Annual Report (2012): Inspire Annual Report on Philanthropy

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ANNUAL REPORT ON
PHILANTHROPY
FISCAL YEAR 2012
Strength

in Numbers
The Auxiliary of Lehigh
Valley Hospital funds two
new endowed chairs,
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DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
A Gift of Hope
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
How to leave a legacy that helps others
Every new year brings with it fresh hope. A Lifetime of Memories 4
Jacob Kolb
It gives you a sincere feeling that the year
to come will far surpass the year that was.
The Gift of the Outdoors 6
As we look back at fiscal year 2012 in this
Crothall Healthcare Services
Inspire Annual Report and begin fiscal
year 2013, we see great hope. People Helping People 8
People First Federal Credit Union
Our mission – to heal, comfort and care
for the people of our community – is Doing the ‘Wright’ Thing 10
steadfast. As people in our community The Vinart Dealerships
continue to eat healthier, exercise more
often and take charge of their health, we Looking for a ‘Miracle’ 12
Will Miller, MD
are by their side, offering guidance,
support and expert care. We are here for
Partners With Purpose 14
our community not only for this lifetime, but for generations to come.
Sodexo
At Lehigh Valley Health Network, we want future generations to be wiser, stronger and
Unique Commitment 16
healthier. But to do this, our future leaders and clinicians must have the financial
The Auxiliary of Lehigh Valley Hospital
resources to continue advancing our mission. One way we all can provide for the future
health care of our community is by leaving a legacy gift to our health network. When
A Passion for Kidney Care 18
you include us in your will or estate plans, you are ensuring the high level of care you see
James and Kay Kintzel
today will be even better decades from now.
The Leonard Pool Society Annual
Leaving your legacy to our health network is easy to do. Here are a few ways for you
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to consider.
Scenes from Lutron Electronics
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network while also providing you with an income during your lifetime. Sunshine Through the Rain 22
20th annual Golf and Tennis Classic
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network. A Tradition of Fun 24
The Lehigh Valley Hospital–Muhlenberg
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lifetime and create a legacy for our community in the future.

Regardless of the method, when you establish a legacy gift at our health network Giving Independence 26
Donna Petrucelli, CRNP
you will be recognized today and become a member of the 1899 Society, named to
commemorate the opening of The Allentown Hospital.
1899 Society Dinner 27
Leaving a legacy gift will give you the satisfaction of knowing you’re making a difference Scenes from Lehigh Country Club
in people’s lives for generations to come. We hope you will consider it, and we thank
Celebrating Our Endowed Chairs 28
you for your support.
Introducing three new chair holders

Donor List 29
Charles G. Lewis Jefferson K. Aiken Jr., DMin.
Senior Vice President, External Relations Chair, Development Committee
2 L E H I G H VA L L E Y H E A LT H N E T W O R K
PRESIDENT AND CEO
The Importance
of Education
It shapes the way we care for you
One of my earlier jobs was teaching high school biology and chemistry. It showed me the power
of education – how knowledge can shape and change lives for the better.
Now I’m fortunate enough to have my most fulfilling job – working alongside my inspiring
colleagues at Lehigh Valley Health Network to create a healthier community. And one of the
great things about this job is that education remains a major part of what this organization does.
Thanks to some tremendous gifts from generous community members, we have established
endowed chairs. These are $2 million gifts that perpetually support research and education in a
particular field of medicine. These gifts make a huge impact. You’ll see that throughout this issue
of Inspire.
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education projects funded by the chair continually show us how primary care helps give people
in the Lehigh Valley the highest-quality care at the lowest cost.
In much the same way, members of the Auxiliary of Lehigh Valley Hospital have shown their
commitment to the future of medicine. Eleven years ago, they became the first hospital auxiliary
to fund an endowed chair. That gift supported a chair in critical care medicine. Six years ago
they funded a second chair, this one in emergency medicine. Now our auxiliary members are
funding two more chairs – cancer and orthopedics – where leading-edge research and education
are discovering better treatments every day.
A continuing pursuit of knowledge helps each of us grow in our personal and professional lives.
Gifts like endowed chairs help ensure that a much-needed commitment to education remains
robust throughout Lehigh Valley Health Network. The more we learn, the more prepared we
will be to care for you when you need us most.
Ronald W. Swinfard, MD
President and Chief Executive Officer
L E H I G H VA L L E Y H E A LT H N E T W O R K 3
A Lifetime of Memories
It’s Jacob Kolb’s legacy at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Muhlenberg
Jacob Kolb freely admits his lifetime Kolb remembered the ground- Little by little, Muhlenberg
accomplishment never would have breaking for Muhlenberg Hospital, Hospital survived and prospered,
been possible if not for the persis- named for Henry Melchoir eventually becoming Lehigh Valley
tence of some Lutheran ministers. Muhlenberg, the patriarch of the Hospital–Muhlenberg in 1997.
Lutheran Church in the U.S., in Kolb was an original board member
“They were very convincing,” says the summer of 1961. “Gov. (David) in 1961, and by 1967 was board
the 93-year-old Kolb, the last Lawrence was there; we had a great president. He was an active board
surviving founder of what is now turnout,” Kolb said. “Then just member until 1989 and even today
Lehigh Valley Hospital–Muhlenberg. before the first shovel went into the visits the hospital frequently.
“They wanted to build a hospital ground, we had this tremendous
on Bethlehem’s north side, but cloudburst. Everyone got soaked.” “I get to the emergency room when
everything was against us. Bethlehem I need their services,” says Kolb, who
Steel executives said we were Kolb also recalled the hospital’s has a charitable gift annuity that
unnecessary because there already difficult early years. “We were really ultimately will benefit the hospital.
was a hospital on the south side. a 100-bed, four-story old folks home “They all know me there. I’m the guy
That carried a lot of weight.” at first,” Kolb says. “We had no with his portrait on the wall in the
operating room and no emergency lobby.” He’s proud of that picture,
The ministers had approached the room. Doctors didn’t want to come and also of the way the hospital has
lawyer, a fellow Lutheran, with here because back then they didn’t persevered.
the hospital idea in 1956. They want to be affiliated with multiple
were looking at a 40-acre property hospitals. Money was always tight. “Muhlenberg is still here, and
across from the Westgate Mall. But We were lucky to secure some loans Bethlehem Steel isn’t,” Kolb says.
the lack of community support made with no collateral. But all that
it look like a pipe dream – until changed over time.”
those Lutheran ministers worked
their magic.
“They had connections – and their
connections had connections – and
it resulted in a $4.5 million govern-
ment grant,” Kolb says. “It wouldn’t
have happened otherwise.”
Before he helped incorporate what is now Lehigh Valley
Hospital–Muhlenberg, Jacob Kolb served as a captain in
the Army infantry. He returned from World War II and met
up with his wife, Mary, at Hotel Hershey.
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L E H I G H VA L L E Y H E A LT H N E T W O R K 5
The Gift of the
Outdoors

