A Generous Spirit - Waterbury Hospital

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2009 Charity Gala CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 The proceeds from the Gala were earmarked for the Critical Care Unit of Waterbury Hospital which helps over 1,300 people yearly. Infusion pumps with “smart” technology, advanced monitoring systems, specialized beds and updated ventilators are some of the unit’s current needs that the proceeds will provide. John Tobin, President and CEO of Waterbury Hospital, thanked the clinicians, physicians, nursing staff and other professionals who serve in this key healing area. The diamond raffle attracted a flood of formally-dressed guests hoping to win the three stunning diamond jewelry pieces donated by Onyx II Jewelers of Watertown. Raffle ticket buyers were given small blinking orange lights to wear, sparking even more interest in the raffle. As guests dined on filet mignon and stuffed jumbo shrimp, a beaming Richard Smith, long-time Waterbury Hospital social worker, was honored as the 2009 Humanitarian of the Year. A taped tribute from colleagues and clients praised him for his tireless and creative approaches to bolster the lives of his clients. One highly visible effort of their’s is the Waterbury Hospital Project Photography Club, whose president, Leroy Hilliard, praised Smith as not only a mentor, but a friend. Throughout the evening, guests were entertained by the driving sounds of Third Shift, headlined by Waterbury Hospital’s own songstress Nadina Perry. The crowd appreciated the Villa Rosa’s large dance floor, filling it with energetic dancing. The guests were amused to see several hospital colleagues don various states of attire to promote the six live auction Packages. Emcee (and hospital Chief Development Officer) Tom Missett was ably assisted in his role as Auctioneer by several members of the Gala Committee, including Cyndi Lompert, Steve Jalowiec, Craig Carrigan and a Gala Co-Chair Dr. Carl Sherter. The Reverend Richard Bollea (Committee member and hospital chaplain), wearing a straw hat and tropical print shirt, sang about the beauties of St. Lucia, an auction get-away destination in the Windward Islands. The top money draw this year was a dinner in a private home, prepared by renowned chef Carole Peck. As the evening wound down, with only the diehard dancers left, all went home pleased that their good time had raised a harvest of money for such an important cause. The total raised was almost $95,000, which is “immensely gratifying in this uncertain economy, “ said chief development officer Tom Missett. “The Waterbury Hospital community should be proud of itself. Sponsors, staff, donors and guests all came together to make a good thing happen.” Waterbury Hospital Auxiliary President Linda Hamid with John Tobin, Waterbury Hospital President and CEO (l.) and Waterbury Mayor Michael Jarjura at a reception honoring the Auxiliary's 120 years of service to the hospital. Waterbury Hospital Auxiliary Celebrates 120 Years of Service Founded as the Hospital Aid Society in 1890, The Waterbury Hospital Auxiliary, Inc., recently celebrated 120 years of service at the Poli Club of the Palace Theater. The oldest hospital auxiliary in Connecticut, it has grown from the original 40 members to a membership of more than 300. Waterbury Hospital President and CEO John Tobin and Waterbury Mayor Michael Jarjura applauded the Auxiliary’s long list of accomplishments, including donations of more than $2 million towards medical equipment and other hospital needs. Waterbury Hospital Auxiliary President Linda Hamid remarked: “It is an honor and privilege to continue the legacy of providing funds, support and services to the patients, their families and the employees of Waterbury Hospital, and to play a vital role in the life of the greater community.” The original founders’ vision was to “give aid by furnishing clothing, bedding, delicacies, papers, books, pictures and other needed articles”. In recent years the Waterbury Hospital Auxiliary, Inc. has contributed funds to help build Joan Reed (l.) and Pat Fahey of the Auxiliary, with friends of the Auxiliary Dr. David Reed and Dr. W. Scott Peterson. the Harold Leever Regional Cancer Center, enhance the hospital main entrance and Woodward Lobby, and offer an efficient swipe card payment system for employees. A recent gift of $40,000 helped to facilitate the purchase of a reporting/monitoring system for the Cardiopulmonary Department. The Auxiliary established the lobby coffee bar, sponsors the popular gift shop and maintains the attractive art corridor. Since Auxiliary members keep close contact with the hospital community, they are especially good at devising ways to meet basic patient needs. They supply teddy bears to calm children undergoing medical procedures, knit items for newborns, award health field scholarships, and recently provided a “blanket warmer” for the CathLab. Successful fundraisers have included house tours, fashion shows, luncheons and the sale of signature chocolate butterflies. The dedicated Auxiliary Board and all hard-working members welcome people to join their mission of promoting Waterbury Hospital and helping to fund strategic hospital needs. 2
As the rain held off, golfers took their best shots at the 16th Annual Charity Golf Classic, which was fully booked at 144 players. 16th Annual Charity Golf Classic a Swinging Success Overcast skies and an uncertain economy did not dampen Waterbury Hospital’s 16th Annual Charity Golf Classic held at The Country Club of Waterbury on Monday, June 15, 2009. The fully booked event saw 144 golfers zip out in golf carts for an afternoon flight of skill and camaraderie. Despite a quick sprinkle, the predicted thunderstorms never arrived. One golfer even displayed a weather map on his cell phone showing the weather system dividing, like the parting of the Red Sea, around Waterbury! Besides playing the 18 holes, golfers also participated in a putting contest, a hole-in-one contest to win a car donated by Loehmann- Blasius Chevrolet, and vigorous bidding on nearly two dozen raffle items. A wheelbarrow full of fine liquors was one particularly enticing item. Each golf foursome had its picture taken by Waterbury Hospital’s Project Photography Club, overseen by social worker Richard Smith. After play was over and the golfers went through the bountiful buffet line, they looked out over the beautiful Donald J. Ross-designed course from the Country Club’s elevated perch, and relived some of the day’s finer moments. One golfer, who has supported the Golf Classic for years, expressed his pleasure that the historic Country Club of Waterbury had become the event’s home. During dinner, Golf Committee Chairman Glenn Marx of Webster Bank emceed the raffle which raised additional funds for hospital needs. The full turnout and support by nearly fifty sponsors, with Carmody & Torrance again the Champion Sponsor, enabled this year’s Golf Classic to raise over $73,000 for Waterbury Hospital’s Critical Care Unit. Dr. Jo-anne Cosgriff, Director of Critical Care, said that many of the Unit’s current needs include a monitoring system, ventilators, specialized beds and other “smart” medical technology to enhance patient care. Waterbury Hospital’s Charity Golf Classic has been one of the hospital’s major fundraisers for nearly two decades. The enthusiastic support of the Greater Waterbury business community and the cooperation of the weather ensured that this year’s event was another great success. 3
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