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early 160 friends,residents, bene-factors, corporatesponsors andPresby Board andstaff gathered onOctober 24th at The Hilton

Philadelphia City Avenue for thePresby’s Inspired Life “InspiredService” fundraising event. Thisyear’s event was held in tribute tothe Philadelphia Corporation forAging (PCA) and Im Ja Choi,founder and president ofJenkintown-based Penn AsianSenior Services, Inc.

“Inspired Service” wasorganized as a fundraising initia-tive to garner support for low- and lower-middle income residents who receive charitablesupport funds in our market rate communities, as well as for lifeenrichment activities throughout Presby’s Affordable HousingMinistry.

This year’s event marked the fourth “Inspired Service.”With net proceeds totaling more than $46,000, it turned out tobe a milestone fundraising achievement for this particular event,which began in 2008.

“Thank you to all of our event sponsors and individualbenefactors for making this year’s event such a success,” saidPresby’s Inspired Life President & CEO Judee M. Bavaria. “Yourgenerosity is at the heart of our ministry.”

Presby’s “Inspired Service” Award has become synonymouswith excellence in senior care and services by highlighting individuals’ and organizations’ achievements in advancing seniorservices, particularly for those in greatest need.

Celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2013, PCA is a privateorganization serving as Philadelphia County’s area agency on

aging. One of the region’s largestnon-profit organizations, its mission is to improve the qualityof life for older Philadelphians orpeople with disabilities and toassist them in achieving theirmaximum level of health, inde-pendence and productivity.

Im Ja Choi is a Korean-American entrepreneur whofounded Penn Asian SeniorServices, Inc. (PASSi), a community-based, non-profitorganization serving ailingAsian-American seniors withlanguage barriers. Today, PASSinow provides homecare servicesto seniors in nine different languages.

“Both PCA and Im Ja Choihave created opportunities for seniors in need to enjoy a greaterquality of life,” Judee said. “In doing so, they share similar missions with Presby of serving those in greatest need.”

Hallmarks of the evening included a rousing performanceby Mt. Tabor AME Church’s Victory and Praise Choir; Mistressof Ceremonies Willo Carey, who shared her passion for senioradvocacy through her leadership roles at WHYY; the premiere ofthe new “Moments in Ministry” video, featuring Presby’s ministry in action as described through resident testimonials;and exciting silent and live art auctions, featuring work createdand donated by Presby residents.

“It was an inspirational night for Presby, our honorees andthe entire senior services vocation,” Judee added. “’InspiredService’ momentum is growing, which will further compoundour ministerial offerings for the betterment of our residents infinancial need.”

For photographic highlights from “Inspired Service” see page 4.

NSharing a moment at Presby’s “Inspired Service” event onOctober 24th are (from left) Mistress of Ceremonies and senior advocate Willo Carey, of WHYY; Presby’s Inspired LifeBoard member Rev. Randy Barge; Holly Lange, president &CEO of honoree PCA; Honoree Im Ja Choi; and Presby’sInspired Life President & CEO Judee M. Bavaria.

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ydal Park resident and generousbenefactor Betty J. Sieber (seated,second from left) is honored atthe 28th Annual NationalPhilanthropy Day AwardsLuncheon, held on November

20th at the Sheraton Downtown Hotel. JoiningBette are (seated, from left) Donor RelationsManager Latoya Carroo, Betty’s friendsRosemarie Grogan and Nancy Rector, and (backrow from left) Board member William G. Young,Jr., Rydal Park Executive Director StuartSkinner, President & CEO Judee M. Bavaria,Executive Director of Mission Support MeganCantalupo and Presby Board Chair SkipDittmann. Hosted by the Greater PhiladelphiaChapter of the American Association ofFundraising Professionals (AFP), the event paystribute to the Philadelphia area’s most generousbenefactors at AFP-member organizations. Bette was selected for the honor for her significant generosity toward The “Call ToCare” Capital Campaign for The Joseph C. Scott Medical Center at Rydal Park, which culminated in 2012. About her philan-thropic contributions that led to the honor, Bette commented, “I devote my time and resources because I am very passionate abouthelping others.”

