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MEMBERS<br />
CORNER<br />
MEMBERSHIP<br />
REPORT:<br />
MAY 2012<br />
General: 634<br />
Life: 197<br />
Honorary: 2<br />
Total: 833<br />
HOURS REPORT:<br />
TEENAGE VOLUNTEERS (TAV):<br />
779.4 hours<br />
90 TAVs<br />
ADULT VOLUNTEERS:<br />
11,948.7 hours<br />
491 volunteers<br />
TOTAL:<br />
12,728.1 hours<br />
581 total volunteers<br />
Welcome New Volunteers<br />
Alan Annis<br />
Sandy Baron<br />
Mary Jane Bradshaw<br />
Rosetta Canady<br />
James Chiou<br />
Anita Cohen<br />
Adrisha Diaz<br />
Savannah Drake<br />
Elizabeth Dudley<br />
Bernard Elinoff<br />
Sumon Geevarughese<br />
Jodi Hastings<br />
Eric Hildwein<br />
Raphael Itkowitz<br />
May Volunteer of the Month<br />
David Lepoff<br />
Sylvia Machado<br />
Rachele Mamo<br />
Arielle Markowitz<br />
Jette Melfi<br />
Wilfred Mena<br />
Taylor Meredith<br />
Juslande Monfleury<br />
Giselle Perez<br />
Kelley Ray<br />
Randy Schneider<br />
Karin Shapiro<br />
Sidra Siddiqui<br />
Laura Van Voorhis<br />
Alex Alexion has been a Debbie-<br />
Rand Memorial Service League<br />
volunteer since September of<br />
1981 and has earned over 13,350<br />
hours of service. Alex currently<br />
ALEX ALEXION volunteers Friday mornings in<br />
Volunteer Services and serves on<br />
the Hospital’s Activities Committee.<br />
Alex and his wife Anastasia, also a D-RMSL<br />
volunteer, moved to Boca Raton from Port<br />
Washington, New York in 1981 where he worked in<br />
the high-end fur industry and volunteered briefly<br />
at St. Francis Cardiac Hospital. The Alexions have<br />
two sons, Peter and Thomas, one granddaughter<br />
and a three-month-old great granddaughter.<br />
Congratulations and thank you, Alex, <strong>for</strong> your<br />
many years of service to D-RMSL and Boca<br />
Regional. You are well deserving of all the<br />
compliments from your coworkers!<br />
INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING?<br />
CALL 561.955.4098<br />
IN MEMORY OF:<br />
Edis Cherin<br />
Aurelia Da Pra<br />
Josephine Grossi<br />
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<strong>Prescription</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Fun</strong><br />
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D-RMSL 2012 Annual Meeting<br />
The annual meeting, award ceremony and luncheon were held on Wednesday, May 9 in the Dawson Theatre. Thank you to all<br />
who contributed their time and talents to make this another wonderful event <strong>for</strong> Debbie-Rand.<br />
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Celebrating 50 Years of Debbie-Rand<br />
On Sunday afternoon, September 30, Debbie-Rand Memorial Service League will celebrate its 50th anniversary<br />
with a reception <strong>for</strong> all volunteers at the Eugene M. & Christine E. Lynn Cancer Institute in the Harvey & Phyllis<br />
Sandler Pavilion. To remind us all of the significant role that the League has played in the origin and subsequent<br />
growth of Boca Raton Regional Hospital, the next three issues of your newsletter will present the history of your<br />
organization. The first of these articles appears below.<br />
THE EARLY YEARS (1962-1967)<br />
April 21, 1962: The deaths of Debra Ann and James Randal Drummond, children of well-known Boca Raton<br />
residents Gloria and Robert Drummond, prompted members of the small city of 10,000 to recognize the need<br />
<strong>for</strong> a medical facility in the rapidly growing city. Motivated by this conviction, the residents <strong>for</strong>med the Debbie-<br />
Rand Foundation, Inc. with the purpose of raising funds <strong>for</strong> what would eventually become the Boca Raton<br />
Community Hospital.<br />
August 30, 1962: Inspired by the need <strong>for</strong> a hospital, 18 civic-minded women met at the home of Gloria<br />
Drummond to <strong>for</strong>m an organization whose main purpose would be to raise funds <strong>for</strong> the Debbie-Rand<br />
Foundation. The name chosen <strong>for</strong> the new organization would follow that of the Foundation: the Debbie-Rand<br />
