family of Hospitals.
Seton work is worthy of the strongest possible contributed support from our
fellow citizens. It will be an incredible privilege to be a partner in assuring the
vitality of this essential mission and the historic ministry of Seton.”
Ken holds an undergraduate degree from Hanover College; master’s and doctoral
degrees from the University of Virginia; and several honorary doctoral degrees. Ken
is married to Kendal H. Gladish, a writer, editor and also a nonprofit professional.
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They are the parents of Ellen Gladish, a young professional in Chicago, and Donald
Gladish, a 2010 college graduate.
surgery made simple
with
daVinci
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Verna Ledoux
ust two weeks after surgery at Seton Medical Center Williamson, Verna Ledoux felt like herself again
and prepared a Louisiana-style dinner for 18 family members and friends in her north Austin home.
Several years ago, doctors tried to wake
Verna Ledoux after a surgical procedure,
but it was difficult. The experience
left her shaken and fearful of general
anesthesia. Later when she was diagnosed
with a prolapsed uterus and bladder, she
chose to put off surgery for more than
a year. Waiting meant Verna endured
great discomfort and made her toss and
turn through many sleepless nights.
Verna finally turned to Dr. Tomas Antonini
at
the
Lone
Star
Urogynecology
&
Continence Center in Round Rock for help.
His solution: the daVinci Surgical System.
muscle as in conventional surgery. Smaller
“When I first met
with Dr. Antonini, I
was nervous about
anesthesia,” says
Verna. “But on the
morning of my surgery,
he, the nurses and
anesthesiologists came
in to visit with me and
put my mind at ease.”
With daVinci, Dr. Antonini would perform
incisions meant less pain and scarring,
and a quicker recovery time.
To
Verna’s
amazement,
her
surgical
experience was quick and painless. She
was released after one night at Seton
Medical Center Williamson. “I was sent
home with a prescription that I never
filled,” she says. “I never experienced any
pain. I was not bedridden at any point.”
Verna was soon back to a busy life, doing
the things she enjoys most—gardening,
cooking, walking, and dance workouts.
“I’m
so
thankful
that
my
surgical
Verna’s pelvic reconstructive surgery and hysterectomy
experience was quick and easy,” she says. “My discomfort
through tiny incisions without cutting through layers of
is gone and I can sleep again.”
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Members
Donate $11,500
During Seton Circle’s
Inaugural Year
Join Us!
In its inaugural year, members of the Seton
Circle donated a total of $11,500 for the daVinci
Robotic System and Surgical Suites at Seton
Medical Center Williamson. They celebrated
their fundraising success at a shrimp boil held at
SMCW.
The 46 members pool their annual gifts of $250
per person and vote to support a specific program
at the medical center.
You can have fun while helping others! For more
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information about joining the Seton Circle, visit
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setonwilliamsonfdn.org or call the foundation
office at (512) 324-4090.
Pictured above: David Singleton, Seton Circle founding member,
Seton Williamson Foundation Trustee, and chef for the event.
Special thanks to
Seton Circle founders
Nancy Crouse and Craig McCurdy, Co-Chairs
Mary and Troy Rodriguez
Lori and David Singleton
Jean and Harold Steadman
Kendrick and Robert Berryman
Joyce and Mark Fritz
Sylvia Mayer
Ella and Milton Jez
Bethany and Frank Leffingwell
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Alan McGraw, mayor of Round Rock.
Schwertner, chairman of the Seton Williamson Foundation Board of
Trustees, and Nancy Crouse, center, co-chair of the Seton Circle and Board
Trustee, present a check to Michelle Robertson, VP and COO of SMCW.
We Need You!
JOIN Seton Circle. Enjoy fun events and meet others who care about good health.
VOLUNTEER your time to help patients and staff at Seton Medical Center Williamson.
GIVE online at setonwilliamsonfdn.org or in the attached envelope.
PLAN for the future of health care in Williamson County and help others
through a gift in your will or estate planning.
We invite you to get involved at Seton Medical Center Williamson. For more information about how
you can support our work, call (512) 324-4090 or visit setonwilliamsonfdn.org.
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Couple Creates
Lasting Gift
To Support Seton Medical Center Williamson
Nancy Crouse and Craig McCurdy have established a large community estate gift that includes Seton Medical Center Williamson. Their gift
will continue to support quality health care in their names for many years to come. As retired army officers, they have lived around the world
and moved to Williamson County in 2003. “We could have chosen anywhere to live, but we love the beauty of Georgetown,” says Nancy.