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“Inspired Service” 2013…Most Successful Yet!

Rydal Park Resident Honored for Philanthropy

resby’s Inspired Life honored team members for their exceptional dedication at the Annual Service Awards, held on October 16th.Hosted to commemorate team member anniversaries in five-yearincrements, the event continues to grow each year with more teammembers celebrating milestones in their tenure.

“The Service Awards is one my favorite events because it representsan opportunity to pay tribute to our most dedicated employees,” said

President & CEO Judee M. Bavaria. “Their loyalty sets a wonderful example for allof us to follow.”

In total, 83 team members were honored for their dedication, totaling a collec-tive 900 years of service. The evening culminated with an award of distinction when– celebrating 35 years of service – Rydal Park Maintenance Supervisor RickCrotinger was honored for his exceptional service, which began in 1978 when RydalPark was only four years old.

“Such loyalty is extremely rare in today’s ever-dynamic job marked,” Judee added.“The fact that so many team members continue to maintain Presby as their employerof choice speaks volumes of their dedication and the special people who enact ourmission every day.”

resby’s memory programming for residents with Alzheimer’s disease and other memory-affecting disorders is strategicallypoised to become an area of excellence,” said COO Jim Polaski.“So that we may further build on that foundation, the MemoryCare Area of Excellence Committee was formed.”

Consisting of an interdisciplinary team of professionals fromPresby’s market rate communities, as well as the Board of Directors, theCommittee’s main charge is to create a holistic, dynamic, innovative andresearch-based program that does not replicate the dated standards of dementiacare, but instead reinvents life for seniors with memory challenges. The philos-ophy behind the care mix is to lead with a positive approach, encouraging creativity, self-direction and collaboration.

For the past several months, the Committee has been hard at work identify-ing memory support procedures, from pre-admission through discharge, with consistent reassessments that will ultimately lead to formalized criteria.

“Because Presby serves older adults in various life settings — such as independ-ent living, personal care and skilled nursing — the concepts illustrated in this newprogram were designed to transcend all levels of care,” said Director of QualityImprovement and Clinical Risk Management Bette McNee. “What’s more, thebenefits of the program are also applicable to affected older adults living in thegreater community.”

By honing and standardizing this area of expertise within Presby communities, the ultimate goal is to offer training and fam-ily support to the greater community through Presby’s “Inspired Academy” education initiative, further compounding Presby’srenown as a regional leader in senior services.

“For residents with memory loss disorders, the more we know about their lives, not simply their medical history, the betterwe can enrich their lives while we care for them,” added Memory Care Area of Excellence Committee Facilitator and RosemontAdministrator Marina Hacking. “Additionally, the more we know about their care needs, the better equipped we will be about hiring potential caregivers.”

The Committee will continue their work toward the goal of publishing a best practices manual, which is currently in production. “Team members at Presby and caregivers and families in the community will soon have even more tools to deliver the best

possible memory care to residents,” Jim added. “It’s our way of creating a ‘gold standard’ that will further define this area of excellence while ultimately enhancing the quality of life for affected older adults.”

For me, this season represents family,that special time of year when we gatherwith loved ones who help shape who weare. This sense of family is particularly palpable at Presby’s Inspired Life, where

an increasing number of people from all walks of life defineour family and help to shape our ministry.

What a milestone year 2013 has turned out to be forPresby’s Inspired Life! In this issue of “Inspirations” you willlearn of our significant advancements in the areas of expan-sion, service delivery, as well as fundraising and strategic planning. These advancements would not have been possiblewithout the support and partnership of our Presby family:donors, corporate friends, faith congregations, residents, theirfamilies, team members and volunteers, all of whom comprisePresby’s family and are responsible for our achievements.

We’ve enhanced our brand, logo, mission statement andwebsite to further relate our communities with the parent entity, Presby’s Inspired Life. This creative endeavor modern-izes our overall “look” while better unifying our myriad communities and services under one entity.

In a strategic move to further compound our alreadyexceptional memory care programming, a specialized taskforce embarked upon researching and modernizing servicedelivery standards for those with Alzheimer’s disease and othermemory affecting disorders in various settings. This new“Memory Care Center of Excellence” is designed as an innova-tive approach with educational components, which ultimatelywill be offered to the greater community.