Memorial Service League.<br />
September 21, 1962: Articles of incorporation were drawn up and a charter was filed in the state of Florida <strong>for</strong><br />
Debbie-Rand Memorial Service League, Inc.<br />
September 28, 1962: An organizational meeting was held, attended by 351 people. By-laws were approved<br />
and by November 8, when charter memberships closed, there were 325 members of the League.<br />
November 14, 1962: The League’s first major fundraising activity, a thrift shop, housed in an old church building<br />
on East Royal Palm Road, was dedicated. After remodeling and painting, the shop was in business, and within<br />
six weeks after dedication, the Thrift Shoppe had grossed more than $940. (The Debbie-Rand Thrift Shoppe,<br />
now in its current location on Meadows Road, continues to be the main fundraising arm of the League.)<br />
February 4, 1963: At the first annual membership meeting, a board of trustees was chosen, officers were<br />
elected, and Gloria Drummond became Debbie-Rand’s first president<br />
April 6, 1963: The League’s next major fundraiser was the first hospital ball, “April Showers,” held at the Boca<br />
Raton Hotel and Club. Debbie-Rand continued to sponsor the annual Hospital Ball <strong>for</strong> the next 42 years, raising<br />
millions of dollars to help fund the building of the Hospital as well as to support its operation.<br />
May 1963: League members began making plans <strong>for</strong> their most ambitious project to date, a Spanish Fiesta,<br />
which would involve the entire community. Nine months in the making, the Fiesta, based on a 17-acre site<br />
south of the Royal Palm Plaza would include a large circus-like tent housing 40 booths displaying foods, games,<br />
toys, arts and crafts, and much more. Residents dressed in Spanish costumes carrying out the Fiesta theme,<br />
representing Boca’s colorful history. Off-site activities including a golf tournament, an international polo game,<br />
the Polo Ball, a children’s fair, street parade, boat parade and street dances, were included among the plans<br />
<strong>for</strong> the three-day event.<br />
February 7-9, 1964: Boca Raton’s first Spanish Fiesta was a grand success. This was the first of four annual<br />
Fiestas which on their own enabled Debbie-Rand to turn over more than $100,000 in profits to the Foundation.<br />
The next four years saw the expansion of League-sponsored fundraising events from fashion shows, bake sales,<br />
concerts and bridge-a-thons to polo games, teas and luncheons. Also during this time, Debbie-Rand’s first<br />
cookbook, “Boca de Ratones,” was published and sold <strong>for</strong> $1.25.<br />
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June 1964: Along with the funds contributed by Debbie-Rand, the Foundation had amassed nearly a million<br />
dollars in public support, and plans <strong>for</strong> the construction of the new hospital proceeded. Frank J. Dawson was<br />
hired as Administrator and four other employees were brought on board to plan and oversee the project.<br />
January 17, 1965: A 25.6 acre site on Meadows Road, south of the FAU campus, chosen by the Foundation<br />
and approved by the city council, was dedicated as the location <strong>for</strong> the new hospital. This site remains the main<br />
campus of the Hospital today.<br />
November 28, 1965: Groundbreaking took place <strong>for</strong> the first phase of the newly named Boca Raton Community<br />
Hospital. By this time, the Debbie-Rand Memorial Service League was the official auxiliary to the new hospital.<br />
February 1966: In anticipation of becoming the provider of volunteer services <strong>for</strong> the new hospital, Debbie-<br />
Rand now became a member of the Association of Florida Hospital Auxiliaries (known today as AFHAV.)<br />
July 1966: In a mere four years since its inception Debbie-Rand had contributed more than $240,000 <strong>for</strong> the<br />
building of the Hospital.<br />
July 17, 1967: After five years of planning and fundraising, the newly constructed Boca Raton Community<br />
