Memory Support Center Update - Evangelical Homes of Michigan

Memory Support
Center Update
Brecon Village
Denise B. Rabidoux
President and CEO
MEMORY SUPPORT CENTER
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN STEERING
COMMITTEE
Robert and Elizabeth Redies
Honorary Chairs
Dennis and Joann Pearsall
Co-Chairs
Walter and Nancy Byers
Co-Chairs
Gretchen Driskell
Jill Durnen
Joyce Girdis
Mary Kinley
Mary Lirones
Fred Manuel
Phyllis Martin
Woodie Merchant
Earl Roehm
Sandy Ross
Paul Scheel
Campaign Office:
Becky Pazkowski
Campaign Director
Lisa Nadeau
Marketing and Development Coordinator
Brecon Village
Retirement Community
200 Brecon Drive
Saline, MI 48176
Phone: (734) 429-1155, Ext. 229
Fax:
(734) 944-2235
Email:
pazkowskib@evangelicalhomes.org
200 Brecon Drive • Saline, MI 48176 • 734-429-1155
June / July 2009
Opening Date…
Just Around the Corner!
Dear Friends,
Spring is finally here and within the past few months we have seen many
changes around the construction site. Inside, walls are going up giving definition to the space. It’s exciting to visualize what life will be like once staff and
your loved ones are occupying the center.
Work on the cottages is moving ahead and one unit is, in fact, complete and
fully furnished and it is beautiful! This first cottage will become our model
and sales office beginning in early July. Landscaping has been a bit slower
than anticipated due to the wet weather this spring, but even at that there are
the beginning signs of the garden paths; how wonderful it will be when this
garden is in full bloom.
We have the start of our Memory Support team lined up. In addition to myself
as Director of the Memory Support Center at Brecon Village we have –
Kelly Adams, Coordinator, Adult Day Services. Kelly has recently
worked with the fund development team and transfers to this new role
with prior experience managing an adult day center in Colorado.
Cindy Lockman, Coordinator, Resident Services. Cindy is joining us
as a new face to the Evangelical Homes team and has over 20 years
experience in the area of senior services including adult day programs
and assisted living communities.
Steve Hopkins, Director, Wellness and Physical Health. Steve will
be working with the memory support team in a unique role which will
blend his current duties as Corporate Director, Wellness and Physical
Health with a Brecon campus role coordinating Wellness and Life
Enrichment programming across each of our living centers.
Julie Sage, Director, Marketing and Sales. Julie is also new to
Evangelical Homes and her first task is to fill the Memory Support
Center! Julie has been busy reviewing our prior list of contacts and
following up with folks.
During the month of June we will begin the process of interviewing for
our Personal Assistant (universal worker) positions.
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Opening Date…
Just Around the Corner!
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Cottage
Dining &
Family
Room
Areas
Continued...
We continue to work toward a target opening mid to late August, so this team
has a good deal of work ahead in the next several months. We are all really
excited by this exceptional opportunity to bring a dementia specific program to
our community and welcome you to stop by and talk to us about the services to
be available.
Starting in early June and through August 2nd, our sales office will be open on
a daily basis ~
Monday, Thursday and Friday 9 am – 5 pm
Tuesday and Wednesday 9 am – 7 pm
Saturday and Sunday 12 pm – 4 pm
*(As Always Special Appointments Outside of These
Listed Hours are Welcome!)
Cottage
Family
Room
Kind Regards,
Joanne Stutesman, Director
Memory Support Center
Cottage
(Back
Porch
Area)
Memory Support Center
Garden Area
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ME MOR Y S UP POR T CE NTE R UPDATE
Memory Support Center
Campaign Update
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Evangelical Homes of Michigan
is Pleased to
Welcome Julie Sage!
Mark Your Calendars: The official Grand Opening celebration
of the Center is scheduled for September 20th, 2009. More details will follow.
As the Memory Support Center moves towards completion, the
task of filling the residence and letting the broader community
know the scope of services that will be available takes on added
importance. Julie comes to Evangelical Homes with over 25
years experience in the senior health and housing industry, most
recently as a marketing representative with Sumner on
Ridgewood, a continuing care retirement community near
Akron, Ohio.
The Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation has awarded us a grant
through the Anna Botsford Bach Fund for Seniors for $23,066 for
one year of funding. The grant will allow us to offer Adult Day Services at the Memory Support Center to some participants who do not
have the financial resources to pay for the services. We are very
grateful for the funding.
Even though the Evangelical Home in Saline has been operating
since 1974, and Brecon Village has been serving the community
since 1999, there are still many people who are not aware of all
the programs and services that have been developed in recent
years. Julie will help Evangelical Homes tell its story and
market the full continuum of services to area seniors.
Our Church Ambassadors have $44,700 in support for the naming of
the Chapel. Their goal is $50,000, which leaves them only $5,300
away from their goal. The official name of the chapel is Chapel of
Memories.
“I am excited to be a part of the Evangelical Homes,” Julie
noted. “In the short time I have been here, it is evident that
there is a strong history and commitment to service that will
continue to benefit the community and meet the varied needs of
potential clients in a broad range of settings. I look forward to
getting to know the people in the area, and helping them know
more about Evangelical Homes.”
Our campaign is going strong, with over $1,557,000 in gifts and
pledges! Thank you everyone for the support and commitment
you have made to this project. The Campaign Steering Committee
is helping to secure more gifts, which is moving us to our goal.
The Public Relations Subcommittee has been very busy with events
and promotional items:
§ Ten Thousand Villages committee shopping event resulted in
$218 in support (15% of sales the week of May 3 – 10, with
several hundred dollars in items also purchased and donated to
the Memory Support Center.
§ Measure For Measure Concert at the First United Methodist
Church resulted in 300 guests and $5900 in net proceeds.
§ Wine For Your Cause at the Quarter Bistro resulted in 55 guests
and $415 in net proceeds.
§ The Sponsor A Brick program has $17,935 in gifts, and the second order of pavers was placed on June 1st. Those pavers will
be installed for the opening of the Center. You may still sponsor bricks, call Becky Pazkowski at 734-429-1155 for more
information.
The Professional Advisory Group has been busy with program suggestions and asking their colleagues to support the campaign.
Business and Corporate Subcommittee is working on gathering support from the business world, which is no easy task these days.
However, we are seeing support coming in many different shapes
and sizes….some from discounted items for the Center, some in
sponsorships for the events, and others in outright gifts. The landscaping project is the newest for this group, as there are many new
naming opportunities that range from $750 to $10,000 for the vast
landscaping. Also, we have Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts who have
chosen landscaping projects for their Silver Award and Eagle Scout
projects.
Contact Julie to learn more about
the Memory Support Center at Brecon Village
at 734-274-0890 or email at sagej@evangelicalhomes.org
Memory Support Center
c/o Brecon Village
200 Brecon Drive
Saline, MI 48176
For additional information contact:
Julie Sage
Phone: 734-429-1155 or Cell: 734-274-0890
Fax: 734-944-2235
Email: sagej@evangelicalhomes.org
Visit our Website at:
www.EVANGELICALHOMES.org
Educational Series & Support
Group Information
Educational Series:
At Evangelical Homes of Michigan, we
believe providing tools and resources for
caregivers is essential. Since our Building Caregiver Skills 3-Part Series,
has concluded; let us know if you have
interest in attending a future encore of
this session, if you are interested in additional educational opportunities or have
recommended topics.
Support Group Information:
Caregiver Support Gatherings
~ 3rd Wednesday of Each Month
~ 6:30pm
~ Brecon Village
200 Brecon Drive
Saline, Michigan
For More Information - Contact:
Joanne Stutesman or Julie Sage at
(734) 429-1155 or email at
sagej@evangelicalhomes.org
Save the Date…..
Grand Opening Celebration at
The Memory Support Center at
Brecon Village , will be
September 20 2009 at 3pm.
Resource and Lending Library
Although we are still building our collection, we can
provide you with our currently available materials.
Our collection includes DVDs, books, videos, handouts, and pamphlets, all addressing various aspects
of dementia and care giving.
Please stop by Brecon Village to view the available
materials.