The Only Color is Green

It could be said that Don Hommertzheim bleeds green. This just means that he
believes in the value of the John Deere brand and has made his living representing green machines. In fact he has been working for John Deere for 39 years. Maybe it was fate that brought him to the land of the Greenbacks.

Don and Gina are natives of Kansas from the Wichita vicinity. However, they moved from Lincoln, Nebraska to Pratt in 1979. They made their home in Pratt and became prosperous in a number of areas. The John Deere franchise grew, their relationships expanded and their family exploded.

The Hommertzheim’s were blessed with five (5) kids who are now grown and have produced four (4) grandchildren - - - so far. As far as they are concerned there is no such thing as too many grandkids. Don and Gina will smile, ear to ear, if you ask them about their grandkids and I am sure they will wear out a fleet of cars making sure they see them as often as they can. Their kids and grandkids are located in Dallas, Denver, Austin and temporarily in France where one is pursuing a Masters degree in International Business.

Both believe in Pratt and the charitable organizations which make up the social fiber of the community. They have been active in a number of community organizations through the years. Don has served on the PRMC Board, the Rotary Board and two terms on the Pratt Health Foundation Board.

He has shared his time, his talents and his resources with several charitable organizations including the church, the hospital (through the PHF) and community service projects. Gina too has been active in the Chamber of Commerce and the Leadership 2000 program as well as her church.

When it came time to pursue a Capital Campaign, Don and Gina, stepped forward and helped the Foundation complete a successful campaign. Their enthusiasm and support were both significant and important.

Don and Gina now like to chase their grandkids and occasionally a golf ball as they sneak up on their retirement years. It has been a privilege and an honor to know and work with them.

The Win – Win Gets Better

The Pratt Health Foundation grocery coupon program has expanded and we would like to invite you to participate in the new gift card program. Dillons and WalMart are working with the Foundation by supplying gift cards for employees and PHF supporters. It does enable the PHF to receive contributions from these businesses based on the sales of the gifts cards.

A $10 gift card buys $10 of groceries, healthy (???) candy bars, and/or medicine. It literally costs you nothing to use the program. If you would like to participate, we would welcome you to do so. Coupons and gift cards can be purchased by either stopping by the PHF office (203 S. Main) or seeing Nancy Bailey at PRMC.

The Million Dollar Question

”What is your retirement dream?” A recent study has led to the development of a
program called, “The Power Years: A Guide to the Rest of Your Life.” The study
concluded that happiness in retirement depends on more than just money.

It depends on several things money cannot buy: engagement, purpose and living
one’s dreams. Planning for retirement requires more than just putting the right retirement and investment strategies in place. The study identified five emotional stages of retirement and the stages begin up to 15 years before you start.

The Pratt Health Foundation is developing a brochure to help you think through this
process. Please call the Foundation office if you would like to talk about this unique
program. As Eleanor Roosevelt once said, “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.”

A publication of the Pratt Health Foundation (PHF)
203 S. Main * Pratt, Kansas 67124
( PHF and PRMC are 501(c)3 charitable healthcare organizations.)