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BEATS OCTOBER 2014
Paint It Forward Raises $12,000 for Ronald McDonald House Charities® of the Ozarks On Saturday, September 27, Obelisk Home presented our newest event, “Paint it Forward.” The cocktail party and auction featured collaborative artwork created by local artists paired with children of families that have benefited from our two Ronald McDonald Houses. With the help of these artists, ETHIC, Obelisk Home, our families and generous supporters, nearly $12,000 was raised for Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Ozarks. Our special thanks to all involved for a truly heartwarming event!
Southern Living Cookbooks® on Sale Now! Dillard’s at the Battlefield Mall in Springfield is joining stores across the country in offering the Southern Living® Christmas Cookbook to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities® through their 21st annual holiday fundraiser. Since 1994, Dillard’s has supported RMHC® with a fundraiser benefiting the Ronald McDonald House® program. For the seventh time, Dillard’s is offering a special custom edition of the Southern Living Christmas Cookbook to benefit RMHC. This exclusive, 288-page hardbound cookbook is filled with more than 200 recipes and dozens of decoration ideas for Christmas plus seasonal gatherings.
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This “must have” cookbook is available for only $10 and is now in all Dillard’s stores nationwide, as well as online at www. dillards.com. You can also purchase your book at the Cup O’Cheer Homes Tour on November 21st. Proceeds from the local sale of the cookbooks will benefit Springfield’s two Ronald McDonald Houses.
Heart of the House Staff House Near Cox South
From The Happy Anniversary 1 Year
Kathy Dennis - House near Cox South
5 Years
Sharon Gillham - House near Cox South
Lori Aduddell Merideth Aduddell Miles Aduddell Scott Aduddell Lauryn Allison Hannah Anderson Johnny Anderson Alaina Arner Oana Bozek Maggie Bradley Tyler Brasfield Martha Brooks Ashton Canfield Dave Canfield Phillip Canfield Vivian Carissimo Nicole Cenedese Evelyn Close Heather Cottle-Dillon Kathy Dennis Audrey Dlabach Jan Dooly Judy Duncan Bill Duplisse Nancy Duplisse Kate Fletcher Aden Gaulding
Avery Gaulding Heidi Gaulding Becky Gillham Sharon Gillham Shawn Gott Fabian Goyes Maria Goyes Amy Grubaugh Angela Hammond-Hill Darren Harrelson Laura Harrelson Mackenzie Harrelson Cindy Harris Katie Herman Link Hill Zoe Hill Kathy Jenkins Paula Johns Clayton Keller Kennedy Keller Savannah Keller Randi Kerr Betty Kniep Marion Kraemer Zachary Kram Caroline Langley Adrienne McCoy
Sandra McNeive Megan Marsh Eileen Meinsen Larry Meinsen Sandy Morris Jordan Myers Nathan Nelson Christian Nguyen Ana Ortiz Shayleigh Patterson Angela Phillips Dani Peterson Kay Prost Kathy Purvis Kennedy Randles Cliff Ricketts Jan Ricketts George Schlick Rachel Schmeling Joan Schroeder Anne Schubert Teri Shoemake Marli Sims Sue Sloan Debbie Slocum Randy Slocum T.J. Slocum
House At Mercy Children’s Hospital Kayley Barnes John Barron Josh Bell Ashley Blazier Michael Bohnert Tynisha Brown Courtney Cramer Kelsey Cumpton Angela Dearing Megan Dwyer Pfifer Duerkop Sandy Emberton Laurie Feick Brittany Figaro
Terry Greer Ann Griesemer Sarah Gutzke Jessica Havener Brenda Havens Carri Hummer Jessi Hummer Jenni Jacka Lillian Jacka Tyler Jones MaKenzie Judy Katelin Krusz Angel Le Taylor Lee