Our Affordable Housing Ministry is growing, as we

celebrated the groundbreaking of our sponsored WynnefieldPlace affordable housing community, to be located in theWynnefield/Overbrook neighborhood of Philadelphia. Thisplanned, 48-unit housing project is unique in that it represents a combination U.S. Department of Housing andUrban Development and Pennsylvania Housing FinanceAgency Tax Credit project.

We once again hosted our traditional “Inspired Service”event. This year, we paid tribute to the PhiladelphiaCorporation for Aging and Im Ja Choi, founder and president of Penn Asian Senior Services, for their achieve-ments in advancing the field of senior services for those inneed. Thanks to our generous sponsors and individual benefactors, it turned out to be a fundraising achievementfor this particular event, which began in 2008.

And, in one of my favorite activities as President & CEO,we honored our most dedicated team members for theirlongevity at our Annual Service Awards in October, where oneof our Rydal Park team members marked 35 years of service.

So at this time of year, I will give much appreciativethought to our Presby family, which helps turn possibility intoreality, sets our mission into action and never ceases in its loy-alty to our ministry and, ultimately, those we serve. Than you!

Many blessings for the holiday season!

Judee M. BavariaP R E S I D E N T & C E O

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Presby Team Members Honored for Service and Dedication

Presby’s Memory Care Programming…TransformingExcellence Through Innovation

Presby Team Members Rally In Support at Annual Walk toEnd Alzheimer’s

President & CEO Judee M. Bavaria congratulates Rydal Park MaintenanceSupervisor Rick Crotinger (second fromleft) for 35 years of service during theOctober 16th Employee Service Awards.Joining them are Rydal Park ExecutiveDirector Stuart Skinner (second fromright) and Executive Vice President &COO Jim Polaski.

Presby’s Memory Care Area of ExcellenceCommittee (front row from left) InterimSpring Mill Administrator Carisa Livingston,Director of Quality Improvement & ClinicalRisk Management Bette McNee, RosemontAdministrator and Memory Support Area ofExcellence Committee Facilitator MarinaHacking, and (back row from left) COO JimPolaski, Rosemont Director ofEnvironmental Services Darren Wagner,Rosemont Director of Dining ServicesBernadette Butler and Presby’s Inspired LifeBoard member Dr. Marilyn Dyson.

resby’s Inspired Life team members rallied together early on Sunday,November 10th to particpate in the Alzheimer’s Association’sAnnual Walk to End Alzheimer’s Disease, held in SouthPhiladelphia at the Sports Complex. The event raises awareness andfunds for care, support and research for Alzheimer’s Disease, thenation’s sixth-leading cause of death. It is held annually in more

than 600 communities across America, and the Delaware Valley’s event boasted sig-nificant turnout, with more than 6,000 walkers participating. The Presby teamconsisted of a representative from the Board of Directors, staff from market ratecommunities, as well as the Community Support Center. “As Presby team mem-bers, we are more than employees, we are advocates,” attests Spring Mill ResidentAssistant and event participant Stacey Williams. “As senior care professionals, we need to show our support for those with Alzheimer’sDisease.” Here, donning their purple shirts – the signature color of the Alzeheimer’s Association – the Presby team included (fromleft) former Spring Mill Activities Coordinator Alex Wathen, her friend Trevor Gillespie, Spring Mill Charge Nurse Shardae Taylor,Rydal Park Move-in Coordinator Laura Wiater, Spring Mill nursing assistant Eboni Drake, Rydal Park Facilities ServicesCoordinator Katie McClurg, Spring Mill Resident Assistant Stacey Williams, Presby’s Inspired Life Board member Dr. MarilynDyson, Rydal Park nursing assistant Tara McFarland and Presby Director of Staff Development Vickie Miller.

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“Inspired Service” Highlights Brand Enhancement Initiative Yields Stronger Parent Corporation Identity, New Mission Statement and a New Website

Executive Vice President & CFO Cindy Hoffman (left)Board Vice Chair Alan Griffith (center) and wife Marla

Griffith (far right) welcome to “Inspired Service” representativesfrom ParenteBeard, an event Silver Sponsor, (from left) MarcRoss, Abbey Loftus and Brian Gabriel.

