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Jean C. Rahn named executive director
of medical center’s foundation
Jean C. Rahn,
chief development officer of Colorado State University’s $185 foundation, has
been appointed executive director of the Southwest Washington Medical Center
Foundation. In making the announcement today, SWMC president and CEO
Joe Kortum said: “We are pleased to have
someone of Jean’s stature and success at the medical center foundation. She
brings a unique set of skills and experience to a key role in our organization.
We will benefit from her successful track record in fundraising to help us meet
the rapidly changing health care needs of our community.”
Over the past five years under Rahn’s leadership, the
university saw its total gifts and grants increase from approximately $32
million to $45.6 million annually. Total assets increased from $147 million to
$185 million in the same period.
Rahn has ties to Washington, having served as executive
director of development for Western Washington University’s foundation, during
which time gifts to the university increased from $680,000 to over $5.6 million
a year.
Rahn earned a masters degree in education from Montana
State University. She is a member of the Council for Advancement and Support of
Education. A Rotarian, Rahn also served on the Fort Collins, Colo., Symphony
board of directors.
The Southwest Washington Medical Center Foundation was
established in 1986 with the sole purpose of raising and managing contributions
on behalf of the medical center. The foundation is governed by a board of 24,
headed by board chair David Kelly.
The foundation has raised funds in support of the SWMC
Health Education Center, Healthy Steps Women’s and Children’s Clinic, the
medical center chapel, a transitional living apartment for hospital inpatient
rehabilitation use and the first Ray Hickey Hospice House.
Mayor Pollard says, “I Love Vancouver”
Vancouver Mayor Royce
Pollard’s title for his 2005 State of the City address is “I Love
Vancouver.”
The presentation, for which there is no charge, will be
at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 16, in the 40 et 8 headquarters, 7607 NE 26th Ave.
Complimentary light refreshments will be served.
In addition to talking about jobs and other key issues,
Pollard will present his list of reasons for loving Vancouver. “It’s no secret
how I feel about this community,” Pollard says. “I hope to convey my passion as
well as articulate a clear vision for our future.”
Although admission is free and open to the public,
registration is required. To register, call the
696-8121.
Dinner theater auditions scheduled
Auditions will be held by appointment on Saturday, Feb.
5, for three dinner theater productions to be presented by Smith-Reynolds
American Legion Post 14 in March.
Actors, actresses, singers and instrumental musicians are
needed for two mysteries and one melodrama, according to spokesperson
Jim Rourk. In all, 33 actors are being
sought, some of whom will have singing roles. Age categories range from 16 up.
For further information, call 253-8528.
People
Michael Bobbe, a
sophomore at Columbia River High School, served last week as a page for state
Sen. Joe Zarelli (R-17th). Bobbe is a
member of the National Honor Society and Science Olympiad and is a volunteer
tutor.
News briefs
Hockinson High School’s “Hawk,” an art sculpture paid for
by the state Arts Commission, will be dedicated in a short ceremony at 6 p.m.
this evening in the courtyard at the school, 16819 NE 159th Street.
g Former Clark
County commissioner Judie Stanton and
former 49th District state senator. Don Carlson
will give their perspectives on public service at the Forum at the
Library at 7 p.m. this evening in the Vancouver Community Library, 107 E Mill
Plain Boulevard. Former state Rep. Val Ogden
is the moderator. There is no charge.
g The second in a
series of four public discussions of the attributes expected of a new Evergreen
School District superintendent is at 7 p.m. this evening in Heritage High
School, 7825 NE 130th Street.
g The
Columbian’s annual Economic Forecast
Breakfast is at 7:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 21, in the Red Lion Hotel at the Quay.
Keynote speaker is Jon Clemens, president
of Sharp Technologies of Ventures. For further information, call
694-2588.
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