| |
|
 |
| |
Auxiliary Archive 2011
|
|
 |
 |
Arhive June 27-October 27, 2011
St. James Mercy Hospital Auxiliary
Hosts Annual Holiday Bazaar
October 27, 2011, Hornell, NY
Press Release (PDF)
Members of the St. James Mercy Hospital Auxiliary are preparing for the annual Holiday Bazaar, which will be held over two days: Thursday, November 3, from 10am to 1pm, at McAuley Manor, and Friday, November 4, from 9am to 1pm at the Hospital.
"The annual Holiday Bazaar is one of our major fundraising events and offers a wonderful opportunity to get a head start on holiday shopping," said Nan Racalto, co-chair of the event. "This year will feature several drawings for gifts and prizes, including a lottery ticket basket, a $100 Christmas money tree, and a hand-crafted afghan, as well as our traditional 50/50 raffle. New this year is a specialty bread sale—with four varieties available for $2 a loaf."
Both locations will also feature "New to You" booths, as well as a bake sale. "The bake sale is always very popular," said Lynne Freeland, co-chair of the event. "Every year, we increase the items we have for sale, and they always go quickly, especially among Hospital employees." The Aquinas Gift Shops will offer a 15% discount on holiday and other merchandise.
Gift Shop Coordinator, Liz Surita, poses with the snowmen to be raffled.
|
The success of the Bazaar depends on the contributions and hard work of Auxiliary members, including:
- Bake Sale, St. James Mercy—Mary Theresa Purtell, Emma Loree (Hospital);Maureen Galatio, Aileen Mahoney, Dottie Harrington (McAuley Manor)
- New to You—Joan Watches, Jean Pollinger (Hospital); Alice Ingham, Grace Eagan, Eileen Hamelin, Ginny Putnam, Margaret Sleggs (McAuley Manor)
- Specialty bread sale—Fran Grillo
- Raffles
- lottery ticket basket raffle, donated by Jan Weyand
- handmade afghan, donated by Emma Loree
- money Christmas tree, assembled by Margaret Sleggs
- arctic snowmen, donated by Hospital gift shop
Racalto and Freeland also co-chair the Hospital Auxiliary, which is seeking new members. "We have a wonderful core membership that dedicates many, many hours to making the Holiday Bazaar a success," said Freeland. "Without them, we would not be able to do as much to support the Hospital. We are so grateful for their support and commitment, and welcome others to join us."
Proceeds from the Hospital Bazaar are presented annually to St. James Mercy Foundation to help purchase equipment and support other initiatives of the Hospital. Recent projects made possible in part through the Hospital Auxiliary’s generous gifts include the comfort room for adolescent psychiatric patients and new furnishings for the Mercycare adult day program.
To volunteer or donate goods to the Holiday Bazaar, or for more information about the event or the Hospital Auxiliary, please contact the St. James Mercy Foundation at (607) 324-8240.
St. James Mercy Hospital Auxiliary Funds New Furniture for Mercycare Break Day Treatment Program
October 21, 2011, Hornell, NY
Press Release (PDF)
Thanks to the St. James Mercy Hospital Auxiliary, registrants and staff of the Mercycare Break day treatment program have a more comfortable environment for their daily activities. Through its annual gift to the St. James Mercy Foundation, the Hospital Auxiliary recently funded the purchase of ten tables and forty chairs for the Mercycare Break program at McAuley Manor. Mercycare Break provides registrants with medical and personal care, as well as a stimulating social environment, while offering respite to family members and other caregivers.
According to Jessica Cleveland, social worker at Mercycare, the new furniture is a great improvement. "It has dramatically improved the appearance of the dayroom. The new chairs are far more comfortable and easier to get in and out of, and there is improved socialization and workspace for activities. We are all very appreciative to the Auxiliary for this donation," she said.
"Our Auxiliary members were very excited about funding this project," said Lynne Freeland, Auxiliary president. "They knew it would have an immediate and direct positive impact on the care experience. We are always pleased to be able to support the Hospital and assist in any way to provide quality, accessible healthcare to our community."
In addition to supporting Mercycare Break, a portion of the Hospital Auxiliary’s recent gift funded the purchase of a skeleton for the School of Radiologic Science, as well as scholarships for students of the School. In 2011, the Auxiliary funds also supported the refurbishing of a new "comfort room" in the Adolescent Psychiatric Unit.
Auxiliary Funds New Furniture for Mercycare Break Day Treatment
|
Established in 1904 and comprised of volunteers, St. James Mercy Hospital Auxiliary is the single largest financial supporter of St. James Mercy Hospital. "This year the Auxiliary presented a check in the amount of $28,000, the largest single-year contribution in its history," said Ms. Freeland. "The money is raised in the Aquinas Gift Shops and from a variety of activities and events." The next major Auxiliary fundraising event is the Christmas Bazaar, scheduled for November 3 at McAuley Manor and November 4 at the Hospital.