After losing their son to cancer in 1995, they keep his memory alive through charity work. “His illness lasted five years,” says Nancy. “During
that time, many wonderful people helped us. Our estate gift will continue giving back to others. We’re confident that Seton Medical Center
Williamson will fulfill that dream in ways we can’t even imagine.”
Learn more about making a bequest at www.setonwilliamsonfdn.org.
New Trustees Help Guide
The Seton Williamson Foundation
Please welcome five new members to the Seton
Williamson Foundation Board of Trustees: Keith
Hickman, Jeff Rusk, Bonnie Sells, Bryan Farney and
Dan Gattis, Jr.
Keith Hickman is CEO and principal
architect at KAHickman Architects
and Interior Designers. Keith and his
wife, Becky, live in Round Rock.
Jeff Rusk is chief litigator for The Rusk
Bonnie Sells is president and owner
Law Firm, PC. Jeff and his wife, Suzy,
of Alpha Painting and Decorating in
live in Georgetown.
Hutto. Bonnie lives in Thrall.
State Representative Dan Gattis, Jr.,
Bryan Farney is a partner at Dechert,
serves the people of House District
LLP. Bryan and his wife, Marsha, live
20 and is with The Gattis Law Firm,
in Georgetown.
PC. Dan and his wife, Shana, live in
Georgetown.
Welcome Donna Budak
Executive Director of the Seton Williamson Foundation
Donna Budak, CFRE, has joined the Seton Williamson Foundation as executive director. Donna’s been with the Seton
Family of Hospitals for six years. Most recently, she was director of campaigns and major gifts for the Seton Fund.
Prior to that, Donna was with the Children’s Medical Center Foundation of Central Texas as director of planned giving and major gifts for
the successful capital campaign to build and equip Dell Children’s Medical Center. Prior to joining the Seton Foundations, Donna was director
of annual giving and then director of development for Ballet Austin.
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Tango at the Villa Raises $380,000
for daVinci Surgical System
Third Annual Seton Williamson Women’s Development Board Gala
Supporters of Seton Medical Center Williamson celebrated good health for all at the
Tango at the Villa Gala, held at the Cimarron Hills Country Club in Georgetown. Hosted
by Seton Williamson Women’s Development Board, this third annual exclusive black-tie
event raised $380,000 for the daVinci Surgical Robotic Equipment and Surgical Suites at
SMCW. The Seton Williamson Foundation extends special thanks to Gala Co-chairs Linda
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in our community.
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Schmitt and Kristi Stephens for their tireless dedication to raising funds for good health
Left to right: Dr. Chad Dieterichs, SMCW chief of staff, and Dr.
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Standing, left to right: Rich and Amanda McNeelege, Kenneth
Sonja Dieterichs; Laura and Dr. Brian Aldred, SMCW vice chief of
Allshouse, Diamond Sponsors Mary and Troy Rodriguez, and Steve
staff.
Turpin. Seated, left to right: Rachel Slade, Randy and Sandra Eads,
and Rhonda Turpin.
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Enjoying the evening are, from left, Kyra Quenan, Robert
Berryman, Sen. Steve Ogden, Hon. Pat Berryman, Patti and Jim
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Schwertner, Hon. Dan Gattis, Jr. and Shana Gattis. Seton Williamson
co-chair, Linda Schmitt, gala co-chair, and Mary Steger, logistics co-
Foundation Board Chairman Jim Schwertner and his wife, Patti,
chair.
Left to right: Amy Gantt, SWDB president, Kristi Stephens, gala
were Ruby Sponsors.
Special Thanks to Our Gala Sponsors
Diamond
Mary and Troy Rodriguez
Ruby
Patti and Jim Schwertner
Emerald
Mason Health, LLC
TRISUN Healthcare
Sapphire
Capitol Anesthesiology Association
Gantt / Schmitt / Steger / Stephens
Pearl
Austin Radiological Association
Austin Regional Clinic
Beth and Charles Avery
Debbie and Van Chandler
Cimarron Hills Country Club
Crown Equity, LLLP
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Melissa and Mark Dietz
Emergency Service Partners, LP
Marsha and Bryan Farney
Jimmy Jacobs Custom Homes /
Laura and James Robinson
Lighthouse Hospice / Girling Home Health
Peña Swayze & Co., LLP
Plains Capital Bank
Ramming Paving Co Ltd
ReitPath Pathology
Belinda and Charles Schwertner
Sierra Microwave Technology, LLC
Connie and Les Sladek
Snead / Burke / Cole
Capital Surgeons Group &
Southwest Bariatric Surgeons
Davis / Stewart / Warrington
Texas A&M Health Science Center
Opal
Austin Veterinary Dermatology & Allergy /
Jessica and Robert Pelache
Champion Site Prep /
Lott Brothers Construction
Lucretia and Curtis Crenwelge
Embree Group
Extraco Banks
First Texas Bank – Georgetown
Tammy and David Hays /
Lori and David Singleton
Independent Bank - Georgetown
Carole and John Jebens
Betty Lord
Nyle Maxwell Pontiac GMC
Nancy Crouse and Craig McCurdy
Amanda and Lee McIntosh
Sharon and Brent New
Kyra and Steve Quenan
Priscilla and John Yearwood
Underwriters
HNTB – Gala Gift Boxes
Leffingwell and Associates, PC – Valet
Jill and Paul Marshall – Wine
Mercedes Benz of Georgetown – Valet
Physicians Health Choice – Sponsor Reception
Suzy and Jeff Rusk – Tango Dancers
COMMUNITY
Seton Williamson Foundation is grateful
for the support of a caring community.
