Community Involvement - 2011
December 2011
Frontier’s Helping Hands Campaign a Huge Success
In keeping with the annual tradition of seeking non-tax-deductable donations from friends, clients, vendors, and others, Frontier Management was able to secure $16,151 in cash and gift cards in 2011. “This is a significant increase in donations from 2010, but the need was far greater as well,” stated Greg Roderick, Frontier’s CEO.
In all, 43 employees were nominated for a Helping Hand and all 43 were awarded some level of assistance. “To give to such a wonderful group of people, the same people that work at our communities and provide care and services to our residents – there is simply no better place to give,” stated Roderick.
In addition of the generous donations, a group of General Mills employees also adopted 2 of the Helping Hands nominees with gifts, food, clothing and decorated Christmas trees to add to the best year in the Helping Hands history. “To see the smiles, tears of joy and pride during this campaign has a long-lasting and positive energy that fills our communities and our Company,” concluded Roderick.
November 2011
FRONTIER Management Sponsors Auction for Forest Hills Elementary School
Frontier Management was the sponsor of the 2011 "Denim & Diamonds" auction to benefit the programs and learning services of Forest Hills Elementary School. "It was a great opportunity to give back to the school and to thank the attentive faculty which gives so much to our wonderful children" stated Greg Roderick, CEO of Frontier Management. The event was held on Saturday, November 5th at the Oswego Lake Country Club. Frontier donated over $7,000 toward technology, library and other essential programs for the student body.
September 2011
Alzheimer’s Communities Show Their Colors at Walk
Friends, family and staff of the Frontier Management group of senior care facilities participated in the Walk to End Alzheimer's, Sept. 24 in Mount Vernon. The walk started at the Skagit Transit Station.
The walk was organized by the state chapter of the Alzheimer's Association. As the official color of the association, a lot of purple was on display on flags, banners and bandannas. The purple bandannas were provided by Frontier Management, which operates HomePlace special care centers in Burlington and Oak Harbor, and Where The Heart Is, an assisted living and memory care facility in Burlington.
Alzheimer's is an incurable brain disorder characterized by memory loss, disorientation, impairment of judgment and personality change. "Not only was (the walk) a fundraiser for the association, but it was also a celebration of life by family who have lost a loved one to the disease," a press release from Where The Heart Is Burlington said.
The Mount Vernon event raised more than $29,000 for the association, which provides services to those with the disease and funds research for a cure.
FRONTIER MANAGEMENT PARTICIPATES IN 2011 WALK TO END ALZHEIMER'S
A team of 16 walkers from Frontier Management, LLC joined the nearly 160 member team of Frontier Management and its communities as the Presenting sponsor of the Alzheimer’s Association annual Walk To End Alzheimer’s in Portland, Oregon.
“We have been planning and meeting for nearly 10-months in preparing for our team and this event and we doubled our team size from 2010 and we hope to double again in 2012,” stated Matthew Dunham, Executive Vice President of Frontier Management, LLC. Frontier Management also raised over $2000, in addition to its Presenting Sponsorship, prior to the event through donations and sponsorships.
Collectively, Frontier Management and its many communities raised over $20,000 through its sponsorships, donations, fundraising activities and other means. “This is an event that we have participated in for 10-years and one that we are fully committed to on a national basis as well,” concluded Greg Roderick, President & CEO of Frontier Management, LLC.
Frontier Management sponsors golf event for Childrens Cancer Association with ClubSport Oregon
Golfers arrived Langdon Farms Golf Club on Friday, September 16, 2011 to golf and raise funds for the Childrens Cancer Assocation. Frontier was represented by Greg Roderick, its CEO, Donald Harris, its COO, John Davidson of Davidson Benefits Planning and Kyle Davidson, a senior at Oregon State University who has been a summer Intern at Frontier. ClubSport Oregon, an athletic club located in Tualatin, hosted the event. "We are happy to participate in this event and really enjoy being a part of the greater community by helping such a wonderful association, Childrens Cancer Association," commented Greg Roderick.
August 2011
Hats for Africa knitted by Community Residents
Just after the New Year began, residents of Where the Heart is in Burlington, Washington settled into winter. Then, someone noticed hats being knitted by a few nimble fingers and an idea caught hold!
Remembering a childhood friend’s request at church, activities director Jan wondered if “The Heart Ladies” might be up to the task. Anacortes resident Joyce Panzero, Jan’s friend and Joyce's husband Ron were involved in a Chidren’s home in Africa. Their church sponsored Rehema ministries there and the Panzero’s travelled there often to help care for the children, numbering around 60.
Jan had heard Joyce say that it would be nice for each of the children to have a hat…and “click” - Jan knew where to get the hats! So the fingers began to fly as a trip was planned to Sibonoa Kenya around Easter 2011.
