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Volunteer Appreciation
House News
The Volunteer Appreciation Event was a huge hit for all the guests
who attended on Thursday, April 24th. Union Station was the perfect
setting for the murder mystery-themed dinner. The evening was spent
enjoying food, drinks and good company while recognizing all of the
hard work that is done by our wonderful, dedicated volunteers! The
fun-filled night ended with a raffle of over 25 baskets full of goodies.
A big thank you to Mike DeCola,
who donated an arcade to the West
County House.

Thanks to Two Men and a Truck
for donating their time to deliver
the new addition to the rec room
for all the families to enjoy!

Students from St. Pauls Lutheran School NJHS
walked to raise money for three new ovens to be
purchased for the West County House.

The Park Avenue House got a
facelift outside with new porch
furniture, freshly painted railings,
and beautiful flowers planted all
over the grounds. Items were
donated by Keller Williams
Realty. The railings were painted
by Keller Williams, Target, The Northern Trust
Company, St. John Vianney High
School and the St Louis Rams.

Johnathan Brooks is a new
housekeeper at the Park Avenue
House. He has enjoyed meeting so
many great people through working
with the staff, volunteers and
families.

Noelle Perkowski has been the
West Pine House Parent for 3
years. This summer she has been
given the opportunity to go help
our Northern California chapter of
Ronald McDonald House
Charities. They offer a summer
camp called Camp Ronald
McDonald at Eagle Lake that is a
fully accessible, residential
summer camp for children who are
at-risk with a variety of special
medical needs, economic hardship
and/or emotional, developmental
or physical disabilities. She will be a food service intern
working under the camp dietitian helping with menu
planning, specialty diets, nutritional education, and
cooking. She is currently in the dietetic program at
SLU, so this experience is giving her the opportunity
to combine her two loves: nutrition and volunteering
with Ronald McDonald House Charities.
Dan Harbaugh,
RMHC President
Joan Wiese, Joyce Thuston &
Christine Maltzman
Marge Normile
Rick & Sandi Mauger
Ray & Louise Mealer
Sara Rittenhouse (right)
& Guest
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Core Values Family Room
News
Volunteers Needed
Annual Family Room Trainings
Volunteers from each Family Room have officially
wrapped up their 2014 training. This years training
served as a refresher for all aspects of the position,
including the McTrax computer program, giving
tours to new families, dealing with different types of
families, and how to make people feel the most at
home. If anyone that was unable to attend the
training would like the minutes of the meeting,
contact Jacob McGuire at jmcguire@rmhcstl.com.

1st Quarter Volunteers
Between the three Family Rooms, we were fortunate
enough to add 19 wonderful new volunteers during
the 2014 1
st
Quarter! We are happy to have them all
on board!

A big thank you to the
students at Highcroft
Ridge Elementary
School. They had a
drive for RMHC and
were able to collect
several boxes of
toiletries and snacks for the Family Room!
The entire staff has come together to create a list of the values that we
find most important. As a result we are proud to present these Core
Values that define us as an organization. The Core Values, the heart of
Ronald McDonald House Charities, have been developed to define the
principles that both the staff and volunteers strive to pursue through
their work with each visitor that enters our doors. In the coming months
we will be integrating these Core Values into every aspect of life at
RMHC. Look for the Core Values on our stationary, emails, signage
and decor around the house. Most importantly look for the Core Values
to be reflected in the actions of all staff, committee members and
volunteers as we strive to create a home-away-from-home.
Come join our volunteer team!
House volunteers for the Park Avenue House
Family Room volunteers at SSM Cardinal
Glennon Childrens Medical Center

Please call Korinne Fischer at 314-485-0300 x 1634
or via email at kfischer@rmhcstl.com for more
Information.
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Tab Top
Upcoming
21st Annual Scramble for Charity
Golf Tournament
Friday, September 26
The Legends Country Club
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14th Annual Kids & Clays Tournament
& Dinner Auction
Friday, August 22 Dinner Auction at
Edward Jones Atrium
Saturday, August 23 Sporting Clays
Tournament at Strathalbyn Farms Club
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The 10
th
Annual Tab Top Pandemonium was held on
Saturday, May 3 at the Ronald McDonald House on
Park Avenue. Over 300 attended and a total of 12,488
pounds of tab tops and 33 pounds of yellow brass
keys were submitted.

