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3888 Pacific Avenue, Stockton, CA 95204-1953 • 24-hour main-line: (209) 957-3888 • www.hospicesj.org
Board of Directors
The Mission of Hospice of San Joaquin, a not-for-profit organization, is to provide comprehensive and compassionate medical 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-of-life care.
A nonprofit agency serving the community since 1980 Hospice of San Joaquin 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. For more information or referrals, call (209) 957-3888. Joint Comission Accredited
in a community setting.” Every Tree of Lights is arranged independently to ref lect the character and warmth of each community. The lighting of the Tree has become a traditional holiday event throughout San Joaquin County. In the City of Ripon Tree of Lights starts glowing on November 30th. Donat ions to lig ht up the Tree include listing of the name(s) of loved ones remembered on the Memory Boards at the base of the Tree. Memory Board Names are updated weekly with dedications received through December 21st at all locations; and the boards are in place through December 31st. Hospice of San Joaquin’s Tree of Lighting ceremonies were scheduled i n each of seven communities as follows: Tracy Friday, November . 16th at 6:00 pm. Hosted by the Tracy Outlets, HWY 205 at MacArthur, & Pescadero, Tracy Stockton Tuesday, November 27th at 6:00 pm Hosted by San Joaquin Delta College 5151 Pacific Avenue, Stockton Lockeford Wednesday, November 28th, 6:00 pm. Hosted by Clements / Lockeford Chamber of Commerce Wells Fargo Bank, 19000 N. HWY 88, Lockeford Ripon Friday, November 30th at 6:00 pm. Hosted by the City of Ripon at, Mistlin Park, Corner of East Main and
Gayle Riley, R.N., MPH Board President Nurse, Healthcare Administrator Chris McCaffrey Board Vice-President Vice-President Morgan Stanley Lou Meyer Treasurer Retired EMS Executive Leandro Vicuña, J.D.
Secretary VP, Sr. Trust & Investment Officer
Community Bank of SJ
Edward G. Schroeder Immediate Past-President President & CEO O’Connor Woods
Members: Jaqueline Bagatta, RN Deputy Director SJ General Hospital Scott Beattie, JD, LL.M. Beattie & Aghazarian, LLP Sabrina Schneweis-Coe, Esq Attorney Downey Brand, LLP
Rev. David Bennett Senior Pastor at Central United Methodist Church Pat Collier, RN, MS Director Community Health, SJMC Barbara Galgiani, CPCU, CIC, CRM Ins. Broker & Risk Mgr
The family of the late Larry Nunley lit-up the Tree of Lights in Tracy during the evening of November 16th, 2012 at the Tracy Outlets.
Oak Avenue, Ripon Rio Vista Saturday, December 4th, 5:30 pm. Hosted by Rio Vista Chamber of Commerce Rio Vista City Hall, 1 Main Street, Rio Vista
Manteca Lodi Thursday, December 6th, 5:30 pm. Hosted by the City of Lodi City Hall, 221 W. Pine Street, Lodi
Manteca Wednesday, December 5th at 6:00 pm. Hosted by Doctor’s Hospital 1205 E. North Street,
To dedicate a light in memory or honor of a loved one, or for details about Tree of Lights events, call (209) 922-0242 or visit us at www. hospicesj.org.
Gary Giannini, CPA Principal Schwartz, Giannini, Lansberger & Adamson Jack Gilliland, MD Retired Pediatrician Margo Kozina Teacher St. Mary’s High School Evia Briggs Moore, Ed.D. Retired College Administrator Kelly Stump, RN, MSN Hospital Supervisor St. Josephs Medical Center Stephen Guasco Chief Executive Officer Hospice of San Joaquin
Professional Staff: Robert T. Browne, MD Medical Director Emeritus
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Hospice of San Jo aq u i n’s V i s ion Statement reads: “ To b e t h e p r e m i e r Hospice Agency serving t h e C e n t r a l Va l l e y, distinguished by excellence in service and committed to expanding access to those in need.” To be true to our Vision, Hospice of San Joaquin has been continuously accredited by the Joint Commission since 1987, when The Joint Commission first began specialty accreditation for hospice organizations, w h i c h i s v o l u n t a r y. The Joint Commission Accreditation is a universally recognized at testation t hat an a genc y pr ov ide s t he highest level of quality c a r e . It s s t a nd a r d s are very rigorous and require constant agency review.
