Heart
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FEBRUARY/MARCH 2017
House Volunteer Quarterly Awards
During your visit to McDonald’s,® donate $1 (or more) to Share a Heart and benefit Springfield’s two Ronald McDonald Houses. to all our volunteers who earned an award in the fourth Congratulations quarter of 2016! Be sure to check in with the Associate House Manager to receive your award if you missed Snowflake Social! Thank you for serving our families and children.
January - February Text25 ShareAHeart to 28
Visit McDonald’s® and ShareAHeart or
On Wednesday, January 25th, 63 McDonald’s® Restaurants and various other locations in the Ozarks will begin placing red, pink and gold “adopted” paper hearts on their walls and windows in support of our Ronald McDonald Houses through the 24th Annual “Share a Heart” Campaign. The campaign runs until February 28th. We encourage you to visit your favorite McDonald’s and share hope, love and encouragement for our families by sharing your heart and adopting a $1, $5 or $20 paper heart. Hearts are also available at both Ronald McDonald Houses.
On January 25th, 63 McDonald’s® Restaurants and various other locations in the Ozarks, began placing red, pink and gold “adopted” paper hearts on their walls and windows 2017 Share A Heart Campaign is presented by McDonald’s of the Ozarks, and continues to inThe support offrom our Ronald McDonald Houses and Sponsors, the 24th thrive with support Leadership Sponsor, Great Southern Bank; and Supporting Mid-Am Metal Forming, The Coca-Cola Company, McCann Printing and KY3. Annual “Share a Heart” Campaign. The campaign runs Visit ShareAHeart.org to view this year’s Family Profiles, Ronald McDonald House Facts & Figures, through February 28th, many and see where our families come from onand our 2017 Share A people Heart Map. will support our mission by donating $1, $5, $20 or more to our two The Ronald McDonald Houses of the Ozarks are grateful to the presenting sponsor of the 2017 Share a Heart Campaign, McDonald’s of the Ozarks, Associate Ronald McDonald Houses. We encourage youandtothese visit Sponsors: your favorite McDonald’s and share hope, love and encouragement for our families by sharing your heart and adopting a paper heart. Donations can also be made by texting “SHAREAHEART” to 71777 or at ShareAHeart.org.
You will receive a red, pink or gold heart with each donation on which to proudly sign your name. The signed paper hearts will be displayed on the walls and windows of more than 60 participating 25 Hours McDonald’s Restaurants in the Ozarks. PLUS, everyAndrade heart comes Carolina with an Official Entry Form for Megan the March 2017 Carrell drawing to win a $1,000 gift card* from Great Lynelle Dock Southern Bank. Your donation to Ronald House PattiMcDonald Garretson Charities® of the Ozarks helps Cindy Harris children and families in YOUR community!
Nolan Musick Alyson O’Connor Grace O’Neal $ 1 $Peck $ LeRoy Kyle Thompson Every heart comes with an official entry to win a $1,000 gift card provided by Great Southern Bank. *Donation not necessary to receive an Official Entry Form. Official Entry Forms are available upon request at participating McDonald’s Restaurants from January 25 - February 28, 2017. See Official Rules at participating McDonald’s locations for more details.
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100 Hours Mikel Dashtipour Lauren Hamm 250 Hours Victoria Kubitschek 750 Hours Cliff Ricketts 3,500 Shawn Gott
The 2017 Share A Heart Campaign is presented by McDonald’s of the Ozarks, and continues to thrive with support from Leadership Sponsor, Great Southern Bank; and Supporting Sponsors, Mid-Am Metal Forming, The Coca-Cola Company, McCann Printing and KY3.
Join us for “McTJ Night” at McDonald’s in Marshfield on Monday, February 13 from 4 pm – 8 pm. Twenty percent of all sales that evening will go towards longtime volunteer, TJ Slocum’s goal of raising $10,000 for the Share a Heart Campaign. TJ looks forward to meeting each of you while supporting the Ronald McDonald Houses. Ronald McDonald and friends will also be in attendance from 5pm -7pm.
Visit ShareAHeart.org to view this year’s Family Profiles, Ronald McDonald House Facts & Figures, and see where our families are from.
Can’t make it to the event? Support TJ’s personal goal by texting “SHAREAHEART67” to 71777 and complete your donation from the link returned to you via text message.
