OUR HISTORY
Circa 1998, the Paulding Hospital board began researching the feasibility of a foundation.
On February 1, 2000, a group of Paulding County Hospital friends met to plan the organization of the foundation and decide matters such as purpose, committees, membership, etc. The purpose discussed was to "elevate the mental, moral, intellectual and physical welfare of the citizens of Paulding County".
By April 2000, the newly-formed Paulding County Hospital Foundation had 53 charter members and the first annual meeting was held. The Charter Founding Trustees were: Don Snyder, MD; James H Gray, DO; Dean Riggenbach, Larry B. Fishbaugh, DO; Kate Gilreath, DO; and William H. Strawter, MD.
In June of 2000, PCH CEO Larry Thornhill proposed the first foundation fundraiser -- a golf tournament. Also at the June board meeting, the trustees developed the following mission statement:
"The Paulding County Hospital Foundation is a non-profit organization created to establish a perpetual fund through contributions to assist the hospital to continually improve the health and well-being of the residents in our communities."
The "perpetual fund" reflected the group goal that, in the future, the foundation could provide financial support of the mission solely from interest income.
By February 2001, Membership had increased to 67, and a part-time fundraiser was employed.
In November 2001, the foundation voted to award three scholarships, one from each of the county high schools, to students who would be pursuing further education in healthcare.
In January 2002, the membership committee recommended changes to membership dues and approved three levels of giving: $25, $50, $00, and a $5,000 lifetime membership.
By May 2002, the PCH Foundation account balance was $20,661.82 with 64 members. The first scholarship winners were awarded $250 one-time scholarships.
In November 2002, "Tree of Celebration" was selected as the name for the PCHF permanently displayed fundraiser.
In January 2003, the board increased the value of the three scholarships to $500 each.
In 2010, the Foundation added the "Strides for Scholarships" 5K Run/Walk fundraiser.
In 2014, the Board approved the investment policy which states that the foundation pay-out shall not exceed 50% of the funds generated in the prior 12 months.
In 2015, the Foundation had 62 paid memberships, and awarded three $1000 scholarships, 1 $700 scholarship, and 1 $500 scholarship.
In August 2016, the Foundation hired its first Executive Director, in a part-time capacity, to provide strategic planning services, organization, improve communication within the foundation, and increase public awareness of the foundation and its mission.
In 2017, the Foundation renewed emphasis on support for the Paulding County Hospital, community outreach, high-quality health care, and wellness. Strategic planning resulted in a 2-year plan to expand the Foundation's footprint throughout the county, grow our membership, and raise more funds in order to more fully implement the mission.
On February 1, 2000, a group of Paulding County Hospital friends met to plan the organization of the foundation and decide matters such as purpose, committees, membership, etc. The purpose discussed was to "elevate the mental, moral, intellectual and physical welfare of the citizens of Paulding County".
By April 2000, the newly-formed Paulding County Hospital Foundation had 53 charter members and the first annual meeting was held. The Charter Founding Trustees were: Don Snyder, MD; James H Gray, DO; Dean Riggenbach, Larry B. Fishbaugh, DO; Kate Gilreath, DO; and William H. Strawter, MD.
In June of 2000, PCH CEO Larry Thornhill proposed the first foundation fundraiser -- a golf tournament. Also at the June board meeting, the trustees developed the following mission statement:
"The Paulding County Hospital Foundation is a non-profit organization created to establish a perpetual fund through contributions to assist the hospital to continually improve the health and well-being of the residents in our communities."
The "perpetual fund" reflected the group goal that, in the future, the foundation could provide financial support of the mission solely from interest income.
By February 2001, Membership had increased to 67, and a part-time fundraiser was employed.
In November 2001, the foundation voted to award three scholarships, one from each of the county high schools, to students who would be pursuing further education in healthcare.
In January 2002, the membership committee recommended changes to membership dues and approved three levels of giving: $25, $50, $00, and a $5,000 lifetime membership.
By May 2002, the PCH Foundation account balance was $20,661.82 with 64 members. The first scholarship winners were awarded $250 one-time scholarships.
In November 2002, "Tree of Celebration" was selected as the name for the PCHF permanently displayed fundraiser.
In January 2003, the board increased the value of the three scholarships to $500 each.
In 2010, the Foundation added the "Strides for Scholarships" 5K Run/Walk fundraiser.
In 2014, the Board approved the investment policy which states that the foundation pay-out shall not exceed 50% of the funds generated in the prior 12 months.
In 2015, the Foundation had 62 paid memberships, and awarded three $1000 scholarships, 1 $700 scholarship, and 1 $500 scholarship.
In August 2016, the Foundation hired its first Executive Director, in a part-time capacity, to provide strategic planning services, organization, improve communication within the foundation, and increase public awareness of the foundation and its mission.
In 2017, the Foundation renewed emphasis on support for the Paulding County Hospital, community outreach, high-quality health care, and wellness. Strategic planning resulted in a 2-year plan to expand the Foundation's footprint throughout the county, grow our membership, and raise more funds in order to more fully implement the mission.
