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Dear Guests,Welcome to ACHC’s 25th Anniversary Gala benefiting the American Dia-betes Association! It is a privilege to share this evening with you and I am thrilled that you are here. Tonight is a very special occasion for many dif-ferent reasons. As you are aware, 2011 is a monumental year for ACHC as we celebrate 25 years of service to the health care industry. Tonight is a time of reflection, of celebration, and appreciation as we remember and recognize all of the individuals who have helped ACHC stand where it is today. More importantly, tonight is about raising awareness, raising support, and raising hope. We are gathered here tonight to support an or-ganization that truly makes a difference in the lives of millions of Ameri-cans. We are here for the American Diabetes Association.

Diabetes affects over 25.8 million children and adults in America with an additional 79 million Americans suffering from pre-diabetes. In North Carolina alone there are 1.2 million people living with diabetes. The Cen-ters for Disease Control predicts that by 2050, 1 in 3 Americans will have diabetes. At this rate of exponential growth, diabetes will become one of the most prevalent diseases facing America.

As ACHC continues to inspire excellence through the betterment of the entire healthcare continuum, remember tonight and the disease that af-fects so many. It is an honor for our organization to contribute to the ADA in an effort to advance research and help impact the lives of many.

I want to personally thank every one of you for joining us tonight in cele-bration and for your support in the fight against diabetes. Without efforts from individuals like you, the American Diabetes Association would not have the foundation and support to make the difference that it does today. Enjoy your evening and make the night one to remember.

Sincerely,

Tom Cesar, President, ACHC

Toms CesarPresident, ACHC

Tom Cesar has been President of the Accredita-tion Commission for Health Care, Inc. (ACHC) since 1991. Tom holds a Bachelor of Science degree from California State University at Los Angeles and received his Master of Arts degree in Public Management from the University of Massachusetts in Boston.

He has 30 years of experience working in healthcare administration. Prior to ACHC, he was a Unit Manager at Mt. Auburn Hospital, in Cam-bridge, MA and Executive Director of Rehabilitation Services of Wake County in Raleigh, NC.

Tom is an advocate for quality health care services by means of provider education and peer review through accreditation and makes presenta-tions at state and national conventions. He has published a variety of ar-ticles on accreditation in trade journals.

He resides in Raleigh, NC with his wife Amber. Also living in the Raleigh area are their sons- Todd with his wife Kathy, and grandson Michael; as well as their other son Eric.

Jim Straight, Executive Director of the ADA for Eastern North Carolina

Jim Straight, Executive Director of the American Diabetes Association (ADA) of Eastern North Carolina, and formerly with the National Kidney Foundation and the Endocrine Society, has over 16 years of experience in nonprofit administration, fundraising, program delivery and marketing. Born and raised in Washington DC, Jim and his

family moved to North Carolina in 2006 after serving the DC population through nonprofit work for over a decade.

Now as the Executive Director of the local ADA, Jim and his staff deliver programs and fundraisers to support the ADA’s mission to prevent and cure diabetes, as well as to improve the lives of all those affected by diabe-tes. Locally the ADA has three signature fundraising events each year, its Gala, Cycling Event (Tour de Cure) and Walk (Step Out). Jim and his wife Christy have two children, Connor age 7 and Morgan age 5.

Richard M. WetherellACHC Board Chair & VP of

Quality, Teleflex Medical Inc

In addition to his position as ACHC Board Chair, Mr. Wetherell is the V.P. of Quality, Amer-icas at Teleflex Medical. He has over 25 years of supervisory and leadership experience. He is re-sponsible for: process-improvement, knowledge-management, quality, regulatory interface with the FDA and training. Additionally, he provides

healthcare organizations with leadership solutions through the Strategic Planning and Balanced Scorecard Program, which focuses on methods to stimulate continuous improvement and improve customer satisfaction. He has lead operations, design and quality groups within the industry, and was one of five people in the state of Tennessee who proposed to the Governor, and subsequently implemented the state’s quality award to help improve business performance within the state (it is considered a model). He has also worked on multiple committees with the FDA and the U.S. government.

Mr. Wetherell has both B.S. and M.S. degrees and is also a Certified Qual-ity Engineer. He has written numerous technical papers and was awarded the Taguchi Leadership Award. He was also recognized for writing the best technical paper at three major conferences on how to communicate and get results that add value to the customer. He has written one book about lessons learned on how to implement ISO standards within your firm.

David FerrellEvent Emcee

David is a multi-time nominee for Comedy Act of the Year by the Inspirational Country Music Awards, sharing the honor with Mark Lowry, Dennis Swanberg, Chonda Pierce, and some of the biggest names in clean comedy! He was also named one of Five Hot Corporate Acts by Event Solutions Magazine along with “America’s Got

Talent” winner Terry Fator, TV Star Frank Caliendo, and the legendary Blue Man Group.

