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Meet
Our
New
President
Four widely respected and admired community leaders
have been elected to serve on the Health First Foundation
Board of Directors. They are: Stephanie Filippi Brown,
Dr. Nanialei Golden, Christine Lance and Holly Wesche.
Their varied backgrounds, community knowledge,
and passion for philanthropy will help strengthen and
advance our not-for-profit healthcare mission.
Terry Mohr, seated right,
with Foundation board
members who served on
the search committee. They
include, from right, Dale
Dettmer, committee chair,
Mike Dana, Chuck Scanlon,
and Nancy Taylor. Not
pictured is Wendy Brandon.
Terry Mohr has assumed the top leadership position of the
Health First Foundation after an extensive national search
by our Board of Directors. He joined our team in early
February, moving to Brevard from Richmond, Virginia.
As Health First Foundation President, Terry serves as
the Chief Development Officer of Health First and
is responsible for the planning, implementation and
coordination of fundraising activities. He will work closely
with the Foundation’s 30-member board of directors to
plan all fundraising solicitation strategies and campaigns.
Terry has 25 years of experience in building and
strengthening comprehensive charitable fund development
strategies for both private and not-for-profit organizations.
He most recently served as founder of CDO Interim
Services, a company that assists businesses with
fundraising strategies. He received a Master of Social Work
Degree from the University of Wisconsin in Milwaukee and
a Bachelors of Science Degree from Ball State University
in Indiana. In addition to his philanthropic work, Terry is
also a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Duke Universitytrained Integrative Health Practitioner. He is a member of
the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy.
Over the course of Terry’s career, he has directed programs
Butterfly Garden
for start-up organizations, those in transition, and mature
programs motivated to significantly move to a higher
performance level. He was Chief Development Officer for
the Foundations serving Bon Secours Virginia, President
and Chief Executive Officer of the OhioHealth Foundation
in Columbus Ohio, and Vice President of the Foundations
of FirstHealth of the Carolinas in Pinehurst, NC.
Commenting on joining our team, Terry said, “I feel
it’s an extraordinary privilege to be part of Health First’s
philanthropic efforts. I look forward to working with
our board, executive team, community leaders and our
donors to support that extra margin of excellence in health
care that our community wants and deserves.”
Terry is passionate about his faith, family, philanthropy, and
integrative health. He is married to Jane Mohr, a former
airline attendant who has an extensive artistic background.
They have been married for 33 years and have three
children. Their son, Cooper, attends the University of
North Carolina at Chapel Hill. One of their twin daughters,
Hannah, lives in Pinehurst, N.C. where she serves as a K-8
elementary music teacher. Her twin sister, Mollie Turbeville,
lives with her husband in Winter Park, FL, where she is
a freelance writer/editor. honors Loved Ones & Friends
On a beautiful sunny day in March, the Janis Bjork Osman
Butterfly Garden at the William Childs Hospice House was
rededicated after undergoing a landscape restoration that
included the addition of memorial walkway pavers and a
butterfly bench.
The original garden, named by the Vic Osman family
to honor the memory of their loving mother, wife and
grandmother, opened in 2004 with a special gift from the
family. The new pavers provide an opportunity for others to
memorialize the legacy of a loved one. About 25 inscribed
pavers were added during the garden’s renovation.
Most of the new pavers were funded by individuals, families
and businesses who sponsored the 2013 Foundation
Benefit Ball which raised funds for Hospice of Health
First. Patricia Pruitt, Hospice Board Chairman, opened
the dedication ceremony with an overview of hospice
services and the compassionate, end-of-life care the
program provides. She extended special thanks and
gratitude to donors to the Benefit Ball, which raised
nearly $290,000 for Hospice services.
“This garden is very important,” Mrs. Pruitt told the
audience. “It’s one of the first things patients and their
families see when arriving at the House. It is also a place
where families can come and take a little break from the
physical and emotional demands they go through.”
Pat Pruitt, Board Chairman of Hospice of Health First, at
the event podium. Inset photo: Vic Osman with daughter
Shannon Osman, to his right, and granddaughter Stephanie
Osman, on left, and great-granddaughter Kelsey Law. At far
right, Susan Vallette, chair of the 2013 Benefit Ball.
H E A LT H I N S U R A N C E
Health First Chaplain Father Robert Bruckart delivered a
special prayer during the ceremony.
“May this garden bring much light to any element that
darkens our days,” he said. n
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Stephanie Filippi Brown holds a
degree in nursing from Pennsylvania
University, and practiced as an ICU
nurse for many years. She relocated
to Brevard when her husband, Bill,
assumed the leadership of locallybased Harris Corp. three years ago.
They have built a home in Viera,
and have two daughters who are
in college. Mrs. Brown’s healthcare
interests are varied, but she holds
a special passion for heart care and
neonatal services.
Dr. Nanialei Golden has
practiced radiation oncology in
the Melbourne area since 1998.
She is a member of the Health
First Medical Group, and was with
MIMA prior to their affiliation with
Health First. She holds a medical
degree from the Chicago Medical
School, and completed a residency
at Northwestern University. She is
active in many non-profit groups,
including the American Cancer
Society, Brevard Chapter. She
received her fellowship in radiation
oncology in 2010, and lectures
internationally on innovative
cancer therapies.
Christine Lance is known for her
avid work and leadership with
charitable groups across Brevard.
A native of Indiana, she holds both
M.S. and B.S. degrees in Industrial
Management from Purdue University.
