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Back Issue: Volume 4 - Number 2 - August 1998
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MRHF Bass Tournament A Success
A fishing tournament in Missouri this year is quite sure to encounter weather comprising one of two elements. Scorching sun and heat or rain. The bass fishermen who had participated in the Moberly Regional Health Foundation's fund-raiser accepted the heat and humidity quite well between the storms during the Fifth Annual Buddy Bass and John Jacks Memorial Fishing Tournament held on June 27, 1998.
Boaters competed in the tournament at the Indian Creek Marina. The total awards purse of the tournament was more than $4,000. The event was cosponsored by Wal-Mart along with the Moberly Area Bass Club and Orscheln Farm and Home.
First place winners of this year's tournament were Mark Steward, of O'Fallon, MO, and Earl Carver, of Marthasville, MO. Their catch was a whopping 15.82 lbs. Second place went to Bob Jany, of Columbia, MO and Shawn Parrish, of Palmyra, MO.
Third Place winners were Jim Medlock, Sr and James Medlock Jr. both of House Springs, MO. Fourth place was earned by Robert Miller, of Dittmer, MO and Rob Jones, of Washington, MO. Fifth place honors went to Jon Brewer, of Kahoka, MO and partner, Terry Jones of Quincy, IL. Sixth place winners were Doug Byrd and Jerold Dubois both of Arnold, MO. And last but not least two of our very own from Randolph County, Jason McKinney and Donnie Palmatory both from Cairo, MO earned Seventh place.
The Big Bass was caught by Ron Baugher of Quincy, IL. His bass weighed in at 6.50 lbs. The second Big Bass weighed 5.51 lbs. and it was caught by Mike Boschert of Warrenton, MO.
Area businesses offered prizes and sponsorships to assist the Moberly Regional Health Foundation in its fund-raising efforts. Moberly Regional Medical Center, Orscheln Farm & Home, Wal-Mart, Moberly Area Bass Club, and Mid-Am Building Supply all assisted with the tournament. Moberly Area Bass Club member, Bob Corn did the officiating.
Jennifer Jacks received a $750.00 check donation from the Moberly Regional Health Foundation Director of Development, Karen Wright. The foundation joined with the Moberly Area Bass Club to sponsor the Fifth Annual Benefit Bass Fishing Tournament in Memory of John Jacks, an avid fisherman who died in a boating accident several years ago. Proceeds went toward the health foundation to assist with community health care and related issues and the established trust fund for Jennifer Jacks.
Wal-Mart Awards Grant
The Moberly Wal-Mart store presented Moberly Regional Health
Foundation with a grant in the amount of $1,000 on June 24.
The donation is part of the matching grant program funded by
the Wal-Mart Foundation.
The MRHF will use the funds to increase the quality of life for area residents by being responsive to health care issues.
"We are thrilled to be able to support a variety of causes through funds raised by this organization and our associates," said Jim Taylor, Store Manager. "The money will be utilized for programs in our community and we are glad to help them out. It is just part of Wal'Mart's ongoing commitment to our communities where we conduct business."
In 1997, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., contributed more than $81 million to Children's Miracle Network, United Way agencies and local non-profit organizations in the communities they serve.
K.C. Chief Members Played In Benefit Basketball Game
Members of the Kansas City Chiefs came to Moberly to play in a benefit basketball game. It was an evening of high-flying excitement on the hardwood floors of the new Moberly Area Community College Activity Center. The game was the first event hosted in the newly constructed multipurpose facility at the college.
Proceeds of the game on June 12 supported the scholarships the Foundation awards area students each who major in a healthcare field.
"Score Points Against Drugs" was the theme for the game. The members of the Chiefs team played against the Randolph County All-Star Team. The All-Star team was coached by Lawrence Rucker. Members of the team were: David Dawson, Kelly Shelby, Chad Kilgore, Brad Jaecques, Greg Buescher, John Cochran, Kenny Seifert, Mike Aulbur, Kevin Bucher, and Brad Holcomb. Also named to the team was Josh Rathburn, a1998 Higbee graduate who was killed in an auto accident just a few weeks prior to the game. A team jersey was presented to the Rathburn family in a special recognition ceremony during the evening.
Prior to the game, a member of the Chiefs, Danan Hughes, spoke to the crowd about the negative aspects of drug and alcohol abuse and the importance of staying in school and respecting your parents.
The game provided an entertaining environment for all ages. Several spectators were chosen to play ball during the game as well. The Chiefs also participated in an autograph session during half-time. This was a great opportunity for people who cannot attend a Chiefs football game due to such circumstances as cost, distance to travel, or ticket availability.
The Title Sponsor of the event was Moberly Regional Medical Center. One of the benefits of being the title sponsor was the organization received a football signed by the Kansas City Chiefs and a one hour player appearance for employees and families to obtain an autograph.
Beanie Baby Blast
Numerous individuals filtered into Coach Light in downtown Moberly on June 20 to take part in a fund-raiser for the Moberly Regional Health Foundation. Coach Light gave away a TY Princess Di Beanie Baby to the first 100 families that made a donation of $20 or more to the MRHF. The sales promotion generated $2,460.00 Coach Light have helped a number of organizations by raising monies through various Beanie Baby fund-raiser drives.
