By Just a thought, unverified — Sat, 10/09/2010 - 07:22
Hospitals change things always to increase profits. Originally, it was more profitable to have practices as FQHC so they were separate entities. Then it became more profitable to have practices as departments of the hospital...thus the change. Profit is always the motivator.
As for salaries, the President of CMMC-Mr. Chalke earned $737,000 in salary, bonus and benefits in 2009. The hospital president-Mr Covey earned $444,133. (Numbers taken from Form 990s on Guidestar.com- this is public information)
St. Mary's President- Mr. Cassidy earned $541,000 in those categories and Mr. Myles (hospital president) earned $503,000. They also have a COO who earned $226,000.
I will leave it to the reader to decide if these are competitive.
By Just a thought, unverified — Fri, 10/01/2010 - 07:19
Eddie...your comments are right on!
I am sick of the naysayers who don't over any alternative to growth, development and real live jobs! This is a no-brainer--- vote yes to local investors...local jobs
By Just a thought, unverified — Mon, 02/08/2010 - 09:10
What made me nauseous was the article that said the Center is going to spend $40,000 on a sign! What non-profit can justify this kind of expense in this kind of economy. If you can afford this amount for a sign, then you can cover the lighting expenses too!
By Just a thought, unverified — Wed, 02/03/2010 - 11:10
Rita Dube is surprised that the council couldn't come up with $1100! This coming from the director of the center who recently announced that they were purchasing a new sign for $40,000! Clearly, the center doesn't have its priorities straight. They complain the city isn't giving them $1100 but they have no problem spending $40,000 for a new sign....this on top of the millions of dollars of renovations that they are doing thanks only to federal grants. And to top it off, people still think FACH is a church!
This is an opportunity
What an opportunity for collaboration with other organizations.
CLT could use the Lewiston Junior High School auditorium...an amazing facility that's far more comfortable than their current location.
What about a collaboration with the Franco Center or the Public Theater? This is truly an opportunity to move foward, collaborate and build the arts.
Stop whining CLT. See the possibilities that are at hand. Almost $32,000 to heat that building is absurd!
Nice
Congrats to this project. Dr. Dixon is a great man./
I can't believe this is sold out
150 people are going to this event! I'm sure they will regret it.
Profit...Profit
Hospitals change things always to increase profits. Originally, it was more profitable to have practices as FQHC so they were separate entities. Then it became more profitable to have practices as departments of the hospital...thus the change. Profit is always the motivator.
As for salaries, the President of CMMC-Mr. Chalke earned $737,000 in salary, bonus and benefits in 2009. The hospital president-Mr Covey earned $444,133. (Numbers taken from Form 990s on Guidestar.com- this is public information)
St. Mary's President- Mr. Cassidy earned $541,000 in those categories and Mr. Myles (hospital president) earned $503,000. They also have a COO who earned $226,000.
I will leave it to the reader to decide if these are competitive.
Sad
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Vote Yes on 1
Eddie...your comments are right on!
I am sick of the naysayers who don't over any alternative to growth, development and real live jobs! This is a no-brainer--- vote yes to local investors...local jobs
Not worth it
I went to this once. What a total waste. Do yourself a favor and save the money.
Just imagine
Please Andrea...save the event for the Farmington Fair. It would definitely add some class to the state's worse agricultural fair.
What made me nauseous was the
What made me nauseous was the article that said the Center is going to spend $40,000 on a sign! What non-profit can justify this kind of expense in this kind of economy. If you can afford this amount for a sign, then you can cover the lighting expenses too!
Rita Dube is surprised that
Rita Dube is surprised that the council couldn't come up with $1100! This coming from the director of the center who recently announced that they were purchasing a new sign for $40,000! Clearly, the center doesn't have its priorities straight. They complain the city isn't giving them $1100 but they have no problem spending $40,000 for a new sign....this on top of the millions of dollars of renovations that they are doing thanks only to federal grants. And to top it off, people still think FACH is a church!