The Society for Leading Medicine

About Us

Building upon Methodist's reputation as U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospital in Texas, Methodist's vision is to be among the nation's leading academic medical centers and health systems — providing patients in Houston and beyond a quality of health care unmatched by others.

This pursuit of excellence requires expertise and a significant financial investment. Philanthropy plays a critical role in enabling Methodist to investigate new possibilities, navigate change, foster growth and build for the future.

We invite you to become a member of The Society for Leading Medicine, Methodist's annual giving society. Comprised of an exceptional group of community leaders with enthusiasm and dedication to Methodist, The Society members are essential to fulfilling Methodist's vision for the future.

Now is a critical moment in health care – a moment which will profoundly impact our future. Together, we can educate the next generation of physician-scientists. We can fuel innovation through leading-edge research. We can improve the health and well-being of patients throughout the Houston community, Texas, the nation and the world. Your support has never been more important. The challenge is in place and our success depends on you.

Members

Honorary Executive Committee

Estela & David A. Cockrell, Chairs
Eva & Beau Bisso
Kelli & Eddy Blanton
Cam & Rod Canion
Sarah Jane & Ross Canion
Laura & Brett Chiles
Dru & Scott Cone
Jill & Brad Deutser
Candace & Craig Dickerson
Nancy & Jack Dinerstein
Michelle & Jeff Foutch
Susan & Michael Plank
Sarah & Duncan Underwood
Marcy Taub & Tom Wessel
Laura & William Wheless

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Founding Members

Member

Gail & Louis K. Adler
Sue Sue & Don Aron
Kristi & Jon Baksht
June I. Barrett
Mr. & Mrs. Chester B. Benge Jr.
The Bisso Family
Kelli & Eddy Blanton
Mr. & Mrs. Douglas J. Bourne
Elizabeth & Steven Burns
Linda & William Bux
Jackie & Robert Callies
Sarah Jane & Ross Canion
Mary Jo & Mick Cantu
Janet C. Cartwright
Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Chapman
Laura & Brett Chiles
Linda & Oliver Conrads
Mr. & Mrs. Jack B. Corey
Emily & Holcombe Crosswell
Susan & Kem Coulter
Jill & Brad Deutser
Patricia & David Dewhurst
Candace & Craig Dickerson
Nan & Michael Duhon
Eliza and Johnny Duncan
Susan B. Dunn
Richard & Mildred Ellis
Robert & Mollie Eardley
Peter & Eva Farha
Jim & Carol Farris
Matt Fink
Michelle & Jeff Foutch
Fox Family Foundation
Katelyn & Nick Furman
Drs. Lillian & A. Osama Gaber
Jacko & Nancy Garrett
Kate & Steve Gibson
Linda & Jack Gill
Mr. William E. Gipson
Mr. & Mrs. Melbern G. Glasscock
James & Nancy Gordon
Drs. Ellin & Robert Grossman
Mary Jean & Jim Hardy
Amanda & David Harris
Sylvia & Titus H. Harris, III
Teresita & Miguel A. Hernandez
Ms. Doris D. Hervey
John & Carol Hess
Bonnie E. Hibbert
Sharon & Jim Hibbert
Laura Laux & Ryan Higgins
Maryann & Jodie Hoffer
Mrs. Daniel R. Japhet
Mary & Jim Jennings

Joan & Richard Jennings
Marjorie & Raleigh Johnson, Jr.
Dr. & Mrs. Alan L. Kaplan
Jim & Sherry Kempner
Jenna Klein & Jacqueline Klein-Stroyman
Linda & Carl Kulhanek
Earl Lester, Jr.
Mrs. Joan Schnitzer Levy
Margene & Bill Lloyd
Joan H. Lyons
Joella & Steve Mach
Calvin C. Mann, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Rodney H. Margolis
Jay Marks
Howard & Millicent Mason
Dorothy B. McCaine
Kent McGaughy
David & Mary Ann McKeithan
Lonnie & Kathy Meadows
Elizabeth & Ron Millard
Heather & David Mitchell
Denise Monteleone
John S. Moody
Roberta & Joe Naples
Phil & Sandra Nauert
Lisa & Joe Neuhaus
Lisa & Mike O'Leary
Beverly & Staman Ogilvie
Pam & Dan Pantera
Ed and Jane Parker
Jan & Norm Phillips
Mr. & Mrs. W. Bernard Pieper
Susan & Michael Plank
Mariana & Cameron Pope
Geraldine S. Priest
Elaine & Doug Quinn
Fairfax Randall
Dr. & Mrs. Keith O. Reeves
Fay & George A. Rizzo
Vivian Rose
Charlotte A. Rothwell
Lauren Rykert & Joseph Avioli
Gary & Lee Rosenthal
Cathy & Sidney Sanders
Roberta & Lee Schwartz
Mr. & Mrs. Frank F. Smith, Jr.
Edward & Candice Tyrell
Sarah & Duncan Underwood
Christine & George Vlahakos
Gema & Wayne Voss
Connie & Larry Wallace
Katherine Walsh & Ron Noska
Martha & Gib* Walton
Tyson & Misty Weihs

