Messenger
Volume 8, Issue 2
Mark your
calendars!
Spring 2015
Masonic Homes’ long-term care communities
recognized for improving quality care
Masonic Homes’ long-term care
communities in Louisville and
June 8
Shelbyville were among the 7,400
Sproutlings 3rd Annual
centers in the nation recognized
Golf Shamble
for improving quality care at the
- Big Spring Country Club,
American Health Care Association
Louisville
and National Center for Assisted
October 3
Living (AHCA/NCAL) Quality
Gone Fishing Tournament
Symposium in Austin, Texas in
- Port Oliver Ramp at
February.
Barren River Lake
Masonic Home of Louisville Director of Nursing
Masonic Home of Shelbyville was one
Benita Darst, Masonic Home of Shelbyville Director
of four communities in Kentucky to
Please join us at
of Nursing Sally Jo Magness, AHCA Quality Cabinet
receive the Tier IV award. Masonic
these community &
Co-Chair Mary Ousley and Masonic Homes Vice
Home of Louisville was among
President of Clinical Quality Services Debra Finneran
fundraising events!
15 Kentucky communities and
celebrated the Tier IV Award.
one of four in Louisville to receive
a Tier III Award.
“Our communities are committed to exceeding these quality benchmarks and customer satisfaction,” said Masonic Homes
President/CEO Gary Marsh. “We seek ways to improve our services every day.”
The Quality Initiative Recognition Program highlights AHCA and NCAL members that have achieved one or more of its
four Quality Initiative goals. AHCA goals focus on reduction of hospital readmissions, staff turnover, customer satisfaction,
and reduction of antipsychotics. Data from outside sources on readmissions and antipsychotic use and national surveys for
staff turnover and customer satisfaction are evaluated for the program.
Miralea welcomes new residents in July
Construction is nearly complete on the expansion of Miralea Active Lifestyle Community – Masonic Homes’ independent living
community with the region’s only Life Care program. The expansion includes 30 additional apartments, an underground parking
garage and a larger community room.
All new residences have been reserved and nearly all of the community’s
existing residences are occupied.
Although half of the new residents are moving from within a 10 mile
radius of the Louisville Campus, others are coming from as far as Florida,
Texas and Washington. They have been preparing for their big move
with monthly events where they meet current neighbors and learn about
different programs.
“Our current residents love the lifestyle at Miralea. We’re ready to welcome
new neighbors to join them,” said Masonic Homes of Kentucky’s CEO
Gary Marsh. “There is a great interest in this community because the
lifestyle and Life Care program are a great value,” he said.
Construction is expected to be completed and new residents
Miralea Phase II is expected to open in early July.
will begin moving in July.
Passionate People.
Inspiring Lives.
Board of Directors
Martin R. Walters, Chairman
Ronnie G. Bell, Vice Chairman
John M. Sammons, Secretary
Ronald S. Caughron, Treasurer
Harold E. Armstrong
Cloyd J. Bumgardner
Robert W. Davenport
Forrest V. Dean
Carroll G. Dorroh
F. Keith Dreier
Curtis L. Johnston
Todd Jones
Leslie B. “Les” Larsen
William D. “Bo” Leach
Wendell Littlefield
David L. Owen
William C. Perry
T. Dwaine Riddell, Ph.D
Tim Sanders
Wilson K. Wilder
Donald H. Yankey
Management Team
Gary R. Marsh, President and CEO
J Scott Judy, Sr. VP/Operations and COO
Todd Lacy, Sr. VP/Finance and CFO
Meg Gammage-Tucker, Ph.D, CFRE,
Sr. VP/Mission Advancement and CDO
Trasee Whitaker, Sr. VP/Human Resources
Nicole Candler,
VP/Communications and Marketing
Debra Finneran, VP/Quality Clinical Services
Suzanne Rinne, Masonic Home of Louisville
Executive Director and Administrator
Nick Cooper, Masonic Home of Shelbyville
Executive Director and Administrator
Julie Mulligan,
Sproutlings Pediatric Day Care &
Preschool Operations Director
Casey Adams,
Miralea Active Lifestyle Community
Executive Director
Judy Gliessner, Masonic Home Village
Manager
Tammy Schneider, Spring Hill Village
Community Manager
Masonic Homes of Kentucky, Inc.
3761 Johnson Hall Drive
Masonic Home, KY 40041
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Since the start of the year, several Masonic
Homes employees, residents and guests have
been helping create a new tone and attitude
for our organization.
For at least 10 years, we had a typical mission
and vision statement. While it truly captured
our services and our desire to make a difference
in people’s lives, our employees and communities
wanted a more specific and a fresh approach to
tell others who we are. These groups shared stories
Gary Marsh, President & CEO
about what it means for them to live, work or
visit Masonic Homes.
