"Providing philanthropic support to Midland Memorial Hospital since 1945"

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Midland Memorial Foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit corporation organized exclusively for the benefit of Midland Memorial Hospital. Governed by a volunteer board, the Foundation was established in 1945 for the purpose of raising funds for a community hospital. Since Midland Memorial Hospital opened in 1950, the Foundation has been active in securing additional gifts for the expansion of the physical plants, purchase of new equipment, and initiation of valuable new programs and services.

The hospital was established by prominent community leaders with one mission, "to make quality healthcare available in this region". It was built with funds donated by individuals, corporations and foundations as a nonprofit, community-based hospital, offering medical care to all Midlanders, regardless of their ability to pay.

The Foundation's Board of Governors recognize that philanthropy will not only continue to play a significant role in providing funds for Midland Memorial Hospital but that the benevolence of donors will become the critical link between community and regional needs and the quality of care provided.

Midland Memorial Foundation gratefully acknowledges a rich history of philanthropic support and is committed to broadening our fundraising efforts so Midland Memorial Hospital can continue to meet the health care needs of a growing and dynamic community and region.

We invite you to explore our site to find out more about our current projects, special events and how you can support the mission of Midland Memorial Hospital.

Click on the Leave a Legacy logo to learn more about the Planned Giving Council of the Permian Basin. Council members have taken up the task of spreading the message that philanthropy is critical to the continued growth and vitality of West Texas!

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Governing Board

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Meet Our Philanthropy Team

"Perhaps you would like to tour one of Midland Memorial Hospital's facilities or learn more about one of our many services or programs. Maybe you have a question about your giving record with the Foundation or would like to learn more about our giving opportunities. You may simply have a suggestion to share or a change of address or other information that needs updating in our records. Midland Memorial Foundation's Philanthropy Team invites your call at any time, because we welcome every opportunity to assist each of our current and future donors."
Barbara Tom Jowell, Executive Director

Introducing our staff...

Barbara Tom Jowell
Executive Director
(432) 682-1468
btj@btjconsultant.com

Kristin Garcia
Scholarship Administrator/Administrative Assistant/Bookkeeper
(432) 686-5250
kgarcia@midland-memorial.com

Tonya Sutton
Administrative Assistant/Planned Giving Coordinator/Grantsman
(432) 685-1569
tonya.sutton@midland-memorial.com

The Midland Memorial Foundation offices are located on the second floor in the Medical Office Building.

For more information or to contact the Foundation call (432) 682-1468 or (432) 685-1569 or by fax at (432) 682-2609 or (432) 685-6979.

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Ways to Give

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES
Any individual, corporation, foundation or other organization may make a gift payable to the Midland Memorial Foundation. Gifts or bequests obtain the maximum tax benefits for the donor. All gifts made remain at the Foundation and are used for the sole benefit of Midland Memorial Hospital and the area the hospital serves.

If you would like to become a member of the Midland Memorial Hospital family of supporters, you may choose which way of giving is best for you. Gift giving or gift planning will perpetuate the medical excellence at our community hospital. If you need more information, please contact Midland Memorial Foundation's Executive Director, Barbara Tom Jowell at (432) 682-1468 or (432) 685-1569, by e-mail at btj@btjconsultant.com or mail to 2200 W. Illinois Avenue, Midland, Texas 79701.

WAYS TO GIVE
Ways you can give to Midland Memorial Foundation:

Cash Gifts
Please complete a Gift Form and mail it with your check or money order to Midland Memorial Foundation, 2200 W. Illinois Avenue, Midland, Texas 79701.

Credit Card
Online credit card donations with Visa, Mastercard or Discover can be made by clicking on the Make a Donation button or call (432) 682-1468 or (432) 685-1569 to make your gift over the phone.

Pledges
Gifts can be made over multiple years to allow a donor to budget a more significant contribution. To make a multi-year pledge to Midland Memorial Foundation, please complete a Gift Form , designate as a pledge and mail it to the Foundation.