Hospital opened its doors, and its first patient was admitted. This first phase, consisting of 104 beds, included<br />
four floors, with the fourth floor shelled in <strong>for</strong> future expansion. The “Miracle on Meadows Road” had become<br />
a reality. With the opening of the Hospital, Debbie-Rand’s role became two-fold: 1) to provide volunteer<br />
services to the Hospital, and 2) to raise funds <strong>for</strong> its support.<br />
From the day of its opening, the Hospital’s snack bar and gift shop were staffed with volunteers, thus providing<br />
an additional source of income <strong>for</strong> the League. A patient library, stocked with books and current magazines, was<br />
also started. Other areas in which volunteers initially participated were I&R (In<strong>for</strong>mation and Reception), NSA<br />
(<strong>Nursing</strong> Service Assistants), Transportation, Messenger Services, X-ray and Physical Therapy. Uni<strong>for</strong>ms <strong>for</strong> the<br />
volunteers consisted of “cheery cherry” pina<strong>for</strong>es with white blouses <strong>for</strong> the women and pale blue jackets <strong>for</strong><br />
the men. These colors continued until 2001 when, <strong>for</strong> a brief period, green smocks were worn by the women.<br />
September 21, 1967: After five years of dedicated work to raise funds <strong>for</strong> the new hospital, Debbie-Rand’s<br />
members celebrated with an Anniversary Luncheon at Pal’s Captain’s Table.<br />
December 1967: Beginning what would become an annual event, Debbie-Rand sponsored the Hospital’s first<br />
Holiday Open House. Volunteers supplied thousands of home baked cookies and served punch to visitors as<br />
well as employees. This tradition continues to the present day.<br />
YEARS OF GROWTH (1968-1977)<br />
Over the next ten years, as the Hospital expanded, so did the League broaden its scope. The Thrift Shoppe,<br />
always a steady moneymaker, grew in popularity, and by September 1968 had accumulated the funds ($38,000)<br />
to construct its new home, a building of 6,000 square feet, on Hospital grounds. This was later sold to the<br />
Hospital <strong>for</strong> one dollar. In addition to its increasing sales, the Thrift Shoppe held an annual tea and fashion show,<br />
attended by local residents; these events provided publicity <strong>for</strong> the Shoppe and attracted many new customers.<br />
In March 1971, with the completion of Phase II of the Hospital’s construction, the number of beds would<br />
expand to 250, and four additional floors including a penthouse would be added. Volunteers were recruited<br />
to staff these new areas. Always a driving <strong>for</strong>ce behind Debbie-Rand’s fundraising activities, the Ways & Means<br />
Committee now looked to new ways of involving the community in providing financial support <strong>for</strong> the Hospital.<br />
In addition to the annual Hospital Ball, the committee sponsored garden parties, luncheons and dinner parties.<br />
June 1977: Phase III of the Hospital’s expansion, completing the sixth, seventh and eighth floors, increased the<br />
capacity of the Hospital to 394. By the end of fiscal year 1977, Debbie-Rand had a total membership of 1,249.<br />
On a monthly basis, 553 active volunteers were collectively contributing more than 10,000 hours of service.<br />
Also that year, D-RMSL donated $280,000 to the Hospital, bringing Debbie-Rand’s cumulative contribution <strong>for</strong><br />
the past 15 years to $2,600,733.<br />
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50th Anniversary Reception Reservation Form<br />
LYNN CANCER INSTITUTE | SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2012<br />
The celebration will take place from 1:00pm - 3:00pm and will include passed hors d’oeuvres<br />
and complimentary valet parking.<br />
Please mail this completed sheet or bring it to the Volunteer Office on or be<strong>for</strong>e Saturday,<br />
September 15. If you have any questions or would rather RSVP by phone, call 561.955.4329.<br />
PLEASE PRINT:<br />