Rosemont Presbyterian Village resident and benefactorJoyce Malott (center) and Rydal Park Director of Facilities

Craig Pierre and wife Cathryn explore resident artwork duringthe silent auction portion of the evening.

Presby’s Inspired Life Board member Rob Reeves withBruce Givnish of Johnson, Kendall & Johnson, an event

Bronze Sponsor.

“Inspired Service” 2013 began on just the right note witha rousing performance by the Mt. Tabor AME Church

Victory and Praise Choir.

n a Board of Directors-endorsed endeavor to further accen-tuate the Presby’s Inspired Life parent “brand” throughoutthe Greater Philadelphia Region, Presby embarked upon abrand enhancement initiative throughout 2013. The year-long effort, which included input from residents, staff and volunteers alike, has led to a new logo, mission statement

and website. “We have not changed our name; we will remain Presby’s

Inspired Life,” said President & CEO Judee M. Bavaria. “What’s newis our logo, which better relates to those of our communities, tying allof our ministries together under one brand.”

The new logo features the tagline, On a Mission to Inspire, which denotes not-for-profit, faith-based action that instills a sense of inspiration and spirit among residents.”

he new site is technologically up-to-dateand further engages visitors to explorePresby’s various ministries. With virtual andphotographic tours, as well as fasterresponse mechanisms, the new website alsoacts as a marketing tool to entice potentialnew residents and donors, as well as volun-teers and team members.

New Mission Statement:

“To Provide Exceptional Living Experiences for Older Adults.”This new statement explains what Presby’s Inspired Life does in a clear, concise and memorable sentence. Utilizing the words “exceptional living experiences” distinguishes Presby’s Inspired Life from other retirement community developers, communicatingthat Presby offers not simply outstanding accommodations, services and amenities, but also an “exceptional” lifestyle.

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eighborhoods are only asgood as the people whocomprise them and, mostassuredly, Philadelphia’sWynnefield neighbor-hood is one of the best,”

said Executive Vice President & COOJim Polaski as he welcomed guests to the October 23rd groundbreaking ofWynnefield Place Apartments. “Today is acelebration of our partnerships that helpmake affordable housing a reality for seniors in need.”

Sponsored by Presby’s AffordableHousing Ministry, Wynnefield PlaceApartments will feature 48 one-bedroomapartment homes for economically-disad-vantaged seniors; it will create opportuni-ties for them to live an enhanced qualityof life that they may otherwise not haveknown. The project is unique in that it represents a combination U.S.Department of Housing and UrbanDevelopment (HUD) and PennsylvaniaHousing Finance Agency (PHFA) proj-ect. The Philadelphia RedevelopmentAuthority (PRA) also played a key rolein the project through their partnershipand efforts in garnering the land onwhich Wynnefield Place Apartmentswill stand.

“HUD’s Section 202 housing grantand their Section 8 Housing Subsidiescombined with PHFA’s low-income taxcredits will create unparalleled affordabil-ity for Wynnefield Place residents,”added Executive Director of AffordableHousing Bill Canteen.

Presby Board and staff, vendors,contractors, elected officials, as well asmembers of the Wynnefield/OverbrookRevitalization Project and CivicAssociation gathered on the constructionsite for the festivities.

Pennsylvania Senator VincentHughes, Pennsylvania’s 7th SenatorialDistrict, and Philadelphia CityCouncilman Curtis Jones, Philadelphia’s4th District, are staunch supporters forbringing Wynnefield Place Apartmentsto fruition. They charted a course foradvocacy in the Wynnefield/Overbrookneighborhood that paved the way forWynnefield Place Apartments to becomereality.