Brian Loesel Tamara Maddox Barbara McBride Larry McBride Elaina Mihalik Rebekah Mitts Alyssa Mondeaux Jared Nave Pooja Patel Kelly Perkins Austin Plute Marc Propst Karla Reed Lauren Routh
Mary Smith Ashleigh Spalding Kara Speights Kim Stagner Alexis Stethem Tina Stethem Brianna Steiert Brandon Taylor Karen Taylor Kelsey Taylor Kristina Taylor Rich Taylor Becky Tilton Melanie Turner Ava Uzzell Sondra Uzzell Tristen Uzzell Abigail Weitzel Lucy Weitzel Joanna Weitzel Scott Weitzel Sara Westbrooks Danielle Wolford Megan Zengel
Chandler Saner Kelli Showers Jacob Smith Mikaela Smith Paul Spiker Amy Sullinger Serenity Sullinger Katelyn Sullivan Tammy Taylor Debbie Williams Rebecca Won
Welcome, New Volunteers To Houses Alaina Arner, Maggie Bradley, Nicole Cenedese, Kelsey Cumpton, Kate Fletcher, Fabian Goyes, Maria Goyes, Angela Hammond, Jessica Havener, Link Hill, Zoe Hill, Tyler Jones, Randi Kerr, Brian Loesel, Tamara Maddox, Alyssa Mondeaux, Ana Ortiz, Rebecca Won and Melanie Turner
Heart Beats is published monthly for volunteers of Ronald McDonald House Charities® of the Ozarks and The Tooth Truck, Inc. Editor: Staci Holland 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 Holland Tooth Truck Program Director Mindy Muñoz Project Manager Amber Price Assistant to the President Debbie Kinser Development Assistant Kim Booth
RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE NEAR COX SOUTH House Manager Megan Schussler Associate House Manager Brent Stock Assistant House Managers Karis Agnew Jacinda Canfield Brittany Gamble Crosby Keller Kayla Love Sara Wikoff
RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE AT MERCY CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL House Manager Alexis Rainwater Associate House Manager Brian Powers Assistant House Managers Amber Campbell Amy Crawford Hannah Major Danielle Walcher Melanie Ward
RONALD MCDONALD MERCY HOUSE
Family Dinner
October Birthdays
The Schnell Family
October 10 Mark Brueggemann
Spotlight
October 12 Paul Spiker
When did you start providing meals for the families at the Ronald McDonald House? We started providing meals for the Ronald McDonald House at Mercy in July 2014.
October 15 Debbie Slocum
How did you get involved with the Family Dinner Program? I became involved because of the rich history of RMH. I have been very fortunate to have great health, so I would like to help those who are going through rough times with their children and newborns!
October 17 Brent Stock
What is your favorite thing about participating with the Family Dinner Program? I love seeing the looks on the faces of family members when they see and smell the dinner. I am happy to see they can enjoy a relaxed dinner without the pressure of providing something in return. They can focus on their family.
October 20 Jessi Hummer
Do you have any favorite memories? I enjoyed spending time with my sister Alexis Rainwater, the House Manager, while I was cooking. It was fun to spend time with my husband in the kitchen while providing dinner for the families staying at the House.
October 19 Kennedy Keller Savannah Keller
From L to R: Alexis Rainwater, Ashley Schnell, Mike Schnell
What would you like to say to other groups who are considering volunteering with the Family Dinner Program? I certainly think that this is a great way to spend an evening. The families are so grateful and appreciative of the monetary and physical donation, as well as the labor involved in making dinner. There is certainly a sense of gratification that comes with giving back!