I n add it ion to t he accreditation process as a means of maintaining and validating Hospice o f S a n Jo a q u i n’s exceptiona l care and ser v ice, the Board of Directors has established a goa l t hat a l l key employees are nationally certified in their specific disciplines. Another step was recently reached in accomplishing this goal. Hospice of San Joaquin’s Chief Executive Officer, Stephen Gua sc o a nd Chief Clinical Officer, Rebecca (Becky) Burnett, BSN, RN, CHPN, have each received the designation of Certified Hospice Administrator (CHA) by the California Association for Health Ser v ices at Home (C A H S A H ) a n d t h e Nat iona l Boa rd for Home Care and Hospice Certification (NBHHC).
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“We are really excited to be part of the first annual City of Ripon Tree of Lights [in partnership with Hospice of San Joaquin],” noted Roz Combley, Cit y of R ipon Youth Commissioner as she explained that hospice is such a great cause and, “Hospice of San Joaquin’s Tree of Lights is great for people who have lost a loved one.” For the past 24 years, communities in six different cities in the central valley have enjoyed Tree of Lights as Hospice of San Joaquin’s partners with government, nonprofit agencies, businesses and community members. “The Ripon Tree of Lights is long overdue. Hospice of San Joaquin has provided care for Ripon families and the neighboring communities for the past 32-years. Today, Ripon has a Tree of Lights of their own,” explained Stephen Guasco, Chief Executive Off icer, Hospice of San Joaquin. With a unanimous vote, the Ripon City Council approved a partnership with Hospice of San Joaquin on September 4, 2012. The Council’s vote allowed one of the pine trees in Mistlin Park to become the Tree of Lights. “We, as a City, are very proud to be co-sponsors. We encourage our community to participate in this event,” noted Mayor Elden Red Nutt who agreed with his Council colleagues, “Hospice of San Joaquin is a wonderful organization that fills a void.” “The holidays are special days as family comes together; and when family members pass, it is important to have our extended community’s support,” Gene Acevedo, Hospice of San Joaquin’s Communit y Outreach Director noted. “Tree of lights is a way for bereaved families to remember their loved ones
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3888 Pacific Avenue Stockton, CA 95204-1953
First Annual Tree of Lights in Ripon Strengthens 24-year Legacy in San Joaquin
Rebecca Burnett, BSN, RN, CHPN Chief of Clinical Services and Stephen Guasco, Chief Executive Director have been Certified Hospice Administrators (CHA) by the California Association for Health Services
“Having our agency’s top leaders certified by CA HSA H and NBHHC is another benchmark of Hospice of San Joaquin’s vision —to ensure best practices in hospice care,” said Gayle Riley, President of the agency’s Board. The CAHSAH/NBHHC certification exam covers multiple areas such as l e a d e r s h i p, p l a n n i n g op er at ion s , f i n a nc e s, human resources, q u a l i t y, m a r k e t i n g
a nd publ ic r el at ion s , a nd et h ic s. N BHHC s t at e s t h at C e r t i f i e d Hospice Administrators are considered elite leaders in the industry. Successful completion of the certification process “demonstrates that the individual has attained a gold level knowledge of standards. Congratulations Steve and Becky on attaining you r C e r t i f ic at ion of Hospice Administration.
