Hospice Of The Western Reserve Annual Meeting Nov. 17 To Focus On Storytelling
Residents of Parma, Parma Heights, Middleburg Heights, and the surrounding southwest suburbs are invited to join Hospice of the Western Reserve staff and volunteers at the nonprofit agency's 37th annual meeting, "Tell Your Story,” on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 5 to 7 p.m., in the Cleveland Convention Center Ballroom, 300 Lakeside Ave. Admission is free; complimentary valet parking will be provided. Keynote speakers are Ivan Schwarz, President and CEO of the Greater Cleveland Film Commission, and award-winning actor, director, and producer James Madio, well known for his role as Sgt. Frank Perconte in the award-winning HBO miniseries, “Band of Brothers.” Complimentary hors d’oeuvres, beer, and wine will be served at 5 p.m.; the evening’s program begins at 5:30 p.m. Registration (requested) is available online at hospicewr.org/story or by phone at 216-383-5291.
This year’s theme, “Tell Your Story,” shines a spotlight on the deeper work of hospice and the significance of storytelling plays in communicating values, memories, and traditions. “Everyone wants to be remembered. Storytelling provides an avenue to creating a lasting legacy that will live on and be treasured by loved ones and future generations,” said Bill Finn, President and CEO of Hospice of the Western Reserve. “We’re honored that two of Hollywood’s master storytellers – the Greater Cleveland Film Commission’s President and CEO, Ivan Schwarz, and two-time ‘best actor’ award winner James Madio – will be joining us to provide rare glimpses into their craft and to share their personal insights.”
Hospice of the Western Reserve has a few special surprises in store this year. “Forget what you thought you knew about annual meetings,” Finn said. “This one will be very different. The call to serve and commitment we all share will be dramatized in a way we think will be inspiring and entertaining. We encourage everyone in the community interested in learning more about our work to join us.”
Laurie Henrichsen
Public/Media Relations Manager, Hospice of the Western Reserve