Name: ___________________________________________________________________________<br />
Phone: ( ______ ) ________________________________<br />
Mail to: Debbie-Rand Memorial Service League, Inc.,<br />
Attn: Anniversary Luncheon<br />
800 Meadows Road, Boca Raton, FL 33486<br />
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National Cancer Survivors Day 2012<br />
The Lynn Cancer Institute honored members of the community who are living beyond the diagnosis of cancer and seeking<br />
wellness into the future on National Cancer Survivors Day <strong>–</strong> June 3, 2012. Participants unite in a symbolic event to show the<br />
world that life after a cancer diagnosis can be meaningful and productive.<br />
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UnitedHealth Premium ®<br />
Specialty Center<br />
Making Headlines<br />
Making Headlines is an ef<strong>for</strong>t to<br />
keep all our employees, physicians<br />
and volunteers in<strong>for</strong>med. This<br />
section will provide you with a list<br />
of recent press releases that have<br />
been submitted to the media, as<br />
well as to our local civic leaders and<br />
government representatives.<br />
To review any of our press releases<br />
online go to BRRH.com. You’ll find<br />
all of our current announcements on<br />
the home page.<br />
June 19<br />
Boca Raton Regional Hospital<br />
Receives HealthGrades 2012<br />
Maternity Care Excellence Award <br />
Boca Raton Regional Hospital was honored to receive three United-<br />
Health Premium ® Specialty Center designations from UnitedHealthcare<br />
® in recognition of its quality of care. The areas cited included<br />
total joint replacement, surgical care of the spine and cardiac rhythm<br />
management.<br />
UnitedHealthcare developed the UnitedHealth Premium Specialty<br />
Center program in an ef<strong>for</strong>t to give its members in<strong>for</strong>mation and<br />
access to hospitals meeting rigorous quality criteria. The designations<br />
are based on detailed in<strong>for</strong>mation about specialized training, practice<br />
capabilities and outcomes and are designed to assist members in<br />
making in<strong>for</strong>med decisions about their care.<br />
To receive the designations, Boca Raton Regional Hospital met<br />
extensive quality and outcomes criteria based on nationally recognized<br />
medical standards and expert advice. The criteria incorporate<br />
measurements of breadth and depth of care, staff experience and<br />
quality and outcomes reporting.<br />
Boca Raton Regional Hospital<br />
Receives HealthGrades 2012<br />
Women’s Health Excellence Award <br />
<strong>for</strong> the Third Year in a Row<br />
(2010-2012)<br />
June 6<br />
Boca Regional Receives<br />
UnitedHealthcare Premium Specialty<br />
Center Designations<br />
May 16<br />
Boca Raton Regional Hospital<br />
Celebrates National Cancer<br />
Survivors Day<br />
“We applaud UnitedHealthcare <strong>for</strong> their analysis and providing patients<br />
with another valuable tool to examine a hospital’s effectiveness and<br />
efficiency,” said Jerry Fedele, President and Chief Executive Officer at<br />
Boca Regional.<br />
“The Premium designations convey to patients that we meet or<br />
exceed nationally recognized standards <strong>for</strong> care. These, along with<br />
the other numerous accolades we have earned, reflect the Hospital’s<br />
commitment to quality across its entire spectrum of services.”<br />
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JULY<br />
Hurricane<br />
Preparedness Checklist<br />
JULY 2012<br />
Meetings & Events:<br />
THRIFT SHOPPE MEETING<br />
MONDAY, JULY 9<br />
ADULT ORIENTATION<br />
TUESDAY, JULY 10<br />
WAYS & MEANS MEETING<br />
WEDNESDAY, JULY 11<br />
BOARD MEETING<br />
WEDNESDAY, JULY 18<br />
Save the Date:<br />
Independence Day<br />
WEDNESDAY, JULY 4<br />
AHA Heart Walk<br />
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29<br />
50th Anniversary<br />
Celebration<br />
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30<br />
Go Pink Luncheon<br />
