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From the President’s desk Board of Trustees Mr. Cecil D. Abarr Dr. Connie Blanchard Dr. Hal N. Brady, III Mr. Jimmie Buchanan Mr. John P. Gill Mrs. Ann L. Harris Mr. Mark D. Johnson Mr. Wayne Johnson Mrs. Eloise R. Paschal Hon. J. Taylor Phillips Mr. Robert Reinhardt Mrs. Edie S. Vinson Mr. George Youmans Ex Officio Trustees Rev. Lowrey Brantley Rev. Marcia J. Cochran Rev. Nathan Godley Rev. Shane Green Rev. Marshall Howell Bishop James King Rev. Tommy Mason Rev. Ronnie Wills Emeritus Trustees Rev. J. William Dupree Mr. Will Peterson Mrs. Betty D. Pope Mr. J. Hinton Reeves Dr. A. Jason Shirah Dr. James T. Trice, Jr. At the midpoint of this year, I still have some serious concerns about the big picture of our economy, but honestly, I cannot do much about that big picture. What excites me are those things at Magnolia Manor over which we do have some control and the new things we are doing to better serve our residents. First of all, we are seeing positive results from the many difficult decisions made over the last year and a half. Financials have improved as a result of strict budget management measures. It is obvious, however, that we cannot do all that we need to do solely through cost controls. In addition to effective budget management, we are seeing very positive census results on all the campuses where we made administrative leadership changes. While change is never easy, the results we are seeing reveal the effectiveness of our current leadership team, and I am proud of the work the whole team is doing. Secondly, I am excited about new and creative measures we are taking to change the way we offer our services to older adults. In Buena Vista, we have begun a new Adult Day Health Program. This program offers skilled nursing care for seniors Monday through Friday from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm. The program makes use of existing Magnolia Manor facilities and staff to support families who need assistance in caring for an adult loved one but who are not ready for admission to a nursing home. This pilot program will be monitored and hopefully implemented at other campuses. In Americus and Columbus, we have remodeled and revamped our physical rehabilitation programs, grouping residents with similar short-term rehabilitation needs and goals together. We have found the response to this new approach to be very positive. One of the results has been a great improvement in Medicare census in our skilled nursing centers. One final reason for the positive excitement I feel in what we are doing is our chaplaincy program. Our chaplaincy program for residents is unmatched in its size and in its quality. At the South “Focus on the Positive!” Georgia Annual Conference in Tifton, the introduction of extension ministers made it obvious that Magnolia Manor has the greatest personnel commitment to chaplaincy ministry of any agency in the conference. In fact, our number of chaplains exceeds the number of chaplains appointed to all the other agencies combined! It speaks not only to the quality of how we seek to serve our residents but also to the scale on which we are working. In difficult times, it is easy to focus on the negative and see only the obstacles. However, our leadership team, our creative new programs and the excellence of care given by our staff cause me to focus on the positive and to see the many opportunities for Magnolia Manor to expand and enhance the care we offer to seniors across the state. I hope this all excites our donor partners, too. Your continued support is essential to our ability to take advantage of the opportunities before us. Andrea Walker, Dir. of Donor Communications 2001 S. Lee Street Americus, GA 31709 (229) 931-5922 awalker@magnoliamanor.com Corporate Management Mark R. Todd, President & CEO Hill Fort, Sr. Vice President for Operations Jerry Vick, Sr. Vice President for Finance Robert Beckum, Sr. Vice President for Church Relations and Development 2 Magnolia Manor | www.magnoliamanor.com Diane Wade, Sr. Vice President for Marketing Campus Administration Hill Fort, Americus Barbara Mitchell, Buena Vista Angela Rose, Columbus Wade Barr, Macon Teresa Newell, Moultrie Rich DeLong, Richmond Hill Dianne Feine, St. Marys Jackie Crisp, St. Simons Island Mark R. Todd, President
L e a g u e o f t h e Good Samaritan Reverend Robert Beckum, Sr. Vice President of Church Relations and Development The League of the Good Samaritan is the charitable arm of Magnolia Manor, the official older adult ministry of the South Georgia Annual Conference. The League exists because our founders promised that no one, having chosen to come to Magnolia Manor, would ever have to leave when the ability to pay for needed care ended. Despite the best of plans, sometimes money runs low. Care costs increase. The retirement years, instead of being a reward for years of service to family, employer and community, can be a troubling time. How The League Helps At these times the League of the Good Samaritan helps. Residents are asked to pay all that they can, keeping a small reserve for personal spending. Government monies are sought. And the difference is paid with League dollars. Where the Money Comes From Nearly 100 percent of League funds come from people like you — Good Samaritans who care about South Georgia’s older adults — people who want seniors to have the care they need, in a comfortable and safe environment filled with Christian values and good friends. Shortfalls in the money raised by the League of the Good Samaritan must be drawn from the Magnolia Manor operating budget, diverting funds from other critical programs. Many older adults rely on your generosity to have the care they need in their golden years. Where the Money Goes Because League dollars are awarded on an individual basis, monies required vary greatly. Some recipients need only a few dollars to make ends meet. Others require a larger award. On average, a single person drawing from the League requires $810 a month. Your gift of $35, $50, $100, $2,000 or more makes a tremendous difference in the life of an older adult. Donations may be made in honor of or in memory of a special person or group. Our staff will send a notice of the gift to the honoree, keeping the amount private. It’s a thoughtful way to let your gift give twice. Answering Christ’s Call Christ entreated us to love one another as we love ourselves. Giving to the League is a good way to give your love. The parable of the Good Samaritan outlines a lesson of giving without reservation. In the parable, the Samaritan assists the troubled traveler, even paying for his lodging. Please join the League of the Good Samaritan and help pay for the lodging of one who has traveled life’s road before you. DONATE ONLINE If you wish, you can donate to Magnolia Manor through our secure website by following three easy steps: 1-Go to www.magnoliamanor.com 2-Click on Giving. 3-Click on Make a Gift. Thank you for your gifts of love and support! Magnolia Manor | www.magnoliamanor.com 3
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