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30 Years of Achievements A Community Report
chronic or life limiting illnesses —via our new Transitions Program,
In the midst of our 30th anniversary, Hospice of San Joaquin reflects upon its milestones in ensuring best practices of compassionate care.
Our professional teamcontinually advocates our mission, “Hospice of San Joaquin, a not-for-profit organiztion, is to provide comprehesive and compassionate medical care, counseling and upport to terminally ill patients and their families, regardless of ability to pay, and to educate and collaborate with health care providers and the public in promotng quality end-of-life care.”
Hospice of San Joaquin is among the pioneers in America’s hospice movement. Closing Fiscal Year (FY) 2009-10 marked our 30th Anniversary — and the achievement of our new benchmark: to be the premier hospice agency in San Joaquin County.
Simultaneously, our programs would not be possible without the continued support and generosity of our community.
What does being a “premier” hospice mean? It means…
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• caring for the majority of patients and their families in San Joaquin County, over 1100 in FY 2009-10, • having the only Hospice House in the County providing 24-hour comfort care, • ensuring best practices in patient care based on the Joint Commission’s Accreditation (Joint Commission is an independent heath care
Our Mission
The mission of Hospice of San Joaquin, a notfor-profit organization, is to provide comprehensive medical and compassionate care, counseling and support to terminally ill patients and their families, regardless of ability to pay, and to educate and collaborate with health care providers and the public in promoting quality end-oflife care.
“oversight” organization ensuring excellence in patient care), • serving 1,000’s of residents with bereavement programs to support all age groups: children, teens and adults, • collaborating with health care partners in
expanding end-of-life education, • reaching out to our communities through six geographically dispersed Tree of Lights programs, • providing palliative education, emotional support and community resource information to participants faced with
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Quality You Can Trust Joint Commission Accredited
This newsletter highlights FY 2009-10 and serves as Hospice of San Joaquin’s Annual Report.
Officers:
Edward G. Schroeder, President; President & CEO, O ‘ Connor Woods G a y l e R i l e y, R N , Vice President; Nurse, Healthcare Administrator C h r i s M c C a f f r e y, Treasurer; Vice President-Morgan Stanley Chris Olin, Secretary; Community Volunteer M a r k Wa l l a c e , P a s t President; Director of Human Resources, Lodi Memorial Hospital
Members: Diane Park; Fund D e v e l o p m e n t Consultant Gary Giannini; Principal at Schwartz Giannini Jack Gilliland, MD Retired Jacqueline Bagatta, RN; Deputy Director – San Joaquin General Hospital Margo Kozina; Teacher, St. Mary‘ s High School Peter G. Gormsen, C.P.A.; Degreogori, Gormsen, Ringer, Inc. P h y l l i s B e r g e r, E s q . ; Professor, Humphreys College School Of Law Scott Beattie; Partner/ Lawyer At Calone Law Group Steve Larson; Grants Officer Port Of Stockton Stephen Guasco; Executive Director and Member of the Board
Celebrating Social Worker Month
Support Personnel
Robert T. Browne, M.D.; Medical Director James Saffier, M.D.; Staff Physician Mobin Ghavami, M.D.; Staff Physician Gail E. Wigley , RN; Director, Clinical Services
Hospice of San Joaquin’s Social Services Department team members . (Left to Right) Josephine E. Minor, MSW Diane Medina, MSW Terri Redwood, MSW Jill Williams, MSW Elizabeth Lynch, MSW Terasa Dannerker, LCSW
A nonprofit agency serving the community since 1980
Hospice is governed by a community Board of Directors and is recognized as a 501(c) (3) organization. Hospice of San Joaquin is licensed by the State of California as a Hospice Agency and is certified by the Centers for MediCare and MediCal Services to provide the Hospice Medicare/ Medi-Cal Benefit. The Joint Commission has accredited Hospice of San Joaquin.
Since its beginnings, Hospice of San Joaquin has been and continues to be a grassroots program supported by volunteers, and donors working together with a specialized team. As you read this report you will learn that, together we have accomplished the next level of care.