Gifts of Appreciated Stock or Real Estate
One of the most efficient methods of giving is by transferring appreciated assets to Midland Memorial Foundation. If you own real estate that has appreciated in value through the years, and if to sell would result in a sizable capital gains tax, you can make an outright gift by deed to the Foundation. Click here to learn more about Gifts of Appreciated Stock or Real Estate . If you are interested in making a gift of appreciated assets or real estate, please contact Barbara Tom Jowell, Executive Director of Midland Memorial Foundation at (432) 682-1468 or (432) 685-1569.

TYPES OF GIVING

Click an underlined topic to learn more about each giving type.

Memorials and Honorariums - You can make a gift in memory or in honor of a special person.

Gifts for Specific Programs - You can restrict your gift to a particular Midland Memorial Foundation campaign or program. i.e. the Endowment Fund or Nursing Scholarship.

General Support - You can make a gift to be directed by the Midland Memorial Foundation's Board of Governors to wherever the need or opportunity is greatest.

Planned Giving - You can include Midland Memorial Foundation in your will or in gifts that provide you income for your lifetime.

Named Endowed Fund - This fund enables you to establish a fund bearing your name and directed by you. It is also a wonderful way to honor or memorialize a beloved family member or a treasured friend. A named endowed fund allows you to be creative as you establish a perpetual means of honoring your family or loved ones while generously supporting Midland Memorial Hospital for generations to come.

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Faces of Philanthropy

"People of Extraordinary Generosity"

Establishment of the Larry and Dorothy Melzer
Physician Recruitment Endowment Fund

In 1951, one year after Midland Memorial Hospital first opened its doors, Dorothy Melzer joined the MMH Auxiliary. Over the course of the next 53 years, Dorothy worked in every area of the hospital, including serving as Director of the MMH Auxiliary. During her many years of volunteer service, Dorothy came to realize how difficult it was for the Hospital to recruit physicians to Midland. Recognizing the importance of having a full complement of physicians in Midland, coupled with the fact that both her father and father-in-law were doctors, Dorothy decided to create an endowment fund designated for physician recruitment.

Midland Memorial Foundation is pleased to announce the establishment of the Larry and Dorothy Melzer Physician Recruitment Endowment Fund. Throughout their 69 years of marriage, Dorothy and Larry held true to the life lessons they learned from the dedication of their fathers who were both self-educated, country doctors. Dorothy Melzer’s recent donation to Midland Memorial Foundation honors Dr. S. W. Melzer, the father of her late husband, Larry, and her own father, Dr. E. E. Brooks. Earnings from this perpetual fund will be used toward the cost of recruiting physicians which, on average, approximates $35,000 per individual.

From an early age, we were taught that the greatest achievements in life are those that benefit others, and that the gift of love never dies. The entire Midland community will benefit from this loving gift, and we are thankful to Dorothy for reminding us about the important lessons we were taught so long ago!

Midland Memorial Foundation
Establishes
Janet’s Closet Fund

Since its implementation earlier this year, Janet’s Closet has brought many smiles to the faces of Midland Memorial’s pediatric patients. When a child undergoes a painful procedure, such as starting an IV line or a lumbar puncture, he or she is taken to Janet’s Closet to select a toy or game that is then his or hers to keep. This helps the young patients better cope with pain, fear and a sense of isolation. Plans also are underway to establish one or more Janet’s Closets at the MMH main campus.

This inspirational project was named in memory of Janet McKown Ward, a pediatric nurse at MMH for 23 years until her death in 2004. A survivor of Hodgkin’s disease at age 17, Janet knew all too well what it felt like to be a patient. Throughout her career at Midland Memorial, Janet was deeply passionate and devoted to the many children she cared for and came to know. During planning discussions regarding the new service, MMH pediatric staff immediately knew that Janet’s Closet was the perfect name to honor the memories of Janet’s exemplary attitude and performance.

