24-The Canadian Champion, Friday, July 30, 2004 31MONI'T0R Halton Heailthcare THE HF ARTBF AT OF OUR COMM'NITV A NEWS AND INFORMATION FROM MILTON DISTRICT HOSPITAL We would like to thankour sponsors, Robert (Pie) Lee Insumnce, McCuaig Insurance Ld, McKersie-Kocher FunemdlHonedL. and Solex ld, Division of Deumer 1 _Machinery Inc. for their wonderful support and generosity. HALTON HEALTHCARE SERVICES -2004/2005 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chair Vice Chair Past Chair Treasurer President & Secretary Elected Mary Davies John Fleming Maureen Latocki Hania Ornstein Mags Shorey Geoffrey Smith Brian Wilson Shavak Madon D. Murray Paton Barbara Burton Donald Newell John Oliver Appointed Dr Glen Hunter, Vice-President, Medical Staff Association Jeff Knoll, Councillor Town of Oakville Cindy Lunau, Councillor Town of Milton Dr Danny Sapir, President, Medical Staff Association Dr Sol Stern, Chief of Staff Rita Word, President, MDH Auxiliary New Board Members Halton Healthcare Services welcomed two new elected Board members at the HHS Annual Meeting held on June 17, 2004. John Fleming Mr. Fleming brings a vast array of outstanding experience to the Board. Having served six years as Deputy Minister in the Province of Ontario in four different portfolios including the Ministry of the Environment, the Ministry of the Solicitor General, the Ministry of Correctional Services, and most recently the Ministry of Community and Social Services, Mr. Fleming has a keen understanding of the issues facing the health system as well as the challenges facing governments at all three levels. Mr. Fleming also brings his experience from past roles in senior municipal government including his experience as Chief Administrative Officer of the Region of Halton. Mr. Fleming is currently the CEO of the Arthritis Society. Maureen Latocki Ms. Latocki is an articulate health industry expert with an accom- plished background in public affairs, government and not-for- profit sectors. In her current role as Vice-President, Public Affairs with Hill and Knowlton Canada, Ms. Latocki leads the Health & Pharma Cluster in the Toronto Office. Ms Latocki brings an extensive network of contacts within the Ontario community health and hospital sectors through her work for the Toronto District Health Council and the Ontario Hospital Association. Ms. Latocki has a passion for health- care service and is committed to ensuring a robust yet sus- tainable system of care in Ontario. www.haItonhealthcare.com THANKS TO THE FOLLOW- CALLING ALL GOLFERS AND ING FOR THEIR GENEROSI- WANNABE GOLFERS! ••••0 Zeller's Milton Mall ($3,000) Optimist Club of Milton ($10,500 to fund an infant warmer) Halton Sportsmens' Association ($5,000) CONGRATULATIONS! and best wishes to Mr. & Mrs, Patrick Straw on their 60th wedding anniversary In honour of this spe cial occasion, the Straws donated $10,000 to the MDHF. L to R - Mrs. Straw; Donna McLaughlin, MDHF Director of D e v e 1 o p m e n t, and Mr. Straw WELCOME TO NEW BOARD MEMBERS Brad Grant, owner of Active Ultrahaul and Rosa Martins, Manager of Scotiabank, Main St. Milton, Branch For your convenience the Foundation has a mail- box, located right outside the office door. If you need to drop something off after business hours please feel free to drop it in the mailbox. There are still spots available in the MDHF's Classic Golf Tournament sponsored by Dufferin Aggregates. The tourney will be held at Granite Ridge on Wednesday, September 15th. Fees are $150 per golfer or $600 per foursome. Sponsorships are available. MEET YOUR VOLUNTEERS Barbara Burton has been an active volunteer in many organizations, including twenty-five years with the Metro Children's Aid Society; the Milton District Hospital, Board of Directors (1994-98); Chair of the Accreditation Committee, Quality Committee She has been a member of the Halton Healthcare Services, Board of Directors (1998 - present), and her tenure has included the role of Chairperson. Barbara was nomi- nated as the Milton Citizen of the Year in 2001. She volun teers as a pastoral visitor with St. George's Anglican Church. We are pleased to wel- come Barbara to the Foundation Board of Directors. Barbara Burton R Iu, Au lMeN TO Tm Ion t InTofteT R FiIM I Eact | M claI InTIITT 081 If you would like to become one of the sponsors of the Hospia Monitor please contact Donna McLaughiin at 905-876-7014. THUMBS UP MILTON - THE STRAWBERRY FAIR WAS A BIG SUCCESS Special appreciation to our Fair's hardwork- ing volunteers. THANKS to the following businesses that par- ticipated in this spring's "Buy a Strawberry for a Loonie" campaign: Roger's Video; La Rose Bakery; Curves; My Sister's Closet and Mike and Matt's HELP WANTED If you or someone you know would be inter- ested in volunteering at the MDH please call 905-878-2383 and leave your name and num- ber. WE WOULD LIKE YOU TO MEET......BERT BLAKELY Bert Blakely has been volunteering, at the hos- pital, for 9 years. Presently she is convenor of the H.E.L.L.P. Lotto. She is assistant treasurer in the Gift Shop, and works on special events, Bert finds volunteer work "very rewarding and enjoyable." -1 Halton Healthcare MILTON DISTRICT HOSPITAL Caring Today Growing for Tomorrow 1 --i