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- 1. The Eastmont TowersFoundation Annual Report 2015
- 2. Carol Ernst, ExecutiveDirector Eastmont Towers Community Foundation E-Newsletter Gifts received by the Eastmont Towers Foundation are having a positive impact on campus and we want to share about the great work done in as many ways as possible! The Foundation will be starting a quarterly e-newsletter. If you or someone you know would like to sign up for the e-newsletter, please email Melinda at MelindaS@EastmontTowers.com. The Eastmont Towers Community continues with our proud tradition of providing quality senior living and continuum healthcare. Eastmont was originally incorporated in 1965 and our doors opened in 1968. We have embraced many changes since our inception, and continue to look to the horizon for our future and the future needs of those we serve. As part of the strategic planning process, the Board of Directors and Eastmont Administration have embarked on the potential for a new campus. Recently we purchased 20-plus acres on Yankee Hill Road for an additional campus to complement our “O” Street location and to reach out to a varied demographic population. We plan to build a new campus with the continuum of independent, assisted living, and skilled and rehab services, and amenities for the health and wellness of our future population. As we remain a non-profit independent Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) offering Life Care, we will plan to pre-sell 75% of our independent living units prior to breaking ground for our project. We are working with the experts at Bluespire to help market and pre-sell our units and schedule informational meetings for those interested. Our team is also actively participating in the schematic design process. We are dedicated to the future vision of the “O” Street campus and remain committed to enhancing this incredible location well into the future. Soon we hope to share more specifics about our new project and the overall vision for Eastmont. Stay tuned and thank you for your support of this evolving community. Mark your 2016 Calendar! Sunday, March 20th 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30th Wilderness Ridge 10 a.m. Tee Off Looking to the Future
- 3. Financial Highlights Another successfulyear Back in 1997, the Eastmont Towers Foundation (ETF) was established by Dr. Robert Chitwood and the Eastmont Board of Directors as a way to ensure that this not-for-profit community can continue on into the future. The Foundation has continued to grow since 1997 and you can see from the funds listed on the lower right that there are numerous areas of impact. ETF works closely with leadership to determine needs and identify areas where we can have the greatest impact. Having this foundation has provided improved quality of life and services for Eastmont residents, those at The Monarch and the community as a whole. The Foundation could not support the Eastmont community without our amazing donors! Thank you to all of you who have made an investment in Eastmont. Goals for Fiscal Year 2016 The ETF Board has identified two priority areas where we hope to have growth in donations next year. The first is unrestricted donations. These funds allow Eastmont to respond to the most pressing needs of the community as well as being essential to the overall operations of the Foundation. The second is benevolent care for those at The Monarch. Last year, funds raised provided over 600 days of end-of-life care to those in need. 9% 35% 23% 14% 8% 1% 0% 0% 2% 8% Fiscal Year 2015 Donations Gifts and Memorials $28,800 Unrestricted Donations $114,150 2014/15 Golf Classic $73,300 Monarch Charity Care $46,920 Monopoly Tournament $26,360 Care Continuum Improvement Fund $2,550 ET Community Improvement Fund $67 ET Benevolent Care Fund $60 Eastmont Cares $5,930
- 4. Employee Scholarship Fund Eastmontencourages employees to pursue their education by providing continuing education scholarships. Additional education means better opportunities for employees and their families, as well as, the betterment of Eastmont and the services we can provide our residents. This fund is supported by gifts from residents and employees who see the importance in offering this opportunity to our employees. Quint Bottolfsen is one of our scholarship recipients. This May, Quint graduated from Nebraska Wesleyan University with a Bachelor of Science in Business and minors in Marketing and Human Resources. He worked full-time at Eastmont while completing his degree and earned a 3.61 GPA. Quint has unofficially worked at Eastmont for 12 years (officially 10 years in July after an absence in 2005). During his time here he has been a Medication Aide, a Medical Records Clerk, an Accounting Clerk in the Business Office and in 2015 became the Health Information Management Coordinator. Pursuing his education has allowed Quint to make progress toward his goal of becoming a Health Care Administrator. He will begin his MBA at Nebraska Wesleyan either this fall or early 2016. He looks forward to applying his education to his work here at Eastmont with the new project development and being mentored by Carol Ernst and Beth Nelsen. Quint feels very blessed to work with such dedicated and knowledgeable leaders here at Eastmont. Quint is very grateful for the support he receives here at Eastmont from what he describes as a “family-like atmosphere” of residents and staff. He sends his immense gratitude to everyone who has supported the employee scholarship fund. With the cost of college tuition, books and supplies, the scholarship goes a long way in ensuring employees can reach their educational and life goals. This fiscal year, the Eastmont Towers Foundation has distributed over $3,000 in scholarships to employees. This fund is maintained by gifts from residents, their families and staff. Each employee can apply for up to $1,000 per year for a full-time employee or up to $500 per year for part-time. Quint and his wife, Nan, at graduation Foundation Highlights
- 5. Eastmont Cares Fund TheEastmont Cares Fund was established in 2015 to provide financial assistance to employees who find themselves in an emergency situation. For requests that are approved, Eastmont will provide a gift of up to $250 in financial support once per calendar year. A lead gift was made in May from the Pat Sinkey estate which allowed us to begin accepting applications shortly thereafter. In 2015 the Directors received and approved four applications for assistance. Activities Van Thanks to the support of residents, staff and community members, Eastmont was able to upgrade the Activities van! The old van, which had been donated by an Eastmont resident years ago, was in need of replacement. The new van arrived in August and residents are thoroughly enjoying the increased comfort and accessibility the new van has to offer. Bladder Scanner The Eastmont Towers Foundation Gifts and Memorials Committee approved the purchase of a bladder scanner for use in the health care areas. This non-invasive tool allows the individuals in our care the most comfort while undergoing tests. This item had been on the “wish list” for a while and our nurses were very thankful for this upgraded technology. Benevolent Care The Benevolent Care Fund was started by Dr. Abe Epp to provide for individuals who had exhausted their financial resources. Last fiscal year, 479 days of benevolent care were provided to individuals residing at the Eastmont Towers Community.
