SEPTEMBER 2015

Tom Stofac, CEO

New Faces and Anniversaries

A Guide to Mosquito and Tick Season

Summer Fun

Grilled Chicken Citrus Teryaki Recipe

Mission Possible

Have You Witnessed a Mission Moment?Trivia - Win a Prize!

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JUNE 2016

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Life is a journey not a destination is a phrase that I use a lot and is one of my personal mantras. Sometimes our journey takes different twists and turns but if we stay focused on the present and enjoy where we are we can learn to live with anything that we encounter on our path.

My life journey over the past five years has been filled with many joys and such blessings in serving as the CEO of the Ohio Masonic Home. Words cannot do justice to the feelings I have about the past five years.

Sometimes however, those twists I just mentioned happen and we need to adjust our path but keep heading true North. That is the current situation I find myself in. Due to some personal health circumstances I find myself needing to step aside and retire as CEO of Your Ohio Masonic Home. Please know that I will be fine but only if I stop working full time and slow down my pace in life. Thus I need to make this difficult decision. The difficulty in this decision is that I love what I do in my vocation with aging individuals and I found over the past five years the organization I love to do it with. Knowing that if I continue will have a detrimental effect on my life and health is difficult but makes it necessary to step aside. I will continue to be a part of OMH in a coaching and consulting role over the next months ahead a few days per month. Scott Buchanan, our current CFO will be my successor as CEO of this fine organization.

There is a line in one of my favorite songs by Bob Seger that says, “I see their faces and I feel the traces they have left on my soul.” To all of you I have worked with and for you have all left traces on my soul that I will carry with me forever.

Peace, Love and enjoy the journey.

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DIETARYOsinachi Okoro, Adeline SmithNURSINGAmanda Barnett, Jasmine Barnett, Malaysa Derden, Margaret Hogan, Chyanne Richmond, Olivia StrayerCOMPANY ANNIVERSARIESDonna Davis (18), Jennifer Martin (1), Melissa McQuillen (1), Diana Oliver (16), William Richardson (23), Susan Sheeks (1)

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COMPANIONS/NURSINGRicciesha Abron, Marla Brashears, Shayna Davis, Angela Flores, Tiffanney Haynes, Margaret Leanne Keys, Joan Kohn, Michael Maggio, Stacey Smith, Patricia When, Shayna WieryCOMPANY ANNIVERSARIES Kathleen Arnal (1), John Arter (1), Michelle Bellew (5), Cera Dodrill (1), Ajure’ Jones (1), Annette Lively (5), Courtney McKenna (1), Stephanie Reed (5)

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FINANCE MARKETING PRINT SHOPMary Oberer Ashley Duncan Luke HoltsberryCOMPANY ANNIVERSARIES Marvin Scott Haddix (1), Traci Sachs (1), Vicki Slaughter (15), Tom Stofac (5)

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CLINICTami ArnoldDIETARYJasmine Brewster, Alec Brown, Heather Cutlip, India Davis, Keisha Ellinger, Marsha Elliott, Alexis Gagliardi, Dontae Jimerson, Holly Johnson, Elijah Merrill, John Stewart, Mary Stiepler, Jade Tyree, Kristen Wilson, Jenae WoodsDIRECTORTonya Blumenschein

ENGINEERINGDavid RathbunENVIROMENTALJames Cooper, Rayjean Hardnick, Zachary Orndorff, Taylor SongerGROUNDSJoshua Strohl NURSNGHeather Adkins, LaKrista Benton, Lindsay Blair, Natalie Boyle, Karl Breidenbach, Sarah Brown, Kimberly Burns, Kristen Clevenger, Carolyn Davis, Jasmine Frazier, Deara Freeman, Jasmine Fullen, Renda Funderburg, Hannah Holt-Grimm, Rebekah Horton, Natalie Hughes, Misty Issacs, Jordin Johnson, Shaniece King, Ruth Kise, Hannah McCall, Vanessa McElya, Jamie Mitchell, Dorothea Patillo, Rachel Penwell, Skye Perkins, Jennie Reigelsperger, Cassie Reyes, Elizabeth Roark, April Schipper, Erika Scott, Sasha Staccia, Jacqueline Stevens, Tania Thompson, Patricia Wagner, Tara Wagner, Lauren Waldo, Elizabeth Walton, Stephanie Weems, Heather Williams, Carrie Wooten, Diane Worthington, Rosemary Yarbrough, Jennifer YoungSECURITYAntonio FoglianiTRANSPORTATIONDaniel Dunlap, Bruce TerrellCOMPANY ANNIVERSARIES Sonya Adams (1), Tara Atkins (1), Gregory Bobo (15), Pamela Craig (18), Dashonda Cunningham (18), Jason Earich (1), Lizabeth George (1), Shayna Glascox (5), Idris Hall (15), Jennifer Hall (1), Angelae Huffman (1), Mary Johnson ( 38), Hannah Kel Northern (1), Brittany Rike (1), Pansey Riley (1), Michael Satterfield (1), Jeffrey Simonton (15), William Standard (26), Paula Stir (21), Heather Thomas (1), Christina Tillman (19), Aryanna White (1), Deborah Willis (1), Tinanna Woodland (1)

