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| (i) Name of supported organization | (ii) EIN | (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 10 above (see instructions)) | (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? | (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) | (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions) | |
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Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2015 | (b) 2016 | (c) 2017 | (d) 2018 | (e) 2019 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. | ||||||
| 2 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.... | ||||||
| 3 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge.. | ||||||
| 4 | Total. Add lines 1 through 3 | ||||||
| 5 | The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f).. | ||||||
| 6 | Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. | ||||||
Calendar year
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(a) 2015 | (b) 2016 | (c) 2017 | (d) 2018 | (e) 2019 | (f) Total | |
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| 7 | Amounts from line 4.. | ||||||
| 8 | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... | ||||||
| 9 | Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. | ||||||
| 10 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. | ||||||
| 11 | Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 | ||||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2015 | (b) 2016 | (c) 2017 | (d) 2018 | (e) 2019 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . | 162,116 | 470,492 | 327,832 | 494,245 | 332,396 | 1,787,081 |
| 2 | Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose | 64,500,061 | 65,334,243 | 66,836,572 | 67,728,518 | 69,412,221 | 333,811,615 |
| 3 | Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 ..... | ||||||
| 4 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf... | ||||||
| 5 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge | ||||||
| 6 | Total. Add lines 1 through 5 | 64,662,177 | 65,804,735 | 67,164,404 | 68,222,763 | 69,744,617 | 335,598,696 |
| 7a | Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons | 150,776 | 154,873 | 109,027 | 181,301 | 220,175 | 816,152 |
| b | Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year. | 0 | |||||
| c | Add lines 7a and 7b.. | 150,776 | 154,873 | 109,027 | 181,301 | 220,175 | 816,152 |
| 8 | Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.) | 334,782,544 | |||||
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(a) 2015 | (b) 2016 | (c) 2017 | (d) 2018 | (e) 2019 | (f) Total | |
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| 9 | Amounts from line 6... | 64,662,177 | 65,804,735 | 67,164,404 | 68,222,763 | 69,744,617 | 335,598,696 |
| 10a | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. | 1,019,392 | 927,879 | 1,499,620 | 1,692,913 | 1,306,832 | 6,446,636 |
| b | Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 10a and 10b. | 1,019,392 | 927,879 | 1,499,620 | 1,692,913 | 1,306,832 | 6,446,636 |
| 11 | Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on. | 10,030 | 18,318 | 9,566 | 37,914 | ||
| 12 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) .. | 1,453,109 | 1,289,278 | 1,812,660 | 1,851,163 | 1,821,585 | 8,227,795 |
| 13 | Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. | 67,134,678 | 68,021,892 | 70,486,714 | 71,785,157 | 72,882,600 | 350,311,041 |
| Section A - Adjusted Net Income | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Net short-term capital gain | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Other gross income (see instructions) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Add lines 1 through 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Depreciation and depletion | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Other expenses (see instructions) | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) | 8 | ||||
| Section B - Minimum Asset Amount | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): | 1 | ||||
| a | Average monthly value of securities | 1a | ||||
| b | Average monthly cash balances | 1b | ||||
| c | Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets | 1c | ||||
| d | Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) | 1d | ||||
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Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI): |
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| 2 | Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Subtract line 2 from line 1d | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Multiply line 5 by .035 | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) | 8 | ||||
| Section C - Distributable Amount | Current Year | |||||
| 1 | Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Enter 85% of line 1 | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Income tax imposed in prior year | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| Section D - Distributions | Current Year | |
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| 1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes | ||
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Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity |
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| 3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations | ||
| 4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets | ||
| 5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required) | ||
| 6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions | ||
| 7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. | ||
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Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions |
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| 9 Distributable amount for 2019 from Section C, line 6 | ||
| 10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount | ||
| Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) |
(i) Excess Distributions |
(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2019 |
(iii) Distributable Amount for 2019 |
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| 1 Distributable amount for 2019 from Section C, line 6 | ||||
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Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2019 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI). See instructions. |
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| 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2019: | ||||
| a From 2014....... | ||||
| b From 2015....... | ||||
| c From 2016....... | ||||
| d From 2017....... | ||||
| e From 2018....... | ||||
| fTotal of lines 3a through e | ||||
| g Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| h Applied to 2019 distributable amount | ||||
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Carryover from 2014 not applied (see instructions) |
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| j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f. | ||||
| 4Distributions for 2019 from Section D, line 7: | ||||
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| a Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| b Applied to 2019 distributable amount | ||||
| c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4. | ||||
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5
Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2019, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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Remaining underdistributions for 2019. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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7 Excess distributions carryover to 2020. Add lines 3j and 4c. |
