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DR. AUGUSTUS PETTICOLAS, JR This spring 2003 issue of the FCCV Newsletter is dedicated to Dr. Augustus Petticolas, who will complete his fourth term as President of the Board of Directors on March 31, 2003. Gus has been a member of the Board of Directors since 1988 and a volunteer dentist at the Free Clinic since 1987. We are very fortunate to have had and to continue to have his sage counsel, stabling influence, and personal and professional commitment to meeting the needs of the "working poor" in Central Virginia. THANKS, GUS! |
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DECEMBER - JANUARY FUND RAISING WAS STRONG Fund raising support for the Free Clinic continued "on target" toward our goals as of late 2002-early 2003. We have raised 48% to 55% of goal for FY 2002-2003 in each of our four major donor categories: Foundations, Corporations, Churches, and Individuals. This is particularly good since most non-profits have experienced a decrease in support due to the poor economy. However, we will not be able to "rest on our laurels" since this
means we still need to raise 45% to 52% of our income between January and
June 30, 2003. We continue to need former supporters and new supporters to
give to the Free Clinic!
The United Way has "stepped up" to counter the loss of state funding and foundation support. They have awarded the Free Clinic an additional $6,000 from the flexible fund to be distributed monthly between January and June 2003. They have also distributed an additional $1,500 to the Free Clinic from their reserve fund to help pay for medications for the "working poor" in Central Virginia. The Free Clinic Board, staff, and patients wish to send grateful appreciation to everyone who has offered a contribution this past year. We thank those who gave $1, $10, $100, $1,000, and/or $10,000! We continue to need your support in 2003!!!! |
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GIVE A SMILE PROGRAM The Free Clinic hosted Dr. Charles King and four other area dentists participating in this Rotary International children's program on Friday afternoon, February 21 from 3PM to 6 PM. Their goal was to offer free dental evaluations and education for children in Central Virginia. Approximately 28 children and 30 parents/guardians attended. |
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NEW INTERNS ARRIVE Four new interns have started their work at the Free Clinic in the past
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BARBARA JOHNSON Ms. Barbara Johnson was hired in January to work as a part-time Front Office Assistant. She has worked previously as office assistant in the Lynchburg community, and most recently she served as an of Office Assistant at the YWCA. She will be working Monday - Friday from 8:45 A.M. to 12:45 P.M. Her position is supported by the Federal program, Experience Works (formerly Green Thumb). |
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OUTREACH PROGRAM The outreach program of the Free Clinic continued on December 7 with the
sixth and final Health Screening Fair of 2002 at the Carver-Price Center's
Holiday Fair in Appomattox. The screeni |
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NEEDS LIST The Free Clinic is looking for the following property donations: Dental Water-Pik, table top duplicating machine, executive office chair, class room tables, end tables, waiting room chairs, a digital camera, and medical or dental supplies. If you have any of these items to donate, please call Bob Barlow or Georgia Delbridge at the clinic (845-4557) or email to: bob@fccv.net or georgia@fccv.net . |
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REHABILITATION ASSOCIATES PARTNERS WITH FREE CLINIC
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UNITED WAY AWARDS GO TO FREE CLINIC & JANE AYERS At the United Way Breakfast on February 11, The Free Clinic was the recipient of two awards. For the second year in a row, The Free Clinic earned the UW GOLD AWARD for an average employee contribution of $100 or more. The clinic also achieved 100% giving level for the second straight year. Jane Ayers, Office/Program Manager, was the recipient of the UW NANCY SORRELLS AWARD for her work as an employee at a non-profit agency. Jane has contributed 9 solid years at the Free Clinic as well as volunteered and served at a large number of other non-profits in our community. She was warmly applauded on her individual honor. |
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VIRGINIA HEALTH CARE FOUNDATION RECOGNITION After receiving a nomination from the Free Clinic of Central Virginia and other organizations, the Virginia Health Care Foundation (VHCF) was presented with the Outstanding Philanthropic Foundation Award by the Western Virginia Chapter of the American Fundraising Professionals. Debbie Oswalt, Executive Director, received the award at a banquet at the Hotel Roanoke in November, 2002. |
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DENTAL HYGIENE PROGRAMS Led by Jennifer Moorefield, Dental Hygienist at the Free Clinic and VP of the Association, the Central Virginia Dental Hygienists Association presented a program on dental hygiene for patients in November. Dental Hygienists who participated this year included: Cheryl Todd, Joanne Kane, and Leigh McKenny. Ms. Moorefield repeated the program on an individual basis in December. |
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ANTHEM CONTRIBUTES $10K AGAIN!!!!! The Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield donation of $10,000 in December 2002 was their second major contribution in 2002. Previous to this TRIGON (their predecessor company) made a contribution of $10,000 in October 2002. THANKS to ANTHEM for their strong support of this Free Clinic and the Free Clinic network throughout Virginia! |
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SML CHARITY GALA AND HOME TOUR FINAL RESULTS At a luncheon at Lakeside Country Club on November 11, the final
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Anna
Messick (pictured, on left), a sophomore at Randolph Macon Women's College,
started her college work-study job here in November 2002. Anna is from
Richmond and plans on majoring in Sociology. Kerri Coston (pictured on
right), a junior at
Lynchburg College, began her Community Health internship with the Free
Clinic in January. She is from Gettysburg, Pennsylvania and is planning a
career in a health related field. Mary Beth Rank, R.N. is completing an
internship in community health for her M.S.N. at Liberty University. Mrs.
Rank lives in Lynchburg with her husband, Dr. Harb Rank and two children.
Debra Maddox, R.N., a senior at Radford University, will be working on
completing her internship for a B.S.N. degree. She lives in Lynchburg, and
is employed by Centra Health.
ngs included blood pressure
readings, sugar levels, and cholesterol levels for 43 people. Of this
number, 18 had situations that warranted their referral to a medical care
provider. The Lynchburg Rotary International, which has funded these
efforts, provided several volunteers for the event including Drs. Jim
Redmond and Dr. Jim Hunter. The nursing class at Appomattox High School
also assisted at the event. The next outreach programs are scheduled for
Wednesday, March 5 from 10 A.M. to 12 Noon at The Daily Bread in Lynchburg
and May 12 at the Monocan pow wow in Amherst.
Over the past five months, Rehabilitation Associates of Central Virginia
has partnered with the Free Clinic to provide a "pro bono"
physical therapy schedule at the clinic. Services are provided every other
week for a variety of patient populations and pathologies. Wide ranges of
diagnoses are treated from foot and ankle cases to cervical spine
dysfunctions. The clinic patients have welcomed the therapists warmly.
announced. The SML Gala and
Home Tour Board presented a check for $23,663 to Pete Warren, Coordinator
of the Free Clinic's participation in this fund raising program. In
December 2002, Robert Barlow, Executive Director, was advised that this
non-profit agency had been selected to participate in the 2003 event. The
Gala will be held on Saturday evening, September 13, 2003 at the Hotel
Roanoke and the Home Tour will be October 3-5, 2003. Pictured left to
right are: Jack Scudder, Board of Directors; Ms. Jeanne Wagoner, Chair of SML Tour
and Home-owner; Pete Warren, Board of Directors; and Stuart Turille,
Treasurer of Board of Directors.