SPRING 2007You can’t miss them. Those friendly facesdressed in their distinctive uniforms alwaysready to assist in any way possible. Theseare the faces of <strong>Emanuel</strong> <strong>Medical</strong> Centervolunteers. And although the faces of<strong>Emanuel</strong> volunteers may change over theyears, they continue to enhance patientcare through their desire to help others.<strong>Emanuel</strong> volunteers reflect diversity anda range of backgrounds – longtime localresidents, community newcomers, retirees,and students from local colleges andhigh schools.Director of Volunteer Services ReginaAmador said, “In 2006, our volunteersrecorded 59,621 service hours, anincrease of 11,895 hours from theprevious year.”The hospital continues to see tremendousgrowth in new volunteers. According toAmador, “a strong training program, newservice areas, and word-of-mouth recruitingare factors contributing to the increase.”This past year, 249 new volunteers joinedStudent volunteerTerra Curiel, left, andNancy Daley work atthe gift shop.<strong>Emanuel</strong> Volunteers Servewith Heart and SoulStudent Shaun Kandola,left, and Dorothy Beersand Margie Atkersonvolunteering at theinformation desk.and a total of 653 volunteers providedservice in 24 different hospital areas.Amador explained, “We’ve developedseveral new volunteer service areas basedon needs identified by the hospital andstaff where volunteers supplement theefforts of professional staff to allow moretime for patient care.”These new areas included addingvolunteers to the Maternal ServicesInformation Desk where volunteers assignvisitor badges, ambassadors in theEmergency Department, and volunteerswill soon provide concierge services at<strong>Emanuel</strong>’s new cancer center.For volunteer opportunities, contact theOffice of Volunteer Services at 664-5190.Celebrating HospiceIt’s May, andthe Festival ofTrees committeehas alreadybeen hardat work forfour monthsAshley Williams planning theannual gala, scheduled for the firstSaturday in December. This committedgroup is dedicated to providing a qualityevent experience, while raising significantfunding for Hospice of <strong>Emanuel</strong>. The2006 event raised a record breaking netprofit of $201,563 (a 41 percent increaseover the 2005 event) toward vital hospiceservices for our community. The gala hastruly become our area’s premiere event,while serving as <strong>Emanuel</strong> <strong>Medical</strong> Center’sonly annual fundraising event in support ofits Hospice program.The enthusiastic support displayed by thecommittee of volunteers is mirrored by theoverwhelming generosity of loyal hospicedonors. Our community has gratefullyembraced and supported hospice care formany years, as so many individuals havebeen touched by the compassionate careprovided by the Hospice of <strong>Emanuel</strong> team.It is a privilege to have the opportunityto serve in a role that provides a link forgenerous philanthropic support of sucha deserving program. The fundraisingimpact to this program is measurable andsignificant. In 2006, over one-half of thehospice annual operating budget wasfunded by charitable donations. In the pastfive years, contributions toward Hospiceof <strong>Emanuel</strong> have