Methodist Health System Foundation Announces Angela Nash as VP of Development

Methodist Health System Foundation recently announced the selection of Angela Nash as Vice President of Development.

 

In this role, Nash will lead key capital campaigns and will work with top North Texas leaders to further the mission of Methodist Health System.  Nash's first day was January 19th.

“Angela’s commitment to servant leadership makes her an exceptional fit for Methodist Health System,” says April Box Chamberlain, CFRE, President and CEO of the Methodist Health System Foundation. “Her record of results in the Dallas non-profit community is impressive. She will be an integral part of the Foundation’s future as we continue to ensure Methodist has the resources needed to provide world-class, quality care.”

 

A graduate of Baylor University, Nash has a strong background in both business and non-profit organizations. In the past decade, Nash served on more than a dozen charitable boards, guiding major growth and strategic initiatives that resulted in more than $7.5 million in total donations.

Bobby Lyle Receives 2014 Methodist Health System Folsom Leadership Award

Bobby Lyle would prefer no surprises, but he had an evening packed with delightful astonishments on November 19. That’s when Methodist Health System Foundation honored him as the 2014 Robert S. Folsom Leadership Award recipient on the 10th anniversary of its signature fundraiser.

 

Established in 2005, the award recognizes individuals whose demonstrated commitment and excellence in community leadership emulate the achievements of former Dallas Mayor Robert S. Folsom. Because of Lyle’s commitment to education, he designated that the funds raised, which totaled just more than $1.5 million, would go to support medical education at Methodist, including residency and post-graduate fellowship training for physicians.

Carolyn and David Miller, event co-chairs; Mitch and Linda Hart, event co-chairs; Honoree Bobby Lyle, Nancy Ann and Ray Hunt, honorary co-chairs; April Box Chamberlain, Methodist Health System Foundation president and CEO; Dr. Stephen Mansfield, Methodist Health System president and CEO

Each year, the event is personalized to honor the recipient, and this year was no exception. The first surprise was the Master of Ceremonies, Lt. Colonel William Mockabee of The Salvation Army, a friend who led the Dallas office before being promoted to Sri Lanka and New York’s headquarters. “Tonight is all about Bobbly Lyle and his favorite things. His favorite food, his favorite people, his favorite work, his favorite business ventures, his favorite work, his favorite business ventures—well, you get the idea. This guy is nonstop energy and work, especially in service to help others.”

Dr. William Lawrence, Dean of SMU Perkins School of Theology and Lyle’s great friend, gave the invocation. David Miller, event co-chair, welcomed an audience of more than 800, including many of Lyle’s friends who surprised him by coming from near and far to honor him. Honorary Co-chairs were Nancy Ann and Ray Hunt and Renda and Rex Tillerson.

 

Linda and Mitch Hart, event co-chairs, brought another surprise “friend” on stage as Linda told a story. “About 20 years ago in Nevis when Bobby and Mitch were playing a round of golf, Bobby’s errant golf shot caused his ball to fly through a palm tree and hit a monkey in the head causing it to fall from the tree. At Bobby’s 70th birthday party, we presented him with a monkey we named Little Bobby B., and he wondered what he was going to do with it. We finally told him that his real gift was a donation to the Dallas Zoo to have the next monkey born at the zoo named Little Bobby B. Tonight, we’ve brought you a descendant of Little Bobby B. named Mikey.”

Linda and Mitch Hart with monkey on his back

April Box Chamberlain, Methodist Health System Foundation president and CEO, presented Bobby with a stuffed “Bobby B.” monkey.  A tribute video included congratulations from Dr. Ken Blanchard, Pat Currie, Ray Hunt, Dr. Marc Christensen, Brent Christopher, Brent Jackson, Jim Gibbs, Dr. Gerald Turner, Rex Tillerson and more. Following the video, the Circle Ten Boy Scouts Silver Eagle Band made a surprise entrance and played the SMU fight song as the Boy Scouts organization is near and dear to his heart.

 

Chamberlain and Mockabee then presented the Folsom Award to Bobby Lyle. “April and I are proud to present you as tonight’s ‘Most Interesting Man in the World’ and recipient of the 2014 Robert S. Folsom Leadership Award, Bobby B. Lyle.” The audience gave Lyle a standing ovation.