One of those stories was set at our Masonic Home of Shelbyville Rehabilitation Center.
A therapist was surprised to see a short-term therapy guest who wasn’t as excited as most
people when they are scheduled to return home and continue their exercises and progress
on their own. When she connected with the guest, she learned that guest’s feet were slightly
different in size. Because of that, it was a challenge for her to shop for comfortable sneakers
that would allow her to continue therapy and become more active.
What happened next is something I imagine to be like the shopping scene from the movie
“Pretty Woman” or the fairy tale classic, “Cinderella.” The therapist purchased several
different sneakers, brought them to the rehab center and, one-by-one, let the guest try
them on until she found the perfect pair. It was also a sneaky way for the guest to practice
reaching her feet and tying her shoes as part of her therapy.
There were many stories that developed into a theme of passionate people, doing
extraordinary things to inspire lives. These stories were shared among our employees,
but also among our residents. And, boy do our residents have stories to share.
In the coming months, we look forward to sharing more about what it means
for us to be Passionate People. Inspiring Lives.
Sproutlings offers Stretch-n-Grow program
Sproutlings Pediatric Day Care
& Preschool now offers Stretchn-Grow, an enrichment program
designed to promote exercise and
wellness for children. The program
focuses on exercise, strength
development, gross and fine motor
skills, nutrition and healthy lifestyles.
The new class is possible thanks to a
$40,000 Helping Young Minds and
Bodies Grow grant from PNC Bank.
Students at Sproutlings use a parachute and balloons
The class is offered once a week, and
to exercise as part of Stretch-n-Grow
each week has a different theme that
corresponds with the exercises. Along with the basics of exercise – warm-up, endurance,
stretching, and cool-down – the class also discusses health-related topics like nutrition, selfesteem and safety.
“Stretch-n-Grow is a great way for our students to stay active and learn about healthy
lifestyles,” said Julie Mulligan, Executive Director of Operations. “One of the best benefits
of this movement program is that all children can participate in one way or another,
regardless of ability. The kids look forward to seeing Coach Stephanie every Monday.”
Progress Lodge No. 932 Supports Sally’s Garden Campaign
Lodge Master Dan Butler presented a $5,000 check to Grand Master Wilson Wilder
and MHKY’s Bruce Lott for Sally’s Garden.
Upon hearing about Grand Master and
First Lady Wilson and Sally Wilder’s
fundraising program to support Sally’s
Garden, the memory care program at
Masonic Home of Louisville, Progress
Lodge No. 932 made a generous
donation of $5,000. The Lodge has
supported Masonic Homes for many
years, including sponsorship of two
rooms at Sam Swope Care Center. This
latest gift is a great step toward reaching
the $25,000 goal the Wilders established
to provide outdoor furniture and a
media resource center.
“It is with great pleasure that we
donate $5,000 to Masonic Homes of
Kentucky,” said Owen Kavanaugh,
Lodge Secretary. “We know that the
Grand Master and his Lady have a
special project at Sally’s Garden and
are happy to help.”
Grand Master and First Lady
focus on raising funds for
memory care
Grand Master Wilson Wilder and his wife, Sally,
cherish memories they’ve made together. These
memories and the mission of Masonic Homes of
Kentucky inspired them to nurture the memory
care program at Sally’s Garden – a memory care
neighborhood at Masonic Home of Louisville.
The Grand Master and First Lady are raising funds
to expand environments and programs for residents.
With the help of generous donors, they will furnish
an enclosed outdoor patio space and provide an
entertainment resource center with videos and
computers.
Gifts are commemorated in the donor garden at the
entrance to Sally’s Garden. Gifts of $1,000 or more
are acknowledged with hand-painted flower-shaped
stoneware. Gifts of $750, $500 and $300 are
engraved on insets on a large butterfly plaque.
For more information, call 866.764.6631 or email
[email protected]. Donations are also accepted online
at masonichomesky.com/giving.
Grand Master and First Lady Wilson and Sally Wilder are raising
funds to enhance the memory care program at Sally’s Garden.
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Mission Makers
Making a difference in the lives of our residents, guests and community.
Associates in Pediatric Therapy
Owen Donohue, his father and Kristen Brewer, Sproutlings,
appeared on WAVE 3 Listens Live to talk about the therapy
Owen receives from Associates in Pediatric Therapy at
Sproutlings Pediatric Day Care and Preschool. Associates
in Pediatric Therapy is a great partnership for Sproutlings,
allowing children to receive therapy services during the day
as part of their regular lessons.
Harmonics of Louisville
Residents at Masonic Home of Louisville enjoyed
a performance by the Harmonics of Louisville,
a group of senior harmonica players.