October 21 Jan Dooly October 24 Judy Duncan October 27 Oana Bozek Linda Heslin October 29 Michael Bohnert
September Dinner Groups RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE NEAR COX SOUTH Aubree Good & Family Bryan Powers Cantina Laredo Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints Cox Developmental Care Team Crighton, Olive & Dunn Surgical Group Cumberland Presbyterian Women Donna Powers Drury Pre-Health Professions Club (x2) Evergreen Baptist Church Francie Newcomb Gina McClanahan Glendale Christian Church
Greater Springfield Dental Hygienists Association Hillcrest Presbyterian Church Home Depot Joanna Weitzel Just Friends Kettle Cookers Knights of Columbus Knights Templar Kohl’s Associates in Action Lakeland Behavioral Health Lyon and Dalton Megan Schussler and Family
Nixa Church of the Nazarene Nixa Nazarene Ladies Oak Grove Assembly of God Second Baptist Church The Girlfriends Veronica & Ashari Walmart of Nixa Open Dinner Dates: October 17
RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE AT MERCY CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL American Heritage Girls Battlefield Mall McDonald’s Battlefield United Methodist Church The Cramer Family Donna Powers’ McDonald’s East Sunshine Church of Christ Famous Dave’s Harrison McDonald’s Jim Hallam Louise Morgan Lyon & Dalton (twice)
Marshfield Key Club Mercy Corporate Health and Wellness Mercy Cardiovascular/Neuro Leadership Mercy Imaging Mercy Marian Center Mercy Outpatient Therapy Mychelle Eckels OTC ASN Program People’s Community Bank Republic McDonald’s Springfield Catholic
The Towe Family Turning Point Church Union Hill Church of Christ United Healthcare Wellington Hills Friends Open Dinner Dates: October 17, 25, 31
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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 CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL 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
HOUSE NEAR COX SOUTH 8-gallon trash bags Laundry baskets Individually wrapped breakfast items White king sheets (fitted and flat) White standard-size pillowcases White bath & hand towels White wash cloths Detergent Stamps 8 1/2 x 11 Paper
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Around the Houses The Ronald McDonald Houses and Tooth Truck benefited from the 22nd Annual Day of Caring event hosted by United Way. This was a record year with more than 1,800 volunteers from 113 business and organizations completing 227 projects at nearly 70 nonprofits in the Springfield community. We would like to say a special thank you to: The volunteers with Missouri Career Center who prepared a wonderful breakfast for our families, staff and volunteers at both Houses. After breakfast, they cleaned up the kitchen and started preparing a baked potato and taco bar for lunch at the House near Cox South and put together sacked meals for families at the House at Mercy Children’s Hospital. Select Specialty Hospital who provided an awesome lunch at the Ronald McDonald House at Mercy Children’s Hospital. They served ham, chicken, twice baked potatoes, green beans, corn, rolls and 5 different desserts. YUM! Our families were so grateful and the volunteers were incredible! US Bank who adopted the wish list drive for Happy Wheels and brought boxes full of goodies to the Houses! Heidi Turner and Maria Stockton delivered items on behalf of US Bank, and were excited to learn more about all the ways they can get involved with the organization. UMB Bank delivered coffee supplies to the House as part of the United Way Day of Caring projects. With more than 800 families finding comfort in the Houses this year, donations like this are more important than ever! We were eager to help Mitzi Bibens and Carri Hauer bring in the items on behalf of UMB Bank, and look forward to welcoming their group back to serve a meal in November! Thank you to Assembly of God for their help preparing the dental supply bags for the Tooth Truck. Each child receives a bag with a toothbrush, toothpaste, a timer and floss so they can continue their dental hygiene at home! And thank you to Walgreens for collecting three boxes full of goodies for the prize bin on the Tooth Truck! Each patient gets to choose from the prize box after each appointment is completed.
RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE AT MERCY CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
Volunteer Spotlight growing up. I was looking for volunteer opportunities for after school and I decided that Ronald McDonald House would be the perfect fit.”
I usually work two or three volunteer shifts a week, so I really like the opportunity to work with all of the different volunteers.”
Katie Herman
What is your favorite thing to do at the House? “I really like to clean and restock rooms and do the little things on the list to get rooms ready for the families coming in. I also really like cleaning the floors because I feel like it makes a big difference in the appearance of the House.”
How did you learn about the Ronald McDonald House? “When my older brother was in high school, he volunteered at the Ronald McDonald House, so I had always heard about it
What do you enjoy most about volunteering with our organization? “I’ve really enjoyed the opportunity to meet all of the families, staff and volunteers.
Are you involved in any other extra curricular activities? “Yes! I’m a part of the Kickapoo High School color guard as well as the drama club and Japanese club. ” What do you enjoy doing in your free time? “I really enjoy watching anime, playing video games and reading.”