 

Lyle graciously accepted the award and gave closing remarks. “Mike Boone (2012 honoree) told me that receiving the Folsom would be like an out of body experience, and he was right. Thank you to Methodist for this recognition. To be included is truly humbling. There will never be anyone who appreciates it more than I do. I met Bob Folsom when I was a 29-year-old at SMU’s Cox School of Business. Bob was a friend, an investor, a role model, so this award is something I will treasure.” He added, “I’m so impressed with the medical community, with the men and women ensuring our good health. Methodist stands like a beacon offering state of the art medical care.”

 

For information about supporting the next Robert S. Folsom Award, please contact Methodist Health System Foundation President and CEO April Box Chamberlain at 214-947-4555. More information is available at Foundation.MethodistHealthSystem.org/Folsom.

Methodist Health System Foundation Celebrates $2 Million Gift

In a Texas-sized show of support for the future home of emergency, trauma, and critical care services in Dallas, Nancy Ann and Ray L. Hunt have made a $2 million gift to the Methodist Health System BrightER capital campaign to help fund the new Charles A. Sammons Tower at Methodist Dallas Medical Center.

April Box Chamberlain, President and CEO of Methodist Health System Foundation; Ray and Nancy Ann Hunt, BrightER Campaign honorary chairs; Steve Folsom, Board Chair, Methodist Health System Foundation Board of Trustees

“Mr. and Mrs. Hunt have chosen to forever transform the lives of countless patients and their families,” says April Box Chamberlain, CFRE, president and CEO, Methodist Health System Foundation and senior vice president of external affairs. “Their generosity will enable us to improve and save lives through our expanded trauma and critical care services at the Charles A. Sammons Tower.”

Laura Irvine, president Methodist Dallas Medical Center; Chris Kleinert, BrightER campaign chair; Ashlee Kleinert, Methodist Health System Foundation board member; Stephen L. Mansfield, President and CEO Methodist Health System

“Ray and I have had the pleasure of serving as honorary chairs on the Methodist Health System Foundation’s BrightER capital campaign,” says Mrs. Nancy Ann Hunt. “The experience gave us a close look at how much this facility and these services are needed in Southern Dallas County. We are happy to add our support to the many others who have contributed to such a worthwhile effort.”

Methodist Dallas Medical Center Charles A. Sammons Trauma and Critical Care Tower BrightER Campaign Committee

 

To date, the BrightER capital campaign, chaired by Chris Kleinert, president and CEO of Hunt Consolidated Investments, LLC, has raised more than $18.7 million toward its goal of $20 million. The funds will be used to construct and equip the six-story, 248,000-square-foot Charles A. Sammons Tower which is scheduled to open in July 2014.

 

The $123 million facility is dedicated and designed for advanced emergency and trauma care for the nearly 90,000 patients who will use these services each year at Methodist Dallas. Sammons Tower will expand the hospital’s emergency department ten-fold with 50 new emergency room beds, five trauma suites, eight surgical suites, a 36-bed critical care unit, and the ability to expand to 11 stories for future growth.

Methodist Mobile Mammography Unit Visits The PilatesBarre This Weekend

The PilatesBarre is excited to welcome Methodist Health System’s Mobile Mammography Unit this Saturday, March 1, 2014 at their Devonshire studio. The Unit will be on-site performing mammograms to help promote a healthy lifestyle and promote early detection in breast cancer.

The event is open to the public, but reservations are required. Women must be 35 or older and have no current breast problems. Most major insurance plans are accepted. Call 214-947-0026 to make an appointment. Limited spots are available.

New Methodist Health Trauma Care Entrance to Bear Name of Dr. Bob and Jean Smith Foundation

The Methodist Health System mission to improve and save lives through compassionate quality health care received a major boost  with the announcement of a $1 million grant from the Dr. Bob and Jean Smith Foundation to the Methodist Health System Foundation. The funds will be used in the construction of the Charles A. Sammons Tower, the future home of emergency, trauma, and critical care services at Methodist Dallas Medical Center. In appreciation for its support, the entrance to the new trauma care center will bear the name of the Dr. Bob and Jean Smith Foundation.

 

“We are pleased to support the vital work being done by Methodist to address the growing emergency care needs of our region,” says Sally Smith Mashburn, foundation president and treasurer and daughter of Dr. Bob and Jean Smith. “The Charles A. Sammons Tower will benefit thousands of individuals and families in the years to come and the Dr. Bob and Jean Smith Foundation is proud to be a part of such a significant endeavor.”