Board of Directors
life skill can make a significant difference in the end-of-life journey for our patients and family members.” The month of March is recognized as, “The National Professional Social Work Month” and Hospice of San Joaquin salutes all Social Workers and appreciates the dedication of the members of our Social Worker team. Every day Social Workers witness the best and the worst of human nature. It is known that Social Worker’s success is often defined by the opportunities people enjoy thanks to their intervention as they champion access, equality and fairness. A common question our community asks our team is, “how do you do what you do?” The following are brief answers from our Social Workers: Terasa Dannerker, LCSW 18 years serving Hospice of San Joaquin patients. “Working at Hospice of San
Joaquin is a most gratifying job. I feel privileged to serve families during their difficult times. Maintaining objectivity helps me better serve our patients and their families. It is an honor to be able to make a positive impact in our community.” Elizabeth Lynch, MSW 2 years serving Hospice of San Joaquin patients. “Working for Hospice of San Joaquin provides a unique opportunity to meet many interesting and wonderful people. We develop close bonds with our diverse community, and get the chance to hear stories and learn valuable lessons people have developed over a lifetime.” Josephine E. Minor, MSW 9 years serving Hospice of San Joaquin patients. “When family members hug me and say, “We never felt
alone,” it gives me a feeling of fulfillment at the end of the day. I know that my efforts make a difference in a difficult situation among the families we serve.” Jo Paganini, MSW, Director of Social Services 16 years serving Hospice of San Joaquin patients. “How do I do what I do? Very simply, if what I do helps a family in any small way, then, it is all worthwhile. I have been with hospice many years and still find deep satisfaction in this very special field of healthcare.” Terri Redwood, MSW 4 years serving Hospice of San Joaquin patients. “As a Hospice of San Joaquin Social Worker, there is a desire to bring compassion, support and a caring presence to patients and caregivers. I believe my
Jill Williams, MSW 1 ½ year serving Hospice of San Joaquin patients. “Not everyone is called to work with hospice patients and their families. I “do what I do” because I find my job to be extremely rewarding. Both patients and families need a special level of support as cure is no longer an option. I enjoy my role and job as a social worker as I am able to touch many people’s lives.” Diane Medina-Zendejas, MSW
7 years serving Hospice of San Joaquin patients. “I am Stockton native with a Masters in Social Work. During my school years I envisioned myself helping and supporting the general and Latino communities. Today, it is an honor for me to bring comfort to grieving families in the course of my day’s work at Hospice of San Joaquin.”
Jo Paganini, MSW; Director, Social Services Becky Burnett, RN; Hospice House Manager Pam Byrne, Ph.D., RN; Transitions Program Coordinator Audrey Wuerl, RN, BSN; Education Coordinator S t e v e P a r s o n s , C PA ; Director of Finance and Operations Patty A. Rieber; Human Resource Manager Leo Ronquillo; Information Systems Manager Gene Acevedo, MBA; Director, Community Outreach and Public Relations Barbara A. Pombo, MBA; Director, Development Carolyn Gomes; Annual Gifts & Events Coordinator Carrie Lane, M. D iv.; B e r e a v e m e n t Coordinator Becky Freeman; Volunteer Coordinator Jim R. Russow, M. Div., D Min.; Chaplain
Message from the Director Spring is returning to our beautiful Hospice of San Joaquin campus. Our days are getting warmer – in between our recent days of downpour. The trees and flowers are budding and birds, not seen throughout winter, have returned. Nature is providing its annual festival of new life. It serves as a reminder that Hospice of San Joaquin’s primary goal is to affirm life. Our staff and volunteers continue to affirm life by the care they provide to our patients, families and, at times, to each other. This issue of Hospice Awareness contains articles that celebrate the lives of some of our benefactors who expressed their desire that Hospice of San Joaquin continue in its Mission of providing comprehensive and compassionate medical care, counseling, and bereavement services for years to come. These individuals made the commitment to join Hospice of San Joaquin’s Legacy League by naming Hospice of San Joaquin as a beneficiary of their estate. Also highlighted in this issue are articles about Hospice of San Joaquin’s Transitions Program and Bereavement Services. Both of these important programs fill a community need not served elsewhere. Hospice of San Joaquin is able to provide these services free of charge, for all participants, through the generosity of our donors. March is National Social Workers Month. Our Social Workers often provide the first contact that a family or patient has with Hospice of San Joaquin. With skill and understanding, the Social Workers assist our patients and families in navigating a complex and confusing healthcare environment. More importantly, they provide the much needed emotional support when a patient and family have been told of a life- limiting illness. We salute our Social Workers and thank them for the many services they provide at Hospice of San Joaquin.
