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Back Issue: Volume 5 - Number 2 - August 1999
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Funds Raised From Successful Bass Tournament
Wal-Mart Supercenter Manager Jim Taylor, right presents Helen Johnson, Moberly Regional Health Foundation Vice-President, a check representing a matching grant for the Foundation's Sixth Annual Buddy Bass and John Jacks Memorial Fishing Tournament and Dan McKay, CEO of the Moberly Regional Medical Center, sponsored the event which was held on June 26, 1999. Proceeds went to the Health Foundation to assist with community health care and related issues and established trust fund for Jennifer Jacks under the directorship of Karen Wright, pictured far left.
The
bass fishermen who had participated in the Moberly Regional
Health Foundation's fund- raiser were quite pleased with the
number of fish caught this year during the Sixth Annual
Buddy Bass and John Jacks Memorial Fishing Tournament.
Boaters competed in the tournament at the Indian Creek Marina. The total awards purse of the tournament was more than $5,000. The event was co-sponsored by Wal-Mart along with Moberly Regional Medical Center. Members of the Moberly Area Bass Club assisted in the fund-raiser and member Bob Corn did the officiating.
Area businesses offered prizes to assist the MRHF in its fund-raising efforts. Orscheln Farm and Home Bass Pro Department, Wal-Mart, Superior Watercraft and Arts Marina.
Jennifer Jacks received a $1,000 check from Moberly Regional Health Foundation Director of Development Karen Wright. The Foundation joined with the Moberly Area Bass Club to sponsor the Sixth Annual Tournament in memory of John Jacks, an avid fishermen who died several years ago in a boating accident. The rest of the proceeds went to the Health Foundation to assist with community health care and related issues.
Steve Weber Sr. and Steve Weber Jr. of Festus, MO, took first place, $1564, plus coming in second place for the Big Bass competition, $241. The Webers brought in six bass limit totaling more than 18 pounds. Second place and $782 went to Ken Philbert and Greg Gordley of Hannibal, MO, for a six bass limit weighing 17 pounds. Rounding out the top positions were: (3) Jon Brewer of Kahoka, MO and partner Chris Johnson of Hannibal, MO, with a six bass limit, $565. (4) Larry Bennett of Florissant, MO and buddy Larry Caldwell, St. Peters, MO. Six bass limit, $478. (5) Jason McKinney, Cairo, MO and Jeff Burlage, Huntsville, MO six bass, $391. (6) Doug Byrd of Wentzville, MO and Eddie Griffith, St. Peters, MO six bass, $304. (7) Chris Hutchings, Washington, MO and Joe Neier from Marthasville, MO five bass, $260.
Big Bass was caught by Ray Skinner of Atlanta, MO. His bass weighed in a 6.22 pounds, $448.
Bledsoe Making a Difference
This
newsletter column focuses on a Health Foundation summer
volunteer Jamie Bledsoe. Jamie begun volunteering in early
June. Bledsoe says, "I chose to volunteer as a way to meet
new people and also a way of being able to give back to my
community. The Health Foundation is a wonderful organization
working to meet the needs of Randolph County. Becoming
involved has really educated me of how important the
Foundation is to our area residents. It truly has been a
rewarding and fulfilling experience for me."
A native of Moberly, Jamie is the daughter of Steve and Sandy Bledsoe. She has two sisters who also live in the area. She graduated from Moberly High School in 1996 where she was a member of the National Honor Society both her Junior and Senior years.
In August of 1999 she will have worked for Scholastic Book Club for two years as a Customer Service Representative.
In her free time she enjoys swimming, spending time with friends and family members, and doing research on her computer. She also loves to watch football, especially the Kansas City Chiefs.
She is a member of the Union Avenue Christian Church where she has assisted in Vacation Bible School and the younger children.
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 from special events and private donations. The scholarship recipients for the 1999 graduating seniors are:
Alicia Long, Westran High School, the daughter of Susie Long. She will major in nursing at Moberly Area Community College.
Jayme Fry, Moberly High School, is the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. James Fry. Jayme will pursue an associate degree in nursing from the Moberly Area Community College.