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26<br />
Home:<br />
Properly secure your home with hurricane shutters.<br />
Have non-perishable food items available.<br />
Maintain an adequate water supply. Fill the bathtub to use <strong>for</strong><br />
dishwashing and to flush toilets.<br />
Be sure to follow the “96 Hour Rule” <strong>–</strong> have enough supplies to<br />
last four days should power go out.<br />
Have a battery-operated light, TV or radio and sufficient batteries.<br />
Stay away from windows once a storm begins. In a severe<br />
situation, place yourself in a room <strong>–</strong> closest to the center of your<br />
home <strong>–</strong> that does not have windows. Remain there until all is clear.<br />
Have an extra gas cylinder available <strong>for</strong> grilling if necessary.<br />
Place generators away from doors and windows and outside of<br />
your home to avoid any toxic fumes from entering your residence.<br />
Personal:<br />
Prior to any storm, ensure you have enough cash on hand in case<br />
power outages impact ATM machines.<br />
Have enough gas in your car.<br />
Place personal papers in a secure, waterproof file box.<br />
Maintain a list of emergency numbers and know where it is.<br />
If you evacuate, let someone know where you are.<br />
<strong>Medical</strong>:<br />
Maintain at least two weeks of your medications.<br />
If you are insulin-dependent, have backup electrical capabilities to<br />
keep insulin refrigerated.<br />
If oxygen-dependent, ask your vendor what their preparedness<br />
plans are. Have backup O 2<br />
available.<br />
It is important to remember that hospitals are not an option <strong>for</strong><br />
general sheltering during a hurricane and that they are not able to<br />
dispense medication to the public.<br />
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Safety Matters: Volunteer Trivia<br />
Debbie-Rand Memorial Service League is committed<br />
to ensuring our volunteers have the knowledge<br />
needed to keep themselves and our patients safe. As<br />
part of this commitment, we will provide a monthly<br />
safety question in this newsletter. These questions<br />
represent what a volunteer may be asked by The<br />
Joint Commission surveyor during a site visit.<br />
Congratulations to Carol DeCicco, who correctly<br />
answered, “Isolation patient rooms are identified<br />
by green, orange, pink or blue precaution signs and<br />
volunteers are not allowed to enter these rooms.”<br />
See Aimee <strong>for</strong> your prize!<br />
561.955.4100<br />
This month’s trivia is a multiple choice question. How<br />
often does Boca Raton Regional Hospital require<br />
all active volunteers with patient contact to have a<br />
Tuberculosis (TB) skin test? (A) Annually (B) Monthly<br />
(C) When volunteers first begin their assignment (D)<br />
Every three years. The first person to email Aimee at<br />
ayahn-carmichael@brrh.com, will win a pair of Regal<br />
VIP Movie Tickets. Best of luck!<br />
Stop by the Debbie-Rand Thrift Shoppe <strong>for</strong><br />
all the sales and take advantage of great deals.<br />
Monday - Saturday: 10am - 4pm<br />
903 Meadows Road, Boca Raton, FL 33486<br />
Phone: 561.395.2208<br />
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Non Profit Org.<br />
U.S. Postage<br />
PAID<br />
Permit No. 82<br />
Boca Raton, FL<br />
800 Meadows Road<br />
Boca Raton, FL 33486<br />
561.955.4098<br />
• Serving Boca Raton Regional Hospital and the surrounding community since 1943<br />
• Arrangements <strong>for</strong> all occasions: parties, weddings, Bar & Bat Mitzvahs<br />
• Plants, balloons, plush novelties<br />
• We can create very unusual designed personal floral pieces<br />
• All Boca Raton Regional Hospital volunteers, employees and physicians receive 10% discount<br />
on all in-store or locally delivered items, plus an additional 5% discount, which will go to the<br />
Debbie-Rand Memorial Service League<br />
Boca Raton Florist • 301 S. Federal Highway, Boca Raton, FL 33432<br />
Phone: (561) 395-1944 • www.bocaratonflorist.com