James Saffier, MD On-Site Medical Director Mobin Ghavami, MD Staff Physician Rebecca Burnett, RN, BSN, CHPN Chief Clinical Officer Kerrie Biddle, MBA Chief Finance Officer Barbara Pombo, MBA Dir. of Development Gene Acevedo, MBA Dir. of Comm. Outreach Pam Byrne, Ph.D, RN Transitions Prog. Mngr. Audrey Wuerl, RN, BSN, CHPN , Education Coord. Carolyn Gomes Events Coordinator Cheryl Berglund, RN, Hospice House Mngr Becky Freeman Volunteer Manager Carrie M. Lane, M.Div. Bereavement Manager Patty A. Rieber Human Resource Mngr Leo Ronquillo Information Systems Mngr Allan Sullivan Chaplain Ulmer Photo (Tim Ulmer) Volunteer Photographer
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“Hospice of San Joaquin has left a legacy i n me a s I have b e en welcomed in peoples lives to support them during their difficult times; and, I learned a lot from working with my colleagues who are so dedicated to that [hospice] purpose,” noted Jim Russow, Hospice of San Joaquin’s Chaplain a s he appreciated t he oppor tunit y former Executive Director Barbara Tognoli granted him as she hired him. “Barbara Tognoli sent me a life line, an unforseen blessing, a gift that I have enjoyed so much...” A f ter 12-yea rs of dedic ated ser v ice to Hospice of San Joaquin Chaplain Russow is now ge t t i ng r e ad y to retire from his full-time Chaplain duties. Russow remembered how in the spring of 2000 he read an ad in the newspaper seeking a hospice chaplain, “I was always more inclined in my ministry to the service of people rather than the organizational structure or the common 10-year
plan,” he highlighted that his wife encouraged him to look into the job at Hospice of San Joaquin. B e for e w ork i ng at Hospice of San Joaquin Jim Russow had heard about hospice care b e c au se f rom t i me to time members of Trinity Lutheran Church -where he served as Paster- would receive hospice services, “often I would hear that a hospice nurse or social worker had just been there; and the families would always say that they [the hospice team] were such great people.” Russow initially started working part-time in June 2000 while serving as Pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church downtown Stockton. Upon assuming a full time position at Hospice of San Joaquin, “I have always valued highly the cohesiveness of the team; the team’s dedication of purpose to the same goals,” Russow learned that the hospice philosophy was parallel to his focus - the care of patients and their families during the most
Jim R. Russow, M.Div / D. Min. Chaplain
difficult moments of their lives. “ The work of the chaplain is spir it ua l support,” Russow explained that the Chaplain serves the spiritual needs at the level the patient desires, “My role is not to come-in and tell them what to do.” Every patient sets their own agenda, “some people say ‘I am not religious but I am spiritual;’ that’s when we ask, what does that mean in your live?” Understanding t he cont r ibut ions a nd the individual value of every person became one of Russow’s duties, “its important to know that we [as humans] have made a difference; but, at every level they allow and set the parameter to help them.” Nonetheless, there are many needs the chaplain supports on indiv idual ba si s, “some a re ver y
Hospice of San Joaquin Thanks Truckin’g for Hospice 2012 Supporters Benefiting Hospice Care in the Central Valley Sponsors AFLAC Andreini & Company Auto Industrial Paint Company Bank of Agriculture & Commerce Bill Van Rys BJJ Company, LLC Black Oak Casino Bob Harkrader & Sons Trucking, Inc. Bob Miller (Ranch Account) Burns Truck & Trailer Services California Trucking Association CTP Transportation Delta Truck Diesel Master, Inc. DOT Foods Dynomaster, Inc Edward Garcia Fontine Fifth Wheel Food 4 Less/Rancho San Miguel Markets Golden State Freight Hammer Trucking, Inc. Idealease of Stockton Idealease, Inc Interstate Truck Center, LLC J & J Hjelmstad, Inc. Jimmy Bower and Fluffy the Dog Margaret Revolinsky