From The
Staff Happy Anniversary 1 Year
Stephanie Boscatto, House at Mercy Kids Catelynn Classick, House at Mercy Kids Callie Nuse, House Near Cox South
10 Years
Adrienne McCoy, House Near Cox South
15 Years
Kim Stagner, House Near Cox South
20 Years
Debbie Williams, House at Mercy Kids
Heart of the House House Near Cox South Johnny Anderson Anthony Ashcraft Haley Barnett Mariah Bowers Maggie Bradley Nadean Burnett Ashton Canfield Dave Canfield Philip Canfield Jillian Carlile Nancy Carlson Megan Carrell Susan Carter Alexis Christopher Nancy Clark Caroline D’Andrea Mikel Dashtipour Kathy Dennis Lynelle Dock Cheryl Douglas Blake Dowdy Judy Duncan Sue Eppler Kim Fergus Ana Frazier Becky Gillham Sharon Gillham Shawn Gott Fabian Goyes
Maria Goyes Amy Grubaugh Amber Guilliams Lauren Hamm Darren Harrelson Laura Harrelson Mackenzie Harrelson Cindy Harris Liz Hayes Bella Hill Cliff HIll Karen Hill Gracie Holt Kathy Jenkins Clayton Keller Kennedy Keller Savannah Keller Randi Kerr Trot Kinser True Kinser Betty Kniep Julia Kovacs Victoria Kubitschek Becky Lang Amber Lopez Kayla Love Alyssa Lowe Shawn Lowery Riley Luallin
House At Mercy Kids Carolina Andrade Tyler Austin Stephanie Boscatto Andrew Cheray Catelynn Classick Courtney Classick Kim Clift Lizzie Collum Jennie Crabbe Brooke Davis Audrey Dlabach Sandy Emberton Rachel Farmer Becky Farris
Patti Garretson Gabriel Green Terry Greer Ann Griesemer Leslie Hatch Brenda Havens Kaley Hawkinson Emma Hilburn Carri Hummer Jessi Hummer Jenni Jacka Lillian Jacka Josie Kennedy Courtney Krueger
Sarah Martinette Adrienne McCoy Sandra McNeive Eileen Meinsen Larry Meinsen Kelsie Mitchell Sandy Morris Grant Musick Nolan Musick Jordan Myers Callie Nuse Ana Ortiz Megan Patty Karla Peck LeRoy Peck Madelyn Price Kay Prost Kennedy Randles Lexi Rawlings Lorinda Rehagen Deja Richardson Cliff Ricketts Jan Ricketts Kendyl Rodman Joe Roushdi George Schlick Joan Schroeder Anne Schubert Jordan Shireman
Debbie Slocum Randy Slocum T.J. Slocum Alyssa Smith Dearicka Smith Mary Smith Grace Stagner Kim Stagner Brianna Steiert Brandon Taylor Karen Taylor Kelsey Taylor Kristina Taylor Rich Taylor Linda Tenneson Kyle Thompson Lauren Tiedeman Ava Uzzell Sondra Uzzell Tristen Uzzell Garrett Volner Abigail Weitzel Lucy Weitzel Joanna Weitzel Scott Weitzel Travis Weitzel Sara Westbrooks Cathe Whittington Meghan Zengel
Katelin Krusz Jordan Looney Micca Looney Ashlee Luko Beth Mecca Jianna Mills Kiera Mills Krista Mills Kersten Mitchell Rebekah Mitts Alyssa Mondeaux Abby Monsees Miranda Nelson Alyson O’Connor
Grace O’Neal Sarah Polistico Karrington Prohaska Monica Quinn Kaylei Sadler Cassandra Schwab Abby Shifflet Vanessa Strathmann Debbie Williams Gabby Wilson Rebecca Won
Welcome, New Volunteers To Houses Andrew Cheray, Alyssa Love, Sarah Martinette, Cassandra Schwab, Sarah Polistico and Garrett Volner
Heart Beats is published monthly for volunteers of Ronald McDonald House Charities® of the Ozarks and The Tooth Truck, Inc. Editor: Staci Jensen The following trademarks used herein are owned by McDonald’s Corporation and its affiliates: McDonald’s, Ronald McDonald House Charities, Ronald McDonald House Charities logo, Ronald McDonald House, Ronald McDonald House logo, Ronald McDonald Care Mobile, RMHC. The Tooth Truck name and logo are owned by The Tooth Truck, Inc.