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Contributor

Mr. Danny Ward & Ms. Nancy Ames
Julie & Seth Barrett
R. William Bass
Drs. Julie and Marc Boom
Pat & Dan Breen
Kevin & Linda Burns
Cam & Rod Canion
Gerardo & Gelines Chapa
Scott & Dru Cone
David & Rosemarie DeVido
Nancy & Jack Dinerstein
Ann & Jim Dishman
Connie & Byron Dyer
Richard & Mildred Ellis
Judy & Ron Girotto
Herb & Mary Goodman
Bob & Annie Graham

John & Renee Hawkins
Ed & Lynn Jones
George R. Jordan, Jr.
Elise & Russell Joseph
Jo Ruth Kaplan
Mr. & Mrs. George J. Kostas
Marcy & Jeff Margolis
Laura & Andrew McCullough
John S. Moody
Rikki & Bo Rubenstein
Sharon Werlin Staton
Marcy Taub & Tom Wessel
TIRR Foundation
Scott Ulrich
Valentina Ugolini, M.D.
M. Nancy & Kenneth Williams

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Benefactor

Janice H. Barrow
Braly Family Limited Partnership
Ginger & Jack Blanton
Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation
Ted & Paula Creil
Drs. Riva & Evan Collins
Candy & Tom Knudson
Carol & Michael Linn
Stan & Reinnette Marek
Rusty & Paula Walter
Ann G. Trammell
Elizabeth & Peter Wareing
Judge and Mrs. Ewing Werlein

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Pillar

Debi & Ray Davis
Ronald & Carole Krist
Gaye Tullos

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Cornerstone Lifetime Membership

The Cockrell Foundation
Estela & David A. Cockrell
Janet & Ernest H. Cockrell
Stephanie & Ernest D. Cockrell
Carol Cockrell Curran & Richard B. Curran
Christy & J. Webb Jennings
Laura Jennings Turner & John A. Turner
Karen & David Haug

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President's Circle Lifetime Membership

James G. Floyd & Glenna S. Floyd
Ann & Johnny Johnson
Rosemarie & Matthew Johnson
Doug Pitcock

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Membership

Member

$1,000

Contributor

$2,500

Partner

$5,000

Benefactor

$10,000

Pillar

$25,000

Cornerstone Lifetime Membership

$50,000

President's Circle Lifetime Membership

$100,000

A minimum of $1,000 from each membership gift will be designated to the Excellence for Leading Medicine fund which supports Methodist's greatest opportunities as determined by the President & CEO. Contributions of $2,500 and above may be partially designated to a Center of Excellence, the Research Institute or other another program of interest.

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Opportunities and Activities

Below is a sample of The Society's 2013 programs and opportunities. Additional activities may be available throughout the year.

Listing on The Society e-honor roll
Subscription to The Methodist Hospital Foundation and Leading Medicine Magazines
House Calls House Calls: An intimate evening of dinner and conversation with renowned physicians and researchers
Leadership Grand Rounds: An exclusive, behind-the-scenes tour of a leading academic medical center from the perspectives of its physicians and researchers
Texans Family Field Day: Field Day event for the entire family with players on hand for autographs and fun on the football field
Appreciation Event
Facilitated Access to care at Methodist

For more information, please contact Amanda Harris at 832-667-5813 or abharris@tmhs.org.

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Calendar

The Society offers a wide variety of member activities and events. Please check back for updates throughout 2013 as dates and locations are finalized.

April 2013

Monday, April 29
Leadership Grand Rounds
Leadership Grand Rounds is an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at one of the nation's leading academic medical centers from the perspectives of its physicians and scientists. The Society members become medical interns for a day in one of Methodist's select clinical and research tour areas. Members visit high-tech research laboratories, view innovative surgical procedures and witness firsthand how Methodist is leading medicine.

May 2013

Wednesday, May 29
Houston Texans Family Field Day
Texans players will be on hand to guide The Society members and their families as they participate in offensive, defensive, special teams and kicking drills in the Methodist Training Center. Drill sessions will be followed by a tour of Reliant stadium, Q&A, autograph and photo opportunities. The evening concludes with dinner in the café.