Jessica Miller, Moberly Vo-Tech, is the daughter of Lori and Scott Lawrence. She will major in nursing at the University of Missouri.
Bradley Gipson, Cairo School, is the son of Philip and Melva Gipson. Brad will attend Moberly Area Community College and then transfer to University of Kansas City to major in Dentistry.
Other scholarship recipients include: Carrie Cupp of Moberly and Becky Hughes of Cairo. They are both attending the University of Missouri, majoring in Biochemistry and Physical Therapy. They were named recipients of a $1,000 scholarship each for the upcoming year at MU. The General Scholarship fund 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.
Amanda Grossman, a Brunswick High School graduate and Sarah Pope, a 1999 graduate from Keytesville High School, was named recipients of a $1,500 scholarship each. The Will Ben Sims Memorial Scholarship recipients will be attending the University of Missouri working toward a health related field. Moberly Regional Health Foundation oversees the scholarship.
Encouraging Gifts from Wills and Estates
Like other charitable, non-profit organizations, the Moberly Regional Health Foundation plays an important role in lives of residents in Randolph County. It provides scholarships to students who major in a health care field; it helps women who are in need of mammograms and do not have the ability to pay. These are only a few of the activities the foundation does for our community.
Many people who give generously to the Health Foundation while they are alive may not know that they can keep giving when they are no longer around.
The truth is that people can continue to make a difference with a little planning.
Gifts may come in the form of money, property, an investment, or a percentage of an estate. While some gifts may be large, many are $100 or less. All are given generally with one purpose in mind, to say thanks for the foundation's good works and to help ensure the foundation is able to continue to meet the health care needs and unmet needs in the community.
Tax benefits may accompany a gift from a will or estate. People should seek the advice of a professional to find out about those advantages.
SAFE KIDS Coalition receives grant
The Moberly Regional Health Foundation approved a grant to assist with the Northeast Missouri SAFE KIDS Coalition in preventing childhood injuries. The funds went toward purchases such as bike helmets, and safety seats just to name a few.
Abby Coulson, Coalition Coordinator says, "the funds from the Health Foundation will serve the needs in Randolph County. We are thrilled that the 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 an organization in our community whose mission is addressing health care and related needs in our surrounding area."
The MRHF and MRMC Team Up for a Good Cause
The Moberly Regional Health Foundation and the Moberly Regional Medical Center together made a donation toward the purchase of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) sponsored by the Randolph-Monroe County Red Cross Chapter and the Randolph County Ambulance District.
Martha Kressing, Director of the local Red Cross Chapter, says, "The AED unit was recently presented to the Eastern Fire District. An AED is a device that can restart a heart that has stopped beating effectively. After hearing many success stories from people that have used the AED and of lives saved, I am sure it is only a matter of time until this unit will be used to save a life from a sudden cardiac event. On the front of the AED there is a gold plate with black lettering stating this AED was donated by the Moberly Regional Health Foundation and Moberly Regional Medical Center."
K.C. Chiefs played in a Benefit Basketball Game for the Second Time to Score Points Against Drugs
Members of the Kansas City Chiefs came to Moberly to play in a benefit basketball game at the Moberly Area Community College Activity Center on May 14 against the Local All-Star Team.
Proceeds of the game raised funds for our healthcare needs and related issues in our community, and provided scholarships for area students majoring in a healthcare profession. It also provided an opportunity for the K.C. Chiefs to bring an important message to the children in our community about drug abuse, goal setting, and respecting their parents.
Many people and organizations contributed to the event. The Moberly Regional Medical Center was the Title Sponsor for the game. Many businesses advertised in the game program as well. Also, many clubs/organizations and individuals contributed to this event by purchasing tickets for their Partners in Education. We appreciated the support of the local physicians for sponsoring a player on the All-Star Team again this year. We can all be proud of our community and the involvement of our residents and local businesses when there is a worth while cause to support. But like so many other events, it would not been quite as successful if it hadn't been for volunteers working on this opportunity.