Although tab tops are accepted year-round at each of
the three Ronald McDonald Houses in St. Louis, Tab
Top Pandemonium provides a special day for
participants to see first-hand the benefits of their
efforts.

More than 75 volunteers assisted RMHC Staff in
various capacities during Tab Top Pandemonium
event, including employees of Burns & McDonnell,
members of the Eta Nu Chapter of Alpha Delta Pi, St.
Louis University, and Walgreens employees. There
was delicious BBQ to enjoy and plenty of activities
for everyone, such as face- painting, temporary
tattoos, and an opportunity to get a souvenir photo
taken by Get Funky Photo-Booth.
Red Shoe Society
Golf Tournament
29th Annual Cassidy Turley/RMH Dinner
Auction & Golf Tournament
On June 1 and 2, 2014, the 29th Annual Cassidy
Turley/Ronald McDonald House Golf Tournament
was held at the beautiful Meadowbrook Country Club. The two-day event kicked
off on Sunday with a seated dinner, silent/live auction and raffles. The next day, 230
golfers hit the links, where threesomes competed for the championship. This event
raised $843,000! We would like to thank Cassidy Turley for their outstanding
leadership as our Title Sponsor! Next years tournament is scheduled for June 7-8,
2015, so mark your calendar!
The Red Shoe Society,
Young Professional
group, held a Kentucky
Derby event on Saturday,
May 3, 2014. There were 120 participants that
attended and over $10,000 was raised for Ronald
McDonald Houses Charities of St. Louis. To join in
on the fun and learn about all their events, please
contact Ally Favre at afavre@rmhcstl.com or
314-932-4116.
If you are interested in volunteering for special events, please contact Ally
Favre, Event Manager at 314-932-4116 x 1416 or via email at
afavre@rmhcstl.com
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What are your Summer Plans?
House volunteer Charlie Feldman retired from St.
Charles County. Congrats!

House volunteer and RMHC Ambassador, John
Sutherlands daughter was married June 14th.

Cailin Schmirler graduated from SLU with a
degree in Business Administration.

Congrats to Brenda Haalboom, dinner program
volunteer, and her Labrador retriever, Tilly, on their
graduation from the TOUCH program for Adults
under Support Dogs, Inc. They are now qualified to
visit adults in hospitals, cancer centers, nursing
homes and other locations.

Congrats to House volunteer Sharon Wilcutt who
became a first-time grandma in March!

House volunteer Anne-Marie Savel got to welcome
her second grandbaby. Congratulations!

Congrats to House volunteer Cindy Bishop who
found out her daughter is expecting!

House Volunteer Pat Francoskys son was married
last month!
Brag Board
Rachel Ahrens Cardinal Glennon Family Room
Planning a wedding with the amazing,
wonderful Jacob McGuire and going camping as
much as possible!
Luanne Stamp Park Avenue
Helping my children move into their new
apartments, enjoying hot weather while walking
my dogs three times a day, and learning to play
golf.
Cheri Dakich West County
Spending time with my son
before he goes off to college, going on
a few family trips, and doing normal
summer stuff!
Barb Dowling West Pine
I have a trip planned to Wisconsin for a
wedding, then we are putting together a trip to
Charleston and starting to build our new house
in late summer!
Bob and Clarice SLCH Family Room
We are going to the Bahamas to
celebrate our 46
th
wedding anniversary.
Then our son is coming in from
Washington D.C. and we are all going
to Big Cedar Lodge in August!
Denny Scott Mercy Family Room
I am going to enjoy a relaxing summer working in
my garden, reading, spending time with family and
continuing to have a zest for life.
Please help us congratulate Pat Britt for being
selected for St. Andrews Ageless Remarkable St.
Louisans award. Pat Britt, along with 19 other
extraordinary elders, will be honored at the Ageless
Remarkable Saint Louisans Gala event on Sunday,
November 9
th
at the Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the
Arch.

This event is to honor seniors over the age of 75 who
are living active and vital lives. St. Andrews vision is
to build a society where all older adults are respected,
productive, secure and fulfilled.

Pat Britt was nominated because he is an extraordinary
senior who has constantly given back to the community
through volunteering for the past 17 years. Along with
his work here, he donates his time to three other
organizations. In addition to volunteering, Pat loves to
play golf and is an avid runner. He has run in over 40
marathons, including two ultra-marathons, and often
wins in his category.
Pat Britt