Team Foundation: St. Leonard Foundation Celebrates with Major Donors!

St. Leonard Foundation celebrated their donors (cumulative gifts of $10,000+ and Legacy Society Members) with a Donor Appreciation Event on Thursday, May 9, 2013 at the Franciscan Center. Emceed by Advisory Council member/donor, Mr. Gerry Chadwick spoke about Live Now, Age Later and how great it is to be part of an organization that brings that to life with every resident. Sr. Kateri shared The Prayer of St. Francis and Tim Dressman, Executive Director gave a heartfelt message on living the mission. Casey Howard and Debra Stewart shared the latest on St. Leonard Marketing and the Vital Life Community. The evening’s guest speaker was Mr. Tom Strobhar, son of Marge Strobhar. He spoke lovingly about Marge, her delight in living at the St. Leonard Resort and being the epitome of Live Now, Age Later. Marge, a delight to all who knew her would have been proud. It was great to have Meena and Dr. Barwani in attendance as well as Foundation Advisory Committee Chair, Wally Nugent and his lovely wife, Carol.

Team Foundation: Ambassador's 1st meeting of 2013!

Tim Dressman welcomes the Foundation Ambassador’s to the 1^st Ambassador Meeting of 2013. 

Team Foundation: Open House!

 St. Leonard Foundation's new director Iris Juergens and over 40 ambassadors of the foundation met with over 60 visitors during their open house!

Team Foundation: St. Leonard Names Iris Juergens as Director of Development

Centerville, Ohio (February 7, 2013) – St. Leonard announced today that Iris Juergens has been named Director of Development. She will be responsible for the overall operation of the St. Leonard Foundation which includes planning, directing, organizing, implementing and evaluating all annual and capital fund raising campaigns. Iris Juergens serves on the Board of Directors for the Dayton Hispanic Chamber and the Dayton Chapter of the Executive Women’s Golf Association. Additionally, she served six years on the board of the Association of Fundraising Professionals of the Greater Dayton Region as Secretary, Vice President of Programs, and most recently as Vice President of Membership. She was appointed by the Dayton City Commission to the City of Dayton Human Relations Council where she served for 4 years. Iris is a member of Women in Business Networking where she was selected as one of “25 Women to Watch” in 2011 and is a member of the 2013 class of Leadership Dayton. Iris is originally from San Benito, Texas where she served on several boards and was elected to the City Commission where she served as Mayor Pro Tem for 2 years. She is a graduate of the University of Texas and is married to John Juergens, an attorney in Springfield, Ohio.

Team Foundation: 2012 Legacy Golf: Volunteers!

Team St. Leonard Foundation: Loving Tribute

St. Leonard Foundation Loving Tribute plaques are springing up along with flowers and trees around San Damiano Residence! Resident Foundation Ambassadors (pictured) planted their plaque on March 22, representing the first Loving Tribute gift to Benevolent Care. Fourteen other donors have followed, with gifts of $1,000 (plaque by a tree) and $1,200 (plaque by a bench), all to benefit those in need at St. Leonard. Mary Jean Megginson is pictured on the bench by her Loving Tribute plaque In Loving Memory of her husband, Jim. The Benevolent Care Fund assures residents will not need to leave St. Leonard if they outlive their resources. Donors choose inscriptions "In Honor" or "In Loving Memory" for their plaques, and can choose the type of tree and location. One family joined together to give a gift in memory of their mother who had years of happiness living at St. Leonard. Truly a loving tribute that also benefits others!

Team St. Leonard Foundation:Thank-A-Thon!

St. Leonard Foundation resident Ambassadors gathered early in February for their first Thank-A-Thon, hand-addressing envelopes and signing more than 200 special Valentines to send to valued donors. These residents who serve the mission of St. Leonard Foundation added twenty-five signatures to the Valentines “with heartfelt gratitude” on behalf of all residents who benefit from donor generosity.

Grateful for the security the Benevolent Care Fund offers residents and for life-enhancing extras funded by Greatest Need Fund gifts, the Foundation Ambassadors added a truly personal touch to the St. Leonard Foundation’s annual donor Thank-A-Thon.

Team Foundation: National Philanthropy Day!

Seven St. Leonard residents who serve as Foundation Ambassadors attended the National Philanthropy Day Luncheon at Sinclair’s Ponitz Center on November 15, 2011. Together with Foundation staff member Darlene Williamson, the volunteer Ambassadors represented St. Leonard Foundation and learned more about philanthropy around the Miami Valley. A luncheon program was hosted by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) to honor the many people dedicated to philanthropic endeavors that change lives and better the community. St. Leonard Foundation Ambassadors serve throughout the year to promote Foundation initiatives at St. Leonard. Thanks to (pictured from left to right) Jan Walters, David Monroe, Jane Beverley, Pat Ceder, Bill Beverley, Wilma Quarin, and Dick Lee!

~Submitted by Jill Harris Foundation Director~

Golf Outing Raises Record $62,000 for St. Leonard!

Even though torrential rain delayed the 2011 Legacy Golf Tournament one week, sunshine was bountiful at Dayton Country Club on October 3^rd. This 10^th annual tournament was held by St. Leonard Foundation to benefit St. Leonard residents through the Greatest Need Fund. A record $62,000 was raised, thanks to 100 golfers and dozens of volunteers, sponsors, and donors. Over the 10 years of this charity golf event, donors have contributed more than $400,000 to support St. Leonard’s mission. Shown in the above picture are St. Leonard Foundation Board members Steve Mock and Sr. Kateri Theriault, OSF.

Team Foundation: Stewardship Reception

Leadership Donors Attend Stewardship Reception

St. Leonard Foundation hosted a special reception for leadership donors at The Franciscan Center, St. Leonard’s new wellness center, on August 25, 2011. The 128 attendees included Campaign Leaders (who committed $10,000 or more for the Building on Compassion Campaign) and Lifetime Leaders (who have given at least $10,000 cumulatively as faithful supporters over the years). Donors toured the new building prior to its grand opening on September 15, and were the first guests to sample delicious food from The Franciscan Center’s Station House restaurant. St. Leonard Foundation Board members and St. Leonard management staff joined together at the reception to thank this group of valued donors who have generously supported the mission of St. Leonard.

Team Foundation: Stories of Compassion

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Team Foundation: Stories of Compassion

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Team Foundation: Stories of Compassion

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Wellness Center Update!