In This Issue

President’s Message 1

Summer Photos 2-3

Spiritual Reflection 4

Directions 52017 Pictorial DirectoryQuiz

Birthdays 6Membership ListFinancial Report Schedules

2018 Membership Form 7

Luncheon RSVP 8

Brookwood Baptist News 9

Memories of the Past 10

Word Puzzle 11Election of OfficersQuiz Answers

ENCORE Published specifically for the retirees of the Baptist Health System

Fall 2017

Dear Fellow Retirees,

Hopefully, all of you are enjoying the slight “nip” in the air that says Fall is here and Winter is on its way. This time of year also signals the beginning of a very busy season for most of us! There are weekend football games to watch, Thanksgiving turkeys to buy and prepare, and Christmas shopping to begin.

Since the new joint venture and formation of Brookwood Baptist Health, many of you have asked how the Baptist Health Foundation functions in this new environment. At the November meeting, a representative of the Legacy Baptist Health System will provide a brief update for us and answer any questions you may have.

There’s another important reason to be at the November 15th meeting! At the last meeting a slate of officers to lead BHSRO in 2018 through 2019 was presented.The election of these officers and Board members will take place at the November meeting. Please review the details on page11 of this issue.

Nominations from the floor also may be made at the meeting provided the

nominee has been contacted and has agreed to accept a nomination.

Our speaker in November will be Celeste Connor. Her stories will hopefully make you laugh, cry, and laugh again.

Finally, I would like to thank each of you for allowing me to serve as your president for the past two years. It has been an honor and a privilege.

I hope to see every one of you at the November meeting! It’s an event you will not want to miss!

Kaye Walker Sutley

President’s MessageIn God We Trust

ReminderBHSRO membership renewals are due

on January 1, 2018.

Send in your renewal form on page 7 with your required luncheon reservation.

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Spiritual Reflections

Many people are drawn to fall colors.Fall colors are warm, vibrant,extraordinarily rich, and energetic. Iwonder how appealing I am as a Christian? Do other people gravitate to me because I am a warm, vibrant, and inviting person?

Here are some thoughts a pastor friend of mine shared with me recently about fall colors:

Red When I think about the color of the fall leaves, red is my favorite. There's just something about the trees that are full of red leaves glistening in the sun. It's just extraordinary. They stick out and you notice them. Red brings up the thought of passion. No matter where we are in our Christian walk, I think we all could do with a little more passion for Christ. We should stick out in a good way. We should reflect all that brilliance of Christ.

Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. Matthew 5:16

Orange The color orange is so beautiful in the fall. We see it in not just the fall leaves, but in those beautiful pumpkins as well. Orange reflects warmth and symbolizes thoughtfulness and sincerity. As Christians that's something we should portray. We should be that warm inviting person that cares about others. And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you. Ephesians 4:32Yellow

The yellow color of fall makes me happy. Yellow conjures up joy and cheerfulness. I don't really think that if we aren't cheerful as Christians, other people will want what we have. If we have Christ, we should have joy in our hearts and that joy should reflect out through us. It's listed right there in Galatians along with the other fruit of the spirit that we should be bearing.

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. Galatians 5:22,23

Purple Some of the colors we see in fall are the shades of purple. Leaves we find in the purple family are so striking. Purple is the color of royalty. As Christians, we are royalty in Christ. Our behavior should reflect that royalty. We should be striking as Christians.

The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God: And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together. Romans 8:16,17

Brown If we didn't have all that brown in the midst of the bright fall colors, I doubt if they'd be so brilliant. Brown represents stability and it anchors all those other beautiful colors of fall. In Christ, we have our anchor. Others can see if we are living for Christ and depending on Him in our lives. It comes out in our actions and behavior.

As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him: Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving. Colossians 2:6,7 ------What powerful words!! Showing Christ through our behavior is so important in our witness to others . Our "colors" do matter. How we act and behave is what people see when they look at us. I hope I grow to have a beautiful, warm, and inviting life in Christ. I don't want my faith to be hid from the world because of me. I want to portray vibrancy and warmth so that people will want to get to know me and learn about Christ through me.

So I ask this question, what colors are you projecting? David Coram

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BHSRO 2016-2017 Directory Update

The Club

The Club opened its doors in 1951, perched on top of Red Mountain with its charm and sweeping panoramic views of the city, the building flows in and out of its naturally wooded setting. The Club is among the most unique private clubs in the region and country! We offer our thanks to Dr. Finchum for this opportunity to experience The Club’s exclusive hospitality!

