Feature:

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Because of you
surgery is
made simple
with daVinci

Meet Our Physicians

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Seton Circle

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New Trustees

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Tango at the Villa

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Fall 2010
A newsletter for friends of the Seton Williamson Foundation
Supporting Seton Medical Center Williamson, a member of the Seton Family of Hospitals
 Meet Our
PHYSICIANS
dr. tomas antonini
Urogynecologist
Lone Star Urogynecology and Continence Center
Three years ago, Dr. Tomas Antonini moved to Cedar Park
with his wife, Dr. Saima Jehangir, and opened the Lone Star
Urogynecology & Continence Center, located next to Seton
Medical Center Williamson.
“My wife, Dr. Jehangir, grew up in this area, so it’s been a
great homecoming,” says Dr. Antonini. “Williamson County
is one of the fastest growing counties in the nation, and
people continue to move here because it’s where they want
to live, work and raise their families. We are happy to be part
of this vibrant community.”
Dr. Antonini completed his Ob/Gyn residency at The
University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio
and his urogynecology and pelvic reconstructive surgery
fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. He
brings dedication and enthusiasm to women’s health care in
Williamson County. He strives to offer today’s most advanced
capabilities and services to you and your neighbors using the
daVinci Surgical System.
“The first time I sat behind the controls of the daVinci
Surgical System, I couldn’t believe the amazing technology,”
he says. “In my experience, robotics allow for greater surgical
precision and better outcomes for my patients. Depending
on the procedure, instead of three-night hospital stays and
six-week recoveries, women go home after one night and
are back to work after just one week. daVinci is significantly
improving the quality of my patients’ lives.”
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Seton
welcomes
Ken Gladish
President and CEO
Seton Foundations
Senior Philanthropic Advisor
Seton Family of Hospitals
We are delighted to welcome Kenneth L. Gladish, Ph.D. as President and CEO
of the Seton Foundations/Senior Philanthropic Advisor to the Seton Family of
Hospitals, effective November 1. Ken is a nationally recognized leader in charitable
and philanthropic endeavors. Since 2008, Ken has been president and CEO of the
Austin Community Foundation (ACF).
Prior to joining ACF, Ken served as president of the YMCA of the USA and
in academic leadership roles in Michigan and Indiana, including serving as a
Distinguished Professor of Nonprofit Studies and Director of the Grantmaking
School at the Johnson Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership in
Grand Rapids, Michigan. Ken has led organizations that have raised more than
$500 million in charitable support and has been intimately engaged in creating
campaigns, seeding new initiatives and serving as a key resource in endowment,
capital and annual support campaigns.
In his new role, Ken will lead the Seton Foundations, which, in addition to the
Seton Williamson Foundation, include the Seton Fund, Children’s Medical Center
Foundation of Central Texas and Seton Hays Foundation. In partnership with
generous donors, our foundations collectively raised nearly $19 million last year to
support Seton’s healthcare ministry in Central Texas.
“Ken’s expertise, vision and commitment will be instrumental as we broaden our
fundraising efforts to address our community’s healthcare needs, especially for the
poor and vulnerable among us,” states Charles J. Barnett, President and CEO of the
Seton Family of Hospitals.
Philanthropic support is critical to our continued success as we expand our services,
medical education and innovative research at Seton Medical Center Williamson.
Thanks to our friends and supporters, philanthropy helps fund charity care for
the uninsured and under-insured; new buildings, equipment and technology;
programs and services; and endowments for long-term growth and sustainability.
“The future of our region of Texas depends on the health and well being of
everyone living in the communities we call home,” said Gladish. “There is no more
important contributor to our quality of life than the Seton Family of Hospitals.
Seton work is worthy of the strongest possible contributed support from our
fellow citizens. It will be an incredible privilege to be a partner in assuring the
vitality of this essential mission and the historic ministry of Seton.”
Ken holds an undergraduate degree from Hanover College; master’s and doctoral
degrees from the University of Virginia; and several honorary doctoral degrees. Ken
is married to Kendal H. Gladish, a writer, editor and also a nonprofit professional.
They are the parents of Ellen Gladish, a young professional in Chicago, and Donald
Gladish, a 2010 college graduate.
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Verna Ledoux

ust two weeks after surgery at Seton Medical Center Williamson, Verna Ledoux felt like herself again
and prepared a Louisiana-style dinner for 18 family members and friends in her north Austin home.