McCoy Truck Tire Services, Inc. Melissa Hartung (Purse and Jewlery Vendor) Mid-Valley Promotions Navistar, Inc. Old Corner Saloon PACCAR PARTS Pacific Southwest Container Peterbilt Motors Company Prima Bella Produce Quality Body and Fender Ralph Hayes & Son Inc. Reeve Trucking Co., Inc. Reliable Registration Services RoadRanger Rocha Transportation Ross Roberts Truck & Trailer Repair, Inc S.L.A. M’N 12TH Man Raider Fan Club San Joaquin Steel Co., Inc. Save Mart Shares Card Qtrly Pmt Scott Blevins Secondhand Rose Silva Trucking Silver’s Bar SJ Unit of CTA T & T Trucking Teresi Trucking, LLC Tiger Lines Tom Dempsey & Claire and Betty USI Northern California Valerie Liese, in memory of Evelyn Jones
Raffle and Silent Auction Donors Alcoa Wheels Angelina’s Italian Restaurant Armelda Schreiber ASAP Community Hospice Foundation Diesel Master Dyno Master Firenze Italian Restaurant Gary Ervin George W. Lowry, Inc Girl Scouts Green Valley Transportation Hospice of San Joaquin Butterfly Auxiliary Internation Truck and Engine Janice Lucero John Jessup’s Dream Rides Modesto Aviation PACCAR PARTS PANA-PACIFIC Peggy O’Donnell Raley’s Stockton Arena Terrill Transportation, Inc. Tuleburg Quilt Club @ Elk Lodge Hall Ulmer Photography Victoria Schuchard
In-Kind Sponsors 51 Fifty Energy Drinks Alcoa Wheels Billy’s Band Burns Truck & Trailer Services California Truck Centers Gilton Solid Waste Green Valley Transportation Hammer Trucking, Inc. Interstate Truck Center Jamestown HarleyDavidson Louie’s Place Saloon and Grille Modesto Aviation Mountain Valley Express Old Corner Saloon Second Harvest Food Bank Silver’s Bar Taqueria Carolina Ted’s Meats Terrill Transportation, Inc. The Commons at Union Ranch Turlock Direct Ulmer Photo Umpqua Bank Whitaker’s R.V.
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theological, others are spiritual, and others are faith based.” Hospice of San Joaquin’s team and families have benefitted from Jim Russow’s experience and focused education, He has a Masters in Divinity and Doctorate in Ministry; however, his calling was established at a young age with his family, “my father, my uncle, and three brothers are pastors,” But, Russow tuning point was when he seeked counsel with a pastor during the Vietnam war and “he set me back into that path of faith.” Stephen Guasco, Chief Executive Director appreciated Jim Russow’s dedication to Hospice of San Joaquin, “he has set a higher standard in our agency’s commitment to spiritual support.”
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November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month. It is also a time to reflect on that for which we are thankful. It is a time to recognize and thank our many partners without whom Hospice of San Joaquin could not succeed. Our Mission St at e me nt cal ls u s t o partnership. It states that Hospice of San Joaquin will “collaborate with heath care providers and the public in promoting quality end-of-life care.” Partnership takes many forms. We are blessed to have provider partners integral to the care we provide. Pharmacy Care Concepts is our pharmaceutical provider and VerusCare is our Durable Medical Equipment provider. Both of these companies take on Hospice of San Joaquin’s mantle. They ensure that all medications and equipment are delivered, set up and explained to our patients regardless of the day or time needed. In fact many of our patients are unaware that they are contract providers – not direct Hospice of San Joaquin employees. Our gardeners from Greenline Landscapers perform miracles. Their hard work to maintain our gardens contributes greatly to the beauty and serenity of our campus. Some of our patients need palliative medical procedures that require specialized equipment and medical training. We