(PHOTO PROVIDED / THE VILLAGE REPORTER)
MEMBERSHIP DRIVE … Parkview-Montpelier Hospital Auxiliary begins its annual membership drive Wednesday, Sept. 25th at Miller’s Market, Montpelier, from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Recently the auxiliary donated funds for additional flowers planted on hospital grounds. Pictured in the flowered courtyard from left to right are executive board members—Secretary Connie Dunseth, Historian Ruth Cooley, President Linda Dilworth, Vice President Elaine Willibey, Jr. Past President Armeda Sawmiller, and Treasurer Joyce Schelling. The first meeting of the new season will be Monday, Oct. 14th at 1:00 p.m. in the Montpelier Hospital conference room. Guest speakers scheduled are Shannon Newell, BSN, RN, Montpelier Hospital Director of Nursing, and Ortho Nurse Navigator Cindy Seamen.
Parkview-Montpelier Hospital Auxiliary wants everyone to be healthy and in the “pink” and auxiliary members, “Pink Lady” volunteers, are proud of our local hospital. The need for our hospital continues, and the auxiliary is ready to offer support and assist with financial donations.
During September and October, the Auxiliary conducts its annual membership drive. Members are encouraged to renew their annual membership and the auxiliary welcomes new members to sign up for a small annual dues donation.
Auxiliary members in pink smocks will offer information about the auxiliary and accept annual membership dues and monetary donations at Miller’s Market, Whitaker Way, Montpelier, Wednesday, Sept. 25th from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
New auxiliary program books are available for the new season beginning this fall. Montpelier Hospital Auxiliary meets October through June, second Monday of each month at 1:00 p.m. in the hospital conference room and features local guest speakers on a variety of topics. Luncheons at 12 noon are scheduled in December, March and June.
The auxiliary’s main purpose is offering financial support to the local hospital, show appreciation to the hospital staff for their continuous efforts in excellent patient care, provide monthly patient favors, assist at hospital blood drives when invited and present educational programs regarding various health concerns, local hospital services and community affairs.
This year the auxiliary anticipates projects including participation in the Montpelier Library “Fall Fest” on Saturday, Oct. 5th, annual memorial program-“Lighting the Way to Christmas” on Sunday, Dec. 1st, angels and luminaries program, hospital staff appreciation day, monthly patient favors, supplying puzzle, activity and reading books for patients, and direct financial donations to Parkview-Montpelier Hospital.
This past year the auxiliary donated $1,000.00 to the local hospital’s Share Foundation. Since its organization over 70 years ago, the auxiliary has donated more than $256,000 to assist in purchasing hospital equipment, other necessary items and monetary gifts to CHWC Share Foundation.
Current auxiliary officers serving one-year terms through June 2025 are President Linda Dilworth, Vice President & Sunshine Chr. Elaine Willibey, Secretary Connie Dunseth, Treasurer Joyce Schelling, and Junior Past President Armeda Sawmiller. Also serving on the Executive Board is Ruth Cooley, historian.
All auxiliary members and guests are invited to attend monthly general meetings starting Monday, Oct. 14th at 1:00 p.m. in the Montpelier Hospital conference room. Speakers will be Shannon Newell, Director of Nursing at Montpelier Hospital, and Ortho Nurse Navigator Cindy Seamen.
Program books for the new year are available. Guests are always welcome. For more information contact President Linda Dilworth, ph: 419-490-6964, or Treasurer Joyce Schelling, ph: 419-459-4696.