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DIETARYBrianna Budzinski, Caroline Crandall, Brittany Girolamo, Jenessa Medley, Pamela Osborn, Chelsea Whittenburg NURSINGBambi Colyer, Nicole Lacko, Nicole Lemermeier, Meghan Lovelady, Jordan Sumser, Jessica Teeple, Selina TerlopCOMPANY ANNIVERSARIESMargaret Burke (10), Meghan Burkhardt (1), Gaye Coffee (1), Sameera Farhood (1), Carol Gatt (10), McKenzie Gilbert (1), Harlee Haberny (1), Norman Hansen (1), Richie Holben (1), Linda Innocenti (1), Shelby Kidd (1), Krista Michaels (5), Shawna Olah (1), Paige Rasper (1), Diana Romanoff (1), Jaime Selby (1), Toria Shultz (1), Amanda Sirl (1), Brooke Stewart (1)

New Faces &Anniversaries

MARCH / APRIL / MAY

2 June 2016

The Ohio Department of Health urges Ohioans to “fight the bite” by taking precautions to prevent mosquito and tick bites and avoid the diseases they may carry such as West Nile virus, Zika virus , and Lyme disease. In Ohio, ticks are usually most active April through September, and mosquitos May through October.

While most of us spend more time outdoors in the summer months either in our own backyards, parks or campgrounds, remember that these pests can live inside also. Here are some tips to avoid mosquito and tick bites while enjoying the great summer weather.

• Use EPA-registered mosquito and tick repellant while outdoors and follow all label directions

• If you are unable to use a repellant, wear long pants and sleeves as well as shoes and socks

• Remember light colored clothing is less attractive to mosquitos

• Remember that perfumes and colognes attract mosquitos

• Check your skin thoroughly for ticks after contact with wooded or bushy areas

• Install or repair screens on doors and windows to help keep mosquitos out of your home

• Eliminate standing water in and around your home• Make sure all roof gutters are clean and draining

properlyRemember, prevention is the best medicine. However, if you do become ill and suspect it may be from an insect bite, please see your healthcare provider as soon as possible.

http://www.odh.ohio.gov

http://daily-jeff.com/local%20news/2016/04/20/fight-the-bite-take-precautions-to-prevent-mosquitoborne-and-tickborne-diseases-in-ohio

Summer is upon us and so is the arrival of Ohio

mosquito and tick season.

WellnessMARCH / APRIL / MAY

Traci Sachs

Benefits Coordinator, OMH

That’s customer service at the Ohio Masonic Home. Over the next few months you will participate in the customer service class and learn about how the values of the organization match with our DNA. DNA is the “stuff ” that makes us who we are and you will discover how to mix the skills introduced in the class with what you do every day and take your customer service to the next level. So stay tuned for a class near you…

Mission in

Motion: It’s in our DNA! Lisa PoweCorporate Training Manager OMH

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4 June 2016

Michele Kipplen, Director of Life Enrichment at BMC, has been going on camping trips since she was a little girl. Although she was raised in a tent-friendly family, she and her husband, Brian purchased their own camper last year after experiencing a particularly ferocious thunderstorm during one memorable vacation. Michele calls the camper, “a compromise between roughing it and a hotel room.” The Kipplens, along with their daughter, Miranda (13, pictured) and Labrador, Angel, typically look for campsites in State Parks with plenty of opportunities to hike, kayak and fish. Michele, an avid photographer, always has her camera handy on these adventures. This year, Michele and her family will be camping in Owana and Marquette, Michigan and have already made plans for 2017 and 2018, including a big trip out to the Wild West!

Michele KipplenDirector of Life Enrichment, BMC

Jay Thomas, Maintenance Manager at BMC, has been fishing most of his life, developing a serious passion for the sport about ten years ago. With the Maumee River only a few minutes from home and work, Jay can enjoy his favorite hobby as often as he likes. His favorite time to fish is during Walleye spawning season, a three to four week period in March when hundreds of thousands of Walleye invade the river. During the summer, Jay enjoys fishing Lake Erie and pond fishing with his wife, Heidi, an LPN at BMC, and their four children, Austin (20), Zane (18), Macey (13), and Hudson (10). Although Jay already has an impressive list of catches, including Walleye, Bass, Perch, Bluegill and even a 30-inch Salmon, his dream is to add the freshwater fish known as the Muskie to the list. With a top weight of nearly 70 pounds and mouthful of gnarly teeth, this monster would certainly make an interesting fish story!

