THE AUXILIARY BAROMETER FEBRUARY 2018 UNITY Presidents Message

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1 THE AUXILIARY BAROMETER FEBRUARY 2018 UNITY Presidents Message Busy February; hope everyone had a great Valentine s Day and President s Weekend. Finally looks like winter outside, enjoy the snow and be careful of the ice. We have an update on the Robert Maloff Center for Orthopedics and Wellness a.k.a. The Center. The opening is in sight, the Certificate of Occupancy is scheduled for March 16th, then the next step is to install network and technology, performance equipment and furniture. Based on projected schedules patients should begin being seen April or beginning of May. Stay tuned for more details. Last week Blair Bolles, Mary Jolley, Joanne Donmoyer and myself represented you at the California Association of Hospitals & Health Systems - California Hospitals Volunteer Leadership Conference. The conference covered such topics as: New Approaches to Volunteer Recruitment, Using Technology to Move your Volunteer Programs, Demonstrating the Impact of Volunteer Involvement, Volunteering and the Law UP-date. In following issues of the Barometer we will have excerpts from the different sessions we attended. Personally for me it was a positive learning experience and an encouraging experience. Speaking with other volunteers from various auxiliaries having the same difficulties of recruitment and adaption to the growing health care environment (we are not alone), strengthened my resolve in our auxiliary to grow, adapt and continue to be an asset to our hospital, patients and community. Unity is strength 1.

2 Barton Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Board Meeting February 13, 2018 BMH Board Room 9:30am - 12:00pm The meeting was called to order by President Vikki Egry at 9:30am. The pledge to the flag was led by Louise Mitchell and the Auxiliary Prayer was read by Chris Henderson. The agenda was approved as presented. Minutes of board meeting were filed as presented with no corrections or additions. Roll Call: Voting Members Present:Vikki Egry, Maria Lundholm, Linda Coffman, Margaret Anton, Larry Coffman, Vicki Schussel, Joanne Donmoyer, George Ramirez, Blair Bolles, Louise Mitchell, Chris Henderson. Non-Voting Members Present: Cathy Vogelgesang, Sue McLaughlin, and Public Relations. Guests: Clint Purvance, MD, President & Chief Executive Officer, Maureen Froyum, Skilled Nursing, Marty Chartraw, Foundation, Patti Cobel, Front Desk/Guest Services Carolyn Sauer and Linn Williamson both from Friendly Visitor Program in Placerville. Quorum is present. Dr. Purvance shared an update of Barton Health. Looking forward to the opening of the Robert Maloff Wellness Center sometime in April or May. All are welcome to take a tour of the new facility. He passed out a flyer about new wheelchairs for the residents of Skilled Nursing. Each wheel chair has a cost of $4, They are looking to purchase 4-5 chairs for Skilled Nursing. These chairs provide comfort and mobility and fit into the van and would allow some residents to be transported out of the facility. That would be a opportunity for the annual Auxiliary donation. President Egry introduced Carolyn Sauer and Linn Williamson from Senior Peer Counseling in Placerville. Dr. Sauer shared a lifestyle and mental health questionnaire showing how important lifestyle habits are to your overall health. She explained the Friendly Visitor Program. This program is staffed by volunteers who reach out to older adults, offering support by regular contact, and interaction. Training program is very easy and takes about 12 hours. There are approximately 30,000 seniors in El Dorado County and 10% of them suffer from depression. Marty Chartraw, Foundation would act as a facilitator to get this program started she will auxiliary and other contacts in the community inviting us to a meeting to try to schedule training and get a Friendly Visitor Program started up here in South Lake Tahoe. There is a definite need in our community and a great opportunity for the Auxiliary. The golf tournament for the Foundation is scheduled for Also a planting day for Skilled Nursing is scheduled for June 21. Both of these events need auxiliary volunteers. Maureen Froyum from Skilled Nursing asked for our continued support for the Music Therapy program. It is $75.00 a month. The therapist comes once a month for individual therapy. Several residents do not leave their rooms. Total donation is $ a year. Blair Bolles, Chairman of the scholarship committee proposed some changes for 2018 scholarship program. After some discussion motion to accept proposed changes from committee was approved. Margaret Anton, Treasurer asked committee chairs about their budget needs for Motion to accept changes to 2018 budget was made by Margaret Anton/George Ramirez/passed. The 2018 budget was approved at $29, Chris Henderson, Ways & Means announced fundraising dates for Collective Goods March 20-21, July and November 5-6. Just For You/handbags June Care wear Scrubs May 1. All fundraising events will be in the cafeteria on those dates. Patti Cobel, Front Desk/Guest Services thanked all of the volunteers for their help. 2.

