2011 Christmas Tea

Above: Delphine Zydzik, Maggie Barlow, & Patsy Parnell

From Left to Right: Hazzell Anderson, Mildred Smith, Verna Daniel, & Bonnie Vinson

Grabbing a bit of food!

Above: Sharyn French, Paulette Ridings, & Patsy Housdan

Award of Excellence for Saint Mary's Auxiliary 2011

Mike McCoy presenting the plaque to Evelyn Denton, this year's winner of the Volunteer of Excellence Award!!

She is always calm, positive and cheerful.
She always has something positive and motivational to say.
She makes everyone feel good about ourselves and our work here.
She treats everyone with kindness and courtesy.
She understands and lives our values of teamwork and communication.
She takes her role here seriously. If something needs to be done, she works to put together a team to get it done. And if a team can’t be gathered, she finds a way to do it herself.
…has given many hours of her own time to the hospital and auxiliary.
She often comes in when she is not scheduled to work. I don’t think she even counts these hours as volunteer hours.
…is so good to visit all the hospital departments and nursing stations to share information about jewelry sales and special projects.
She always checks in with the nursing stations to see if we need any help.
I’ve seen her taking the book cart around to patient rooms. I don’t think anyone else does that.
She does everything she can to promote the hospital.
She is a strong, quiet leader.
…has been one of the best auxiliary officers we’ve ever had.


This person has proudly served Saint Mary’s for nine years, beginning her service as a volunteer in September 2002. Since that time she has served more than 1700 hours. She has worked many additional hours at home or at Saint Mary’s taking care of details, planning, organizing, and communicating with hospital staff, gift shop employees and other volunteers as well as state and district leaders. She has a servant’s heart and a generous spirit. We applaud her dedication and the service she has proudly provided to Saint Mary’s, our patients, and their families.

2009 Picnic!!

Sue, Barbara, and BJ

The wonderful hosts, Barbara and Dale
Surprise! Lou, Maggie, Bonnie, and Patsy (right)








Irene and Sue






Bonnie and Patsy


This group just looks like they are up to no good!....

2009 Scholarship Recipients

Great job with the book, jewelry, and gift-shop sales, as well as the personal donations! We were able to give away 15 $500 scholarships this year. All recipients are Saint Marys employees and are planning on entering in to the medical field.

Recipients by major:

• Nursing: Wendy Small, Abby Alford, Zach Mabry, Jessica Lawhon, Donna Owens, Casey Hankins, Rebecca Posik, Kelsey Estep, Denitha Hernandez, Rachel McNett, Christy Butler



• Pharmacy: Adam Gaines, Kayla Rudolph



• Pre-Medical: Amanda Garner



• Medical Technology: April Fitzpatrick

Volunteen End of Summer Celebration

The volunteens just wrapped up a record-breaking summer for the total number of hours contributed and were recognized with a day full of pizza and bowling to "chill" before they head back to school for the fall. In between all of the laughter and I-pod music the teen's were asked what they enjoyed most about volunteering this summer...

"Going home knowing that I made a difference in someone’s life;” Mary

“Getting to help people in need;” Matthew.

“Taking people where they needed to go and hearing their stories;” Sarah.

“Seeing people light up when I delivered flowers to their room;” Sam.

“Building relationships with other volunteens and people at the hospital;” Mary Jo.

“Getting to help people in need, which really helps me with my future career in nursing. I am just sad that the summer has come to an end so quickly;” Brannah.

“I really enjoyed volunteering. My favorite part was helping Shelly in Outpatient Services. Helping patients is also a big part of why I like it;” Maria.

“The best thing about volunteering at Saint Mary’s is helping others;” Felicia.

“Hospital employees were always willing to answer questions. They were always very kind;” Ellie.

Need to Know!!

Required TB Tests and Code of Conduct manuals were handed out during April's meeting. There are still a few volunteers who have not had their TB Test completed for 2009. Also, we are still lacking quite a few volunteers who have signed and returned their Code of Conduct Manuals signature sheets. Please make arrangements to complete both soon!

Attention Volunteers .
Your annual TB Skin Test will be administered before April's Monthly meeting. Monica Baxter, RN, Saint Mary's Infection Control and Employee Health nurse will be set up at 12:30 p.m. prior to April's meeting. We encourage every active volunteer to attend. If you are not able, arrangements will need to be made to have your test administered.

Upcoming Volunteer Webinars
We would like to invite you to join us for some great learning opportunities for the Volunteer program. Two webinars are being offered to all interested volunteers. If you would like to participate, please call Stephanie Beerman at 968-2841, ext. 0 to sign up for either or both if you like! Please leave your name and a good contact number so we can call if anything changes. Both webinars will be held in Cafes 2 & 3 from 10-11:30 a.m. We hope to see you all there!

Session Four: Marketing Your Volunteer Program
Tuesday, March 24 – Cafes 2 & 3 - COMPLETED
Basic Marketing concepts are critical in developing a viable, dynamic plan to promote your volunteer program and recruit volunteers. This session explains how business principles apply to volunteer marketing and the benefits of market research. Lean what elements comprise the 4 P’s of marketing and how to incorporate them into your strategic plan.

Session Five: Focusing on the Health Benefits of Volunteering as a Recruitment Strategy
Tuesday, April 7 – Cafes 2 & 3 - COMPLETED
Helping others has real health benefits. This session will discuss the findings of international studies linking health benefits with volunteering. Lean to identify and understand the potential volunteer market and develop motivational strategies to attract those volunteers in this session

As part of the "Let Me Take You There" initiative, volunteers display their promise to personally escort patients and guests to their hospital destination.

The newly designed button is available for all volunteers. If you haven't already, please pick up your new button!

April's Monthly Volunteer Meeting

AUXILIARY MEETING AGENDA
April 6, 2009

12:30 p.m.
Pre-Meeting TB Test with Monica Baxter, RN

1 p.m.
Open Meeting & Welcome
Program: Brenda Harrison and Stephanie Beerman: Discussing a Volunteer Growth plan
Welcome New Members
Thank Hostesses
Vice President: Prayer
Secretary’s Minutes
Treasurer’s Report
Sunshine Report
Gift Shop Report
Scholarship Jar Report

Old Business:
District Meeting
Educational Seminars
Pictorial Directory
Nominee for District Office
Nominee for State Office

New Business:
Installation Banquet