Delivering Our Mission: Mission: with the Circle of Care Hospice Services
contributed with patient and family support, fund develop• Hospice of San Joaquin ment, clerical support, became the County’s bereavement, outreach and leader in hospice care by many other activities. serving 1,108 patients, during FY 2009-10. • Our programs provided 31,030 days of patient care • All patients admitted reached a comfort level within 24-hours of admission following documented pain and symptom management.
Volunteers There is still the great volunteer spirit that forms the framework for all our patient care and community involvement. It is quite astounding to review the many hours committed by an incredible group of people.
Bereavement
Hospice of San Joaquin offers grief support at various levels; including services for children, adolescents, and adults. In addition to supporting hospice patients’ families with anticipatory grief and posthumous grief, Hospice of San Joaquin opens its doors to the greater community as it provides bereavement support to anyone in need for free. The above circle of care illustrates the interdicipinary approach used by Hospice of San Joaquin’s Bereavement Programs directly reached out to 9,000 community members and 889 members received direct grief support.
218 community members 70 percent of the bereavevolunteered a total of 9,254 ment support was provided hours. This dedicated group to community members
17% of HSJ Patients reside at Hospice House
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The interdisciplinary team supported an average of 4,268 family members with anticipatory grief.
When patients come on hospice services, they can receive care at “their own home” which could include a nursing home or an assisted living facility. However, sometimes patients needs require a higher level of care offered only at Hospice House.
83% of HSJ Hospice Home Based Care
During FY 2009-10, 17% of the hospice patients served by Hospice of San Joaquin received care at Hospice House.
March 2010 and have found significant benefits from the program. Here are a few examples:
Transitions:
* I don’t feel alone anymore.
Innovation in
* It was comforting to have information—education each step of the way so we knew what to expect.
Community Support
Hospice of San Joaquin proudly launched a new community service program in March 2010. The main goal of the Transitions Program is to help individuals and families in community cope with problems that accompany life limiting or advancing chronic illness. Daily life is affected in countless ways for individuals diagnosed with life limiting or advancing chronic illness. Normal routines change, medical information may be confusing, care giving respon-
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Joaquin’s patients.
Hospice of San Joaquin’s Hospice House provides around-the-clock expert and compassionate care in a homelike setting. The Hospice House staff specializes in 24-hour “comfort care” for those patients’ facing life-limiting illnesses who are no longer able to remain in their own homes.
Stephen Guasco, Executive Director Hospice of San Joaquin
Saturday, April 16, 2011 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
grieving the loss of a loved one who was not a patient at Hospice of San Joaquin and the remainder 30 percent were family members and loved ones of Hospice of San
Hospice House
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Tracy Spring Tea
Hospice of San Joaquin to ensures best practices in compassionate care. What is the “Circle of Care?” The circle of care includes clinical staff, medical director, social workers, chaplains, berevement coordintor, volunteer coordinator, and volunteers caring for each patient on a one-on-one basis.
sibilities taxing, and life can become stressful. Transitions is there to help and is designed to improve participants’ quality of life through palliative disease education—information, emotional support, encouragement and community resource information as needed. Expert staff can help participants decrease stress and increase coping by providing: • disease education throughout all phases of the illness or decline
• symptom management information (which facilitates comfort, control and choice regarding symptom relief solutions) • assistance with health goal clarification and development of an effective care plan • emotional support and encouragement to decrease stress, fear, and increase peace of mind Over 250 participants have enrolled in Transitions since
* Your supportive and encouraging calls were helpful in making my days better. * You were there when I needed you most. Transitions is sponsored by Hospice of San Joaquin, funded by gifts and donations and is free of charge to participants. Service is delivered via telephone communication or occasional visits to homes or facilities. No hands-on medical care is provided. For referral information or questions please call (209) 957-3888
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July 23rd, 2011 Starts at 8:00 a.m. $30.00 Pre-Registration $35.00 after July 15th
Pre-register before 7.15.2011 www.truckinforhospice.com Info at (209) 649-7407
Achieving a Balance: Financial Outlook Since 1980, Hospice of San Joaquin has served our community with the best quality and practices in hospice care for patients who have reached a stage when cure is no longer an option. In addition to the hospice care available to anyone who is eligible for Medicare or Medicaid; Hospice of San Joaquin’s mission assures care to anyone regardless of ability to pay, age or insurance coverage. The hospice care model provides a post-care reimbursement as budgeted by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The reimbursement is available with an aggregate cap which results in a partial reimbursement. Within the current per diem (daily) Medicare reimbursement rate, Hospice of San Joaquin provides for the medical staff, equipment and supplies; as well as pharmaceutical needs for our patients as it relates to the advanced illness. Hospice of San Joaquin thrives thanks to our community’s support in providing the highest quality of hospice care and to support the many patients regardless of Medicare or Medicaid reimbursement. Through the generosity of our community, it is possible for Hospice of San Joaquin to meet the growing demands of our services and bridge the gap between reimbursement and the costs of providing care. The following charts demonstrate FY 2009-10 Hospice of San Joaquin financial highlights.
