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SMHF Corinthian Society inducts new members

The top supporters of the Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation were honored Dec.7 at Sarasota Yacht Club.


  • By Niki Kottmann
  • | 7:47 p.m. December 7, 2017
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There was something shining brightly Dec. 7 at Sarasota Yacht Club, and it wasn’t the Christmas tree (though that was a memorable second-most shiny).

At the check-in table for the annual Corinthian Society Celebration sat rows upon rows of gleaming gold pins in the shape of a corinthian column. The pins were later presented to a large group of inductees that represent the biggest donors to Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation.

At the event, 57 new patron-level members were inducted into the Corinthian Society, along with nine new members at the Doctor of Philanthropy level. Those who receive this honor have given between $100,000 and $1,000,000 to SMHF.

Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation President Mason Ayres and Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation Board Chairman Jim Syprett
Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation President Mason Ayres and Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation Board Chairman Jim Syprett
Alison Gardner, Jan Sirota and Rick and Maureen Ricki
Alison Gardner, Jan Sirota and Rick and Maureen Ricki
Brian Leslie and Bruce Loeppke
Brian Leslie and Bruce Loeppke
Patrick McQuillan, Dale Horwitz and Jim Tollerton
Patrick McQuillan, Dale Horwitz and Jim Tollerton
Darlene Abney and Larry Saslaw
Darlene Abney and Larry Saslaw
Nine new members were inducted into the top tier of the Corinthian Society, the Doctor of Philanthropy level.
Nine new members were inducted into the top tier of the Corinthian Society, the Doctor of Philanthropy level.
Craig Moran with John and Alida de Jongh
Craig Moran with John and Alida de Jongh
Jacqueline Miller, Paul Hudson and Sue Whelan
Jacqueline Miller, Paul Hudson and Sue Whelan
Members inducted into the Doctor of Philanthropy level of the society received an award along with their white coat.
Members inducted into the Doctor of Philanthropy level of the society received an award along with their white coat.
Sandra and Louis Levy
Sandra and Louis Levy
Kayla Frimmel and Sarah Schmitz
Kayla Frimmel and Sarah Schmitz
New members were all honored with a gold corinthian column pin.
New members were all honored with a gold corinthian column pin.
Sidney Katz and Elaine Keating
Sidney Katz and Elaine Keating
Donna Koffman, Brent Greeno and Tammy Karp
Donna Koffman, Brent Greeno and Tammy Karp
The Christmas tree is decorated and ready for the holiday season at Sarasota Yacht Club.
The Christmas tree is decorated and ready for the holiday season at Sarasota Yacht Club.
Sally and Bob Theis with Veronica Brady
Sally and Bob Theis with Veronica Brady
Jeff and Sondra Heiken
Jeff and Sondra Heiken
Musicians greeted guests with live music as they entered the event.
Musicians greeted guests with live music as they entered the event.
Deb Sutter, Virgil and Suellen Kaeb and Barb and Bill Genneken
Deb Sutter, Virgil and Suellen Kaeb and Barb and Bill Genneken
Joanne and Franz Hummert
Joanne and Franz Hummert
Renee Hamad, BJ Creighton and Sally Schule
Renee Hamad, BJ Creighton and Sally Schule
Sarasota Memorial Hospital President and CEO David Verinder and Dr. Washington Hill
Sarasota Memorial Hospital President and CEO David Verinder and Dr. Washington Hill
Donald Chusid, Mickey Fine and Phil Delaney
Donald Chusid, Mickey Fine and Phil Delaney
Chris and Chuck Shivery
Chris and Chuck Shivery

 

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