are fortunate that our local hospitals fully embrace the hospice concept. We are able to refer our patients to our hospital partners for specialized procedures. Their Emergency Departments work with us to ensure that we comply with our patients’ wishes for comfort care when emergency palliative care is required. Our many volunteers, currently 115 strong, provide comfort to our patients through their routine visits. Additionally, they provide much needed respite for our patients’ care givers. Others provide many hours performing office tasks as well as helping us maintain our beautiful campus. The 135 Hospice of San Joaquin Butterf ly Auxiliary Members put in countless hours. They host a variety of teas, luncheons and dinners in addition to the annual Moonlight Sip & Stroll. Their efforts raise money to support our Hospice House. Active Stockton, Lodi and Tracy Chapters are assisted by many sponsors and friends; many of these are recognized in this publication of Hospice Awareness. As an aside, the Moonlight Sip & Stroll recently received a “Best of San Joaquin” designation for community events. The California Trucking Association – San Joaquin Unit, also assisted by many sponsors, organizes the annual “Truckin’ for Hospice.” The annual Jail House Scramble is sponsored by the San Joaquin County Correctional Officers Association and the Lathrop Rotary, provide support for Hospice of San Joaquin’s programs. Numerous other organizations and clubs share the proceeds of their hard work with Hospice of San Joaquin, including Lambda Theta Phi, Omega Nu, the Rotary Club of Stockton and the Stockton Pacific Rotary, the Lodi Rotary Club and many others. T here are many individuals and ser vice organizations who continuously support our work. We are grateful to the United Way, Community Foundation of San Joaquin and the Lodi Community Foundation along with the many employee-donor programs in businesses throughout our community. Our archives would be woefully lacking if it weren’t for Tim and Sue Ulmer of Ulmer Photo. Tim tirelessly attends and creates a complete photographic record of our many events. Lastly, Hospice of San Joaquin, in concert with our many partners, produces our annual Trees of Lights. Each year, thousands of individuals and families dedicate lights in memory or in honor of loved ones. We are pleased that our original host-partner, San Joaquin Delta College, has again consented to host our Tree where it has been continuously lit during the holiday season for 24 years. Partners for our other six trees include: Doctors Hospital of Manteca, The Tracy Outlets, Sutter Health Central Valley Region (Sutter Tracy Community Hospital and Tracy Hospital Foundation);Clements/Lockeford Chamber of Commerce, the City of Lodi and West Coast Arborists, the Rio Vista Chamber of Commerce, and --new this year – the City of Ripon along with the City of Ripon Youth Commission. Our Trees could not light the skies without the dedicated help of the Pacific Gas and Electric Corporation and the PG&E Employee\Volunteers. As you can see Hospice of San Joaquin is empowered by its many partners in providing compassionate care to the residents of the Central Valley. We are so fortunate and so very thankful to all of you.
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Message from the Director
Jim Russow, Hospice Chaplain sets the bar in spritual support atHospice of San Joaquin
▪ Thank You Butterfly Auxiliary members for another fun and successful Moonlight Sip & Stroll Sponsors Jeroboam
The Gordon T. & Melissa A Egan Family Foundation
Magnum
Chase Chevrolet Valley Wholesale Drug
Old Vine Zinfandel
Pharmacy care concepts Iacopi Lenz and Company Lodi Memorial Hospital David Bonuccelli & Associates Financial Decisions
Carbernet
Brew Angles Blackmun Equipment Rita Becker Thelma Stewart Pam American Insurance Stockton Port District Atria Bayside Landing Walmart St. Joseph Dignity Health
