UTMB Resiterns: April 2012

Monday, April 30, 2012

Miss Alexis Lee is here!!!

Congratulations to Eric and Ericca Lee on the arrival of their healthy baby girl, Alexis! We are so excited to celebrate this bundle of joy with you!

Sunday, April 29, 2012

Today, a few of the Resiterns women were able to participate in the March of Dimes "March for Babies" walk in Houston. Collectively, Resiterns raised $705 for this cause, which is a cause that is near and dear to a couple of our member's hearts. We walked in honor of our Resitern NICU graduates, Mattie, Hailey and Luke, who are all healthy and happy kiddos thanks to organizations like March of Dimes.

We want to give a big thanks to Jamie Williams, who organized our team, made our t-shirts and coordinated everything! We were sad she couldn't join us this morning because she had to stay home taking care of sweet Luke, but the Williams family stayed in our thoughts as we walked in Luke's honor!

Team Resiterns

A couple of our Resiterns NICU graduates, Hailey and Mattie, with their mommy, Erin

Hillary and Isabelle

Thousands of people turned out for this event!

Laura, Kate, Erin, Mattie and Hailey with tons of walkers in the background

Another view as we walked

Thanks to everyone who joined Team Resiterns and helped raise money for this worthy organization! We can't wait for next year!

Friday, April 27, 2012

Miss Emma Kate Perez is here!!!

Congratulations to Brandon & Lindsey Perez on the arrival of their healthy baby girl, Emma Kate! We are so excited to celebrate this bundle of joy with you!

Friday, April 13, 2012

Texas Hold 'em 2012

Resiterns hosted our annual Texas Hold 'em night at Shrimp n Stuff restaurant at the end of March, and a fun time was had by all! This is always a favorite event, and this year proved no different. There was lots of yummy food, lots of talking, lots of laughing and lots of poker! A big thanks goes to Ericca for planning such a fun event! We can't wait till next year!

These four men and one gal made up our winner's table. Congrats to Boone Martin for winning the overall prize, and congrats to Hillary Howland for representing the females well. : )

Some of the Resiterns gals at Texas Hold 'em

Standing around talking while the winners' table keeps on playing!

The guys playing poker till only one man stands. : )

Monday, April 2, 2012

Mia Claire Kanz has arrived!!!

Congratulations to Brian and Candace Kanz on the arrival of their healthy baby girl, Mia Claire! We are so excited to celebrate this bundle of joy with you!

Our history...

Prior to 1959, UTMB had no social organization through which its house staff and their spouses could socialize. Recognizing the need for friendship and diversification while in Galveston, L’Nell Starkey initiated the formation of a group which was to become Resiterns. Although the organization has changed somewhat

from the small group which met in the student lounge of the

Ashbel Smith Building in July 1959, its basic purpose is still the same; to offer a support group for residents, interns, fellows and their spouses/significant others throughout their years of training at UTMB.

Membership...

Membership is open to all interns, residents, fellows and their spouses or significant others. Former Resiterns members and faculty may join and receive the monthly newsletter.

During the year, members may take advantage of numerous social functions, participate in worthwhile service projects, benefit from programs designed to educate or entertain, and become involved in some of the smaller interest groups. An informative monthly newsletter is also sent to all active Resiterns members.

Annual dues are $50.00 for each family.

At a glance...

Care and Concern

The Care and Concern Committee provides Resiterns members with support and assistance when it's needed most! We celebrate the birth of each Resiterns baby with home-cooked meals for Mom and Dad. We also empathize with those friends mourning the loss of a loved one. Whatever joy or sorrow a member may be experiencing, the Care and Concern chairwoman and other friends in Resiterns are there to see the family through it.

Service Opportunities

Resiterns gives back to the local community through a variety of service projects and donations. We also collect items for the Women’s Crisis Center at monthly meetings. There are plenty of opportunities for each Resiterns member!

Mother’s Group

Mother’s Group plans activities throughout the year, including an Easter Egg Hunt, Halloween Party, Children’s Bon Voyage, and Breakfast with Santa, for all the children of Resiterns members to enjoy.