Starlight Children’s Foundation, an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for children with chronic and life-threatening illnesses and life-altering injuries, contributed many of the toys initially received for Janet’s Closet.

Many other individuals have chosen to contribute funds to keep Janet’s Closet fully stocked. Midland Memorial Foundation is honored to help with this project by establishing the Janet’s Closet Fund. Donations made to this new fund will be used to purchase toys requested by the MMH Pediatric Unit staff when supplies need to be replenished.

Anyone interested in contributing to Janet’s Closet may mail donations to Midland Memorial Foundation, 2200 West Illinois Avenue, Midland, TX 79701, or utilize our easy on-line option at www.midlandmemorialfoundation.org/donation.

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Nursing Scholarship Program

The Nursing Scholarship Program is designed to offer financial assistance to qualified students with the goal of providing Midland Memorial Hospital with well trained, dedicated nurses. The program is based on the philosophy that "home grown" staff are loyal, have pride and roots in the Permian Basin, and desire to remain in Midland. We are proud to offer a program that not only fills our need for professionally trained nurses, but also is an asset to our community through the provision of well paying job opportunities for Midland residents.

Eligibility
In order to apply for a Midland Memorial Foundation nursing scholarship, the applicant must:

• Be a Midland Memorial Hospital LVN and be admitted to the LVN-RN transition program, either at Midland College, Howard College or Odessa College.

OR

• Be a Midland Memorial Hospital Registered Nurse and be admitted to either the BSN or MSN program at Texas Tech University, the University of Texas at El Paso or other university approved by the Scholarship Committee.

AND

• Demonstrate a willingness to work at Midland Memorial Hospital for a period of two (2) years after completion of the LVN-RN, BSN or MSN program by signing an Agreement of Employment.

Applications
Applications can be obtained from the Midland Memorial Foundation's office located on the second floor of the Medical Office Building.

Scholarship Administrator
For further information, please contact Kristin Garcia, Scholarship Administrator, at (432) 686-5250.

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Foundation News & Events

On May 6, 2010, Midland Memorial Foundation and Midland College Foundation will co-host our 12th annual Estate Planning Seminar. Each year, our presenters speak on a variety of topics that are useful to attorneys, financial planners and CPAs in assisting their clients with estate planning issues.

This course requires no prerequisites, and has been approved for 8 hours of credit by the State Bar of Texas MCLEOn Department , and 10.5 hours CPE credits. The seminar will be held in the Blankinship Lecture Hall of the Midland College Advanced Technology Center (ATC) at 3200 W. Cuthbert, Midl, and, Texas 79701.

Pre-registration is required for this seminar as seating is limited. Additional seating will be available in an overflow room on a first come first serve basis. If you would like to register, please contact the Midland College - Advanced Technology Center office by calling (432) 681-6330, or faxing (432) 699-8094.

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Memorial Forum

Memorial Forum, organized by Midland Memorial Foundation, was established to unite a growing group of Midland's young, influential professionals who share Midland Memorial Hospital's mission to ensure caring, quality health care for all community members, regardless of their ability to pay.

The Memorial Forum, while not a fundraising support group, will develop ideas that will strengthen the work of Midland Memorial Foundation. The Forum will serve the community by offering young professionals the opportunity to:

• work directly with healthcare professionals on issues facing the future of health care;
• provide a voice for their generation in the future of health care in the Permian Basin; and
• return to the community with information and advocacy.

The Forum will also afford its members an opportunity to network and gain exposure to a variety of issues impacting Midland Memorial and the health care industry.

The Foundation welcomes this dedicated group of young leaders who will help pave the way for the future of health care at Midland Memorial Hospital.

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Make a Donation

Gifts of all sizes and types are important to Midland Memorial Foundation. Your gift is an investment in the medical excellence and patient care that distinguishes our community hospital.

Click on the Make A Donation button to send your online donation using Visa, Mastercard or Discover or click on the "Gift Form" link to print the form and mail your contribution. If you have any questions concerning this gift giving process, please call the Foundation office at (432) 685-1569.