- 6. Eastmont Towers Foundation FiscalYear 2014-15 Donors A-1 Linoleum & Carpet Inc Michael Adams Advanced Engineering Systems Jane and Jeff Ahl Josephine Albrecht Douglas Alford Maureen and Peter Allman Dr. Cori Amend Charlie Anderson Peggy and Kent Apthorpe Susan and Charlie Arnot Marguerite Babcock Charlene and Roland Beach Mike Beary Mary and Phillip Bede Marian and Wallace Bender Merrit Beuning Ardice Braun Butherus - Maser & Love Funeral Home James Butler Sharon Calfee Kathleen and John Carmichael Anup Chakraborty Terry Chester City Bank & Trust Company Tom Cody Shirley and Jack Cole Claire Coleman Mary Commers Consolidated Kitchens Fireplaces Cornhusker Bank Alana Crollard Jean and John Dale Elizabeth DaSilva Jennifer Davidson Debra Davis BJ and Ron DeBord Jane and James DeCamp Joyce and Kendall Dimmitt Donna and Bob DiPaolo Rae Dixon Debra Doerr Darcy Drexler Charles Duchek Lillian and Richard Dudley Janice Duensing Emilye Dunn Mary Durrie Dworak Plumbing Judy and Lon Dyer Eagle Group Dika Eckersley Thomas Eckley Julia Ehlers Dr. Daniel Einspahr Rick Erickson Jessica and Darin Erstad Andrew Essay Festive Expressions First State Bank of Nebraska Mary Beth Fischbach Dan Fischer Linda and Richard Fischer Loyd and Marie Fischer Five Nines Technology Group Lana Flagtwet Donna and Dean Fletcher Karen Flowers Norma Fowler Elaine and Donald Frazell Linda and Glen Fredstrom Claire Fredstrom Anita Fussell Dorrie Gage Lane Georgeson Colleen Gerleman Janice and John Gossin Beverly Gottsch Christine Graff Loren Graul Marcia Graul Greater Kansas City Community Foundation Ruth and Norman Griswold Janis Gustafson Lissa Haag Audrey Haas Nancy Haas Mary Hallas Joyce and David Halvorsen Joanne and Leonard Hamsa Virginia Hand John Haney Kay and W. Kep Harding Linda Harness Associate Up to $999 HoriSun Hospice Community Foundation Eastmont Resident Association Ruth Eickman Toni and Jim Essay Carol Ernst and Hap Gates Jill and David Jensen Lincoln Community Foundation Helen and Dale Maahs Jill and Michael Johnson Nebraska Scooter Mart NECO Security O'Keefe Elevator, Inc Sampson Construction Company Eva and Clarence Schmadeke Dean Schneider- Roper & Sons Funeral Services Shirley and Roger Schutte Wayne Stephens Merle Summers Maxine Sutton Bruce Thummel Union Bank & Trust Company John Walters Weathercraft Co. of Lincoln James Williams Founder $50,000 to $99,999 Elinor Brown Estate Benefactor $25,000 to $49,999 Richard T. DeLorm Partner $10,000 to $24,999 Harley Bair Charitable Fund Anonymous Wheeler Memorial Fund Friend $5,000 to $9,999 Norma Cox and Marlon F. Griffing Pat Sinkey Trust Companion $1,000 to $4,999 arCurtecture Group, Inc ARI, Inc Bishop Business Equipment Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska Bryant, Katt & Associates P.C. Cline Williams Wright Johnson & Oldfather LLP
- 7. Hastreiter Enterprises Inc. DaveHastreiter Paul Haudrich HBE Becker Meyer Love LLP Health Care Information Systems Karen and Greg Heathcock Valerie and Jeff Heedum Ethel Heeney Bob Henn JoAnne and Roger Henrichson Heritage Lakes Townhome Assoc Melvia and Dick Herr Hiland Dairy Foods Mary Hild Betty and Milton Hofstad Melinda and Lauren Holcombe Dorothy and George Holdren Jean Holtzclaw Jane Holtzclaw Larry Homes Amber Honke Joyce and Robert Howe Donna Hunt Diane Hunter INSPRO Insurance Institutional Chemical Systems Inc. Connie Isaacson Trula Jamison Janet Jewett Alan Johnson Anne Louise Johnson Connie and Donald Johnson Lamoine Johnson Nicole and Wes Juranek Norma Kamtz Dennis Karinek Hilda and Philip Kaye Philip Kaye Trust Michele and Pat Kelley Sherril and George Kilpatrick Beatrice Kleis Sharon Klimes Mary Elizabeth and Doug Koenig Barry Kopf Krauter-Bosn Service Company