MARCH 2020

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Friends of Hospice San Antonio, Inc. , P.O. Box 40487, San Antonio, TX 78229 Phone: 210.785.5850 - Fax: 210.785.5851 - Ginger Cave — 210.785.5852

Web Site: www.friendsofhospicesa.org

We ended 2019 with a $50,000 donation to the Friends of Hospice Uninsured Hospice Patient Fund of the CHRISTUS Health Foundation. This was made possible by the proceeds from the Poinsettia Ball, Holiday Card, Angel Tree and grants. With these proceeds 52 patients received 964 days of care.

Congratulations are in order for LouAnn Noll and Shary Smith for organizing and successfully completing an awesome Valentine Luncheon in February. The auction committee, Joanne Cox, Stacey Darr, Betty Ferrell, Patti King, Beverly Pace, and Kenda Willoughby with the support of the board of directors pulled off another auction that made $14,000. The raffle, with 4 items this year, made a nice profit. We are so grateful to Julian Gold for the fabulous style show. Kudos to James Glover, Bob Gurwitz and Sherri Lubianski.

Champions Fore Charity forms are in the mail and every penny donated is given back to Friends plus an additional 7percent.

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PRESIDENT’S PEN by Lois Armor

Board of Directors 2019-2020 Executive Committee

Lois Armor President

Melinda Schultz

President Elect

Suzan Taff VP Education Programs

Rita Bragg VP Membership

Sandy Ryan

VP Marketing

Marlene Richter Secretary

Gis King Treasurer

Derrick Dodge Ruth Willoughby Members at Large

Betty Ferrell Immediate Past President

Board of Directors

Jo Marie Camero Rozana Corbo

Stacey Darr Pat Donegan Sue Dullnig

Adana Hilkemeier Linda Jacobs

Liz Jauer David Johnson

Julie Norton Keidel Carol Kumler

Stephanie McNeal Jennifer Mueller

Julie Norton Keidel Esther Pipoly Kay Sandidge Shary Smith O’Lene Stone

Mary Lou Vielock Becky Walker Janet Wernli

Rexanne Wier Barbara Williams Kenda Willoughby

Ginger Cave Executive Director/Editor

(l-r) Bob and Patty Hayes, Melinda Schultz, Betty Ferrell and Lois Armor with special gifts for Patty and Bob Hayes and the Foundation.

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President’s Pen continued We encourage you to donate generously

and quickly. All donations are 100% tax deductible.

Our Annual Spring Lecture will be at noon at the San Antonio Country Club on Tuesday, April 7. Our speaker, from the UTHSC San Antonio Barshop Institute, is Dr. Anjuli Vasquez. She has an extensive background in palliative and hospice care. Her topic is A Conversation about Hospice Benefits and Barriers. Invitations will be in the mail in a few weeks. The luncheon will have a Fiesta theme and the cost is $50 per person.

Also, mark your calendar for the Annual Spring Meeting and Party on May 14th, at the beautiful home of Beverly and Dr. Fernando Guerra. Invitations will be mailed in April.

We have been fortunate to donate $75,000 to CHRISTUS Health Foundation so far this year for the care of uninsured pa-tients. There is still a great need to raise another $100,000 so uninsured patients can continue to be cared for in a hospice environment. Many lives depend on our mission to educate and raise funds for the uninsured.

Spring is in the air and what a wonderful time to renew our spirits and open our hearts to serve those in need.

2019 POINSETTIA BALL

The 31st Poinsettia Ball, under the leadership of

Betty Ferrell and Melinda Schultz, was a delightful holiday

event that was supported by many underwriters and

donors. The honoree, The Robert Tucker Hayes

Foundation, represented by Patty and Bob Hayes, was

recognized for the large gifts given in support of the

mission of Friends of Hospice.

The Nash Hernandez Orchestra kept the guests

on their feet and on the dance floor all evening. The

band played a variety of music

from big band swing to Mexi-

can cumbias and line dancing.