Auxiliary membership is open to anyone wishing to be of service at the Hospital or McAuley Manor. "Auxiliary members and our other volunteers make it possible for St. James Mercy to provide compassionate, accessible care to the community," said Ms. Freeland. "We welcome new volunteers, even if just for a couple of hours a month. Participating in the Auxiliary is a great way to support our community in a tangible and effective way."
For more information about volunteer opportunities at St. James Mercy Hospital, visit www.stjamesmercy.org/auxiliary.shtml or call (607) 324-8147.
Hospital Auxiliary Donates $28,000 to St. James Mercy Foundation
June 27, 2011, Hornell, NY
Press Release (PDF)
Members of the St. James Mercy Hospital (SJMH) Auxiliary gathered on Tuesday, June 21, at the Knights of Columbus Hall for the annual Auxiliary Appreciation luncheon to celebrate a milestone in their history with St. James Mercy Hospital. This year’s annual gift by the Auxiliary to St. James Mercy Foundation of $28,000 represents the largest single-year contribution in the Auxiliary’s history, which spans 107 years.
In presenting the check to SJMH president and CEO Mary LaRowe, Auxiliary chair Nancy Bartell acknowledged the hard work and persistence of all Auxiliary members in making possible such a generous contribution. "Auxiliary members are always there to step up and support a variety of activities and events, from the annual Christmas Bazaar and Food Fair to volunteering in the Aquinas Gift Shops," said Bartell. "We are pleased to be able to support the hospital and our community in this tangible and effective way."
In accepting the check, LaRowe acknowledged the organization’s effectiveness over the years in supporting quality healthcare for the greater Hornell community. "Since its founding in 1904, the Hospital Auxiliary has been St. James Mercy’s most generous and persistent donor," said LaRowe. "Without their support and volunteerism, the hospital would not be so well positioned to provide compassionate, accessible care to patients and residents."
Nancy Bartell (right), chair of the Auxiliary and Mary LaRowe, president and CEO of St. James Mercy Hospital
|
Nancy Bartell (right), chair of the St. James Mercy Hospital Auxiliary, presents a check for $28,000 to Mary LaRowe, president and CEO of St. James Mercy Hospital. This year’s gift to the St. James Mercy Foundation will support the Mercycare Break adult day program at McAuley Manor and also the School of Radiologic Science, in addition to supporting the general fund.
Mary Patti (left) and St. James Mercy Foundation Executive Director, Sylvia Bryant
|
Mary Patti (left) is honored as the longest-serving Auxilian by St. James Mercy Foundation Executive Director, Sylvia Bryant. She joined the Hospital Auxiliary in 1952, 59 years ago, and has been the group historian for many years. Betty Archangeli and Fran Grillo (not pictured) also were honored for their many years of active service and membership—Betty, 50 years; Fran, more than 40 years.
Margaret Cannon
|
Margaret Cannon is honored for her long service to the Hospital Auxiliary, which she joined 40 years ago. Margaret worked in the Aquinas Gift Shop for many years and trained volunteers on the gift shop cash register—a special challenge when the gift Shop converted to the touch screen computer model!
A portion of this year’s gift will be directed to two important projects at St. James Mercy. The Mercycare Break program at McAuley Manor provides program registrants with medical and personal care, as well as a stimulating social environment. Auxiliary funds will assist in refurbishing the program space with new tables and arm chairs. The School of Radiologic Science is the second beneficiary of this year’s gift. The School of Radiologic Science offers an accredited, competency-based, 24-month radiography program to admitted students. Kelly Bracken, director of residential life at McAuley Manor, and Bridget Mayorga, director of the School of Radiologic Science, were the guest speakers at the Auxiliary luncheon.
Other milestones at the event included honoring Fran Grillo as an "honorary Auxilian" for more than 40 years of active service. Betty Archangeli also was recognized for fifty years of service, and Margaret Cannon also was recognized for 40 years. Mary Patti was honored as the longest serving Auxilian—59 years. Additionally, the Auxiliary members enjoyed a special performance by the Hornell High School jazz and show choirs, under the direction of Chris VanLeeuven.
St. James Mercy Foundation, the charitable arm of St. James Mercy Hospital, is preparing to launch its annual campaign and counts the Hospital Auxiliary as a mainstay in its ability to support the Hospital. "Every dollar contributed to the St. James Mercy Foundation makes a real difference to the quality of healthcare services available in our community," Bryant said. "All gifts are appreciated by not only patients but also hospital staff, enhancing the kind of care they are able to provide."
For more information about the Hospital Auxiliary, visit www.stjamesmercy.org/auxiliary.shtml . More information about the St. James Mercy Foundation is available at (607) 324-8240, or by visiting www.stjamesmercy.org/foundation-overview.shtml .
|
|
|
|