Directions to The Club From Vulcan at 18th Street South: Turn onto Valley Avenue heading west towards Green Springs Highway.Turn right into Robert Smith Drive and follow drive up the hill to the Club. From Greens Springs Highway: Turn onto Valley Avenue heading east towards Vulcan. Turn left onto Robert Smith Drive and follow drive up the hill to The Club.

Complementary Parking DirectionsFollow Robert Smith Drive to top of the hill to the Club. Guests should drive up to the front door and either use valet parking or circle around and park on the top level of the parking deck. Follow the covered walk-way to the upper entrance. Drop-off access is also available at the lower entrance. There is a elevator that can be taken to the upper level. The meeting will be held in the Gold Room.

Message from the BHSRO Board

Please be reminded that an advanced prepaid reservation should be received before or by

November 8, 2017

Prepaid reservations allow us to provide for adequate seating and meal servings.

(See reservation form on page 8)

Our next quarterly Luncheon meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, November 15, 2017, The Club

Get your Required Reservation in by November 8, 2016

The directory will be complimentary to members included in the directory. Additional copies will be available for purchase at publication cost.

Included will be portraits and current demographics on file.

If you have not picked your copy of the Directory, they will be available for distribution at the November 15, 2017 meeting.

Map to The Club

1.Take  1000 and add 40 to it. Now add another 1000  Now add 30. Add another 1000. Now add  20  ..Now  add another. Now add 10. What is the total?

2. Mary’s father has five daughters:  1. Nana, 2. Nene, 3. Nini,  4. Nono and ???  What is the name the fifth daughter? 3. A final chance to redeem yourself:

A Mute personages into a shop and wants to buy a toothbrush. By imitating th action of brushing his teeth he successfully expresses himself to the shopkeeper and the purchase is done. Next, a blind man comes into the shop who wants to buy a pair of sunglasses; how does he indicate what he wants?

Answers on page 11

Brain Teaser (Do not use calculator or paper/pencil)

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RENEW Your 2018 Membership The 2018 membership renewals are due.January 1, 2018. The 117 members listed below are those that are current with their 2017 membership. To add your name to the list below, send your membership form and dues with your Fall luncheon meeting reservation. See page 7 for the membership form. Do not miss out on the benefits of being an active member.

Only paid members are eligible for luncheon meeting door prizes. Sign-in on your arrival to receive your door prize ticket. List of members paid as of October 10, 2017

Jo Adams Claudia Alford Lizzie Alen Margaret Armitage Cel Bailey Tim Bailey David Bamberg Rosemary Bamberg Sarah Barbour Anne Barranco Lorraine Beavers Pat Beck Cathey Blevins Phyllis Boone Peggy Branch Jim Brown Judy Brown Donna Burton Stan Challiss Suzanne Challiss Delores Cheeks Jim ChoateDot Claunch Leigh Collier James Corgett Inez Branch Inez Dailey Diane Domenger Drew Dorris David Dorrough Jerri Dorrough Katherine Drain Sarah Elliott Grace Elmore Newell Finchum Gary Fisher Darnell Foley

Denise Folkerts Gary Fisher Wayne Freeman Linda Goodwin Karen Gracianette Margaret Gracianette Gwen Grasso Anita Grey Bob Greene Dotty Greene Ruby Hand Lorene Hansford Wilson Hauck Shirley Hendrix Earlie Hill Susan Hornsby Shirley Huneycutt Angelene Hurst Debra Hyde Brenda Ingle Verna Jackson Angela Jones James Jones Anna Belle Johnson Donna Kilpatrick Ron Koonce Don Landers Phyllis Landers Paul Lawson Amy Loftin Atan Loftin Joel Lowe Mary Ann MacDonald Doris Maddox Zellean Maddox Lyn Mardant Nita Marquis Harold Martin

Linda Martin Faye Mays Sharron McCoy Connie McFall Pat McGraw Hugh McMurry Susan Moore Nancy Murphree Nell Ogletree Linda Page Polly Perry Sallie Peters Susan Peters Charles Pieplow Linda Pugh Chestine Read Anna Robinson David Russakoff Dianne Shelton Mary Stewart Jerry Strong Wanda Strong Kaye Sutley Barbara Tierce Joyce Thomas Larry Thomas Gladys Turpin Gwendolyn Turpin Donna Walker Josephine Wallace Jean Warr Marcia Warren Bettye Washington Pauline Washington Sandra Whalen Minnie White Arthur Mae Williams Doris Wilson Johnnie Yarbrough Martha Young

Period Ending September 30, 2017 Cash Balance - June 30, 2017 $ 1,270.94 Receipts: Luncheon /Membership $ 1,078.00

Total Receipts $ 1,078.00

Disbursements: Luncheon $ 748.00 Door Prize $ 25.00 Table Decorations $ 25.00 Total Disbursements $ 798.00 Cash Balance September 30, 2017 $ 1,550.94

Future Meetings Luncheons

November 15, 2017 - The Club February 20, 2018 - Princeton

May 15, 2018 - Princeton August 21, 2018 - Princeton

Board Meetings January 3, 2018 BBH Corporate

Note From the Executive Board

Beginning in 2018 all lunch meetings will be held on the 3rd Tuesday of the scheduled month.