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RMHC Staff President & CEO Bonnie Keller House Program Director Staci Jensen Tooth Truck Program Director Mindy Muñoz Project Manager Amber Price Assistant to the President Debbie Kinser Development Assistant Kim Booth Administrative Assistant Debbi Gafner
RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE NEAR COX SOUTH House Manager Megan Schussler Associate House Manager Alicia Doran Assistant House Managers Karis Agnew Jacinda Canfield Cassie Franklin Crosby Keller Sara Wikoff Sara Wilken
RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE AT MERCY KIDS House Manager Susan Green Associate House Manager Ely Wright Assistant House Managers Amy Crawford Bailey Ghan Hannah Major Melanie Ward
RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE AT MERCY KIDS
February/March Birthdays
Family Dinner MSU Physical Therapy Students
When did you start providing meals at the Ronald McDonald House? We started providing meals with the Family Dinner Program at the Mercy House in July of 2015. We are excited to be serving monthly throughout the spring semester! How did you get involved with the Family Dinner Program? We got involved through our Physical Therapy Student group. All the Physical Therapy majors at MSU wanted to be a part of a community outreach program, and chose the Ronald McDonald House as one way to give back. What is your favorite thing about participating in the Family Dinner Program? Our favorite part about helping is getting to know the families. We love interacting and learning about families and their unique stories, it is very rewarding!
February 3 Rich Taylor
Do you have any favorite memories? Our favorite memories are just experiencing how appreciative the families are of the small contribution we make. It is amazing what sharing a meal and investing in a family at the Ronald McDonald House can do! What would you like to say to other groups who are considering volunteering with the Family Dinner Program? I would say it is an amazing and rewarding opportunity for any individual or group to get involved with. We are so thankful to be able to give back to such a great cause. #GoBears
January/February Dinner Groups RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE NEAR COX SOUTH Allphin Vet Clinic Ashley and Friends Astellas Pharma Battlefield UMC Big Slice Pizza But Love Goes on Forever Cerner Si3 Church of JCLDS- Chesterfield Ward Circle 7 Campbell UMC Connie, Ashley, and Friends Cox Dietitians Cox Pediatric Urgent Care EPYC Evergreen Baptist First and Calvary Presbyterian Fremont Elementary Glendale Christian Church Hillcrest Presbyterian Church
Just Friends Knights of Columbus Knights Templar Little Caesars Pizza Meinsen’s Small Group Miss Lyon’s 5th Grade Class MSU Campus REC MSU Student Nurse Organization MSU Women’s Golf Team Oak Grove Assembly Ozark Dialysis Ozark FCCLA Ozark FFA Park Crest Baptist Rainbow Girls Sandy McNeive Schweitzer Youth Scottish Knights Templar
Second Baptist Southside Church of Christ Springfield Catholic The Bradshaw Family The Girlfriends The Glassman Family The Good Family The Harrelson Family The Weitzel Family The Wise Family Union Hill Church of Christ United Healthcare Willard High FCCLA Open April Dinner Dates: April 2, 3, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, 28, 29 & 30
Mercy 4B Managers Mercy College of Nursing Mercy Communications Mercy Corporate Health and Wellness Mercy Inpatient Pharmacy Mercy Orthopedic Clinic Mount Vernon NHS MSU Physical Therapy Students MSU Student Dietetic Association Mychelle and Jen Ozark FFA RMH Board of Directors Rotaract Springfield Catholic Stevie Keeth The Clotfelter Family The Goldens The Good Family
Feb 6 Grace O’Neal February 10 Jordan Myers February 11 Scott Weitzel February 13 Lexi Rawlings February 14 Karen Taylor February 19 Ann Griesemer Sarah Martinette Vanessa Strathmann February 20 Brent Kembell February 22 Susan Carter Alison Nelson February 26 Matt Freihofer March 2 Amy Crawford March 3 Ashton Canfield March 5 Debbie Williams March 12 Jennie Crabbe Mackenzie Harrelson
RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE AT MERCY KIDS Arvest Bank Ash Grove United Methodist Presbyterian Church Beta Sigma Pi Boys & Girls Club Carrie Tuttle Chelsea Wilson East Sunshine Church of Christ Fair Grove NHS FedEx Hillcrest Presbyterian Church Houlihan’s Journey Church Julie Gray & Friends Julie Pappenfort Louise Morgan Marshfield NHS Meagan Good