Support
Seton Medical Center Williamson Benefits from Generous Gifts
Priscilla and John Yearwood, left, and their
friends, Pat and Robert Berryman, right, are
pictured at a plaque dedication honoring
their combined gift to Seton Williamson
Foundation in memory of the Berrymans’
grandson, Leighton James Newman.
Seton Williamson Foundation Trustee Don
Martin and his wife, Ronna, made a gift to
Seton Williamson Foundation in honor of
their children, Aaron, Clara and Cameron.
Pictured at a plaque dedication are, from
left, Stephanie Gould, Aaron Martin,
Cameron Martin, Ronna and Don Martin,
and Clara Martin.
Steve and Carol Hickerson gather in
celebration of their gift to Seton Williamson
Foundation honoring their children,
Colby and Holly. Pictured at their plaque
dedication are, from left, Carol Hickerson;
Colby Hickerson; Susan Crane, vice
president of neonatal services for the Seton
Family of Hospitals; Catherine Carby,
neonatal clinical manager; Holly Hickerson;
Dr. Todd Scharnberg, medical director of
the Pediatrix neonatal practice in the Seton
Family of Hospitals; and Steve Hickerson.
Chuck and Tracee Colvin, owners of Colvin
Electric Company, were honored at a plaque
dedication for their gift to Seton Williamson
Foundation. Pictured, from left, are Chuck
and Tracee and their son, Travis.
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Community
Spotlight: Mason Health
Caring for its neighbors is an important part of the mission of Mason Health. The Dallas-based company recently broke ground on a 123-bed,
state-of-the-art skilled nursing facility in Georgetown and has already offered support to Seton through a major gift to the Seton Women’s
Development Board Gala to help purchase the daVinci Surgical System.
“One of the primary concerns for Mason Health is to become a good member of the community,” says Derek Prince, chief operating officer
of Mason Health. “Our gift to help purchase the daVinci will lessen the impact of surgery on patients and help them get back to their busy
lives.”
Located on Williams Drive, Mason Health’s new Estrella Oaks Rehabilitation and Care Center will offer inpatient services and rehabilitation
for geriatric patients and is committed to help them regain daily life skills and allow them to return home quickly. The company is pleased
that its mission—like Seton’s mission—ensures a healthier future and enables high quality care for all.
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On the cover: Verna Ledoux, enjoying
one of her favorite pastimes, gardening.
AT T H E B A R 3 R A N C H
Join Us!
Beacon is published twice each year for
donors and friends of Seton Medical
Center Williamson. It is a publication of
the Seton Williamson Foundation, Donna
Budak, executive director.
The newsletter is compiled by the production
team of Sharon Reynolds, MarrGwen
Dickson, Jim Lincoln Photography, Robin
Newman Photography, and various staff
photographers.
Your feedback and suggestions are welcome
at info@setonwilliamsonfdn.org. For more
information about support provided by
the Seton Williamson Foundation, visit
www.setonwilliamsonfdn.org.
Board of Trustees
Jim Schwertner, Chairman
Charles Avery, III
Nancy Crouse
Bryan Farney
Dan Gattis, Jr.
David Hays
Keith Hickman
Jimmy Jacobs
Frank Krenek
Don Martin
Judy McLeod
Steve Peña
Laura Robinson
Troy Rodriguez
Jeff Rusk
Bonnie Sells
David Singleton
Ex-Officio Members
Charles Barnett
Donna Budak
Dr. Chad Dieterichs
Mark Hazelwood
Sr. Nancy Sullivan
Community Volunteer Leadership
Nancy Crouse
Craig McCurdy
Seton Cirlce
Judith Manriquez
Seton Women’s Development Board
Seton Medical Center Williamson
(512) 324-4000
www.seton.net/williamson
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