Oct. 6, 2011
Person submitting praise: Nancy Seebert
Volunteer name: Bob Earnest
County: Multnomah
Went to a class on Medicare at MHCC - Bob was great! He was very patient and clear; great role model.
April 20, 2011
Person submitting praise: Geri Francis
Volunteer name: Elizabeth Braam
County: Washington
Elizabeth is so knowledgable about Medicare and the many issues it presents. She was patient, taking as long as I needed to ensure I understood all the options. She even followed up with a phone call. She's the best!
Feb. 8, 2011
Person submitting praise: Jackie Eggers
Volunteer names: Elisabeth Braam, Judy Castellano, Chi Chan, Henry Chavira, Joanne Clancy, Gary Gitner, Tim Kober, Ann Locke, Darwyn Lukens, Mike Majowicz, Sandy Majowicz, Arlene Richardson, Sula Rozenfeld, Karen Schell, Ron Schmidt, Doreen Stenson, Dorothy Turner
County: Washington
You all have such unique talents and Washington County appreciates how you use them: conduct public presentations/trainings; assist Spanish speaking clients; translate materials to reach more individuals in our county; assist clients at senior centers, libraries, our office, client homes, and many other places in our county; interview/orient/train/mentor new SHIBA volunteers; prepare materials/tools for other SHIBA volunteers to use; attend our pr committee meetings to develop and implement ways to further educate our community; create and post materials/tools to our Washington County Google Group; answer, assist, and refer the 1,647 phone calls in 2010; enter client contact information into three different databases; conduct research and share with other SHIBA volunteers; other duties as assigned.
Thank you for making such a difference in your community!!!
It is a great pleasure working with you!!!
Feb. 4, 2011
Person submitting praise: Nancy Harris
Volunteer name: Karen Burrell
County: Linn
Karen was an awesome volunteer! She walked us through all of our options and made a difficult subject understandable. We felt comfortable with our choice for Medicare and an insurance supplement plan when we left. Karen was wonderful!
Jan. 31, 2011
Person submitting praise: Jean Hockman
Volunteer name: Prudence Amick
County: Wasco, Sherman
Our SHIBA program covers 5 counties. Prudence is always available to help out where needed. She also volunteers for several other organizations, such as CASA and MOW's. We are thankful for her help every year.
Jan. 31, 2011
Person submitting praise: Jean Hockman
Volunteer name: Rachel Larive
County: Hood River
Rachel is a new volunteer this year for SHIBA. She is a retired RN and has been working with the seniors in Hood River County. She has spent many hours of her time at the senior center and also at the homes of those who were unable to come in to the center. With her help we were able to reach many more people in a timely manner.
Dec. 30, 2010
Person submitting praise: Beth Jackson
County: Marion, Polk, and Yamhill
Volunteer name: Bill Sandhu, George Irving, Bob Bruce, Craig Parker, Steve McGavock, Maxi McKibben, Barbara Campbell, Ellen Clay, Loren Willbur, Cheryl Martinis, and Judy Gohring
I would like to extend my gratitude to all Marion, Polk, and Yamhill county SHIBA volunteers for their efforts this fall. Each has put in numerous hours, thought of creative ways to reach more people with Medicare, and maintained an upbeat attitude. I am very fortunate to coordinate such a team!
Dec. 16, 2010
Person submitting praise: Judy Litwin
County: Columbia
Judy is the best! She is very patient, very knowledgeable, and not afraid to limit her knowledge to the SHIBA info. She had guided us for two years and I know that she has saved us much in grief as well as dollars.
Thank, Judy!
Oct. 15, 2010
Person submitting praise: Debbie
County: Klamath
I do not know a volunteer personally, but I'm glad they are helping. I work in the medical billing industry and I see first hand how these poor patients are treated and how confusing it can be.
Thank you
Sept. 24, 2010
Person submitting praise: Gina Ramson
Volunteer name: Helena Lee
County: Multnomah
Helena has been an amazing resource for the seniors we serve in North Portland. She goes to great means to research and answer their questions and even provides them with additional resources when applicable. I can confidently set appointments for clients knowing that they will leave feeling their time has been well spent and they received answers to their Medicare questions from a truly knowledgeable and caring person.
We are very grateful to have Helena as our SHibA volunteer.
Aug. 24, 2010
Person submitting praise: Joyce Ohnesorge
Volunteer name: Karen Burrell
County: Linn County
My thanks go to Karen Burrell for once again agreeing to take on the task of teaching the "New to Medicare" and the "ABC&Ds of Medicare" workshops that are presented in Linn County. Your dedication to educating the public about Medicare is appreciated by all who have attended your classes. Thank you!