February 5 Philip Canfield
The Mills Family The Springs Church The Wilson Family The Wright Family Turning Point Church Union Hill Church of Christ Wellington Hills Friends Wise Family & Friends Open February Dinner Dates: February 23 Open March Dinner Dates: March 25 Open April Dinner Dates: April 8, 14, 22, 26 & 29
March 13 Karrington Prohaska March 14 Randi Kerr Ashlee Luko Travis Weitzel March 15 Tyler Austin March 19 Lizzie Collum
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Wish List HAPPY WHEELS WISH LIST Small bottles of lotion Mini hand sanitizers Activity books (crossword puzzles, Sudoku, word finder) Small packs of crayons for the activity books Travel manicure sets Chapstick Individual packs of Kleenex Individually packaged snacks (Goldfish, granola bars, Teddy Grahams, gum, mints, Lifesavers, etc.) 12-ounce water bottles
HOUSE AT MERCY KIDS HE Laundry detergent Swiffer liquid Coffee filters Coffee & tea Magic Erasers Labels for food Drink mixes Hygiene products Gallon-size Ziploc bags Laundry baskets Aluminum foil
Around the Houses Mission Moment The Latall Family
Our Ronald McDonald Houses provided a “home away from home� for more than 800 families each year. Some of our families stay with us for months since they may have a child born prematurely and require a long stay in the NICU. We had the pleasure of serving the Latall family for nearly four months at the House at Mercy Kids. Matthew and Laura welcomed their daughter, Gabrielle, at just 28 weeks. As they say in the NICU, little Gabrielle needed time to eat and grow and she achieved several milestones while receiving the best care. As you can imagine, parents with a preemie experience several ups and downs during their stay, but the constant is the support, love and comfort they find at our Houses. The Latall family expressed sincere appreciation and offered support and tremendous patience toward each other and other families staying in the House. We are blessed to be part of this incredible journey and offer a beacon of hope at such a difficult time. Gabrielle has come a long way since her staff and Laura and Matthew brought her back to see us about a week after she was discharged. Look how much she has grown!
HOUSE NEAR COX SOUTH 8-gallon trash bags Individually wrapped breakfast items White queen deep pocket sheets (fitted and flat) White standard-size pillowcases White bath & hand towels White wash cloths Detergent Stamps 8 1/2 x 11 Paper K-cups Large Tupperware containers
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Sertoma Fitness Challenge
On January 14th, CrossFit teams from around the area gathered at CrossFit RTB in Springfield to compete in the 3rd Annual Sertoma Fitness Challenge, raising over $6,000 to benefit the Tooth Truck. This event would not have been possible without the support of the All-Star Smiles Sertoma Club, event coordinator Zane Davidson, the owners of CrossFit RTB and the dedicated competitors, and many sponsors and volunteers. Thank you!
RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE NEAR COX SOUTH
Volunteer Spotlight Lexi Rawlings
Lexi Rawlings joined our volunteer team in June 2016. She is a senior at Missouri State majoring in Special Education with a History Minor. In her free time she enjoys reading books, and spending time with her friends, family, and puppies. Let’s learn a little more about Lexi! What is your favorite thing to do (or a couple of things) at the House? I enjoy talking with the families during dinner and cleaning/restocking rooms. How did you learn about the Ronald McDonald House and why did you start volunteering? I researched different places to volunteer in Springfield. I saw Ronald McDonald House Charities as a meaningful organization and wanted to fill my free time doing something purposeful.
What is your favorite memorable interaction with a family? One night while volunteering I had a great conversation with one of the families. We talked about food, the small towns we live/lived in, places we’ve been, etc. It was nice talking to a family that I had similar interests with and I hope they left encouraged that night.