Birthday recognition of active members

October

10/19 Phyllis Landers 10/26 Johnny Yarbrough 10/28 Anna Belle Johnson 10/30 Ann Williamson 10/31 Lizzie Allen

November

11/06 Amy Lofton 11/12 Anne Barranco 11/15 Linda Pugh 11/18 Shirley Huneycutt 11/19 Joyce Thomas 11/20 Grace Elmore

11/21 Darnell Foley 11/25 Nell Ogletree 11/26 Cel Bailey 11/26 Martha Young 11/30 Linda Goodwin

December

12/05 Judy Brown 12/08 Dianne Shelton 12/14 Zellean Maddox 12/15 Mary Ann MacDonald 12/15 Rosemary Bamberg 12/21 Diane Domberger 12/25 Jerry Strong 12/26 Peggy Branch 12/28 Pat McGraw

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Do You Know a retiree who is NOT a member of BHSRO? Invite them to join for 2018 and their first LUNCH IS FREE! Enjoy benefits of membership:

• First time members receive their first lunch free

• Receive quarterly issues of the ENCORE Newsletter

• Fellowship with fellow retirees at quarterly luncheon meetings in February, May, August & November

• Door prizes, and a $25 cash prize drawing at each meeting

• Receive informative updates by management on Brookwood Baptist hospitals news and activities

Contact Us at Email: bhsro4102@gmail.com Visit website: www.bhsro.com

2018 Membership Enrollment/Renewal Form Name:

Street: City: State:_____ Zip:

Birthday: (Year Optional) Retirement Date: Facility:

Home Phone: Mobile Phone:

Email: Spouse Name:

Will spouse become an associate Member? [ ] No [ ] Yes Spouse Birthday:

Membership Dues $ 15.00 Associate Dues $ 10.00

Make checks payable to BHS Retiree Organization and mail with form to:

LaVera Townsend, Brookwood Baptist Health Human Resources Department

P.O. Box 830605, Birmingham, AL 35283-0605

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Fall Luncheon

Make your reservation for November 15, 2017 Fellowship begins at 11:00 AM with lunch served at 11:30 AM

When: November 15, 2017

Where: The Club (Gold Room located on the upper level) ( See directions on Page 5 )

Menu: Grilled Boneless Chicken Breast, with lemon herb butter sauce, Julienned Vegetables, Twice Baked Potatoes, Green Salad, Strawberry Pie or Chocolate Roulage, Orange Rolls, Yeast Rolls, Iced Tea, Water, and Coffee Speaker: Celeste Connor- She has been accused of being a blabbermouth her entire life. Come hear her stories that will hopefully make you laugh, cry, and laugh again. They may bring back memories of the stories you like to tell around your dinner table.

Advance reservations are required to allow us to provide for adequate seating and meal servings. (See reservation form below)

Baptist Health System Retiree Organization 2017 Fall Luncheon Reservation Form The Club

Complete form and return along with your check by November 8, 2017 Make checks payable to BHS Retiree Organization and mail with form to: LaVera Townsend, Brookwood Baptist Health Human Resources Department P.O. Box 830605, Birmingham, AL 35283-0605

Name:

Members: Please make reservations(s) for: [ ] Myself [ ] My spouse @$20 each $

Guest Reservations: [ ] I’m bringing guest @ $20 each $

Guest Name(s): (Please add amounts above & write one check for total due)

Total $

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AATS Graham Foundation and Brookwood Baptist Health Announce James L. Cox Fellowship in Atrial Fibrillation Surgery

Brookwood Baptist Health, together with the American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS) Graham Foundation, has announced that Dr. William McAlexander has been selected as a recipient of the 2017 James L. Cox Fellowship in Atrial Fibrillation Surgery. Dr. McAlexander was chosen out of 334 other surgeons.

“I’m honored to have the opportunity to participate in this immersive learning experience with guidance from top experts and leaders in the atrial fibrillation field,” says Dr. McAlexander. “I look forward to an expanded knowledge and exposure to the surgical treatment of Afib that I can bring back to my patients and the Brookwood surroundings communities.”