Several years ago, doctors tried to wake muscle as in conventional surgery. Smaller
Verna Ledoux after a surgical procedure, incisions meant less pain and scarring,
but it was difficult. The experience “When I first met and a quicker recovery time.
left her shaken and fearful of general with Dr. Antonini, I
anesthesia. Later when she was diagnosed
was nervous about To Verna’s amazement, her surgical
with a prolapsed uterus and bladder, she experience was quick and painless. She
chose to put off surgery for more than anesthesia,” says was released after one night at Seton
a year. Waiting meant Verna endured Verna. “But on the Medical Center Williamson. “I was sent
great discomfort and made her toss and
morning of my surgery, home with a prescription that I never
turn through many sleepless nights. filled,” she says. “I never experienced any
he, the nurses and pain. I was not bedridden at any point.”
Verna finally turned to Dr. Tomas Antonini anesthesiologists came
at the Lone Star Urogynecology & in to visit with me and Verna was soon back to a busy life, doing
Continence Center in Round Rock for help. the things she enjoys most—gardening,
His solution: the daVinci Surgical System.
put my mind at ease.” cooking, walking, and dance workouts.
With daVinci, Dr. Antonini would perform “I’m so thankful that my surgical
Verna’s pelvic reconstructive surgery and hysterectomy experience was quick and easy,” she says. “My discomfort
through tiny incisions without cutting through layers of is gone and I can sleep again.”

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 Members In its inaugural year, members of the Seton
Circle donated a total of $11,500 for the daVinci

Donate $11,500
Robotic System and Surgical Suites at Seton
Medical Center Williamson. They celebrated
their fundraising success at a shrimp boil held at
During Seton Circle’s SMCW.

Inaugural Year The 46 members pool their annual gifts of $250

Join Us! per person and vote to support a specific program

at the medical center.

You can have fun while helping others! For more

1 information about joining the Seton Circle, visit
setonwilliamsonfdn.org or call the foundation

2 office at (512) 324-4090.

Pictured above: David Singleton, Seton Circle founding member,

Seton Williamson Foundation Trustee, and chef for the event.

Special thanks to
Seton Circle founders
Nancy Crouse and Craig McCurdy, Co-Chairs
Mary and Troy Rodriguez
Lori and David Singleton
Jean and Harold Steadman
Kendrick and Robert Berryman
Joyce and Mark Fritz
Sylvia Mayer
Ella and Milton Jez
Bethany and Frank Leffingwell

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1 New Seton Circle members Carla and Wayne Lott. 2 Kathy and
Alan McGraw, mayor of Round Rock. 3 Bob and Sally Ruggiero. 4 Jim
Schwertner, chairman of the Seton Williamson Foundation Board of

We Need You!
Trustees, and Nancy Crouse, center, co-chair of the Seton Circle and Board
Trustee, present a check to Michelle Robertson, VP and COO of SMCW.

JOIN Seton Circle. Enjoy fun events and meet others who care about good health.
VOLUNTEER your time to help patients and staff at Seton Medical Center Williamson.
GIVE online at setonwilliamsonfdn.org or in the attached envelope.
PLAN for the future of health care in Williamson County and help others
through a gift in your will or estate planning.

We invite you to get involved at Seton Medical Center Williamson. For more information about how
you can support our work, call (512) 324-4090 or visit setonwilliamsonfdn.org.
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 Couple Creates
Lasting Gift
To Support Seton Medical Center Williamson
Nancy Crouse and Craig McCurdy have established a large community estate gift that includes Seton Medical Center Williamson. Their gift
will continue to support quality health care in their names for many years to come. As retired army officers, they have lived around the world
and moved to Williamson County in 2003. “We could have chosen anywhere to live, but we love the beauty of Georgetown,” says Nancy.

After losing their son to cancer in 1995, they keep his memory alive through charity work. “His illness lasted five years,” says Nancy. “During
that time, many wonderful people helped us. Our estate gift will continue giving back to others. We’re confident that Seton Medical Center
Williamson will fulfill that dream in ways we can’t even imagine.”

Learn more about making a bequest at www.setonwilliamsonfdn.org.

New Trustees Help Guide

The Seton Williamson Foundation

Please welcome five new members to the Seton Keith Hickman is CEO and principal
Williamson Foundation Board of Trustees: Keith architect at KAHickman Architects
Hickman, Jeff Rusk, Bonnie Sells, Bryan Farney and and Interior Designers. Keith and his
Dan Gattis, Jr. wife, Becky, live in Round Rock.