Save the Date: 18th Annual Rock ‘n Ribs | April 21-22 Volunteers are needed for the 18th Annual Rotary Rock’n Ribs BBQ Festival. This year’s event will take place on April 21-22 at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds and will include live music, kids play zone, and some amazing barbecue. The Tooth Truck (our Ronald McDonald Care Mobile®), is one of seven benefitting charities and we need YOUR volunteer help to ensure a successful event. Volunteers are needed to help at the gate with admission, check in and out competing teams, provide hospitality and security, and more. Registration can be completed online, or by contacting Ely Wright, at Ely.Wright@RMHCozarks.org or 417-820-0764. Spots are filled on a first come, first served basis, so sign up as soon as possible. We strongly recommend only those volunteers who are 21 and older sign up for a Friday night shift. 1) To volunteer, go to www.rocknribs.com/volunteer/ 2) Choose the event/task area where you want to volunteer 3) The various time slots will show for the event/task you have chosen • Click “Register as a Volunteer” 4) If you already have a “Volunteer Profile” in the system, it will prompt you with further instructions on how to proceed with Cervis Volunteer Registration process 5) If you are creating your profile for the first time, follow prompts to create Volunteer Profile
Ronald McDonald Houses of the Ozarks HOUSE NEAR COX SOUTH STATS December 2016 Families Served........ 50 Nights................... 386 Families from Missouri..................42 Families from Other States...............8 Year-To-Date Families Served...... 385 Program-to-Date Families Served....9,641
HOUSE AT MERCY KIDS STATS December 2016 Families Served........49 Nights................... 286 Families from Missouri..................46 Families from Other States...............3 Year-To-Date Families Served...... 432 Program-to-Date Families Served... 1,849
• Under the “Groups” section, make sure to select Ronald McDonald House Charities • Be sure to check the box located at the bottom of the profile page that says “I’m not a robot” 6) Choose date/time slot from list and click “Complete Registration” If you have any problems or questions with the registration process, contact Ely at the information above. For more information on Rock ’n Ribs, visit www.rocknribs.com.
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Heart
Tooth Talk
of the SIX! By: Dr. Sarah Cimino Truck
Megan Blake Samantha Bornaman Neelima Chelliboia Catelynn Classick Garrett Craigmiles Corey Deatherage Matt Freihofer Sophie Harrington Linda Heslin Christopher Heye Ben Hughes Crosby Keller Alex Krause Connie McCarter Stephanie Miller-Greer Caleb Murray Terre Redmon Ashlee Robinson Micayla Shrimpton Bryson Starkey Adam Stotts Melinda Thurman
February marks my sixth year with the Tooth Truck….6! Can you believe it? I know that all of our loyal readers have been waiting on baited breath for my annual recap so without further ado:
2016 was another stellar year full of wonderful patients and heart-warming smiles. Here are the six stories that stuck with me this year (and, of course, the pictures to go with them).
Tooth Truck Wish List Action figures Matchbox cars Hair accessories (clips, headbands) Jewelry (necklaces, bracelets) Chapstick Handheld games DVDs for older children Outdoor toys (bubbles, sidewalk chalk, Frisbees, sports balls) Walmart gift cards Beanie Babies
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when we showed him we still had his picture on our wall and then humored me by posing for another picture. His treatment over the years has totaled $1,929.
1. Kayandre - I first met Kayandre as a kindergartener at Boyd Elementary back in 2011. He had a contagious smile and outgoing personality that had the whole staff in laughter on multiple occasions. On one such visit, we snapped a photo of the two of us that has hung on the wall of the Truck ever since. This year I had the pleasure of seeing him again while we were at Weaver Elementary and I was pleased to find he was the same jovial kid I remembered with a bright smile to match. He blushed
2. Rowan and Morgan - I had the pleasure of meeting a vivacious set of twin first graders this year when we made our first visit to Delaware Elementary. They were hands down some of the best patients at their school and impressed me and the staff with their manners and gratefulness for the services we were providing. During our interactions, we identified some additional needs for each girl outside of their dental care. We were able to use utilize the Patient Needs Fund (from pop tab recycling) to do some shopping. Each girl got several new outfits, a winter coat, backpack, and tennis shoes. I had to hold back tears as I gave them their bags of goodies, listened to them ooh and ahh over each new item, and helped them put on their new shoes. As I walked them back to class they told me that they’d never had shoes that
were so “squishy and bouncy” before and how excited they were for the weather to turn cold so they could wear their new coats. Rowan and Morgan received $5,885 in treatment on the Tooth Truck as we repaired a combined 16 cavities.
3. Dorrian - If you read our October Heartbeats article then you are already familiar with this sweet 8th grade student from Pipkin Middle School. It’s not often I get to speak to our patients’ parents, but since Dorrian will be benefiting from several of our community partnerships (Dr. Tara Cash for orthodontics and Dr. Chris Meyer for oral surgery), I had the opportunity to speak to his mom about the process. The look on her face as she realized her son would finally be able to smile with confidence was something I’ll never forget. I’m excited to watch the process myself and share with our supporters through follow-up articles.
