Community Roundup: Community Foundation celebrates 25 years
Communities foundation notes 25th anniversary
FREMONT – The Sandusky County Communities Foundation recently marked a significant milestone as it celebrated its 25th anniversary with an event commemorated by nearly 140 guests, community leaders, donors, and supporters. The Silver Anniversary event, held Oct. 19 at Terra State Community College's Neeley Center, was a testament to the foundation’s enduring commitment to making a positive impact in the community.
Over the past quarter century, the Sandusky County Communities Foundation has played a pivotal role in supporting local nonprofits, addressing critical issues, and fostering community growth. The anniversary celebration served as a moment to reflect on the foundation’s achievements and to look forward to the promising future.
SCCF Executive Director Andrea Gibson kicked off the evening by expressing gratitude to the foundation’s original founders, past and present board members, fund owners, donors, and supporters of the SCCF.
“I stand before you today with a heart full of gratitude, appreciation, and admiration for the remarkable individuals who have contributed to our organization's journey over the past 25 years. Today, we come together not only to recognize their invaluable efforts but also to celebrate the inspiration they have provided,” stated Gibson. “As we move forward, let's continue to inspire one another, to reach even more lives, and to make our mark on the world. With your continued support, there's no doubt that we can achieve even greater things in the future”.
Angie Morelock, SCCF board chair, updated the attendees on the SCCF Giving Campaign reaching $84,000. A video was shared that highlighted the history of the foundation and the impact that the foundation has made in Sandusky County.
Douglas Kridler, Fremont native and president and CEO of the Columbus Foundation, was the keynote speaker.
Edgewood Manor official honored by health association
PORT CLINTON – Ohio’s largest long-term and post-acute care organization honored Lisa Moore, LSW, Social Service Director, of Port Clinton’s Edgewood Manor Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center as a 2023 OHCA Skilled Nursing Excellence Award Winner during special ceremonies in Columbus on Sept. 13.The Ohio Health Care Association presented the award to Moore during the Association’s 2023 Fall Conference as part of its 2023 Excellence Awards, which recognize that quality professionals are the backbone of the longterm care community. There were more than 100 applicants nominated and the association awarded six individual awards as well as two team awards this year during a celebration luncheon.
Port Clinton High School Drama Club to presents 'Alice in Wonderland'
PORT CLINTON - The Port Clinton High School Drama Club is presenting its student production of "Alice in Wonderland" at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the PCHS Performing Arts Center. Tickets, $7 each, will be on sale prior to the show in the PCHS Main Office or at the box office prior to each performance.
The PCHS cast includes: Alice, Gabbie Heilmann; White Rabbit, Quinn Felbinger; The Mouse, Emma Johnson; Fish Footman, Kerynn Christiansen; Frog Footman/Gryphon – Emme Barth; The Duchess – Emily Mennigan; The Cook, Tristan Minney; The Cheshire Cat, Nash Fuller; March Hare, Gabe Depner; Dormouse, Chloe Clark; The Hatter, Kai Weit; King of Hearts, Maxwell Lucas; Queen of Hearts, Anna Hittepole; Mock Turtle, Keira Kilgallon; Playing cards, Caileigh Barton, Kashmer, Janus Libben, Cambree Lonsway, Lily Mincer, and Christen Sayre.
The director and PCHS Drama Club adviser is Katherine Hansen. Brooke Harvey is the tech director, and student stage managers are Emily Boykin and Eternity Dague.
To find more information visit www.pccsd.net under the news section.
ProMedica Memorial Hospital earns an A grade from Leapfrog Group
FREMONT - ProMedica Memorial Hospital announced it has earned an A Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog that sets standards for excellence in patient care.
Leapfrog assigns an A, B, C, D or F grade to general hospitals across the country based on more than 30 national performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries and infections, as well as the systems hospitals have in place to prevent harm.
“On behalf of all our dedicated employees at Memorial Hospital, I am honored that we have a proven track record of delivering safe, high quality care to the patients and families that we serve, and we are very pleased to have received an A from Leapfrog Hospital Safety,” said Jodi Rucker, president, VP of patient care services and CNO, Memorial Hospital.
The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is the only hospital ratings program exclusively based on hospital prevention of medical errors, infections and injuries.
“Earning an A Grade means ProMedica Memorial Hospital made a true commitment to put patients first,” said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group.
To see Memorial Hospital’s full grade details and to access patient tips for staying safe in the hospital, visit HospitalSafetyGrade.org and follow The Leapfrog Group on Twitter, and Facebook.
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