FY 2009-10 Revenues Third Party Reimbursement Contributions Special Events Investment Income
5%
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP – Quarterly &. monthly installments now available. Please contact development department.
6%
Yes, I am/we are pleased to join Hospice of San Joaquin as an annual member:
$7,029,908
77% Expenses Patient / Program Service Exp General & Administrative Fundraising & Special Events Charity Care Non-Reimbursed Programs*
$4,728,150 1,314,762 273,556 232,224 842,077 $7,390,770
3% 4%
11%
18%
* Non-Reimbursed Programs
64%
Transitions Bereavement Community Education Hospice House Subsidy
by: Audrey Wuerl, RN,BSN Education Coordinator
them understand the concepts of hospice or comfort care; and, to consider it as an option available for the care of patients with terminal illnesses. They work closely with hospice staff to more effectively manage end-oflife care. They come to view death as a natural process, and to move away from a deathdenial culture to one of “integrating death into the fabric of
LEGACY LEAGUE
Today’s thoughtful planning and generosity by community supporters provides a legacy of comfort and healthcare for the families that follow
by: Barbara Pombo, MBA Development Director
� Charles (Charlie) and Carole (Kay) Plumb This couple who ‘adored’ each other and were cherished by their close circle of friends, provided for local charities both during their lives and through their estate planning. It seems that the selection of Hospice of San Joaquin may have been largely influenced by Kay’s experience of hospice care for her sister. During their life-time they supported Hospice’s Butterfly Auxiliary with annual sponsorship for the Sip ‘n Stroll as well as a major gift to the Hospice House. In the fall of 2007, the Plumbs passed away within a month of one another. Through their estate gifts, Charlie and Kay’s generosity continues to help provide 24-hour nursing and personal care for residents of our Hospice House; as well as strengthening the
Friend of Hospice ............$6,000 Guardian.............................3,000 Benefactor...........................1,200 Patron ....................................600 Sponsor .................................300 Donor ....................................120 Supporter .................................50 Sustaining ...............................25 Other ........................$ ________
bereavement and education programs. � Ruth N. Freggiaro
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life.” Our community benefits from this training by graduating physicians sensitive to the needs and concerns affecting the citizens of this county. The physicians benefit by understanding that when cure is no longer an option, we are here to provide the “next level of care” for their patients. Often I hear comments from these residents expressing the value they find in this rotation. Some have decided to choose Hospice/Palliative care as their field of choice as a result of their exposure here. And, when we encounter them later in our hospitals or clinics it is gratifying to know
we had a part in their education and new “life-view.” In the fall of 2007, we expanded the program to include the Family Medicine Residency Program. Currently, we have both programs rotating through our Agency, observing our physicians during the Interdisciplinary Team meetings, and accompanying our RN case managers on visits to patient homes, nursing homes, or at the Hospice House. We thank San Joaquin General Hospital for their trust in us, and look forward to a future where all our physicians have a sold basis in quality end-of-life care.
The Community Builds & Supports Hospice of San Joaquin
Over the last 30 years, Hospice of San Joaquin has received many legacy gifts through bequests, trusts, IRA distributions and as life-insurance beneficiary. Featured here with gratitude are the stories of some of the donors of legacy gifts most recently received. More donor stories will be shared here in the future.
