The Betty C. Ketchum Foundation is governed by seven dedicated community members on its Board of Trustees. The Foundation’s signature achievement is the Mount Washington Valley Adult Day Center. Their volunteerism and support for this organization is greatly appreciated.
Norman Cloutier, President
Norman’s wife Wendy is the daughter of our organization’s namesake, Betty C. Ketchum. He and Wendy founded the Betty C. Ketchum Foundation in Betty’s memory. Please see the profile of Betty here .
Susan Staples Smith, Secretary
Sue knows the struggles of caregiving personally, having cared for her late husband Richard at home for over two years as he battled dementia.
She shared, “If only the Adult Day Care Center had existed years ago, it would have made a huge difference in the quality of my husband Richard’s life and made mine much easier. He would have looked forward to center visits and I would have had the gift of time to keep him home longer. As a new trustee, I welcome the chance to serve area residents who are so fortunate to have a facility of this quality in our Valley.” Sue is a retired healthcare IT professional.
Barbara Harmon, Treasurer
Barbara of North Conway has lived in Mt. Washington Valley for over 30 years. While raising her family and volunteering on numerous boards she also held several financial positions for local companies. Her current role as CFO for the Berry Co’s has allowed her to refine her executive qualifications for her newly appointed position as treasurer of the Board of Trustees.
Barbara’s interest in the ADC arose through hearing from friends how much the Center has helped and supported their families. After visiting and touring the ADC she said “I was amazed by not only the facility, but also by the care for members of our community that are sometimes forgotten and the support that is available for their caregivers. The welcoming staff and programs enhance the lives of so many. It is wonderful to see the happiness and relief the ADC delivers every day. This wonderful center is a real jewel for those of us living in beautiful Mt. Washington Valley!”
Stephen L. Woodcock
Steve became interested when he drove by the Center Conway facility as it was being constructed and thought what a great fit the Center was, for the site and for the community. After seeing friends struggle with spouses with Alzheimer’s, as well as his father’s caregiving experience for his mother, he wanted to get involved. “When I was growing up, my mother was ill for a long time after a stroke. I know how taxing it was for my Dad 24×7 for many years. It’s great for the mental health of the caregiver.” With many years of experience volunteering for other non-profit boards, Woodcock has worked with senior centers in his native Mass. and also more locally, at Vaughn Community Services. A retired high school principal, college teacher and 20 year school board member, he is currently a state representative for Carroll County District 2 – Conway.
Wayne Grenier
Wayne saw first-hand the devastation of Alzheimer’s disease when his father was diagnosed with the disease 11 years ago. After his death, Grenier decided to raise funds for the Alzheimer’s Association. Now working as the Assistant General Manager at Indian Mound Golf Course, he is directing his fundraising efforts to the MWV Adult Day Center. He added, “ It’s a great facility, I’m so pleased to be part of it. It’s so good for the community.”
When not golfing and volunteering, Grenier is a world champion power lifter who competes throughout the world. He has accumulated 16 Gold Metals, 3 Silver Metals and 1 Bronze Metal. He is ranked 12th in the world in his age and weight bracket.
Sohaib Siddiqui
Sohaib has been serving the Mt Washington Valley as a family physician since 2007. He has served on the Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees as President of Medical Staff, and in 2019 opened Cranmore Health Partners, an accredited Urgent Care, Primary Care, Family Medicine and Pain Management Center. Dr. Siddiqui reflected, “My father died December 2019 and all of a sudden, I had to care for my mother who has Alzheimer dementia. I could not fathom leaving her after the loss of her husband of 52 years in an assisted living facility by herself. Despite being a medical professional, I was still at a loss of what to do. When I heard of the Mt Washington Valley Adult Day Center, I drove up for a tour. I was blown away by what was offered, and the facilities are top notch. My mother has been attending the ADC since January 2022 and is happy everyday she goes there even though she does not always remember what happened! On the weekends she walks into my bedroom asking if she is going to “daycare” and I laugh that she would rather go to the ADC than spend time with her only son. When I heard about the opening on the Board of Trustees, I immediately wanted to serve the ADC in any way I could. If you have a mother, a father, grandmother, or grandfather in need of care and socialization, the ADC is a wonderful place for them.”
Holly Summers
Holly of North Sandwich NH has seen firsthand the day-to-day challenges of family members caring for loved ones at home. She appreciates how important resources such as the Adult Day Center are for the wellbeing of a loved one as well as their caregiver. Holly brings 18+ years of non-profit operations experience in several leadership positions at The Nature Conservancy and a desire to make a positive difference in the lives of others. She is enthusiastic about dedicating her energy to the mission of the Center and helping to reach those in our communities who would benefit from this resource, stating “The careful thought that has gone into constructing this state-of-the-art, home-like facility is nothing short of exceptional. I am so impressed with the caliber of the staff, programs, and services. The ADC undoubtedly facilitates caregivers keeping their loved ones at home, as long as possible, while adding joy and enrichment to their lives.”