quadrupled, while thenumber of patients served annually hasincreased by nearly 60 percent. Simplyput, Hospice of <strong>Emanuel</strong> continues to growand provide valuable services because ofthe community’s support.Cynthia Palmer spoke of the care she andher family received during her mother’s(Marian Palmer) recent passing. “My sister,our children, and I have been touchedand transformed by our recent personalexperience with the Hospice of <strong>Emanuel</strong>program. Our hospice nurses floated inand out of our home like angels, they gaveus courage when we were frightened, andstrength when we lacked confidence” saidCynthia Palmer.Hospice of <strong>Emanuel</strong> is truly somethingspecial and worth celebrating. We inviteyou to come celebrate at the Festival ofTrees event on December 1, 2007. Yourparticipation in the event, or your donationto become an event sponsor, will allow usto continue our unprecedented growth insupport of the worthwhile work of Hospiceof <strong>Emanuel</strong>.For more information, please contact:Ashley WilliamsDirector, Development Communications &Donor Relations (209) 664-5180Ashley.Williams@emanuelmed.org
SPRING 2007TributeGiftsThe following commemorativegifts representcontributions receivedfrom October 1, 2006 toFebruary 28, 2007. Thenames of the individualshonored & memorializedare listed in bold print,followed by the name(s)of the donors. Love Lightcommemorative giftsare not included inthis listing.IN HONOR OF:SIMON & ETHEL ACOSTAMr. & Mrs. Cliff AcostaKAREN RAPPMr. & Mrs. Dan OlsonMR. VERN SILVAMrs. Charlene HunterIN MEMORY OF:ELSIE AHLEMA. L. Gilbert CompanyAhlem FarmsMr. & Mrs. Manuel AlvernazMr. & Mrs. Dave AlvesMrs. Kathleen AmosMr. & Mrs. Robert W.AndersonRev. & Mrs. Robert AndersonMr. & Mrs. Dallas Bache, Jr.Mrs. Lillian E. BalishaMrs. Lorraine BostromMr. & Mrs. Terry BostromDon & Jean BothunMr. & Mrs. Walter H. BrownMr. & Mrs. Ted BruggerMr. & Mrs. Dee L. CederlindMr. & Mrs. Jim ChapmanMr. & Mrs. Brad ChristianMr. & Mrs. John ClaussMr. & Mrs. Hugh CoppingerMs. Kristine CostaMr. & Mrs. Charles S. CoxGerard & Rita CrowleyMarc & LeeAnn DiasMr. & Mrs. Louis DomecqMr. & Mrs. Mike DonohueMr. & Mrs. TheodoreDykzeulLorraine EdsallMr. & Mrs. Randal H.EdwardsMrs. Bonnie FalkeMr. & Mrs. James J. FernandesMr. & Mrs. John FerrariMr. & Mrs. Randy FioriniMr. & Mrs Gordon FisherMr. & Mrs. M. E. FisherMr. & Mrs. Joe ForteMr. & Mrs. Christopher FreebergMr. & Mrs. Mike FremstadMr. & Mrs. Oren & LucilleGeigerMr. & Mrs. Ernie GemperleGomes & Sons, Inc.Mr. & Mrs. Willis HayesHilmar Sire ServiceMr. & Mrs. Finley Huff & FamilyMr.& Mrs. Michael Ireland, Sr.Dr. & Mrs. Craig JenkinMr. & Mrs. Dean L. JensenMr. & Mrs. Robert C. JohnsonMr. & Mrs. Woody JorritsmaBarbara JulienMs. Blanche KeenerMr. & Mrs. Robert D. Kelley, Jr.Kirby Manufacturing, Inc.Ms. Joan Kapor KummerMs. Jeannette LambLander Veterinary ClinicMs. Pamela Sue LealNorman & Freda LucasMr. & Mrs. Percy LueckMr. & Mrs. Manuel MendesMiller ManufacturingMr. & Mrs. Allan E. MordMr. & Mrs. William S. MorrisMr. & Mrs. Dave MullerMrs. Adeline NelsonMr. & Mrs. Dennis NelsonMrs. Joyce W. NelsonMr. & Mrs. Rod V. NylundMrs. Mary Ann OatesMr. & Mrs. Ken OldsMr. & Mrs. Duane OuseMr. & Mrs. James