3 Officer Reports: President Egry reported she attended the Foundation Board meeting. Vice President Lundholm reported we have 5 new volunteer prospects in the pipeline. She also shared that the Volunteer Coordinator Team is Vikki Egry, Maria Lundholm and Karen devos. She passed out samples of new rosters and everyone reviewed and made suggestions for changes. She hopes to have the roster out by the end of the month. A motion made by Maria Lundholm/Blair Bolles/passed to accept proposed changes to standing rules. Committee Reports: Barometer Larry Coffman stated deadline for submissions for newsletter will be Blood Drive George Ramirez reported next blood drive will be March 2. Cheeseballs Linda Coffman reported net profit from sales of 1,184 Cheeseballs was $5, Luncheon Linda Coffman reported that she will try to get Lake Tahoe Golf Course as the venue for the Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon in April. Hours Linda Coffman reported that 30 volunteers worked hours in January for a total contribution to the Hospital of $18, Historian Vikki Egry announced our historian will be Nancy White. She will assist Joyce DeWitt, Margaret Anton and Karen devos with the 6 boxes of historical material from the attic about the auxiliary. Barton Certificates Linda Coffman reported that 4th quarter redeemed certificates totaled $ Certificates were issued for 4th quarter total was $ Please contact Karen devos if you did not receive. Safety George Ramirez signed up for the Friendly Visitor Program with Marty Chartraw from the Foundation. Sunshine/Memorial Tree Louise Mitchell reported that she received a donation from Joan Young for the Memorial Tree of Life in the memory of Bonnie Clark and Evelyn Worley. President Egry reported that board meetings thru June will be the 2nd Tuesday of the month. Next board meeting will be on starting at 9:00am. ADJOURN: 11:58am, submitted by Linda Coffman, Recording Secretary FINANCE REPORT FOR JANUARY JANUARY 2018 Total Assets Bank Statements Beginning Balance Income Expenses Ending Balance ORGANIZATION $347, $10.86 $5, $343, DAN KERR-donation $97, $97, Organization minus Dan Kerr amount = Auxiliary Money $245,

4 MARCH 5 th Nancy White 16 th Suzanne Jelitko 20 th Del Lane Barton Memorial Hospital Auxiliary South Lake Tahoe Community Blood Drive NEXT BLOOD DRIVE TO BE MARCH 2, 2018 PREVIEWS OF COMING ATTRACTIONS TOTAL HOURS REPORT FOR JANUARY 30 Volunteers worked a total of hours at a rate of $22.79 for a total contribution to the Hospital of $18, Any questions on your hours contact Linda Coffman MARCH/APRIL 11 March Daylight Savings time 12 March Board Meeting 9:00 am Hospital Board Room 17 March St. Patrick s Day March Collective Goods Sale Barton Café 1 April Easter Sunday and April Fools Day 9 April Board Meeting 9;00 am Hospital Board Room 17 April Tax Day 22 Earth Day SUNSHINE REPORT Our Sunshine Chair is Louise Mitchell. If you know anyone who is ill or not doing well, give Louise a call and let her know All Minutes from the General Membership meetings and the Auxiliary Board meeting will be published in the newsletter prior to their approval. Be sure to keep a copy for voting on approval at the next meetings. 4.

5 GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING AND LUNCHEON Looking for more hours and different locations to volunteer. You might want to look at the Front Desk, Comfort Cart, Skilled Nursing, Emergency Department, Public Relations, Foundation and Reception at Infusion. All areas are in need of volunteers. Saturdays and Sundays you can get double hours if you want to get ahead on your hours for the year. Also coming is a new volunteer area, the Robert Maloff Center for Wellness and Performance Medicine. Membership Luncheons are held the second Monday of the Month. Reservations must be made by noon Friday preceding the meeting. The Luncheons are held in April, June, September, November and December OPEN INVITATION TO OUR MEMBERSHIP All Auxiliary Board Meetings are open to our auxiliary members, this is your board. Come see and hear your board in action. Our next Auxiliary Board meeting is MARCH 13, 2018 from 9am to 12 Noon, in the Barton Hospital Boardroom (Administration Office in the Snowflake). You're always welcome. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call me, Vikki your President, at VOLUNTEER SHIFTS AVAILABLE Front Desk/Guest Services weekdays, weekends, some evenings - call Patti Cobel Comfort/Care Cart - call Vicki Schussel Skilled Nursing - weekdays, weekends - call Maureen Froyum OUR FOUR VOLUNTEERS WHO ATTENDED THE CAHHS CONVENTION IN NEWPORT BEACH THIS MONTH. BLAIR BOLLES, MARY JOLLEY, JOANNE DONMOYER, AND VIKKI EGRY 2018 AUXILIARY ROSTER UPDATE Maria Lundholm, your Vice President- Membership, is right on schedule with our new roster - if all goes as scheduled they will be distributing/mailing the roster after our March 13th Board Meeting. Watch your mail late March and early April. 5.

6 NEWSLETTER BARTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AUXILIARY BOARD OF DIRECTORS Executive Board President: Victoria Egry Vice President:...Maria Lundholm Treasurer:.. Margaret Anton Recording Secretary:..Linda Coffman Corresponding Sec:.Suzanne Jelitko BOARD MEMBERS/CHAIRMAN Barometer: Larry Coffman Blood Drive: Vicki Schussel / George Ramirez By-Laws Standing Rules: Maria Lundholm Cheese balls: Linda Coffman Historian: Nancy White Hours: Linda Coffman Junior Volunteers: TBD Luncheon Hostess: TBD Parliamentarian: Cathy Vogelgesang Publicity: Joanne Donmoyer Safety: George Ramirez Scholarships: Blair Bolles Sunshine / Memorial Fund: Louise Mitchell Volunteer Coordinating Team: Maria Lundholm, Karen devos, and Vicki Egry Ways and Means Chris Henderson Non-Voting Members: Foundation: Marty Green-Chartraw Front Desk/Guest Services liaison: Patty Cobel Public Relations: Sue McLaughlin THE BAROMETER B.M.H.A South Ave. South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150