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Expanding Education
Hospice of San Joaquin is proud to partner with San Joaquin General Hospital’s Internal Medicine Residency Program in providing quality end-of-life training to their physicians. For over ten years, physicians have experienced best practices in providing care to patients and families facing life-limiting illnesses. Residents attend twice weekly rotations which help
Thank you for your generosity. Your Annual Membership contribution will assist Hospice of San Joaquin in providing patient care for hundreds of terminally ill patients.
12% $5,325,350 878,719 380,056 445,784
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individuals in their place of residence – the family home, skilled nursing facility or assisted living. � Susie and Earl Brudvig Susie Lana Nay Brudvig passed away peacefully, May 6, 2010, in the Hospice House just 12 days shy of her 95th birthday. Married first to Henry Brudvig, who died in 1952, Susie then married Henry’s cousin, Earl Brudvig. The Brudvigs were a farming family. When Earl died in 1996, he left in place a trust that ensured care and stability for Susie. After Susie passed, Hospice of San Joaquin learned that the couple had listed the agency, prior to Earl’s death, as a major beneficiary of their estate. The Brudvig’s generosity now impacts hundreds of lives with compassionate support through the Hospice House Endowment and Transitions Program funds, as well as hospice care provided in the home.
Ruth came to know Hospice of San Joaquin near the end of her husband Joe’s life; and later in the tragic loss of her daughter, Naomi, who passed away from cancer in � Millard E. Spooner 1998. Ruth was a native Stocktonian, born in 1913, Mr. Spooner passed away at dying in 2009. Her greatest the age of 92 on January 22, accomplishment was 2010. He was a World War becoming an artist, her oil II veteran. Born in Ottawa, painting was her pleasure. Kansas, he moved to StockShe studied abroad with the ton in 1945 where he was best teachers. Her most employed at the Naval public achievement is the Supply Annex, Rough & portrait of Governor Ready Island, until he Edmund Brown which retired in 1977. Mary E. hangs in the State Capitol Spooner passed away on building in Sacramento. October 16, 2004; she However, the work closest worked at Daniel Webster to her heart, no doubt, are Jr. High School until her her illustrations for her retirement in 1976. They daughter Naomi had three children and many Freggiaro’s book of poems, grandchildren, great- and A Gathering of Thoughts. great-great grandchildren. In 2006, Ruth brought the After Mary’s passing, newly published book to the Millard wanted to express Hospice office to share. It his gratitude for the is a treasured part of the assistance he received from Hospice library and a Hospice of San Joaquin in limited number of copies caring for Mary during her are still available. Ruth’s last illness. With this gratitude for the services of support, he was able to keep local nonprofits was her at home as they both demonstrated both during wanted. Millard Spooner her life and in gifts provided was one of the first donors in her trust. She passed to advise Hospice of San away in July 2009 at the age Joaquin of his intent to of 96. Ruth’s generous provide a future gift through planning now helps to their trust. It was Hospice provide hospice care for of San Joaquin’s privilege
to recognize him as a Legacy League member during his lifetime with his name inscribed on the Legacy Plaque. At his passing the inscription has been expanded to read Millard E and Mary F. Spooner. The gift designated for Hospice in their trust now helps to provide that support for many others who wish to remain at home for the ‘last lap’ of life’s journey. � Evelyn A. Sanguinetti Born in Stockton on July 25, 1905, Evelyn Sanguinetti died at the age of 104 on August 18, 2009. She was a legal secretary with Mazzera, Snyder and De Martini for 79 years (1923 to 2002); she retired at the age of 97. Those who knew her and worked with her report that Evelyn was always reaching out to the needy and less fortunate. Hospice of San Joaquin is among 15 charities chosen by Ms. Sanguinetti to continue her works of charity to the community she loved and served. Her generosity will provide hospice care and bereavement support for many local families. For many in the community, Evelyn has left an inheritance of healthcare and assistance in their time of need. Her legacy is a more compassionate quality of life for the next generation. Legacy: the imprint or impact of an individual or family’s work and life on the people of generations who follow. Certainly, these outstanding individuals and couples have provided an inheritance leaving this community a better place for those who follow. Specifically, they have reached out through their planning to bring compassion and expert healthcare to the terminally ill, the bereaved and those suffering with the limitations of chronic disease. For more information on Hospice of San Joaquin’s Planned Gifts and Legacy League, please call the Development Director at (209) 957-3888.
