Thank you Staff, Volunteers, and Retirees on a successful 2008 Employee Sharing Program raising over $110,000.
Earlier this year, The Bellin Foundation invited team members, volunteers and retired staff to celebrate 100 years of Bellin Health by supporting the legacy of Dr. Julius Bellin through the Employee Sharing Program.
Through their generosity, more than $110,000 was raised through the 2008 Employee Sharing Program. These contributions represent more than three times the amount given during the last campaign.
Distribution of the contributions will be focused on five scholarships, a new fund to assist employees, and supporting the health system's most pressing objectives. Donors were able to choose the scholarship or purpose for their gift.
The scholarships include two nursing scholarships, two school of radiology scholarships and a culinary arts scholarship. In addition, an Employee Assistance Fund was established in the name of Robert Fry, who retired in 2007 after 33 years with Bellin Health.
Donors could also choose an option that allows their contributions to be used in areas with the greatest need within the health system, in order to enhance the Bellin experience for patients and help improve the workplace environment for staff members.
In its third year, the program has raised more than $201,000, entirely through employee, retiree and volunteer gifts.
Scholarship Giving Options:
Mike Wilde Nursing Scholarship
Michael Wilde was a long-time colleague and compassionate caregiver. In the last few months of his life, Mike expressed a heartfelt desire to establish an endowed scholarship to support the dreams and wishes of young people interested in nursing.
Each year, two nursing scholarships are awarded: one to a student enrolled in the Bellin College of Nursing or NWTC and one to a graduate from Monroe High School (Mike’s alma mater) who has an interest in pursuing a career in nursing.
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George Bennett Nursing Education Scholarship
In 2007, Bellin lost George Bennett, a long time employee in the Advanced Care Department. During his illness, George expressed a desire to establish an endowed scholarship fund to support continuing nursing education for his peers. With the overwhelming support of colleagues and Friends, the George Bennett Scholarship was formed.
Each year, the Bellin College of Nursing will award to a nurse who meets the set criteria and is enrolled in the Bachelor’s of Science degree program the George Bennett Nursing Education Scholarship.
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Jim Spyhalski Culinary Arts Endowment Fund
The Jim Spyhalski scholarship was established in 2006 with a generous gift from his wife Mary. Because of Jim’s love for the culinary arts, Mary wanted to establish a scholarship fund in Jim’s memory for students enrolled in and making progress towards a culinary arts degree at Fox Valley Technical College, Appleton.
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Robert W. Fry Employee Assistance Fund
In 2007, Bob Fry, Vice President Diagnostic and Hospital-Base Physician Services, retired after 33 years at Bellin Health. With a generous gift from Bob, a special employee assistance fund was established -- Robert W. Fry Employee Assistance Fund.
The fund will be utilized to help employees and their families through emergency crisis situations. The following are examples of requests for funds:
- Needed counseling, cannot pay for uninsured portion when services are rendered.
- Single parent whose only car needs repairs. Without a car cannot come to work.
- Parent/child dies unexpectedly out-of-state. Money needed for airline ticket to attend funeral.
- Unanticipated medical situation puts employee financially behind and needs money to pay rent/mortgage.
- Have a personal emergency (natural disasters, fire, etc.)
- Have exhausted all other financial avenues to remedy their personal crisis.
The fund can be accessed by contacting Chaplaincy or The Bellin Foundation who will in turn review the request with a committee made up of: The Bellin Foundation, Chaplaincy, Human Resources, and Administration. Assistance for emergencies and crisis situation will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
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Brook Phillips-Janquardt Memorial Scholarship
Brook Phillips-Janquardt was an employee of Bellin in the Imaging Services Department, after graduating from Bellin’s School of Radiologic Technology in 1996. She worked in the Imaging Department in general radiography and specialized in. Her family has provided a memorial scholarship in her name. The award is given to a freshman student within the School of Radiologic Technology as they enter their senior year and is based upon outstanding performance in the clinical setting. It is hoped that Brook’s passion and love of work will live on through this scholarship.
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Steve Smith Memorial Scholarship
The Steve Smith Scholarship was established in 2006 after Steve’s passing. Steve was a 1984 graduate of Bellin’s School of Radiologic Technology and worked for many years as a radiographer at Bellin specializing in surgical radiography and lithotripsy. His wife, Lori, established this award in his honor, to be presented to a senior radiography student based upon financial need. The scholarship is given annually to a student within Bellin’s School of Radiologic Technology and is determined by the School’s financial aid office.
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