The fellowship was set up to provide newly graduated cardiothoracic surgeons with a highly engaging educational experience at leading surgical Afib centers across the United States. Eight nationally recognized experts in Afib surgery will act as “host surgeons”, providing one-on-one mentoring and formalized training to award winners over the course of three months. The fellowship will also include a didactic training course led by Dr. James Cox, whose pioneering work established the field of Afib ablation, and his protégé, Dr. Ralph Damiano, who chairs the Afib fellowship program on behalf of the AATS Graham Foundation and AtriCure.

The three month fellowship will provide hands-on educational training to enhance clinical understanding and surgical proficiency in treating patients with atrial fibrillation under the guidance of leading surgeon-educators in this field. The specific learning objectives will be to provide the foundational knowledge of the pathophysiology of Afib, the rationale for surgical treatment and the ability to perform the Afib correction

William McAlexander, M.D., Thoracic Surgery Specialist at Brookwood Baptist Medical Center, awarded the 2017 James L. Cox Fellowship in Atrial Fibrillation Surgery

procedure over a range of surgical approaches. As a result of this training and the unique mentorship opportunity afforded to these fellows, they may ascend to leadership roles in surgical Afib treatment over the course of their careers.

ABOUT DR. McALEXANDER Dr. William W McAlexander is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Birmingham, Alabama. He graduated with honors from Tulane University School of Medicine in 1998. Having more than 19 years of diverse experiences, especially in Thoracic Surgery, Dr. William W McAlexander affiliates with Brookwood Baptist Medical Center, and cooperates with other doctors and specialists in many medical groups including Surgical Associates Of Jonesboro, Inc., Baptist Health Center - Princeton Cardiothoracic Surgery. 

ABOUT THE FELLOWSHIPThe fellowship is named after Dr. James L. Cox, a leading pioneer in the development of solutions to treat Afib. Dr. Cox has been working on educating surgeons globally for decades to reduce the global epidemic of Afib. He received his MD from the University of Tennessee, and after serving with the US Army medical corps, he completed his residency at Duke University, where he joined the faculty as an Assistant Professor of Surgery in 1998. He then moved to the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, where he became Professor and Chief of the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, specializing in surgical procedures for cardiac arrhythmias. In 1987, he performed his first “maze” procedure, which was recognized as the first cure for severe forms of Afib. From 1990 to 1997, he was the Evarts A. Graham Professor of Surgery at Washington University and in 1997 moved to Georgetown University to become Chairman of the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, a position from which he retired in 2000. He is currently the Evarts A. Graham Professor of Surgery Emeritus at Washington University School of Medicine.

Brookwood Baptist Medical Center Launches Innovative In-House 24/7 Obstetrics Program

Brookwood Baptist Medical Center is partnering with OB Hospitalist Group (OBHG) to offer an OB Emergency Department and OB hospitalist program, where expectant mothers are ensured to be evaluated and treated by a physician regardless of time, location, complication or circumstance. These physicians are on site 24-7 at Brookwood Baptist Medical Center in order to support community OB/GYNs and provide coverage as requested by them. This service benefits physicians dividing their time between office and hospital, and also ensures that pregnant and laboring women have access to an experienced obstetrician at all times.

The program underscores Brookwood Baptist Medical Center’s commitment to quality in their maternal care program.”

Source: Brookwood Baptist Health

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Election of BHSRO Officers and Board Members

At the August meeting, a slate of proposed officers and board members was presented to the membership. Many thanks to our nominating committee coordinated by Jim Choate for putting together an excellent group of people to serve our members for the next two years. Thank you also to the nominees listed below who have generously agreed to accept an officer or board position if elected.

Voting will be done by ballot at our November meeting.

Those nominated to serve from January 2018 through December 2019 are:

Office Candidate(s)

President Paul Lawson Minnie White NOTE: Both nominees for President have agreed that the one with the lesser number of votes will serve as 2nd Vice President.

1st Vice President Darnell Foley

2nd Vice President Paul Lawson or Minnie White (see note under President)

Secretary Barbara Tierce

Treasurer Bob Greene

Board Position #1 Jim Choate

Board Position #2 Sandra Whalen

Board Position #3 Rosemary Bamberg

Quiz Answers from page 51. The correct answer is actually 4100.2. Did you answer NUNU? NO! of course it isn’t…. Her name is Mary! Read the question again.3. It’s really simple. He opens his mouth and asks for it.

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The BHSRO ENCORE is published four times a year. Items for publication are accepted on board approval, available space and subject to Post Office regulations for our class of mail. Please submit articles via email to Ron Koonce at: bhsro4102@gmail.com Phone: 205-222-4495Copyright 2017

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