Chapter 28 News

March Meeting

We are fortunate to have podiatrist Dr. Sonya Faircloth, back by popular demand, speaking at the March meeting. She will speak on the importance of caring for your feet. The April speaker has not been confirmed. Your caller will have that information, or you may call the chapter to inquire. (804) 741-3893)

April Meeting

The April speaker has not been confirmed. Your caller will have that information, or you may call the chapter to inquire. (804) 741-3893)

Thoughts from the Editor

By Mary Shreve

The President’s Cup award,
recognizing the most outstanding chapter in MHI,
was presented to Chapter 28 at the San Antonio convention.
This is the accomplishment of the entire chapter membership, working together.
Thank you, and congratulations!

In Memorium
Richard Palmer Cordray
Captain, USN, Ret.

A native of Ohio, Dick graduated from Ohio State University in 1948. He was a member of Clan Donald through both his mother and paternal grandfather and participated in clan activities. An active member of St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church, he was serving as an Acolyte for the morning service when the minister mentioned that the congregants might want to check out just what Dick was wearing under his robe. (He was going to a clan gathering directly from the church.)

He retired from the U.S. Navy with the rank of Captain in 1973. During his career he served on a destroyer in the Pacific and then became Commander of the USS Hardhead for three years. He was quick to reassure eveyone that life on a submarine isn't bad at all, and that his submarine was named for an ocean creature and not its captain.

After retirement he served for ten years as a magistrate for the Commonwealth of Virginia.

He was also a an EMT and Cardiac Tech for the Orange County Rescue Squad, which made him an exceptionally knowledgeable Accredited Visitor for Chapter 28 after he had bypass in April of 1995. He also served as Visiting Chairman and was President of Chapter 28 from 1997 to 1000 and again from 2001-2002.

Estelle and Jerry Grossman Honored

Estelle and Jerry Grossman were honored with Life Memberships in MHI at the December 2007 dinner meeting. The presentation read:

"It's great to be alive and to help others." Mended Hearts live this every day. One of our members has such a zest for living that he energizes everyone he meets. His enthusiasm, positive attitude, and sincerity are evident in everything he does. Helping others is his full time occupation.

Jerry is the Visiting Coordinator at MCV, and also visits at Henrico Doctors' Hospital. He is a matchless fundraiser, and also is active with the American Heart Association. He is the Red Cap Chairman for the Heart Walk, works with the Gala, and sits on the Richmond Metro Board. He is always willing to do anything Mended Hearts or the American Heart Association asks of him.

Estelle supports Jerry and Chapter 28. She corralled a photographer at the heart walk to be sure the caption on the newspaper picture told about Mended Hearts. Her major behind the scenes donation is hours of potential 'honey do' time.

The Executive Committee of Chapter 28 recognizes the contributions of Estelle and Jerry Grossman by presenting them with Life Memberships in Mended Hearts. Congratulations.

Scholarships Available

The MHI Endowment Scholarship Fund has been renamed the Mary M. Amato Scholarship Fund in memory of Mary Amato, wife of Joe Amato, National President from 1985-1989. For six years $500 Educational Awards have been presented annually to applicants selected by drawing.

Anyone who has been a member in good standing of MHI for at least one year prior to the application can submit the name of a son, daughter, grandchild, great grandchild, stepchild, or his/her own name. Applicant must be at least seventeen years old and enrolled in any medically related field of study in an accredited college, university, technical school, or trade school.

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