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Back Issue: Volume 3 - Number 2 - Summer 1997
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Health Foundation Funds Drive
The Health Foundation is lending its support to fund a
drive to purchase a Cairns Infrared Imaging System for the
Moberly Fire Department. This Effort is to compliment the
works of Lori Vitt and other volunteers who have already
raised several thousand dollars toward equipment.
The $25,000 device, known as IRIS, is a 7.3 pound camera and monitor that mounts on a firefighter's helmet and allows a firefighter to see heat-generating images such as human bodies and pets or fires through walls or thick smoke.
Moberly Fire Cheif David Lacy says, "the firefighters can reduce by two-thirds the amount of time needed to find fire victims or spot a fire through a wall, saving lives and reducing damage with this device."
Cairns and GEC Marconi Avionics, a British corporation which provided infrared imaging devices for Desert Storm troops, teamed up to develop the technology and the only infrared imaging device available that mount on a helmet.
For information on this lifesaving device or for persons who want to donate to the fund can send checks to the Moberly Regional Health Foundation, P.O. Box 3000, Moberly, Mo 65270, or contact MRHF office at 816-269-3046.
Scholarships Recipients
The Moberly Regional Health Foundation awarded several scholarships this past spring to area students. The scolarship program is designed to encourage the study of health care and related professions. Applicants had to be a permanent resident of or plan to attend school in Randolph County in order to be eligible for the awards. The scolarships are intended to be used for tuition and books.
Area high school's seniors earning scholarships in 1997 are: Jared McKinney, Cairo; Aaron Summers, Westran; Jamie Hough, Westran; Michelle Buxton, Moberly Vo-Tech; Devon Swetman, Moberly.
The Foundation continued to fund the Lois Massman Nursing Scholarship and three nursing scolarships for the Moberly Area Community College. This year's recipients were Joanne Simmerman, Lois Massman Award; Samantha Diab, Anna Walker and Linda DeRouse received the nursing scolarships.
This year's General Scholarship was awarded to Sean Wright, Huntsville. Sean is attending Southwest Missouri State University and majoring in sports medicine.
Funds for Hepatitis B Vaccine
The Health Foundation has contributed funds to the Community Day Care Learning Center, Inc. to receive Hepatitis B vaccines for several staff members to be in compliance with OSHA guidelines and workmen's comp standards.
Pam Holman, director of the Community Day Care, says, "our workman's comp insurance carrier requested our staff to be immunized with the Hepatitis B vaccine to insure protection from bloodborne pathogens. We appreciate the Foundation's support as we set out to seek alternative funding for this unexpected request."
The Community Day Care Learning Center is a licensed non-profit child care facility which has served the families of Moberly and the surrounding area for twenty-six years.
MADD Receives Funding
The Moberly Regional Health Foundation approved a grant to assist with start-up costs of a Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Community Action Team in Moberly. The funds went toward any expenses in the development of this team and expenses in carrying out special activities.
Ada Twenter, Director of the Nort Central Missouri Safety Council, says, "during the past year I have had several requests to start a "MADD" group in this area. We are thrilled that the Moberly Regional Health Foundation has decided to help fund this request. Sometimes it is really difficult to come up with the funds and it's nice to know there is support in our community."
"The Health Foundation is pleased to help fund activities such as this and other unmet needs in our community." says Howard Fleming, Moberly Regional Health Foundation board chairman.
Meet The Board
This newsletter's "Meet the Board" column focuses on
Health Foundation board member Tim Brubaker. Involved with
the Foundation for a couple of years, Brubaker serves on the
finance committee and helps in other capacities. 
Brubaker says, "I think one of the strongest programs we have in the local community relative to health care issues is the work the Foundation does in addressing unmet needs. The support given to the Local Fireman's Project is a prime example of the Foundation being responsive to community needs."
A native of Moberly, he is a graduate of Moberly Area Community College and Northeast MO State University (Truman). Brubaker is President of Commerce Bank in Moberly. He also serves as Treasurer of the Chamber of Commerce and is a member of Rotary. He and his wife, Sandy live in Moberly.
