ADVISORY/Laurence P. Harkness, President and CEO of Children's Medical Center To be Honored at Dayton's First Annual JDF Quest Gala.News/Assignment Editors & Health/Medical Writers ADVISORY...for June 2 (Friday) --(BUSINESS WIRE) The Dayton Chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes juvenile diabetes n. Insulin-dependent diabetes. Foundation is pleased to announce they have selected Laurence P. Harkness, President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Children's Medical Center, as their "Man of the Year" honoree hon·or·ee n. The recipient of an honor. Noun 1. honoree - a recipient of honors in recognition of noteworthy accomplishments recipient, receiver - a person who receives something for JDF's spring event, Quest Gala. The Gala will be held June 2, 2000 at the Moraine moraine (mərān`), a formation composed of unsorted and unbedded rock and soil debris called till, which was deposited by a glacier. The till that falls on the sides of a valley glacier from the bounding cliffs makes up lateral moraines, Country Club. "Mr. Harkness has been a leader in our community's efforts to provide outstanding medical care to the children of our region," said Karen Myers, chairperson of the Gala committee. "As past president of our Walk for a Cure, Laurence is a dedicated friend and supporter of the Juvenile Diabetes mission. New are pleased to honor him as our Man of the Year." The event promises to be an elegant evening with a Renaissance flair. Entertainment, dinner and dancing will center around the "Man of the Year" award, as well as an exciting live and silent auction. The auctions will allow participants to bid on a "Fund A Cure" research grant which will be established in the winning bidder's name. "I am deeply humbled by this recognition," said Harknesss. "At Children's Medical Center of Dayton we see first-hand the ravages rav·age v. rav·aged, rav·ag·ing, rav·ages v.tr. 1. To bring heavy destruction on; devastate: A tornado ravaged the town. 2. of juvenile diabetes. That is why I am so eager to be involved with JDF JDF Job Definition Format (XML-based format for workflow and control information) JDF Jamaica Defence Force JDF Juvenile Diabetes Foundation International JDF Job Description Form JDF Japan Defense Force JDF Jackson Drop Forge Company , because the goal is to fund research to find a cure for this disease and its complications. It has been a great pleasure for me and everyone at Children's to work with the JDF team." In addition to his work with Juvenile Diabetes, Mr. Harkness has been very active in health-related organizations as well as civic endeavors on a state, national and international level. Professionally, he is a Fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives The American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) is an international professional association of healthcare executives (high-level hospital administrators, CEOs, COOs, health system officers, etc.) Its central offices are located at 1 N. , has received the 1999 Regent's Award and is past chairman of the Dayton Area Hospital Association. Locally, Mr. Harkness serves,or has served, on the boards of Ohio United Way, and the United Way of Greater Dayton, the National Conference of Christians and Jews, the Area Progress Council, the Montgomery County Montgomery County may refer to:
JDF Quest Gala is the premier of an annual series of Galas designed by the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation to raise money to fund research to find a cure for diabetes. The event begins at 7:00 p.m. on June 2, 2000 at the Moraine Country Club. Tickets are $150.00. For more information about this event, contact the JDF office at 937-439-2873. |
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