 

To date, the BrightER Capital Campaign, chaired by Chris Kleinert, has raised more than $16.8 million to construct and equip the six-story, 248,000-square-foot Charles A. Sammons Tower which is scheduled to open in summer 2014. The $122 million facility is dedicated and designed for advanced emergency and trauma care for the nearly 90,000 patients who use these services each year at Methodist Dallas. Sammons Tower will expand the hospital’s emergency department ten-fold with 50 new emergency room beds, five trauma suites, eight surgical suites, a 36-bed critical care unit, and the ability to expand to 11 stories for future growth.

Mobile Mammography Unit at the PilatesBarre

Rev. Mark Craig Received 2013 Methodist Health System Folsom Leadership Award

Music from the Dave Tanner Band welcomed more than 900 guests attending the 2013 Robert S. Folsom Leadership Award at the Hilton Anatole Hotel on September 24. Musical selections from Mama Mia and Jersey Boys were played in honor of this year’s recipient, community advocate and retired Senior Minister of Highland Park United Methodist Church Rev. Mark Craig. Established in 2005, the award recognizes individuals whose demonstrated commitment and excellence in community leadership emulate the achievements of former Dallas Mayor Robert S. Folsom.

Each year, the event is personalized to honor the recipient, and this year was no exception. Dean Fearing, celebrity chef and friend of Rev. Craig, welcomed everyone as the Master of Ceremonies. “Tonight is all about Mark Craig and his favorite things. We want to say one thing you don’t hear nearly enough—‘thank you.’ That is our toast to you, Mark.” Rev. Steven Matthew, retired executive minister of Highland Park United Methodist Church, gave the invocation.

Rev. Mark Craig, April Box Chamberlain, President George W. Bush

President and CEO of Methodist Health System Stephen L. Mansfield, PhD, FACHE, greeted guests and said that this is Methodist’s largest fundraiser. “I believe that faith and healing, are inextricably linked. So it is a special honor for us to acknowledge Mark tonight on behalf of the thousands of patients who will be touched by your gift and your presence here tonight.”

Lana and Barry Andrews and Natalie and Mike McGuire served as event co-chairs. Barry Andrews said, “I want to recognize and thank the Folsom family in attendance, Sharon and Steve Folsom, Debbie Folsom Jarma and Don Jarma. I also want to thank the three past Folsom recipients in attendance including Nancy Ann Hunt, Troy Aikman and Mike Boone. And our sincere thanks to Jason and Brill Garrett who hosted a fantastic patron party in their home for our major donors. It’s been such an honor for Lana, Natalie, Mike and me to serve as this year’s Robert S. Folsom leadership award co-chairs and be part of Highland Park United Methodist Church. Thanks to everyone here tonight, we have raised a record setting total of $1.5 million.”

Barry and Lana Andrews

Following dinner, dramatic sounds of sirens and helicopters filled the ballroom as lights flashed and Methodist Health System Foundation President and CEO April Box Chamberlain told the story of how more than 200 people may work together to save the life of one person who has an emergency.

Scheduled for completion in summer 2014, the one-of-a-kind new trauma and critical care center will expand the hospital’s emergency department ten-fold. The capital campaign is happening now for those interested in donating.

“We purposely chose 9/11 to break ground on this new critical care tower as a remembrance to those heroes who run toward the disasters,” Chamberlain added. “Tonight we honor Mark, another hero. But I think we can all agree that we can use another special responder who helped heal, strengthen and inspire our entire nation after 9/11, President George W. Bush.”

Ralph Babb, Barbara Babb, Dr. Stephen L. Mansfield

After the attendees gave him a standing ovation, President Bush said, “When Jim Francis first informed me that this year’s Folsom Award recipient was Mark Craig, I was pleased to accept the invitation to surprise and honor my good friend…and my preacher.” Rev. Craig has served as the Bush’s pastor and most recently gave the dedication prayer at the opening of the President George W. Bush Presidential Center in April. President Bush then shared the story of how one of Rev. Craig’s sermons provided inspiration for him to run for President of the United States.

Rev. Craig thanked President Bush and everyone in attendance. “First I’m humbled and honored to receive the award with Bob Folsom’s name on it. He is a great man, great family, he’s a great leader to Dallas and this community. He’s a great friend to many and most of you here today. This award isn’t about me; this is about a great hospital. Your support of Sammons Trauma Critical Care Tower is fantastic and all the money that you have given is wonderful. It’s the largest capital investment in southern Dallas in many, many years. That’s fabulous. Methodist Hospital is special. It’s special because it looks south and it has never left the south. That’s where the pain, that’s where the suffering is. It’s always been there to help people less fortunate than most of us.”