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In addition to the two membership meetings and luncheons held each year, we will be periodically highlighting events available to PROs. If you have suggestions for
events, please contact us. It will be necessary to have all such events to the Board in advance to allow posting on the web. We request that such events do not require reservations or that
specific information be given to instruct potential attendees how to obtain passes or tickets.
The Parkland Retirees Organization (PROs) will meet for a Luncheon and Membership meeting at the MCM Elegante
Hotel , 2330 W. Northwest Highway, Dallas, Texas on Tuesday March
20th, 2012, at 10:30 a.m. There will be door prizes which include cash prizes and a one night stay + breakfast at the MCM Elegante Hotel. Come join us and have fun.
Members of the Parkland Retirees Organization (the PROs) met at the MCM Elegante Hotel, 2330 W. Northwest Highway, Dallas, Texas at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 20, 2011. Fifty-two members and two guests were present. Joy Ashcraft, President, welcomed those present and noted that information regards the current situation at the hospital was available on the PROs web site.
Gwen Roof gave the invocation prior to the buffet luncheon. Immediately following the buffet, Speaker Jane Hunley, Director of Geriatriac Services at Parkland Health & Hospital System, presented her topic “Aging Trends and Programs”. She discussed new geriatric programs within the Parkland system as well as those in the community. She also presented an update of the new technology that has been implemented within the geriatrics program. Resources highlighted included:
- The geriatric programs within the COPCs, with the efforts of Sharon Phillips.
- Medical school involvement.
- The Senior Source located on Harry Hines Blvd.
- Grants available with senior safety programs.
- On-line assistance available through Medicare.gov.
- The Area Agency on Aging.
- Encouraged using technology to glean additional information.
- Noted the outstanding services offered through the Grand Prairie Senior Center.
At the conclusion of her program, Ms Hunley answered questions from the membership.
Beth Broyles, Annual Giving Officer-Parkland Foundation, presented a short informational presentation on the status of giving for the new Parkland currently under construction and urged members to support and donate to the effort. She directed members to the web site “IStandforParkland.org”.
The business portion of the meeting began with the introduction of the current Board members.
The Minutes of the September 21, 2010 Membership Meeting were unanimously approved on motion by Anna Robinson.
The Treasurer’s Report was presented by Anna Robinson and approved on motion by Robert Mitcham. A copy is attached and made a part of the Minutes.
Membership Director Gracie Duffie reported four new members had joined since the last Membership Meeting: Doris Green, Margaret Carter, Neville Piper, and Linda Cobb Burns.
OLD BUSINESS:
Ms Ashcraft reported that the names of Doris Austin and Rachael Respass had been added to the web site’s Memorial Page this year. No other names to be added were known by members.
The President noted the accomplishments of the 2010-2011 Board, including:
- Added access to Parkland Now on the PROs web site
- Criteria for membership in the PROs was included under the website’s Membership Tab
- Held two Membership Meetings
- Held eight Board Meetings
- Appointed Nominating and Audit Committees
- Welcomed thirteen new members
- Updated the PROs Membership Directory
Ms Ashcraft then recognized and thanked the Audit Committee for their contributions: Dick Groene, Maynard Ellis and Don Walsh. Also, she thanked Melanie Landay for serving as the representative on the hospital’s Personnel Benefits Committee and reported that she has agreed to serve for another year.
Additionally, Ms Ashcraft thanked the Nominating Committee:
Robert Mitcham, Chair Gracie Duffie,
Helen Maynard, Alternate/Board Nancy Smith,
Jimmy Boyer, Bobbie Redmon,
Anna Abner, Alternate/Membership.
Ms Ashcraft thanked Bobbie Redmon for serving as the PROs representative on the Parkland Foundation Planned Giving Council and for agreeing to serve for an additional year.
The slate of officers as follows for 2011-2012 were presented and elected by acclamation on motion by Judy Rumsfield and installed by Judy Henley:
President - Joy Ashcraft
Vice-President/President Elect
- Jeanne Wainer
Secretary - Sharon Carlton
Treasurer - Gwen Roof
Membership Director - Jimmy Boyer
Program Director - Robert Mitcham
Facilities/Planning Director - Margaret Hervey
Member at Large - Joyce Huebner
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Printed Materials, Gifts and Evaluations
Joy Ashcraft noted that there were pertinent printed materials and small gifts for each member to take when leaving and also requested that each member complete an evaluation form prior to leaving.
Next Membership Meeting
Next meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. at this same location.
Board Meeting
The first meeting of the newly elected Board of Directors will be held on Tuesday, October 18, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. at the home of Joy Ashcraft.
PRIZE DRAWINGS:
Ms Ashcraft noted that Board members are not eligible to receive prizes, but that they each have donated two gifts to the drawing.
Prize winners included:
Gift certificate from Mormac Brokerage Agency - Doris Green
Gift certificate from Metro Medical Credit Union - Gracey Abraham
Weekend from the MCM Elegante Hotel - Barbara Jordan
Gifts donated by the Parkland Volunteer Services:
Anna Abner Nancy Astie
Catherine Norton Lela Lee
Richard Groene John Willis
Helen Buckwalter Doris Collins
Judy Henley Margaret Carter
Bobbie Redmon
In addition, winners of prizes donated by Board members include:
Encarnacion Salvador Don Walsh
Rajan Joseph Sandi Troy
Mary Joseph Dorothy Crockett
Gloria Aragon
Sandy Schwedler
Neville Piper Judy Rumsfield
Beth Mostellar Ann Monroe
Mary Kelso Maynard Ellis
Eugenia Aguilar Jessie Spann
ADJOURN:
Meeting adjourned at 2:00 p.m.
The Parkland Retirees Organization (PROs) met for a Luncheon and Membership Meeting at the MCM Elegante Hotel, 2330 Northwest
Highway, Dallas, Texas on Tuesday, March 22, 2011, President, Joy Ashcraft presiding. At the registration table, toiletry items were collected to be given to
Parkland Guest and Volunteer Services. Following registration and distribution of prize tickets, members visited with one another.
At 11:30 a.m., Joy welcomed those present and then gave the invocation. Members then enjoyed an Italian buffet.
Our speaker for the meeting, Sgt. Dan Birbeck, Crime Prevention Coordinator for Parkland Health and Hospital System was introduced by
Robert Mitcham, Program Director. He spoke on crime prevention tactics for seniors. He addressed both personal and driving safety tips, as well as tips for safety
while at home. He also outlined steps to take if a person is a victim of a crime, particularly identity theft, ATM-related theft, or car jamming. At the conclusion of
his presentation, he answered questions from the membership.
Marcene Royster, Director of the Parkland COPCs, presented an appeal to the PROs membership to consider volunteering in a COPC near
their home. Volunteers could provide much needed support by assisting patients with paperwork, assisting physicians in patient rooms or by providing other
needed help.
Following the Business meeting were the Prize Drawings which included a one night stay and breakfast at the MCM Elegante Hotel, Cash
prizes and other prizes donated by board members. One of the cash prizes, donated by John Willis, was presented by Anna Robinson, a founding member of the
PROs, in honor of Katie Huber, also a founding member.
The meeting was adjourned at 1:45 p.m.
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