Auxiliary Gives $3,500 to Hospital Departments
MGH’s Auxiliary gave checks to three different hospital department managers during its annual meeting in May. The checks were presented by Auxiliary President, Mary Anne Munson. The departments receiving the checks, which totaled $3,500, were – the Emergency Department, Respiratory Therapy, and Medical/Surgical/Pediatrics. The money was used to purchase medical equipment.
New 2010 Officers for the MGH Women's Auxiliary
Installed in May as the new 2010 officers for the Women’s Auxiliary at MGH were (left to right) Sue Glenn, president; Betty Kiefer, vice president; Lois Culik, secretary; and Dinane Deeson, treasurer.
Join MGH Auxiliary
The MGH Auxiliary is looking for new members to continue their voluntary assistance and sponsor fund raising activities to benefit Mason General Hospital.
The Auxiliary meets on the 2nd Monday of the month at the Ellinor Room at MGH. Lunch is provided by the Hospital Executive Chef, John Cruse and his staff. Cost is $7. If you are interested in becoming a member and wish to attend the luncheon meeting, call Arlene Davidson, (360) 426-6903 for information.
History
In the summer of 1950 the administrator of Shelton General Hospital met with seven local women who were interested in organizing an auxiliary to aid the only hospital in the area. Following a luncheon for prospective members, there were 113 ladies willing to participate in fund raising projects.
In 1968 the new Mason General Hospital was dedicated and the Auxiliary was reorganized under the name of Mason General Hospital Auxiliary. The membershipcontinued to grow and over the years, through various money making projects, the Auxiliary has annually donated funds for new hospital equipment.
The Auxiliary supports and staffs the MGH Gift Shop within the hospital with the proceeds going to scholarships for students entering the nursing or other medical professions. The Auxiliary also supports the Life Line Program to help four low income subscribers.
Varied fund raising projects over the years have included -- card parties, concerts, cook books, raffles and bake sales. The ladies have assisted with the Blood Bank draws and help with Fantasy Forest activities.
If you are interested in joining the Mason General Hospital Auxiliary or have questions, please plan on attending the next monthly meeting.