James F. Ackerman Federation

The James F. Ackerman Federation is an organization of women dedicated to helping the personnel and patients of Jersey Shore University Medical Center. Funds raised through the Federation’s various events, such as the Summer Card Party, Fall Luncheon/Gift Auction, Garden Party, A Day at the Races, and Yesterday’s Best Thrift Shop, are used to support programs and services within the medical center. Examples of the Federation’s support include: No-cost prescriptions, scholarships, pediatrics, hospice, Breast Center, and the Jane H. Booker Family Health Center.

For more information about the James F. Ackerman Federation and its membership, please contact the Federation Office at 732-776-4305.

Left to Right: Nancy Barone, Senior Development Officer for JSUMC, Verne McTague, Federation President, Dr. Steven Kairys, Medical Director for K. Hovnanian Children's Hospital, Jennifer Brown, Major Gift Officer for K. Hovnanian Children's Hospital during the 2009 James F. Ackerman Federation Annual Spring Garden Party held June 24 at the Manasquan River Golf Club. More than $1,500 was raised this year to benefit the children's hospital.

Left to Right: Jennifer Brown, Major Gift Officer for K. Hovnanian Children's Hospital, Verne McTague, Federation President, 2009 Garden Pary Co-Chairs Claudia Monteverdi and Jan Masucci and Nancy Barone, Senior Development Officer for JSUMC were among the 80 guests that attended the annual event this year.