Jay ThomasMaintenance Manager, BMC

Summer Fun!

Kevin Moore, an Engineer at SMC, has enjoyed spending summers with his family at Indian Lake for over 35 years. Kevin and his wife, Cindy, travel to the lake on the weekends to spend time with friends, often with their daughters and grandkids in tow. “The best part is getting away from technology and being with your friends,” Kevin says. With their camper outfitted with a nice deck and awning, it is truly a home away from home. When they are not relaxing on the deck, the Moore’s can usually be found on the lake; tubing, skiing or fishing from their boat. Kevin is looking forward to the July 4th weekend and watching the fireworks display from the water.

Kevin MooreEngineering III, SMC

If you can think of an outdoor activity, Jason Aberegg has probably tried it. With his favorite pastimes including bow-hunting, mountain biking, camping, fishing, golf and ATV trail riding, Jason, the Director of Engineering at WRMC, is the ultimate outdoorsman. Jason also loves to travel and has visited 40 different states so far, as well as Mexico and Canada, and spent 18 days backpacking across Europe, touring five different countries! He has plans to visit Alaska and Germany in the near future. In addition to staying active outdoors, Jason enjoys his job because he has a unique role that allows him the opportunity to get to know all the residents on campus which he calls one big family.

Jason AbereggDirector of Engineering, WRMC

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Crystal Altaffer, an LPN at BMC, is looking forward to attending her sixth family reunion with her in-laws this July in Sterling, Michigan. Family members come from all over, including Crystal, her husband, Eric and their son, Matthew; and have, in past years numbered over 60 attendees! The family gathers at White’s Canoe Livery for a week of canoeing, rustic camping and friendly competition in the form of a Field Day-style obstacle course. The highlight of the week is a nine-hour canoe trip made even longer by tipped boats, stops on the shore and a floating lunch break. Crystal truly enjoys this quality time with her extended family even though she says, “I swear, the first time we went out, I tipped the canoe thirty times!”

Crystal Altaffer LPN, BMC

Toni Whalen, a Resident Assistant at BMC, first began tent camping 26 years ago with her late husband, Robert. Since then, she has replaced her tent with a 17-foot home-away-from-home which she uses almost every weekend, May through October, accompanied by her one-year-old Shi-Tzu, Tobi. Although there is plenty of time to put her feet up, Toni stays busy with her large social circle playing bingo, taking part in nighttime golf cart parades, and enjoying special holiday events such as Christmas in July and a big Labor Day flea market. This year, she is looking forward to using her new raft and relaxing out on the pond.

Toni WhalenResident Assistant, BMC

Mario Gonzalez is not only an Engineer at SMC; he’s also a baseball coach, a Spartan athlete and a paintball warrior! After his eldest son, Diego (now, 14) joined the Possum Eagles baseball team in 2007, Mario quickly learned the game and has been coaching the team ever since. Although he doesn’t play himself, he has enjoyed having the opportunity to watch the team, a second family, grow up. In addition to coaching, Mario has begun participating in Spartan Races with his wife, Faith. These obstacle strewn, three-mile races can be tough, but Mario enjoys conquering the obstacles and Faith enjoys running, so together, they make a great team and are only one race away from completing their “Trifecta” medal. When he is not coaching or training for a race, Mario enjoys fishing and canoeing with Diego, his daughter, Briauna (13), and younger son, Cain (12). The Gonzalez family also enjoys spontaneous, friendly, guys versus girls, paintball battles!

Mario GonzalezEngineering II, SMC

Summer Fun!Rich Thompson’s favorite hobby is golf, a sport he has been playing for over ten years. An Engineer at WRMC, Rich says his favorite part of the game is the high risk/reward aspect in addition to having the chance to spend time outdoors with friends. His favorite course so far has been Sleepy Hollow in Brecksville which was voted the #14 municipal golf course in the country, but his dream would be to play TPC Sawgrass in Florida or Pebble Beach in California. Rich also enjoys fishing, cooking on a charcoal grill and motor sports, specifically NHRA (National Hot Rod Association) drag racing. His bucket list consists of even more outdoor adventures, including seeing the California Redwoods and chasing a tornado!

Rich ThompsonEngineer, WRMC

Grilled Chicken Citrus Teriyaki

6 June 2016

• ¼ cup teriyaki baste and glaze (from 12-oz bottle)

• 1/4 cup frozen (thawed) orange juice concentrate

• 2 teaspoons grated orange peel • 1/2 lb uncooked chicken breast

tenders (not breaded) • 1 cup sugar snap pea pods • 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms

(3 oz) • 1 medium zucchini, cut into 1/2-

inch slices (2 cups) • 1/2 medium red bell pepper, cut

into 1-inch pieces (3/4 cup)

1. In small bowl, mix teriyaki glaze, orange juice concentrate and orange peel. Reserve two tablespoons mixture. Add chicken to remaining mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes.