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Adult Grief Sharing Group
A “stand alone” sharing group for those who are grieving the death of a loved one
Monday, April 25, 2011 5:30—7:00pm pre-registration is required
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Grief Support for All Ages
Butterfly Auxiliary 2011 Installation Dinner Auxiliary Celebrates 10th Anniversary
By Carrie Lane Bereavement Coordinator
“T1here is only one remedy for grief… and that is to grieve.”* Helping the bereaved in our community learn to grieve in healthy, life affirming ways has always been part of the vision of Hospice of San Joaquin. No matter how a loved one died, whether they were a hospice patient or not, our bereavement support extends to everyone. In earlier years, Hospice of San Joaquin provided a limited number of support groups in Stockton for adults and children. Today, in an effort to meet increasing needs of the bereaved in the broader community, Hospice of San Joaquin offers 10, six-week long, support groups each year in Stockton, 3 in Lodi, and 3 in Manteca. These groups for adults provide a safe and caring environment for learning how to cope with feelings of grief as well as an opportunity to share with others who are experiencing a loss. Hospice now also offers stand alone sharing groups and workshops on a monthly basis. These are appropriate
Spring 2011, 7 students participate at Kids Korner:
for those who have already attended a six week group but may want additional support or for those who for some reason cannot commit to a regular group. Workshops are an opportunity to learn about various aspects of grief such as how to cope with loneliness or survive the holiday season. Our outreach to children and youth has also grown over the years. Hospice has offered Camp Caterpillar, a day camp for bereaved children, for 9 years now. Children come to be with the peers, to learn
Jan Watts, President Butterfly Auxiliary Stockton Chapter
about grief, to express emotions, and leave with new coping skills and new friends. Teen and children’s groups are also offered throughout the year as well as groups held on school sites.
Left: Butterfly Auxiliary’s Lodi Chapter, represented by 2010 Board Members; (L to R) Colleen Evans Sharon Stokes Anita Poore
As the needs of the community change and grow, Hospice of San Joaquin will continue to be there providing comfort, education, and help to those who are grieving. *Cornils: 1998
A Year of Giving Back
Right: Barbara Pombo, (Left) and Stephen Guasco, HSJ, Executive Director join Tracy Butterfly Auxility President Gloria Bachetti and Linda Borgano-Dopp
Hospice Volunteers 2009-10 Volunteer group: (Left to Right) Wendy Audet Carolynne Toliver Helen Gonzales Nicole Raya Vilma Burns Georgia Kratz Lynette Fisher Juanita Gilmore Anna Marie Valadez Cindy Chappell
By Becky Freeman Volunteer Coordinator
Hospice of San Joaquin was founded on the generosity and caring exhibited by community volunteers. Over the years, as the agency has grown and a full staff has come aboard, there is still the great volunteer spirit that forms the framework for all our patient care and community involvement. It is quite astounding to review the many hours committed by an incredible group of people. The first group of volunteers assists with a myriad of jobs in the office, providing support to a variety of depart-
ments: medical records, finance, fund development, human resources, bereavement, or social services. For the time period referenced here, there were 43 administrative volunteers who contributed 2,346 hours. Bereavement volunteers offer support and information to surviving family members. They provide follow-up for a year after the patient’s passing. Twenty-seven bereavement volunteers gave 879 hours. The Family Team volunteer provides non-medical support to the Hospice patients and families. This can include running errands, companionship, emotional support, and
Gloria Bachetti, President Julie Wettland, President Butterfly Auxiliary Butterfly Auxiliary Tracy Chapter Lodi Chapter
respite for the caregiver. This caring group of 48 supplied 1,291 hours of assistance to our families. The Hospice House also has its own set of volunteers. Though a small group, they have contributed over 250 hours. The Butterfly Auxiliary is made up of 90 volunteers. With their mission being to support the Hospice House, this group has racked up 4,488 hours with their fundraising and advocacy activities. All in all, Hospice of San Joaquin has a very serious army of dedicated volunteers who work long and hard to provide assistance to the patient and family, whether it is direct contact or behind the scenes.
