Special FRMC Charlie's Chaplains' Awards Presented at Skool '10

Skool Graduation including awards and recognitions is a traditional feature at day's end of FRMC Charlie's Chaplains' Skool Saturday Intensive. A special twist was added this year as mini-trophy awards were bestowed, in addition to framed recognition certificates.

"Charlie" and coordinator Becky Cortino at Skool '10 Graduation.

                                        Trophies were presented to:

• FRMC "Fearless Leader" for encouraging staff attendance for the new Healthcare Professionals track.
• All of the out-of-state Skool attendees.
• "Flutterby" and "Hammy" for continued support of FRMC Charlie's Chaplains' Skool.
• JT "Bubba" Sikes was presented a trophy in addition to receiving the "Official Charlie's Chaplains" designation, the second such award in FRMC Charlie's Chaplains' 19-year history.  

FRMC Charlie's Chaplains' Skool '10: Injecting Healing Humor in the Healthcare Setting

Adventures with Bubba! LOL

Charlie's Chaplains' Vid Featured on World News Website

Just ran across this link and we wanted to share it here -- FRMC Charlie's Chaplains is featured on the World News website!

You can view our vid right here: http://wn.com/Charlie's_Chaplains_Hospital_Clown_Creative_Ministry

FRMC Charlie's Chaplains' Skool '10 Features Special Guest JT "Bubba" Sikes!

FRMC Charlie's Chaplains' coordinator Becky Cortino recently had the opportunity to interview JT "Bubba" Sikes on AHeart4Clowning TalkRadio. We're very excited to have "Bubba" coming to Skool '10!

The show is entitled: "A Heart 4 Hospital Clowning"

Tune-in -- take a listen, and you'll see why...

Listen to internet radio with A Heart 4 Clowning on Blog Talk Radio

NOTE: Attempted to embed the referenced show but not sure it's possible -- apologies! You can select the program by title in the above show player.

Anticipating FRMC Charlie's Chaplains' Now-Infamous Skool '10

Skool '10 registration has officially closed, and FRMC Charlie's Chaplains are preparing to roll out the Red Carpet for several out-of-state attendees who will be joining festivities and fun at the group's 9th consecutive Skool.

"Skool" was devised by coordinator Becky Cortino in 2003, when she first developed the concept -- to bring professionals in to share their passions as related to entertaining and cheering the patients at Frye Regional Medical Center.

Since it's inception, FRMC Charlie's Chaplains' Skool as of this year, will have trained 245 hospital clowns and healthcare family entertainers. The Skool opened it's doors to other ministries, groups, troupes and out-of-state guests in 2004.

"Each year's theme is totally different... the formatting and programming are based on FRMC Charlie's Chaplains' training needs," said Chief Skool Instigator and group coordinator Becky Cortino. Becky regularly shares her experienced insight on establishing, training, preparing and equipping hospital/caring clown and healthcare family entertainer groups on her blog: AHeart4Clowning.com

Next year marks the hospital ministry's 20th anniversary and a grand worldwide celebration is being planned!

12 Frye Regional Medical Center Staffers to Attend Skool '10

Exciting NewZ: 12 FRMC Team Members are attending Charlie's Chaplains' Skool '10 Saturday Intensive on September 25th!

The group will begin their Skool day by immersing themselves in  a segment especially for Healthcare Professionals, presented by Applied Humor Therapist Becky Cortino, who serves as the hospital clown/family entertainer group coordinator. Their day's adventure will be further complemented by a full day of learning about Applied Humor Therapy and injecting humor in the healthcare setting.

"Since 1991, FRMC Charlie's Chaplains has been honored to serve as part of the Wellness Team at Frye Regional Medical Center. It's a real thrill to welcome FRMC Team Members to our Skool," said Becky.

This is the group's ninth consecutive Skool. Each year's theme and formatting varies, depending upon the group's training needs. This year's focus is "Work of Heart: Injecting Healing Humor in the Healthcare Setting."