4. Taylionna - I had the pleasure of meeting this gorgeous seven year old the week before Christmas at Westport Elementary. Her smile and personality were bigger than she was. As she told me all about her winter break plans, I noticed one small hiccup - a chipped front tooth. I asked her if she would like it fixed before her holiday party at school (and winter break) and she could barely contain herself as she enthusiastically nodded yes. I don’t have to tell you what her reaction was when she saw the result - just check out the picture collage!
5. Cesar - Like Keyandre, Cesar is a bit of a celebrity on the Tooth Truck because we have been unable to take down his sweet picture from when we first met him in 2011. At that time he was a preschool student with the Head Start program and was new to our country and language. Through a mutual love of Toy Story, we were able to bond and made it through seven appointments to repair his many cavities. While I have seen his smiling face in a few school hallways since then, it had been awhile since he had been on the Tooth Truck. I was delighted to get to show him the picture from his first visit to the Truck and pose for another one this year. Even more exciting is the fact that Cesar has gone from a 4 year old with 16 cavities to now a 10 year old with only 1. Over the two visits in the past 5 years we have provided Cesar with $5,912 in dental treatment. 6. Bethany - I am a proud fellow graduate of Glendale High School and so I had to save my last memory for a patient from my alma mater. Bethany’s story has
been featured this year in Heart Beats and our annual campaign so I’m sure most of you have seen her smiling face grace your mailbox (whether physical or computer). What you haven’t seen, and what I don’t even know if I can put in words, is the emotion that her story brings me even now as I type the words. I’ve restored a lot of front teeth and seen many children look in a mirror and smile when they see their new front tooth. Until Bethany, though, I’ve never had a child turn to me, with tears in their eyes, and embrace me in a hug as they thanked me from the bottom of their heart.
Ronald McDonald Care Mobile of the Ozarks December 2016 Children Treated............179 Dental Appointments Provided.......................320 Year-to-Date Dental Appointments............. 3,070 Program-to-Date Dental Appointments............ 49,603 Program-to-Date Value of Treatments...........$12,663,366
Children Who Received Treatment: Boys & Girls Town, Boyd Elementary, Campbell Elementary, McGregor Elementary, Weaver Elementary and Westport Elementary
These six memories are just the icing on a very large cake, but hopefully they give you a small glimpse into the amazing lives that we are able to change thanks to the wonderful support of our community. So thank you to all of you for allowing me to do what I love for these past 6 years.
Welcome, Christopher!
The Tooth Truck is happy to welcome Christopher Heye to its amazing team of volunteers! Christopher is a predental student at MSU who first became interested in volunteering with the Tooth Truck through his friends in the MSU Pre-Dental Society. Christopher is also a swimmer for MSU, and spends a great deal of his free time in the pool! Welcome aboard!
STAFF President & CEO Bonnie Keller Program Director Mindy Muñoz General Dentist Dr. Sarah Cimino Community Dentists Dr. Raymond Burton Dr. Aaron Dannegger Dr. Brett Durbin Dr. Blake Keaster Dr. Misty Shelton Healthy Smiles Academy Program Manager Tamara Maddox Office Manager Emma Davis Dental Assistants Megan Lambert Chelsea Murray Part-Time Dental Assistants Kristi Terry
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All-Star Weekend Save the Date: June 2 & 3
It’s an ALL-STAR weekend June 2-3, 2017. The 16th Annual Sertoma GRIN IRON CLASSIC (all-star high school football game) and the 6th Annual Sertoma GRIN ACTION CLASSIC (all-star high school volleyball tournament) will take place at Parkview High School in Springfield. RMHC of the Ozarks and the All-Star Smiles Sertoma Club are hosting this “All-Star Weekend” featuring Southwest Missouri’s all-stars, all graduated seniors. And…it all benefits the Tooth Truck! Volunteers are needed for both events and we’d love for YOU to join us. If you are interesting in helping, contact Ely Wright at Ely.Wright@ RMHCozarks.org or at 417-820-0764. Dates and times for volunteer shifts will be announced in April!
We are thrilled to introduce a new opportunity for Ronald McDonald House and Tooth Truck volunteers, staff and board members—RMHC Volunteer Orientation. The goal is for new volunteers to connect with other members of our RMHC family and learn more about our programs and events together on day one of their volunteer journeys! We plan to hold orientations each month as we welcome new volunteers to our programs, and would love to include current volunteers in our efforts. If you are interested in participating in one or more orientations talk to Ely or Alicia at the Houses or Mindy on the Tooth Truck. The first orientations are scheduled for February 21 at 6PM and February 25 at 10AM.