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"Frequently we are asked, "Why choose Hartsook Companies over another firm?" There are many reasons, but nothing speaks louder than the record growth HCI continues to experience in 2008. Fundraisers, volunteers and board members are talking about bad fundraising times, yet HCI is experiencing one of its best years ever. As one of America's largest and most recognized fundraising consulting firms, we are proud that our reputation for quality and results continues to make us the fastest growing firm in the country."

Bob Hartsook,
Founder and CEO

Kudos

Shawnee Mission Medical Center (Shawnee Mission, Kan.) officially opened their $112 million critical-care building in late January. The new 265,000-square-foot building doubles the hospital's size and has 62 beds. The center has a 54-acre campus, which includes a 383-bed hospital, an outpatient surgery center, a community health educational building, five medical office buildings and a community fitness course.

The Foundation for SMMC, led by Campaign Chair Timothy Rodgers, has launched a five-year, $30 million campaign to support the building projects as well as programs and endowments. Midway through the campaign, over $16 million has been raised to support the healing mission of SMMC. Honorary chairs of the campaign are John C. Dicus, Mark Gilman, Dr. Rodney Hill, Terri Olsen, Richard Shull and Dr. David Vodonick.

Congratulations to Adult Development Center (Rogers, Ark.) Director of Development Allison McElroy and her husband on the birth of their son, Barret Hayes McElroy, born on Nov. 2.

Union Station Kansas City (Kansas City, Mo.) has welcomed new President and CEO George Guastello to oversee its operations. Mr. Guastello arrives at the Station with several years of finance, marketing, special event, and nonprofit leadership experience. Congratulations to George Guastello and Union Station Board of Directors and staff

Arizona State University (ASU) (Tempe, Ariz.) received the Hartsook Companies' American Humanics Excellence in Fundraising Award at the American Humanics Management/Leadership Institute (AHMI) held January 4-7 in Indianapolis. Indiana University Foundation President Eugene R. Temple presented the award on behalf of Bob Hartsook, Chairman and CEO of Hartsook Companies, Inc. ASU secured a total of $38,175 in contributions, which is an average of $459.94 per student, while placing emphasis on involving AHMI students in the fundraising process. Accepting the award on behalf of ASU were AHMI Campus/Executive Director Dr. Robert Ashcraft, Program Coordinator Stacey Freeman, and attending ASU AH students.

Lindenwood University (Kansas City, Mo.) student Latasha Lawrie received the first ever Hartsook Companies American Humanics Individual Excellence in Fundraising Award at the American Humanics Management/Leadership Institute (AHMI). AHMI and Hartsook Companies recognized Ms. Lawrie for her outstanding ability to connect to community resources. Her efforts in recruitment and organization in the Lindenwood AHMI student association's "Up 'til Dawn" campaign led them to surpass their fundraising goal, earning almost $35,000 for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in addition to providing leadership for the student association's annual Golf Tournament.

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