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| 8 Breakdown of line 7: | ||||
| a Excess from 2015..... | ||||
| b Excess from 2016..... | ||||
| c Excess from 2017..... | ||||
| d Excess from 2018..... | ||||
| e Excess from 2019..... | ||||
| Facts And Circumstances Test |
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| SCHEDULE A, PART III, LINE 12, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME: | CAFETERIA - 2015 AMOUNT: $ 399,972. 2016 AMOUNT: $ 418,791. 2017 AMOUNT: $ 668,500. 2018 AMOUNT: $ 749,877. 2019 AMOUNT: $ 624,624. BEAUTY SHOPS - 2015 AMOUNT: $ 482,133. 2016 AMOUNT: $ 445,552. 2017 AMOUNT: $ 460,084. 2018 AMOUNT: $ 417,321. 2019 AMOUNT: $ 447,543. MISCELLANEOUS - 2015 AMOUNT: $ 571,004. 2016 AMOUNT: $ 424,935. 2017 AMOUNT: $ 242,762. 2018 AMOUNT: $ 206,750. 2019 AMOUNT: $ 249,219. TRANSPORTATION REVENUE - 2017 AMOUNT: $ 55,715. 2018 AMOUNT: $ 50,076. 2019 AMOUNT: $ 45,537. ROOM RENTAL - 2017 AMOUNT: $ 70,594. 2018 AMOUNT: $ 86,193. 2019 AMOUNT: $ 110,301. UTILITY REVENUE - 2017 AMOUNT: $ 315,005. 2018 AMOUNT: $ 340,946. 2019 AMOUNT: $ 344,361. |
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| FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINES 4A, 4B, AND 4C: | BECAUSE SUCCESSFUL BUSINESSES THRIVE IN HEALTHY COMMUNITIES, JOHN KNOX VILLAGE CHALLENGES ITSELF TO MAKE THE MOST OF ITS COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT EFFORTS. ALTHOUGH MONETARY DONATIONS ARE SIGNIFICANT, IT'S THE POWER OF THE PEOPLE - THEIR EXPERTISE, SKILLS, TIME AND TALENTS - THAT MAKE THE MOST IMPACT IN THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH THE VILLAGE OPERATES. AS A LEADING PROVIDER OF CARE AND SERVICES FOR OLDER ADULTS, THE VILLAGE IS COMMITTED TO ACHIEVING ITS MISSION OF "ENRICHING LIVES, BUILDING COMMUNITY" IN LEE'S SUMMIT AND BEYOND. FOR MEMBERS OF THE VILLAGE COMMUNITY, IT MEANS WORKING TOGETHER WITH P.R.I.D.E. - TAKING PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY IN DELIVERING EXCELLENCE - TO CREATE AND/OR MAINTAIN VIBRANT RELATIONSHIPS WITH PEOPLE OF ALL WALKS OF LIFE REGARDLESS OF WHERE THEY LIVE. THE VILLAGE'S SIZE AS WELL AS ITS DIVERSE SERVICES, AMENITIES AND OFFERINGS, ENABLES IT TO ALLOCATE MULTIPLE RESOURCES TOWARD ITS COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT COMMITMENTS. IT SHARES FACILITIES; FACILITATES THE GIVING OF TIME AND TALENTS; OFFERS LEADERSHIP AND/OR MODEST FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO OTHER NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS; SHARES ENTERTAINMENT; AND PROMOTES EDUCATION AND INTERGENERATIONAL ACTIVITIES. IN TURN, THE VILLAGE BENEFITS GREATLY BY: -ACHIEVING ITS MISSION, VISION AND VALUES BY ENRICHING THE LIVES OF RESIDENTS, ASSOCIATES AND MEMBERS OF SURROUNDING COMMUNITY; -STRENGTHENING ITS POSITION AS A VALUABLE COMMUNITY RESOURCE AND LEADER; - HEIGHTENING AWARENESS OF AND UNDERSTANDING ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION; - ENHANCING ITS IMAGE; - BREAKING DOWN STEREOTYPES ABOUT AGING AND OLDER ADULTS; - GENERATING INTEREST IN RESIDENCY AT OR USE OF ITS SERVICES; - PROMOTING ITSELF AS A GOOD PLACE TO LIVE, WORK AND CONDUCT BUSINESS WITH; AND, FINALLY, - REINFORCING THE APPROPRIATENESS OF OUR NOT-FOR-PROFIT STATUS. THE VILLAGE'S COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT EXTENDS BEYOND VOLUNTEERING AND/OR DONATIONS - IT ALSO CONTINUALLY WORKS TO BECOME AN EVEN MORE SUSTAINABLE, EARTH-FRIENDLY ORGANIZATION. WHAT BETTER WAY TO MAKE A POSITIVE IMPRESSION WITHIN THE COMMUNITIES IT TOUCHES THAN BY MINIMIZING ITS CARBON FOOTPRINT FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS? THIS REPORT IS MORE THAN JUST A SHOWCASE OF THE VILLAGE'S GENEROSITY. IT'S THE STORY OF THE VILLAGE'S COMMITMENT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE COMMUNITIES IT SERVES. THE VILLAGE'S COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT EFFORTS ENRICH THE LIVES OF THOUSANDS OF INDIVIDUALS - ALL OF WHOM ARE POTENTIAL SUPPORTERS, CUSTOMERS, RESIDENTS OR ASSOCIATES - AND THE ORGANIZATION IS PROUD OF ALL THAT IT HAS ACCOMPLISHED AND IS EXCITED ABOUT FUTURE PROSPECTS. ABOUT JOHN KNOX VILLAGE - FOUNDED IN 1970, ONE OF THE FIRST LIFE PLAN COMMUNITIES IN THE NATION - NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION 501(C)(3), RUN BY A NINE-MEMBER VOLUNTEER BOARD OF DIRECTORS - MISSION: TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF OLDER ADULTS THROUGH COMMUNITY LIVING - LOCATED IN LEE'S SUMMIT, MISSOURI, WITH HOME HEALTH OFFICES IN PRAIRIE VILLAGE, KANSAS - SERVES ABOUT 1,200 RESIDENTS ON ITS CAMPUS AND ABOUT 5,000 COMMUNITY MEMBERS WHO LIVE IN WESTERN MISSOURI AND EASTERN KANSAS EACH YEAR. - WITH ABOUT 1,000 ASSOCIATES ON STAFF, ONE OF THE LARGEST EMPLOYERS IN LEE'S SUMMIT AND THE GREATER KANSAS CITY AREA INDEPENDENT LIVING: RESIDENTS ENJOY MAINTENANCE-FREE LIVING WHILE RESIDING IN FREESTANDING HOMES, VILLAS OR APARTMENT HOMES. ON-CAMPUS AMENITIES INCLUDE: ART STUDIO; LIBRARY; BEAUTY SALONS; MEETING AND BANQUET ROOMS; BOWLING ALLEY; CHAPEL AND PRAYER ROOM; 9-HOLE EXECUTIVE GOLF COURSE; TWO FITNESS CENTERS; CONVENIENCE STORES; SIX RESTAURANTS AND A COFFEE SHOP; 1,500-SEAT SPECIAL EVENT SPACE; GUEST ROOMS; TWO INDOOR SWIMMING POOLS AND AN OUTDOOR POOL; WHIRLPOOL; MOVIE THEATER; MEDIA CENTERS; AND MORE. VILLAGE HELPERS IN-HOME CARE: LICENSED BY THE STATE OF MISSOURI, VILLAGE HELPERS OFFERS IN-HOME, PRIVATE-DUTY CARE, INCLUDING HOUSEHOLD ASSISTANCE, PERSONAL CARE, COMPANION VISITS, RESPITE CARE, TRANSPORTATION AND MORE FOR THOSE WHO LIVE ON AND WITHIN 10 MILES OF THE VILLAGE CAMPUS. VILLAGE HOME HEALTH: WITH OFFICES IN BOTH LEE'S SUMMIT, MISSOURI, AND PRAIRIE VILLAGE, KANSAS, THE MEDICARE-CERTIFIED HOME HEALTH AGENCY PROVIDES INTERMITTENT SKILLED CARE AS ORDERED BY A PHYSICIAN, INCLUDING SKILLED NURSING, PHYSICAL THERAPY, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, SPEECH THERAPY AND MEDICAL SOCIAL WORK. LICENSED HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS PROVIDE SERVICES TO PATIENTS WHO LIVE IN 12 COUNTIES THROUGHOUT THE GREATER KANSAS CITY AREA. VILLAGE ASSISTED LIVING: LICENSED BY THE STATE OF MISSOURI, IT OFFERS 24-HOUR NURSING CARE, REGULAR HOUSEKEEPING, THREE MEALS A DAY, PLANNED ACTIVITIES, ASSISTANCE WITH ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING AND MORE. VILLAGE ASSISTED LIVING MEMORY CARE 1, 2 AND 3: EACH FACILITY IS LICENSED BY THE STATE OF MISSOURI AND PROVIDES A FULL RANGE OF SERVICES AND A SUPPORTIVE AND SECURE ENVIRONMENT FOR RESIDENTS WITH MEMORY-RELATED CONDITIONS. THE FACILITIES OFFER 24-HOUR NURSING CARE AND SUPPORT STAFF; PRIVATE AND SEMI-PRIVATE ROOMS; SECURED ENTRANCES AND MONITORING SYSTEMS IN RESIDENT ROOMS; AND MORE. VILLAGE CARE CENTER: THE VILLAGE CARE CENTER IS A 430-BED, FREESTANDING SKILLED-NURSING FACILITY. IT PROVIDES 24-HOUR LICENSED NURSING SERVICES IN TWO LONG-TERM CARE UNITS, A MEMORY CARE UNIT, A MEDICARE-CERTIFIED REHABILITATION UNIT AND VILLAGE HOUSE, WHICH PROVIDES SHORT-TERM, IN-PATIENT HOSPICE CARE. VILLAGE HOSPICE OF JOHN KNOX VILLAGE: VILLAGE HOSPICE PROVIDES COMFORT-ORIENTED SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH LIFE-LIMITING ILLNESSES, ESPECIALLY THOSE IN THE FINAL STAGES OF THEIR LIVES. THE AGENCY IS LICENSED AND CERTIFIED BY THE STATE OF MISSOURI AND SERVES PATIENTS IN EIGHT MISSOURI COUNTIES AS WELL AS JOHN KNOX VILLAGE RESIDENTS AND PATIENTS AT VILLAGE HOUSE. VILLAGE PALLIATIVE CARE: A HEALTH CARE SERVICE THAT DEBUTED IN FALL 2019, VILLAGE PALLIATIVE CARE IS DESIGNED FOR PATIENTS AT ANY STAGE OF A SERIOUS ILLNESS, INJURY OR HEALTH CONDITION, WHETHER IT IS CHRONIC, CURABLE OR LIFE-LIMITING. THE SERVICE FOCUSES ON IMPROVING QUALITY OF LIFE BY CONTROLLING UNCONTROLLED SYMPTOMS SUCH AS PAIN, STRESS, INCONTINENCE OR CONSTIPATION, DIFFICULTY BREATHING OR SLEEPING, FATIGUE, NAUSEA, ANXIETY, DEPRESSION OR LOSS OF APPETITE. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT JOHN KNOX VILLAGE SERVICES AND AMENITIES, PLEASE VISIT WWW.JKV.ORG. CIVIC ENGAGEMENT CIVIC ENGAGEMENT IS AN UMBRELLA TERM USED TO DESCRIBE HOW PARTICIPATION IN COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, POLITICAL INVOLVEMENT, ACTIVISM AND ADVOCACY CAN ENHANCE THE LIVES OF INDIVIDUALS WHO GIVE THEIR TIME TO THEIR COMMUNITIES AND THEIR NEIGHBORS. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT JOHN KNOX VILLAGE'S ONGOING INVOLVEMENT IN THE LEE'S SUMMIT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND THE LEE'S SUMMIT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL HAS INCLUDED BOTH LEADERSHIP AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT, WHICH CREATES AN OPTIMUM ENVIRONMENT FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT FOR THE COMMUNITY. VILLAGE LEADERS HAVE CONSISTENTLY SERVED ON A VARIETY OF CHAMBER COMMITTEES, OFTENTIMES IN OFFICER POSITIONS. ALSO, 33 JKV ASSOCIATES HAVE PARTICIPATED IN LEADERSHIP LEE'S SUMMIT, A NINE-MONTH PROGRAM DESIGNED TO EDUCATE AND BUILD COMMUNITY LEADERS. MEMBERS OF THE VILLAGE STAFF ALSO HAVE VOLUNTEERED AT CHAMBER-SPONSORED EVENTS. FOR EXAMPLE, ABOUT 30 VILLAGE ASSOCIATES VOLUNTEER DURING THE ANNUAL OKTOBERFEST IN DOWNTOWN LEE'S SUMMIT. VOLUNTEERS ALSO HAVE PARTICIPATED IN THE LEE'S SUMMIT CHAMBER CHALLENGE, AN EVENT FEATURING AN AFTERNOON OF FUN ACTIVITIES, FRIENDLY COMPETITION, NETWORKING AND TEAM BUILDING. IN ADDITION, THE VILLAGE, INCLUDING VILLAGE HOSPICE AND OTHER SERVICES, HAVE ASSOCIATIONS WITH OTHER AREA CHAMBERS, SUCH AS THE KANSAS CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND THE RAYTOWN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. |
| CIVIC/COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS | MANY JOHN KNOX VILLAGE COMMUNITY MEMBERS VOLUNTEER FOR NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. ALTHOUGH NOT SPONSORED OR FACILITATED BY JOHN KNOX VILLAGE, SUCH INVOLVEMENT INDIRECTLY YET POSITIVELY REFLECTS ON THE VILLAGE. IN ADDITION, THESE ORGANIZATIONS ALSO BENEFIT FROM THE LEADERSHIP, INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL AND OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS PROVIDED BY VILLAGE ASSOCIATES, RESIDENTS AND BOARD MEMBERS. THE FOLLOWING LIST INCLUDES EXAMPLES OF THE DIVERSITY OF ORGANIZATIONS IN WHICH JKV COMMUNITY MEMBERS HAVE BEEN INVOLVED: BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA, CITIZEN'S ADVISORY COMMITTEE, FAMILY-TO-FAMILY, GIRL SCOUTS OF THE USA, HEARTLAND MEN'S CHORUS, HUMANE SOCIETY, INDIAN ASSOCIATION OF KANSAS CITY, JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF MIDDLE AMERICA INC., CHANDANA KANNADA SANGHA OF KANSAS CITY, KANSAS CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, KANSAS CITY MICAH MINISTRIES, KCUR PUBLIC RADIO, LEE'S SUMMIT OPTIMISTS, LEE'S SUMMIT CHARACTER COUNCIL, LEE'S SUMMIT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL, LEE'S SUMMIT EDUCATION FOUNDATION, LEE'S SUMMIT SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE, LEE'S SUMMIT ROTARY CLUB, LEE'S SUMMIT SYMPHONY, THE MAYOR'S HEALTH EDUCATION ADVISORY BOARD, RAYTOWN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND MANY OTHERS. POLITICAL PARTICIPATION IN ADDITION TO CONTRIBUTING TO A STRONG VOTER TURNOUT, JOHN KNOX VILLAGE RESIDENTS ARE ACTIVE IN A VARIETY OF POLITICAL ENDEAVORS AND CAMPAIGNS. THEY FREQUENTLY INVITE AND/OR HOST ELECTED OFFICIALS AND CANDIDATES TO SPEAK AT RESIDENT GATHERINGS, SUCH AS SHELLIE MONTEMURRO, THE JACKSON COUNTY DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEEWOMAN AND CAMPAIGN MANAGER FOR REP. KERI INGLE, MISSOURI HOUSE DISTRICT 35, AND SEN. HILLARY SHIELDS, MISSOURI (DISTRICT 8). THE VILLAGE PROVIDES SUPPORT TO AID IN THESE EFFORTS FROM TIME TO TIME. THE VILLAGE LEASES SPACE TO THE JACKSON COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS FOR TWO VOTING PRECINCTS. RESIDENT VOLUNTEERS MAN THOSE POLLING PLACES AS WELL AS OTHER VOTING SITES LOCATED THROUGHOUT THE METROPOLITAN AREA. ACTIVISM AND ADVOCACY MEMBERS OF THE JOHN KNOX VILLAGE COMMUNITY ROUTINELY ADVOCATE FOR OLDER ADULTS AND SERVICES FOR SENIORS ACTING AS INDUSTRY ADVOCATES IN BOTH STATE AND NATIONAL ARENAS. FOR EXAMPLE, MEMBERS OF THE VILLAGE COMMUNITY JOINED INDIVIDUALS FROM OTHER MISSOURI-BASED SKILLED NURSING FACILITIES TO URGE LAWMAKERS TO INCREASE MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENT RATES RELATED TO CARE PROVIDED TO OLDER ADULTS. LED BY LEADINGAGE MISSOURI, VILLAGE LEADERS AND RESIDENTS HELPED EDUCATE LAWMAKERS ABOUT HOW REIMBURSEMENT RATES AFFECT MISSOURI'S OLDEST CITIZENS. IN ADDITION TO MAKING PHONE CALLS AND SENDING CORRESPONDENCE VIA EMAIL AND REGULAR MAIL, A CONTINGENT OF RESIDENTS AND ASSOCIATES TRAVELED TO JEFFERSON CITY, MISSOURI, TO MEET WITH LEGISLATORS AND ADVOCATE FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDING. VILLAGE RESIDENTS FORMED THE SENIORS FOR JUSTICE GROUP. FORMERLY THE DEMOCRATIC CLUB, THE GROUP HAS EVOLVED TO INCLUDE RESIDENTS OF ALL POLITICAL AFFILIATIONS WHO WANT TO DISCUSS CURRENT EVENTS AND, WHEN APPROPRIATE, TAKE ACTION. PUBLIC SAFETY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT JOHN KNOX VILLAGE PUBLIC SAFETY (WHICH INCLUDES DISPATCH, TRANSPORTATION, SECURITY, EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SERVICES) PROVIDES SERVICE TO VILLAGE RESIDENTS, ASSOCIATES AND GUESTS TO THE CAMPUS, AS WELL AS TO MEMBERS OF SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES. THE VILLAGE'S ABILITY AND WILLINGNESS TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE HELPS TAKE FINANCIAL AND STAFFING TENSION OFF STRESSED CITY AND STATE PROGRAMS. DURING EMERGENCY SITUATIONS THAT OCCUR OUTSIDE THE VILLAGE CAMPUS, JOHN KNOX VILLAGE PUBLIC SAFETY CAN ALLOCATE RESOURCES AND MANPOWER TO ASSIST CITY AND STATE RESPONSE EFFORTS WITHOUT ADVERSELY AFFECTING THE SAFETY OR WELLBEING OF THOSE ON THE VILLAGE CAMPUS. A SERIES OF PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL, STATE, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL PUBLIC SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS HAS ENABLED JKV PUBLIC SAFETY TO PROVIDE SECURITY ASSISTANCE, EMERGENCY SERVICE ADMINISTRATION AND MORE. PUBLIC SAFETY'S PARTNERSHIPS INCLUDE: LEE'S SUMMIT EMERGENCY SERVICES, LOCAL HOSPITALS, LOCAL HEALTH CARE FACILITIES, JACKSON COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, JACKSON COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT, MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SENIOR SERVICES, (MISSOURI) STATE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY, FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY AND HOMELAND SECURITY TO NAME A FEW. JKV PUBLIC SAFETY PROVIDES MANY SERVICES IN LEE'S SUMMIT AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES. EXAMPLES INCLUDE: -SAFETY: SECURITY PATROLS AT COMMUNITY EVENTS SUCH AS LEE'S SUMMIT DOWNTOWN DAYS. -EDUCATION: ACTIVITIES HAVE INCLUDED PROVIDING VACANT BUILDINGS TO THE LEE'S SUMMIT POLICE DEPARTMENT AND OTHER EMERGENCY SERVICES ENTITIES TO TRAIN PERSONNEL AND K-9 UNITS. THE VILLAGE ALSO HAS PROVIDED SPACE FOR EDUCATIONAL EVENTS, SUCH AS A REGIONAL HOMELAND SECURITY EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS WORKSHOP. FINALLY, PUBLIC SAFETY ALSO OVERSEES EMT-B TRAINING AT HERNDON CAREER CENTER IN RAYTOWN, MISSOURI. -TRANSPORT: EMS PROVIDES EMERGENCY AND NON-EMERGENCY PATIENT TRANSPORTATION FROM HOSPITALS TO CARE FACILITIES. -MUTUAL AID: PUBLIC SAFETY HAS MUTUAL AID AGREEMENTS WITH THE CITIES OF LEE'S SUMMIT, MISSOURI, AND RAYTOWN, MISSOURI. THROUGH THE AGREEMENT, JKV PUBLIC SAFETY CAN RESPOND IF A NEED ARISES DURING AN EMERGENCY. WHAT'S MORE, THE VILLAGE IS A MEMBER OF A KANSAS CITY METROPOLITAN-WIDE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS GROUP. -EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS ACTIVITIES: ACTIVITIES INCLUDE DEVELOPING PLANS AND ANALYSIS, AND FOSTERING RELATIONSHIPS WITH CITY, STATE AND NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS, SUCH AS THE FIRE DEPARTMENT, THE JACKSON COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT, THE AMERICAN RED CROSS AND OTHER AGENCIES. IT ALSO PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION AND TRAINING BY CONDUCTING EXERCISES, SUCH AS FIRE DRILLS TO TEST RESPONSE TIME AND PLANNING. BEING PREPARED ENABLES THE VILLAGE TO BETTER RESPOND TO AND ASSIST WITH EMERGENCIES BOTH ON CAMPUS AND WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. FOR EXAMPLE, THE VILLAGE PARTICIPATED IN A METROPOLITAN-WIDE TABLETOP DISASTER DRILL THAT WAS ORGANIZED BY THE MID-AMERICA REGIONAL COUNCIL (MARC). -PARTNERSHIP: THE VILLAGE HAS A CLOSED POINTS OF DISPENSING (POD) ARRANGEMENT WITH THE AMERICAN RED CROSS. DURING TIMES OF WIDESPREAD ILLNESS, THE VILLAGE WILL PROVIDE A LOCATION THAT WILL ENABLE A LARGE NUMBER OF PEOPLE TO BE IMMUNIZED. POD SITES ARE CRITICAL IN EMERGENCIES BECAUSE THEY REDUCE THE DEMAND ON PUBLIC DISPENSING SITES AND CONTRIBUTE TO AN EFFECTIVE EMERGENCY RESPONSE. THE VILLAGE ALSO HOSTS PRESCRIPTION TAKE BACK EVENTS FOR RESIDENTS, ASSOCIATES AND MEMBERS OF SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES. SINCE THE INCEPTION OF THE PARTNERSHIP, THE VILLAGE HAS COLLECTED MORE THAN 1,500 POUNDS OF EXPIRED OR NO-LONGER-NEEDED PRESCRIPTIONS AND OVER-THE-COUNTER MEDICATIONS. EACH EVENT IS OVERSEEN BY THE LEE'S SUMMIT POLICE DEPARTMENT, LEE'S SUMMIT CARES AND THE NATIONAL DRUG ENFORCEMENT AGENCY. WHAT'S MORE, THE VILLAGE ALSO COLLECTS NO-LONGER-NEEDED MEDICATIONS IN A LOCKBOX PURCHASED BY LEE'S SUMMIT CARES THAT IS PERMANENTLY HOUSED IN THE VILLAGE'S RESIDENT HEALTH CLINIC. -MEMBERSHIP: PUBLIC SAFETY STAFF PARTICIPATE IN A VARIETY OF INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS, SUCH AS THE MISSOURI AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION, MISSOURI EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES ASSOCIATION, MID AMERICA REGIONAL COUNCIL EMERGENCY RESPONSE, AMERICAN AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION AND OTHERS. |
| CORPORATE AND COMMUNITY PHILANTHROPY | IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING VOLUNTEER HOURS AND DONATIONS OF GOODS AND SERVICES, JOHN KNOX VILLAGE OFFERS MODEST FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT HOST EVENTS OR PROVIDE SERVICES THAT HAVE MEASURABLE SOCIAL IMPACT WITHIN THE COMMUNITY AND/OR ENCOURAGE OLDER ADULTS. JOHN KNOX VILLAGE HAS THREE CATEGORIES OF GIVING. (1) CORPORATE GIVING HELPS BUILD AWARENESS OF THE VILLAGE AND INTEGRATES THE ORGANIZATION INTO THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. EXAMPLES OF CORPORATE GIVING IN 2019 INCLUDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF THE LEE'S SUMMIT PARKS AND RECREATION BASEBALL LEAGUE; THE LEE'S SUMMIT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE GOLF TOURNAMENT; LEE'S SUMMIT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OKTOBERFEST; AND LEE'S SUMMIT SYMPHONY. (2) COMMUNITY GIVING HELPS MAKE LEE'S SUMMIT AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES STRONGER. THE VILLAGE CONTRIBUTES TO A VARIETY OF ORGANIZATIONS SUCH AS THE CITY UNION MISSION, LEE'S SUMMIT CARES AND LEE'S SUMMIT SOCIAL SERVICES. (3)WORKPLACE GIVING ENABLES GENEROUS PEOPLE TO GIVE BACK. IN ADDITION TO RAISING FUNDS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE GREATER LEE'S SUMMIT AND KANSAS CITY AREAS, MEMBERS OF THE JKV COMMUNITY HAVE OPPORTUNITIES TO CONTRIBUTE TO NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS, SUCH AS THE ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION AND OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD. JOHN KNOX VILLAGE HOSTS AND SPONSORS MULTIPLE SPECIAL EVENTS THAT ARE OPEN TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY. THESE ACTIVITIES ARE A WAY TO SHARE RESOURCES AND ALLOW PEOPLE TO HAVE A POSITIVE EXPERIENCE ON THE VILLAGE CAMPUS. -JOHN KNOX VILLAGE CHORAL AND INSTRUMENTAL GROUPS HAVE PERFORMED BOTH ON THE CAMPUS AND IN OTHER AREA VENUES. -THE VILLAGE HAS HOSTED FREE CONCERTS, INCLUDING PERFORMANCES BY THE AMERICAN LEGION BAND: UNITED STATES AIR FORCE JAZZ BAND: SHADES OF BLUE; THE HEARTLAND RECORDER ORCHESTRA CONCERT; AND OTHERS. -THE VILLAGE HAS PARTNERED WITH MID-CONTINENT PUBLIC LIBRARY TO HOST MULTIPLE INTERGENERATIONAL ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING A LIVE PERFORMANCE BY GERALD DICKENS, GREAT-GREAT-GRANDSON OF CHARLES DICKENS. -THE JOHN KNOX VILLAGE COMMUNITY THEATRE, WHICH IS A GROUP OF VILLAGE RESIDENTS, PRODUCES FREE SHOWS. DONATION OF JOHN KNOX VILLAGE FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT CLASSROOMS/MEETING SPACES/TOURS BECAUSE OF ITS CENTRAL LOCATION AND THE AVAILABILITY OF MEETING ROOM SPACES OF VARYING CAPACITIES, SEVERAL ORGANIZATIONS OFFER CLASSES/SEMINARS/MEETINGS ON THE VILLAGE CAMPUS. IN 2019, JKV DONATED SPACE TO THE MISSOURI LEAGUE OF NURSING; ESSENTIAL TREMORS SUPPORT GROUP; LEE'S SUMMIT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE; NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HEALTH CARE ASSISTANTS; TOASTMASTERS INTERNATIONAL; AND OTHER GROUPS AT THE VALUE OF ABOUT $16,000. RESIDENTS OFTEN ARE INVOLVED IN CIVIC/CHURCH/RETIREE GROUPS NOT AFFILIATED WITH THE VILLAGE AND AT TIMES HAVE INVITED THESE GROUPS TO HOLD MEETINGS ON THE VILLAGE CAMPUS. THE VILLAGE ALSO REGULARLY HOSTS TOURS OF THE CAMPUS FOR AREA SCHOOLS, CHURCHES, SCOUT TROOPS, BUSINESS GROUPS, ETC. THE AFOREMENTIONED EFFORTS HELP POSITION JOHN KNOX VILLAGE AS A GOOD COMMUNITY RESOURCE AND ENABLE THE ORGANIZATION TO BREAKDOWN STEREOTYPES ABOUT AGING. THE PAVILION AT JOHN KNOX VILLAGE JOHN KNOX VILLAGE DONATES ITS SPECIAL EVENT VENUE, THE PAVILION AT JOHN KNOX VILLAGE, MULTIPLE TIMES A YEAR. MANY OF THESE EVENTS OFFER ENTERTAINMENT THAT MIGHT NOT OTHERWISE BE POSSIBLE IN LEE'S SUMMIT BECAUSE THE APPROPRIATE SPACE WASN'T AVAILABLE. IN OTHER CASES, COMMUNITY MEETINGS AND PROGRAMS ARE ENHANCED BECAUSE OF THE PAVILION'S AMENITIES AND SERVICES. DURING 2019 THE VILLAGE DONATED THE VENUE MULTIPLE TIMES AT A VALUE OF ABOUT $50,000 (FIGURE BASED ON CURRENT RENTAL RATES). EXAMPLES OF EVENTS THAT HAVE BEEN HELD AT THE PAVILION INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: CITY OF LEE'S SUMMIT ANNUAL MEETING LEE'S SUMMIT R-7 SCHOOL DISTRICT'S PARTNERS IN EDUCATION BANQUET AND STUDENT SHOWCASE LEE'S SUMMIT MAYOR'S OUTREACH BREAKFAST FOR COMMUNITY OF CHARACTER LEE'S SUMMIT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNUAL BANQUET LEE'S SUMMIT MARTIN LUTHER KING TRIBUTE SAINT LUKE'S BOO BALL JESUS FILM PROJECT DOWNTOWN LEE'S SUMMIT PICCADILLY GALA HOSPICE VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR'S SYMPOSIUM CLAIM MEDICARE ENROLLMENT EVENT MID-CONTINENT LIBRARY EVENTS CONCERN CARES OF LEE'S SUMMIT HOMELAND SECURITY EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS WORKSHOPS SURPLUS EQUIPMENT JOHN KNOX VILLAGE DONATES EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES OR GENTLY USED ITEMS TO OTHER NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, SUCH AS THE SURPLUS EXCHANGE, HABITAT FOR HUMANITY AND THE LEE'S SUMMIT HOPE HOUSE. LOCAL SCHOOLS, CHILDREN'S CAMPS, CHILD CARE FACILITIES, NURSING HOMES AND CHURCHES ALSO HAVE RECEIVED SURPLUS SUPPLIES. EDUCATION JOHN KNOX VILLAGE OFFERS A VARIETY OF EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND SKILL LEVELS THAT ENHANCE THE LIVES AND CAREERS OF VILLAGE COMMUNITY MEMBERS AS WELL AS MEMBERS OF SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES. PATHWAYS THE VILLAGE, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY COLLEGES AND THE FULL EMPLOYMENT COUNCIL, OFFERED FREE TUITION TO QUALIFIED ASSOCIATES SO THEY CAN EARN CNA AND/OR CMT CERTIFICATIONS WHILE THEY WORK FOR JKV FULL TIME. IN ADDITION TO THE TRADITIONAL COURSES, EACH PATHWAY INCLUDES CLASSES FOCUSED ON CARING FOR OLDER ADULTS AND SERVICE EXCELLENCE. SINCE ITS LAUNCH, MORE THAN 90 ASSOCIATES HAVE GRADUATED FROM THE CNA COURSE AND HAVE TRANSITIONED TO WORKING FULL TIME AT THE VILLAGE CARE CENTER OR VILLAGE ASSISTED LIVING. IN ADDITION, THE VILLAGE'S TRANSITIONAL TEMPORARY POSITION, HEALTH SERVICES ASSISTANT (HSA), ALLOWS AN ASSOCIATE INTERESTED IN PURSUING A CNA CERTIFICATION TO WORK FULL TIME FOR UP TO 90 DAYS IN A LONG-TERM CARE OR ASSISTED LIVING SETTING BEFORE ENTERING THE CNA CLASS. THIS TRANSITIONAL MODEL HAS BEEN SUCCESSFUL IN RETAINING STUDENTS IN THE COURSE AND POST-CERTIFICATION AS ASSOCIATES. EMERGENCY TRAINING INSTITUTE THE JOHN KNOX VILLAGE EMERGENCY TRAINING INSTITUTE IS OFFERED THROUGH THE JKV EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT. IT HAS BEEN PROVIDING CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS OF CREDIT (CEUS) FOR PARAMEDICS AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS SINCE JUNE 2006. THE JKV EMS TRAINING INSTITUTE ALSO PROVIDES MUCH NEEDED INITIAL EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN TRAINING FOR RESIDENTS OF SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES. |
| LEE'S SUMMIT R-7 SCHOOL DISTRICT INVOLVEMENT | JOHN KNOX VILLAGE SUPPORTS THE LEE'S SUMMIT R-7 SCHOOL DISTRICT IN A VARIETY OF WAYS. PARTNERS IN EDUCATION: JOHN KNOX VILLAGE HAS BEEN INVOLVED WITH THE LEE'S SUMMIT SCHOOL DISTRICT'S PARTNERS IN EDUCATION (PIE) PROGRAM FOR NEARLY 25 YEARS. VILLAGE ASSOCIATES HAVE BEEN INVOLVED IN THE PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION, AND EVENT SPACE IS OFTEN DONATED TO THE SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR LARGER EVENTS. VOTING: IT IS IMPORTANT TO NOTE THAT RESIDENTS ACTIVELY SUPPORT THE LEE'S SUMMIT SCHOOLS THROUGH THEIR VOTES. INTERGENERATIONAL: VILLAGE RESIDENTS HELP STUDENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR WITH THEIR COURSE WORK AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES. MENTORING PROGRAM SINCE 2001, JOHN KNOX VILLAGE HAS BEEN IN A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-KANSAS CITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE SO THAT FIRST-YEAR MEDICAL STUDENTS ARE ABLE TO INTERACT WITH "WELL ELDERLY." KNOWN AS THE MENTORING PROGRAM, THE PARTNERSHIP HELPS FUTURE DOCTORS TO UNDERSTAND THE NORMAL PROCESSES OF AGING MORE FULLY, WHICH HELPS THEM TO SEE PAST NEGATIVE STEREOTYPES. THE MENTORING PROGRAM ALSO TEACHES THE STUDENTS HOW TO RELATE TO PEOPLE AS A WHOLE PERSON, NOT JUST A PATIENT. THE PROGRAM HAS HELPED TO SHAPE AN ENTIRE GENERATION OF PHYSICIANS BY MAKING THEM MORE SENSITIVE TO ISSUES AFFECTING OLDER ADULTS AND HELPING THEM BECOME MORE EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATORS AND BETTER LISTENERS. STUDENT INTERNSHIPS/CLASSROOM PARTNERS STUDENT INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS ARE A WIN-WIN FOR EVERYONE INVOLVED. STUDENTS CAN START USING THE SKILLS ACQUIRED AT SCHOOL WHILE GAINING VALUABLE WORK EXPERIENCE (BOTH PRACTICAL AND FOR RESUME ENHANCEMENT). THE VILLAGE BENEFITS FROM THE STUDENTS' INSIGHTS AND ENTHUSIASM AND THE ABILITY TO GAUGE THE TALENTS OF A NEW GENERATION OF WORKERS FIRST-HAND. FOR EXAMPLE, WITH ITS WELL-ESTABLISHED MUSIC THERAPY PROGRAM FOR ITS PATIENTS, VILLAGE HOSPICE HAS DEVELOPED A POWERFUL AND ENRICHING INTERNSHIP PROGRAM FOR MUSIC STUDENTS. VILLAGE HOSPICE ALSO HAS BENEFITTED FROM THE INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL OF A GROUP OF BUSINESS STUDENTS FROM CENTRAL MISSOURI UNIVERSITY IN WARRENSBURG, MISSOURI. THE STUDENTS WERE TASKED WITH STARTING THEIR OWN BUSINESS THAT WOULD BENEFIT A LOCAL NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION. WORKING TOGETHER, THE GROUP RAISED $5,146 THAT WAS DONATED TO VILLAGE HOSPICE. REPRESENTATIVES OF JOHN KNOX VILLAGE DINING SERVICES ALSO HELP STUDENTS FROM AREA SCHOOLS DEVELOP SKILLS FOR THE CULINARY AND HOSPITALITY INDUSTRIES. IN ADDITION TO WORKING WITH THE HERNDON CENTER IN RAYTOWN, MISSOURI, STAFF ARE ACTIVE ON THE KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY DIETETICS ADVISORY BOARD, PROVIDE LAB FACILITIES FOR DISTANCE LEARNERS AND PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR OTHER CULINARY PROGRAMS. FINALLY, JOHN KNOX VILLAGE HAS TEAMED UP WITH LOCAL SCHOOLS TO OFFER CAREER GUIDANCE AND OPPORTUNITY INSIGHTS TO STUDENTS. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, THE VILLAGE HOSTED STUDENTS AND FACULTY FROM THE LEE'S SUMMIT R-7 SCHOOL DISTRICT, UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI COLLEGE OF EDUCATION PRE-EMPLOYMENT TRANSITION SERVICES, LONE JACK HIGH SCHOOL, SUMMIT CHRISTIAN ACADEMY AND SUMMIT TECH ACADEMY. EDUCATIONAL INSTRUCTION MULTIPLE MEMBERS OF THE JOHN KNOX VILLAGE MANAGEMENT TEAM HAVE EITHER TAUGHT UNIVERSITY CLASSES OR LED INDUSTRY-SPECIFIC CONTINUING EDUCATION SEMINARS. FOR EXAMPLE, A MEMBER OF THE VILLAGE HOSPICE STAFF HAS TAUGHT CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES FOR MEMBERS OF THE CALIFORNIA HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE ASSOCIATION. ENVIRONMENT/SUSTAINABILITY EFFORTS JOHN KNOX VILLAGE STRIVES TO BE A SUSTAINABLE, EARTH-FRIENDLY ORGANIZATION. NOTABLE "GREEN" EFFORTS INCLUDE: PROVIDING ON-CAMPUS RECYCLING OPPORTUNITIES THAT INCLUDE CARDBOARD, PAPER, GLASS, PLASTICS, BATTERIES AND INK CARTRIDGES; USING TECHNOLOGY TO CUT DOWN ON PRINTING AND PAPER USAGE; HOSTING ANNUAL SHREDDING EVENTS TO ENABLE RESIDENTS AND ASSOCIATES TO SHRED CONFIDENTIAL AND/OR SENSITIVE PERSONAL DOCUMENTS FOR FREE; REDUCING ENERGY USAGE BY INVESTING IN NEW EQUIPMENT AND LIGHTING. FOR EXAMPLE, VILLAGE DINING VENUES USE INDUCTION COOKING TO REDUCE ENERGY USAGE AND INCREASE UTILITY SAVINGS. ALSO, THE VILLAGE USES LED BULBS THROUGHOUT CAMPUS AND NO LONGER USES INCANDESCENT OR FLUORESCENT REPLACEMENT BULBS; PROMOTING THE JOHN KNOX VILLAGE AUXILIARY THRIFT SHOP AS A WAY FOR MEMBERS OF THE LEE'S SUMMIT COMMUNITY TO RECYCLE, REUSE AND REPURPOSE ITEMS THEY NO LONGER NEED. THE THRIFT SHOP ALSO DONATES BLANKETS AND TOYS TO AREA ANIMAL SHELTERS. IN ADDITION, ITS RECYCLE PROGRAM HAS HELPED REDUCE THE AMOUNT OF TRASH GENERATED BY ITS SHOPS; REDUCING THE NUMBER OF MILES DRIVEN BY THE TRANSPORTATION VEHICLE FLEET AND BUSINESS VEHICLES; HOSTING FIVE ARRAYS OF SOLAR PANELS LOCATED ON ROOFS THROUGHOUT THE VILLAGE; REPURPOSING CABINETS, WINDOWS, TILE, FURNITURE, OFFICE EQUIPMENT, ETC. ITEMS THAT CAN'T BE USED WITHIN THE CAMPUS ARE DONATED TO THE THRIFT SHOP, HABITAT FOR HUMANITY AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS; INCORPORATING ELECTRIC CARS INTO THE PUBLIC SAFETY SECURITY FLEET WHEN FULLY CHARGED, THE CARS OPERATE FOR UP TO 110 MILES AND USE ZERO GAS; JOINING KCP&L'S CLEAN CHARGE NETWORK. JKV INSTALLED THREE ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS CONSISTING OF NINE STALLS. THE PUBLIC-USE STATIONS