Recent Corporator Events & Activities
Donor Reception
In October, a cocktail party was held at the DeCordova Museum in Lincoln in appreciation of Emerson’s leadership donors. Guests were greeted by Christine Schuster, president and CEO, and Gloria Clough, chair of the Emerson Health Care Foundation Board of Directors. Donors contributed more than $2.6 million in donations in fiscal 2011. Steve Carr, chair of the Annual Appeal Committee, also extended his appreciation to the donors in attendance for their support. The appeal surpassed its 2011 goal, closing the year at $1,070,000.
Real Estate Forum
Last fall, 80 real estate agents from Emerson’s service area gathered at the Nashawtuc Country Club to attend a morning breakfast program called “Just for You!” It featured easy, healthy meal planning for real estate agents on the go and included Carolyn Johnson, chef at 80 Thoreau in Concord, who provided a cooking demonstration. Jessica Roy, Emerson dietitian, presented food choice comparisons detailing nutrition value and calories to help educate attendees about making better food choices when eating out. The corporator public relations/marketing team was instrumental in producing this event, especially Karen Carper, Patti Foye and Leslie Thomas. The planning committee included Beth Ahern, corporator; Laurie Cadigan, president of Barrett & Company; and Rosina Harlem, Emerson Hospital Auxiliary member.
Verrill Farm Harvest Festival
Hundreds of adults and children attended the fifth annual Harvest Festival, held at Verrill Farm in Concord to benefit Emerson Hospital. Thanks to the generosity of Stephen Verrill, a corporator, and his family, $12,800 was raised to underwrite the cost of coping kits, which are distributed to Emerson’s pediatric patients and their parents with the goal of making the hospital experience an easier one.
House Party in Concord
Nicole Kelly, corporator and member of Emerson’s Patient-Family Advisory Council, and her husband, Kevin, welcomed friends and neighbors to their Concord home. Paul Re, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at Emerson, was the guest speaker and discussed childhood sports injuries. Christine Schuster, president and CEO, provided an overview of new hospital initiatives.
Corporator Breakfast
On Monday, September 19, more than 60 corporators were on hand to hear Maureen W. Daye, MD, a gastroenterologist at Emerson Hospital, present “Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: Everything You Wanted to Know about Identifying Symptoms and Treatment Advances.” Dr. Daye, who recently joined Emerson, brought diagnostic equipment for show and tell. Her office is located in the John Cuming Building, Suite 410.
On Wednesday, November 2, more than 60 corporators welcomed Ben Tillinger, MD, a cardiologist at Emerson, who provided an update on advances in the care of cardiovascular disease. Dr. Tillinger practices at 59 Old Road to Nine Acre Corner, Suite 2, with Stephen Dyda, DO.
Anniversary Celebration Fundraiser
On November 5, more than 300 people attended the 30th anniversary party of Margo’s Hair and Body Design in Acton, which is owned and operated by Peggy Nazzaro, Littleton corporator. Ms. Nazzaro used the occasion to raise funds for the Bethke Cancer Center, a charitable giving priority of hers for many years. The evening raised more than $10,000.
Centennial Ball
“The Centennial Ball: A Big Party for Little Patients” was held at the Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel on Saturday, November 12—the actual 100th anniversary of Emerson Hospital’s dedication. Guests numbered 477; they enjoyed a four-course gourmet meal, followed by a special birthday cake celebration. They danced to the tunes of Soho and enjoyed a high-tech silent auction administered through iPads, large-screen monitors and guest cell phones. More than $427,000 was raised—the highest amount ever raised in the history of Emerson’s balls. The funds are being directed to the Wheeler 4 Pediatric Unit renovation. Corporators played a large role in the ball’s success. Sandra Curran, Denise Haartz and Liza Snell served as co-chairs; committee members included Tina Cantu, Kristin Canty, Leslie Cheney, Cynthia Deysher, Priscilla Gannon, Kristin Gurall, June Halio, Heidi Harring, Susan Hunt, Lauren Huyett, Betty Ann Killian, Mary Kemp, Judy Lane, Joan Litle, Lynn Martin, Amy Newell, Joan Perera, Amy Rose, Dale Ryder, Hilary Steinert and Susie Winstanley.
Health System Annual Meeting
More than 200 people attended the Emerson Hospital and Health System Annual Meeting at the Westford Regency Inn, which was held on January 24. Among the presenters were Christine Schuster, president and CEO; Don Driscoll, MD, immediate past president of the medical staff; and Albert Mulley, MD, from the Dartmouth Center for Health Care Delivery Science, who was the featured speaker. In addition, 22 new corporators were elected, and 43 corporators were re-elected for an additional term of three years. (See the full list in the Corporator Nomination and Orientation Committee Update.)