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Executive Director's Desk
February 2010 / March 2010 Dear Friends, I wish the best to you in 2010! Mountain Meadows is definitely off and running in the New Year. We have seen many new faces come and miss those who have left this past year. Again, we are near capacity and enjoy meeting new friends and family. I want to thank those who participated in the fundraising efforts last quarter. The response was excellent and exceeded our expectations. From the proceeds and other donations, we were able to purchase stackable chairs for resident use and a new piano which will be appreciated by residents and visiting musicians. In the very near future, Mountain Meadows will be asking our supporters to participate in another fundraising effort that will be tied to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, with matching funds, and will benefit the operations of Mountain Meadows. Mountain Meadows will be experiencing some changes in the near future. The building project is well underway. Hopefully, we will be breaking ground on the new addition soon. We are patiently waiting for the completion of the HUD financing process. Not only will we be breaking ground for the new addition, but the existing interior will also be given a much needed face lift. Another huge change, that is bitter sweet, is the semi-retirement of our Director of Nursing, Nalda Bendowsky. We are happy that she is at a point in her life that she can enjoy retirement, but will miss having her nursing knowledge and expertise. Although Nalda is stepping down from the Director role, she will continue to work in a supportive nursing role one day a week. An Appreciation Reception in Nalda’s honor will be held March 18 from 2:00 to 4:00pm. We invite everyone to come and be a part of this occasion. I am pleased to announce, we have hired Debbie Noel as our new Director of Nursing Services. She officially starts March 1st. Debbie is a former Leavenworth native and now resides in East Wenatchee. I have known Debbie since 1993 and am happy to welcome her to the Mountain Meadows Team. Debbie got her start in the nursing field as a CNA and expanded her career path to an LPN role, charge nurse, and then sub acute RN in a geriatric setting. She also has acute care experience in med/surg and just recently held a position as Director of Nursing Services in a Wenatchee facility. We welcome you to stop by and meet Debbie anytime. A new year means new beginnings. As we look forward to 2010, I want to express my love for you and appreciation for your friendship, encouragement, and kindness. It is a continued privilege to work in such a nurturing environment. My wonderful staff and I are dedicated to providing excellent service in the year ahead. Sincerely, |
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