Ruth Willoughby and

Diana Ridgway had delightful

centerpieces at each table that

contained peppermint and red

poinsettias with glitter

garnishes. A gift of a poinsettia

plant was given to each guest

couple or single to take home

and enjoy.

A special thank you to

the entire committee Rita Bragg, Rozana Corbo, Derrick

Dodge, Sue Dullnig, Pat Donegan, Linda Jacobs, David

Johnson, Stephanie McNeal, Lupita Medina, Jennifer

Mueller, Beverly Pace, Marlene Richter, Diana Ridgway,

Sandy Ryan, Kay Sandidge, O’Lene Stone, Mary Lou

Vielock, Janet Wernli, Barbara Williams for their hard

work.

The invitation artwork was designed and painted

by Mary Overstreet. There are copies ready for framing

that are still available for purchase at $25.

(l-r) Sandy Ryan, Melinda Schultz and Donna Gilger enjoy the Poinsettia Ball cocktail reception.

Paul and Mary Overstreet display the artwork.

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Special Gifts as of February 21, 2020

MAJOR DONORS Charles Cheever, Jr.

John Herman Hasenbeck Charitable Trust

Green Door Thrift Shop

Amy Shelton McNutt Charitable Trust

Network for Good

Michael M. Peacock Foundation

CONTRIBUTORS

Beverly and Dr. Fernando Guerra

Joan Kelleher

Anita and Jerry Lindner

Bunny and Wilbur Matthews

Arthur Noll

Anne Ownby

John Plapp

Marcia Stehling

Gail Tomiak

Robert Tuckey

Karen Wallace

IN MEMORY OF Buddy Banack Barbara and George Williams “Ram” Barrera Gis King Mary Ellen Brandt Kay Yarbrough Maribelle Brook Barbara Lozano Harry H. Brusenhan Lollie Brusenhan & Family Winifred and Bartlett Cocke Judith Cavender Alice Clare Barbara and George Williams William Crump Gretchen and Alex Bealer Tookie Spoor Betty Lou and Bob Grace Nancy and Mell Jackson

John Haifley Ann and Jim McMullan Edward Kaplan Mary Lou Lamphear Clarence King Katrina Kargl Maximo Ruiz, Sr Gis King Col. Stan Thomas Mary Lou Lamphear Roger Tolar Carolyn Tolar Donald Vorpahl Becky Schweers Dan Webster Rose Marie Banack Louis Dean Wilson Mary Lou Lamphear Haidee Gerhardt Winter Patrice and William Fitch IN HONOR OF Genie and Ron Calgaard Ann Knoebel and Gary Parker Tookie Spoor Mercille Wisakowsky Barbara and George Williams Marilyn and Mike Dickinson Lori Wright Karen Heintz

ANGEL TREE DONORS Lewayne Ballard

Gretchen and Alex Bealer

Alison Buck

Dennis Buxton

Genie Calgaard

Raymond Canedo

Ginger and Mike Cave

Charley and Robert Cook

Gillian Cook

Peggy De la Pena

Bobbie Davis

Marguerite Dixon

Mary Escalona

Betty Ferrell

Barbara Green

Carmelita Green

Lorraine Griffin

Adana and Don Hilkemeier

Greg Holland

Ruth Horne

Tommie Jenschke

Doris Jones

Nancy Joseph

Gis King

Patti King

Carol Kumler

Susan Lloyd

Roberta Martin

Mary Lou Martinez

Susie McClung

Sally Morehouse

Sarah Morlang

Georgine Myers

Ruby Nix

LouAnn Noll

Pages Printing

Katherine Paredes

Esther Pipoly

Ronda Smid

Tookie Spoor

O’Lene Stone

Yolanda Trevino

Barbara and George Williams

Lori and Mark Wright

HOLIDAY CARD DONORS Ann and Rick Brawner

Ginger and Mike Cave

Judith Cavender

Karen and Joe Dawson

Derrick Dodge

Olive Anne and Tres Kleberg

Harriette Maverick

Sherry and Toffe Satel

Tookie and David Spoor

Courtney Walker

Molly Webster

The mission of Friends of Hospice San Antonio, Inc. is to increase community awareness and understanding

of hospice and to raise funds in support of patients and their families in end-of-life care.

