CMH Foundation sets campaign goal of $122,000
NORWICH – The Chenango Memorial Hospital Foundation has announced that John R. Masse will lead this year’s fundraising effort. Masse is the hospital’s Vice President of Facilities Services with 8 years of service at UHS Chenango Memorial and a total of 32 within the UHS system. “I’m honored that the trustees have entrusted me with this post,” said Masse. “Previous campaign chairmen have set a high bar and I’m excited about setting a new fundraising record during this year’s campaign.”
Masse is a veteran golf tournament fundraiser, having led tournaments at both UHS and CMH. He has spearheaded Chenango Memorial Foundation’s golf tournament for the past several years which has raised up to $34,000 annually. “Getting local businesses and the hospital’s vendors involved has been key in increasing our fundraising by about 50% from that event,” he reported.
Masse plans to carry this philosophy into this year’s campaign. “We have several vendors that could participate more in our fundraising efforts. I have the unique advantage of seeing many of these vendors when they’re on site. I plan to make personal contact whenever possible.”
In addition, he plans to bolster employee participation. Last year the employee campaign raised $25,200 – a new high, but Masse isn’t satisfied. “When you look at the level of participation, we can do more,” he said. He plans to speak at each departmental meeting where he can talk about the Foundation in a smaller setting and answer specific questions from employees. “Even with small donations, we could increase what we raise by at least $10,000.”
None of this diminishes the need for community support, which is as critical as ever. “An uncertain economy combined with changes due to healthcare reform and other legislation will have a negative impact on the hospital’s cash flow. Meanwhile the cost of new technology and equipment continues to rise,” commented Debbie Cassavaugh, Executive Director of the foundation. “Community support is what helps close the gap and enables our hospital to purchase equipment and renovate the facility,” she added.
The Foundation’s annual campaign kicks off Nov. 1. The Chenango Memorial Hospital Foundation seeks and manages public and private funds to support UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital’s activities in the greater Chenango County area.
Masse is a veteran golf tournament fundraiser, having led tournaments at both UHS and CMH. He has spearheaded Chenango Memorial Foundation’s golf tournament for the past several years which has raised up to $34,000 annually. “Getting local businesses and the hospital’s vendors involved has been key in increasing our fundraising by about 50% from that event,” he reported.
Masse plans to carry this philosophy into this year’s campaign. “We have several vendors that could participate more in our fundraising efforts. I have the unique advantage of seeing many of these vendors when they’re on site. I plan to make personal contact whenever possible.”
In addition, he plans to bolster employee participation. Last year the employee campaign raised $25,200 – a new high, but Masse isn’t satisfied. “When you look at the level of participation, we can do more,” he said. He plans to speak at each departmental meeting where he can talk about the Foundation in a smaller setting and answer specific questions from employees. “Even with small donations, we could increase what we raise by at least $10,000.”
None of this diminishes the need for community support, which is as critical as ever. “An uncertain economy combined with changes due to healthcare reform and other legislation will have a negative impact on the hospital’s cash flow. Meanwhile the cost of new technology and equipment continues to rise,” commented Debbie Cassavaugh, Executive Director of the foundation. “Community support is what helps close the gap and enables our hospital to purchase equipment and renovate the facility,” she added.
The Foundation’s annual campaign kicks off Nov. 1. The Chenango Memorial Hospital Foundation seeks and manages public and private funds to support UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital’s activities in the greater Chenango County area.
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