Aug. 17, 2010
Person submitting praise: Joyce Ohnesorge
Volunteer name: John Block
County: Benton County
A huge thanks to John Block for agreeing one more time to teach the "New to Medicare" and the "ABC&Ds of Medicare" workshops in Benton County. Thank you for your dedication to your community and to the SHIBA program.
June 4, 2010
Person submitting praise: Joyce Ohnesorge
Volunteer name: Marcia Reeder
County: Benton County
Marcia Reeder is a long time volunteer with the SHIBA program in Benton County who has decided to retire. She has put in many hours over the years helping the members of her community with their concerns and questions regarding Medicare. Marcia, you are going to be missed by your fellow SHIBA volunteers, as well as the clients you have helped, and we all wish you a well deserved and happy retirement.
June 4, 2010
Person submitting praise: Sam Likens, SHIBA coordinator
Volunteer name: Douglas County SHIBA Team
County: Douglas County
The dedication each of you has demonstrated for the SHIBA program is quite admirable. You each came to the program for different reasons, but have become our Medicare Team, the face our community sees when they seek Medicare information. The difference you make in the lives of our senior population is incredible. I have worked side by side with you and observed you over the years, and you're strong sense of justice, and desire to assist the confused senior population defines who your are, and why you are here.
Thank you for your years of dedication.
May 14, 2010
Person submitting praise: Jean Hockman
Volunteer name: Prudence Amick
County: Wasco, Sherman, Hood River
After retiring from Wasco County, Prudence began working with the CASA program helping children. She contributes between 40 and 60 hours a month doing this, often driving to Portland. In addition, she volunteers 8 - 10 hours a month assisting the Wasco county animal control officer with data entry. She is on the board of directors at the Mid-Columbia Senior Center and is a volunteer at the Senior Center bingo (cashier and concessions). Every week she also drives for the meals on wheels program. Also, she is an AARP Money Management volunteer. Once a month or so, she is out in Sherman County filling in where needed at the Court House. Right now, she is also heavily involved in Elections. Prudence is a most valuable SHIBA volunteer. She is available weekly to help seniors with medicare issues and is always on board during Open Enrollment in the fall. I don't know what we would do without her. She is a blessing!
February 23, 2010
Person submitting praise: Dale Baker
Volunteer name: Cynthia Hylton
County: Marion County
I want to sing the praises of Cynthia Hylton. She sloshed through a tangle of problems with my father's Secure Horizons coverage when I had lost all hope. She brought an insensitive bureacratic insurance company to its knees. Yes, she had Secure Horizons personnel actually calling me asking what else they could do for ME.
But she didn't stop there. Cynthia also walked me through the time consuming job of picking better coverage for both my parents. Yes, after spending tireless hours working on Dad's problem, she steerd me to new coverage for both my parents, going through all those questions and medication lists TWICE.
I also want to praise Cynthia's people skills. No matter how much of her time I took, she never made me feel rushed.
Thank you, Cynthia. And thank you fo steering me toward Providence for Mom and Dad. It's working out great.
January 18, 2010
Person submitting praise: Sam Likens, SHIBA coordinator
Volunteer name: John Paul
County: Douglas County
John,
I praise your independent nature, and appreciate that you have stepped up to assist your community seniors in Reedsport and surrounding areas. The need is great, and you are special.
January 12, 2010
Person submitting praise: Joyce Ohnesorge, SHIBA coordinator
Volunteer name: Isabel Harvey
County: Benton County
A special thank you goes to Isabel Harvey who has decided it is time to retire after many years of SHIBA volunteer hours. Isabel is a SHIBA treasure and will be missed by all.
January 12, 2010
Person submitting praise: Joyce Ohnesorge, SHIBA coordinator
Volunteer names: John Block, Diana Cleland-Boyle, Karen Burrell, Pam Edinger, Ann Flanagan, Camille Hall, Isabel Harvey, Marla Louise Hill, Cathy Kroko, Laurie Labbitt, Becky McKenzie, Ardelle Merritt, Cliff Oden, Marcia Reeder, Devina Seth, Charline Shipley, Susan Shumway, Lynn Stimson, Cindy Stucky, Carol Tholen, Rosie Toy, and Alice Unger.
County: Benton County
Thank you to those wonderful SHIBA volunteers in Linn and Benton counties who work year round to assist those trying to navigate the Medicare world.
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