The January meeting was held by teleconference due to inclement weather. Many members participated.
The meeting opened with remarks by president Dawn Orr. She extended wishes for success in our endeavours in 2024 and welcomed two new members. In the past, volunteering was a part of the lifestyle of the times. The need to help others was paramount and giving was an integral part of society. Evidence of such persistence can be seen in the Auxiliary. The Auxiliary has been a stable volunteer group since 1945. That’s 79 years of extending a helping hand. We continue the tradition only by public support. Soon, you can help.
The main focus of the meeting was fundraising with an event ready to go and others in the planning stage. Regular reports were given including a Cookie Walk report.
The ROCKATHON is on February 24 in the hall at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church from 10 am until 3 pm. To support the Auxiliary, you need to make a pledge. Members have pledge sheets they are anxious to fill. A donation of $20 or more qualifies you for a receipt for income tax purposes. Any amount is appreciated. We are anxious to do well to purchase a new Vital Signs Monitor at a cost of $8,000.
The Cookie Walk was fantastic! Bakers did a great job in presenting many kinds and varieties of cookies with a Christmas\winter theme. We raised more than $1,000.
A long list given to me by Sandra Pope from Manitowaning had the names of folks who made donations of all kinds of beautiful cookies. They were collected and delivered to Little Current by Wayne Chapman. Sincere thanks to all those in Manitowaning, Little Current and area who contributed to the success of the Cookie Walk.
Recognition of effort is in order to some members and friends of the Auxiliary. Thanks to Carole Labelle and her committee for the organization and success of the Cookie Walk, to June McConnell and Debbie Heise for the purchase and distribution of the blankets given to patients at Christmas time, to Marilee Hore for her diligence as treasurer and to those who do the Tuck\Lottery from Tuesday to Friday at the hospital. Every member is important! All are participants in planning and making events happen.
To join the Auxiliary, attend our next meeting on February 19 at 7 pm in the hall at the United Church. There is no membership fee.
ROCKATHON is February 24—pledge now! Contact a member!
