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Christmas Spirit Awards were presented to community
recipients by the Foundation in December of 2019. Those
honored were Roger & Karen Bounds, and Charlie &
Carol Clupny. These couples were nominated by local
community members, and chosen by the Foundation, as
individuals who exemplify the Christmas Spirit – the spirit
of giving throughout the year.

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The Festival of Trees is a joint partnership with Hermiston
Kiwanis Club and one of the most elegant and anticipated
events of each year. In December 2019, the Hermiston
Festival of Trees was no exception. This event was an
immediate sell-out and well-received by the community.
The evening included a formal dinner and live and
silent auction of trees, wreaths, and stockings. It raised
over $46,000, of which $23,000 was allocated to the
Foundation as its share of the proceeds. These funds
were used to supplement the awards given to our
local communities in the form of grants and medical
scholarships.

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Grants are awarded each year to qualified non-profit
organizations to benefit the health needs of our local
communities. In fiscal year 2019-2020, grants totaling
$193,920 were awarded to sixteen organizations
approved by the Foundation. This included $55,540
given from the Mary Ellen Paul Trust to six previously-
designated organizations for health and educational
purposes. Also inclusive was the awarding of $19,080
from funds provided by Good Shepherd Medical Center
Auxiliary to support the work of various departments
within the hospital.

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Other non-profit organizations that have benefited from
health-related awards given by the Foundation for this
fiscal year include the City of Hermiston, Eastern Oregon
Mission (Martha’s House & Agape House), Heppner
Community Foundation, Made to Thrive, Umatilla Sage
Riders, Coalition for Safe Communities, Good Shepherd
Senior Health Coalition, and the Hermiston Warming
Station. All have expressed appreciation for the support
given to provide for their services.

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National Doctors Day is designated annually as March
30th. It is a day set aside for community members to
honor medical professionals who make a difference in

At fiscal year-end, Good Shepherd Community 

Health Foundation had assets and equity of

Good Shepherd Community Health Foundation is a non-
profit charitable institution formed to benefit the health of 
the local communities in which we reside. To this end, the 
Foundation offers grants, medical scholarships, and financial 
support to approved community organizations that serve 
and improve the health of its members.

$8,053,537.

Good Shepherd Community Health 

Foundation Accomplishments 

their lives. In April 2020, sixteen physicians and healthcare 
professionals were awarded special certificates of 
appreciation because of community donations received 
by the Foundation in their behalf. 

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In the spring of 2020, the Foundation announced the
awarding of $32,500 in medical scholarships to 22
high school graduates, college students, and medical
professionals seeking additional training. Among these
recipients were students representative of most all local
communities within our service area. These students will
be attending seventeen various colleges and universities
throughout the country.

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The 2019 Scramble for Scholarships Golf Tournament
surpassed all expectations with over $33,000 raised for
medical scholarships. Unfortunately, it was necessary to
cancel the June 2020 tournament because of imposed
regulations and restrictions resulting from the COVID-19
pandemic. However, the Foundation has continued its
commitment to serve our local communities by offering
health-related grants and medical scholarships during this
time of uncertainty.

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The Foundation Board of Directors are a diverse group
of accomplished community volunteers, both working
and retired, who give of their time with no monetary
compensation to improve the health of our local
communities. They serve on committees to organize and
direct programs and projects that bring value to the work
of the Foundation. The Fund Development Committee
works to develop and implement new fundraising
strategies beneficial to the health of our communities.
The Awards Committee solicits and reviews applications
for grants and scholarships to make recommendations
for board approval. The Finance Committee oversees the
financial stability and sustainability of the Foundation for
the future. Each committee has been instrumental in the
success of our work during the past fiscal year.
The list of officers for 2019-2020:

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President – Margaret Saylor

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Vice President – Mike Madsen

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Secretary/Treasurer – Mike Henderson

Front Row (L to R): Liz Marvin, LaDonna Quaempts, Cindy Middleton, Julie Puzey, Lisa Mittelsdorf, Tom Wamsley. Back Row: Mike 

Henderson (Sec./Treasurer), Bob Green (Executive Director), Caitlin Cozad, Dennis Burke, Angela Pursel, Bill Elfering, Dave Ego,  

Manuel Gutierrez, Kelly Sanders. Not Pictured: Margaret Saylor (President), Mike Madsen (Vice President), Jacelyn Keys, Dean Fialka.