Staff Stuff
We are excited to welcome Crosby Keller to our Assistant Manager team at the House near Cox South! Crosby started volunteering at the House when she was a kid and has helped at various events and fundraisers throughout the years. Although you may recognize the last name, there are things you may not know about our newest Assistant Manager! Crosby is a sophomore at Missouri State University. She is a dietetics major with chemistry and religious studies minors. She loves school and really enjoys learning new things. Crosby has recently fallen in love with yoga- the hot kind! Although people tell her she’s crazy for doing it, she really enjoys working on her mind, body and spirit in a room heated to 104 degrees. Welcome to the team, Crosby! The Ronald McDonald House near Cox South has an opening for a full-time Associate House Manager. The Associate House Manager works closely with the House Manager to ensure the successful operation of the Ronald McDonald House and is accountable for the Volunteer Program, including House Volunteers, the Family Dinner Program and Event Volunteers. For more information, contact Megan Schussler at 417-875-3501 or Megan.Schussler@RMHCozarks.org.
Farewell, Karen Doman
After nearly 10 years with RMHC in various positions, our Communications Assistant, Karen Doman is leaving our organization. She has been a tremendous asset and we will miss her greatly. We have been blessed with her experience, knowledge and dedication. We wish her the best of luck in her future endeavors, and hope to see her often!
Ronald McDonald House of the Ozarks HOUSE NEAR COX SOUTH STATS August 2014 Families Served........36 Nights................... 285 Families from Missouri..................24 Families from Other States.............12 Year-To-Date Families Served...... 336 Program-to-Date Families Served... 8,846
HOUSE AT MERCY CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL STATS August 2014 Families Served........47 Nights................... 293 Families from Missouri..................42 Families from Other States...............5 Year-To-Date Families Served...... 358 Program-to-Date Families Served.......811
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Heart of the Truck
Megan Blake Samantha Bornaman Marissa Buechel Chelsea Carroll Sarah Hansen Jessica Havener Elizabeth Herrion Linda Heslin Kayla Maples Connie McCarter Nick Moore Ashley Robinson Taylor Shireman McKenzie Swan Clayton Schwinke Gina Wyland
Tooth Truck Wish List Children’s DVDs Super Hero Themed Toys
Tooth Talk
Welcome, New Volunteers! The Tooth Truck’s Volunteer Program has seen tremendous growth this fall. We recently welcomed four new individuals to our amazing team of helpers.
Jessica Havener is a predental student at MSU. Jessica became interested in the Tooth Truck after listening to Dr. Sarah speak at a pre-dental society meeting last fall. She has always known she wanted to be a dentist, and is excited to gain lots of experience about the dental field through her volunteer shifts. She has volunteered previously with Give Kids a Smile and MOMOM. Samantha Bornaman is also a pre-dental student at MSU. Ever since middle school, she has wanted to be an orthodontist, and is working hard to achieve her dream. Samantha has a passion for kids and fun, which is a perfect fit for the Tooth Truck. She is also involved with Boys & Girls Club and serves as a camp counselor in the summers.
Bryson Starkey is a sophomore at MSU, completing pre-dental studies as she focuses on becoming an orthodontist. She uses her personable demeanor to relate to our patients and help boost their self-esteem. She is excited to connect with children during each volunteer shift. Bryson has been involved with the Meals-a-Million and Meals on Wheels organizations in volunteer capacities. Melinda Thurman learned of the Tooth Truck after searching for volunteer positions with the chance to work with children. She was impressed with the program’s positive impact on kids in the community and knew it would be a great fit for her. Melinda works in accounting at The Whitlock Company and looks forward to teaching our patients about the importance of dental hygiene.
Toy Cars McDonald’s Toys Small Stuffed Animals Coloring Books Small Footballs, Baseballs & similar items Hair Accessories
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Clockwise from left: The Tooth Truck staff squeezes together for a photo opportunity with special guest, Halime, who spent an afternoon learning about the Tooth Truck while visiting Springfield from Brazil (Kristi Terry, Halime Fares Akei, Dr. Sarah Cimino, Whitney Bingle, and Emma Davis); Program Director Mindy Muñoz restocks supplies from the Tooth Truck’s attic storage space; Dr. Sarah and the rest of the Tooth Truck staff alternate turns driving the Tooth Truck to its site each day.