ARE LOCATED IN PARKING LOTS AT THE PAVILION AND THE MEADOWS. A THIRD STATION IS LOCATED NEAR THE PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICES; USING RECYCLED ASPHALT MIX THAT MEETS PROJECT PARAMETERS FOR PAVING PROJECTS THROUGHOUT THE JKV CAMPUS; DEVELOPING A LEAF-AND-YARD WASTE COMPOSTING PROGRAM. IN ADDITION TO THE COST SAVINGS, IT'S A GREAT WAY TO REDUCE THE USE OF CHEMICALS AROUND CAMPUS AND KEEPS WASTE OUT OF LANDFILL; AND INTRODUCING A BEEHIVE AT THE JOHN KNOX VILLAGE GARDENS. INDUSTRY/PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT MEMBERSHIP AND INVOLVEMENT IN INDUSTRY AND PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AIDS IN BUILDING THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS OF JOHN KNOX VILLAGE ASSOCIATES, INTRODUCING NEW IDEAS TO THE ORGANIZATION AND ENABLING VILLAGE ASSOCIATES TO SHARE EXPERTISE. INDUSTRY INVOLVEMENT JOHN KNOX VILLAGE IS ACTIVE IN LEADINGAGE MISSOURI AND LEADINGAGE, WHICH ENABLES VILLAGE LEADERSHIP TO REMAIN INFORMED OF INDUSTRY TRENDS AND INNOVATIONS. MANAGEMENT ATTEND THE STATE AND NATIONAL CONFERENCES, MAKE PRESENTATIONS AT THE CONFERENCES, SERVE ON STATE AND NATIONAL COMMITTEES, AND HOLD POSITIONS OF LEADERSHIP. THE VILLAGE'S GENERAL AND PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY, CARING COMMUNITIES INSURANCE COMPANY (CCIC), SHOULDERS THE ADVANCED RISK MANAGEMENT AND QUALITY HEALTHCARE RESPONSIBILITIES FOR MANY OTHER NOT-FOR-PROFIT CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES AROUND THE NATION. THE VILLAGE WAS A PIONEER IN THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THIS INNOVATIVE RISK-FINANCING PROGRAM. THE VILLAGE HAS EXPERIENCED SIGNIFICANT SAVINGS BECAUSE OF THE GROUP, WHICH ENABLES IT TO BETTER MEET COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT GOALS AND COMMITMENTS. |
| PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT | SUPPORT GROUPS: JOHN KNOX VILLAGE OFFERS A VARIETY OF SUPPORT GROUPS THAT ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. DURING 2019, THE VILLAGE OFFERED AN ALZHEIMER'S AND DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP, LOW VISION SUPPORT GROUP, HOPE FOR THE HOLIDAYS GRIEF WORKSHOP AND MORE. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO OFFERS SPIRITUAL SUPPORT GROUPS. BOARDS OF DIRECTORS AND ADVISORY BOARD PARTICIPATION: IN ADDITION TO PARTICIPATING IN PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS, SEVERAL VILLAGE ASSOCIATES ARE MEMBERS OF THE BOARDS OF DIRECTORS, COMMITTEES AND/OR ADVISORY BOARDS FOR VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS, SUCH AS: LEE'S SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER, SAINT LUKE'S EAST HOSPITAL, SAINT LUKE'S PREFERRED PROVIDER NETWORK, LEE'S SUMMIT HEALTH EDUCATION ADVISORY BOARD, SORRYWORKS, TRUMAN HEARTLAND FOUNDATION, THE DEAN'S ADVISORY BOARD FOR THE HELZBERG SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT AT ROCKHURST UNIVERSITY, LEE'S SUMMIT COMMUNITY FOR ALL AGES COMMITTEE, SORRYWORKS AND OTHERS. PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS: MOST MEMBERS OF THE JKV MANAGEMENT TEAM ARE INVOLVED IN THE LOCAL CHAPTERS OF PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS, AND A NUMBER HOLD LEADERSHIP ROLES AT THE LOCAL, STATE AND/OR NATIONAL LEVEL. FROM TIME TO TIME, ASSOCIATION MEETINGS ARE HELD ON THE VILLAGE CAMPUS OR FEATURE A JOHN KNOX VILLAGE ASSOCIATE AS A SPEAKER. VILLAGE ASSOCIATES ARE MEMBERS OR SERVE ON THE BOARDS OF A VARIETY OF INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS, SUCH AS: AMERICAN CHEF ASSOCIATION, AMERICAN HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION, AMERICAN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION, AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR HEALTHCARE RISK MANAGEMENT, AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS, ASSOCIATION FOR HEALTHCARE FOODSERVICE, ASSOCIATION FOR HEALTHCARE RESOURCE & MATERIALS MANAGEMENT, ASSOCIATION OF FUNDRAISING PROFESSIONALS, BOARD OF CERTIFIED SAFETY PROFESSIONALS, DIETARY MANAGERS ASSOCIATION, FULL EMPLOYMENT COUNCIL/ EASTERN JACKSON COUNTY WORKFORCE BOARD, HEALTH CARE COMPLIANCE ASSOCIATION, HEALTHCARE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION, INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF CERTIFIED EMPLOYEE BENEFITS SPECIALISTS, JACKSON COUNTY PROFESSIONALS IN AGING, KANSAS ASSISTED LIVING ASSOCIATION, KANSAS CITY COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS ASSOCIATION, KANSAS STATE ADVISORY BOARD FOR HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT, MISSOURI ALLIANCE FOR HOME CARE, MISSOURI ASSOCIATION OF HOSPITAL AUXILIARIES, MISSOURI ASSOCIATION OF MEDICAL STAFF SERVICES, MISSOURI ASSOCIATION NATURAL GAS OPERATORS, MISSOURI ASSOCIATION OF NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATORS, MISSOURI HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE ASSOCIATION, MISSOURI LEAGUE FOR NURSING MISSOURI RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HOME CARE & HOSPICE, NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS, NATIONAL HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE ASSOCIATION, PROFESSIONALS IN AGING NETWORK, SOCIETY FOR HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT OF GREATER KANSAS CITY, UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI HUMAN RESOURCE ADVISORY BOARD, UMKC BLOCH BOARD AND DOZENS MORE. JOHN KNOX VILLAGE AUXILIARY THE AUXILIARY PROMOTES VOLUNTEERISM AND CONTRIBUTES FUNDS IN SUPPORT OF RESIDENTS OF JOHN KNOX VILLAGE AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES. ABOUT 45 VOLUNTEERS ASSIST THE JOHN KNOX VILLAGE AUXILIARY IN VARIOUS CAPACITIES AT THREE CONVENIENCE STORES AND THE THRIFT SHOP. EACH SHOP IS CONVENIENTLY LOCATED ON THE VILLAGE CAMPUS AND OFFERS AN ASSORTMENT OF MERCHANDISE FROM KNICK-KNACKS TO CLOTHING TO FOOD STAPLES AND SNACKS FOR PURCHASE BY RESIDENTS, ASSOCIATES AND GUESTS. ABOUT 75 PERCENT OF AN AVERAGE OF 150 DAILY THRIFT SHOP CUSTOMERS LIVE OUTSIDE THE VILLAGE CAMPUS. DURING 2019, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED AID TO GROUPS AND INDIVIDUALS ON THE VILLAGE CAMPUS AND IN THE LEE'S SUMMIT COMMUNITY BY DONATING MORE THAN $1,000 IN CLOTHING; DONATING ABOUT $1,200 WORTH OF HOUSEHOLD ITEMS TO LOCAL FAMILIES IN NEED OF ASSISTANCE; AND DONATING ABOUT 300 BAGS OF CLOTHING TO A LOCAL CHURCH AND CLOTHING RECYCLE PROGRAMS FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE HOMELESS OR IN NEED. THE AUXILIARY WORKED WITH A LEE'S SUMMIT R-7 SCHOOL, DONATING ABOUT $500 WORTH OF SCHOOL SUPPLIES AND SMALL OFFICE ITEMS TO AID WITH THE EDUCATION OF DISABLED CHILDREN. THE AUXILIARY ASSISTED RESIDENTS AND ASSOCIATES WHO FACED CHALLENGES, USING ABOUT $1,500 TO SUPPLEMENT ITEMS DONATED TO THE JKV FOOD PANTRY AS WELL AS OTHER VILLAGE NEEDS. JOHN KNOX VILLAGE BOARD OF DIRECTORS BECAUSE GOOD GOVERNANCE IS VITAL IN BUSINESS, ONE OF THE MOST VALUABLE ASSETS THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY CAN OFFER IS INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL. MEMBERS OF THE JOHN KNOX VILLAGE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE VOLUNTEERS WHO OFFER BUSINESS INSIGHTS AND HELP MAKE WITH DECISIONS INVOLVING STRATEGY, DIRECTION AND MISSION. THE BOARD IS MADE UP OF THREE RESIDENTS AND SIX MEMBERS WHO LIVE IN SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES. MOST BOARD MEMBERS ARE INVOLVED IN A VARIETY OF PROFESSIONAL AND CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS AND ARE (OR WERE PRIOR TO RETIREMENT) PROMINENT IN THEIR PROFESSIONS. EXAMPLES OF BOARD MEMBERS COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT HAVE INCLUDED