SAVE THE DATE FOR SPRING LECTURE LUNCHEON “A Conversation About Hospice Benefits and Barriers”

Speaker: Dr. Anjuli Vasquez UTHSC San Antonio Barshop Institute

Tuesday, April 7, Noon at the San Antonio Country Club

Poinsettia Ball Spotlight

MEMBERSHIP WELCOME NEW AND RETURNING MEMBERS

Suzi and Matt Brysacz, Patsy Burrow, Marsha Ellis, Mary Jane Howe, Marion Jeffers, Joenan Krautheim, Fran Parsons,

Cynthia and James Schwartz, and Kresta and Tom Wright

(l-r) Alfredo and Tenchita Flores and Rebecca and Bill Reed

(l-r) Kathey Anderson, Olive Anne Kleberg, Patty Hayes and Bebe Gorman

(l-r) Judith Haley, Rozana and Bob Corbo Ellen and David Johnson

Members, community members and guests of members filled the San Antonio Country Club Ball Room February 8 for the 17th annual Friends of Hospice Valentine Luncheon. The event was chaired by LouAnn Noll and Shary Smith. Net proceeds of the luncheon were more than $30,000 for uninsured hospice patients.

Kenda Willoughby and her auction stylists did an excellent job of displaying the items and bid sheets. With the hard work of Jo Marie Camero, Joanne Cox, Stacey Darr, Patti King, and Beverly Pace, the 200 plus auction items drew interest and competitive bidding. Many items sold for more than their value. The auction netted $14,000.

Underwriter Julian Gold presented the fashion show with its lush colors and silky fabrics in casual and formal wear. Friends’ members Billie Bailey, Julie Bray Patterson, Barbara Chumney, Sally Forester, Linda Jacobs, Heather

Martin, Mary Overstreet, Bonnie Reed, Jane Willenberg, Barbara Winship and Arlene Wueste were asked to model, along with professional models.

Major in-kind donors were Julian Gold, Lois Armor, Beverly Pace, Ginger Cave, Rebecca Davis, LouAnn Noll, St. Anthony Hotel, Fairmount Hotel, Meadow and Total Wine. The day of the luncheon about 30 volunteers helped greet, register guests, sell raffle tickets, assist the models, check-out donors, and clean up the auction area.

The luncheon has proven to be a favorite event of our members and their friends. Mark your calendar now for the 2021 Valentine Luncheon on Saturday, February 6.

Valentine Rose Genie Calgaard Pat Donegan LouAnn Noll Barbara Schneider Barbara Williams Lori Wright

Signature Rose Stacey Darr/Kenda Willoughby Lupita Medina Patricia Stewart

Gift of Life Rose Ann Biggs CHRISTUS VNA Hospice

Hosted Tables Rose Marie Banack – Gift of Life Rose Betty Ferrell –Gift of Life Rose

Sweetheart Circle Lois Armor Julie Norton Keidel

In-Kind Donors Companies Julian Gold: Bob Gurwitz and James Glover Sherri Lubianski, Style Show Coordinator St. Anthony Hotel Fairmount Hotel Meadow Total Wine Individuals Lois Armor Beverly Pace Ginger Cave Rebecca Davis LouAnn Noll

Co-Chairs Shary Smith, LouAnn Noll and Lois Armor, president

2020 Valentine Luncheon

(l-r) Rozana Corbo, Viola Moreno, Jo Marie Camero and Liz Jauer

(l-r) Ruth Nixon, Stephanie McNeal and Anne Ownby

(l-r) Donna Gilger and Ginger Cave (l-r) Mary Ann Franzke and Mary Overstreet

(l-r) Beverly Pace, Patti King and Betty Ferrell

(l-r) Stacey Darr. Kenda Willoughby and Joann Cox (l-r) Marlene Richter, Sidney Wilkins, Jane Crump and Janet Hughes

Valentine Spotlight