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 Barb Kline and Kathleen Vipond, both with Abraham Lincoln
Memorial Hospital, were chosen for this year’s yellow rose honor for
their many years of dedication and service to the community. Kline
and Vipond have both worked for Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
for over 40 years. Kline serves as Director of Quality and Safety.
In her role, Kline oversees quality initiatives at ALMH to ensure a
safe environment and high quality care for all patients and their
families. Vipond is presently the Director of Professional Services.
In her role, Vipond oversees the general operations of the hospital
including oversight of the medical staff, clinical roles and other
hospital departments.
“Both Barb and Kathleen have been role models for younger women at
the hospital by their fair treatment of others, integrity and work
ethics” says Jeanette Savery, a Zonta Club member who has worked
with Barb and Kathleen for over thirty years. “Both are respected by
hospital staff and the community for the services they perform to
make Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital a place where Logan County
residents receive quality health care.”
A third yellow rose was presented to Helen Rainforth of Abe’s
Carmelcorn Shoppe in Lincoln in recognition of her dedication,
achievement, and professionalism in her career.
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Helen has owned and managed Abe’s for 33 years. Under her
leadership, the business grew quickly and expanded into Normal in
1985 and Peoria in 1992. Her son Lance reports “While the entire
family works daily for the company, it is Helen Rainforth, wife,
mother, and grandmother that keeps Abe’s, well, Abe’s”!
Helen’s drive, determination, and constant pursuit of excellence
have made Abe’s into the beloved Lincoln institution that it is
today.
The Zonta Club of Lincoln is proud to recognize these three women
that have made our community a better place to live. [Lisa
Kramer] |
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