Dr. Robert Krejci Valerie and Darin Krueger Leland L. Heckman Alice Lane LaRue Coffee Judith Lawson Irene LeBaron Ruth Levinson Barbara Lewis Lincoln Federal Savings Bank Lincoln Surgery Center, LLC Marilyn and Dale Lloyd Joan and Richard Longacre Lisa Lorenz Donna Love Shauna Lowry Elizabeth and Rohn Loyd Kay Lutes Maryann and John Luther Ruth Ann Lyness Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital Sherry and Gene Magwire Jim Malone Jeanne Margritz Linda and Joe Martin Kenneth Maser Dorothy Mathews Cindy and Brian Mefford Craig Meyer Marie and Dr. Robert Meyers Sherry Micek Midland Medical Supply Co. Vicki and Kibby Millard Stan Mills Darlene Miltner Ferne Mingus Robert Mitchell Sara and J. Robert Mooney Patricia Morgera-Coniglio Sherry Murphy Shirley and Jesse Neely Joyce Neemann Paulette and Roger Neemann Sharon Nelson Dorothy Nelson Eugene Nelson Denise Neverve Dorothy Nielsen Mary Jane Nielsen Maggie and Ray Norris Oberg Drywall Inc Olson Group Olsson Associates Jeanne and Maynard Ortegren Margaret and Howard Ottoson Curtis Pankoke Billy Pease Marilyn Peterson Raleigh Peterson PharMerica Cathy Potosynak Mary Preece Marjorie Jean Prince Mary Lou Pritchard Margaret Puls Thomas Quinn Erma Rasmussen Georgia Raun Christine and Robert Rector Carol Reed Kay and Raymond Rider Robitaill Family Trust Helen Roeske Mary and William Rogge Audrey Ronkar Kris Rosenow Kyle Salsman Susan Sand Mary Lou Sandell Carl Schluckebier Kenneth Schmidt Greg Schoning Veann and Peter Schroeder Bruce Schroeder Debra Schrunk Diane and John Schweitzer Betsy and Keith Sheets Krystal Siebrandt Leonard Sloup Megan Smith Phyllis Speidel Jay Spracklen Andy Stednitz Ruth Stephenson Jack Steven Susan Stevens Teresa Stitcher Fritz Pauline Stoddard Melinda and Eric Stone Kathryn and Richard Stults Linda and Greg Sullivan Sandra and Mark Sunderman SupplyWorks Sysco of Lincoln Inc. Gaylen Taylor Tina Tyler Laura Uridil Robert Vidlock VIP Cleaning Services, Inc Beth and Russ Vogel Marlene and James Wagner Ann Wahl Penny Walker Karen and Larry Walklin Kimberlee and Jason Walters Helen Weber Ann and James Wiederspan Arlene and Kenneth Wiederspan Landis and H.J. Wiederspan Nancy and John Wiederspan Susan and Dr. Michael Wilkins Marilyn Williams Deanne and Michael Wohlers Kurt Yost Elizabeth and Ira Zeff
- 8. Eastmont Towers Foundation Board ofDirectors Greg Sullivan, President Jill Jensen, Vice President Jeff Ahl, Secretary Jim Essay, Treasurer Dick Herr Doug Koenig Stan Mills Mary Jane Nielsen Kris Rosenow Dean Schneider John Walters Contact Us Betsy Sheets, Director of Marketing & Development, 402.486.2281 (ext. 281) Melinda Stone, Development Director, 402.486.2432 (ext. 432) MelindaS@ EastmontTowers.com Deb Schrunk, Administrative Assistant, 402.486.7514 (ext. 514) Eastmont Towers Foundation 6315 “O” Street Lincoln, NE 68510 Development Support Fee When you make a donation to any non-profit, a portion of those funds donated are used to cover operation expenses like staff, utilities, printing and other necessities. Industry standards are anywhere from 5-20% of each donation is used for this purpose. The Eastmont Towers Foundation Board, after several years of discussion, felt strongly that having a formal policy in place was an important step and would be best implemented at the beginning of the fiscal year, September 1st, 2015. The development support fee policy states that that 93% of each donation will go to the designated fund while 7% will be used to cover operational expenses. While funds have always been set aside and used for this purpose, this policy allows us to report more clearly to our donors precisely what their donation is being used for. 6315 “O” Street Lincoln, NE 68510