This area in Africa is 6500 feet above sea level, so it does get cold and hats are appreciated. Yarn was donated along with the aid of the “Mavis Circle”, a knitting group from the Allen United Methodist Church, 100 hats were ready for delivery. Jan coordinated the pick-up date at Where the Heart is and invited Joyce and her 4 year old daughter Joy, whose mother worked in ministry in Kenya.
It was a beautiful time watching Joy try on as many hats as she could while the residents sat proudly watching…their hearts warmed because you know this is Where the Heart is!
July 2011
FRONTIER MANAGEMENT Participates in VITAL LIFE FOUNDATION FUNDRAISER
On July 16th, Greg Roderick and Matthew Dunham participated in the Vital Life Foundation’s annual fundraiser called The Stomp. Over 700 people attended this year’s event. Due to everyone’s support and generosity, Vital Life, a Marquis and Consonus Foundation, was able to raise over $310,000 that night. Frontier’s donation and support will help the Vital Life Foundation provide financial support for its charitable partners and charitable beneficiaries to include: Alzheimer’s Association, American Heart Association, Boys and Girls Aid Society, Children’s Cancer Association, JFR Foundation, Meals on Wheels, Medical Teams International, Our House, Ronald McDonald House Charities, Sparrow Club, and Susan G. Komen, among others. “We have always believed in providing support to charitable organizations and the Vital Life Foundation allows us to touch so many important area services,” expressed Matthew Dunham, Exec. V.P.
June 2011
arbor oaks sponsors Providence "hearst of Gold" Celebration
Arbor Oaks Terrace was a proud sponsor of the 2011 Providence Newberg Health Foundation "Hearts of Gold Celebration." The event honors individuals and organizations who make a difference in the community through their talent, time and resources. Proceeds benefit the Mike Olberding Education Fund, supporting the advancement and continuing educational needs of Providence Newberg Medical Center’s nurses and employees.
May 2011
FRONTIER Management SPonsors Youth lacrosse tournament
Frontier Management is a proud sponsor of the 2011 Battle of Lake Oswego for youth lacrosse. "48 teams from the western United States, grades 5 through 8, are striving to the the best in this year's local tournament over the Memorial Day weekend in beautiful Lake Oswego at the Battle of Lake Oswego," stated Greg Roderick, Frontier's CEO and proud father of a 7th grade son, Josh, whom is playing in the tournament on the Lake Oswego All-Stars Select Team.
April 2011
FRONTIER CEO coaches youth sports teams
Greg Roderick, Frontier's CEO, has, again, volunteered to be an Assistant Coach for the Lake Oswego Youth Lacrosse 7/8 Program in the Spring 2011 season. "To be involved with the lacrosse program, with my own son and his friends, and participate in the lives of these wonderful boys, is a rare opportunity and I continue to enjoy the game and the team spirit," stated Roderick. The program runs through June 2011.
Additionally, Greg Roderick is serving as the Head Coach for the Youth Volleyball Association 3/4 Girls program in Lake Oswego. "I have not had the opportunity to coach volleyball before, but with my daughter's involvement, I am happy to be involved and we are having a lot of fun," Roderick said. The volleyball program runs through June 2011.
March 2011
Frontier Participates in the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) "Lock-UP"
On March 16th employee Christie Jackson was volunteered to be "arrested" for the Oregon City-West Linn (a division of Columbia Willamette Chapter) MDA Lock-Up for "Jerry's Kids". The lock-up is an annual event held in Portland to raise funds for "Jerry's Kids."
Christie was a good sport about the situation. She relied on her family, friends, co-workers and special vendors to help get her released. She collected $750 and the Portland Association was a success with pledges totaling over $20,000 which will benefit families in the area. Christie thanked everyone for their support of this project.
MDA is a non-profit health agency dedicated to muscular dystrophy, ALS and other related diseases through worldwide funding. The Columbia Willamette Chapter serves people with neuromuscular disease by providing clinics at OHSU and Shiners Hospital for Children in Portland, assistance with the repair of durable medical equipment, support groups, and a special camp for "Jerry's Kids" each summer. MDA also funds research grants to help find treatments and cures for 43 neuromuscular diseases that affect people of all ages.
Annual Chef's Dinner benefits Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Frontier Management, LLC participated in the 14th Annual Chef's Dinner Extraordinaire to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. "It was our pleasure to participate in this wonderful event as we have for nearly 10-years now," stated Greg Roderick, Frontier's CEO. The event was a huge success and well attended. "As the guests of John & Kristin Coleman of Sullivan and Associates, we were able to donate $4,545 toward funding research for a cure," added Matt Dunham, COO of Frontier.
FRONTIER CEO is guest speaker at Regional symposium
Greg Roderick, Frontier’s CEO, was a guest speaker at the National Investment Center for Senior Housing & Care Industries 2011 Regional Symposium in Los Angeles, California. “It was an honor to be a guest speaker at this professional event and to see all of our friends at this conference,” stated Roderick. The event is held each year in various locations and is a venue where networking, contacts and existing relationships are further cultivated. “I am looking forward to the next NIC event,” concluded Roderick.