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Sida. HN i 12 - THE PORT PERRY STAR Community Memoria Hospital Auxiliary working for a better future By Kelly Lown Port Perry Star OST hospitals in Ontario are supported by aux- iliaries and Community Memorial Hospital is no exception. Although the function of auxiliaries in the beginning were to make jams and preserves and to repair hospital gowns, today they serve a much larger purpose. Auxiliaries pride themselves on dedication to the hospi- tal and are always busy coming up with special fundrais- ers for the hospital. The local auxiliary holds bake sales, spring fairs, luncheons, dances, fashion shows, teas, Tag Days and a Penny collection project along with many more progects to raise much needed and appreciated funds. Money raised by the auxiliary has been used for any- thing from furnishings and drapery to equipment. The auxiliary itself pledged $75,000 to the new wing. When the Adult volunteer program began in 1975 the 14 volunteers all came from the auxiliary membership. Gradually volunteers would first join that group then lend support to auxiliary functions. COMMUNITY MEMORIAL a Weed Sd HOSPITAL By 1993 the auxiliary had more than 100 members, several of which were men. The auxiliary also supports the public as it began a bursary award in 1992, which is awarded to a Grade 13 student furthering his/her education. The Tuck Shop with members of the community have oper- ated the tuck shop since September, 1969. When the shop opened it was situated in a small room by the front door. Two months lat- er a glass window was installed so customers could view the gifts available to them. Jeanne Dymond and Marjorie McDermott were responsible for the organization of the first tuck shop and reported $390 in pro- ceeds, with all bills paid. Since this time community organizations have been responsible for staffing the Tuck Shop. Groups including the Catholic Women's League, Grace UCW, Presbyterian Ladies, Blackstock Community, Eastern Members of the Hospital Auxiliary along In 1971 the Hospital Auxiliary was given permission to start a Candy Striper program at the hospital. Above are the first four Candy Stripers, from left, Mary Lou Malcolm, Sue Grainger, Janis Dorell, Alice Ann Carnaghan. Far right, Administrator Ben Bohan and right, Marjorie McDermott and Jean Gray. = Star, Prince Albert UCW, Head UCW, Rebekah Lodge, Seagrave UCW, Greenbank UCW and the auxiliary members have all staffed the tuckshop. ~~ «ooo By the early 1970s the tuck shop was cramped and organizers realized the location of the shop was inadequate. Showcases and a counter were installed at the front foyer of she building to accommodate the growing business. The 'tuck shop again realized an expansion with the _new addition to the hospital. Earlier this year the members of the auxiliary, along with volunteers and hospital staff opened the new tuck shop, still located in the front foyer of the hospital, but in a room all to itself with windows and a door. Members of the original Hospital Auxillary executive (1952) at the CMH Auxiliary Silver Anniversary. Back "left, Joan Godley, Margaret Holtby, Rita Rodman. Front left, Jeanne Dymond and Jesse Robertson. Best Wishes to the Community \Yi[=1gglelgt=1M mel elir=1 Mela MV/e18 gg [ANY Sy (e=1ak] [o]g IERIE CE Re CREE CWA something we can all take pride in. i --_" » Rar gl a SF RN a Ty PR RS FNAB, SH Ng it) Hg ig AR NT, REE TE