Submitted by Directors Elaine Housley and Fred Salomon
During the executive board conference call on Thursday, May 7, 2020 a action item came up. It was decided it would be nice to have a list of chapter officers posted to the website to make it easy for others to find chapter contacts. A spreadsheet with a list of officers is now posted to the web. You may access the file by clicking on this link.
Another action item was discussed to make all the PAC forms available on the www.newoutlookpioneers.net . I have double checked and to be able to find and open all the forms you need to be signed in with the association website with a login and password to be able to open the link on the association website Pioneer Accounting Center (PAC).
If you need to be signed on the association website to open the link to (PAC) to get to the forms from them. I don’t think we should put up a page with links to open the forms as you have to log in on the association web to open the link to the forms. The general public shouldn’t be able to open and or copy the forms. You need the authorization to be able access the forms at http://www.pioneersvolunteer.org/ and that should be the same anywhere else.
If you need the Pioneer Accounting Center (PAC) forms you begin with http://www.pioneersvolunteer.org/ then in the menu select Members, on the drop down menu click on the Pioneer Accounting Center (PAC) and login and enter your password and select the forms you need and download. All officers should have a Pioneer Association login and password if you don’t you need to contact the Pioneers and get them.
Submitted by Region Webmaster
A Thank You Message to the Council
Email From Mercy Rehabilitation Resources After Delivery of Craft Items by the Council To:
Judy Carroll Herbst
3708 Hawks Rest Rd
Wildwood, Mo 63069
jcherbst@att.net
Home:636-458-3790
Cell:314-753-8988
Many thanks to all! Our patients very much appreciate these special items.Georgia Primo
Director of Human Resources
Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital – St. Louis
14561 North Outer 40 Road, Chesterfield, MO 63017
Office: 314-881-4007 | Fax: 314-881-4188
gprimo@mrhsl.com
On Wednesday, February 26, the following craft items made by the following volunteers were delivered the following hospitals:
MERCY HOSPITAL
10- Flannel Baby Blankets (Donna Sturgess and Toni Forth)
5- Flannel Blankets – Rehabilitation Department (Donna Sturgess)
10- Crocheted Baby Hats (Phyllis Huddleston and Maryann Reitz)
2- Crocheted Adult Shawls (Laura Shively)
10- Hug-a-Pillows (Paula Fox)
10- Palm Toys (Pat Hawkins, Paula Fox, and Shirley Sisson)
MISSOURI BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER
10- Flannel Baby Blankets (Charlotte Stevens)
10- Flannel Incubator Pad Covers (Paula Fox)
5- Flannel Blankets – Pediatric Department (Donna Sturgess and Toni Forth)
10- Crocheted Baby Hats (Phyllis Huddleston and Maryann Reitz)
15- Mother/Baby Scent Pads (Paula Fox)
10- Hug-a-Pillows (Paula Fox)
10- Palm Toys (Paula Fox, Pat Hawkins, and Shirley Sisson)
It is our pleasure to donate these items to provide some comfort and calming to your patients.
Regards,
Paula Fox
New Outlook Pioneers
Comforting Crafts Coordinator
Submitted by Judy Herbst for chair Paula Fox
Comforting Crafts Project
When I delivered our January Comforting Crafts Hug-a-Pillows and Palm Toys to Julie Campbell, the Lead Nurse in the Pediatrics Department at Missouri Baptist Medical Center, she shared with me a story about a 15-month old boy who was in their care who was watching a video on his I pad and she asked him who he was watching. He said Mickey Mouse so she went to get a palm toy and held it up to him, she asked him who that was and he said Mickey Mouse and reached out for it, his little hands opening and closing wanting the toy. She said the smile on his little face was unforgettable.
Submitted by Judy Herbst for chair Paula Fox
17th Annual New Outlook Pioneers Charity Golf Tournament
This year’s 17th Annual Charity Golf Tournament at the Links at Dardenne started out with several unforeseen challenges. The rain had come that night and morning so fast and hard it created numerous road blockages, and backed up traffic issues. By the time the tournament started however, everyone that had planned to come to the tournament was able to finally make it.
The challenges however did not stop there, since parts of
the golf course became quickly flooded. Teams were now able to do cart paths
only and play just eleven holes do the flooding.
Once the Tournament got underway all golfers kept a light hearted spirit and enjoyed the rest of the day.
Thanks to the generosity of our Sponsors, Co-worker sponsors, Donations and all of our generous golfers buying raffle tickets, Super tickets, 50/50 tickets and Silent Auction items the golf tournament ended up being a huge success and brought in over $5000.
The monies earned from this event play a huge role in allowing us to support our Charities in a way which brings us all pride, so we will quickly start planning for the 18th Annual Charity Golf Tournament in 2020.