Jeff Rusk is chief litigator for The Rusk Bonnie Sells is president and owner
Law Firm, PC. Jeff and his wife, Suzy, of Alpha Painting and Decorating in
live in Georgetown. Hutto. Bonnie lives in Thrall.

State Representative Dan Gattis, Jr.,

Bryan Farney is a partner at Dechert, serves the people of House District
LLP. Bryan and his wife, Marsha, live 20 and is with The Gattis Law Firm,
in Georgetown. PC. Dan and his wife, Shana, live in
Georgetown.

Welcome Donna Budak

Executive Director of the Seton Williamson Foundation

Donna Budak, CFRE, has joined the Seton Williamson Foundation as executive director. Donna’s been with the Seton
Family of Hospitals for six years. Most recently, she was director of campaigns and major gifts for the Seton Fund.

Prior to that, Donna was with the Children’s Medical Center Foundation of Central Texas as director of planned giving and major gifts for
the successful capital campaign to build and equip Dell Children’s Medical Center. Prior to joining the Seton Foundations, Donna was director
of annual giving and then director of development for Ballet Austin.
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 Tango at the Villa Raises $380,000
for daVinci Surgical System
Third Annual Seton Williamson Women’s Development Board Gala
Supporters of Seton Medical Center Williamson celebrated good health for all at the
Tango at the Villa Gala, held at the Cimarron Hills Country Club in Georgetown. Hosted
by Seton Williamson Women’s Development Board, this third annual exclusive black-tie
event raised $380,000 for the daVinci Surgical Robotic Equipment and Surgical Suites at
SMCW. The Seton Williamson Foundation extends special thanks to Gala Co-chairs Linda
Schmitt and Kristi Stephens for their tireless dedication to raising funds for good health
1 in our community.

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1 Left to right: Dr. Chad Dieterichs, SMCW chief of staff, and Dr.
Sonja Dieterichs; Laura and Dr. Brian Aldred, SMCW vice chief of
staff.
2 Enjoying the evening are, from left, Kyra Quenan, Robert
Berryman, Sen. Steve Ogden, Hon. Pat Berryman, Patti and Jim
Schwertner, Hon. Dan Gattis, Jr. and Shana Gattis. Seton Williamson
Foundation Board Chairman Jim Schwertner and his wife, Patti,
were Ruby Sponsors.
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3 Standing, left to right: Rich and Amanda McNeelege, Kenneth
Allshouse, Diamond Sponsors Mary and Troy Rodriguez, and Steve
Turpin. Seated, left to right: Rachel Slade, Randy and Sandra Eads,
and Rhonda Turpin.
4 Left to right: Amy Gantt, SWDB president, Kristi Stephens, gala
co-chair, Linda Schmitt, gala co-chair, and Mary Steger, logistics co-
chair.

Special Thanks to Our Gala Sponsors

Diamond Melissa and Mark Dietz Lucretia and Curtis Crenwelge
Mary and Troy Rodriguez Emergency Service Partners, LP Embree Group
Marsha and Bryan Farney Extraco Banks
Jimmy Jacobs Custom Homes / First Texas Bank – Georgetown
Ruby Laura and James Robinson Tammy and David Hays /
Patti and Jim Schwertner Lighthouse Hospice / Girling Home Health Lori and David Singleton
Peña Swayze & Co., LLP Independent Bank - Georgetown
Emerald Plains Capital Bank Carole and John Jebens
Ramming Paving Co Ltd Betty Lord
Mason Health, LLC ReitPath Pathology Nyle Maxwell Pontiac GMC
TRISUN Healthcare Belinda and Charles Schwertner Nancy Crouse and Craig McCurdy
Sierra Microwave Technology, LLC Amanda and Lee McIntosh
Sapphire Connie and Les Sladek Sharon and Brent New
Capitol Anesthesiology Association Snead / Burke / Cole Kyra and Steve Quenan
Capital Surgeons Group & Priscilla and John Yearwood
Gantt / Schmitt / Steger / Stephens Southwest Bariatric Surgeons
Davis / Stewart / Warrington Underwriters
Pearl Texas A&M Health Science Center HNTB – Gala Gift Boxes
Austin Radiological Association Leffingwell and Associates, PC – Valet
Austin Regional Clinic Opal Jill and Paul Marshall – Wine
Beth and Charles Avery Austin Veterinary Dermatology & Allergy / Mercedes Benz of Georgetown – Valet
Debbie and Van Chandler Jessica and Robert Pelache Physicians Health Choice – Sponsor Reception
Cimarron Hills Country Club Champion Site Prep / Suzy and Jeff Rusk – Tango Dancers
Crown Equity, LLLP Lott Brothers Construction