PappasMr. & Mrs. Frederick W. PattonMr. & Mrs. Brian PatrickPolzineRobert Gioletti & Sons DairyMr. & Mrs. Ralph SewardMr. & Mrs. John SouzaKirk & Ruth SperryMr. & Mrs. Martin SquiresMr. & Mrs. Lloyd StarnMr. & Mrs. Jim StevensMr. & Mrs. Ivan StinsonMr. Calvin SweetenMrs. Bessie TavernasMr. & Mrs. George TavernasMr. & Mrs. Roma TeelMs. Candace Ann ThomsenMr. & Mrs. Robert TriebschMr. & Mrs. David VasconcellosMr. & Mrs. Antonio VieiraMrs. Jane VilasMr. & Mrs. Steve VolkWahl, Willemse, Imfeld &Thompson CPA’sMs. Marilyn WallstromMr. & Mrs. Richard WeaverMr. & Mrs. John F. WebsterMs. Karen WilcoxMr. & Mrs. Jack R. WilkeyMrs. Marjorie E. WilkeyWinton-Ireland, Strom & GreenInsuranceMr. & Mrs. Darryl WoodsYosemite Farm CreditMr. & Mrs. Frank YoungdaleDR. & MRS. JERRY AIKAWAMrs. Irene YamamotoMRS. DOROTHY ATHERTONMr. & Mrs. John R. AdamsMs. Helen Mae AthertonCasa De PatioMs. Pamela L. DarrMs. Virginia L. DavisMr. & Mrs. C. De FerrariMs. Mary De FerrariMr. & Mrs. Mike De FerrariGibbs MaintenanceMr. & Mrs. John GuyMr. & Mrs. Royal W. HerringMr. & Mrs. Rod N. HilgersMr. & Mrs. Robert C. JohnsonMr. & Mrs. Ron KoftinowMr. & Mrs. Kirk LarsonMr. & Mrs. Scott LinnMr. & Mrs. Daniel MalloryMorse FamilyMr. & Mrs. Quaile R. NortonMrs. Ida PachecoSchmidt, Bettencourt &MedeirosMr. & Mrs. Henry VolkCESAR AUDIMrs. Karal YohananRICHARD BERGERMr. & Mrs. John FerrariIDA BOURCHIERMr. & Mrs. John FerrariDON BOYLEMr. & Mrs. Llewellyn BoyleMS. LILLIAN BROWERMs. Janet MasseyTHOMAS BROWNMr. Robert T. Harris, Sr.JOANNE BUNCHMr. & Mrs. Roger LemmelDOROTHY CAMPBELLMr. & Mrs. Satoru SugiuraISABEL CARRIONRichard & Sharon ClaussMr. & Mrs. Dan S CourtneyDANIEL CORBOFFMr. & Mrs. Lee R. BakerE.B. BergmanChiesa Ranch, Inc.Downing Paint & Equip. Co.,IncMrs. Craig FirpoMr. & Mrs. Richard ManningP.B.E. Warehouse, Inc.Ms. Sue WirthCARLENE CORDELLMr. & Mrs. Satoru SugiuraGERALD COXMr. & Mrs. Raymond MoenWILMA CRANEMr. & Mrs. Percy LueckJIM CRAWFORDMr. & Mrs. Dallas Bache, Jr.DELORES DAMASMr. & Mrs. John SouzaMrs. Margaret TostaCAROLYN DINWIDDIEMr. & Mrs. Larry J. CookMr. & Mrs. Dave MullerJAMES DUGGANMs. Linda AdamsMr. Brian DugganMr.& Mrs. Robert H. HallMARY DUNDSONMrs. Patty DanielMAY ELFENBEINMr. & Mrs. Richard CheekMrs. Kay HallMr. & Mrs. Robert HedstromMrs. Mary RodriguesMr. & Mrs. William WaltersMr. & Mrs. W.M. WeberELSIE ESPENMr. & Mrs. Dan OlsonJOHN ESPINOLAI.D.E.S. No. 68MARK NEWYIA ESSAMrs. Karal YohananE.V. FLETCHERMr. & Mrs. Bruce BristowMr. & Mrs. Dennis CordovaMrs. & Mrs. Eugene V. FletcherJosh & Jamie FletcherMr. & Mrs. Kenneth FletcherMr. & Mrs. Kenneth FletcherMr. & Mrs. Mike FletcherMs. Renie FletcherMrs. Rilla FletcherMr. & Mrs. Robert FletcherMs. Sheryl FletcherMr. & Mrs. Michael SummerlotMs. Rachel VandeburgMR. & MRS. JOHNFUJIKAWAMrs. Irene YamamotoEDWARD GARRONMs. Kay AllenVERNON “BUD” GARTONBright Coop, Inc.Mrs. Irene YamamotoRALPH GARYMr. Wayne TillionMR. & MRS. FRANKGENSEALMrs. Judith BergmanMr. & Mrs. Robert HedstromMr. & Mrs. Carl E. HillbergMs. Grace Y. PalmquistMr. G. RidgwayMr. & Mrs. Harold E. SpringerMr. Robert E. SpringerEUEL GLENNMr. & Mrs. Gary R. KatzVIRGINIA GOEDELMr. & Mrs. Rod V. NylundLLEWELLYN & MAVIS GOMESMs. Pamela Sue LealMrs. Rosemarie MedeirosLUIZ F. GOMESI.D.E.S. No. 68EARL & VIRGINIA GOODELLClauss Dairy FarmsEDWARD W. HANSENMrs. Julie BettencourtBEVERLY HILLSMr. Robert LundstromJUNE HORSLEYDr. Cheryl HorsleyMARJORIE HOUGHTONMs. Jo LarsonGERT HUGHESMr. Donald L. BradleyRichard & Sharon ClaussMr. & Mrs. Dave MullerSusan M. QuigleyMrs. Marjorie E. WilkeySTANLEY E. JACKSONMs. Leslie NakagawaMRS. LIL JACOBMs. Julia RobertsJOE JARDINMs. Celeste AmeerHERMAN & ELSIE JONESMr. & Mrs. Clark MayWILL KEENERMr. & Mrs. David PokROSE WIPFLI KNABKEMr. & Mrs. Auggie AccursoMr. & Mrs. James J. FernandesMRS. PEARL KREGNESSMr. A. Verne CrowellMs. Barbara GrayMr. & Mrs. Gary LinharesILENE KRUPPAMrs. Miye BabaMr. & Mrs. Lethenual C.StanfieldMRS. HILDUR M. LARSONMr. & Mrs. Del AhlbergMr. & Mrs. Robert AtkinsMr. & Mrs. Wellman E.BranstromMrs. Emogene ElmquistMs. Lucille JohnsonMr. & Mrs. Paul G. JohnsonMr. & Mrs. Stanley JohnsonMs. Janice OlsonPhyllis & Bob PrewittFRANK LEMOSMs. Annabelle PinhieroRICK LESANMr. & Mrs. Dave MullerLYNELLE LITCHFIELDMs. Kay AllenMR. BILL LOTTMr. & Mrs. Paul AdamsCarol & Bob JohnsonMr. Todd S. LloydMrs. Anne MatsonMr. & Mrs. J. R. WirthLOVED ONESMr. & Mrs. Doug GregoryMANUEL MACHADOI.D.E.S. No. 68JANE MAINMr. & Mrs. Dallas Bache, Jr.JAMES R. MARSHMrs. Mary HulseFRANCES MARTINMs. Barbara GrayMr. & Mrs. David VasconcellosMRS. IRIS MATTHEWMs. Louise CopelandMr. & Mrs. James CraigDORIS MAYSMrs. Beatrice RozarioMR. WILLIAM MCCAULEYMr. & Mrs. Brooks RushingJOHN MCVEYMrs. Miye BabaMr. & Mrs. Lethenual C.StanfieldFRANK MELLOMs. Irene M. GomesMS. EDNA O. METCALFMs. Irene BrunskillMr. & Mrs. Tom BrunskillMr. & Mrs. Al BryantMr. & Mrs. Victor FioriniMr. & Mrs. Mitchell KingMr. & Mrs. Robert LopesMs. May MikkelsenMs. Carla OlsonMr. & Mrs. Walter SoaresMr. & Mrs. Steve VolkLORETTA MIRZAMs. Aurora TomasBILL MORRISMrs. Peggy MorrisJAMES (TOM) MORRISMr. Thornton N. SniderBEULAH NELSONMrs. Alice KulmanTHEODORE NESSMr. Robert T. Harris, Sr.GENE OLINMrs. Irene YamamotoWELDON OLSONMr. & Mrs. Percy LueckMARIAN PALMERMike & Tina BremMr. & Mrs. Don BrockMs. Adele H. ConnorsMr. Doug EricksenMr. & Mrs. John FerrariMr. & Mrs. Randy FioriniMr. & Mrs. John GuyHarold O. Miller & SonsFred & Judy HonoreMr. & Mrs. Robert D. Kelley, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Howard KnappMr. & Mrs. Ronald MartellaMr. & Mrs. Harry McNeillyMr. & Mrs. Dave MullerMr. & Mrs. Jim SandersMr. Gordon SnyderMr. & Mrs. Richard E. SwansonMr. & Mrs. Bill TiernanBeverly WenstrandMARY L. PERRYI.D.E.S. No. 68DR. ROBERT POSEGATEMrs. Deana ParkEARL REEDMr. Martin BianchiMr. & Mrs. William L. CarterMs. Carolyn R DildineMr. & Mrs. J. B. EvansMr. E. A. FernandesMr. & Mrs. Grant FoxMr. & Mrs. M. Ronald HaileMr. & Mrs. Don HallMr. & Mrs. Stan JonesDr. & Mrs. Edward O. KearleyMrs. Alice KulmanMs. Dorothy LarsonMr. & Mrs. Ron PetersonMs. Arleen H. RichardsMr. & Mrs. Ed SaiStanislaus Farm Supply Co.,Inc.Stewart & JasperMr. & Mrs. Michael TerpstraTONY ROCHAMrs. Julie BettencourtMS. BEVERLY ROUSEMr. & Mrs. Steve VolkJACK ROWEMr. & Mrs. Robert J. LazzeriniMR. IKE SARGISMs. Ann KrabachINA SCHULTZMr. & Mrs. Dan OlsonTHOMAS LEE SHAHENMrs. Phyllis ShahenRAY SHEARNMr. & Mrs. Vernon ParrettMS. OLIVE M. SILVAMs. Mary BancellosMrs. Viola M. 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