Article submitted by by Judy Herbst for Pat Hawkins Project Chair
Circle Of Concern Food Pantry
Eastern Missouri Council provides the Monthly contributions of Food, Back to School Supplies & Packpacks and Adopts a Family of Five for Christmas. Our donations help the Circle Of Concern Food pantry to feeds the hungry and provides assistance to low-income families living in west St. Louis County.
Our Vision is to improve every life in our community by reducing hunger and poverty.
Submitted by Judy Herbst
Camp Rhythm in Eureka Missouri.
One of the more rewarding experiences in my life was the visit our New Outlook Executive Board made this past summer to Camp Rhythm in Eureka, Missouri.
Camp Rhythm exists because an extraordinary Pediatric Nurse was touched by the story of a little boy who was unable to attend camp because he had heart disease. This Nurse was instrumental in the creation of this camp which provides a safe camping environment for children living with heart disease.
The day of our visit we met the Doctors, Nurses, Counselors and Volunteers who donate their time to help these children enjoy a safe and rewarding camping experience. These children participate in a multitude of outdoor sports activities and also indoor activities such as music and crafts. It was unbelievably touching to see how dedicated everyone is to the children at this camp and this is supported by the fact that many of the volunteers return annually.
We met children that day who themselves were once campers and now have returned to become volunteers. We also met a child that had already had several heart operations by the age of 6 but did not let it affect her happy attitude.
It obviously requires a lot of volunteers and monetary donations to be able to support this specialized of a Camp and I feel extremely proud that our Group has chosen it as a place to which we make a monetary donation.
Submitted by Judy Herbst for Pat Hawkins
You can find out more about the New Outlook Pioneers at this link http://www.newoutlookpioneers.net and you can read more about Camp Rhythm at this link https://www.stltoday.com/lifestyles/health-med-fit/health/learning-life-lessons-at-camp-rhythm-a-summer-camp-for/article_e6ff18fd-2676-5e4c-b56c-882c53eeb3af.html
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT – Judy Herbst
Well my favorite times of the year are almost here. Thanksgiving and Christmas! It is time to count our Blessings! After all the years of working together we sure have a lot to be Thankful for!
Here are a few of my 2019 blessing ……. In April and November, we visited with the Data Center folks for breakfast; In late April we attended the Western Electric, AT&T, Lucent reunion. Then in May attended the Spring Picnic. In July we attend St. Louis Children’s hospital’s “Camp Rhythm” and in August was the Golf Tournament. We can’t forget about our monthly/ weekly trips to the USO , trips with our veterans and Circle of Concern. I hope all of you enjoyed the opportunities to see and visit with our work families.
Coming up in a couple of weeks, December 6, from 4:00pm until 10:00 pm , will be our “Happy Hour” hosted by Jan Hanne, at a new location 1356 Public House on Big Bend, on December 18th will be the last event of the year , our Luncheon at Sybergs, we hope all of you will be coming. We will have 6 big items to raffle off, attendance prizes to give away and a Bake sale to help give us a positive start for 2020. These activities will enable us to stay activity in our Pioneering and donation are always welcome.
I hope each of you will consider attending one or both of the remaining activities as we would like to see all of our coworker family.
2019 DATES TO REMEMBER – Secretary, Pat Hawkins
If you would like to take an active role in Pioneering in our Eastern Missouri Council please come to our Monthly Council Meeting on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at Region Bank in Ballwin, the meeting starts at 10:00. Some of the events below are not sponsored by the Pioneers, this newsletter is meant for communicating with Pioneer membership as well as former and current coworkers.
DATES TO REMEMBER IN 2019: NOTE: Some dates/events can be added or changed as the year progresses
| December 11, 2019 | Board Meeting | |
| December 6, 2019 | Christmas Happy Hour – 1356 Public House – Valley Park/Ballwin | |
| December 18,2019 | Christmas Luncheon @ Syberg’s |
FROM THE TREASURER – Donna Sturgess
The current financial reports have been completed and approved and sent to Denver for processing. 2019 is Coming to a close; Christmas Shopping for the Circle of Concern and USO has been completed and waiting for delivery. Result for our 2019 accomplishment of each of our projects, Military Project, Craft for Comfort Project, Camp Rhythm Project, and Food Pantry are being finalized and will be forwarded to the Pioneer Headquarter in Denver before the end of the year.
The council newsletter is attached and you can click here to read it.
Recently I received a spreadsheet from Elaine Housley via Judy Herbst that was updated by Patricia Hawkins due to some changes in their council roster. This is information for the Region and for others that would look to contact different member in the council. The council roster is information complied for an up to date record.
If each club, council and chapter had a roster with all of the officers and chairs in a roster list they could be posted in the NEWS under their chapter and if you wished to get a hold of someone you could search the chapter news files and locate the roster and find who you are looking for.
You can use the Eastern Missouri Council roster spreadsheet as a guide to develop your own roster and then share it on the website.
For those that would like to view the updated roster just click on this link.