Below: The Butterfly Auxiliary launched the Coodinating Council. The Council will strenghten the Auxiliary with coordinated growth and communication between the Butterfly Auxiliary’s Chapters; Lodi, Stockton, and Tracy. Stephen Guasco, HSJ Executive Director welcomes the first board. (L to R) Kris Weber, Linda Borgano-Dopp, Mary Willis, Anita Poore, Sharon Stokes, Darlene Gribaudo
Right: Barbara Galgiani, 2009-10 Butterfly Auxiliary outgoing President holds, a hand made sculpture, presented on January 13, 2011as a form of appreciation for her dedication on her two consecuitive terms
Up Coming Events Saturday, April 16, 2011 2:00 pm
3rd Annual Spring Tea
HSJ Butterfly Auxiliary, Tracy Chapter Enjoy a pleasant afternoon with soft music, tea, desserts and the butterfly auxiliary’s friendly hopitality at Windmill Ridge Winery in Tracy. Tickets $35.00 Order your tickets at (209) 922-0380 Thursday, April 21, 2011 12:00 noon
HSJ Annual Volunteer Luncheon
Join HSJ in appreciating the many contributions community members offer the agency to strenghten the mission and vision. This luncheon is scheduled at the Reserve at Spanos Park. Contact Becky Freeman, Volunteer Coordinator for more information. (209) 957-3888
Monday, April 25, 2011 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm Open Grief-Sharing Group These ‘stand alone’ support circles for adults. The groups will be topical in nature as determined by the facilitator and needs of the participants. They are appropriate for individuals who may not be able to commit to a six-week group. For information contact the Bereavement Coordinator, (209) 957-3888 Saturday, April 30, 2011 2:00 pm
10th Annual Champagne & English Tea,
HSJ Butterfly Auxiliary, Stockton Chapter, thanks and appreciates everyone who contributed in sellingout this years’ Champaign & English Tea scheduled at Presentation Church. Sold-out event
Tuesday, May 3, 2011 5:30 pm
Manteca Grief Support Group
This support group is designed for those who have experienced the loss of a loved one. Our groups meet for 6 weeks and are offered to all adults in the community. These groups are free, however a $5.00 donation is appreciated to help cover the cost of materials Contact the Bereavement Coordinator, (209) 957-3888
Wednesday, May 4, 2011 5:00 pm
Cinco de Bunco,
Enjoy an evening of Bonco, delicious appetizers, raffles, and wines at the Robert Mondavi Winery in Woodbridge all proceeds including benefit Hospice of San Joaquin’s Hospice House Space is limited, make your reservation today! Contact the Butterfly Event Line for information (209) 922-0380
Saturday, May 21, 2011 12:00 noon Spring Bouquet Luncheon, HSJ Butterfly Auxiliary, Lodi Chapter, thanks and appreciates everyone who contributed in selling-out this years’ Spring Bouquet Luncheon scheduled Vinewood Community Church. Sold-out event Saturday, May 21, 2011 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm
TEEN 2 TEEN
Helping Teens to cope with Grief and loss This workshop is for high school aged teens who have lost a loved one. Students meet at Hospice of San Joaquin‘s Barbara Tognoli Administration Building. Its Free, however, pre-registration is required. Space is limited. Contact the Bereavement Coordinator at (209) 957-3888
Monday, May 23, 2011 5:30 to 7:00 pm
Saturday, July 16, 2011
Kids Korner
Understanding Your Grief: A special group just for children who are grieving Life After Loss the recent loss of a loved one. This workshop is for grieving adults who would like to learn more about different aspects of grief. The workshop is presented in a classroom style setting. There are opportunities to share and ask questions, however, it is not the same level of intimate sharing that often takes place during a six-week support groups. Contact the Bereavement Coordinator, (209) 957-3888
Monday, June 6, 2011 6:00 pm
Annual Memorial Service, Morris Chapel at the University of the Pacific in partnership with Hospice of San Joaquin’s bereavement program invites the community to gather in support of those who grief the loss of a loved one. This program allows everyone grief, remember the memorialize their loved ones Must pre-register for names to be read during service.
Contact the Bereavement Coordinator, (209) 957-3888
Saturdays: July 16th, July 30th, August 13th, August 27th. at HSJ Admin. Building Free, however, preregistration is REQUIRED.
Contact the Bereavement Coordinator at (209) 957-3888