The MHC Auxiliary has received notice that all who enter the MHC must wear a hospital- grade mask. This is due to the increase in the number of COVID cases. Masks are available at the hospital. The Auxiliary members who do sales at the Tuck Cart room will comply.
The Auxiliary has begun its regular meeting schedule. Meetings will be held on the third Monday of the month at 7 pm at the United Church. You can attend the meetings in person or by teleconference. As with numerous volunteer groups, membership is an issue. Involvement is necessary to avoid future problems. Fortunately, we have had five new or returning members. Remember that this auxiliary has been a community mainstay for 78 years! Since our focus is enhancing patient care you have probably benefitted in some way including the purchase of equipment, in-patient dental or care bags, Christmas and New Year’s baby gifts and many other perks. Do your part and support the Auxiliary!
The executive for 2023-2024 includes the President Dawn Orr, vice-president Carole Labelle, secretary Debbie Heise and our treasurer, Marilee Hore. We thank the executive for their leadership and time spent in organization to keep the Auxiliary active to benefit others. As well, there are representatives chosen by the president for various functions such as In Memoriam, coin boxes etc. Thank you to all who give their time and effort to help others.
Dawn Orr is our board liaison officer. She attended her first meeting and was impressed by the complexity of the work of the Board. She enjoyed her experience, was pleased with the interest and support the Board has for the auxiliaries and was provided with “homework” for the next meeting.
Our focus is fundraising. Currently, we are raising $8,000 to purchase a new vital signs monitor.
Summer book sales netted close to $800. Thanks to all who shopped in our small space. Every bit counts! Donations to the In Memoriam Fund have decreased substantially. Many factors have produced the difference, but donations can still be made at the funeral home or at admitting. Simply mention a donation to the hospital auxiliary. A receipt will be issued to you.
Mark your calendar for December 9 from 9 am to sold out for the Cookie Walk. After a COVID-induced hiatus it has resumed. Donations are acceptable. Make as many dozen as you wish of Christmas\winter themed cookies please. Call Carole Labelle at 368-3376.
As mentioned earlier, membership is important many are eager to receive but reluctant to give back. You can join the Auxiliary for $2.
The next meeting is on November 20 at 7 at the Little Current United Church.