Eagle Scout Michael Pierson
Eagle Scout Michael Pierson from Louisville Boy Scout
Troop 30 built two planters to frame the entrance of The
Pillars Assisted Care Center with seasonal flowers and
shrubs for his service project.
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Employee’s Derby hats raise money
for Masonic Homes
Kevin Swansey is a lifestyles coordinator at Masonic Home Village by day,
but outside of Masonic Homes he is part-owner and designer for C.K. Nobles
Millinery Design, one of the premier hat designers for the Kentucky Derby.
Masonic Homes hosted an event on April 2 at Miralea celebrating the launch
of Kentucky Monthly magazine’s April edition, which features Kevin’s design
on the cover. The event included an auction of C.K. Nobles’ Derby hats,
where proceeds from one design were donated to Masonic Homes.
“I started making hats for theater when I was performing at Music Theater
Louisville in the summer,” said Kevin. “The costume shop was the only air
conditioned space at Iroquois Amphitheater, so I would help out before
rehearsals and stay cool. Before I knew it, I had created 50 hats for a
production of “Hello, Dolly!” and wigs made of feathers for the Munchkins
in “The Wizard of Oz.”
At the event, Kevin’s company raised more than $1,000 for charities,
$450 of which went to Masonic Homes.
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Employees make a difference
We are proud to announce:
Sproutlings nurse runs
Disney Marathon
Troy Durham of the Louisville Campus Grounds
Department passed the Kentucky Certified
Nurseryman’s exam.
Addie Gray, a registered nurse at Sproutlings Pediatric
Day Care and Preschool, participated in the Disney
Princess Half Marathon in February. Addie’s weekend
started with the Enchanted 10K. She then ran the
Disney Princess Half
Marathon on Sunday
– a 13.1-mile journey
through Magic
Kingdom® Park,
through the Cinderella
Castle, finishing just
outside Epcot®. These
two races completed
the Glass Slipper
Challenge for a total
of 19.3 miles. Over
40,000 people ran
in the race.
Aaron Johnson, also of the Grounds Department,
passed an exam to receive his Kentucky Department of
Agriculture’s Pesticide License for ornamentals and turf.
Employees of the Month
Masonic Home of Louisville congratulates
Sherry Sparrow (January), Kendall Chon (February)
and Tracey Hall (March).
Masonic Home of Shelbyville congratulates
Jesse Baxter (January), Drema Banta (February)
and Valerie Asay (March).
Sproutlings congratulates Jeanette Fischer (January)
and Krystal Reid (February).
Employee giving
As a community and as individuals, Masonic Homes employees play an essential role in advancing
our mission of providing quality housing, health care and services that make a difference in
peoples’ lives. Masonic Homes’ Employee Giving Program offers staff a convenient way to make
tax-deductible gifts year-round to support a cause they find, first-hand, personally meaningful.
Since 2006, 343 current employees have made more than $157,400 in gifts. Gifts vary
in size, but each contribution makes a significant impact on Masonic Homes’ mission.
The following employees have committed to one-time or ongoing contributions in 2015.
Casey Adams
Valerie Asay
Peggy A. Bell
Shannon Bland
May Breaze
Debra C. Broyles
Lisa M. Buschkoetter
Sally S. Buss
Scott E. Callahan
Nicole Candler
Thomas Candler
Sharon Casey
Brittany Cecil
Cindy Childers
Erin Clayton
Sharlene Cobb
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Janese Cochran
Benita Darst
Lucy Emmil
Donna Farmer
Debra B. Finneran
Jennifer Fox
Gretchen G. Gaither
Meg E. Gammage-Tucker
Dana Gerdon
Anna Gordon
Evelyn Hall
Christy D. Hardin
Donna Hibbs
Charlotte M. Hill
Lisa Hillard
Henry Hollkamp
Kristy Hubert
Teresa M. Hunchman
Georgina Ivers
Audrey Jackson
Anita Jackson
J Scott Judy
Adrian S. Judy
Cathy Kannapel
Charles King
Todd L. Lacy
Kelly R. Lewis
Ann Lichtenfels
Bruce R. Lott
Kristen M. Luttrell
Patricia D. Lutz
Antaryka Marks
Gary R. Marsh
Courtney Martin
Mary E. Massey
Emily Mellott
Timothy L. Morrow
Larry Nalley
Dona M. Nation
Josh Northcutt
Phyllis M. O’Daniel
Judy Parsley
Roland L. Plott
Donna Prewitt
Brittany Rayborn
Suzanne Rinne
Tammy L. Roberts
Mitchell Sailing
Theresa Smith
Angela K. Smither
Ronald Thorp
Brenda F. Travis
Kyle Travis
Mike Truax
Mary A. Vogt
Jackie Waits
Pamela Walker
Drew Watkins
Philip A. Weiter
Trasee E. Whitaker
Michelle Woodcock
James N. Yates
Memorials and Honorariums
Donors made meaningful gifts to Masonic Homes of Kentucky in memory or honor of the following people
and organizations. The following list includes contributions received from January through March 2015.