2. Meanwhile, heat gas or charcoal grill. Place grill basket (grill “wok”) over medium heat. Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Place chicken in grill basket.

3. Cover and grill over medium heat six to eight minutes, shaking basket or stirring chicken occasionally, until chicken is brown.

4. Add remaining ingredients to grill basket. Cover and grill six to eight minutes, shaking basket or stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender and chicken is no longer pink in center. Add two tablespoons reserved marinade; stir to coat vegetables and chicken. Cover and grill two to three minutes or until heated through.

(bettycrocker.com)

Tara Lloyd, Director of Operations and Project Development at BMC, has a very busy summer ahead of her. She and her husband, Mike and their children, Haley (14), Madelyn (12) and Ethan (11) spend nearly every evening at soccer, cross-country and baseball games and practices. Although they are all very busy, they still make time for family camping, fishing, croquet games and trips to see the Toledo Mud Hens and the Cincinnati Reds play. Additionally, this year, the Lloyds will be vacationing in Washington D.C. and the mountains of Virginia. Tara says that although their schedules are packed, she tries to maintain a healthy balance between family time, athletics and academics, “I think people look back fondly on these years, even though they are busy.”

Tara LloydDirector of Operations and Project Development, BMC

Like most kids, Bruce Vincent spent a large portion of his childhood riding a bike for transportation, recreation and to deliver newspapers. Not much has changed since then, except Bruce now works as the Chaplain for SMC instead of maintaining a neighborhood newspaper route! In 1972, when he started college, Bruce bought a lime green Schwinn Super Sport to ride around Ohio University’s campus. That bike stayed with him until 2013 when he passed it on to his son, Roger. Bruce now rides a red Cannondale which was a surprise gift from a close friend. Although he is mostly a “weekend warrior” when it comes to cycling, riding the paths between Springfield and Xenia, Bruce has taken part in the Young’s Dairy Charity Bike Tour and Springfield’s Bike to Work Day. Bruce recommends cycling to everyone because there are all different kinds of bikes for different riders, it’s great for the heart and it truly is a “sport for life.”

Bruce VincentChaplain, SMC

Linsi Sparks, Administrative Assistant on our Springfield campus, had a great idea:

“Recognize years of service…, like a different colored ID badge, that way residents, other employees and guests can see the dedication that many of us have put into caring for our residents and community at the Ohio Masonic Home.”

So, what did she do? She submitted her idea to the Mission Possible idea program online and viola, here is her idea in action! Your Human Resources Management folk will be providing these to ALL employees with one year of service or more, very soon!

What did Linsi win, after spinning the Reward Roulette Wheel? A beautiful Samsung Galaxy Tab 2!

Be sure to submit your ideas today by going to http://ohiomasonichome.org/missionpossible.

Mission: Possible...

• 1 box Betty Crocker™ SuperMoist™ yellow cake mix

• 1/2 cup butter, melted • 3 cups fresh mixed berries • 2 tablespoons sugar • Vanilla ice cream, as desired

1. Spray three to four-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix cake mix and butter until crumbly. Place mixture slow cooker.

2. Pour berries on top of mixture; sprinkle with sugar. Cover and cook on Low heat setting four hours.

3. Serve warm with ice cream. (bettycrocker.com)

Very Berry Slow-Cooker Cobbler

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How many local Masonic Lodges does Ohio have?

Send your answer by Wednesday, July 6 to: Lara Bentley (lbentley@ohiomasonichome.org)

or call her at 937-525-4964 or internal extension 5265. Three names will be randomly drawn from the correct answers and each will win a $25 gift certificate for a gas

card or a delicious meal at a great restaurant!

(The prize will be administeredfollowing all IRS regulations.)

Winners from last issue:Marnita Raines, Brittany Miller, Margaret Lewis

By the NumbersMarch 2016

Beds/Units Occupied % OccupiedSMC 447 412 92%BMC 90 90 100%WRMC 245 239 98%

CORNERSTONE: 263 Active Clients

MasonicTrivia

Each and every day, our employees LIVE our mission-

You ARE the living expression of our Masonic

Obligation- you serve as the trusted partner to help

people age respectfully, how they want, where

they want.

And now you have a way to

recognize your co-workers

and in turn, recognize

them for living our

mission.

What is the Mission

Possible program and how

is it working at the Ohio

Masonic Home?

Recognizing an employee for a Mission Moment is as

easy as 1, 2,3!

Step 1: Witness Mission Moment

Step 2: Fill out Mission Moment form that you can find

online or that you can find in break rooms and around

your campus or office

Step 3: Submit Mission Moment form to employee’s

supervisor or HR representative

It really is just that easy! You can go to www.

ohiomasonichome.org/missionmoment/ to learn

more today!

Have you witnessed a Mission Moment?