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August 2017
Get to know: John DeBrodie
Human Resource Director John DeBrodie started his career at Fulton Presbyterian Manor two and a half years ago as a floor technician. To say John’s career history has been interesting is an understatement, and his variety of experience makes him great at identifying people’s strengths and employment potential. “I was a 911 dispatcher after graduating high school. I was with B&B Theatres for eight years at various levels of management (booth and property manager, operations manager, and general manager). I worked for the University of Missouri School of Medicine as a forensic technician, where I Human Resource Director John DeBrodie assisted with forensic and medical autopsies. While working there, I also worked for a local mortician, where I assisted with embalming and transporting deceased for funerals. I moved to Seattle to pursue music and worked on the docks for about a year, returned home and started working at Presbyterian Manor as a floor technician,” said John.
He’s happy to be in a position where he gets to help people fulfill their personal potential.
“My main duty is finding good people who are good at what they do. That’s my favorite part of the job” said John. “And when I’m not at work, you can find me somewhere comfortable either reading, writing or playing music. In the last two years I’ve been involved with the local stand-up comedy scene either as a performer, promoter, or simply a muse for other comics.”
Q&A with staff scholarship winners
Every spring, Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America employees have the opportunity to apply for continuing education assistance awards. Sarah Oenning, PMMA’s development director, credits groups of private donors with the vision many years ago to set up endowments at some PMMA communities for employee education. “It’s been a priority for a really long time,” Sarah said. “We know that donors saw that employee education was important and worth supporting. I have a vision for growing the endowed funds so that
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Dawn Smith, executive director Keri Edwards, marketing director To submit or suggest articles for this publication, contact kedwards 2@pmma.org. Telephone: 573-642-6646 Fax: 573-642-2202 Address: 811 Center St., Fulton, MO 65251-1922
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programs can be funded by returns on those investments. We have to be planting those seeds today. We’re having more conversations now with donors about what their gift is going to do. We want to do things that are going to impact the generation of tomorrow.” Three of Fulton Presbyterian Manor’s very own were fortunate enough to receive funds this year, and we sat down with them to find out more about their goals for education. All three are pursuing associate degrees in nursing at Moberly Area Community College. Bessie Boese, LPN, Unit Coordinator/ Medical Records (employee since 2005) Why are you going back to school? To further my knowledge and abilities as a nurse to provide better care to my residents. Anything else you would like to add? I love working for FPM. I really appreciate Presbyterian Manor giving me the scholarship to further my education so that I can further my career with FPM.
Elinda Trower, LPN (employee since 2012) Why are you going back to school? I want to further my education and obtain my RN. Anything else you would like to add? Thank you Presbyterian Manor for granting me the scholarship! Shelly Mosley, LPN (employee since 2014) Why are you going back to school? I want to get my RN so that I can further my career at Fulton Presbyterian Manor. Anything else you would like to add? I would like to thank Presbyterian Manor for granting me the scholarship. I am blessed to work for such a wonderful company. Congratulations to Bessie, Elinda, and Shelly, and all PMMA staff members who earned these coveted educational awards!
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To recognize a special caregiver or staff member, make a gift in an employee's honor to the Education Assistance Fund. Every gift helps employees reach their education goals.
Make a tax deductible gift online: PresbyterianManors.org/Give_Now Or make a gift at your PMMA community.
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Fulton artists among Art is Ageless® masterpiece level winners
One winning artist in Fulton Presbyterian Manor’s annual Art is Ageless® juried competition will be featured in the 2018 Art is Ageless Calendar produced by Presbyterian Manors of MidAmerica.
“Alley Spring Mill,” a painting by Wanda Wickell, will appear in the calendar when it is released this fall.
Works by local winners are automatically entered into a masterpiece level competition with winning art from 16 other PMMA communities. The winners are featured in the Art is Ageless calendar and notecards.
“Art is Ageless is a great way to encourage area artists to either pick up a new hobby or continue honing their craft,” said Keri Edwards, administrative services director. “We’re always so impressed with the work produced, and we’re thrilled that one of our artists will be featured in the calendar!”
Art is Ageless, open exclusively to people age 65 and older, is a copyrighted program of Presbyterian Manors of MidAmerica. For the competition, works must have been completed in the past five years. The Art is Ageless program encourages Fulton Presbyterian Manor residents and other area seniors to express their creativity
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“Alley Spring Mill,” a painting by Wanda Wickell, will appear in the Art is Ageless® calendar.
through its annual competition, as well as art classes, musical and dramatic events, educational opportunities and current events discussions throughout the year. Started in 1980, Art is Ageless is
an extension of PMMA’s wellness programs, which focus on mental, physical, social and spiritual health. Residents and friends of the Art is Ageless program are proving that art, in any form, is an ageless ambition.
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Senior Living 101 offered Fulton Presbyterian Manor hosts free program
Wondering if senior living is right for you? Learn what these Presbyterian Manor residents love most about the lifestyle at a free event Aug. 16. Meet campus residents and find out why they chose senior living over life at home. Find out how peace of mind and security can enhance your quality of life at Fulton Presbyterian Manor.
“Fulton Presbyterian Manor 101” will begin at 2 p.m. Aug.16 at Fulton Presbyterian Manor, 811 Center St. It is part of Presbyterian Manor’s Just Ask series, a free, ongoing lifelong learning program featuring information from local, regional and national experts on topics of interest to older adults and their families. For more information or to RSVP, contact Marketing Director Keri Edwards at 573-642-6646 or kedwards2@pmma.org. ®
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Brittany Sexton, LPN, painted a St. Louis Cardinal on Patty Graves’ cast. Patty is a huge Cardinals fan and asked Brittany to decorate her cast with the team logo. 4 COMMUNITY MATTERS AUGUST 2017