We are grateful to resident Norma Dieffenbach for taking the minutes of our Town Hall as you will see below. She did a wonderful job following in the footsteps of our great volunteer, Andi Dice.
The meeting was called to order at 2:15PM by Rev. David Ragan, Senior VP of Resident Services.
All were welcomed and one couple acknowledged that this was their first Town Hall. David noted that the Welcome Coffee would take place on Wednesday, May 25th at 2PM and everyone is invited to roll out the red carpet for our newest neighbors.
Rod Bailey,
SVP of Sales & Marketing
Michelle Just, President & CEO
Michelle Just, President and CEO of beatitudes campus, noted that a form may be obtained from the Welcome Center and filled out to express appreciation for a staff member. These forms can also be filled out online at www.bcampus.org at Radical Hospitality. employee appreciation of the Month designees are Deanna Thellman, Jennifer Perkins, and Rev. Peggy Roberts. Congratulate them when you see them next.
Michelle introduced Rod Bailey, Senior VP of Marketing and Sales. He has been the Executive Director of three other communities and brings to the table a deep passion for the work. He has worked with both profits and non-profits. Mr. Bailey said he is honored and thrilled to be a part of this organization.
Scott Mardian, Senior VP of redevelopment asked residents to follow the directions given on papers given to residents which would give each resident an opportunity to be in a drawing for $65 tickets to attend practice days prior to the 2017 Masters Golf Tournament. If residents should be fortunate to win in the drawing, Mr. Mardian would like them to donate the tickets (they would be reimbursed for costs) so Mr. Mardian would be able to give the retiring campus representative from Salt River Project these tickets as a thank you for the many gifts (totaling in the neighborhood of $500,000) which SRP has given to Beatitudes Campus. If there are more tickets available than needed for gifting, they would be auctioned at the Power of the Purse. Please go to www.masters.com and register.
Jim Plaster, President of the Residents Council, reported on the April 13th Council Meeting. Of particular importance, was a recommendation by the Council concerning the inclusion of a meditation center/chapel in the development plans. At the May 11th Council Meeting, Michelle will be presenting the State of the Campus with a development update included.
Residents Council Executive Council 2016
Jessica Meyer reported that the six week Diabetes Management Course has received excellent feedback and a new course will be offered beginning May 20th. Premier Hearing will be giving free hearing screenings on May 17th following a free lunch. Zounds will be coming here on May 10th and will be in the Boardroom from 1-2PM.
Ruth Crowley noted that AZCCC will be providing a Cancer Awareness and Prevention workshop on May 19th at 10AM.
Jon Schilling highlighted the Fitness Foundation Class that is held MWF at 1PM. The class will help to build strength throughout the entire body. The winner of the fitness drawing was Julie Hundemer, who received a $50 gift card – congratulations!
Chris Mason and Krystal Dickinson represented the Health Care Center with a Life Enrichment Team Invitation. Their motto is “All for One and One for All.” Activities will take place from Tuesday, May 10th through Thursday, May 12th.
Didi Cruz, Life Enrichment Specialist, outlined the many and varied events planned for the month, culminating in a Monday, May 30th Memorial Day Special Event at 2PM in the Life Center.
David gave special thanks to the many earth week workers who were responsible for all the programs during Earth Week.
He asked that residents keep track of one another and let someone know if it seems that a welfare check would be in order.
There has been some clarification of disposal of medications. It is accepted practice to put medications in coffee grounds or kitty litter and then in the garbage.
Residents are advised to get online and look at Beatitudes Social Media Facebook page. If you have trouble getting on the page, call the Welcome Center and they will provide a buddy to help.
A short film from AARP Walt Toons on Remembering and Forgetting was enjoyed by all, as was the film showing Beatitudes Campus and many of the activities in which we participate.
Remember there is a battery disposal box by the Gift Shop for small watch and hearing aid type batteries.
Many thanks to Diana Gregory for all the wonderful produce we can purchase prior to or just after the Town Hall Meeting.
Our next Town Hall meeting:
Wednesday, June 29th at 2:30PM in the Luther Life Center, so please mark your calendars. See you all there! This is several weeks off from our normal meeting. Also note – there will be NO Town Hall in july.
(Any questions or concerns regarding the “Informant”, please contact Dave Ragan at x8488.)
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