David’s performance is 100% clean and suitable for all ages and back-grounds. He has performed for numerous Fortune 500 companies such as Proctor & Gamble, IBM, Nortel, and The Gap. He has made audiences

laugh at venues ranging from Trump’s Castle in Atlantic City to universities and comedy clubs all over the country.

Three-time nomi-nee for Inspira-tional Comedian of the Year by ICM As Heard on Sirius/XM “Laugh USA” Named one of five “Hot Acts in America” by Event Solutions Magazine.

Over 25.8 million children and adults in the

United States have diabetes.*

POYNER SPRUILL is proud to support the American Diabetes Association.

*Source: American Diabetes Association

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Evening EventsSix o’clock• Private Awards Program located in the Grand Ballroom with Honorees, Board Members and Award Recipients

Seven o’clock• Cocktail Reception presented by Maxim Healthcare• Silent Auction, Cocktails, Hors d’Oeuvres and Live Entertainment by the Jazz Cats

Eight o’clock• Formal Plated Dinner located in the Grand Ballroom• Dinner Blessing-Greg Stowell

Eight Thirty• Begin Dinner Program• Master of Ceremonies- David Ferrell• Recognition of Sponsors and Award Winners- Richard Wetherell• ADA Presentation-Jim Straight• 25 Years of Excellence-Tom Cesar• 50/50 Raffle Drawing

Nine Twenty• Silent Auction Closes• Entertainment provided by Comedian David Ferrell

Nine Forty-Five• Auction Check-out

Award WinnersVisionary LeadershipThe Visionary Leadership Award recognizes individuals that possess an exceptional passion to take ACHC to new heights. The award honors those who are dedicated to furthering the mission and goals of ACHC by means of exceptional leadership, integrity, candor, and inspiring others.

• Richard Wetherell• Barbara Gingerich

HumanitarianThe Humanitarian Award illustrates skilled individuals who offer leader-ship and service to other Board members through dedication to ACHC’s mission and vision. These individuals are committed to increasing the recognition, value, and stature of ACHC.

• Gibbie Harris• Tom Tucker• Doug Martin• Floyd Boyer

CollaborationThe Collaboration Award honors the individual who is dedicated to achieving ACHC’s goals by inspiring outstanding team work and com-munication. This individual effectively draws on the strengths of all team members through collaboration to improve the recognition and value of ACHC.

• John Barrett

Tireless Effort and DependabilityAwarded to members that display energizing optimism and technical competence, the Tireless Effort and Dependability Award signifies what it means to be a viable resource for ACHC. These individuals display strong analytical skills, candor, and are strong supporters of the ACHC mission.

Additionally, each award member has over 6 years of service to the board.

• Chris Clasen• Denise Fletcher

New ContributorThe New Contributor Award recognizes recent board member contribu-tion to ACHC.

• Denise Lippy• Matt Whittington• Susan Niewenhous• Marshelle Thobaben

For 20 Years of Dedicated ServiceBoard Members, Stakeholders, Customers and Staff would like to thank Tom Cesar for his 20 years of dedicated service.

• Tom Cesar

Stakeholder AwardsGenesis AwardRecognition to an individual, or company, for making a significant contri-bution in the creation and establishment of the North Carolina Accredita-tion Commission for In-Home Aide Services in 1986.• Gary Bowers• Judy Adams• Association for Home & Hospice Care of North Carolina

Enduring AwardRecognition to a company for putting its trust and investment with the North Carolina Accreditation Commission for In-Home Aide Services by becoming the first and most long-standing customer for Aide Services.• Ashe Services for Aging - 1986• Healthcare Equipment, Inc. - 1996

Employee AwardsDare to Dream & Achieve Award

The Dare to Dream & Achieve Award honors the employee that consis-tently plans and innovates for today, tomorrow, and the future. This indi-vidual inspires the team through their actions and consistently works for the advancement of ACHC. Always having an eye on ACHC future sus-tainability and next big objectives, this person desires exceptional results by impacting our customers, stakeholders, and marketplace.

• Marcel Plante

Building the Bridge AwardAwarded to the individual that initiates and drives team cooperation, the Building the Bridge Award illustrates the employee who enhances the culture and organizational cohesion at ACHC. This person bridges all de-partments and levels of the organization, is always positive, and willing to help wherever needed.

• Cindy Brammer

Knight in Shining Armor AwardThe Knight in Shining Armor award is to recognize the employee that fo-cuses on the positive outcome in every situation and is always dependable to help get us through any challenge. Our Knight in Shining Armor antic-ipates problems and focuses on solutions while demonstrating a commit-ment of time and expertise. This individual goes above and beyond to res-cue others from challenges, taking both responsibility and accountability.