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COMMUNITY
Seton Williamson Foundation is grateful

for the support of a caring community.
Support
Seton Medical Center Williamson Benefits from Generous Gifts

1
Priscilla and John Yearwood, left, and their
friends, Pat and Robert Berryman, right, are
pictured at a plaque dedication honoring
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their combined gift to Seton Williamson
Foundation in memory of the Berrymans’
grandson, Leighton James Newman.

2
Seton Williamson Foundation Trustee Don
Martin and his wife, Ronna, made a gift to
Seton Williamson Foundation in honor of
their children, Aaron, Clara and Cameron.
Pictured at a plaque dedication are, from
left, Stephanie Gould, Aaron Martin,
Cameron Martin, Ronna and Don Martin,
and Clara Martin.

2
3
Steve and Carol Hickerson gather in
celebration of their gift to Seton Williamson
Foundation honoring their children,
Colby and Holly. Pictured at their plaque
dedication are, from left, Carol Hickerson;
Colby Hickerson; Susan Crane, vice
president of neonatal services for the Seton
Family of Hospitals; Catherine Carby,
neonatal clinical manager; Holly Hickerson;
Dr. Todd Scharnberg, medical director of 3
the Pediatrix neonatal practice in the Seton
Family of Hospitals; and Steve Hickerson.

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Chuck and Tracee Colvin, owners of Colvin
Electric Company, were honored at a plaque
dedication for their gift to Seton Williamson
Foundation. Pictured, from left, are Chuck
and Tracee and their son, Travis.

Community Spotlight: Mason Health

Caring for its neighbors is an important part of the mission of Mason Health. The Dallas-based company recently broke ground on a 123-bed,
state-of-the-art skilled nursing facility in Georgetown and has already offered support to Seton through a major gift to the Seton Women’s
Development Board Gala to help purchase the daVinci Surgical System.

“One of the primary concerns for Mason Health is to become a good member of the community,” says Derek Prince, chief operating officer
of Mason Health. “Our gift to help purchase the daVinci will lessen the impact of surgery on patients and help them get back to their busy
lives.”

Located on Williams Drive, Mason Health’s new Estrella Oaks Rehabilitation and Care Center will offer inpatient services and rehabilitation
for geriatric patients and is committed to help them regain daily life skills and allow them to return home quickly. The company is pleased
that its mission—like Seton’s mission—ensures a healthier future and enables high quality care for all.
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On the cover: Verna Ledoux, enjoying
one of her favorite pastimes, gardening.

AT T H E B A R 3 R A N C H

Join Us!
Beacon is published twice each year for
donors and friends of Seton Medical
Center Williamson. It is a publication of
the Seton Williamson Foundation, Donna
Budak, executive director.

The newsletter is compiled by the production

team of Sharon Reynolds, MarrGwen November 6, 2010
Dickson, Jim Lincoln Photography, Robin
Newman Photography, and various staff
photographers.
~ Gourmet Dining ~ Texas Sunset ~ Good Friends ~

One fun party!

Your feedback and suggestions are welcome
at info@setonwilliamsonfdn.org. For more
information about support provided by
the Seton Williamson Foundation, visit
www.setonwilliamsonfdn.org.

Board of Trustees
Jim Schwertner, Chairman
Charles Avery, III
Nancy Crouse
Bryan Farney
201 Seton Parkway
Dan Gattis, Jr. Round Rock, TX 78665
David Hays P 512.324.4090 F 512.324.4657
Keith Hickman www.setonwilliamsonfdn.org
Jimmy Jacobs
Frank Krenek Change Service Requested
Don Martin
Judy McLeod
Steve Peña
Laura Robinson
Troy Rodriguez
Jeff Rusk
Bonnie Sells
David Singleton

Ex-Officio Members
Charles Barnett
Donna Budak
Dr. Chad Dieterichs
Mark Hazelwood
Sr. Nancy Sullivan

Community Volunteer Leadership

Nancy Crouse
Craig McCurdy
Seton Cirlce

Judith Manriquez
Seton Women’s Development Board

Seton Medical Center Williamson

(512) 324-4000
www.seton.net/williamson