Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: THURSDAY, July 7, 1994 TAG: 9407080056
SECTION: NEIGHBORS PAGE: N-10 EDITION: METRO
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DATELINE: LENGTH: Medium
National board honors director of Salem VA
John M. Presley, director of the Salem Veterans Affairs Medical Center, was recently recognized by the American College of Physician Executives.
Presley was honored at the ceremony for the innovations and changes implemented since 1992, when negative publicity threatened to damage the VA's reputation.
Presley improved employee morale by changing policy, increasing communication with other hospitals and giving speeches to various clubs and churches.
Roanokers get highest Lion's foundation award
Harry L. Morgan and Eugene M. Blankenship of Roanoke were recently named Melvin Jones Fellows by the Lions Clubs International Foundation.
Morgan and Blankenship were honored for their commitment to humanitarian service.
The award, which is named for the founder of the international club, is the foundation's highest honor.
MDA services receive more than $10,500
Several fund-raising events have raised more than $10,500 for the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
Children at Vinton Child Development Center Head Start hopped for two minutes to raise more than $400. Kristina Fitzgerald, who collected $220, was the top money raiser. Youngsters at Roanoke's Round Hill Child Development Center raised more than $100 in their hopping contest..
The 12th annual Roanoke Valley Harley-Davidson MDA Poker Run raised $10,000 for the association. Participants either paid an entry fee or collected pledges for a 60-mile ride. Riders collected poker cards during the run; winning hands determined the amount of money given to the MDA.
Proceeds from the events will be used to sponsor monthly clinics, summer camps and provide other patient services for Roanoke Valley families who have relatives with muscular dystrophy.
by CNB