Will Ben Sims Memorial Scolarship Recipients
Will
Ben Sims Scholarship was established in honor of longtime
board member Will Ben Sims. His family entrusted the Health
Foundation to set up a health related scholarship for
students in Chariton and Randolph County. The 1997
recipients are; Aaron Summers, son of Jim and Carol Summers
of Huntsville, and Janet Hays, daughter of Dan and Carole
Hays of Moberly.
The scholarship fund is financed through income accrued on the initial investment with additional contributions from family and friends. Those who would like to make a gift in Will Ben's name may do so by sending their gift to Moberly Regional Health Foundation, c/o Karen Wright, PO Box 3000, Moberly, Mo 65270.
Bass Tournament Nears
Entries are coming in and plans are underway for the Moberly Regional Health Foundation Bass and Buddy Fishing Tournament to be held at Mark Twain Lake on August 16th. We anticipate more than 200 fishermen will register for the day long competition.
Committee
member planner Bob Corn said, "The fourth annual event looks
to be very promising as we receive support from many area
businesses and the enthusiasm of local fishermen as they
return year after year in hopes to snag a prize winning
bass."
The bass tournament is fast becoming one of the major fund raisers for the Foundation. This year, some of the proceeds will be used in assisting with the purchase of the imaging equipment for the Moberly Fire Department, while the rest will be given to a trust fund for Jennifer Jacks, the daughter of the late John Jacks, an avid fisherman who died in a boating accident three years ago.
For more information or to obtain an entry form please call 816-269-3046. This year's event is partially sponsored by Wal Mart, Moberly Area Bass Club and Mid-MO Bass Club.
Meeting Local Needs
The Moberly Regional Health Foundation serves as a catalyst in addressing health care and related needs in our community. Founded originally as the fund raising arm of Moberly Regional Medical Center (MRMC), the Foundation now has as its mission, meeting community health care needs. MRMC continues to serve as a partner in helping accomplish this mission and provides valuable contributions to the Foundation's work.
Guided by a loyal Board of Trustees, the Moberly Regional Health Foundation considers all proposals that come to their attention. Funds are committed to staying in the local area with an emphasis on accepting needs that are not or could not otherwise be met.
Most donors are from the local area and are dedicated to improving the quality of life in our community.
Surfing The Net
The Moberly Regional Health Foundation invites you to visit their web page. The Foundations web page address is moberlymo.com/foundation. Categories of the Health Foundation's web pages include the mission statement, biographical information about the Board of Directors, Current issues of the newsletter and other items.
Board President, Howard Fleming says, "we are providing a priceless service when we can disclose education and news to the public utilizing the super highway of information."
Mike Mattox, MCM Systems, donated space to the Health Foundation for the web page as he does for other non-profit organizations when he can. For more information about the internet call MCM Systems at 816-269-8088.
Volunteers Needed
As a non-for-profit agency, the Moberly Regional Health
Foundation relies on volunteers to accomplish much of its
work.
The Board of Directors which serves as the policy-making
body gives time and energy in helping the Foundation
identify and achieve meaningful goals. While not always
recognized as such, this is one form of volunteering.
There are other avenues of service for volunteering as well. Certainly, committee structures are one way the Foundation makes well planned decisions in deciding how to utilize its resources. Serving on a committee can be rewarding and fun.
Occasionally the Foundation has specific projects for which assistance is needed such as helping with putting labels on newsletters for mailing or stuffing envelopes. If you would like to know more about volunteer opportunities please call the office at 269-3046.
This newsletter is a publication of Moberly Regional Health Foundation. It is sent to donors and interested individuals who wish to keep informed about the Health Foundation's service and activities. Suggestions for this publication are invited.
Please send to:
MRHF Newsletter
Karen Wright
PO Box 3000
Moberly, Mo 65270
e-mail: MRHF@mcmsys.com
