Fort Scott Presbyterian Village
Our resident: MAY 2019
Finding “home” when life changes
PMMA unveils new logo, brand identity
PMMA
As an organization evolves and grows, so should brand awareness. In the past year, Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America has embarked on a A PMMA journey to create a brand COMMUNITY image that could represent all its communities and provide greater brand awareness for the entire PMMA system.
Presbyterian Manors Of Mid-America
FORT SCOTT Presbyterian Village
ABERDEEN VILLAGE A PMMA COMMUNITY
The new mark had to reflect PMMA’s core values, mission and beliefs. It needed to be simple but sophisticated enough to convey the high quality of care and service found in PMMA communities. It also needed to be practical and demonstrate reliability and integrity. At its board meeting March 5, the PMMA Board of Trustees approved a new logo set for the PMMA system. The new logo captures the spirit of our heritage and commitment to the future. The simplicity of the mark pays tribute to the original request from Alice Kalb to the Presbyterian Church. The upward “V” elements serve to remind us that our core purpose is to provide compassionate and caring services to better the lives of seniors. The elements of the logo represent the three levels of living (independent, assisted and healthcare) or outstretched arms that protect and serve our residents. These elements are blue to suggest energy and action because it empowers residents to remain healthy, active and engaged. It also underscores respect and understanding that seniors, as citizens and individuals, retain their rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. The logo has three different diamond colors, utilizing colors from the previous PMMA logos. The diamond elements sit atop the “V” elements to signify the core purpose of our organization. The PMMA gold diamond relates to the Presbyterian Manor gold standard for providing quality senior – continued on page 4
Earline Foster
As anyone who’s gone around the sun more than a few times can tell you, life changes. Sometimes gradually, and sometimes lightning fast. One day, you’re living with your spouse in a home you’ve owned for years, and not long after, your spouse has passed and you’re faced with tough choices. That’s where Earline Foster found herself in December 2018. Her children no longer reside in Fort Scott, and after her husband Leon passed, she had to make some decisions. “My husband Leon had been president of the community college here, and we’ve always been very involved in things going on. Fort Scott is home. So, when it came time to find a better living situation for me, I came here,” said Earline. Earline moved into Fort Scott Presbyterian Village in January, – continued on page 4
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Fort Scott Presbyterian Village announces Art is Ageless® winners marketing director. “Art is Ageless features artwork from artists age 65 and older. Our sampling shows that art can be done at any age, we are proud to show off these fabulous works!” Winners in the Fort Scott Presbyterian Village Art is Ageless juried competition were: Best of Show Amateur: Susan Porter, “Beauty is Everywhere” Best of Show Professional: Paul Milks, “Carpenters Bluff Bridge” Artist Susan Porter, Fort Scott, shares more about her best-in-show winning piece, “Beauty is Everywhere.” “When I started this project, I found tin can lids were hard to work with, but I was determined to make it do what I wanted it to do. I have to prepunch each hole and try to make the design pleasing to the eye and I feel the resin gives it depth and makes it easier to handle. I hope you enjoy my piece as much as I enjoyed making it.”
People’s Choice: Glenda Stevicks, “Church on the Mountain Side,” and Kenneth Eastwood’s “He is Risen” Christmas Amateur: Mary Beth Fornelli, “Snowman Quilt” Drawing Amateur: Bobby Roberts, “Eagles are Nesting”
“This is a photograph of Carpenters Bluff Bridge, which spans the Red River about six miles east of Denison, Texas. The bridge connects Texas and Oklahoma and was constructed in 1910 and was in use until around 2015.”
Fiber Arts professional: Carolyn Munsell, “Bright Journey”
Quilting Amateur: Earline Foster, “Horse on the Run”
Mixed Media/Crafts Amateur: Susan Porter, “Beauty in Everything;” Professional: John Bartelsmeyer, “Japanese Crest”
Sculpture/3-D amateur: Kenneth Eastwood, “He is Risen,” Professional: Tony Fornelli, “Nature”
Fort Scott Presbyterian Village recently hosted a reception for the winning artists in the annual Art is Ageless® juried competition.
Needlework amateur: Charlotte Kite, “His name is Jesus”
“We are so lucky to have so many talented artists in our Fort Scott Community,” said Becky Kellum,
Photography professional: Paul Milks, “Carpenters Bluff Bridge”
Painting Amateur: Bob Eckles, “Fish Market”
Local competition winners will join winners from 16 other Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America communities to be judged at the masterpiece level. Winning entries at the masterpiece level are selected for publication in PMMA’s annual Art is Ageless calendar and note cards. u
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COMMUNITY MATTERS | May 2019
Community Matters is published monthly for residents and friends of Fort Scott Presbyterian Village by Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America, Inc., a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organizaton.
To submit or suggest articles: rkellum@PMMA.org Ginger Nance, executive director Becky Kellum, marketing director
OUR MISSION: To provide quality senior services guided by Christian values.
Number of tickets for Chicken Mary’s Dinner, homemade dessert and beverage. $9 per meal in advance, $12 per meal at the door. Carryout available. Number of tickets for opportunity to win a trip to Santa Fe, New Mexico. $5 each or three tickets for $10 Additional donation to Fort Scott Presbyterian Village’s Good Samaritan Program.
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Finding home
services; the purple diamond refers to the faith-based mission that is fulfilled daily by the staff members at each PMMA community; the Aberdeen green diamond refers to the commitment to healthy living through the intentional balance of physical, emotional, social, spiritual and intellectual components of wellness.
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Over the next several months, you will begin to see the new logos in our communications, advertising and signage. We look forward to continuing to provide you with the quality senior services guided by Christian values that you have come to expect. u
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and though she is still adjusting to a new home and a much different life without Leon, she’s found things to enjoy and appreciate. “Everything is so nice here. People are considerate and thoughtful. I appreciate all the helpfulness of the staff and the residents.” Earline has been able to continue her passions here, which include quilting and tatting. “I’ve made several doilies and edgings for clothes. I also make tatted hearts for bookmarks.” Earline entered a few of her projects in the recent Art is Ageless exhibit. Earline has three children, nine grandchildren, and six greatgrandchildren. She’s made a quilt for each and every one. “My favorite thing about quilting is that you have to study it through and plan ahead. You have to get everything to work together so that it will come out as a quilt. It helps me keep my mind off things, too, like when my son was overseas in the Army.” We’re glad Earline has decided to call Fort Scott Presbyterian Village her new home! u