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 A Voice for Those Who Care
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May 2010 |
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A Note from the Chairman
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David Tesmer
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Spring is definitely in the air and the heat of summer isn’t far behind. I enjoyed seeing many of you at HOSPAC’s recent Leadership Reception at the Ballpark in Arlington. Thank you to the good people at Sterling Barnett Little, Inc., for again hosting a Leadership Reception in their beautiful – and air-conditioned – suite overlooking the outfield. That’s the best way to watch a baseball game in Texas!
The year is nearly half over and HOSPAC has raised 35 percent of its goal of $320,000 to help hospital-friendly candidates win their elections in 2010. It’s time to kick into high gear! While it’s important to make your personal contribution, I also want to encourage you to consider reaching out to your colleagues on behalf of HOSPAC. Often, the only reason someone doesn’t contribute to the PAC is because they haven’t been asked! A new toolkit, available online at www.HOSPAC.org, includes all the materials you need to conduct a peer-to-peer outreach campaign. The HOSPAC staff is more than willing to help – just call!
Have a safe and enjoyable summer!
David Tesmer
Chairman, HOSPAC Board of Directors
Serving with Tesmer is the HOSPAC Board of Directors.
HOSPAC Launches New and Improved Website
Have you visited www.HOSPAC.org lately? The website has fresh new look and new features, including a peer-to-peer campaign toolkit that includes everything you need to conduct a successful HOSPAC campaign at your hospital. Check it out today!
June 1 is Nomination Deadline for Star Trustee Award
 HOSPAC is seeking nominations for its Star Trustee Award, which recognizes outstanding hospital trustees who go above and beyond to support HOSPAC. The inaugural HOSPAC Star Trustee Award was presented last year to Peggy Allison, trustee at Methodist Healthcare System of San Antonio. This year’s award will be presented at the Texas Healthcare Trustees Annual Conference, July 29-31 at the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort. Download the nomination form and submit your suggestion today! Nominations are due by June 1.
Sanders Honored as Grassroots Champion in D.C.
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THA President/CEO Dan Stultz, M.D., (left) was on hand to honor Steve Sanders at the Breakfast of Grassroots Champions, April 27 in Washington, D.C.
| The American Hospital Association, in partnership with the Texas Hospital Association and HOSPAC, has awarded Steve Sanders, chief executive officer of Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital, with AHA’s Grassroots Champion Award.
As a 2010 Grassroots Champion, Sanders is being recognized for his exceptional leadership in generating grassroots and community activity in support of hospitals. The Grassroots Champion Award is presented annually to one individual from each state. The 2010 honorees were recognized at a special Breakfast of Grassroots Champions at the AHA Annual Membership Meeting on April 27 in Washington, D.C.
“Steve understands the importance of political involvement and he works hard to build effective relationships with lawmakers,” said Dan Stultz, M.D., FACHE, FACP, president/chief executive officer of THA.
Sanders has been a member of the HOSPAC Board of Directors since
2002 and served as chairman in 2008-09, during which time the PAC raised the most funds in its history.
He was named CEO of Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital in April 1994 with added responsibility as North Market Leader in 2009. Sanders has been with the Memorial Hermann Healthcare System since 1982, serving as the vice president/CEO of Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital and prior to that as vice president of Memorial Health Ventures. He is active in a number of community and civic groups in the Montgomery County area. Sanders holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and business management from the University of Houston, as well as a master’s degree in health care administration from Trinity University in San Antonio.
Reception Scores Big for HOSPAC
What a ballgame! More than 80 people, including many top hospital leaders, joined HOSPAC to watch the Texas Rangers defeat the Kansas City Royals 13-12 at the May 6 Leadership Reception in Arlington. Many thanks to HOSPAC President’s Council member Sterling Barnett Little, Inc., for hosting the reception in SBL’s private office suite overlooking the outfield…and congratulations to Tucker Bonner, FACHE, who received his Most Valuable PAC Players Award at this event!
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| Tucker Bonner, FACHE, (second from right) was honored as one of HOSPAC’s Most Valuable PAC Players during the May 6 Leadership Reception in Arlington. Joining him are (from left): Texas Hospital Association Chairman Mike Williams, FACHE; American Hospital Association Regional Executive Alex White, FACHE; and HOSPAC Chairman David Tesmer. | Some of the HOSPAC Leadership Level members in attendance were Michael Arvin, senior vice president/chief development officer at Methodist Health System of Dallas; Joel Ballew, director of government affairs and advocacy at Texas Health Resources; Michael Barnett, principal of Sterling Barnett Little, Inc.; Tucker Bonner, FACHE, senior consultant for public affairs at Community Hospital Corporation; Rosemary Burns, a member of the board of managers at East Texas Medical Center Athens and chairman of the Texas Healthcare Trustees Board of Directors; Jack Endres, FACHE, administrator of East Texas Medical Center Jacksonville; Teresa Huskey, FACHE, senior director of government relations at Tenet Healthcare Corporation; Jim Little, principal of Sterling Barnett Little, Inc.; Steve Love, FACHE, president/CEO of the Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council; Matt Maxfield, FACHE, chief executive officer of Brownwood Regional Medical Center; Pat Murray, FACHE, chief executive officer of Peterson Regional Medical Center; Trent Pierce, chief executive officer of HealthSouth Beaumont; David Tesmer, senior vice president of advocacy and community benefit at Texas Health Resources and chairman of the HOSPAC Board of Directors; Mike Waters, LFACHE, past president of Hendrick Health System; Mike Williams, FACHE, president/CEO of Community Hospital Corporation and chairman of the Texas Hospital Association Board of Trustees; and many others!
The reception also featured an up-to-the-minute report on federal health care reform issues pertinent to Texas hospitals presented by Alex White, the American Hospital Association’s regional executive for Texas.
In addition to offering prominent recognition for Leadership Level members, HOSPAC’s Leadership Receptions provide hospital executives, trustees and community leaders with the opportunity to meet personally and cultivate stronger grasstops and grassroots involvement on health care issues, while helping to raise needed funds for HOSPAC.
Next Leadership Reception: July 29 in San Antonio
Mark your calendar! HOSPAC’s next Leadership Reception will be at 5:30 p.m. on July 29 at the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort in conjunction with the Texas Healthcare Trustees Annual Conference. Watch your mail and e-mail inbox for more details soon. All HOSPAC Leadership Level members are invited to attend. If you would like to RSVP, contact Lisa Kepple at lkepple@tha.org. If you have not yet made your 2010 Leadership contribution for 2010, click here to contribute online. Back to top
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