• Julie PazunEmployee Spirit Award

The Employee Spirit Award is given to the smiley face of ACHC. This in-dividual is a breath of fresh air who consistently offers inspiration and a positive outlook in all situations. As a source of comfort and reprieve dur-ing tenuous times, this employee is committed to serving the community and being a champion for the staff, team, and customers.

• Brittany Bouwer

The Tested and True AwardThe employee awarded the Tested and True Award is trusted to be there for anyone at any time, helping all departments and functional groups. This individual is focused on the company’s future, centered on team-work, integration, and values. Others may describe this employee as the “unnoticed one”; however, this individual is dedicated to making a real difference through work ethic, preparation, motivation, and adaptability to any situation.

• Mary Lou Seufert-Fleming

Above and Beyond AwardThis award recognizes the individual who received peer affirmation in ev-ery category. Although not necessarily the top scorer in a single category, the significant number of overall votes demonstrates that the individual has a high commitment level and exhibits excellence in performance. This award acknowledges the spirit of teamwork and genuine dedication to the mission and vision of ACHC.

• Greg Stowell

Honorable MentionThese employees received a significant number of votes throughout the categories and deserve recognition for their hard work and dedication.

• Iris Castillo• Lindsey Cover• Matt Hughes

Silent Auction ItemsFood• Palsie’s Popcorn and Sweets - Popcorn gift basket• Café Buongiorno’s - Gift Certificate• Backyard Bistro - Gift Certificates • Red Light Chocolates - One box of chocolates plus one gift certificate• Lowe’s Food - Two Gift Certificates for Food to Go• Spinner’s Grill - Gift Certificates• The Melting Pot - Gift Certificates• Crazy Fire Mongolian Grill - Gift Certificates • The Angus Barn - Gift Certificates• The Meat House - Gift Certificate• The Mellow Mushroom- Gift Certificate

Hotel Stays• Sheraton Virginia Beach Oceanfront - One night stay • Comfort Inn & Suites Oceanfront in Virginia Beach - Two night stay • Virginia Beach Resort Hotel and Conference Center - One night stay • Cabin at Beech Mountain, NC - One week stay• The Lawrence Welk Resort Villas in Escondido, CA - Five night stay

Event/Sporting Tickets• Durham Bulls Gift Certificate - Four tickets• Carowinds - Two tickets• North Carolina Zoo - Family four pack • Marbles Kid’s Museum - Eight tickets • North Carolina Aquarium - Two passes• Sparians - Gift certificate for game and shoes for up to six people• Prestonwood Country Club - Round of golf for four• North Carolina Symphony - Two tickets• North Carolina Museum of Art - Two Rembrandt exhibition ticket vouchers and one catalogue from a previous Egyptian art exhibition• North Carolina Museum of Science - One day family pass

• Carolina Hurricanes - Signed hockey stick, two tickets plus parking pass• World Travel, Inc - Four tickets to NC State football- 2012 season

Health/Wellness• Planet Fitness - Black Card 12 month membership• Rex Wellness Center- Raleigh - Three month membership plus enroll-ment fee• Absolute Body Balance - Massage• Fred Astaire Dance Studio of Cary - Intro Dance Lesson• A Step to Gold International Ballroom - Dance Week Gift Certificate

Other• Home Made Quilt• The Waters Edge Studio - Madagascar Jasper Pendant• Build a Bear Workshop - Gift Certificate• Frankie’s Fun Park - Gift Certificates• Stampin Up’ - Gift package• Reed’s Jewelers - Seiko watch• Vanity - Necklace• Raleighwood Cinema Grill - Birthday party for six• Adventure Landing - Four Miniature Golf Passes• Linacucina - Gift Certificate for a custom cake• Supreme Car Service - Town car for five hours• Raleigh Dermatology - Gift Certificate• Klaystation - Gift Certificate• Sculpture by Dan Murphy

Special Thanks to Our SponsorsCocktail Sponsor• Maxim Healthcare Services

Editor Sponsor• Poyner Spruill LLP

Agent• Brown & Fortunato

Author• Storr Offi ce Environments• Leading Home Care• Griffi n Home Health Care, Inc.• A-1 Consulting

Illustrator• Th e Carolinas Center for Hospice & End of Life Care• Grubb & Ellis• Advanced Home Care• Romeo Wiggins• Paragon Commercial Bank• Association for Home & Hospice Care of NC• TriSure Benefi t Advisors• HagerSmith Design, PA• HMEAccreditationSimplifi ed.com

Contributors• Carter Printing• Denmark Photography Studio• Fallon’s Flowers