Merlot
West Wind Mobile Home Park Annette Stephens Dr. and Mrs. Donal Ritzman Hanley Construction Perman Bros
Chardonay
Alice Tolliver Brookside Dental Care Amy L. Scriven D.D.S. Judith Buethe Communications Norena Norton Badway Ph.D. William R. Trezza Barbara Wegner Stephen J. Groom, CPA Payless IGA Market WMB Architects Community Bank of San Joaquin Diane Stauffer Gayle Ascension Ecologically Sound Medical Valley Wide Counter Service
Restaurants
Advanced H20, LLC Angelina’s Spaghetti House Atria Bayside Landing BBQ by David & David Bellina Estates,
Bellindora Vinegars Black Water Roasting company Boboli International, Inc Bon Appetit Catering Boudin Bakery Brookside Country club Bud’s Seafood Grille Casa Flores Brookside Casa Flores Marina Cecchiti’s Olive Oil Cheese Central Ciao Bella Lounge Costa’s Finest Kettle Corn Cupcake Mania Daughters of the British Empire Dave Wong’s Restaurant David’s New York Style Pizza DeVega Brothers-Italian Cuisine DeVinci’s Deli & Catering Edible Arrangements Farm Fresh to You Fiscalini Farmstead Cheese Company Frosted Flour Cakery & Supplies Garlic Brothers Genova Bakery Imperial Maintenance Inc. Kerry’s Sweet Decadence Kinder’s Meat Deli BBQ Lockeford Meat & Sausage Lucille’s Bloody Mary Mix Marie Callender’s Restaurant Marina Marketplace Mel Young Mezzo Midtown Creperie & Café Miguels Mexican Restaurant Pampered Chef Parkwoods Yogurt Shoppe Rubio’s Fresh Mexican Grill Sally’s Chili Second Harvest Food Bank See’s Candy Siamese Street Stockton Joe’s Restaurant Swiss American Sausage Co. Touch of Mesquite Town and Country Cafe Trader Joe’s VIP Pizza Yasoo Yani
Moonlight Sip & Stroll
Entertainers
The Nick Elwood Band Les Trois Papillon Mom’s Chili Boys RBX Robert Foppiano Cruzin Blues Band Vince West Music
Artists
Tipsy Wine Girl Riri Nakasone Hand Crafted Lights by Tami Mark Knize Tuleburg Quilt Guild Tidewater Art Center & Gallery Request side by side Arturo Vera Photography Tim Ulmer www. ulmerphotography. com
Wineries, Breweries & Libations
Barsetti Vineyards Benson Ferry Vineyards Bogle Winery Borra Winery Dancing Coyotes Winery D’Art Wines Eagle Rock Winery Harmony Wynelands Harney Lane Winery Heritage Oak Winery High Water Brewery Jessie Groves Winery Lodi Wines, Lodi Olive Oil Co Metate Hill Vineyards Oak Ridge Winery Overboard Wine Company Peirano Estate Vineyards Peltier Station 7-Up Bottling Company of Stockton The Wine Group Van Ruiten Family Winery Vinedos Aurora Weibel Family Vineyards and Wine Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi Zucca Mountain Winery
Donations Raffle
Friends of Fox Harrah, Lake Tahoe Borra Wines Metate Hill Winery The Wine Group Oakridge Winery Lucas Winery
Harney Lane Costa’s Finest Kettle Corn Cheese Central Keith Snyder Jack and Marilyn Kelley Vinedos Aurora Winery Delicato Winery Steve and Gloria Stange Jessamy Truex Sharon Benninger Heritage Oaks Winery Klicker Brick Harmony Wynelands Marina Market Courtyard Marriott Stockton Civic Theatre Berghold Vineyards Monterey Bay Aquarium Brookside Country Golf Club Brookside Nails Stockton Golf & Country Club Woodgridge Country Club Greenhorn Country Club Community Bank of San Joaquin Boudin SF Stonecreek Village-Stockton Bob Home Theatre Shi Ra Soni Bruno Pepper Company
Inkind
Advanced H2O, LLC American Medical Response Big Valley Ford Brookside Classics Heron Lakes, Home Owners Brookside Country Club DeMolay, Stockton Chapter Genova Bakers Marina Market Place Pharmacy Care Concepts, Inc. Ray’s Beverage Company R&J Cellars Robinson’s Feed Store Second Harvest Food Bank Ulmer Photography, Tim & Sue Ulmer United Rentals VIP Securities Diamond Ice Vision Etching InShape City Dolly French Recreation Sports of San Joaquin County Roger Scheringman, Dennis Fellin & Crew Stockton Police Department VIPs The Balloon Chef, Debra Mejia Pedi-Cab Rick Nolee.