She worked in human resource
management for 20 years with
Honeywell, Inc. and NCR Corp.
Participation in local charitable
groups earned her the 2009
Volunteer of the Year award from
Florida Today, and the 2010 award
from the Association of Fundraising
Professionals, Space Coast Chapter.
Holly Wesche owns Wesche
Jewelers in Viera and is the third
generation of a jewelry family. She
is active in many local business
and civic groups, including the
Melbourne Regional Chamber
of Commerce, the Suntree/Viera
Business Council, the Junior League
of South Brevard and more. In 2008,
she was named one of the 100
Most Influential Business Leaders
in Brevard County by Space Coast
Business magazine, and in 2011 she
received the Outstanding Business
Leader Award from the FIT School
of Business. Her philanthropic
support of local charitable groups
is extensive. O U T PAT I E N T S E R V I C E S
Stephanie Brown
Dr. Nanialei Golden
Christine Lance
Holly Wesche
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Receptions
Leadership Donors
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Leadership donors — those providing gifts of $10,000 and above
— were recognized for their generosity and support at four special
receptions hosted during the first quarter of 2014.
The receptions were organized by the Stewardship Committee
of the Health First Foundation’s Board of Directors, chaired by
Board member, Linda Coleman, an agent with Coldwell Banker
Paradise Realty in Indialantic. A reception was held at each of our
Health First hospitals – Palm Bay Hospital, Viera Hospital, Holmes
Regional Medical Center, and Cape Canaveral Hospital.
Leadership donors were also encouraged to take a look at the
Foundation’s Donor Walls located at each hospital, which were
recently updated. The walls provide an opportunity to display
the names of benefactors who give at the Leadership level and
above. Typically, a Leadership donor’s name is placed on the wall
at each hospital.
Foundation Stewardship Committee Chairman Linda Coleman, second from left, presided
over the reception programs. With her at Viera Hospital are, from left, Holly Wesche,
Catherine Ford, and Deborah Angerami, Chief Operating Officer of Viera Hospital.
According to Ms. Coleman, “We are honored and blessed to have
such kind and generous people across Brevard who support the
healthcare programs and services of Health First. They recognize
the impact they can have on improving our community’s health
and wellness. We are appreciative of the strong commitment they
have made, and are constantly looking for ways to thank them
and share our gratitude.” Got Your Lucky Ticket?
Y OU CAN HELP FUND MEDICAL SC H O LA RSHI PS
Tickets will continue to be on sale at the
Foundation until early May, or until all
tickets are gone, to raise funds for scholarships for local graduating high school
seniors pursuing health-related degrees.
A behind-the-scenes tour and look at the complexities
of healthcare delivery and life-saving technologies
at the hospitals of Health First, providing an
opportunity to promote community
understanding of the resources we provide.
P R O G R AM DAT E S 2014
April 22 Health First Cape Canaveral Hospital
May 16 Health First Palm Bay Hospital
June 12
Health First Viera Hospital
August 8 Health First Holmes Regional Medical Center
Enrollment is limited to 12 people per program.
To register, or for more information,
contact Sandy Grutta
321-434-7152
Health First Foundation
Sandy.Grutta@Health-First.org
And, if you buy one, you could win
up to $10,000!
Half the funds raised will go toward
scholarships, while the other will be
awarded to a winner at our drawing set
for Friday, May 9, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at
Health First Corporate Offices on Highway
U.S. 1 in Rockledge. You don’t have to be
present to win.
Only 250 tickets will be sold. Sharon Green
of Melbourne, owner of Address N Mail,
purchased the first tickets sold this year.
She chose her lucky numbers—003 and
007! She was one of the drawing finalists
last year who decided to split the prize,
taking home $2,000.
Last year, the Foundation awarded a dozen
scholarships to graduating seniors from eight
area high schools. To get your ticket, call
our office today at 321-434-7353. Sharon Green purchased this year’s first Scholarship
Drawing ticket. Proceeds fund scholarships for graduating
high school students pursuing health-related degrees.
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100% OF ALL CONTRIBUTIONS AND DOES NOT USE PROFESSIONAL FUNDRAISING
SOLICITORS. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION
MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING
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CONTACT U S
Philanthropically Speaking is published by
Health First Foundation.
Phone: 321.434.7353, www.Health-First.org/Foundation
OF F ICERS
Nancy Taylor, Chair; Dale Dettmer, Vice Chair;
Terry Mohr, President; Polly Molnar, Treasurer; Patricia Pruitt,
Secretary; Wendy Brandon, Immediate Past Chair
BOARD MEMBERS
Dr. Gobivenkata Balaji, Dick Beagley, Dr. Larry Bishop,
Stephanie Fillippi Brown, Carl Coddington, Jr., Linda Coleman,
Rochelle Cooper, Michael Dana, Robert Dow, Bobbie Dyer,
Melissa Flammio Clark, Evelyn Foster, Cole Goatley, Dr. Nanialei
Golden, Steve Johnson, Christine Lance, Barry Richardson,
Charles Scanlon, Kevin Steel, William Troner ,Holly Wesche
OU R MISSION
The Health First Foundation helps improve the health and
well-being of residents in our community by raising funds to
support and advance the Mission of Health First and its family
of charitable healthcare providers. These include four not-forprofit hospitals — Health First Cape Canaveral Hospital, Health
First Holmes Regional Medical Center, Health First Palm Bay
Hospital, and Health First Viera Hospital — as well as Hospice of
Health First and Health First Aging Services.
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