THE FOLLOWING: ARTISTS HELPING THE HOMELESS, COMMUNITY SERVICES LEAGUE, CORNERSTONES OF CARE, EASTERN JACKSON COUNTY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARDS, EMERITUS MEMBER OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF PHYSICIAN EXECUTIVES, FELLOW IN THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS, GILLIS, INTERNATIONAL MUNICIPAL ATTORNEYS ASSOCIATION, JOHNSON COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION, JUNIOR SERVICE LEAGUE OF INDEPENDENCE, KANSAS CITY MUNICIPAL ASSISTANCE CORPORATION, MARLBOROUGH NEIGHBORHOOD COALITION, MISSOURI SOCIETY OF CPAS, MIDWEST INNOCENCE PROJECT, MISSOURI MUNICIPAL ATTORNEYS ASSOCIATION, NATIONAL ACADEMY OF ELDER LAW ATTORNEYS, NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING SERVICES, UNITED WAY, VIZIENT-MID AMERICA AND MANY MORE. JOHN KNOX VILLAGE FOUNDATION THE JOHN KNOX VILLAGE FOUNDATION WAS ESTABLISHED IN AUGUST 1983 TO ENABLE RESIDENTS AND FRIENDS OF THE VILLAGE TO MAKE TAX-DEDUCTIBLE CONTRIBUTIONS TO PROJECTS THEY FEEL ARE BENEFICIAL TO THE ELDERLY. THE FOUNDATION HAS PURCHASED STATE-OF-THE-ART AMBULANCES FOR THE VILLAGE'S TRANSPORTATION FLEET, CONTRIBUTED FUNDS TO HELP BEAUTIFY THE VILLAGE CAMPUS AND ASSISTED WITH OTHER PROJECTS THAT AFFECT JKV AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES. THE FOUNDATION ALSO HAS PURCHASED ITEMS TO ASSIST VOLUNTEERS OF THE AARP TAX AIDE OFFICE. THE FOUNDATION FUNDS PROJECTS FOR JOHN KNOX VILLAGE DEPARTMENTS AND PROGRAMS INCLUDING THE HOBBY HUT, CHAPLAIN'S PROGRAM, PERFORMING ARTS, VILLAGE CARE CENTER, VILLAGE HOSPICE, FITNESS CENTER, JKV FOOD PANTRY, RESIDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND OTHERS. THE FOUNDATION ESTABLISHED THE LEGACY BRICK PROGRAM TO RAISE FUNDS FOR FITNESS INITIATIVES THROUGHOUT THE CONTINUUM. THE ORGANIZATION HAS A LONG HISTORY OF FUNDING HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS, INCLUDING THE SQUIRE ANDERSON FITNESS CENTER AT THE VILLAGER INN AND THE FITNESS CENTER AT THE MEADOWS. THE FOUNDATION STAFF AND A COMMITTEE OF RESIDENTS, ASSOCIATES AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS PLAN AND HOST ANNUAL GALAS. MEMBERS SPENT HUNDREDS OF HOURS PLANNING, PROCURING DONATIONS, AND SELLING TICKETS. THEIR EFFORTS HAVE PAID OFF. THROUGH THE YEARS, THOUSANDS OF GUESTS HAVE HELPED TO RAISE HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS. FINALLY, THE FOUNDATION SECURES GRANTS FROM A VARIETY OF LOCAL FOUNDATIONS TO FUND PURCHASES AND PROGRAMS THAT ENRICH LIVES AND BUILD COMMUNITY. FOR EXAMPLE, THE FOUNDATION HELPED PURCHASE EQUIPMENT FOR THE REHABILITATION DEPARTMENT AT THE VILLAGE CARE CENTER WITH A GRANT FROM THE GREATER LEE'S SUMMIT HEALTH CARE FOUNDATION. THE FOUNDATION ALSO WORKED WITH THE GEORGE H. NETTLETON FOUNDATION TO FUND THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW OUTDOOR AREA, WHICH WAS NAMED FOR A NATIONALLY KNOWN EXPERT ON AGING, IN THE COURTYARD OF THE VCC MEMORY CARE UNIT. |
| VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES | MEMBERS OF THE JOHN KNOX VILLAGE COMMUNITY ARE ALWAYS READY TO LEND A HELPING HAND, AND THE VILLAGE SUPPORTS THEIR EFFORTS WHEREVER POSSIBLE. VILLAGE VOLUNTEER PROGRAM THE JOHN KNOX VILLAGE VOLUNTEER PROGRAM OVERSEES SERVICES THAT BENEFIT VILLAGE RESIDENTS, THE CORPORATION AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES IN A VARIETY OF WAYS. DURING 2019, MORE THAN 350 VOLUNTEERS, INCLUDING RESIDENTS, MEMBERS OF THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, RECORDED ABOUT 33,000 HOURS OF SERVICE AND SUPPORT TO THE ORGANIZATION IN MORE THAN 30 AREAS AROUND THE VILLAGE. (THIS NUMBER INCLUDES VILLAGE HOSPICE. PLEASE SEE THE FOLLOWING FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.) VILLAGE HOSPICE VOLUNTEER PROGRAM VILLAGE HOSPICE OF JOHN KNOX VILLAGE ALSO HAS A GROUP OF DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS WHO PLAY AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN ASSURING QUALITY OF LIFE FOR HOSPICE PATIENTS. ALONG WITH A WARM AND CARING ATTITUDE, EACH VOLUNTEER BRINGS A UNIQUE SET OF LIFE EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS. THEY HELP IN THREE DISTINCTIVE AREAS: DIRECT PATIENT CARE, INDIRECT PATIENT CARE, AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT. VOLUNTEERS OFFER COMPANIONSHIP, ARRANGE FLOWERS OR HELP WITH OFFICE WORK. THEY ARE INSTRUMENTAL IN PROVIDING RESPITE TO THE FAMILIES OF HOSPICE PATIENTS AS WELL AS FULFILL THE 11TH HOUR ROLE BY SITTING WITH PATIENTS IN THEIR FINAL MOMENTS. THERE ARE PET VOLUNTEERS; VOLUNTEERS WHO HELP IN THE BEREAVEMENT DEPARTMENT; VOLUNTEERS FOR THE MUSIC AND MEMORY PROGRAM; A VOLUNTEER WHO MAKES MEMORY BEARS; AND VOLUNTEERS WHO MAKE LAP ROBES. VOLUNTEERS WHO ARE VETERANS ALSO ARE PAIRED WITH CLIENTS WHO ARE VETERANS AS PART OF THE VETERAN-TO-VETERAN PROGRAM. CONCLUSION ENRICHING LIVES AND BUILDING COMMUNITY BOTH WITHIN AND OUTSIDE THE JOHN KNOX VILLAGE COMMUNITY IS INTRINSIC TO THE SUCCESS OF JOHN KNOX VILLAGE. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT ACTIVITIES OFFER REWARDING EXPERIENCES FOR VILLAGE RESIDENTS AND ASSOCIATES, TOUCH THE LIVES OF PEOPLE OF ALL AGES, ENHANCE THE VILLAGE'S IMAGE, FURTHER BUSINESS GOALS, AND PROMOTE THE VILLAGE AS A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE AND WORK. MOREOVER, A STRONG COMMUNITY IS ESSENTIAL TO A STRONG JOHN KNOX VILLAGE AND HELPS DEFINE THE VILLAGE AS A LEADING PROVIDER OF SENIOR SERVICES. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 | PREMIERLIFE, A MISSOURI NONPROFIT CORPORATION, IS THE SOLE MEMBER OF JOHN KNOX VILLAGE. PREMIERLIFE IS DESIGNATED AS THE SOLE MEMBER SO LONG AS PREMIERLIFE SHALL CONTINUE TO QUALIFY AS A TAX EXEMPT, NONPROFIT ENTITY RECOGNIZED UNDER SECTION 501 (C)(3) OF THE IRC. PREMIERLIFE HAS THE RIGHT TO ELECT THE MEMBERS OF JOHN KNOX VILLAGE'S GOVERNING BODY. PREMIERLIFE HAS THE RESERVED POWER TO APPROVE SIGNIFICANT DECISIONS OF JOHN KNOX VILLAGE'S GOVERNING BODY. PREMIERLIFE IS NOT ENTITLED TO RECEIVE A SHARE OF JOHN KNOX VILLAGE'S PROFITS, EXCESS DUES OR A SHARE OF JOHN KNOX VILLAGE'S NET ASSETS UPON DISSOLUTION. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A | PREMIERLIFE, BEING THE SOLE MEMBER OF JOHN KNOX VILLAGE, HAS THE RIGHT TO ELECT ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B | THE CORPORATE BYLAWS OF JOHN KNOX VILLAGE IDENTIFY CERTAIN RIGHTS AND POWERS WHICH ARE RESERVED TO PREMIERLIFE, THE SOLE MEMBER IN EACH INSTANCE, THE RIGHTS AND POWERS RESERVED TO THE SOLE MEMBER MAY BE SUMMARIZED AS FOLLOWS: 1. ELECTION OF DIRECTORS THE SOLE MEMBER ELECTS ALL DIRECTORS OF JOHN KNOX VILLAGE BASED UPON NOMINATIONS SUBMITTED BY JOHN KNOX VILLAGE'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS TERMS OF OFFICE ARE STAGGERED ON JOHN KNOX VILLAGE'S BOARD SUCH THAT APPROXIMATELY 1/3 OF THE DIRECTORS' TERMS EXPIRE EACH YEAR. 2. ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND BYLAWS JOHN KNOX VILLAGE'S ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND BYLAWS MAY NOT BE AMENDED, RESTATED, ALTERED OR REPEALED BY THE CORPORATION UNLESS AND UNTIL SUCH ACTION IS RATIFIED AND APPROVED BY THE SOLE MEMBER. 3. ANNUAL BUDGETS/FINANCIAL POLICIES/INVESTMENT JOHN KNOX VILLAGE'S ANNUAL OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGETS PREPARED AND RECOMMENDED BY THE CORPORATE BOARD ARE SUBJECT TO REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE SOLE MEMBER CORPORATE FINANCIAL POLICIES AND INVESTMENT STRATEGIES RECOMMENDED BY JOHN KNOX VILLAGE'S BOARD ALSO ARE SUBJECT TO PRIOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE SOLE MEMBER. 