With construction to last approxi-mately one year, Jim Polaski added, “Allof us at Presby’s Inspired Life look forward to celebrating our partnershipswith the Wynnefield Place Apartments’grand opening in late 2014.”

or the fourth consecutiveyear, Presby’s Spring Millcommunity received the“Best of MontgomeryCounty 2013” distinctionfor its personal care servicesfrom readers of “The Times

Herald” newspaper. Proudly displayingSpring Mill’s banner of distinction are (fromleft) Spring Mill Interim AdministratorCarisa Livingston, residents Vickie Sarli andRon Klenk, Spring Mill Director ofMarketing Lisa Seonia and Executive VicePresident & COO Jim Polaski. “This awardis a testament to the excellence care, servicesand amenities found at Spring Mill,” saidDirector of Marketing Lisa Seonia.

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Spring Mill Named “Best Personal Care Living” in Montgomery County

Breaking ground on Wynnefield PlaceApartments during the October 23rd eventare (from left) Presby Board memberWilliam G. Young, Jr., Executive VicePresident & CFO Cindy Hoffman, Vice President of Finance Jennifer Kappen,Executive Director of Affordable HousingBill Canteen, Philadelphia CityCouncilman Curtis Jones, Jr. with a member of his staff, and Executive VicePresident & COO Jim Polaski.

“ tuart Skinner has been appointed Executive Director of Rydal Park. In announcinghis appointment, Presby’s Inspired Life Chief Operating Officer Jim Polaski said thisis an exciting time for new leadership at Rydal Park with a strategic three-year repositioning plan having culminated in July 2013. Stuart’s exemplary leadership,clinical, administrative and business skills will help solidify Rydal Park’s stance as apremier continuing care retirement community, Jim said.

“I am enjoying working with Presby’s Inspired Life management, as well as Rydal Park residents and staff to further accentuate Rydal Park’s exceptional renown,” Skinner said. “My goalis to ensure the enhanced, spirited living experience that residents expect and deserve throughRydal Park’s superior services and amenities.”

Previously, Stuart enjoyed a 15-year tenure with Catholic Health Care Services (CHCS) ofthe Archdiocese of Philadelphia. His executive positions with CHCS included his most recentrole as Deputy Secretary and Chief Executive Officer, as well as Director of Facility-Based Servicesand Administrator of the CHCS Immaculate Mary Home. Prior to CHCS, Stuart held leader-ship positions with Albert Einstein Medical Center, Crozer-Keystone Health Systems, GoldenSlipper Uptown Home and The Philadelphia Geriatric Center.

SStuart SkinnerExecutive Director, Rydal Park

egan Cantalupo has been promoted to Executive Director of Mission Supportat Presby’s Inspired Life, a role she assumed after serving as Acting Director ofPhilanthropy since June 2013. Megan joined the Presby’s Inspired Life min-istry in June 2012 as Director of Annual Giving.

In announcing the promotion, President & CEO Judee M. Bavaria said,“In her new, elevated role, Megan is responsible for the design and implemen-

tation of strategies to further advance the organization’s fundraising initiatives in the areas ofmajor gifts, annual giving, corporate and foundation support, as well as church and communityrelations and communications.”

A seasoned fundraising professional, Megan has 17 years of experience in fundraising, stew-ardship and cultivation that includes tenures at St. Joseph’s University, where she served asExecutive Director of the St. Joseph’s Fund; and at West Chester University, where she served asDirector of Alumni Relations. In this capacity, Megan was the main liaison between nearly80,000 college graduates, the university’s administration and the alumni association. Megan alsoserved in fundraising and alumni leadership roles at Holy Family University and NiagaraUniversity.

he Parable of the Sower contains the message that although sometimes one’sefforts do not bear fruit, success can still occur with determination and faith.In the parable, a sower dropped seeds on a path, on rocky ground andamong thorns, but the seeds did not grow. He then — after much effort —dropped seeds on fertile soil and they grew a hundredfold.

At Presby’s Inspired Life, “The Sowers’ Society” was founded to honorthose who generously made a commitment to bequeath Presby’s Inspired Life in theirestate by planting the seeds of generosity. In doing so, they lovingly help to ensure the highquality of life for our residents in need while perpetuating their own legacy.

You too can be a Sower at Presby’s Inspired Life by helping our mission bear fruitthrough a planned gift. To learn how, contact the Office of Mission Support at610.260.1153.

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Megan CantalupoExecutive Director of Mission Support

The Sowers’ Society…Helping Our Mission to Bear Fruit

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