Why I Invest In The Health Foundation
For Randolph County to succeed and grow, it takes a commitment from each of its residents to strive for the best and explore options to achieve our potential. I've seen our community grow and along with this growth comes an awareness of unmet needs in the community. I feel that by contributing to the Moberly Regional Health Foundation, I support an organization that addresses unmet health care needs, and seeks avenues to improve the community and provides scholarships to educate the youth who will provide for the success of Randolph County in the upcoming years. I hope that everyone will come to appreciate the value of investing in our community and the Health Foundation. An investment in today, makes the future very bright and rewarding.
-Physician Donor
Meet The Board
This
newletter's "Meet the Board" column features Timothy
Jeffries. He serves as the Secretary/Treasurer of the
Moberly Regional Health Foundation Board of Directors.
Active for a couple of years, Jeffries serves on several
committees including the executive, finance and fund-raising
committees. He has played an integral role in the success of
the Foundation.
Tim says, "I got involved in this organization because I believe in the mission and goals that have been established and are followed very closely. The Foundation continues to meet community needs more now and ever before and the area residents should be very thankful for the existence of this non-profit organization."
A native of Moberly, Jeffries is a graduate of Moberly High School and the University of Missouri. He and his wife Jan moved back to Moberly from Kansas City in 1975. Many individuals in the area may know Tim through his established CPA office on Coates Street. Tim and Jan have three children. Anneka is a nursing student at the University of Missouri in St. Louis. Alex is a sophomore at Central Missouri State University. Lisa and grandson Jordan live and work in the Kansas City area.
Meeting Local Needs
The Moberly Regional Health Foundation made a donation to the Northeast Missouri Area Health Education Center used toward the operations of the summer MASH Camp. The MASH (Missouri Academy of Science and Health) Camp is a summer enrichment educational program for 6th, 7th and 8th grade students. Students used creative techniques and performed unique science and health experiments. This year's camp director was Karen Berding.
Health Foundation Scholarships Awarded
The Moberly Regional Health Foundation offers a high school scholarship program for individuals majoring in a healthcare occupation. The intent of the scholarship program is for the funds to be used for tuition and books.
The $1,000 scholarships were approved for the scholarship program with funds being raised general appeals and fund-raising events. The scholarship recipients for the 1998 graduating seniors are:
Lindsey Jacoby, a 1998 graduate of Westran High School, the daughter of J.V. and Sherry Jacoby. She will major in Physical Therapy at the University of Missouri.
Ruthann Boettger, Higbee School, is the daughter of Timothy Boettger Sr. of Higbee. Ruthann is pursuing a degree in Pre-Medicine at Northwest Missouri State University.
Jane Rudkin, Moberly, daughter of Barbara Rudkin of Moberly will be attending Central Missouri State University to major in Sports Psychology.
Lindsay Hardy, Moberly Vo-Tech, is the daughter of Raymond and Diana Hardy. She will major in Nutrition at Columbia College this fall.
Becky Hughes, Cairo, is the daughter of Calvin and Kelly Hughes. She will be attending the University of Missouri to become a Physical Therapist.
Other scholarship recipients include: Carrie Cupp, and Amy Martin, both of Moberly are Juniors attending the University of Missouri, majoring in Biochemistry and Occupational Therapy. They were named recipients of a $1,000 scholarship each for the upcoming year at MU. The General Scholarship is designed for those non high school graduating seniors. The intent of the scholarship is for the funds to be used toward tuition and books.
Jessica Elliott, Brunswick, a junior attending Central Missouri State University, and Jane Rudkin, Moberly, a 1998 graduate of Moberly High School, was named recipients of a $1,500 scholarship. The Will Ben Sims Memorial Scholarship recipients will use the monies toward a degree in a related health care profession. Moberly Regional Health Foundation oversees the scholarship.
Crimeline
The Crimeline is a confidential telephone hotline for persons to call of a possible crime happening in the Moberly/Randolph County area. The initial investment to get the Crimeline project started is in place but the system has not been implemented yet. The vision of a safe community for all can become reality only through the continuing commitments of responsible, community-minded individuals and companies. The Moberly Regional Health Foundation is acting as financial administrator for funds donated to the crimeline effort. For more information call the Moberly Police Department at 263-0346.
Stamp Honoring Philanthropy To Be Issued
The United States Postal Service will issue a stamp honoring philanthropy on October 7, 1998. The Stamp will depict a bee pollinating a flower, representing the giving and sharing that occurs between the two parties of a philanthropic gift. Appropriately, the words "Giving and Sharing - an American Tradition" will appear on the stamp. "It is very important that we raise public awareness of the stamp because at the same time, we are raising the awareness of philanthropy," said Karen Wright, Director of Development of Moberly Regional Health Foundation.
If you wish to make a monetary donation to the MRHF, you may contribute to the organization by sending your tax deductible gift made payable to the Moberly Regional Health Foundation to the following address:
Moberly Regional Health Foundation
P.O. Box 3000
Moberly, MO 65270
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