Andrew J. Martin, Sr.
Mrs. Shirley Bickford
Ms. Stephanie Crawford
Mr. Mike Long
Mr. Arlie D. Roe
Asa Johnson, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Bellew
Mr. and Mrs. Larry G. Buckingham
Billy Gerald Kirby
Sunset Lodge No. 915, F. & A. M.
Charley Lee Nanney
Plain City Lodge No. 449, F. & A.M.
Daniel Sutton
Mr. Dalton Chandler
Donald E. Ryan
Mrs. Janet E. Ryan
Doyle H. Eskridge
Plumb Lodge No. 862, F. & A.M.
Earl L. Hale
Mrs. Louise Hale
Edwin M. Uhl
Ms. Barbara Claypool
Ms. Barbara Jett
Mrs. Bonnie Reasons
Fred Harris
Mr. Delmar H. Fraley
Garland Cochrane
Mr. and Mrs. John E. Moyers, P.G.M.
Jack Dempsey
Sunset Lodge No. 915, F. & A. M.
Bobby Dwayne Beatty
Sunset Lodge No. 915, F. & A. M.
Jason Hale Young
Mr. and Mrs. Phil Allred
Electrical Union Workers
Mr. and Mrs. Larry G. Farley
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Greene
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Q. Grimes
Ms. Dixie A. Herrington
Mr. and Mrs. Sam D. Logsdon
Mr. Mike Manning
Mr. Jimmie E. Oller
Mr. and Mrs. John A. White
Jeremy Blanton
Ms. Phyllis M. O’Daniel
Ms. Brenda F. Travis
Joseph W. Smith
Plumb Lodge No. 862, F. & A.M.
Logan Larkins
Mr. Phillip C. Robinson
Margie Roe
Anonymous
Merle Chilcoat
Mr. and Mrs. John E. Porter
Ms. Marilyn L. Zeigner
Paul Shackelford
Mr. Edward Shackelford
Peggy Lee Conway
Mrs. Penelope Evans
Mrs. Debra B. Finneran
Mr. and Mrs. Glenn T. Hawkins
Mr. Charles K. Johnson
Ms. Phyllis M. O’Daniel
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
Mrs. Jo Stratton
Ms. Brenda F. Travis
Mr. and Mrs. Wilson K. Wilder
Peggy Thompson Fischer
Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Batchelor
Mr. and Mrs. James B. McArthur
Mr. John E. Moyers, P.G.M.
Ralph D. Calveard
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sellers
Robert Ramage
Mr. Josh Alexander
Ms. Elizabeth S. Carter
Mr. and Mrs. Cary L. Clark, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Delmar Collier
Cutting Tools, Inc
Mr. and Mrs. John H. Falk
Mr. and Mrs. James G. Hall
Mr. and Mrs. Donald L. Hauss
Mrs. Ruth Logsdon
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Monahan
Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Newcomb
Ms. LaDona D. Parson
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sellers
Mr. and Mrs. James Whyte
Rosalie Hume
Mr. Darrell Edwards
Ms. Phyllis M. O’Daniel
Ms. Brenda Travis
Teddy Wayne Taylor, Jr.
Clinton Lodge No. 82, F. & A.M.
Family members who lived at
Masonic Homes
Wright and West Families
Vanley Skaggs
Sunset Lodge No. 915, F. & A. M.
William U. Cates
Mayfield Lodge No. 369, F. & A.M.
Donate Now
There are many ways you can help us further our mission to provide outstanding, quality service to those who
need it. Your gifts to Masonic Homes of Kentucky reflect your belief in our mission and may be used to recognize
a loved one as a memorial or honorary gift.
Contributions may be made online at masonichomesky.com/giving or by mail to Masonic Homes of Kentucky
Office of Mission Advancement, 3761 Johnson Hall Drive, Masonic Home, Kentucky 40041.
Masonic Homes is a 501(c)(3), not-for-profit institution; all gifts made to the organization are tax-deductible
to the fullest extent allowed by law.
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“Gone Fishing” Tournament
Saturday, October 3
Port Oliver Ramp at
Barren River Lake
$30 Per Person
Bass / 3 Fish Tournament
First Prize:
Second Prize
Third Prize
Fourth Prize
Big Ol’ Fish
500
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$
200
$
100
$
150
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(all based on 60 entries)
All entries will be taken at the Port Oliver Ramp from at 5 a.m. (CST) until 8 a.m. (CST)
For information call Steve Lowe 270.670.2639 or Gary Morrison 270.606.0112
All proceeds benefit
Masonic Homes of Kentucky