St. Marys Memorial Hospital Foundation Board
The St. Marys Memorial Hospital Foundation Board has nine directors, each of whom serves a three-year term on a staggered basis — that is, one-third of the members’ terms expire each year. The board has traditionally included at least one member from the medical staff of the hospital. Other candidates are nominated to maintain a cross-section of interests, skills and experience. They might contribute management and financial ability, experience with health care issues or knowledge of the community.
Bryan Bettger is a founding member of the foundation and immediate past chair of this group. His association with St. Marys Memorial Hospital began in 1987 when he became a member of the hospital board. He served as board chair from 1994 to 1997. During the transition to the Huron Perth Hospital Partnership, he was a member of the Joint Executive Committee, presenting at all times a clear voice for St. Marys. Bryan is well known in the community as the president of St. Marys Insurance Group Inc. and as a trustee for the St. Marys United Church. He is a past member of the St. Marys Kinsmen Club.
Terry Fadelle is closely associated with St. Marys Memorial Hospital as its former chief executive officer. He is another founding member of the foundation and contributes a wealth of experience in health administration. Terry is a Certified Health Executive and a former member of the Ethics Committee of the Canadian College of Health Leaders (CCHL); a member of the Executive Committee of the Southwestern Ontario Chapter of the CCHL; secretary-treasurer of the Canadian Chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives and a member of the National Association of Physician Recruiters.
Brendan Ginty is also an original member of the St. Marys Memorial Hospital Foundation and currently holds the position of treasurer. He served on the St. Marys Memorial Hospital Board from 1987. When that board was disbanded, upon the formation of the Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance, he continued to serve with the Local Advisory Committee. He was very involved in the construction of the Wellness Centre and is the secretary of the Wellness Centre Board. Brendan is the CEO of Veterinary Purchasing Co. Ltd. He sits on the St. Marys Economic Development Committee and was a member of the St. Marys Kinsmen Club for 12 years.
Jane Graham was elected to the Hospital Foundation in 2006 and is currently an active member of the Fundraising Committee. Jane is a lifelong resident of St. Marys and is a director and secretary with GraHam Energy Limited. She has participated in many community activities and groups such as the St. Marys Homecoming Committee and the Lincolns Junior B Hockey Club.
Doug Holliday has been a member of the St. Marys Memorial Hospital Foundation since 1993 and is currently the president and chair of the board. As head of the Fundraising Committee, he recently led St. Marys Memorial Hospital’s successful first-time participation in the CKNX Radiothon, a fundraiser for hospitals in four Southwestern Ontario counties. He is a portfolio manager with TD Waterhouse and brings this expertise to the foundation. Doug has lived all his life in St. Marys and has a wide variety of interests including sports cars, antiques, art and drums.
Fred Jewson is a founding member of the St. Marys Memorial Hospital Foundation and until recently was site chief for St. Marys Memorial Hospital in the Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance. His experience as chief of staff for the entire alliance gives him a unique perspective. He has recently retired from the Happy Valley Family Health Team but brings to the foundation his 35 years of experience practising family medicine in St. Marys. Fred enjoys sports and the varied interests of his energetic family.
Sara Jewson is the newest member of the foundation board, elected in 2011. Although she has travelled extensively, Sara has maintained a close connection to the St. Marys community. After university, she moved back to St. Marys and currently teaches history at St. Marys District Collegiate. She also serves on the board of the St. Marys Children’s Choir.
John McIntosh was elected to the St. Marys Memorial Hospital Foundation in 2006 and is an active member of the Recruitment Committee. A dairy farmer with Moyhall Dairy Farms in Perth South, he brings years of community involvement to the foundation. He is a presbytery representative for Thamesview United Church, a member of the Perth Dairy Committee, the Ontario Agriculture Hall of Fame Board, Global Reinsurance Board and the board of Camp Bimini.
Mary Smith has been a member of the St. Marys Memorial Hospital Foundation since 2003 and was also a member of the Hospital Board until it was disbanded. For many years she was the museum/archives manager for the Town of St. Marys and is still an active volunteer with this facility. She has been part of many committees and projects that have promoted an appreciation for St. Marys, its institutions and their history. In 2000, Mary worked with a number of volunteers to prepare a history of St. Marys Memorial Hospital marking the 50th anniversary of its opening.
A number of senior staff are part of the St. Marys Memorial Hospital Foundation. These include Shirley Veenendaal, who for five years has been site administrator of St. Marys Memorial Hospital. Shirley is also program director for Emergency Services, Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance. She has been on the St. Marys Memorial Hospital Foundation/Wellness Centre Committee for three years and has been a member of the Quality Committee and External Relations Committee for five years. She is also a member of the HPHA Senior Leadership Team; SMMH Medical Committee; HPHA Nursing Practice Council; Huron Perth Ethics Committee; HPHA ER Care Team; SMMH and SGH Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committees; SMMH Local Advisory Committee; SMMH Emergency Medical Group Association; SMMH Recruitment Committee; Perth County and HPHA Pandemic Planning Committee; HPHA Infection Control Committee and the St. Marys and Area Health and Recreation Fair Committee.
Andrew Williams, CEO, Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance, is also part of the St. Marys Memorial Hospital Foundation as is Brenda Mitchell, executive assistant, HPHA, who has provided outstanding administrative support to the foundation since September, 1992.