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Category: Member News
Welcome to the Member News category. These stories are intended for current LeadingAge Minnesota members, profiling aging services professionals, providing new resources, and keeping them informed about the aging services community.
Try the Job Board for FREE!
On March 13, 2019 by Jenna Kellerman
Have you tried recruiting through LeadingAge Minnesota’s job board AgingServicesJOBS.org? Check it out! Email Jenna Kellerman for a promo code to post your first job for FREE!
New Affiliation Strengthens Home Care and Hospice Expertise and Opportunities
On March 13, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
LeadingAge national has taken an important step toward increasing its impact and influence across the full continuum of services and supports for people as they age by entering into an agreement with the intent to affiliate with the Visiting Nurse Associations of America (VNAA) and ElevatingHOME.
4 LeadingAge MN Members Receive Award of Merit for Performance Excellence in Aging Services
On March 6, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
LeadingAge Minnesota has honored four aging services providers with Awards of Merit for Performance Excellence in Aging Services. The providers are: Martin Luther Care Center in Bloomington; St. Crispin Living Center in Red Wing; Madonna Living Community in Rochester; and The Good Shepherd Community in Sauk Rapids.
Careers in Aging: LeadingAge MN Members Lead the Way in Raising Awareness, Making Connections
On March 6, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
It’s Careers in Aging Week! This is the perfect time to highlight three LeadingAge Minnesota members – Augustana Regent, Eventide and Ecumen -- who received Stars Among Us awards last month for their work to proactively address our field’s workforce challenges through innovative partnerships that will expose and recruit people to the rewarding, valued careers in aging services.
Barbara Rode, President & CEO, Saint Therese Receives Top Leadership Award
On February 26, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
Barb Rode, President & CEO, Saint Therese was recently honored by LeadingAge Minnesota with the Ray Johnson Pioneer Leadership Award.
Kathy Olson, Executive Director at Millstream Commons, Recognized for Leadership & Community Service
On February 26, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
Kathy Olson, Executive Director at Millstream Commons in Northfield, was recently honored by LeadingAge Minnesota with the Kal Michels Outstanding Leadership Award.
Faye Baylor Recognized for Volunteer Service with Minnesota Veteran’s Home in Fergus Falls
On February 19, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
Faye Baylor, a volunteer with the Minnesota Veterans Home in Fergus Falls, was honored by LeadingAge Minnesota with the Volunteer of the Year Award at this month’s Institute & Expo.
Bill Foussard Named Board Trustee of the Year
On February 19, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
Bill Foussard, a member of the Board of Directors for Cerenity Senior Care in Saint Paul, was recently named Board Trustee of the Year by LeadingAge Minnesota.
Andrea Boedigheimer, Resident Assistant at Carondelet Village, Named Caregiver of the Year
On February 13, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
Andrea Boedigheimer, Resident Assistant at Carondelet Village in Saint Paul, was recently named the Caregiver of the Year by LeadingAge Minnesota. Andrea received her award at last week’s Institute & Expo, accompanied by a standing ovation and a rousing round of applause from the nearly 2000 attendees that filled the room.
Community Innovation Award Earned by Perham Silos to Circles Program
On January 29, 2019 by Terri Foley
The Connection, a Perham community resource for seniors led by Perham Health, received a 2019 Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) Trailblazer award for community innovation.
Need a Career Awareness & Recruitment Tool? Use Our Career Pathway Presentation!
On January 29, 2019 by Jenna Kellerman
Connections with local high schools are a great way to get young people thinking about careers in our field. Maybe you’ll even see some immediate applications for entry level positions such as direct caregivers or dietary aides! What should you do?
More than 100 Members Post on AgingServicesJOBS.org
On January 19, 2019 by Jenna Kellerman
Since its launch in June 2018, more than 100 organizations have posted jobs on www.AgingServicesJOBS.org. Want to check it out for yourself? Post a job for free by using the promo code LeadingAgeMN when you check out!
New Housing-Specific Content on the Learning Hub
On January 18, 2019 by Bobbie Guidry
Check out the new LeadingAge Learning Hub where you will find great Housing-specific content, including Medical and Recreational Marijuana in Senior Living, information regarding preservation considerations, contract renewals, management and occupancy reviews, fair housing and more.
Ecumen Names Shelley Kendrick as Incoming President and CEO
On January 15, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
Shelley Kendrick, currently Ecumen’s Senior Vice President of Operations and Chief Operating Officer, has been appointed to succeed Kathryn Roberts as President and CEO, effective Feb. 4.
Rest in Peace: Bob Armitage, Respected Leader, Mentor and Friend
On January 8, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
It is with a heavy heart that we share that Bob Armitage, a respected leader, mentor and friend, died peacefully on Jan. 5 in the company of his family.
Support the Work of the LeadingAge MN Foundation: Donate to the Silent Auction Today!
On January 8, 2019 by Lori Meyer
The LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation’s 2019 Silent Auction is right around the corner and we need your help. This annual fundraiser, which takes place as part of the Institute, has raised almost $20,000 over the past two years—thanks to the generosity of the LeadingAge Minnesota community.
Need to Hire? Wow the Job Seeker!
On January 8, 2019 by Jenna Kellerman
Interviews are your opportunity to show off your workplace. In a time of high employer competition, it is important to let job seekers experience your organizational culture so that they can picture working in your environment. Young workers overwhelmingly report that they seek a job that matters. Show them how they can make a difference in your organization!
AgingServicesJobs.org Now Includes Job Board Dissemination
On December 18, 2018 by Jenna Kellerman
The newest upgrade to AgingServicesJobs.Org integrates your job posting into a premium job board with access to special pricing. Premium job boards include:
Katelyn Reichow, Friendship Village CNA, Receives Coveted National Dementia Award
On December 12, 2018 by Jodi Boyne
Katelyn Reichow, a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at Friendship Village in Bloomington was named the 2018 CNA of the Year by the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners (NCCDP).
Dellwood Gardens Receives Deubener Award
On December 5, 2018 by Jodi Boyne
Dellwood Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care was recently honored with a 2018 Deubener Small Business Award from the Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce. The Deubener awards are annually presented to five small businesses that exemplify growth, excellence, risk, diversity and innovation.