VOICESof VELLORE NEWSLETTER New York, NY
vellorecmc.org
February 2015
CMC ‘s Historic Growth Takes it to a Global Level gift of $200,000 in honor and memory of Dr. “Ida B.” I write from CMC in Vellore where I was privileged to as she is affectionately remembered. With this gift the represent the Foundation, along with our Board Chair Assisted Living Facility for retired faculty will be Dr. Honorine Ward, at the January Council meeting. named for her. The campus where the residence will We reviewed the nearly final design for the new hospital be built will be renamed the Paul and Margaret Brand at Kannigapuram (see rendering above); discussed ways New Life Campus. to ensure ongoing consistency in the implementation As always, CMC is alive with new ideas, expanding of the sponsorship system (for admission into CMC); services and the deep faith that forms the foundation for everything. More information about my visit and and debated the merits of the Institution’s policy of mandatory retirement at age 65. We were pleased to see recent news are included in this first newsletter of the year. I feel elated to be part of the Foundation’s growth the expansion of RUHSA’s outpatient department, and development. Thank you for the extraordinary which many of you have supported, gain Council support you showed in 2014 and for your prayers and approval. It was a great session led by the Council’s benevolence in the year ahead. new Chair and our friend, Dr. M.C. Mathew. It is because of your continued contributions that With best wishes, the Foundation remains a vibrant and essential partner with CMC. In 2014 we achieved and even surpassed our goals. We are exceedingly grateful to those who helped us reach this high water mark. The Scudder Katherine D. Guenther, President Association and Dr. Robert Fish (grand-nephew of Vellore Christian Medical Dr. Ida B. Scudder) joined forces to make a leadership College Foundation Dear Friends of CMC,