2008 Ceremony
The fourth annual Shelley Joseph-Kordell Award and Scholarship Ceremony was held on Thursday, October 30, 2008 to honor the life of Shelley Joseph-Kordell and to recognize Mary McGurran and Anita Raymond, Protective Services Social Workers, for their commitment and dedication to the elderly.
Shelley's daugher Jennifer Kordell, Keynote Speaker Eric Schubert, Award Recipient Anita Raymond, Award Recipient Mary McGurran, Scholarship Recipient Charissa Eaton, and Shelley's Mother Geri Joseph
Opening Remarks: Gail Dorfman, Hennepin County Commissioner
Keynote Speaker: Eric Schubert, Vice President of Communications and Public Affairs, Ecumen
Shelley Joseph-Kordell Award Recipients: Mary McGurran and Anita Raymond. Ms. McGurran and Ms. Raymond have worked together as Protective Services’ Social Workers for the past 14 years. Working directly with seniors and their families on some of the most difficult and complex cases, they impact the lives of over 800 individuals every year through the information, advice, referrals, consultation, assessments, and case management they provide.
Shelley Joseph-Kordell Scholarship Recipient: Charissa Eaton. A Ph.D candidate with a research focus on quality of life issues for seniors, she has participated in research projects relating to nursing home regulations and social work best practices for the elderly.
The Steering Committee would like to thank the 2008 sponsors:
Award Sponsor
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Lurie, Besikof,
Lapidus & Company, LLP - This year’s award
was funded by Lurie, Besikof, Lapidus & Company, LLP, a
long-time friend and supporter of Shelley Joseph-Kordell.
“Our Firm recognized early on the personal and
professional potential in Shelley Joseph-Kordell’s
vision for advocacy and service to the senior
community. We are very proud to be a part of her
dream and the subsequent growth and success of her
legacy, Estates in Transition/Rent A DaughterTM.
Shelley left a positive impression on everyone she
met and was the voice for countless seniors seeking
a better and more peaceful life. This Award
symbolizes everything she stood for, and we are
honored to be a part of this event.” |
Benefactors
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Wells Fargo Home Mortgage |
Advocates
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Gregg Getchell and Joe Guertin created the Emerald Crest concept in 1998. Their collective interest and mission was to create an innovative model of senior housing and care for individuals with memory challenges. This model is based on both research and actual working experience which demonstrates how care for seniors with memory challenges is best accomplished: in smaller, home-like residences where one's dignity, privacy, safety and quality of life can be preserved. By complementing this environment with a unique cognitive care program administered by Registered Occupational Therapists and support staff, Emerald Crest offers seniors and their families a refreshing new option as an alternative to nursing home placement or large "institutional" settings. The locally owned and operated Emerald Crest homes are specifically designed and staffed to provide a superior cognitive care program for its memory challenged residents. |
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Pohlad Foundation |
Partners
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The Metropolitan
Area Agency on Aging is the designated area
agency on aging for the seven county metropolitan
area. The Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging is a
catalyst in building communities where elders live
with dignity, mutual respect and shared
responsibilities across generations and cultures. |
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Right at Home is an in-home care and assistance agency,
providing quality senior and disabled persons care since 1995. We
provide trained, insured and bonded caregivers for a variety of
caregiving needs. Whether it's for extra assistance after a stay in
the hospital, an aging parent who needs extra help or companionship
to remain in their home, or as a respite for the family member who
cares for an ailing loved one, Right at Home can help. |
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Ruth Kildow |
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