Williamsville Courier/ Friday, December 19, 2014
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DECEMBER 19, 2014
Spot ‘Baby Sampson’ billboards for your chance to win
The Buffalo Zoo announced on Dec. 15, the name of a baby giraffe who was born in October. His name is Sampson. Sampson was born on Friday, Oct. 24, to mother, 5-year-old A.J, and father, 3-year-old Moke. Both are first time parents. The day was a special one for giraffe keeper, Vicki Hodge. Oct. 24 is her grandparents’ wedding anniversary, and also the anniversary of the death of her grandfather, whose middle name was Sampson. She named the baby in
Bob Casell, President, Community Papers of WNY, LLC; Donna Fernandes, Ph.D., President AND CEO, Buffalo Zoo; Rick Dvorak, VP and GM, LAMAR Outdoor Advertising.
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memory of him. The name announcement coincides with a series of billboards that were unveiled around the Buffalo area the same day, revealing Sampson’s name to the community. Community Papers of WNY, LLC and LAMAR Outdoor Advertising provided the billboards, “A New Baby, A New Year”. CPOWNY will roll out a year of family-friendly activities and promotions on and off Zoo grounds throughout 2015. These efforts serve not only to welcome the giraffe and promote the Zoo as an institution of family recreation, but also to highlight conservation efforts and educational offerings for the community at large. A contest to win the named, baby giraffe plush animal, is currently underway. Sharp-eyed readers need to spot all eight billboards that feature the new Buffalo Zoo baby giraffe Sampson. The first family from each of the 25 community papers to correctly submit all eight routes and crossstreet billboard locations, will receive the collectible giraffe. Outdoor billboards will be in place from Dec. 15 until Feb. 1, 2015.
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John Rodgers named chair of Diamond Ball
The Western & Central New York Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society announced John Rodgers, executive vice president and chief operating officer for Independent Health, will serve as chairman of the volunteer fundraising and planning committee for the Society’s 23rd annual Diamond Ball. This black tie gala will take place at Samuel’s Grande Manor on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015. “I am honored to serve as chair for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s annual Diamond Ball,” Rodgers said. “The mission of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is closely aligned with Independent Health’s efforts to create a culture of health in the community, and I’m proud to be able to support the organization with its goal of finding cures and ensuring access to the best available treatments for all blood cancer patients. Together, we can make a significant impact on the fight against cancer here in our community.” As executive vice president and chief operating officer, Rodgers oversees all business operations, including sales, product development, information technology and strategy management, as well as Independent Health’s ancillary businesses – Pharmacy Benefit Dimensions, Nova Health Care Administrators,
Inc.sm and Reliance Rx sm. Rodgers was honored as part of the Executive Team of the Year in 2009 along with the rest of the Independent Health executive team by HealthLeaders Media magazine. More recently, he was recognized as one of Western New York’s top executives, receiving Business First’s 2014 “Buffalo C-Level Executive Award.” In addition, Rodgers is committed to giving back to the community and is active in many civic and professional organizations. He is past president and currently first vice president of the local board of LLS and serves on many of the chapter’s committees. He received the society’s 2010 “Service To Mankind” award presented at the Diamond Ball. Rodgers received a bachelor’s degree in pharmacy and an MBA from the University at Buffalo, where he serves on the dean of the school of pharmacy’s national industry advisory committee. He resides in Elma with his wife, Susan. All proceeds from the 23rd annual Diamond Ball will be directed toward research of blood cancers, local patient aid, advocacy, educational and community service programs in the chapter area. For more information regarding the Diamond Ball, contact The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society at 834-2578.