PLAN NOW: TO MEET THESE TAX-BREAK DEADLINES Timing your gif t at year-end can be crucial. The gift date—the date used for tax purposes— is the day you transfer control of the asset. And t hat depends on t he asset and your method of giving. • Check s—The mailing date is the date of the gift. • Credit cards—The day the charge is authorized is considered the gift date. • Pledges—Pledges are deductible in the years they are fulfilled and not the year the initial pledge is
made. • Securities—If securities are electronically transferred to Hospice of San Joaquin, the gift date is typically the day the securities enter our account. If securities are mailed, the mailing date is the gift date. It is important to send, by registered or certified mail, t he unsigned certificates in a separate envelope from the signed stock power and letter of intent. • Real estate—The day you deliver the signed deed to us is the date of the gift. If your state law
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requires recording of the deed to fulfill the title, though, then the date of recording is the gift date. • A r t work a nd ot her tangible personal property—The gift date is the day you deliver the proper t y w ith a signed document transferring ownership, if necessary. Be Prepared: discuss your charitable gift plans w it h your ta x or lega l advisors. Hospice of San Joaquin c an a lso help ensure that your gift plans meet your year-end goals. Contact Barbara Pombo,
Tree Tree of of Lights Lights 2011 2012 Remember Remember Your Your Loved Loved Ones Ones
During this special season, honor or During this special season, honor or remember a loved one through Hospice of remember a loved one of San Joaquin’s “Tree ofthrough Lights”.Hospice Your gifts San Joaquin’s “Tree of Lights”. Your gifts directly benefit patient’s quality of life directly benefit patient’s quality of life Please print Please print Donor’s Name: Donor’s Name: Street: Street: City: City: State: State: Zip: Zip: Phone: Phone: e-mail: e-mail: Select a light Color Select a light Color Red $ 5 Red Green $$ 105 Green 10 Blue $$ 25
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Did You Know? Hospice of San Joaquin is Joint Comission Accredited. The Joint Comission’s vision is that all people always experience the safest highest quality, best-value health care across all settings.
Hospice Awareness is a bi-monthly newsletter published by Hospice of San Joaquin located at: 3888 Pacific Avenue, Stockton, CA 95204 (209) 957-3888 • www.hospicesj.org Gene Acevedo, Director of Community Outreach: Editor Barbara Pombo, Director of Development: Co-Editor HSJ Professional Staff: Article Contributions Bilingual Weekly, LLC, Design & Layout Tim & Sue Ulmer, Ulmer Photography, ulmerphoto.com Header Photo: Sundown at Hospice of San Joaquin by Monica Andeola, www.texmexphoto.com Comments, questions, sponsorship opportunities or if you wish to be removed from our mailing list, please contact our office at (209) 957-3888. Visit our website for more information about Hospice of San Joaquin, www.hospicesj.org
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(right) Johanna Nunley wife of the late Larry Nunley shares her hospice experience at the Tracy Butterfly Auxiliary Fall Tea 2012, on Friday November 16th .
On behalf of Hospice of San Joaquin’s Board, Professional Staff and Volunteers
Happy Holidays HOSPICE of SAN JOAQUIN Congratulates Dameron Hospital for its100th Anniversary 100 YEAR ANNIVERSARY
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(right) Attorney and Hospice of San Joaquin Board Member, Scott Beetie, presents strategies for charitable giving at the Berevement and Confence Center at Hospice of San Joaquin’s Stockton Campus
YOUR PARTNER IN THE CONTINUUM OF CARE
JOIN THE TEAM
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Volunteer at Hospice of San Joaquin
(Left) City of Lodi Employees and Voluteers set the Lodi Tree of Lights during the day of Saturday November 17. The Tree was scheduled to be lit on December 6th preceding the Parade of Lights.
Experience the rewards and satisfaction of making a difference in the lives of others
(Below) Carrie Lane, Bereavement Manager at Hospice of San Joaquin discusses the grief process during the Coping with the Holidays workshop during the evenig of Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Volunteer Training
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March 5th to March 29th, 2013 2012 Monday & Thursday Evenings 6:00 to 9:00 pm For further information or to register, call the Volunteer Coordinator at
(209) 957-3888