Crothall Healthcare Services
provides for children
For children at Lehigh Valley Health Network’s Early decided to do more than just plant more grass seed, which
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best parts of the day. But over the years, all that running, partnered with the health network and donated funds to
jumping and hopping on and off the jungle gym and other install a special artificial turf that is durable, long-lasting,
playground equipment has taken its toll on the grass that allergy-free and safe for the children.
covers their play area.
“The turf was designed for day care centers and has to meet
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Healthcare Services, the provider of housekeeping and resident regional manager and one of the people who helps to
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Patricio Manzanares (right), resident regional
manager of Crothall Healthcare Services, helps
make school days great for children from the
Early Care and Education Center at Lehigh Valley
Hospital–Cedar Crest. To Manzanares’ left are
Craig Onori, the health network’s vice president of
support services, and Nikki Leonzi, center director.
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they will not be harmed. It’s also healthy for them and made donates $50,000 annually to help support major health
of materials that won’t break down.” network fundraisers such as Nite Lites, the Golf and Tennis
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The turf, which is green and looks and feels like real grass, Festival. “We’d like to do more donations like this turf gift in
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education to children of health network employees and was
accredited in 2006 by the National Association for the
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L E H I G H VA L L E Y H E A LT H N E T W O R K 7
People
Helping
People
It defines People First
Federal Credit Union
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the community, and he’ll tell you
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families. That’s why Albert, the credit union of Lehigh Valley
president and chief executive officer, Health Network since 1993. In fact,
focuses the credit union’s efforts on (cid:156)(cid:152)(cid:105)(cid:202)(cid:42)(cid:105)(cid:156)(cid:171)(cid:143)(cid:105)(cid:202)(cid:19)(cid:136)(cid:192)(cid:195)(cid:204)(cid:202)(cid:76)(cid:156)(cid:62)(cid:192)(cid:96)(cid:202)(cid:147)(cid:105)(cid:147)(cid:76)(cid:105)(cid:192)(cid:202)
community service. (Gary Haas) and two committee
members (Gerard Judge and Linda
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employees have been with the orga- network.
nization for decades – a testament to
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and family-friendly work environ- network in many ways, from annual
ment. Albert himself has been with support of Nite Lites to gifts for the
the credit union for 21 years. And (cid:20)(cid:156)(cid:143)(cid:118)(cid:202)(cid:62)(cid:152)(cid:96)(cid:202)(cid:47)(cid:105)(cid:152)(cid:152)(cid:136)(cid:195)(cid:202)(cid:10)(cid:143)(cid:62)(cid:195)(cid:195)(cid:136)(cid:86)(cid:202)(cid:62)(cid:152)(cid:96)(cid:202)(cid:204)(cid:133)(cid:105)(cid:202)