The Tooth Truck’s FAQs Working on the Tooth Truck, we generally get asked a lot of questions. answer four of the most commonly-asked questions: Who drives the Tooth Truck? teeth, including fillings, Our entire staff takes turns extractions, crowns, space driving the Tooth Truck. It maintainers and even requires a CDL license, so permanent root canals! Our every staff member receives staff is tremendously talented special training and must pass at providing quality dental a rigorous test before getting work while also focusing on behind the wheel. Can you self-esteem issues. imagine parallel parking the Tooth Truck? Our patients How many people fit inside the often ask how we drive the Tooth Truck? Tooth Truck since you can’t It doesn’t take very many people see the steering wheel from the to fill up the Tooth Truck. With exam rooms. The staff has to a typical staff of four, one go outside and walk around to volunteer, and two patients, the front of the truck to access there isn’t much room left; the cab. though we do have a special bench for parents/guardians to Can you fix cavities? sit on while the patient is in the The Tooth Truck is a fully dental chair. We utilize every equipped dental office set bit of usable space to ensure we inside a vehicle. Dr. Sarah have access to everything; did and the support staff can do you know the Tooth Truck has everything from cleanings an attic? It is the storage space and x-rays to fixing unhealthy above the cab of the vehicle.
We thought it would be fun to How do you have power to operate your equipment? The Tooth Truck has two options for power supply. We have an 80-foot power cord, which allows us to plug in to sites with a designated outlet. We also have a generator on board, so we can power up anywhere we go. The Tooth Truck requires a lot of power in order to run all of its equipment, including dental carts, computers, sterilizers, lights and our air conditioning/ heating unit.
MRS. C’S RECIPES Italian Vegetable Soup 1 (15-ounce) can sliced carrots
tomato sauce
Children Treated.... 176 Dental Appointments Provided............... 342 Year-to-Date Dental Appointments......2,317 Program-to-Date Dental Appointments.....41,306 Program-to-Date Value of Treatments... $9,686,795
Boys & Girls Town Bowerman School DaySpring School Lives Under Construction Pipkin School Reed School
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1 (15-ounce) can Italian-style green beans (or cut)
1 (15-ounce) can Del Monte Zucchini in Italian style
August 2014
Children Who Received Treatment:
We hope you enjoyed learning a little bit more about the Tooth Truck!
1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes w/ basil, garlic and oregano
Ronald McDonald Care Mobile of the Ozarks
Enjoy wonderful recipes provided by Mrs. Vivian Carissimo, also known as Mrs. C.
1 (14.5-ounce) can beef broth 1 (15-ounce) can red kidney beans Open all cans but DO NOT drain! Dump all cans into soup pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 10 minutes. This is a wonderful soup! It tastes better the next day, too! Variation: You can substitute canned zucchini with a can of Italian flavored tomato sauce and a small diced zucchini.
VOLUNTEER TIP OF THE MONTH How to Keep Your Cake Moist! Adding 1/3 cup of sour cream to most dry cake mixes will keep the cake moist for longer periods of time.
Program Director Mindy Muñoz General Dentist Dr. Sarah Cimino Temporary Dentists Dr. Bill Brell Pediatric Dentist Dr. Aaron Dannegger Dr. Randi Green President & CEO Bonnie Keller Office Manager Emma Davis Dental Assistants Megan Lambert Kim Otradovec Part-Time Dental Assistants Whitney Bingle Kristi Terry
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Cup O’Cheer Homes Tour Friday, November 21, 2014
Mark your calendar for this 19th edition of the Cup O’Cheer Homes Tour, held every year on the Friday before Thanksgiving from 10:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Participants will tour five of the area’s most beautiful homes, decorated for the holidays, in an open-house format. The first 1,200 guests to purchase a $30 ticket each receive a fine china teacup and saucer, designed especially for our event by BridgeBlue Sourcing Partners and Obelisk Home. All ticketholders may participate in a Holiday Tea including elegant desserts by Chef Roland Parny when touring the Ronald McDonald House near Cox South. In addition, we will also have a Silent Auction featuring furniture and home décor items contributed by Obelisk Home for the 11th year, as well as a fine selection of gift items from many local businesses. Our special thanks goes out to our sponsors for this year’s event, including Leadership Sponsors, Obelisk Home and BKD Wealth Advisors; and Supporting Sponsors, The Bank of Missouri, Murney Associates Realtors, Hogan Land Title Company, Phoenix Home Care, 417 Magazine, Chase, McCann Printing, Kukes Design and Jimm’s Steakhouse.