Welcome Home to the House

September 25, 20194 - 7 pm

Discover – Enjoy – Learn – Share – Be Inspired

Ronald McDonald House of Cleveland10415 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44106 | 216-229-5757

www.rmhcleveland.org

The Ronald McDonald House of Cleveland Legacy Council is a group of dedicated former members of the RMH Board of Trustees, each of whom was

exemplary in their service for a minimum of six years. The Council supports the vision, mission and goals of RMH, assists in its ongoing strategic development, and helps to ensure its long-term sustainability. We appreciate and thank our Legacy Council Members for their past service and continuing contributions.

2019 MEMBERS

Mr. Ron AmbrogioMr. Christopher BaldwinMr. David A. BerkovitzMs. Janie BurkeMr. Michael A. Clegg*Ms. Mary Ann FreasMr. Richard GascoigneMr. Matt GreeneMr. Steven HarrisMr. Mark K. HausermanMs. Dina M. HaynoschMs. Karen HerrmannMs. Judy HubbardMr. Ron Kahn*Dr. Barbara Kaplan

Mr. Albert Kirchner*Mr. Mickey KozlovichMs. Diana LewisMs. Diane L. LockardMr. Trent L. MeteerMr. Kevin MyeroffMs. Sally ParkerMs. Kathy RiceMr. Kurt RippeMr. Robert SandersMr. Bill SnyderMr. Stuart Chase Van WagenenMs. Kathleen Seitz WatsonMs. Roberta Watson*Mr. Joe Wood

* RMH Founder

SPECIAL THANKS Event Planning Chairs: Diana Lewis and Karen Herrmann

This event is generously supported by Legacy Council members,

Kevin Myeroff and Diane Lockard.

DISCOVER Walk through our House to see what makes it a home. Take in some guest activities in our sunroom. Wander the gardens and visit Aaron’s House, the koi pond, contemplative walkway, fire pit and patios. Enjoy the wondrous variety of plants in our Certified Backyard Wildlife Habitat.

ENJOY Watch the documentary short “Creating a Legacy of Love: The Ronald McDonald House of Cleveland Founders’ Story,” playing every half hour from 4:30. Hear from our founders about building the House and what it means to them today. Tag along with WKYC’s Joe Cronauer for a Facebook Live tour at 6 pm.

LEARN Visit stations throughout the House and see how we serve families in more ways than ever. Our expanded Family Meal Program, STAR Centers, Family Rooms, Hospitality Suite, Happy Wheels Carts and RedTreehouse.org provide comfort and support at the House, in the Hospital and at area outpatient facilities.

SHARE Record your memories with our videographer, on hand to capture RMH history and special moments. Stop by our archives table for a special walk down RMH memory lane. Enjoy mingling with friends new and old.

BE INSPIRED Find out about our families and the many ways to support them. See a RISE & Dine meal with Chef Matt Fish of Melt, a Feel Good Dough demonstration with Terry Thomsen, and the plans for our Family Meal Program. Find unique ways to get involved at our development, volunteerism and Emerging Leaders tables.

February, 1978

Dr. Samuel Gross presents the Ronald McDonald House

concept to families

November, 1978

Backing secured to purchase and renovate the

College Motel

September 25, 1979

Ronald McDonald House of Cleveland opens with

26-family capacity

July 19, 1994

New 36-family House opens on Euclid Avenue and

E. 105th Street

October 25, 2004

Tools for Today and Tomorrow Conference is held; precursor

to Red Treehouse

September 16, 2000

Aaron’s House dedication; a gift of Joanne and David

Berkovitz to honor their infant son Aaron Max

2006 – 2011

Ronald McDonald Family Rooms open in four area

hospitals

August 31, 2012

“Flowers on the Plaza” by Hector Vega dedication; a gift from Mort and Iris November

November 15, 2013

The House expands to accommodate 55 families

per night

2018

Ronald McDonald Hospitality Suite and two

STAR Centers open

40 YEARS OF MILESTONES

MAIN LOBBY

FAMILY LOUNGE

RESOURCECENTER

SUNROOM

PLAYROOM

KITCHEN

KITCHEN / DINING

CONFERENCE LOBBY

ABCONFERENCE

STAFFKITCHEN

PLAYGROUND

BIRCHALLEY

RONALDBENCH

FIRE PIT

KOI POND

CONTEMPLATIVEWALKWAY

LILY’S GARDEN

AARON’S HOUSE

FLOWERS ON THE PLAZA

VEGGIE GARDEN

Welcome Home to the House

SUNROOM House amenities and

activity information

MAIN LOBBY RMH merchandise

FAMILY LOUNGE Story telling / filming

RESOURCE CENTER www.RedTreehouse.org

OUTSIDE Vegetable garden and

outdoor cooking/dining area

Aaron’s House

Patio and outdoor amenities

KITCHEN

RISE & Dine with Chef Matt Fish of Melt

Demonstration with Terry Thomsen of Feel Good Dough

Family Meal Program history and expansion

CONFERENCE LOBBY

Archives

CONFERENCE A

Events and Ways to Give

Volunteer Opportunities

Emerging Leaders

STAR Centers

Hospital Family Rooms

CONFERENCE B

Creating a Legacy of Love film screening (every half hour)Restrooms

Refreshments

Registration