the organization’s community roots (cid:27)(cid:156)(cid:133)(cid:152)(cid:202)(cid:62)(cid:152)(cid:96)(cid:202)(cid:12)(cid:156)(cid:192)(cid:156)(cid:204)(cid:133)(cid:222)(cid:202)(cid:31)(cid:156)(cid:192)(cid:125)(cid:62)(cid:152)(cid:202)(cid:10)(cid:62)(cid:152)(cid:86)(cid:105)(cid:192)(cid:202)
run deep. (cid:10)(cid:105)(cid:152)(cid:204)(cid:105)(cid:192)(cid:176)(cid:202)(cid:186)(cid:47)(cid:133)(cid:105)(cid:202)(cid:133)(cid:105)(cid:62)(cid:143)(cid:204)(cid:133)(cid:202)(cid:152)(cid:105)(cid:204)(cid:220)(cid:156)(cid:192)(cid:142)(cid:202)
supports care for the community
“Our philosophy is people helping and care for children, which is why
people,” Albert says. “We’re local. we give back,” Albert says.
We’ve been here since 1950, and
everybody who works here lives in The credit union recently strength-
the Lehigh Valley. Giving to our ened its commitment to the
community is part of our makeup, (cid:133)(cid:105)(cid:62)(cid:143)(cid:204)(cid:133)(cid:202)(cid:152)(cid:105)(cid:204)(cid:220)(cid:156)(cid:192)(cid:142)(cid:176)(cid:202)(cid:42)(cid:62)(cid:192)(cid:204)(cid:136)(cid:62)(cid:143)(cid:202)(cid:171)(cid:192)(cid:156)(cid:86)(cid:105)(cid:105)(cid:96)(cid:195)(cid:202)
and we focus on children because (cid:118)(cid:192)(cid:156)(cid:147)(cid:202)(cid:45)(cid:105)(cid:171)(cid:204)(cid:105)(cid:147)(cid:76)(cid:105)(cid:192)(cid:189)(cid:195)(cid:202)(cid:42)(cid:105)(cid:156)(cid:171)(cid:143)(cid:105)(cid:202)(cid:19)(cid:136)(cid:192)(cid:195)(cid:204)(cid:202)
they’re our future.” (cid:125)(cid:156)(cid:143)(cid:118)(cid:202)(cid:86)(cid:143)(cid:62)(cid:195)(cid:195)(cid:136)(cid:86)(cid:202)(cid:62)(cid:204)(cid:202)(cid:9)(cid:143)(cid:213)(cid:105)(cid:202)(cid:44)(cid:136)(cid:96)(cid:125)(cid:105)(cid:202)(cid:10)(cid:156)(cid:213)(cid:152)(cid:204)(cid:192)(cid:222)(cid:202)
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As a not-for-profit financial coop- (cid:21)(cid:62)(cid:86)(cid:142)(cid:105)(cid:192)(cid:147)(cid:62)(cid:152)(cid:135)(cid:42)(cid:62)(cid:204)(cid:226)(cid:202)(cid:21)(cid:156)(cid:213)(cid:195)(cid:105)(cid:202)(cid:62)(cid:204)(cid:202)(cid:29)(cid:105)(cid:133)(cid:136)(cid:125)(cid:133)(cid:202)
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operated by its members, which provides affordable family lodging
include individuals and employees for out-of-town families who have
of local businesses and nonprofit loved ones in the hospital.
(cid:125)(cid:192)(cid:156)(cid:213)(cid:171)(cid:195)(cid:176)(cid:202)(cid:47)(cid:156)(cid:96)(cid:62)(cid:222)(cid:93)(cid:202)(cid:42)(cid:105)(cid:156)(cid:171)(cid:143)(cid:105)(cid:202)(cid:19)(cid:136)(cid:192)(cid:195)(cid:204)(cid:202)(cid:133)(cid:62)(cid:195)(cid:202)(cid:195)(cid:136)(cid:221)(cid:202) Jeffrey Albert, president and chief executive
branches located throughout the (cid:186)(cid:42)(cid:105)(cid:156)(cid:171)(cid:143)(cid:105)(cid:202)(cid:19)(cid:136)(cid:192)(cid:195)(cid:204)(cid:202)(cid:136)(cid:195)(cid:152)(cid:189)(cid:204)(cid:202)(cid:141)(cid:213)(cid:195)(cid:204)(cid:202)(cid:156)(cid:213)(cid:192)(cid:202)(cid:152)(cid:62)(cid:147)(cid:105)(cid:93)(cid:187)(cid:202) officer of People First Federal Credit Union,
Lehigh Valley (a seventh will open in Albert says, “it’s what we believe in.” has a strong focus on community.
Bethlehem Township in 2013) and
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