4. SALE OF ASSETS/MERGER, CONSOLIDATION/DISSOLUTION ANY SALE, LEASE OR OTHER DISPOSITION OF SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF THE ASSETS OF JOHN KNOX VILLAGE, AND ANY MERGER, CONSOLIDATION, REORGANIZATION OR OTHER NOT-IN-THE- ORDINARY-COURSE TRANSACTION IS SUBJECT TO THE PRIOR REVIEW, RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF THE SOLE MEMBER JOHN KNOX VILLAGE SHALL NOT BE DISSOLVED OR LIQUIDATED NOR ANY PLAN OF DISSOLUTION ADOPTED BY THE CORPORATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS WITHOUT THE RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF THE SOLE MEMBER, 5. LONG-TERM DEBT/LEASES ALL LONG-TERM DEBT OBLIGATIONS AND LONG-TERM LEASE OBLIGATIONS IN EXCESS OF ONE YEAR ARE SUBJECT TO PRIOR REVIEW/APPROVAL OF THE SOLE MEMBER 6. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER: ALL ACTIONS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF JOHN KNOX VILLAGE TO EMPLOY OR TERMINATE THE EMPLOYMENT OF THE CEO OF THE CORPORATION ARE SUBJECT TO REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY THE SOLE MEMBER. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B | AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM PREPARES AND REVIEWS THE 990. THE 990 IS THEN REVIEWED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S OFFICERS AND ACCOUNTING PERSONNEL. ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS THE ORGANIZATION'S OFFICERS AND ACCOUNTING PERSONNEL HAVE ARE ADDRESSED AND ANY CORRECTIONS OR CLARIFICATIONS THAT NEED TO BE MADE ARE MADE. THE 990 IS THEN PROVIDED TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE PREMIERLIFE BOARD FOR THEIR REVIEW PRIOR TO FILING THE 990. ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS THE AUDIT COMMITTEE HAVE ARE ADDRESSED AND ANY CORRECTIONS OR CLARIFICATIONS THAT NEED TO BE MADE ARE MADE. THE 990, EXCLUSIVE OF PART VII AND SCHEDULE J, IS THEN PROVIDED TO ALL VOTING MEMBERS OF THE BOARD FOR THEIR REVIEW PRIOR TO FILING THE 990. ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS THE VOTING MEMBERS OF THE BOARD HAVE ARE ADDRESSED AND ANY CORRECTION OR CLARIFICATIONS THAT NEED TO BE MADE ARE MADE. THE FINAL 990 IS THEN FILED WITH THE IRS, AND SUBSEQUENTLY POSTED ON THE WEBSITE WWW.GUIDESTAR.ORG BY THE COMPANY GUIDESTAR. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C | AT THE TIME OF HIRE (OR ELECTION IN THE CASE OF CORPORATE DIRECTORS AND TRUSTEES) AND ANNUALLY THEREAFTER, THE CEO OR HIS/HER DESIGNEE SHALL PROVIDE TO THE BOARD AND TO ALL EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF, ASSOCIATES AND VOLUNTEERS A COPY OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND THE APPLICABLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE FORM AND QUESTIONNAIRE, WHICH SHALL BE COMPLETED TO IDENTIFY ANY RELATIONSHIPS, POSITIONS OR CIRCUMSTANCES WITH RESPECT TO WHICH IT IS BELIEVED A CONFLICT MAY ARISE. SUCH ANNUAL MONITORING AND REVIEW PROCEDURES SHALL BE PART OF THE CORPORATE COMPLIANCE PLAN. AN APPROPRIATE REPORT SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE CONCERNING ANY INTEREST SO DISCLOSED. EACH MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND ALL MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATES SHALL DISCLOSE FULLY AND FRANKLY ANY AND ALL ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OR DUALITY OF INTEREST OR RESPONSIBILITY, WHETHER INDIVIDUAL, PERSONAL OR BUSINESS, WHICH MAY EXIST OR APPEAR AS TO PREMIERLIFE OR ANY SYSTEM ENTITY OR ANY MATTER OR BUSINESS WHICH MAY COME BEFORE THE BOARD (INCLUDING ITS COMMITTEES). THREE OF NINE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE RESIDENTS AND APPROVE THE VILLAGE'S ANNUAL BUDGET, WHICH INCLUDES APPROVAL OF THE INCREASES IN RESIDENTS' MONTHLY SERVICE FEES SINCE THOSE RESIDENT DIRECTORS ONLY REPRESENT ONE THIRD OF THE VOTING BOARD OF DIRECTORS, THIS PARTICIPATORY ACTION BY THE RESIDENT DIRECTORS IS BELIEVED TO BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ALSO, MISSOURI LAW REQUIRES CERTAIN SYSTEM ENTITIES TO HAVE AT LEAST ONE MEMBER OF ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS WHO IS A RESIDENT. THE DISCLOSING INDIVIDUAL SHALL NEITHER VOTE NOR ENDEAVOR TO INFLUENCE CORPORATE ACTION IN ANY SUCH MATTER UPON REQUEST OF THE SUBJECT BOARD, THE AFFECTED INDIVIDUAL SHALL LEAVE THE BOARDROOM WHILE THE MATTER IS DISCUSSED AND A VOTE, IF ANY, SHALL BE RECORDED IN THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD OR ITS COMMITTEE. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 | JOHN KNOX VILLAGE USES THE FOLLOWING: 1. PEER GROUP: THE PEER GROUP WILL INCLUDE CONTINUING-CARE COMMUNITIES, NURSING HOMES AND CLOSELY RELATED ORGANIZATIONS, NATIONALLY. 2. BASE SALARIES WILL BE POSITIONED SO THAT MIDPOINTS TARGET THE 60TH PERCENTILE EXECUTIVE SALARIES WILL BE ADMINISTERED WITHIN RANGES BUILT AROUND THE 60TH PERCENTILE AND BASED ON PERFORMANCE, EXPERIENCE AND OTHER RELEVANT FACTORS. 3. INCENTIVES WILL BE POSITIONED TO PROVIDE TOTAL CASH COMPENSATION AT THE 60TH PERCENTILE OF THE PEER GROUP FOR ON-PLAN PERFORMANCE ACHIEVING MAXIMUM INCENTIVES MAY RAISE TOTAL COMPENSATION TO APPROXIMATELY THE 65TH TO 75TH PERCENTILE. 4. BENEFITS WILL BE POSITIONED AT MARKET COMPETITIVE LEVELS, APPROXIMATING THE 60TH TO 75TH PERCENTILE OF THE PEER GROUP. 5. TOTAL COMPENSATION WILL BE POSITIONED AT APPROXIMATELY THE 60TH PERCENTILE FOR ON-PLAN PERFORMANCE WITH TARGET INCENTIVE AWARDS AND APPROXIMATELY THE 65TH TO 75TH PERCENTILE FOR OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE WITH MAXIMUM INCENTIVE AWARDS. JOHN KNOX VILLAGE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WILL DETERMINE THE TOTAL COMPENSATION PACKAGE FOR THE CEO. THE CEO SHALL MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE SALARIES AND INCENTIVE PAYMENTS FOR OTHER EXECUTIVES. THESE AMOUNTS WILL BE PROVIDED ANNUALLY TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FOR THEIR REVIEW AND APPROVAL. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WILL REPORT THE AGGREGATE INCREASES AND PERCENTAGE COMPARISON TO THE PHILOSOPHY TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR APPROVAL. A SALARY REVIEW WAS LAST CONDUCTED BY AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM IN FY2020. A WRITTEN OPINION FROM THE CONSULTANT WAS RECEIVED STATING THAT THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PACKAGES ARE REASONABLE AND DO NOT CONSTITUTE EXCESS BENEFIT TRANSACTIONS. THE LETTER ALSO OUTLINES THE STEPS THE COMMITTEE TOOK TOWARD ESTABLISHING A REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION THAT TOTAL PAY LEVELS ARE REASONABLE. THE CONSULTANT REVIEWED THE MINUTES TO ENSURE THE STEPS TAKEN SATISFIED THE IRS REQUIREMENTS. THE LETTER IS ON FILE AT THE FACILITY. JOHN KNOX VILLAGE'S PHILOSOPHY REGARDING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION IS TO PAY AT APPROXIMATELY THE 60TH PERCENTILE OF THE MARKET, AND IT IS OUR PRACTICE TO ENSURE THE SALARIES ARE CONSISTENT WITH THE VILLAGE'S GOAL. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 | GOVERNING DOCUMENTS (BYLAWS) ARE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION IN THE ADMINSTRATIVE CENTER BUILDING, THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE CENTER BUILDING, A COPY OF THE MOST RECENTLY FILED IRS FORM 990 AND AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION AT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CENTER BUILDING, SECOND FLOOR. AUDITED FINANCIALS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE AT THE MARKETING OFFICE. |
| FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C | THE ORGANIZATION DID NOT CHANGE ITS OVERSIGHT OR SELECTION PROCESSES DURING THE YEAR. |
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